Eerily deserted home sour home thread


Nobody here but us chickens...
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Sat 11 Apr 2009, 9:36, 36 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Oh my God.
Times like now are when I really love Australian humour in fillums!

Rogue Basically - up in the NT of Aus - on a croc tour - killer croc, kills lots of people.

The bit that absolutely made the (otherwise fairly average) fillum for me was that the music to the credits was "Never Smile at a Crocodile"

My day is made. Completely.
(Poppet some assembly required., Sat 11 Apr 2009, 6:01, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

quite good t-shirt really
www.topatoco.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TO&Product_Code=QW-CHEATSHEET&Category_Code=QW

This'll come in handy if I ever accidentally find myself in the Middle Ages.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 19:54, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Today
is my last day at work in the USA! in 3 and a half weeks I should be back in London, looking for somewhere to live, and preparing to start my new job, and I CAN'T WAIT! I should also know by then whether my baby is male or female, but I'm much more excited about coming home.

Anyone got any stories about tramp vomit or the BNP to dampen my enthusiasm for living in the UK?
( ascorbate, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 16:12, 5 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

God, it's quiet here...
I've just had an email from someone with whom I'm collaborating on a work project. To save her blushes, let's call her "Sarah".

She's not in the UK, and English is not her first language. All the same: a return email address like "sarahfux@..." ought to strike her as asking for trouble, what say?
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 12:09, 4 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Home Sweet Home
How have easter-eggs been for you this year? Do you plan to eat any interesting or unusual easter-eggs?


( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 11:07, 146 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I don't usually post local news, but......
anyone living in the USA or anyone who follows baseball knows that this morning (Thursday, it's only 10.45pm here) a rookie baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim was killed in a car accident this morning.
Usually, when an athlete departs our world, I really am ambivalent about it, but last night I was at the baseball game and saw him pitch. He looked good.
A promising young lad, 22 years old, on the verge of making a HUGE mark in Major League Baseball.

For whatever reason, this tragedy has upset me......he was hit by a drunk driver who was on a suspended license for a previous driving under the influence conviction...he was just too young.

RIP, Nick Adenhart. I'm glad I saw your last game, and I hope I get jury duty when that cunt that killed you is on trial.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 6:49, 3 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I am feeling uber fluffy
First of all, massive congratulations to Tourretes and GD on your recent nuptials. I wish the absolute best to both of you *raises glass*

To all those of you going to the bash this weekend, have a fucking fantastic time *raises glass*

To VC, you are turning into a marvellous young lady and I love reading your posts *raises glass* Vodka?? My drink of choice my dear. Oh crap, that didn't mean to sound as lesbo and peado as it did!

You lot are wonderful and I am proud to be a b3tan *necks pint*
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 4:05, 6 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Saw VI: Edinbash
I won't be in Edinburgh this weekend. I have a friend's birthday and it's a long way away and I don't know most of you people.

If you're not going, post here with your reasons.

EDIT: if you ARE going - and you don't live in Scotland - what are your reasons?
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Thu 9 Apr 2009, 23:16, 14 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Here we go...
Courtesy of the splendid, fantabliousest photographer, twiceydrinker...

www.flickr.com/photos/8905649@N07/

EDIT/
I haz borked the link - TRL has kindly corrected it in the replies.

And thank you all for the woos and yays and cards and messages.

Txxx
( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Thu 9 Apr 2009, 19:39, 18 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Daughter painted my nails at the weekend
Yeah, bog off.

Anyway, I bought some nail polish remover today and now my nails are not black and orange.

Reading the back of the bottle - I do this, regardless of what the product is - I noticed it said 'Bitrex protected'

I looked up Bitrex on Wikipedia:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denatonium_benzoate

The bitterest substance known to man, or something. And I thought, come on... how bitter can it be?

I don't regret many things in life, but I can tell you how bitter it is now.

PRETTY FUCKING BITTER.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Thu 9 Apr 2009, 18:37, 9 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

We're back!
'Noon all. What a marvellously splendid couple of days that was.

And now I'm utterly fucked. The sofa calls...
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Thu 9 Apr 2009, 15:03, 16 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Bank Holiday Weekend
What are you all doing this weekend?

Regards,

Mullered - the nosey cunt.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Thu 9 Apr 2009, 14:07, 11 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Mark Kermode is a Sunday School teacher
Odd, but true: www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/apr/09/film-mark-kermode-interview

I think he'd be a great teacher, but it begs the question: who would you like to be your teacher, when, and in what subject?

I'll start with the obvious Biology lessons at 16 by *insert attractive lady's name here*.
(Land of Green Ginger It's dreamy weather, Thu 9 Apr 2009, 9:25, 22 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

It's come true!
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7990385.stm

Explanation in reply
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Thu 9 Apr 2009, 9:07, 17 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Good morning all
Come in and avoid work for the day.


(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 9 Apr 2009, 8:42, 31 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Davros and Tourettes
Have asked me to post a massive thank you to everyone who sent the happy couple all the fantastic messages of congratulations yesterday:D
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 9 Apr 2009, 6:54, 5 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Apparently I work for the BNP
*rant ahoy*

I generally enjoy my job but it's becoming increasingly apparent that two people that I have to work with fairly closely with are massively racist cunts. Two sample conversations from today alone, both certified irony free:


Dave: *enters stage right having just arrived at the office*
Dave: I was walking down the High St this morning when this drugged-up spade called me a racist!
Me: You'd met before then?
Dave: *looks blank*

~~~~~~ later that afternoon ~~~~~~

John: 'Ere, Dick. What's this? I can't make head nor tail of it.
*shoves print out of some code on my desk*
Me: Ah, that's Perl. It can be a bit arcane.
Dave: Yeah, it's a bit of a minority language.
John: *whistfully* A bit like English in this country now really.
Dave: Yeah, tell me about it.
Me: *speechless*

I could have picked similar stories from almost any other day.

I really love this job- and the unemployment QOTW made me realise how bloody lucky I am at the moment- but it drives me up the wall having to put up with these two. Reporting them doesn't seem like much of an option as it's a small company and they are both tight with the CEO and HR bod. I guess I'll just have to cunt them in the fuck instead.

*and breathes*
(I Was a Teenage Spaceship, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 20:07, 15 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

BBC Breakfast News
I nearly spat my tea out yesterday morning watching the news on BBC1.

Who would have expected to hear the phrase "tartan strap-on" at quarter to seven in the morning.

They were, however talking about this:
pro.corbis.com/images/42-18230138.jpg?size=67&uid=%7B1158D07C-2BCF-4CC0-815B-43106DF5BE3E%7D
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 18:53, 3 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I knew it!
b3ta.com/links/Bacon_sandwich_scientifically_proven_to_cure_hangover
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 18:13, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Meditation?
I'm looking at trying some form of meditation, mainly for de-stressing/getting in touch with my inner being and all that hippy shite.
Does anybody have any suggestions on different types or starting points?

Cheers.
(TheColonel, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 17:13, 7 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Just had an interview
First quesiton: Where do you see yourself in 10 years
Second question: Which three things do you think impressed me the least about your application
Third to a thousands questions: SQL query questions, even though the job's not technical. It's in sales, cold calling basically, only they didn't mention that in the ad, nor till half way through the interview.
Shower of bastards
(sirolimus, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 16:55, 6 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I'm not meeting enough 'new' people.
Can anyone recommend any online dating sites?

I've use a couple in the past, but with mixed results.

I'm not looking for 'quick and easy' more 'polite conversation and we'll see what happens'

Answers on a postcard to the usual address.

Thanks.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 16:20, 9 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

This HAS to be a b3tan.
"Today, I ran over a squirrel. I saw it twitching so I backed over it to end its suffering. It wasn't a squirrel it was a kitten. The children it belonged to watched as I ran over their kitten. TWICE. FML"

Okay, which one of you posted that to FML? 'Fess up...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Wed 8 Apr 2009, 16:15, 5 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Davros and Tourettes are getting married today.
Can we just have a Woo and a Yay from everyone to wish them good luck.

Woo!

Yay!
( girlinthehole, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 14:42, 26 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Damn them
I fucking hate dentists...
(one-winged-angel-616 isn't as depressed as she sounds, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 14:14, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I was going to post this tomorrow morning
on the QOTW thread, but I'll put it here instead.

Last week's QOTW (mine !) I had suggested because unemployment was getting me down so much.

Hearing how every copes, makes the best of it, comes out the other side has been, to say the least, cathartic.

At the moment I am spending far too much time indoors, on my own, looking for work and getting nowhere. This is not conducive to good mental health - yes, I should take some of the advice offered by many (myself included) to get out more, and so on. However there are other non-unemployment things going on that aren't helping much.

I just wanted to say a big "thank you" to B3ta for picking my question, and also to all of you lot.

In the main, this section of B3ta is filled with lovely, caring people and the mutual support group here is, I can tell, worth a lot to those of us who from time to time have need of a kindly word.

You're all wonderful - now I expect lots of replies to this telling me to fuck off !
( I_Was_Mordred, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 13:08, 7 replies, latest was 16 years ago)