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Near the end of the 20th Century I got some strange Pagan idea’s into my head. That, coupled with an re-ignited interest in “heavy metal music” I envisioned a cycle of plays. The first was the “Late 20th Century Black-Miracle Plays”. These were suppose to be all evil and shit. I forget how the sequel cycles were to go, maybe “Early 21st Century Miracle Plays” then, ultimately, “Late 21st Century White Miracle Plays”. Not sure what the difference would be. Maybe thats why they have not been written. But to the composed, Many have read “The Two Goofs”, which I believe is the most accessible and fun to read. I think only Frater E read “The Parlour” which is weird and gloomy. Some have read “The Eve of May Eve”, which is incomprehensible and sort of evil. For the brave, and for a short time only it will be available to read here:

The Eve of May

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Name this act and WIN!:

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For those interested, the OFFICIAL BSM Spreadsheet has been updated.

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Black Sabbath Monday Tuesday: none of the fun of Boxing Day with a hint of New Years Day remorse …

BSMXV featuring the BSM Simulator I was perhaps the most enjoyable BSMs to date.

What’s interesting is that the BSM Simulator was predicted 2 years ago via Tech Supports brilliant, if not partial, Official Libretto:

Here are a few glimpses of the BSM Simulator I:

Here’s the team as we began:

Through out the day we heard from Janice, Visitor Blim, and Tech Support. We challenged Tech Supports, as mentioned above) “partial” Official Libretto. He, in Now Today fashion promptly responded and solved the lack perfectly:

We all look forward to the revised and corrected Official Libretto, perhaps for next year’s BSMXVI: Ascending Pattern.

The Team at OLG for the lunch break:

Extreme Damn Good Times

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Here it is, BSMXV. Those interested in the BSM Simulator I are encouraged to contact me for the link.

“let’s make it a good one!”

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In honour of BSMS, here is a collection of films from various BSMs:

and of course the first classic of BSMVI: (one of Tech Supports heroic efforts in the early days of the New Cinema):

Stay tuned for the first OFFICIAL BSM Simulator!

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… Of Black Sabbath Monday:

An oldie but a goodie, from the early days of creating iMovie movie trailers:

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The anticipation for BSMXV is reaching an all-time high. This being the first year to Officially Celebrate at The New Great Hall by the Sea. Even if a Driver were to come forward, We would decline the offer at this point. Lots of people have been asking if I am saddened by this development. I respond with a big No. This is a wonderful opportunity to “try something new”. In days ahead previous films of various “Black Sabbath Mondays” will be made available for folks to enjoy for a little while. Also, the highly anticipated “BSM Simulator I” film. This film has been culled from archival BSM footage to try to provide an “in car simulation” whilst at home. The goal for future years is to have a film depicting all of 3a and 6a shot from a dash-mounted camera, truly simulating the entire ride.

Q: What does this mean for the future of BSM?

A: Options and more options. I trust we haven’t had our last ride on The Old Kings Highway on BSM, perhaps in future years a limo would be secured, or heck, even I return to the helm!

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With less than a fortnight to go before BSM XV We are at a new crossroad. Unless funding for limo service appears or a Driver volunteers, it’s looking like BSM XV will take place at TNGHbtS.

This is, of course, in no way a bad thing, just a new thing.

I’m hoping to cull enough road footage to have a “simulation” of the ride on the monitor while Sabbath plays.

All are welcome to attend.

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The Circle tries to gather at all possible times. When that coincides with an event on the calendar, great. When it coincides with a real Event: profound. When it the two come together: Now Today.

Visitor Blim, Winthrop Frank and I gathered for 3 full circles. A Game dedicated to Willow Brindlepaw, a recent ascendent to The Great Cat Tree of Paradise:

Here was the set list:

(Tracks 37-41 were without Visitor Blim)

The Team in Action:

Willow has a history of attending the Good Times:

Willow Likes jeans:

Here is a short clip of 3 moments with Willow at The Circle Game:

Willow Willow Brindlepaw.

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