I think I may have done something cruel.
In this post from the last QOTW I linked a craigslist posting from a woman who was exceptionally demanding. This morning there was another ad from her that I have linked at the bottom of the post.

I suspect that some of the QOTW readers took the piss out of her.

Whoops...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 18 Sep 2008, 15:48, 7 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

*finger crossed*
let it be a good one.
( Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Thu 18 Sep 2008, 15:29, 5 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

For those of you who like pies
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/7622561.stm

I wish I lived nearer to Lancashire.
( Captain V, Thu 18 Sep 2008, 14:00, 16 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Book Thread
I'm sure I'm not the only one who got some great suggestions for future books to read from the books qotw.

So here's my suggestion - each week (or so, maybe just when someone remembers) there's a Book thread and if you're reading something amazing tell us so we can all read it too.

My current suggestions are in the reply.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 18 Sep 2008, 11:37, 37 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

last minute cancellations
if there is one thing i hate, that i really really hate, that makes every bit of me seethe, it's when people commit to something and then cancel at the last minute.

in this particular case, we're booking a last minute holiday, and we have to do a specific week because of my friend's job. it has to be a specific budget because of my friend's budget. so on the very day we are booking it, she sends us all a big email waffling on and on. the bottom line of which is, "so yeah, i know i fucked you all around and made you miss out on all the amazing caribbean deals which have now sold out, but i'm not coming."

if you don't want to go out/on holiday/clubbing/to a party/anything, say so when you are invited. if there might be a clash, say so when you are invited. don't agree enthusiastically, promise to go, and then wait until the very last minute to let everybody down. arrrrrrrgh.

obviously genuine illness or something is acceptable, but after a while it is always the same people who are crap.

this is a rant not a question, but is it just me, or do other people get just as annoyed by this type of flakiness?!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Thu 18 Sep 2008, 10:57, 20 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I'm turning into a DIY bore
Yesterday I bought some sealant for my kitchen, which I'm refitting (slowly and amateurishly).

The tube says that it dries "in at least 24 hours".

To my mind, that translates as meaning that, at some point between now and the end of the universe, the sealant will dry. I'm neither surprised nor reassured by this.

What ridiculous labels and warnings have you seen recently?


Hmmm... potential QoTW topic?
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Thu 18 Sep 2008, 10:20, 18 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Bash Pictures
'Ning everyone.

Can someone point me in the direction of the last London Bash pictures please?

I'm writing a new and wonderful application and need them for nefarious purposes.

Cheers
( Legless Mister Stabby - shanks for the memory, Thu 18 Sep 2008, 9:06, 7 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Morning all
I seem to be early today.


(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 18 Sep 2008, 8:08, 366 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Hello!
Good afternoon everyone. I had to go into the office for a couple of hours today so missed the morning shift.
How's everyones day going?
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Wed 17 Sep 2008, 21:26, Reply)

Arrrrr!
www.talklikeapirate.com/about.html

Remember, me hearties, what tomorrow the day after tomorrow be all about!
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Wed 17 Sep 2008, 18:55, 14 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Shall we have an evening thread?
Yes, I think we shall.


(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 17 Sep 2008, 18:47, 277 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Does anyone want some bungee cords I found?
I've no real use for them.
( mike woz ere 7442200 & 7696970 getter, Wed 17 Sep 2008, 17:43, 5 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I'm feeling very grown up and clever
In a year 7 English class today, the kids were looking at nouns and what differentiates proper nouns from common nouns. They made an alphabetical list for each and had to COME UP with a noun for each letter. They all managed proper nouns easily enough, but struggled with the common ones. Most of them had xylophone (without buggery, for that would be a verb) for "x" and zebra for "z". Several of them came to me saying, "Miss, we're stuck on "q"..."

I summoned all the maturity and social skills humanly possible for me and did *not* shout "QUIM!"
( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Wed 17 Sep 2008, 17:32, 10 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Someone has nicked
the bungee cords I use to keep my bin lid closed so people don't put non-recyclable rubbish in my recycling bin.

How shit do you have to be to do that?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Wed 17 Sep 2008, 17:26, 6 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I am confused.
My lady and I have just moved out of a rental property in London and had the entire deposit returned to us.

All of it.

In full.

With no deductions or attempts to con us, filch our funds or otherwise screw us over, thus concluding our affairs with the rental agency.

I don't like it.

They're up to something.
(ThomsonsPier consumes, Wed 17 Sep 2008, 16:08, 4 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

BONG
I currently do not need to do a wee.
BONG
( baldmonkey a frothy foul-smelling vaginal discharge, Wed 17 Sep 2008, 13:04, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Meh
I start a secondment on Monday. I'm looking forward to it; I'll get out and about a lot more than I do now; probably be able to rake in a few quid in mileage allowance; and best of all, I'll be based a mere 10 minutes drive from home.

The downside is that I'll have even less time to read b3ta due to the host organisation's draconian internet policy.

Fucksocks.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 17 Sep 2008, 12:32, 6 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Morning folks.

( wanderlust, Wed 17 Sep 2008, 8:01, 346 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Pictures of Hurricane Ike
It hit about a 10-12 hour drive south of where I live. Unlike New Orleans, our state is always prepared for hurricanes and tornados so the cities were evacuated before the hurricane hit. Well, mostly evacuated: some people refused to leave which prompted the National Weather Service to put up a message on it's website to the effect of 'If you are still in Galveston, you face certain death'.

www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/the_short_but_eventful_life_of.html
( flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Wed 17 Sep 2008, 4:04, 4 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

"http://www.deagostini.co.uk/iloveminis"
tinyurl.com/sexymini

That mini is being sold locally and I'd love to to buy it as I adore minis. Unfortunately I'd be unable to lay my hands on the monies this side of next Christmas so I've decided to explore an idea: Restoring a mini myself.

Unfortunately there are two hurdles I need to overcome.

1)I know nothing about restoring cars.
2)I know nowt beyond checking water/oil/tyres when it comes to maintaining a car.

Contrary to popular belief I'm not a complete halfwit; I'm only half a halfwit but I'm certain I'd be perfectly capable of carrying out most repairs given reasonable instructions and appropriate tools however the idea of building a very big, very expensive airfix kit with no glue to sniff doesn't appeal a great deal to me so I'm going to need to do some learning.

I'll be making enquiries at my local HE college about part-time courses there with regards to point 2 as I think the first step would be to get myself in a position that I could take an old, non-working mini and make it road worthy regardless of it still looking like shit.

Can anybody recommend any other avenues for learning this stuff? Some literature perhaps?
( Captain V, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 23:02, 10 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

section 54 notice
Has anyone any experience of a Section 54 notice being served on them.

My council want access to my (council) flat to install Digital TV. I dont have a TV, and the installation company only work weekdays (when I am working). So they want me to take time off from work to install something I won't use. Hence the service of a section 54 notice.

help, advice?
(smells-like-victory-v's, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 19:19, 10 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

As the loadtime is gettting silly on the day HSH
ta da!



( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 18:03, 254 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Hello, I'm back!
Tests done and nothing some medication won't sort out within a couple of weeks. Hurray!
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:46, 12 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Can we get back to discussing JMG?
He's very popular, and a sexy new revolution for the internet as a whole.
It's time to shift the weight, tubby. JMG is taking over.


How will you cope on a slimmer, more attractive internet?
Online.
( Jam Master Geordie Hero of B3ta., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:29, 4 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Need Help
Last week, received warning that this thursday coming (18th) we will have no running water for an entire day.

I am pretty certain that this means we can't be in the building, as it violates health and safety.

My problem is that our boss is telling us we all still have to work, so can anyone provide me with information as to whether or not we are supposed to be in the building?

The quicker the better!

Cheers,
Agnostic (and all of PCS)
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:50, 16 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

SpikeyPickleJrs Oz B'day
It's spikeypicklejunior (Australian version) birthday today.

I've still never met him :(
( SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:32, 6 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Because I can't remember how to steal a sign.
Have this one.


( wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:00, 368 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

If I had it I wouldn't know what to do with it but I sure as hell wouldn't share it with you "people".
When was yours?
( baldmonkey a frothy foul-smelling vaginal discharge, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 1:48, 1 reply, 16 years ago)