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Hello?

I'm not sure if anyone's around, so I thought I'd set up a new home.
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 15:38, 291 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

And now
I'm going to send myself a reply so I don't feel lonely.
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 15:38, Reply)

Hey clendrix!
*hugs*
*half hearted flex*

Party was ace! House didn't get trashed, drank loads and woke up ont he couch cos my brother shagged a lass I used to be fuck buddies with. All good!
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Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 15:40, Reply)

Hi BK!
*gives a gentle hug*
*administers asprin*

Glad you survived your soiree. Is it OK that your brother did that? And what time did things finish?
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 15:43, Reply)

I have no idea
I do vaguely recall being last man standing.
Folk left between 1 and 3. I managed to get through 2 bottles of wine and half a bottle of vodka. Been texting people to get their impressions of the evening.
Just needed to clear the empties and mop the kitchen cos made sure I only invited relatively sensible people.

I don't mind my bro doing that, he gets action once in a blue moon. Nice looking, really sweet guy, not a nasty bone in his body, but he's so shy around women.

*edit*
Good morrow dear ancrenne. How is yourself?
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Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 15:47, Reply)

BK
You're very lovely! I'm glad the evening was a success.

ancrenne! Spiders? Eek!
Shopping was great but I am now the owner of a CrackBerry. Oh dear. And how grown-up am I - I didn't go for the pink one!
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 15:54, Reply)

@clendrix
I do try to be lovely, but sometimes it hard. I was naughty last night,indulging in a few illicit substances I haven't went near in many years but I figured everything in moderation!

@ancrenne

It was great thanks!
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Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:00, Reply)

BK
Illicit substances?

Hmm...

So, when is 'Bash at BK's House' going on the calendar?
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:05, Reply)

Everyone
would be entirely welcome!

It would very much be a case of sleeping where you fall though.
Bashwise, are you around for the 23rd August as am definitely planning on making it down for that.
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Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:12, Reply)

No I'm not
*huge sulk*

I'll be in Washington DC, having a stateside mini-bash with The Resident Loon though, so that's cheered me up.

I have, however, signed up for the York Bash in January. Does that one sound do-able for you?
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:15, Reply)

I've got spears!
Long story, but some person who died had a bunch of spears and things, and now they're mine!
Yaaaaay!
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:19, Reply)

@ clendrix
York is easy!

It's on the train line I take to work as I work in Harrogate. I can walk 5 minutes and take the York train so I shall definitely be at that one.

@Kaol

Do you really need any more sharp, pointy things?
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Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:21, Reply)

Kaol
Oh dear...I was rather hoping it was Britney, but it seems that instead an increased potential for maimery is at your fingertips.

BK - brilliant! Yay!
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:24, Reply)

They're amazing!
lh6.ggpht.com/_l5O1-vdSxTA/RYa5HJ6bAHI/AAAAAAAACUg/WA9uNoW59UA/IMG_7649.JPG

One like that.

I'll have to take a picture, but there's also a giant cleaver, an axe, a giant axe, two leaf spears, a machete and a saw!
The Pointy Fairy has been in the night!
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:28, Reply)

Afternoon all
Your man didn't do too well in the GP, clendrix. He spun off 5 times.

However, his countryman Barrichello finished 3rd.

@Kaol - what are you going to do with spears? I'm worried!
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K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:28, Reply)

Er... K2k6
I dunno...
Clean them, for a start.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:29, Reply)

@Kaol
The world just got that little bit more dangerous.

Did you enjoy the bash on Friday?
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Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:30, Reply)

I did enjoy it, yeah!
Was nice to be sober for this one, and chat to people.
Lovely people!
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:31, Reply)

I suppose
if you're going to kill people with spears, it's nice if they're clean.

"All the better to penetrate your flesh, my dear".
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K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:33, Reply)

Kill people?
No...
I'm even more ready for the Zombies now.

I'm not a violent person, I promise!
Anyone who has met me at the bashes will attest to that.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:34, Reply)

Afternoon all
I've been very carefully reading the manual of my phone and it seems I can in fact adjust the volume of calls now as I had the shuttle jog thing on the side set up wrong. That coupled with the fact that the twats at BT didn't send me the start up disc for it so I don't have a lot of programmes that should be on there. Will call them tomorrow and ask how to do internet calls and are they free as I have no idea now.
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fuck shit up the best you never had, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:38, Reply)

@Kaol
You have a reputation to maintain now sir,
I shall be attempting to shake your hand from a distance at the August bash!
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Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:38, Reply)

K2k6
Yes, he didn't do particularly well, did he?

Oh well, off we march to Germany.

Er...
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:40, Reply)

@Becky
Can't you download the software from BT? That's usually the way the world works these days.

@clendrix - Massa was awful today. Couldn't keep it on the track at all.
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K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:43, Reply)

K2k6
What can I say? Too much pocket-rumaging, probably.
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:45, Reply)

True
If he spent less time in your pocket and more in his car, he might do better!

I'm off now. Busy tonight, so I'll see you all tomorrow for the usual merriment.
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K2k6 has a proper job these days, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:55, Reply)

Byeee K2k6
People are in my B3ta home!

Yay!

*hurriedly bakes cakes*
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 16:57, Reply)

I suppose so
but I need to call them tomorrow anyway to find out about a second battery they included in the box that I've just found that is too big, but would probably give my phone more life than the 6 hours with no calls, no touching or anything than it gets now.
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fuck shit up the best you never had, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 17:02, Reply)

Becky
I successfully purchased Crack today - it's charging up and I'm looking at it with a mixture of longing and dread.
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 17:23, Reply)

Crack?
*looks for pipe*
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 17:25, Reply)

Oooh yay for you Clendrix
I can do the internet on mine, but cant figure out if it's worth setting up outlook express as I don't use it on here as I have gmail instead. Would be one button to press instead of scrolling through a menu...
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fuck shit up the best you never had, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 17:37, Reply)

Mmm...
yes, also trying to decide whether to set up Outlook and have my work e-mail pop up on it, or just access as-and-when. I've said no for now. I need to figure out how to do the simple stuff first, or I'll be in a right two-and-eight.
Fun though!
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 17:42, Reply)

Hello my lovely peoplefolk
How are we?
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 17:48, Reply)

Re gadgets 'n that.
Most of my stuff is several years old, but I get by. On the plus side, my phone's battery lasts for ages.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 17:57, Reply)

Just stopped by
to say hello. However, I need to get my arse into the kitchen and help with the dinner, so I'll bid you all farewell and (probably) good night.

Hope everyone had a top weekend. We went to an engagement do on Saturday and as a result of an over-estimated buffet now have what seems like a whole pig (in slices) in our fridge... Pork sandwich anyone?

*Offers pork slices*
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Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Sun 6 Jul 2008, 17:59, Reply)

Hello DG
* Accepts pork *

Just more cycling from me this weekend.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 18:02, Reply)

Pork?
*nods*

If you have a pig, I have a gigantic butchers cleaver...
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 18:10, Reply)

Mmm
...pork.

Hello Spak! (And hello and bye DG).

How are the potential interviews coming along?
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 18:13, Reply)

Hello C
I got an e-mail on Friday saying that one company was intereted in my CV but hadn't decided on a date for an interview. I hope I hear something soon so I can put up a new London bash on the calendar.

@DG Re Pork: How did you end up with a sliced pig in your fridge?
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 18:24, Reply)

Sounds promising!
Let's hope it can all be co-ordinated neatly.

An excess of sliced items brings to mind Kaol and his love of carving. And now spearing.
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 18:34, Reply)

Yes!
I've got three spears!
I need to polish them up.
Turns out they're about 60 years old.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 18:36, Reply)

Well,
they might have some monetary value (though I'm sure you already couldn't bear to part with them).

Welcome back, A! Glad it was lovely.
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 18:38, Reply)

I reckon
That one of them is worth a few hundred pounds.
Pretty rare item.

*waves*
Hello A!
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 18:44, Reply)

Yay for bike rides in the rain
after massagey goodness :)

I'm transferring music onto my MP3 player as I didn't realise I had so little on there until I checked it at work and found I'd been listening to the same 20 albums for about 3 months.
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fuck shit up the best you never had, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 18:46, Reply)

Welcome back A
Also went cycling but it didn't rain. Pity you can't send smells through teh intertubes.

@Kaol: You must be honoured to have had the spears passed down to you.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 18:54, Reply)

I really am pleased with them!
They're not from a relative, but from a friend of a family friend.
I'm glad they didn't get thrown away, would have been a real shame :(

I dunno how to thank the Pointy Fairy.
I might have to swallow a handful of drawing pins.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 18:57, Reply)

kaol
can we see some pictures of said spears?
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:17, Reply)

Yeah,
I'll sort it later.
I'm writing an application at the moment, but I need to upload some work photos later, so while I've got my camera out I'll grab a picture.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:18, Reply)

Ancrenne
Mix the gin with tomato, peanut butter and chocolate - then you have a cocktail which is both food and a drink.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:27, Reply)

That all depends...
What kind of gin is it?
If it's nice gin, then make a proper, nice G&T, drink one while making dinner, then have dinner and a make another one.
And another.

*shudders*
Mr. Z, that's horrible!
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:28, Reply)

I'd go for
the peanut butter option as it would line your stomach better than foul tomatoes. But not to the extent that you take ages to get drunk.

*Is having jacket potatoes with philadelphia AND proper cheese soon*

Oi Kaol, get your arse off b3ta and write your application
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fuck shit up the best you never had, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:29, Reply)

Aw
Now I have a reputation as a sick puppy... meh.

Is it a sick fluffeh puppy?

Having a go at writing pron that is more in keeping with Becky's Pron Guidelines... its hard. I keep on wanted to introduce a troop of performing midgets, or a Mexican Donkey Show....
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:37, Reply)

Wow...
You've made that bottle last for over a week?
I'm impressed!
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:43, Reply)

Wait!
Troop of performing midgets?

Surely there's something in the guidelines to allow this...
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:48, Reply)

^really want a gin & tonic now^
But I have no tonic.

And it's raining too much to walk to the garage.

Damn Sunday, why do you make the shop next door close so early?
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Moey, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:51, Reply)

A...
Hey!
I drink cider and vodka!
Oh...
Don't put yourself down like that though, I have rather high standards :p
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:51, Reply)

Not sure
what the becky guide lines are... but I think I've definately broken the 500 word limit as I'm on 1,042 so far... hmmm.

There may still be time to fit the performing midgets in somewhere...
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 19:57, Reply)

How can everybody be so prolific.
I got that one story out by the sweat of my brow. Each word was wrenched from my body. Yada, yada, yada.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:00, Reply)

BGB
If it helps, the story I wrote wasn't easy.
But it was 3 this morning.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:01, Reply)

I
just have an active imagination.

At the expense of more conventional social skills.

Retreating into the world in my head is so much better than dealing with the people I deal with on daily basis.

Meh. 1179 words... but tis finished. Hmm. I think this might qualify as 'Becky Nice Pron'
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:04, Reply)

I wish I could write more
but I tend to procrastinate too much and it takes forever to get anything done.

Hangovers don't seem to help either. Funny that.
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Moey, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:05, Reply)

As such
there are no current guidelines concerning Pr0n midget troupes, however I'd rather read the mexican donkey one and then rant about animal cruelty at it's a pet topic of mine (pun intended).

Mmmmm...baked potatoes slathered in Olive oil to make them crispy, with philadelphia and tons of grated cheese. *is full now*
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fuck shit up the best you never had, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:06, Reply)

I think for the next qotw
We should do a poem. Might be fun.

Edit - I think it's wine o'clock.

Back soon.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:06, Reply)

ancrenne
not to worry, but thanks anyway...

Decided to break into a particularly nice single malt instead.

*is grateful he works for an alcohol company*
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Moey, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:11, Reply)

@Becky
hmm... midget donkey pron?

Shetland pony pron....

Hmm... you've got me thinking now.

I'm probably not going to sleep too well tonight.

Damn you.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:15, Reply)

@zapiola re active immagination
I'm like that too. I used my immagination to fill in the gaps in my worldview that resulted from not having participated in enough conversations.

One advantage of being shy is that you nurture your individuality and give it a greater chance to blossom.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:18, Reply)

Well you can consider it
pay back for telling me about sharks that walk on land then :)
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fuck shit up the best you never had, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:21, Reply)

@mistaspakkaman.
Shy?

You hide it well.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:21, Reply)

@Becky
that was a posited next stage of evolution...

Making me think about Shetland Pony schlong is a different matter...

I won't be able to eat sausages for weeks.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:24, Reply)

Mr. Z
Just chew before you swallow.
You'll be fine :p
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:26, Reply)

Ahhh
lack of chewing... that would explain the chafing...
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:26, Reply)

Yeah...
It's a mantra to live by.
Chew first, then swallow.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:27, Reply)

True
but you could just smash to pulp, and then swallow.

It'd save on dentistry too.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:29, Reply)

Haha!
Knife and fork?
Fuck that!
Mallet and pliers FTW!
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:30, Reply)

Surely
an industrial drop hammer would be more effective? It'd certainly open up hard boiled eggs easily.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:33, Reply)

@BGB's last comment
True! You don't seem so shy, Spakka!
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:34, Reply)

Maybe...
But you'd not be able to take it on a picnic with you.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:34, Reply)

But if you're opening
a computer case for the first time and it's not budging, screwdriver and pliers FTW :) My IBM was never quite the same after that afternoon.

Has anyone else tried Starburst twisted yet? I just went out and got a pack and they're quite interesting. I thought they were the ones with a gooey centre, but they're two flavours together.
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fuck shit up the best you never had, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:36, Reply)

Ha!
Perhaps it should!

Becky, I just saw an advert for those! Now I want some.

*salesman's dream*
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:36, Reply)

Ancrenne
As with all my advice, it applies to food, not sex.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:37, Reply)

@Kaol
true... but you could pre-smash all the stuff... store it... and then swallow it on a picnic.

@ancrenne... I'm sure some things are meant to be unsmashed before being swallowed. I'm just not sure what.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:37, Reply)

I'm 43 Becky.
New sweets don't hold the excitement they once had many years ago.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:38, Reply)

That's only
Because I got them for you :p
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:41, Reply)

@BGB & clendrix
It's true. In real life, I'm still a bit shy, but nowhere as near as shy as I was when I was a teenager (in fact, if this QOTW is chosen, I've got a good story to tell).

Here on b3ta, everyone's open-ness and love of a broad-range of topics encourages me to be more open and expose my naughty side. In other words, b3ta makes me feel myself. I'm still not sure what I'll be like at my first bash but I'm certain I'll enjoy it.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:43, Reply)

You know your old when...
You start to only like mints.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:43, Reply)

@mistaspakkaman.
I know what you mean. I'm always feeling myself when I'm on B3ta. ; )
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:44, Reply)

@BGB
in that case I've always been old... Mints have pretty much been the only sweet I've liked since I was 7 or 8. I even used to pour my mums peppermint food flavouring on a handkerchief and sniff it when I was in school.

I just love mint.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:45, Reply)

Mints are fantastic!
It's not just old people who like them.
EDIT: Maybe indeed, ancrenne :p
EDIT 2: 100! Take that, fuckers!
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:47, Reply)

Sweets
I'm 34 and still enjoy them - especially those sugar-coated orange and red ones (can't remember anything about them as I've not had them for a while).

@BGB: I find Wednesday afternoons are the best time for that.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:49, Reply)

I know it's not just old people who like them.
But they're usually the only thing old people do like.

I could eat spearmint chews till I'm sick.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 20:49, Reply)

Not just Wednesdays
but then, we all know what we're doing.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:02, Reply)

Sherbet Lemons
are good... but a bit icky if you eat too many.

Theres a milkshake place down in town that does all sorts of flavours... including cucumer, weetabix and rhurbard and custard. Tis odd.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:05, Reply)

I had brown bread icecream once.
Twas lovely.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:06, Reply)

Mr Z
You're not in Brighton by any chance are you?
I'm taking ancrenne to the one of those in Brighton on Thursday *grins*

EDIT: Yeah... As she said.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:07, Reply)

Yeah I think
its shakeaway. I avoid town as there are so many tourists but a girl I know wanted to go there the other day.

@Kaol, nope not from brighton... not even sure I've ever been to brighton in fact. I'm originally from oop north (a loooooooong time ago) but am currently based in Oxford.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:10, Reply)

Can't remember ancrenne.
It was a very long time ago but I do remember thinking ew! brown bread icecream. But I gave it a go and I remember loving it.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:12, Reply)

@Spak
You're going to be dancing on tables at your First Bash, I reckon.
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:14, Reply)

Shakeaway is awesome
As is Brighton.

I had a Walnut Whip and maple syrup milkshake last time I was there!
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:17, Reply)

@ancrenne
it is pretty beautiful is Oxford.

And yes, there is a large amount of posh people to be rude to. I have made something of a career out of it actually. Thank god I manage to avoid undergrads and tourists most of the time... aside from my housemates who are ridiculously posh.

They are having a dinner party right now for some of their hunting friends. I went downstairs earlier on to make lentil soup for dinner and they were polishing the special silver cutlery and decanting brandy into a decanter. I can here braying laughter now.

One week left with them... thank god.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:18, Reply)

Table dancing is a skill and not something to be tried willy nilly.
I should know : (
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:18, Reply)

@ancrenne
No photos, just a couple of bruises long gone. It's all a bit hazy to be honest and one of those things I've tried to block out of my memory.

Still, heed my warning. Leave it to the professionals.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:23, Reply)

@ancrenne
As it happens, I today ordered myself a lovely new little camera, with a one-button video capture feature.

Hurrah!
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:24, Reply)

Mr. Z
I think you should mix up mackerel pate with epoxy resin, and paste to the undersides of tables, tops of cupboards, and backs of radiators.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:24, Reply)

Hmm
Just started watching a film called Zombie Strippers........ why do I have the feeling its going to be bad.

Bleh.

@ancrenne... I've already been trying to poison his beans...
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:25, Reply)

@clendrix
I did that on Friday but I hypnotised everyone.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:28, Reply)

Hmm
I could really fuck them both up by implying they've been sleeping together... thus causing them both to be dumped. Its not too far fetched a notion to be honest.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:30, Reply)

Aww
I'm touched.

Squid could be a better option. Musty squid charged with squidy goodness. Squid that hasn't been laid for a long time and has spent too long in its room watching the squid version of Eurotrash. Till it honks.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:35, Reply)

Zap,
I like your style.
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:39, Reply)

.
Re digital cameras:
I was thinking of getting one of these but then I decided to wait until I'm employed again.

Re zap's parting gift:
At the moment, I'm feeling a bit uninspired. All I can say is that 'foxhunting' sounds like 'cocksucking'.

EDIT: @ancrenne: I can see where you're coming from. I might even join you.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:39, Reply)

spak
you'll be employed soon, and then you can buy it for yourself as a celebratory treat!
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:43, Reply)

Yay! spakka
I bought one of those recently. It seems like a really good camera. It also has an idiot mode which sold it to me really.

I paid less than that for it though.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:43, Reply)

Well
not so much the house... more housemates... and their possessions... and their hopes, dreams, etc...
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:43, Reply)

I
have a fountain pen, and a bolas.

Hmm... whoever could you be talking about.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:50, Reply)

.
@ancrenne re house-trashing bash:
I was thinking along those lines too! It's sort of an 'activity bash', and not just a 'stay in the pub' type bash. Pity I can't come. Perhaps someone should put it in the calendar.

@clendrix:
Thanks for your encouragement. In fact, I'll replace all my gadgets (including my PC) as a treat if I get the job.

@BGB re cameras with idiot-modes:
Are you sure it wasn't this model instead?
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:52, Reply)

hmm
Zombie strippers... not necessarily a film you'd watch with yr family... theres something highly disturbing about a woman with half a throat covered in blood and pole dancing...

We could trash his next house. Shes moving to London.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:55, Reply)

@mistaspakkaman.
Definitely the model A590.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 21:56, Reply)

Yeah
one of the Zombie Strippers has just bitten the penis off a customer...

Very very odd. Kinda funny though... its so tongue in cheek is actually pretty funny.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:01, Reply)

@ancrenne
Use both hands. One drink in each.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:07, Reply)

Not
seen bloodrayne... Zombie Strippers caught my eye... possibly because of the Stipper part in the title.

Its odd... actually quite funny though.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:08, Reply)

Goodnight everyone.
I need to get my sleep and I'm slightly inebriated.

As I am neither a student or an insomniac, I shall bid you all goodnight.
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girlinthehole, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:20, Reply)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE!!!!
How are we all?
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:24, Reply)

Birthday?
WTF?

Also, imagine what I was like when I was both a student and an insomniac...
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:25, Reply)

Hello MM!
How lovely to see you.
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:25, Reply)

Hellos to all of you
Kaol- it's just a different sort of greeting. Nothing to get teh fear about.
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:28, Reply)

Oh...
I thought I'd missed something.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:28, Reply)

Allo MM
this film is damned weird.

Whose birthday is it?
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:30, Reply)

Ummm...
No one. I just thought it would be exciting....
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:35, Reply)

Yay!
Birthdays!

Yay!

Birthdays!

Yay!

*is possibly over excited due to strongbow*
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:40, Reply)

Goodnight leavers, hello comers
* snogs *

* cakes *

* eats *
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:42, Reply)

Yay
Fire and alcohol!

Yay!

Alcohol and fire!

Yay!
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:42, Reply)

*bursts in*
I heard mention of FIRE. And ALCOHOL.
Surely we need a KNIFE to cut the cake...

*grins wildly*
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:43, Reply)

I now have a mighty
Urge to eat coffee sponge...
Mmmmmmm....
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:46, Reply)

Yay
Fire!

Fire!

Yay!

Fire!

Fire!

*is possibly a little sick from childlike excitement*
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:47, Reply)

I'm far too excited by fire
It's a lovely, lovely thing.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:53, Reply)

mmmmm, fire....
burnyburnyburnyburnyburny
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:56, Reply)

*pours petrol over b3ta servers*
*grins wickedly*
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 22:59, Reply)

Hmm
this seems to be a fire based chat at the moment.

Fire is good. Fire is cool.

Fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:00, Reply)

*sparks lighter*
*pours petrol over Mr. Z for good measure*
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:01, Reply)

Yay!
Immolation!

Yay!

Immolation!

Hmmm...
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:03, Reply)

*enters*
*says hello*

*waves*

*asks how people are*

*appears to be speaking in the third person*

Ooo, fire, don't mind if I do...
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:06, Reply)

Allo
Yup fire is the topic.

Apparently I'm being burnt alive.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:10, Reply)

I'm not melting!
I'm not the wicked witch of the East!

I'm browning nicely and running shrieking through the streets.

Wooo!
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:12, Reply)

I'll bring a little of each
I am good. I was at a bbq at lunch time, and kept getting given more and more meat. And then some more meat. And then a bit more for good measure.

And then cheesecake.

And now I'm here.

How are you?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:13, Reply)

Hmm
*thinks about making joke about eating my hot fat... decides against it*

Hmm... I imagine it would taste like pork. Possibly.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:17, Reply)

IAMTHEGODOFHELLFIRE
And I bring you...

more fire.

Evenin' POD. Did you find out why you were short of breath the other day?
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:23, Reply)

Evenin' le spakk
Nope, can't say I did, but I'm not dead yet.

I did however get out of breath eating my lunch the next day, which was a bit strange. However, I was eating toasties, so just kept going.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:24, Reply)

Ancrenne...
Quite a lot.
Especially with regards to draining the blood.

I've written a song about it.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:24, Reply)

@ancrenne
Re cannibalism ve vegetarianism/veganism:
If the person being eaten consented to it, would the ethics of a vegetarian permit this?

"How much do you reckon you could harvest from a person before their body gave up?"
As much as you want if you don't include the vital organs and stop the bleeding. But if you found artificial replacements for the vital organs, you could eat those as well, and that person will become a cyborg.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:26, Reply)

Hmm
but would you be prosecuted for self cannibalism?

The other question is if you touched yourself to pictures of yourself as a child would you be a paedophile?
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:27, Reply)

Mr. Z
I don't think there's such a thing as autopaedophilia.
So no, you'd just be a twisted, strange narcissist.

Ancrenne, if I can get hold of a guitar I'll play it to you at some point.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:31, Reply)

Hmm
I'm not sure but wouldn't that be classified as assault?

How would a person's diet affect the way they taste?
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:32, Reply)

Meh
I'd be lying if I said I was disappointed.

Bleh...

Fire?
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:41, Reply)

I am now hungry and tired
so if someone would be good enough to give me a slice of their arse, I'll take it and be on my way.
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:43, Reply)

Do we have anything stronger than tea?
Things look grim from this angle.
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Maladicta, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:43, Reply)

hmm
how would a high blood pressure Daily Mail reader taste? Stringy?

Slice of their arse?

Interesting....
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:45, Reply)

@ ancrenne
Gin is good *swigs*
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Maladicta, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:47, Reply)

I think that
You'd be best to stay away from smokers too.
Tainted meat.
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:47, Reply)

Oh, there you are!
I have returned from a wet Hyde Park. Counting Crows were amazing. Donovan Frankenreitter was cool. Bowling for soup were rubbish.

And I played guitar hero ON STAGE. I rock. :)
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Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:54, Reply)

^
What song?
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:57, Reply)

Evenin' Maladicta
Am catching up on everyone else's stories so I'm only here sporadically.

Re arse: I cycle too so want to keep mine.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:57, Reply)

Well
my gin-swigging, cannibalistic and essentially loveable friends, I'm off to bed, as the pumpkin hour is almost upon us.

I'll see you all tomorrow, raging fires allowing.
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thealternativefact, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:57, Reply)

Bull On Parade by RATM.
*throws horns*
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Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:58, Reply)

Good work
Mr DiT!
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Cawl, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 23:59, Reply)

@Ancrenne
It wasn't too bad, really.

My legs are blue though from the dye in my jeans... I'm so retro.
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Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:00, Reply)

Evening ditty boy
.....how could bowling for soup be rubbish when they are made of cool?
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:03, Reply)

Hey MM!
It surprised me too. But they were very, very average. Perhaps their sound check was off, but they sounded awful.

EDIT: I am NOT down with the kids. I do NOT have an angular haircut, not do I wear skinny jeans.

I hope that clears everything up. I am NOT cool.
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Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:04, Reply)

Hum, that's a bit disappointing..
And you are so cool. Don't go round trying to pretend cos it won't fool no one.
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:06, Reply)

DiT
As well as cool, you're also Grove's evil twin.
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:07, Reply)

You have a point there...
Why am I the evil one though?

It's the Devil thing, isn't it? People are always so quick to judge me!

Right. I'm off to sleep off the weekend! *hugs all around*
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Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:10, Reply)

hmm
I dont feel very cool at the moment... but then I'm in a bad mood because I appear to have lost my ipod. Damn.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:10, Reply)

Night DiT
may you dream of crows and mediocre soup
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:11, Reply)

G'night clendrix & DIT
We think for ourselves. We don't let mass media define 'cool' for us.

EDIT: @Z: We still think you're cool. Hope you find the ipod.
PS: I've only read your 'nice' story so far, but me likes!
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:12, Reply)

And they're having sex
In a parked car!
There'll be Nanos everywhere before you know it!
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:16, Reply)

Kaol, I think we need a chat about how technology works.....
And talking of dogging, where is CHCB these days?
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:17, Reply)

Well...
When the USB jack is "plugged" into the port, "data" is transfered.

I dunno where she is.
T'is the weekend though.
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:19, Reply)

Instead of b3ta dating
we should have dating for b3tans' ipods.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:19, Reply)

Fair enough
Second generation, looking for a bit of company. I've got four separate buttons and I'm looking for someone who can push them all. Have all my own ports and signal transmitter, but could do with my batteries being recharged
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:23, Reply)

Hahaha!
I wish I could click that!
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:24, Reply)

...
thangyouverymush
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:31, Reply)

@ MM
1st gen petite model, pure as the driven snow, WLTM retailer for possible upgrade.
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Maladicta, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:35, Reply)

I'm not down with the kids
Walkman-Dating anyone?
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:35, Reply)

Oooh, Maladicta's ipod...
You sound lovely. I'm a bit battered round the edges, but we could still make sweet music together...

spak@ this was your idea...
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:37, Reply)

@MM
Age should not matter if they're a well matched Walkman and ipod.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:40, Reply)

My iPod...
Larger-sized black model, fond of midnight walks. Into rubber, hardcore and videos. No time-wasters.
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:43, Reply)

spak
I fear the interfaces would never be compatible... I mean you're just so.....analogue.
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:43, Reply)

@MM
Don't underestimate the power of Analogue to Digital converters and vice-versa.

The walkman can show the ipod tricks it didn't think possible, like how to rewind.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:50, Reply)

spak
are you hitting on my hardware?
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 0:54, Reply)

Fakkin 'ell you lot
I go away to make a phone call and come back to find you've started fires and are talking about Ipods like they're something special.

*Doles out fire extinguishers and Creative zen's*
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fuck shit up the best you never had, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:00, Reply)

beckyletters
We're pairing them off. If you have a music playing device looking for love then here's the place to be.
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:02, Reply)

I'm not pairing off my sexy
creative with an Ipod. That'd just be wrong
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fuck shit up the best you never had, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:06, Reply)

yeah?
WELL WE DON'T WANT YOU ANYWAY!

*cries*
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:08, Reply)

@MM
But your ipod's earphones are so soft to the touch. Let me take my casette out my walkman so I can spin your earphones round in a knot. When they're all tied up, I'll take out the flash memory card and place it in the tape deck.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:08, Reply)

Well I'm off to bed anyway
sneers at Ipod lovers and their owners and hugs Creative Zen W (seriously google it, it's beautiful) close to chest.

Night all xx
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fuck shit up the best you never had, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:11, Reply)

It was pretty...
You showed me it on the train when nobody was looking...
*remembers*

Night!
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:12, Reply)

Night beckx
Have fun with Creative Z.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:15, Reply)

Night bex
And I'm off too achleee.

spak.. I'll be thinking bout you your rewind function...
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Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:17, Reply)

'night MM
I'm saving the fast-forward for a special occasion.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:24, Reply)

I'm too busy reading these stories to go to bed.

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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:35, Reply)

Slow reader Spakka?
:p

Read mine yet?
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:38, Reply)

Just read it
Very Kaolesque.

Was away most of the weekend so am working through two days worth of stories.

You read mine?
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 1:48, Reply)

@ancrenne
Was the word you were looking for 'cringeworthy'?

I think the odd-ness may have distracted a bit too much from the eroticness.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:12, Reply)

My saucy side also stays away from public view
but that's coz I'm shy.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:28, Reply)

My saucy side...
Yep, have to keep that private too.
Last time that was public...
*points at restraining order*
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:31, Reply)

You all are still here?
Mind if I join in?
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:33, Reply)

Go ahead
jump right in.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:34, Reply)

So we are discussing...
restraining orders and cringe-worthy erotica, then?

And here I thought restraining orders were just a way to show you care.
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:36, Reply)

Ahhh....fire, technology and sex
Always to be found round these parts.

My day has been lovely and quiet for the most part. And I did pet a badger earlier, so that was nice.

How are you this evening?
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:43, Reply)

100
Woo!
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:43, Reply)

Have been cycling and reading the stories here.
And I must say, I'm impressed that so many of us have such wonderful writing talent. I don't have an idea for a story for this week's theme, but I'm tempted to write some non-cringeworthy erotica with last-week's QOTW as the theme.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:46, Reply)

^
Shouldn't that have been "256 woo!"?

Nice scissor thing in your story btw. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around attaching someone to a clothesline by their toes though.
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:47, Reply)

Ok, so 'pet a cat' would be more accurate.
But it's the thought that counts.

Oh yes, ignoring the dishes is always one of my favorite games. What I wouldn't give for a housekeeper! It's why I had kids in the first place...I was hoping for very short servants.

These stories are very good...I've quite enjoyed them.
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:51, Reply)

Your story was fantastic, Ancrenne.
It reminded me of a party I went to a little over a year ago....one of those "what did I just do?" kinds of things.

Edit: Go for the non-cringeworthy mistaspak. We'd all like to read that.
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:54, Reply)

Woo!
I've "petted" a Badger!

Your story was indeed good Ms. A.
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:55, Reply)

.
"Shouldn't that have been "256 woo!"?"
I use hexadecimal - I'm geeky.

"I'm still trying to wrap my mind around attaching someone to a clothesline by their toes though."
It's so I don't have to hold their legs up when blow-drying them.

@ancrenne:
That was a dark story you wrote. Creative writing is a form of therapy.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 2:59, Reply)

4pm UK time is 10am for me
I'm always in my office at that time, which is very bad for wanking wednesdays.

And I didn't mean that kind of petting......but I have been known to do something along those lines.

Yes, the vague stories are great. They leave a lot to the imagination. As I read your story, I could easily visualize the room and the circumstances. Very well done.

@ Spakka: I'm not quite geeky enough...I don't even know what hexidecimal is.
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:00, Reply)

4pm UK time is 5pm for me
When I visit England for the bash and any possible interviews, I can celebrate 4pm at 4pm for the first time ever.

Re hexadecimal: I'm starting to get tired so my inner-geek is switching off.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:08, Reply)

Insomnia
I'm cheating coz I don't have anything to get up for tomorrow. But even so, I'm managing to keep almost regular hours. Maybe Kaol's insomnia is rubbing off on me.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:15, Reply)

See, I've gotta be up in
Four hours for my first day at my new job.
But I'm not tired yet.
*frowns*
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:16, Reply)

Oooo Spakka...getting to celebrate 4pm properly. Woo for you!
All of you insomniacs are making me sleepy!
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:23, Reply)

Celebrating 4pm properly
I suspect I may be on a train somewhere in the West of England then.

Edit: night ancrenne
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:27, Reply)

'Night Ms. A
Nice to meet you too. I'll have to start jumpping into these threads more often during the day.

But Spakka, can't you pop off into the loo for a quiet celebration?
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:30, Reply)

If you keep jumping in, you'll never leave.
If I do it in the train loo, would that make me join the two-foot high club?
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:32, Reply)

Not ever leaving is the scary part
But I already spend half of my work day either on QOTW or gaz as it is. Surprisingly though, my productivity has actually increased!

Yes, I think that would be a part of the two-foot high club.....and a very exclusive club it is.
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:35, Reply)

3:38 am beta-server-time is 4:38 am for me
and the sky is starting to get light, so I'm going to bed now.

G'night.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:38, Reply)

G'night all
Looks like I won again :p
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:38, Reply)

'Night
Yes, Kaol, you win for that side of the pond.
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:41, Reply)

I win for both sides.
I hope.
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:43, Reply)

It's only 9:45 here.
But I don't know how much longer I'm going to stick around. I'm trying to change the file format of a couple pics and not having much luck as I don't have the appropriate software for dealing with pics apparently.
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:46, Reply)

Oh right...
Maybe you should give up and call it a night?
*raises eyebrow*
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:50, Reply)

Tell me how to fix these images so they will upload and I'll quit
I've changed the file format from .tiff to .jpg but still, b3tards won't recognize them!

And WTF is .tiff anyway?
I think the problem is that I cropped them in an old picture viewer program and that has screwed up the file format.
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:52, Reply)

.tiff
Is like a super-jpeg.
Is the file size small enough for b3tards?
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:54, Reply)

It should be small enough
How do you find out how big the file is?

Edit: one is 154.1 KB and the other is 259.6 KB

I'm still not very good at this computery stuff.
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:55, Reply)

Hmmm...
They're not too big.
How did you change the file-type?
I'm assuming you didn't just change the extention (eg, delete .tiff and write .jpeg in it's place)?
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 3:59, Reply)

On Macs you can do that and usually it works.
It didn't work for me this time, which is the first time it hasn't worked. I think I'm going to have to find a nice program to download to convert these in. Though, I could stand to have that kind of software to create and edit images in anyway.
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 4:04, Reply)

Ah...
.tiffs can be a bit funny, that's likely why.

Anyway, you've beaten me, I've gotta be up in three hours for work.
So... Good luck with getting that sorted.
If you're having real issure with the images, drop me a gaz and I'll talk you through it.

Night!
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Cawl, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 4:07, Reply)

Thanks!
If I don't get it fixed by tomorrow, I'll gaz you.

Night! Enjoy your new job!
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flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Mon 7 Jul 2008, 4:08, Reply)

Renaming tiff to jpg
On Macs, does that actually convert the file? Perhaps your image viewer software recognises the 'jpeg' file as a tiff. You can tell because the filesize for jpegs is usually smaller. If it's the same size, it means you've just renamed the file.

Load it into an image editor such as Photoshop and save it as whatever format you want. There are some lightweight image-viewers that do the trick.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 12:09, Reply)

.
.
Chat continues here.
.
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mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 12:41, Reply)

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