Wary of treading on any angelic toes, I have to congratulate Miss Magdalene Smith this week on her gothic image and her labyrinth of clues. Of course, Ahriman and his children have been up to mischief (what else would one expect?), but lost boys will be lost boys… I am entirely relaxed about Miss Smith’s beloved saint and protector (whose latest earthly manifestation commenced in 1928, but ceased in 2000, some months after the last darkness at noon, which Miss Smith refers to). Nevertheless, the good saint continues his support – not just along the Y-axis (pace Mr Paxman), but along so many other lines. His deeds will outlive his name…<br /> I must dash, however, as I’m about to head off with some acolytes to Templecombe to show them how to join the dots…<br />

Why do I get the ominous feeling that something is about to shift come Monday next? And how does October 17th fit in? The Knights of Sao Miguel are having a convocation - in Washington DC this time. What is it that Auntie Stella is keeping from us, Mags?

If memory does not fail me--didn't the Herrings go away a few months ago? Sometimes I feel as if I'm looking in a mirror. Shine on...

Checking in quickly...<br /> You have a good memory, Mnem, Herrings "officially" celebrate the "original" Michael's feast day on May 8th, in the spring. You can tell the difference between the "celestial" dragon-slaying Michael archetype mirroring the "terrestrial" dragon-slaying George archetype because one has wings and the other doesn't:-<br /> http://www.mania.com/greening-george_article_58155.html<br /><br /> Buzz, all I can say is that Washington DC is a VERY interesting coordinate in which to celebrate a Michael correspondence...<br /><br /> Nice to see you behaving yourself, W... don't get your knickers in a twist over the West Country dot-joining HEADgames, we still have the ability to tilt at watermills by the Thames!<br /><br /> Mort - yep, a generous slug of Laphroaig did the trick! I far prefer the taste of peat over cat piss...<br /><br /> And don't forget to burn your candles tomorrow... we need all the help we can get!! More anon.

... A(lo)ha! So, there's a sort is "super-symmetry" of the kind they're trying to find in Cerne Abbas. Provided they have Laphroaig instead of Heineken cans! Maybe they'll find it in the spring... I think we all need St. Michael today...

Yep, it looks like we didn't get the repairs done fast enough. You probably won't remember me writing this last May, but here it is again:- "Although it probably won't mean much right now, if you ever need to cross the Abyss, this information will be vital to your survival. Therefore, should you get stranded, it is essential to remember that the only route back is via the Archangel Michael coordinate." http://www.mania.com/235-degrees-terribilis-est-locus-iste_article_58294.html

... But the "gremlins" who plant the Heineken containers would surely test the patience of any saint?

Underground, Overground, squirreling free… Remember to take a ball of twine when traversing the abyss, there may be a few twists and turns along the way! PS I will keep a Tidy Bag at hand too, in case of breadcrumbs.

... I think we can rely on the things that the everyday folks leave behind. But we mustn't leave any rubbish!