Now normally I would simply e-mail this to Tiz and that would be the end of it. I have always felt Tizer gives my ideas fair consideration dispite the rumors of his dictatorship so I have never had a complaint. Of course, he has never implemented any of my ideas, which I never understood why, but I always chose to trust in his discretion.

But I have been inspired by the wisdom of Cat so I am choosing to share my idea. I myself do not have to be on the council as Cat points out, because posting my opinion makes a difference, so here goes.

I think the guilds should have UO parade, right through the heart of Britain, and traveling the paths from town to town. And the TGC entry you ask? Don't worry, I've got that covered.

First, we shave Cat butt-naked. Because everyone knows how silly a shaved cat looks. Now I understand volunteers for this job will be hard to find... Ray won't do it because it's her wittle snookie wookems, no other females will do it because they won't be able to see a thing after they gouge their own eyes out, and none of the male members will do it because it's impossible to shave someone when you are laughing so hard. So I figure we gotta get a blind, drunken dwarf to do it. Just get the two of 'em all liquered up, give the dwarf a straight blade, and set him loose.

Okay, so now we have Cat shaved butt naked. Well we certainly can't parade him around like this... small children will run in terror and the masses will throw stones and rotten produce at him. This is when we cover him with flowers, just like the Rose Bowl entries. I recommend pretty pastels. Cat strikes me as a pastel kind of elf.

Oh sure, there are the risks. First, you know how grumpy he is... he could free himself from the flat-bed and start eating women and small children. Second, would be high winds. One good gust and there go the flowers! Lord British could end up banning our guild from UO for that. Third, and worst, he could end up enjoying his new look in which case we will have to see him like that for the rest of our days in TGC.... whew, gotta chill just thinking about it.

But I think the benefits outweigh the risks. We will be the guild that really made a solid effort at a unique entry. We would have the float that actually talks back to you, and if you got close enough.... bites you, spits on you, kicks you, etc.

Unfortunately, I reach the ugliest part of my idea, and that is... after the parade, who is going to "de-flower" Cat? Maybe this is a job better-suited for an elf-friend? We can't ask Ray to do it, she's just a kid. Nal has got the Vail excuse. Hmmm... has Sierra hooked up with anyone since the great break? Oh well... we can tackle that one later I guess.

Then there is the personal pain and suffering Cat would go through. And I imagine when all that hair grows back it's going to be awfully itchy. I am guessing that this won't help his cheerful disposition. We will probably want to let him be roomies with Tael and Laer during this period to help calm him down : )

Well there it is. I'll expect serious consideration of this Tiz! I'll understand if you want to reserve this for a full-blown meeting to "tweak" the details. Although I really don't think "tweak" is something we should be thinking with Cat shaved butt naked.

Now I know what everyone is going to be asking, so let me say right now.... No, Tael did not help me with this idea. (Although sure, he wishes he thought of it!) And since it does not deal with the over-throw of the council you know that Laer did not help me either.

Ahhhhh... democracy at work.