Larry is a dimensionally-challenged Kapok breed sheep. On 2nd
April 2002 he will be 5 years old. He originally came from a (whisper it) s*h*o*p
in Bath, to replace Larry.1 who now belongs to a 5 year old girl. Larry.1 came
to a fancy dress party (with me as Bo Peep)
and stayed for a while before going
to a better place. When Larry.2, hereafter referred to just as Larry, stared
belligerently off a shelf at me, a few months later, I knew it was fate. Or
something that had it in for me.
Since that day, he has been a constant companion (read 'pest') and has accompanied
me on many journeys and attended many events. He was an official Oxford Brookes
SU delegate to NUS Regional Conferences during 1997 and 1998, courtesy of the
General Secretary. He even heckled NUS President Andrew Pakes. That particular
trip was most notable for his narrow escape from death when Yvonne nearly threw
him onto the M4 at 70mph. He sulked for weeks at being excluded from Edinburgh
Festival 1997, but has since been to several plays and musicals. He particularly
enjoyed Ramma Mia (ouch). He has also been an active member of RAG, taking part
in the 1998 radio RAGathon (pictures to follow), and frequents the SU baa on
occasion. He was a guest at the 4th Annual Scott Party, in October 2001, and has a delegate badge. He didn't, however, get a party pack, which he is still upset about. Still, he won a medal...
Larry is an active political animal, and is head of the NUS - National Union of Sheep. He feels that in today's educational climate his is the more valid organisation, and will willingly fight any of Labour Students for the title of Top Sheep 2001. His commitment to the Campaign for Free Education faltered when he realised that the E stood for Education and not Ewes, but ideologically he is still opposed to tuition fees, on the grounds that it sounds far too close to 'fleece' (or 'fleas') for comfort. He is also a religious leader, and heads the Church of ODD - Ovine Devout Disciples. There are several active (and a few passive) members of this church, who are most easily recognisable by their penchant for sheep memorabilia, and a tendency to squeak "Larry!" when he is sighted.
He has a flair for technology, and has been known to send SMS messages to people, usually consisting of "baa". On occasion this has obviously been a cry for help viz. "baa baa baa BAAA BAAA BAAA baa baa baa". I cannot imagine what he thought he needed rescuing from, or indeed who would come to his aid. Oh well. The kind of person who replies with "Sheepadelica Sheepadelica Sheepadelica AARGGHH" I suppose. His other voyages into the electronic world include a logon at Yahoo chat (where he meets various other ~sheep people and baas at them), an e-mail address of his own, frequent mentions on Usenet and attendance at a newsgroup meet IRL, and a liking for violent computer games. When I play Civilization2, I take the nice (girly) route of researching things and escaping to the stars. When Larry plays he starts by attempting to destroy the French (because of their attitude to English lamb) and ends with global domination, in a world entirely owned and run by sheep. Frightening.
Traits noticeable in people who have been exposed to His Sheepiness for long periods of time include:
We are not sure if Larry can be considered dangerous, but he has certainly altered a few lives. Tragic, really.
Larry's Biography
Some Sheepy places to go....
Henry's
Sheep
Stuart's
Sheep page complete with Spot the Sheep...
Sheep-pen
Sheep UK
American Sheep Industry
Notes
on Sheep
Vermont Sheeposium
Sheep on the web
Jack The Sheep's place
Cotswold Sheep
Horror for brave sheep only.... click here
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