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This misdirected message was inadvertently
delivered to my office.  Sorry for the delay I hope it
is not to late.

STARDATE 10357.22     (March 28, 1997)

To:  Heaven's Gate Personnel:

DUE TO EXTENSIVE TAIL WINDS CAUSED BY
THE COMET HALE-BOPP, PICKUP OF  THE
39 PASSENGERS HAS BEEN DELAYED UNTIL
3024 WHEN WE PASS THE PLANET  AGAIN.

  DO NOT EAT THE PUDDING AT THIS TIME

   *** REPEAT ***

  DO NOT EAT THE PUDDING AT THIS TIME
--

"Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." 
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