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    Acknowledgements and Thanks

    I hope everyone has enjoyed this little tale. It was inspired by the many spy movies I have seen over the years, and especially the recent Charlie’s Angels movies. The women of the Retrieval Team are all obviously fictional creations, as are the villainous Ivana Rulital and her company, Globo-Fashion. If they bear any resemblance to actual people or companies, it is purely coincidental.

    The commercials were a flash of inspiration. I remembered how many old television programs used the characters from the program in their commercials, so I decided to do the same. The commercials also allowed me to do a small bit of character development outside the main story.

    There will probably be more stories in the future. I already have some ideas floating around in my head, but they will have to be developed. You can be sure that the fashion tyrants will not rest.

    A big thanks goes to Panache and his stories, which inspired me to attempt one of my own.

    I would also like to thank the different cast members of this little tale.

    First, the initial kidnap victims, who didn’t have much screen time, but started this whole tale:
    Riverkilt
    Graham
    Hamish

    I would like to thank Andrew Breecher, who allowed me to kidnap him later in the story. I’m sorry the operatives of Globo-Fashion wrecked your home.

    I want to thank Celtic Menace, although you were unconscious the whole time, you helped provide the motivation for a major character.

    To Canuck, thanks for letting me put you on the side of the villains, even if only temporarily. Remember; beware of powerful women who offer to share that power.

    To the staff at the Great Hall of X Marks the Scot:
    Mike1, who was the perfect choice for my “M”
    Colin
    Kiltedmusiclover
    Freelander Sporrano, I’m glad you’re on our side
    Tattoo Bradley
    Starbkjrus
    Prestor John, even though you only had a cameo

    Many thanks to the Caterers:
    Chef as The Chef
    kiltedcarpenter as The Carpenter
    Frank McGrath as The Green Glove, your bright green drinking glove just had to make an appearance
    and Roan Carter as The Chair Mangler, furniture wrestler extraordinaire.

    And finally, many thanks to Dirka Skene, who offered to become a member of the team and who is now my hero.
    We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb

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    Thank you for this wonderful story I have enjoyed reading it and hope for another one soon.

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    Well done

    A tale well told, Well done, Sir.

    Just a note to the mods, I was right about there being unmined ore here on this forum. Now there are three talespinners of the first water here, Panache, Davedove, and Pleater.

    Well done all I enjoy your tales!!!!!!!

    Weasel

    P.S. Back to work the lot of you we need more tales

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    Well done Dave! Most enjoyable.

    I would offer a word of caution to you and your team the next time that you are in the Great Hall of X Marks the Scot . David's secret passages, elevators, and monrail go a great many places...some of them are...unpleasant... and seldom returned from. You were highly fortunate in getting to one of his labs and the hangar. Next time might prove otherwise...

    By the by, wasn't anyone going to rescue Grant?

    Till the next tale!

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    Of the ultimate combustion-My panache

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    I suspect that Panache requires a nice rest somewhere quiet and secluded with good food - somewhere like The New Forest in England - it is very beautiful this time of year, and there are some fine old houses there.

    One in particular might be just the thing - where Panache and the F-H.C.A.G could visit for a while, and Hamish could recuperate at the M.H.I.C.E before returning to West Sussex.

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    A fabulous tale! Thanks a million, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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    Well done, Mr. Dove. An excellent tale told well.

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    Well done Dave. Thank you for the entertainment.

    Dee

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    Quote Originally Posted by Panache View Post
    By the by, wasn't anyone going to rescue Grant?
    When we got there, he mentioned something about it being Tuesday and that he didn't want to miss the rice pudding.
    We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb

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    Quote Originally Posted by davedove View Post
    To Canuck, thanks for letting me put you on the side of the villains, even if only temporarily. Remember; beware of powerful women who offer to share that power.
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    What can I say I like women...living with a household full of ladies...I'm doomed!
    Enjoyed the story...many thanks

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