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[challenge entry] off to work

Oh, for fuck's SAKE, MOVE!

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(Morgan is a damn dirty hippie, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:26, archived)
# :D
Took me a while to notice that
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:29, archived)
# Subtlety!
The shadow took FOREVER to look right, and I'm still not happy with it. It's 530am over here, though, and I'm currently infected with the most malicious sinus infection modern science has ever seen (the Discovery Channel will be airing a documentary on my respiratory system in a few months), so I can't be bothered.
(Morgan is a damn dirty hippie, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:32, archived)
# Ouch. Get well soon.
I think the shadow is nicely done as is.
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:34, archived)
# yeah,
I've been sick for about 2 1/2 weeks now, I refuse to see the doctor 'cause I get the same thing every time the seasons change and the antibiots they give me never do a thing. So I've been sitting at home, killing time by watching movies (El Mariachi is actually pretty good) and messing around on Gimp. I managed to do a fair self-portrait, though it fails to capture me in all my current baggy-eyed, sniffly, tweaked-out-on-Mucinex glory.


Apologies for size, I like working big.
Edit: Right, switched to a smaller version, click for bigger
(Morgan is a damn dirty hippie, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:43, archived)
# Cor
That's a bit good.
A little on the massive side, but damn good nonetheless.
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:45, archived)
# thanks
I have the cheapest Wacom money can buy, and my hands tend to be a bit shaky, so I work large to counteract. Then by the time I'm done, I realize that if I shrank it down, it'd look like crap 'cause I put too much detail in.
(Morgan is a damn dirty hippie, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:48, archived)
# I can imagine.
I like the way you've done the hair.
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:50, archived)
# :)
Thanks, it was a bit of an experiment. I think it came out too muddy (and light, my real hair is much darker)... Next time I'll work with higher opacity so the highlights are brighter and the shadows are darker.
(Morgan is a damn dirty hippie, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:52, archived)
# thats why people put a "click for biggar" link in there....
just a thought... nazis can strike at any time...
plus, if you anti-alias it when you shrink it, it retains a lot of detail :)
(likeajackhammer, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 13:12, archived)
# Right, I knew that... No, really
I'm an idiot, then. Thanks!
(Morgan is a damn dirty hippie, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 13:21, archived)
# Tres bien
yo.
(I helped save b3ta! BigFreak thinks that words are fun, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:47, archived)
# aka
FTMFW
(Azzek!, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 11:17, archived)
# tis a top shop
thought the shadow was real until you pionted it out, well done. but as you mention it, maybe just blur the edges of the shadow? tis ace anyways.

*edit* I'm more ill then you, i have freshers flu!
(Farmer Brown home grown since, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:34, archived)
# ahh the shadow is FINE
and here, have a lemsip.
I'm having one too.
(I helped save b3ta! TopUpTheTea you ain't seen me, right?, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:35, archived)
# can I have one?
*also bitten by the bug*
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:38, archived)
# you sure can sweetie
consider it a late birthday pressie (:
(I helped save b3ta! TopUpTheTea you ain't seen me, right?, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 11:00, archived)
# Pass 'em round
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:40, archived)
# cheap round at my local
"who's for lemsip?"

(Farmer Brown home grown since, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:42, archived)
# I'll take eight.
Maximum recommended dosages are for wimps.
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:46, archived)
# I see your eight
and I raise you another 4

Poker with lemsip. Could get dangerous.
(fastandfurryous What was the question again?, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:48, archived)
# I fold.
pardon my western ignorance, but what's lemsip? I'm assuming it's either some cough syrup or one of those powdered tea-esque things for colds.
(Morgan is a damn dirty hippie, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:50, archived)
# Good Guess
tis a powsered tea-esque thingy. Very lemony, with added paracetemol.

and a fairly good cure-all.
(fastandfurryous What was the question again?, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:52, archived)
# a-ha!
It's called Theraflu in these parts. It tastes nasty, though, so maybe it's a completely different product.
(Morgan is a damn dirty hippie, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:57, archived)
# you can get blackcurrant ones too
thank god
(I helped save b3ta! TopUpTheTea you ain't seen me, right?, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 11:02, archived)
# Treats colds and flu
for the sinuses
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:52, archived)
# I'll see your twelve
and raise you NINE
*Falls over, foams from mouth*
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:51, archived)
# Points.
Laughs.
(fastandfurryous What was the question again?, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:54, archived)
# Dies.
Haunts.
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:56, archived)
# i swear by metatone or one of those other tonic things.
does what lucozade used to claim to do.it'll help you cure quicker.
(I helped save b3ta! god save the queen making another unremarkable comeback, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:50, archived)
# Pah!
Lemsip is foul, and near inefective.

Best flu remedy ever is:
- juice of one fresh lemon
- grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons of honey
- top it up to "a mugful" with hot water
- chuck in 2 shots of whisky

The lemon and ginger will help to clear your nose, the honey will sooth your throat, and the whisky will take care of the rest.
(I helped save b3ta! LP, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:52, archived)
# i have a total of NONE of these things
and no money
/poor student

but i do have lemsip.
(I helped save b3ta! TopUpTheTea you ain't seen me, right?, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:55, archived)
# That sounds
absolutely foul.
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:56, archived)
# it's significantly less foul
than "parecetemol in a cup" which is what lemsip is.

The honey is important there
(I helped save b3ta! LP, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 11:00, archived)
# But... watered-down honey and whiskey with lemon juice?
I feel ill thinking about it.
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 11:02, archived)
# i agree
with you 'cept the whisky thing

ugh!

the rest rocks and also works
(Colley Cibber, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 11:09, archived)
# If you have a sore throat, leave the ginger out. It acts as an irritant and will make things much worse.
(I helped save b3ta! gronkpan https://twitter.com/VomitingLarry, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 12:14, archived)
# just the fella,
orig' posted as a reply to parlicoot but swiftly deleted cos it was too messy,might also come in handy here.


talk about stupid.
(I helped save b3ta! god save the queen making another unremarkable comeback, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:32, archived)
# Haha, I want one
(I helped save b3ta! Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:37, archived)
# still a bit shitty, but i'm giving up.
it's got special white goo around it that can only be seen on this board.
(I helped save b3ta! god save the queen making another unremarkable comeback, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:38, archived)
# yay!
:)
(parlicoot is warm, cuddly and drinking a nice cup of tea, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 12:23, archived)
# Ace
(I helped save b3ta! Hankster, Sun 8 Oct 2006, 10:30, archived)