If yku have ever seen The Prisoner tv series 24, Rover is the huge white ball that is the security system in the show. Stops people escaping from 'The Village' a made up community to securely contain spies, scientists and other high risk folk. It was filmed on location at Portmerion in North Wales.
(TB2 goes back to chisseling and disolving bits of exploded Rover from the bar.)
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
Perhaps it's a reference to "The Wild Rover", a well-known folk song? (My band have been known to perform it... regularly!)
Thunderbird 2East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,932MI6 Agent
(TB2 Holds up a litter picker and bucket)
Barbel make yourself useful, and use this to scoop up the pieces of Rover shell peppered everywhere! I still need to focus on getting the lumps of goo out of everything.
(Digits slaps a table top excitedly, before getting stuck in Rover goo. Once free he signs frantically...)
Ok, slow down Digits... I can't translate that fast! That's better... Ah, so... "The A.R.S.E. is not damaged per sae, he will operate as normal, its just his power was completely drained... including the reserve. So we replace the reserve first, then 'shock start' his systems...."
Hang on, like jump starting a car?
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But we need a new battery first?
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I'll order one online. Im the meantime we will all have more work to do.
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
Thunderbird 2East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,932MI6 Agent
(TB2 looks around the pub. The bar is sparkling, its been sanded, revarnished and polished. The fireplace had been completely cleaned out and ready with some fresh logs. The painting inc the Vauxhaul Building and Dame Judi's M are back in place, the mods armchairs and the tables and standars chairs are all as they were. Only one thing still needs sorting...)
Digits, the battery packs have arrived.
You say you are reconfigurimg the connectors.
Is this the last phase?
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Oh secind last becauae you have to write reboot instal software? How come?
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Oh the A.R.S.E's long term memory and ident files are so big, after so much new data, they need specialist software to reload it all so he will be himself? Fair enough. Take your time.
(Holly pads upmto TB2 with a note.)
Oh Hullo cat now what?
(Reading)
'Dear Thunderbird 2. We learned of the unprovoked attack you reported to the MOD.
Seems the Rover that attacked the SABS was not sanctioned by Portmerion. It was a more aggresive version that got away from them. Legoland is launching an investigation.
Pending the outcome, we may be able to provide some additional defence measures for you and your staff. More on that as it develops. Bond HQ.
P.S. Please tell Holly she is a brave and beautiful cat, her valour in a tight spot was exceptional. B HQ.'
Well Holly I have been saying that for years!
Come on its your suppertime.
Digits, keep me informed.
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C.H.E.E.K.S, supervisor mode Please!
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
A pint of your finest ale please, barman and of course have one yourself.
We're having not having a bad summer so far in Blighty. I won't need to use the saying: "We had a good summer this year, but unfortunately I was working that day".
"Any of the opposition around..?"
Silhouette ManThe last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 9,323MI6 Agent
I'll take one of your finest foaming flagons of ale.
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 30,966Chief of Staff
I’ll have a coffee, scramble eggs, bacon, sausage and black pudding please 😁
Actually I have 20 liters in plastic cans in the cellar. But that's for when Putin starts his Special Military Operation - Norway edition. Usually I drink tap water.
Thunderbird 2East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,932MI6 Agent
(TB2 appears in Hologram form)
Digits has paused repairs to the A.R.S.E while Holly and I are up in Scotland. - My Father is recouperating from his third hip replacement procedure. As a result, C.H.E.E.K.S. is dealing with order requests at the moment.
Always Good to see you too Barbel!
No 24, I only drink tap water when uo here at home. Welsh tap water is not bad, but it is not as soft amd Engliah watet is full of limescale in the southern parts of the country. Not good.
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
DlRe my Dad, don't be 24, since the procedure was completed he has been getting back on track at a phenominal rate. I'm having trouble keeping up with him! He should be driving again soon. 🙂
I return to Wales next week.
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
Glad to hear it. To be serious I just learnt the background of the word "hipster". The guests of the opium dens of old smoked while lying on their sides, or hips, so they were called hipsters.
Hips as its his third one, so only in the Skelatal sense. No, neither my late Mum or StepMum were smokers. My StepMum was a Theatre Sister, NHS veteran, so she cared for a lot of smoke damaged patiens, both from tobbacco and fires. Not good.
My Dad? He has been a dedicated smoker since his teens. - But its his working model railway steam engines that do the all the puffing. No, my parents all set a good example, my Dad still does. 😊
Digits? Coffee all round Please.
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Oh Yes, Full strength ahead!
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 30,966Chief of Staff
Yes please, more coffee ☺️
YNWA 97
Thunderbird 2East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,932MI6 Agent
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This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
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@Napoleon Plural
Hm, post disappeared, for anyone else wondering in at this time...
You had made an edit to the post and it slipped into the dreaded Spam Filter 🤨😁
While I’m here…can I have a coffee, scrambled eggs and bacon please 😁
Digits holds up picture cards -
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He says 'its not going well, he has the manual but it is going to take time. Hopefully, with new power cells, The A.R.S.E will be better than ever.'
Time will tell I suppose.
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Quite. Fiddly work does need sharp focus. I'll leave you to it.
Hullo M, help yourself to the Coffee, I am trying to 'de-rover blast' the bar!
I wonder if the recent explosion of chatter in The Prisoner thread triggered this?
C.H.E.E.K.S, Please do a full scan of The SABS. Locate and scramble any bugging devices you find.
'Working on it! Scan should complete in 10 minutes.'
If yku have ever seen The Prisoner tv series 24, Rover is the huge white ball that is the security system in the show. Stops people escaping from 'The Village' a made up community to securely contain spies, scientists and other high risk folk. It was filmed on location at Portmerion in North Wales.
(TB2 goes back to chisseling and disolving bits of exploded Rover from the bar.)
Now I understand ..... I think.
Perhaps it's a reference to "The Wild Rover", a well-known folk song? (My band have been known to perform it... regularly!)
(TB2 Holds up a litter picker and bucket)
Barbel make yourself useful, and use this to scoop up the pieces of Rover shell peppered everywhere! I still need to focus on getting the lumps of goo out of everything.
(Digits slaps a table top excitedly, before getting stuck in Rover goo. Once free he signs frantically...)
Ok, slow down Digits... I can't translate that fast! That's better... Ah, so... "The A.R.S.E. is not damaged per sae, he will operate as normal, its just his power was completely drained... including the reserve. So we replace the reserve first, then 'shock start' his systems...."
Hang on, like jump starting a car?
👍🏼
But we need a new battery first?
👍🏼
I'll order one online. Im the meantime we will all have more work to do.
(TB2 looks around the pub. The bar is sparkling, its been sanded, revarnished and polished. The fireplace had been completely cleaned out and ready with some fresh logs. The painting inc the Vauxhaul Building and Dame Judi's M are back in place, the mods armchairs and the tables and standars chairs are all as they were. Only one thing still needs sorting...)
Digits, the battery packs have arrived.
You say you are reconfigurimg the connectors.
Is this the last phase?
✋🏼✍️🏼🫴🏼🤏🏼🤖📖🕑🔋🔋🤞🏼
Oh secind last becauae you have to write reboot instal software? How come?
🕑🤖⌛️❗️🐘🤌🏼
Oh the A.R.S.E's long term memory and ident files are so big, after so much new data, they need specialist software to reload it all so he will be himself? Fair enough. Take your time.
(Holly pads upmto TB2 with a note.)
Oh Hullo cat now what?
(Reading)
'Dear Thunderbird 2. We learned of the unprovoked attack you reported to the MOD.
Seems the Rover that attacked the SABS was not sanctioned by Portmerion. It was a more aggresive version that got away from them. Legoland is launching an investigation.
Pending the outcome, we may be able to provide some additional defence measures for you and your staff. More on that as it develops. Bond HQ.
P.S. Please tell Holly she is a brave and beautiful cat, her valour in a tight spot was exceptional. B HQ.'
Well Holly I have been saying that for years!
Come on its your suppertime.
Digits, keep me informed.
👍🏼✍️🏼🤞🏼🕑
C.H.E.E.K.S, supervisor mode Please!
Nice to see you, TB2. Or should I say, F A B to see you you? My, the place looks very clean and shiny. The usual, please.
One Pepsi Max, please ......... just joking! 😁
The usual, please.
At home we have sun and warm weather. Is this phonomena foreigners refer to as "summer"?
A pint of your finest ale please, barman and of course have one yourself.
We're having not having a bad summer so far in Blighty. I won't need to use the saying: "We had a good summer this year, but unfortunately I was working that day".
I'll take one of your finest foaming flagons of ale.
I’ll have a coffee, scramble eggs, bacon, sausage and black pudding please 😁
I mean ...... it hasn't rained in two days!
No bottled water in stock then I take it?
Actually I have 20 liters in plastic cans in the cellar. But that's for when Putin starts his Special Military Operation - Norway edition. Usually I drink tap water.
(TB2 appears in Hologram form)
Digits has paused repairs to the A.R.S.E while Holly and I are up in Scotland. - My Father is recouperating from his third hip replacement procedure. As a result, C.H.E.E.K.S. is dealing with order requests at the moment.
Always Good to see you too Barbel!
No 24, I only drink tap water when uo here at home. Welsh tap water is not bad, but it is not as soft amd Engliah watet is full of limescale in the southern parts of the country. Not good.
I'm sad to hear your father has become a hipster, TB2. In spite of this I'd like a Coke Zero to celebrate the Bond director news.
C.H.E.E.K.S. a Coke Zero please!
DlRe my Dad, don't be 24, since the procedure was completed he has been getting back on track at a phenominal rate. I'm having trouble keeping up with him! He should be driving again soon. 🙂
I return to Wales next week.
Glad to hear it. To be serious I just learnt the background of the word "hipster". The guests of the opium dens of old smoked while lying on their sides, or hips, so they were called hipsters.
Not that I'm suggestisting your father is hip or a smoker, of course.
Can I have a coffee, please…milk, no sugar 🙂
Make that two, but with a sweetener.
I used to take a sweetner in my coffee…but the current Mrs Miles refused to have anything to do with me until I stopped…🫣
I should have carried on 👀🤗🤣
I sometimes don't take one, I'm trying to stop.
I think it took me a week to finally enjoy coffee without one…I can’t drink coffee with sugar (or sweetener) now…
Hips as its his third one, so only in the Skelatal sense. No, neither my late Mum or StepMum were smokers. My StepMum was a Theatre Sister, NHS veteran, so she cared for a lot of smoke damaged patiens, both from tobbacco and fires. Not good.
My Dad? He has been a dedicated smoker since his teens. - But its his working model railway steam engines that do the all the puffing. No, my parents all set a good example, my Dad still does. 😊
Digits? Coffee all round Please.
👍🏼🫴🏼💥
Oh Yes, Full strength ahead!
Yes please, more coffee ☺️
👋🏼🆗️☕️💥👌🏼
How's the heat where you are, TB2? It's roasting here.