Happy Birthday, Arthur C. Clarke!


	Happy Birthday, Arthur C. Clarke!

wildcat

12-15-2007 6:33 AM

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arthur c. clarke, scifi, influence

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12-15-2007 7:12 AM

dirish

That is so very cool! about both Arthur and the Floyd thingy, I'm gunna try it now, as I have both the Pink Floyd CD "Meddle" and "2001 a space odyssey"
this is the kinda thing that makes my day- kinda strange, but ultimately harmless-
Thanks wildcat, I am at your service!

12-15-2007 7:16 AM

wildcat

dirish, its your comment that just made my day, enjoy, and yes i have both as well.. Pink Floyd and 2001- ASO

12-16-2007 3:46 PM

Rustee

Definitely one of my favorite authors.

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