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Sometimes, just sometimes, old people say something worth listening to. Ok, so it's like picking the needle out of a whole haystack of mis-remembered war stories, but those gems should be celebrated.

Tell us something worthwhile an old-type person has told you.

Note, we're leaving the definition of old up to you, you smooth-skinned youngsters.

(I helped save b3ta! chthonic, Thu 19 Jun 2008, 16:16)
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My nan
was always fond of saying "make sure you're always wearing matching undies, you never know when you might get hit by a bus".

I guess the fact that it's not uncommon for you to defacate and urinate simultaneously upon impact, thus rendering said matching underwear a bit nasty escaped her.
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:02, 205 replies)
I must admit.....
I'm a bit wary of wearing underwear that doesn't match and precisely for that reason.
(I helped save b3ta! girlinthehole, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:05, closed)
I prefer
not to wear them at all, thus negating the issue.
(I helped save b3ta! The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:07, closed)
@ TRL
But then you lose out on a perfectly good pair of trousers. At least this way you only soil underwear. On the whole much cheaper than new trousers.
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:11, closed)
Doesn't really make any odds
When they get you to hospital they'll cut all your clothes off anyway. So you're as well to wear old tatty underwear, rather than good stuff you'd be annoyed at losing.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:11, closed)
Everything I wear (other than work stuff) I wear for comfort.
Never wearing matching socks and underwear, just wear what's not got as many holes in it.
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:16, closed)
I sometimes
wear clothes with holes in to work.

Mainly because work was responsible for the holes being there in the first place.

Dressing smartly would be fine if it were as comfortable as jeans and a t-shirt.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:30, closed)
I don't mind shirts, they're quite comfy.
And they're much cooler.

But I don't like trousers or jackets and I especially hate ties. Ties are my worst enemy.
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:31, closed)
Something I have on my profile right now....

(I helped save b3ta! flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:35, closed)
Plus
the fact that if yr hit by a bus then you are probably going to be slightly mangled... and there are worse sights than grubby chuddies
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:50, closed)
I wear scrubs to work
so often get odd looks on the tube if I've forgotten to get changed into regular clothes. I think I'd rather get hit by a bus while wearing scrubs as you'd probably get better treatment at the hospital. Past history has proved this.

Edit: Evening Mr Z
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:50, closed)
Well
presumably you would have to change into clean scrubs just in case there was an accident?
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:52, closed)
I'm still getting weirded out. Re-reading people's stories
and putting their image, posture, mannerisms and voice to it...
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:53, closed)
But Becky
Surely the chances of being hit by a bus while on the tube are fairly slim?
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:55, closed)
True
Last few times I've been to hospital for assorted cat scratches and dog bites I've been wearing scrubs or my nursing uniform and I've been called in almost straight away. I negate to tell them that I'm an animal nurse, not a human one.

Edit: K2k6, I know someone who was hit by a tube train - by accident as she's an idiot - and lived to tell the tail.
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:55, closed)
It
might be a minature bus.

Driven by a mind squid.

An illegal immigrant mind squid.

High on crack.

*Shakes fist in Daily Hate style*
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:56, closed)
Last time I went to the hospital I was wearing some dungarees
and a hocky mask, I was covered in blood. They must've thought I was a new-age surgeon or something 'cause they got me out of there as quick as they could.
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:57, closed)
Thankfully
I've never been to hospital for anything other than very minor outpatient-y things. Touch wood.

*gets wood*

*touches it*

And much as I like nurses' uniforms, I don't think it's quite my style!
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:00, closed)
Or one of them buses
erm...yeah...
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:01, closed)
*takes the wood off K2k6 and holds it infront of him menacingly*
Grrr. ;)
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:01, closed)
Trust me K2k6
This isn't a sexy nurses uniform, it's bloody horrible. So I'm relishing the fact that the company can't agree whether I should wear blue stripes or green stripes or if they should overhaul the trainee vet nurse uniform altogether as I get to wear comfy scrubs instead :)

It's like wearing Pyjamas to work, only without the feeling of "Oh shit I'm wearing my pyjamas to work".
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:03, closed)
@Becky
they are dangerous buses.

Our college bar is closing for the summer tonight... its going to be £1 a pint... and then less later on. It could be bad.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:03, closed)
I've worn PJs to work before and not had that feeling...
I just listened to a song called "Air on a G String"... Couldn't help but laugh my arse off at the title with the images of young women in a hip hop music video stylee waving their arses about whilst farting to the tune.
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:05, closed)
Zapiola
Oh dear, are you going or just going to listen to the ensuing carnage?
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:06, closed)
@Becky
That's an interesting one - wearing your jammies at work. Can't say I've experienced that.

And Gayer, don't grab my wood like that - it bloody hurts!
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:08, closed)
So I can't bludgeon you with it?
I guess that would require quite some flexibility...
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:09, closed)
As soon as you grabbed it
It ceased to be wood!
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:10, closed)
That's not very fair...
It wasn't instantanious. I gave it a squeeze to stop the blood escaping too fast.
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:12, closed)
Evenin' everyone
Looks like there have been more arrivals from the bash and I'll have to yet again listen to what I missed.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:30, closed)
Mr Spak
don't worry - we can annoy them with tales of vipros's gig!
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:33, closed)
Evenin' C
Things are gradually beginning to take shape with my journey. I've spoken to my friend and I can stay on the Friday night, but even so, things are still pretty much up in the air.

I do indeed look forward to annoying everyone with tales of the July bash.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:39, closed)
No worries!
I replied to your message on the calendar.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:43, closed)
And then we can
annoy everyone all over again with the August bash and then the November bash. *hints*
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:43, closed)
@clendrix
One of my other friend who I wanted to come along can't make it that weekend so it looks like I could be making my journey back with the b3tans. Not yet sure what I'll be doing on the Friday so the journey there is a bit up in the air.

So far, only four of us have signed up, and I'm not sure if ancrenne is taking the train, bus or some non-existant surreal form of transport. Once we know who's doing what, things can start to take shape.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:53, closed)
OK
here's what I plan to do - be in Exeter by early afternoon on the Saturday, check in to central hotel somewhere and arse around in shops/cathedral until designated meeting time. On Sunday, eat breakfast with whomever's around and then catch a train back early afternoon.

Still flexible at this point through!

@Becky - Russell! *swoons*
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:58, closed)
@becky
Are you coming to the July bash?

Have read your report in the other thread, and like with everyone else's accounts, it sounds like I would have fitted in seemlessly, and made me wish I had been part of it.

* sobs but feels happy for those who went *

Sorry to hear about your date with the Italian dude. If you want, I can teach you some Italian swear-words if he starts pestering you. Does your swearing off Internet dating also include b3ta dating?
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:00, closed)
'Allo!
I am bad. Drunk two days in a row!

I hope my typing skills hold up!

Happy Friday, everybody!
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:01, closed)
I doubt I'll be at the exeter bash
as it's a few days before payday and I have a lot of catch up bills to pay then. How much are train tickets?

Internet dating isn't like b3ta dating. Well in my mind anyway, so not swearing off that. I did Italian GCSE, so know some choice words if he decides to be a prick. But thanks :)

Clendrix, he's really not that hot and I already know 5 girls who have slept with him on four different occasions.

Evening DIT *hugs* Was lovely meeting you yesterday. I think suspenders and fishnets FTW
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:07, closed)
.
Evenin' DIT.

Am sober tonight but may come on drunk tomorrow night.

@clendrix
On Saturday, I'll come from my Friend's place (either I'll come by public transport or he'll give me a lift) which is on the other side of Devon. I'll probably arrive earlier than you, and will try and meet up with other early-comers. My plans for Sunday are more or less the same as yours.

EDIT:
@becky
Singles from Waterloo were as cheap as £22.00 last time I checked. From Padington, it's £25.00.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:10, closed)
*hugs back*
Fanks! Lovely to meet you too!

Right, a flying visit from me, I think. Anyone going to be around tomorrow? I'm being left alone for the weekend! :(

EDIT: Evenin', Spakka!

*shakes hand*
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:12, closed)
@DIT
* shakes hand back *

I'll be out for the evening but should be back around midnight-ish.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:15, closed)
Excellent!
Definitely not coming to Exeter, BOO!

Right... I might have to go to bed before I collapse! *old*
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:17, closed)
Fucksox
I have a feeling that will be the weekend of my dad's birthday celebration. It's his 70something birthday so I can't really miss it.

Night DiT
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:19, closed)
Night DIT
@becky & DIT

I'll be coming to the August bash too so I'll see you there.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:20, closed)
WOO!
Nighty night, don't let the bed bugs bite!

*tucks self in*

*dreams of b3ta*

NO! NO! NOT THE GOAT!

*wakes up*

Phew! What a horrible dream!
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:22, closed)
Yay
are you coming to the November bash too Spakka?
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:22, closed)
^ ^
Is that the Manchester one? I've tentatively signed up for that one, but not yet 100% sure.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:27, closed)
No
It's my birthday one in London village
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:32, closed)
@Becky
I just signed up for it! Yay!

@Spak - when you've bought your train tickets, gaz me with the details and I'll sort mine out.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:39, closed)
Yay Clendrix
Looking forward to meeting you :)
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:40, closed)
Aww ffs.
Now I'm gonna have to drive to Norfolk to steal a fig leaf from my Nan in November :(
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:42, closed)
@becky
and me you!
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:42, closed)
@gayer
yes, i expect nothing less - definitely nothing less!
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:43, closed)
@becky
I've tentatively signed up.

Still have absolutely no idea on what I'll be doing or where I'll be in November.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:45, closed)
Gaybel
why?

Edit: You'll be getting drunk with the rest of us :)
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:46, closed)
You trying to imply I won't be wearing a sock under it?
If nothing else it'd get cold, dear.
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:46, closed)
* Looks forward to meeting both of you *
@clendrix
I'll gaz you when I've got my train tickets. Had a look on the website and realised that I won't get them any cheaper if I book closer to the date so I may leave it for a while.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:48, closed)
We've been arranging the next 3-4 bashes today. ;)
Well, so far as telling eachother who's going.
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:53, closed)
Ello ancrenne
I'm now going to have to suffer yet another repeat of what I missed :.-(

Becky says you were legendary last night.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:53, closed)
Page 7 I think
*hugs the Ancrenne lady close*

Wondered where you'd gotten to
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:57, closed)
Next bashes
So far, the timetable for future bashes is as follows:

July 26: Exeter
August 23: London
September ??: Southhampton
November 1: Manchester (or there abouts)
November 28: London (It's Becky's birthday)
April 11 2009: Edinburgh

EDIT: @ancrenne: It's the second last post in this thread.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 22:59, closed)
Spakka, where are you travelling from to get to Exeter?

(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:02, closed)
Oi Spakka
You got the date wrong. My birthday itself is the 25th, but if a miracle happens and I get to go to the States then I'll be back by the 28th which is when the bash is :)
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:03, closed)
.
@ancrenne re b3ta crack
Here here!

@ Belle Gay
I'll be travelling from London. Still haven't decided if going from Paddington or Waterloo.

@becky
* Ninjas *
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:07, closed)
Evenin' all
Thought I'd stop in quickly.

All have fun last night?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:08, closed)
Evenin POD
Didn't go so didn't join the fun.

@ancrenne: I've been reading tales of Kaol's face-raping all day. I should have been there!
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:09, closed)
@ Spakka
Should I get a job (and in a month I hope I should have a job) then I'll be driving there, for people heading from London it might be easier if we car pool it...?
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:10, closed)
Ancrenne
Really? I did, but no one saw. I very nearly stacked it when I was running after DiT when we were looking for another pub as Bill stopped in front of me, so I had to swerve at the last second, but just made it without wrecking my ankles :)

Nicely done Spakka thanks.

Hi PoD, lots of fun thanks :)
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:11, closed)
@ancrenne
That sounds good, but

*sads*
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:11, closed)
@ancrenne
did you decide on a venue for the august bash? Just so I can get a silly and excited and do a little sick...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:12, closed)
@ Ancrenne
Spakka's left directions all over the QoTW. So if you just start from the beginning and work your way through it tells you where to go at the end of each one.
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:14, closed)
@ancrenne & anyone else who wants to follow the drama
The first thread of this QOTW is here. I've linked all of them together so you just have to follow the link at the last post - like a trail of breadcrumbs.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:15, closed)
I think it starts on page 4
and then follow the Spakkamanbrick road

Edit: Yay for Spakkaman and his handy linkage :)
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:15, closed)
@Rakky
Are you also going to be coming to the July bash (see a few posts up)?
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:16, closed)
@Mrspakkaman
I move back to the UK on the 1st of August, so sadly not. booo. Maybe me, Loon, Citadel, workboresme etc should do a stateside bash...


EDIT: @ancrenne. Fair do;s, I will bow to the b3ta bash knowledge of venues! :) it's generally better if I'm just told what to do... I know you were talking about a couple in islington, like the Angelic, etc... There's a nice pub on just off Upper St whose name escapes me. Mind you, I would say Islington is a good plan as it's where my flat is in that London.
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:18, closed)
LOL
Oh and there's picmatures (thankfully only one of me and it's blurred Hurrah) in the flikr section of calendar
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:21, closed)
There's a really bad picture of me. On the internets. Forever.
My eyes look evil and it doesn't look anything like what I look like. I'm smiling for starters.
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:23, closed)
.
@Gayer re car-pool
My plans are totally up in the air so you should not rely on me going at any particular time. Will let you know if the situation changes.

@ancrenne
Just as well, coz there's loads of posts.
Re being lovely loving everyone: I hope I'm not going to seem less real to you for the time being.

@Rakky
Perhaps if you held a Stateside bash at the same time as the July bash, we could do some kind of live webcam linkup.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:24, closed)
I really like Islington
and know a few pubs and shit along the way up there, I'd be more than happy to spend an evening there. I could even spend a B3ta sponsored week testing all the different bars if you like?
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:24, closed)
*bursts in, grinning*
You lovely, lovely people...

Looks like I've got some reading up to do...
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:25, closed)
* surprise-bumsexes Kaol *

(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:25, closed)
He tasted like urine... :(

(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:27, closed)
Right kids
I'm off to bed. Maybe bash-chat will have finished by the time I return.

*knows it won't have*

Oh well.

ps. Kaol, you look less like a murderer than I imagined.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:28, closed)
.
Re photos:
On the thread I linked to earlier (at the end of my Next bashes posts), I did a Photoshop of one of the pics.

Re London venue for August:
From what has been said, the venue of last night's bash was a good choice, so why not go there?

EDIT: Night POD
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:30, closed)
It was a good venue,
but it was rather small, I believe the August bash is going to be alot bigger...
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:32, closed)
I'd be happy to go back
to last night's place again. Reasonably priced drinks and comfy(ish) seats and the balcony bit was nice.

So long as that cunt of a bouncer doesn't ask me for ID again
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:33, closed)
I have a long and exciting story to tell
Which involves me, red slime, waking up next to ancrenne, an iron, and the police.

It may take some time to write.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:36, closed)
I have a long exciting story to tell
Involving drunken weaving, waking up next to Bert, shops not being open and the ensuing disgruntlement and my oyster card being gay.

But I'll never tell ,)
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:38, closed)
I have an amusing story to tell of me waking up next to my hand...
And spending the whole day with it eating grease to stop me feeling ill.
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:40, closed)
*might have been watching*
*might have enjoyed it*
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:41, closed)
@ancrenne
Glad to hear I'm still real - even if it is only Internet-real. Still feel sad for missing out. * cries *

Re smoking:
How did that happen? Hope you've not become addicted again.

Re going to gents:
Were you trying out this by any chance?

Yay to you for being able to go in barefoot.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:42, closed)
For the record,
My memories stop at the point when I was outside, with bill (fantastic man, soft lips).
I only remember having two drinks last night too...

So, to everyone who I violated, stole fags or drink from, I'm sorry.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:44, closed)
I have a long and exciting story to tell
About how I'll be upgrading Firefox and all 25 or so of my Firefox extensions once I get round to doing it.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:45, closed)
I've met her 3-4 times now and a hug is the most I managed...
Pfft. :(
(Belgaer is, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:47, closed)
I'm quitting again tomorrow
I've been most unlike myself and been sociable this week, so knew it wasn't a good time to quit. Besides no one at work smokes so that helps.

Ok that just looks odd. Refuses to pee standing up
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:48, closed)
Next bash
Do you think I should remain sober throughout so I can see if I'm FUCKING MENTAL enough to take on my shyness face-on and not rely on Dutch courage?
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:49, closed)
Naaaa
get pissed.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:50, closed)
Sober?
Nah.
You should do what I did.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:50, closed)
Re women peeing standing up
Sometimes, I wish I were a lass just so I could try it out.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:50, closed)
@Kaol
Are you coming on to me?
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:52, closed)
No...
Do you want me to?
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:53, closed)
Re drinking
I'll probably end up getting pleasantly drunk, but not so drunk I don't remember parts of it, but drunk enough to make an arse of myself, but I do that sober too anyway.

@ancrenne
I see what you mean about 'normal people' becoming insignificant. Something simillar happened when I did Internet Dating for the first time. It's only 1 month before I rise from the sea of virtual-significance to the real world.

EDIT: @Kaol:
Erm no thanks, but if I did what you did last night, I probably would end up coming on to you.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:56, closed)
Yeah he was rubbish
the fact that I was back in covent Garden again less than 24 hours after running around like a lunatic did make me giggle though.
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Fri 20 Jun 2008, 23:57, closed)
@ancrenne
I agree. The Interweb links us loons up. In fact, I even made a suggestion on the calendar page (the "Train times" post).
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:03, closed)
I don't know...
There's a lot of thnigs I don't remeber from last night...
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:03, closed)
@Kaol
If you follow the chat-threads (see a few posts earlier for a link to the first one), things are sort of pieced together.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:05, closed)
Oi ancrenne and Kaol
www.b3ta.com/calendar/event/15065

Join us
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:07, closed)
Classic music is... Interesting.
I've been listening to "The No. 1 Classic Album" all day and quite frankly, some of it is just bizarre.
(Belgaer is, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:15, closed)
Yay
my plan is coming together nicely. Rubs hands and pents fingers in a most becoming way
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:17, closed)
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@ancrenne
Me and celendrix were discussing this several posts above in this thread. I'm not sure about how I'll be getting there, but on the way back, we were thinking of taking the same train. IIRC, if you want to get to Southhampton from Exeter, you'd have to go on the train to London Waterloo (not Paddington) and change somewhere in the West-Country.

@Kaol
Where will you be coming from and will you be joining our train-bash?
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:20, closed)
Ooh tempting
but it takes me several days to get rid of all the fur from my maine coon cross Norweigan forest cat so a white cat would be so much worse
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:22, closed)
Breakfast with Vipros
One of the things Vipros was discussing today is the possibility of meeting us up for Breakfast the following Sunday so we get to see more of him.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:23, closed)
Northern bash
Anyone up for this one on 1 November?
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:26, closed)
I'm not the most houseproud myself
so can see the logic. Kitties skidding around the polished floor is always entertaining as well ,)
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:27, closed)
My plans are to drive there and sleep in my car/a tent
so I'll probably be there for the weekend, leaving a while after breakfast as drink will no doubt be consumed and I don't wanna be stopped.
(Belgaer is, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:27, closed)
logistics re Exeter
are all up in the air for me. Can't sort out anything myself until later.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:28, closed)
Right, time for bed for me.
Gotta be up early to let the dishwasher in and get my car serviced. See you all on the morrow.
(Belgaer is, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:30, closed)
Night G
Ancrenne: Feels most honoured

Oi, stoppit, you're making me yawn too
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:32, closed)
Am I the only one that feels awake properly?
I had a slow start this morning...

Gayer, I'm about to send you a message, so hang about for a couple of minutes if you like?
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:33, closed)
Okay, you've got 5-10 mins.
:)
(Belgaer is, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:34, closed)
G'night Gayer
* yawns also *

EDIT: @Kaol: Of course you are - you're Kaol.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:35, closed)
I know that...
But all things considered, I should be tired too.
I've had a busy day.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:36, closed)
In bed
So who here is reading b3ta snuggled up in the comfort of their cozy bed?

I'm not.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:38, closed)
I am
:)

But I'm heading to switch off land now as I'm knackered. Night all
(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:39, closed)
I'm not either.
I'm sitting at the desk, drinking cherry coke.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:39, closed)
@Kaol
I think I may be catching your insomnia through teh intertubes. I stay up late and despite being unemployed still get up at 8.

Edit: Night Becky
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:40, closed)
An idea I had
Perhaps we should have a virtual pyjama party. We take a laptop to bed and post to b3ta. It will feel cozy to all know we're in bed with eachother this way. It will be called "In bed with b3ta".
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:42, closed)
I was in bed
With ancrenne this morning.
Does that count?
*grins*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:43, closed)
Er...
I can edit that if you wish...
:p
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:47, closed)
Kaol & ancrenne
Is there something I should know about?

@ancrenne
Wearing pyjamas is optional. You just need to feel comfy.

@Kaol
It only counts if you had a laptop.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:49, closed)
No laptop...
So I guess it doesn't count...
I had an epic hangover though.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:52, closed)
That's not a baloon...
Ewww... you haven't!
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:53, closed)
It's a space station!
Haven't what?
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:54, closed)
Haven't
had sex with ancrenne and tried to pass off the used condom as a baloon.

And I thought you were such a nice boy.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 0:59, closed)
I'm not that sort of man!
Honestly...
*frowns*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:00, closed)
And that's supposed to cheer me up after missing the bash?

(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:02, closed)
It's ok...
The Scotland one will be a lot of fun!
Just need to sort out it all nearer the time.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:03, closed)
Yep
We are the late night crew.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:03, closed)
Yes indeed
In other news, I managed to slice my finger awkwardly last night, and I keep catching the scab.
*frowns*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:06, closed)
@Kaol
Is this also something I should know about?
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:09, closed)
I don't remember how it happened
I think Al might though.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:11, closed)
Perhaps we should have another bash
just to piece together what went on at this one. But then we'll get drunk and forget it all over again.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:13, closed)
'Night ancrenne
Hope you don't have to wash any clothes in the sink again...

*ahem*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:16, closed)
I'll be on at night tomorrow
drunk.

Good night ancrenne
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:17, closed)
It's all beginning to be pieced together now...

(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:20, closed)
Yes...
I'm writing it all into a long story, but I can gaz you the short version if you like?
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:21, closed)
Hallo
anyone around? Bit drunk here.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:22, closed)
Hello Z
Me and Kaol are here.

@Kaol
You can gaz me the short one if you want.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:24, closed)
Hey Mr. Z
How's it going?
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:24, closed)
Gents
not so bad... last night of the college bar being open so beer was £1 a pint.

Bad bad bad idea

Now i want fish and chips
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:26, closed)
Ouch...
I mean, that's good value.
But I tend to find that when alcohol is cheap I'll still spend the same amount over all, and get far too drunk.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:28, closed)
Yeah
I haven't drunk uiness for a while and toniht I spent £5 on guiness.

I really really really want fish and schips
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:31, closed)
Getting drunk
I find that being in my mid 30s, my alcohol tolerance is going down. On the plus side, it means I can get drunk cheaper.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:32, closed)
Yeah
I've noticed that too. Whe n I was 20 I got wreckd and felt fine.

Now I'm 26 and 5 punnts down and tomororow I'm going to be in so mcuh pain
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:33, closed)
hello, evenin'
I'm going to try and sleep now but thought I'd say hello, you're a lovely lot, first. I've been awake since 4.30am so I really could use the rest. But hi, night shift people.
(I helped save b3ta! crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:33, closed)
Hi CHCB
* is still sad about missing bash *

@ Mr. Z
It gets worse in your 30's.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:36, closed)
Bugger
Yeah I can see it getting worse.

Although Im tempted to sart drinkign rum now.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:40, closed)
I need to slow down the drinking
Or I won't make it to 30 to find out.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:41, closed)
From what I heard about last night
it sounds like you're lucky to have made it to today.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:43, closed)
Yeah...
I did have a can of cider on the train on the way back tonight though.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:45, closed)
Rum Rum Rum
Rum Rum Rum
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:48, closed)
What kind?
White or dark?
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:49, closed)
Always in good form then gentlemen.

(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:51, closed)
Currently
Mount Gay Barbados Rum.

Later on might move to havana club.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:52, closed)
Zzzz
I'm going to bed now. G'night.
(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:54, closed)
Night Spakka
Mr. Z, I'm impressed, you've gone for the good stuff!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 1:57, closed)
Yup
none of the crap. I like rum and it has to be good stuff
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 2:02, closed)
A man of fine tastes...
*swirls glass*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 2:03, closed)
Yeah
I drink rum like some people drink whiskey.

Theres no point in spending money on bad rum.

Vodka on the other hand.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 2:05, closed)
Cheap vodka
Is worth it.
Just don't buy Smirnoff, it's horrible.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 2:05, closed)
Yeah
but Konstantinov is even worse.

Ah rum... its great
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 2:07, closed)
Never had that...
The worst was Pavlov Vodka.
Had an aftertaste that made me think of petrol...
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 2:08, closed)
Yeah
like three anchors cider... that stuff is atrocious.

So its scotsmac... thats horrible stuff.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 2:12, closed)
*shudders*
That's quite enough of that, considering I managed to puke all over myself last night...

Anyway, I've gotta work tomorrow, so I'm going to bed.
Night!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 2:15, closed)
ouch
g'night
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 2:16, closed)
202 replies?!
You crazy QOTW people
(I helped save b3ta! The Coast Of Yemen, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 10:43, closed)
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Chat continues here
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(I helped save b3ta! mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars, Sat 21 Jun 2008, 13:34, closed)
Sadly this is true
I know it from personal experience. Thankfully I was hit by a nurse, just born lucky I suppose.
(paxvobiscum, Tue 24 Jun 2008, 20:10, closed)

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