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  Ramsses : Orion

Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Nov 26, 2007, 1:41 PM:
 

Welcome to Hotel California. It is such a lovely place and you have such a lovely face. The party will never end.

May what ended in darkness begin again in light.
  jenni : hello

Re: Hotel California #2

jenni said Nov 26, 2007, 2:10 PM:
 

At least this hotel is easier to get to.  I hope it has more light for you Ramsses.
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Nov 26, 2007, 3:51 PM:
 

Ah. You are the light.

  ~*~Snow * Moon~*~ : Happy Cappy

Re: Hotel California #2

~*~Snow * Moon~*~ said Nov 26, 2007, 5:34 PM:
 

It was nice finding the shortcut here. The directions were right on the mark!


Hope the light is better for you Ramsses!
  jenni : hello

Re: Hotel California #2

jenni said Nov 26, 2007, 5:39 PM:
 

I feel the light with your sweet words Ramsses
 

Re: Hotel California #2

candi [no longer around] said Nov 26, 2007, 6:05 PM:
 

im new to this but wanted to say some words that i borrowed from edith wharton, “there are two ways of spreading light;  to be a candle or the mirror that reflects it.”   hope you find your candles or stock up on your mirrors…..he he

  ayla : Illuminated Skye

Re: Hotel California #2

ayla said Nov 26, 2007, 6:19 PM:
 

I'm pretty sure it's all trick mirrors here in the Hotel California.  I love mine!  I look at least six foot tall with long beautiful legs!  (yeah, yeah, so I'm 5ft2, a girl can dream)

My light offering Reiki hands 


  Life is short and we never have too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us.  Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.


Henri-Frédéric Amiel
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Nov 26, 2007, 7:50 PM:
 

Actually those aren't trick mirrors, Ayla. Those are the real ones.
  ~*~Snow * Moon~*~ : Happy Cappy

Re: Hotel California #2

~*~Snow * Moon~*~ said Nov 27, 2007, 2:42 AM:
 

Those are not trick mirrors, you say Ramsses?  You mean I DO have an “hourglass” figure???   YESSSSSS! 

  Jim : My Hai : go

Re: Hotel California #2

Jim said Nov 26, 2007, 8:29 PM:
 

Dear Mr R … so sorry I haven't been able to join you yet Sir.

I'm still packing things from your European home … do you really want that Mina bird Sir???

Your  perfect Butler,
JIm x
  ayla : Illuminated Skye

Re: Hotel California #2

ayla said Nov 27, 2007, 4:42 AM:
 

OMG I am going shopping!  I am going to buy a dozen mini-skirts, two dozen stilettos, & one or two pair of thigh high boots!  Yes!
  Islandman : Orchid root

Re: Hotel California #2

Islandman said Nov 27, 2007, 6:50 AM:
 

The “Heart of Darkness” comes to me “After Midnight”,  listening to “Radio Ga Ga”, under the cover of “Moonshadow”. 

“Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” will soon arrive.  I don't mean Ziggy Marley.  The spiders, man, the SPIDERS, will arrive with Ziggy Stardust!
  Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador

Re: Hotel California #2

Sandra said Nov 27, 2007, 8:11 AM:
 

MEMO
TO: ALL MANAGERS no matter what shape or form
FROM: CITY of DIVING DEEPER: Mayor's Department

Dear Sirs, Madams, its,

The Right Hon. Mayor Ms. Jensen wishes to express her extreme dismay that without the remotest attempt to follow correct policy and apply for the 312 permits and 89 authorizations and 9987 forms pertaining to planning permission etcetera; that you have, in the face of zero opposition and therefore untoward support by the masses have built a second Hotel California.

Her Honour is particularly at odds with this unprecedented and, in her view, unwarranted action, because her secret chamber is in Hotel California  #1 and all of her extremely important paperwork and Top Secret Files ( pertaining to such matters as 008 and the like) are encoded into the very walls of said chamber and cannot be removed.

That being said, she will remain in Hotel California  #1 for a while, as it is a lovely quiet place these days now that all the riff raff has moved to  #2.

Yours,

Thshgl Ilshgox

On behalf of the right Hon. and Grand PoohBah OverLady Ms. Jensen, B.A. M.A. BsC, MBA, MSF, MHA, MCR, MPAS, MPD, MPIA, MJ, MSW, MPAff, MLIS, P.Th.D., EdD, DProf, EngD, DTech, Dnt, LLdy, EGO etc.

Official sm
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Nov 27, 2007, 8:19 AM:
 

Jim? It's me. Kick her out. I don't care who she thinks she is. 

Ayla? Why do women find it necessary to have so many mini skirts? Less is more.

  ayla : Illuminated Skye

Re: Hotel California #2

ayla said Nov 27, 2007, 8:46 AM:
 

exactly, Ramsses
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Nov 27, 2007, 9:48 AM:
 

Genius.
  ~*~Snow * Moon~*~ : Happy Cappy

Re: Hotel California #2

~*~Snow * Moon~*~ said Nov 27, 2007, 6:39 PM:
 

Sandra…riff raff you say?


Ayla…call me so we can set a date to go shopping..

Jim…poor thing, still packing.? You must be tired. You should ask Ramsses for a day off and go down to the beach for some sun and fun!
  Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador

Re: Hotel California #2

Sandra said Nov 28, 2007, 12:11 PM:
 

MEMO
TO: RAM & Riff Raff
FROM: CITY of DIVING DEEPER: Mayor's Department

Dear Sirs, Madams,

Madame quite rightly wishes to point out that if I had included a photograph of her as she was dictating the above message, Mr. Ram would not have been upset. Madame also wishes to state for the record that Riff Raff are her dearest friends.

Please note that I now include the aforementioned photograph. I have cropped it as it would otherwise probably contravene the terms and conditions of this holy city.

miniskirt

Yours,

Thshgl Ilshgox

On behalf of the right Hon. and Grand PoohBah OverLady Ms. Jensen, B.A. M.A. BsC, MBA, MSF, MHA, MCR, MPAS, MPD, MPIA, MJ, MSW, MPAff, MLIS, P.Th.D., EdD, DProf, EngD, DTech, Dnt, LLdy, EGO etc.

Official sm
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Nov 28, 2007, 12:33 PM:
 

Jim, it's me again. Sorry, slight misunderstanding. Get her into the new hotel, okay? My room.
  Islandman : Orchid root

Re: Hotel California #2

Islandman said Nov 28, 2007, 12:53 PM:
 

Ms. Jensen,

May I have a word with you?  In private, please.

Sincerely,

Your secret admirer, seated on a table in the dining room.

(Thanks Islandman, for sharing your zaadz password.)
  ~*~Snow * Moon~*~ : Happy Cappy

Re: Hotel California #2

~*~Snow * Moon~*~ said Nov 28, 2007, 8:10 PM:
 
Thanks for clearing up the “riff raff ” comment Sandra.

BTW….GO GIRL!!!!
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Nov 29, 2007, 9:11 PM:
 

Hello? Who is this? Paul McCartney? Yeah, right. You're kidding! Amazing! Who gave you my number? Are you sure you have the right person? Yeah, we have a pretty nice place here. I like it. You want to date Sandra? This gets very complicated. Why don't you just come and visit? Get a feel for the place. You need a little recovery time after Heather. Great. I'm looking forward to it. Sandra will be charmed, I'm sure. My favorite Beatle? John. He's the ony one who really rocked. Sorry.
  Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador

Re: Hotel California #2

Sandra said Nov 30, 2007, 9:15 AM:
 

MEMO
TO: Manager, Mr. Ram
FROM: CITY of DIVING DEEPER: Mayor's Department

Dear Mr. Ram.


Her right Hon would like to extend her appreciation of your not encouraging Mr. McCartney to come and ferret her out. She is delighted that he is delighted visit this Hotel Duo, but she has no need to experience said delight. She would, of course, have been rather more interested in John, yes indeed; but sadly, she can only meet him in during her, well, those rituals I mentioned in a previous memo.

Yours,

Thshgl Ilshgox

On behalf of the right Hon. and Grand PoohBah OverLady Ms. Jensen, B.A. M.A. BsC, MBA, MSF, MHA, MCR, MPAS, MPD, MPIA, MJ, MSW, MPAff, MLIS, P.Th.D., EdD, DProf, EngD, DTech, Dnt, LLdy, EGO etc.

Official sm
 

Re: Hotel California #2

Dave [no longer around] said Nov 30, 2007, 9:43 AM:
 

Oh my!!!  My apologies your Highness.  I've travelling the Zaadz highways speaking about our Mayor with an informal admiration that is clearly not conducive to your rank and reign.

Henceforth, I shall eloquate formally and respectfully of our leader.  This is critical for the City of Diving Deeper, as the broader Zaadz universe will be drawn to our municipal model of community.


I bow to you Madame Mayor,


Your humble servant,


Serf David.
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Nov 30, 2007, 8:18 PM:
 

MEMO

TO:  The Right Honorable Ms. Sandra Jensen, CITY of DIVING DEEPER
FROM:  Manager, HOTEL CALIFORNIA

Dear Ms. Jensen,

I am relieved to know that I did not impose upon you with Mr. McCartney. Please be assured of my constant desire to be of all possible service to Your Ladyship.

If you will be so kind as to permit a slight personal digression, I must admit to being as intriqued by your second reference to rituals as by your quite unexpected devotion to Mr. Lennon. On reflection, it would seem that my own devotion to Mr. Lennon did not survive a walk downtown in my teens dressed all in white as he was on the cover of his Abbey Road album. The silliness of my behavior alone might have been enough to awaken a revulsion in me, even had I not come to a more sober reckoning listening very carefully to the lyrics of Come Together and writing them down. The music was amazing. The lyrics were garbage. John Lennon had nothing more to say to me. Had I known not to take things so seriously, I might have been spared the fate of becoming such an ardent follower of still other rituals. Such is the lot of the unenlightened. One must seek in order to find. Rituals are Hell until they become Heaven. But this, I am quite sure, Your Ladyship already knows.

Respectfully,
Ram
  kcidybom : Manager - Bank of Cosmic Connection

Re: Hotel California #2

kcidybom said Nov 30, 2007, 8:29 AM:
 

Hello, I'm new here.  Some have said “Hey, go to Diving Deeper.”  Never one to avoid getting wet I decided, “okay.”  To myself I go by 'I' (see!) but you can call me kcidybom (a backward Moby Dick) or Albert or hey you or he-who-must-be-obeyed.  Whatever - your choice, but I have to say that I rarely respond to “Fred.”  I don't know why.  Just a glitch in my personality I guess.  I mean Fred is a fine name and all, but it just doesn't do it for me.

I write volumes, throw most out, and am a lousy self-editor.  I'm gonna cruise through DD and posts of mine will pop up from time to time.  Teach me, and I'll return the favor.

Nice hotel by the way, but where's the concierge?

A final word - no, my password isn't “ellivlem,” although it used to be.
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Nov 30, 2007, 9:26 AM:
 

Oh God. Albert. The genius. There is something inevitable about this. Beware. He is looking for his whale.

  Maya : mystery dance

Re: Hotel California #2

Maya said Nov 30, 2007, 9:28 AM:
 

Well since your name is up for debate I think I'll choose KiddyBom, I like that.
Who is KiddyBomBom.???
rather a musical ring to it.
you a rapper?
welcome
maybe you now prefer Fred
Fred X
the deliver guy that get standed on an island after a plane crash. I wrote that novel.
It was edited and made into a movie. Well it was my idea anyhow.
Im in room 3003
big smile big bossoms
  kcidybom : Manager - Bank of Cosmic Connection

Re: Hotel California #2

kcidybom said Dec 1, 2007, 7:37 AM:
 

Hello Ram, I wondered about where you were hanging out…

Genius huh?  Yeah, right.  These days my head is a block of wood.  Well, it's usually that way, it's just that recently it's been more like oak or maple - dense, hard wood.  Fingertips on keys, thoughts all lined up - and nothing comes out.  Oh well, we've all been there.  I am lookin' for that damn big fish though.

Pleased to meet you Leia…

KiddyBom it is then - I grant you lifetime rights to call me that name in consideration of your payment to me of your inspiration and guidance in all things wordwise.  Also, I wanted to be a rapper, even when I was a little white kid on a farm, but then these guys came along and, well, they did it so much better than I.  Here's a cut I like.  And this too.

See ya round the DD 'hood people.
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Dec 1, 2007, 11:57 AM:
 

Ah. The big fish. Are you sure that you are looking for it? Is it not possible that you have already found it? Often we delude ourselves with the notion that until we have the big fish, not so much dangling from our line as dried and mounted on the wall, we have not caught so much as a minnow. And the big fish eludes us. Fishing is a very fine art. Even when you catch the big fish you still don't have it. It's all in the fishing.
  Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador

Re: Hotel California #2

Sandra said Dec 1, 2007, 11:48 AM:
 

MEMO
TO: Manager, Mr. Ram; Guests: KiddyBom/Albert[Fred] & Serf Dave (and all and sundry)
FROM: CITY of DIVING DEEPER: Mayor's Department

Dear Mr. Ram et al,


Her right Hon is most apologetic that her missives are somewhat rushed these days (please see the latest announcement plastered up on the appropriate Wall in the City for reasons why); however she wishes to compliment Serf Dave on his atittude, and indeed she hopes that all and sundry (apart from several highly regarded women in this hotel who are, in fact, secret members of Madame's Sect but I'm not supposed to tell you that) take note. The life and morale of this Great City depends upon such devotion and intelligence.

Madame would like to compliment Ms. Leia on her choice of room, and hopes you like the resident Lizard. Small portions of gorgonzola cheese are her favourite food, should you be wondering.

As for Mr. John Lennon, her Honour is sorry to admit that she never listens to lyrics unless they are in Mongolian. So, she is in complete agreement with you, Mr. Ram, or at least as far as she is able to: John's music is great, the lyrics, well. Best left to those with ears. Ears are a big part of the rituals, or lack of them, or something, but I'm also not supposed to tell you that and I'm getting too big for my boots, Madame says and she might have to get a new secretary but quite frankly she can't because I know all her tricks.

Yours,

Thshgl Ilshgox

p.s. Madame had something to say to Kiddybom/Albert[Fred] but she's forgotten what it was.

On behalf of the right Hon. and Grand PoohBah OverLady Ms. Jensen, B.A. M.A. BsC, MBA, MSF, MHA, MCR, MPAS, MPD, MPIA, MJ, MSW, MPAff, MLIS, P.Th.D., EdD, DProf, EngD, DTech, Dnt, LLdy, EGO etc.

Official sm
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Dec 1, 2007, 12:00 PM:
 

Not to worry, Bootsie, I just said it. I'm good with lyrics. Albert will get the message.
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Dec 1, 2007, 12:37 PM:
 

Hey, Islandman! There's a new girlie band at the hotel! BOOTSIE AND THE BABES! Check it out!
  Islandman : Orchid root

Re: Hotel California #2

Islandman said Dec 1, 2007, 1:25 PM:
 
And so our passions become who we are?  I'm supposed to be into that kind of shit?

Because of the island's silky coconut oil, and the natural power of beaches to always make women undress, even into sleeveless tops and shorts, but often far less, I have become, since island youth,  passionate, yes, I admit it, passionate about nature and its sensuality, with me as both the subject and object within it.  But I have read many books!  I have taken up great causes!  I have spoken out against the war in Iraq in public!  I have found ways to demystify socialism, and to write many letters to the editors of national magazines!  I have other passions, you hear!

And, still, it's difficult, to write this, because that damned band is noisy, and the bar is fragrant with the soapy scent of beauitful women who forget their beauty, and my martini is cool against my lips, and yes, I'm chatting with Madam Sandra (about whether ethics can be teleologically suspended) and glancing at her perilous hair, vainly wanting to run my fingers through it.

I'm over by the table near the outdoor patio.  Madam Sandra has just received a call on her mobile.  Apparently the City is the first venue for the revival tour of The Beatle.  Yes.  You heard right.  Only Ringo is playing in the band.  That whore.  Paul opted out.  Come over.  Maybe the Mayoress will turn off her mobile phone.   I notice that Nono and Jenni are in a conga line on the dancefloor.   Let us be merry then, and have some fun.
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Dec 1, 2007, 1:35 PM:
 

I'm going on retreat for a while. I just had some kind of satori.

  ~*~Snow * Moon~*~ : Happy Cappy

Re: Hotel California #2

~*~Snow * Moon~*~ said Dec 1, 2007, 2:20 PM:
 

The music captured my quiet thoughts as I was working on an itntricate towel origami piece. It's rythm grabbed my hips and the words to the song spilled from my mouth, “Everything is hot, hot, hot.”  It was as if I had heard this wonderful song before. Perhaps, at a wedding? Possibly so, but who cares?
Ahhhh, the sweet smell of coconut oil filled the air…

I let thestrange and wonderful music take me…until I found myself in a line behind Jenni and Nono. They seem to have been under this strange spell as well.
Wow, they can really “cut a rug!” 

As I was enjoying the conga line with Jenni and Nono,  I glanced over at Islandman. He appeared as if he was under a spell too. He sat, statue like with his martini glass resting against his lips. His eyes were set, as if in a trance like state…it was as if he was being taken in by the beauty of Sandra's hair.  Sandra is oblivious to his stare as she is talking on her mobile phone.  I can't seem to make out who she is talking to, her face is expressionless…oh, well…

“Everything is hot, hot, hot”…back to the merriment!
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Dec 1, 2007, 9:59 PM:
 

Yes, our passions do become who we are. You got that part right. You don't have to believe it. Follow your dick. See where it leads you.

  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Dec 2, 2007, 11:53 AM:
 

Hey, Paul. It's Ram. You've got to catch this act. Bootsie and the Babes. No? I find that hard to believe. I've never seen anything like it. Bootsie sings like some vengeance out of Hell. In Mongolian. I kid you not. The other girls are no slouches either. Compared to the Beatles? Let's not go there. Look, as much as I am blown away by your music, I also have serious issues with it. You don't want to know. Okay, let's just talk about John. Genius. Drugs. Sex. Stupidity. End of story. I'll deal with you later.

  jenni : hello

Re: Hotel California #2

jenni said Dec 2, 2007, 2:14 PM:
 

I enjoy a conga line every now and then. I wondered where I was.
  Islandman : Orchid root

Re: Hotel California #2

Islandman said Dec 2, 2007, 2:36 PM:
 
Where we're at is the great unanswered question of philosophy, Jenni.

We're at Hotel Californication, by the looks of it.

I'm trying to control myself.  I must constantly fight against the powerful urge to sit back and do nothing.  

But a conga line is not for me.  What if I end up with witches in front and back of me? I have no luck with conga lines.  One time I had a gay man behind, and he was watching my ass.  I felt “uncomfortable”.  You girls would know what I mean.
  jenni : hello

Re: Hotel California #2

jenni said Dec 2, 2007, 2:52 PM:
 

what do you mean by witches? how did you know he was watching your ass. Could you feel his eyes on you? nothing wrong with doing nothing sometimes. 
  Maya : mystery dance

Re: Hotel California #2

Maya said Dec 2, 2007, 3:23 PM:
 

What the hey? Or its is Hai?
How you boys all git in this hotel?

I know this is a mixer party but I didnt expect to find all you men in white with H. A. I. in gold letters parading around in here.
Are you actually reeeealy spiritual or somethin'? Comtemplating the universe while there is all this singing coming out of the lounge and conga dancin and all. how do you do it?

I guess I popped into the wrooong room.

Quit staring at my bossoms with your eyes open like that ? Im not sure whether I want to weep  or run.
Well you all just keep on comtemplatin.
I'll stare into a double martini.
Im looking for that white rapper K Bom. He's around  here somewhere.
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Dec 2, 2007, 5:08 PM:
 

Not to worry, Princess Leia. Bombom will return. If you feel at all uncomfortable, step out into the garden. Ancient temple complexes stretch for miles in every direction. This is just Party Central. You can relax, mingle and get crazy here for as long as you want. When you are ready for something more serious, take the tour. It will blow your mind.

  Maya : mystery dance

Re: Hotel California #2

Maya said Dec 2, 2007, 9:21 PM:
 

I enjoyed the tour. It took me away. It took me today. I got a lot of inspiration. I feel transformed. I dont know who I am anymore. When I Iook in the mirror what I see on the outside doesnt match what I feel on the inside. Maybe I better get back on the bus.
perhaps Im not a country gal anymore
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Dec 3, 2007, 3:03 PM:
 

That's right, Princess. Once you see the big lights, you can never go home again. Sorry about that. It happened to me too. You'll get to like it.
  Islandman : Orchid root

Re: Hotel California #2

Islandman said Dec 3, 2007, 9:53 AM:
 
Jenni, witches are wicked women, with long crooked noses, and at the tip of their noses are moles, out of which grow one lonely strand of hair.  You never seen a witch?  I have.  Some of them use a Klingon Cloaking Device.  Their true shape is unknown until you fire your Phasers at them, on stun.  Be assured, as well, that in the male species, there are ogres and devils.  Turn your Phaser on Kill to deal with them.

A conga line moves in circles, so just at the bend, as we rounded the corner of the dance floor, I turned and saw him looking at my ass.  No big thing, really.  But I was uncomfortable, that's all.  Later that night, as I lay in his arms, he said…well, lets not go there.  You might become uncomfortable.

Princess Leia, in this hotel, what you are on the inside is all we're interested in.  Tragically,  the outside part of you transports the inside part of you, so that we must first greet the outside before we can befriend the inside.  I've fired my Phaser at your icon picture and let me confirm with the hotel management at once, you are not a witch.  By the way, Flannery O'Connor was a Southern country gal, and I've loved her passionately since age 21.  She wrote “Everything That Rises Must Converge”.  I better stop talking books.  Mr. Ram has hired me to “socialize” with the guests.  He said to keep things “light”.  

One olive or two?
  jenni : hello

Re: Hotel California #2

jenni said Dec 3, 2007, 2:08 PM:
 

okay I guess I see the witches part. I haven't run into too many of that actual description but I guess there are some nasty women out there. i know you are referring to their personality rather than their looks, which they can't really help. There are certainly some ogre men types out there leering. So what would you be uncomfortable with? This seems to be a popular subject for you.
  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Dec 3, 2007, 7:34 PM:
 

Hi, Paul. Not at all. What's on your mind? Those interviews John and Yoko used to give from inside a bag? Dead on. She bagged him. She got her Beatle. He never had the balls to own up to it. Cynthia's book? Absolutely. Lovely woman. Horrible, wicked man. Well, don't beat yourself up too badly. You didn't betray your heart like John did.

  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Dec 3, 2007, 9:58 PM:
 

Yes, it is ironic that the badass made the better music. The better rock music. I'm not judging yours, Paul. You're just not a rock singer. Was John? Well, briefly. Enough to hit the mark. That's all. It just happened. He was as much a part of it as anyone else.

  Ramsses : Orion

Re: Hotel California #2

Ramsses said Dec 4, 2007, 12:31 AM:
 

Paul, I can't solve all your problems. Bootsie would be delighted to meet you but she has made it clear that she is not interested. Why don't you come anyway? My assistant manager is chafing under the restrictions he imagines I gave him to keep it light. He needs intellectual stimulation. He wants to talk literature with someone. Reach out a little. You might learn something. He might learn something.

  Islandman : Orchid root

Re: Hotel California #2

Islandman said Dec 4, 2007, 7:44 AM:
 

Paul, Mr. Ram gave me your e-mail address.  I just wanted to say that up until the “White Album” you guys were just writing pop songs with catchy tunes.  That thing with Ravi Shankar was a publicity stunt for all of you except George, the only one of you “stars” with a soul.  You were a pretty boy, John was a mock conceptual artist, but made mundane by his uxoriousness (check it in the dictionary, Paul), however he wrote “Imagine” which saved his soul. 

I say that Jimi Hendrix was better than you guys, by miles.  An artist, a rock artist, a supreme guitarist.  Which one of you could pull an A Minor chord and then follow up with C Major in fuzz?  You guys wrote pretty ballads.  Listen to Jimi's first international release “Are You Experienced” and tell me you don't draw lines immediately between him and his fantastic trio, yes, only 3 dudes in a studio, and Led Zepplin, Sabbath, in fact all of rock music. 


Jimi Hendrix is a god in the pantheon of rock, and you guys are just a bunch of pampered acolytes, who ended up with all the dough.  Jimi was so right:  “I don't. Live TODAY!”
  quietlaughter : .

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quietlaughter said Dec 4, 2007, 4:13 PM:
 

la walks by whistling a tune
  Maya : mystery dance

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Maya said Dec 4, 2007, 5:15 PM:
 

Last I heard Bootsie is gone from the hotel. She lives in that red house over yonder, that's where she stays. Has something gone wrong now?  Do you have a bad bad feeling that she dont live there no more? But its ok you still have your guitar.
You  may as well you go back over yonder across the hill because if Bootsie dont live there no more you know her sister will.
  Islandman : Orchid root

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Islandman said Dec 5, 2007, 8:44 AM:
 

MEMO

FROM:  MANAGER GUEST SERVICES

TO: HOTEL ADMINISTRATION

Mr Ram, where are you?.  Have you retired to the manager's bungalow with your mushrooms?  You created this hotel, which was fictional but now is a real space, full of dance, flirtation, legitimate human concerns and, of course, satire.  As Dryden said, you laugh, and only when your head moves in laughter, you realize that it's your own head that's rolling.  Satire depends on wit.  The wit must be precise, and sharp.  Sorry for mentioning Dryden.  I once read his epic poem, Rape of the Lock.  I'm not name dropping.   We want you to slay the demons in us.  You have'nt left your bungalow for days.

You have had many guests in this hotel and they have suspended their disbelief, and entered your kingdom.  They are role playing.  They are not role playing.  They use their imaginations.  Some of your workers have toiled in the vinyards, behind the clay tennis courts.  I sent out my memos.  For heaven's sake, I even joined that infernal conga line.  So where are you? 

I was going to tell you that I got e-mails from Henry Miller, John Cleese and Lord Byron, who all expressed an interest in spending a weekend.  What do I tell them?  Paul Mc Cartney has put a complaint in the suggestion box, but no matter.  He's just a “pop” star.  Nono is still dancing, with her eyes closed.  Jenni is watching the sunrise, dangling on the stone balconey.  Moon is swimming under the pink thigh of a pastel dawn.  The girly band has left the stage, and the workers and some guests have picked up the tambourine, singing.  Leia just picked up the mike.  The real entertainment and art begins anew.

One final question, did you see the cockroach spray anywhere?  I put it under the counter, near the bookshelf, but it's gone.

Respectfully

Islandman
GUEST SERVICES MANAGER
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 5, 2007, 3:03 PM:
 

I'm a drug addict. I'll be right back. Just let me get it together.
  jenni : hello

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jenni said Dec 5, 2007, 4:05 PM:
 

i am okay. i almost fell off the balconey. I think you spelt it wrong mr. islandman. My spellcheck is telling me that it is balcony. I am not sure who is right. I will follow the music. the new art. I hope you are okay there, Ramsses.  i miss Ayla.
  ayla : Illuminated Skye

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ayla said Dec 5, 2007, 4:12 PM:
 

I miss you too, Jens.  Wanta come down to Florida?
  jenni : hello

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jenni said Dec 5, 2007, 4:20 PM:
 

AYLA!!!! where in florida are you? Lot of traveling for you lately. It is not the same here at all without you.


love,jen
  ayla : Illuminated Skye

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ayla said Dec 5, 2007, 4:40 PM:
 

Leaving early a.m. - I should be packing up the family, not on this darn computer.  My son lives in Bradenton.  That's near Sarasota and if that isn't familiar to you then just think Tampa Bay/ St. Pete area.  We'll also be in Naples to visit Brad's sister and parents.  Yikes!  Yes, lots of traveling.  My dogs are gonna be crying.  They about ate my face off when I got home last night.  Keep the hotel lively for me, Jen.

Love, Ayla
  jenni : hello

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jenni said Dec 5, 2007, 5:31 PM:
 

my friends go to naples all of the time and want us to visit there. It is supposed to be very pretty. I have only been on the east coast to visit. Have fun. I know you will. Poor doggies. I wish i could take care of them for you. I will hang out here at the hotel till you get back. love, jen
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 6, 2007, 8:08 AM:
 

All that birdsong and whistling? The Babes. Who else? Sorry about that e-mail. He's rude to you because he likes you. Crazy as a loon. Reads too much. What do I think of Dylan? The strangeness of genius. How do you reconcile the highs with the lows? Don't take it that way, Paul. Consider how fortunate you are. You had a very happy marriage. Shakespeare himself never had that. He never wrote about one. The man he worshipped went off and got what he wanted. He must have felt like the worst loser. And here you are moaning as if you hadn't got everything you wanted. Who do I listen to? I'm deaf. Just one song. Kashmir. Led Zeppelin.

  Islandman : Orchid root

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Islandman said Dec 7, 2007, 6:23 AM:
 

Dear Rammy

You know, just because I put on a little make-up, and some cute outfits, it doesn't mean that my music sucks!

Regards

David Bowie

PS. Paul, Rammy's a lout!
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 7, 2007, 10:03 AM:
 

Sorry, David, your music sucks.

  Islandman : Orchid root

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Islandman said Dec 7, 2007, 11:30 AM:
 
Dear David, darrrrhling,

Don't take on Mr. Ram.  Maybe he didn't go through any chchchanges during the Panic in Detroit, when Major Tom crash landed on the Scary Monsters and triggered the Low  and all those Rock n' Roll Suicides.

Tell him that I'm certainly not one of the Spiders from Mars, and that the tootie is being kept warm for you tonight.

Love

Your beautiful trophy wife, and international model
__________________________________________________

Dear Iman

I know that my music was not divine, but it meant different things at different times to different people.  Please keep the tootie warm, as I'm likely to be late.  I'm doing a little private gig at Hotel California.  Apparently, Paul Mc Cartney cancelled at the last moment.  Said something about being under-appreciated or some such nonsense. 

David

_______________________________________________________

Dear David

Would you kindly stop mentioning my name in your infernal e-mails?  Don't you see that Mr. Ram is inventing a conversation with me?  I've never spoken to Mr. Ram, and have never even heard of Deeply Diving, although, I understand you did that once or twice in the 70's, in the basement of Studio 54.  Mr. Ram is inventing this “conversation” with me.  I'm not even writing this letter.  A bloke by the name of Islandman, who I never met, has assumed my persona.

Oh God, David! Your tootie tonight is probably invented as well!

Sir P Mc C  (Not my real initials) 

_______________________________________

Dear Paul

If this whole thing is invented, then who's writing my letter?  Who?  You dummy.

David Bowie

PS Don't communicate with me or my wife anymore. 
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 7, 2007, 12:53 PM:
 

Tom? We have a security problem here. This is your chance to redeem yourself. No, don't kill him. Just rough him up a little. Thanks. I appreciate it.
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 7, 2007, 4:34 PM:
 

We're in the same boat, Paul. You're looking for another wife. I'm looking for another music. It's brutal.
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 8, 2007, 8:12 PM:
 

You want to come down and meet the Babes? Paul, I don't think that's a good idea. You need a meditation retreat. Come here when you're done. Talk to my resident rock critic. Your mind will get so twisted and bent out of shape that when it springs back you'll find yourself in a state of enlightenment. He's almost there himself. How he can bestow that state on others I will never know. Big Henrix fan. Likes David Bowie. You'll know when you are ready to talk to the Babes.
  Islandman : Orchid root

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Islandman said Dec 10, 2007, 7:49 AM:
 
Mr. Ram, I just realised that I was diving too deeply.  Sandra and the others made me do it. 

Now I've lost the keys to the door in the bottomless pocket of my mind.  I'm locked out, godammit, and can't open the door.  I've yelled “WILMAAAAAAAAAA!” without success. 

Your're not married to Fred Flintstone, are you?  I always call out to Wilma.  She was cuter than Barney's wife.  Sexy, even.  I always fall for “sexy”.  Genie any day over Samantha! 

Damn!  Its getting cold outside.  Where's Tom?  I thought he was going to rough me up?  That sort of violence might do me good.
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 15, 2007, 8:59 AM:
 

You did? With who? Ah. Vipassana. That's intense. I'm not sure I'd be able to do one of those. How was it? Paul, you blow me away. You're amazing. Well, I suppose you could consider yourself enlightened. It's an evolving state, you know. You don't just get there, and bang, that's it. You're not the Buddha. What he achieved was considerably more advanced than any of us are likely to reach in this lifetime. It will be interesting to see how this affects your music. You've rejected all of it? Come on. That's crazy. You're not going to change the world. Look, Paul, John already tried to do this. It was a disaster. You can't bludgeon your mind every day for years with an extremely powerful psychedelic and not experience consequences radically different from the enlightenment you thought you were seeking. No, it does amount to the same thing if you think you have some mission to save the world. True. I don't like your music. I don't like John's either. His just happened to have something yours didn't. That doesn't mean you can't do better. You'd be playing to a smaller audience, that's all. A much smaller audience. 
  Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador

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Sandra said Dec 23, 2007, 1:07 PM:
 

MEMO
TO: Manager, Mr. Ram & any remaining occupants of Hotel 1 or 2
FROM: CITY of DIVING DEEPER: Mayor's Department

Dear Mr. Ram.


Her right Hon etc etc wanted me to send a note to your attention that she is disturbed at the lack of Christmas cheer around here. Since the Mayor's office has also proved to be inefficient and disappointing in this regard she had assumed you had stolen all the cheer. However. it's not here either. Not a twinkly light to be seen.

Madam humbly requests your attention to this matter - perhaps Security has been lax? Perhaps it's time to give out the staff bonuses? Perhaps we should ship in some cheer from somewhere else? iiZaadz? Or would that be too heady? There has to be some solution. In the meantime, until the cheer has been relocated or refound or rebirthed or whatever, she sends along the greatest of goodwill and appreciation and undying love etcetera to all.

(Personally, I, the ever humble and speechless secretary, suspect everyone's gone to the beach which I think is a jolly good idea and Madam should do the same. She's clearly in need of it. Please see attached photograph I managed to sneak of her while I pretended to file the Private letters.  This just can't go on. )

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Yours,

Thshgl Ilshgox

On behalf of the right Hon. and Grand PoohBah OverLady Ms. Jensen, B.A. M.A. BsC, MBA, MSF, MHA, MCR, MPAS, MPD, MPIA, MJ, MSW, MPAff, MLIS, P.Th.D., EdD, DProf, EngD, DTech, Dnt, LLdy, EGO etc.

Official sm
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 23, 2007, 3:39 PM:
 

Darling Thshgl,

Please inform Her Right Honorable Bootsiness (with much appreciation for the purloined photo - keep up the good work - those shiny black pumps and girlie green striped stockings that come all the way above her knees and appear to be tied there by something pink and lacy, to say nothing of the candy red doll dress complete with naughty white apron and pink frilly baby bonnet don't fool me for a minute) that there is indeed a complete absence of Christmas cheer at Hotel California. The manager has been put on probation by his wife. He is not to smoke pot, drink or chase women. Nor may he indulge his characteristic moods of depression and rage. He must content himself with spiritual practice. He will be carefully evaluated this summer by his wife in the presence of a high saint. If she is not satisfied, she will not return.

If Bootsie will so kind as to pay the manager a discreet visit in the aforementioned silly costume, Christmas cheer might possibly be restored to Hotel Calfifornia.

Sincerely,
Ram
  ayla : Illuminated Skye

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ayla said Dec 24, 2007, 5:16 AM:
 

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Oh Dear, that is quite a probation sentence!  No depression, no rages!  Unheard of!  You just come here and chase women, smoke a doobie, and let off steam, Dearest Ramsses - we won't tell, promise! 

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I've thought of a way to gather our friends round for some Christmas spirit.  Ramsses, would you be so kind as to build a huge fire in that great fieldstone fireplace while some of the others are decorating the tree in the corner, that 12 footer I had brought in this morning?  Brand new comfy jammies & warm soft slippers are on the table, free for the taking (soft flannel, plain, silk, colorful, playful, sexy - it's all there, take your pick).
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 I made sour cream cookies with cream cheese frosting & lots of colorful sprinkles, chocolate fudge (grandma's recipe), peanut butter fudge, buckeyes (don't ask, just try one, they are to die for), rice & giblets (again, just try it), pheasant, ham, vegetable trays, cheese balls with various crackers, all the shrimp you care to eat … I can make more if someone wants something else.
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 We need some soft music playing in the background, Ramsses, you choose.  Oh dear, I almost forgot the spirits - open bar! 

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Love, Ayla
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 24, 2007, 7:31 AM:
 

She'll know. I can't get away with it. But how am I going to be a saint by summer? Pray for me, Ayla. This is going to take a miracle.
  Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador

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Sandra said Dec 26, 2007, 8:39 AM:
 

Dear Ram,

Please forgive this hasty note, I thought it better not to use official stationery as Madame counts every sheet and will wonder why one is missing. I'm so sorry to hear about the situation. I will see what I can do to send Madame along but you know how stubborn she is. However the cheery energy that Ayla sent along has lifted her spirits considerably (and I mean spirits of all kinds, you should see the mess).  She's looking quite content as you can see but possibly not as, um, interesting as she did in that little outfit?

With love and regards and please burn this otherwise my job is at stake.

Thshgl
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 26, 2007, 8:53 AM:
 

Thanks, Thshgl, I will certainly burn that picture. Please don't put any pressure on Madame. I want her to make a full recovery from that little excess of high spirits she had. In any case, I don't want anyone to get the mistaken notion that I had anything in mind but an innocent little Christmas visit. I don't know why women are always so suspicious. They need to have more faith. And trust.

  ayla : Illuminated Skye

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ayla said Dec 28, 2007, 5:50 PM:
 

Hey Big R, Looks like we have the place to ourselves!  What do you want to do? 

  ayla : Illuminated Skye

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ayla said Dec 29, 2007, 6:49 PM:
 

Fine, fine, I'm packing my bags
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 29, 2007, 7:24 PM:
 

WAIT A MINUTE! What are you doing? I'm deaf, remember? Put those bags down. NOW!

I like it that we have the place to ourselves. I really like it.
  jenni : hello

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jenni said Dec 29, 2007, 7:31 PM:
 

hey.
  ayla : Illuminated Skye

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ayla said Dec 30, 2007, 6:56 AM:
 

I guess I'll stay then.  Hi, Jenni!  Anyone got plans for New Years Eve?  Is the bar stocked up?
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 30, 2007, 11:44 AM:
 

I don't know, girls. Things are moving quickly. I'm not a party boy anymore. I might become a monk.
  ayla : Illuminated Skye

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ayla said Dec 30, 2007, 12:23 PM:
 

That would be a great New Year's resolution ….but….there is still New Years Eve to think about!
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 30, 2007, 12:36 PM:
 

New Year's Eve was the other night. A new era has already begun. Hop aboard. We're going places.
  jenni : hello

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jenni said Dec 30, 2007, 3:26 PM:
 

can I come along? I like monks.
  ayla : Illuminated Skye

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ayla said Dec 30, 2007, 3:32 PM:
 

Zummy Bear Monks!
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 30, 2007, 3:43 PM:
 

I think it would be great if you came along. Monks need to have women around or they go crazy.
  jenni : hello

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jenni said Dec 30, 2007, 3:48 PM:
 

So right ayla, zummy bears. And Ramsses, thank you for including me.  We all need women and men, no matter. So where are we going?
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 30, 2007, 4:02 PM:
 

Maybe San Ramon. Maybe Amritapuri. Amma's ashrams.
  jenni : hello

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jenni said Dec 30, 2007, 4:21 PM:
 

okay Ramsses, take us there.
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 30, 2007, 4:27 PM:
 

You're on.
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 30, 2007, 8:34 PM:
 

Dear Thshgl,
I would like you to pay close attention to this. It will never be repeated. You must understand that Madame is very intellectual. This has its assets and notorious liabilities. Don't take her too seriously. You know what I mean? It's like a brain gone beserk.
Sincerely,
Ramsses
  Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador

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Sandra said Dec 31, 2007, 9:11 AM:
 

Dear Ram,

Suddenly I don't feel so alone, I can't believe it, you understand.. here I am working my tail off for someone who is just so in her head and I feel like I'm going - yes, absolutely right, berserk. Mind you she keeps telling me I should go berserk and that the berserk have a long Norse tradition blah blah blah but I'm just sitting there going ??

So thank you for this encouragent dear Ram, 2008 is now going to be so wonderful, I can tell. Maybe it's time to find a new job. Let me know if there are any openings at the Hotel? (and please please don't tell madame I asked, she's well, you know).

Ever yours,

Thshgl

  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Dec 31, 2007, 4:53 PM:
 

Thshgl, this is your lucky day. I am going to make you an offer you can't refuse. I'm sick and tired of being deaf. It makes me look like an idiot. I need someone to be my ears. Someone who will impress the fat cats who visit this hotel, a smart, sexy woman whispering in my ear. That's it. Great pay. Great perks. No other obligations, official or unofficial. Honest.
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Feb 23, 2008, 8:29 PM:
 

Hi, Paul. I got the leg. Thanks. I'll hang it up in the bar. What did you do with the rest of her?
  Mame : Buddha Bee

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Mame said Feb 24, 2008, 5:55 AM:
 

Oh Mr. Ram,

Please Sir I am in need of a position.  I just lost my last one and I have been wandering around in the dessert and the big city looking for my place.  I seem to have lost it. I think it might be here in this awesome hotel.  
I have many skills including mirror washing and a pretty good electric slide.    I can submit references but I am not sure they will be good since my last post was exited under scandalous circumstances.  Caught the boss doing what bosses shouldn't with assistants who should know better.  A shredder and copier were involved.   I will say no more.
I love mini-skirts, mayors, and rapping dreamers who think about ahab.  I am a very good at dealing with high muckety mucks and their over burdened attache's.  I make one heck of a purple martini.  Oh so pretty and can kick….
You can reach me here or there or really anywhere, especially since I have parked in the lot outside.
Hopefully,
Merry Made Mame
  Ramsses : Orion

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Ramsses said Feb 24, 2008, 8:15 AM:
 

I'm sending you to Paul, Mame. Be good.