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Reasons to be cheerful.Even if you're feeling shit, Monday morning blues etc. you must have something positive going on. Bore the rest of us with the details.
It's a lovely sunny autumn day in London, I had an excellent weekend with my daughter & have some very good coffee on the go.
Alt: Sporters ran the Great North Run yesterday. When was the last time you did something athletic?
I'm not sure this thread is going to work tbh, I'm not that used to feeling this happy.
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Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:09,
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Planning a week away at the beginning of October, thinking Greek island or turkey(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:11,
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I even managed to finish it too!That was possibly the hardest thing I've ever done (YM apart)
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:11,
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Good stuff. Bit of a final sprint to get under 2 hours?(
Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:19,
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I seemed to be stuck in traffic for the whole runso spent most of it weaving from side to side to get through. I was too tired for a sprint at the end!
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:20,
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Well done, Sir. Did you raise money for a lolcharity?(
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:13,
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And it's now resting in your account, right, Father?(
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:39,
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Virgin Money Giving, I'm afraid(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:46,
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BORING.(
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:47,
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I had an excellent weekend playing with my holiday photos and doing not very much at all.I run a couple of miles every morning as I had become fat, but now I am slim again.
We watched Seven Psychopaths on Saturday - it was alright, but very derivative of Tarantino, but not as good. Funnier, mind.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:13,
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Playing with photos?'crescent wank'?
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Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:13,
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Photoshopping tits onto everything(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:14,
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I was going for the full "Opera", but only got as far as "The Pacman" before I went off.(
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:17,
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You're on good form this morning, Fannyflaps(
Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:29,
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*doffs cap*How's you this fine morn, good Sir?
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:40,
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Fucking miserable. Boo hoo, woe is me.(
Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:15,
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My kid is lovely. That's it. Everything else is frightful.Alt: 1986
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Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:13,
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Thanks to all the JOHN CANDY CHAT I now have an incessant 'Bo Diddley beat' in my headwww.youtube.com/watch?v=N_MkL2GGvFE
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:13,
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I've got the 45 of that. The production is fucking dreadful, unfortunately, as it's a fucking masterpiece.It also predates Paul 'total shit' Simon's pseudo-woggery by decades.
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Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:15,
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I like to listen to it in my Red Dwarf t-shirt whilst reading PratchettWe should totes get together and have a play day Boyce
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Bill Clay a.k.a. Claudio, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:18,
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I shall hunt you down and kill you like the dog you are, Wilhelm.(
Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:19,
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Does she have a more famous sister called Penny?(
Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:20,
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I DREAMED LAST NIGHT THAT I PLAYED A BO DIDDLEY SIGNATURE GUITAR(
Two Hats 🎩🎩, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:16,
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'Bo's Bounce' is perhaps my favourite piece of guitar playing ever.There - I've said it.
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Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:17,
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NO NO THATS THE BASSIST FROM THE CHILLY PEPPRS(
Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:20,
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*something about a chip shop on the Isle of Wight*(
Two Hats 🎩🎩, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:23,
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*something else about the chap from Dollar*(
Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:31,
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It's difficult to feel sorry or David Van DayWhat with him being a massive cunt and all
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Two Hats 🎩🎩, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:34,
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HEZ NOT EVAN AS GOOD AS DAVE GROWL LET ALONE KURT(
MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:21,
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officelol at DAVE GROWLdunno why, simple things
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Bill Clay a.k.a. Claudio, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:23,
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Did you wake in a pool of your own shame?(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:18,
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The extension is progressing nicely*glares around almost daring someone to make a knob joke*
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Two Hats 🎩🎩, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:15,
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what sort of extension?Some friends recently did one across the entire back of their house, with fully retractable glass doors. It's lovely in the summer
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Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:17,
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We're moving the dining room an kitchen out therethe current kitchen will be a utility room and the dining room will be a sort of second lounge. It's gonna be BEEZER.
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Two Hats 🎩🎩, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:21,
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This is our plan in 18 months10m x 3m across the back of the house with bi-fold doors
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:30,
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Hair extensions?Nothing says "cool" like a bald patch and a pony tail.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:19,
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I like this, because it made me do a laugh. Out loud.(
MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:20,
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Its Calf 2's 4th birthday on ThursdayI also had the whole cow family cheering me on at the finish line yesterday, which was great.
I'm walking like a John Wayne/Robocop mashup today though as it pissed down and was fucking freezing after the race. I also had a 2 mile walk to the ferry to get home
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:40,
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It was sunny on the way into work this morningand I didn't encounter a single cunt. MAGIC...
GTA V might be delivered today too, exciting!
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For a moment I thought you said "GTA V6" and thought for a wonderful moment thatthis was going to be an Alfa Romeo CAR CHAT sub thread. Then I noticed it was by a poster well known for being both a pedal fancier AND lorry bait :(
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Kroney, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:55,
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I still like cars Kroney,My dad was big into Alfas, some of my favourite memories are being thrown around in his Alfa Sud.
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Morning the internet.How are we? I is going for a weekend in the Lakes, sometime next month. Outward Bound type place, friend works for the council and can get it on the cheap. Bit basic, bunk beds and open fire, should be fun, do some walking, etc.
Alt, well done Mr Cow. I is contemplating marathon next April, so I will b ore you with my training schedule for the months ahead.
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I dont think I could do a marathon1/2 was enough for me
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:46,
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I hope you spent at least 20 Mins trying to flush the lactic acid out of your system(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:47,
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I walked around for about 3/4 of an hourThen trudged two miles in fucking freezing rain/wind
SO NO
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:48,
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That would probably count as a cool down(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:50,
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I was rather cool by the time I got homeFucking freezing would be nearer
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:50,
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Got an offer but it means a huge step back and losing about 15K PA, none of the past fringe benifits(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:52,
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They could smell the desperation when they made the offer, still do 3 months get something better(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:55,
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I had a shower after I finished with your mum, how could they smell that?Nahhhhh, seriously it's not back in my current role
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hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:57,
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Doing the ex up the wrong un over the water cooler, Crispy Creme doughnuts type of fringe benefits?Bummer dude.
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Car, own office, company credit card, and ...........and airconditioning :(them benefits
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hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:00,
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thanks B-dog, I knew I could count on you(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:05,
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Its always easier to get another job while working And think how fat you would get if you just sat around on the dole...
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*shudders at the thought*(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:10,
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When I was on benefits, I got tons done.Few hours gym a day, bit of voluntary work, worked on setting up a new business, lot of hill/country walking. Watched less telly than I did than when was working.
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wait you have a job now?(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:19,
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Part time business I've always had, and a new one just started. Work part-time at the juicer too :)
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Bet the car hurts.Have you considered a penny farthing? All the smart young gents round town are using them you know.
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I lack the lithium to pull it off(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:11,
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eeeeerrrrrrmmm, I've got the day off, does that count?(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:45,
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hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:02,
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you should follow your missus round all day longLurking in bushes but make sure she sees you
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I got back from holiday to find over 300 emails in my inbox.I am now down to 1. I deleted the others. I feel both happy and liberated.
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Kroney, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:45,
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Give me an hour and I'll be back to hating everyone and everything.(
Kroney, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:11,
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I read somewhere recently that the current trend in out of office replies is to have some message stating that not only are you away and unable to respondbut also that the email will be deleted and it's up to the sender to send it again when you've returned.
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:47,
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I don't bother with that.I tell them where to go for help in my absence. It's up to them whether they do it or not, I'm not their Dad.
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Kroney, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:53,
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I always wanted to do thatI think it would be carnage though
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Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:53,
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mine always says"i will be picking up emails during my absence, and will revert to you as soon as possible, but if your query is urgent, blah blah"
on the basis that i sunbathe with my blackberry in my hand, and it was the first thing i asked for after coming round when i knocked myself out last week... stupid work, but i'd always rather know what was going on than have a dark surprise on my return.
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rachelswipe with a fork, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:57,
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I always think 'revert to' is incorrect.Am I wrong?
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:01,
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I'm cheerful as I'm off on my holipops at the end of the week(
The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:52,
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For the use of the word Holipops Down Nakers, he's going down(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:55,
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Only 7 more sleeps until holipops!!!1!-!!1!1!1(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:56,
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I'm glad you are saying that ironically, otherwise I have to have a serious think about you.(
MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:57,
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You mean whilst you're wanking in the bogs right?(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:01,
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what think of Nakers?(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:04,
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BoscastleBunch of mates, renting a cottage for a week. Much boozing and the occasional walk, I suspect.
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The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 9:58,
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It's a week, I'm not a monk.(
The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:05,
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Also I thought I'd book Friday off for packing and thatturns out I already included it in my absence request \o/
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The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:49,
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I slept alright last night and had some dreams about swords and fantasy and stuff which was weird but entertainingTonight my flatmate's making dinner for us, so there's that to look forward to.
Erm.
Things are alright? I guess. Probably.
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Theoban What of it, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:11,
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theo...Theo...THEOBAN HOOOOOOOOOOOO(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:12,
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8( well really(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:17,
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*rain dances in a circle*(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:22,
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You don't need to pretend with us, TheoCome on, what's troubling you?
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:12,
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Well nothing's troubling me but there's nothing I'm really looking forward to at the momentHad a few things to DO over the Summer which was nice, but I'm just adrift right now.
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Theoban What of it, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:14,
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I think He is starting to obsess over the "flatmate", I am going to go out on a limb here but I am pretty sure he is wearing her underwear at the moment
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They're brothersWHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU MAN
MUST WE ALL FUCK
if so ok
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Theoban What of it, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:21,
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Hi The Oban.I was up near Oban last week. I didn't see any statues to you, though. I thought that was bang out of order.
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Kroney, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:13,
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Nah you gotta zoom out, whole place is carved like my face(
Theoban What of it, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:14,
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I had a dream on Saturday morning about having to go to France with a couple of very dull middle-management civil servants, to help Mrs Vagabond wrestle the French legal system, as she'd been driving a train which had got stuck in a tunnel.I thought that was pretty good value for a dream.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:15,
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Swap the civil servants for crack merc squad or undercover operativesand French legal system for terrorists and you've got the makings of a John Grisham novel, there.
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Kroney, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:18,
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K-Rooney forgot to ask how was your holiday?(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:28,
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It was pretty good.Drove from Musser to Windermere, to Edinburgh, to Inverness, to Drumnadrochit, to Glen Affric, to Loch Lomond, to Windermere, to Llandudno, to Cardiff and home. Nearly 1500 miles in a 23 year old car.
The car's in the garage being fixed.
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Kroney, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:31,
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I really enjoyed it.It'd be a bit crap if you don't enjoy driving, but then you'd be shit and bent and a below my notice sub-human spastic, so...
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Kroney, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:38,
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Wow nice to hear the Golf is reliable, then again It's a VW(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:42,
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Mine had a mate be possessed by an evil dagger when I was fleeing through the woods, but when he was possessed he wasn't 'evil' evil, just liked to shout at things and wave his dagger about(
Theoban What of it, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:20,
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Start a new thread yourself if you want oneChrist people are so fucking lazy.
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Kroney, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:32,
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I reckon she knocked another screw loose when she fell out of her leg braces.(
Kroney, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:34,
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I'll revert to you later.(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:33,
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sighlayman in not understanding lawyer shocker.
here's the secret shizzle: "revert to" means to go back to your former state. technically it's "revert back to" but that's redundant really.
soooo what i mean is, i'll consider what you've said, but i ain't budging on my stance - hence i'll revert. and hence the use in an OOO - no way am i changing anything from the beach!
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rachelswipe with a fork, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:41,
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I appreciate the explanation, but it still doesn't sound right.(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:52,
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nor did your dad when he begged me to push it in deeper(
rachelswipe with a fork, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:53,
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You can't blame a guy for his voice getting a little squeaky by that stage.(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 16 Sep 2013, 10:54,
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