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Hello
You can probably work out a lot more about me from my website: chthonic ionic - www.chthonicionic.net
There's also my "meanwhile..." gallery where I've stuck some of my captioned piccies.
My brother-in-law is an architect in South Manchester please give him work :)
You can probably work out a lot more about me from my website: chthonic ionic - www.chthonicionic.net
There's also my "meanwhile..." gallery where I've stuck some of my captioned piccies.
My brother-in-law is an architect in South Manchester please give him work :)
Recent front page messages:
For that ole time flavour you like not a lot...
Clicky for wallpaper sized
(Fri 1st Oct 2004, 13:39, More)
Clicky for wallpaper sized
(Fri 1st Oct 2004, 13:39, More)
Jake never could quite get the hang of mounting his new road bike
Click for biggie
(Tue 19th Aug 2003, 12:38, More)
Click for biggie
(Tue 19th Aug 2003, 12:38, More)
Lulu is going to make a mint on this one
From an idea by Pollollups
Apologies for the almost crass lack of effort on this one
(Mon 2nd Jun 2003, 13:23, More)
From an idea by Pollollups
Apologies for the almost crass lack of effort on this one
(Mon 2nd Jun 2003, 13:23, More)
Left to guard the hopper plantations
on his own for the first time, Jake fell
for the oldest trick in the book...
(Mon 6th Jan 2003, 18:47, More)
on his own for the first time, Jake fell
for the oldest trick in the book...
(Mon 6th Jan 2003, 18:47, More)
I found this guy hiding
in a pile of old wood
Be careful lighting those bonfires folks.
(Tue 3rd Sep 2002, 17:05, More)
in a pile of old wood
Be careful lighting those bonfires folks.
(Tue 3rd Sep 2002, 17:05, More)
Hidden deep with the forest glades
the toasters waited for the launch codes
(Fri 23rd Aug 2002, 14:19, More)
the toasters waited for the launch codes
(Fri 23rd Aug 2002, 14:19, More)
I cleared out the spice rack this weekend:
some of its been there since September
(Mon 29th Jul 2002, 10:39, More)
some of its been there since September
(Mon 29th Jul 2002, 10:39, More)
We would never have won the war without
Mr Churchill's little secret friend ...
but what a price we paid...
(Wed 3rd Jul 2002, 13:30, More)
Mr Churchill's little secret friend ...
but what a price we paid...
(Wed 3rd Jul 2002, 13:30, More)
I know what you're thinking.
Did he fire six shots or only five.
Well to tell you the truth, in all this excitement,
I kind have lost track myself.
(Fri 14th Jun 2002, 10:15, More)
Did he fire six shots or only five.
Well to tell you the truth, in all this excitement,
I kind have lost track myself.
(Fri 14th Jun 2002, 10:15, More)
Whistler's mother was well cheesed off
to find that Antiques Hunt wasn't on, but soon perked up.
(Fri 7th Jun 2002, 13:23, More)
to find that Antiques Hunt wasn't on, but soon perked up.
(Fri 7th Jun 2002, 13:23, More)
A fascinating insight into the creative process
summarising the internal indecision and confusion
experienced by the artist. What should he do for this
weeks competition? Will people like it? Where should
he put the kittens this time?
"Notes from a b3ta image" 2002
Photoshop, Google Image Search and Crayon. JPEG compression
(Fri 7th Jun 2002, 11:47, More)
summarising the internal indecision and confusion
experienced by the artist. What should he do for this
weeks competition? Will people like it? Where should
he put the kittens this time?
"Notes from a b3ta image" 2002
Photoshop, Google Image Search and Crayon. JPEG compression
(Fri 7th Jun 2002, 11:47, More)
Never let go of the handlebars
Poor thing looks like he's crapped himself
(Tue 28th May 2002, 8:35, More)
Poor thing looks like he's crapped himself
(Tue 28th May 2002, 8:35, More)
We all carry our own personal hell around with us
It's just that Vanessa's is a bit more prominent than most
(Fri 15th Mar 2002, 8:32, More)
It's just that Vanessa's is a bit more prominent than most
(Fri 15th Mar 2002, 8:32, More)
The live owler hat was highly sought after
by the man about town in Baltimore
(Tue 5th Mar 2002, 9:41, More)
by the man about town in Baltimore
(Tue 5th Mar 2002, 9:41, More)
B3ta Meter
Every time someone donates, furtive shoves in another penguin:
(Wed 27th Feb 2002, 9:21, More)
Every time someone donates, furtive shoves in another penguin:
(Wed 27th Feb 2002, 9:21, More)
I think I may have misunderstood this band width crisis
These guys are huge, are getting bigger all the time,
and have done over 150 gigs in the last month...
(Wed 27th Feb 2002, 8:00, More)
These guys are huge, are getting bigger all the time,
and have done over 150 gigs in the last month...
(Wed 27th Feb 2002, 8:00, More)
The best cat ever
is an allrounder.
Here he is in Utah winning gold in the luge:
(Thu 21st Feb 2002, 6:03, More)
is an allrounder.
Here he is in Utah winning gold in the luge:
(Thu 21st Feb 2002, 6:03, More)
That guy with the ear hair is a natural clown *
* Extra dates now available at
the Delhi Odeon. Book Now
(Wed 6th Feb 2002, 12:12, More)
* Extra dates now available at
the Delhi Odeon. Book Now
(Wed 6th Feb 2002, 12:12, More)
What ho chaps, this new bouncing sexbomb is just the ticket
for sorting out the jerries
[not sure where this came from, probably the waterskiing image]
(Wed 6th Feb 2002, 10:00, More)
for sorting out the jerries
[not sure where this came from, probably the waterskiing image]
(Wed 6th Feb 2002, 10:00, More)
Now that amazon have seen fit
to furnish me with a copy of their MD's signature in their
latest email, I can go signing things...
Robin Terrell
Managing Director
Amazon.co.uk
(Mon 4th Feb 2002, 10:34, More)
to furnish me with a copy of their MD's signature in their
latest email, I can go signing things...
Robin Terrell
Managing Director
Amazon.co.uk
(Mon 4th Feb 2002, 10:34, More)
The bastards ripped off the
campaign from the British Hospitality Union.
I mean, compare the two logos:
(Wed 23rd Jan 2002, 8:46, More)
campaign from the British Hospitality Union.
I mean, compare the two logos:
(Wed 23rd Jan 2002, 8:46, More)
It wasn't Microsoft's fault after all
now BAA have tracked down the real culprit:
[I'm willing to blame this guy every time]
(Mon 21st Jan 2002, 9:51, More)
now BAA have tracked down the real culprit:
[I'm willing to blame this guy every time]
(Mon 21st Jan 2002, 9:51, More)
New from Mattel - Advanced Baby Simulator 3000tm
The most advanced baby simulator ever
©2002 Mattel
(Fri 11th Jan 2002, 9:58, More)
The most advanced baby simulator ever
©2002 Mattel
(Fri 11th Jan 2002, 9:58, More)
It was fab
lots of nice, cheap food. Lots of nice, cheap people.
Erm, where was I?
Saw lots of cute furry things - koalas, platypus, lyre birds, kookaburras. Only thing I failed to see at all (even in the zoo) was a bloody echidna. Oh, and some arse had dumped oil all over the fairy penguins, so none to see - and they sounded so cool.
Only echidna I saw was this one, now sitting on my desk:
(Thu 3rd Jan 2002, 4:42, More)
lots of nice, cheap food. Lots of nice, cheap people.
Erm, where was I?
Saw lots of cute furry things - koalas, platypus, lyre birds, kookaburras. Only thing I failed to see at all (even in the zoo) was a bloody echidna. Oh, and some arse had dumped oil all over the fairy penguins, so none to see - and they sounded so cool.
Only echidna I saw was this one, now sitting on my desk:
(Thu 3rd Jan 2002, 4:42, More)
This one's pretty intelligent
look - it's filled the bowl with muesli first:
(Fri 30th Nov 2001, 8:48, More)
look - it's filled the bowl with muesli first:
(Fri 30th Nov 2001, 8:48, More)
It's accordian pig...
[You'll have to imagine the sound for the time being.]
(Tue 13th Nov 2001, 8:28, More)
[You'll have to imagine the sound for the time being.]
(Tue 13th Nov 2001, 8:28, More)
How many more must die
before this sick fashion trend is over?
Stop him before he kills again.
(Thu 8th Nov 2001, 7:33, More)
before this sick fashion trend is over?
Stop him before he kills again.
(Thu 8th Nov 2001, 7:33, More)
If it wasn't for you pesky b3ta kids...
... i'd have gotten away with it.
(Thu 8th Nov 2001, 6:24, More)
... i'd have gotten away with it.
(Thu 8th Nov 2001, 6:24, More)
Darn - you got to be quick around here
(got interupted by my boss doing this one - fun)
(Thu 1st Nov 2001, 10:03, More)
(got interupted by my boss doing this one - fun)
(Thu 1st Nov 2001, 10:03, More)
Best answers to questions:
» Have you ever seen a dead body?
When Rob suggested this question, my immediate reaction was, no, not yet anyhow.
Then I remembered Joe.
Joe had been covered with a blanket. I remember pulling it back, steeling myself in case I couldn't cope, but it was OK - there he was. Kinda peaceful looking.
The hospital left me with him as long as I needed. We sat for an hours talking about all the things I'd wanted to tell him. A one-sided conversation maybe, but a conversation all the same.
It was the silly small hours of the night, so it was quiet both inside and out. So quiet that I hardly noticed time passing or what I was doing. I certainly wasn't that rational - at one point I realised I'd spent quarter of an hour attempting to contort my body into the same pose that Joe was now occupying, just so I'd always remember it. I can't now, which is sad.
At some point I must have fallen asleep. I was woken by a nurse asking if she could take Joe away again, which was when I realised I'd seen enough and made my peace.
Farewell, son.
(Thu 28th Feb 2008, 15:25, More)
When Rob suggested this question, my immediate reaction was, no, not yet anyhow.
Then I remembered Joe.
Joe had been covered with a blanket. I remember pulling it back, steeling myself in case I couldn't cope, but it was OK - there he was. Kinda peaceful looking.
The hospital left me with him as long as I needed. We sat for an hours talking about all the things I'd wanted to tell him. A one-sided conversation maybe, but a conversation all the same.
It was the silly small hours of the night, so it was quiet both inside and out. So quiet that I hardly noticed time passing or what I was doing. I certainly wasn't that rational - at one point I realised I'd spent quarter of an hour attempting to contort my body into the same pose that Joe was now occupying, just so I'd always remember it. I can't now, which is sad.
At some point I must have fallen asleep. I was woken by a nurse asking if she could take Joe away again, which was when I realised I'd seen enough and made my peace.
Farewell, son.
(Thu 28th Feb 2008, 15:25, More)
» Weddings
Last one from me today
I attended a fantastic registry office wedding in Yorkshire once where the bride and groom had chosen to get married to the Imperial March from Star Wars.
All very geeky and dramatic.
Unfortunately, it's quite short, and the tape kept running, so they actually conducted most of the service to the Cantina Music from Star Wars...
(Thu 14th Jul 2005, 16:34, More)
Last one from me today
I attended a fantastic registry office wedding in Yorkshire once where the bride and groom had chosen to get married to the Imperial March from Star Wars.
All very geeky and dramatic.
Unfortunately, it's quite short, and the tape kept running, so they actually conducted most of the service to the Cantina Music from Star Wars...
(Thu 14th Jul 2005, 16:34, More)
» Toilets
Travelling across the centre of Australia by bus
I got chatting to the driver. He was bored. It takes hours to get anywhere and he's got to keep himself awake somehow, for his benefit as well as ours.
He had three favourite methods:
* He'd transfer a pen from his left shirt pocket to his right with his right hand, then from his right to the left with his left hand. The rhythym of this would give him something to fill the hours.
* He'd find a nose hair and very gently, very slowly pull it out. This is would wake even the dead.
* But, best of all he'd wait for someone to go to the onboard toilet, wait for a count of 5 and then gently dip the brakes. The subsequent *thunk* would keep him awake and giggling all night long.
(Fri 2nd Sep 2005, 11:57, More)
Travelling across the centre of Australia by bus
I got chatting to the driver. He was bored. It takes hours to get anywhere and he's got to keep himself awake somehow, for his benefit as well as ours.
He had three favourite methods:
* He'd transfer a pen from his left shirt pocket to his right with his right hand, then from his right to the left with his left hand. The rhythym of this would give him something to fill the hours.
* He'd find a nose hair and very gently, very slowly pull it out. This is would wake even the dead.
* But, best of all he'd wait for someone to go to the onboard toilet, wait for a count of 5 and then gently dip the brakes. The subsequent *thunk* would keep him awake and giggling all night long.
(Fri 2nd Sep 2005, 11:57, More)
» Weddings
We turned up late to my cousin's wedding
mostly because we were giving her brother a lift up to it. He managed to remember the 6 bags of camera equipment he'd need for a photoshoot later that day, but not his suit.
Anyways, we get to this country hotel and there's loads of people milling about in their best clothes waiting to go into the reception.
How late are we? Much embarrassed, we slip into the queue to shake hands with the family and start talking to those around us, telling how Sara is my cousin and how I'd not met Steve her new husband yet and why we were late.
Was having a great time till I realised that I really didn't recognise _any_ of the people in the queue, or, as we got closer to the door, any of the people welcoming us to the reception.
Turns out that it was a Sara marrying a Steve alright, just not the correct Sara and Steve.
To a huge round of applause, we bow out of the queue and sprint to the other end of the hotel, where the correct wedding is just starting.
If we'd kept quiet, I reckon we could have wangled two meals though.
(Thu 14th Jul 2005, 16:29, More)
We turned up late to my cousin's wedding
mostly because we were giving her brother a lift up to it. He managed to remember the 6 bags of camera equipment he'd need for a photoshoot later that day, but not his suit.
Anyways, we get to this country hotel and there's loads of people milling about in their best clothes waiting to go into the reception.
How late are we? Much embarrassed, we slip into the queue to shake hands with the family and start talking to those around us, telling how Sara is my cousin and how I'd not met Steve her new husband yet and why we were late.
Was having a great time till I realised that I really didn't recognise _any_ of the people in the queue, or, as we got closer to the door, any of the people welcoming us to the reception.
Turns out that it was a Sara marrying a Steve alright, just not the correct Sara and Steve.
To a huge round of applause, we bow out of the queue and sprint to the other end of the hotel, where the correct wedding is just starting.
If we'd kept quiet, I reckon we could have wangled two meals though.
(Thu 14th Jul 2005, 16:29, More)