Ask Chickenlady
Another in my occasional series of useless advice freely given.

Gentlemen: low slung jeans or trousers which show off half your underpants make you look stupid. By all means show your taught taut stomach and the top of the elastic on your knickers but don't show us the entirety of next week's washing - unless you're going for the mong look.

Ladies: legs or tits on show, not both. If you're wearing a short skirt then don't wear a low cut top that's just a sneeze away from Page 3. Likewise if you've got the puppies on show then hide your legs. Showing both makes you look like a prostitute. Always leave them wanting more, not wanting cream for a nasty rash.

So, any advice needed?

EDIT : How embarrassing mixing up taught and taut.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 12:49, 131 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I second the legs or tits thing

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 12:53, Reply)

Can I see your legs or your tits then please?

(Bazongaloid, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 12:57, Reply)

Tits

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 12:58, Reply)

That's fine with me

(Bazongaloid, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:01, Reply)

I'm not fussy on my legs, and my tits are never far from being on show anyway
so it seems like a decent deal
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:02, Reply)

I'm waiting for a gaz.

(Bazongaloid, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:04, Reply)

Aw
I'm on the desk.
I'll share them with all of you later.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:20, Reply)

Seconded

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:01, Reply)

Thirded.

( girlinthehole, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 12:57, Reply)

Could you advise me of a good read?
prefereably not about vampires, or a childrens book, and absolutely no childrens books about vampires.
( Colonel Dracula Two manky hookers and a racist dwarf, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 12:56, Reply)

Have you read Let the Right One In?

(Bazongaloid, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 12:58, Reply)

No, but i've seen the film
those crazy Swedes

Edit - hurdy gurdy vampires are still sodding vampires
( Colonel Dracula Two manky hookers and a racist dwarf, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 12:59, Reply)

oh but colonel
that is an awesome book much more about friendship and loneliness and rejection and paedophilia than it is about vampires.

i am laughing so hard at the hurdygurdy vampires, and as i am poorlysick that is making me cough even harder, that i might have to put you on ignore for this.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:15, Reply)

It's a wonderful book.
But the film was ok too.

I've read another of his about people coming back to life after death. That was quite good.
( girlinthehole, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:16, Reply)

I have, it's brilliant.
have you read his other book - Handling the Undead? It's just as good.
(Poppet some assembly required., Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:17, Reply)

That's the one I'm on about in my post above.
Thanks for reminding me.
( girlinthehole, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:19, Reply)

no worries :)

(Poppet some assembly required., Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:22, Reply)

I'm enjoying The Atrocity Archive by Charles Stross
Or get a Christopher Brookmyre book, like A Snowball in Hell
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:03, Reply)

No, start with A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away
then The Sacred Art of Stealing, then Snowball in Hell.
(Bazongaloid, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:03, Reply)

Fair enough
DG recommended me Snowball in Hell, and I drunkenly bought it right then on my phone. I'm glad he did though.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:05, Reply)

I've got A Big Boy Did It
It's on my reading list.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:08, Reply)

'Meditations on violence'
Cracking book by Rory Miller which looks at actual violent encounters and their aftermath vs what most Martial artists train for.

Well I found it interesting!
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:05, Reply)

Well you would.

( girlinthehole, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:06, Reply)

But...but...
I'm a sensitive new-man musician type! Even my teeth are sensitive.
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:10, Reply)

Yes but underneath is a homicidal maniac waiting to get out.
Are you and the musician formaly known as Pooflake coming up this weekend?
( girlinthehole, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:13, Reply)

Have you read 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'?
I just finished it - I'd put off reading it because everyone raved about it and I thought it was likely to be crap. I was about a third of the way in and still thought it was crap and then suddenly....all the dark twisty stuff started and I was hooked.
Alternatively anything by Pat Barker is brilliant - WW1 stories.

What sort of things do you like?
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:16, Reply)

I've read the Regeneration trilogy and "Another World" by Pat Barker
I'll read anything (but I dont want to read about vampires)
( Colonel Dracula Two manky hookers and a racist dwarf, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:56, Reply)

I'm currently reading "Wolf Totem".
It's very good.

Also, The Truth Commissioner and The Testament of Gideon Mack are excellent. As are 54 by Wu Ming, and Q by Luther Blissett - both of which are actually by four Italian anarchists.
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:34, Reply)

I've got 'Wolf Hall' sitting waiting to be read next
But I hated 'To the Lighthouse' - even though I have to teach it.


/Lupine blog
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:43, Reply)

How can I be more like you?
Edit - but without with kids part.
( girlinthehole, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 12:59, Reply)

Why on earth would you want to be more like me?
Aside from PJM, of course (hello dear! Just in case you're reading this...).
I have no permanent job, no savings, no car, no pension, I'm still married into a depressed (and properly certifiable) mad family and I have split ends.
And I can't catch a ball.
All my teeth are my own though.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:10, Reply)

Oh well.
Since you put it like that.
( girlinthehole, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:11, Reply)

See?
It's not all wall to wall smut and books here you know.
I have split ends to deal with. Split ends!
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:14, Reply)

I have mad farmers wife hair too you know.
At least you were a mad farmers wife at one point. I've never been near a bloody farmer.
( girlinthehole, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:15, Reply)

Best way to keep it, believe me
They're all interbred, believe everyone who's not family is an evil outsider and the only thing that really means anything to them is land.

Have you read Wuthering Heights? Evil and twisted the lot of them.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:17, Reply)

Dear Chickenlady
I sometimes feel like life is empty and meaningless, that the only reason to go on is because other people would be gutted if I did anything along the lines of killing myself. That sometimes the life I live is a lie, my skills that vie learnt are useless, and if I'm not happy in my 19 years on this planet yet, and that I'm so far from being happy, truly happy, that if anything I'm further than when I started, that it might take another 19 years for me to be happy again, and that is only if I make a start now.

So, in short, what would you say is the best way to poach two eggs at the same time?
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:01, Reply)

Stir the water to create a whirlpool
crack in one egg, give it just enough time to set slightly and then crack in the other. But make sure you've got a reasonably big pan or this won't work.
(Bazongaloid, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:02, Reply)

Easy
Set a large pan of water boiling.
Take 2 plastic sandwich bags and crack one egg into each.
Plop into the water and poach for 3 minutes if the eggs are at room temperature.
Take out the bags and turn out the eggs onto some toast.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:05, Reply)

See, this is where you're going wrong
All this stuff about poaching eggs is linked to your empty and meaningless life.

Make an omelette. Think outside the box - not in it, outside it.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:11, Reply)

Would it be wrong in wanting some ketchup on the side, given the current economical climate?

( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:24, Reply)

I think ketchup is nasty stuff
but in these straitened times it is probably a good idea to support local businesses. Eat ketchup.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:28, Reply)

Dear Chickenlady
When shaving the meat and two veg, how far into the other pubic hair is it ok to stop? Should one leave a distinct line or would it be better to gradually taper in to the longer hairs?
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:08, Reply)

Well, a good trick is to leave a line about the width of your willy, going down over you balls and half way down the leg.
It makes it look like a large shadow and can fool a women into thinking you're at least 5 inches.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:12, Reply)

Taper
Always taper otherwise it looks like you're trying too hard. Tidiness is admirable but too much and you look like you're on audition.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:13, Reply)

i would say
it depends if you are shaving or trimming!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:17, Reply)

It's shaving I'm afraid
The other pubes get trimmed to a comfortable length.
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:24, Reply)

Dear Chickenlady,
why does my left buttock - just my left buttock - hurt after this morning's jog?
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:14, Reply)

rape?
where was psychochomp during your jog, does he have an alibi?
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:17, Reply)

I think I would have noticed a rapist inserting himself into me and managing to keep pace stride-for-stride, stroke-for-stroke
unless he was like a microrapist
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:18, Reply)

With a micropenis?

( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:19, Reply)

'xactly
And some micromountaineering equipment, presumably
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:21, Reply)

yes
that is precisely why i suggested chompy.

[not that i am bitter because he has fecked off to glastonbury or anything]
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:21, Reply)

I lost interest in Glastonbury when I found out U2 aren't playing
*braces*
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:28, Reply)

You pulled a muscle
And I'd look at your running shoes if I were you - you may find that you list to one side.
Always warm up properly before you run and always warm down by collapsing in a heap in a sofa on return.

Next time try pulling an old trout.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:20, Reply)

That was a logical, sensible and well-thought out answer, thank you
However, you are dispensing intelligent and practical advice on B3ta. You know what that means... A WITCH!!!

Edit: Much better, thank you *drops pitchfork*
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:22, Reply)

See what I did there?
No witch, not me.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:26, Reply)

Yeah that was well genius
I bow in a distinctly non-Pagan fashion to your superior knowledge of muscles, jogging, fishery and witchcraft
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:29, Reply)

Heeheehee!
*picks up pitchfork*
*runs*
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:34, Reply)

You're welcome to it
I live in Norfolk. Can't walk down the street without tripping over spare farming implements
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:36, Reply)

*Runs up hill*
Ha! You'll never be able to follow now!
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:47, Reply)

Hey! No teleportation allowed when running away!

(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:49, Reply)

I'm running up the North Downs
We have HILLS!

See my mighty hills!
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:51, Reply)

I appear to have turned into Brian Blessed
*mental note to self - shave beard before weekend*
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:52, Reply)

Sorry, I'm a boy
You say "hills", my mind goes "breasts". We are but simple creatures.
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:54, Reply)

Imagine Brian Blessed with breasts

( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:44, Reply)

I never show my legs. Tits only.
I suppose it could be a good time to start a change, was it Lampito that said she only wears dresses?

I don't need any advice, I'd been taking the bffs advice on the fella situation but I've decided to take my own and I think it will work out for the best.
( Lisette von Falcon, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:16, Reply)

Was your advice to get his cock inside you as soon as possible and then keep wiggling it around there until it does a sex wee?
Or was it to nod your head like yeah and move your hips like yeah?
(Bazongaloid, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:18, Reply)

the latter, whilst completely ignoring his calls and texts

( Lisette von Falcon, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:23, Reply)

This is definitely the best advice
You want to stay away from Boys. They're nothing but trouble.
(Bazongaloid, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:26, Reply)

He's brought me nothing but the rage.
So, he can fuck right off.
( Lisette von Falcon, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:28, Reply)

yeah
it was Lampito who only wears dresses. And very nice dresses as well
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:37, Reply)

oh ta
I'm thinking I'm going to have to check some out at the weekend
( Lisette von Falcon, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:54, Reply)

Dear Chickenlady
It's 'taut' stomach.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:18, Reply)

*Slaps hands over eyes*
Stupid, stupid, stupid Chickenlady.

Ta.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:22, Reply)

All those split ends are mushing up your brain.

( girlinthehole, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:23, Reply)

That's what it is

( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:26, Reply)

Hmm. Not taut proper.
I blame the teachers. Sorry - teacher's.
( Larry Vest One day at a time, sweet Jesus, FFS., Tue 22 Jun 2010, 15:53, Reply)

hello mr boyce
i believe i still owe you a gaz. did you have a nice holiday??
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:34, Reply)

Hello there.
You do indeed *waits patiently, tutting, tapping foot and looking at imaginary watch and sighing*

It was fabulous, thank you. I trust you are well.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:07, Reply)

Dear chickenlady
Could you please tell me whether you have used the correct spelling of 'taught' above. I think it should be 'taut'.

Edit - bugger, Monty beat me to it.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:18, Reply)

Okay, I'm on holiday so I'm not proof reading myself
I know, it's inexcusable.

I'll take myself outside and give myself a good kicking. I would suggest a good thorough spanking but that might inflame too many passions on a warm Tuesday afternoon.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:23, Reply)

It's too late
I'm already picturing Rachelswipe being spanked as she trots down a towpath.
(Bazongaloid, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:27, Reply)

Giddyup!

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:27, Reply)

you'd be very disappointed if you ever googled the term "a spanking trot"
go on then, take my mind off my deeply sexy chest infection by titillating me up real nice. who would be doing the spanking?
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:33, Reply)

....
I love horses
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:45, Reply)

I'll go for tits
don't have very good legs
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:33, Reply)

I'm very impressed with how much of this thread has been dedicated to tits
as opposed to male fashion sense. Thank you, Chickenlady
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:34, Reply)

It's because current fashion trends are
male : mong
female : prostitute

Sadly so few people follow their own style or own a full length mirror these days.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:37, Reply)

Sadly
that's what people seem to like. Personally I am not a fan of the prostitute look though
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:39, Reply)

I think it's always best to go with
a)what you like and
b)what suits you

And to hell with fashion.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:41, Reply)

The prostitute look can be extremely titilating on the right person
Sadly most of those people are too demure and intelligent to try it. And the actual hookers round these 'ere parts are fucking minging. I'd expect change from a quid
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:42, Reply)

What I really don't understand is the pornstar appreciation. And people who want to look like them. That is not sexy, not on anyone.
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:43, Reply)

It is on certain porn stars
Notably Tanya Danielle. Erm, so I'm told. Predominantly, I concur, however
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:44, Reply)

I always feel sorry for female porn stars
ever since I watched a Channel 4 documentary years ago about at British girl who wanted to become one in the US. She was interviewed by some 'director' who was on the phone while she was bent over the kitchen worktop and he shagged her - no 'hello, how are you?' just, get 'em off, and let the dog see the rabbit, as it were. Clinical and nasty.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:55, Reply)

Sex with me is always pretty nasty
as you can probably imagine. If I were a doctor I could add "clinical" to my repertoire. New career goal!
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:56, Reply)

i am sure you do
but it is a shame that the many many people to whom this does apply do not take your wise advice! *shudders*
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:34, Reply)

I like dresses
how much leg is too much leg if you're showing cleavage? Is knee length okay?
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:36, Reply)

I think above the knee is considered revealing
and anything else is fair enough. Sorry Chickenlady, doing your job...
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:37, Reply)

Spread the message
Next we'll tackle world poverty.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:39, Reply)

Mr Osborne's taking care of that as we speak
Honest
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:45, Reply)

Knee length is fine - that works well with cleavage

( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:38, Reply)

yes i would say so
or long and slit, so long as it is not a gaping slit.

somewhere al's head just exploded.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:39, Reply)

he just can't keep up

( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:40, Reply)

soooo
if we have strike-outs, how can we achieve inserts? cos i would love to add a comedy "it" to your post here.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:44, Reply)

just put
a + then your word.

So +it
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:47, Reply)

And I just spat tea all over the screen

( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:40, Reply)

it's an occupational hazard

( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:42, Reply)

Only if you're a professional tea-spitter
a sadly dwindling line of work
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:43, Reply)

As regards cleavage
I believe that at summer rock festivals the "virtually entire boobage on display" look is positively encouraged
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:43, Reply)

luckily
I fight the trend. I shall be in summer dresses and high heels
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:44, Reply)

That sounds plenty tantalising
I shall follow suit
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:45, Reply)

Hello, Chickenlady
I have two requests for advice.

1. There are large gaps in my memory, following the consumption of several alcoholic beverages over the course of Saturday. Should I try to remember vaguely what happened during these parts of the day, or should I simply replace the missing scenes with cuttings from an old Dr Who episode in which Peter Davison has to outwit some amusingly unconvincing cybermen?

2. I also drank too much last night and have a strange feeling of discomfort in my stomach as a result. How shall I quell this unpleasantness? (I have at my disposal: a couple of Rennies, a block of cheese, a pint or so of milk and lots of tea)
(LongJohnBaldry, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:44, Reply)

Stick your fingers down your throat and get it up.

( girlinthehole, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:46, Reply)

I find it hard to maintain an erection when I'm vomiting

(LongJohnBaldry, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:48, Reply)

Too easy
when I'm vomiting
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:48, Reply)

Yes.
*hangs head in embarrassment*
(LongJohnBaldry, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:54, Reply)

Come on mate
hangs gives
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:55, Reply)

Thought I'd give you another easy one
_{(Go on, you know you want to...)}
(LongJohnBaldry, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:57, Reply)

No point
Chickenlady's is vastly superior
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:00, Reply)

It was a clever one.

(LongJohnBaldry, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:01, Reply)

That's me - the clever one
Stop laughing at the back there!
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:02, Reply)

at
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:57, Reply)

Hmmm...
1. Yes. Although I would advise Tom Baker.

2. All of the above stirred with a large rasher of bacon.

Are you up at BGB's at the weekend?
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:50, Reply)

Thank you
I don't have anything in the video cabinet featuring Tom Baker and cybermen, but I've substituted one with Sontarans and a rather silly-looking robot and that's done the trick nicely.

I shall indeed be up at BGB's this weekend. Finally got my act together and booked a train ticket yesterday. WOOT. Now all I have to do is acquire a sleeping bag and make sure I get to Euston station at the right time.
(LongJohnBaldry, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:53, Reply)

Hooray!
Wasn't it you who recommended Hoovertronic to me?
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:56, Reply)

Yes, I believe it was
Since which time, after much ceaseless searching of European music shops, I've finally completed my collection of their albums. And I managed to see them before Geike left. Some might call me slightly obsessive.

(tr ph)
(LongJohnBaldry, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:59, Reply)

You're right
Hooverphonic - I'm crap on spelling today - I'm on holiday.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:03, Reply)

That's no excuse for poor spelling.
But it's a made-up word so we'll forgive you that one.

This has just reminded me I have you as a friend on last.fm...apparently our musical compatibility is 'medium' today. I presume this means I can contact the spirits of dead musicians.
(LongJohnBaldry, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:22, Reply)

Which dead musicians?
Elvis presumably is too busy in the chip shop and I should imagine that Jacko has got a job as an ice cream van man by now.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:47, Reply)

Do they have the cyclone cylinder?
Or the bag?
( girlinthehole, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 13:59, Reply)

Neither
Instead some jangly trancy europop.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 22 Jun 2010, 14:03, Reply)