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*starts morning thread*
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*twiddles thumbs*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 3:34, 307 replies, latest was 16 years ago)
So... er...
... nings...
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 3:36, Reply)
do
you have a chamber pot?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 4:10, Reply)
Morning,
although it's only 8.10pm here.

Coworkers are cunts
Boyfriends are cunts
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 4:10, Reply)
Sometimes
when you are surrounded by problems you have to think - 'what is the common denominator in all this?'
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 4:12, Reply)
You're a cunt
;)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 4:20, Reply)
Correct
:)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 4:22, Reply)
Fuck!
It's 45 minutes later and no other replies.
GOOD MORNING ENGLAND!!!!!

Frission, you're still a cunt ;)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 6:08, Reply)
Morning!
I'm getting to think that this time in the morning is a cunt.

You won't see much action around here til at least 8am, which is an hour and a half away. But I'm here :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 6:24, Reply)
Nice sign btw fuzzy :)
*dances while noone's watching*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 7:30, Reply)
I'm Here
17.45 and sunny here in Melbourne
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 7:46, Reply)
Well, it's ten to eight here
And pouring. I don't want to have to go outside :(

Shame about my whole 'trying not to miss any classes' thing really.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 7:53, Reply)
Mornevenings Legless, PoD :)
I think I'll just about miss the rain today... it'll hopefully pass just north of us.

How do chaps?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 8:07, Reply)
Agh..
Agh... Sorry... Where are my manners? Good morning!! Had a dull-as-dishwater Wednesday yesterday with almost no human interaction (my flat-mate doesn't count as human). And I'm at work. On my own. Again.

What I'd mostly like to be doing is being somewhere else. With cocktails.

God bless you B3ta for giving me an outlet for my boredom!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 8:29, Reply)
Good moaning all
I feel like shit, and work is going to be hellish today due to problems with yesterday's system upgrade...

Joy. I'm relying on you lot to cheer me up.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 8:32, Reply)
'nings
Today has started well. It's my boy's birthday today so we spent the morning tearing paper off of wrestling figures and other assorted gifts. One of which was Super Smash Bros so that's me sorted for the forseeable future, let alone him!

Cake with dinner this evening then a few hours off cos he has a school disco to go to.

It's just a shame that work's got to get in the way between all that really!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 8:39, Reply)
*hands out lollipops*
It's nearly the weekend! :)

Today promises to be slooooow. It always is round here.

Edit: is that Smash Bros Brawl? That rocks!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 8:40, Reply)
@ No3L
It sure is. I was quite pleased when he put it on the list of things he wanted for today and Mrs Monkey said with a resigned tone "I guess we'd better get that for you both"!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 8:54, Reply)
I'm on the last temple in Zelda
Might set my mind to beating it tonight. Or I might go for a couple of pints. Decisions, decisions.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 8:57, Reply)
Oh God
Sometimes working on a helpdesk is not good. Especially when there is a problem which could easily be solved by the user being in the fucking office.

Oh, morning! How are we all?

@ WBM- Best of luck with whatever you plan.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:14, Reply)
*tumbleweeds*
Just you wait. One of the b3ta laydees will turn up and they'll all be here. Mark my words...

Edit: Ooh, morning pb :) I'm so glad I ditched IT years ago. It almost destroyed my soul.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:16, Reply)
hehe
You were keen to get the morning thread Fuzzy

*waves at everyone*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:20, Reply)
MORNING
I've got another interview today. It's not until 1:45 I don't really want it so what's the betting I get it?

Anyways, I'm of to sit in the bath watch Jeremy Kyle - unemployment rocks!

*edit* did someone say B3ta Laydees? Here we are!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:20, Reply)
Woo for us B3ta Ladies!
*dances about*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:22, Reply)
Morning all
*runs around giving hugs*

I was in Manchester yesterday. Can someone explain to me why traffic around Manchester is so almightily shit? I set off from Warwick at 6.30am yesterday and managed to get to the outskirts of Manchester city centre by 8am. It then took me a further hour and a half to do the last 7 miles to the GMEX, despite no obvious causes of any problems.

It would have been quicker if I'd parked up and walked the last 7 miles.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:23, Reply)
I'm starting to think
I have insomnia.

Managed 5 and a bit hours sleep last night. I have a day of elderly relatives. I feel like a zombie.

Good luck Mrs L!

TGB, I was awake and looking for something to do :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:24, Reply)
You're like buses, honestly.
I mean, in the figurative sense, of course. Not literally, that'd just be mean.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:25, Reply)
Ningalingles all
I'm awake, I'm at work, I feel lethargic and sniffly.

Discuss.

Oh, and
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7685049.stm

Thrust SSC was a jet car which overcame the sound barrier. To make the new one faster? Strap a rocket to it of course!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:26, Reply)
*naked Fuzzy hugs*
Aww that's not good. I went to bed at 10 so I have slept lots. Looking at jobs again now :(

I dunno if to wish you good luck or not Mrs L as you don't really want the job! How about Medium Luck!

Duckie I dunno. I can't even think of amusing reasons why it may be
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:28, Reply)
*crawls in*
I don't feel so good this morning.
Be gentle with me.

Also, can someone make a programme that stops me from using b3ta when I'm too drunk please?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:31, Reply)
I like that thought GB
Thinking about it, I would be happy to get the job, but not devastated if I don't.
I have talked it through with hubby and my folks and we are all of the opinion that although I can't tell them that there is no god and the bible is a load of bull, I can teach them scientific reasoning and let them work it out for themselves.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:32, Reply)
Morning all!
*hugs to those who deserve them, v-signs to those who do not*

I woke up at 4:30am to find my room, indeed the whole house, was annoyingly hot. Seems a housemate turned the heating on late at night, and left it on.

*grumps*

Edit: Mrs LiaB, I hope everything goes as best as it possibly can for you, whatever that may be!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:33, Reply)
You remind me
of Jimmy Carr, No3L.

Red, a sly hot toddy might address all four symptoms.

*naked Badger hugs* ah that's better. Now I can start my day.

Also, yes, I retract my "Good Guck" and offer a "Medium Luck" instead :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:33, Reply)
Duck
it's because none of the other cars have wheels, cos they've all been fucking nicked.

/Bad experiences in Manchester
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:34, Reply)
Do I deserve hugs Lab *waits nervously*
Ooooh I've seen a good job *mini glees*
*applies* It's for the Probation Service, good pay and benefits too
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:37, Reply)
Ay up folks
How are we these morning.

*distributes liberal amounts of hugs*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:38, Reply)
Well I take that as a compliment fuzzy
despite being massively overexposed, I still find him funny :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:39, Reply)
It was meant
as a compliment! I think he's funny too!

Fucksocks, I'm still here! Aargh I need to do morningy things.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:42, Reply)
Aargh
Work is shit, I feel shit, the system is completely fucked, so I gave up on that problem and tried to print something I need to print, and the printer's fucked. I think the world hates me.

And even though I'm trying to fix everything I keep getting phone calls asking for new mouse mats, and telling me that the time displayed on the phone screens is 2 minutes fast, and other such pressing issues.

I feel like barricading the door of my office, going to sleep under the desk and hoping everything will be alright when I wake up. Or at least that it'll be 5.00 when I wake up.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:42, Reply)
Jimmy Carr..
Is a very nice man.

I met him a few years ago in my old student union and he was more than happy to stand and chat over a coffee.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:42, Reply)
TGB
Oh go on then *hugs*

What morningy things Fuzzy? Lady morningy things?

*let's his imagination drift away*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:43, Reply)
Good morning.
I'm in one my my fit and full of energy days. Let's see how long it lasts.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:47, Reply)
Thank Lab, you spoil me.
hehe there is a job advertised here for a "Pump Test Consultant" *sniggers*

Morningy things like making me breakfast? *hopeful*

EDIT: BK! *hugs*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:48, Reply)
I'd actually kill
For a Himjim Breakfast Special right now.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:52, Reply)
Kaol
Are you going to tell us the Frank story then?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:55, Reply)
Kaol I hate to say I told you so.
That's a lie....

I told you so!

Did you have many more after I spoke to you?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:55, Reply)
Kaol
Oh God, a Himjim Breakfast Special would be divine right about now.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:55, Reply)
TGB
I had quite a lot more...
About £20 more whisky after we spoke :|
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:56, Reply)
@ TGB
Hiya!

*huggles*

How are you today?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:57, Reply)
What's a himjim breakfast special?
Sounds intriguing...

I didn't have time for any breakfast as I decided the extra 20 minutes with the duvet pulled over my head were of greater importance. Roll on lunchtime!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 9:59, Reply)
Oh no Miasma.
You must have breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day.



*wags finger*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:01, Reply)
I never have breakfast before work
If I eat before about 10am it makes me feel sick.

I'm just typing The Story Of Frank up to post on the main OT :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:03, Reply)
Morningy things
like blow-dry my hair, eat syrup sponge for breakfast (I should have gone food shopping yesterday but didn't coz I was too tired) and smoke. I am writing this with my fourth hand.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:05, Reply)
Octofuzzy.
:)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:06, Reply)
Octofuzzy
Reminds me that Octopus man is on Discovery tonight.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:07, Reply)
Incidentally
How much harm can a syrup sponge do when it is a month out of date?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:07, Reply)
@Kaol
I used to be like that. Hated breakfast and didn't eat till elevenses.

I trained myself to get used to eating early.

If you follow my 10 step plan to healthy eating then you too can have a body like mine.

FACT!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:09, Reply)
It'll be fine,
Sugar is an excellent preservative and there's a fair amount of sugar in one of 'em...

EDIT: BGB, you go to bed at about ten every night though, so that's different!
I couldn't go that early, two is a good time for me.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:09, Reply)
Screw Best Before dates
If it smells ok, and tastes ok, chances are it's ok. We're well designed in that department.

Well, I'm not dead yet anyway :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:09, Reply)
Fuzzy reminds me
I have to do a food shop tonight, or it's 'let's see what I can cobble together from the remaining stuff in the cupboard' for tea.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:10, Reply)
Good morning everyone!
I saw the best film in the world ever last night (after Enchanted) High School Musical 3.

Personal highlights include:
Zac Efron being all sweaty.
Zac Efron angry dancing and being all sweaty.
Zac Efron getting all wet in the rain.
Zac Efron taking his shirt off.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:11, Reply)
I'm going to say none fuzzy
My rule is if it's not mouldy it's fine.

Although I will pick small bits of mould off bread. Which people either seem to think is fine or go "EWEWEWEWE OMG OMG OMG SO GROSS EWWEWWWEWEW"

Strangely there is no middle ground
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:11, Reply)
Morning Lusty!
Be careful, you'll end up on some kind of register ;)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:12, Reply)
*shakes head*
I'm telling you Lusty, he's too wholesome.
He obviously has no genitals!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:12, Reply)
Lab
I love cooking like that. It's like my own personal Ready Steady Cook without the overbearing black guy invading your personal space and squealing while pouring sauces.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:13, Reply)
BK
You're just jealous I don't have a poster of you on my wall.

@Lab He's 21. Old enough for me!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:13, Reply)
I thought
it would probably be ok, but it tastes a bit funny. Now I've eaten some more of it, it doesn't taste off so much as ... oniony. I think it's just picked up some fridge-smells.

Right I have to go and concentrate now. MAscara should not be applied while typing.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:13, Reply)
I usually have breakfast
Didn't for years but got back into the habit a couple of years ago.

I feel like I'm coming down with something though so the extra 20 minutes snooze time was definitely needed this morning.

I haven't even had a cup of tea yet because I've been too busy/feel too rough to walk downstairs and make one. Not good. 6 hours and 47 minutes til I go home, I can tell it's a bad day cos I'm clock watching already...
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:13, Reply)
@ Lusty
You don't need a poster, you get the real me!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:15, Reply)
Lusty
If he's 21, what's he doing at High School? I doubt he's a teacher, so that only leaves retarded...

*is completely unfamiliar with the HSM sensation*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:16, Reply)
@ Lab
I'm going with retarded.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:19, Reply)
@Lab
He's an actor. He's allowed to play someone younger.
He's not retarded!
*is defensive*
*cries like a girl*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:19, Reply)
I'm going with LIES
I saw the pic of the HSM cast in your wallet Lab!!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:20, Reply)
@ lusty
Retarted?

Irony.

Edit: damn your ninjyness.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:20, Reply)
Wander
I'm lad I'm not the only person in the world who liked Enchanted.
I think it's going to be one of those films that people will admit to liking in about 10 years time.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:21, Reply)
@BK
Yep, I think that's the answer.

@Lusty, I've encounter older men pretending to be young boys in order to fit in with schoolkids during my work...

@TGB, You put that there! You said it would make me look cool! *cries*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:21, Reply)
But
surely Zac Efron is gay?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:22, Reply)
@ethel
Yes I know :(

@Mrs Bin. I listen to the Enchanted soundtrack on my way to work, before girls aloud and after N*sync.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:22, Reply)
@ Mrs L
No, he's completely asexual.

He was created in a sinister Disney lab using cells scraped from Walt Disney's frozen head*



*Knows Walt Disney having his head frozen is a myth
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:24, Reply)
Apparently
mascara should not be applied while tired either.

*is panda eyed*

Right - I am going. I am late.

Have a happy day for me! Eat cake and kittums!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:26, Reply)
I saw an interview with him
they asked "So when did you get interested in musicals"
He answered "when I was about 12 and realised I wasn't into sports like the other boys"

GAY.

(I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with being gay, some of my best friends......., or that liking musical theatre is gay, but really!!!)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:28, Reply)
I like the idea of a sinister Disney lab
Well, only one in two million people have what we call the "evil gene". Hitler had it, Walt Disney had it...
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:30, Reply)
I quite enjoyed Enchanted
Can't stand HSM though.

My lad is one of 4 boys in his class of 18. He was round a female friend's a while back with Mrs Monkey while I was out drinking somewhere. He got dressed up in her HSM cheerleader outfit.

Sometimes I worry about the lad....
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:30, Reply)
Maybe I just have a thing
for effeminate men...
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:31, Reply)
Monkey
All men like dressing up in womens clothes sometimes FACT.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:32, Reply)
Evil gene?
I wonder if I have it...
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:33, Reply)
Mrs LiaB
That is exceptionally homosexual

*insert Standard Disclaimer/Disgaymer about having gay friends, being gay is definitely not a bad thing etc etc*

Bye Fuzzy, I hope your new look doesn't attract unwanted attention from pandas or Robert Smith!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:33, Reply)
Morning everybody
I have just got into work despite the fact that I left my house at 06:30! Some Twunt threw themselves under a tube at the Oval!

When asked by one of my workmates if he died, I responded with a resounding 'Don't know, but he would have if I'd been there!'

So how is everyone else today?

EDIT For badness.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:38, Reply)
@ Lusty
......

I have nothing to say to that!

*flounces*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:41, Reply)
@ TGB
Oh, I know that from my own personal experience. It's just the fact he was so keen to do it.

And the fact that he gives Mrs Monkey makeup advice.

And fashion tips.

And is obsessed with WWE wrestling.

Sometimes I wonder if I am living with an 8 year old Gok Wan!

To be fair, I don't really care either way, it just makes me laugh when he goes from doing all that to playing football, riding bikes and building bases with the lads that live down our street.

Fair play to him for being able to adapt to both environments easily I guess =)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:41, Reply)
Come back BK!

*runs after BK flapping arms madly*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:42, Reply)
Morning Herr Doktor!
Eugh, sounds like a terrible start to the day :(
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:42, Reply)
*cought*threw*cough*
That sucks Dok. I hate it when people are inconsiderate bastards.

And I really do, it sounds sarcastic in type. *hugs*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:42, Reply)
@Pirate Monkey
I have heard it said that the gays can sometimes pretend to be normal in order to hide within society.


And then bum it when it's not looking.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:43, Reply)
OOOH This Morning
Are talking about Kerry Katona and if she was shitfaced or not.


Zac Efron just has to be gay.

And I'm sorry Pirate Monkey but WWE is gay. Very gay.

*edit* I have hot honey and lemon, made from real honey and lemon. Do you think it'll cure my cold?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:45, Reply)
*returns*
*dons HSM cheerleader's outfit*

You like this Lusty?

*camps*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:46, Reply)
Thanks Lab & Badger
I've edited the post for your pleasure TGB.

My brain hasn't started properly this morning.

Hugs & Fluffeh Kittums for everybody.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:47, Reply)
*runs after BK*
You know I'm only joking you flap-doodle!

Now stop mincing and come join the fun.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:48, Reply)
Are you going to do
a little cheer for us BK?

Thanks Dok :p
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:48, Reply)
WWE is not gay
there is nothing gay about big tall hunky men pumping there bodies up to phenomenal size, waxing off all their body hair, oiling themselves up and getting all close an physical and holding each other and grappling and rubbing and picking each other up and ......


oh hang on.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:49, Reply)
*pirouettes*
2, 4, 6, 8!

Who do we appreciate?

*cartwheels*

*collapses in wheezing heap*

*lights fag*

That's better.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:49, Reply)
@ al
It's amazing just how many sex faces you see when you watch the WWE. Seriously, they're better than most gay porn actors.

Or so I've heard
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:53, Reply)
BK
Would you, erm, mind lying in that collapsed heap in a more lady-like manner? That cheerleader skirt is awfully revealing.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:54, Reply)
Ning.
Hello to all.

Kaol: HELLO! HOW'S THE HANGOVER?

Every day I think, 'Perhaps I'll get some work done before I visit the thread.' And every day I fail.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:54, Reply)
It's bad.
Thanks.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:55, Reply)
@ Lab
Sorry, is Mini BK making an appearance?

*tucks between legs, Silence of the Lambs style*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:55, Reply)
Morning all!
I see a reference to my fabulous breakfasts up above! Shame I only eat them at the weekends, I have one meal a day during the week!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 10:55, Reply)
Himjim
Morning!

Yes, Kaol and I are craving your glorious breakfast. It made my mouth very happy last time.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:01, Reply)
*kisses Kaol's poorly head*
Is it smoke time yet?

*boreds*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:01, Reply)
I lost my cigarettes
When I was drunk.
So I can't smoke.
*frowns*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:02, Reply)
That wasn't my breakfast
that was my middle of the night "cherry chapstick" application

Special salt flavour and all that.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:03, Reply)
Hola clendrix!
*flex*

I've just had a smoke, most satisfying it was too.

I've had bacon and sausage noms too:D
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:03, Reply)
Morning!
I've just had a letter from DWP saying I'm not eligible for JSA! So after a 45 minute phone call where they assess your eligibility and two trips to the job centre, now I'm not eligible?!

Stupid, thats what that is.

How is everyone, I do apologise for starting on a rant.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:04, Reply)
Disturbing.
Argh I hate writing statements of support for job applications.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:04, Reply)
Hey Lucy *hugs*
That sucks - did they say why you weren't eligible?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:06, Reply)
Ive just had a bacon roll as well
Ciggie is next in line for me. If I ever forget/lose mine, I thankfully have an emergency backup supply of baccy and papers in my desk here. It has come in handy on many occasions.

LvP - That's crap about the JSA. Are you going to be covered ok until you start the new job?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:07, Reply)
Right...
The Story Of Frank.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:08, Reply)
Pop into town, Kaol.
I'll roll you a little treat.

Mornin Beekers, you old devil you!
*rubs proffered tummy*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:08, Reply)
Eight sided bastards LvP
Did they say why?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:08, Reply)
Bk
Apparently not enough National Insurance credits. But I've been in full time education for the past 4 years. hmm.

PB - I'm at my parents house so I'll be fine I just wanted to be able to give them a contribution.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:09, Reply)
There's two types of JSA
NI Contributions-based and Income-based. If you're not eligible for one you might be for the other. Give them a call and see.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:11, Reply)
Well
The man on the stupidly long phone call told me that and said I was eligible for the other type.

I will indeed be phoning them for a jolly good probe into this.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:12, Reply)
*enjoys tummy rub*
*waggles legs joyfully*

*remembers still wearing cheerleaders outfit*

Oh! Sorry everyone, you didn't want to see my undulating scrotum there.

*slopes off to change*

@Lucy
How can you contribute if you've been in full-time education?

Madness!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:12, Reply)
I was told
I wasn't allowed JSA when I left college as I'd earnt too much in the previous year.

£15 a week on a paper round...
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:16, Reply)
@ LVP
Way back when I graduated I signed on for a couple of months.

I had never been out of full time education although I had worked over the summer, in the evening etc.

I got full JSA and housing benefit. However the man at the dole office was also my landlord so it was in his best interest to make sure I got HB.

*edit* Off out, I'll be back in about 45 mins.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:17, Reply)
*hugs for LvP*
Back now, had a minor problem with a major server, sorted now though!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:25, Reply)
Thanks Lab!
I might need my special glass later.

I'm still waiting for my sister's phone, she rung me last night to confess she got the days wrong.
muppet.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:28, Reply)
I'm scared now,
But it seems to have overwritten my hangover.

I'm gonna try and phone Frank back.
*crosses self*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:28, Reply)
Gah!
I'm bored with this question, when will it be changed?

Please tell me, and don't lie or I will cry.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:29, Reply)
Oh yeh!
It's Thursday.

I want something I can write a reply to! A story.

Al, what night are you seeing ACDC?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:34, Reply)
Worry not, al
It'll change when all the electrons are in the right order.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:34, Reply)
*bounces up and down*

But I want a new question!

Waaaaaaaaah!

If this keeps up I'll have to go back to /talk.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:35, Reply)
How long should a personal statement be?
About a page of A4 typed in 11 point arial? *only has half a page so far*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:35, Reply)
Badger
Not too long! And when you've done it, go through and make sure you haven't waffled or tried to fluff it out.

Short but to the point is far better than long but flowery.

Edit: Certainly no more than a page.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:38, Reply)
@ Badger
Just put.

"My boobs make me cosy and huggable."

There you go; job's yours.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:40, Reply)
Belated morning
I can't believe I had to work before I came here, what happened to my hours warm up time before I have to do anything?

Quick question: Is there any easy way to find a user to gaz them, or do I need to find one of their old replies?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:40, Reply)
Agree with clendrix
A page max. Probably over half a page though so you don't look too uninteresting.

What's it a personal statement for?

And 11 point Arial? That's original, I always use 10 or 12!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:41, Reply)
scarpe
Go to gaz bit, press Write new, there's a search bit there.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:42, Reply)
TGB
I'd say 11pt arial, maybe 1.5 line spacing :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:42, Reply)
Miasma
A job I am applying for :)

I am at work though so I may make my boss read through it!

I'm trying to cover the main points in the person spec and I think I have done that. Emphasising previous confidentiality issues was the main one
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:45, Reply)
My favourite applicant
for the job here has written barely half a page, but it's well-worded and relevant. Besides, her experience already saw her heading to the Pile of Joy, rather than the Pile of Doom anyway :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:47, Reply)
Miasma
Well, that was simple.

Thanks.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:48, Reply)
I've never applied for a job that needs a personal statement
Only did one for my UCAS application.

Do you need a CV as well then? But yeah, I'd say you're on the right track, try and demonstrate relevant traits that fit the job description, although don't do it too slavishly and obviously, they'll probably get plenty of people do that!

And list out of work activities for evidence of a rounded personality ('spending all my time on b3ta' should probably be left off)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:48, Reply)
Morning all
Are we all well?

I'm just home, and am rather wet through from the stupid weather. I do have many crisps and sweets though :)

May I ask for a brief round up of the morning's events so far?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:50, Reply)
@TGB
you should set out the words so they form a picture of your huggable boobs.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:50, Reply)
No CV just the application
I have 6 years admin experience over 4 jobs I hope that will be a plus point in its self!

They also want switchboard experience which I have.

I don't want to get too excited though as it seems really good and possibly maybe a bit better than my current job :p
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:52, Reply)
Thread Killer!
Thread Killer!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:01, Reply)
Hey TGB
I've only ever had to write the one personal statement too. And I hated doing it. Luckily all the uni courses I was applying for were similar, so it made it easier to focus it a bit.

Having a fun morning al?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:03, Reply)
Shuttit Al!
The worse thing with job aps is you have to write a new one for every job to make sure you cover all the points.

Well I do anyways.

But I have finished that form so I am going to reward myself with a smoke *glees*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:07, Reply)
Take these words
And in as less as contrived way as possibly squeeze them into your personal statement:

Achievement, active, developed, evidence, experience, impact, individual, involved, planning, transferable skills

And here are the ones to avoid:

Always, awful, bad, fault, hate, mistake, never, nothing, panic, problems
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:10, Reply)
Why avoid the word problems?
Can you not say you are good at solving problems/are a good problem solver?

I find fault with your hypothesis.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:12, Reply)
There are not such things as problems
only solutions looking to be found.

And other such corporate wank talk. Like the word Synergy. I fucking hate the word synergy.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:14, Reply)
Wank talk?
Al, you're an expert.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:15, Reply)
Miaow!
I'll just sit over here with my handbag then shall I!?

*storms off*


bee-atch
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:16, Reply)
It's no good using your handbag to cover things up.
I can still see what you're doing.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:19, Reply)
I have
Two Wham bars on my desk, they were sent to me by a supplier. What a cheapskate!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:20, Reply)
Well that's that then
Managed to get a few minutes to myself after a frankly hectic morning. I am indeed off to the Manchester bash, and have booked accommodation accordingly. Any of you lot going as well?

Incidentally is anyone else having trouble posting?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:21, Reply)
OH JUST FUCK OFF!
YOUR NOT THE BOSS OF ME!

I'm so terribly sorry. I've been spending rather a lot of time on /talk recently and that seemed a perfectly reasonable response.

*offers a range of sexual favours to say sorry*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:21, Reply)
@ Herr
At least you got two. One to eat and one to throw at them when they are next in.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:21, Reply)
@herr doktor
are they the bars from the Club Tropicana shoot?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:21, Reply)
Oh, but I am the boss of you!
*drags Al off to a stockroom and shows him who's boss*

Edit: my sig refers to the fact that Ancrenne's router has asploded and she cannot chat to us on here.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:22, Reply)
I have jam and hula hoops sandwiches
*mini glees*

Al that bag suits you
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:23, Reply)

I'm in Marketing and believe me I know what you're saying. "Wank-talk" sums it up perfectly and people who talk like such and actually believe / love what they're saying all need to fuck off and die.

Unfortunately it's the best way to get forward in this business :(

TOUCH BASE
ROLL OUT

etc
etc
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:23, Reply)
@ TGB
Jam and hula hoop sandwiches?

I have chicken curry ann hot chocolate :P
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:25, Reply)
Red
Throw at them, not on your nelly, I'll forcibly insert them into one of they're orifices untill they give me something good.

I wish al, that way they would have at least had novelty value when inserted into they're orifices!

Badger, Jam and Hula Hoops, that combination is just wrong!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:25, Reply)
I have toasties for lunch
But that's no real surprise to anyone that's generally on here at lunch time.

I do however have lots of flame grilled steak mccoys to eat with them today :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:27, Reply)
Jam and hula hoop sandwiches
are freeking awesome!

*is actually 11*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:28, Reply)
PoD
Put them in your toastie and see how it turns out!

It must be done, science demands it.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:29, Reply)
Hmm
An interesting proposal, that is. I may put some into one of them just to see how it goes. Or into half of one of them.

Or I might just enjoy them un-ruined, which I think may turn out far better.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:30, Reply)
If science demands it
it must be done.

Do it PoD, do it know.

And take photos.

Clendrix, you are a naughty, naughty person. And my winky is sore now.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:31, Reply)
Al
Then my work here is done.
*hugs Al*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:32, Reply)
How about
If they are inserted into the toastie post-cooking? That way they'll maintain crispyness and integrity while still contributing their awesome taste.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:33, Reply)
@PoD
do one half of each. And make a further uncrisped toastie as a control. This is science after all.

@Clendrix - *turns hug into naughty hug*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:37, Reply)
Ooh Al!
You're insatiable!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:40, Reply)
Management speak
pisses me right off. I used to work for an international business school and they'd all talk complete bollocks.

And oh, the acronyms *cries a little*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:40, Reply)
....*crawling back in and hoping for a hug*
Could I have a hug please? My Wednesday experience yesterday (which made me have a big argument with Mr Psyche today) has only just been sorted out and has left two rather bruised egos.

I do not love Wednesdays and am feeling rather tender.

And I don't have jam and hula hoop sandwiches, which is probably the worst part of it all!!!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:41, Reply)
*HUGE HUGS* for Psyche
Mainly as you appreciate awesome sandwiches!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:44, Reply)
Mmmm
chicken curry supernoodles and a mug of white chocolate and raspberry hot chocolate.


Acronyms? I am an NQT with QTS and an up todate CRB. I have experience of SEN, EAL and IEPs
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:45, Reply)
But Jam & Hula Hoops
are all wrong!

Next people will be eating Honey and Marmite in the same sammich!

It wrong and evil I tells ya!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:45, Reply)
*hugs*
I like hugging. It's warm.

Edit: STFU! In a nice way of course :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:46, Reply)
*has a warm glowing feeling*
From the hug - not because I widdled myself. Although I imagine the two feelings to be quite similar.

Thank you Badger!! I may have to go have food now.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:47, Reply)
*hugs Psyche*
I just remembered a dream I had last night, I was at a bash and meeting a bunch of B3tans for the first time!

Sadly, for some bizarre reason, my parents were also there, and proceeded to humiliate me (as they often do).

Still, you all seemed rather pleasant in my dream.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:51, Reply)
Acronyms
A small selection just from the office bookcase that's in my line of sight:

We have books on XML, XSL, AI, CCNA, ASP, CGI, SQL, .NET, VBA, CSS, HTML, DHTML, and PHP (and a lot more that aren't acronyms, and some more I can't read from here)

I view them as a more efficient way of saying overly long things
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:52, Reply)
Psyche
You must have the lowest post/like count of anyone who's been here for five years :)

Edit: Miasma, I know of 11 of those. I can write HTML and CSS but programming even BASIC hurts my brain.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:52, Reply)
Pft you know nothing Dok!
Jam and crisp sandwiches are all kinds of win!

Lab I am lovely in RL too :p
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:53, Reply)
I know you are TGB
I have met you, remember?

In fact all the b3tans I have met have been stellar examples of awesome human beings.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:55, Reply)
Well just wait 'til you meet me Lab
I'll shatter all your expectations....

I recognise most of those acronyms Miasma, but then I'm just a bit of a geek.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:57, Reply)
Yeah but you are always
saying I am mean

*screenshots, files as evidence against your argument*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:59, Reply)
Well PoD
It seems, if everything goes according to plan, I shall get to meet you at the Edinburgh bash!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 12:59, Reply)
Indeed you shall Lab
Ok the results of the toastie experiment are in.

Putting mccoys in before cooking: not good, they went all soft, and the whole toastie tasted a bit rubbish.

Putting mccoys in after cooking: awesome. You get a nice bit of bite in the middle of the toastie, and still get some of the flavour of the crisps as well as the cheese and ham.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:04, Reply)
Lunch!
I need cigarettes.
I'm scared that I left mine laying around at home :(
Damn living-with-parents-and-not-wanting-to-upset-them...
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:05, Reply)
Damn you PoD
I'm eating McCoys at the moment, and now I want some in a toastie. Toasties are full of WIN.

But I also have chocolate, and I don't know ho wthat would work in a toastie, might have to try it at some point.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:12, Reply)
Hallo!
I just got up and have now drank a shit load of coffee. I'm all jittery, wooooohoooooo.

How are we all?

Sore head this morning Kaol?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:15, Reply)
From memory
Chocolate toasties are ok, but you have to be very careful that the chocolate doesn't get burnt.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:16, Reply)
You're only just getting up!?
I'm on to job application number 3!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:19, Reply)
Woohoo!
www.guardian.co.uk/education/2008/oct/23/sexeducation-primaryschools1

Fucking Christian Voice cunt at the end

"We oppose this move completely. It can only encourage experimentation and will not teach about the rise in teenage pregnancy and infertility"

All research shows you are wrong about this you deluded mother fucking child abusing arse rapist!

Grrrr, i fucking hate the spokespeople for christian organisations.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:21, Reply)
Aye
I was meant to get up at ten as I had folk coming to view my flat but I just stuck a sign on the door saying let yourself in, I'll be the hairy wreck lying in the bed.

I did panic a bit when I woke up and saw my landlord standing in my door way shaking her head in disgust. Oh well.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:22, Reply)
It seemed so quiet here.
Who knew that Volcano Al was getting ready to erupt. Watch that lava spurt!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:23, Reply)
Right
I'm of for a job interview at a Christian Primary school.

Wish me luck Al!

I'm going to bring them down from the inside!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:23, Reply)
@ Batman
Landlord shaking her head? What kind of creature are they?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:25, Reply)
Good luck Mrs Bin
Remember God does exist.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:26, Reply)
good luck
mrs bin.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:26, Reply)
Good luck Mrs L
What time is it acceptable to starting drinking beer? I have nothing to do today.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:27, Reply)
Luck Mrs Bin
Hope you get this one.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:27, Reply)
Good luck Mrs Bin
Even I'm up, and was a long time ago HCFB. Shocking behaviour from you.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:28, Reply)
Any time after noon Batman
Help me look for jobs if you are bored :p
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:29, Reply)
Batman?
You haven't started drinking yet?



/slack
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:29, Reply)
I think 2pm is always a respectable time to start drinking.
Don't know how I came to that assumption but it just feels right.

I always say that if something feels right then it can't be wrong.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:29, Reply)
First post in OT
It's always happy hour somewhere in the world. Choose your beer depending on where it's currently happy hour
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:29, Reply)
No3L - excuse the rather rediculously late reply
That would be because I used to come and read the stuff lots, whilst I was a student with far too much time on my hands (prior to the "off topic" section and all)... Now I find myself as an adult in a job which leaves me with even more time on my hands.

I love my job, but, well, doing bugger all is only fun for a few days. Buying crap off t'interweb can extend that fun for a few more days, but when the inevitable lack of funds finally hits, well, then you're screwed, so I remembered this wonderful little world of b3ta, and came back.

Mostly because you're all very lovely.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:30, Reply)
Psyche
There's nothing better than whiling away the 'working' hours with lovely people!

Hello Bouncy.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:32, Reply)
Batman
As long as you have your first drink with something to eat it's fine as you're technically having a boozy lunch which is much more respectable than just drinking in the day.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:32, Reply)
@Psyche
I used to buy crap off the interweb until I found B3ta.

Hallelluja!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:32, Reply)
MadBouncyDog
I have Tennents which is from Scotland. Is half past 1 happy hour in Scotland? Yes I think so.

Clendrix...I've only been up for half an hour, I've only just had breakfast.

TGB...sure, how do you fancy selling kilts in Aberdeen? No?

EDIT Lucy....beer and scrambled eggs on toast? Interesting
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:33, Reply)
Hey Madbouncydog
I recall reading somewhere if you appeared we all had to give you hugs as you were awesome so *hugs* Welcome to OT :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:33, Reply)
whiskey tea
And as far as beer drinking is concerned, if you're worried about the time, just have whiskey instead. It can be neatly disguised in TEA. Tastes lovely (altho helps if you have a sugar in there, too), and is good to take the edge off impending doom.

And as tea is a perfectly respectable breakfast beverage, then that sorts out any issues with pre-lunch drinking.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:34, Reply)
Hee hee!!
And all of a sudden, the long hours tilI have to pretend to do some work when the boss gets back have meaning! (And I won't have to bankrupt myself)

It's the little things.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:35, Reply)
*mini rants*
Why the fuck is applying for a job on the NHS website so ridiculously over complicated and stupid arghhghghghgghgh

I could do with a drink now :(
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:36, Reply)
*passes TGB a beer*
It does taste like tramps piss though. :(
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:39, Reply)
to G B
I think you need a *hug* and a cup of special tea. I'll go put the kettle on.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:40, Reply)
Batman.
Ah right, you haven't had a beer because you've only been up for half an hour.



/slack
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:42, Reply)
batman
It could work! Beer goes with most things.

TGB - I find some job applications are more technical than the job must be. But don't give up fair maiden!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:42, Reply)
@TGB
I wonder who could have told you such terrible lies? :)

Thanks for the hugs anyway. I'll take them where I can get them
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:44, Reply)
Lovely
It's a nice hugfest today!

*feels all warm*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:45, Reply)
Batman
Drink when you like, and too hang with what people say. That way lies madness!

I've just eaten way too much chocolate, and I'm like Batman, all twitchy form the sugar rush.

Hi Bouncy.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:45, Reply)
My sudden appearance here..
is because I'm poorly sick. My employer blocks this wonderful place of (mostly) happiness. I am at home today finally out of bed after 3 days of feeling like I'd been run over by a very large truck.

Feeling much better as long as I don't do anything strenuous like housework.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:50, Reply)
Thanks Psyche :)
And that is true Lucy! How is your job hunting going? I saw you were having nightmares with the JSA stuff?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:50, Reply)
TGB
I have found a job but need to do some JSA ass kicking this afternoon.
Silly people have said that I am and I'm not eligible for JSA. Make your minds up!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:53, Reply)
Dok
That is sound advice, a thank you.

I'm now back in my dressing gown and drinking beer. Lovely.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:53, Reply)
Mad Bouncy Dogs
Not MadBouncyDog specifically, but my boss has just gone out, so Id better take my mad bouncy dog out for a walk... oh hang on, no that would be him taking me out for a drag. I swear my left arm is longer than my right now. Bloody pets.

Ta for the muchness of loveliness and the nice warm feelings!! And hugs back to all.

Have a loverly afternoon.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:58, Reply)
British Gas
I recently changed my gas tariff to a cheaper one and then recieved a notice that they were upping my monthly payment from £28 to £40, which I thought was a bit unreasonable.

So I phoned them just now and were told that they couldn't reduce it to less than £34 "because the system would just put it back up again". So I bet I end up with loads of credit on my account now.

I don't want to have my money sitting in British Gases account when I could be buying beer with it! Grrrrrr. Bastards.

In other news. I came third this week, woo!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:02, Reply)
MBD
..Is actually the name of my company precisely because I have two of them. A Collie and a Collie cross Labrador cross Shark.

Very long story. If there's ever a 'how did you come up with a crap name for your company' QOTW I'll post the full version.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:03, Reply)
Oh I hate it
when they tell you a million dofferent things, non of which agrees with anything they have told you previously.

*has a looooong list of hates*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:03, Reply)
Has anyone else seen this today?
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7685540.stm

It made me do many laughs.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:04, Reply)
*Imagines Batman in a paisley dressing gown and cravat.*
Drinking beer from a wine glass.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:05, Reply)
I got two stories in the best of!
I am happy facing a lot!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:09, Reply)
I'm actually wearing a monocle
and smoking a pipe as well.

I really wish I had a pipe actually.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:11, Reply)
I've just eaten a small bar of chocolate with my 2pm cup of coffee.
I feel quite giddy.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:13, Reply)
BGB
you crazy fool! What are you going to do for afters, jump off a small wall? Leap over a medium sized piece of gravel? Swim all the way to the other side of the sink?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:18, Reply)
BGB You are wild!
I've just discovered I have £27.23 to last me until next Friday. Shit on a stick.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:23, Reply)
I know I'm just a crazy mixed up motherfucker.
.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:25, Reply)
Back from my interview
I was interviewed by the vicar!

I told him to shove God up his arse.*



* may be a lie, I might have said I loved Christians
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:25, Reply)
@HCFB
Tesco Value Noodles!! 8 pence per pack.

Them's some good good value basic sustenance.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:25, Reply)
Did you tell
him you loved them hard up the bot bot?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:26, Reply)
@Batman
This is when mothers are very useful.


@Mrs Bin. How did it go?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:28, Reply)
@Batman
You have my sympathy

I lived on Tesco basics beans, bread and Amber Leaf rolling tobacco for a week at the end of last month.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:28, Reply)
Seemed OK BGB
I did make it clear that I wasn't a Christian though.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:30, Reply)
There isn't a Tesco near me
only a Sommerfield.

Last time I asked my mum for money she gave me a fiver. Which admittedly would be most welcome right now. I have lots of tins stored up in my cupboards so that should keep me going.

Just checked. There's 5 tins of chopped tomatoes and 4 tins of kidney bins. This should be interesting.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:34, Reply)
Was teh school nice Mrs L?
Apart from the god botherers obviously.

I think I have a grand total of nothing to last me till next Friday. Woo and yay
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:35, Reply)
@ Mrs L
Was it the black and crimson robes and the goat's head that gave it a clue?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:36, Reply)
God I'm so glad I'm old and coined up.
Being broke is fun when your younger but I couldn't do it now.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:39, Reply)
@Batman
Vegetarian Chilli.

For a week.

Good luck.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:40, Reply)
*leaps in*
*gives everyone huge rib crushing hugs*

afternoon me beauties!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:40, Reply)
@BGB
I've done alright this month.
Pay day tomorrow, and I've been down to London twice this month, paid off part of a loan and bought my housemate's laptop off him and I've still got £50 left.

Not too shabby!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:40, Reply)
I'm usually pretty tight with money,
being Scottish that's to be expected really, just seem to have over shot things this month.

Afternoon BK *hugs*

Erm I mean...*highs 5s*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:42, Reply)
@BK
Now put that £50 away and get me something nice for Christmas : )
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:42, Reply)
*hugs HLT*
Hello! How are you today?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:42, Reply)
Hello hlt
I've just found bubble bobble on the interweb. I remember playing it as a small child.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:42, Reply)
Being broke is fun?
I must be old already then because it's a fucking nightmare
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:43, Reply)
@BGB
I'm thirty bloody four.

You'd think I'd have learnt to budget better by now.

Stupid coke & hooker addiction*

*not strictly true, but it sounds more adult than admitting I spent £150 on comics last month.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:43, Reply)
@ BGB
Sorry, it's going on another trip to London:D

*hugs Batman*

Yay! It's Tulip!

*huggles*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:45, Reply)
I'm just dandy thanks Lab!
Although I too am broke. We have got £25 to last us until my paycheque clears (stupid antiquated payment system, grrr) which means once again we'll be playing the "see how drunk we can get on the contents of hte drinks cabinet i.e a bottle of sake, some cheap spanish brandy and half a bottle of Grouse which I don't want to drink because a. it was my late Grandpa's and I can't bring myself to drink it and b. it's vile and I can't bring myself to drink it. i foresee we will have to open one of the posh bottles :(

edit: yay, it's beekers! *huggles*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:45, Reply)
@Scarpe
£150 on comics?

No wonder your on B3ta.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:46, Reply)
Tulip
Life's too short to put off opening the posh bottles, darling.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:46, Reply)
I'm all grumpy
after my british gas conversation.


Grrrrrr.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:48, Reply)
@BGB
I know, I was shocked to be honest.

Amazingly I have a girlfriend and everything...

Although I am not sure how.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:48, Reply)
I'm not broke,
But I've spent far too much money on alcohol lately.
No going out for me this weekend, gotta be sensible.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:49, Reply)
Ouch
For such a small person HLT, you hugs hard!

*hugs*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:49, Reply)
@ Miss Blouse
You're right, it is!

*opens all the posh bottles*

*does a dance in the pink pants to cheer al up*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:50, Reply)
Clendrix
I agree wholeheartedly with that statement!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:51, Reply)
sorry guys
went off to get changed and the like.

It is a very nice school. However I wonder about pushy parents. To get into the school you have to get the vicar to sign a thing saying that you go to church. This means that the children all have parents who care but I wonder if they will push them too hard?

The massive upside is that it is only one street away from where I live.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:55, Reply)
erm, Mrs Bin
Do you really want all your pupils to know where you live?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:56, Reply)
@Mrs Bin
The parents don't care. They just do what they have to do to get their kids into that school.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:57, Reply)
*watches pink pants dance*

*raises small smile*

*sinks back into gloom*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:57, Reply)
Ah but HLT
the school does not take in local children. It doesn't have a catchment area. It take children from anywhere in the town who go to church.

Anyway, I teach a lot of supply at a school one street away in the other direction. I have taught in every class in the school and some of the children live on my street. It's not a problem.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:58, Reply)
@MrsLB
Live one street away from the school you might work in? Is that a good idea?

Edit: Ah, Asked and answered already I see.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 14:59, Reply)
I am wondering about
Halloween though.
I might go out, or dress up and scare the sht out of them. Any children who live close enough to knock on my door will go to the school I supply at.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:01, Reply)
@ Mrs Bin
That's all right then.

@ al - aw, come on honey. you can do better than that...

*winks*

*shimmies*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:03, Reply)
*raises small erection*

(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:04, Reply)
*is mesmerised*
(By HLT, not Al)

(Ahh, who am I kidding?)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:05, Reply)
@ Al
If you're grump and looking to play classic computer games, check this site out....

www.zxspectrum.net

(is not horses)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:06, Reply)
HLT
Henceforth your Red Indian name shall be Shimmies-in-pants.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:07, Reply)
Quick, quick!
There's something seriously wrong with al!

Calling all b3taladies! We must don tiny shorts and cheer al up!

*sounds the alarm*

@ Dok - aww is it? Is it really? yay!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:09, Reply)
*Dons pink shorts*
*shimmies*

Oh yeah.

Wait...
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:11, Reply)
I can't wear shorts.
I'm not allowed.

Can I wear a pink skort.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:13, Reply)
Oh Batman
Don't you look fetching in those pink pants.

Yes BGB you can wear a skirt, but it has to be a short one OK.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:21, Reply)
Whay can't you wear shorts?
Are you allergic?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:23, Reply)
No! it's a skort.
It's part skirt and part trousers.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:23, Reply)
*dons the pink kilt*
What? I'm providing moral support!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:25, Reply)
I'm going to wear a kaftan.
It's the best I can do under the circumstances. There's plenty of room underneath though.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:25, Reply)
Cheers dok
They're murder on the old goolies though.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:27, Reply)
BGB
I've never heard them called that before.

*Adds term to addled brain*

OK yes you can.

EDIT

S'OK Batman, it's a good look on you.

*Climbs under Drixy's Kaftan*

Wow you're right there is a lot of space under here. I'll call it my fort, now what can I play with?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:32, Reply)
@al
Are you sad?

Would you like a private boobie jiggle?
it has been a while since I've done any jiggling

Don't look you lot!

*jiggles*

*jiggles more*

*jiggles even more*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:34, Reply)
lusty!
Hullo!

*hugs*

*Tries not to stare at jiggling*

*head explodes*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:36, Reply)
Afternoon again all
Much happened in my absence?

Think we've finally ironed out all today's computer grief, yay!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:40, Reply)
Didn't get that job either
COCKENDS
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:40, Reply)
Hello Batman
you mitten wearing lully.

It's all gone a bit quiet.

Did I scare everyone off?

*cries*


EDIT: Oh peoples!

Sorry to hear that MrsBin.
*hugs*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:42, Reply)
*hugs for Mrs Bin*
That sucks.

Er, yeah. Sucks. I ran out of other words to say.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:43, Reply)
@ Mrs Bin
boo hiss, that sucks! stupid school.

*sends comforting cake*

aaw, don't cry lusty.

*knits mittens for lusty*

al, are you feeling better yet?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:43, Reply)
Mrs Bin
Sorry about that, these damned Christians need a good seeing too!
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:43, Reply)
Aww bugger
Sorry to hear that Mrs L *hugs*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:44, Reply)
Thanks guys
I'm not massively upset as I didn't really want the job. They said the interview was good and the would like to use me as supply but the job went to someone with more experience.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:46, Reply)
good afternoon
Everyone! :)
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:47, Reply)
Aww, commiserations for the 2nd day in a row Mrs Bin...
Got any more interviews lined up or is it more supply work on the cards?
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:48, Reply)
A new thread
has started up further up the board

here in fact:
www.b3ta.com/questions/offtopic/post283705
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:49, Reply)
aww soz Mrs L
*huggles*
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:50, Reply)
Are we all moving over to that thread then?
I wasn't sure if it was parallel or a replacement..
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:51, Reply)
Hey up
I've been on b3ta for years, maybe it's time to say hello on here.
(, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:38, Reply)

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