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Message no. 1
From: NightLife <habenir@******.SAN.UC.EDU>
Subject: Halloween List
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 18:11:36 -0700
Hey did anybody save the Halloween list I meant to keep the sucker but I
accidently wiped it.


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If you have to ask then it's probably classified.
Which means that I have to follow protocol.
But if you ask nicely I might forget that you asked.
Then again maybe not.

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Message no. 2
From: "Richard 2.0" <b312@*****.COM>
Subject: Re: Halloween List
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 19:51:36 -0400
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At 06:11 PM 10/22/96 -0700, you wrote:
>Hey did anybody save the Halloween list I meant to keep the sucker but I
accidently wiped it.
>
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>If you have to ask then it's probably classified.
>Which means that I have to follow protocol.
>But if you ask nicely I might forget that you asked.
>Then again maybe not.
>
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>here you go

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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 00:21:11 -0500 (EST)
X-Sender: chaos@*****.com
To: bill@*****.com, mmckenn@*****.bgsu.edu, flare@*****.com, mothra@*****.com,
freak@*****.com, Matt <b312@*****.com>
From: chaos@*****.com (Steven Ratkovich)
Subject: Halloween Madness

This came my way from the lists and I found them amusing, so here ya go...:)


HALLOWEEN SURVIVAL GUIDE
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!) When it appears that you have killed the monster, *never* check to
see if it's really dead.

2) If you find that your house is built upon or near a cemetery, was
once a church that was used for black masses, had previous
inhabitants who went mad or committed suicide or died in some
horrible fashion, or had inhabitants who performed necrophilia or
satanic practices in your house, move away immediately.

3) Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even as a joke.

4) Do not search the basement, especially if the power has just gone
out.

5) If your children speak to you in Latin or any other language which
they should not know, or if they speak to you using a voice which is
other than their own, shoot them immediately. It will save you a lot of
grief in the long run. NOTE: It will probably take several rounds to kill
them, so be prepared.

6) When you have the benefit of numbers, *never* pair off and go it
alone.

7) As a general rule, don't solve puzzles that open portals to Hell.

8) Never stand in, on, above, below, beside, or anywhere near a grave,
tomb, crypt, mausoleum, or other house of the dead.

9) If you're searching for something which caused a noise and find out
that it's just the cat, *leave the room immediately if you value your life.*

10) If appliances start operating by themselves, move out.

11) Do not take *anything* from the dead.

12) If you find a town which looks deserted, it's probably for a reason.
Take the hint and stay away.

13) Don't fool with recombinant DNA technology unless you're sure
you know what you are doing.

14) If you're running from the monster, expect to trip or fall down at
least twice, more if you are of the female persuasion. Also note that,
despite the fact that you are running and the monster is merely
shambling along, it's still moving fast enough to catch up with you.

15) If your companions suddenly begin to exhibit uncharacteristic
behavior such as hissing, fascination for blood, glowing eyes,
increasing hairiness, and so on, get away from them as fast as
possible.

16) Stay away from certain geographical locations, some of which are
listed here: Amityville, Elm Street, Transylvania, Nilbog (God help you
if you recognize this one), the Bermuda Triangle, or any small town in
Maine.

17) If your car runs out of gas at night, do not go to the nearby
deserted-looking house to phone for help.

18) Beware of strangers bearing tools such as chainsaws, staple
guns, hedge trimmers, electric carving knives, combines, lawnmowers,
butane torches, soldering irons, band saws, or any device made from
deceased companions.



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" Is this going to be a stand-up fight, sir, or another Bug hunt?"
Priv. Hudson

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Message no. 3
From: NightLife <habenir@******.SAN.UC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Halloween List
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 19:55:16 -0700
Thanks to I got it. ;-)


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Nightlife Inc.
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If you have to ask then it's probably classified.
Which means that I have to follow protocol.
But if you ask nicely I might forget that you asked.
Then again maybe not.

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Message no. 4
From: NightLife <habenir@******.SAN.UC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Halloween List
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 19:56:33 -0700
>" Is this going to be a stand-up fight, sir, or another Bug hunt?"
> Priv. Hudson

All that we know is that a xenomorph may be involved.


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Nightlife Inc.
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If you have to ask then it's probably classified.
Which means that I have to follow protocol.
But if you ask nicely I might forget that you asked.
Then again maybe not.

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Message no. 5
From: Tim Kerby <tkerby@***.NET>
Subject: Re: Halloween List
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 23:58:09 EDT
On Thu, 24 Oct 1996 19:51:36 -0400 you wrote:
>>here you go
<snipped large message of stuff I already had>

That was as annoying as an attachment. When someone asks for something
recently posted, send it to them privately, ok?
Thanks.


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