Jack the Ripper Conference 2012 in York

[Monty]

In days of old there lived a jade
Of low repute -
A prostitute -
Who carried on a roaring trade
All around Jerusalem.

Hi-Si Kafoozelum,
Kafoozelum. Kafoozelum!
Hi-Si Kafoozelum
The harlot of Jerusalem

From Jericho there came by night
A crafty shite,
An Israelite,
Who was resolved with all his might
To shag the fair Kafoozelum.

Hi-Si, Kafoozelum (etc)

Kafoozelum, the crafty tart,
She crossed her legs and blew a far4,
And off he floated, like a dart
High above Jerusalem.

Hi-Si (etc)


Cited by Rudyard Kipling in two short stories, so over 100 years old. Could even have been whistled by JtR himself as he meditated on ladies of the profession.

Martin F

Hi Martin,

Many thanks for that. Didnt realise it was that old.

By the way, enjoyed your contribution to The Dark side of the Jack CD, especially on Andrew Firths Labyrinth.

Monty

[fido]

Brilliant Martin,

Thank you.

It was Kafoozalum (Kipling?) I was referring to yes.

Neil

In days of old there lived a jade
Of low repute -
A prostitute -
Who carried on a roaring trade
All around Jerusalem.

Hi-Si Kafoozelum,
Kafoozelum. Kafoozelum!
Hi-Si Kafoozelum
The harlot of Jerusalem

From Jericho there came by night
A crafty shite,
An Israelite,
Who was resolved with all his might
To shag the fair Kafoozelum.

Hi-Si, Kafoozelum (etc)

Kafoozelum, the crafty tart,
She crossed her legs and blew a far4,
And off he floated, like a dart
High above Jerusalem.

Hi-Si (etc)


Cited by Rudyard Kipling in two short stories, so over 100 years old. Could even have been whistled by JtR himself as he meditated on ladies of the profession.

Martin F

[Iain Wilson]

That and the fact that the Romans got beyond a certain point in Britain and thought "Really? What's the point? Sling up another wall and call it even..."

[Nemo]

Yes, it was not for nothing that the British were known as the "Hyperboreans" by the Greeks - meaning the people who live beyond/behind the North wind

That the Druids could show the Sun worshipping Greeks and Romans a place where the Sun doesn't rise for 6 months, and the wonders of the Aurora Borealis, I think it's safe to say that they "Shite their pants"

[Iain Wilson]

I am considering combining it with a trip to Edinburgh if I can find some wool outerwear and several pairs of wooly unmentionables. My florida wardrobe just doesn't cut it in the frigid ninth circle of hell, otherwise known as Britain.

Hehe. If you thought York was cold, wait till you try Scotland in November. My motherland is famous for many things, but utterly Baltic winters is pretty much near the top of the pile. And let's not forget the driving rain...

[RJM]

I am so disappointed at missing this conference. It would have been wonderful to catch up with old friends and meet a few new ones.

Saving my pennies for next year!

[Ally]

"Killer graphics" - very appropriate - lol

Howard and Nina will be attending Ally, which might sway your decision (one way or the other)

Well won't really sway the decision per se but will be nice to see Howard again. Don't remember if I've met Nina, probably have, but my memory is, how do you say, Shite?

I am considering combining it with a trip to Edinburgh if I can find some wool outerwear and several pairs of wooly unmentionables. My florida wardrobe just doesn't cut it in the frigid ninth circle of hell, otherwise known as Britain.

The only time I was warm the whole weekend was when totally drunk!

[Casebook Wiki Editor]

What goes on at Conference stays at Conference.

Monty

I've heard that said.....

[Steve S]

I'm just enjoying the mental picture of a sprightly Neil........

[ChrisGeorge]

Hello Martin

NB, Monty, as you correctly implied, has been shining a light into the dark corners of Ripperology for many years. I am delighted that you finally had the chance to meet him. Sorry Donna and I could not be there for what sounds as if it was a splendid event.

Best regards

Chris

[Monty]

The sexual life of the camel
Is stranger than anyone thinks,
For in the mating season
He tries to bugger the sphinx;

But the sphinx's back passage is narrow,
And blocked by the sands of the Nile,
Which accounts for the hump on the camel
And teh sphinx's inscrutable smile.

(Tune, the Eton Boating Song.
Did I also sing Kafoozalum?)

Martin

Brilliant Martin,

Thank you.

It was Kafoozalum (Kipling?) I was referring to yes.

Neil

[fido]

The sexual life of the camel
Is stranger than anyone thinks,
For in the mating season
He tries to bugger the sphinx;

But the sphinx's back passage is narrow,
And blocked by the sands of the Nile,
Which accounts for the hump on the camel
And teh sphinx's inscrutable smile.

(Tune, the Eton Boating Song.
Did I also sing Kafoozalum?)


Martin

[Monty]

Good heavens, NB!
I had no idea when your bull's-eye lightened my darkness that you were actually Monty, whose sprightly postings I've loved for years!
Martin F

Ha, yes I'm the very same Martin,

Must say, it was a pure pleasure giving you a demo of the Bulls eye lamp. One of THE moments of the conference for me. Along with the sing song at the bar (you must send me the words) and our cricket chat with Mr Storey.

And thank you for indulging me, twas a pure delight.

Monty, NB, the Bulls eye man,

[Iain Wilson]

Erm, it has been announced.

London, November 9th 2013.

Monty

Ah - I thought that was someone joking around!

[fido]

Good heavens, NB!
I had no idea when your bull's-eye lightened my darkness that you were actually Monty, whose sprightly postings I've loved for years!
Martin F