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 Anyone doing anything fun this evening
	Anyone doing anything fun this eveningI'm gonna be job hunting, what does this evening hold in store for you?
Alt: Brand loyalty. Do you have any, if so, what is it?
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:19, 172 replies, latest was 14 years ago)
 probably some work and making dinner.
	probably some work and making dinner.Depends what time Mrs B's netball match is.
Alt: Not at all, although I do seem to have slightly more Apple stuff than is generally healthy, but that's just because I'm lazy.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:21, Reply)
 I've never bought any Apple products.
	I've never bought any Apple products.I was given an iPod a few years back, but I'd rather use my phone.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:22, Reply)
 fair enough.
	fair enough.I just can't be arsed to keep PCs free of malware, to be honest.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:28, Reply)
 fair enough.
	fair enough.It just doesn't interest me. There isn't enough time in my life to be interested in everything around me, so something has to give. Macs remain quick and functional in my possession way longer than PC laptops so it's a no-brainer for me. Doesn't mean I think they are "better" except in this one regard.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:35, Reply)
 Going to the docs for sleeping pills.
	Going to the docs for sleeping pills.Then coming home, taking the pills and I might see how long I can keep posting after I've taken them, for the lulz. then sleeping.
Alt: Victorinox, Levis(2nd hand) and German Para boots are the only things that spring to mind. Oh and Fairy liquid. and HTC I think that's it.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:24, Reply)
 Well this was my thought.
	Well this was my thought.I was just going to take them and go to bed, but then I thought, why not enjoy the experience. SO, doctors at 8, I'll take a couple as soon as I get in, full freakout by 9ish followed by an early night.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:28, Reply)
 If I recall it was fairly tragic
	If I recall it was fairly tragici fellik sooch a fucckkin fraood y crnt ib luuved blubblubblub
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:33, Reply)
 It has to be be quality not quantity Cavy, QC spends half his post life bemoaning his (admittedly) shit life
	It has to be be quality not quantity Cavy, QC spends half his post life bemoaning his (admittedly) shit lifeit's a right fucking bore off
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:40, Reply)
 A new contract K!
	A new contract K!The project I'm working on ia being badly run and I can see it getting canned sooner rather than later.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:26, Reply)
 What is this 'fun' of which you speak?
	What is this 'fun' of which you speak?No, in essence. I'm going to list some stuff on ebay.
I like sony vaio laptops.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:27, Reply)
 'fun' is when you do stuff that isn't important stuff
	'fun' is when you do stuff that isn't important stuffWhat are you selling?
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:28, Reply)
 Start of March, studio flat
	Start of March, studio flatpiddly wee place but at least I don't have to share a kitchen with a grubby bunch of cunts and there's a power shower.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:33, Reply)
 Still a four mile, thirty minute cycle
	Still a four mile, thirty minute cyclebut it beats the shit out of 1hr 20min one way...
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:37, Reply)
 Not on the flat, no, but it's all uphill...
	Not on the flat, no, but it's all uphill...then there's traffic lights and mentalist pedestrians etc (of which there are many in Oxford)
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:46, Reply)
 But coming home from work you'll be able to take your feet off the pedals
	But coming home from work you'll be able to take your feet off the pedalsAnd scream 'Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!' as you free-wheel home.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:47, Reply)
 Dunno, why don't YOU say she has a face like a welder's bench.
	Dunno, why don't YOU say she has a face like a welder's bench.She'll only have a go at me about it anyway.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:57, Reply)
 Well if you will make these horrible comments, then she will have a go at you.
	Well if you will make these horrible comments, then she will have a go at you.(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:59, Reply)
 or if anyone else makes comments and all
	or if anyone else makes comments and allRoota still cops the reply. I tell you. it's a conspiracy.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:00, Reply)
 Right now cooking curry and drinking beer
	Right now cooking curry and drinking beerLater eating curry and drinking beer. Some childcare will be fitted into this also.
Alt: no, I like to try new things.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:29, Reply)
 Jobhunting as well *high fives*
	Jobhunting as well *high fives*Alt: None that I can think of. Maybe Diet Coke.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:29, Reply)
 What sort of thing are you looking for
	What sort of thing are you looking forJust incase I stumble across something suitable.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:32, Reply)
 i'm gonna be going for birthday and celebratey dinner with my folks
	i'm gonna be going for birthday and celebratey dinner with my folks(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:30, Reply)
 Well make sure you buy an extra roll of shit tickets if you're going to get this over excited
	Well make sure you buy an extra roll of shit tickets if you're going to get this over excitedYou're bound to have iffy guts.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:48, Reply)
 Had on - I've missed something judging by all the other comments
	Had on - I've missed something judging by all the other comments Have you got another job then?
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:49, Reply)
 Topper!
	Topper!Well done guv! Something you wanted, or a compromise?
(I expect this has been dealt with below but I can't be arsed trawling through it.)
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:52, Reply)
 I really wanted it.
	I really wanted it.Salary cut, but very nice location and very nice atmosphere from what I could tell. And enables me to move to Edinburgh to be with the fee-awn-say.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:54, Reply)
 I own three hats
	I own three hatsI will now rush downstairs, put each one on, and doff it in salute.
Well pleased for you.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:57, Reply)
 Ta mate,
	Ta mate,I now have five hats as my mate knitted me another one for my b day
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:59, Reply)
 An early night I think
	An early night I thinkBrand loyalty - Roamers suede boots, the most comfortable footwear known to man.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:34, Reply)
 I'm going to watch the Katie Piper documentary at nine.
	I'm going to watch the Katie Piper documentary at nine.Everyone needs to get on it, woman's amazing.
Alt: I would say Camel Blue tabs, but I just bought a pack of Lucky Strike in Waitrose because I couldn't be bothered to go the corner shop.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:53, Reply)
 i am taking friend A round to friend B's to discuss recruitment
	i am taking friend A round to friend B's to discuss recruitmentand to play with the dog. then we are going to the pub. where they will be eating and drinking and i will be sticking to water.
yes. coke, not pepsi. ysl for mascara, estee lauder for foundation, benefit for blushers, lancome or mac for lipgloss. grey goose or raspberry stoli for voddie. etc.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:56, Reply)
 yup
	yupwell, one made the great escape from law into something else, and the second one wants to follow. i am just going to facilitate the introduction and to play with the dog.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 17:59, Reply)
 Some bloke brought his new puppy
	Some bloke brought his new puppyinto work last week, his argument was that women bring new babies into reception for their mates to look at, why shouldn't he bring in a small dog.
What sort of dog are you going to play with?
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:02, Reply)
 Damned dead dog did die dude - deal wi dat...
	Damned dead dog did die dude - deal wi dat...What happened to the contract you were pitching for a month or so ago?
Nothing, I presume.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:14, Reply)
 Coughing mostly, it would seem.
	Coughing mostly, it would seem.I feel a couple of nights sleeping propped up on the couch coming on.
Alt: not really, no.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:16, Reply)
 I'm also going to spend the rest of the evening chirpsing this hot bird.
	I'm also going to spend the rest of the evening chirpsing this hot bird. If I end up going out with her I'll literally be the coolest cat in town.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:27, Reply)
 It's alright Cavey, I'm about to disappear and get tonight's dinner.
	It's alright Cavey, I'm about to disappear and get tonight's dinner.(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:31, Reply)
 I was only kidding, I'm a proper gent.
	I was only kidding, I'm a proper gent. This girl is preposterously hot and absolutely hilarious though, let's just say Barry will have done very well if it all works out nicely. Which it obviously won't.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:41, Reply)
 If you were my friend on Facebook, Jeff, you would see there is nothing happening in BarryOaks right now
	If you were my friend on Facebook, Jeff, you would see there is nothing happening in BarryOaks right nowAll you'd see is a hot girl called Jessica repeatedly posting on my wall. I wish that was a euphemism, for the record.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:58, Reply)
 Well it isn't going to be a problem Baz, 'cos I don't book the FACE.
	Well it isn't going to be a problem Baz, 'cos I don't book the FACE.(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:06, Reply)
 Pie - veg.
	Pie - veg.  Alt: I like brand groceries but that's about it. Oh, Marlborough Gold.
I haven't got any fag papers.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:27, Reply)
 I've got a beer now so day is looking up.
	I've got a beer now so day is looking up.  No Quentin at night? That's a shame!
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:37, Reply)
 I'm growing a new liver prior to the 18th, so I'm having the night off the sauce.
	I'm growing a new liver prior to the 18th, so I'm having the night off the sauce.(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:38, Reply)
 Quentin's operator has gotta keep up the charade of him having a domestic life
	Quentin's operator has gotta keep up the charade of him having a domestic lifehence little or no evening posting.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:19, Reply)
 I have to argue with Virgin, then go to meet a friend and drop off her earrings.
	I have to argue with Virgin, then go to meet a friend and drop off her earrings.I was going to stay with her and the lad she's with for a couple of drinks, but it's emerged today he's a massive racist, and I want nothing to do with him.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:35, Reply)
 Paraphrasing his status from this morning (since deleted)
	Paraphrasing his status from this morning (since deleted)"Can't fucking wait to move out! A paki bastard moved in yesterday, when I got back today, the entire fucking house smelled of curry! Makes me wonder if there's a sleeper cell in my house LOL."
Just seen he's a 'fan' of EDL Macclesfield as well, FFS
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:41, Reply)
 When I was at teh post office this afternoon
	When I was at teh post office this afternoonI was enjoying a gossipy rant with teh shop owner about how useless call centres are. He's a Brummie, by his accent, but obviously of Asian descent. I was so tempted to say "and you never understand a word they say either".
But I didn't, because I would like to continue to shop there.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:43, Reply)
 Haha
	HahaI'm just annoyed because I rather got on with this lad previously, and he was considering moving into our place. Now I hope he doesn't.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:45, Reply)
 Is he Combo from This is England?
	Is he Combo from This is England?www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7pL6iuw-g0
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:45, Reply)
 An acquaintance from my old dive club would appear to be a massive racist as well
	An acquaintance from my old dive club would appear to be a massive racist as wellgoing by some of his FB stuff. Which is a shame.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:20, Reply)
 There's a really smashing boozer near me.
	There's a really smashing boozer near me.Good, well kept beer, nice original features, easy walking/staggering distance.
It's the local EDL hangout. Why can't they go to some Brewers Fayre/Toby Carvery style place?
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:26, Reply)
 Oddly enough.... job hunting.
	Oddly enough.... job hunting.Although I've been running about all over the place today, and i'm knackered, and I might crash out shortly.
Alt: Diet Pepsi, Bare Minerals make up, Next jeans.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:39, Reply)
 As above anything
	As above anythingI'm worrying that I've had no reply from this internship thing :( I mean half my degree was tailor made for it!
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:25, Reply)
 Have you applied for any of these?
	Have you applied for any of these?www.reed.co.uk/jobs/graduate?WT.mc_id=SE-Google-ReedB2C_Graduate&WT.srch=1&gclid=CLmDgobMjK4CFSgntAoda2dE5Q
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:27, Reply)
 A few of them actually
	A few of them actuallynothing I've had a reply from. I'll dash off some more this evening though
Edit: Why are there so many recruiting jobs?
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:30, Reply)
 Because they'll pay fuck-all in wages and it'll be all about the '+Com'
	Because they'll pay fuck-all in wages and it'll be all about the '+Com'And unless you generate enough leads/positions and candidate details, they'll show you the door in about 5 minutes flat.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:34, Reply)
 That's why I'm not applying for them
	That's why I'm not applying for thema couple of friends have been swallowed and spat out by it, and had really terrible experiences.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:40, Reply)
 I don't think so.
	I don't think so.He's bound to turn up at some point if you want to get the inside track.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:48, Reply)
 He said it were shit.
	He said it were shit. It's up there with selling windows on telesales
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:49, Reply)
 Can you get a job right now?
	Can you get a job right now?No - that's why there's so many recruiting jobs.
It's like double glazing sales.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:34, Reply)
 Woss fink to these then Stunned
	Woss fink to these then Stunnedwww.contractjobs.com/job/550808/business-analyst-solvency-ii-life-south-east/?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
jobs.efinancialcareers.co.uk/job-4000000000951417.htm?source=AG:efc_eu=3125
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 18:58, Reply)
 I got a DC jumper the other day.
	I got a DC jumper the other day.It looks more or less the same as another jumper I have. The other jumper I bought for £4.00 in Tesco one lunchtime to hide the fact I'd got coffee on my shirt.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:29, Reply)
 DC stuff is still as great as it was in 1997.
	DC stuff is still as great as it was in 1997.Got linkage to the jumper?
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:31, Reply)
 Here it is
	Here it iswww.chemical-records.co.uk/sc/search?fid=58&ND=-1&Sort=NI
First one on the page.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:33, Reply)
 Too much logo is bent.
	Too much logo is bent.Also, it isn't worth forty quid. Thankfully, I got it in the sale.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:35, Reply)
 OMG I've got a couple of those Carhartt 'Sweaters', this is a tenuous link, but it's there and that's what counts out here
	OMG I've got a couple of those Carhartt 'Sweaters', this is a tenuous link, but it's there and that's what counts out here(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:42, Reply)
 I like Volcom.
	I like Volcom.Do you wear a lot of skate gear then?
I like Girl, Spitfire and Circa as well.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:48, Reply)
 They've got a warehouse in Hackney that's quite good if somewhat contrived
	They've got a warehouse in Hackney that's quite good if somewhat contrived(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 19:51, Reply)
 I've been distracted
	I've been distractedWhere were we? Were you in the war? Who the hell ARE you?
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 20:08, Reply)
 You do look a bit like Midge Ure pal
	You do look a bit like Midge Ure palI'm not familiar with the Maroon 5 geezer.
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 20:16, Reply)
 Folk with smug faces are ten a penny, but your man in Maroon 5 is only person I can think of who actually has a smug voice.
	Folk with smug faces are ten a penny, but your man in Maroon 5 is only person I can think of who actually has a smug voice.(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 20:21, Reply)
 i just got back
	i just got backturns out there was a competition at archery with official scoring and everything. I shot 232 which isn't great, but a good start with the new bow
(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 20:59, Reply)
 232 dead it nothing to shiff at, you'll get better, how n=many did you wound or mame?
	232 dead it nothing to shiff at, you'll get better, how n=many did you wound or mame?(, Tue 7 Feb 2012, 22:16, Reply)
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