Evening all
The lights are chilled, the wine is dimmed, and there are absolutely no polar bears in here whatsoever.

Come join me...


(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 18:14, 144 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

*swishes through door in long, swishy coat*

Good evening, my small cheery flower.

*sits down*

*stands up, removes polar bear from seat, sits down again*

Anyone for cake?
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Wed 20 Aug 2008, 18:17, Reply)

Ahem
I'm here too, ancrenne

*grabs cake*

nyom nyom nyom

edit: thanks Ms A. How are you? How goes the bespoke undergarments world?
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Wed 20 Aug 2008, 18:18, Reply)

Evening pretty ladies!
Do help yourselves to cake and whatnot.

Excellent news that the panties will be funded. Or that the pundies will be fanted. Or something.

Yes, I have had a lot of sugar today.

edit: I thought I made it clear that there are no polar bears! Begone, bears of polar!

edit edit: fucking hell. there are a load of bagpipes ootside me theatre. they're so loud. why do they have to be so loud?

*stuffs nonexistent polar bears into ears*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 18:23, Reply)

good to hear, ancrenne
I is very glad the witchlets went back to school today. Those fabulously devoted teachers I saw being dragged out of their cars and frog marched into school at knife-point today must be just about as glad ...


*accepts whatnot*

*pummels polar bear into better shape for leaning on*

edit: hlt, nip outside and tell them the joke about the octopus and the bagpipes. That should move them on pretty swiftly. Or feed them some cake.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Wed 20 Aug 2008, 18:25, Reply)

Ooooh tea and biscuits
I did contemplate doing a melty straw of pleasure with a cup of tea and twix bar earlier but for some bizarre reason, I failed to do so.

Hm.
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 18:32, Reply)

Handy hint!
Just in case you ever, in a fit of madness, decide to become parents ....

Ace bleach + Bold does remove blackcurrant jelly stains from a nice new (white) school top. This scientific discovery was brought to you thanks to Witchlet number 2 and her apparent inability to "not" drop food down herself!

She claims the jelly "jumped off the spoon". Yeah, sure, honey.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Wed 20 Aug 2008, 18:40, Reply)

*pours pink wine for WW*
Well, jelly IS renowned for its wobbliness.

*ducks*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 18:54, Reply)

Food
*tucks into a scrambled egg, bacon and ketchup sandwich*
( le brian, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:02, Reply)

Hurrah!
In for the night!
And I've got pizza for tea.
*joys*
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:05, Reply)

hello le brian, good evening miss 'drix!
I'm so hungry now I could eat my own feet.
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:07, Reply)

*accepts pink wine*

cheers m'dear.

*throws jelly at hlt*

hi others

*waves*
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:08, Reply)

Hello HLT
I recommend grilling them with a splash of Worcestershire sauce. No idea if they'll taste nice, but it worked for this bacon.
( le brian, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:10, Reply)

Mmmmmmmmm, Worcestershire sauce

*drools*

Must try that on bacon ..... thanks for the tip!
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:21, Reply)

It's gorgeous
I always splash a bit on the bacon before it goes under the grill. It comes out tasting fantastic.
( le brian, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:27, Reply)

mm, thanks for the tip le brian
*noms feet*

tasty!
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:28, Reply)

I add it to lots of things
home made burgers

omelettes

scrambled eggs

cheese on toast

many many more

*dashes off to fridge to check sell by date on eggs*

quite fancy some scrambled egg and W sauce now!

Edit: have to go now, bye y'all. Nothing but love for you, y'hear?
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:28, Reply)

byebye miss witch!
*waves*

*pelts with jelly*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:31, Reply)

Evening all
Oh look, a polar bear. Grand.

How are we all today?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:43, Reply)

God I'm so exited...
Coupled with the heady relief of finally deciding what clothes to take to London.

You guys just don't know the stress we go through when going out anywhere.

Now I've just got to iron the bloody stuff.


Hello everyone.
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:55, Reply)

Pod! Miss Blouse!
How charming to see you both looking so divine this evening. Do come in.

Mind the polar bears won't you.

I forgot it was big bash week this week.

*wishes it was April*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 19:58, Reply)

They won't shut up about it, hlt
They just won't.

How are you, miss tulip? I don't seem to have seen you here for a while.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:00, Reply)

I think we should bring the Embra bash forward
That'll show them :(

How are you Penguin? I'm just perfect thank you. Have you been away again?

I've been around but I've been working hard like a good worker bee.
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:04, Reply)

I'm having a well deserved cup of tea.
Tulip, I think the Edinburgh bash will surpass all bashes so don't worry.

1, Never been to Edinburgh.
2. Never met Tulip.
3. Will see everyone else again.

I think I may faint at the prospect.
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:04, Reply)

@ POD

It's a good job you are a penguin of DEATH othewise that Polar Bear would be gobbling you up by now...if polar bears lived in the South...and not the North...

*decides to think before next post*

Hello, I lurk mainly, hope you don't mind.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:05, Reply)

Fuckin' Bears.
*frowns*

I'm here for the evening.
Need to cook some dinner.

*shrugs*
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:10, Reply)

hello Mr Ape
don't worry, the polar bears are tame ones.

nice to see you in here

*beams*

I will be scared in April. Everyone will know each other by then and me, weewitch, Penguin and k2k6 will be the new girls/boys.
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:10, Reply)

Lurkers are a nice suprise when they pop in for a chat.
Makes a change from the same old faces, as pretty and handsome as those faces may be.
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:11, Reply)

Why cook?

eat pizza on the floor with beer, because your useless builders couldn't build a box out of Lego and have cut the leccy so I must sit by the one socket that works.

I now have a dusty bum.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:14, Reply)

Hello you lovely people
*pours wine for everyone*
I'm in the mood for some rampant bacchanalia!

*dances like MC Hammer*

*edit*
Tulip, we're formulating plans for a Leeds bash.
I will entice you down with kittens and cake.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:14, Reply)

Thanks BGB

Work will only permit lurking really.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:14, Reply)

HLT
Don't worry, it's as scary for me meeting new people as it is for you.

It's like wasps, I'm as scared of you as you are of me.
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:14, Reply)

@ Kaol
Oh, OK

*is comforted*

*hugs*

*hugs BK too cos it's been ages*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:17, Reply)

Britain From Above
I'm atching it on another window, fairly vacuous nature pron, but I do love the way Britain is the only country in he world to have 'ugly' presenters.

Yey for Andrew Marr
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:17, Reply)

evenin
evenin folks!
Doffs hat, proffers Kimberly biscuits
(weekirst23 Is broken! Silly ice. Silly High heels!, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:18, Reply)

*hugs hlt*
Hello lovely!
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:18, Reply)

@Weekirst
Does Kimberly know your giving her biscuits away?
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:19, Reply)

evening folks
my knees, hands, and feet hurt from grouting

how are you all doing?
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:20, Reply)

kimberlys biscuits
I certainly hope so. They are awfully popular with those crazy irishers
(weekirst23 Is broken! Silly ice. Silly High heels!, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:21, Reply)

Vipros
I read that as "grunting" and my imagination ran away with that thought...

I'll never be able to look you in the eye again, sorry :(
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:24, Reply)

Kaol
worth it for the chuckle that gave me :-)

mrs vipros and I were in b&q last night buying supplies when one of my mates phoned and asked what I was doing that evening, while we were in the queue for the checkout.

I said grouting, he thought I said growling, to which I replied "yep grrrrooowwwwlllling" in a loud voice.

mrs vipros made me go outside :-/
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:25, Reply)

Hi
I can't make it to the bash on Saturday. Sorry.

How's everyone doing?
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:27, Reply)

How hard was your grouting?
I've heard it can be very hard.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:29, Reply)

Helloo my little Bacchanalians
Just cooked up home-made salmon fishcakes for the fruit of my loins, garlic-studded lamb and roast tattie-wedges coming along nicely for the boss............

Pity that we're waiting for a close personal and family friend to die as she's in the 'don't start long books' room at the hospice.

Mary, this won't be your only tribute, as you are a very, very good person. We'll miss you, and yes, I'll be keeping an eye on your daughter for you. I've still got one of Chris' cigars to smoke in his memory and I'll be thinking of your thoroughly dirty laugh when I do. God Bless.











Sorry for non-fun-ness but sometimes life really sucks. Seriously a case of 'only the good die young'. FFS, I'm a complete cunt and I'm still around, when genuinely GOOD people die, just isn't fair.


Sorry folks, drunk and unfunny. Just wanted to raise a little e-tribute to one of the best people I have ever known. Mary F. May you be in Heaven for a day before the Devil finds out you're dead. :p
(osok Rebel without a clue, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:30, Reply)

what are kimberley's biscuits?
hello vipros, becky, weekirst

edit@osok - evening, and *hugs*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:30, Reply)

Aw becky!
Why can't you come?


@Osok - you've not been having a good time of it lately have you. I hope your friend goes peacefully in her sleep and without much pain.
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:31, Reply)

NakedApe: it's a pain in the arse to tell you the truth
I've gone for quite wide gaps between tiles, and my tiles are wobbly edged, which makes life difficult

and it's one of those tasks where you try and sort out one small blemish, and in doing so bugger up another bit

plus, I'm paranoid about leaving grout all over the tiles, so spent more time cleaning them than actually grouting...
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:31, Reply)

Evening all
And how are we today?

EDIT -BK, did you find the AIDS you lost?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:32, Reply)

Osok

I know how you feel having lost someone far to young as well.

All the best
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:33, Reply)

@osok
My sympathies mate.

*edit* @Mrs L.

It's all sorted, they sent three other vials of nasty shit but with the paperwork for the stuff we've been looking for. I feel to see how they can get away with biohazard fuck-ups like that, but my neck is no longer on the block.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:35, Reply)

Yay!
Loads of people here tonight.
*hugs osok*
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:36, Reply)

@ Osok
*Hugs*
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:37, Reply)

right my pretties
time to watch the finale of season 4 of Lost!

hooray!
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:37, Reply)

Osok
I feel for you. I lost a friend of mine far too young as well and it doesn't seem right at all. Have a hug.

BGB, financial stuff being an utter utter cunt, so can't afford it. *glums*

I have four tickets to the Olympics handover on Sunday in London if anyone wants them though as I'm not going to that either now.
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:38, Reply)

Vipros
what is season 4 like?

*licks lips*

*prepares for disapointment*
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:41, Reply)

@Vipros
Tell me what happens in Lost. I gave up watching at the end of the last series.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:41, Reply)

@becky
That sucks. *hugs*
My reason for not making it, too.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:42, Reply)

Sorry was eating ben and jerries. got distracted1
Kimberly biscuits are a phenomenon known only to the emerals isle. Kind of soft ginger with marshmallow in the middle and sugar crystals round the outside. Yum yum yum!
(weekirst23 Is broken! Silly ice. Silly High heels!, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:42, Reply)

I don't watch those long American dramas.
I have a problem with commitment.

I started watching Heroes but gave up after series 1.

@Weekirst - Now that's the strangest biscuit I've ever heard of.
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:44, Reply)

24

I stayed in for 23 weeks on a Sunday evening to watch 24 series two... I missed the last episode and forgot what happened.

*laments wasted time*
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:46, Reply)

*Returns*
Yes hlt, I have been away again. Was in Ireland at the weekend for a wedding, and it was brilliant. I didn't want to come back to work after it.

I shall let scottish b3ta-folks know if I am ever going to be in Edinburgh as it seems handy for most folks. And boo to those at the big bash. And boo for money troubles.

That sucks osok. Not really much more that can be said. *raises glass*

Evening clendrix and becky and others who I have forgotten due to taking too long typing.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:47, Reply)

they sound lully weekirst
best keep'em away from me

Yup, lack of funds prevents me too. I'd spend my entire bash budget on just getting there, then have to sip water for the entire evening and walk home, which would take me two months, then I'd get sacked and dumped for going awol, plus that would mean no interwebs whilst I wended my way home which would then mean you lot would forget about me as well.

So on reflection I think I'll stay here.
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:48, Reply)

@bgb
odd yes, but very tasty! All the irishers eat them. when i go back to scotland I have to bring them back for my folks and various irishers i know back home :)
(weekirst23 Is broken! Silly ice. Silly High heels!, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:48, Reply)

Thanks Folks
I just can't believe what Bob/Flying Spaghetti Monster dishes out to some people.

Her husband? Heart Bypass, A-OK at 0730, dead by 1000.

The lady herself? Cancer for the second time, contracts MRSA in FUCKING HOSPITAL, therefore 'too weak' for chemotherapy, therefore into a hospice to die.

I was very proud be front & centre at her daughter's wedding (in the hospice, and 2 of the doctors did the organ/violin bit) and will personally knee-cap any of the pikey 'knock on the door merchants who follow the dead like vultures' so called antiques dealers who infest the place. Cunts.

Hope you're all having a better time. AND DON'T FUCKING SMOKE AS IT'LL KILL YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES. I MEAN IT.

*Dribbles into heap*

*Braces up as I have to helpout*

*Fuck*
(osok Rebel without a clue, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:58, Reply)

Osok

be strong, but don't be scared to let it all out, we all need someone, no matter how hard we fight it. I always stand up strong, never let things get me down and I make sure I'm there for everyone.

It kills you inside, let someone take the burden even for five minutes.

You my feel stupid or weak, but afterwards you'll feel a lot better.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:04, Reply)

@osok
You rant and dribble away on here if it's cathartic for you.

*hugs*
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:07, Reply)

Osok
Remember to take care of yourself as well. You're no good to man nor beast if you don't take care of yourself.
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:10, Reply)

I'm sorry to hear that osok
Stuff can fucking suck. Worst bit is nothing can be done about it though just gotta buckle up and hold on. Hope you come out of this ok.

In other news, I've got a jacket potato with cheese and beans.
Fucking awesome.

And I'm designing pants-based business cards for a certain lovely woman.
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:15, Reply)

right, I'm orf home
tally bally ho!

*snogs everyone*

*leaves*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:17, Reply)

@Kaol
Can't wait to see them.


*wants jacket potato with cheese and beans now*

Bye tulip!
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:17, Reply)

I'm taking most of the artwork
From the website, so I can't really take credit :p
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:23, Reply)

Sodding Facebook.

I keep having friend culls, but then new ones pop up: oh hi, I'm some bloke from school you never even spoke to but now, after all these years, I've decided we should be friends and this is for no other reason than that I want to look like I'm fucking popular, despite the fact I'm a retard and live within five minutes of everywhere I've ever called home.

Yeh, well I'll do now what I did then.
*ignores*
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:24, Reply)

Hey clendrix!
Strangely, none of my old school friends have got in touch. Think I'm still considered a bit of a cunt.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:28, Reply)

@Clendrix
I still get freaked out by random strangers who contact me on myspace wanting to be my friend.

The random males who think I'm gorgeous I can understand but I've had weird Christian husbands and wives and other numpties.
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:28, Reply)

Some of mine got in touch
I ignored most.

My boss added me. I ignored them.

Someone sharing my name added me the other day. I definitely ignored them.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:29, Reply)

@BGB
Maybe they think you need saving.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:31, Reply)

BK
Well you're here now and we don't think you're a cunt.

BGB and PoD - I swear, FB is a nightmare! I might have a huge and vicious cull when I get back from my hols.
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:34, Reply)

@BK
Do I have that 'Hellbound' look on my face.


@Clendrix - surely it's nice to feel popular?
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:35, Reply)

I dunno...
If you do, Ms. Blouse, I'll see you in Hell.
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:36, Reply)

@clendrix
Aw thanks
*hug*
*grateful flex*

@BGB
No, but who knows what they see through their distorted zealot lenses?
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:37, Reply)

BGB
I hunted one guy down because I really missed him and we've met up since...and will do again. That's cool.
But when it's someone who I barely spoke to who's requested we be friends without even sending me a message? Can't see the point.

Besides, popularity is very tiring...
*grins*
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:39, Reply)

@Kaol
I'll probably be there before you so I'll grab the best spot *laughs*

@BK - I usually just get African men pretending to be European hotties now.

Sad bastards!
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:39, Reply)

@BGB
You no like African?
I Mtembe; pretend be skinny white boy.
I wasted time
*slumps manly obsidian shoulders*
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:42, Reply)

Right Goodnight folks.
I need my beauty sleep. Don't want everyone at the bash mistaking me for Kaol's granny.
( girlinthehole, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:53, Reply)

Hahaha!
My Gran is awesome!
Night!
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 21:55, Reply)

Kaol...
I expect to hear tales of your snogging and misbehaviour when receiving Bash News updates.
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:07, Reply)

Sorry Y'all
For laying my dribble and un-manliness on you.


Not quite Daddy's little soldier, really.

Would be nice to meet you one day and bring cake.

(Can't stand the stuff myself but if the noodle stand at Camden Lock market is still going then I'm yer (fat) man.)
(osok Rebel without a clue, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:10, Reply)

osok
One of the nice things about this place is that it doesn't have to be all fun-and-games. Dribble anytime you like!
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:15, Reply)

Clendrix
I have no idea what you're talking about.
*runs off*
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:15, Reply)

*runs after Kaol*
*gives him a quick hug*
*runs away again*
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:18, Reply)

I'm gonna be on
My best behaviour for the bash.

*coughs*

Something tells me that Pooflake will be a bad influence on me...
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:26, Reply)

Yes, that Pooflake...
There are lots of naughty characters going.
*sulks*
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:27, Reply)

You got a bee!
Awesome!

You get to meet the Loon, AND go on holiday though :p
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:33, Reply)

Come here my pretties...

I promise to be on my best behaviour and not lead anybody astray*

*lie...a blatant, big fat lie.

what do I know anyway? I'm pissed as I type this
( Pooflake braces for an onslaught..., Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:37, Reply)

You better not be
On good behaviour.
A man of your age... This might be your last b3ta bash before your hips give out.
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:38, Reply)

I love my bee!
Next I shall have the nuclear bomb cloud.

Yes, Loon, possibly Citadel, my ace drunken friends in Detroit, a luxury hotel in DC and lots of sunshine. It's a good consolation prize!

Edit: Oops - hello Poo!
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:45, Reply)

Eve Nin
Ancrenne.

How are you, my lovely?
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 22:57, Reply)

Right kids
I'm going to head off and do some of that sleeping thing.

Have fun nights all.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:05, Reply)

Night PoD.

I'm OK, thanks! Usual last-minute pre-holiday stresses, but nothing major.
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:06, Reply)

Evenin' all
Just got back from watching The Dark Knight which I enjoyed. How are your evenings?
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:13, Reply)

Ancrenne...
you're right.

*relaxes*
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:15, Reply)

No drinkie for me tonight
cos I'm being good, for no apparent reason.

Flying on Friday! Yay!
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:24, Reply)

I has a nuke cloud :)
*happies in such a wrong way, but so apt right now*

Evening lateshift peoples
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:42, Reply)

I imagine I'll be alcohol-free, yes.
I'm not one for drinking on flights, really, although because I don't sleep on them, perhaps I should give it a go!


Edit: Becky, I love that cloud! But I went for the bee first.
( thealternativefact, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:42, Reply)

.
@osok:
* hugs *
That's all.

@beckx:
Pity about not being able to make it. I'm sure our paths will eventually cross.

@clendrix & BGB:
Is facebook & myspace the new friendsreunited?
Before friendsreunited even came into existence, there was a similar website set up just for people from my old school.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:42, Reply)

^ ^
I just had that thought re beckx's icon too!
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:45, Reply)

Flights...
I'm good at worrying whoever is sitting next to me.
It's a game I play.

One guy asked to be moved, as I sat there drawing pictures of a plane on fire, then crashed into a mountain, with me eating the man-next-to-me.

I wish I had that picture still.
( Cawl, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:51, Reply)

Sleeping on flights would be so much easier
if they didn't install a games console into the back of the seat. Stayed up an entire transatlantic flight playing games when I should have slept.

It could be worse - you could be suffering dire-rear on a flight during turbulence (believe me, this isn't as bad as it seems).
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:52, Reply)

Haha
Nah, I've had my icon for ages. Sadly I pay the bare minimum to have it as well.

I'll still be going to the November bash, not too sure on the September one yet, but signs point to no.
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:55, Reply)

Charming cat
mine do the same with flies

Edit: Fuck, I put food in the oven 2 hours ago.
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 23:57, Reply)

It's not a slow roast, by any chance?
How is it?
( le brian, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 0:05, Reply)

Well,
I have a huge book to read and 'Spaced' in its entirety on my ipod, so at least I won't be bored.

And now, my dears, I'm off to bed. G'night - see you on the morrow.
( thealternativefact, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 0:07, Reply)

Just a thought
After the bash, I'll be in London for a few days, so perhaps we could hold a mini-bash closer to where beckyjsbx is located.

@ancrenne:
Cats FTW!

Edit: G'night clendrix. You've seen enough of us by now for us to appear in your dreams.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 0:07, Reply)

I had the best letter ever today.
No address, no name, so we can't process it, scrawled on two blank sheets of A4.

Someone - man, woman, no idea - thought it would be a lovely idea to send us a letter complaining that he can't take his bike on the train. Fair enough, if you'd given us a name or address or both, mate, I could log you into the system and file you under queries.

It gets better: he/she then asks: "would it be possible to ride my bike through the Tunnel? I think it would be excellent fun!" You want to ride a bicycle through 26 miles of suboceanic tunnel to France? Yes mate, of course you do.

Also, I've lost the London Underground song and am quite annoyed about it.
( Maladicta, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 0:25, Reply)

Greetings Maladicta
Riding my bike through the Channel Tunnel is one of the things I want to do someday.

Also, I too was disappointed by the number of hoops you have to go through to take a bike on the Eurostar train. Ended up taking the ferry instead.

EDIT: Although my biggest gripe about Eurostar is having to go therough the X-ray machines on checkin. I hate having to remember which of my pocket-contents are metallic.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 0:34, Reply)

The underground song
is here: www.backingblair.co.uk/london_underground/
if thats the one you are thinking about.
And sorry about dropping off last night, dear OT peeps, the drive from Wales wiped me out.
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 0:34, Reply)

It's a very sweet thought Spakka
but right now I can't afford even a minimicro bash. I have plenty to do at the weekend that doesn't involve money luckily or I'd be a lot more morose.

Le brian, it was a very very hot large mutant potato that wasn't even slightly charred. Perfectly cooked in fact :)
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 0:36, Reply)

I is fine, dear ancrenne.
As for your shower problem- we do have hard water down here, but as the man said- always replace with same manufacturer, or you are shot with loads of wibbly bits peeing out all over the place. I'll come check out the parts first, if you can get model no, I'll download a circuit diagram.
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 0:39, Reply)

@ spak
I've never actually been on the Eurostar, so I wasn't sure about the security system: if in doubt, dump the entire contents of your pockets into the little grey trays, I think.

I did wonder if the letter was from a b3tan...
( Maladicta, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 0:42, Reply)

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@beckx
How about a nanobash then?

* realises he's getting close to creepy-stalker teritory so backs off *

@Maldicta
My trousers have lots of pockets. These pockets have lots of things. Some of my things even have sub-things.

If I have enough time, once I get a new job, I may cycle all the way to my new home. Cycling thru the Channel Tunnel will mean I'll do the entire trip overland.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 0:49, Reply)

@ belmsford
Yay :) the subtle goatse page! I found the mp3 in a random folder on my external, and am now happily bobbing my head to it.

@ ancrenne - I was in hysterics reading it, and passed it to everyone nearby so they could share in it. If it's not violating policy I'm going to photocopy it and bring a copy home with me!
( Maladicta, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 0:58, Reply)

@ spak
Yay for pockets and sub-things! Security people in general wouldn't like that much and the most I hear complaints-wise is how bitchy the French staff can be...
( Maladicta, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 1:06, Reply)

@Maladicta
Live version of the London Underground song here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHn-g7T9f9A

They've got a few other songs on YouTube, too.


Ooh... it's gone 1am. 'night
( le brian, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 1:15, Reply)

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@ancrenne:
If you're feeling down, just rummage through your pockets. It will be like it's your birthday.

@maladicta
My complaint against Eurostar staff is that of all the means of entering the UK so far, I've had more customs-inspections on the Eurostar route (at the London end) than on any other means of entering the UK.

EDIT: 'night ancrenne
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 1:27, Reply)

^ I'm perfectly happy to email it to anyone who wishes to see it
if I'm allowed to do so... I'll check with my superiors because I don't want to get the sack for it!

The ankle is a little better... the pain comes and goes a bit and it doesn't like being still or moving for too long. The anti-inflammatories are helping a bit but 400mg every 4 hours is a lot for one as small as me and they tend to make me dopey...

And on that bombshell, time for bed! Night all :)
( Maladicta, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 1:27, Reply)

'night M
If you can e-mail it, I'd be interested too.

So is it just me then?
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 1:29, Reply)

@ spak
It's because the French have a very tight immigration policy these days and they know people sneak through via the Tunnel. Feel free to send your thoughts to customer relations :)
( Maladicta, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 1:30, Reply)

^ ^
I was talking more about the customs inspections than the emmigration controls.

While I don't pack any banned materials, I just find it a pain in the arse having my luggage searched. Hasn't happened for 9 years now - maybe it's because I had longer hair back then. Or maybe they've just refined their methods for picking suspects.

EDIT: Woo! 100 _{in base 12}
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 1:35, Reply)