Non-bashers of the evening unite
And do it in here.

Unite that is, none of those al-based japeries.


(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 20:29, 166 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

*dives onto the couch
and pours a glass of red*

Evening all!
( Maladicta, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 20:39, Reply)

'lo
I'll be popping in from time to time.

Oh, is that red wine?

*helps self to glass*

*quaffs*

*happies*
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 20:42, Reply)

I'm mostly here
But also playing games online.

How cool am I?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 20:47, Reply)

I'm here all night
but have to be up at 7.45 tomorrow to go and let the man with a van into where I've been crashing lately to get the rest of my stuff shifted up here. Then back to bed for a bit, then out with Mr Maladicta as and when he wakes up.
( Maladicta, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 20:59, Reply)

I'm here
to entertain all those who aren't going to the bash.

* removes clothes *

* dances on table *
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:03, Reply)

meh
I couldn't be arsed going to London in the end. Screw you national rail, that's £24 of my money you won't be getting!
( djtrialprice, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:05, Reply)

Dance monkeyboy
DANCE!!
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:06, Reply)

* increases dancing speed *

( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:07, Reply)

*watches spakka dancing nude*
Ah, that reminds me - I need to buy chipolatas tomorrow.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:10, Reply)

*is hypnotised
like a cat watching string*
( Maladicta, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:12, Reply)

Ah good.
I've got Maladicta to do my bidding. Now, if only I had thought up a plan for world domination first.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:20, Reply)

*sways*
the motion is hypnotic, it's like a pendulum.
( Maladicta, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:29, Reply)

@dj
I so nearly dashed down from Leeds after work but decided against it.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:32, Reply)

I'ts gone strangely quiet.
Have I inadvertently hypnotised everyone into a trance?
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:43, Reply)

*shakes herself free*
I looked up train times to nip up there but the last train back to Canterbury was at 10-something so it wasn't worth going :( might have to keep hoping I can make the August one!
( Maladicta, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:45, Reply)

*wakes up*
Hmm, what was I doing just now? I remember something about dancing sausages, and music. And an enthralled girl.

But other than that...
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:46, Reply)

You don't wanna know what you were doing
I would have looked at going, but there would have been less than no point to be honest. Would have been about 8 hours travelling.

*sads*
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:49, Reply)

Well,
jamesthegill and I are in agreement that some of you lovely people need to come and sample the hippy atmosphere down here in Canterbury. Some kind of mini bash should be organised.

Why are you all staring at me like that?
( Maladicta, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:53, Reply)

* silently puts clothes back on *
BTW. there will be a London bash on 22 or 23 July, and an Exeter bash on 26 July. Also, for those of you up North, there's a Manchester bash in November, and a York bash in January.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 21:58, Reply)

And
an Edinburgh one next April.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:00, Reply)

Woo yay
For the Edinburgh bash!!

Although I do be's slightly apprehensive about it.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:02, Reply)

I'd be willing to host one in Texas
But I'd probably end up being the only one there.

*cries*
( flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:03, Reply)

I'm so tempted to come to the London bash
if it's in the week.
( Maladicta, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:08, Reply)

@fwb
You could invite Citadel and The Resident Loon. By British standards they're a long way away but not on the US scale of things.

@PoD - I know what you mean, but I'm looking forward to seeing all you real people. Assuming they are real of course, and not just figments of my imagination. Or Turing machines.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:09, Reply)

And they're all going to know each other
From the other bashes, and will make all sorts of jokes, and all sorts. Are you in north scotland?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:13, Reply)

No, Dundee area
So it's not far to Edinburgh.

A lot of the Scots based b3tards won't know anyone though. TWW, HLT etc, so we'll be in the same boat.

I'm off for a while. My sister's just turned up as she's been at a do in the area, so I'm going to talk to a real person for a change!

And drink wine.

Later, y'all.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:17, Reply)

Bashes
I can do Edinburgh as I've got family and friends I can crash at. Manchester and York's easy travelling and I'm definitely planning on making the August bash in London.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:18, Reply)

@FWB
There's a bash in Washington DC in August.

EDIT: cyal8rk2k6
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:19, Reply)

I have fizzy wine
and beer if anyone would like a glass.

And happy 4th to any lurking merkins!

I leave the US in 3.5 weeks. Am sad...

*sads*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:27, Reply)

*hugs teh Rakky*
How long have you been there?
( Maladicta, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:28, Reply)

I'll have some beer please.
On the plus side, you'll get to meet all us lot in real life when you get back.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:29, Reply)

Evening Maladicta
Have been at home trying to fix my laptop for a couple of hours and on and off the board when the damn thing has let me.

Am having a cheeky half day off work (what with it being a holiday here) and am now drinking some ver' nice wine (at 4.30pm, erk) and trying not to freak out about the fact that I go back to the UK in 3 weeks...

EDIT: I already said the 3 weeks thing. Damn this wine. Sorry
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:37, Reply)

*accepts the beer*
Cheers!

Are you looking forward to coming back though?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:37, Reply)

PoD
I am looking forward to in as there's a lot of people I've missed. But work wise (which is why i came here) this was the best year I've had. Never mind the 70 hour weeks or the psychotic russian boss, I've had the chance to work with some fab people and do stuff I never could have done in the UK.

I'm seriously contemplating coming back here if things don't work out, but if not, then I can learn a hell of a lot from my time here.

And I can highly recommend Chicago as a holiday destination. Very, very nice...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:40, Reply)

Is Chicago where you ended up?
I went there in November but didn't like it much. New Orleans is a lot better at that time of the year.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:43, Reply)

I've never been to new orleans
but I think maybe chicago grows on you. Compared to London I found it to be so much friendlier. That said, it took me a while to get used to it. I was in New York at the weekend and I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought, as I found it much more hectic and noisy. Chicago is pretty laid back (which i like, not everyone does) and feels more like a small town to me.

That said, i still think San Francisco takes a lot of beating. :)
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:46, Reply)

I was only in Chicago one night so it didn't grow on me
I once spent two months travelling round the States by train. Going on a long-distance train-journey over there is one of America's hidden secrets.

New York and London are alomost identical. Liked San Francisco though. Whatever you do, avoid Florida, especially Miami.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 22:50, Reply)

Can't say I have any plans to visit the US
But then again, I've never been beyond France, so you never know what the future may hold.

That sentence doesn't really make sense. Oh well.

My PC appears to have superheated my room. I think I may melt.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:01, Reply)

you can
get the california zephyr train from chicago to SF. apparently one of the best ways of seeing the states.

incidentally if anyone does fancy Chicago as a holiday destination, october is by far the best month. The summer is stupidly hot, and from the end of novemvber till march is unbearably cold. october is perfect.

bloody hell, i've drunk a bottle of wine.

*gets wobbly*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:12, Reply)

@POD
At least your PC isn't melting itself.

This week, I had to open mine up and clean out all the dust because it was restricting the airflow.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:12, Reply)

Don't you go falling over now, madame
And I would hope it wasn't full of dust, as I only got it on Monday. Switched back to laptop power now.

I can't be bothered going to get anything to drink :(
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:14, Reply)

* stabilises Rakky by wobbling her in such a way to cancel out the existing wobbles *
I was in Chicago in November so I picked bad time.

I've been on several Amtrak routes, but not the 'California Zephyr'. Is that how you got to SF?

The 'City of New Orleans' (Chicago to New Orleans) was my favourite. There was even a party in the observation lounge. That train is legendary for being fun.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:16, Reply)

PoD
have you no beer in? schoolboy error there. I stocked up in a slightly worrying alcoholic way. even though the *ahem* liquor store is open till ten.

mind you, after dark the south side becomes less than safe to wander round, so going out after dark is never a good idea...

*contemplates take away pizza*

EDIT: thankyou for the stabilsing. I may need it.
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:19, Reply)

Evening
people, how are we all?
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:19, Reply)

Evening Zap
I'm fine thanks, you?

So B3ta addicted now I've got guests in the living room while I'm tapping on here out in the hall.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:21, Reply)

Evenin Z
I tried hypnotising everyone earlier, but once I got everyone into a hypnotic trance, I realised I didn't have a plan for world domination so I gave up.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:21, Reply)

Spakka
I've never done the Zephyr route, but in a romantic way in my head have always fancied it.

Until i realise I;ve been on a train for 2 days and thus it becomes like getting from Preston to bristol on the Virgin west coast service.

edit: evening Zapiola...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:22, Reply)

Aye
not to bad.

Was almost dragged to Jamie Bastard Olivers new restaurant for lunch today, but luckily it was monopolised by American tourists so I didn't have to pay him money for overpriced crap.

A minor victory, but still...
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:24, Reply)

A victory none the less through, zap
There is probably much alcohol downstairs, as I am at my parents house. Maybe even some whisky. Mmmm.

But I can't be bothered to go and get anything. That would require moving.

*Feels like a pie*
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:27, Reply)

.
@Rakky
I once went on a four-day trainjourney - Moscow to Irkutsk.

American trains are a world apart from British trains. You very easily get talking to people. I'm even thinking of visiting the States just so I can go on the California Zephyr (but this isn't likely to happen for at least another year).

@Zapiola
Why did you let yourself be dragged there?
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:31, Reply)

Bizarrely
I am stone cold sober.

I am unsure whether or not to rectify this situation.

EDIT @MrSpak, twas somebodies last day at work and they wanted a 'fancy' lunch. So Tongueboys restaurant it was... until we discovered there was a 40 minute wait to get in. Then we went to Pizza Express. All the damned tourists are going there too.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:32, Reply)

PoD
well I'm going to the fridge to get a beer. I'd get you one, but frankly...

Mmm, pies. I had to explain the concept of savoury pies (and yorkshire puddings) to a group of americans yesterday. They were VERY receptive...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:33, Reply)

Well
A good meal should include pie in at least two courses. Possibly three or four courses.

Do you not want to get me a beer because you want it all, or because of the obvious difficulties in getting it to me?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:35, Reply)

Well, I am selfish
but more the idea of sending a beer over the ether.

I would happily share my beer with b3tards. :)

EDIT : Zapiola, I think "fat lipped mockney twat" was the phrase you needed for Mr Oliver there...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:36, Reply)

Ello!
I was a basher. I have draank... er... drunk beer! I came home early as I've got cricket tomorrow!

How the devil are you all?

*snog*
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:38, Reply)

*Wipes beer flavoured slobber from 3 day growth of beard*
Not to bad, I take it the bash was good?
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:39, Reply)

*cuddles DiT for mentioning cricket*
playing or watching?
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:41, Reply)

@DiT
Everyone else still out then?
Did you have a nice time?
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:44, Reply)

'Twas very good!
*cuddles Rakky*

Playing, thanks! Medium pace bowling, middle order batsman. Is that too boring?

My house is boring and cold. I should have stayed at the bash!

EDIT: They were, BK. They may not be now. MM was talking about going to a comedy club...

DOUBLE EDIT: COME IN AUGUST!
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:44, Reply)

Ello DIT
So what tales of the bash do you have for us?
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:45, Reply)

@Spakka
Just a bunch of friends, drinking and having a good time! :) Great pub, great people, great times!

(I speak for me, of course!)
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:47, Reply)

DiT
Aha! you are Paul Collingwood and I claim my five pounds...

I'm off to an England v S'Africa ODI when I get back. Other than tea, cricket is what makes me British over here.

Where do you play?

EDIt and tales of the bash, obviously. what they said... ^^
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:48, Reply)

*sads*
Wanted to be there tonight but a) I'm on call and b) I'm on antibiotics, fighting a disgusting sinus infection that has tainted every smell with a bizarre savoury whiff that just won't quit.

Also, my snot is orange.

edit: oh yeah, 'ning all!
( chart cat has an itch, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:51, Reply)

Haha
i wish I was!

I play at Wanstead CC, but used to play for Essex U15 (til dad decided it wasn't a 'career'. Fuck!)

Sorry, but no tales. It was just like going to pub with friends. No goss like last month - maybe in August?

You gonna be there, Rakky? What ODI you going to? I may be there!
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:53, Reply)

'ning CC
There will also be a London bash on either the 22nd or 23rd of July. I just wish I can get the dates of my job-interviews sorted out so I know for certain when I'll be in London.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:56, Reply)

Just arrived home
from the O2 Festival in Hyde Park. Suffering from the exhaustion of being with so many people!

How safe and friendly it is here.
( thealternativefact, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:58, Reply)

@DIT
Howmany b3tans were there? There may not have been enough to reach the critical mass required to spawn gossipworthy events.

EDIT: Evenin' clendrix. We're here to keep you safe.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:58, Reply)

How was it, Clendrix?
Who played?

I'm there on sunday for the mighty Counting Crows!

Anyone else?

EDIT:

@ Spakka:

Me (DiT)
Beckyjsbx
Madam Marlboro
Kaol
Althegeordie
Wellgroomedwookie
Wanderlust
Grove
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Fri 4 Jul 2008, 23:59, Reply)

DiT
going to the ODI at the oval, erm, end of august..

but I'm at the bash the weekend before...

I try to go to at least one home match per year, oif not two, plus any big county games. And am considering a trip to Antigua to see England in the Carribean next year..

Well, you would...

EDIT: ooh am very jealous of that bash list..

*rues being so far away*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:00, Reply)

@Rakky
My lord!

A lady? Who likes cricket? *swoons*

Who's your county?

See you in August! :)

EDIT: I'M LONELY! The Mrs has gone camping for the weekend and I forgot!
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:02, Reply)

DiT
Am a county whore.

Technically, Lancs or Gloucs, but will pretty much go and watch any cricket. went to a rained off Bears v Sussex last year with estimable b3tard Abefroman... Am also on the Ashes 2005 DVD sat next to a man dressed as a banana...

*preens*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:05, Reply)

Hello again
I'm back, slightly squiffy after wine!

Cricket eh? Oh, that's good. I like cricket.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:05, Reply)

@DiT
I watched Dirty Pretty Things and The National - both good. Then out of sheer, morbid curiosity, I watched Siouxsie Sioux. Odd dancing and some intriguing high kicks (her, not me) but watchable. Then we watched Morrissey - I liked The Smiths but I didn't have high hopes - but he was really good! And chirpy (for Morrissey).

Near the ScanDisk stage is a big beer garden area with tables and waitress service. Not a bad place to hang out in.
( thealternativefact, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:06, Reply)

*clips K2K6 round the ear*
*mwahh*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:06, Reply)

@Rakky
ORLY?

I shall look for a purdy lady on the Doovd!

In the meantime, Essex Eagles FTW!

EDIT: Thanks for the tip, Clendrix! I fear my typing skills are about to give up! I think becky took pics, may be up tomorrow if we're lucky!
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:07, Reply)

Hates cricket, loves Guiness
Evening all. After a nasty week on callout, and scaring myself witless reading the postings, I'm back. Nice to see Rob has given us a home.
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:08, Reply)

*dislikes guiness*
*but hugs belmsford*

I like this new home...

not that I get chance to use it much.

y'alright?
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:10, Reply)

*holds clipped ear*
*snogs Rakky back*

How do, all? Not like me to be in on a Friday, and I'm having a bit of bother with joined up typing because of ethanol issues.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:14, Reply)

'nin' K2k6 & BelmsfordSux
It's starting to get crowded in here.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:14, Reply)

Superb, dear Rakky
*hugs back*
I have been watching Full Metal Jacket on Sky (fantastic film, in my top 10), and am sitting relaxing, just supping a pint of the black stuff, and catching up on the world through the eyes of B3ta.
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:15, Reply)

eek
the world through the eyes of b3ta.

what a scary film that would make.

'lo K2K6, I'm assuming not lab ethanol then?,....
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:18, Reply)

No, and indeed no, Rakky
Ethanol (14.5%) in aqueous solution, containing tasty impurities from the Petit Verdot grape, cultivated in South Australia, in 2006.

And very nice it was too. So nice that my backspace key is going to be worn out soon from overuse.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:21, Reply)

the world through the eyes of b3ta
would be more surreal than scary. But it would contain an extremely rich seam of bizarre happenings.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:23, Reply)

OK folks...
I think I shall have to retire to my boudoir.

*reclines*

Good to speak to you all! For those that couldn't make tonight, here's to August!

Night all! (unless you're in the USA, in which case, happy early evening?)

DiT! x x
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:25, Reply)

Actually
it may not be a box office hit, but I'd like to see the world through b3ta's eyes. It would have to contain kittens, cake, Teh Quo, made-up pr0n and hellish puns (also abstract philosophical concepts to keep Enzyme busy for a bit).

Straight-to-video perhaps. But I'd buy rentcopy it.

Edit - G'night, bestockinged diabolical one.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:27, Reply)

Night DiT
In other news, I think I'm dying. I got out of breath from just walking down the stairs and back up again. Not grand.

And I have a stupid cough.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:27, Reply)

I was a long time lurker
and hadn't really got into B3ta, thinking that another forum (about cars) seemed a nicer place to be, but then I realised that it was just full of elitist fuckwits with their "Member" badges, and the fact you don't get invited to a "meet" until you are a "Member", and need to be voted by a commitee to be a "Member". Really, I just couldn't be arsed. Much nicer in here.
*Snuggles down*
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:27, Reply)

Mr Sux
This is a friendly place! I haven't made it to a Bash yet, but I've met two lovely people for lunchtime drinks. Very civilised.

Edit: PoD, news of your possible demise is very worrying!
( thealternativefact, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:31, Reply)

It is slightly worrying
Do we not have any doctors or biologists or even vets about tonight?

I decided lying down was the best course of action. Lets see how that turns out.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:35, Reply)

PoD
do we need to call an ambulance? or is it more a ministry of silly walks stupid cough

*worries about PoD*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:36, Reply)

Yeah, two of us
I'm a doctor and so's Rakky.

But not of the medical type. So the best I can do is say that so long as you're still typing, you're still alive.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:38, Reply)

Maybe not up to ambulance level
But it certainly isn't great. You know the kind of cough where you think bits of lung are going to come out? Well I coughed like that for 10 minutes earlier.

Maybe I'm becoming asthmatic?

edit - I shall keep typing then, and it shall keep me alive, no?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:38, Reply)

PoD
Bubonic Plague?
Have you phoned NHS Direct up? Might be a good idea, they get bored if no-one phones up.
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:41, Reply)

.
Night DIT

@clendrix: I see you're going the way of gradually easing yourself into the world of the b3tans.

@POD: Does that usually happen when you walk the stairs? (run out of breath, that is)
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:42, Reply)

*agrees with K2K6*
neither of us can give you medical help. we can be very sympathetic though. Well I can, k2K6 is a heartless bastard, so I can't speak for him. :)

If you feel shit tomorrow, get to a doctor..

Incidentally there's really lame fireworks happening near my house. I'm wondering whether it's just people being shot...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:42, Reply)

At least
typing proves to us that you're still with us, PoD.

*worries slightly about lack of logic but is too pissed to think properly*

@clendrix - I was thinking about your jelly tot nipples (I'd rephrase that, but you know what I mean) and thought that perhaps some sort of wine gum might do the job better.

To anyone who's wondering - this is in relation to a discussion of a couple of days back.

Edit - what Rakky said - I'm a cold, unfeeling sod not really
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:43, Reply)

Hellloooooooo everyone
can drunken wanderlust join the thread?
( wanderlust, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:43, Reply)

Ah, America, land of the unsafe.
I was often worried about being mugged. In fact, twice while I was staying at a youth hostel, someone from the hostel got mugged.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:44, Reply)

Of course, Wanderlust
As long as you have alcohol...
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:45, Reply)

Hellloooooooo wanderlust
wanderlust can join the thread drunk or sober.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:45, Reply)

You know the kind of cough where you think bits of lung are going to come out?
No, thank god.
Have any bits actually come out?

K2k6 - wine gums, eh? Yes, I suppose that would be more suitable, although some are an odd shape (the wine gums, not the nipples (I think)).
( thealternativefact, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:46, Reply)

@Belmsford
I had to phone them once before, and they weren't pleasant people. I do believe I ended up referring to them as 'tards.

@the spak - I seem to have been getting out of breath more often recently, but I put it down to just being less fit than I used to be.

@Rakky - Thank you for your sympathy, and he is also somewhat off his face. I shall see a doctor if necessary. And if you think it may well be shootings, probably best not to venture outside. Unless you really want to that is.

@clendrix - no, not yet. I feel they may well though.

And hi al and 'lust.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:47, Reply)

'ello, 'lust
Arf arf - lust! Fnarr!

Sorry. Must be the drink...

(or not)
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:47, Reply)

Hellloooooooo al
Glad you could stop by. Unfortunately, I'm sober.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:49, Reply)

@Al
I got home fine. Even had time to stop off at the kebab shop on the way home. Full of class I am!!

I can't type properly though :s

and heello everyone else, you lovely people you!
*giggles*
*falls off chair*
( wanderlust, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:49, Reply)

Oh dear!
*runs from al*

*stumbles*

*gives up*

@clendrix - you could, I imagine, buy nipple-shaped wine gums. Maybe.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:50, Reply)

*snogs al*
in an awkward way...


hello!
this is one of the rare occasions that I#m not at work and thus can actually join in one of the uberthreads..

*a;so apologises to K2K6 for calling him cold and unfeeling*

EDIT: spakka, i worry about getting shot on a regular basis. I think it's unfounded..

EDIT2 : *waves at wanderlust*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:50, Reply)

@rakky
You called k2k6 a fish?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:52, Reply)

Am I in the right plaice?
Or am I herring things?

I thought I was the life and sole of the party...

*gives up on abysmal fish-related puns*

@Rakky - apology accepted.

I'm quite feeling actually.

*feels Rakky*

See?
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:53, Reply)

@al
Actually, it was K2k6 who suggested that life-sized gingerbread women could have jelly tot nipples and I protested they would be far too small.

Sadly my nipples are not made of confectionery, so there will be no photographic displays of wine gum boob decoration.
( thealternativefact, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:54, Reply)

@clendrix
You can always chew and nibble the wine-gums until they're in the desired shape.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:54, Reply)

al
it wasn't that kind of snog, honest mrs al...

*worries*

I certainly didnt mean to imply any kind of fishiness about K2K6. That came out wrong... someone help me?

:)

K2K6, if it's fish puns you want, I guess we could say this is just salmon'chanted evening...

*waits for groans*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:55, Reply)

*waves back at Rakky*
@Al thank jebus I didn't have that brandy.
*ponders*
We need to have bashes more often, they are very much fun even though they make me admit to things I really shouldn't.
( wanderlust, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:56, Reply)

@wanderlust
If we're having bashes more often, we might as well have a mass b3ta wedding.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:57, Reply)

wanderlust
what did you admit to?

*stirs*

EDIT: obviously in a gaz. i won't share it. i'm just nosy... :)
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:58, Reply)

@spak
I have enough weirdery in my life without chewing wine gums into nipple shaped lumps.

My poor flatmate will have a breakdown.
( thealternativefact, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 0:58, Reply)

Salmon'chanted evening?
*groans on cue*

How does the tuna that one go?

Does it have a good bass line?
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:01, Reply)

No!
Am putting off the unveiling as long as possible so I can pretend to be gorgeous.

Have edited board sig.
( thealternativefact, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:01, Reply)

@Al
The brandy would have made me ill...Remember I'm being a TV star tomorrow. I need to save all of my drunken shenangians for then!

@Rakky, I admitted to being a bit of a naughty girl.

@spakka lets all get married!! I'd rather marry someone from b3ta than someone boring. Boring people are, well...boring!!
( wanderlust, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:03, Reply)

Please stop k2
Please, please, please. I get enough crap jokes and puns from my band. Spending a whole week with them almost drove me more insane.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:03, Reply)

K2K6
that's just carp.

aythangyew...

*shoots self in head*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:03, Reply)

wanderlust
fairy nuff.

*waits for next bash*

actually, to be fair, most awful stuff I've done has been made in to a QOTW story anyway. Let's face it, the next bash i go to, everyone knows I offered a gay man a blow job, loudly, in public, how much worse does it get?

*still sympathises with wanderlust*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:06, Reply)

Sorry PoD
But I've never done puns on this scale before. It's a real ray of sunshine in my life.

*changes subject in lieu of more fishy puns*

So, if we're all going to get married, how will we pair off?
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:07, Reply)

.
b3ta - where you get a week's worth of crap jokes in one evening.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:09, Reply)

@al
a wank on a radiator?

that's hot...

*dies*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:09, Reply)

@al
I'm quite happy with that, as I prefer the ladies anyway.

Not much into monkeys...
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:10, Reply)

@Rakky
Thank you, you lovely.

I'm sure I'll tell all in a QOTW at some point haha.

But now it is time for me to go to bed.

Good night everyone and sweet dreams :)
( wanderlust, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:11, Reply)

noches wanderlust
*waves*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:12, Reply)

.
@Rakky: That's the great thing about QOTW. We all know eachother's darkest and most embarassing secrets. It's sort of like a reverse Internet dating agency.

@K2k6: One thought I had about QOTW'ers pairing off is that everyone comes up with a list of who they think should pair off with who not including themselves. We all compare lists and see who all the must-copulate couples are.

EDIT: G'night wanderlust & al
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:14, Reply)

G'night Ms Lust
And goodnight all - I'm off to bed too.
( thealternativefact, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:14, Reply)

I was thinking
I should go to bed too.

Then I realised I was already there, with my laptop propped up in front of me. But I should really have some kip soon.

Maybe not yet though.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:15, Reply)

A problem though with this idea
Is that as far as I am aware, there are few young female QOTWers. I may be wrong on that one though.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:15, Reply)

G'night clendrix

( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:16, Reply)

@PoD
That all depends on your point of view. Apart from BGB, they're nearly all younger than me.

*scans QOTW-land lustfully*
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:17, Reply)

@spakka
i like your reverse dating agency thing. godamn it, that might actually work...

did that sound too desperate?

DRUNKEDIT: PoD, depends on your definition of young...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:17, Reply)

Just a little bit, Rakky
And I'm at t'other end of scale from you, k2.

'Mon the young ones!

edit - That depends on your definition of your age, rakky.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:20, Reply)

.
@POD: Don't be afraid to try an older woman.

@rakky: We should have a motto: QOTW - we're at our best when we're at our worst. Doesn't sound too desperate to me.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:23, Reply)

I've been making a list
of 'must copulate' couples.

But they all are of the form "K2k6 and [lovely female b3tard]".

Is that allowed?
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:23, Reply)

*contemplates making age joke*
but it's not worth it.

Like it or lump it, I'm 33. that;s not old though. honest guv...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:25, Reply)

@spakka
I want that on a tshirt...

:)
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:26, Reply)

@K2k6
It's allowed, but you'd probably be best to keep it to yourself.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:26, Reply)

Indeed, it is not old
But just a fair amount older than my fair self.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:26, Reply)

No, 33's not old
I'm a bit older than that. Life has not yet begun though.

I think I'll keep my list unpublished. But you can probably imagine it, as there's about a dozen QOTW regulars on it.

(All but a handful are taken though. And the others would probably tell me to GTF, so it's not really relevant!)
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:29, Reply)

You love it
Don't pretend you don't like getting your ankles bitten. I've seen you and Burt in the cave.

And I'm quite happy to be young.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:31, Reply)

g'night again al.

( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:35, Reply)

Me too
Night all. I'm going to get some kip.

See you all in the morning/afternoon/evening/late shift tomorrow.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:36, Reply)

Bye al!
*waves*

I just searched my username in google, and apparently there are lots of other penguinofdeath's. Damn imposters.

There are also many Rakky's, but most are a guy called Steve Racks. He got in the way of my stalking...
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:36, Reply)

It's not even
8pm here...

but goes to bed to watch tv anyway..

night y'all
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:37, Reply)

g'night k2k6
There's only one mistaspakkaman, yet funnily enough, in Google, my topmost entry is on the b3ta bunker rather than b3ta itself.

EDIT: My god! We're losing them like flies. G'night rakky.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:38, Reply)

Night k2k6, Miss Rakky
Have the good weekends. Or at least the bit until we all reappear on here.

EDITED!!!!!!

Do you lose flys a lot?

k2k6 is the airport code for some random airport in the middle of nowhere in Americaland.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:39, Reply)

I don't lose flies
I leave them open. That's because I have loose flies.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:43, Reply)

Obviously
I think it's just you and me now. And I think I should go to sleep.

So goodnight, both to you, spakka, and any other lost souls that may stumble across this place tonight. Make sure to lock up on the way out :)
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:44, Reply)

aw heck
i can stick about a bit longer...

only if everyone else will...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:45, Reply)

Meh
I would love to stick around, but I really should sleep. Stupid being up early for work and now feeling like dying a bit.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:47, Reply)

G'night pod
@Rakky: Glad you're feeling sticky.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:47, Reply)

i is on the internetz
via the medium that is my sexy phone and opera mini, so yays for that. Bash was most fun and i really enjoyed seeing you all.

madam marlboro and wanderlust, it was especially nice getting to speak to you as I didn't get a chance to last time. Wanderlust, secret's safe with me lovey.

this is taking forever to type, so not the best medium for talking rubbish. Off to bed, night all x x
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:50, Reply)

g'night beckx
Glad you enjoyed.

They've all been dribbling back this evening before going off to bed.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:51, Reply)

@spakka
very sticky. it's warm here. and i'm covered in mozzy bites....

only in appropriate places, sorry. shoulder and feet...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:51, Reply)

Yay for opera mini!!
I found a strepsil, so I'm here at least until it's done.

Did you know wanderlust is a condition type thing that means you have a desire to go travelling?

No? You didn't care either? Oh well.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:52, Reply)

When I type "forgot her password" into google
the first thing I get is Rakky's profile-page.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 1:56, Reply)

oh christ
really?

Ah well, I mean, the username did come about as i genuinely forgot my passwomd and the email address I used to register was dead..

fucking hell, that was dull

*aaaaaaaaanyway*

so anything posted as rakky, still me...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 2:00, Reply)

Got to love google
And my strepsil is now finished, so now I shall disappear.

The stopping of typing does not mean I've gone and died somewhere, so don't worry. Or not too much anyway.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 2:01, Reply)

noches
PoD

*hugs*
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 2:03, Reply)

g'night POD
And on that note, I'll head off too.

G'night.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 2:13, Reply)

See spakka?
chat continues here
( Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 11:35, Reply)

.
* applauds MM *
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:12, Reply)