Ning all
Think it's going to be a quiet one tonight - which means more chocolate cake for us :)


( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:11, 90 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Cake is gooooooooood
Although in the land of the internet, the cake is often a lie.

How are we all?
( jim_bob can herd cats., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:12, Reply)

The internet never lies!
I'm good thanks :)

Mainly as I have already started drinking woo!

How's you?
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:13, Reply)

Cake! Woo!
Why is it going to be a quiet night Miss Badgerette?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:14, Reply)

Skint
And I have a massive headache. If you know anyone in the Wakefield area please send them round with booze and painkillers...
( jim_bob can herd cats., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:14, Reply)

Because a lot
of people are doing other things?
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:15, Reply)

It's a good reason TGB
A good reason indeed.

I for one shall be here all evening most likely, as I have not a thing else to do. Well, apart from all that work, but I'm just going to put that off tonight I think, and actually have a night off.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:18, Reply)

I've got a job interview!
Hurrah.

But it's for the God School.

Not sure what to do really.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:20, Reply)

Hey Mrs L
Hmm well I guess as we spend so much time at work you need something you like doing, but they say it's always easier to find work when you're in work :)

I have people coming round later but I dunno when! Edit: Ooh 8 apparently!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:22, Reply)

I agree with you GB
The thing is that I have real issues telling children that things in the bible are anything other than bilge.

However, parents have opted to send their children to this school as it supports their faith.

I guess I'll go for the interview and decide then, I might not get it after all.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:27, Reply)

Well you could always look at it
as an extended story time!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:28, Reply)

Good luck with the interview
Mrs L
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:30, Reply)

I know people that went to a Christian school
Didn't really have any practical things, like science, and were incredibly sheltered when they finished. I think only one of them that I know went on to uni. Not that I'm saying that's why.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:32, Reply)

Good evening, all!
Mrs Liveinabin,

I agree, go to the interview and see what happens. It'll buy you more time whilst, you decide. You can always say "no". And like TGB says, better to have a job and look for another, than have no job and need one!

I hope everyone else is well. :O)
(The Stig, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:36, Reply)

Hey Al
Me too, we had to go to the local church on "special occasions" and sing hymns but it wasn't too bad. Secondary school we sang hymns too but wasn't too bad
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:39, Reply)

We had to sign hymns in mine
Christ they were dreary. But that's Catholic school for you.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:42, Reply)

Yeah we used to have to sing
hymns too. We also had a lot of Jewish folk so they got a special assembly every morning. I sneaked in a couple of times. They were much livelier than regular assemblies.
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:49, Reply)

My mum probably would have...
but I didn't really want to go *flamesuits up*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:51, Reply)

Did you manage tickets?
Bastard!

Where are you seeing them and do you know if they're coming to Scotland?


Actually just checked they're playing Glasgow but haven't confirmed when yet. I'm going.
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:51, Reply)

You got some then al?
Congratulations.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:52, Reply)

Sorry chaps
I went off to get dinner started.

It is a CEVA Primary school, which is like a C of E school plus 1.
They teach Christianity, they have a full Christian service every morning and all staff must attend, there is a bible corner in each classroom, each term each class must TAKE the service in the church!

All Primary schools are required by law to have an act of collective worship each day, but this is a bit too full on.
The post is only temporary, for two terms, so I guess I could last for that long.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:56, Reply)

Is there not
A 'beliefs' section on the application? Or are they not allowed to because it counts as discrimination?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:57, Reply)

Well
that does sound quite full on.
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:58, Reply)

The personal specs
said you need to be sympathetic to Christian beliefs.
Does that mean I pity the deluded fuckers?


I did ask (at a Catholic school) if not being a Catholic precluded me from getting a job in a faith school and was told that out of the staff of 20 only 3 were Catholic. So I guess it doesn't matter.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:01, Reply)

Al
If I took the job then I would teach it because that it what the school, and moreover, the parents who have chosen to send their children there want.

However I do have 'issues' with organised religion.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:05, Reply)

Woo and Yay and kittums and cake.
I had square pizza for dinner. It's soooo 21st century.
( girlinthehole, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:06, Reply)

It must be harder
to make it square. *ponders*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:11, Reply)

Jibber jabber!
Nope, that's mental talk.


Square pizza is better than round pizza because it has 4 sides instead of 1 which means there is more pizza.
( girlinthehole, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:11, Reply)

@Al
Because I want sex a lot.
( girlinthehole, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:14, Reply)

BGB
A round pizza has a side that never ends!
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:14, Reply)

@Ethel
Now that IS crazy talk.
( girlinthehole, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:17, Reply)

@mrsbin
you may be at a disadvantage when you interview...

but if they offer the job - take it, You may have swallow some pride and spout (imho) bollox and look devout every morning...

but it pays every month

but, and it is a big but - does it count to NQT status? will you get your extra 10% NQT time (in addition to 10%PPA)? It is your right to get and you must ensure you get it. Are you in a union - if not join now (some peepe here may disagree on principle with unions) but in teaching IT IS ESSENTIAL

sorry for the shouty bit, but it is important

good luck & I will trade hugs for biscuits...
(CheatingRabbit, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:17, Reply)

@Al
I don't want to talk about it. I want to DO IT.
( girlinthehole, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:23, Reply)

@BGB
Jeez, lady! Calm down!
(The Stig, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:27, Reply)

BGB
Can you not "sort yourself out"?

Maybe you should look up that guy on myspace again, is he local? :p

Edit: Or Al seems to be taking care of it :p
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:28, Reply)

@TGB
*sort myself out* I like that euphemism.

I'll be ok. It comes and goes.



Thanks for the sexeh time Al. I knew I could count on you.
( girlinthehole, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:30, Reply)

I shall have a nice cup of tea and some twiglets.
It's better than bromide.
( girlinthehole, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:35, Reply)

Al what are you like
BGB one of my friends calls it "doing the gardening" obviously stemming from the bush angle.
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:35, Reply)

Hmmm.....
Cake, religion, pizza and masturbation.



Not bad so far.....
(The Stig, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:35, Reply)

@ Cheating Rabbit
Although it's a CEVA school, it's still a council school and will very much count towards my NQT year.

Yes I am in a Union.

I am earning enough to live on from supply, but I really need a regular job.

The other massive advantage is that it is less than a two minute walk from my house.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:44, Reply)

Evening all
I've just recovered after Clendrix shredded me earlier and made me into pancakes.

I went to a CEVA Primary School. It's not quite as hardcore as it sounds to be honest. Looking back at it, it's now apparent that the teachers thought it was as much bollocks as we did, but they were pretty much powerless to do anything else due to the place being heavily funded by the church.

It can't have worked that well though, as I came out the other end as a devout Atheist and eventually ended up with a variety of sciencey/engineering letters after my name.
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:48, Reply)

Walking to work FTW!
Hey Duckie
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:50, Reply)

@Rubberduck
To redress the balance (in the interest of fairness) I went to a regular state primary school and, if you believed them, the only religion around was christianity! Hymns in the morning, religious studies, etc.

I can't speak for nowadays, but back then, it depended who your headmaster/mistress was.
(The Stig, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:52, Reply)

@Mrs Bin
I agree with what Duckie says.

Both my youngest sister and nephew were baptised Catholics so that they could get into good schools. Half the kids are probably in the same boat as they were. It's all a big con and don't worry about it.
( girlinthehole, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:53, Reply)

Hiya Miss Badger
And how are you on this fine (but cold) evening?

I'm busy prepping the work I've got to do in our London office tomorrow ;)
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:57, Reply)

Al
I'm struggling to see what's not productive about watching DVDs and drinking...
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:59, Reply)

My problem
Is openly lying to children.

I guess it's not much different to telling them about the Tooth Fairy and Father Christmas.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:59, Reply)

I agree with Duckie!
Although I am not happy about the whole London office thing *sulks*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 19:59, Reply)

@Mrs Bin
Don't stress about the lying. My sister and I aren't religious but we always talked about Jesus and stuff to my nephew because that's what they were discussing at his school. I doubt he'll hold that against us when he's older.

I'm off to watch TV so goodnight folks.
( girlinthehole, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:02, Reply)

Mrs Bin
It'll be good practice for you.

Presumably one day there will be mini-bins? It's written into the charter of parenthood that small children should be fed as many lies as possible :)

Edit: TGB, I know. Why do we have to have an office in London? I suppose it needs visiting occasionally, and somebody's got to do it surely?
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:05, Reply)

Don't fret al
I'm here!


Actually, on second thoughts, maybe you should just fret and get beer after all.

*puts self down*
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:31, Reply)

I'm still here
but I'm considering repairing to the bath.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:34, Reply)

Repairing to the bath?
That makes no sense in my head. Repairing the bath makes sense, retiring to the bath makes sense, but not repairing to the bath.

And yes al, my name is taken from those greetings cards. I have a cuddly PenguinOfDeath that sits on my desk.

And I'm not up to much. Just watching a bit of Top Gear, and writing up some bits of product design specification again. Funs.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:36, Reply)

Repairing
as in changing what I am doing at the moment.

Sorry.

*is a twat*
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:38, Reply)

sorry to be a cock but........
re·pair 2 (rĭ-pâr') Pronunciation Key
intr.v. re·paired, re·pair·ing, re·pairs

1. To betake oneself; go: repair to the dining room.
2. To go frequently or habitually: repairs to the restaurant every week.


n.

1. An act of going or sojourning: our annual repair to the mountains.
2. A place to which one goes frequently or habitually; a haunt.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:40, Reply)

A cock you may be
But you are also correct.

Still doesn't sound right though.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:41, Reply)

I wondered
why people look at me funny when I use it.


*edit* @ PoD, oi!
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:42, Reply)

I'm sorry Mrs Bin
It's been a hard week.

*begs for biscuity mercy*

Please?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:44, Reply)

All my tin contains right now
is shop bought Ginger Nuts.

But for you PoD.................
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:46, Reply)

Well there you go guys
you too can now sound like cocks in everyday conversation.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:47, Reply)

Yay!
Just what I always wanter Mrs Bin!

How sad is it that I'm sitting doing work on a Friday night?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:48, Reply)

Not at all
everyone who is reading that is on t'internets on a Friday night.

I have real issues with the way that society dictates that you must go out on a Friday and Saturday night or you are sad.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:50, Reply)

This year
I seem to be spending most nights in doing work. Which is 'fun'. Or not.

Lots of work FTW! And I look forward to the day I have a job and actually contribute something to society al.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 20:55, Reply)

Well,
That sounds good too. I imagine I shall end up buying many shiny things. I like shiny things.

I do look forward to having a job though.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 21:00, Reply)

I really am
going to repair to the bath.

I shall say that as there seems to be no one here to think I'm a cock for saying it!
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 21:31, Reply)

I'm still here
And I'm still judging you.....

*judges*

Not really. Have a nice bath. I've stopped working now.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 21:37, Reply)

evenig all
quick hello before I step out for chinese



HELLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 22:12, Reply)

Hi all
I'm still lurking

albeit with a big bowl of swiss roll and custard
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 22:15, Reply)

*rolls in*
Ergh, I'm feeling fat.

Oh hi Al!

*proffers custard as all swiss roll has been devoured*
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 22:22, Reply)

I sensed swiss roll....
I haven't had any in sooooo long. I think it may be supper time. If only that didn't require moving...

Fun nights all?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 22:29, Reply)

For some reason
I really want a can of Coke.

Biscuits of your choice for the first person to get here with a can.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 22:41, Reply)

I am working
while eating chinese. I hate being a (supposedly) 24/7 company

EDIT - Mrs LIB - I have a spare can going.
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 22:43, Reply)

Hmm
*throws can really hard at Englandshire*

...

That get to you?

I was going to practice the guitar earlier, but couldn't be bothered moving to get my guitar out. I'm really fairly lazy.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 22:43, Reply)

Not in the bath
in my nightie now.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 22:44, Reply)

Al!
Mr Bin is still here!

Don't have any French windows.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 22:48, Reply)

Yay me!
I'm drunk!

EDIT: Woo! 100!
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:07, Reply)

Woo!
100!
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:26, Reply)

.
Curse you and your post-deleting antics!
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:35, Reply)

There really is a Mr Bin
(however my nightie is broderie anglais, google it).
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:36, Reply)

Night Al
and indeed everyone else as I too shall retire to my bed.

Night All
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:41, Reply)

Night disappearing persons
I've just finished some more work I had to do for next week, which puts me well ahead of schedule.

I think it's bad that I now feel bad if I'm sitting about doing nothing, or just relaxing.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:46, Reply)

Aww has everyone gone?
I will have to be drunk by myself
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:47, Reply)

'night al & bin
Did anyone else read 'broderie' as 'borderline'?

Evenin POD & TGB
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:47, Reply)

I can't read
right now *squints*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:48, Reply)

I'm still here TGB
Did you and your guests have a good evening?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:48, Reply)

@TGB
Be drunk with me.

Just had my first works pub-night with my new colleagues.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:49, Reply)

Woo
Yes I did thanks PoD and I have cake in my fridge now! Tis some awesome marshmallow fridge cake!

And woo spakka for being drunk!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:50, Reply)

We were discussing work
so someone wanted to change the subject and asked for suggestions. My b3ta-ness kicked in so I suggested kittens. Unfortunately, she was more of a dog person than a cat person.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:56, Reply)

Right kids
I think I'm going to head off to bed seeing as their ain't much happening.

Good nights all!
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 17 Oct 2008, 23:57, Reply)

g'night POD
Also, we were discussing how the atmosphere and morale at work can fall down and go boom,and one of us in the process revealed he knew the managment from one of our previous companies.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 18 Oct 2008, 0:05, Reply)

'tis quiet
'night

'zzz
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 18 Oct 2008, 0:33, Reply)