Dead Board?
Bit of a shame...
I'm still at work, I came back to find it empty here, the new QOTW being a rubbish one and... I can't think of anything else to moan about.
( Cawl, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 18:34, 78 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Don't moan
Smile. Or drink some vodka. Although probably not at work.

You aren't still H&S are you?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 18:38, Reply)

I'm annoyed.
Came home rearing to go to kickboxing, only to find that I left my kit in the sink, so its all wet and can't be used. I'll have to do extra training on the Wii Fit now :(
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 19:17, Reply)

Evening!
Pretty shit QOTW, I agree.
I have attempted to put my own twist on it, though.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 19:21, Reply)

My thoughts
on the QOTW have all ready been stated and resulted in me being called dogface!
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 19:29, Reply)

@Mrs Bin
Who called you dog-face? I shall slap them silly if I ever meet them.
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 19:39, Reply)

evenin all
Should be packing as i move tommorrow, but I can't motivate myself.. Aargh. How is everyone?
(weekirst23 Is broken! Silly ice. Silly High heels!, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 19:40, Reply)

@Mrs L
Dogface!?

How dare they!

@WeeKirst
Do it first thing tomorrow, it'll be fine.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 19:42, Reply)

I've been to the gym where a buffed up young maaaaan showed me how to use the machines.
At one point I was lying next to him on the floor trying to do stomach crunches.

*sigh*


And then I came home and burnt my pizza again.

Bloody crap oven.
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 19:45, Reply)

@boss
in theory that would be fine, but i'm moving after work.. I can't possibly have that much stuff though... Surely? Ha ha ha!
Lots of friends are coming with cars, and i'm hoping that they will remember how badly organised I am and come prepared :)
(weekirst23 Is broken! Silly ice. Silly High heels!, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 19:48, Reply)

Shit, I was the same
When I moved out from my ex's into the place I am now, I couldn't believe how much shit I'd accumulated. Then she knocked at my door a month or so later with a bag of porn I had forgotten was still there.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 19:51, Reply)

@boss
Ha ha ha!

well I know there is no hidden porn!
Moved into this place only about 4 months ago after splitting with my ex, but found a nicfer house with some friends, so i'm hoping I threw out enough stuff out last time to make it easier !
(weekirst23 Is broken! Silly ice. Silly High heels!, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 19:54, Reply)

Hope it goes well
Nowt as stressful as a move.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:01, Reply)

I'm helping my sister move this weekend.
She'll now be living 5 minutes walk from my house.

*shudders*
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:03, Reply)

evening one and all!
How have your days been?

*unloads gin and tonics*

*or alcomafrol of your choice if you don't like gin*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:05, Reply)

Oooo! likes Gin.
Tonic and lemon please.

You still at work Tulip?
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:07, Reply)

evening miss blouse!
*mixes very nice G&T for you*

would you like ice?

Yes, I am still at work. Everyone's upstairs now, so am minding the shop.

How are you petal?
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:09, Reply)

hey HLT
*huge hugs*

Doc says I have pharyngitis. Apart form a slightly tender neck I feel great.
*shrugs*
*lights cig*

*edit* Just wiki'd it.
"Commonly referred to as a sore throat."
Fucking smart-arse Doctor. Same one that had his fingers up my arse checking my prostate a few months back. I swear I could feel his watch.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:10, Reply)

BK!
*hugs*

*soothes your poorly neck*

*frowns at lit cig*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:14, Reply)

I'm lubricating it with beer
And listening to the Editors.
Bit addicted to this album:)
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:16, Reply)

Hows it going
one and all?

I have Enya on 11, and its all gravy.
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:17, Reply)

Thanks for the G&T Tulip.
Just what the doctor ordered.

*gulps*

I'm ready for my 2nd.

I'm feeling ok.......seem to have lost my mojo for a while.
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:19, Reply)

@BGB
Surely not; the walking euphemism has lost her mojo?
What can possibly be done?
*gets naked*

Ta-da!

No?
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:20, Reply)

@ BK
We've all seen the picture.

Your Housemate's friend ebayed it.
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:23, Reply)

@ BGB
I was quite rude to him I guess but being called dogface by some one with pictures of his RC helicopter on his profile is a bit rich.

Gin and Tonic? Oh please.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:23, Reply)

@bk
I think, If you did a wee naked dance we'd ALL feel a bit better :)

-edit- Can I have red wine please?
(weekirst23 Is broken! Silly ice. Silly High heels!, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:23, Reply)

Sorry BK.
It's going to take more than seeing a guy's willy flinging about in the breeze for me to get back on track.


I need some lovin.....and not from some young wippersnapper such as you....but from my far away friend.

*sigh*
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:24, Reply)

@Ethelred
That was a fun evening.

*edit* @BGB
Oh well, tried my best.
*glares at windsock effect*
This has never happened before, honest.
I've never been called a whippersnapper.

*shrugs*
*dances for WeeKirst*
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:24, Reply)

@BK
Thanks anyway. It's always nice to know there's someone willing to get naked to cheer me up : )
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:28, Reply)

whoot whoot
nothing like a bit of naked dancing to brighten up my evening :)
(weekirst23 Is broken! Silly ice. Silly High heels!, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:28, Reply)

You're welcome Miss Blouse
*hugs*

Ooh, there goes the windsock!
Who wants to see me conduct an orchestra?
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:30, Reply)

@ BK
Does it sing?
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:30, Reply)

@Mrs Bin
You have to remember that some of the people on here are very young and incapable of having a decent bit of heated banter without resorting to name calling.
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:31, Reply)

@Ethelred
Yup, it does all the voices to 'Startrekkin' by The Firm

Just noticed the time - quiz night!
Later lovely people. Get your mojo back soon, Miss Blouse.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:32, Reply)

@BGB
No I think I was out of line to be honest. He can't be that young as he claims his mum threw out his Luke, Han and Leia Star Wars toys which were mint and on their backing cards.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:37, Reply)

Oh well Mrs Bin.
It's a good person that can admit to being in the wrong.
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:39, Reply)

I'll always admit when I'm wrong
unless you are Mr Bin and then I'm never wrong.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:49, Reply)

@Mrs Bin
*laughs*

And so it should be.
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:54, Reply)

Anyways
Where the hell is everyone tonight?
I think it's just you and me BGB
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 20:57, Reply)

hey
Still here, was having me tea :)
(weekirst23 Is broken! Silly ice. Silly High heels!, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:00, Reply)

I'll be here for a little while longer.
Going for run tomorrow morning again Mrs Bin?
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:09, Reply)

Hell yeah BGB
The thing is that I have no excuse not to go. I've not got to go to work or anything like that and it only takes 20 minutes or so.

*edit* sorry for going on about it.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:13, Reply)

Once when I was about 18.
I decided that I was going to go jogging in the mornings. I bought the trainers and the clothes and set my alarm for 6pm the next morning.

I got up and set off and managed about 15 minutes, came back home and never did it again.

My induction at the gym today looks promising. I'll try it out for a few times and see what happens.
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:20, Reply)

I used to go to the gym every morning when I worked in a office
I would get there at about 7am and be at my desk for 9.
I really thought I would hate it but now I can't afford it I really miss it.
Going in the morning before work made me feel good and virtuous for the rest of the day. And their showers were much nicer than mine!

I was really worried before I went but I was please to see that I wasn't the biggest person there.

All that said I didn't loose an ounce of weight.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:25, Reply)

It's only a little gym in the local sports centre.
But the guy who showed me round seemed nice and there were some older women there as well.

If nothing else I can go to use the treadmill if it's raining and I can't go walking.
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:28, Reply)

I was so
frightened of using the treadmill. I was sure it was going to fly off and leave me in a heap on the floor.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:33, Reply)

I know *laughs*
And as for the cross trainer....never used one before and it's very strange. I was going backwards for a while before the instructor laughed and pointed it out.
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:38, Reply)

Mrs L, BGB
I'll tell you what. We'll all go to Shite-Gos tomorrow and buy a Weigh-Twat-chers scale thingy. That determines your BMI and all that shit.

First to drop 5% buys the ithers a real pint, deliverable anywhere in the UK.
(osok Rebel without a clue, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:40, Reply)

Cross trainers are odd
What used to make me laugh was the 'going up the stairs machine'. I've got stairs thanks.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:40, Reply)

Osok! are you drunk?
You daft bugger!


@Mrs Bin - but these are never ending steps and your steps are finite.
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:44, Reply)

Tis true BGB
I always though that we go to gyms to burn off energy, surely the energy can be harnessed and used to power the national grid or something?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:48, Reply)

Ooo! good idea.
If nothing else gyms could run themselves on the power the gym bunnies build up by using the machines.

For God's sake, why has no-one ever thought of this.
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:52, Reply)

Evening all
*bounces round a bit*

I just read Ancrenne's news and have a big grin on my face :)

And after a long stressful few days, stuff is starting to come together at last, which is awesome.

Still got lots to do tonight before I hit the hay, but I'll be on and off here, so how is everyone?
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:55, Reply)

Evening Becks
How the devil are you and all teh fluffies?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:56, Reply)

Hello Becks!
Goodnight Becks!

Goodnight Mrs Bin!

I'm off to bed now : (
( girlinthehole, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:57, Reply)

night BGB
See you tomorrow!
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 21:58, Reply)

I'm here
In between bouts of drawing tenticles.
( Cawl, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:01, Reply)

You all suck.
Very much.

*bored*
( Cawl, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:20, Reply)

I don't suck
Kaol, everyone else does.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:21, Reply)

Evening Mrs L
I'm very good thanks. Had a so so kinda stressy day, but now I'm home I'm having a wonderful evening as good stuff keeps happening which is making me smile :)

How are you me dear?

Night BGBx

Kaol, we don't suck, you just think we do. Oooh I have something cool to gaz you while I remember

*has memory of sieve at the moment*
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:21, Reply)

Well I neglected
my housewifely duties and went shopping with no money.

In other words I've done naff all.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:23, Reply)

Hai all.
How is it going?
I'm installing OSX on my home PC... hehehe *evil laugh*

edit: I hate the stupid reply button. I clicked the wrong one.

@Becky OSX is Mac OS :)
( Axai is in Montréal, Canada O.o, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:24, Reply)

OSx on a PC?
I know macs can run windows but......
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:26, Reply)

Axai, my good man!
That wonderful present you gave me has saved me countless pounds, thank you very much!
( Cawl, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:26, Reply)

hehe
@Mrs L : It's called geekery and a bit of l33t h4x0ring of the original install DVD. How are you anyway?

@Kaol : No problems dude, glad it helped you! How was your stay in london?
( Axai is in Montréal, Canada O.o, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:28, Reply)

As this thread is heavily inhabited
I shall refrain from posting my Apple Krishnas image here and simply refer you to the other thread. :-p
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:29, Reply)

We had a great time thanks!
Didn't go to see the fish in the end, it was school holidays, raining and tourist-tastic.

What you lot up to tonight, anyhow?

I'm designing some artwork for a friend of mine, some "dirty electronic music" promotions.

So, obviously, I'm drawing a squid bursting out of a radio.
( Cawl, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:30, Reply)

Axai
Ah I see. Mr Bin just told me how all that works.

I'm fine thanks, made ginger biscuits today. You can see how exciting my days get!
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:30, Reply)

@TRL
Nice! I'm afriad i've been converted. I'm not your average fanboy though. I'm capable of using Linux, Windows, OSX, RiscOS and a few others without any problems. I just prefer apple because it's easier to use.

(And come on, it's pretty)

P.S I don't pay for iTunes.

edit : @Kaol - good to hear you had a good time in sunny london. I've been working here all week and sick to the back teeth of it. Dastardly place. Looking forward to the 23rd though!! woo

@Mrs L - Can i have some ginger biscuits? I like them.... please?
( Axai is in Montréal, Canada O.o, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:31, Reply)

Evenin'
The companies I'm supposed to be interviewing with keep wanting to re-schedule the interviews. After having moved the first one twice, the other company wanted to move theirs to the time I had arranged the first one. In the end, I managed to get them to do the second one during their lunchbreak. Serves them right for playing musical chairs with my timeslots. And this just after I booked my ticket to London (thankfully, I have yet to book my ticket to Oxford).

BTW: I'm currently supposed to be gathering material together to show as examples of my work and burn it onto a CD.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:42, Reply)

Well guys
I'm off to bed now.

Speak tomorrow.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:47, Reply)

See you around Mrs. L

( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 22:53, Reply)

Meh...
I think I've read about as much as I can take of the new QOTW. I've only got a limited tolerance for (what I tend to see as) short term nostalgia, especially over whatever pieces of plastic people pestered their parents into procuring for the purposes of prepubescent peace (although I do however quite enjoy alliteration).

Star wars Toys. Power Rangers, Transformers, Mighty Fucking Max? Fine, they were an essential piece of your childhood, but unless you happen to have saved some pristine packaged pieces (and if so - why? I thought you were supposed to be a child), keep one or two pieces which was special to you and toss the rest.

Sure, I've got a nostalgia box (Ok, and a few othe treasured things scattered around the houe) - but it's one box, and it will get opened up in 10 or 20 years or me to relive my youth then.

To all of you toy hoarders? Just fucking grow up will you.

*Grumps*
( Fireflier La la la la, not listening on, Fri 15 Aug 2008, 0:29, Reply)

I'm bored
And grumpy.

Late night b3ta isn't as much fun without ancrenne...

Anyway, g'night.
( Cawl, Fri 15 Aug 2008, 0:39, Reply)

Fireflier
No I won't fucking grow up. You're just jealous because I've got more cool toys than you.

*can't be arsed to read the new QOTW yet as it looks a bit shit*
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 15 Aug 2008, 0:39, Reply)

Well, you certainly have access to more of the fluffehness anyway
(That, I'm definitely jealous of).

However, we had the two chinese hamsters out and running about tonight (remember the picture with the hats?) and that was definitely fun.

I'm just grumpy because I've had a cough for a week and it's getting a bit tedious.
( Fireflier La la la la, not listening on, Fri 15 Aug 2008, 0:43, Reply)

Aww that's no good
sorry Fireflier.

Chinese hamsters are very cute. Not greatly impressed with the one I'm looking after at the moment as he's trying to die on me. So I'm carefully monitoring him and not getting bitten too much...roll on owners coming home to living hamster.

Edit: If you ignore the bog roll and the fact that part of the helmet needs gluing (haha, fnarr)back on since it was knocked over at a party...







Wins ,)
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 15 Aug 2008, 0:46, Reply)

It's unfortunately frequent with Hams really
Although we've been lucky that most of ours have had quite a long innings. I put that down to that fact that they've got a huge run (with lots of tubes, sandbaths, woodshavings to burrow in, and so on) and lots of stuff to keep them amused - that plays out with the fact that none of them have been very nibblely.

Our last one (the last of a pair of Roborovskis (now they're, cute) ended up with a lung infection and sounding like Darth Vader, poor thing...

EDIT: Well of course. Every bathroom needs a Marvin...

EDIT 2: A typical Roborovski looking typically pissed off:


( Fireflier La la la la, not listening on, Fri 15 Aug 2008, 0:52, Reply)

Haha, that's a cute picture
I had several hamsters as a kid and none of them survived more than about 3 years. I learned pretty early on that sawdust and wood shavings will kill them though as they develop respiratory tract infections or they get mite infestations. The owner of the one I'm looking after at the moment has not figured this out yet and thus has a sneezy rabbit, scratchy hamster and bags and bags of sawdust.

Big runs for them are cool though, I must admit. This one has a guinea pig cage cluttered with crap that it doesn't use as it's all blocking everything else. I'll remove a lot of it when I clean his cage at the weekend.

Off to bed. Night

I still say rats are better; live longer, are vastly more intelligent and can be litter box trained.
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 15 Aug 2008, 1:10, Reply)