 Off Topic
 Off TopicAre you a QOTWer? Do you want to start a thread that isn't a direct answer to the current QOTW? Then this place, gentle poster, is your friend.
(, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
« Go Back | Popular
 Fucking hell
	Fucking hellCome on people!!
What are you most looking forward to/dreading about this summer?
Alt:
Beer/wine/spirits?
Special Alt (not Malt) for scarpe:
Milk/pop/juice?
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:17, 163 replies, latest was 13 years ago)
 I am sitting corrected this afternoon too
	I am sitting corrected this afternoon tooApparently Genghis is pronounced Jengis
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:20, Reply)
 
	 No more exams, living in Clifton for a few weeks, getting a new kite.
Alt:Spirits or Cider.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:20, Reply)
 
	 I am a bit particular with spirits, I have to have them as cold as possible and Sambuca is the only one I'll drink neat.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:26, Reply)
 Holiday somewhere at some point.
	Holiday somewhere at some point.beer, then wine spirits are overrated.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:22, Reply)
 I'd like to go to egypt but the flights are a bit too much,
	I'd like to go to egypt but the flights are a bit too much,hotels are extra cheap though.
Currently looking at Malta/turkey.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:23, Reply)
 Depends
	DependsSome of them sit in the Demijohn for 6 months then the bottle for another 6, others you can bottle after 2 months and drink after 3
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:27, Reply)
 Plus my homebrew stuff is more like a mead or sherry most of the time
	Plus my homebrew stuff is more like a mead or sherry most of the timeDue to the strain of yeast I use couples with good nutrients and lots of sugar it comes out at about 19%
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:28, Reply)
 Cool, I don't really have anywhere to store stuff for that long.
	Cool, I don't really have anywhere to store stuff for that long.But i do want to give it a go at some point.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:41, Reply)
 I've put a very tall rack in the shed, Doesn't take up too much space and holds 72 bottles
	I've put a very tall rack in the shed, Doesn't take up too much space and holds 72 bottlesIt's the right temperature out there
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:47, Reply)
 Manchester ent, Londres still is
	Manchester ent, Londres still isI break the fuckin law anyway man
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:34, Reply)
 A man of your means should perhaps consider investing in an irrigation system Rory.
	A man of your means should perhaps consider investing in an irrigation system Rory.(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:48, Reply)
 He moves around a lot
	He moves around a lotI BET he has a caravan and a horse he leaves on the side of the M42
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:54, Reply)
 About 70 quid. The basic package was about £50 but I needed some extra pipe and dripping things (like Monty's penis)
	About 70 quid. The basic package was about £50 but I needed some extra pipe and dripping things (like Monty's penis)I've not installed it yet but my in-lawas have something similar and they are quite happy with it.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:00, Reply)
 That's not bad.
	That's not bad.I've been giving it some consideration. Must be the unseasonly nice weather.
It'll probably be pissing down next week anyway.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:03, Reply)
 Last year the stuff I tried to grow all died because I didn't water it regularly enough
	Last year the stuff I tried to grow all died because I didn't water it regularly enoughso this year I decided not to take the risk.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:05, Reply)
 What did you grow?
	What did you grow?I've got hanging baskets front and back, and a couple of raised beds round the back with carrots, lettuce, spring onions, etc.
Tried growing cabbages and strawberries but some wee fucker was eating them after dark.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:11, Reply)
 I was thinking more like snails after my cabbages and mice after my strawbs
	I was thinking more like snails after my cabbages and mice after my strawbsbut now I'm not so sure...
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:14, Reply)
 Beetroot, courgetttes, tomatoes, loganberries and rhubarb.
	Beetroot, courgetttes, tomatoes, loganberries and rhubarb.This year is more beetroot and courgettes, some kale and some beans. And the loganberries and rhubarb
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:18, Reply)
 THAT'S what we can all dread
	THAT'S what we can all dreadmore vegetable talk. at least vippers is no longer of this parish, to join in!
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:20, Reply)
 You really wish your dad had bought you a flat with a garden so that you could grow some strawberries.
	You really wish your dad had bought you a flat with a garden so that you could grow some strawberries.But sadly, you're stuck in your concrete wasteland, whereas we will be enjoying a nice cold beer in our respective gardens tonight.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:22, Reply)
 i hate strawberries, the seeds get in the way
	i hate strawberries, the seeds get in the wayi have two nice balconies on a shady street and i am about 4 mins walk from holland park, or a 15 min walk from hyde park. so i'm not complaining, ta.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:25, Reply)
 i'd prefer holland park to a couple of fenced-in square feet overlooked by everyone else, which is all you get in london
	i'd prefer holland park to a couple of fenced-in square feet overlooked by everyone else, which is all you get in londonwhen i want a real garden, i'll go up to cheshire and lie around my dad's. and if i ever want one for good, i'll sell the flat and buy something else. but i would want assurances as to the hotness of the gardener before committing myself to a move like that.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:33, Reply)
 I got my chard seeds the other day.
	I got my chard seeds the other day.I'm going to build a self-irrigating container for them.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:59, Reply)
 You should stop off in MK on your journeys back and forth
	You should stop off in MK on your journeys back and forthI'll show you the top rated chain pubs we have.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:04, Reply)
 My brother's going to that.
	My brother's going to that.Alexandra Palace, correct?
I saw a video of them live once, it was most impressive.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:35, Reply)
 They are awesome live.
	They are awesome live.Especially now that Jeff Heineken is back on the guitar. He caught necrotising facisiitis from a spider bite.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:35, Reply)
 I am in the process of arranging a York visit
	I am in the process of arranging a York visitWho was it booked there next to the Minster last week?
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:30, Reply)
 I'm looking forward to having some holidays
	I'm looking forward to having some holidaysspecifically - not being at work and being able to swim in the sea every day.
Also, after several years of being a miserable cunt and not doing anything to celebrate my birthday, I am planning on having a party this August.
I am, however, dreading the travelling to and from holidays with two children. And also Mrs Dupinblue, who is a nightmare to get anywhere and does not believe in travelling light.
Alt: Always beer.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:37, Reply)
 Damn straight Rory
	Damn straight RoryAlly Pally bash.
Just a pity you can't make it :'(
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:39, Reply)
 I cudda have had everyone round for tea and crumpets :(
	I cudda have had everyone round for tea and crumpets :(Don't fall victim to the curse of Al & facebook. There's been enough tears shed already
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:40, Reply)
 He's far too rude on the internet to be allowed to appear on my facebook.
	He's far too rude on the internet to be allowed to appear on my facebook.(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:42, Reply)
 I would write things on your wall like "Tangles is a empowered poledancer"
	I would write things on your wall like "Tangles is a empowered poledancer"(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:43, Reply)
 I feel like I've answered this quite a lot already, but Edinburgh Festival.
	I feel like I've answered this quite a lot already, but Edinburgh Festival.Alt: You insensitive cunt...
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:41, Reply)
 I just tried orange juice and Martini because I couldn't find any other mixer.
	I just tried orange juice and Martini because I couldn't find any other mixer.It's bare nice. On my third glass.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:46, Reply)
 i had sushi for lunch and the rice has made me sleepy
	i had sushi for lunch and the rice has made me sleepyeither that or last night's hangover.
the tube in the summer is fucking rank. why can't some people WASH? everything else will be nice.
alt: voddie every time.
alt alt: all of them.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:56, Reply)
 Just walk or Boris bike it everywhere in the summer.
	Just walk or Boris bike it everywhere in the summer.I get off at London Bridge or Charing Cross and walk/bike to wherever I need to go. Shades on, earphones in and a big smile slapped across my chops.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:59, Reply)
 ah but darling
	ah but darlingyou're not going to work in a stupid pencil-skirted lawyer suit (ie black, navy or charcoal) with high heels. i guess i could organise a complex system of jeans and leggings and suits, but....
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:20, Reply)
 it just requires a degree of co-ordination with bringing in shirts and the right kind of stockings and shoes
	it just requires a degree of co-ordination with bringing in shirts and the right kind of stockings and shoesthat just ain't happening.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:26, Reply)
 You're hiring sweaty palmed internet shutins to put your stockings on?
	You're hiring sweaty palmed internet shutins to put your stockings on?I imagine they'd pay you.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:14, Reply)
 Could you not organise a complex system of cycling to work in gymwear
	Could you not organise a complex system of cycling to work in gymwearand showering/changing once you're there?
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:26, Reply)
 it's getting the clean clothes to work
	it's getting the clean clothes to workand the dirty clothes home again, it foxes me. i'd rather just go to the gym at the end of my road and then shower in the peace of my own pretty and private bathroom.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:27, Reply)
 This has always perplexed me too.
	This has always perplexed me too. I'd cycle to work if the clothes bit was easy and not a massive fucking hassle. And if I had work to go to.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:31, Reply)
 i wouldn't cycle
	i wouldn't cyclebut i'd walk it. i walk home about 3 nights a week when the weather is nice enough, it's a nice 90 min stroll through the various parks.
and the horrific strand, but you can't have everything :(
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:35, Reply)
 I suppose if you have to go to work in a suit, yeah
	I suppose if you have to go to work in a suit, yeahI don't. And I also don't give a rats arse about wearing a rucksack, either.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:49, Reply)
 looking forward to holidays and larp events
	looking forward to holidays and larp eventsdreading sunburn and the malaise that always sets in during holidays
alt: I have flavoured fizzy water because I'm that cool
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 14:59, Reply)
 haha!
	haha!My mate has just returned to work with a VERY pink bald head
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:06, Reply)
 I get stick off my mates for looking forrin.
	I get stick off my mates for looking forrin. But WHO'S LAUGHING NOW EH? My olive complexion means I just go browner instead of red.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:12, Reply)
 This seems to work for me too
	This seems to work for me tooI can only assume of of Mum's punters was a pizzawog
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:12, Reply)
 We've earned this after generations of discrimination.
	We've earned this after generations of discrimination. Not that my granddad experienced any, he was just Spanish. But we can pretend.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:15, Reply)
 I will go straight to Alt
	I will go straight to Altand recommend a choice for each
Fursty Ferret (beer) Old Pulteney (Spirit) Gran Familia Las Primas Tempranillo to finish...
the second alt can GTF
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:01, Reply)
 Can someone please give a sumation of the noncing meme regarding scaryduck?
	Can someone please give a sumation of the noncing meme regarding scaryduck?(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:19, Reply)
 Rory called scaryduck a nonce and an alcoholic
	Rory called scaryduck a nonce and an alcoholicscaryduck edited his post.
Battered/baldmonkey among others decided that rory got too much attention by getting mod edited and then spent the last two weeks saying pretty much what rory said all over the boards of b3ta, hoping it would make them look cool and popular.
IT TOTALLY WORKED
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:23, Reply)
 There seemed to be an actual story though
	There seemed to be an actual story thoughRather than just calling someone
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:24, Reply)
 I can guess at the story being something along the lines of scaryduck getting drunk a couple of times
	I can guess at the story being something along the lines of scaryduck getting drunk a couple of timesplus maybe dating someone a year younger than him when he was 17.
It's all bollocks, it always is.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:26, Reply)
 Rory is quite good at what he does
	Rory is quite good at what he doesHe appreciates that the internet cannot see smoke without believing there to be fire.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:26, Reply)
 he's actually very good at advice when you tell him something real though
	he's actually very good at advice when you tell him something real thoughsorry to piss on his internet chips, but i think secretly he's quite nice. he just hides it REALLY well.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:28, Reply)
 Hang on a minute here
	Hang on a minute hereYou have had such a go at me for being mean on the internet whilst totally discounting the opinion of people who you know who say I'm nice.
So why on earth should we believe what you just said?
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:31, Reply)
 nobody  in real life has ever said you are nice. they just post it on here, but it's a whole different story in the pub
	nobody  in real life has ever said you are nice. they just post it on here, but it's a whole different story in the pubbut you don't have to believe me. it's the INTERNET. believe whatever makes you happy!
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:34, Reply)
 Giving applebite cider does not make a peado.
	Giving applebite cider does not make a peado.And anyone with a pulse would find your brother attractive.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:39, Reply)
 Both since you are married to a coffin dodger and would secretly like a 3some with your brother and his scouse.
	Both since you are married to a coffin dodger and would secretly like a 3some with your brother and his scouse.(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:42, Reply)
 As far as I can tell
	As far as I can tellIt was one of Rory's spurious rumours.
Whether its origins go back further than that, I do not know.
They seem to like it over on /talk too though.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:23, Reply)
 I am dreading spending the next three months in this fucking lab
	I am dreading spending the next three months in this fucking labif the weather stays like this. It's hot as Satan's ballsack in here today. 29 fucking degrees, and I have to wear this stupid polyester spacesuit and two pairs of gloves. I think I'm going to melt.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:23, Reply)
 Just think of it as a Turkish sauna.
	Just think of it as a Turkish sauna.Imagine all the weight you'll lose.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:25, Reply)
 Yes but the weight I'll lose
	Yes but the weight I'll losewill be my brain liquefying and dribbling out of my ears.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:26, Reply)
 Do you need your brain particularly?
	Do you need your brain particularly?I hope there's plenty of water available at your lab.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:30, Reply)
 I do a bit, you know
	I do a bit, you knowthere's water downstairs but it's a massive fucking faff getting changed to come out of the lab and then signing back in and putting your disgusting sweaty spacesuit back on. I'll just tough it out for another 40 minutes then I'm going to have a brain-freeze inducing diet coke and possibly a cornetto.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:39, Reply)
 What are you doing in the lab that requires so much protective clothing?
	What are you doing in the lab that requires so much protective clothing?(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:40, Reply)
 I don't know what film that's from
	I don't know what film that's frombut yeah, it is a bit like that.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:09, Reply)
 I know I'm not the right person to lecture
	I know I'm not the right person to lecturebut water would probably be better.
Or, at least, drink a litre of water before you have your coke and cornetto.
EDIT: and get me a Nobbly Bobbly.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:42, Reply)
 Sunshine
	SunshineYay!
And big family parties
alt: spirits. Either clear ones (white rum / vodka) or coconut liqueur.
alt alt: pop. Specifically, Diet Pepsi, which I drink FAR too much of.
So, how is everyone today? Are we all happy and excited about the arrival of summer?
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:24, Reply)
 Afternoon b3th
	Afternoon b3thI feel fucking excellent today. Calf one has just been sent home from school ill though :o(
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:25, Reply)
 Poor calf.
	Poor calf.Has she got TB? Will we have to put her down?
I am inordinately fond of grandaughter No 2, who is fantastically un-bothered with the whole fake plastic girly scene. She's proper indie, and is one of those really unusual teenagers who has her own style.
Today she posted a 'duckface' photo on facebook. The girl's a comic genius.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:29, Reply)
 Being sick
	Being sickPoor little bugger. She is missing her farm trip tomorrow and will be very upset about it all
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:30, Reply)
 You'll have to take her to one of those petting zoo things when she's feeling better.
	You'll have to take her to one of those petting zoo things when she's feeling better.Kids love that shit.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:31, Reply)
 Alt: Red wine when in, Beer when out, spirits from time to time
	Alt: Red wine when in, Beer when out, spirits from time to timeOn the spirit front I like Southern Comfort and good bourbon.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:32, Reply)
 coasters?
	coasters?like what you put under a mug of tea to avoid tea rings?
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:42, Reply)
 Hi Kristine.
	Hi Kristine.Did you know what you call 'grilling' is what we call 'BBQ'?
And what we call 'grilling', you call 'broiling'?
You foreigners are funny.
Also, how are you? All good in the hood?
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:45, Reply)
 And what we call "football" they call "soccer" and what they call "football" we call "Rugby for pussies"
	And what we call "football" they call "soccer" and what they call "football" we call "Rugby for pussies"(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:46, Reply)
 And what we call 4pm you call 10am
	And what we call 4pm you call 10amand what we call 27°C you call 80°F
and zzzzzzzzzzzzz
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:58, Reply)
 You know what K?
	You know what K?I bought tickets to see Kelly Clarkson the other day and I was thinking it was such a shame you were over in 'merica or we could all have gone together and linked arms and swayed back and forth when she played "Because of You" or "Beautiful Disaster".
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 15:59, Reply)
 Oh K, I thought it would be perfect.
	Oh K, I thought it would be perfect.Probably best that you stay on the other side of the pond.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:08, Reply)
 aybe when you man up we can see something together like an action film or a rock concert
	aybe when you man up we can see something together like an action film or a rock concert(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:11, Reply)
 We could go and see Rock of Ages and hold lighters above our heads.
	We could go and see Rock of Ages and hold lighters above our heads.Or you could go jump on a plane right now and come to Slayer with me tomorrow night?
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:14, Reply)
 The only present I've got so far today is a pack of golden virginia.
	The only present I've got so far today is a pack of golden virginia.which is quite nice.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:07, Reply)
 There's a new additive free Drum with a brown pack,
	There's a new additive free Drum with a brown pack,I think they are aiming for the American Spirit market - that's my shit yo.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:22, Reply)
 I got given a couple of those, it's not bad but it's a bit dry for my taste.
	I got given a couple of those, it's not bad but it's a bit dry for my taste.(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:24, Reply)
 Different strokes etc.
	Different strokes etc.I bet you can't keep a straight face through all of this www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18155404
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:27, Reply)
 I'm back now.
	I'm back now.I want beer, then wine, then spirits please.
1. Ice-cold Kirin out of a glass that's been in the freezer.
2. A quality Malbec
3. XO Hennessy
Then a mountain of Peruvian flake, and a bag of Amnesia Haze pot please.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:24, Reply)
 I'm going for a beer in one minute.
	I'm going for a beer in one minute.It wasn't amnesia haze that spannered you last night was it?
Had that last time I was in Amsterdam - it's lovely.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:27, Reply)
 That was a Northern Lights of some kind.
	That was a Northern Lights of some kind.AH tastes fucking lovely. The nicest green I've ever had was actually developed by a friend of a friend and it was a cannabis cup entrant I think- it's called ESP. Once tasted, never forgotten.
(, Thu 24 May 2012, 16:32, Reply)
« Go Back | Reply To This »


