Good morning.




I had a lie in this morning instead of getting up at stooopid 0'clock to go to the gym.

Left the Manchester bash at 7.30pm last night and I have a sneaking suspicion that much fun will have been had in my absence.

Again everyone seemed like a lovely bunch and one or two had that B3ta naughty twinkle in their eyes. I'm naming no names.
( girlinthehole, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 10:12, 154 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Glad you got home ok, shame you had to leave so early.
I left about one o'clock, there were a few still going strong; I was pissed and needed some serious crash. Loads of photos were taken, no doubt they will end up on here. My camera's batteries went, as did the spare set I had brought with me. Iwouldn't mind, but being a photographer this was embarrassing.
*Twinkles naughtily*
(Bear Pookie The Frankly Challenged. Halloween is coming to town., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 10:34, Reply)

Blimey
It's quiet in here this morning...
( jim_bob can herd cats., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 10:34, Reply)

A good bash had by all then, so it seems
If you guys would be so kind as to organise a qotw bash in Leeds on the other hand, I'm well up for that.

/Edit

This is fucking funny!
( jim_bob can herd cats., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 10:41, Reply)

a text
from Enzyme, waking me from my slumber at twenty minutes past midnight, confirms that the night did continue in your absence, Ms BGB.
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 10:47, Reply)

piston
only if we can go to the Scarborough Taps :)

morning all
(Halfy By light alone, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 10:56, Reply)

I didn't want to go honest.
But I had to drive from Manchester to West Yorkshire to get home and I'd been on the go since 6am so was understandably knackered.

Today will be spent in deciding if I like the expensive top I bought yesterday in the normal OCD manner of all women by putting it on every half hour and standing in front of the mirror ad infinitum.
( girlinthehole, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 10:58, Reply)

Mr Nong all
You're all brilliant. And mad. And I have the photos to prove it :)

AND the video TGB alluded to last night :D
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 11:25, Reply)

Morning folks
Sounds like the bash was a good'un. Time for me to eat a bacon sarnie before tidying my room (boring), going for a swim (less boring) and finally watching the grand prix (woo).
( Captain V, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 11:39, Reply)

Morning!
Hello everyone! I'm sorry i had to leave early last night, i got a crate for the trouble though, so it's not as bad.

It was great meeting you all, especially aberracion, completely_underwhelmed and t0ria! Thanks to all, and i'm sure we'll see each other again soon enough!
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 11:41, Reply)

Morning, hungover chums.
Glad the bash was fun.

Last night, I took two b3tans bowling and singing with my IRL friends. Today, I am happy to report we are all still alive, and all still friends.
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 11:41, Reply)

Clenders
Do you think the little Brazilian bloke can win the championship today?

Random thought of the morning: Do they call it a Brazilian in Brazil?
( Captain V, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 11:46, Reply)

Hello V!
Yes I do, but obviously he's relying on some pretty big screw up by Hamilton.

*crosses fngers*

But even if he doesn't win, I'm in rather a happy sport mood today, being as Tottenham won against Liverpool yesterday. Marvellous.
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 11:48, Reply)

Hello All
I'm on the way back to London. How was the party yesterday? Really sorry that I missed it.
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 11:49, Reply)

Ah yes the spurs
That was a rather excellent result for you guys yesterday. I'm not too displeased with it either. Liverpool losing is always good.

Hamilton did kinda screw up qualifying yesterday (unless he's got way more fuel than the cars ahead of him) and he does have Alonso starting behind him. It wouldn't surprise me if Alonso somehow manages to miss his break pedal going into the first corner!
( Captain V, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 11:52, Reply)

Now that would be good!
*tries not to let Felippe bias win*
*loses*

Edmund, my dear - how was the trip? Not too awful, I hope...
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 11:54, Reply)

Clendrix
Thanks - lovely to hear from you.

Yesterday was, erm, challenging. His passing came as something of a shock to everyone, not least his wife and kids.

Funeral's the middle of the week so it'll be full-on ceremonialness. I'll get my uniform out, as will many other of my former colleagues and we'll obviously NOT be crying. There'll just be a bit of extra dust in the air.

EDIT: Did Spurs win something?
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 11:59, Reply)

Absolutely, Edmund. That's the spirit.
I really hope it goes well and you can say goodbye to him in the way he deserves.
*hugs*

Edit: Spurs actually won a game, and against an on-form team, too! We've not been doing well of late.*

*Entry for Understatement of the Year Awards
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 12:01, Reply)

Clendrix
Thanks. I'll be getting stocked up on the Kleenex.
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 12:02, Reply)

Morning folks
It sounds like the bash was lots of fun then.
I actually stayed up past 2 last night for the first time in months. What a rebel!
( wanderlust, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 12:08, Reply)

Afternoon all
It sounds like the bash was muchous fun. Wish I could have been there. I'll be going to the London bash in a few weeks though, so I'll catch up with you all there!

Had a great evening myself last night with my special friend though :)
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 12:16, Reply)

Dear lord, Lusty!
You dirty stop-out. I have no idea what time I got home last night, but I didn't go to bed until 6am. This is what comes of having lovely company that makes one want to sit and chat instead of going to bed :)
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 12:17, Reply)

Afternoon!
Sounds like the bash was much fun, is a shame I didn't go but I will try extra hard to go to the next one up north as it would be nice to meet fellow loons!
(Evilweevil is covered in bees, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 12:23, Reply)

@Ducky
Glad you had a good time with your special friend :D

@clendrix. Sounds like you a had a good time. My friends were too drunk by 2 to stay up much later.
( wanderlust, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 12:26, Reply)

@ Fuzzy
Oh fuck, not that video!

*embarrases*
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 13:51, Reply)

Hehe!
Don't worry, I stopped recording just before you said you were strangely aroused by it ;)
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 13:54, Reply)

*blushes*
Haha!

It was rather funny. Can't believe how pissed I was though.

Bloody lovely to meet you by the way!
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 13:57, Reply)

You too!
You're wicked you are :)

And there is an even more embarrassing video of Enzyme, who was even drunker than you!
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 13:59, Reply)

He was, wasn't he?
He's a very nice man, I liked him a lot.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 14:01, Reply)

Are there pictures available?
I'd love to see them and obtain vicarious enjoyment!
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 14:01, Reply)

damnit
all you people and your talk of parties and stuff.

Wish I could have ben there, really, they sound like fun. Living in Spain kinda makes it difficult though.
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 14:06, Reply)

I hope you bashers got my message.
I asked Enzyme to relay it to you all but if he was atrociously drunk he may not have done so.
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 14:09, Reply)

@CHCB
He did, in slightly garbled fashion.

We knew what he meant though.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 14:12, Reply)

oh good.
I'm sorry I couldn't get to the damn thing.
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 14:16, Reply)

The pics
are being uploaded as we speak.

EDIT: ok, tis done! here!
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 14:17, Reply)

Must be missing something
the link goes straight to the London bash from a couple of weeks ago.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 15:01, Reply)

Yeah, I'm not seeing them either fuzzy
Do you have a link to your own album that they're in?

Oh, and afternoon all.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 15:02, Reply)

Just search for warmfuzzyfeeling and the link will come up.
.
( girlinthehole, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 15:03, Reply)

Aha
I have seen now. Many goods.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 15:08, Reply)

We love bash photos
Not many people can boast a photo description as flattering as this:

"Ethelred (with his huge cock)"
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 15:11, Reply)

Party Pix
Great pictures!
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 15:22, Reply)

Haha!
Yeah, I'm not sure that can be beaten (!)

Although Boss's is bigger, according to the "1:1000 scale" addition to his name sign...
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 15:22, Reply)

wow
this place has died.

where is everyone?
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 16:43, Reply)

Anyone Around?
Sat down to watch the Grand Prix with the Grammar Badger, and we have cake!

*cake glees*
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:12, Reply)

Haha!
Love your sig Boss!
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:16, Reply)

@All
I just got home and am watching the Grand Prix. DCoulthard out on the first car...ouch.
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:19, Reply)

@Fuzzy
I look like a right gimp in that vid!

*epic fails*
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:22, Reply)

hello people
I'm here, yet not here.

Keeping a BBC on GP, but have lots of work to do as my company has been contracted for a MASSIVE job, requiring trillions of translators in all languages (earthly and otherwise), so I have to sift through mounds of shite CVs and see who's suitable.

Incredibly boring really
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:27, Reply)

Made it!
Have just returned from the Manchester bash and can report that it were fantastic!!!

Had forgotten the name of the pub, but found it when I found the street. Even though I've been to several bashes already, I still had the pre-bash nerves, but this time, they only kicked in on entry to the pub and instantly evaporated the moment I saw someone I recognised.

As usual, you were all lovely and the group was too big to properly chat with everyone. Was nice to finally meet the legendary Enzyme and watch him almost demolish a table. Was nice to meet everyone else too.

Now that enough people have met me in real life, I can finally wear a different outfit to a b3ta bash.

I'm on dialup at the mo, so I won't upload my pics until I've got broadband.

Hope everyone else made it back safely.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:31, Reply)

3,225 words and still typing.
This novel-writing thing is a piece of piss. I'll be finished by tea time.
(And I'm writing it in LaTeX - w00t!)
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:31, Reply)

what's your novel about CHCB?
and what's LaTeX?
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:38, Reply)

F1
I think (and I'm ready to be on the receiving end of abuse, for this opinion) that Mr Massa's winning this GP and losing the world championship to Mr Hamilton would be a good result; what do we think?
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:39, Reply)

Well, I'm glad you asked, flesh :)
This is LaTeX: www.latex-project.org/intro.html
It's a typesetting package for geeks. It's very, very good.

My novel is about eco-terrorism. It will also have sex in it because I reckon a good novel has some dirty bits.
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:40, Reply)

don't know about that exactly Edmund
I quite like Massa, but I'll be throwing it in the faces of all the Alonso-supporting scum around me when Hamilton takes the title.

If ever there was a man who you would never tire of punching in the face, it's Fernando Alonso, smarmy twunt

/rant

EDIT: Eco-terrorism huh? like State of Fear type thing (Crichton). Don't remember if there was sex or not though.
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:42, Reply)

@CHCB
When I was leaving school the headteacher told us a story of having met Agatha Christie on a train and she'd told him that every good story had to have sex, mystery and religion in it.

He then set this as a task to his English class where one comedian decided to answer the assignment with one sentence:

"Oh my God, I'm pregnant, who did it?".
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:45, Reply)

@Flesh
Yup. Alonso almost makes me sad that there is such detailed safety equipment in F1 vehicles...
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:46, Reply)

not quite State of Fear,
more personal, less corporate.

@Edmund - that rocks!
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:47, Reply)

I have no problems
with his ability. It's his damn personality I cannot stand.

Bit like people with Frank Lampard (no personality), or more likely John Terry (a cunt)
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:49, Reply)

Hello Mista!
Glad you got back safe :)

Boss, have you seen the other one of Enzyme?
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:50, Reply)

.
@piston_broke:
Your link just brings up a 404 - Page Not Found

@clendrix:
You introduced your b3ta friends to your IRL friends? You could have asploded the universe that way! But seriously, I'm glad it went well. I'm still wondering whether or not I should introduce my IRL friends to my b3ta freinds.

@CHCB: We got your message loud and clear (or at least as clear as a drunken Enzyme could relay).
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:50, Reply)

Enzyme is worringly incommunicado today -
what have you done to him, you fiends?
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:52, Reply)

@ Fuzzy
I haven't. I couldn't find that one.

Have you got a link?
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:52, Reply)

* waves at Fuzzy *
@CHCB: Once again, you put my geekiness to shame.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:53, Reply)

He did it to himself CHCB
He was drunker than all of us put together. I gazzed him to make sure he got home ok and haven't heard back either :(

Boss: Enzyme's Happy Dance
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 17:59, Reply)

He doesn't go online much at home
so you might not hear back just yet, but he was supposed to call me today and he hasn't, nor is he answering texts (though he's a Luddite, so no change there). I'll give him a ring in a bit. I suspect a major hangover from what you say. And I can't quite bring myself to watch the videos.
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 18:05, Reply)

.
Enzyme left us after we got some food. He was starting to be the worse for the wear by then. I stayed a bit longer in the next pub, but didn't stay until the bitter end. There were only about 4 or 5 of us left by then.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 18:29, Reply)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!
Fucking get in!!!!!!!

Where's clendrix?
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 18:49, Reply)

Today I have done fuck all.
I enjoyed it so much that I may do fuck all next Sunday too. I also made mushroom stroganoff for the first time but it wasn't as good as M&S mushroom stroganoff. I need to tinker with the recipe a little. I watched a very sad film and cried like the big girl that I am and I have tried my new expensive top on 12 times and still don't know whether to keep it or not. It's a hard life being B3ta's primary agony aunt and fashion expert.
( girlinthehole, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 18:52, Reply)

IN YOUR FACE
Fernando Alonso.
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 18:58, Reply)

Christ
That was some race. I'm so fucking tense!
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:01, Reply)

That was unbelievable
I couldn't watch towards the end.

Do feel slightly sorry for Fillipe though. He drove a spot on race.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:11, Reply)

Massa drove a great race
And they both drove a great championship. So, so close. And what a finale! I was literally out of my seat for the last five laps :)

Roll on March!
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:17, Reply)

I'm here!
I missed the race, but I was wandering the streets of London, chatting with a lovely b3tan and having fun. So no complaints from me, even though my lovely little Brazilian Boy didn't win. Still love him.

Spak, the colliding of b3tan and real worlds was a complete success, but that's because both sets of friends are fucking ace :)

Evening all. Bash photos are great.
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:28, Reply)

@ clenders
The wee fella did all he could do. Aquitted himself really well on the podium too!
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:31, Reply)

Beekers...
good to hear. He may not have been victorious, but I like his driving style and I like his attitude, so he's my winner.





He is also very cute.
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:35, Reply)

'Ello all,
How goes it?

I'm back from my exciting London-based weekend.

I drank lots, slept on a boat, watched Zombie films, threw heavy blunt objects across the room and sang songs.

It was awesome :D
( Cawl, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:39, Reply)

Also,
Sod you all for accusing me of stealing your names, you bastards!

I was locked in a shipping container, then I went to London :(
( Cawl, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:48, Reply)

Being accused of stealing usernames
is not a bad thing :)

Hello! TGB gave me a hug from you, that was nice *hugs back*
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:51, Reply)

I can confirm...
that Kaol was too busy attempting to destroy the local bowling lanes to steal names.
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:51, Reply)

Well
I didn't accuse you of anything, but no one was quick enough to steal my name. What Zombie films did you watch?
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:52, Reply)

*grins*
It just made me laugh that people assume that things like that are me or Al :p

*hugs for Fuzzy and Clendrix*


EDIT: *hugs and kisses for Flesh*
( Cawl, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:55, Reply)

wonderful
one of the CVs I received for the job I was talking about earlier wrote in the email: "in case you need a "ninja" proof-reader".

Anyone here?
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:56, Reply)

I think
I have won "most boring weekend in b3taland" hurrah!

evening all
(Halfy By light alone, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:58, Reply)

kisses too?
what's wrong with you man? Gerroff


*secretly enjoys*
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:58, Reply)

*special hug for Kaol*
Thanks Kaol. Thanks for everything.
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 19:59, Reply)

Hey Halfy
Did you end up drinking lots?

I did karaoke, it was cool!

Flesh, I know you love it...
( Cawl, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:00, Reply)

whisky
has dulled the cold yes, still not shaken it yet though, phut

still, next weekend is looking like guinness from approx 5pm friday till sometime on sunday, am house sitting woohoo
(Halfy By light alone, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:02, Reply)

Kaol
can't deny it.

Still didn't say what you watched though. Can't beat a good Zombie movie
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:04, Reply)

hey all
london is very cold, grey and wet after miami! what's new with everyone?
( rachelswipe with a fork, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:05, Reply)

Sounds excellent!
I'm gonna be London-ing again, various people-seeing.

I imagine that some alcohol may be involved.

EDIT: Flesh, I watched "The Zombie Diaries" and the remake of "Dawn Of The Dead". And something else, which I've forgotten. There was a lot of alcohol...
( Cawl, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:05, Reply)

ah
you should watch some REAL Zombie movies, by THE man, Rob Zombie. Awesome, gruesome shit.



product may not contain any zombies
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:08, Reply)

the original
Day of the dead is still my favourite zombie movie.

aye, well im trying to clear my debts and save for a deposit so quiet nights in are the law lately.
(Halfy By light alone, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:08, Reply)

Flesh,
What did you think of his remake of Halloween?

We were listening to a good amount of Rob Zombie, Pitchshifter and Metallica on Friday night :D
( Cawl, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:12, Reply)

Hello My Lovely Munchkins Covered in Custard
I've started the new job, but unfortunately no B3ta at work, and as I'm usually drunk and aggressive after work I may be a more infrequent visitor.....

I would like, for once seriously, (never 'appen)to say that you lot have made a big fucking apricot-coloured curry-flavoured difference to my putrid existence over the last few months of unemployment hell. The QOTW band are completeley wonderful, except for Kaol who needs to refine his slaughtering methods before I'll let him in the Bundy Club. And PJM, who needs to sort his lefty tendencies out. And HCFM Batman, who needs to buy me ten pints of 80'. And BGB,and ..... fuck it, you are all lovely.

I may noy be around much from now onwards due to time, children, and a frantic need to earn money by flogging my bottom doon t'docks, but one day I will appear at a Bash.... and hide in the background, follow you home,and eat your pets.

Love 'n' hugs

The Piss-Artist Known as Osok.

*B3tans = Sanity in an Insane World*

(and kittens)
(osok Rebel without a clue, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:14, Reply)

Aw
that's a nice post.

*is feeling the love*
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:15, Reply)

hurrah
good news on the job osocko, but major boo yah rubbish on the internet front.

edit: sorry warmfuzzyfeeling, that was me, i'll stop now.

long arms ;)
(Halfy By light alone, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:16, Reply)

mm Halloween
I thought it was awesome.

Usual amount of gore, and fit quite well with the story IMO. He has another movie due out soon, Tyrannosaurus Rex (not about dinosaurs), as well as his animated film sometime next year. Also a new album due next year at some point.
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:16, Reply)

osok
Indeed, what a lovely post.

I too thank my lucky stars for this place; so many wonderful people.
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:18, Reply)

Glad to hear that, Mr. Osok
T'is good stuff indeed.

Would be awesome to see you at a bash some time, too.

So yeah, good luck with the new job and don't be a stranger :D
( Cawl, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:20, Reply)

@Osok
Please don't be a stranger : )

@Ancrenne - it's a lovely indian inspired top which even Gok whatsisface would approve of but it is a little expensive. We're not talking Rswipe expensive but more than I would usually spend. I have a month to decide whether to keep it or not.

Edit - votes please on whether I keep it.


( girlinthehole, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:22, Reply)

I say keep it.
Not that I'm really the person to ask for fashion advice...
( Cawl, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:32, Reply)

umm
it look a bit medieval but nice, anyway, its your choice not ours.
(Halfy By light alone, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:35, Reply)

I bet Halfy'd
Look lovely in it.
Don't think Halfy version 1.02 would suit it though.
( Cawl, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:35, Reply)

I like it
I'd keep it. Or just wear it for a month, take it back, get another one, wear that for a month... etc

Halfy, I don't mind. Am in the mood for feeling the love after having a loved up b3tabash weekend :)
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:36, Reply)

@Halfy
Medieval?
( girlinthehole, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:36, Reply)

BGB
When you put it on, how does it make you feel?
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:38, Reply)

@clendrix
Like I've got more money than sense : )
( girlinthehole, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:39, Reply)

BGB
IK meant decorative wise

its something you could see a guineviere or ann of cleves flouncing around in.
(Halfy By light alone, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:41, Reply)

If that's true...
don't keep it!

But if it makes you feel good/special/glam, keep it. We can't spend all our money on bills. Some of it has to have been worth earning.

I think it's lovely.
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:42, Reply)

Cowl
You are just jealous that I look fucking hot in a push-up bra.
(Halfy By light alone, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:44, Reply)

@Halfy
Maybe a rather butch looking Anne of Cleves who's just come back from hitch-hiking around India.


I shall probably take it back and buy something sensible like a jumper.
( girlinthehole, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:46, Reply)

pic
of you wearing it, then we can decide! lovely colour. estee lauder do a gorgeous eyeliner in that shade too.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:04, Reply)

Do you know what?
I never knew this board existed! As a /linker am I allowed on here?

Last night was fab, lovely to meet everyone. I wish I could have stayed longer but the Strongbow was starting to kick in already. See you all at the next one! And thanks to AA for organising it and being generally nice.

My photos are now uploaded to Flickr too.
( t0ria has forgotten how this all works, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:09, Reply)

t0ria,
As King of the Off Topic Board, I welcome you :)

*grins*

Looks like the Manchester bash was great fun, I'd've liked to go, but I had (fuckin' awesome) other plans that night.
( Cawl, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:11, Reply)

Alright peeps?
Just dropping in. I should be in bed... sleeping on the sofa when kiddo's over gives me the crappest night's sleep :(

Hope you all had a good weekend... I sure did. Made two different soups, had a real laugh with kiddo and met up with all my old friends. Lovelyness.

Edit: hi t0ria... great bash photos :)
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:14, Reply)

Frrrrrrickin awesome!
It was most fun.

Thanks for your kind welcome your majesty.
( t0ria has forgotten how this all works, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:14, Reply)

t0ria
Thanks for the pics.

Kaol, for heaven's sake...
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:18, Reply)

T'is my pleasure.
My Kingly duties are pretty easy, but I like to greet new people personally :)
( Cawl, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:26, Reply)

No3L
I'm glad you had a good kiddo-based weekend.
What soups did you make?
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:30, Reply)

Hiya clendrix :)
Daughter and I made real-deal leek and potato soup, and tomato soup with tinned tomatoes, which was surprisingly nom. She loves cooking so I always make sure we try at least one new dish a weekend :)

How're you?
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:40, Reply)

Oh No3L
you sound like a good dad :)

I'm good thanks. Spent last night bowling (not successful - see sig), singing (only partially more successful - see friends' eardrums) and indulging in one of those glorious conversations one can have when one has a good friend, a good sofa and plenty of coffee and smokes. Went to bed at 6am. Marvellous.
( thealternativefact, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:44, Reply)

I'm back!!!
400 miles and several Mars bars later :p

Bash was awesome! *is still very excited*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:53, Reply)

Hello everybody!!!
Sorry I haven't said anything before. As some of you know I had a hard morning of baking cakes and then a birthday, so I haven't had a lot of time to write. I tried to see the pictures to show you to my "not-internet friends" but it's not working for me (even searching for warmfuzzyfeeling)

Anyway, it was great to meet you all. I had a very good night and I wish I could have stayed later.

Thanks BGB for meeting me earlier and make me feel safe. You're great!! And thanks Antichrist for organizing and being so friendly! And thanks for the free beers too! In fact, thanks everybody for being so nice and change my awful/lonely weekend for a great one. Thanks for all the hugs and the kisses. You're a great bunch!!!

And enough of softness now. I support Alonso, and I don't like the way you talk about him. If you want him to die you are as bad as the Spanish supporters who want Hamilton to die and that you criticize. Hamilton has done great this year, but I still think Alonso is better and finishing 6th with the car he's got is very good.

Well, what I said: it was great to meet you!!!
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 21:58, Reply)

Evening all
Are we well? I've just spent the last hour being beaten at darts. It was rather depressing.

All have fun at the bash last night?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 22:03, Reply)

aberracion
I must defend myself here.

I don't wish death on Alonso, or anyone for that matter.

I merely said that I hated his attitude, though I respect his talent.

I hate more the fans round me than the man himself.

And I live in Spain, amongst most of his "fans"
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 22:11, Reply)

@Abberacion
I'd never wish death on any F1 driver, but you can't ignore the fact that given identical hardware last year, Hamilton beat Alonso fair and square.
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 22:12, Reply)

Well


Alonso is a fantastic driver, but I think if Vettel had a Ferrari (a proper one :P ) or McLaren he could win the championship as he is fantastic!! Although I did have a bit of a noooooo moment as he overtook Hamilton.

BK was far too excited about the whole thing.

*hands out cake*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 22:14, Reply)

I ended up shouting at the TV
For about the last 10 minutes. T'was rather exciting really. And got to agree with TGB about Vettel, some brilliant driving from him, especially considering the car he was in.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 22:16, Reply)

If you compare how well
Vettel drives compared to Kovaleinan (however you spell it) and what cars they have I think it shows that whilst the technology plays a part if you have some raw talent who drives consistently you can pull anything out the bag!

I love Berger though, he seems to be the only team boss who is actually having fun at the races!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 22:23, Reply)

I think
that Vettel is possibly one of the best drivers of the bunch, and I'd also like to see what Sutil could do if he was given a decent car.
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 22:27, Reply)

hehe
I was reminded of the joke war between Berger and Senna
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Berger

Oh if only he had been aware of the Practical Jokes QOTW a while back! I'd have clicked!

So how the evening go with your special friend Duckie?
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 22:29, Reply)

Well...
I'm a firm believer of taking things slowly, and this was only the second time we'd met together in real life.

I pulled out my complete arsenal of secret cooking weapon recipes and it seemed to do the trick. My special friend arrived at 5.30pm, and we spent the next 11 hours getting on like a house on fire. It was one of those situations where you just can't stop talking to each other :)

I'm taking her out again on Tuesday :D
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 22:37, Reply)

Glad to hear it's going well Duckie
@TGB The Berger is quite possibly my favourite F1 driver simply because he's so darned cool.

The last lap of today's grand prix was amazing. I was cheering with joy when I thought Massa was going to win only to see the back of Glock's Toyota in the distance as Hamilton started his climb up the hill.

One of my favourite grand prixs ever even though the result wasn't that for which I'd hoped.
( Captain V, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 22:39, Reply)

Duckie and his special friend
sitting in a tree :p

What happened to Glock's car? I didn't stick around for much of the after race stuff as I wanted to get back before it got too late
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 22:42, Reply)

Evening All
Well back to work tomorrow.

How was the Manchester Bash?
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:03, Reply)

@TGB
He didn't come in for intermediates when it started raining at the end. That's how he ended up in front. As far as I know the reason Hamilton caught him (just!) is that the slicks were just a bit too slow.
( Captain V, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:04, Reply)

*flails arms*
I'm here!
( Captain V, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:14, Reply)

And
I'm back again, but I can't promise I'll make much sense as I've had a whole bottle of wine to drink :)
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:16, Reply)

Aww
Thanks ancrenne. *hugs*

It feels good to have something nice happen, as I've spent the last 3-4 months feeling lower than I can ever remember.
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:19, Reply)

I'm here
but as always without much to say!
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:19, Reply)

Todays cake
is chocolate and orange marble cake.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:22, Reply)

@Ancrenne
Yea I've had a pretty good weekend thanks. Nice and relaxing and generally feeling quite chirpy.

How about your good self?

And hello duckie and Mrs Bin.
( Captain V, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:27, Reply)

Hello Captain!
Ancrenne - coincidentally that's what I'm doing on Tuesday. I'm going to see Quantum of Solace with my special friend.

I didn't get to do shakedowns of the QoS Aston Martins though like I did with the Casino Royale ones though. *sulks*
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:33, Reply)

We thought about going to see QoS
but I resent paying the prices the cinema charges.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:34, Reply)

We are very lucky here
in that we have a multiplex for all the chavs and an Art House cinema for the rest of us. If you are a member, which is free, it's only £3.99.
They show most of the big films as well as art house. So we might go and see it there.

I'm just very tight, that's my problem.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:40, Reply)

Well I guess it's back to school tomorrow
so I'd better go to bed.

laters
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 23:54, Reply)