Alive but Confused.

[ladymirth]

So things have quitened down. We didn't hear any more gunfire after midnight, and this morning there is nothing on the news about a shoot-out happening in Colombo. So we are basically looking at each other and going: What the fish?

Not that we don't have theories, of course.

Theory #1: The Navy made a faux pas and mistook a flock of migrating geese for an enemy airship and massacred all the geese. They hid the bodies and feathers and are now hushing things up so that the animal rights activists don't jump down their throats. (Hey, if they can shoot at a commercial airliner, they can shoot at geese.) 

Theory #2: Somebody got a drunk at a wedding and thought it would be a good idea to set off all the firecrackers left over from the Independence Day celebrations in the middle of the night when the whole country was on high-security alert, subsequently scaring the whole town silly. I'm not entirely sure whether the Army and the police are authorized to stop people using firecrackers, but if they do, I hope that idiot got fined a Hippogriff. 

Theory #3: They were having a training drill at the nearby Army camp and some insane colonel high on weed rustled up the whole regiment to do a spot of target practice at a godforsaken hour of the night. 

The lack of news reports and screaming sirens or police vehicles seem to indicate that it was any one of the three. Which means I'm a Chicken-Licken who scared my entire lovely flist because I thought the sky was falling down. Although to be fair, the rest of the town probably thought so too. 

Anyway, in the much-panned words of J.K. Rowling, all is well. Will let you know if anything new pops up. You are the sweetest flist in the world. 

Am off to check the news now, to confirm my goose-massacre conspiracy theory. THERE SHALL BE JUSTICE FOR THE GEESE! 

Comments

[pgwfolc.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear your goose hasn't been cooked.

On the upside, if you're right about what happened, you might just have cooked goose for dinner anyway.

Thanks for the update, and hope things are quiet from here on out...

[ladymirth.livejournal.com]

Paul, fowls are good fellows and should not be made pun of. *is stern*

Well, we've been hearing bangs and mysterious noises tonight as well, but I shall chalk it up to more goose killing and go to bed. The Navy should be severely reprimanded for such goings-on!

I cannot believe you just suggested that we would sup upon the bullet-ridden carcasses of massacred immigrants. How could you, Paul?

[cyad.livejournal.com]

((((((Hasini!!!))))))

feels so good to have some news! that means you and your relatives are okay. or so I hope!

Oddest thing happened yesterday night: candles on and focusing (that means deep sleep) and at a moment, I woke up...just when candles where dying. With a great sensation of peace and relieve.

For info: did you check the link I put on your previous post reply? I think they can help understanding a but. Plus, Rice's in Kandahar (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080207/ap_on_re_as/rice) and, though you're nowhere near India, maybe some got zealous on thei "war against terror".

But, I think your geese theory's the more accurate here. And you're right, that demands justice.
/now me's afraid of the consequences if the GAF (Gesse Avenging Front) decided to take justice and revenge...more violence...or more wild goose chases. Where's SuperGoose when you need him? (/me asks?)

[ladymirth.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your protection spell. I was so very touched by that. Who knows but it might have worked too. *hugs*

I am near India, Carole, but I highly doubt it was anything other than a skirmish involving either the LTTE or the local mafia. The latter has been lying very low lately, but who knows?

I think it would be real gaff for the GAF to take matters into their own hands. The last thing we need are terrorist fowls. =D

[cyad.livejournal.com]

yeah, who knows? ((hugs)) So, it would be true what they say: am a darn good one?! And you should have seen me in my special robe...on second though, scratch that *g* and you're welcome! don't even mention it.

Can't tell for sure...let's just hope it was a "one time and only" kind of skirmish.

And I agree. But, again, you'll never know how gaffy the GAF could get... :p

[cyad.livejournal.com]

And frightening flist chicken, you?

Nah!!!

PLus, chicken and geese are a good combination. And where were those geese coming from anyway? careful with avian flu, hey? 'cause maybe they were just flighing away from China to avoid ending on butcher's shelves (or in noodle soup. yeah, usually they put chicken or think duck dishes but, did anybody wondered how dangerous NCY can get for wild geese...once they're out of chicken and ducks due to avian flu, huh?

But then again, maybe error's on the geese's side for not asking Sri Lankan Aviation authorities for green lights before flying over the country...politics, very tricky.

Especially if army hid the feathery bodies. Soon you'll get cut prices on feather stuffed pillows and coats and...oh! Ye Isq Hai's on!!

Be safe, and have a nice, peaceful day and end of week. :)

[ladymirth.livejournal.com]

LOL. You are delightfully tangential person, you know that? *hugs*

[cyad.livejournal.com]

yeah. I guess! ;p but it's always good when people notice

I don't see where they get that idea from, though...LOL!

[laramoon.livejournal.com]

Very happy to read that you're OK. Been thinking about you. Big hugs. :)

[ladymirth.livejournal.com]

*hugs back* Sorry for the scare, Lara. =)

[mrsmosley.livejournal.com]

I'm glad it has settled down and that you're ok. And don't worry about worrying us - we're here listen (er, read) after all. *hugs*

*edited because I can't spell*

[ladymirth.livejournal.com]

*hugs back* Well, when one has such wonderful people on one's flist, you feel bad about worrying them. ♥

You may not be able to spell, but I suck at pronouns. =/

[elluxion.livejournal.com]

No, not the geese! Let it not be the geese!

If they touched a feather on a goose's downy head, tell those idiots that they are received disgusted censure. FROM CANADA.

*le gasp*

[ladymirth.livejournal.com]

The disgusted censure of Canada would be a severe political bitchslap indeed! We better hope they weren't Canadian geese! That would cause an international incident! =D