Evening
Well it's hotdog and chips night.
Some of my brownies were a little undercooked so I'm going to cover them in birds custard and have them as pudding.
And I got paid which I wasn't expecting to.
What good things have happened to you today?


( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 18:51, 60 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

hey hey binlady
Well, its the weekend, whats not to be good about it?

hurrah on the cashflow front, I have a chinese later, if I can be motivated to go and buy it.
(Halfy By light alone, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 18:56, Reply)

I may have converted someone to the joys of Marina-ing!
Woo! And I got paid as well! Woo! And I'm a little drunk! Woo!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 18:59, Reply)

Marina-ing?
Please extrapolate
(Halfy By light alone, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:01, Reply)

Driving a Morris Marina
You do have to be certified before you can drive one :p
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:03, Reply)

Good evening to y'all
The house got valued over what I thought it was worth, I've just returned from the pub and am marginally squiffy.

I'm off to try it on with our gert .... If I disappear for 3 1/2 minutes you know where I've gone.
(SpunkyMcSpunkbubble Diddled your nubbin on, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:08, Reply)

aaah
my friend had one of those, until the passenger door fell off at 54mph on the M11
(Halfy By light alone, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:08, Reply)

I've been to the gym so I'm riding a natural high....
God those endorphins feel good.
( girlinthehole, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:16, Reply)

Good things?
Had a shower this morning because the bloody thing has finally been installed and the bath is no longer filled with grout and plaster.

Finished emptying boxes in the kitchen and washing grease, grime and mould off everything.

Erm, thats about it. Heading off for pizzas and wine in a bit.

I live an exciting, action-packed life don't I?
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:36, Reply)

I can't imagine it's ever boring with your other half about.
*jealouses*
( girlinthehole, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:40, Reply)

You'd be surprised
at just how mundane it gets at times, BGB! :-)
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:41, Reply)

Evening all
I've had a busy stressful day as usual and thinking about winding down now.

*spies cake*

*munches cake*
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:44, Reply)

Hi Becky!
Just read your qotw post. I guess you've kissed a lot of frogs : )
( girlinthehole, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:47, Reply)

Oh Becks
You'll find Mr Becks when you stop looking.
I met Mr Bin in HMV.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:57, Reply)

Mrs Bin
Which section?
( girlinthehole, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 19:59, Reply)

He worked there
and I bought a Ivor the Engine video.
Yes video, it was that long ago.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:01, Reply)

I pretty much have stopped looking :)
Right now and for the foreseeable future I have no life and not really enough time for meeting new people.

There is one guy who gets the same tube as me though...well did until my shift pattern changed because of pet sitting duties...
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:02, Reply)

Evening all
It's me and H, sitting here watching CSI on Five US.

Henry and I are going out with Tess tomorrow for a walk. I'm concerned like a teenager.

Am I mad? (Answer to this is, of course, yes).
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:05, Reply)

Tess?
I know nothing of this Tess.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:06, Reply)

I don't think so Ed
it's one of those things where if you don't ask then you'll never know.
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:07, Reply)

This Tess (from current QoTW)
Please sit down, y'all, and get settled in for a long 'un. Oo-er.

This is a story of me and my friend Terese, also known to all and sundry as Tess. She's Danish, blonde, tall, into photography (like-what-I-am), likes the outdoors (like-what-I-does) and is stunningly attractive.

I kid thee not, she looks very similar to Scarlett Johannsen, but working for a web company in London. And she's gorgeous. Did I mention that?

Tess and I met many moons ago at a festival where she and her friend were face painting. I actually saw her friend and her friend painted my (31 year old, at the time) face with a large saltire (Scottish flag (of St Andrew)).

We spent pretty much the entire weekend together with me pointing up various photogenic subjects (i.e., musicians, still lifes etc) and we competed as to who could get the bestest picture.

On the Saturday evening we went for dinner at my favourite (Scottish) restaurant on Trafalgar Square and met my friend the organiser who gave us both back stage passes for the Sunday. On the Sunday we met for breakfast (Ed=serious, attentive male without any first-date-nookie ideas) before going off to the festival again.

We stay in touch. When we meet, we kiss and have been each others plus ones for weddings and parties.

She designs and builds a website for me for DS09 and acts as the creative director type but then - shock, horror - I discover (from her) that she's involved on a casual basis with another who appears to treat her in something other than the pedestal-placing that I desire to do.

So, dear reader, here's the question - do I ask THE question? There are many, many logical reasons why we should be together but then there's also the point of the famous film When Harry Met Sally - why fcuk up a perfectly good friendship with a relationship?
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:07, Reply)

@becks
True but then why screw what we have up?
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:08, Reply)

@Ed
Sometimes you find someone where you just have to take that chance.
( girlinthehole, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:09, Reply)

Right
Sorry, I've not been keeping up to date with this QOTW.

Ask her, really, you'll regret it if you don't.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:11, Reply)

Mmm
True. Henry LOVES her too, and she really gets on with him.
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:13, Reply)

@Ed
We hope it goes well, whatever you decide to do.
( girlinthehole, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:25, Reply)

Ed
sounds almost like you two fell out of the steep approach to Garbadale.

If you like her and she likes you, and you have even the faintest inkling that it will work and you could happily spend the rest of your life together then go for it without a seconds hesitation.
(Halfy By light alone, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:31, Reply)

Because otherwise you'll never know
and do you really want to get old and think what if? Life's too short Ed :)
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:31, Reply)

Ed
Mr Bin and I were best friends for about a year before we got together as an item.

I honestly think this is what has made our relationship so good. Underneath everything we are still really good friends.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:35, Reply)

Allo!
*is slightly vodka'd*

Just posted about the only QOTW story I could think of... I'm certified rubbish with the laydees =o/

I've packed everything for camping, all that remains is to consume a little more vodka, giggle with you lot and fall into a peaceful slumber at a reasonable hours.

Although I really fancy brownies and custard now :)
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:36, Reply)

Happy b3taday miss beckyletters!
I'm passing through briefly as I'm packing to move out of halls and into the flat tomorrow. Possibly foolishly, I've not got any internets set up yet, so I may be gone for a few days :( we have a phone line, though, so it shouldn't take long to get internets.

On the plus side I get to go on the Eurostar on Monday, and again on Friday to go to Paris for a training trip. Woo and yay!

I've also posted the full, unexpurgated version of Creepy Dave on the new QOTW.
( Maladicta, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:37, Reply)

^this is good
The QOTW post I mean ;)
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:42, Reply)

Aww, I thought your post was sweet NO31
I've always been friends with my ex's first and managed to retain the friendship with the five year one for a good few months afterwards.

How's the new job going Mal? Very jealous of your days out on the Eurostar btw
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:48, Reply)

last year
I was usher at my ex and still best friends wedding, annoyingly her husband is a really nice bloke as well.

Just don't go pigeon shooting with him
(Halfy By light alone, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 20:57, Reply)

@ becky
I'm really enjoying it still :) I've just been bumped up to answering complaints rather than doing the filing and scanning and our new temp is pants on head retarded and I'm not sure my line manager likes me much because I keep making mistakes, but hey, I'm learning :) so very, very excited about Paris too, I've never been on the Eurostar before!
( Maladicta, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:02, Reply)

@Maladicta
Some people seem to forget that they had to learn how to do a new job.

Remind her of that next time she gives you any shit.
( girlinthehole, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:04, Reply)

Oh Eurostar
Can you see the fish as you go under the sea?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:06, Reply)

The thought of going in a tunnel under all that water would freak me a little.
Flying over is no problem.
( girlinthehole, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:08, Reply)

Hello!
J'arrive en Dorset!

Happy Friday evening all! :)
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:10, Reply)

On behalf of my home county
Welcome to Dorset. Don't forget to go and see the rude man of Cerne.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:14, Reply)

Evening Mr Devil
How goes it?

I think I'm getting last Saturday withdrawal symptoms... I've been decidedly 'meh' all day.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:22, Reply)

Glad to hear it Mal
and a swift kicking can do wonders for an awkward manager ,)

Going through the tunnel to get to the Cutty Sark used to freak me out as a kid as my dad would swear blind that there was water starting to leak through. My brother and I would race each other across to the other side, tripping up god knows how many tourists and old people on the way :)

Ning DiT, how's Dorset?

Ning DG
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:23, Reply)

'ning Becky
Hope you can make the 10th.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:34, Reply)

Evenin' everyone
Just to re-cap, have had a job-interview by phone today. It went well, but given a choice, I'd pick the company I interviewed with on Thursday.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:39, Reply)

But it's the 10th and the 18th
And I want to go to both.

How did the one on Thursday go Spakka?
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:43, Reply)

Goodnight children.
I'm off to my pit.

Got work tomorrow morning.
( girlinthehole, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:53, Reply)

@beckx
The one on Thursday went well too. I got a very positive impression of the company. They do some interesting projects, yet try hard not to overwork their workers. The one I had an interview with today do a much larger more long-term project, but their application form kept mentioning overtime, so I suspect I'd be more stressed. I also had an interview on Wednesday. That place does some interesting projects, but is located in the middle of nowhere.

EDIT: 'night Miss Blouse.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 21:54, Reply)

Night BGB x
I'd hold out for Thursday's one then. Best of luck with it.
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 22:00, Reply)

I agree
Thursday's sounds good. Given that you've been interviewed for 3 jobs can I have the one you don't want please?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 22:05, Reply)

.
I'm holding out for Thursday's - it's in central-ish London. Today's was in west-London, and Wednesday's was in Oxfordshire.

Also, the company I interviewed with on Thursday offers me 25 days of paid holiday allowance (not including bank-holiays), and whatsmore, there's no upper limit to the number of consecutive days off I can take, which means I can theoretically do one Inter-rail trip round Europe per year and still have a week over. Wooo!

The Wednesday and Thursday companies I interviewed with said they might want to take it to the second interview stage, so I'll have an excuse to visit England again next month. Today's know enough about me to not have a second interview.

@Mrs. L:
You're welcome to my unwanted job. If I get a third job offer, I'll give it to whichever b3tan asks for it.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 22:14, Reply)

It's pretty tempting to kick the bint.
I sympathise to a point because I'm training the new temp and she is thick (and annoying), but at the same time she's a moody bint who felt the need to explain the subtleties of the English language to me yesterday!

@ mrs bin - I will be able to tell you after Friday :)
( Maladicta, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 22:18, Reply)

Do you think that the companies
Would mind if one of us grinning idiots turned up?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 22:20, Reply)

^ ^
Today's interview was by phone, so you might be able to pass off as me until you try and do some actual work.

As for the other days, you'd have to disguise yourself as me.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 22:27, Reply)

But you are a chap.
And I am a lady girl. Surely they would notice? That and I have no idea what you do.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 22:31, Reply)

^ ^
As long as you pretend your boobs are moobs and don't come to work naked, you should be OK. If you want to know what I do, then Gaz me.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 22:42, Reply)

.
@Edmund:
Ask her!

Speaking from personal experience, I've found that when I've asked a female friend and it does not become more than friends, things may be a bit awkward at first, but as long as you don't make the 'asking' bit drag on, the friendship should survive. In one case, even though this happened many years ago, we're still friends and still occasionally chat on MSN to this day. In all cases, I've come to the conclusion that it's better to ask and risk temporary awkwardness - just know when to back off.

However, if you've asked her, she says no, and think you're likely to fall apart, it's best to avoid her for a while until your mind is focused and are back in a routine - especially if you're likely to hear about her more 'casual' experiences.

Good luck! And if it goes wrong, come to the QOTW OT chat-threads for some hugs. It's what we're here for.


@Maldicta:
Eurostar is ace, and you know it! I just wish they'd lose the X-rays when checking in. I hate having to empty my pockets!


Re this month's bashes:
Can do the ones on the 18th and 20th. Not the ones on the 10th or the camping one.
Speaking of which, I heard The Resident Loon was visiting the UK. Is he coming to any bashes?
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 23:14, Reply)

Hello.
Anyone still here? I can only talk to myself so long before I stop making sense.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 23:16, Reply)

I'm going to bed
as I have to work tomorrow morning. Night anyone who's still up x
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 23:25, Reply)

I'm still here
Maybe everyone buggered off when I suggested they pretend to be me.

Edit: 'night beckx.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 29 Aug 2008, 23:25, Reply)

Night becks
You might have a point there Spakka.
Being you must be more exciting than you think.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 29 Aug 2008, 23:31, Reply)

well
I'm turning in too.

Night to anyone left / loging in while pissed after coming back from the pub.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Sat 30 Aug 2008, 0:00, Reply)