Why is it called skinny dipping? We're not all skinny.

[bawlbellow]

I might not like animals, but I do wish I had an owl of my own; a black one. Midnight black. Do they come in black? I would tie a tiny red bow around his little ankle. The contrast between the bow and the black would be very eye-catching, I think. An owl is useful and would be gone half the time -- it won't need to be cuddled. I won't need to feed

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[with_bite]

That's a very good question.

[bawlbellow]

Starla's apparently answered it.

[with_bite]

She has too. Interesting. Have you ever wondered where stuff like when people call something that isn't true a "red herring" has come from?

[bawlbellow]

I have. I think that has something to do with the distraction of hunting dogs.

[prefers_jam]

Possibly it has somehow developed from the World War II usage of the term "to get the skinny on (something)," which means the "naked truth."

[bawlbellow]

Makes sense. There are a lot of naked truths around the castle which I'd rather not be privy to.

[prefers_jam]

I am not so concerned with idle rumours unless they involve people who I do not like and end up being true.

[bawlbellow]

That's not what I was hinting at, but yes: neither am I. Unless they involve me, that is.

[weasled]

What would you name the owl? I wish mine was tireless, too. But he's not that big.

[bawlbellow]

Does it need a name?

[pureslacker]

I have a black owl, but he's too fat to fly.

Hello, partner.

[bawlbellow]

Does he make you cuddle him? I want one that can fly.

Hello. This should be easy, I think. I hope my presence doesn't secretly make you nauseous.

[mont_flinty]

Would a Greater Sooty owl count? They're more of a gray, though, on their bellies.

[bawlbellow]

Do they require affection?

[mont_flinty]

I expect not!

[bawlbellow]

I might consider getting one.