Alphabet associations - I

[Nick Armstrong]

Anyone actually going to answer this...?

Struggling, actually.

The obvious V is Vernon but I can't match that with either of the other two elements, and am drawing a blank otherwise...

[Anna]

Struggling, actually. The obvious V is Vernon but I can't match that with either of the other two elements, and am drawing a blank otherwise...

Oh Well, rubbers always said you were a bit on the slow side!! Bet you wish I weren't back ........ What bites you to pieces in Oban?

Goodness, how have you boys managed without me and my guiding hands?

[rubbernecker]

What bites you to pieces in Oban?

Oh, come on, please, let's not drag up these tawdry incidents from Caliban's past.

Actually, wasn't it in Oman, Calibs?

"Kaftan... UP!"

[vinteuil]

Struggling, actually.

The obvious V is Vernon but I can't match that with either of the other two elements, and am drawing a blank otherwise...

... o, poor you

helpful hint. A google of
1940 vernon
and of
russian composer vernon

... and you might learn something to your advantage

[Anna]

Oh, come on, please, let's not drag up these tawdry incidents from Caliban's past.

I still await the inquest on the Stag Night in Amsterdam when he couldn't decide!!

[Nick Armstrong]

... o, poor you

helpful hint. A google of
1940 vernon
and of
russian composer vernon

... and you might learn something to your advantage

OK I get it, it's Kick Caliban Afternoon!

But what is this evasiveness, so uncharacteristic of the self-assured Oxford man?!

Don't fancy the W, vindumaroc?

[Nick Armstrong]

I still await the inquest on the Stag Night in Amsterdam when he couldn't decide!!

Not to mention the adventures of the groom's youth (whom we still haven't been able to track down...)

[vinteuil]

But what is this evasiveness, so uncharacteristic...

ah, Evasive is my middle name

[Nick Armstrong]

ah, Evasive is my middle name

Eva for short? That's what I heard in the Eagle and Child, anyhow...

[Anna]

OK I get it, it's Kick Caliban Afternoon!

No, not at all. You are so loveable so that's why we feel we can tease, but we do it out of affection for you. I am neither an Oxford nor Cambridge Man but I'll wear my old school uniform it it helps!

[Nick Armstrong]

I'll wear my old school uniform it it helps!

[Nick Armstrong]

A V to connect a Russian composer who ennobled himself on Broadway; a British light music tenor; and an affectionately dead British conductor

Ok then....

Order! Order!

Vernon Duke né Vladimir Dukelsky
Vernon Midgley, former entomologist turned tenor
Vernon Handley.

[amateur51]

Gosh, a bit like the predicament I find myself in, except the pests and parasites at the moment dignify themselves with the title of Rogue Solicitors of This Parish aka It's our mess and you'll pay dearly to get it sorted.

I think I may hand this puzzle over to Our Learned Counsel Caliban, he is not adverse to Taking a Chance on Love!! (also, where is everyone, Norfy, Cloughie, mercy, Ferney - Blimey that sounds like a football team) - and where is Flay, the wise counsellor and arbiter of common sense when you need him?

Welcome back Anna - sorry to hear about the virus but glad to hear that you have recovered

Sad to see that I don't rate a mention on your list of favourite absentees but I know what it's like when you're popular - I read about it once

And welcome back rubbers - hale & hearty as always it seems

[Anna]

Ok then....

Order! Order!

Vernon Duke né Vladimir Dukelsky
Vernon Handley
Vernon Midgley, former entomologist turned tenor.

What took you so long? I practically handed it to you on a plate ...........

[Nick Armstrong]

What took you so long? I practically handed it to you on a plate ...........

Foolishly trying to do some work, leaving the AA page open...

Pleasant weekend, Monsieur l'Amateur?