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[Schulmanator 5,787]

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NMUSpidey I like the way you think!

TmiguelT Fear not... I am still reading the manual too. Of course, only after having tried everything else first.

Hester I think that is fixed now.

Korot That should be fixed now too.

Hester There are a lot of bugs around here... perhaps someone should spray for them.

Leech10 Bugs are becoming all too common around here. It's time to get my squishin' shoes on and get to gettin'.

Dfnva Thanks, Dan. I have another update or two left of Schulmanukau as well with more of the right bank of town.

NMUSpidey Swatting is good too. But I likes my squishin' shoes!

Victor Valdes Thanks! More of the town is coming up soon as well.

Hester Hope you took her advice.

Leech10 So far she has still remained un-vetted. But, that will come to an end soon... just when she least suspects it...

TmiguelT Ewwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!

Jacqulina Thanks, Jacky!

Leech10 Definitely a change from their militant strategy of the past.

TmiguelT An invasion would not be good... for the squirrels.

Hester All who do not comply will be spun around and around and around...

NMUSpidey Quit using those big words around me. I don't even keep my corn in a drum.

Korot Dank U, Korot!

PhatHead The party is always going on around here! Come join in.

Leech10 Let's see if the peace holds.

Dfnva Thanks! A busy day in the backyard for sure. I had a bunch of big crows in the backyard by the bird feeder but no pictures of them though.

TmiguelT Mr. Chippy is a chipmunk. There's at least 3 in the yard somewhere. The squirrels usually try to run them off. I thought that one was so Mr. Burns-like that it inspired the whole thing! Lol!

[Djohaal 121]

Umm.. I read.. I read.. and I read... all I can say is... lolwut?

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Based on a true story... from today!

The Schulmanator is trying to pass a hot summer's day, hiding from the peak heat and humidity. What better way to do so than to watch some television?

But, to his utter dismay... there's NOTHING WORTH WATCHING! I know you've been there, haven't you? 500 channels and nothing's on. Who's behind this dastardly and most fiendish plot?

The media, of course! Let's see how this travesty unfolded:

At Laymo Broadcasting (LBN) corporate headquarters, the head honchos decreed that the weekday afternoon lineup consist of the following:

Title: Did He Pass The Bar?

Genre: Comedy

A boxing kangaroo who speaks only in riddles befriends a Supreme Court judge. Stars Alicia Silverstone and Rosanne Barr.

Title: The Really, Really Odd Couple

Genre: Movie of the Week

An accountant penning a novel is sucked into another dimension along with an Olympic gymnast who's a mannequin come to life. Stars F. Murray Abraham and Paul Giamatti.

At Re-Run Television (RTV)'s office, someone decided that you really wanted these gems to brighten your weekday afternoons:

Title: Nancy Drew and The Case of the Haunted Freezer

Genre: Action

A talking refrigerator without any shame enlists the help of a socialite with no spine. Stars Christopher Lloyd and Corey Feldman.

Title: Elphay Emay!

Genre: Movie of the Week

An opera singer who was a hero for a day enlists the help of a city planner who only speaks in pig latin. Stars Carl Malden and John C. Reilly.

You thought THOSE were bad? Hit the remote and see what else you get...

On the next channel up, NRSC (Nauseating Reality Show Channel) has dished up a little something just for us:

Title: Stealing Bases

A district attorney who is secretly a werewolf befriends a lifeguard who manages a semi-pro baseball team. Stars Joe Pantoliano and Kevin Spacey.

Title: So You Think You Can Trot?

A philanthropist who is a former child star enters a dance competition with a geometry teacher who talks to animals. Stars Michael Rapaport and Missy Elliot.

Title: The Apprentice v 2.0

A former president with a pet chimpanzee competes for a prime job against a logger who talks to animals. Stars Dolph Lundgren and Bob Hoskins.

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OK, I give up... there's absolutely nothing worth watching! Mom is right. Turn off the TV and go outside.

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This update has been cross-posted to Volume 3 of Schulmania.

[Hester 699]

See? Mom knows best!

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

*sigh* Yeah, she usually does...

Until football season, there's just nothing on in the afternoons.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

So just hop on the computer! Or play video games. Or read a book.

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

Well I know one thing for sure.

I ... ain't yo' momma.

[dfnva 34]

Haha... I'm agreeing with you there with the lack of good daytime tv... usually I end up watching MSNBC or the Game Show Network for quality programming.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

"Click the pic!"   -- Z. J.

[Hester 699]

Now THAT'S cool!

Where's that chipmunk when you need him???

[Schulmanator 5,787]

The next update will come either later today or tomorrow morning. I will be headed out of town for the last big fling before school. A Schulmania delegation is visiting New York. Fear not, I have an update pre-made and ready to upload while I am gone, so fear not- thou hast not been forgotten. I am bringing the laptop (its name, btw, is "Mr. Lappy") so I can come online and bug you while away.

The Volume 2-3 transition will continue for a while. Right now, Volume 3 seems (tell me if it is just me) to only be available with a direct link. I can't find it at all in the New CJ section w/o a direct link from my sig. So, while the dust settles over there, expect to see cross postings. Once everything is a-ok in Volume 3land, I will look at making the transition taper off.

BTW, the www.schulmania.info website is having its second busiest month ever, with 2000+ page views this month. A lot of people are coming to see the 2009 State Visit Index, featuring 15 photo galleries of my trip to New Zealand. In case you were wondering about which is the most popular, here are the top 3 most viewed galleries of NZ pix: 1) Tongariro National Park, 2) Auckland, 3) NZ Fur Seals. If you have been to see them, let me know which gallery(ies) you like best. If you have not been yet.... tsk, tsk, tsk! [Also - LOL birds and LOL squirrels are on the website now as well!]

In further news, when I get back, I am hoping to enlist the help of someone who is better at photo editing to help me superimpose some things on SC4 screen pix better than I can. My attempts thus far have been, to be gentle, underwhelming. So, be looking for plaintive calls for help when I return.

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PS: ZJ wants to know if you like the new avatar

[Korot 6]

Whom are you going to enlist? Or is that position still unfilled? (No, I'm not applying for it, my photo shopping skills are non-existent)

Regards,

Korot

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Suggestion: Delete volume three, and then re post it. It seems to have a bug or three.

[Korot 6]

And if this doesn't work, it proofs that the programming is build (by exident or not) to avoid a CJ about Schulmania.

Regards,

Korot

[TmiguelT 10]

yes i see that there are some bugs on the the Schulmania Vol.3 ....

and wow I can't get enough of those LOL Squirrels

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Schulminion Monetary Union

Summer 2009 New Issues Report

Princess Katherine has authorized two new coinage series in the Regency of Wirdleonia. To satisfy demand for money on the southeastern frontier, coins made in Robinia are now being sent via river to Tanagiers, which will service the entire district of East Wirdleonia for the foreseeable future. As southwestern expansion has grown even faster, a mint has been built in Schulmanukau and will provide money for the Western Wirdleonia district. The village of Belva Dear has requested a coinage issue. Princess Katherine has not yet ruled on the request.

Schulmanukau Issues Schulmanukau Mint

Tanagiers Issues Robinia Mint

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An interesting side note or two: As you know, Schulmanukau was inspired by my recent visit to New Zealand. The Kiwi influence is seen in the coin designs as well. The 5 purr features a butterfly from a photo I took while in Manukau. The 1 schulmoneta features a silver fern frond from a photo taken by me at Huka Falls. The dog featured on the 10 purr is, as you can imagine, a Schulmania first. It is the emblem of the Wirdle's Canine Council, which is now headquartered in Schulmanukau and ably led by Schulmauckland's Ambassador Booster Nelson.

And, also, the 10 purr from Tanagiers features a bluebird on top of the birdhouse we put in the backyard this spring. We had a little bluebird family living in it until everyone hatched and flew off.

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This update has NOT been included in Volume 3 of Schulmania due to technical difficulties in the New CJ section. Please continue to look here for all of your Schulmania needs until the technical problems have been resolved.

Thanks to Zelgadis Senior, Vol 3 has reappeared... so go see it !

[PhatHead 247]

Great update from the Great One!. Can't wait to see whatz next. Should I bring some Chips from DS for you next time I drop by and if so how much would you like. I'll even have the Official DS Armored truck deliver it. lol Talk later.

[thepokemaniac 18]

I like your currencies!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Originally posted by: Schulmanator

Thanks to Zelgadis Senior, Vol 3 has reappeared... so go see it !

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But it is still buggy:

Why do the bugs always do this?

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

Post bugs are beautiful in the summer sun.

Wait a minute, no they ain't! Get the swatter!

[Korot 6]

That isn't the dreaded PFB, it is a bug though, and were once Schulmania was merged with Retptek something, it now married another CJ.

Regards,

Korot

[Simbourgeois 139]

Being bored with TV ( liked so much your post about the TV ), I decided to check what's on your CJ! And there's so much to see! Very nice work on the coins!

Bugs Junior at work... and Mr. Chippy... and squirrels that update was so cute

Keep up the great work!!! Your CJ is such a good alternative to watching TV

Best regards,

Simbourgeois

Mayor of Belleville

[pipishere 3]

Love the coins and great website hun!

[danielcote 9]

Nice coins I like them they're very realistic.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Ya know, it is a good thing I have made some more schulmonetas, since I have been spending so many here in NYC. Today, we head to the Intrepid Museum. Yesterday, Port Jefferson and the Hamptons. Tomorrow, we meet up with the Cousinator to see the NYC museums.

Oh, one more thing: Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake -- oh so good! Mmm, choooooooooocolate......................

[PhatHead 247]

Wow Chocolate Cheesecake That's a great way to celibate my birthday A thought? I wounder how munch cake I can fit in my PhatHead let's see.

[Keegan V50 15]

Great update there Schul,love the coin designs!!

all the best

vv

[Petrovar Ambassador 15]

oooooo! Nice coins schulmanator, and once again being gone for a while in you CJ is like missing out on a year, so now I have to go back and read everything I've missed ahaha!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

West Wirdleonia: The Right Bank Needs No Bailout

No financial difficulties in Schulmanukau. As a matter of fact, the city has recently been given the right to coin money. The bustling city in the southwestern frontier does a robust overland trade with Hestorbia and has initiated a steady stream of river traffic with Robinia and as far east as Tanagiers. The town straddles the river and is divided into two halves: the left bank, containing the government district, and the right bank, with the large church and public parks. Today, we explore the right bank, which, as you can see, requires no bailout to function well.

It would make sense to start at the most central and largest structure on the Right Bank, the church. All Saints Church of Schulmanukau is the tallest structure in the district and is built to cathedral dimensions.

The Schulmanukau Sky Tower in the Public Domain is the same elevation as the top of the church, but it, of course, sits atop a steep hill.

All Saints sits adjacent to the Public Domain and at the eastern terminus of Church Street. Ethan Crossing Bridge carries traffic between the two sides of town from the government area to the church.

The Public Domain can be seen at left and Church Street can be seen making its way toward the upper right.

All Saints Walk borders the church to the other side. It is lines with vendor stalls and ends with the pleasant Lesser Church Plaza. Though, despite the name, it is still a cool plaza.

All Saints Walk is a pleasant area, bounded on its south by the church grounds and its north by shops and a field of colorful wildflowers. The field is named, as you can imagine, All Saints Field. It was designed as a peaceful reflection area and kids love to come to the field and watch the bunnies and butterflies.

The Lesser Church Plaza is at the bottom of the picture. BTW, did anyone else notice the leftmost guy on All Saints Walk is carrying a bag of chicken chips? Well, he is!

Everyone needs respite. A colorful array of wildflowers and grassy spots make for great picnic areas and nifty places to sit and watch the clouds go by. The more rambunctious kids use a new toy: the Haka Hoop. It's sort of like a hula hoop, but is more menacing.

On the east side of the church is the Greater Church Plaza. The two got their names because of their relative size. The Greater Church Plaza is much bigger and features some great outdoor gathering places.

Greater Church Plaza is bounded on one entire side by Priory Park Place, the largest retail establishment in the district. Its welcome shade trees and wide umbrellas are accented by the Schulmanui Fountain, a gift to the city by the first pastor of the church, Father Nosebest.

The far end of the Greater Church Plaza is capped by the largest hotel this side of Risa Beach: The Château. This massive, opulent hotel provides a fabulous breakfast and reservations start at 4.5 schulmonetas.

It is no accident that Priory Park Place is so close to the hotel. Entrepreneurs, led by VAN Enterprises, staked out the high profile spot as the perfect spot to receive high customer traffic from a well-moneyed crowd.

Priory Park Place is a New Urbanist's dream. It features retail at the lower levels and loft style apartments at the top. The apartments have proven to be a great success with chic professionals eager to live the high life in Schulmanukau.

Others choose to live in lower-density settings across Priory Park Lane. These cozy homes attract families and their prime location makes them fairly pricy.

An interesting feature near Priory Park Place is the second largest theater in the nation: Schulmanawera Performing Arts Centre. Live theater and various fine arts performances have a new and spacious home here. The Nelson Theatre is the largest venue at the site and hosts music, dance and plays.

Schulmanawera sits on the corner of Fernwood Parade, a road which completes a loop around Priory Park Place, connecting the east end of the Greater Church Plaza with the far southern end of Priory Park Lane.

Adjacent to the SPAC is Schulmauckland Centre, a cultural arts facility with a museum and artisan workshops.

Here on the corner of Fernwood Parade, one can apprentice to carve woodwork, learn to be an engaging tour guide, become a juggler or any of nearly 100 different other artistic trades. The exhibit halls are quite engaging as well. The largest catfish ever caught in the Tenne Sea is picked in a giant jar and on display. You should come see it.

As we explore more of the Right Bank, we encounter the tall commercial office, Schulmatamata Tower. The tower is home to Schulmania's headquarters for VAN Enterprises, which has consolidated its back office operations at the new facility. It overlooks the river and sits next to the elite Strathbooster Academy, the finest school in the district.

VAN Enterprises is now based out of here. Of course it still maintains a presence in other cities. But, the letterhead now lists this as the headquarters.

Behind Schulmatamata Tower lies a row of commercial buildings and beyond that, Strathbooster Academy. It must be recess, since someone is out on the basketball court.

Strathbooster Academy is a highly regarded school and is the only school meriting frontage on prestigious Church Street.

Strathbooster Academy has high standards - all students follow the 9 Lives Curriculum and are fully prepared to enter the university of their choice upon graduation.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Looks good, can't wait for more!