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morning.

(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 7:54, 326 replies, latest was 16 years ago)
Morning 'lusty
How are we this fine morning?

It's wet here, unsurprisingly, and I have to write 2000 words of an essay today. Should be fun.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:00, Reply)
morning PoD
Sounds like a fine way to spend a morning...

It's dry here, which makes a nice change from yesterday but it looks like I'm going to have to spend most of the morning fiddling about trying to get the switchboard to be less broken.
*sigh*
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:07, Reply)
Sounds just as fun
Mine is going to take far more than just the morning I fear. I have to go to class first too, then have from 10am onwards to write this thing. Who wants a 5000 word essay anyway? It's just stupid.

Fixing switchboards doesn't sound amazing fun. Why do you have to do that?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:11, Reply)
It's just spazzing out a bit.
It does this from time to time. But I've nearly got it sorted now, which is quite impressive for me as I know sweet FA about any of this kind of stuff.

Time to reward myself with a cup of tea now me thinks!
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:17, Reply)
Mr. Nong!
Hi everyone,

I'm spending my morning sat on a bus in a traffic jam so far!

Still, at least I think this cold is starting to die down. :-)
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:18, Reply)
Billiam!
It looks like we're all having the most thrilling of mornings so far...
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:19, Reply)
Mr Nong chaps and chapesses
I'm still completely knackered after a heavy weekend... I was so tempted to stay in bed this morning!
(I helped save b3ta! Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:19, Reply)
Good morning all
This is about the only time I get on here these days. Until my boss comes in of a morning, then I seem to be too busy all day.

It's a bugger, this work business.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:21, Reply)
Is it just me
in a thread full of men?
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:23, Reply)
I know!
We're just so fucking rock n roll it's not even funny! ;-)
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:23, Reply)
You love it, Lusty
Dontcha?

:-)
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:24, Reply)
it looks like it!
enjoy it while it lasts!
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:25, Reply)
*enjoys while it lasts*
A little bit of female company would be nice though.
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:30, Reply)
Don't worry
The usual suspects will be along soon, no doubt.

In the meantime, you'll need to enjoy all of us blokes.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:32, Reply)
There's no way I can say
I'll enjoy all of you lot without sounding like some kind of harlot.
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:36, Reply)
I gave up on the bus
had a ciggie and walked on three stops overtaking five busses!

Now I'm on another bus and past the roadworks that are causing all the problems. :-)

At this rate I'll only be about twenty minutes late :-)
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:38, Reply)
Mr Nong all...
I've got a hangover, and a really dry mouth, urgh.

Forecast for today: large amounts of skiving over the central part of the office, interspersed with (very) occasional showers of work.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:42, Reply)
It's all gone a bit quiet
morning sam :)
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:53, Reply)
Yes, it has rather
My boss is here. I doubt if I'll be around here much longer.

Boo.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:56, Reply)
K2k6
You're not having to go and work are you?!
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 8:59, Reply)
Ok, maybe 20 minutes late was optimistic
It'll be more like quater to at this rate :-(

[/bus blog]
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:01, Reply)
Morning folks
There is a bleeding fire alarm test at the moment. Big noise.

How are all you lovely people this fine morn'?
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:01, Reply)
Does the fire alarm work then Captain V?
This is certainly no time of day to be testing it!

I'm upset because my supplier didn't put yesterday's order for incredibly important parts (aka some new speakers for the office, and my new mouse & keyboard) on their system until just now, so I won't be getting a chance to play with them today... :(

I need some good internet based games today then, if anyone's got any suggestions?

Morning lusty :)
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:05, Reply)
It looks like I am, Lusty :(
Maybe I'll get on again later.

Toodle pip for now though, everyone.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:07, Reply)
morning
Oh well. Another day, another pair of underpants.
(sirolimus, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:08, Reply)
Morning all
How is everyone this morning?
(missc, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:10, Reply)
Hello :)
You called for some female company Lusty? :p
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:11, Reply)
Herrrrro
Everyone. What a night last night.

How are all of you sexy people?
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:11, Reply)
Yay TGB!
*boobie cuddles*
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:12, Reply)
What happened last night?
*noses*

Woo boobie cuddles! *glees*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:12, Reply)
Mr Nong new arrivals
Hi TGB, we're heading for a silghtly healthier female:male ratio then... :) (more so if missc is female as well!)

Charles - a new pair of pants, every day?! That's worryingly profligate in these times of credit crunch, surely?
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:14, Reply)
Morning All
Did everybody have a good night last night?

I was touching things up photos, and on here.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:15, Reply)
Morning Dok!
I got drunk on real ale by myself, and half watched Spooks, it was shit.

Then I watched Raging Bull, that was a lot better. And insulted some children on the internet.

Nearly as exciting as your night eh?
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:16, Reply)
*hugs Sam*
Morning Dok *hugs*

I was persuaded to go down the pub for a drink last night. Obviously drinking in the week is really out of character for me...
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:17, Reply)
I played games on the internet.
And won.
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:19, Reply)
Mr Nong all
What happened last night Himjim?

Edit: Bah, you ninja'd that in Jim!
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:19, Reply)
^incredibly dull things
I was hoping for some kind of fight involving an angry pirate and a rabid squirrel
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:20, Reply)
*hugs TGB*
Morning Lab!

himjim - what games? I need some for today, I'm getting dangerously close to taking my to do list out of my desk drawer...

Edit: what is a rabid squirrel?!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:20, Reply)
Drinking?
During the week? What is the world coming too?

Sam, I enjoy insulting children on the internet, it's fun, and most of the time they understand nothing!

Badger *hugs*, Did they have to twist your arm very hard ;)?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:21, Reply)
*checks*
Yep, I'm definately female!

Anyone else got the day off or are you all working hard? :D
(missc, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:22, Reply)
Haha, I just looked it up
Angry pirate is more my style though I think..

Yeah Dok, especially the Merkin ones..

No missc, I'm in work, although today I will probably be doing less than most people would on their day off. My job rocks, I have to get up early and it's a bit boring but I get free internet, tea, big leather chair and accounts with IT suppliers to order myself new toys. On balance it's probably a bit better than being at home to be honest!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:24, Reply)
Sam
A rabid squirrel is one of these
i38.photobucket.com/albums/e142/wilhelmdesign/squirrel.jpg

Native to parts of Leamington :p Along with pirates...

And they did have to twist it a little bit... but they bought me chilli chips and garlic bread so I was a very happy badger :D
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:24, Reply)
*ningalings*
How art thou?
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:25, Reply)
Morning Ethel!
How's your end of the computer industry holding up this fine disgustingly grey and drizzly morning?

@ TGB, I just officeloled quite a lot at that!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:29, Reply)
@ Sam
Yeah, does sound slightly more interesting than sitting at home watching crappy daytime telly! I just couldn't face work today though, weekend's events still sticking with me :(
(missc, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:32, Reply)
hehe
I do rather like that picture! God bless google image search and all her officelol and mind bleach inducing wonders.

I'm at work. Well I'm in the building where work happens. I choose not to partake in it.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:34, Reply)
KGB
Yeah its all good here, final preparations for my trip tomorrow morning though!
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:35, Reply)
missc
Nope at work, and not working, but I do have Thursday and Friday off.

Sam, I've found that a lot of merkins are just stupid, not all though, some are really cool.

Badger, I wih I had had that, I had a chinese that tasted a bit off.

Hi Red, how's tricks?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:35, Reply)
Hello Ethel
Where you going again? Everyone seems to be going all over the place. Bring me back some tat for my tat shelf!
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:40, Reply)
Herr
They are almost at David Copperfield levels.

KGB

I am going to Denmark before stopping off in chechosla checkoslavak Prague, then ending up in Romania
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:40, Reply)
Nong to you all.
My plan of half a bottle of whisky and 8 hours of Fallout last night didn't happen :(

I got a call from my best mate, saying that he'd split up with his girlfriend of nearly six years.
So yep, went to see him for the evening, watched Dead Set and some episodes of Supernatural.

I'm so damn nice, I sicken myself.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:43, Reply)
Splendid Red
All those places, nice. Work or pleasure?

EDIT Ning Kaol, I always knew you were nice, you just hide it well. :)
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:44, Reply)
Ethel
Why am I being called KGB today?

And Kaol you are lovely really and I think you love being lovely really :p *hugs*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:45, Reply)
Good morning
one and all!

It's a fine day here in Wiltshire, hip hip hooray! How be ye all today?
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:46, Reply)
Herr
All business :)

KGB

Because you're mean enough to be a murderous Soviet undercover secret service.

LvP

Morning :)
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:47, Reply)
oh
fair enough
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:47, Reply)
What happened at the weekend then missc?
It's OK, we're friendly here, you can rely on us for some therapy...

Ethel - Czech Republic :P

Ning Kaol, good on you! Did you share the whisky with him?

I watched Dead Set when they broadcast it feature length, was rather good. Anyone see Simon Pegg's article on it and Charlie Brooker's response yesterday?

Edit: Ning Lucy! How was the toad in the hole?
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:49, Reply)
Morning Kaol & LvP!
A colleague has already been for 3 cigarette breaks in 30 minutes.

Either he's stressed, or my constant foot/air drumming to Queens of the Stone Age is irritating him.


*rocks out some more*
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:49, Reply)
Ningle nongle!
Kaol, that was a a lovely thing to do.

Me and a friend of mine are whisking away our third friend for a surprise pub lunch on friday. She's pregnant and feeling a bit lonely and down so we thought, what better way to cheer her up than chips in a basket and appletiser!

Edit - Sam, it was quite delicious thank you. Although it did have a rather unfortunate gassy effect on my father :s
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:49, Reply)
Morning all
I hate my job at the moment. I am running out of ways of putting off creditors cos I can't pay them. Construction industry - pah! If the government doesn't make the banks help small businesses we're all going down.

The stress is making my head itch. :-(
(misspiggy In danger of having to get a job, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:51, Reply)
Hey Sam!
I didn't see the article, you got a link?

I didn't share the whisky with him, he was on the vodka, and I was driving :p
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:51, Reply)
@ Son
Yeah, thats the one.
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:51, Reply)
Hey Lucy
Hmm another reason not to get pregnant, when I'm down I want cider and cigarettes.

*hugs cider and cigarettes*

Ugh I have to wait till 12 for my only smoke break of the day :(
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:52, Reply)
Kaol
Pegg's article: www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/nov/04/television-simon-pegg-dead-set

Brooker's response: www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/nov/10/barack-obama-zombies-running

Quite entertaining reads!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:54, Reply)
Business sucks :(
I'd rather go there for pleasure!

Lab, it's your drumming, it's stressing him out.

Lucy *waves & hugs* Hi, how was the Toad in the hole?

Missc , yes we are all lovely here.

Badger, you're not mean, don't listen to the bad man!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:54, Reply)
Hey TGB
That's a good point, I do very much miss the pre-baby friendship we had. It's changed loads, now I go round and read to her toddler and help out and stuff whereas before we'd get stupidly drunk.
But at the same time, that toddler is one of the few kids I can tolerate, mainly because she's learnt how to say "Aunty Lucy" and gives me kisses.

I'm a sucker for a kiss. (even toddler ones with half eaten food and dribble involved)
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:54, Reply)
I've just had one of my two daily smoke breaks
Although I may go down and inspect the server room in a bit, as it's near a convenient fire escape illegitimate smoking hidey hole.

*kisses Lucy, and dribbles half eaten food over her*
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 9:58, Reply)
Thanks Sam!
T'was a good read!

I've got a meeting at 11...
*sighs*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:04, Reply)
Sam
that made me boke a little *looks green*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:05, Reply)
What did?
The Guardian articles, or me dribbling over Lucy?

I am a (very precocious) toddler, y'know...
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:06, Reply)
*sits next to sam*
*starts reading Snow White*

Sorry, I automatically went into Aunty Lucy mode then.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:06, Reply)
Aunty Lucy.
Don't stop I like that one.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:09, Reply)
Aunty Lucy
Isn't that much fun really. She's not allowed to swear, she can't say rude things and she has to be ok with small childrens poo.

It's a good job I love my friend or I would find it quite a challenge!
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:12, Reply)
*shakes head slowly*
It's far too early for bedtime stories, I'll be asleep on you before you know it.

Why is it, when I work for a small company with no "IT Guy", that I'm the one that ends up fixing computer-based retardation-issues?

I'll tell you why, it's "because I'm young, and young people can use computers".

I can't believe they just said that to me!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:12, Reply)
The dribbling food
eew just typing that made me feel really ill. Please can we not talk about food dribbles. Goat raping and murder is fine. Food dribbling no *cries*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:13, Reply)
Kaol
Tell them that violent, knife-related crime is portrayed in the media as being a 'youth' thing as well.

Then stab them.
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:14, Reply)
Kaol
Feel free to use me as an example of a young person who cannot use computers.

I am seriously I.T retarded.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:14, Reply)
Morning All
I have exciting morning of ironing ahead.

Then I'm off to work for the afternoon.
(I helped save b3ta! Mrs Entity is in hiding., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:16, Reply)
Sam
The first half of the response article was very funny, Vic Mackey as Joe the plumber!
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:17, Reply)
Wooo!
*knifecrimes*

But yeah, the IT thing is such a sweeping generalisation, really annoying.

To be fair, my tech-skills stretch to re-installing drivers, "alt+F4" and turning it off and on again.
That seems to fix most problems though, haha!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:18, Reply)
I played CoD4
Just getting some practice in for the end of the week when WAW comes out.

Bloody hell I was late replying to all of you!
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:18, Reply)
Mr Nong again all!
I made it into uni, went to my lecture, and was home again by 10am. Now that's some efficiency.

Are we all well?

Oo, it's sunny here :)
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:19, Reply)

I miss Uni :(
(I helped save b3ta! whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:19, Reply)
Hey PoD
It is nice and sunny here too :D
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:19, Reply)
But Kaol
You are young, and good with computers?

Strange I get told that as well, and I'm OK with one and not the other!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:20, Reply)
Kaol
I get paid rather a decent wage for sitting in a chair surfing b3ta, and occasionally picking the phone up and going 'a problem with what? Have you tried rebooting? That sorted it? kthanxbye' *drinks more tea*

I'll subcontract to your company and fix IT issues remotely for £50/hr if you want...

I like the idea of Aunty Lucy as well Dok, all my aunties are shit so I might as well recruit some new ones :)

Morning Mrs Bin!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:21, Reply)
Is there anyplace
which isn't sunny today?

I've been out just wearing my t-shirt and it was nice and warm.

EDIT Sam, none of my aunties would even consider reading to me when I was young, now they are all old and even crappier!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:22, Reply)
Morning groovers.
Who's the sexiest person on the thread today then? Come on, don't be shy. You know it's you.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:22, Reply)
Yes Dok
I'm in Wales and it's fucking horrible. Well, it's not actually raining at the moment, which by the standards of Wales (and particularly this bit of it) counts as good weather.

Ning Penguin, clendrix!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:23, Reply)
Aww clenny!
*blushes*
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:24, Reply)
Ning
Drixy. You good today?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:25, Reply)
Woo Clendrix!
*huggles*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:25, Reply)
Morning Penguin and Clendrix!
It's nice and sunny here too, I can even make out blue skies through the barred windows.

My boss has actually asked me if I wouldn't mind not drumming/head banging while forensicating (his word) as we have visitors coming up soon.

I might indulge him.
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:26, Reply)
Well
I am short of cash, maybe I could become a self employed Aunty. You know, read to people, make them sandwiches, watch their favourite TV show with them and then make them take a nap.

I could earn millions!
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:27, Reply)
Morning Clendrix :)
Dok, it's fucking cold here.
I'm wearing a t shirt, shirt and a jacket.
(Yes, and jeans and boots, fuckin' smart-arses)

I don't even want to thing about how cold it is outside.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:27, Reply)
hmm
did he say "wouldn't mind not" because that's a double negative so he is effectively asking you to drum more!

*chalks up another victory for grammar*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:29, Reply)
Sorry to hear that Sam
Would you like me to send you some sun?

Lab, so your boss like to make up words does he?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:29, Reply)
*gives Kaol warm hug*
Nings everyone else.

Oh Ethel, you're the winner ;)
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:29, Reply)
TGB
That was a direct quote from him, so his bad grammar, not mine. I love it when people use double negatives unintentionally.

Herr Dok, he often does make up words, but he's a well-read and learned individual, so we cut him some slack for this minor eccentricity.
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:32, Reply)
Can I be your first customer then Lucy?
I need someone to look after me...

@ Dok - you can try, many people have tried, but it's unlikely the sun will make it across the border. (I work in one of the places with the highest rainfalls in Wales, fact fans!)

In fact the sky has turned from overcast dark grey to overcast light grey, that's probably sunbathing weather. I'll go to the car and get my shades.

KGB - yay for grammar!

Edit: What's Ethel won?
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:32, Reply)
Morning Lucy
I think you're onto something there, I would definitely hire you. Although the interview process would include proving that you could make a good cheese and ham toastie.

I ventured into drinking wine last night at a fancy gala networking dinner. My throat doesn't appear to like wine.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:32, Reply)
Yes Lucy
there is definitely a market for that, and maybe a little spanking if they are naughty!

Kaol, it's not that cold outside!

Badger, still got the "Sig Of Death" I see.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:32, Reply)
PoD
I make a damn good toastie, rest assured.

Dammit, I'm hungry already and it's mid morning. I might have a big salad and hope and pray that it fills me up. Even though it's been scientifically proven that salad is inferior to toasties.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:34, Reply)
Is everyone calling me KGB?
And yes Dok I have it for another 8 or so hours :(
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:34, Reply)
I think KGB suits you....
What's the sig all about then?

Lucy - eat some real food!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:37, Reply)
Why don't you just have a toastie then Lucy?
I'm tempted to toastie it up already. Might go for some cocktail sausages instead. Mmmm. I think that's going to happen.

Morning Badgerette. How are you?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:38, Reply)
*Hugs & Kisses* Badger
I feel your pain, trust me, I do!

Lab, making up words when you are learned is cool, me I just make up words.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:38, Reply)
Someone didn't like my
old one so I stupidly said they could pick my next one and I'd have it for 24 hours. So they sent this one through with a note saying I wouldn't be able to bring myself to do it.

*is too stubborn for her own good*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:40, Reply)
Dammit Dok,
It IS cold out there!

*shivers*

Twenty minutes 'til my meeting.
I don't want it :(
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:41, Reply)
PoD
Because that would involve going out to buy some bread and I'm happy in my warm, wind free house at the moment.

I might make the king of all salads, with parmesan and caesar dressing and ham and other lushness that I find in the fridge.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:41, Reply)
Ooh,
That's a great idea.
Dok, here's your new sig:

cannot behave himself, it seems
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:42, Reply)
Kaol
Well I'm about to go out an smoke.

Badger, but do they get to do it for the week like you said last night?

Lucy, *hands bread* there you go, can I have one as well?

EDIT Drixy, I don't know what you're talking about!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:44, Reply)
I dunno Dok
I don't want to bring it up again in case they have forgotten! I kind of want to change it to the KGB reference Ethel said up there ^^
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:45, Reply)
I'll join you for a smoke I think Dok
I've had my morning one already but nobody will notice...
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:45, Reply)
Badger
The KGB one is good.

OK Sam we'll be smoking buddies.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:47, Reply)
Dok
You bloody well do, you lying sod.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:47, Reply)
My boss has nipped out for a bit
so I'm back again. Woo.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:48, Reply)
Yay!
I have convinced my colleague that listening to streaming reggae radio is better than Radio 1 all day every fucking day.

And tomorrow we have these arriving, which should be a bit better than the current pieces of shit.

Should stop my sanity draining away quite as fast...
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:48, Reply)
Hey K2k6.
I miss you when you're not here. Can't you get rid of your boss?
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:51, Reply)
No Drixy
I don't!

Remember 2 minutes silence at 11 folks.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:53, Reply)
Absolutely!
I'm off out to the park for the two minutes.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:53, Reply)
Hello again
I fucking love the temp I've got this week. She's foul mouthed, loves a drink and actually has a brain.
Yay!
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:56, Reply)
Hate to bring things down
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning: we will remember them.


Please remember.
(I helped save b3ta! Mrs Entity is in hiding., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:57, Reply)
Well Said
Mrs Bin.

Hi Lusty, your temp sounds cool!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 10:59, Reply)
Well, clendrix
I often think I'd like to do that, as he's irritating, although he's such a decent bloke I can't wish him any ill. Which in turn irritates me more!

@Everyone - In other news, I had a text from happylittletulip this morning, who sends on her best wishes to you all, and says she won't be here today as she has to be wrapped in bandages by complete strangers.

I am hoping this is because she's playing the part of a mummy in her theatre, or perhaps is even on a first aid course, rather than an all-over body burn situation!
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:01, Reply)
Realistically
being quite for two minutes in an office is impossible. People always call. Then you have one poor looking guilty sod who has to take the call while some staunchy looking old lady glares at him.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:02, Reply)
Right
I need to go and do some work, still have 2000 words to write for tomorrow, and pretty much no motivation to write any of them. Woot.

You shall no doubt see me appearing sporadically to escape the tedium.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:04, Reply)
Well said Mrs Bin
Just had my two minutes silence...

I was looking for a picture of a poppy to bring a bit of seriousness to the thread, however Google images turned this up so the humour won!


(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:04, Reply)
11 O'Clock
Of the five of us in the office I was sat here quiet while the other 4 were all on phone calls looking guilty!
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:05, Reply)
I'm glad I'm at home.
I always cry, can be rather embarrassing if I'm at work.
(I helped save b3ta! Mrs Entity is in hiding., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:07, Reply)
*waves madly at Bill*
Did you do your best staunchly old woman impression and glare at them Bill?
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:07, Reply)
I think I shall take a walk to St Pauls
on my break and have a look at the poppies.
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:08, Reply)
Morning all
So, a bloke from an agency comes in at 11 for a meeting and starts talking even though we are all silent.

Twat.

Mind you, I was nearly as bad, I mistimed my cigarette break and only just made it back in time.
(I helped save b3ta! scarpe We Stole Bikes, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:09, Reply)
I know it's inappropriate
but whenever I hear mention of St Pauls, I'm always reminded of Benny Hill:

"When I was walking by St Paul's,
A woman grabbed me by the...arm"

and so on. Total nonsense, but I always smile at it.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:10, Reply)
Everybody in my office
alway observe the silence, we just let the phones ring!

EDIT Mrs Bin, I have to choke back the tears myself.

I had to explain the significance of the poppy to somebody the other day, so sad!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:10, Reply)
Dok
Our phones rang too.

It does make you wonder. We only have UK based clients, so they must have known it wasn't a good time.
(I helped save b3ta! scarpe We Stole Bikes, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:11, Reply)
Good point Scarpe
I would just take the phones off the hook for the time. And other people should know not to phone at that time, especially if they are within the UK. Nothing can be that urgent that it can't wait for 2 minutes.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:13, Reply)
*Waves madly back*
Nope, I was very restrained. They were all calls started before 11 so I let them off.
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:13, Reply)
I sat in the park
and thought about stuff. The men across the road stopped drilling at 11am :)
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:13, Reply)
Our phones
Still ring despite taking them off the hook.

They have a nice little 'DND' setting though, which was used.
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:14, Reply)
LOL
I'm listening to streaming radio via live365.com and it keeps getting interrupted by adverts for the CIA!

'Join the national clandestine service. US citizenship required'

Lab, DND is made of win. Although not quite as good as forwarding all calls to some unsuspecting sap...
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:15, Reply)
Sadly, you will find
that many people do not observe armistice day at all. Walk down the street today and see how few people are wearing poppies.

I feel a bit guilty just having posted at 11.01, but a lot of folk don't even realise the significance of the day.

To be fair, WWI is not of direct relevance to people these days, as there are only 4 veterans left. But there are still conflicts around the globe, and we probably all know of someone who's in Iraq, or Afghanistan at the moment.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:16, Reply)
Same here Scarpe
I only deal with people in London so they should have no excuse!

Good for them Drixy, we had a bus stop for the 2 minutes outside my work.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:16, Reply)
Why do they do that
is there something that is so important that it can't wait for 2 minutes.
Hmm... shall I remember the people who fought and died in conditions that are beyond my comprehension so I could live in a free country? No, damn it this is far too important to wait 2 minutes.

Mr Bin worked on the tech help phonelines for NTL when the eclipse happenen in 1999. People phoned up during that!

*edit* I don't have a poppy this year. I've not seen anyone selling them.

I guess that people my age had grandparents who served in WWII. It's more removed from people today.
(I helped save b3ta! Mrs Entity is in hiding., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:16, Reply)
PoD
Yeah, I have to say, I didn't think about taking my phone off the hook. That would have solved the problem.

oh well.

Clen: Park was a good idea, I should have done that too.
(I helped save b3ta! scarpe We Stole Bikes, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:16, Reply)
Hmm
whilst I respect the silence I can see why some people either forget or don't prioritise it as highly as other things.

*boring essay on the pressures of the modern working work, absence of direct links to the war and probably something about the youth of today for good measure*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:16, Reply)
@TGB
Do I still count as the youth of today? And if so, I feel insulted.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:19, Reply)
Does anyone know the play 'Oh What a Lovely War?'
I teched for it a few years ago, part of the conditions of being able to perform the play is that you have to project certain slides in a certain order with things like photos of WW1, and statistics showing the ridiculous amounts of people getting slaughtered at the front as the play progresses.

It's pretty dark (and a very good play), genuinely brought a lump to my throat every night of the run, and I'm not usually one of these sentimental types. I will always observe Armistice Day and have very little respect for those who don't. I'd probably consider myself part of the youth of today, just about!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:20, Reply)
Badger
It's just that it's as Mrs Bin said, the younger people are the less links they have to the whole thing.

But enough depressing ourselves.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:24, Reply)
When I worked in Japan
I had my mum send me over a poppy every year. My Japanese colleagues were very interested to hear about the tradition and wanted their own poppies!
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:25, Reply)
Just the other day I was
walking out of Woolies in Leam and some old bloke asked a group of people if they wanted a poppy and one of them responded "fuck off you chugger."

They were late teens to twenties.

*sigh*
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:29, Reply)
I have my Poppy
my boss has his Poppy (which he wore in France last week, much to the surprise of the French)

I always, always drop what I'm doing for those 2 minutes.

Its also reminded me of my great great grandfather, who I have just googled, and lots of results showing him and his sacrifices.
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:29, Reply)
If you feel insulted
then I am not going to apologise because frankly I don't work like that :p

I am "the youth of today" but I hold doors open and an generally polite and civil to everyone so people can brand me what they like. And they normally do

I am not justifying what is essentially a lack of respect for people who believed that the country was worth fighting for and indeed worth dying for, but I think that the level of respect for the country as a whole has fallen and the idea of dying for Gordon Brown doesn't appeal to a lot of people.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:29, Reply)
Sam
I worked on Oh What a Lovely War about 15 years ago as a Stage Manager.
I think that is where I got my respect for Armistice Day from.

Although my Grandfathers were in WWII neither of them ever talked about it.
(I helped save b3ta! Mrs Entity is in hiding., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:29, Reply)
While I never knew anyone who fought in WWI
My grandad flew Wellington Bombers in WWII and a good friend of mine has fought in both Afghanistan and Iraq.

Also, I haven't found a poppy seller this year yet, I seem to have an unfortunate ability to avoid them! I'll have to have a walk down the high road at lunchtime and see if I can find one.
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:33, Reply)
clendrix,
that's very sweet!

All this talk has reminded me of my great aunt and uncle. The Royal British Legion helped them out a lot in their old age.
He was injured in WW2 in a plane crash. He ejected and landed in a tree, breaking both his legs...He had to fall to the ground knowing he was going to land on broken legs. Ouch!
She was the nurse at who looked after him and they fell in love.
awwwwwwwwwwwwww.
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:36, Reply)
Oh what a lovely war
I haven't ever seen a stage production of it but I've seen the film version, nothing my history teachers ever said about WWI really conveyed the amount of deaths with anywhere near the same force of impact as that cricket scoreboard showing lives lost over yards gained.
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:36, Reply)
ooh landing on broken legs
*shudders*

I saw a really interesting thing on BBC3 a while back about "cosmetic" surgery for soldiers who had had shrapnel and other injuries. They had this system of yubes of skin they draft from various bits of the body. *likes medical history*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:41, Reply)
It's really affecting isn't it Mrs Bin & bill
One of the best plays I've ever worked on, and I hate working on plays.

I felt a little shell shocked after an entire weekend spent editing genuine film footage of WW1 to get the sound effects for the play!

My grandad is a bit young for WW2, he was a sapper in Korea etc though, and career army (RSM by the time he retired). Always had a lot of respect for those willing to lay down their lives for the country (not for Gordon Brown!) despite my lack of respect for those who send them to their deaths..
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:42, Reply)

Yep some people are generations away from thsoe affected in the war. Anyway I always think of the Kinks album Arthur, or more precisely the song "Some Mother's Son" which contains the lyrics:

Some mothers son lies in a field
Back home they put his picture in a frame
But all dead soldiers look the same
While all the parents stand and wait
To meet their children coming home from school
Some mothers son is lying dead


Always brings a tear to the eye
(I helped save b3ta! whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:42, Reply)
Lusty...
what a lovely story.

My nan and grandad met in a hospital in London - he'd been flown home from the front and my nan was a nurse. I said, 'Oh Nan! How romantic. Did you have to nurse him back to health? Was his arm hanging off or something?'

She replied, 'No - he came home to have his ears syringed.'
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:43, Reply)
Badger
That's not insulting, that's just the truth.

I've been shouted at by people when I hold doors open for them.

It is as you say 'the level of respect for the country as a whole has fallen'

It's sad.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:43, Reply)
My uncle
used to be in the RAF, and at one time was posted to SHAPE in Belgium.

I was visiting once and we went around Mons, the closest town. I have a picture which shows my car parked by the memorial marking the point where the front line was on the first day of the war, and 100m up the road, I'm standing next to another memorial, which shows where the front line was at the end of the war. 4 years and it hardly moved.

And how many men died there? I hate to think.

But TGB's right. The idea of dying for your country is not one I care to think about nowadays.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:44, Reply)
I read that as
SHARPE and had a bit of a hot flush

www.compleatseanbean.com/mainsharpepic.jpg
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:49, Reply)
I wouldn't die for my country necessarily
Although I do consider myself a patriot.

I would probably lay my life on the line for friends and family and such though. Although I would be exempted from military service for medical reasons I think.

I flirted with the idea of joining the army when I left school, as they were promising to pay for my degree and give me a wage, providing I signed up for a few years afterwards. Nearly went for it, and then realised how stupid I was being, I have a rather large problem with authority in general!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:49, Reply)
Badger
Oh stop it with the pictures of Sharpe! I find him disturbingly cute.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:53, Reply)
Is there new Sharpe on at the moment?
I'm sure I saw it advertised the other night...
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:54, Reply)
There is yes
I keep missing it though. Damn you Sharpe

*drifts off*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:58, Reply)
Sorry to make you all hot and bothered, TGB
SHAPE is the Supreme Headquarters for Allied Powers in Europe.

Or something like that. They control the nukes.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:01, Reply)
I'm not a patriot
But I probably would have been if I were born 50 years earlier. As has been said, the overall level of respect has drastically fallen in the UK.

I loved going to America, in my experience there's so much more respect and friendliness there.
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:02, Reply)
Labs
I love the US too and admire their respect for their country. But their nationalism does worry me a bit sometimes, especially in some of those conservative states!
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:06, Reply)
I love the US too
and go there frequently.

But the type of patriotism I often see there is somewhat off-putting to me. It's a really gung-ho "we're the greatest country in the world and we'll kick the asses of anyone who thinks otherwise" type of thing.

It's changed since 9/11, although not necessarily for the better.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:08, Reply)
Drixy & Lab
It worries me as well.

I've also changed my sig Drixy love!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:09, Reply)
Clenders
I have to agree, the fervour some folk show for their country or way of life does scare me.

Mind you, that's an issue I have, I can't comprehend why some people seem to be incapable of questioning their beliefs.

Edit: Maybe it's because I'm incapable of finding answers.

Sorry to sound like a twat there!
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:10, Reply)
I'm off to work.
I shall leave you with this thought about the state of youth today.

I saw my niece at the weekend. She is 20. On the morning of the US election results she went to her mums house.
On seeing her her mum said "Obama won!"
She replied, "who is Obama and what has he won?"

See you tonight.
(I helped save b3ta! Mrs Entity is in hiding., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:10, Reply)
I agree Lab
and maybe not even question their beliefs just accept that other people have different ones and that's ok!

I have a friend who tells me my beliefs are wrong all the time. And called me a Nazi on several occasions :(
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:13, Reply)
Rubbish, Mrs Bin
A few people where I work (and I'm in the UK) were big McCain fans. I now do my best to avoid them!

Reasons given ranged from him being 'African' to socialist and, the best by far, because 'progress is all very well but surely they should have a woman president before a black one? We've had a woman but not a black yet, probably will do in the future though'

Eh? Does the removal of prejudice have to happen in some predetermined order?

Not sure whether this is better or worse than complete ignorance of the election..
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:14, Reply)
Dok
I feel bad now! But it is funny :)

Labs, I know what you mean.
Carl Jung said, 'You can exert no influence if you are not susceptible to influence.'
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:16, Reply)
And Bertrand Russell said
'I'd never die for my beliefs, because I might be wrong'

And John Keynes: 'When the facts change, I change my mind'
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:18, Reply)
Hello
I just got told off for swearing in a meeting :(

And for falling asleep.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:19, Reply)
Kaol, sweetheart
you can swear here. We fucking love it.

Sam, I like those quotations.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:19, Reply)
What did you say?
Swearing is permissible when confronting the stupidity of others (which is fairly likely at a meeting)

I got told off for using my all purpose term for any sort of technical failure or problem last week, 'it's being gay', as they now employ a bummer in the sales office.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:21, Reply)
That Jung was a clever bloke
I can never remember good quotes from my four years studying Philosophy. Quite sad really.

I constantly question things, and play Devil's Advocate an awful lot. It frustrates my boss during meetings, but I like to think that, without my cheeky grin and persistent questioning, that a lot of stupid things would have been implemented.

He probably thinks otherwise.
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:21, Reply)
I've been told
Friday is going to be curry day in the office WOOHOOOOO
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:21, Reply)
I know you fucking love it :p
*grins*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:22, Reply)
I'm off for a swim
See you later.

/irrelevant information
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:22, Reply)
When our cat was being a pussy
I told her to stop being a poof.

Not sure what gay housemate made of that :)

Kaol, you're very astute ;)
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:23, Reply)
Oh, Sam...
I said to a client that them wanting to change their order when it's already in production is "a fucking disgrace".
And I used the technical term "crock of shit" as well.

*shrugs*

No major problem.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:25, Reply)
Kaol
I was the absolute king of falling asleep in meetings at my last job. I still maintain that it was their fault for scheduling the main departmental meeting for Friday afternoon!

However my crowning achievement was the ability to wake up and say something pertinent and brilliant the moment the department head looked at me; it takes some skill if I do say so myself to awake from a rather surreal dream and immediately say "No, AS03 & 04 are access level switches so upgrading them shouldn't effect any broadcast critical equipment"
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:26, Reply)
Sounds like everyday business language to me!
I'm in a department of two so we don't have any real meetings (both a blessing and a curse, meetings are boring but you get sandwiches and don't have to do any work)

Occasionally though we lock the office door, put the phones on DND and ignore everyone for a few hours, then say 'we were having a departmental meeting' when asked what we were doing (playing Age of Empires, or watching a film)

Nobody buys us any bloody sandwiches though!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:27, Reply)
Kaol
Swearing in a meeting is bad, in a good way.

Sam that's the best one yet!

Drixy don't feel bad *hugs*

Badger, I'm off work on Friday can I come? Curry is FULL OF WIN!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:30, Reply)
Bill,
You fucking legend! :D

Also, Sam, your meeting idea is great.

I'm my own department, but I sometimes get roped into helping out with projects, so... I have to go to client meetings.

Ah well, half an hour 'til I can have a smoke and a coffee.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:30, Reply)
Dok
Best what what?

Can someone email me a curry on Friday, by the way? All the curry houses round here are shit.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:31, Reply)
Sam
The 'it's being gay' one.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:32, Reply)
My dad works in the thrilling upper echelons of logistics management
And consequently spends all day, every day in various meetings. He never does any actual work at all as he has a few hundred staff for that. What a job!

I've just realised I haven't actually done a single piece of work today. Not even a tiny little bit, yay!

Actually I opened Outlook this morning to find an email from a fuckwit asking me to make a Word document into a PDF. I opened the Word document and that's as far as I got. I stopped working at about 8.36.

Edit: and it's nearly lunchtime. And I'm finishing at 4 today. Bonus.

Dok - I use it far too much probably, although not in a homophobic manner - after all it did originally mean something else entirely so I feel confident giving it a third meaning.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:35, Reply)
Woohoo!
I have heroes to watch, and under 1000 words to write in my essay. This makes me many happys. And it's lunchtime. Today is going rather well.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:42, Reply)
Howdy
*shuffles in all embarrassed*

I'm an AWFUL drunk.

How are we all?
(baby_kitten was loving your work on, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:44, Reply)
Were you dancing
on the tables Kitten? *shakes head*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:47, Reply)
Hello Miss Kitten
You made it back safely then?
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:49, Reply)
Hi Kitten
How are you?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:49, Reply)
Kitten!
Nice to see you :)
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:52, Reply)
@TGB
How dare you suggest that dancing on tables is not a cool thing to be doing? eh? eh?

*goes back to sleeping with his eyes open*
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:54, Reply)
I'm good...
and not drunk. I'm think I'm even worse sober to be honest :oP

no, no table dancing this time! Badger, it's hurting my soul to read your sig :o(
(baby_kitten was loving your work on, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:57, Reply)
I know I know
Don't ask about the sig *sulks*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:58, Reply)
*hugs Badger*
So will you be comming to see us all again kitten?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:00, Reply)
I imagine so...
...if I'm invited that is!
(baby_kitten was loving your work on, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:10, Reply)
Afternoon folks
Brief visit this during lunch as work is well hectic:(
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:11, Reply)
Oh Kitten
Of course you are invited. You're lovely, and fun.

Just like the rest of us, just no tequila next time please!

Hi Boss, you good?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:12, Reply)
Stop the press!
I actually have work to do! It's been so long though I don't know if I can remember how to work...
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:14, Reply)
Beekers!
*hugs*
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:16, Reply)
Is this the November bash being talked about?
Or some sort of secret nuclear bunker bash that I'm not aware of?

*necks tequila*
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:16, Reply)
No Badger, don't do it!
Captain, it's on the calendar for the 28th.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:18, Reply)
*hugs clendrix*
*flexes*

Hey Dok, I'm exceptionally busy today and I will be for the forseeable future I think. New system I still have to get to grips with:(

How's yourself?
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:20, Reply)
Ta Dok
For once I wasn't being a spaktard and knew about the bash (and am even signed up)

My painful head thought you might have been discussing a different bash that I was unaware of.

If anybody can explain why I've been sitting next to a drawer with paracetamol in it for 5 hours and not taken any for this headache please put your answers on a postcard.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:21, Reply)
I'm back
Oh, you didn't miss me? OK.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:22, Reply)
Boss
Not bad at all, the sun is shining, it's lunchtime, and I have no work to do. What more can a man ask for while at work? ;)

Shitty about your busy work though! :(
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:23, Reply)
I'm back as well!
'Noon BK, and b_k...

2.5 hours left, yay! And lunch was good, my boss made me an omelette.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:28, Reply)
@ Herr Dok
*jealouses*

Hey Sam!

Better get back to it!

Laters folks.
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:31, Reply)
I've finished my work
So I can get back to pissing about again.

It's only 130? *cries*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:35, Reply)
@Son of Sam
The most I ever get from my boss is a chocolate biscuit. Mind you, he does buy M&S biscuits, so that's OK.

@everyone - HLT texted to say not to worry as she's being Nurse Tulip today, hence the bandage wrapping thing from earlier. No b3ta for her today though. Shame.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:37, Reply)
Ha
I only have 11 Hours and 10 minutes of work till the weekend!

And in that time I'll do nothing!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:43, Reply)
Dok you suck
I'm not going to do anything either, but I have over 28 hours left :(
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:45, Reply)
Yes Badger I do
I also bite as well!

Then again this leave was booked months ago, and I've been looking forward to it.

I'll still be here on and off though.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:47, Reply)
I've got
as many hours as I feel like doing this week.

Well, within reason. I'm skiving off today at 4.15, working all day tomorrow then on a course for Thursday and Friday.

I've had a bit of b3ta time today, but I don't suppose I'll get much the rest of the week.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:49, Reply)
I've got
this week, and one more full week, then a whole week off to go and visit a load of friends, woo!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:51, Reply)
Sam
I wish I had a week off, but I'd just be boring and sit here all day.

K2, well at least you won't be in the office. Is it a good course?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:54, Reply)
@Dr Minge
Yes, it's a business management thingy. I'm doing a series of them this year, two days a month. Quite enjoyable, and gets me out of here as you say.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:56, Reply)
I suppose
I have forced holiday from next Friday!

I may have the Friday off but should hopefully be working somewhere the following week.

I actually miss having some work to do! That is how bored I am. Although not quite bored enough to tidy my desk
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:57, Reply)
K2k6
Splendid. If my work sent me on courses I may actually do some work! But they are a bunch of tossers!

Badger, Boo, But yay for other work. Heard anything from any applications yet?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:01, Reply)
No not yet
I am getting sad about it all now :(

Stupid job hunting
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:02, Reply)
I tidied my desk yesterday
It was quite impressive, in 5 weeks in the new job I almost couldn't see the person sat opposite me!

Now I'm down to the bare minimum; an inch of paperwork spread over the surface!
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:03, Reply)
Don't you just hate it
when you are reading online comics and there is bad grammar?
www.scarygoround.com/?date=20070602

It makes me sad *sees sig, cries more*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:04, Reply)
I have 3 desks just now
In my room.

None of them are tidy. One is covered in computers, one is covered in uni notes, and one is a bedside cabinet.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:07, Reply)
*hugs* Badger
You'll get something, and remember you're coming to see us lot down here soon.

Bill, 5 weeks and you had to tidy your desk, I never do that! Mainly because I don't like to see most of the other people in my office!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:07, Reply)
Hey Ancrenne *huggles*
Maybe if you wandered about the streets long enough someone would adopt you
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:10, Reply)
What do you keep doing to your wireless?
Didn't you bork it a week or two ago as well?

I can probably tell you how to fix it but I'd need a bit lot more information...

Hi btw!

Edit: uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081016173219AAw6fgb
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:11, Reply)
Hi Miss crenne
*snuggley*

I don't know much about wireless, but I'll adopt you if needs be.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:12, Reply)
Ancrenne
We can probably help if you can define Borked a little better!

Edit: & Hi!
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:19, Reply)
But
what does it say? You have to be a bit more specific! :P

Have you got another computer, or access point to try and use? First step is to figure out what's at fault...
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:21, Reply)
Oi!
I'm north of London :(
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:22, Reply)
I didn't know
you were a northener Kaol!

Always assumed you were southern for some reason...
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:24, Reply)
Ancrenne
if you do that then I'm afraid I won't be able to make the London bash on the 28th. And I'm guessing Lab and Duckie won't either as we will be floating on our midland island somewhere in the Atlantic...
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:24, Reply)
Sam
I'm not far north of London!
North Essex :p
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:26, Reply)
I'm in Norf London.
Where does that leave me in the Great Cull? Hmm? Hmm?
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:27, Reply)
I just checked my phone bill on o2's website
After my text yesterday about being £53 over my contract this month I thought I'd have a look.

On Monday and Thursday last week while I was doing my day trips to Belgium I spent £29 on mobile data chatting to you guys Answering important emails!
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:29, Reply)
OK
We'll just have to invent telepoters.

*invents*

It's not working yet.

*invents some more*

*turns into human/fly hybrid*

This is not good!

*manages to turn back into human*

*invents even more*
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:30, Reply)
^Turn back into human?
Back?
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:33, Reply)
Drixy.
Contrary to popular belief I am human, almost!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:36, Reply)
Oh right!






I thought you were Scottish...
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:38, Reply)
I spend £35.99 on my 18 month mobile contract
I lost my mobile (no insurance) in the first 6 months.

I checked my bill this month:

Calls made: 6 minutes (Allowance 1200 minutes)
Texts made: 25 (Allowance 1200 texts)

Somehow I don't feel I've made full use of this deal....
(I helped save b3ta! whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:41, Reply)
Same thing really Drixy.
But when mankind dies out I'll be standing there saying "You Maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!"
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:42, Reply)
Dok
I have a picture of you on a windswept, barren hill shouting that, hair sticking up in a crazed manner.

*smiles*

Edit: not actually a picture, of course. A mental image.
*goes mental*
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:46, Reply)
@Clendrix
Poor bill! I'm sure he doesn't like being described as windswept and barren.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:47, Reply)
You only
sent 25 texts in a month?

I send about 500 :S
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:47, Reply)
Drixy
Nice image, I'll have to photoshop it sometime!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:48, Reply)
LOL
K2k6 - I just edited that - when I saw it I laughed so hard I couldn't stop.

*needs to go out for a while*
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:48, Reply)
Damn that ninja editing!
Still, if it gave you a laugh... :)
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:51, Reply)
Oh noes!
I just had to do some work :(

Panic over now though. Time for tea and a Danish.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:52, Reply)
K2k6
I think the fact that it was Bill was what made me laugh - last time I saw him he did look a bit bleary, but not windswept.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:53, Reply)
*is seeing Bill tomorrow*
*smugs*
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:54, Reply)
Sorry, got sidetracked doing what I'm actually paid to do!
What model router is it? And what computer have you got? *prays it's not an A***e M*c*

Are there shitloads of other wireless networks in the area?

I have to admit I've never seen connected at 1.0mb, sure it didn't say 11? 1Mb will still be fairly quick though. Have you got a network cable you can plug straight into the router? That way you can check whether your broadband's working and confirm the problem's definitely with the WiFi.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:56, Reply)
Damn it
I can't find a picture of a windswept, barren hill! Would a beach do?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:57, Reply)
Talking of WiFi....
My edit to the Wikipedia page still stands!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:58, Reply)
Sam
In what way did you edit it?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:59, Reply)
Dok
no...some people would not like to see certain elements of the beach. Try again :)
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:59, Reply)
It was in response to a thread on here
Where we were going on about being able to surf the internet whilst on the shitter.

The trick with Wikipedia edits is to be quite subtle so the humourless Americans that moderate it don't spot it. This sentence must have been standing for a couple of weeks now:

Wi-Fi also enables places which would traditionally not have network to be connected, for example bathrooms, kitchens and garden sheds. The 'father of Wi-Fi', Vic Hayes, stated that being able to access the internet whilst answering a call of nature was 'one of life's most liberating experiences.'
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:00, Reply)
I forgot
about that.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm *strokes beard*

Wait, I may be able to do something!

Don't know what yet though.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:02, Reply)
Random link officelols
www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/11/11/storm_tattoo/

:D
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:05, Reply)
Don't quite understand what you mean....
You've basically got two issues and I'm trying to figure out whether it's actually only one!

That broadband speed is shockingly slow. If you've got a lead then run the speed test again while you're connected on a wire. If that gives more reasonable results then it's just your WiFi network that's being really slow.

Main suspects for slow WiFi are interference from other stuff nearby (other networks, or if you live near a mobile phone mast or a TV transmitter or something?)

I'd start from scratch by hard resetting the router and reconfiguring it.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:08, Reply)
hehe
I like the iPhone sucks underneath in really awful script!
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:08, Reply)
The iPhone does indeed suck
But I had to configure a Blackberry the other day (Pearl I think) and it was a horrid experience. Really don't see what the fuss is all about!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:10, Reply)
Sam...
On a phone-related-note, this made me laugh:
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7722367.stm
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:20, Reply)
It sounds like your broadband is really slow
The speed that pops up in the yellow balloon thing in the bottom right is the theoretical maximum speed - 100MB for cable, 11MB for older WiFi and 54MB for newer Wifi.

This only applies to the connections between the computer and the switch (part of the router). The speed that you can connect to your ISP at will be different, usually 512k, 2MB, 8MB - so even if your WiFi is down to 1MB connection this shouldn't throttle the internet too much - the max speed of the network is many times the speed of your internet connection.

Do you understand this or have I done a shit job of explaining it? The speed test you've been running is testing the total round trip time of the whole connection, so it sounds like it's your broadband being shit not the router.

Have a look on your ISPs website or ring them, and see if they're reporting any problems..
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:22, Reply)
b3tans
Can anyone recommend a good site for theatre tickets? I'm looking to get Mr VP Spamalot tickets for Christmas.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:23, Reply)
Theatre monkey
www.theatremonkey.com/PALACEbooking.htm is great for deciding where to sit. I normally just call the box office for buying the tickets though.

:edit: Seating plan www.theatremonkey.com/PALACEstalls.htm
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:29, Reply)
Haha Kaol
I just read that on the Register!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:30, Reply)
Thanks Cap'n
My favourite thing about that link is the review where the person claims to have been "well pleased" with their seat.

Innit.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:31, Reply)
I work for erm....
....Skodakone (it rhymes with that anyway) and can happily fix any issues there...gaz me for my works email if i can be of any use.

Please note I am still to useful for any technical-related issues, but i can save you monies.
(baby_kitten was loving your work on, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:31, Reply)
Heres a quick mobile phone related question:
So once my 18 month contract comes to an end do I need to explicitly terminate the contract? Or will it rumble onwards on a month by month basis? I'm going back to pay as you go!!
(I helped save b3ta! whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:37, Reply)
In my experience
It'll just carry on unless you explicitly cancel it.

I'd have a look at some of the SIM only 30 day contracts before going to pay as you go. There's a £10 one from O2 here that I'll be switching to when I get off my arse and do it.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:40, Reply)
Who
killed the thread?
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:53, Reply)
Nowt to do with me
I only looked at it. Honest!
(I helped save b3ta! Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:55, Reply)
Honestly,
Davros, I warned you about the "Medusa Stare", didn't I?

*hides behind mirror*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:56, Reply)
Video!
No wait that was someone else..
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:57, Reply)
Yep!
What Captain V said.

It's a rolling monthly contract with an 18 month minimum. therefore unless you explicitly cancel it in month 17 it will continue.
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:57, Reply)
Afternoon again all
I've just finished my 5000 word essay, which is to be read over and checked later on, along with starting another essay.

Anything been happening here in the last coupla hours?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:58, Reply)
Hi DG
I fell asleep at my desk.

I'm glad my boss is out!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:59, Reply)
Hey DG.
The director just asked if I was going to make the tea so I replied I would after I popped to the loo and he said I better not be filling the kettle up in there.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:03, Reply)
Minesweeper
I'm so bored at work that I started reading the help file for minesweeper and discovered that you can save a lot of clicking by pressing the left and right mouse buttons on a number at the same time once you've marked all the mines around it. Not that it'll help with my horribly slow minesweeping a great deal.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:03, Reply)
Much like ancrenne
my pooter also seems to be borked. Well, not borked as such but the remote connection to my main office desktop is running at an incredibly slow pace and periodically freezes and logs me off.

Which is a complete pain in the arse, frankly.

Kaol, it's no good trying to hide behind that mirror you know - I can still see you.

*Stares*

*EDIT* Hello ancrenne!

*Waves*
(I helped save b3ta! Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:04, Reply)
Fuck.
I've done it again haven't I?

*slopes off sheepishly*
(I helped save b3ta! Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:13, Reply)
*nods*
I'm afraid so...
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:15, Reply)
Kaol
You were right, it was his *stare* that did it!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:16, Reply)
Bugger
*gets back to work as there's a bloody big meeting going on in the room behind and realises that the blinds aren't shut*

See you later.
(I helped save b3ta! Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:16, Reply)
That's an impressive double-whammy DG
I wandered off to do some work, and came back and everyone had gone. And now I'm going to slink off and do some more.

Hi Kaol *waves*

Art thou the well?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:18, Reply)
thanks PoD
I'm a very impressive chap.

*deludes*
(I helped save b3ta! Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:19, Reply)
I am indeed well,
Mr. PoD.

Trying to get hold of a mate who's proving elusive at the moment to see if there are plans for tonight.
If not, then it'll be a night of design-work, a bit of my comic, and maybe a little bit of Fallout...
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:21, Reply)
today is dragging
I am muchos bored and I have video killed the radio star stuck in my head
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:23, Reply)
Meeting is over!
Just wondering if I can send myself home yet :)

Kaol, by 'a little bit of Fallout' do you mean 'most of the night on Fallout'?
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:26, Reply)
I think he does
I'm resisting installing Fallout at the moment as I have far too much other stuff happening at the moment to be tempted into spending all night playing games!
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:31, Reply)
LOLOLOL
Bill! That's hilarious! Barren Bill!
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:32, Reply)
Maybe...
I've got more important things to do first!
I can't keep you guys waiting for the next comic :p
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:33, Reply)
hehe
Well there is always adoption Bill :p
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:35, Reply)
I thought so,
I'd rather be Baron Bill though!
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:35, Reply)
Baron von Bill
I love it.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:37, Reply)

Think I'll wait a while before purchasing fallout.

I bought Brothers in Arms the other month which was SHITE. And also bought Farcry2 just a week or so ago which is also SHITE.

Oh well at least football manager shant disapoint me D:
(I helped save b3ta! whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:37, Reply)
No, not Baron Von Bill
I'd be Baron Bill Von Vellhung!

I'd have a castle and a moat and a fiefdom and a porno career and everything!
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:43, Reply)
haha
my boss was reading me a news story with the brilliant phrase "dildo downpour"

Officelols ahoy!!
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:43, Reply)
@Clenders
That just makes me want to sing "Baron von Bill and Lucy Van Pelt sitting in a non-posh, non-dutch, non-wherever it is dracula comes from tree, K.I.S.S.I.N.G....."
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:44, Reply)
V
their offspring would be named things like Dave von van Pelt Vellhung.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:45, Reply)
I had an officelol earlier,
We were listening to Therapy?, and one of the songs repeats the line "Jesus without the suffering" lots of times.

My mate pointed out that is sounded exactly like "Jesus'll have to suck on me", complete with hand gestures.

I nearly died laughing :(
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:46, Reply)
Kaol
the sad face at the end of 'I nearly died laughing' is genuis.*


*If Wookiee sees that I've used that word, he'll laugh at me.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:46, Reply)
20 mins till hometime
stupid hometime being all far away. :(

Clendrix I won't tell wookiee for the price of... a shrubbery.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:56, Reply)
*waits for wookiee to appear*
*shrugs*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 16:59, Reply)
It's a good word, Clendrix
So it turns our I need books for the essay I plan to start on tonight. Hmm. I have no books.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 17:01, Reply)
Hometime!
Later everyone!
(bill, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 17:02, Reply)
Wookiee shouldn't appear.
He's busy.

*hides, just in case*
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 17:15, Reply)
In fact...
let's burn this place and run away.

I've started a new evening thread, so come over there and start all over again.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 17:21, Reply)

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