Captain Braunsfeld Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) The Palace of Pontelli. Early afternoon. A number of differently shaped metal objects of various colours is spread out on the table in front of the Mayor of Pontelli, Smiling Sally. She is accompanied by Attorney Jon van Dyke (head of legal affairs) and Toktawoo (head of foreign affairs) and a Marquis from Oleon. (The Marquis is leaning on a golden walking cane, he must have made some money recently...) Sally clears her throat, briefly glances at Jon van Dyke and Toktawoo, and then commences: Well, Mister Oldton. I understand that this collection of metal is actually a new monetary system that you want us to implement. Ismael Oldton: That is correct, Mylady. Smiling Sally: You are lucky, that my old friend the Marquis d'Ape has spoken in favour of your suggestion. So, let's hear what you have to say. Ismael Oldton: What I suggest, Mylady, is actually straightforwarth. Lemme explain: This (pointing to a silverish small coin) is a Fnarthing. Jon van Dyke: Does it smell? Ismael Oldton: No, no, not yet. If you happen to have three Fnarthings they are actually worth a half Pnenny (pointing to a reddish small coin). Toktawoo: And then two half Pnenny make a Pnenny? Ismael Oldton: Not quite, not so fast. Three half Pnennys make a Pnenny. (Jon van Dyke and Toktawoo exchange looks) Ismael Oldton (continues): Three Pnennys are worth a Thrupnenny, that is that spirally piece over there. And, of course, two Thrupnennys are a Sixpnence, when you add another Fnarthing. (Smiling Sally is frowning while the Marquis seems to giggle.) Ismael Oldton: Now, I call two Sixpnence a "Robert" (a quadratic coin). And, as you may have guessed, two Roberts are the equivalent of a "Venician". Jon van Dyke: I am sorry, which of these metal pieces is the "Venician"? Ismael Oldton: That massive golden quarter of a ring over there. Jon van Dyke (trying to lift it, failing): Oh, I see. Ismael Oldton: The interesting thing is, if you have a Venician and three Sixpnence, you get an Gwuinee. Toktawoo: What is a Gwuinee? Ismael Oldton: This little furry animal. Jon van Dyke: I heard that there also was to be a Shnilling? And it was worth thirteen Pnence. Maybe that is the same as your Pnenny. Ismael Oldton: I skipped it. Who needs a Shnilling in such a well-balanced monetary system? Smiling Sally: Quite right. Tell me, what is this large piece of gold? Ismael Oldton: A Pnound. It is the equivalent of two Gwuinees and three and a half Fnarthings. Jon van Dyke: And what is that small dotted piece over there? Ismael Oldton: That is my breakfast cookie. Smiling Sally: Right. So let us imagine I want to buy something. Let's say that it is costing a Venician and a Thrupnenny. So if I would pay with a Pnound, what would I get back as change? Ismael Oldton: How would I know? Smiling Sally (talking to the guards): Mr. Oldton wants to leave immediately. He is given three hours to leave Pontelli. He is a persona non grata and will be arrested should he try to ever enter Pontelli again. (Oldton is chucked out) Smiling Sally: So, what is the latest update on the tulip trade? Jon van Dyke: The trade seems to be going crazy, Mylady. People have started to take loans just to be able to participate in the tulip trade. Smiling Sally: Because the tulip prices keep rising? Jon van Dyke: Yes. They believe this will go on forever. (new scene: A street in Pontelli) Willem "Chuck" Norris: Good to see you Mr, White. Mr. White: Goodday. Willem "Chuck" Norris: As I mentioned last week, I intend to buy this house (pointing to the tan coloured house behind them) Mr. White: Well, that is going to be quite expensive. How would you pay such a large sum? Willem "Chuck" Norris: That is going to be super easy, barely an inconvenience. I have this tulip certificate. Mr. White (smiling): Very well, Sir. Then this whole street is yours! Willem "Chuck" Norris: I like the way you do business. The story so far: Something for a Lady Buying Some Flowers Captain Cookies next move Gray's Universal Store What is he doing here? The Tulip Traders Tulips in the Garden The first LTP Those Terrible Tulips The first LTP - continued The Holdup Neighbourhood Watch and a New Idea Tulips ... and sistershipping A Good Idea? A modern coin system - and someone buys a house (You are here) The Final Tulip Duel (official end of the story line) Tulips of Pontelli - 1st Epilogue New Projects 2nd Tulip Epilogue 3rd Tulip Epilogue - Back at HQ Edited January 4, 2022 by Captain Braunsfeld link to final chapter added Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted December 4, 2021 5 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: Toktawoo: What is a Gwuinee? Ismael Oldton: This little furry animal. I'm glad they kicked him out, I was worried there for a second. Your façade of Eslandian townhouses is pretty cool, especially the tan center building! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted December 4, 2021 18 minutes ago, Kai NRG said: I'm glad they kicked him out, I was worried there for a second. Your façade of Eslandian townhouses is pretty cool, especially the tan center building! Thanks - I think the red and blue houses are better ... Here's a variation of that Gwuinee-picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) This is another very funny story! You have again built nice and elaborate backdrops for the story. The room with the columns and the street with the 3 houses looks good. Good thing, crazy Ismael Oldton was is chucked out of town. The expression on Mr. White's face when he sees the certificate is funny. Gwuinee, the little furry animal is the funniest! Edited December 4, 2021 by NOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted December 5, 2021 22 hours ago, NOD said: This is another very funny story! You have again built nice and elaborate backdrops for the story. The room with the columns and the street with the 3 houses looks good. Good thing, crazy Ismael Oldton was is chucked out of town. The expression on Mr. White's face when he sees the certificate is funny. Gwuinee, the little furry animal is the funniest! .. and imagine, for a Pnound you would get two Gwuinees! (and three and a half Fnarthing as change) How cute is that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted December 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: .. and imagine, for a Pnound you would get two Gwuinees! (and three and a half Fnarthing as change) How cute is that! Two Gwuinees! I ask for a friend, does @Ayrlego also do the account summary in the new currency? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evancelt Posted December 9, 2021 Nice building facades! The tulip craze enters the scary realm of credit! Now if the bottom were to fall out on tulips all manner of mayhem would ensue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted December 10, 2021 On 12/4/2021 at 9:51 AM, Captain Braunsfeld said: Ismael Oldton: Not quite, not so fast. Three half Pnennys make a Pnenny. Hilarious Best Lego story i ever read I love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted December 10, 2021 20 hours ago, evancelt said: Nice building facades! The tulip craze enters the scary realm of credit! Now if the bottom were to fall out on tulips all manner of mayhem would ensue Thanks. Let's see what will happen in the next installment of this series! 10 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: Hilarious Best Lego story i ever read I love it! Thanks. I hope you have checked out the previous episodes as well. Every now and then I post a storyline here on Eurobricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted December 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: Thanks. I hope you have checked out the previous episodes as well. Every now and then I post a storyline here on Eurobricks. Yes, i have read them when i was a lurker. So much fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted December 11, 2021 14 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: Yes, i have read them when i was a lurker. So much fun Good. Then you can read the final chapter now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
