Rightoh, I'm back
after a day of the broadband being down at work because my goon of a boss hasn't paid the bill. At least he sacked two of the idiot corrupt drivers who I don't get on with, result. Today I got given a smart old digital camera and a bunch of walking magazines, I got two chickens dirt cheap which I've portioned and the carcases are currently boiling for stock, and I feel like I have another cold coming on. Eventful day!

What about you lot?
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 18:29, 6 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

I bought a 4GB USB stick for £1.75!
thanks to asda screwing up the barcode thing, I think.

what camera?
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 18:34, Reply)

Olympus SP-500 Ultrazoom.
6MP, 10x optical zoom, lovely. It was £250 when my folks bought it new and it's in perfect nick.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:04, Reply)

Incident!
I finally decided which camera I'm going to get, and now just to wait to get started at work and paid before I can buy it. Deep joy!
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:10, Reply)

eek!
which one?
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:12, Reply)

Nikon D3100
Entry level, but with a cock-load of features. Need to haggle and try and get a free lens upgrade too, and possibly a free case.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:16, Reply)

this is more than acceptable!
Nikon are the business. I think it was the 3000 that some of my students had, it's pretty nice. Congratulations!
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:17, Reply)

3100 is a huge step up too
Live view, HD video, new processor, better sensor, all sorts really. Win.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:21, Reply)

yeah I saw the 3200ISO
if it's as good as it now it on the 300, man that is one good deal
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:22, Reply)

Way to spoil my new camera woos guys.

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:36, Reply)

sorry
yours is still good

*strokes D300*
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:52, Reply)

You got given yours though
This trumps buying mine.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 20:05, Reply)

more coffee at work
came home to listen to music and arse around on b3ta
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 18:35, Reply)

manflu

( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 18:40, Reply)

That can only mean that you have been handling men inappropriately
more details please...
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 18:51, Reply)

I've only been handling myself

( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 18:54, Reply)

Inappropriately?

( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 18:56, Reply)

is there any other way to handle oneself?

( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 18:59, Reply)

No.
I will put that in my pipe and smoke it
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:00, Reply)

nothing I do is ever appropriate
:(
( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:06, Reply)

*Fives*

( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:07, Reply)

*touches inappropriately*

( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:18, Reply)

Oooh
careful now my better half has a b3ta account
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:27, Reply)

Beware of the...
Internet Girlfriend!!!
( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:31, Reply)

oh noes

( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:47, Reply)

It's really, REALLY, dark.

( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 18:41, Reply)

I got my redundancy calculation.
I'm tempted. Veeeeery tempted.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 3 Nov 2010, 18:58, Reply)

Ooooo! going to think it over?

( girlinthehole, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 18:59, Reply)

No, I'm going to say yes and see what happens.
Ball's in their court now.

Has the missus been in contact about Edinburgh January 2nd rather than the 1st? It's muuuch cheaper :)
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:01, Reply)

Not yet.
Will speak soon. Shouldn't be a problem.
( girlinthehole, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:02, Reply)

Add another being made redundant - won't know the package for another three months though
Found out yesterday so my missus took me out and got me battered on 8% cider then destroyed me in nice ways for three hours. Took the edge off somewhat.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:04, Reply)

Ah, shit news mate.
You are still coming up at New Year though?
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:06, Reply)

Oh hell yeah.
Got a few months breathing space to find something new so it's not disastrous.
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:06, Reply)

Cool.
I was looking at trains to Edinburgh for New year's day but the price has been artificially hiked. However, on the 2nd, it's about a tenner return, train leaving Morpeth at 10:30 and returning from Edinburgh at 9pm. Tempted?
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:08, Reply)

Ooh, definitely!
Sounds like a good plan :)
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:10, Reply)

I'll get confirmed numbers and book 'em as soon as possible.
So far us, you and Blousey. Probably Dianne 'n' Reg, whom you've met, possibly more b3tans but we don't know for definite if they are coming up.

Also if you want to make a long weekend of it, come up on the Thursday; there's always live bands on at Bubbles...
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:12, Reply)

I'll check the diary and see what I need to book off work
Should be more than doable though! Bubbles for the win :D
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:13, Reply)

Woo Hoo!

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:14, Reply)

Oh God! Bubbles : )

( girlinthehole, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:14, Reply)

You lav iiiiit!
Depends on which band is on, mind.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:15, Reply)

Edinburgh? B3tans?
Hang on, that's kind of my neck of the woods.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 20:20, Reply)

Not confirmed yet
but could let you know once sorted.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 3 Nov 2010, 20:21, Reply)

Let me know what's possibly happening
And I might pop up and actually meet some of you elusive lot, since I should have some money by then.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 20:22, Reply)

*sad face*

( girlinthehole, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:07, Reply)

It's fine really
Been thinking of something new so this is an incentive. Was a big shock though.

And on that cheerier note, off to pub quiz and I've been promised a repeat of last night's adventures by Miss Beekers so all seems right with the world :)
( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:11, Reply)

Not a shock for me
as it's voluntary, however, I'm seeing it as a massive metaphorical kick up the arse to get out of my comfort zone and try something different after 20 years.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:13, Reply)

Best you start saving crisp packets mate ;o)

( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:35, Reply)

bunch of
l n magazines
( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:33, Reply)

Naughty girl : )

( girlinthehole, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:35, Reply)

heeheehee
that was a strikethrough begging to be done ;o)
( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Wed 3 Nov 2010, 19:36, Reply)