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(, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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 Hey everyone
	Hey everyoneIt's really wet, but then John Farnhams "You're the Voice" came on the radio as I pulled back into the office so all is well again.
Why are you okay?
I bought a GPS watch the other day, it's brilliant.
What have you recently purchased that has improved your life?
I'm off to York this weekend.
What have you recently done or are soon to do that will be fun?
I'm running a half marathon the weekend after next.
When are you next moving your fat lazy arse to do some exercise?
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:21, 189 replies, latest was 13 years ago)
 I'm thinking about joining a gym,
	I'm thinking about joining a gym,it's about £40 a month, or £20 if I get £25 health insurance, I'm not sure to be honest.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:23, Reply)
 I really wouldn't bother.
	I really wouldn't bother.I stupidly signed up to an 18 month contract and I've hardly been since I do all my running outside.
Buy a bike, or some trainers, and just exercise outdoors.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:25, Reply)
 It's got a pool and I want to get into swimming before work.
	It's got a pool and I want to get into swimming before work.I'm going to buy month on month membership, 12-18 month contracts are shit.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:28, Reply)
 How much does it cost per session at your local pool?
	How much does it cost per session at your local pool?Think about how often you will realistically go.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:29, Reply)
 I've done all this, it's £3 but it doesn't open early enough and after work it's full of kids.
	I've done all this, it's £3 but it doesn't open early enough and after work it's full of kids. £40 is a decent amount of money, but if I'm not using it enough I'll just cancel after a month.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:35, Reply)
 it's cheaper if I sign up for 12 months but I can't be arsed with that.
	it's cheaper if I sign up for 12 months but I can't be arsed with that.(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:41, Reply)
 Our local gym is a cunt
	Our local gym is a cuntThey sign you up but when you try and cancel they say that the debit payments are done through a third party company so you have to phone them to cancel, this third party company are shit and never cancel properly, no-one takes responsibility and when you finally manage to cancel a refund is pretty much impossible to get.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:30, Reply)
 join one of them cheap gyms.
	join one of them cheap gyms.mine is like £20 a month and if i want to stop, i just cancel the direct debit.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:40, Reply)
 I am OK because its Friday and I got all my work done
	I am OK because its Friday and I got all my work doneI recently purchased a 4 pack of mind fucker strength cider which improved my life greatly
I am going to a shotgun wedding and a gig this weekend which will be fun
I exercise daily with a 22 mile bike ride.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:24, Reply)
 I'm off to York in just over a week.
	I'm off to York in just over a week.Let me know of any super pubs or places that you visit.
Ta.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:24, Reply)
 Oh man, every time I see Dozy post I just can't help but go off on one about proper whisky.
	Oh man, every time I see Dozy post I just can't help but go off on one about proper whisky.I'm totally fucking obsessed. I make a point of not remembering the last time I did it so that I can enjoy it again the next time.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:30, Reply)
 I was supposed to be building a garden shed this weekend, however looks like the rain will make this impossible.
	I was supposed to be building a garden shed this weekend, however looks like the rain will make this impossible. (, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:27, Reply)
 why would you need a GPS watch? doesn't your phone already do that?
	why would you need a GPS watch? doesn't your phone already do that?(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:29, Reply)
 i don't like running, unless its from da law
	i don't like running, unless its from da lawi don't see the point, and doesn't it knacker your knees?
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:35, Reply)
 It's knackering all sort of bits of me.
	It's knackering all sort of bits of me.The tendon below my left knee is sore, as is my right shin. But i'll survive. Running in general doesn't cause knee problems, but it can exacerbate existing problems.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:37, Reply)
 That's what the wife said.
	That's what the wife said.But I've already entered 2 more half marathons, and I don't like dropping out of things once I've put my mind to it. I think I'll be alright, but I appreciate your concern.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:41, Reply)
 It's Friday, and I'm getting drunk with my brothers tonight
	It's Friday, and I'm getting drunk with my brothers tonightThis hasn't happened in a few years, so I'm quite looking forward to it!
I recently purchased Broken Steel, this will allow me to continue playing on Fallout 3, this makes me happy.
Off to Chester this weekend, Bromsgrove next weekend, Leeds the weekend after that, can't remember what I'm meant to be doing the weekend after that, Southport for my brother's wedding the weekend after that, then Derby for Bloodstock the weekend after that.
I'm playing football tomorrow, so that will likely be quite tiring. Just hoping my foot doesn't go, that will ruin my weekend.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:31, Reply)
 You're still playing fallout 3?
	You're still playing fallout 3?I bought Command and Conquer 3 and Red Alert 3 yesterday for a fiver. I like Steam
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:37, Reply)
 i picked up half life the other week and i've been playing it a bit
	i picked up half life the other week and i've been playing it a bitits much bigger than i remember, it's taking fucking ages to get through
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:41, Reply)
 i'm at the bit where i'm going back into the complex
	i'm at the bit where i'm going back into the complexand i have to turn the reactor pumps back on, but there's like big aliens everywhere :(
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:46, Reply)
 I was hoping for a bit of advice chompy
	I was hoping for a bit of advice chompygamesmaster's not on anymore :(
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:49, Reply)
 I'm unsure which part you mean Q
	I'm unsure which part you mean QHalf Life is an excellent game though.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:53, Reply)
 i don't rmember it from the first time i played
	i don't rmember it from the first time i playedthere's two pumps in big rooms with half a dozen big mosters in each and i've got about 15% health and no ammo, i think Valve hate me
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:55, Reply)
 Have you tried just hitting all the buttons as quickly as you can?
	Have you tried just hitting all the buttons as quickly as you can?I used to employ this method quite effectively if I ever played Street Fighter on my friend's Nintendo many years ago.
Word of warning though, if your friend is taking the game very seriously and pressing specific buttons so that his little man will do his "special move", it will upset him if you win by doing this.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:05, Reply)
 My colleague and I were discussing that yesterday, after I claimed that Mortal Kombat was better than Street Fighter
	My colleague and I were discussing that yesterday, after I claimed that Mortal Kombat was better than Street Fighter(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:06, Reply)
 Also, if you've got one of the controller things with an autofire switch on it
	Also, if you've got one of the controller things with an autofire switch on ityou can pretty much just move your little man forwards and it pretty much does the rest for you.
I'm dead good at computer games me.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:11, Reply)
 Started it again a couple of weeks back, I wasn't impressed with it first time round
	Started it again a couple of weeks back, I wasn't impressed with it first time roundI'm really enjoying it this time though, making the effort to wander round.
Seriously though, fuck Deathclaws.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:52, Reply)
 Whichever skill you need to be good with the sniper rifle is not one I have
	Whichever skill you need to be good with the sniper rifle is not one I haveMy current method involves the combat shotgun, it works, but I lose a lot of life.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:01, Reply)
 I made my character look like a chinese downsy
	I made my character look like a chinese downsyThen gave him 10 strength 10 endurance and 1 intelligence and 1 charisma.
He hits deathclaws in the head with a pipe until they are dead.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:05, Reply)
 I have the super fallout 3 with every add on pack
	I have the super fallout 3 with every add on packAnd have play it a gazillion times. Its ace!
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:44, Reply)
 I'm ok because it's friday and that means beer o'clock comes an hour early
	I'm ok because it's friday and that means beer o'clock comes an hour earlyI'd have to say my most recent life improving purchase was a honda generator.
For fun I sit in a cold wet field all day to snatch a quick 5 minute flight with a toy helicopter in between rain showers.
Exercise? Might buy a bike at the weekend
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:36, Reply)
 You need a stuffed cat 4 prop helicopter
	You need a stuffed cat 4 prop helicopterIt's what all the cool kids have
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:16, Reply)
 in the words of emo wankers 'my comical prolapse',
	in the words of emo wankers 'my comical prolapse', i'm NOT okay.
i drank my body weight in jack daniels last night, peppered with sundry tequilas, jagerbombs etc- all foisted on me by 'THAT' mate. you know the one, sneaks off in the pub.. where's he gone? toilet maybe? then he swaggers back from the bar holding a brace of pink bubbling things in test tubes and grinning.
the gig was fucking quality though.
gps watch eh? don't tell me your mother's basement is that big...
i got a kobo for christmas and have started reading again- which is awesome.
fun- see above re booze and bands.
exercise- well, it's normally my lunchtime thing, but today i am HANGING. so monday.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:45, Reply)
 Lightweight
	LightweightThe loaf I remember could drink twice their bodyweight in supermarket own brand baileys copy and still puke their guys up.
Oh hang on this doesn't work does it.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:49, Reply)
 i'm kinda out of shape.
	i'm kinda out of shape.but i still got it. i didn't chunder, though to be honest, now the small but indescribably savage creature, probably some kind of weasel or other powerfully built mustelid, has started gnawing the inside of my head, i kinda wish i'd busted out a tactical chunder on the train.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:16, Reply)
 I'm feeling a little shit this morning for the same reason
	I'm feeling a little shit this morning for the same reasonI saw that you mentioned you are a fan of Sylosis last night, good man!
Seen them a couple of times now, they were absolutely fucking phenomenal at Sonisphere.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:54, Reply)
 yeah every time i see them they smash it.
	yeah every time i see them they smash it.can't wait to see em in a small intimate venue.
sacred mother tongue were AMAZING last night. so tight live! their guitarist is a machine- fingers all over the shop.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:14, Reply)
 I was going to see them at a small venue a couple of years back, but couldn't get a ticket.
	I was going to see them at a small venue a couple of years back, but couldn't get a ticket.Was absolutely gutted.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:17, Reply)
 Having spent last night working on mixing for my band's forthcoming album
	Having spent last night working on mixing for my band's forthcoming albumit is apparent that the harmonium I purchased a few months back has massively improved my life.
This is also my answer to all the other questions - why I am okay, what I have done recently that was fun and the exercise bit comes in the form of walking to my friend's house to do this.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:45, Reply)
 * I'm seeing my kid tonight and tomorrow morning, these are good things.
	* I'm seeing my kid tonight and tomorrow morning, these are good things.* I am seeing one of my oldest chums tomorrw, this is a good thing.
* I've two days off from work, but work's been OK this week anyway.
Last weekend I went to Stonehenge, Salisbury and Greenwich. All three were ace.
Exercise: Monday. I walk from my flat to Angel 5 days a week (unless it's absolutely pissing it down). This appears to be sufficient to keep me slim without the injuries and indignities associated with running.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 10:46, Reply)
 Hm, let's see.
	Hm, let's see. My personal life is ten times better now than it was this time last year mainly due to no longer worrying about whether I'm going to be interrogated about where I've been and who I've been with. As a result I've been going out more and making friends, which is nice.
As sad as this probably sounds, I've been buying some really nice books. Copies of stories I grew up with, as well as books I really should have read long before now. I had forgotten how much I enjoy reading.
I am optimistic about this weekend. I think it's going to be a good laugh. Also got a new project at work in an area I really enjoy which, by the way, is going to set me in good stead for when I move on
So yeah, everything's pretty positive in my neck of the woods at the moment.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:01, Reply)
 We upgraded to fibre optic broadband yesterday
	We upgraded to fibre optic broadband yesterdayNow I get 35Meg downloads and 8Meg uploads.
I'm not really sure what to do with this extra speed.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:09, Reply)
 Invite Nakers around
	Invite Nakers aroundso he can see what the internet looks like when it works.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:11, Reply)
 Don't forget to install Wellies v2.1
	Don't forget to install Wellies v2.1or the sheep may be lost from your system
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:21, Reply)
 Mine works
	Mine worksit's just my oak flooring is too thick and blocks the signal
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:19, Reply)
 I am OK as today is Friday
	I am OK as today is FridayI have recently purchased some new carpet for the bedroom. It has improved my life by feeling nice and squishy between my toes. I am soon to visit York twice - once to drive an Aston Martin round at high speed and another to drink beer and eat nice food with Mrs Cow for our anniversary.
I have been banned by the docs from running due to investigations into my heart. So not until I get the all clear
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:13, Reply)
 The postman has just delivered three records, recently purchased to improve my life:
	The postman has just delivered three records, recently purchased to improve my life:Gary Higgins - Red Hash
Rodriguez - Cold Fact
David Axelrod - Song of Innocence
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:18, Reply)
 Perhaps you both should.
	Perhaps you both should.You'll probably know one of the David Axelrod tunes.
Edit: This one - www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhxdnq_1OcM
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:22, Reply)
 is that the Axelrod reissues on Mo Wax?
	is that the Axelrod reissues on Mo Wax?Shadow used Axelrod samples on Endtroducing...
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:22, Reply)
 indeed.
	indeed.His Mo Wax reissues are next in line for adding to my collection, with Krush's Strictly Turntablized.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:36, Reply)
 What gig could Phillijoe be going to that he is too embarrassed to mention?
	What gig could Phillijoe be going to that he is too embarrassed to mention?I reckon it's Right Said Fred
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:20, Reply)
 Why the hell not?
	Why the hell not?He loved telling everyone about you vomming in the bath
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:24, Reply)
 Aw man that was so awesome!
	Aw man that was so awesome!It was my mums bath too, she threw it out (ten years later)
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:25, Reply)
 it's blink 182 isn't it
	it's blink 182 isn't itthey blend of anarchic pop punk makes you feel like a teenager again
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:27, Reply)
 I sent Vippers a nice letter the other day through the old fashioned royal mail service
	I sent Vippers a nice letter the other day through the old fashioned royal mail servicehe replied on facebook.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:31, Reply)
 He's living out the back of his van now.
	He's living out the back of his van now.There's room for a laptop but not a fucking writing bureau. What do you want from him, you prick?
CHRIST
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:37, Reply)
 Did his house get reposesed?
	Did his house get reposesed?where will he eat his croissants if not on the balcony?
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:38, Reply)
 THIS WEEKS QOTW WINNER IS IN THE THREAD!
	THIS WEEKS QOTW WINNER IS IN THE THREAD!OT HAS CELEBRITY STATUS. QUICK COMB YOUR HAIR!
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:27, Reply)
 UppityDamnPrimate with his story entited Peteloaf and the flaming stream of shit
	UppityDamnPrimate with his story entited Peteloaf and the flaming stream of shit(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:32, Reply)
 i fucking topped and tailed the favourites page
	i fucking topped and tailed the favourites pagelike a fucking qotw spitroast. it loved it. the dirty beast.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:49, Reply)
 Morning, flidbuckets!
	Morning, flidbuckets!I have a party to go to tonight. I am very excited. I don't get out much.
The last thing that has improved my life is my iPad, but I didn't buy that. Does that count?
So, what have I been missing around here?
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:28, Reply)
 Phillijoe is off to see blink 182
	Phillijoe is off to see blink 182Monty and dozer are talking about music no ones heard of
Gonz is haveing an arab sandwich
al has bought a waterproof GPS watch to go gardening in
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:30, Reply)
 It's dole payout day
	It's dole payout dayso the local ladies are all "away doon seaside".
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:35, Reply)
 You know how towns do painted 'things' like the parade of cows, or the eggs they had in London?
	You know how towns do painted 'things' like the parade of cows, or the eggs they had in London?Glenrothes has hippos at the moment. It's all very exciting.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:38, Reply)
 Because it's Friday and I'm off to a comedy club tonight.
	Because it's Friday and I'm off to a comedy club tonight.I have recently bought a "low bow obscene" stick although it's too early to say if this will improve my life. Or even my drag flicking.
Excercise wise I imagine I'll go out on the bike tomorrow unless I'm too hungover.
This appears to be about 4 threads in one, good level of efficiency there.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:30, Reply)
 I'm guessing the second line of the post causes confusion
	I'm guessing the second line of the post causes confusionthis will help clarify absolutely nothing
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:42, Reply)
 I didn't buy it from there so didn't pay that much
	I didn't buy it from there so didn't pay that muchBut I'd be intrigued to know where you saw it for £60?
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:48, Reply)
 It kind of sounds like
	It kind of sounds likeyou're frigging off a cross dresser with some sort of remote bean flicking stick device type thing.
"Do not underestimate the Addict - it will satisfy your cravings." This line from the advert did not convince me I was wrong.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:44, Reply)
 Hey, I didn't write the bullshit
	Hey, I didn't write the bullshitIf you never bought anything that didn't have wankery in it's marketing blurb you'd be sitting in an empty house in a single stained pair of cotton pants, chap.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:49, Reply)
 Me too except my single stained pair of cotton pants had loads of  wankery in it's marketing blurb
	Me too except my single stained pair of cotton pants had loads of  wankery in it's marketing blurb(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 11:54, Reply)
 I just got an email about a pilates class at work
	I just got an email about a pilates class at workI might do that. Sounds like exercise and it's free.
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 12:23, Reply)
 York eh?
	York eh?Stay away from a pub called the Willow. It's a shit hole. A recently purchased Samsung Note is massively improving my life, and having a massive clearout serves as exercise, right?
In other news, save me from thick as pigshit users. Grraarrgh!
(, Fri 6 Jul 2012, 12:31, Reply)
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