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Back in the day, the greeks(among others) would stick a coin in the mouth or over the eyes of the dead before burying them. That way they'd be able to pay Charon the ferryman for their trip into the underworld. Those that couldn't pay weren't too happy about it.

Generally speaking, I think this is a good idea. I mean, suppose the greeks were right! I'm not sure I'm willing to take that chance. But even in a more general way, I think it's a good idea to have a little extra spending cash. Don't you? Just put a couple coins over my eyes. Maybe slip me a twenty before they close the casket. Gift certificates are nice. A ruby Tuesday gift card would certainly not go to waste. Afterall, if there's no Ruby Tuesday, is it really heaven? ;)

Hmm, well, prices have gone up in the past few thousand years. Last I heard, Charon is now actually charging $566,200,211.23.

So we're all screwed.

Okay, Plan B: Bury me with a kayak. :)

Hmm, well, prices have gone up in the past few thousand years. Last I heard, Charon is now actually charging $566,200,211.23.

So we're all screwed.

he has
thats the case i take a bat so i can take the boat off him

he has
thats the case i take a bat so i can take the boat off him

Yeah, like no one else ever thought of that before. Not in thousands of years by god-fearing, melee-combat using Greeks!

But seriously, even if you could overcome him, you wouldn't be able to drive that ferry. You don't have the proper training and I know you don't have a valid liscense in the underworld.

Back in the day, the greeks(among others) would stick a coin in the mouth or over the eyes of the dead before burying them. That way they'd be able to pay Charon the ferryman for their trip into the underworld. Those that couldn't pay weren't too happy about it.

Generally speaking, I think this is a good idea. I mean, suppose the greeks were right! I'm not sure I'm willing to take that chance. But even in a more general way, I think it's a good idea to have a little extra spending cash. Don't you? Just put a couple coins over my eyes. Maybe slip me a twenty before they close the casket. Gift certificates are nice. A ruby Tuesday gift card would certainly not go to waste. Afterall, if there's no Ruby Tuesday, is it really heaven? ;)
Well you do know what they said about Ruby Tuesday?

She would never say where she came from
Yesterday dont matter if its gone
While the sun is bright
Or in the darkest night
No one knows
She comes and goes

Goodbye, ruby tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still Im gonna miss you...

Dont question why she needs to be so free
Shell tell you its the only way to be
She just cant be chained
To a life where nothings gained
And nothings lost
At such a cost

Theres no time to lose, I heard her say
Catch your dreams before they slip away
Dying all the time
Lose your dreams
And you will lose your mind.
Aint life unkind?

Goodbye, ruby tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still Im gonna miss you...

:D

Yeah, like no one else ever thought of that before. Not in thousands of years by god-fearing, melee-combat using Greeks!

But seriously, even if you could overcome him, you wouldn't be able to drive that ferry. You don't have the proper training and I know you don't have a valid liscense in the underworld.

i dont dam it
i would have the underworld cops after me

oh an you think the greeks would have?

Well you do know what they said about Ruby Tuesday?

She would never say where she came from
Yesterday dont matter if its gone
While the sun is bright
Or in the darkest night
No one knows
She comes and goes

Goodbye, ruby tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still Im gonna miss you...

Dont question why she needs to be so free
Shell tell you its the only way to be
She just cant be chained
To a life where nothings gained
And nothings lost
At such a cost

Theres no time to lose, I heard her say
Catch your dreams before they slip away
Dying all the time
Lose your dreams
And you will lose your mind.
Aint life unkind?

Goodbye, ruby tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still Im gonna miss you...

:D


For your Rolling Stones song, I award you the thread. :)

Okay, Plan B: Bury me with a kayak. :)

I'll bury you with a stack of naughty magazines. ;)

I'll bury you with a stack of naughty magazines. ;)

Already got that covered. :)

Already got that covered. :)

Pun intended? ;)

Pun intended? ;)

Almost always. :)

Okay, Plan B: Bury me with a kayak. :)

I know of a guy who does custom made, hand carved coffins. I bet he could do you a nice kayak shaped coffin, which would then serve double duty.

Okay, Plan B: Bury me with a kayak. :)

Best plan. I've never been to Ruby Tuesday.

I think your tombstone should read "Do not resuscitate."

Oh please! A coin in the mouth or on the eyes? That's retarded. Everyone knows that Charon will ferry you across the river Styx for a grape flavored Jolly Rancher. He's....special.

Best plan. I've never been to Ruby Tuesday.

I think your tombstone should read "Do not resuscitate."

"Water frequently" :)

Hmm, I wonder if shotguns will work....

Okay, Plan B: Bury me with a kayak. :)

No, better something bigger, longer, with a dragon's head placed in front, shields on its hulls...;)
As for the cash, I'd prefer something better than just a coin... Like some golden junk, money, swords, axes, dogs, Saxon slaves...;)

Of course not to be buried! To be burnt in the sea, just outside the fiord!:)

I'll bury you with a stack of naughty magazines. ;)
that will work. I'm sure Charon will enjoy his boner!

"Water frequently" :)

"If zombified, please remove head and rebury"

"If zombified, please remove head and rebury"

:eek:

No, better something bigger, longer, with a dragon's head placed in front, shields on its hulls...;)
As for the cash, I'd prefer something better than just a coin... Like some golden junk, money, swords, axes, dogs, Saxon slaves...;)

Of course not to be buried! To be burnt in the sea, just outside the fiord!:)

Ohhh! A bigger boat with better seats, and start charging a little less then Charon...a price war for the afterlife...

:eek:

:headbang: sorry, I forgot...

"If Zombified, please point to nearest mudhole"


is that better?

Ohhh! A bigger boat with better seats, and start charging a little less then Charon...a price war for the afterlife...

Maybe a high speed ferry. :)

:headbang: sorry, I forgot...

"If Zombified, please point to nearest mudhole"


is that better?

Much. :)

Maybe a high speed ferry. :)

I will bury you with boat engines!

For your Rolling Stones song, I award you the thread. :)

Oh, the singer he looks angry, at being thrown to the lions.
and the bass player, he looks nervous, about the girls outside.
The drummer, hes so shattered, trying to keep up time.
and the guitar players look damaged, theyve been outcasts all thier lives.

Me, Im waiting so patiently, lying on the floor.
Im just trying to do this jigsaw puzzle, before it rains anymore.

I'll write a check

I'll write a check

In God We Trust.

All others must pay cash.

In God We Trust.

All others must pay cash.

tell them to charge it to Gods account, im sure hes good for it. after all whats all this tithing im doing now for?

For your Rolling Stones song, I award you the thread. :)
Yay!! I won!! I won!! :)

Back in the day, the greeks(among others) would stick a coin in the mouth or over the eyes of the dead before burying them. That way they'd be able to pay Charon the ferryman for their trip into the underworld. Those that couldn't pay weren't too happy about it.

Generally speaking, I think this is a good idea. I mean, suppose the greeks were right! I'm not sure I'm willing to take that chance. But even in a more general way, I think it's a good idea to have a little extra spending cash. Don't you? Just put a couple coins over my eyes. Maybe slip me a twenty before they close the casket. Gift certificates are nice. A ruby Tuesday gift card would certainly not go to waste. Afterall, if there's no Ruby Tuesday, is it really heaven? ;)

damn straight! i have it put in my living will. quarters on the eyes, dollar coin in the mouth and a ruby tuesdays giftcard in my folded hands!

think of it this way

IF the greeks were right, you get into the after life. if you DONT do it and the greeks were right, you languish on this side as a ghost forever.

if the greeks were WRONG, your estate is out maybe 30 bucks. big damned deal.

its a kind of insurance policy

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Oh please! A coin in the mouth or on the eyes? That's retarded. Everyone knows that Charon will ferry you across the river Styx for a grape flavored Jolly Rancher. He's....special.Charon's a dumbass.
Watermelon is soooo much better.