Have a bank holiday


home sweet home thread.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 8:50, 70 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Morning Fuzz, how you diddling?
you been banger and caravan racing? WOW!
awesomeness in extremis!
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:06, Reply)

Hi blaireau
Hi Fuzzy.
(Poppet some assembly required., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:11, Reply)

hi poppet!
how are you this wet and windy morning?
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:12, Reply)

I'm tucked up under my duvet
it's cold here too. :)

How's tricks pet?
(Poppet some assembly required., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:20, Reply)

it's cold and wet.
officially the 2nd day of autumn.
and i'm a tad hungover.
and i'm having a day off.
and we had ribs last night, they were awesome.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:29, Reply)

Twas
I've been to a few but that was the best EVAR. One caravan (still being towed) shattered its way at high speed along the barrier right in front of us and pulverised into little pieces sending flying debris all over us. There's nothing like having a caravan flying towards your head to cure a hangover.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:35, Reply)

hey there fuzzy
how did your exam go?
(Halfy By light alone, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:52, Reply)

Ning Halfy!
I got 92%, so I'm now officially qualified to sell drugs. If I'd known that ten years ago it would have made me laugh. A lot.

I was surprisingly nervous before that exam, I'm very glad it's over! Now I just need to move on to phase two... bankrupcy... :(
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:59, Reply)

congratulations!
always a nice little thing to have, so wraps of heroin for a tenner?
(Halfy By light alone, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:00, Reply)

Only
if you're not on any other medication and don't have high blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes, or impaired kidney or liver function. Or stomach ulcers. Probably.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:13, Reply)

Felicitations!
Congratulations on getting phase one out the way. Does being a qualified drug-dealer make tackling bankruptcy easier? Are there any more phases in your Grand Plan?
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:41, Reply)

It doesn't make it easier
but it does mean if they decide to sack me at least I've finished my training and have something I can put on my CV.

Phase 1 - qualify, phase 2 - bankrupcy, phase 3 - sell some of my belongings and scrap the rest until I have an empty house, phase 4 - move to Ireland. Although that phase is under review at the moment as I am in the process of having an argument with the fella right now.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:52, Reply)

Don't know much about bancrupcy
but does that mean you'll have to sell everything you own?

As for phase 4, from what I've seen, you've managed to pull through in the end when this sort of thing happens - even if you were in it for the long haul. Perhaps the two of you being in different countries may put the distance between you that you need in order to heel the rift.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:04, Reply)

thanks Mista
but there are times when being in the same room, let alone the same country, would make everything ok. It's just difficult at times, and perhaps I've overreacted to something, but then I think it's understandable that I have... It's a woman thing!
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:45, Reply)

If you think it's over-reaction
you may want to mentally step outside the situation and try looking at it from outside. Seeing that you're apart, this should be somewhat easier The best way to do that is to find a distraction to take your mind off it first, and then look at it again.

Needless to say, once you've completed the final step, if you're still together, the feeling of victory will be much sweeter than it would be if things only ran smoothly.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 12:10, Reply)

That's pithy
but yeah, we do get a feeling of achievement whenever we manage to get through a problem without splitting up... *rolls eyes*

Being apart doesn't make any difference to how easy it is to step outside of things - coz you can't step outside your own head. In this instance the problem itself was caused by the fact that we're apart... it just isn't easy. Oh I dunno.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 12:23, Reply)

Without knowing much about the situation, the only advice I can give is pithy
But as I don't even know that much about the situation, the only advice I can give is that of someone looking outside. And yes, I'm aware this does oversimplify the problem from my perspective.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 12:41, Reply)

Thanks though Mista
It's nice that you care.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 12:49, Reply)

Morning all
It's not a bank holiday north of the border. Not that I take such things anyway.

And it's just as well as the weather's crap anyway.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:22, Reply)

:(
fear not my friend. It wasn't a bank holiday here either.
And the weather was shite.
(Poppet some assembly required., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:25, Reply)

well i'm just south of the border...
and it's miserable here too...
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:30, Reply)

poor poor trailer :((((
makes my heart bleed that
( rosalicious i fucking love youve been framed, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:32, Reply)

Then you won't like
this or this either.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:56, Reply)

chuffing nora! that's mental!
where is it? i want to go!!!
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:03, Reply)

Warton Stock Car Club
They have a race meeting (bangers, stocks, minis, superbangers etc) usually once every three weeks or so, but the caravan race is a once a year special. Full contact racing is the best sport I know :)
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:16, Reply)

that's just the other end of the county! i'm in Carlisle...
that's definitely close enough...
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:23, Reply)

I don't go every time
but I'll let you know next time and meet you there if you want. Great place for a b3tabash in fact! By all means don't wait for me though - it's a good family day out, or go with friends and have a beer!
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:53, Reply)

yeah, deffo!
i think it would make a perfect trip out on the bike!!!
what kind of time does it kick off?
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:58, Reply)

Racing starts at noon
but it's best to get there at least half an hour before so you can get a good pitch. A chair to sit on, food and warm drinks, warm clothing and footwear, waterproofs, sunglasses and suntan lotion are all vital.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:47, Reply)

righto, looks like quite a list of kit...
think i'll maybe come in the van.
i'm fair excited by the prospect, like reet excited.
noisy smashy vehicular action!!!
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:50, Reply)

it IS exciting!
I love it when I'm making my way up the track and start to hear the engines throbbing and screaming in the distance and the commentator droning away, and then you can smell the petrol and burning rubber... A lot of the cars use V8s, there are some Suburu engines, one or two bike engines in the stock cars, so the noise of them all tuning up in the pits is like a big powerful mechanical symphony. Love it!
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 12:14, Reply)

aww man, looking forward to it like you wouldn't believe!
i'm getting goose bumps think about the noise!
i really cannot wait.
i think i'm actually gonna shit myself with excitement!
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 12:48, Reply)

Does sound like a lot of fun!
www.wartononline.com/09fixtures.htm
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 13:01, Reply)

13th september!
i'm there, that's all there is to it.
i'm all over it.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 13:07, Reply)

Not sure if I will be
as I'm working overtime for the next three weeks, but if I'm not there enjoy it on my behalf!

Oh and this is the moment just before a caravan hurled itself at our heads. This is just after.

And here's one from the van race at the last meet, which I am sorry I missed.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 13:27, Reply)

Fuck Me Sideways!
that is soooo cool!
my juices are flowing...
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 14:01, Reply)

I fucking love
that picture of the van. Snork (the site photographer) said in ten years of racing he'd never seen anything like that. And he's seen it all! Check out his photography.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 14:28, Reply)

Weather's poo in Liverpool
But I have no choice, I'm out all day. Outdoor for a lot of it until about 8pm. Then I get to go indoors and see my mate's gig. Until then it's tribute bands, beatles acts, booze, booze, picnic food, booze, and waking up with unexplained injuries. I may approach the Bootleg John Lennon as the Bootleg Mark Chapman. I'm definitely going to bottle Razorlike and So Patrol.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:45, Reply)

"I may approach the Bootleg John Lennon as the Bootleg Mark Chapman."
LOL that just made me dribble coffee!
i went to a fancy dress years ago as lennon, complete with bullet-holes in shirt...
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:53, Reply)

Glad I made you smile!
I did nick it from a Half Man Half Biscuit song though, I cannot tell a lie. Other highlights include Cheap Purple, Antarctic Monkeys and Dire Mates.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 9:55, Reply)

cheap purple, that's a good one.
i can never remember tribute band names, which saddens me.
it's my aged brain, you see. i turn 40 tomorrow :-(
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:06, Reply)

Ooh, you got any plans?
I'm sure I'll be here tomorrow to buy you a virtual pint and vomit on your shoes...
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:10, Reply)

well, we're going to pizza express this evening, eight of us...
and i'm not working tomorrow cos i'll be hungover.
hopefully folks will give me dosh instead of pressies, then i can spend it on a trip to see the final round of the BSB with my mate Stu. which will be cool!
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:20, Reply)

Morning all
I want to stay in this hotel, it looks awesome.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:27, Reply)

that looks well tastey, that does!
how's thy fettle this grey day?
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:32, Reply)

Nice hotel!
Reminds me of this house in Poland. I actually went there myself and spent 2 weeks camping outside.

Oh, and happy b3taday Chainey.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:35, Reply)

Not too bad.
A teensy bit hungover, and just off down the shops. Contemplating getting fry-up supplies.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:36, Reply)

oh yeah, happy b3taday!
so that's what the candle signifies?
i get it now...
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:41, Reply)

It's a candle in the wind
in memory of The People's Princess.

I found out about her death reading alt.tasteless, the usenet forerunner of sickipedia.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:46, Reply)

and it seemed to me she lived her life...
oh, i've gotta stop. tears welling up in my eyes.
can't see to type.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:49, Reply)

Happy
candle day Light.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 12:31, Reply)

Morn
Made a good start to the day by not getting up too late, but have sabotaged my productivity by logging onto b3ta.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:32, Reply)

morning spazzmodude!
how's tricks?
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:35, Reply)

I keep reading that
as spazzmodule.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:43, Reply)

I read that as
spazzmobile
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:46, Reply)

i like Spazzmodule.
i shall borrow that, if i may?
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:50, Reply)

Go ahead
I can lend you any of my excess modules.

Quick! To the Spazzmobile!
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:11, Reply)

major WIN! i have just discovered...
leftover ribs from last night, in the fridge!
i'd forgotten that we didn't finish them.
i got a bit drunk on weston's vintage cider last night...
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:15, Reply)

I'm going to be a bit lazy today
and head over to a nearby cafe for a full english breakfast.

Still have to shower, so will be back soon.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:21, Reply)

HA!
I am just sitting down to 2 sausage, 2 bacon, 2 slices of black pudding, 2 fried eggs, beans, toast and a mug of tea. All prepared by yours truly.

OM NOM NOM NOM.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:50, Reply)

marmalade?
or jam?
or perhaps conserve?
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:51, Reply)

Bean juice
I'm a bit common.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:53, Reply)

i've always had a thing for lemon and lime marmalade and lemon curd.
in fact 2ndmrsblaireau got some lemon curd just yesterday, as luck would have it. i shall have some right now, spooned straight out of the jar and into my gaping maw!
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:56, Reply)

Greetings French Badger Dude
Yesterday, I went on a walk in Epping Forest. The weather was reasonable enough and held until the pub-stop. Got cold and windy by our second pint.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:49, Reply)

so you felt the benefit of it? think i may take weeblaireau for a walk later...
there's some nice woods behind ma and pa's place. if it dries up a bit. not sure if i can be arsed getting wet and muddy today. or maybe i'm just being a bit gay? i dunno.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 10:53, Reply)

I'm feeling the benefit of these walks.
My legs feel more exercised and I'm no longer feeling exhausted at the end. Still, I'll not be going on anymore 20 mile walks - even if it's 20 miles on flat-land.

If by gay, you mean butch dyke, then go ahead and dress in a logger-jacket, become aroused and roll around in the mud.
( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:14, Reply)

i'm actually wearing a blue checked shirt at the moment...
suckin' on ribs, nomtastic!
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:16, Reply)

Would that be the spare rib then?

( mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:21, Reply)

sticky chinese-style pork ribs...
sweet and spicey and totally lush!
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Mon 31 Aug 2009, 11:33, Reply)

Nomnomnom
Just finished my favourite lunch - Keema mutter & 3 chapattis (from the standard sweet centre on Foleshill rd) with a very cold bottle of Cusquena beer.
Life is good.
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Mon 31 Aug 2009, 13:40, Reply)