Quick question
At what point do you start a new



Thread?

/bored, sat in work, whiling the hours away, wanting a cig.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 14:37, 243 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Aha
You've just jogged my memory about a great picture I have for thread starting.
*stores in memory bank*
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 14:41, Reply)

Now is as good a time as any.
I figure that once it gets past 200 replies it's getting a bit cumbersome...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 14:43, Reply)

Looks like you just did...

( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 14:44, Reply)

Did you have a go at resurrecting the daytime thread.
If not then you have committed a faux paux.



Oh noes!
( girlinthehole, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 14:45, Reply)

@ BGB
If I do commit a faux-pas, I do apologise. Then again, I am new to this part of b3ta, considering I've spent most of my time loafing round on /talk.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 14:52, Reply)

Aag
I was at the wrong thread.
Boy do I feel like a muppet.
Thanks for being such a guiding light there Al.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:05, Reply)

Oh, a new one
Hello.
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:05, Reply)

Ah, sorry!
Well, people will catch up soon enough, I guess. Still, thanks for the compliment.

/refrains from making statements about impending visits to the urinal.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:06, Reply)

Bonjour
not the usual protocol, but I was never one for the rules!
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:07, Reply)

The only good rules
Are the ones that're fun to break.

I had a mighty urge to start smoking on the Tube last night.
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:08, Reply)

Actually, that's a point
It was more a question than a new thread, it seems the picture had erm, unforeseen consequences. Ah well!
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:08, Reply)

Well PB
Looks like you're stuck with us now.

And there's no shifting Al once he's settled and thinking of goats.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:09, Reply)

Never mind
Piston me ol' chum, we're arriving slowly now!

Glad to have you onboard in OT btw.
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:09, Reply)

Hello
everyone, how's it going?

I just bought a new jacket, well chuffed with it. Think that's been the highlight of my week so far.
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:12, Reply)

Well hello there!
I like this approach, Piston! ;)

However, just to even things out a bit:

I JUST DONE A POO.
^Comedy Gold, is that.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:14, Reply)

@ Batman
what kind? How are the shoes doing? It's just pelted it down with hail here!

@DiT HOW BIG? HOW BIG? HOW BIG?
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:15, Reply)

Thankyou all, once again
Although I do miss the ability to reply to replies. Helped me track the course of a conversation.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:15, Reply)

Ahoy!
New thread huh? That'll cut down on the page refresh lag.

I love the Stu Moo / clumsyeloquence post on QOTW, it warms my blackened, shriveled heart.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:16, Reply)

Incidentally, my own opinion
You guys do seem somewhat fluffier than /talk, and the lack of JMG is of course a refreshing change.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:18, Reply)

LabM
You don't have a blackened shrivelled heart do you?
Come on, admit it, you are fluffeh!
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:18, Reply)

That post failed to
warm my icy heart. It was as sickly saccharine as cheap squash.


Oh who the fuck am I trying to kid, I was gleeing all over the shop. Best of luck to them. Should we demand updates?
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:20, Reply)

LVP
Ah shucks, of course I am teh fluffeh, despite my 'aggro' haircut ;)

Edit: Himjim, we are practically OWED updates. All the girls should take clumsyeloquence to one side of the playground, all us lads can take Stu Moo to the other, and then we can have an impromptu song and dance about it.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:21, Reply)

LabM
It's a good haircut. Do you get lots of people asking to touch your head? (fnar fnar).
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:23, Reply)

Himjim
it's a grey military double breasted thing. Tried to get a photo but the link wont work. For some reason it's called a Donkey Jacket which was what sold me in the end! It's from River Island though, their stuff usually falls to pieces after two days.

And shoes are fine ta, arse is still sore, but the shoes are fine. Have you grown your tash back yet?
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:23, Reply)

I was sleeping
at my desk so missed the change over.

That is a big HSH picture. I have a tiny version of this somehwere!

*goes back to sleep*
(and yes I was actually asleep napping at work FTW!)
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:25, Reply)

@jimlad
IT TOUCHED THE WATER BEFORE I PINCHED OFF!

@Piston: We are fluffier. That said, there are loads of /talkers who are nice, balanced people. Then there are the ones who think they are massively superior to everyone else.

But still, wouldn't do if we were all the same, would it?

Welcome to the fluffeh* side!

*Not always so fluffeh.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:25, Reply)

Balls.
The cunty boss has just told me that a colleague I really like will not have a job to return to after having time off for being sick.

He told me not to tell anyone. I have no idea why he told me.

I feel so bad about knowing and I really don't know what to do :(
( wanderlust, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:27, Reply)

LVP
All the time! I don't mind so much when they're cute ladies, but when a 50 yr old slapper, whose kebab 'n' chili sauce is slowly melting the crust of makeup that encapsulates her moon-like face, suddenly makes a drunken grab for my head, I am less than pleased.

To make matters worse, she prodded one of my tattoos and said, with kebab spilling from her cavernous gob, "I've got a tattoo of a strawberry on my arse, want to add the cream?".

*dry heaves*
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:27, Reply)

Ooh, a new thread
gives me somewhere new to hang out. And now I have 3 threads to catch up on. Stupid work keepingme busy and making me miss stuff.
(Pirate Monkey is not the goddamn Batman, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:27, Reply)

LabM
Do you think she got that tattoo just so she could use that line on a regular basis?

I think it's fair to say, if I meet you, I shall definitely be touching your head. (once again, fnar fnar). Then we can have a pint of gin.

Lusty - Stupid boss, thats not fair on you at all. You probably should crap in one of his shoes.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:30, Reply)

My nipples
are a bit tender today if I'm honest.
( wanderlust, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:30, Reply)

Talking of chat up lines
A guy I work with said to a woman the other night "How do you fancy going halfers on a bastard with me?".

She was less than pleased but it made me piss myself. (literally)
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:31, Reply)

My 'tache is making a comeback
it's looking a bit scatty at the moment, but we're getting there! It's a better colour this time :D
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:32, Reply)

Batman
I don't understand that :(
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:33, Reply)

LVP
I shall allow you to touch my head *smirks* whenever you please, especially as there are pints of gin involved!

Whilst I was walking away in shock, I did ponder whether she did actually have a tattoo, but I wasn't going to check, not even in the name of science.

Lusty, your boss sounds like a complete prick :(
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:33, Reply)

Mentioning your nipples are tender
Will surely lead to legions of men offering to make them feel better? Assuming of course, you are female. It is very difficult to tell these days.

*manginas*
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:34, Reply)

@ wanderlust
How well do you get on with your boss? (describing them as cunty could be an indication here)

See, it could be one of those trust test things from them, where they want to catch you talking about it with someone else so that they can leave you in the shit as well.

Not that I'm mistrusting or looking for deceit or anything, oh no....
(Pirate Monkey is not the goddamn Batman, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:34, Reply)

@al
I wanted to save some for later, see?

Labia, what the hell stopped you? ;) I was once offered '5 quid for a suck and a fuck' outside the corn exchange in Leeds.

I politely declined.

EDIT: Lusty, that's an awful situation. I suggest taking him aside and having a chat with him about professional behaviour.

And then, like al said, shit in his coffee.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:35, Reply)

@piston
I'm very much female.

@pirate I don't think that's the case, I just think he loves being a bastard.
I think I might have to go to HR about this.
( wanderlust, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:37, Reply)

Lusty
Sounds about the best thing to do. Then it's out of your hands.
Stupid man.
Why would you put someone in that situation?
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:39, Reply)

*counts pocket change*
Four pounds seventeen, Al?
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:42, Reply)

Kaol
it implies that he was going to hump her and dump her, use her and abuse her...and leave her up the duff. Thus creating a bastard child with which him and the mum have gone halfs on.
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:43, Reply)

I have a friend
Who claims he's used that line and been successful.



I do not believe him.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:45, Reply)

Thanks Batman
I'm a bit slow this afternoon :P
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:45, Reply)

I know someone who was on holiday in Africa
and a prostitue said she'd have sex with him for a can of coke. A can of fucking coke! I hope I'm never that poor.

He ended up just buying her a can of coke and walking away.

Edit:
*runs to ancrenne for a cuddle*
*cuddles muchly*
*feels all lully*
( wanderlust, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:46, Reply)

Lusty
Maybe that's her plan? Free coke!
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:47, Reply)

cock
One of our biggest clients has gone bust. A big big company.

Look out for it on the news and feel for me as my job hangs in the balance.
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:48, Reply)

A can of coke?
That's terrible :(

Al... 4.17 and a can of coke?
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:49, Reply)

^Ouch.
*hugs TGB*

Never good when something like that happens...
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:49, Reply)

@TGB
That's shit. Hope it works out.

My mum's found out she's being made redundant.
I don't think she much cares.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:49, Reply)

@lab
possibly, but I wouldn't take that risk.
I'd rather go without the coke.
( wanderlust, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:49, Reply)

A can of coke?
Jeez!
Just out of interest, regular or diet coke? Or wasn't she fussy?
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:50, Reply)

@ Lusty
I don't think Coke would be worth selling my arse for.

Irn Bru on the other hand....
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:51, Reply)

@ TGB
That sucks lassie, hope you'll do ok.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:52, Reply)

I see /talk can't stop thinking about us right now...
It's quite sweet, really!
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:53, Reply)

*takes hugs*
Argh just argh.

If we lose any more work we are screwed! Roll on 630 and my date with a pint down the pub
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:53, Reply)

Buggeration TGB
More reasons to drink Saturday!
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:53, Reply)

TGB
That's not good. Hope everything works out ok for you.

If you don't mind me being nosey, what kind of industry do you work in?
(Pirate Monkey is not the goddamn Batman, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:54, Reply)

I reckon
A packet of Love Hearts would me more fitting.
You could whisper whatever each one says into her ear and then pop it into her mouth.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:55, Reply)

*offers BK a can of Irn Bru*
Your arse is mine now.
( wanderlust, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:56, Reply)

*accepts Irn Bru*
Come back to my fort.
Be gentle with me mind, I'm a sensitive soul.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:57, Reply)

TGB
That's a horrible feeling to have, hope they manage to ride it out.
Lots of it about at the minute though, just had to set my solicitor on a Company that's not paid a large invoice and isn't returning calls. I fear they may be going under and they have lovely staff - but their MD is one of the biggest cunts ever to draw breath and I've got bills to pay so tough shit.
(Oil Slick, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 15:59, Reply)

Well we do
Project management, quantity surveying and H&S (CDM) for... wait for it.... mainly the construction trade! wooo dead man walking

They owe us quite a bit of money as well it seems
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:00, Reply)

*is gentle with BK*
There there, I won't hurt you.
( wanderlust, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:03, Reply)

@ Lusty
Break me in gradually, and pass me something to bit down on.

*is trooper*
*spills Irn Bru*

Bollocks!
Aw, well.Try anything once.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:05, Reply)

@al
I'm worried I'll destroy him. So best I just play nice.
( wanderlust, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:05, Reply)

You have mail Al
I need some chocolate :(
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:06, Reply)

Right...
boring meeting done with. What's the main thing I need to know so I can join in with all this crap high falutin' chit-chat again?
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:09, Reply)

*twitches*
I wanna go home, I'm bored.

Also, I want the QOTW to change.
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:09, Reply)

@ DiT
They can be somewhat obsessive over various things.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:09, Reply)

Welcome back clendrix!
I'm not sure myself, i've just had a manic 15 minutes.

I think BK is being violated though.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:12, Reply)

Is he?
BK! How could you let this happen?
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:12, Reply)

@Piston
It does seem that way. But, like I say, it seems to be a few that let the majority down.

And that's a shame.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:13, Reply)

@ clendrix
*removes stick from mouth*

It was all for the Irn Bru.

*replaces stick*
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:14, Reply)

This is funny
uk.news.yahoo.com/itn/20081002/twl-pull-the-udder-one-mad-cow-jailed-41f21e0.html

Screaming at the police to "Suck my udders"
Looks more like a 5-pronged strap-on.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:14, Reply)

@ DiT
So it goes fella, so it goes. Still, could be worse.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:15, Reply)

Hehe
That's brilliant, OitP!

EDIT: Al, I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:19, Reply)

That's mighty crap TGB
*hugs*

Here's hoping that your company manages to pick up work from elsewhere.
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:20, Reply)

Thanks Duckie
Of course now I have to get drunk at the weekend and forget about my troubles.

And tonight.

And probably tomorrow.
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:23, Reply)

Woo!
First post!
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:23, Reply)

^Again.
You should mix things up a bit, mate!
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:29, Reply)

*shrugs*
I could delete my post, then the guy in second would be all happy.

VOTE NOW:
Should I be nice?
YES or NO?
You have ten minutes, after which time, voting will close.
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:31, Reply)

No.

( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:34, Reply)

NO!
I can see his point, but you did 'win' so you must stay there.
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:35, Reply)

pft No
you're not nice, you're sharp and pointy and like making things bleed
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:35, Reply)

I would say yes
But I'm unsure of what would happen to the delicate balance of the universe if Kaol was being nice :P
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:36, Reply)

NO!
You won, fair and square.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:36, Reply)

Kaol
No

That would be like crawling on broken glass just so little Timmy could win the 100 metres and feel special.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:37, Reply)

HAhahaa!
You lot are meant to be the "nice, fluffy" ones!
*grins*
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:38, Reply)

Well
I was going to say yes... but I fear ostracisation.

If you did though, you'd win.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:44, Reply)

Well that seemed conclusive
We are all bastards.

Except fuzzy it seems :p
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:45, Reply)

WTF?
I just got an "ergonomic break reminder" telling me to take a break!

*scared*
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:46, Reply)

@ WFF
That sounds eerily freaky...
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:51, Reply)

Oooh
'ergonomic breaks'.

I like that:

"Where are you going?"
"On a break."
"But you've just had one!"
"Yes, but this break is ergonomic."
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:52, Reply)

fuzzy
What the hell is an ergonomi....whatsit?
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:52, Reply)

OitP
Fits in your hand snugly. Much like I would if I were so inclined.
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:53, Reply)

'Red
That was awesome, nice!
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:53, Reply)

Ergonomic breaks
As in, recommended by Health & Safety, especially for those who sit at computers all day. You should have a 10 min break every hour.

And on that dull note, I'm off home! See y'all tomorrow :)
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:58, Reply)

Oh I see
I'd prefer to have an ergonomic break with something aesthetically pleasing.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:01, Reply)

It's a new one on me...
I've never had an ergonomic break reminder before.

It just popped up!

How did it KNOW how long I've been sitting here?
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:02, Reply)

Cya's
I'm going for a ciderologicalfuckingofftothepub break.
G'night all.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:03, Reply)

It's a glitch in the matrix.
In other news, I've got nothing to say for the new QOTW.
I might have one story.
About a crack-den.
That's it though.

EDIT: And that was me doing something nice for someone else.
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:04, Reply)

Hello chaps!
I've had an absolute horror of a day, how are you all?
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:08, Reply)

I have a story for the QOTW
But I fear I may sob like a little girl if I write it.
If I get drunk and emo later I might write it.

Edit: Ello wookie!!
( wanderlust, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:08, Reply)

I'm going home
Bye!
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:09, Reply)

I have a story this week, yay!
Once again it involves the unparallelled horror of the N29, but it has a happy ending for once!

It's not funny though.

EDIT - 'lo Lusty, bye Kaol.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:10, Reply)

qotw
Hmm my mate bought me some smokes when I was broke. That was pretty nice :D
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:11, Reply)

ohhh I just thought of another happy one.
it involves mummy lust bringing me a cup of tea in bed.
That's pretty much it. It was a really good cup of tea though!
( wanderlust, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:15, Reply)

Wookers
Stick it up there, then.

Al's out of control.
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:16, Reply)

Argh
fuckety fuck sticks.

My noob has totally fucked something up. I'm not good at being angry, so I'm going to piss in her coffee tomorrow.
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:18, Reply)

Al out of control?
Whatever do you mean?

No-one has ever made me a cup of tea. I have made some for other people though.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:20, Reply)

himjim
Seems reasonable.

Wookers - if you were to stop drinking beer for more than an hour, someone would be tempted to offer to make you some tea. Try it.
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:22, Reply)

Oh, I don't mind the lack of tea making.
I don't actually like the stuff.

I was just saying, is all.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:28, Reply)

Right so!
I'm offski!

Night all!
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:32, Reply)

Wookers
You're weird. Very weird indeed.
You don't like tea.
I am horribly aware of the effects coffee has on you.
But it does explain the almost constant consumption of beer.
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:33, Reply)

Good evening, all
Does anyone know what the tags are to write a link, but not give the link away? (i.e just writing the word "this" but it contains the link?)
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:38, Reply)

You mean
like this?

[a href="link"] text [/a] only with pointy brackets instead of square.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:41, Reply)

Stig
You need to use normal HTML. i.e.

<a href=http://your.link.here.com>Your text</a>
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:42, Reply)

How long
does it usually take to install service pack 1 to Vista?

It's been "installing" since this morning.

I suspect it is lying.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:42, Reply)

It's gone all quiet.
And I'm still at bloody work.

Rubbish.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:13, Reply)

Rubbish indeed!
I'm just about to get picked up to go do a photoshoot.
*sighs*

At least it's better than being at work :(
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:19, Reply)

Oh an afternoon thread
How decadent.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:22, Reply)

Quite, old bean.
*dons smoking jacket, reclines in leather armchair, pours brandy and lights cigar*
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:26, Reply)

Thank you very much...
for the help on tagging. Much appreciated.


And Wookie? Better luck next time! ;O)
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:29, Reply)

Fuck me!
What a fucking fuck up. I've been running around like a mong.

Still at work. Poo.
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:34, Reply)

You went on Knightmare?
*jealouses*
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:39, Reply)

Erm,
Me?
I'm only a serf nerd, O King.
*clueless*
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:43, Reply)

Wookie
I'm not proud of it!
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:45, Reply)

You bloody should be!
I loved that show.

Clenderfield, you're probably too old to have watched it ;P
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:46, Reply)

Hey folks
*huggles*

How are we all?
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:47, Reply)

Wookie
I lost my certificate and my mug broke last year. I didn't really mind.

(cough)click "I like this" to show your appreciation(cough cough) oooh. Bad cigarette! ;O)
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:48, Reply)

Wookers
I remember it. I'm not too old; I'm just not nerdy enough.
*sobs*

BK: We're fine, but we're not as lovely as you are!
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:49, Reply)

I remember Knightmare well
A mate of mine at Uni was on 'Why Don't You' as a kid if anyone remembers that?

@clenders
Aww, cheers! *flex*
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:52, Reply)

Why don't you?
All I can remember from that is the presenters trying to fold a piece of paper in half more than eight times.
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:53, Reply)

Heehee
It was shit that programme.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:54, Reply)

I used to feel like crying if it it was on.
I think I was only waiting for Grange Hill.
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:58, Reply)

Why Don't You
Haha, I've still got the book!
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:59, Reply)

@ Fuzzy
They did books too?
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 19:04, Reply)

Escape! At last!
Laters.
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 19:04, Reply)

I too am finished.
Thank fuck for that. See you later chaps :)
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 19:14, Reply)

Evening all
How are we all this evening?

I'm just spending time watching tv and filling in some forms. What funs.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 19:22, Reply)

Sorry for vanishing
Mr Bin cam back from the chippie!
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 19:25, Reply)

Good evening, all!
I hope we're all well, today. It's bloody cold outside!
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 19:49, Reply)

We are currently...
...sat in Manchester airport waiting to BeFlown (did you see what i did there?) back to Southampton, where I will be reunited with the lovely Mrs Fireflier!

It's been an interesting week. It seems that the project I'm working on is cursed - for everyone associated with it.

Apart from my slapstick falling over antics earlier in the week (bruises are fading by the way), we've had two cases of food poisoning, one car petrol cap getting stuck (requiring a call to the RAC) - these for the small team working on the project.

Also, someone ran into the back of Mrs Fireflier in the car, and another team-member's wife managed to knock herself out with the boot lid on her car.

It's been a very strange week.

*edit*

Also, I'm getting seasick looking at my laptop screen here, as it's gone wonky since I landed on my backpack dueing the aforementioned fallingoverness
( Fireflier La la la la, not listening on, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 19:52, Reply)

Gr3tans
Hello my cuddly b3tans

* hugs *

I am writing this from my fancy new laptop. In true b3tan form, I've installed Firefox and gone onto b3ta before I've even installed Thunderbird.

In just over 1 week, I will be back in the UK for good.

Did I miss any ineresting QOTW OT happenings this past week?
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 20:01, Reply)

Spakman
I've written a QOTW reply, go and take a goosy at it. Apart from that, you haven't missed much....at least, I don't think you have...
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 20:08, Reply)

Greetings Stig
I've got a story for this week but it's a bit grim. Not sure if I'll have the time to write it with all my procrastination packing.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 20:27, Reply)

spakman
you can find 10 minutes, surely? (Don't call me "Shirley"!).

Though, I'm a little curious as to how something "nice" happening to you can become "grim" as well? :OS
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 20:30, Reply)

The grim part
is the lead-up. The nice thing was how I broke out of it.

Also, I'm tempted to post my full story for the "Will you go out with me" question I never had the time to write, but that's pretty epic.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 20:35, Reply)

spakman
Are you still with her? or did it fade away, like Rick Astley's career?
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 20:46, Reply)

Evening all
It's a dark and cold night here in London ... lovin' it!
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 20:51, Reply)

Edmund
Growing up in the UK, I find cold weather reassuring! I get uncomfortable when the weather gets warmer!
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 20:52, Reply)

True, true
I got a letter from the Flora London Marathon 2009 today, I'm not in on the official ballot but I've got the golden bond ticket through a charity so woohoo!!
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 20:55, Reply)

Edmund
I was (still am) useless at running. Sprinting, I'm pretty good at, but running? No chance! I'd collaspe and have a heart attack after the first mile!
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 20:59, Reply)

This new qotw is making me feel all fluffeh.
I need a hug.
( girlinthehole, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:07, Reply)

BGB
Why? Don't be such a big tart! Honestly, what's wrong with this flipping country?! Where's the stiff upper lip?!
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:10, Reply)

Evenin' Edmund
@Stig re the "Will you go out with me" post:
It's more complicated than that, but I won't spoil it for you. Although I did post a sub-plot to the QOTW.

EDIT: * Hugs BGB *
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:11, Reply)

@BGB
Have a hug :)

@TheStig - when I'm prepping for long treks I try to do long distance runs.
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:11, Reply)

Spakman
I've given up on relationships. There isn't a girl born who can handle me!

Edmund,

I can do long distance walking? Burn a lot of calories that way.
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:16, Reply)

I haven't been called a tart for yonks.
Thanks Stig.



Thank you Edmund and Spakkaman for the hugs.
( girlinthehole, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:17, Reply)

BGB
That's what friends are for! ;O)
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:18, Reply)

hello all
Back out of the bath now.

Is anyone about?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:32, Reply)

Mrs Liveinabin
I don't think anyone is here. They might be over at the Jam Master Geordie thread. I think he's quite funny.
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:35, Reply)

Nope
No one there.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:39, Reply)

Oh well....
just you and me. We can sit in silence, if you want, until someone else comes long....?
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:42, Reply)

Evening all!
Anyone around for a beer and a biccy? I've bourbons!

EDIT: JMG is not funny. I don't know what JMG is. I hope he's fat though.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:42, Reply)

I'm here
but also browsing the main QOTW.

Am off to install some more programs on this laptop and shall re-join you later.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:43, Reply)

DiT
Bourbons? Hand them over!

Re: JMG is funny! He's winding everyone up and that alone is funny! And people are biting! So who's winning?
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:47, Reply)

Yes, Stig
But he's also being a twat. He winds people up on OT because he thinks he's superior, and then goes and bitches about it.

It's not about who's 'winning', it's about who out-twats the others.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:53, Reply)

DiT
He may just be playing a character, in so much that, he's playing up to being a git to get a reaction out of people. So it IS about who's winning. He's getting the reaction he wants out of people.

I think it was Andy Kaufman who said "I don't care if people like me or dislike me, as long as I get a reaction."

Remember, DiT, in every pantomime, you need a villain....

He's harmless.
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:56, Reply)

Oo, bourbons!
I do like a good bourbon. I just munched my way through a whole bag of fox's glacier fruits. Them was many awesomes.

Been wearing in my new shoes. Also awesome.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:56, Reply)

Tightly...
what are you doing here at this time of night?
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:57, Reply)

Let's agree to disagree
eh, Stiggy boy?

I don't think he is a character, though. There's even some /talkers who think he's a prick.

I didn't say he's harmless, though. He is, but he's still an idiot.

Aaaanyway: *hands PoD bourbon*

EDIT: What does that mean, Clenders? I'm sometimes here!
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:58, Reply)

Tightly
I know! But for some reason, I was surprised to see you here. Pleasantly so, I might add :)
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:03, Reply)

DiT
Okey dokey, mate! :O)

Anyway, got a bourbon for me?
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:03, Reply)

Evening Clenders
I feel like I haven't really been here for a while. How art thou?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:04, Reply)

I like giving the ladies pleasant surprises! ;)
OK, Mister Of-The-Dump, here's your bourbon!

*proffers*
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:04, Reply)

I'm with you Tighty
He's like a school bully who teases people. He thinks he's just having a laugh but it really upsets people.

BTW How are the nuts DiT?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:05, Reply)

Evening PoDdles
S'bin a while my dear. Now you're studying again, I see. That should keep you out of trouble.
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:06, Reply)

DiT
Thank you very much! And for the record, my name is Mr T. Stig.
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:08, Reply)

Out of trouble indeed
I have a meeting with my advisor tomorrow at last. It's only taken 3 weeks and 3 e-mails. Rubbish man.

But my flat is awesome. Love it, and it's just hilarious. I got hit in the face with an orange one night. It was quite sore.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:08, Reply)

T for Tarquin?
T'Pau?

Trixibelle?

EDIT: How kind of you to ask after my genitals, Mrs. Bin! I would send you a pic, but I fear it would be innapropriate! ;) It's a cyst, apparently, I have to go for an ultrasound next week, but all looks ok!

DOUBLE EDIT: Was that al? Nah, couldn't have been...
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:11, Reply)

DiT
The "T" stands for "The" as in Mr The Stig.



Simple, eh....?
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:12, Reply)

Pleased to hear it DiT
Your knackers have been on my mind.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:12, Reply)

My students are always complaining
that they can't get hold of their supervisors or personal tutors. I don't know what the lazy, work-shy bastards do all day, I really don't - where do they think they'd be without people to teach?
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:13, Reply)

Ah, I well know the annoyance
They were meant to get back to us with what modifications were needed for our proposals to be acceptable. I found out he went on holiday for a week after getting the proposals back.

How useful.

Glad to hear your wedding veg are doing well Tightly.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:15, Reply)

Good to hear it, Mrs. L.
All the lovely ladies should have my nads on their faces mind!

@Tarquin Stig: I'll stick with Tarquin Stig, Mister Tarquin the Stig!

@Clenders: Kill 'em all! (NB DiT does not condone killing!)

EDIT: Cheers PoD!

*waggles balls in honour*
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:17, Reply)

OK David loves Tights!
Or you could just call me "Stiggy"? I prefer that....
(The Stig, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:18, Reply)

Tightly
Kill em all indeed - are you liking the new Metallica CD?
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:23, Reply)

Haha
OK then, Stiggy, you want it your way and you got it!

@ Clenders: I love it. It's big, it's ballsy, it's classic 'tallica!

EDIT: Just me then! 'Night all!
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:24, Reply)

Tightly
I've listened to it only once all the way through, but really liking it so far!
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 22:37, Reply)

Anyone about?
*tumbleweeds*
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 23:34, Reply)

Hello!
Still there?
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 23:45, Reply)

Yep!
Quiet tonight...
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 23:50, Reply)

Very!
Did you have fun?
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 23:51, Reply)

I did!
Finished building the stage, then the band who're shooting the video on it turned up.
Got chatting to them, they asked about our band, we played 'em a few songs, which they liked, then they went.

Then we did a photoshoot.
Was ok, I guess.
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 23:54, Reply)

Glad to hear it.
Hello Ancrenne, sweetheart.
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 23:55, Reply)

Only one of 'em?
*cries*
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 23:57, Reply)

Oh!
Do Kaol and I have to fight over which one of us you're referring to?

You're both fab *hugs*
( thealternativefact, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 23:57, Reply)

A fight?
I'm tired and cold :(
I'd likely lose.

EDIT: Woo!
*hugs*
( Cawl, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 23:59, Reply)

How lovely!
I'm glad I stayed up.
*smiles*
( thealternativefact, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:01, Reply)

Ooh!
*tangos with Kaol*
*puts back out*
( thealternativefact, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:03, Reply)

Verbal sparring?
The guys in the band I met tonight were 19.
One of them dropped a comment that he "had a dirty mind, and nothing I could say could unsettle him".

He ended up dry-retching, from a combination of disgust and laughter.
( Cawl, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:04, Reply)

Kaol
I think I speak for us all when I say how very proud we are of you.
( thealternativefact, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:05, Reply)

I shall tell the story...
He was talking about a car crash he'd seen, (trying to impress me) that was so bad that the guy had died.

I asked him if he'd tried to fuck the corpse.

He went a bit white. Then said that it was smashed up from the impact.

I said "That's ok, just get the loose bits of meat, put them in a sock, and fuck that."
( Cawl, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:08, Reply)

Kaol...
that made me laugh.

Keep up the good work.

Edit: Ancrenne, anything will do.
/tarty
( thealternativefact, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:11, Reply)

Well...
He had thrown down the gauntlet in the grossing-out stakes :D

EDIT: Anything, Clendrix? Horizontal? :p
( Cawl, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:11, Reply)

Kaol
Horizontal sounds fabulous!
I am rather sleepy, after all...
( thealternativefact, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:15, Reply)

Haha!
I'm fuckin' sleepy, but got a crap-load of design work to do, promised a mate.
( Cawl, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:16, Reply)

Can I just
leave this here?

Spread the word!
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:22, Reply)

Oh dear.
Well, my darlings, I'm off to bed. No doubt I shall chat to you both soon.
*hugs*
( thealternativefact, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:23, Reply)

I don't like this QOTW
I've got no material for it :(

Night Clendrix!
*hugs*
( Cawl, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:23, Reply)

Oh dear, everyone's off to bed
Am in the middle of installing Thunderbird and setting up my myriad of e-mail addresses on this laptop, and thought I'd just pop in and say hi.

EDIT: @Kaol, but you got the first post. What more do you want?
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:26, Reply)

Aw Kaol
You could post a story about a time you didn't kill/maim/wound someone?
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:28, Reply)

Maybe...
I just have lots of stories about horrible things I've done to people, and rubbish things people have done to me.
I wasn't a very nice person for most of my life.
( Cawl, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:31, Reply)

My story for this week
is uncharacteristically grim. Not sure if I'll find the time to write it.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:35, Reply)

A grim story would be nice
I'm not really in the mood to stomach all these feel-good ones this week, just makes me feel worse about myself.
( Cawl, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:38, Reply)

helloes!
*waves jumps right in for huggles*

I am liking the qotw, after all the nastiness, arguing, spite, revenge and general twunty fuckery of the last couple of weeks it's restoring my faith to see that people are actually nice after all.

FLUFF FTW!
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:40, Reply)

I'm gonna head to bed soon
Not having any creativity tonight, so gonna turn in early, hope tomorrow night works better.
( Cawl, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:47, Reply)

The grim part
is the back-story for the part of the story that's relevant to the QOTW (the back-story itself is a continuation of this story).

EDIT: Huggles FTW, but sometimes, there are stories that just need to be told.

EDIT 2: G'night Kaol.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:49, Reply)

It's shandy
all the way for me tonight. It's posh shandy thought... Belvoir cloudy lemonade with bits in and organic honey beer. Mmm :)

Also, hobnobs in bed... not that great acksherly.

Have a nice fluffeh sleepytiem and dream of cider and kittums.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:49, Reply)

@ Mista
A story is only truly heartwarming if it has a grim backstory. Who doesn't love a happy ending?
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:53, Reply)

Haha!
Watch out for those jams!

The sleepytiem message I posted was for you coz I thought you were going, and then I crossed posts with Kaol.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:56, Reply)

Wha'?
I'm still here.
Just finishing this drink.
( Cawl, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 0:58, Reply)

Well I intend
to stay up all night playing loud music as it's the last night before my neighbours return from their week away.

Or I might fall asleep.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 1:03, Reply)

Right
I'm gonna head off, wash this bottle out and recycle it, or the whole room'll smell of whisky.

Night all, catch you tomorrow.
( Cawl, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 1:04, Reply)

You're going to
recycle it tonight?

Night Kaol, sleep well :)
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 1:07, Reply)

I'm both here and not here at the same time.
The downside to having several e-mail accounts is that it takes ages to configure Thunderbird.

EDIT: G'night Ancrenne and G'night again Kaol.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 1:07, Reply)

100
Woo!
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 1:08, Reply)

And now 'm off to bed too
G'night.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 1:44, Reply)