Monday morning


And how are we all?

I'm spending the day 'researching Windows 7' (sat watching progress bars and drinking tea all day). Lovely.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:00, 195 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Wow
HSH thread at 9am. I must be slacking :)

How do Sam? I think I'll stick with XP until 7 is proven. I really don't like Vista.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:11, Reply)

Morning all
I'll stick with Mac OS X, I think. Is Windows 7 an official release or is it still in beta?
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:14, Reply)

It's a Beta
and I downloaded it last night.

Now I've got to find out if I can install it on an HD that's already got XP on it :S
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:15, Reply)

himjim
Yes, if you want to overwrite it (actually it will move the XP C:\Windows directory to Windows.old)

Best bet is to start with a fresh partition though.

I installed it on a slightly lesser machine last week and it's a lot less gay than Vista, which I absolutely hate, and even seems less gay than OSX, so I'm setting up a dual boot on my main (much better) machine today. If only I can find a way to get classic start menu view back I'd probably move over to it altogether.

Edit: @K2 - officially it's a beta but it's basically the next version of the Vista kernel so feels very polished and 99.9% complete. Smart money is on it being released in September, although obviously they won't announce that yet to avoid harming sales of Windows Me mk2!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:18, Reply)

When you say
a fresh partition, does that mean on the same hard drive? I've got cute partition manager, so if I create a new partition on the existing drive and set up a dual boot, will that work?

Or do I need a new hard disk all together (not a problem, tonnes lying around at work).
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:21, Reply)

XP
is fine. Even as a Mac user, I find I can do most things with XP easily enough when using a PC. But Vista is crap. I've not used it much, to be fair, but can't really get to grips with it.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:22, Reply)

Yeah
A different logical partition on the same physical disk will appear the same as a different hard drive in software...

(Edit: I sent you that gaz before you posted!)

@ K2 - yeah I know, XP SP2+ is possibly my favourite OS ever, but I feel I need to move with the times; it's nearly 8 years old and I'm not getting the best out of my newest hardware, and there are a few features in 7 I've been crying out for for years, so I'm gonna try not to be my usual stick in the mud self!

Agreed on Vista, but from what I've seen of 7 so far it is a HUGE improvement.

(I also hate OSX although not quite as much as Vista, although I wouldn't class myself as a 'PC user' or 'Mac user', I have both and use whichever is appropriate for the job)
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:24, Reply)

In other news
I've just had to go and fix the creepy girl's scanner. I think she sabotages it just to get me to go down to her office.

*shudders*
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:27, Reply)

Morning.
Today I'm using a computer.
It has a screen and buttons and a movey-hand-thing for pointing at pictures on it.
It's great.

P.S. Sam, Gaz Pooflake, he's been b3ta-testing Windows 7 since last November or before that even. He might know how to classic-view it.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:27, Reply)

Morning you bunch of slags.
I see you're talking about computery things. I'll come back later.

*sigh*

I need a job.
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:27, Reply)

Ooh, is he an official beta tester then?
Everything I've read says you can't do classic view, I may have to do some hacking/coding, cos I hate the standard one.

They've removed the 'up' button from Windows Explorer as well!

Edit: morning lusty! Today I started the thread so we're talking about BOY things :P
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:28, Reply)

HAHA
TITS.
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:31, Reply)

Morning Lusty.
I'm not in a computery-stuff mood this morning, so I'm sure I can keep you company :)

How're you up so early?
If I didn't have a job I'd wake up at Dusk and sleep at Dawn.

Sam, yeah, I think he was. When I was up in the Midlands before Christmas, playing some songs at his gig, we were talking about it, and he was saying how it's gonna involve a lot of touch-screen stuff.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:32, Reply)

Morning Sam.
If you're going to be talking about BOY things I think I'll have to go SHOPPING for TAMPONS for my VAGINA. I might go put all my BRAS on too. They're for my BREASTS.
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:32, Reply)

Haha!
*shakes head slowly*
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:34, Reply)

Nings
Lusters, I'm here to be girly with you :)
( thealternativefact, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:35, Reply)

Mornin' Clendrix!
Today I'm pretending to work.
I've gotta make one phone call.
And that's it.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:37, Reply)

ALRIGHT CLENDRIX YOU SEXUAL GOOSE.
Whoops, Caps lock!

Kaol, were you shaking your head at me?
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:39, Reply)

I think you scared all the
Computer-boys off :p
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:39, Reply)

I'm going to lift a BOX with my bulging MUSCLES
whilst I WRESTLE a BEAR with my BARE hands.

Much better.
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:40, Reply)

That doesn't surprise me.
I tend to scare boys quite a lot :(
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:41, Reply)

Jim,
What kinda bear?
I say Polar. Odds on you winning stand at 100-1.
*bets on bear*
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:43, Reply)

I'm not scared!
*grabs Lusty and proves it*

Morning Kaol, you dear, sweet boy homicidal maniac :)
( thealternativefact, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:43, Reply)

Also,
I'm not scared of Lusty.
I'm scared of the fact that I've not had a smoke yet today and that I'm getting twitchy already.

And sand.

But not lusty.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:46, Reply)

You've never seen me fight
have you Kaol?

I go for bear nuts.
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:49, Reply)

Oh...
I've never seen you fight, no.
But I do remember us teaching dirty fighting tricks to Slovakian Tom, haha!
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:50, Reply)

I haven't had a smoke since Thursday
but I might have one later :)

I'm still in Cornwall and it's lovely.
( thealternativefact, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:51, Reply)

Cornwall sounds far better than cold, grey, rainy Essex.
Plus you're not at work.
You're full of win today, Ms. C.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:55, Reply)

Cornwall?
Lucky. I wish I was there. I need to see the stars sometime soon.
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 9:57, Reply)

Himjim,
I love coming home to Cornwall and looking at the stars. Not much to see in the sky over North London :(

I'll be on the road back at midday though.
( thealternativefact, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:00, Reply)

clendrix is always full of win.
Now I thinking of filling her with win. It's a rather pleasant image I must say.

I really have scared off all the boys haven't I? :(
I must learn not to be so aggressive.
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:00, Reply)

Nothing wrong with a little aggression
From time to time.

It'll take more than that to scare me off :p
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:07, Reply)

Hmm
Clendrix: Dad, why do you crunch your cornflakes up when you put them in the bowl?
Dad: So I can fit more in.
Clendrix: Why don't you just get a bigger bowl?
Dad: I'm not a pig. *grins*

I like the idea that I'm full of win. I don't feel it, but it's nice anyway.
( thealternativefact, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:10, Reply)

Haha!
Your Dad sounds great!

How long does the train back to London take you?
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:18, Reply)

He's bloody hilarious.
*laughs*

Not getting the train back to London - travelling back with my brother who'll drop me to Redhill (will take about four hours).
45 minutes after that, I'll be drinking beer with Wookiee. Hurrah!
( thealternativefact, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:24, Reply)

Morning all
My dad has just phoned and suggested I might want to attend my great aunt Sylvia's 90th birthday party in November. In Australia. I didn't even know I HAD a great aunt Sylvia.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:25, Reply)

Morning Dears
I'm not in an overly computery mood today, but am just back from town where I had it confirmed that my laptop is infact dead, or at least dead without £400 worth of new parts.

So, are we all well? I have an exam this afternoon =)
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:27, Reply)

Morning, and all that jazz.
I am in a great amount of pain, I can barely turn my head to the left and I can't lift my arm above shoulder height.

And how did I manage this feat? Swinging from the lampshade? Wrestling a mountain gorilla? Skydiving.

No. I did it while I was sleeping. Stupid restrictive human body. :(
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:30, Reply)

Clendrix, that sounds nice and simple!
What's your exam about, Mr. PoD?
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:38, Reply)

Ouch!
I'm sure one of the ladies would give you a massage if you ask nicely.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:41, Reply)

Pfft,
I'd give him a massage if he asked.
My rubbish ex was a massage therapist, so she taught me loads of stuff like that.

(This isn't a coded way of saying that I'll give him an oily hand-job)
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:43, Reply)

Morning Mr Kaol
My exam is about computer simulation of things like manufacturing processes. Should go fine, just can't really be bothered with it.

Getting to fire anyone else today?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:45, Reply)

Maybe...
I got a new lighter, and it's yet to taste human flesh :)

That exam sounds ok, for all I know about that kinda thing :p
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:47, Reply)

I'm still here!
Just battling with getting my Windows 7 boot online, have given up temporarily so I can use the internet again...

Ouch, what's wrong with your laptop PoD? Can get a pretty nice new one for 400 notes, probably not worth repairing it.

/tries not to talk about computers TOO much

Why are you all not smoking? Bloody quitters!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:47, Reply)

It should be ok
Listening to my recorded notes has been good, and I'm confident I know what I need to. The exam on wednesday on the other hand, might be slightly harder, but should still be ok. I have all of tomorrow to revise.

I was watching a program about health and safety people last night. It made them look pretty dull.

edits - The logic board is ruined. It's an iBook, and won't even boot up as an external firewire drive it's that ruined. Shiny new Macbook time? Perhaps...
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:50, Reply)

If you don't get a first there's no justice in the world PoD
Recorded notes?! I wish I worked as hard as you when I was at uni...
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:50, Reply)

Aaargh
The creepy girl has 'broken her scanner' again. I'm not going down there (no, not that. Her office is downstairs you dirty bastards) again, she can fuck off.

I can't cope with that twice on a Monday morning. I've only had one cigarette so far today.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:55, Reply)

Morning all
How are you lot of wonderful people today?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 10:57, Reply)

Sam,
Tell Uncle Kaol all about this "Creepy Girl".

*waves at Dok*
How goes it? Good weekend?
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:01, Reply)

Sounds fun Sam
Morning Dok. Art thou well?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:02, Reply)

Kaol
Yeah good weekend all round.

PoD I'm hail and hearty, but in need of more coffee.


Sam, go fix her scanner, or take it away from her as she is too stupid to have it.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:06, Reply)

Well
She's a weird goth/witch type that looks like she's had the living shit beaten out of her with the ugly stick.

She seems to have formed an attachment to me and keeps cornering me in the corridor to talk about obscure Japanese melodic death metal, manga films or live action role playing (in case you hadn't guessed, I have less than zero interest in any of these subjects)

She has a frighteningly intense stare. And I'm SURE there's nothing wrong with the scanner, because I went and 'fixed it' (rebooted the computer) earlier.

I'm scared!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:07, Reply)

Hmm...
Hmmmmmmmmmmm...

I'd say ask her out on a date.
But make sure it's the worst date EVER.
Make yourself seem as mental as possible. (I can give you lessons on this, if needed).

Oh, and make her pay for everything.

And maybe kill her pet, if she has one.

Then she'll stop bothering you.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:09, Reply)

So Sam are you saying
that she fell out of the ugly tree and managed to hit every branch on the way down, even the ones above her?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:10, Reply)

@PoD
Buy yourself a 2.5" HD USB enclosure. They're only a few quid, and at least you'll be able to recover the data from your old disk once you buy your shiny new MacBook (which, by the way, is covered by a 3 year parts and labour warranty if you buy it through the online Apple Store for education).
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:12, Reply)

No
I mean someone chopped the ugly tree into pieces, and made lots of weapons out of it.

Then a gang of about 30 people used these weapons to break every bone in her body, over a period of about a year.

Then they put her in another ugly tree, and she fell out of that and hit all the branches.

That's my theory anyway.

Kaol - good idea, but she works here and I'd surely get in trouble (it's a very small company)

No need for lessons on acting mental, but I'm not sure I could handle a date even if I did that!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:12, Reply)

PoD
The iBook G4 has a design fault on the logic board which causes it to fail.

I think in Denmark a class action lawsuit was successful against Apple (under whatever their version of the sale of goods act is), but they've refused to admit the design flaw in any other country. I know loads of people who've had the same problem. Google it, there's shitloads of websites and petitions and things.

Gotta love em, shiny but substandard hardware for ludicrous prices!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:15, Reply)

Hey k2k6
How's things?

I have most stuff backed up, but will either buy an enclosure, or borrow one from a friend at some point.

And I would buy one from the education store, but need it before Thursday morning, so can buy it in the store, still get my 14% student discount, buy will need to pay for the 3 years cover. It's also cheaper though because I'm a student, and feel it'll probably be worth it.

edit - I already searched online on Saturday. Found many examples of the same issue, but most were after like a year and a half, not after 4 years. This is the only problem I've ever had with it.


Also, I make apologies to anyone who doesn't care about computers. Very sorry.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:15, Reply)

I've just found a tape that came free with TOTP magazine.
It's got Ultimate Kaos, MN8 and PJ & Duncan on it.

I might have to hunt out a tape player and listen to some mid 90's finest.
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:22, Reply)

Sam...
I think you might get in trouble, yeah.
So maybe just get a pretend girlfriend?
Or boyfriend.
I'm free at the moment...
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:22, Reply)

Sam
Lovely that is.

You could just poison her coffee, I hear lead is good for that over a period of time, and they won't be able to finger you for it!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:26, Reply)

Fuck that,
Use photocopier toner-stuff.
It's got methanol in it.

(I think)
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:27, Reply)

I didn't kill the thread
Honest.

Where are you, fuckers?
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:40, Reply)

I'm here!
I'm just looking up poisoning methods.

I'm hampered slightly by the fact that I'm not involved in their tea making duties. I'm sure I'll find a way though. Nicotine seems to be a good one.

In other news, I found an interesting website, for those of you who have time to waste.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:41, Reply)

Kaol
I was on the phone.

I'd forgotten about toner, but it does have a distinct taste.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:42, Reply)

Sam,
Does she smoke then?

I only ask as it's easier to hide that kinda poisoning if she's a smoker.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:43, Reply)

Good point
I don't think she does. (and thank Christ for that, otherwise she'd bother me on my fag breaks as well)

Which snake is it whose venom mimics the signs of a heart attack when the body's autopsied? Might try and get hold of some of that.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:44, Reply)

Er...
*thinks*

It's either the Gaboon Viper or the Death Adder.
I think :\
Dok, can you remember?
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:46, Reply)

Sweet
A how to guide!

www.geradts.com/anil/ij/vol_004_no_002/others/pg001.html

Says you can't die from ingesting the venom though...
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:47, Reply)

Mmmmmmmmmmm
The neurotoxic venoms can all do that, but they rend to kill by repiratory failure. Now the sea snakes are fantastically fast killers!

I don't think that would be a good idea though as if a seamingly health person drops dead they tend to dig quite deep in the autopsy.

EDIT It depends on the vemon, and if you have any breaks in the skin on the way down, or in the stomach.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:53, Reply)

It'll have to be hit and run then
Or a freak house fire caused by an electrical fault.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:54, Reply)

Hmmm...
I wonder if there's some way of mimicking a brain aneurysm...
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:54, Reply)

You could
just get a syringe and inject air!

It it doesn't kill it's very uncomfortable, and very hard to detect.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:55, Reply)

Possible, yeah...
But you've gotta restrain someone to do that.

There's always the "shove down the stairs".
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 11:57, Reply)

Have we scared everyone else off?
The stairs here are quite steep, and there's no CCTV (well, there is, but guess who's in charge of it!)

Hmm....
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:00, Reply)

Stairs!
Woo!
Also, I'm sure she'd meet you at the top of the stairs if you asked.

Hmm... The only problem here is "what to do if she survives".

I guess you'd have to throw yourself down the stairs too.
Carefully.
Then stamp on her head.
And say that you both fell.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:02, Reply)

Or carry her to the top
And chuck her down again.

On a tangent, I know a reasonably well-known stuntman whose speciality is falling off/jumping off things, and apparently falling down stairs is one of the most dangerous stunts you can do, because of all the sharp edges and the fact you can't wear any/much protective gear because it's usually a close shot.

He said he'd rather jump off a 300' cliff than have to fall down a flight of stairs!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:03, Reply)

Oh, I like it!
Yeah, if you can manage to carry her still-twitching body up the stairs, do it.
Although, in my mind, you're about 5"6 and skinny as hell.
*shrugs*
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:04, Reply)

*sneaks in*

( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:04, Reply)

*waves at TGB*
Hello! How's work?
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:06, Reply)

Haha
I'm just over 6'. But I am skinny (I've just managed to get over 11 stone for the first time in about 5 years, with my weight gain diet)

She's smaller than me so it won't be an issue. But what about getting blood on my clothes? This is getting complicated...

Hi Badger! In your new job then?
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:07, Reply)

Quiet.
But b3ta isn't blocked so I am happy :p Having a little break from my scanning and filling!

How's you my lovely?
Yo Sam, how's you? I haven't read the thread so slightly concerned why you will be getting coveredin blood
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:08, Reply)

I'm not bad ta
We're discussing ways of killing the creepy girl ^(TM) without implicating myself.

She scares me. A lot.

I might have to call upon KKK (Kaol's Kontract Killing) at this rate. It'll be easier to alibi myself then.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:10, Reply)

Ah, fair enough Sam!
You're no longer a tiny little man in my mind :D

The blood is fine, you can say you got it on you when you went to help her!

TGB, sounds good! I'm ok thanks, had a boring weekend, but I've got a few cool things happening over the next week, so it's all good :D
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:11, Reply)

Hi Badger
*hugs*

Kaol & Sam, yup people don't always die from accidently falling down stair, unless they're having one of my accidents!

Cool thing happening, do tell Kaol.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:11, Reply)

Yo Dok
I should go do some more work. I'll float back here later though :p

*hugs and snogs*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:13, Reply)

Yeah, I can be the hero who saw her fall and tried to save her!
Good plan.

What cool things are happening?

I'm getting paid on Friday and I'm buying an Xbox. That's about the most exciting thing that'll be happening in my life for the next several months.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:13, Reply)

Cool things...
Er... Just seeing mates and stuff. Oh, and the exciting new comic starts on Wednesday!

I'm putting the comics in my profile now, so if you ever want 'em, they're easy to find :D
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:14, Reply)

Oh
She's gone all floaty light. Don't float away too far Badger, you may hit a plane!

*snogs back*

EDIT Most splendid Kaol, Sam, you don't want an XBox, they tend to malfunction regulary. Stupid Microshite stuff!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:14, Reply)

I like my xbox :D
But it's broken...
*frowns*
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:20, Reply)

The newer ones are much more reliable though
Falcon motherboards or whatever they call them. Also a lot of the cooling issues have been sorted and the DVD drives are different. Hence why I'm buying a new one not a second hand one. They get a lot of bad press based on the very early ones. They were rushed to market in typical MS fashion though, agreed

I'd get a PS3 but they're getting on for twice the price and don't have half as many good games...
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:21, Reply)

See I told you so!
Oh the good poison is Batrachotoxin, it's found in genus Phyllobates or Poison arrow frogs. It is an extremely potent cardiotoxic and neurotoxic steroidal alkaloid.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:23, Reply)

Agreed,
My brother has a PS3, and all of the "good" games are also out on Xbox.

I need to get my xbox fixed (DVD laser fault) before Mass Effect 2 comes out.

I got Fallout 3 for my PC, t'was the right choice, it's not really a console game.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:24, Reply)

I got a PS3
Mainly because of the Bluray, and the fact that I've an imperial fuck-ton of older PS1 & 2 games.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:26, Reply)

I like Fallout on the Xbox
Definitely gonna buy that. As well as Prince of Persia and the new Need for Speed.

Haven't played Fallout on the PC though, I gave up on PC gaming years ago when I got sick of the constant need to spend £300 on a new graphics card every 6 months. I just want something that I can stick a game in and play when I get in from the pub!

Edit: Dok, the Blu Ray was the only thing that slightly swayed me, but I'll just wait and get a BD player when they drop in price a bit, it's still £150 for a cheapo one. I've got over 100 PS2 games, but I have a PS2 to play them on so it's not a problem!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:26, Reply)

I'm a PC gamer at heart
I love my RPGs.
Especially stuff like KOTOR and Oblivion.
Fallout is fucking great, but I love being able to play it with a mouse.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:32, Reply)

My PS2
Went asplodey about 3 days before I got the PS3, or I would have waited and bought a BD player myself. The £150 ones are a bit crap though, thereis a Sony one at £249 which is apparently the best on the market in the sub £500 range, in fact to beat it you really need to go upto aroung £700.

I've still to play Fallout 3, even though I've got it.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:32, Reply)

Fallout 3
Is rather good on the PS3 - a damn fine game indeed!
( SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:37, Reply)

Any game
Where you can shoot someone in the head with a .44 magnum and the game slips into beautiful slow-motion, follows the bullet and has the camera track the eyeball that bursts from their exploding head is a winner in my book.

EDIT: Also, you can drink out of toilets and eat the flesh of your fallen enemies.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:40, Reply)

And all to 50s music!
Yeah Dok that's what I mean. I said cheapo as in 'one I wouldn't consider buying', especially since I now have a very nice TV.

100!
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:42, Reply)

You have all got me now
I'll have to play it!

I know, what is the point in getting a great telly and then adding crap onto it.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:45, Reply)

Fantastic!
I'm on my second play-through.
First time was a male character, of pure Evil.
Now I'm playing as a woman, and being nice.
It's not as much fun.

Although I'm specialising in laser-weapons this time, which are pretty cool.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:46, Reply)

Are you still talking about computer games?
boooooooored. I may have to go in search of noms! nom nom nom
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:49, Reply)

*sads*
I have no noms. I forgot to take my wallet out of my other coat today.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:52, Reply)

*offers dok crisps*
nommy nommy nom nom
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:55, Reply)

Herr doktor
Isn't that what coworkers are for?
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:57, Reply)

Mmmmmmm crisps
Omnomnomnomnomnomnom

*happies*

Thanks Badger.

EDIT Lights, what eating? Looking at some of the people here I would not even consider getting them anywhere near my mouth.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:57, Reply)

Awh, you poor bastard!
I'm off to smoke myself inside-out now, and eat :D
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 12:58, Reply)

Cheers Kaol
I'll remember that in my will, I'll request that I'm buried with all your money and cards!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:04, Reply)

thread killer!
no more crisps for you
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:21, Reply)

*wail*
It's only because everybody else went away to eat.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:24, Reply)

I've eaten
and I'm back!

Have I missed much?

Does someone want to propose a topic of conversation that doesn't revolve around computers or games consoles?
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:25, Reply)

Dok
Actually I meant borrowing a fiver off a coworker but feel free to nibble on one if you feel the urge.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:26, Reply)

This
made me laugh... (although I probably shouldn't have)
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:27, Reply)

Lets' all talk about
how awesome I am!

Failing that how awesome these Tesco value caramel wafer bars are!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:27, Reply)

What's happening, chums?
I've been a tad busy today and only appeared sporadically.

Damn work.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:28, Reply)

Sam
That was funny.

Chains, my workmates are tight fisted tosspots, and would give a man a drink in a desert.

Hi K2.

Badger you are awesome, but awesomeness can only go so far, and Caramel wafer bars *Tesco Value or not) are indeed great!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:35, Reply)

Tesco Value is OK, but
the Tunnocks Caramel Wafer surely reigns supreme among such confections.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:36, Reply)

Awesomeness
can go on and on and on and on and on
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:38, Reply)

Only
if its AWESOME.

Tunnocks are indeed the best, have you tried the dark chocolate ones?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:42, Reply)

I like the dark ones
but I'm a traditionalist when it comes to such things, so I do tend to eat the milk choc ones.

Link to AWESOMENESS picture
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:44, Reply)

Dark chocolate is awesome
The dark kitkat chunkys that were about for a bit were full of win!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:46, Reply)

K2
You tempt us with these pictures, you tempt us sorely!

They are indeed all of the awesome.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:47, Reply)

You've reminded me
that I did actually have a New Year's resolution, and I've stuck to it so far...

I haven't eaten any biscuits or cake this year!

*sads* but will stop me killing myself quite as fast.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:52, Reply)

On the subject of chocolate
One thing the Belgians do well (one of the very few things, and this alone just about justifies Belgium's existence) is this stuff.

I used to stock up when passing through Brussels airport (or Schiphol - they sell it there too) but it's a bit expensive now the pound is so weak.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:53, Reply)

I'm back :D
As a kinda cake-related question, anyone know of a good waffle emporium in London?
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:56, Reply)

Have you tried
the House of Commons, Kaol?

They waffle on a lot there.

*laughs*

*realises everyone else is throwing things*

*runs away*
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:58, Reply)

Kaol
Waffles are not cake related, they are just a lovely treat, like cake.

Must admit I can't think of one, but then again I'm not a waffle kind of person really.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 13:59, Reply)

K2k6,
You deserve to be chemically castrated for that.

*frowns*

Waffles are awesome, especially with vanilla ice cream and maple syrup.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:01, Reply)

Chemically Kaol
I was thinking of a rusty kitchen knife.

Waffles are good, I can just take them or leave them.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:03, Reply)

Well,
If you leave 'em, you know where to send 'em!
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:05, Reply)

I'm at work
while BGB is having a quiet morning at Chez Loon.

My car bit the dust this weekend. Fortunately I have a second vehicle, though it's in rather rough shape as well. And I'm getting the parts for the third car.

So I will have to swap out car parts in the near future, get rid of the corpse of my old car and repair my other old car so that it runs properly.

ARSE!
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:13, Reply)

Hi Loon
You're at work and Blousey is in you're house, get thyself home young man, get thyself home! Thats Doktors orders.

Kaol, you can have all of the waffles I leave, that's a promise. I may get killed by Drixy for saying that though.

EDIT Oh bugger it I've killed the thread again!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:17, Reply)

Just popping in,
only to discover that Kaol is talking about waffles. Again.

You're going to cheat on me, aren't you,
*cries*

Ooh look - Stonehenge :)
( thealternativefact, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:40, Reply)

Trust me, I'll be home as soon as I can be.
Unfortunately I have to work or I don't get paid. I don't get vacation time at all.

But this evening she'll hopefully have had a decent amount of sleep (adjusting to local time is always hard to do) so we'll be able to go take care of the few errands I need to attend to, get some dinner and have a nice evening together. Last night I sent her to bed about 8:00 as she was fading out, since her body still thinks it's about 1:00 am at that point.

It's a good day for her to be indoors resting anyway- it's grey and cold out there, and there was some mushy ice on my windshield this morning...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:41, Reply)

No!
I was trying to find out where we could go for waffles!
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:41, Reply)

Stonehenge
It's just a big pile of rocks, and not all of them are original.

EDIT Booooooo Loon.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:44, Reply)

I'm still here
But trying to look busy. Theoretically I'm reviewing some code against the design spec, but actually I'm reading an e-book.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:45, Reply)

*SNOGS cLENDRIX*
ooh cap lock glees
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:46, Reply)

Yay!
*imagines waffles, icecream, syrup and Kaol*

In addition to that, I am having cake with The Sexiest B3tan on Sunday.
( thealternativefact, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:47, Reply)

No you're not,
I'm busy on Sunday :p
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:50, Reply)

*snogs Badger*
Hello gorgeous! Didn't see you there.

Dok, Stonehenge is great, so bugger off.
( thealternativefact, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:50, Reply)

@clendrix
Who is the sexiest b3tan on other days?
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:54, Reply)

Kaol
You are gorgeous and lovely. But the sexiest b3tan knows who s/he is.
( thealternativefact, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:56, Reply)

Yeah, I know who she is :p
*wonders where she is*
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 14:58, Reply)

I am in stealth mode today
So am hard to miss :p
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:00, Reply)

I think I might know who this sexy b3tan is.
If it's who I think it is, I've heard she's got great norks.
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:01, Reply)

Er...
Yeeeeeeeah....
*waves awkwardly at TGB*

Not who I meant, sorry :(
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:02, Reply)

*snogs Lusty*
*gropes norks*

Kaol my comment was directed at Clendrix who missed me snogging her somehow :p
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:02, Reply)

*enjoys nork gropeage*
That's cheered me up muchly.

I need a bit of excitement today. I'm bored of staying at home sorting things out :(
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:07, Reply)

Kaol is so cute when he blushes!
Yep, Lusty is indeed The Sexiest B3tan and has great norks.

Badger + Lusty = Norkfest
( thealternativefact, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:09, Reply)

I said I wouldn't invade these threads
but just thought I'd chip in.

I'd vote al as the sexiest member of b3ta, he wins by a very large margin if you ask me.

Before the Mrs and I broke up, I was seriously considering inviting him over for a spit roast.
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:22, Reply)

Thanks Clendrix.
You know I'd do you any time you wanted.
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:26, Reply)

woo for Norkfests!
Although I think I have to wait until March for the real thing :( Unless there is anything happening next month?

Yo Bert you big fluffeth ball of lovelinessness
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:26, Reply)

Hey TGB, you sexual predator on heat.
How's things?

Did everybody have a lovely weekend?
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:30, Reply)

HeHe
I get to watch the Norkfest.

It makes me feel all naughty!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:30, Reply)

I'm not a sexual predator
Unless Lusty and Clendrix are my prey, but who wouldn't want to hunt those lovely ladies down!

I have Monday lazies. Should be doing some scanning, can't be assed. How are you Bertypie?
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:33, Reply)

@Dok
You're touching your willy now aren't you?

I feel violated :(
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:33, Reply)

Nope Lusty
I'm not touching myself.

I only feel naught, I'm not actually naughty.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:35, Reply)

I'm good thanks, Teegee
I also have the lazies, because I painted my daughter's bedroom yesterday. With a roller that was only 4" long. It took bloody ages.

I also rewrote the lyrics to that The Saturdays song, 'Me and my bum, we got tissues...' much to the little 'uns delight.

Oh, and don't say 'ass', it's arse
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:40, Reply)

Is it all pink and fluffeth now?
Did you spend ages agonising over which cushions went best?

Lusty is it wrong I touch myself when I think of you?
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:41, Reply)

It's the pinkest, fluffiest room in the world
Which suits her, because she thinks she's a kitten princess.
Cushions weren't a problem, we've already got fluffy pink ones and one with Troy from High School Musical on.

It's never wrong to touch yourself, Teegee, but it's always better to touch those around you.
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:48, Reply)

TGB
ummm it depends where you're touching. If you're giving your face a good rubbing then that's ok. But, if you're lightly touching the back of your knees and licking your lips I might find it slightly strange.
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:49, Reply)

Bert you of all people
should know if I am around people I will touch them up as well
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:49, Reply)

But Bert
I find touching other people far more pleasant, both for myself and the other people.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:50, Reply)

Having experienced your wandering hands
in the flesh (so to speak), I'd like to encourage that sort of behaviour, you should keep it up. I know I can.

Dok, you didn't touch me though...? I feel left out. :C
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 15:55, Reply)

Poor Bert
Well maybe you'll be lucky next time. I have to limit my touching or it would wear everybody out.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:04, Reply)

Bert you loser
Herr Dok touches everyone up, but you're so repulsive he didn't want to catch what you've got.
(Bazongaloid, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:05, Reply)

Hello Al
You back on our sunny shores now?

And I will try and keep up my wandering hand ways Bert
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:11, Reply)

Kaol, Lord of the Hobos
Passes on his apologies as he's had to leave to the wonderful land of B3ta to drive someone to A&E.
Apparently someone put a chisel through their hand and there's lots of blood.

Nom nom nom
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:12, Reply)

Hi Al
You're such a charmer aren't you.

EDIT Lusty don't nom the blood, you don't know where it's been.

Right folks I'm about to leave work now. Be good.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:13, Reply)

@Dok
I would hope it's just been in someone. All fresh and tasty and warm.
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:19, Reply)

Lusty have you turned
in a vampire now you are in the house all day and not exposed to any daylight?

*thread killer dance*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:20, Reply)

*wiggles what he got*
Please Dok, please touch my special place, and talk scottish to me too, that way I can close my eyes and pretend you're daddy.
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:35, Reply)

TGB
I think I've just gone a bit mental :(
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:38, Reply)

*gives Lusty a big boob hug*
Start drinking more, that fixes everything :p
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:41, Reply)

There's nothing wrong with being a bit mental, lusty
It's only when you're in bed with your sister and a goat, screaming the lyrics to the Coronation Street theme (which you've just made up), while smearing your own excrement up your body and all over the walls that you really have to worry.
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:43, Reply)

TGB
I would if I could afford it. I'm going to have to quit drinking for a few weeks at least. I've quit smoking just to save cash! I miss cigarettes, they're amazing.

@Bert, I don't have a sister so I'm fine then! At least doing that with my brother means I'm still okay :)

And now I've made myself feel sick thinking about it.
( wanderlust, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:43, Reply)

I should quite drinking and smoking
to save cash but I think I will give up eating instead
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:49, Reply)

Oh, lusty, you had to cross that line, didn't you?
Teegee, you ought to come to my place, I'll feed you and water you and you could live in my old gerbil cage.

Or the sofabed.
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:50, Reply)

That sounds good Bert
in exchange I'll give you meaningless sex and gropage
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:51, Reply)

God what I wouldn't give for a bit of meaningless sex right now
*looks at right hand again*
*sighs*

I've got my ex coming round on Friday night, who here thinks that's a good idea?
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:52, Reply)

If by good idea
you mean bad idea then I do.
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:53, Reply)

Quiet you
I only want positive feedback.

Sure, she's mental, sure she drives me up the bloody wall, sure shebreaks up with me every few weeks and plays games, but who the hell cares...

SHE LOVES COCK.
though not always necessarily mine
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:55, Reply)

Oh well if she
LOVES cock then yeah yeah go for it.
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:57, Reply)

Cheers, that was the response I was looking for.
*goes back to feeling empty and loathsome*

How's your lovelife Miss Badger?
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 16:58, Reply)

Pretty good thanks Bert
I've been asked out three times already this year :p
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 17:02, Reply)

Excellent
You're doing far better than I am unless the people doing the asking are b3tan

I rarely get to meet women, cos I'm a big saddo and that.
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 17:05, Reply)

Does getting
asked out by B3tans not count then?
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 17:06, Reply)

Not really
we're all desperate weirdos and freaks off the interweb. Even I've been asked out by a B3tan.

Home time now, cheerio!
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 17:07, Reply)

Yes and you turned me down Bert
*cries uncontrollably*
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 17:13, Reply)

*appears as if by magic, like the shop keeper in Mr Benn*
Don't worry Badger.

Will you go out with me?
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 17:16, Reply)

*glees*
I would love to go out with you HLT :D
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 18:00, Reply)

huzah!
it's a date!
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 18:20, Reply)

I'm back from the hospital
*sighs*
Silly people.

Also, I've been asked out no times this year.
Fail.
( Cawl, Mon 19 Jan 2009, 18:25, Reply)