Since there isn't already one...


Come in and get toasty!
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:13, 223 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Why isn't there a new QOTW??
*Whines*
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:15, Reply)

Do you provide the toast/
its just that I'm bit peckish, there are no shops near me and I have no change for the sweetie machine
( SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:17, Reply)

Hehe
I got paid today, so I'm sorted. Even booked my hotel for the Manc bash.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:17, Reply)

See? The new sign is appropriate!
Besides, it is almost Halloween...

Dunno, but I may have to go for a bit and do some work while I wait...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:17, Reply)

afternoon folks
did someone say toast? Lightly browned please, with a nice spreading of butter ...
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:18, Reply)

I hope it's a good one
I didn't have anything to say for the last QOTW.
( Colonel Dracula Two manky hookers and a racist dwarf, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:19, Reply)

Me neither, Colonel
I didn't even read half of the pages ...

*crosses fingers*
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:21, Reply)

Yeah I didn't post either
And barely read it.

Hopefully it'll be a good one this time, where is it though?
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:31, Reply)

Miasma
they're just tormenting us. The B3ta gods (All Hail!) do this arbitrary thing with one closing then making us wait aaaaaaages for a new QOTW.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:34, Reply)

It makes you realise
That you don't want QOTW where lots of people can respond - partly because it's more than you can read, but also because it results in lots of crap replies!

*fingers crossed for something more specific than lists of things people hate*
(annexed, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:34, Reply)

Yeah, I'm getting antsy
I have to leave work at 4.30 on Thursdays, so if it doesn't turn up at a reasonable time, I don't tend to get to see if until Friday.
( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:34, Reply)

It wasn't particularly that loads of people replied
Mainly that the question just invites one line responses, and lists of things. Boring to read compared to the ones that inspire story responses.

I had no problems with any of the prejudice, misanthropy or general hypocrisy, it just wasn't funny enough..
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:36, Reply)

I think
That they're probably too busy picking out and eating their toejam or something.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:38, Reply)

Last weeks did get a lot of crap
But there were some cracking answers in there too, there were just bigger gaps between them.
( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:39, Reply)

I was surprised
to see that two of my answers got to the Best Of page. I figured that my rant was too long and rambling to be voted up- and I figured that the other one was too inflammatory.

Ah well...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:40, Reply)

I think
there were just a handful of people that dominated this weeks best of.

(modesty forbids me naming one of them)
( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:41, Reply)

Loon
you're at your best when you're being inflammatory .... or sarcastic.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:42, Reply)

WeeWitch
Are you being inflammatory...or sarcastic?

/too easy
(annexed, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:45, Reply)

So I've been told.
Which apparently makes me a rather abrasive jerk... amusing, but abrasive.

Could be worse- I could be a boring jerk.

*sigh*
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:46, Reply)

annexed
*spangs*
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:46, Reply)

Loon
Absolutely right.

Much better to be loved by some and hated by others than to be ignored by all.
(annexed, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:49, Reply)

A man on countdown
has just scored a lot of points with 'erections'
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:51, Reply)

And that is why
my friend Richard calls me a professional asshole- because I'm at my most amusing when I'm being awful. I can say things that would earn most people a mouthful of broken teeth, and make people laugh instead.

I'm still not sure that this is a good thing.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:52, Reply)

@mrs bin
at least he didn't score with that while playing darts.
( Bazongaloid, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:52, Reply)

MrsL
you are far, far, too young to be watching Countdown. Step away from the tv. Carefully. That sort of thing is infectious ...
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:52, Reply)

Hello!
All...
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:54, Reply)

but I like Countdown WW
Anyway, I've got a cold and I've failed two job interviews in as many days I'm allowed to sit on the sofa and feel sorry for myself!
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:54, Reply)

Mmmmmmmmm, well okay MrsL
we'll make an exception, just this once. Bummer on the jobs front. Why do we keep hearing that there are a shortage of teachers?

Edit: hello Edmund. How are you?
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:55, Reply)

Countdown's amazing!
I have to confess to spending FAR too much time playing the Countdown game on my mobile. Very limited dictionary though, I kept (actually) playing words it didn't know.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:57, Reply)

@ Loon
I tend to get that - I can say the most appalling things and my mates go, "Oh, Beekers, you scamp"

OK, maybe not those exact words. I'm not mates with the Famous Five or anything.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:58, Reply)

@Loon
Well, the end result will be you'll only be friends with people who like you for you who are (and put up with the lash of your tongue), and who you like in return (meaning you don't slag off all the time). Could be worse outcomes...

I'm a bit of an optimist though. YMMV (as I think Yanks say more than Brits).
(annexed, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:58, Reply)

Woo!
I am posting this from Lakeland in Ambleside! This place is great, free internet, cake, tv to watch in the bog, and I just ate the best meal I've had in months (in a round restaurant) and someone else paid :)

And I bought some totally frivolous things: soap nuts, thingies to stop sheets from slipping up your mattress, and a corn on the cob for putting in the microwave to make popcorn on the cob :)

It is surprisingly hard to type this as most of the letters on the keyboard have been rubbed off.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:59, Reply)

I'm just passing the time
Reading cracked.com. Brilliant site!
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:59, Reply)

My friend
works in a pensions call centre, and they refer to the half hour or whatever the programme's on as "The Countdown Quiet". Apparently their call rate dips quite significantly whenever it's on.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 15:59, Reply)

Oh are we here now?
With the huuuuuuuuuuge picture :p

I don't really care I just thought I'd be awkward.
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:00, Reply)

I like to keep up a steady stream of foul mouthed and offensive banter
whilst working (or not working), it keeps me sane and passes the time.

Can be quite funny when people take it the wrong way (i.e. seriously)
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:00, Reply)

I can do that too
It's odd, I can often call people cunts, to their face, and they'll laugh and say "Oh Kaol, you joker!".

All the while the voice in my head is muttering "But you ARE a cunt".
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:00, Reply)

@WFF
Ambleside? You lucky git. (well, apart from your weather today).

I love Ambleside. And the entire lakes. I am up there about once a month.

Me=jealous.
( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:02, Reply)

Conversely
I try to be nice and people think I'm being horrid.
( thealternativefact, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:02, Reply)

See, that's it.
I can be thoroughly insulting and say things that are extremely accurate and truthful, but say them with a charming smile and a laugh, and people can never tell if I'm just teasing or if I'm truly being harsh. And as it's so close to the truth, it makes people laugh like hell.

Without that smile and laugh, I would get beaten a lot.

EDIT: Oh, and TGB- the file is only about 80K, so if that causes your browser to lag you need a better browser. :-p
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:03, Reply)

I haven't been to Ambleside in years
Lovely up there though.

Last time I was there I got bit by a hedgehog, and broke the leg off the bed in the holiday cottage due to, er, drunken fun.

Lakeland is funny, it's full of solutions in search of a problem. My mum bought a device for peeling garlic (don't know if it's from there, but it's that sort of thing)

It's well weird, sort of a rubber tube about 5" long and 1.5" diameter, with crinkly ends. Quite hard to explain and entirely useless as far as I can figure out. WTF is wrong with a knife?
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:06, Reply)

Scarpe
I live a 30-50 minute drive from the Lakes (depending on which part of the Lakes).

The weather is spectacularly bad here today. Which is why I am all cosy at Lakeland while I wait for my mum and step dad to take the elderly relatives back to their hotel.

As someone who rarely leaves their bedroom, I am truly appreciating how marvellous the internet is. You can take it everywhere!

EDIT: haha! Miasma, you're absolutely right. It's as if all the Dragon's Den rejects got together.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:08, Reply)

So this is where my fort moved to.
*Peers*

Are there nice people here, and fluffeh kittums?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:10, Reply)

Apparently
I went to the Lakes at just the right time- we had loads of sun and warm while we were there!

I guess I brought a chunk of the Virginia drought with me...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:14, Reply)

*dances*
I'm going hooomme
I'm going hoooooommmmme

TRL I have FF, my computer is a big pile of wank though. Unlike the one at hoooome
*dances some more*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:15, Reply)

I've found
that listening to Louis Prima makes it impossible to be in a bad mood.

I think I need to get more of his stuff.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:20, Reply)

Why is there no new question??
God I might have to go on /talk at this rate. Oh well.

I haven't been to the Lakes in an age, I will have to rectify this next year. But here's an idea- how about a weekend bash up in the Lakes somewhere? Hiking, drinking, that kind of thing. What do you lot think?
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:21, Reply)

Can Louis Prima
alleviate the lack of a QOTW?

What's been annoying me is I lost out on post a reply to someone because of the early closure.
(annexed, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:22, Reply)

YES
Because I will be able to make it to that one!

And Oh! OOH OOH *ponders*

Hmm.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:23, Reply)

I think he can.
Try listening to "Jump Jive and Wail" and see if you don't instantly get the urge to dance. Follow that with "Beep! Beep!" and see if you're not grinning.

He's good.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:25, Reply)

Well...
I'm off. No new QOTW for me until tomorrow.

Have fun all.
( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:25, Reply)

The Lakes
I've never been there. Now I can drive, I must make the effort to check them out.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:27, Reply)

I used to live in the Lakes
they are all of the pretty.

pretty wet that is
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:28, Reply)

@Tulip
It is - you're little house you've just sold is all of the cute with it's little library.

*jealouses*
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:29, Reply)

So...
What's all this talk of "The Lakes"?
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:30, Reply)

Seeya Scarpe.
Actually, I quite like the idea of a Lakeland weekend bash. Three day pissup? Hells yeah.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:31, Reply)

*sigh*
it was a lovely wee house. I would have held a bash in it too.

never mind.
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:32, Reply)

Louis Prima
Nice one - will give a listen to some other tracks on YouTube at some point.
(annexed, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:32, Reply)

*is at home*
*glees*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:38, Reply)

oh 'ang on
should I be in here then?
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:40, Reply)

Hey you made it!
Come in and pull up an armchair.

Pipe?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:46, Reply)

That's Mrs Bin for you.
Just offering her pipes around to all and sundry.

When do you hear about the God Job?
(may have missed something)
( thealternativefact, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:48, Reply)

I have heard
God didn't want me for his sunbeam.

Fucker.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:54, Reply)

Oh Mrs Bin,
I am sorry to hear that.

Fucking hell, it's a struggle, isn't it?
( thealternativefact, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:55, Reply)

I have heard
that God can be a cunt that way.

At least he didn't turn your water supply into an assload of flies, though.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:56, Reply)

Mrs L would you like some
salt & vinegar hula hoops?
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:58, Reply)

I'm going home now
May be back late, but other than that I'm out guitaring tonight :D

Byee!
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 16:59, Reply)

Salt and Vinegar crisps
make the ulcer under my tongue really hurt.

I've had it for about a week now. Is that bad?
( Bazongaloid, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:00, Reply)

I duno about bad
I don't get them too often but they tend to last about 4 or 5 days
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:01, Reply)

I find
that eating something like ketchup that makes the ulcer on my tongue sting like hell makes it heal faster. It's like it cauterizes it or something.

I would imagine salt and vinegar will do the same.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:02, Reply)

Ah well
It's probably just teh AIDS again then.
( Bazongaloid, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:02, Reply)

Good Afternoon Deviants and Desperados
(that should cover everybody nicely)

I am about to move into full rockstar lifestyle, and polish my shoes, iron things and otherwise get my shit together for tomorrow's interview.

I would also claim not to be nervous at all, however I have a worrying tic, and a posterior that resembles the Japanese flag.

(Notes - I wasn't too worried until I found out yesterday that a major plc has just started laying off people locally, from the same franchise, so now the competition has just massively expanded. Thanks a bunch. Coincidentally the same plc that did it's best to ensure I'd never be employed in my field again, so I'm not exactly crying about their current woes. Mwahahahahaha)

On the fluffy side, home made leek & potato soup to make, crusty rolls to bake, and an enormous Scotch to help it all down.
(osok Rebel without a clue, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:04, Reply)

Good luck for tomorrow Osok!
Have you read up on the company and thought of questions to ask them? /obviousness
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:05, Reply)

To Be Honest
My interview strategy is based upon

(a) Lies
(b) Outright Begging
(c) Threats
(d) Violence
(e) Concealed Weapons
(f) Crying Pathetically
(g) Threatening Suicide
(h) Incontinence
(i) Arson

That should do the trick.....






(actually I know my stuff, have ten years experience, and they'd be getting me cheap on the grounds that I am skint and desperate)
(osok Rebel without a clue, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:15, Reply)

Sorry chaps
I was showing Mr Bin the online ZX Spectrum emulator.

God's a cunt, I think he knows I think that and he's stopping me getting jobs.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:16, Reply)

I feel poorly
do you think it's teh Aids?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:23, Reply)

Afternoon all
*dishes out hugs and consolations to Mrs L*

Al - Try Corsodyl mouthwash. It's fucking vile but it makes ulcers disappear inside 24 hours.
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:25, Reply)

Awight Duckie
How's you today?
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:28, Reply)

Afternoon Miss Badger
*hugs*

I'm busy packing for the weekend at the moment. I'm off to a desert tomorrow until Monday.

Maybe I can do a repeat of my snowman stunt, but with sandcastles instead...
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:30, Reply)

I am coming down with a cold
There are many, many other things (and people) I'd far rather be coming down with....

In other news I have submitted about 10 items to magazines and journals today so woo and yay to me.

What's everyone else been up to while waiting for the new QOTW?
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:36, Reply)

Ahem.
www.b3ta.com/questions/toptips/post283889
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:38, Reply)

Helllllloooooo!!!!
Anybody here?

*fluffs cushions*

*kicks off shoes*

*kicks off clothes*

*settles back onto cushions*
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:38, Reply)

Arf!
Ahem...

*replaces clothes*
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:40, Reply)

ooooh nudity
*throws off clothes*

*throws self on cushions beside chickenlady*

Hi, how are ya?

edit: *shivers*

Bit chilly, eh?

*gets dressed*

*blushes*
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:41, Reply)

Ooh chicken bits!
Jesus that Home Sweet Home sign is massive... it's raping my mobile browsing :(

Edit: hey, it's TWW! Haven't seen you for ages!
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:42, Reply)

Evening!
The new QOTW is up.

All about the Credit Crunch.


Hmm....

*looks around at reduced circumstances*
*realises that this is the norm*
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:43, Reply)

herro
i was sent home today as i'm too ill to be at work
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:44, Reply)

I was making my housemate
make my laptop work on the network so I can b3ta in bed *mini glees*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:47, Reply)

hey no3l
long time no see.

How are you?

Hi everyone else .....
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:51, Reply)

Hey TWW :)
haha my QOTW post has a click already, I feel slightly smug.

Ok a lot smug *smugs*

Hey No 31 :p
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:52, Reply)

TGB
that'll be two clicks, actually. I'm not clever enought to do that sort of thing ...
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 17:55, Reply)

Elthelred
What's wrong with you? If it's a cold sort of thing then I've got it too...we must have picked it up on Saturday night...but I don't remember snogging you....

;)
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:00, Reply)

Hallohallo
After my early afternoon drinkies I had a wee nap. And now I'm ready for more, woop.

Oh and 3 clicks TGB.
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:01, Reply)

I've got a stinking cold or may be cat aids
I must have caught it from being on a bus.

Can someone come round and feed me ice cream.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:09, Reply)

Mrs L
not ice cream, you need chicken soup .... lots of it.

*puts pot on cooker*

Just give me five minutes. D'you want toast soldiers as well?
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:14, Reply)

Aww bless you
newly found sister WW.

Is it vegetarian chicken soup?

*edit* toast soldiers! Please
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:17, Reply)

aw, you're all poorly
*makes huge vat of hot toddy*

*has mountain of tissues flown in from planet tissue*

*puts on nurse unifo
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:19, Reply)

Nurses?
Awesome!
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:25, Reply)

@ poulemadame
Yeah its a nasty sniffly one, I feel fine, but my boss didn't want it.

Well I may have got you under the influence ;)
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:31, Reply)

It must be the
B3TA BUG!

A nasty virus.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:34, Reply)

Sister L
veggie chicken soup? Well, I'll try, since we're family.....

Would that be like the "Beef" flavour Not Poodle which says 'suitable for vegetarians'?

edit: hlt, I looove your new sig. My hubby used to joke that my Red Indian name was "screams at spiders".
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:54, Reply)

I'm watching
the bedtime story on Cbeebies.

That's about my level right now.

*edit* that's the one. Today I had chicken curry noodles and that was vege.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:54, Reply)

@LiaB
Job research is it?
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:55, Reply)

"red
No, it's all I can cope with.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 18:58, Reply)

@ WW
thanks poppet, it was suggested by none other than our very own Herr Doktor Lemminge!

*shimmies*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:03, Reply)

Anyone about?
I can haz wine so I may end up being very silly.
( girlinthehole, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:20, Reply)

@ bgb
I'm still about. I might join you on the alcomahol
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:22, Reply)

Woo! Ethel
How goes it?
( girlinthehole, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:22, Reply)

I'm here too
lacking alcohol (by choice) but still liable to get silly ...
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:28, Reply)

Thank Christ for that.
I thought I was going to have to go and watch the telly for a moment.

I went to the gym today and nearly fell off the treadmill. Oops! I felt silly.
( girlinthehole, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:30, Reply)

Gym?
good lord, woman, you'll do yourself a mischief.

Have a drink ....
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:31, Reply)

The only mischief I'll be doing is driving men crazy with desire for my toned body.
Yeah! as if!
( girlinthehole, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:32, Reply)

sweetie
you don't need to drive "men" crazy. Just one.

Actually, there's a girl at work (well I say girl, she's about my age) who has that 'rock hard spends far too much time in the gym' look and she scares all the men off!
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:36, Reply)

I'm only joking.
I just do it to keep fairly fit and be able to drink more wine without getting fat.


I like being cuddly.
( girlinthehole, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:37, Reply)

exercise is bad for you, everyone knows that
*noms chocolate*

*is sitting down*

*listens to arteries clanging shut*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:38, Reply)

Hi tulip.
I just don't want to be one of those old women who need a mobility scooter to get round town to do her shopping.

For one moment in my life I was heading that way.
( girlinthehole, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:39, Reply)

brrrr
just got back from my mums, she has the heating on.. my house feels cold now.

*seeks warmth*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:40, Reply)

I don't go to gyms
because they scare me. I have a lateral thigh trainer which I use to keep the old leg'n'arse in some sort of shape. I don't have a car, so I do a lot of walking, and thank god I was blessed with a slim build. Thanks Mum!

edit: TGB, here, cuddle in

*snuggles*
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:41, Reply)

Thanks TWW
*enjoys cuddly snuggles*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:42, Reply)

@Weewitch
They use to scare me but I just go to the local sports centre gym. It's not so scary.

I have a desk job and drive everywhere so I need some regular exercise.

Edit - it's funny when I go to the gym really early at the weekend. It's just me and a load of 60+ year olds.
( girlinthehole, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:43, Reply)

it's ok blouselet
*admires healthiness*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:48, Reply)

@Tulip
Love the Indian name btw.

It's sooooo you.
( girlinthehole, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:51, Reply)

Did anyone
see the unveiling of Les Dawson's statue?

He must be spinning in his grave over the state of his daughter.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 19:56, Reply)

@ Mrs L
Did I miss something?

*checks news*

Thanks Blousie!
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:01, Reply)

Sister L
I missed that - elaborate, please? Is she a wee tart?
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:02, Reply)

Did someone say
wee tarts?
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:07, Reply)

welcome back Batman
allow me to capture your attention

naughty nurses, over there

just kidding!
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:08, Reply)

You don't want me back?
Well then...


:(

*toddles off*


Wait wait wait nurses! Woohooo!

How are you big sis? :D

Can you braid my hair for me please?
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:10, Reply)

Yes Mrs L!
I saw her and went "SLAG!"

Which made my mum laugh
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:12, Reply)

*hugs batman*
*braids hair*

there y'go

TGB, MrsL, what did she look like? I missed it!
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:15, Reply)

Hehehe
Thanks TWW *hugs*


I'm a pretty little girl, yaaaay!

Wait, that's not cool.
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:19, Reply)

She looked
like a complete WAG slapper.

It was on the One Show. You should be able to watch it on iPlayer.

*edit* the picture here should give you an idea.

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/7685723.stm
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:21, Reply)

oh my word
She's not that old, either, is she? He'd be horrified.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:26, Reply)

She looked awful
and was wearing a tiny tiny little dress whilst everyone else was in big coats and scarves!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:28, Reply)

Well
he died in 93 and the mother said that she didn't really know him. If she was say, 3, when he died she'd be 16 now which looks about right.

*edit* wearing a tiny dress GB with her bra hanging out!
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:29, Reply)

*cough*18*cough*
ahem

Wait... I think I'm too drunk to count
As you were..
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:30, Reply)

I'm back and still soberish.
Poor Les. *doffs cap*
( girlinthehole, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:31, Reply)

Yeah it's bloody shocking isn't it

*shuffles feet nervously*
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:32, Reply)

Evening all
How are we all?
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:38, Reply)

oh look, someone else is here
hi zapiola. I'm good, and you?
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:40, Reply)

Not
bad... knackered and with a wonderfully expressive cough.

Where has everyone gone?
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:42, Reply)

Were we not enough
for you TWW? *cries*

*learns to count*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:42, Reply)

Hello everyone

(Pretty strangers and promises, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:43, Reply)

*lurks*

(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:44, Reply)

Oh how rude of me
I'm good thanks TWW, getting better every day :)

and *tickles TGB*

*hands out lollipops*

I'm nekkid in bed listening to the wind. I wish I had glow sticks, I'd go night-kite-flying.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:44, Reply)

Right I've got a face pack on now.....
So nobody make me laugh.

It also means I can't wear my glasses so my spelling may be a bit off.
( girlinthehole, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:46, Reply)

I'm going
as Mr Bin has to turn the internets off for some reason.

Laters
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:47, Reply)

*runs in*
*grabs lollipop from naked No3l*


:O


*rans back out crying*
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:47, Reply)

*hugs TGB*
never think you're not enough. I was just trying to be welcoming ....

*hands over calculator*

No3L, I take it your weather isn't any better than ours. According to the BBC we're getting 25 mph winds, but my neighbour who works at the airport (just down the road) says they were recording nearer 35.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:47, Reply)

darlings, I must go
but I'll be thinking of you all on the way home.

nightnight!

*swoops off into the darkness*
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:53, Reply)

I'm off too.
Goodnight folks.
( girlinthehole, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:55, Reply)

night hlt, bgb
sleep well, my lovelies

*hugs*
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:57, Reply)

Hi and Bye people!
*waves*

Waving at people, you're stuck with me for a bit longer :p
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:59, Reply)

Oh arse
I'm gonna leave as well. Don't take it personally... I stayed up until the heady, dangerous hour of half ten last night and I've suffered all day for it, This getting up at six am lark is a killer this time of year :(

And I think I just made Batman cry with my nekkidness :/

Nini!
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 20:59, Reply)

May just be you and me TWW
*winks*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:01, Reply)

ooer TGB
how can we entertain ourselves?

Actually I'm only here for a little longer. I have to go soon or I turn into a pumpkin. Not really. My beloved will be in from work soon and he'll expect me talk to him. Sigh.

Only joking - I like to catch up with him *ahem* when the girls are in bed.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:03, Reply)

*pokes head round the door*
continue you two...
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:03, Reply)

*throws things at Batman*
Don't ruin what precious little time I have with TWW!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:04, Reply)

I'm here
to entertain you ladies too ;)
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:04, Reply)

Ethelred
You have to wait outside with Batman
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:05, Reply)

scuse me a second, TGB
I think my little brother is up to no good again.

Batman! Stop hiding. Get out here where I can see you! Take your hands out of your pockets, and stand up straight.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:05, Reply)

I won't say or do anything!
if you hear a strange whirring noise it's just my video camera....

Evening ethelred, how's it going?

*looks down at the floor sheepishly*

Sorry TWW.
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:06, Reply)

HCFB
That whirring is one of their 'toys' I bet.

I'm not too bad, bit sniffly. How are thou?
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:08, Reply)

oh god I just about pooped myself
the bloody cat just decided to stretch her paw from behind the curtain and touch my shoulder.

*pats chest*

I think my heart stopped, then. Its beating again, though. Rapidly.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:08, Reply)

Well that's a good way
of ruining the mood :p
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:10, Reply)

*swarms*
Well I do have that effect on women you know TWW.

By that I mean the rapid heart beating, not almost pooping themselves.

Not bad thought 'red, had the day off so have spent it drinking beer, in my dressing gown on the sofa. Most satisfactory.
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:11, Reply)

damn cat
also has a habit of jumping on the bed at, well, shall we say, inopportune moments?

Actually, the man whom I love from the heart of my bottom has just walked in, so I'll say goodnight, folks.

*mwah*

*hugs all round*
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:12, Reply)

Bye TWW
Guess I'm stuck here with you boys then
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:14, Reply)

Bye TWW
*hugs*


Looks like you are just left with us two TGB.

How did the job hunting go today?
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:15, Reply)

I'm here.
Just got home, so I thought I'd pop in for a while.
( thealternativefact, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:17, Reply)

Hey Clendrix
*snuggles*

My housemate has sorted the leptop so soon I will be b3tering in bed! woo and yays!

And good thanks Batman, found a job I actually really want!!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:23, Reply)

Evening clendrix
Good day?

Sweet TGB! You applied for it? Is it doing something similar to what you do at the mo? Or a bit different?
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:26, Reply)

Hey Badger
*hugs back*

You don't sound like you're too down and considering your week so far, that's good news!

Hello Batman - not a bad day a all, actually. How did the beer+dressing gown deal turn out for ya?
( thealternativefact, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:27, Reply)

Yeah grrrrrrrreat
as Tony the Tiger would say.

I'm still in my dressing gown. And I still have some beer left. Good times :)
(Holy Cremola Foam Batman will be back on, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:31, Reply)

Well I am trying to keep
positive and upbeat about everything :)

Yeah applied for it, it is admin based but sounds lot more varied to what I do now, so probably slightly better :P
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 21:49, Reply)

Hey all
I be here. I not be queer. I have no beer.

All well?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:22, Reply)

Hey PoD
it is really quiet here tonight :(
I'm in bed b2taing it's awesome :D
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:27, Reply)

It's a bit quiet here...
I'm in a fantastic mood tonight

*bounce*

Life is good :)
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:45, Reply)

hey duckie
why so serious happy?
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:46, Reply)

Hey TGB
You seem a bit happy for my liking, 'ducky.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:46, Reply)

Well...
First thing tomorrow morning I get on a plane to Arizona, which should be muchous fun.

But even better than that, I went out for a couple of drinkies tonight with a couple of colleagues, and managed to get talking to a serious hottie who was out with people from the place she worked too.

I've got her phone number now. Yay! That sort of thing never happens to me :-)
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:49, Reply)

oooh congrats Duckie!
Well that sounds better than my life.. you win!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:50, Reply)

Here...
*sends hugs and super-flukey good luck vibes in direction of TGB*
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:53, Reply)

haha thanks
I'm only applying to jobs with big offices now in the hope of having someone yummy to drool over in the day. Especially as I probably won't have b3ta time :(
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:56, Reply)

Evening
Am sorting out a few things, but will join you properly shortly.

* quickly hugs everyone and sneaks off *
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:56, Reply)

Nice work Mr. Duck!
The nearest I've got to that lately is some guy called Frank, who may or may not be the Devil.
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:56, Reply)

good evening kaol?
*awaits hugs*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 22:59, Reply)

*hugs TGB*
Yeah, was a good evening :D
Had pizza, played a bunch of acoustic guitar, watched a Russian film.

Missed you, hugely, though.
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:01, Reply)

I'm seriously concerned about
Frank, tbh.
( thealternativefact, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:03, Reply)

*hugs*
everyone does.
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:06, Reply)

I'm a bit scared about Frank
But we'll see.

To be fair, the only time he could get me is when I'm asleep.
And I'm a light sleeper.

A light sleeper with... *counts*...
Five Six knives under my pillow.
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:06, Reply)

Lots of people have turned up now
The closest I've got to 'ducky's achievement recently is talking to a friend I managed to mess things up again.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:08, Reply)

I just had to get out of bed
and it is freeking cold out there!

I am also going to go to sleep now *yawns*
Catch y'all laters
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:10, Reply)

Ha!
That's closer than me - the most fun I had recently was a 'Dare you!', 'No, dare you!' drunken snog on a street.

*sighs*
*resigns self to trampdom*

But the good news is I may have a couple of little answers for the QOTW. At last!
( thealternativefact, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:10, Reply)

Kaol
I was reading your story about Frank. For some really strange reason, I want to met this guy...

He sounds just like something from a psycho-horror film :)
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:13, Reply)

Night TGB!
Clendrix, was it one of those situations where both people wouldn't back down?

EDIT: Duck, I don't know what he's like.
An elderly Cray twin crossed with Lucifer from Constantine.
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:13, Reply)

Kaol
Yes it was. But I there was also an awful lot of drink involved. And inappropriately flirty behaviour.
It was fun though ;)
( thealternativefact, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:15, Reply)

Hahaha!
Sounds like a good night!

Alcohol and inappropriate behaviour are a winning combination :D
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:20, Reply)

*giggles*
Yep!

How are you doing there, anyway? Good day?
( thealternativefact, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:21, Reply)

Yeah, fine thanks!
Had a good evening with my guitarist, got a new song done.

We've not got magicly better, so I don't think I sold my soul to the devil.
*shrugs*
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:23, Reply)

I'm glad to hear these things.
And now, kiddywinkles, I'm off to bed.
See you tomorrow on the happiest thread of them all - The Friday Thread!
( thealternativefact, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:27, Reply)

New song you say?
Is it heavy rock? The heaviest I'll have ever heard?

Night Clendrix. And TGB, but you're probably long gone.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:35, Reply)

Heavy Rock?
A bit, yeah!

I've not got a recording, but it's a song about a fugitive from justice.
Who may or may not be an insomniac serial killer.

I don't know where I get my inspiration from...
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:42, Reply)

I don't know where you get it either
But then I get mine from mexican foodstuffs, so who am I to speak?


No-one, that's who.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:44, Reply)

That's a fair point :p
*grins*

So, what're you up to this fine evening, Mr. O'Death?
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:49, Reply)

Not much really
Was packing stuff up for heading away for the weekend, and managed to do one bag of clothes and one bag for cables and computers and things. And now I'm lying in bed, eating Fox's fruit glaciers and watching QI. Good stuff.

Upto much yourself? Photoshopping? And where is everyone tonight?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:50, Reply)

Dunno where everyone is *shrugs*
I'm chatting to my mate, he split up with his girlfriend tonight, so he's feeling a bit shite.

No photoshop tonight, was using it all day at work, so my brain's a bit frazzled with it.
Got some projects to do on it this weekend though, a poster for a mate and some artwork for ancrenne.

Exciting stuff!
( Cawl, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:55, Reply)

A bit rubbish for him indeed
I never find it easy to find someone who has just broken up with someone. I should just ignore them or something instead, y'know?

I'm going to try and use photoshop more after my hand in on Monday. Really should finish that hand in.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:58, Reply)

I'm multitasking
Badly.

Wish I was watching QI though :) I think when I get a job I shall spend my first paycheque on a tv for my bedroom.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:01, Reply)

Not a bad idea fuzzy
And good evening. One of my friends tonight used the phrase 'warm fuzzy feeling' at one point, and I thought of you. And chuckled.

QI is the awesome.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:04, Reply)

Greetings again
Have finally added my bash-pics to the b3ta-bash pool. For some reason, they've come out in the wrong order in the b3ta bash pool, but they're in order in the photo-sets.

BTW: Have added some new ones coz someone changed their mind about being on the pics. Have also added some very minimalistic descriptions. Hopefully, they shouldn't be booted out of the pool this time.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:13, Reply)

It's nice
to be associated with a phrase like "warm fuzzy feeling" :)

And good evening PoD, and Mista as I see you have just arrived, and Kaol, but you knew that already :)

With a tv in my room, and a kettle, I would never have to leave. Laptop, Dave, tea and pot noodles 24/7...
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:16, Reply)

@WFF
You can get a TV tuner for your laptop and watch TV on the laptop. That way, if someone's talking, you can try and shove the mouse cursor in their gob so it looks like they're eating the mouse cursor.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:19, Reply)

It would be quite the life, fuzzy
It's well windy here, and I should go to sleep soon. This may not go well :(

edits - In fact, I'm going to go now. Night all.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:20, Reply)

Evenin' all.
Had to go out earlier, needed to do some CV-boosting- erm, worthy voluntary work.
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:22, Reply)

haha!
Mista, that's funny :)

PoD, it's windy here too. I have two huge copper beech trees outside my house, when a big gust ruffles them it sounds like a plane landing on the house. Or something.

EDIT: night PoD! Hello Juan!
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:23, Reply)

I did indeed know that already :)
My internet's been gimping around, so two restarts later *touches wood* it seems to be ok.
( Cawl, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:23, Reply)

Great pics Mista
I take it you weren't drunken, as they all seem to be in focus!

Hope your internet behaves itself Kaol.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:29, Reply)

I know, you'll miss me if I vanish :p
I seem to remember that spak was a tiny bit more sober than I was that night... :|
( Cawl, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:31, Reply)

If I miss you
I'll aim better next time. :D

Oh I'm too tired to be witty.

And I have gone cold too :( *turns leccy blankie back on*

Ooh ooh! Guess what I ate today? Chocolate beer cake! It was 100% full of win.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:37, Reply)

'night PoD, eve Juan Quar
My camera has built-in image-stabilisation, which gives off the impression that the photographer isn't drunk.

Have quite a few gaps in my memory but remember most of it.

BTW: Have started a new thread about my pics.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:43, Reply)

All this linking is hard work
and so is booking train tickets to Manchester, so I shall go to bed.

g'night...
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 1:28, Reply)

Soz...
I sorta drifted off.

Night, hope you're sleeping well!
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 1:56, Reply)