I found an Easter egg under the stairs today which fell from my pile. Happy days.
VNP
I have bought some Dredd/2000AD merchandise lately :D
Quote from: vzzbux on 22 April, 2010, 08:14:04 PM
I found an Easter egg under the stairs today which fell from my pile. Happy days.
VNP
you have eggs on your piles? that aint good dude!
Quote from: vzzbux on 22 April, 2010, 08:14:04 PM
I found an Easter egg under the stairs today which fell from my pile. Happy days.
Like Mogzilla says: "I ain't eating that." :lol:
I thought the chocolate tasted a bit tinny.
V
Afternoon delights.
The Fratelli's or whatever they were called have split up.
I'm sat at work, parked on the bay at Canvey Island and I've just ordered and paid for three books, using my touch screen phone.
Isn't technology groovy!
By the way they were Case Files 16, Nemesis (Horus Heresy) and the latest omnibus of Gaunts Ghosts :D
I HAVE ONE HOUR OF WORK LEFT TODAY :)
CU RADBACKER
I just finished Mobile Fighter G-Gundam and have spent the last hour laughing at all the Gundam fan jokes sloted in thro out the finale 2 episodes and I feel so sad for managing to spot ever refers Gundam they sloted in from other series.
Man, I love rhinos.
<sigh>
Right Guard Xtreme Fresh shower gel. The motherfucking KING of shower gels. I tried the menthol variety and it felt like I was bathing in the Trebor vats. IT IS FUCKING AWESOME. And [spoiler]under the hood?[/spoiler] Words are not nearly enough.
It's currently £1 in Superdrug. I shall be stocking the fuck up.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 23 April, 2010, 11:06:18 PM
Right Guard Xtreme Fresh shower gel. The motherfucking KING of shower gels. I tried the menthol variety and it felt like I was bathing in the Trebor vats. IT IS FUCKING AWESOME. And [spoiler]under the hood?[/spoiler] Words are not nearly enough.
It's currently £1 in Superdrug. I shall be stocking the fuck up.
(http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/anaconda888/clearhead.jpg)
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 23 April, 2010, 11:06:18 PM
And [spoiler]under the hood?[/spoiler] Words are not nearly enough.
You should try Natural Source Mint, seriously thought I'd done myself permanent damage of the [spoiler]bell end[/spoiler]. Most invigorating, but a bit much first thing in the morning. Switched back to the Lime.
Two and a Half Men is being cancelled!!
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 23 April, 2010, 11:30:49 PM
Two and a Half Men is being cancelled!!
Whatever will happen to The Most Obnoxious Child in Television Ever.
Quote from: Kerrin on 23 April, 2010, 11:19:40 PM
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 23 April, 2010, 11:06:18 PM
And [spoiler]under the hood?[/spoiler] Words are not nearly enough.
You should try Natural Source Mint, seriously thought I'd done myself permanent damage of the [spoiler]bell end[/spoiler]. Most invigorating, but a bit much first thing in the morning. Switched back to the Lime.
Natural Source Mint is excellent stuff.
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 23 April, 2010, 11:52:21 PM
Quote from: Kerrin on 23 April, 2010, 11:19:40 PM
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 23 April, 2010, 11:06:18 PM
And [spoiler]under the hood?[/spoiler] Words are not nearly enough.
You should try Natural Source Mint, seriously thought I'd done myself permanent damage of the [spoiler]bell end[/spoiler]. Most invigorating, but a bit much first thing in the morning. Switched back to the Lime.
Natural Source Mint is excellent stuff.
they should do a chilli version for the hardcore men among us ! or you can just cut chillis and forget to wash you hands then go for a wee :o
may i ask why the last thread is not able to be found?
i personally felt it was often the stuff of true laughs,smiles and wonderful moments amongst the often common, LOL moments,
finding this, rebirth is GREAT! as i enjoy reading and posting here.
Quoteor you can just cut chillis and forget to wash you hands then go for a wee
I once made a lady cry by 'getting romantic' with her after I'd been cutting chillis. She almost jumped through the ceiling then ran to the bathroom to grab a cold sponge. No nookie for Mr Wells that night I tell ya.
this thread is re-born - whoop!
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 24 April, 2010, 02:44:53 PM
may i ask why the last thread is not able to be found?
i personally felt it was often the stuff of true laughs,smiles and wonderful moments amongst the often common, LOL moments,
finding this, rebirth is GREAT! as i enjoy reading and posting here.
Wondering the same thing. Does this new thread mean that the old one is definitely gone for good then? Bit of a shame if it is.
If for no other reason than the Spugs/Fantastic ratio now makes us all look like a bunch of miserable sods. :)
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 24 April, 2010, 02:44:53 PM
may i ask why the last thread is not able to be found?
It just vanished one night, when I wanted to post the Jock 'Mean Machine' artwork that I won on ebay. I asked the question a couple of times about where it went but you know what these new mods are like ::)
It's sunny, I've just washed the pots while stomping my feet and punching my fist into the air, while listening to Billy Idol, in preparation for Dr Who :D
This is the first weekend in ages that has felt like a proper weekend, not just two non-working days between work! Sunny out, 2000ad, light shopping, beer with dinner, a two-hour nap to compensate for a sleep deficit, and laid three rolls of turf where the shabby bit of patio used to be, my good lady having done all the ground work while I was having said nap. I love my 4' x 6' lawn! We're ready to get a rabbit now.
:D
I found the missing good slipper so now the back-up slippers can go in the garage.
Life's so drokking fantastic because my Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone arrived in the post today and its not officially out till the 26th also I won Armada tidal wave off eBay for only £12.50. Life is good. :D :D :D :D :D :D
Quote from: faplad on 24 April, 2010, 04:55:42 PM
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 24 April, 2010, 02:44:53 PM
may i ask why the last thread is not able to be found?
i personally felt it was often the stuff of true laughs,smiles and wonderful moments amongst the often common, LOL moments,
finding this, rebirth is GREAT! as i enjoy reading and posting here.
Wondering the same thing. Does this new thread mean that the old one is definitely gone for good then? Bit of a shame if it is.
I'm afraid that was me. I went to delete some spam and instead of just deleting the post I removed the topic (because usually the spammer starts their own thread so you just delete the thread) a momentary lapse and boom. :-[
I did ask if there was a way to fix it (perhaps from a database backup) but haven't heard back so I assume the answer is no (even if there is one it is a pain to extract all the relevant information from the various tables and then reinsert it back in without making a bigger mess). I have been checking to see if there is a cached version but so far have only been able to find the last page (http://66.102.9.132/search?q=cache:AsCtNVwjuF4J:www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php%3Ftopic%3D24358.2295+site:2000adonline.com+drokking+fantastic&cd=10&hl=en&ct=clnk) (and Google has caches of the last page (http://66.102.9.132/search?hl=en&q=site:2000adonline.com+drokking+fantastic&start=10&sa=N) for most of this year as the thread grows). However, I'm still working on it...
The irony is life wasn't that drokking fantastic moments after I realised the thread has disappeared :(
Quote from: Emperor on 25 April, 2010, 03:35:10 AM
Quote from: faplad on 24 April, 2010, 04:55:42 PM
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 24 April, 2010, 02:44:53 PM
may i ask why the last thread is not able to be found?
i personally felt it was often the stuff of true laughs,smiles and wonderful moments amongst the often common, LOL moments,
finding this, rebirth is GREAT! as i enjoy reading and posting here.
Wondering the same thing. Does this new thread mean that the old one is definitely gone for good then? Bit of a shame if it is.
I'm afraid that was me. I went to delete some spam and instead of just deleting the post I removed the topic (because usually the spammer starts their own thread so you just delete the thread) a momentary lapse and boom. :-[
I did ask if there was a way to fix it (perhaps from a database backup) but haven't heard back so I assume the answer is no (even if there is one it is a pain to extract all the relevant information from the various tables and then reinsert it back in without making a bigger mess). I have been checking to see if there is a cached version but so far have only been able to find the last page (http://66.102.9.132/search?q=cache:AsCtNVwjuF4J:www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php%3Ftopic%3D24358.2295+site:2000adonline.com+drokking+fantastic&cd=10&hl=en&ct=clnk) (and Google has caches of the last page (http://66.102.9.132/search?hl=en&q=site:2000adonline.com+drokking+fantastic&start=10&sa=N) for most of this year as the thread grows). However, I'm still working on it...
The irony is life wasn't that drokking fantastic moments after I realised the thread has disappeared :(
Ha I knew it, it was my fist guess that some deleted it. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Great weekend, my brother and his girlfriend announced their engagement, which means lots of nights out between here and November, when the big day is, and our dog Daisy had four tiny pups, kids love them.
David
Can I have Emperor's job?
Flavours of Jelly Belly jellybeans: blueberry and Dr Pepper.
Quote from: House of Usher on 25 April, 2010, 09:36:33 PM
Flavours of Jelly Belly jellybeans: blueberry and Dr Pepper.
Dear Grud, where can one obtain Dr Pepper jellybeans? It sounds as though they are the most beautiful things ever.
You can get them in a gift box of 25 flavours, but possibly also sold pick & mix in House of Usher Frazer department stores' confectionery section. Or in any other department store that sells fancy goods.
I rarely see fancy goods, if ever. :| Tesco is good enough for the likes of me.
TK maxx sell jelly belly jelly beans. I keep my missus stocked up from there.
V
Montezumas white chocolate with whole strawberries contained within.
Quote from: vzzbux on 25 April, 2010, 10:03:54 PM
TK maxx sell jelly belly jelly beans. I keep my missus stocked up from there.
Doh! I should have said so. That's where ours came from. :-[
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 25 April, 2010, 09:06:39 PMCan I have Emperor's job?
Thanks for reminding me that it could be worse :)
I'm finally catching up on my progs, I'm bloody desperate to get to the current Dredd story! And I got OMAC as a present yesterday. And Steven Moffat thinks "hey, I'll make a version of Ring for kids and shit up an entire generation and they'll be talking about the weeping angels for the rest of their lives, that's a fucking good idea." He's right :)
and I think I'm going to be a father tomorrow...
The world is waiting. :)
I am a father :D
My son was born at 2.09 this morning, he's called Dylan and he's beautiful. Just like his Mam. Blimey. Just... Blimey.
Great to be the first on board to say....CONGRATULATIONS!!!
And it took you 3hrs & 8mins to tell the board ::)
And you have yet to change the words under your avatar, get your priorities in order, slacker!
CONGRATULATIONS, enjoy these special days and dress him in crazy stuff and take loads of photos, so when he's older you can take the PISS ;)
Yaaaaaaaaaay! Congrats Satch! I was just thinking about your babe this weekend and out he pops. I'm delighted for you!
Congratulations Satch!
Quote from: satchmo on 26 April, 2010, 05:17:15 AM
I am a father :D
My son was born at 2.09 this morning, he's called Dylan and he's beautiful. Just like his Mam. Blimey. Just... Blimey.
Congratulations to you both, Ben!
Well done Ben and everyone else involved.
Great stuff - congrats!
M@
Good news and congratulations!
M.
Congratulations, satchmo!
Congratulations.
He may only be a day old, but best begin moving all your comics etc to toddler-proof locations - don't wait until those jammy fingers get hold of your old progs!
Well done sir!
today was a double dose of boat trips, as we are now sending all the staff out for a little jaunt.sad as it is true, three years the place has been in operatoin. only 50% of the staff ever actaully got on a yacht!
so we are now addressing this, and taking all the staff out for a one hour criuse over the next two weeks.
great way to spend half the day at work. !!!!!
HUZZAH for Satchmo! And Mrs Satch of course. :)
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 26 April, 2010, 03:34:54 PM
HUZZAH for Satchmo! And Mrs Satch of course. :)
I was going to say - while it is fantastic for Satchmo, it is really Mrs Satchmo who has done the bulk of the hard work over the last 9 months ;) Well done to all three of you - it was a team effort :D
Can I recommend "Emperor" as a sensible name for a boy? It has done me no harm :)
Congratulations Satchmo.
Also, I'm down to 2 people ignoring me for some reason.
Congrats to the Satch house hold. Another future twoth to the fold.
VNP
Many congratulations, Satchmo & Co! Hard work, but all well worth it - babies are a blast!
Thanks gang! It's been an incredible experience!
The police did tell me not to post anything about my life here anymore because of the pathetic lowlife that's stalking us, but I had to tell my friends my news. So I'm afraid I can't elaborate further about my son, but if anyone wants to see a picture of him or hear about him, feel free to send me a PM.
Congratulations Ben! And a hearty pat on the back to your good lady for her excellent work.
Thanks Kerrin!
By the way, Moderators: I'd appreciate it if you keep and eye on this thread, specifically if any new member joins up and starts posting shit about me or my girlfriend or the baby. It won't be the first time the stalker will have done it.
Sorry to cause any trouble...
Congratulations Ben!
Oh, congratulations Ben, and congratulations! :D
Really pleased for you both.
Congrats Satchmo and Co, hope all are well!
David
Quote from: House of Usher on 24 April, 2010, 09:18:10 PM
We're ready to get a rabbit now.
:D
:o dude,way to much info!
congrats to satch and mrs satch and welcome to baby satch ! its the bestest job EVA!
Quote from: mogzilla on 26 April, 2010, 10:30:46 PM
Quote from: House of Usher on 24 April, 2010, 09:18:10 PM
We're ready to get a rabbit now.
:D
:o dude,way to much info!
I know what you're alluding to. "Do not want" is the lolcats answer to that one!! Seriously, those things are harsh. Like a power tool. I might get one for mixing plaster, but that's about it.
or custard!
I'm sat here watching 'The Pacific' while uploading pictures for my next blog article, wrapping two packages to be sent out to SBT and KevLev (I finally gor around to it Kev), eating a galaxy bar & some Rib Nik Naks and washing it all down with some Dr Pepper.
ROCK 'N' ROLL :lol:
Life's so drokking fantastic because today I went from 9 members ignoring me to 8 members YEA and I got my Armada Tidal Wave thro the post today and it has caused the problem of I have not managed to do anything else today to the annoyance of my parents :lol:
and Congratulations satchmo
another baby for the boarders!!! worlds finest place to announce such important events. WONDERFUL!!!!
Quoteeating a galaxy bar & some Rib Nik Naks and washing it all down with some Dr Pepper.
And people say that Health Food can't taste nice.
Congratulations to Satch and Mrs Satch.
Congratulations on the Satch Junior. Make sure to bring 'em up on the almighty word of Tharg.
...It's my last day work for a few years!
Oh, and indeed, yeah.
:D
M
Well done on Satchmo v.2.0 & all the best.
Super Street Fighter IV just came through the letterbox!
....I've just been contacted on Facebook by my ex-girlfriend who I split up with 13 years ago and I'm really pleased that she has 2 kids and is very happy with life.
I am lising to the new CD I bort and have all redy put my favorit tack up on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWTJnQsGpGk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWTJnQsGpGk) cost me £12 to buy the CD for this one track money well spent. :D
Quote from: satchmo on 26 April, 2010, 05:17:15 AM
I am a father :D
My son was born at 2.09 this morning, he's called Dylan and he's beautiful. Just like his Mam. Blimey. Just... Blimey.
yaaha! Ben, we'll excpect you at the next Hi-Ex now THAT excuse is out the way :D :D
My 'New' Lawgiver arrived in the post today, I'd forgotten all about it and was pleasantly surprised when I opened the package, as I thought it was a Judge Death model from the US :D
Will post a picture later, when the wife gets back, as I may have to be in shot ;)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 30 April, 2010, 03:30:13 PM
when the wife gets back, I may have to be shot ;)
fixed that for you
wife mother in law and daughter had to go to a noisy kiddy birthday party this afternoon leaving me behind as i was on a cpr course which meant three happy hours when i got home with some lager and avatar and sharing a mixed kebab with the dog!
People who were in the chat room this wednesday know why I'm smiling...
Wonder if I should share
Yes because I had to leave for work at 20:30 ;)
I looks like I'm finally of to Australia in the morning.
Quote from: The Doctor Alt 8 on 01 May, 2010, 02:17:24 AM
People who were in the chat room this wednesday know why I'm smiling...
Wonder if I should share
Nah sod 'em. Serves them right I say!! ;)
Oh go on then - it is great after all and I'd have blabbed like a lesser spotted blabbermouth by now so I am amazed at your restraint.
Quote from: Gavin_Leahy on 02 May, 2010, 11:14:41 PM
I looks like I'm finally of to Australia in the morning.
Thumbs up to
Satchmo and his new family.
Hope no more volcanism delays the trip to the lucky country
Gavin. At least your hat will keep off the sun! :thumbsup:
Using Chocolate Hob Nobs as a spoon for vanilla Carte D'or.
Just managed to buy two massive retail display units on ebay for £21, I am well chuffed. I went for these as they have 'Spur brackets and wooden shelves supplied with it. There is also an optional pegboard unit which can be fitted instead of the shelves for hanging carded items'. I have been after something like this for bloody years.
I can collect them in the next few days and display a load of carded stuff in the 'Cellar of Dredd', finally :D :D :D
Another YouGov survey done about this election, just a few more and I'll get my £50 cheque. Yes folks, you get paid ;)
Ok it is now officially my birthday and I am now 21. :D
Congrats Cyberleader, that's a big one! Hope you don't get horribly horribly drunk and make successive passes at almost all your female friends, with mixed results, like this, um, guy I know did. Actually I hope you do (because it was fun both at the time and now in retrospect, if not in the days immediately following... he tells me), but I hope you get lots of Gundams too. Give you something to do when you can't face anyone for a week or two...
Happy birthday, Cyberleader2000.
And congratulations Tordelback on your mixed results with female friends way back. :lol:
Better mixed results than all rebuffs.
Happy Birthday Cyberleader. Make sure you get properly wasted mate.
21... christ...
What Richmond said!
Also Happy Birthday
Ah, 21 wasn't so great. Sure everything worked, and all the parts were still in the right place but you'd no idea how to use the thing.
In addition to now not being bounced from the highest profile US book I've worked on to date, I think I've mustered the finance for a Cintiq.
I think a celebratory libation at a local hostelry may be in order. :-)
Cheers!
Jim
I was just paid 25 quid this afternoon for tipping off a friend who is a collector about something i spotted in a local flea market which they bought.
I had a feeling that there was something of value in there and i was right because i have a sixth sense for that kind of thing and if there is anything of value i will find it.
What was it, Peter?
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 05 May, 2010, 04:48:06 PM
What was it, Peter?
It was an 18th cent/1st quarter 19th cent German Westerwauld export pot initialled with GR.
The collector friend is thrilled to bits with it.
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 05 May, 2010, 04:51:53 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 05 May, 2010, 04:48:06 PM
What was it, Peter?
It was an 18th cent/1st quarter 19th cent German Westerwauld export pot initialled with GR.
The collector friend is thrilled to bits with it.
You must have the eyes of a Hawk!
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 05 May, 2010, 12:01:42 AM
Ok it is now officially my birthday and I am now 21. :D
ARSOM!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 05 May, 2010, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 05 May, 2010, 04:51:53 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 05 May, 2010, 04:48:06 PM
What was it, Peter?
It was an 18th cent/1st quarter 19th cent German Westerwauld export pot initialled with GR.
The collector friend is thrilled to bits with it.
You must have the eyes of a Hawk!
Its just about having a trained eye for that kind of thing because Antiques are one of my interests.
Heres a link showing you some examples:
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/ceramics/pages/subsubcategory.asp?subsubcat_id=839&subsubcat_name=Westerwald&page=2
I see blue was popular then ;)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 05 May, 2010, 05:13:21 PM
I see blue was popular then ;)
Red became more popular during the latter part of the 19th cent and early 20th cent where its popularity became very widespread worldwide as well in as East Germany.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 05 May, 2010, 04:05:44 PM
In addition to now not being bounced from the highest profile US book I've worked on to date, I think I've mustered the finance for a Cintiq.
I think a celebratory libation at a local hostelry may be in order. :-)
Cheers!
Jim
Sooooooooooooooooo jealous!
Have a ARSOM birthday, Cyberleader.
Happy 21st Cyberleader. Hope you get your hands on some Gundam :)
Quote from: The Phantom Artist on 05 May, 2010, 05:31:56 PM
Sooooooooooooooooo jealous!
A paltry twelve inches, if that makes you feel any better!
Cheers
Jim
Quote from: nev on 05 May, 2010, 07:20:43 PM
Happy 21st Cyberleader. Hope you get your hands on some Gundam :)
Use the Gundam suit to take over the world
Cyberleader! Or you could simply celebrate your birthday instead.
Happy 21st!. :)
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 05 May, 2010, 08:56:09 PM
Quote from: The Phantom Artist on 05 May, 2010, 05:31:56 PM
Sooooooooooooooooo jealous!
A paltry twelve inches, if that makes you feel any better!
Cheers
Jim
Actually, that does...
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 05 May, 2010, 12:01:42 AM
Ok it is now officially my birthday and I am now 21. :D
WOW! It was my birthday yesterday as well! I was 40 - I'm old enough to be your Dad, I was painting Gundam Robots bought from Sheffield Space Centre when I was 21...
...?
...er
...Son? ( ;) )
Happy birthday to both of you - one of you entering full adulthood, the other slowly slipping towards middle age and inevitible death.
There may be a profound observation to be made on that, but I don't know what it is.
I decided to start going backwards when I hit 40, so I'm currently 37 and looking forward to my 36th. It just gets harder to pull off each year!
Quote from: Dandontdare on 06 May, 2010, 11:35:31 AM
the other slowly slipping towards middle age and inevitible death.
Harsh!! :)
Quote from: uncle fester on 06 May, 2010, 11:43:23 AM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 06 May, 2010, 11:35:31 AM
the other slowly slipping towards middle age and inevitible death.
Harsh!! :)
I think the prospect of a tory govt is giving me a gloomier outlook than usual!
Quote from: Dandontdare on 06 May, 2010, 11:35:31 AM
It just gets harder to pull off each year!
Definitely a sign you're getting older DDD.
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/details/4503477/?image=0 (http://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/details/4503477/?image=0)
Anybody know an aspiring comic book artist, a wannabe journalist, the next Damien Hurst, Andy McNab and an alcoholic? Apply within...
...They're asleep!!! My kids are ALL asleep,even the hyperactive 2yr old AND the newborn!!! And its not even 10 o clock!?!?!?!
Woohoo! Daddy gets to surf the internet at last!!!! :)
My sisters house got robbed a few months back while we were all on holiday (bear with me) and the fuckers cleaned the whole place out. So now shes getting all her stuff replaced new for old via insurance which includes the PS2 I loaned her ages ago...and they're replacing it with a PS3 and a bunch of games of my choice.
GET IN!
I already have a PS3 so will sell the old one for drugs Xbox 360 Elite.
Tuesday was my last day in work and now I'm on leave until I become a student...had a nice send off last week and am meeting work mates for drinks tonight, but this is one of the things they got me;
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/MisterD/Mikeyzomb.jpg)
:D
Yes - it's me as one of the dead that walk! It's by an aspiring comics artist called David Withers and I think it's great - so pleased to get it. I haven't met the bloke and I don't know if he frequents the board, but I'll thank him here anyway!
I also got a really nice lump of rock, but I'll not bore you with that.
M.
Nice one, The Satanist! Same thing happened us when my house was burgled last year, got much nicer laptop and digital camera replacements than I actually lost. Not that this made the actual fact that I was burgled any less unpleasant...but it helped!
And Mikey, that looks sweet!
because, the planes are flying again, and 2 progs and a megazine turned up at 10am, on my off day, as i was about to go to the pool and sit in my rather swish TAHU lounger,
inflatable floating armchair and foot rest thingy. ;)
the maid, brought,a lunch of freshly prepared sandwiches,iced ribena,and the progs to my table,.
after this is went back to the apartment, had a jacuzzi, sat in the steam room,showered and laid in the massage chair, listening to some cold play.
lifes drokkin fantastic, cause I DID NOT MAKE THAT UP!
i finished my day, by catching up on this life embracing thread. damn i am a happy bunny.
You take it easy there DD. We don't want you overdoing it now young man.
I just found UFO the 70s tv show on charity site called iso go shoot a wild animal, or words to that effect.
WOW,
i own all the product enterprise replicas (wife calls them toys,but all the gathered here know this is not correct) thats a great find.
my journey to work will be good this week.
first time i ever saw a car phone was on this show.
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 08 May, 2010, 07:56:42 AM
i was about to go to the pool and sit in my rather swish TAHU lounger,
inflatable floating armchair and foot rest thingy. ;)
the maid, brought,a lunch of freshly prepared sandwiches,iced ribena,and the progs to my table,.
after this is went back to the apartment, had a jacuzzi, sat in the steam room,showered and laid in the massage chair
You are Ernst Stavro Blofeld and I claim my five pounds.
Quote from: LARF on 06 May, 2010, 11:15:23 AM
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 05 May, 2010, 12:01:42 AM
Ok it is now officially my birthday and I am now 21. :D
WOW! It was my birthday yesterday as well! I was 40 - I'm old enough to be your Dad, I was painting Gundam Robots bought from Sheffield Space Centre when I was 21...
...?
...er
...Son? ( ;) )
It's mine tomorrow. I'm hitting 39.
Happy belated birthday to both of you.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 06 May, 2010, 11:35:31 AM
Happy birthday to both of you - one of you entering full adulthood, the other slowly slipping towards middle age and inevitible death.
There may be a profound observation to be made on that, but I don't know what it is.
I decided to start going backwards when I hit 40, so I'm currently 37 and looking forward to my 36th. It just gets harder to pull off each year!
Sadly i think we've roundly hit middle age by the time we hit 40, probably before, given the average life expectency of men.
Happy birthday fellars!
Thanks Krom.
forty the age of enlightenment!
i am personally of the age of knowing the answer to life the universe and everything.
which i believe to be 42! and i must admit my recent day off, did feel like it was the answer. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAPS! a fine vintage year it was 1970 it would seem.
I have just this moment finished writing my Graphic Novel Corvus!
Quotehave just this moment finished writing my Graphic Novel Corvus!
Just had to crow about it, eh? Don't mind me, you keep on raven'.
after 5 years i hae finally been discharged from the hospital!
a big krill tro thargo for all the staff at ribblesdale oncology at the royal preston hospital ! :D
Quote from: mogzilla on 08 May, 2010, 06:48:35 PM
after 5 years i hae finally been discharged from the hospital!
a big krill tro thargo for all the staff at ribblesdale oncology at the royal preston hospital ! :D
Great news Mogzilla! Have a pint (or several) on me!
Well done mogzilla, glad all is well and you can move on happily :D
Quote from: TordelBack on 08 May, 2010, 06:01:24 PM
Quotehave just this moment finished writing my Graphic Novel Corvus!
Just had to crow about it, eh? Don't mind me, you keep on raven'.
You disgust me!
(And I'm rather amazed that I haven't shoe-horned any puns like that into the script...)
Oh you do carri-on you two.
Nice one Rich, look forward to reading it. Any ideas on a release date, next year?
And awesome news Mog, you must be supremely relieved.
Great news Rich, well done!
And yeah, like the others said, thats brilliant news Mog! Paaaarrrttyyyyyy!!!
That really is news Mog.
this is our finest thread!
mogzilla, r gets a reduced sentence from the dark judges. such things along with mentions of a new generation of readers being born, make this the very pinnacle of uplifting moments on this board.
finest place on the WWW, this board.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 08 May, 2010, 07:46:19 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 08 May, 2010, 06:01:24 PM
Quotehave just this moment finished writing my Graphic Novel Corvus!
Just had to crow about it, eh? Don't mind me, you keep on raven'.
You disgust me!
(And I'm rather amazed that I haven't shoe-horned any puns like that into the script...)
GOod stuff. I'd buy a copy but I'm completely rooked.
Mogs - that's got to be the best news on this thread, EVAH! Mrs Mikey has a few years to go before we get to there.
And DD - sunloungers, iced 'bena...where did it all go wrong? :D
M.
Life's so drokking fantastic because I just won Japanese D-11 Ruination for £40 new this is good as 2 years ago one for the same condition would have cost me about £180. :D :D :D :D :D :D
(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/transformers/images/4/49/Ruination.jpg)
And No its not a Gundam. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
It looks like a gundam.
Fantastic news Mogzilla.
My missus was signed off last year and it felt wonderful. Delighted for you.
thankee all, its been a helluva ride! made easier by the fact that a month after finding the initial lump we discovered mrs mogz was expecting our mini mog so the fight really was worth doing anything for !
hope mrs mikey gets her good news soon .
Really great news there Mogzilla! Nothing worse than being betrayed by those bodyparts dearest to you.
Not really in the same league at all at all, but I've just discovered that my humble 2-yr old Sansa Fuze MP3 player can miraculously run (and hold) Doom2 and every single Game Boy/ GB Colour game (in addition to the 24 hours of Star Wars video that it already holds).
As a result I've just indulged myself in my first ever hour of (illegally downloaded) Pokemon Red - I can see what the fuss was about, it's truly brilliant! And the pure joy that is Tetris Attack! There's a lot to be said for being so far behind the times, what was hip in the early 90's (when I couldn't afford such things) is like the future to me.
Shove yer iPads, €50 and some open-source firmware and I'm in retro-gamer heaven. I choose you, Squirtle!
Quote from: TordelBack on 09 May, 2010, 07:53:42 PM
I choose you, Squirtle!
Pah! Bulbasaur's the best choice.
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 08 May, 2010, 03:13:25 PM
forty the age of enlightenment!
i am personally of the age of knowing the answer to life the universe and everything.
which i believe to be 42! and i must admit my recent day off, did feel like it was the answer. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAPS! a fine vintage year it was 1970 it would seem.
Cheers for that DD :)
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 09 May, 2010, 02:41:16 PM
(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/transformers/images/4/49/Ruination.jpg)
That's a really nice Gundam Robot you got there. ;)
And Mogz - really glad to hear your news. I just knew you'd be okay. Great to have it confirmed.
:)
Started shifting some stuff on eBay to alleviate my financially shit situation and some guy just payed the buy it now price for 4 items within minutes of them being listed. Excellent, but I also have the feeling I could have got more for them. Still, 200% profit ain't bad.
EBay's a funny thing alright. My missus has spent her unpaid maternity leave selling our unworldly goods to make ends meet, and some of the prices she's got for utter tat are fascinating - €30 for an old B&W postcard, €10 for a used Star Trek: Generations phonecard, and my personal favourite, €20 for a Ben10 cover for a kids' inflatable bed which we had just bought for €10 (but didn't want the cover). The one thing she can't seem to shift are my less-essential GNs, thank Grud.
I know, I find it fascinating the stuff that will sell TB.
I've got a lovely Easton Press, leatherbound and signed edition of the "The Mote in God's Eye" (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130390153306&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT) on there, which if it goes will be wonderful, but at the same time I'll be sad to see the beautiful thing disappear from my bookshelves. I'm starting with the nice, big money editions and I'll work my way down. I've managed to acquire so much extraneous crap over the years it's actually a relief to start getting shot of some of it.
I spent the entire day yesterday sitting on a beach in Newcastle (Australia), reading a book, taking an occasional brake to have a bit of a swim.
Now if only I could manage to get this surfboard to fly.
Jesus Christ Gavin, that reading must be hard work, if you have to take a break now and again. I bet you are missing the rain ;)
EBay is great when it's running for you - I made a fortune off 'Eerie Indiana' and 'Escape to Victory' when they were unavailable here. On the debit side I couldn't turn a buck on imported Japenese t-shirts when they seemed liked solid gold. I guess it's just like shares and gambling when it comes to making money. Once you've paid commission and Paypal good luck in having anything left to eat.
On the drokking fantastic front I've made £100 playing Omaha Hi-Lo on my week off - anyone want to convince the wife on the career change?
Ebay is perverse sometimes.
I had to part with an item on Ebay that was worth 50 to 80 quid for 8 quid and it was painful letting it go but i didnt want to risk getting negative feedback.A very similar item sold for this much and got lots of bids as well just a few days before my auction.
Another item i had to let go for 99p when it was worth a lot more than that.
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 10 May, 2010, 03:49:59 AM
Ebay is perverse sometimes.
I had to part with an item on Ebay that was worth 50 to 80 quid for 8 quid and it was painful letting it go but i didnt want to risk getting negative feedback.A very similar item sold for this much and got lots of bids as well just a few days before my auction.
Another item i had to let go for 99p when it was worth a lot more than that.
But think of the person buying it I know how it feels to get something for a fraction of its worth off eBay there's at least 20 transformers in my collection I would not have afforded if I had not got them at such a steal. why you get something you throt you could never afford on eBay for a tiny price it just makes your weak I'm still in a hyper happy mood about getting a galaxy force Starscream for £17 when it was worth at least £70 and that was 3 months ago or the G1 reflector MIB got it for £60 when it can easily go for £174. But its not all good for buyers I hate rip off shipping that ovious to hi to cover there loses like £57 to send a missile its when you get rip off artists like that that's worse.
Also there's the people who sell you knockoff stuff or thing missing parts which they don't tell you about and when you go to complain they don't give a responds or the people who uses a Picher they get off google imagines and don't bother atachily taking a photo of the item your buying so you end up with something that got a broken part which you would have seen if they had taken a god dam photo.
Truly drokkinlgy fantastic news mogzilla! So glad to hear it.
Larf and Something Fishy – hope you had good ones. (Jeez, am I the oldest on this board?)
My nine month old daughter took her first steps yesterday, four of them, when trying to get to the TV remote (her most coveted item).
Quote from: Rog69 on 10 May, 2010, 10:26:29 PM
My nine month old daughter took her first steps yesterday, four of them, when trying to get to the TV remote (her most coveted item).
excellent! mine did her first crawl to the dr who theme on my mobile and i saw it before the m.i.l!!! a while ago but it was good!
Quote from: Rog69 on 10 May, 2010, 10:26:29 PM
My nine month old daughter took her first steps yesterday, four of them, when trying to get to the TV remote (her most coveted item).
That'll be toast in the DVD player next then.
...I just picked up and have driven home in my brand new car :-)
M@
Quote from: Rog69 on 10 May, 2010, 10:26:29 PM
My nine month old daughter took her first steps yesterday, four of them, when trying to get to the TV remote (her most coveted item).
Pfft. I've been able to do that for
years.
Seriously though- nothing beats seeing this- I still remember seeing my two get up and take their first steps and it's a priceless memory.
I'm sopost to be cleaning up the house as my Crap stuff is ever where but my car robots Ruination turned up in the post and after a hour of freeing it and all its parts from the packaging I have done nothing but muck around with it all day. :D :D :D :D :D :D
Yippee ive Just now gone from 8 members ignoring me down to 7
Quote from: Banners on 11 May, 2010, 11:29:33 AM
...I just picked up and have driven home in my brand new car :-)
M@
Nope, not jealous at all Matt. So what'd y'get?
...I've just had a great three days in London to celebrate my 40th.
Did the tourist bus thing, visited the Natural History and Science museums, went to the Tower of London and visited the Tower Bridge Exhibition. Had some great food and drink and had an awesome time seeing We Will Rock You and was very excited when Brian May and Roger Taylor appeared at the end.
Got some great deals with Tesco Clubcard Vouchers and a bargain advance train ticket for £6 for a return journey.
I will now try to stretch the celebrations out for at least another four days and may also look in to getting some original 2000AD art or a load of GN's with some cash I got.
Oh those clubcard vouchers are the business arent they! I have 650 euros worth of them saved up ---- just have to sit down with the vouchers mag now and plan myself a nice little getaway! :)
Quote from: Van Dom on 11 May, 2010, 09:27:43 PM
Oh those clubcard vouchers are the business arent they! I have 650 euros worth of them saved up ---- just have to sit down with the vouchers mag now and plan myself a nice little getaway! :)
You do that, Van Dom! We're off to Brittany on a freebie ferry this Friday courtesy of Tesco Clubcard, after much wrangling with annoying 'does not apply to these fares/sailings/days of the week/the colour blue etc.', but we're off nonetheless. I know it's only a scam where they cede a fraction of your own money back to you in exchange for personal data they can use to screw you further, but there is no way we'd be getting further than the M50 this year without it, and I had to buy my Marmite
somewhere.
Two weeks of hiking and camping and cheap plonk and cheaper seafood! Not one single fragging second too soon either.
Tordelback says he's not posting for a while.
HUZZAH.
Quote from: Rog69 on 10 May, 2010, 10:26:29 PM
My nine month old daughter took her first steps yesterday, four of them, when trying to get to the TV remote (her most coveted item).
That's lovely. Great times.
Quote from: KerrinSo what'd y'get?
A Seat Ibiza SC (and a big loan to repay!)
M@
Because I got prog#1684 last night, seeing Iron Man 2 tonight, dinner out tomorrow evening and going dubstep clubbing in Bristol on Friday night
:D :lol:
there was a stabbing at a Sheffield dubstep night the day before yesterday.
I'm not saying that there will be a stabbing at your dubstep night. I'm not saying that.
What I am saying is DUBSTAB!!
HAHAHA :lol:. If ever there was need for a motivational poster based around a word - THAT is it
My 2 year old son said last night, "Daddy, why can't I read the words?" while I was reading him a story.
Being a Dad is brilliant, especially when they make a huge leap in understanding/comprehension/worldview like that one. Now I have to run my finger under each word as I read it while he stares intently trying to understand it. It must seem like magic to him I guess.
Also, Marston's Old Empire India Pale Ale.
Best pop over to the Hi-Ex! thread to see some GREAT news ;)
Minkyboy that was a fabulous post I love it. Me?
I'm sitting in the university library trying to wri-
oh bollocks I'm on a forum.
Managed to pop down the town to collect my new (if they make it, I'll buy it 'unofficial' Dredd item) from the postal collection point. It's a candle by Mark Mountford and on one side is the picture of my Judge Burdis badge by Mike Carroll and on the other side is an excellent Dredd by Greg Staples.
The next item that I have today (the postman actually delivered it) is the Mongoose 'Judges Handbook'. It has the Dredd Origins cover and having flicked through it, it looks like an interesting read (I'll be reading it tonight).
Contents are:- Specialist Judges, Equipment, Vehicles and Robots, The Justice Department and Sector 13!!!!!!
Just finished work and what a laugh the drive back through the town was. I was sat behind some twat revving his car at the lights and he couldn't wait for them to turn green so he just drove through red.
I was just cursing the c#*t for being so idiotic, when in my rear view mirror I noticed a police car come up behind me, he had seen what the bloke did and the blues went on as he chased the car.
I set off when the lights changed and soon passed the pulled over idiot. I wound my window down and laughed as I drove 'slowly' past :lol: :lol: :lol:
should have whipped out your badge and told him you where wally squad!
I was stuck at the bus stop but luckily those arsom H&M ads were everywhere.
Also, I have been drinking Cava.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 16 May, 2010, 08:16:38 PM
I was stuck at the bus stop but luckily those arsom H&M ads were everywhere.
Also, I have been drinking Cava.
If you were drinking at the bus stop you could have asked strangers if they had any spare change.
I started drinking at home. I only ever drink in private.
PEOPLE ON THIS BOARD FELL FOR THE DIO HOAX HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Have some respect you massive douche.
http://www.ronniejamesdio.com/
Now go and feel awful
in OTHER NEWS its my birthday :O - I know I'm new here so if anyone wishes to congratulate me (on being born) the very very very very very least they could do is check out my art or noises or something and say -
"Owen you are not complete brain-destroyingly terrible"
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 17 May, 2010, 12:12:32 AM
in OTHER NEWS its my birthday :O - I know I'm new here so if anyone wishes to congratulate me (on being born) the very very very very very least they could do is check out my art or noises or something and say -
"Owen you are not complete brain-destroyingly terrible"
Happy Birthday Owen sir! Also well done for using 'douche' as an insult!
Happy Birthday Owen.
Should have gone for BumbaClaat as the insult.
V
After a couple of months of being unable to get anyone to even look at my CV, I have not one but THREE interviews lined up for the rest of the week.
Congrats WS, hope things go well.
Good luck Worldshown!
And happy birthday Owen. I prescribe vast vats of cheap NUS bar booze. :crazy:
Turns out there's a Tamara Drewe film directed by Stephen Frears. http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/may/17/cannes-tamara-drewe-film
I literally finished my dissertation this afternoon - that's one birthday and four weeks now seeming unjustifiably wasted.
Also I've learnt the most taxing thing about doing a huge project like that is getting the shitting Excel tables printed out right.
That's my degree finished - now back the drawing board, literally.
Well done!
My subject delta toy collectible arrived in the post today I'm looking forward to recording my video review for Youtube if I can find some where to recorded it
Clem Robins just recommended me for a lettering job.
Clem. Fucking. Robins.
It's only a one-off job, but it's Clem Robins!
Cheers
Jim
Well done Mr R - !
So is this synthetic life form business as sexy as it seems?
Didn't look very sexy. Looked like a mutant verruca. In fact that should have been the headline, "CRACKPOT BOFFINS CREATE MUTANT VERUCCA". "SHOCKER".
Congratulations on finishing your degree Owen, well done mate.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 20 May, 2010, 08:10:36 PM
Clem Robins just recommended me for a lettering job.
Clem. Fucking. Robins.
It's only a one-off job, but it's Clem Robins!
Cheers
Jim
Y'know, that's not bad at all..! Nice one Jim!
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 20 May, 2010, 08:10:36 PM
Clem Robins just recommended me for a lettering job.
Clem. Fucking. Robins.
It's only a one-off job, but it's Clem Robins!
Cheers
Jim
Ok. That's bloody cool.
And well done to Fox, Satch and all the other folks who've had good news.
I'm off to view a flat this PM, first one it's looked like I can afford that ISN'T in the middle of nowhere and might leave me with a small chunk of inheritance for a rainy day after the bills are paid.
It's not exactly fantastic YET, more the promise of fantastic. And all dependent on being able to sell THIS pile of poo.
Oh and the probate lawyer got his finger out, but still seems to have done little. I could stab him, but it'd be illegal (it IS illegal right? Even if they ARE lawyers? Damn).
Still, nearly fantastic.
I sat by the pool,
opened the prog,
got to the end of Dante,
LIFE IS DROKKIN FANTASTIC!!!!
Just took a quick look at the "To Read" pile of GNs under my bed and thought "Yeah...
...
...yeah".
My free PS3 with 10 new games has arrived...at my sisters house but still I'll have it soon, very soon!
...the Google homepage (http://www.google.co.uk/) has a game of Pacman on it(!)
M@
The wifes friends are coming round tonight to get drunk. Seeing as though it's rather warm I may have to insist the Wii Fit comes out, again ;)
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 20 May, 2010, 08:10:36 PM
Clem Robins just recommended me for a lettering job.
Clem. Fucking. Robins.
I had to google him (who ever remembers letterers? ;)) but he seems like a Big Cheese. Congrats!
Quote from: Dandontdare on 21 May, 2010, 04:56:55 PM
I had to google him (who ever remembers letterers? ;)) but he seems like a Big Cheese. Congrats!
Hellboy, Losers, the new Constantine GN by Delano and Jock ... nice chap, to boot!
Cheers
Jim
Quote from: Dandontdare on 21 May, 2010, 04:56:55 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 20 May, 2010, 08:10:36 PM
Clem Robins just recommended me for a lettering job.
Clem. Fucking. Robins.
I had to google him (who ever remembers letterers? ;)) but he seems like a Big Cheese. Congrats!
I had to do that as well but i do always remember who the letteres are if they are credited.
*
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 21 May, 2010, 05:02:53 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 21 May, 2010, 04:56:55 PM
I had to google him (who ever remembers letterers? ;)) but he seems like a Big Cheese. Congrats!
Hellboy, Losers, the new Constantine GN by Delano and Jock ... nice chap, to boot!
Cheers
Jim
Good news
It seems like you are making good progress in your new career.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 21 May, 2010, 04:33:52 AM
So is this synthetic life form business as sexy as it seems?
You are P.J. Maybe and I claim my five pounds.
Quote"INGAAAAAAAAAA!"
today i bought Devons Mummy a botaga leather handbag, from the boutique on orchard road.
she in turn bought Devons Daddy 64GIG Ipad.
its a great day, and say what you want. CLICKWHEEL HERE I COME!!!
I got a freebie Sony Bravia telly delivered today.. and it was a cracking day and we spent it down on the beach in Perran.
arfter 12 houres I have finished my droking youtube spechil victory weakend never again.
What do you mean Cyberleader??
And Jim- thats brilliant! Well done!
I played football, frisbee and - this is the good bit, flew a kite with my brother and his kids while his poor wife had a lie down with a migraine.
It was monumental.
And now I have pizza, beer and a documentary about the last emperor of China on More4 - quite fucking happy. But very tired. Too tired to read my book, the only downside.
One of my dearest mates called me at 8.30pm last night and said 'can I come to stay?' so I obviously said yes and asked when 'erm how about tomorrow?' - spur of the moment visits by friends are THE BEST!
Quote from: Van Dom on 22 May, 2010, 10:41:12 PM
What do you mean Cyberleader??
And Jim- thats brilliant! Well done!
http://www.youtube.com/user/Cyberleader2002 (http://www.youtube.com/user/Cyberleader2002)
this is one of my channeles take a look and you will see what I mean
I'm just back from a 70th! birthday party where every single person got fully fucking twatted and the birthday boy gave a speech in a Tarzan suit! I really fucking hope I'm that full of piss and fire when I'm 70. What a grade A, dyed in the wool, fucking dude.
His son, my mate, got up and did "Apeman" by The Troggs at least as off his tits as I was, and I had to be levered out of the taxi by two people. To be fair though, I am a fair chunk of a man.
What a great night. Have a good one Squaxx.
Quote from: Kerrin on 23 May, 2010, 02:52:58 AM
I'm just back from a 70th! birthday party where every single person got fully fucking twatted and the birthday boy gave a speech in a Tarzan suit! I really fucking hope I'm that full of piss and fire when I'm 70. What a grade A, dyed in the wool, fucking dude.
His son, my mate, got up and did "Apeman" by The Troggs at least as off his tits as I was, and I had to be levered out of the taxi by two people. To be fair though, I am a fair chunk of a man.
What a great night. Have a good one Squaxx.
Man, that is the way to be when you're 70 if you can. Brilliant.
Because,I am about to hop a flight Phuket,which I bought for $s 8plus taxes!!!!! Devons mummy and I. Oh and I am tapping this out on iPad ;) it just adds to it.
The agency that arranged one of the interviews that I had on Friday have just called me.
I start my first job for three years on Thursday.
Congratulations Worldshown.
V
Seconded.
Grand news worldshown. Mine is a little less spectacular but my Judge Dredd Guide to Cursed Earth RPG book is on it's way!
Helltrekkers, muties and monsters oh my!
NICE ONE WS!
A flagon of finest ale for worldshown!
Great news Worldshown, congrats.
Nice one, Worldshown.
Nice to hear some good news.
Day making post there! WS
May your first day be a proud one. Finest place on the WWW to tell the world.
Well done Worldshown! Good luck for Thursday.
Congratulations Worldshown.
In other news I can now reveal the reason why I shan't be coming to BICS (and tangentially why I couldn't be at Bristol)
The reason being that we're expecting out First Born on the 10th October. With the timing in our household that probably means more likely the BICS weekend. :D
Second scan was today - all is well.
Great news dan.
In other news - I may have the germ of good news myself, but am keeping schtum and must get on with some hard work to nurse that germ into a full on viral outbreak.
Fingers crossed. But I'm hopeful.
I hva e tip-top secret new comics gig.
I say tip-top secret, but I probably blurted it to almost everyone in either excitement or drunkeness.
If I told you then you'll know why I'm excited, but please keep it quiet for now!
my master gread wing gundam came thro the post today now I know I blaterer on and on about gundam but this one is spechil as this is my 3rd favorit gundam and the one I uses for my avatar on the forem bord and sorie about the spelling but im to excited to bouther with spell check. picher of what I bort below.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YF1tNfQVN8w/S7CvSZpUPnI/AAAAAAAAsMQ/NJn7kRb60aM/s1600/b.jpg) (http://newsodrome.com/action_figure_news/mg-wing-gundam-rg-gundam-hg-astraea-type-f-clearer-scans-from-hobby-japan-may-issue-15969745.jpg)
o and congrats to worldshown
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 25 May, 2010, 01:45:40 PM
I hva e tip-top secret new comics gig.
"Help with typing" column in Bunty?
Sadly, Bunty is no more...
Sat at the poolside,holiday inn resort Phuket. Tapping away on my iPad listening the latest glee downloads! Enjoying the message board. Ordered a virgin pin a cold a to complete the situation. Shall go for a couples massage with devons mummy in about an hour. Life is drok kin fantastic.
I love Devons Daddy's feel good posts!
... I got to letter a strip by Will Simpson today.
Cheers!
Jim
Wow!
Quote from: Van Dom on 26 May, 2010, 09:54:20 PM
Wow!
I'm just waiting for the version with the corrected lettering to be uploaded and I'll post the link to it ... :-)
Cheers!
Jim
Well done Jim. Good news.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 26 May, 2010, 08:53:37 PM
... I got to letter a strip by Will Simpson today.
As promised ... here it is! (http://www.renegadeartsentertainment.com/spinechillers/comic/)
Cheers!
Jim
Ha! That really is Brilliant. The BFC will love that.
I just ordered my Dredd Case Files #2 :D
Very fitting letters there Jim - they look fantastic - !
It's my fucking birthday on Sunday.
Have a happy fucking birthday on Sunday Rog :D
And Jim - thats groovy!
Well done Jim! I did wonder what the hell was going on though when I clicked on the link and it went to Spinechillers. WTF, where's Ben? Was my initial thought, and then I read the blurb about the paternity leave. Phew! Good of you fellas to hold the fort while he's away.
...because today Lady Festina and I get married :)
On a Friday, is that just so you can have a day off work ;)
Congratulations
Quote from: uncle fester on 28 May, 2010, 08:50:45 AM
...because today Lady Festina and I get married :)
Congratulations!
Hope you have a great day- it was superb to meet you both at Bristol! (Yes, I can remember most of it!)
Comgratulations to you both! You must force her to give a complete rendition of her winning song from the comp at the reception!
Congratulations, ye two. Have a fantastic day.
Quote from: uncle fester on 28 May, 2010, 08:50:45 AM
...because today Lady Festina and I get married :)
Can I ask what the hell you're doing on the internet posting here?
Cheers!
Jim
(As I said: relax, breathe deeply, enjoy the day. It's good. Honest.)
Congrats UF and LF.
Congratulations! Have a great day!
Congratulations to uncle fester and Lady Festina! :thumbsup:
Quote from: uncle fester on 28 May, 2010, 08:50:45 AM
...because today Lady Festina and I get married :)
Many congrats to you both.
Quote from: uncle fester on 28 May, 2010, 08:50:45 AM
...because today Lady Festina and I get married :)
*sigh* now I'll NEVER marry Lady F! But seriously congrats chaps, have a great day *hugs*
At Last,
those scum who live next door have finally pushed me over the edge (I like confrontation and this is why this is on this thread).
I was up at 08:00 today because the bloke from Virgin was coming round to plug in our V+ box (it's lovely), anyway those shits next door had their music (Fucking god knows what it was) up so loud that we couldn't hear the TV, even at a decent level. I could hear the noise from every room in our house and so I said to Carolyn I'm going round. She said be calm, to which I replied, I shall try.
I rang the doorbell and the music stopped instantly. The door opened a crack, after loads of locks had been unlocked and the female (unemployed kid maker) thing barely popped her head round the gap. I noticed layabout number two hiding just behind her. The converstaion went as follows :-
Excuse me could you turn the music down a little, I work nights and my wife can't even hear the TV in the front room.
I'm not being funny but it is daytime.
Yes I know that but we can't even hear the TV due to your music.
My baby can sleep through it.
That's okay for her but the music is way too loud, you turned it off when you heard the doorbell, which proves that.
........................
Okay then, I'll just get in touch with your landlady and explain to her the situation before I go to the council. Be seeing ya!
And with that I turned around and left the scumfuckers. Amazingly the music is off now but I shall be contacting the landlady after the weekend.
I fucking HATE those wasters next door, what twats would just say it's daytime and not even say sorry mate didn't realise or something similar ::)
Congrats to the Festers. We want to see photos of the happy day.
We had our 12th wedding anniversary on Monday.
Quote from: uncle fester on 28 May, 2010, 08:50:45 AM
...because today Lady Festina and I get married :)
Congratulations but why the hell are you on here if your geting married today.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 28 May, 2010, 11:45:21 AM
At Last,
those scum who live next door have finally pushed me over the edge (I like confrontation and this is why this is on this thread).
I was up at 08:00 today because the bloke from Virgin was coming round to plug in our V+ box (it's lovely), anyway those shits next door had their music (Fucking god knows what it was) up so loud that we couldn't hear the TV, even at a decent level. I could hear the noise from every room in our house and so I said to Carolyn I'm going round. She said be calm, to which I replied, I shall try.
I rang the doorbell and the music stopped instantly. The door opened a crack, after loads of locks had been unlocked and the female (unemployed kid maker) thing barely popped her head round the gap. I noticed layabout number two hiding just behind her. The converstaion went as follows :-
Excuse me could you turn the music down a little, I work nights and my wife can't even hear the TV in the front room.
I'm not being funny but it is daytime.
Yes I know that but we can't even hear the TV due to your music.
My baby can sleep through it.
That's okay for her but the music is way too loud, you turned it off when you heard the doorbell, which proves that.
........................
Okay then, I'll just get in touch with your landlady and explain to her the situation before I go to the council. Be seeing ya!
And with that I turned around and left the scumfuckers. Amazingly the music is off now but I shall be contacting the landlady after the weekend.
I fucking HATE those wasters next door, what twats would just say it's daytime and not even say sorry mate didn't realise or something similar ::)
Good for you if I were in your shoes I would have made some smart arsed commet at them.
Congratulations to Uncle Fester and Lady Festina.
Hurray! Congrats Mr & Mrs F.
YEEE-HAA! Congratulations Lady and Uncle Fester. Hope you have a magnificent day.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 28 May, 2010, 11:45:21 AM
At Last,
those scum who live next door have finally pushed me over the edge (I like confrontation and this is why this is on this thread).
I could tell that you enjoy confrontation.
:lol: :lol:
It must have been very tempting to kick the door in while they were hiding behind it.
:lol:
Anyway well done for not losing it with them though.
Hope the newlyweds had a memorable day. :D
Many congrats to the F's. Heres to many happy years.
Hope Uncle Fester and Lady Festina have many happy days together. :D :D :D
Congratulations Uncle Fester and Lady Festina.
filip
Wedding day! wonderful...
sharing here the correct place to share such happiness.
the neighbours!!!
your point of not knowing what sort of music it was,
does paint you as a middle aged out of touch old sod! ::) which puts you in good company in these parts,
that said, judicail force was called for, but i trust your restraint was rewarded later by your significant other.
congrats to the newly weds and i'm off this week with the mini mog.
..and its my birthday NEXT sunday (thank god i'm not fucking brthday sharing with rog ;))
so the girls from work got me a game gift card and a black forest gateaux which we all ate ...i had half ( hence the shits) ::)
oooh and my judge dredd babes in arms gn has just landed!
Wedding congrats - although not WEATHER congrats. Oh it be wet.
Seeing Joe Bonamassa later, and today am rifling through Talbot's Grandeville. It's quite quite drokking fantastic atm.
Congrats to the festers/inas.
And a big well done to CF for not losing it to the pond scum.
V
I had a cold that started yesterday but today it has cleared up.
Ooooh, congrats to the Festers, hope the day was a blast and the night was even better!
And well done CF, you're like the board's Judge Dredd! I bet you've played Peter's kicking the door down scenario in your head a million times!
Because i found BLAKES 7
On the internet.
WOW!!! thats a big one.
first UFO now this, WOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! :D
I just won a 2 night hotel stay for 2 with breakfast in the works raffle.
Dirty weekend is already in the planning stage, dont tell the Mrs! :D
Was supposed to spend my bank holiday Monday doing DIY but thankfully good old Wickes messed me about and won't be delivering my decking until Wednesday :D.
The day was put to good use holding back the zombie holocaust in Left 4 Dead 2 instead.
Because...
the rain yesterday meant that I was unable to cut my front hedge- which gave me an afternoon free to sort the inking out of the commission I've been working on- and I've now finished the inks and mailed for final approval.
And it is sausage and mash for tea! Yum!
despite the shit weather today...enjoying a quiet day with mini mog
I am listening to the new Rush single(s) Caravan/BU2B
Oh yes. Oh yes oh yes oh yes.
Went with Mary today for a scan, McDonald junior number four is due please God on 1/1/11! Happy days!
David
Quote from: maryanddavid on 01 June, 2010, 11:14:29 PM
Went with Mary today for a scan, McDonald junior number four is due please God on 1/1/11! Happy days!
David
Congratulations!
my gundam war within the pocket dvd turned up in the post today so I have now got something to watch wilst I pack up some of my transformers to make room fore the more expensive one.
Many congratulations maryanddavid :D
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 02 June, 2010, 12:01:47 PM
Many congratulations maryanddavid :D
And none for Cyberleader2000? :|
Harsh.
Life's so drokking fantastic because Yippee Ive now gone from 8 members ignoring me back down to 7
sorry for the double post but I just found out that my back order with hobby link Japan has come back into stock and they've already shipped it out to me and I'm looking forward to my 1/144 GM striker arriving in the post. :D :D :D :D :D :D
(http://blog.so-net.ne.jp/_images/blog/_474/inumaru_t/5817939.jpg)
Not so many congratulations to Cyberleader2000 as to maryanddavid but some anyway :wave:
Quote from: maryanddavid on 01 June, 2010, 11:14:29 PM
Went with Mary today for a scan, McDonald junior number four is due please God on 1/1/11! Happy days!
David
Congratulations Mary and David!
And that's a very nice Transformer Cyberleader. What does it turn into?
just wondering cyberdude, are you aware of anything more than gundams or transformers? not a dig but you never mention owt dreddy or even dante! :-X
Quote from: mogzilla on 03 June, 2010, 08:17:36 PM
just wondering cyberdude, are you aware of anything more than gundams or transformers? not a dig but you never mention owt dreddy or even dante! :-X
That last Transformer turns into Justice 1 :lol:
Quote from: mogzilla on 03 June, 2010, 08:17:36 PM
just wondering cyberdude, are you aware of anything more than gundams or transformers? not a dig but you never mention owt dreddy or even dante! :-X
There is a reason for that as I am currently behind on my Transformers comics by 2 years my judge Dredd magazine by 1 year and 6 months and my 2000 AD's are just over a year behind and my complete case files I'm on number 9. :|
The song "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne.
M@
Quote from: Banners on 04 June, 2010, 12:33:35 AM
The song "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne.
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/staceys_dad.jpg)
http://www.facebook.com/search/?init=srp&sfxp=&q=chrome+hoof&o=4&dt=1&c1=#!/event.php?eid=100259123353782&ref=search&sid=Td5aOBw8OYkuMunsPg2LcQ.1059790889..1
- I'm off to this tonight. WHAT LARKS.
I got the second Nemesis collection in the post today!! excelentay
It came in primo condition too. Cheers Future Shop you have +12 leveled up in TRUSTXP.
Quote from: Krombasher on 04 June, 2010, 02:13:49 PM
Cheers Future Shop you have +12 leveled up in TRUSTXP.
GEEEEEEEEK! :D
Quote from: Dandontdare on 04 June, 2010, 02:34:57 PM
GEEEEEEEEK! :D
What a curious thing to feel the need to say on this board
:lol:
JOIN USSS
you know you've got nothing better to do....
Quote from: James Stacey on 04 June, 2010, 02:37:12 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 04 June, 2010, 02:34:57 PM
GEEEEEEEEK! :D
What a curious thing to feel the need to say on this board
It does take a superhuman effort to appear geeky round these parts, but Krom-baby manged it with aplomb!
(He knows I don't really mean it!)
Quote from: Dandontdare on 04 June, 2010, 02:49:51 PM
(He knows I don't really mean it!)
I'm sure he'll be hurt if you don't. :geek:
Quote from: James Stacey on 04 June, 2010, 02:51:22 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 04 June, 2010, 02:49:51 PM
(He knows I don't really mean it!)
I'm sure he'll be hurt if you don't. :geek:
That's correct. I think you mean, you don't mean it in a mean way tho, eh, Dan? :)
I can't take all the credit. The arrival of thrillpower maxed my circuits.
Sun is shining, camping gear packed, cheap rice and cheaper wine stowed away, new towbar gleaming with a virgin sheen, in one hour's time I'm heading south to pick up my mate and his boat, then north for a weekend's sailing. Ar, and indeed, som.
Fair winds me hearty!
Exams are done.
Buying things is just the best.
And I learnt where monarch (presumably) found his namely inspiration.
AND NO TORDELBACK FOR A WEEK.
...I don't get to post , or even read, the forum here that much these days, what with loads of crappy work that I have to do at, er, work, and then changing nappies and burping babies and entertaining toddlers and stuff...but every so often - like just now - iget an hour to myself where I can sit down with a cuppa and peruse at my leisure.. And what a damn fine hour it always is! Had a great little laugh sitting here in the kichen by myself this last hour. Cheers folks! :)
(http://www.google.co.uk/logos/gabor10-hp.png)
Does this remind anyone of a certain writer of a certain life and times of a certain PJ Maybe?
It shirt wearingly does me!
I just had a great week off with the family and topped it off with a lovely meal out tonight.
Lovely.
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 03 June, 2010, 08:58:55 PM
Quote from: mogzilla on 03 June, 2010, 08:17:36 PM
just wondering cyberdude, are you aware of anything more than gundams or transformers? not a dig but you never mention owt dreddy or even dante! :-X
There is a reason for that as I am currently behind on my Transformers comics by 2 years my judge Dredd magazine by 1 year and 6 months and my 2000 AD's are just over a year behind and my complete case files I'm on number 9. :|
bummer! you need some serious time off work,college school or all of the above to do some catching up! nowt better when stuck in bed with some noxious bacteria and a huge pile of trades and comics and hot toddies
Quote from: mogzilla on 05 June, 2010, 11:17:52 PM
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 03 June, 2010, 08:58:55 PM
Quote from: mogzilla on 03 June, 2010, 08:17:36 PM
just wondering cyberdude, are you aware of anything more than gundams or transformers? not a dig but you never mention owt dreddy or even dante! :-X
There is a reason for that as I am currently behind on my Transformers comics by 2 years my judge Dredd magazine by 1 year and 6 months and my 2000 AD's are just over a year behind and my complete case files I'm on number 9. :|
bummer! you need some serious time off work,college school or all of the above to do some catching up! nowt better when stuck in bed with some noxious bacteria and a huge pile of trades and comics and hot toddies
the problem came about when I used to read my comicks on the way to collage and during lunch but i no longer go to collage and i was doing outher things and it went from one comick to 2 to 16 to god know how many but theres this huge pile of comicks and i need to find a reglaer time slot to sit down and read
I had to take today off work cos the boy had chicken pox. But hes ok and off to nursery so I have the whole day to myself. A whole fucking day!!! Ive no idea what to do first?
Because i have two weeks leave,
three tickets to China, Beijing in fact,
so packing the dredd t-shirts and off to the great wall, forbidden city,taineman Sq, et all,
first time i have been to CHINA, outside of a quickie two years back,that was just a hop over from Macau though.
so this is a first for me,odd given i like all things chinese(including Devons Mummy)
Remeber to post those 'Proud we are' piccies :D if you can get they past the censors
Just received my parcel of goodies from Bolt-01 and I'm extremely pleased with all his hard work.
I will post a thread about this commission later.
THANK YOU Bolt-01 it's faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanastic :D
Blushes...
Aw shucks...
Glad you like it.
Life is drokking fantastic 'cos after years of promising myself, this morning I finally ordered a Dredd helmet from Termight Replicas, yay!!!
Quote from: Proudhuff on 07 June, 2010, 12:28:54 PM
Remeber to post those 'Proud we are' piccies :D if you can get they past the censors
I refer the Honourable Gentleman to the response I gave earlier ;)
Just had the landlady round for a chat about her scumbags next door. She was very shocked about the state of the garden :lol: and after a long chat about what has gone on, she is going to look at the tennancy agreement.
I am so HAPPY :D
The final straw was seeing their bloody animals in our garden!
What a brilliant afternoon.
The landlady came round and we had a chat about her scummy tennents and the best bit was when she looked over the fence and nearly shat herself. The beautiful garden was just mud, shit and full of animals.
When she left (after she kept apologising) one of the scumbags saw her and so she went next door and read the riot act. I know this as she phoned us later and said they will be gone by September but it might be earlier.
It was hilarious, listening to what the shits next door told her. One of the things was that they were not happy, well fucking boo hoo, go and live with your own kind and stop pissing us off.
I feel sorry for Ken and Pat who live the other side nearly 80 both of them and probably terrified.
It's a good job I speak my mind and couldn't give a toss.
Strike one for our house, lets see who takes over the house in September :lol:
For their sake I hope they are nice.
The Landlady should pay more attention to who exactly she is renting the house out to and vet prospectiuve tenants more thoroughly in future.You would also think that she would have inspected the property every so often and it sounds like she should have been informed about the problem tenants some time ago if they have been causing you problems since they moved in.
... Classical Comics' adaptation of Romeo and Juliet -- wot I letterised -- won the Distinguished Achievement Award for Curriculum, Reading and Language Arts, grades 9-12 in the ceremony held by the Association of Educational Publishers on Tuesday.
http://www.aepweb.org/awards/curricwin.htm
Amusingly, there's a spelling error on that page that's been there since the nominations...
Cheers!
Jim
Well done!
Fantastic stuff, well done Jim!
BTW, Shakespeare comics adaptations worked for me in school (Scarfe's incredible King Lear in particular), so I'm all for 'em.
Yey! Great work Jim! :thumbsup:
WELL DONE THAT MAN!!!
Jim thats a worthy post upon this our finest thread.
main stream recognition that is well deserved.
Forty Five 45, the grapic novel.
i sat in the pool on my lounger, finally getting time to really enjoy this marvelous book.
outstanding!for me, interview 2.spoke to me on a level i can not explain.
if as many of us here are a fathers,whom have in our head smiled as the escapades of our superhuman imagnary companions within our progs and wondered.
then the chapter may also offer such a feeling to you.
not offering a spoiler, but the final words, are
QuoteDont forget Eddie,there are all kinds of heros.
that made my day, and truly rewarded me.
bloody awesome book.
It's my Birthday. :D
Quote from: nev on 11 June, 2010, 09:06:58 AM
It's my Birthday. :D
Happy birthday.
DD: 45 is an awesome book. I think it's a genuine game changer.
Jim: Congratulations!
Happy birthday Nev.
And congrats Jim!
Happy birthday nev and well done to Jim Campbell.
I was given a free copy of 45 by the publisher of it [COM X] at the HI-EX when i bought another title called PATH off them .I didnt regret buying that either as it was excellent.
Happy birthday Nev and well Jim.
Quote from: nev on 11 June, 2010, 09:06:58 AM
It's my Birthday. :D
well Happy Birthday hope you have a great day.
Have a great day Nev and Well done Jim.
I had the boiler fixed and serviced for only 40 quid and it works better than it did ever before.This is because a friend/aquaintence is a gas boiler engineer.I hadnt seen him for ages either so it was also a social visit and i found out he has been playing guitar with Peter And The Test Tube Babies which was surprising because i didnt know they were still going.
The missus is out tomorrow night so I can watch the England/USA game (in HD) in peace.
V
Being naked in slippers.
That's not naked then.
Quote from: nev on 12 June, 2010, 10:41:01 PM
That's not naked then.
You
are the computer from the film
Colossus: The Forbin Project.
(I mean pedantic, not voyeuristic)
I downloaded The Champ, from iTunes. Devons mummy has never seen this movie! Any one of age 36 plus will inform you their sister mother cryed like babies at this movie . This should make dm very happy later. This may be the biggest tear jerking movie in history. Any else remember this movie ?
I just had a bath that was full of hundreds of miniature paint chips.
I was tattooing a bloke who happened to casually mention that he used to read 2000AD. Fast forward half an hour and I've managed to talk him into getting a full Mega-City One half-sleeve with Judge Death looming large over the cityblocks. Can't wait!
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 14 June, 2010, 11:01:20 AM
I was tattooing a bloke who happened to casually mention that he used to read 2000AD. Fast forward half an hour and I've managed to talk him into getting a full Mega-City One half-sleeve with Judge Death looming large over the cityblocks. Can't wait!
Lucky he didn't mention Razzle!
ooh- you'll have to post photos
got a link to your portfolio?
Because the mighty Mini-Bolt has passed his foundation year at Bournville!
He got a merit!
Now I can confirm he is going to Uni at Leiceser in September!
Huzzah!
He could have so nearly met my brother...
Congrats to Dan!
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 14 June, 2010, 11:01:20 AM
I was tattooing a bloke who happened to casually mention that he used to read 2000AD. Fast forward half an hour and I've managed to talk him into getting a full Mega-City One half-sleeve with Judge Death looming large over the cityblocks. Can't wait!
I am sort of impressed by the fact that you are a Tattoist as despite the fact i know not what you do for a living and i know nothing about you i never imagined you as a tattooist.
Is this a part time interest/occupation or a full time occupation ?
Congrats Mini-bolt.
I loved my Foundation year, but Uni was better.
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 14 June, 2010, 02:06:13 PM
I am sort of impressed by the fact that you are a Tattoist as despite the fact i know not what you do for a living and i know nothing about you i never imagined you as a tattooist.
That's cool Pete, folks who know me say exactly the same thing. I don't really 'look' like a tattooist - no visible tattoos of my own for a start! I've only been doing it coming up for a year, so it's a fairly recent development. Good fun, but still not a patch on Photoshop or pens and pencils, which'll always be my true love.
Here's a link for what it's worth Johnny, but the site's crap and my gallery's badly in need of updating - http://www.portsmouthink.co.uk/dg/23020
Congrats to minibolt. You will enjoy Leicester.
V
Life's so drokking fantastic because I got to spend the afternoon caching up on reading my progs I have just finished reading prog 1649.
And I got my MP4 torrents to finally work on my PS3. :D :D :D :D :D :D
Quote from: nev on 12 June, 2010, 10:41:01 PM
That's not naked then.
he hasnt said were he puts the slippers! :-\
I have to go on a training course in the US for two weeks with full expenses and a hire car. I will be less than an hour away from New York and I have the weekend in the middle free :D :D :D :D :D :D
Betty Draper ain't going to jail.
http://www.tmz.com/2010/06/11/play-the-january-jones-driving-game
My daughter got a first!
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 18 June, 2010, 04:02:26 PM
My daughter got a first!
All very well, but it doesn't it really help us unravel the nature/nurture debate, does it? If you'd contrived to have twins and have the other sibling raised by, say, Katie Price then we'd be getting somewhere.
(Nice one!)
congrats to Mini-Tips.
Wahey! Great news Tips. Congratulations all round.
Had an email from the Commission King, nothing more to report yet :D :D :D
BUT SOON :thumbsup:
Congrats to ChildGirlplodocus.
Well done to Mini-Tips and Mini-Bolt.
Nice work Jimbo, make sure you post it when you are finished.
As for me, I got my first job out here, nothing major, it's just farm work, fencing and some mustering mainly. It is in the middle of nowhere though, 330km from Alice Springs and the nearest thing to it is a a roadhouse about 45km from there. No internet and no phone signal makes me wonder if I'll cope though.
What on earth is 'mustering'?
Quote from: Dandontdare on 19 June, 2010, 07:28:16 PM
What on earth is 'mustering'?
Its not a word i use very often/at all but i think it means something like gathering as in gathering enough enthusiasm/mustering enough enthusiasm or courage.That kind of thing but i havent bothered to check.
QuoteHere's a link for what it's worth Johnny, but the site's crap and my gallery's badly in need of updating - http://www.portsmouthink.co.uk/dg/23020
:o
Sorry to butt in out of nowhere, SMALL WORLD moment ahoy! My housemate came home a few weeks ago sporting a spur-of-the-moment Pitchshifter logo on his leg. Guess where he got it done?! Didn't realise ther was another boarder on my stomping ground! SHould you feel inclined to visit the Wedge this evening, pop up to the stage and give us a wave! :)
Tanky x
Quote from: Dandontdare on 19 June, 2010, 07:28:16 PM
What on earth is 'mustering'?
It's what happens to sheep that are too pretty for their own good.
On way home from,China. Which was bloody awesome! As china is the worlds factory, prices give you the perception as used by the immortal rock legend Dr.Hook. You got more money then a horse has hair!!!!!! What's not to be happy about! Shirt for Three sterling,cuff links two quid. Bose earphones for a tenner. Yes you can get the rip offs, but you also get really cheap real stuff also. Look out for the proud of em pics! Dredd t-shirt on great wall &forbidden city.
Quote from: Kerrin on 19 June, 2010, 08:24:22 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 19 June, 2010, 07:28:16 PM
What on earth is 'mustering'?
It's what happens to sheep that are too pretty for their own good.
And cattle too. Well done, Peter. See, Usher isn't the only one who can teach us all some new words.
The army have a 'Muster Parade' which is generally a roll call at the start of the week, just to make sure no one is AWOL.
V
life is drokking fantastic,
Because i got upgraded to BUSINESS CLASS! :D
which is never something i would waste my own money doing.
real plates,glasses,cloth napkins and a menu you choose from. rather then the normal chicken or fish which tastes like cardboard,
free flow of champagne,wine,liquor beer,soft drinks, even a larger WC, and they address you by name.
it will back to cattle class next time, but it was a great experience. :)
Quote from: Gavin_Leahy on 20 June, 2010, 07:40:46 AM
And cattle too. Well done, Peter. See, Usher isn't the only one who can teach us all some new words.
Humectant? They usually use glycerin for that. ;)
Life is pretty drokkin' fantastic when you spend the afternoon pootling about the West Sussex countryside on your bike.
(http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/spugnut/P1000180.jpg)(http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/spugnut/P1000183.jpg)
Some bits of this trusty steed are nearly 20 years old now. Still a great bike. Occasionally my head is turned by some shiny new filly but I just end up buying a new bit for this one. New rear shock next. Eeeee, exciting.
(http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/spugnut/P1000181.jpg)
Quote from: Kerrin on 20 June, 2010, 04:22:52 PM
Life is pretty drokkin' fantastic when you spend the afternoon pootling about the West Sussex countryside on your bike.
(http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/spugnut/P1000180.jpg)(http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/spugnut/P1000183.jpg)
Some bits of this trusty steed are nearly 20 years old now. Still a great bike. Occasionally my head is turned by some shiny new filly but I just end up buying a new bit for this one. New rear shock next. Eeeee, exciting.
(http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/spugnut/P1000181.jpg)
Get orf my land !!
:D
I won a £150 voucher for an "electrical item" of my at the work quarterly meeting on Friday :D
A pint of Natch and a packet of scampi fries whilst sitting outside one of my favourite pubs which backs onto the beach where I live - heaven!
Because I'm hopefully getting a commission by Patrick Goddard, I just have to choose whether I want savage or Dredd.
How about Dredd and Savage ;)
I just bought an 18th cent C1750 plain stemmed ale glass with a plain stem with a single tear [air bubble] in the stem with a folded foot base and engraved hops and barley in the bowl of the glass.Its 9.5 inches high and 4 inches wide at the base and i have never seen another in this size.
It was only 10 quid and as for value i dont really know for sure but i would say a minimum of 500 quid.I went in there on the offchance because i had a feeling there was something worth buying in there.
The cat was locked in my room all day! HAHAHAHAHAHA stupid cat.
Just wait till you put your slippers on
I leave my slippers by the door so I don't have to expose my feet to floor at all. And I have two pairs.
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/The_Doctor_Alt8/nomtiger.gif)
now you may disagree, but i would suggest, those abilities and the markings, suggest that may not be a common old garden MOGGIE!
pretty sure i have seen his brother and sister in the zooigacal gardens in the past.
did you buy him of some stranger in the street? great video though.
because, i am staying over at the club this weekend. in the role of Duty Manager, with the family.
basically your here, if there is a problem YEO I SOLVE IT! without the aid of a DJ.
if these isnt, its rather nice room,all meals, wife in the spa, boy playing the internet and swimming. maybe a dance in the lounge with Devons Mummy later tonight,and the boy watching the football on the big screen.
if they want i can get them on one of the boats for criuse also should they want too.
and they pay me for doing do this!!!! :D
Life is DROKKIN FANTASTIC.
You have a very exotic life DD.. whereas I still live back west of the border in the old country.
Having to chill in the garden and dip in the Atlantic to cool off is dull and painful :lol:
I just put in a massive order for new pens and mechanical pencils from CultPens.com and it shipped within 2 hours of ordering.
There's something really satisfying about getting new equipment. :)
It's also a slow day at work.
Chip shop opens in 2 and a quarter hours.
I just entered a bid on a Dredd page on ebay and two feeble fools tried to outbid me :lol: :lol: :lol:
Victory for the green machine.
Can't wait for it to arrive now. Bollocks I better pay for it first ::)
This what I won
(http://i.ebayimg.com/15/!BwNyl8g!2k~$(KGrHqUOKi0EwRZZZIMVBMH7pmiROQ~~_12.JPG)
I lost a bid last night for the set of comic-book price guides. I only wanted two of them so put it far too much of a top bid and still lost it. Still , at least the winner had to pay a huge difference from his original bid.
It wasn't me, honest!
No , I know it wasn't you old chum. There is a way of finding out if it's someone you know though. Mwahahaha!
just ordered me n the mite our new series red daleks from character ! :D
Got a snazzy new bicycle with the money I was given for my Birthday.
Quote from: nev on 28 June, 2010, 09:57:36 PM
Got a snazzy new bicycle with the money I was given for my Birthday.
Got the picture thanks.
(http://img.hisupplier.com/var/userImages/old/elitecycle/elitecycle$71311213.jpg)
V
I went to a wedding on Friday and it was the best I have ever been to. Met some wonderful people and had a great time. It was my bosses daughter who got married and when I got to work this morning he asked me if I had shares in London Pride as I apparently drank rather a lot of it with his mates.
Good times.
This weather is fucking awesome.
Actually vzzbux, this is it.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/4236191192_72cb131353.jpg)
Smelling your dirty clothes after a shower before you put them in the wash.
Devons Mummy bought me a little box of tricks, which offers every single TV channel on what you call a free view box,but this little beauty does all the NONE FREE VIEW CHANNELS. ::)
in singapore no satelite allowed,
got to love the chinese electronics market.137 channels of pay per view, until NOW!! :D
because Tharg is in my hands :D
Plus I got a little something from Staz :D
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 05 July, 2010, 08:51:45 AM
Plus I got a little something from Staz :D
Penicillin will clear that up.
...I went to an American Beer Festival at the weekend and met some great people and this weekend I am going to the Judge Minty film shoot and will no doubt meet some zarjaz people.
After this happened (http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php/topic,25797.msg524917.html#msg524917), my lady fixed the wall, painted over the polyfilla (awesome) and we tried again - using proper cavity wall screws this time. Now the new shelves are up, look nice and strong - and the duelling X-Wing and Tie Interceptor have a new home.
Ace!
M@
Because I have a new laptop after the previous one exploded!
Because I have finally got round to starting work on a sample script The Legendary Shark sent me months ago!
And because on Saturday I'm off to extra Judge Minty!
Triple Whammy!
Just pre-ordered Scott Pilgrim vol 6. for less than £6.
The finale sound track I needed to complete my Evangelion collection End of Evangelion arrived thro the post yesterday got it new for only £22 now I just need to find time to lison to it. next up now I have to replaces thros bootleg copies of the rebuild Of Evangelion soundtracks. :D
And I have now caught up to prog number 1673. :D
Life's so drokking fantastic because today is a great day and as of just a fue minitus ago I now have 5000 subscribers on Youtube.
My feinds for the eastern front arrived today and I have devoured it in one sitting.
V
I got an axe in the post this morning! It was wrapped in little more than a plastic bag, much flimsier than anything you'd post a comic book in.
I'm going camping in a Welsh forest next week and have been buying various bits of kit on the internet this last week. If there's one thing better than coming home to comics from Amazon, it's coming home to camping gadgets from ebay.
My axe may need to be painted and given a cool name like Brainbiter however, as it's bright yellow and blue fibreglass. I'll post pics of me surviving in the Cursed Earth (South Wales) when I return, but I won't be checking in (or seeing another human being hopefully) for a few days.
SUPER MODEL ME. is being filmed at the place i work,its a reality TV show, with as you may realise SUPERMODELS, and not the airfix kind.
that month the big boss is on leave for most it, hence the task falls upon me to make sure this goes as it should. you know the kind of thing, broad shoulder to lean upon when they cast out. being on board the yachts to make sure the perrier is as it should be, rub sun tan oil upon their delicate skin. the normal work day really.
12 females from this region,vying to be asias next big thing.
you have no idea how I tough it is to hold my post. i may even have to give up days lounging by the pool at home. the tiol i go through.
The world Cup is over.
Every 4 years is still too often.
I found €30 in an old pair of work jeans. A pre-recession time capsule, a lost dropping of the celtic tiger! I'm measuring the drokkin' fantasticness of this event against my trying to get home from the office on a €4.75 fill of petrol (they tried to tell me it was below the 'minimum dispensable amount'). A grand end to a grand weekend.
QuoteA grand end to a grand weekend.
You had
two ice creams?
Just back from the post office collection place with my two parcels.
One has loads of promotional cards from the 'Dredd the card game' CCG from Wigcon 99 :o :D
The other parcel is the first page from the Dredd strip in the 1995 2000AD (Alternity) Winter Special :- Perchance to Dream.
I'm also having great fun going through all the pics that are being uploaded by everyone, from the Judge Minty shoot.
I've been basking in the warm glow of Thrill Power Overload all last week, and it's fantastic.
I'll also have a few pages of Cam Kennedy Dredd art on the way before long (including a cover) and rediscovered a load of old sketches from UKCAC '88 - Yeowell Zenith, Colin Wilson Blueberry, Fabry Bricktop, Mike Collins Ukko, Liam Sharp Chopper.
Woo-hoo! :D
Off to see The Wonder Stuff tonight!
Yay! This will bookend 20 years since i saw them at Kent Uni and meet the love of my summer! Ah Christie whatever happened to you?...
Older and fatter (me and them) but still going to jump around like a mad thing.
Heart attack number 1 here i come.
I went to see The Wonder Stuff back in 85 when they were supporting Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction. We boo'ed them off stage because they were shit.
V
Lucky, lucky bastard!
Monday, I received my ticket to see them in Cardiff tomorrow only to find that the gig has been cancelled.
The council apparently imposed strict sound restrictions on the Cooper's Field venue following a Florence and the Machine gig.
QuoteThe council apparently imposed strict sound restrictions on the Cooper's Field venue following a Florence and the Machine gig.
Am I the only one who sees something really
wrong with this..?
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 14 July, 2010, 08:59:41 PM
QuoteThe council apparently imposed strict sound restrictions on the Cooper's Field venue following a Florence and the Machine gig.
Am I the only one who sees something really wrong with this..?
If you mean that the sound restrictions should have been imposed on the venue BEFORE the Florence And The Machine gig then yes i do see something very wrong with it.
Such a stupid name for a band as well.
Florence And The Magic Roundabout?
Well seeing as they didn't form until 86 they must have been super shit in 85. :P
I'm so hungover even my hair aches. Great gig though.
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 14 July, 2010, 09:12:02 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 14 July, 2010, 08:59:41 PM
QuoteThe council apparently imposed strict sound restrictions on the Cooper's Field venue following a Florence and the Machine gig.
Am I the only one who sees something really wrong with this..?
If you mean that the sound restrictions should have been imposed on the venue BEFORE the Florence And The Machine gig then yes i do see something very wrong with it.
Such a stupid name for a band as well.
Well, I was thinking more that it was Florence and not, say, Megadeth...
Finally received tickets for the Sonisphere festival at the end of the month and looking forward to a summer of Rock/Metal greats!
Iron Maiden here we come!
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=105822368#pm_cmp=vid_OEV_P_P
I'm an Uncle again. My youngest sister has had a baby boy.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 15 July, 2010, 01:58:06 PM
I'm an Uncle again. My youngest sister has had a baby boy.
Cool, always good to see some portion of squaxx genes living on, however diluted.
Quote from: Dunk! on 15 July, 2010, 09:16:00 AM
Well seeing as they didn't form until 86 they must have been super shit in 85. :P
I'm so hungover even my hair aches. Great gig though.
Maybe it was 86 or even 87. my memory isn't what it used to be :crazy:. I may try to dig out the stub just to see the actual date, and I think they were super shit.
V
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 15 July, 2010, 09:28:40 AM
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 14 July, 2010, 09:12:02 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 14 July, 2010, 08:59:41 PM
QuoteThe council apparently imposed strict sound restrictions on the Cooper's Field venue following a Florence and the Machine gig.
Am I the only one who sees something really wrong with this..?
If you mean that the sound restrictions should have been imposed on the venue BEFORE the Florence And The Machine gig then yes i do see something very wrong with it.
Such a stupid name for a band as well.
Well, I was thinking more that it was Florence and not, say, Megadeth...
Its certainly not what you would expect. :lol:
My comment was about how awful their music is.
Quote from: TordelBack on 15 July, 2010, 02:54:24 PM
Quote from: Something Fishy on 15 July, 2010, 01:58:06 PM
I'm an Uncle again. My youngest sister has had a baby boy.
Cool, always good to see some portion of squaxx genes living on, however diluted.
:lol:
Cool way of looking at it.
Today was made even better by watching mini-fish playing Burt in the school performance of "Mary Poppins". I was so proud I was nearly bursting.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 15 July, 2010, 10:36:52 PM
Today was made even better by watching mini-fish playing Burt in the school performance of "Mary Poppins". I was so proud I was nearly bursting.
Did 'e 'ave thee ak-sent dawn then?
I'm going in the Guinness Book of Records today for performing the worlds biggest sensory story to 200+ children with SEN, exciting!
I got a load of DVDs and books from Bou for my birthday. I was amazed at how every single one I opened was something I wanted... it took me a long time to figure out that she was not magic at all- but had merely looked at my Amazon wishlist...
I won a thousand pounds worth of Co-op holiday vouchers, free transfers and use of the executive departure lounge at last Friday's work do, two days before I was due to finish work. Not a bad leaving pressie, as it goes...
I am now off work for two weeks. Happy days :thumbsup:.
V
2 more minutes of my birthday....1...shit....
Hy Dunk! Happy ... oh wait that was yesterday now ... nah, f'get it.
(except the time sigs on these posts are off again!)
Quote from: TordelBack on 15 July, 2010, 10:38:46 PM
Quote from: Something Fishy on 15 July, 2010, 10:36:52 PM
Today was made even better by watching mini-fish playing Burt in the school performance of "Mary Poppins". I was so proud I was nearly bursting.
Did 'e 'ave thee ak-sent dawn then?
:lol: Even a Cornish lad did better at ther accent that Van Dyke managed.
Quote from: Pete Wells on 16 July, 2010, 05:00:02 AM
I'm going in the Guinness Book of Records today for performing the worlds biggest sensory story to 200+ children with SEN, exciting!
Good stuff.. congrats!
Cheers Fishy (and everyone else who sent good wishes!) it was great fun, I got the kids to feel clod baked beans for the guy who holds the bath of beans record, taste M&Ms to signify the guy who's ate the most M&Ms in a minute, spayed 'em with water for the furthest spit, had a tremendously loud burp on a 'BigMack' sound switch which they all got to press and loads more. It was chaotic but wonderfully uplifting!
they're great those big macks (when they work) we've got loads of the little ones stashed around school on display boards ...i may have to "borrow" one indefinetly for my health promotion board ;)
life will be drokkin fantastic oooooh, 15:30 this friday!!!!
I was playing a PS2 game and getting increasingly frustrated with level that was hellishly difficult and dying before the end of each level so i entered an invincibility and unlimited ammo cheat codes and just blew the oppsition away.
Quote from: Pete Wells on 17 July, 2010, 12:28:33 PM
Cheers Fishy (and everyone else who sent good wishes!) it was great fun, I got the kids to feel clod baked beans for the guy who holds the bath of beans record, taste M&Ms to signify the guy who's ate the most M&Ms in a minute, spayed 'em with water for the furthest spit, had a tremendously loud burp on a 'BigMack' sound switch which they all got to press and loads more. It was chaotic but wonderfully uplifting!
Really creative too. Awesome stuff Pete.
My son's stabilisers came off his bike today and he took to it like a duck to water. Considering he has hardly been on his bike since Christmas (which is when we got it him) I am shocked and astounded.
I was ten before I learnt how to ride a bike, it's because we were poor and couldn't afford bikes.
V
Mezolith just arrived and after skimming it I can confirm that it looks absolutely bloody lush! And it was cheap too (thanks amazon).
No words.
http://www.bigtrak.tv/categories/Bigtrak-Tank/
i never got one of those! :'( do remember "starbird" though a spaceship that made an uppy and downy sound depending on how you flew it and it had laser guns!!!
http://www.bugeyedmonster.com/toys/starbird/
John Wagner commented on my Facebook status. :)
He left a comment because I mentioned The Chronicles of Genghis Grimtoad had arrived today after getting it on Ebay.
Quote from: albion83uk on 21 July, 2010, 06:55:32 PM
John Wagner commented on my Facebook status. :)
He left a comment because I mentioned The Chronicles of Genghis Grimtoad had arrived today after getting it on Ebay.
I admit to having done a little wee when I saw that.
SBT
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 20 July, 2010, 02:27:29 PM
The Royal Mail has lost my cheque for an annual subscription to the Meg and Prog,gonna hafta do this by phone!! >:( :(
Denise phoned me yesterday (Wednesday 21st July 2010) stating that she had found my cheque after all (it was found in the
Pending folder). To cut a long story short, I'll be getting the Meg a week late (roughly) and the Prog at the begining of September!!! YAY!!!! :D :D :D
Happy for you, chief!
Why, thank you!!!
Yup - subs droids are great like that.
I'd left me car round to the garage as there was something wrong with the ignition. Mechanic told me it was an electrical fault, which he fixed, but didn't charge me because 'it only took 2 minutes' :o I believe I have met one of the Host.
Then when I got home, the postie delivered my new (replacement) compass/clino - doubly blessed!
M.
On the way back from the comic shop there was a young black lady walking about 30ft in front of me, wearing a short dress (not me, her).
Anyway, the way she was carrying her bag was making the dress ride up and each step she took gave me a fantastic view of her arse. I fell in love with black womens arses on my tour of Belize but that's another story. I continued at the same pace enjoying the show but I realised this was wrong and so ran up and tapped her on the shoulder and told her what was happening. She was very grateful but a little embarrassed.
I told my missus about this (she knows my love of the black bottom) and she was impressed that I actually told the lady of her situation. She said this was every womans nightmare, especially if no-one tells the person and she notices later in the day.
This time the good angel on my shoulder won :(
You may call it altruism. I call it downright selfish. And this after exposing yourself to the postie!
Nah, done the same myself (not the objectification of an entire racial grouping or the flashing of postal workers, mind ;)), although it was me that was more embarrassed doing the telling.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 22 July, 2010, 05:17:33 PM
I told my missus about this (she knows my love of the black bottom)(
'My Love of the Black Bottom', by Commando Forces. Published by Bantam. ISBN: 1919901191.
This year's follow-up to 'Bravo Two-Zero'!
:lol:
SBT
I love that SBT, I'm just off to work now with a big smile on my face.
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 22 July, 2010, 08:42:55 PM
'My Love of the Black Bottom', by Commando Forces. Published by Bantam. ISBN: 1919901191.
I'd buy it.
Off to Holland on a snow-boarding stag do this morning. And before you ask, it's an indoor ski centre. Should be an "interesting" weekend. ;)
Quote from: Kerrin on 23 July, 2010, 07:18:21 AM
Off to Holland on a snow-boarding stag do this morning. And before you ask, it's an indoor ski centre. Should be an "interesting" weekend. ;)
Try not to snort the snow.
V
Off camping for the weekend. I get to be a lizard man!
i just got married at the weekend yay : :D
Quote from: chaingunchimp on 23 July, 2010, 10:16:58 AM
i just got married at the weekend yay : :D
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Chimp!
Top Banana CGC!
M.
Quote from: chaingunchimp on 23 July, 2010, 10:16:58 AM
i just got married at the weekend yay : :D
And you are spending the honeymoon on the forum, top man ;)
Quote from: chaingunchimp on 23 July, 2010, 10:16:58 AM
i just got married at the weekend yay : :D
I hope there hasnt been any monkey business.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 23 July, 2010, 03:43:13 PM
Quote from: chaingunchimp on 23 July, 2010, 10:16:58 AM
i just got married at the weekend yay : :D
And you are spending the honeymoon on the forum, top man ;)
was going to comment on that ! newly wed on a comics forum...surely there are better things you could be doing?
Quote from: chaingunchimp on 23 July, 2010, 10:16:58 AM
i just got married at the weekend yay : :D
Well done that ape!
That lot of lazy scum that live next door (don't worry the landlady gets rid of them come October) played their (I think it's called music) rubbish loud again whilst I was relaxing watching the news.
Now Carolyn has gone to her friends for the evening and taken Sam. I'm left in the house till 21:00 before work, what have I decided to do............
Yes I have opened the windows and put the greatest hits of the CULT on (the other neighbour is at work) at level 11. Guess what, they have closed their door and windows :lol: :lol: :lol:
I am so happy, The Witch is on now, feel the house RUMBLE
Sweet tune there CF!
M.
My Strontium Dogs "Wanted" t-shirt arrived this morning. Happy days.
V
... Because my new next door neighbours just brought us a huge lunch, which I'm assuming is customary but which can't help but make your day. The generosity warms the heart, and a huge plate of chicken and rice does much the same for the stomach.
:-)
Cheers!
Jim
I was rummaging through some secondhand artists brushes and pens etc today and i found this brush pen that is the same principle as a Pentel brush pen except you fill up the ink reservoir yourself with the ink of your choice like Indian ink instead of having to buy poxy ink cartridges with that horrible synthetic ink that takes forever to dry.
I also found some Scream comics including No:1.
I also found a copy of Only Love Can Break your Heart [cover of the Neil Young song] - The Mint Juleps and it was a 12 inch single for 20p.I have been after a copy of that for bloody ages as its virtually impossible to find.
My sister in law is finally pregnant after agonising years of trying. Yayyyyyy.
V
I did really well today at the boot fair with secondhand vinyl [one of my vices].
What really made my morning was finding a copy of Brotherhood - New Order with the metallic titanium zinc sleeve that is very very hard to find.I bought it off someone i used to know a few years ago who puts on gigs in Brighton who has branched out into selling secondhand vinyl at boot fairs and in a shop he has opened in Hove.I only went through the box of records as an afterthought not expecting to find anything and there it was and it was good to renew the aquaintance as well.I have been after that for years and it was only 10 quid.
I got a few other goodies as well.
I love my sunday mornings rummaging for goodies as i never know what i am going to find.
Quote from: vzzbux on 25 July, 2010, 12:11:08 AM
My sister in law is finally pregnant after agonising years of trying. Yayyyyyy.
:o I've heard of brotherly love, but you've clearly gone above and beyond there, V.
(Look, I waited for ages for someone else to say it, I'm not made of stone).
Seriously though, congrats to all. Unclehood is cool, a kid after a along wait is even better.
I would have offered my services but it was her that was the problem in conceiving, but that is all behind her now.
She used to fancy me when we were younger and I have an inkling that she still does, I can't help being a stud muffin.
V
Geoff Johns is writing another episode of Smallville.
I'm so happy I could cry. I don't have to suffer anymore. We're going to make it through, Sadie.
STREET FIGHTER VS TEKKEN FUCKING EXISTS AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 25 July, 2010, 10:29:48 PM
Geoff Johns is writing another episode of Smallville.
I'm so happy I could cry. I don't have to suffer anymore. We're going to make it through, Sadie.
Nothing to do with anything but I noticed that Geof Johns last episode of Smallville was the only one in the shows 9yr history to have a title with more than one word.
This is the kind of thing I notice and feel compelled to comment on. Short of starting a thread, which I concede would have been slightly overboard, this has been my first opportunity.
Okay,sorry, carry on.
Quote from: TordelBack on 25 July, 2010, 06:54:38 PM
(Look, I waited for ages for someone else to say it, I'm not made of stone).
I'm sorry, I... just couldn't. :lol:
its been a week of :o
they are restructuring here at my place of leisure/work.
my new role will see me as a member of council of five.
with the corrective compensation that such a role offers. :D
why :o see next post and add both together.
we rejected the offer on the house 9 months ago,which was only days after we put the deposit down.
this week we go ON-BLOCK as in they pay us for the land, and knock the place down.
we are about to make a 35% increase on the price we paid, 10 months ago.
(at least if not even more,when we open the final bids for the land)
we are looking for place with bigger pool this time around :) a juccuzi on the roof top rather then in the bathroom may also be worthy of consideration.
I don't read this thread as a general rule.
i didn't have to get up for work today :P
I just scored a copy of Thrill Power Overload off Ebay for £2.35. Woo hoo!
Jesus life is good, I just got back to rainy Edinburgh from the hell hole called London. I'm eatin' biscuits with milk.
I have been finally told my new build apartment is ready for me to move in this Friday.
However , this will be the first time in 13 years I will be alone and quite frankly I am really bricking it.
25 years to come of mortgage payments , bills etc , no company , single man rations of Pot Noodle and Cup-a-soups!
I should be getting excited but I can't. Is that odd or is it just stupid?
You may have to start selling your collection, I'm always here to help ;)
I deliberately went for the 2 bed top floor apartment because of the fact that the other bedroom will be housing my collection. The living room is large enough to put some things in too. Its just a case of finding the best way to display it all on the cheapish. The new Argos is out now so I'm going to see if there's owt in that.
CF - I will list some of the 'doubles' on here when it's all unpacked so if there's anything there let me know.
I'm on hols with the family and it's great. We're home but where do you need to go living in Corwall?
Been out and about all weekend.
Working three days per week now too so lovely summer days are ahead.
Because I've got mail from Leigh Gallagher recently, and there is imminent mail to come from Kek-W & Dylan Teague.
Then there will be Boo Cook and Lee Carter.
And I've almost finished a piece of high-art with our very own Buttonman...
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 26 July, 2010, 09:32:10 PM
And I've almost finished a piece of high-art with our very own Buttonman...
I hope it's rendered in Microsoft Paint!
DDD- The original brief was in Paint, but BM wants something a little less likey to blow your thrill-buffers :)
AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHH! Check my blog this later afternoon!!!!!
I am the happiest squaxx alive!
Whoah! That's a spicy meatball, Pete! And congratultions!
M.
Congratulations Pete, looks bloody fantastic too!
Excellent! Fantastic! Smashing!
Quote from: Pete Wells on 27 July, 2010, 12:02:10 PM
AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHH! Check my blog this later afternoon!!!!!
I am the happiest squaxx alive!
What a scoop!
Good job fella
What a great week I'm having! I found out today that my wonderful soon to be ex-colleagues have had a whip round for my leaving prezzie and they got enough to buy me a commission by PJ Holden!!!
It's gonna be me as a judge on the long walk, how cool is that?
I agree with pigeons.
From 8am on Monday I will no longer be unemployed. If I'd known it would only last two weeks, I might have relaxed a little...
Fantastic news, Matt!
Glad to see that everything worked out, NB.
BT wanted to charge me £70. I talked them out of it. I am ace.
M@
My piss poor broadband went down a few times last week but it seems to have settled down now and suddenly it's going between 50 to 100% faster than before :D
I have 2 weeks off work.
My Jason and the Argonauts bluray arrived from the states a good week earlier than expected.
I just ordered Stewart Lee's book on Amazon.
The Cameo cinema was having a poster sale for charity and I got Kick-Ass and Judge Dredd posters for a fiver! They're also going to contact me if they find the Moon poster I was asking for.
EDIT: thought I'd include pictures of the ones I got
http://www.bscreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Kick-ass-Poster.jpg
http://www.moviepostersdirect.co.uk/uploads/images_products_large/11119.jpg
Fantastic news Matt!
Life is also fantastic for me, as the Shark has just passed me the most ARSOMest news imaginable.
And Neil Roberts is emailing me stripwork too, which is no slouch in the Arsom stakes!
arfter weaks of trying I got a trophy for being the best player in a mulity player match
because i got time to be here today. laugh, smile and jion in on a couple of threads,
the new post is great, but getting time to be here is DROKKIN FANTASTIC,
new jobs,great presents, what a wonderful thread this is.
Because I've just had a script from (Can't say) sent through for (Something Secret) and I can't believe I get to draw it! (Kinda shitting myself too)
Because sometimes I get to help make people's day. (See above.)
I have a new thing that I do.
I fumble around with change, and "hold" coins that I have already deemed to be constituent between my teeth so that I hand the shopkeeper something that has been in my mouth. Said cashier may or may not be aware of the genesis of their new found subsistence tool.
I stumbled upon this new diversion quite by accident. After the monastic preamble, the epicurean beckons!
The genesis of what?? Either they've seen you with a coin in your mouth or they haven't.
Quote from: House of Usher on 02 August, 2010, 09:58:12 PM
The genesis of what?? Either they've seen you with a coin in your mouth or they haven't.
If Roger offers you anything to eat dont eat it.
Quote from: House of Usher on 02 August, 2010, 09:58:12 PM
The genesis of what?? Either they've seen you with a coin in your mouth or they haven't.
Depends on the shop.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 02 August, 2010, 08:12:47 PM
I have a new thing that I do.
I fumble around with change, and "hold" coins that I have already deemed to be constituent between my teeth so that I hand the shopkeeper something that has been in my mouth. Said cashier may or may not be aware of the genesis of their new found subsistence tool.
I stumbled upon this new diversion quite by accident. After the monastic preamble, the epicurean beckons!
In 1972 a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association studied bacteria from 200 coins and bills and found harmful germs like fecal bacteria and Staphylococcus aureus on 13 percent of coins and 42 percent of notes.
Quote from: House of Usher on 02 August, 2010, 09:58:12 PM
The genesis of what?? Either they've seen you with a coin in your mouth or they haven't.
That's what I said.
Do try to keep up, darling.
I've just written the last story outline for the Secret Project (not that one, another one) I'm working on.
It is equally exciting though!
The wife and I slept for ten and a half hours last night thanks to the kids having a sleepover at Grandma's. It's probably the first full nights sleep we've had in over four years. It's so great not feeling tired and grumpy for a change.
With the arrival of the new GN tonight is a Usagi Yojimbo and takeaway night. :D
Outlines for Secret Project (my one) delivered and editor very happy indeed. Phew!
Next up, wiring an outline for the next not so secret project- the sequel to Turning Tiger.
I have now won 69 consecutive games of Freecell.
Quote from: Rog69 on 03 August, 2010, 01:44:21 PM
The wife and I slept for ten and a half hours last night thanks to the kids having a sleepover at Grandma's. It's probably the first full nights sleep we've had in over four years. It's so great not feeling tired and grumpy for a change.
Nights like that me and the missus don't get much sleep. Sleepovers are great.
V
I'm fairly sure The Dude was on my bus home.
Exam results are in. Surprisingly good.
Also I bought a t-shirt.
Well done, Nev.
Quote from: Inev on 05 August, 2010, 12:18:11 AM
I'm fairly sure The Dude was on my bus home.
Yeah, well, the Dude abides.
And congrats on the exams.
.. because due to a series of events I've been put in a position where I'm forced to pull my finger out and actually draw- and right now I feel very much like I've found my mojo again.
Cheers chaps.
Congrats Nev on the results.
I remember not even bothering to pick up my GCSE results, so low were my expectations.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 05 August, 2010, 02:58:58 PM
.. because due to a series of events I've been put in a position where I'm forced to pull my finger out and actually draw- and right now I feel very much like I've found my mojo again.
.......secret project? :P Good to hear. Look forward to seeing the results.
Congrats Nev. Good stuff.
Did you do better than my 3 As, 3 Bs and 4 Cs?
I'm impressed that Roger did 10 Highers. ;)
Do them there kids still do GSCEs? I thought they were all out wearing hoodies and drinking blue stuff.
(Congratualtions Nev! Hope you got a nice unicorn themed gift!)
M.
... I've got a new job! Back to full-time employment for me! :)
Congrats, Mark.
Just got confirmation of the next shoot for Judge Minty and am looking forward to a lot of fun in Wales :D
Also Case Files 16 is sat on the table next to me :D :D
And to top it off, I just had an email from the Mighty pj Holden that contained a sketch of the idea he has for my commission :D :D :D
As the the great Opus once said "Life is life, na na na nana"
I worked for firm A for a few years. Firm A sold the busines, including staff contracts but not the land/buildings to firm B.
I worked for firm B for a few years. Firm B decided that they were closing the branch and making the entire staff redundant. This situation has lasted about a year.
Firm A have decided that they are ready to move back into the area. They still own the old site, tailor made for the job and just needing a bit of stock. Up go the banners, they'll be open before christmas, they need a full complement of staff.
I don't want to get my hopes up here but I know a lot of the management types at firm A, have good relations with them, know the job/site/customers like the back of my hand and the job is right on my doorstep. If all goes well I could be back in a job I love and am good at by years end, like I never left.
Posting in this thread may be a bit premature but fuck it, I'm excited.
Fingers crossed for you, Paul. Maybe you can negotiate a better position, too...
Four weeks worth of thrillpower, a lovely cup of tea and a vegetarian bacon butty all delivered in bed by Mrs Tips. She then got to enjoy a. Bit of vegetarian sausage.
Yes, that is a euphemism.
Quote from: Paul faplad Finch on 06 August, 2010, 03:50:16 PM
I worked for firm A for a few years. Firm A sold the busines, including staff contracts but not the land/buildings to firm B.
I worked for firm B for a few years. Firm B decided that they were closing the branch and making the entire staff redundant. This situation has lasted about a year.
Firm A have decided that they are ready to move back into the area. They still own the old site, tailor made for the job and just needing a bit of stock. Up go the banners, they'll be open before christmas, they need a full complement of staff.
I don't want to get my hopes up here but I know a lot of the management types at firm A, have good relations with them, know the job/site/customers like the back of my hand and the job is right on my doorstep. If all goes well I could be back in a job I love and am good at by years end, like I never left.
Posting in this thread may be a bit premature but fuck it, I'm excited.
It sounds like you are in a very strong position to get your old job back.If you were them would you bother with advertising and recruiting new staff members and potentially training them when instead they could just re-employ their old staff members ?
I know which i would do.
Its a no-brainer as they say.
Also my PS2 died the other day and today i bought a replacement for 12 quid.Actually i bought 2 for 25 quid plus 2 controllers.I still have some PS2 games that i am playing right now and i am not quite ready to upgrade to the next generation of games consoles yet.The great thing about capitalism and consumerism is that when i do upgrade to a 360 ican buy a used console and buy secondhand games which means that Microsoft wont get any of my cash.
Half an hour drive to the Longmynd range of hills to take the dogs for a walk.
Spending 10 minutes just standing, looking over one of the best views in the country.
The Scum that live next door are moving out :wave: :wave: :wave:
When I drove up the road after work this morning, I saw a Luton van outside their house and family members putting stuff in the back of it. I must admit it took a lot of iron discipline to stop myself running into the house and getting some flags out and waving at them from the path.
Thank God they are going, I just feel sorry for the old couple who live the other side (Ken and Pat), as they must have been terrified with the constant anti-social behaviour. They told me they were worried that we might move, which is what our other neighbour (Anna) said as well (I must be really nice under my rough exterior). I think it's all down to being friendly with your neighbours and always looking out for each other and doing the right thing. Those next door are the sort of people you see on the news that say it's everyone elses fault and they are the nice ones ::)
I'm not sure if they've fully gone yet but I'm sure we'll know when the darkness falls. Still I'm happy :lol:
Today, I was walking inthe woods, and I blew a hige glob of snot out of my nose. It was seriously cool-looking. And then I went around the corner and saw two herons flying through the air.
That's sheer poetry. Wordsworth would be proud.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 07 August, 2010, 02:16:27 PM
a lovely cup of tea and a vegetarian bacon butty
A vegetarian bacon butty is NOT a bacon butty. You had a textured vegetable protein butty, and if that doesn't sound as appetising, it's because it isn't.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 07 August, 2010, 06:56:09 PM
I must admit it took a lot of iron discipline to stop myself running into the house and getting some flags out and waving at them from the path.
I love the idea that you have flags in your house in case any spontaneous emergency waving is needed!
...I put forward a winning entry in John Wagner's Facebook compo to suggest background graffiti for the upcoming movie!
And I get a prize, too! I know I'm too old for fanboy squeals of delight, but...
Cheers!
Jim
Didn't wear 'xers today.
QuoteA vegetarian bacon butty is NOT a bacon butty
Well they call it vegetarian bacon on the packet so that's what I called it. Textured vegetable whatever still sounds more appetising to me than a proper description of the alternative.
In other news, life is fantastic because I've just discovered Loch Doon in the Galloway Forest Park. It's only an hour from the house but you get an instant sense of being away from it all. Fine 13th Centruy Castle as well. Lovely countryside, smashing friendly little tea room and we even saw deer gamnling through the forest.
(Sadly some eejits do leave cans and bottles and other rubbish at many camping locations - I blame this generation that learnt about camping at festivals and don't seem to think that if you bring it in to the area, you should take it out of the area)
Pretend bacon is much nicer if made from Quorn than if made from TVP.
Real bacon probably is more delicious, but I don't miss it in the least.
A bacon cob just cannot be beat. Has to be dripping in fat and not too crispy. No sauce as it devalues the taste.
B
For the REAL taste of REAL bacon, you need a Frazzles sandwich.
The food of champions!
SBT
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 09 August, 2010, 04:06:30 PM
...I put forward a winning entry in John Wagner's Facebook compo to suggest background graffiti for the upcoming movie!
And I get a prize, too! I know I'm too old for fanboy squeals of delight, but...
Snap! :D
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 06 August, 2010, 03:19:45 PM
Just got confirmation of the next shoot for Judge Minty and am looking forward to a lot of fun in Wales :D
Me too. :D
MY BROTHER HAS GONE TO LONDON AND MIGHT NOT COME BACK!!! :wave:
Hey Rog, you'll have your Ma all to yourself!
I got the go ahead from my boss to take all of next January off and booked my flights to Japan, heading out on the 27th of December for a whole month. Of course, now that there are 6 of us (6!!!!) the air fare is costing a small fortune - Which I can't really afford - but to hell with it. I need to get out of this shitty country for a while and go to my "spiritual" home!!!! Christmas in Ireland, New Years in Japan!! Bring it on baby!!!! (I'll be posting in the 'life sucks' thread when I get back about how crippled with debt I am as a result of this haha!()
Quote from: Van Dom on 12 August, 2010, 08:46:37 AM
I got the go ahead from my boss to take all of next January off and booked my flights to Japan, heading out on the 27th of December for a whole month. Of course, now that there are 6 of us (6!!!!) the air fare is costing a small fortune - Which I can't really afford - but to hell with it. I need to get out of this shitty country for a while and go to my "spiritual" home!!!! Christmas in Ireland, New Years in Japan!! Bring it on baby!!!! (I'll be posting in the 'life sucks' thread when I get back about how crippled with debt I am as a result of this haha!()
Remember the 2k tshirt for photos for the 'Proud we are thread' oh and don't give out your address now you've advertised your going away ::)
Yaehhaa! i just hit Bionic Fingers level (check bottom right) how can one person type sooooo much drivel?
Quote from: Proudhuff on 12 August, 2010, 06:39:59 PM
Yaehhaa! i just hit Bionic Fingers level (check bottom right) how can one person type sooooo much drivel?
Its easy when you know how.
:D
I'm now on three weeks holiday, followed by a week or so back at work (if you can call it that), followed by another week off (shooting Judge Minty in Wales) :D
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 13 August, 2010, 07:23:23 AM
(shooting Judge Minty in Wales) :D
Will this be from a grassy knoll, or a book depository or something?
:o
Because two packages arrived from Rebellion today- containing the courtship of jena makarov in one, and the prog 2005 alt cover and extreme #6 in the other. So i now have the last two missing items from my collection.
Well, except that elusive prog #0...
SBT
...because after months of shopping around for flats we found a beautiful one and found out today our offer has been accepted! What's more we were heading out tonight anyway to celebrate Mrs Monkey's birthday, which also coincides with our 8th anniversary so I'm feeling uncharacteristically chipper about life, the universe and everything.
Had a brilliant day out down Brighton yesterday, even with the showers. Took a 15 seater down with family and friends.
I think these two pics sum the day up, FUN!
The first is of Sam and me waiting for the power to kick in and the second is attacking family friends, I think my face says it all :lol:
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/Odds%20and%20Sods/P8140404.jpg)
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/Odds%20and%20Sods/P8140410.jpg)
My cousin is having an operation today to get three metal plates bolted to his face. No word on the mood-control dial in the forehead, but here's hoping.
I bought rogue trooper tales of nu earth 1 and 2 for £5.98 from oxfam in north shields in mint condition!!!!!! infact they look brand new :)
Quote from: The Cosh on 16 August, 2010, 11:17:40 AM
My cousin is having an operation today to get three metal plates bolted to his face. No word on the mood-control dial in the forehead, but here's hoping.
No prizes for guessing what picture your Get Well Soon card will feature then?
I won my first ever sports trophy at the weekend at a dinghy sailing national championship. Admittedly it was far more the helm of our boat that earned it (I just lurch from side to side and tug on the occasional rope, something life has adequately prepared me for), and it was only the prize for coming exactly in the middle of the fleet, but at the ripe old age of 39 i'll take it where I can get it. Now to place it prominently in the shrine my parents maintain to the sporting achievements of my two brothers and see if they notice...
EDIT: Actually, it occurs to me that I won a plastic cup for coming second in fishing contest when I was 9. So that's two trophies - can I apply for elite athlete status yet?
Last weekend I secured the Artist for Zarjaz 11- the ABC Warriors issue. VERY Happy.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 16 August, 2010, 02:06:31 PM
Last weekend I secured the Artist for Zarjaz 11- the ABC Warriors issue. VERY Happy.
Artist capitalized? Must be a heavy...
Took the chilluns to BeWilderwood yesterday and had BRILLIANT time. Seven hours and still they didn't want to go home (is that an endorsement of BeWilderwood or a statement against home?). I couldn't help but be a silly kid along with them!
I just saw the first art for my Secret Project.
I am very happy.
A few minutes ago, I won a Cantina Scene, including a complete Blue Snaggletooth, on ebay. My vintage Star Wars collection is now complete!!!
I love the way people say "won" as if it's a raffle, rather than "bought" or "paid a ridiculous sum of money for" when they get something on ebay!
"Won" makes us feel less like saps for paying good sums of money for toys.
I'm now moored up on the Broads with the family after having a filling meal at the Dog Inn, Ludham Bridge.
Will be having some fun over the next week and with a bit of luck seeing some of the forum as well.
Life is fab :D
Hope you and the tribe enjoy your holiday, CF.
Sounds a lovely holiday that. Have fun CF.
Who you left in charge of the Cellar, CF.
filip
I suspect the booby traps and claymore mines have been set in accordance with CF holiday standard operating procedures.
Let's just say that his Stonehousian colleagues are on the case...
Tharg's shop has sent me The Courtship of Jena Makarov!
So there are still a few left!
Unless I got the last one :-\
because today i had time to be here.
my new role in the place that pays me to turn up, is great.
just got the go ahead to build a new boat dry stack. i shall now place that in GOOGLE and see what it is i am going to be doing ::)
apparently its all about getting things done, which i am APPARENTLY very good at.oh and my Secartarty, (sp) starts on monday. they call them P,As though these days.
I found my wedding ring.
(Thought I'd lost it two months ago but it turned up at the bottom of my work laptop case)
Climate Alarmist ChickenLittle Hypocrite James Cameron just chickened out of a public climate debate with high profile sceptics that he organised himself right at the last minute becasue he was advised that attending the debate was not in his best interests !!
No doubt James Cameron would have thrown his toys out of the pram if the debate had gone ahead which is probably why he was insisting on Chatham House Rules.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Its the funniest thing i have read about for ages.
I really despise James Cameron.
Indeed. "Climate change" is always hyped as a bad thing, for some baffling reason. Life on Earth relies on a changing, dynamic climate. If you want an unchanging climate, go and live on Mars or Venus.
Most of the "news" sources I can find about this seem to be from highly partisan blogs that all seem to carry "no ground zero mosque" (sic) banners, and quote one of JC's opponents, Ann McElhinney, at length. Even the sources from mainstream news outlets appear to be entirely based on that one statement by McElhinney.
I'll reserve judgement until the full story, with sources, comes out. If it ever does.
I've not found any reference so far in the articles to the Chatham House rules, but since these relate to preserving the anonymity of a speaker at a meeting, I don't really see how they are relevant here when thge protagonists are well known.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 24 August, 2010, 05:06:38 PM
Most of the "news" sources I can find about this seem to be from highly partisan blogs that all seem to carry "no ground zero mosque" (sic) banners, and quote one of JC's opponents, Ann McElhinney, at length. Even the sources from mainstream news outlets appear to be entirely based on that one statement by McElhinney.
I'll reserve judgement until the full story, with sources, comes out. If it ever does.
I've not found any reference so far in the articles to the Chatham House rules, but since these relate to preserving the anonymity of a speaker at a meeting, I don't really see how they are relevant here when thge protagonists are well known.
Indeed, it's almost like it's bullshit.
you may think that, i couldn't possible comment
Quote from: Dandontdare on 24 August, 2010, 05:24:35 PM
you may think that, i couldn't possible comment
I think you did..!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 24 August, 2010, 04:58:48 PM
Indeed. "Climate change" is always hyped as a bad thing, for some baffling reason. Life on Earth relies on a changing, dynamic climate. If you want an unchanging climate, go and live on Mars or Venus.
The triple disc special edition DVD of Avatar will probably be out by Xmas and in the meantime James can carry on playing with his toys and flying around in private jets.
Not so long ago he was mouthing off about wanting to shoot "climate sceptics :lol:".
Quote from: Dandontdare on 24 August, 2010, 05:06:38 PM
I'll reserve judgement until the full story, with sources, comes out. If it ever does.
I've not found any reference so far in the articles to the Chatham House rules, but since these relate to preserving the anonymity of a speaker at a meeting, I don't really see how they are relevant here when thge protagonists are well known.
I forgot to say that after chickening out James Cameron publically called AGW sceptics "Swines"
:lol:
I cant find a single article linked to one of our trusted and reliable mainstream news outlets.No doubt James Cameron had some of his "people" make some calls to arrange a media blackout as we wouldnt want the James Cameron Ego to be bruised.
Before bailing out James Cameron insisted on No cameras - No live streaming - No members of the public - No media whatsoever - after previously promising plenty of media coverage of the whole debate.
Not quite Chatham house Rules but not far off it.
http://wattsupwiththat.com/2010/08/23/james-camerons-folly-titanic-chicken-of-the-sea/
QuoteI cant find a single article linked to one of our trusted and reliable mainstream news outlets.No doubt James Cameron had some of his "people" make some calls to arrange a media blackout as we wouldnt want the James Cameron Ego to be bruised.
Of course, that must be the reason it hasn't appeared on any real news sites (and I use the word 'real' deliberately). It couldn't because the story is shit.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 24 August, 2010, 05:48:22 PM
QuoteI cant find a single article linked to one of our trusted and reliable mainstream news outlets.No doubt James Cameron had some of his "people" make some calls to arrange a media blackout as we wouldnt want the James Cameron Ego to be bruised.
Of course, that must be the reason it hasn't appeared on any real news sites (and I use the word 'real' deliberately). It couldn't because the story is shit.
Thats not worthy of any further comment.
my apoiment with the job pcyoligist went well today hopefully this will finily lead to a job
Job Psychologist? What the fuck is a job Psychologist?
"Don't worry there are jobs out there" thinks 'but there are fifty five people for each one'.
All figures in the quotes are pure speculation so all you pedants can fuck off.
V
...I sold my car! I didn't scrap it, crash it, blow it up or destroy it. I actually sold it.
That's a first.
I picked up a termight replicas Dredd badge a few weeks ago. And now it's sitting on my shelf looking all shiny. :D
My dining room has been swathed in drapes and occupied by a top photographer and multiple nubile women in various states of undress. My job is officially to tell them when their nipples accidentally reveal themselves from the top of corsets and bustiers.
No, no, its okay, i really dont need any help.
SBT
Pictures or we won't believe you :)
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 26 August, 2010, 03:26:04 PM
No, no, its okay, i really dont need any help.
Come Z-day you're getting left outside the stockade.
No, scratch that, we'd only have to watch you from the walls carrying on with a harem of hot zombie women as we slowly starved and murdered each other.
Im sure theyll be on my or my wife's facebook page within the week!
im contemplating rushing off to buy a big bunch of grapes and asking him to get some reclining shots of me on the chaise, covering my modesty. Then getting the pic blown up and framed so its the first thing people see when they enter my house.
SBT
I just have to make it through to 3.30 at work today, then I'm straight off to a festival over the bank holiday, then four more work days followed by a big party on Friday night and then 10 days in France. Woohoo!
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 26 August, 2010, 03:35:56 PM
im contemplating rushing off to buy a big bunch of grapes and asking him to get some reclining shots of me on the chaise, covering my modesty. Then getting the pic blown up and framed so its the first thing people see when they enter my house.
SBT
You should *definitely* do that.
Also, I'm never coming to your house.
Of course, having said that, I realise the congregation of scantily clad burlesque-style female types would almost certainly compensate for the worry factor of the fruit & two veg display. Is that a kiwi fuit poking out at the bottom? :o
Quote from: Noisybast on 27 August, 2010, 08:28:52 AM
Is that a kiwi fuit poking out at the bottom? :o
:o
Oh you said
at the bottom, not...never mind.
It's Friday! I'm happy for the weekend to come!
M.
The welcome that awaits at Casa Thulin Hopper:
NB: NSFW ('natch):
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7rijqRgSY1qza4xko1_400.jpg (http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7rijqRgSY1qza4xko1_400.jpg)
Quote from: TordelBack on 27 August, 2010, 10:38:10 AM
The welcome that awaits at Casa Thulin Hopper:
NB: NSFW ('natch):
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7rijqRgSY1qza4xko1_400.jpg (http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7rijqRgSY1qza4xko1_400.jpg)
I rarely resort to Internetese, but: LOL!
But you overestimate me, sir! It should be: (searches frantically online for picture of bald skinnyfatman)
SBT
Because I've decided that I'm not going to carry on reading the pile of shite book that a very enthusiastic friend insisted I borrow.
It's very rare for me to give up on a book once I start but life's really too short for The wind up bird Chronicle, it's a pseudo intellectual over written waste of paper, the kind of wanky rubbish that you will see some twat in a coffee shop reading whilst making sure they hold it at a suitable angle so that everyone can see the cover.
Good riddance to utter bollocks.
Because tomorrow is the glorious day when my name graces the cover of the prog thanks to the wonderful Jon Davis-Hunt!
I can't wait!!!
Yep, |I had actually forgotten that prog 1700 arrives tomorrow...if my posties in the mood. I also managed to forget that Monday is a bank holiday. Resul;t all around, I'd say. :D
Not only is my name lovely and clear on the front of Prog 1700, today I got the rest of the pages of original artwork for Judge Dredd: 50 Year Man from the wonderful Patrick Goddard - including that final page of Dredd dispensing justice. Originally Patrick was going to hang onto the final page but after three years has relented!
That means I now own all the pages from Dredd's 30th Anniversary story PLUS the wraparound cover by Henry Flint. I am a happy Pete!!!
Nice one Pete. Just got Prog 1700...that covers ace, isn't it? You must be well chuffed. JDHs internal art is fantastic, too. Must be a great feeling to put all the Stalag haters (myself included... :-[) in their place! :D
Daniel Kitson turned out to be as brilliant as my mates had claimed.
Quote from: The Cosh on 28 August, 2010, 12:53:44 PM
Daniel Kitson turned out to be as brilliant as my mates had claimed.
He's a maverick.
Robert Vaughn jogged past me in Brum today.
Thought that was cool but then i pondered: Robert "Last living cast member of The Magnificent Seven, quite likely partied with Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen, Napoleon Solo, Battle Beyond the Stars" Vaughn and got quite starstruck, as he jogged past me again. :D
I did 49 hours of outdoor work this week without sustaining physical, psychological, spiritual or emotional injury despite corners being cut. I benefited from the exercize. If I kept this up for much longer I could shed a stone. I'm getting all the back massage I could wish for, and I came home to a fantastic dinner of vegetable gratin with oven roasted peppers and a delicious breadcrumb and mature cheddar crust made from home baked bread, and a really plummy and full-bodied red wine (Hardy's Varietal Range merlot 2009) after an evening nap.
It doesn't get much better than this (for me). :lol:
I'm watching The Sopranos all the way through for the first time. I've seen maybe a fifth of it before, at most!
Roger - I've just rewatched the Sopranos for the eighth time and it's still fuckin fantastic!
On a sort of related note I recently bought the first 3 series of Mad Men, just finished series one and seen an ad saying that the fourth one is on the way to Beeb 4 soon! As them yout' say, woot.
M.
despite being my last day off ive had a a+ fucking amazing day out with the family at lytham ...troll around the shops playing tig on the green with mini followed by a loooooong walk to the sea to collect a bit of sea water for her moat which drank it immeadeatly. then a slightly dis appointing tea out but we dont care nice day all round and glorius weather as well! :D
Actually i had an all round fab weekend. Piranha on friday night with Teenage Tips, up to Perth for walks and meeting chums including the Royal Trout family. New shoes on Sunday (bumping quicly into Satanist) followed by destructive gardening (out with the chainsaw) and then Monday had the kids at school but me and Mrs Tips off. so it was early morning tiffin followed by a visit to The Glasgow Boys exhibition at Kelvingrove. followed by more tiffin. and then I was ON FIRE at five a side.
Marvellous.
BECAUSE today is my birthday
and the post man brought WALDO, D.R ordered through this site.!!!!
ok only DR arrived today.i also ordered Quinch of course but really thats a small thing.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
thank you Tharg and Denise of the online dept ordering part of the nerve centre.
what a great thing to come home too. really made me day.
43 by the way. :D
Happy Birthday DD! You're 8 months younger than me and you have a rooftop jacuzzi and access to yachts, while I work for crap money in a crap office! *sigh*
Jealousy aside, have a great birthday!
Because... Cheers Boo! (http://boocook.blogspot.com/2010/09/something-wicked.html)
That's a great cover - pure Boo-cool. Nice score, Bolt!
That's a corker! Great character!
(And Happy Birthday Devons Daddy!)
Wow, excellent cover! What a coup getting Boo! (I'm a poet, and I don't know it!)
Wow. :o
DD - Happy Birthday! Hope it's a corker.
Bolt - Wow!
That Boo cover is fantastic. What a scoop!
the cover is awesome.
a homage to belladarina the Dead may i venture a suggestoin towards Flood was his name if my memory circiuts are not totally destroyed. was the first picture was it not.
and thanks board, today is an awesome day!
Twoth day and Valley of the Gwangi all on the same day. Pie and Fizzy OJ in the mix and yes, life can be a bit drokkin fantastic.
Anyone who wants to watch it over tea, its on FILM4+1 now.
Bloomin lovely weather we are avin innit ?
Bloomin marvellous !
It's been a bit rubbish here Pete. Nice Monday but clouded over since.
Hoping the SE will be a touch warmer.
Totally by accident, tonight I have the following to get through, which I didn't have this morning:
CLiNT #1 (second half)
Warrior #2, 3, 4
Judge Dredd Casefiles 7
Amazing Spider-Man: Return of the Black Cat
AND the second half of FLU by Mr HOO HAA- which I put on temporary hold yesterday to quickly read Frankie Boyle's Autobiography (which contains every single gag from the first ep of his strip in CLiNT, fact fans)
Everything comes at once!
:)
SBT
I had an email about a commission this morning and it's under way :D
I am on holiday next week.
I had half a mind to put this in "Spugs" on your behalf, but I just did not think you were worth it.
I've been paid!
And I should have some overtime coming up!
Our team is being taken to the pub by a client for a long lunch today, and we've arranged a piss up for after work.
Tomorrow I'm off to France for 10 days. I won't be logging in here much, if at all, but spare a thought for me sipping a vin rouge in a beachside cafe.
all new shiny shiny shiny
http://www.apple.com/ipod/ (http://www.apple.com/ipod/)
just started my prog/meg subscription, one less thing to have to go out of the house for, and a spiffy free t shirt :D
My sister has just called and asked me to do a couple of hours babysitting tonight. Means I get to spend some time playing with my nephew and she cooks a dinner for me and gives me beer. I'd quite happily do it without that as I love being with my nephew but why ruin a good thing?
Quote from: zombemybabynow on 03 September, 2010, 12:29:43 PM
all new shiny shiny shiny
http://www.apple.com/ipod/ (http://www.apple.com/ipod/)
Yep. There's a Nano on it's way to me. WOOPEE!
I just slept for 18 hours.
Je suis a Paris!
Life's so drokking fantastic because I now have 2 Followers for my Blog (http://cyberleader1.blogspot.com/). :D :D :D :D :D :D
I bought a whole load of back issues from the boot fair this morning for 15 quid.There are some Tornado comics and quite a few early progs in there as well but i didnt go through the whole lot because i had to buy them very quickly as the guy who was selling them was packing up so i shall go through them all this afternoon.
There are quite a few i have already but it doesnt hurt to have duplicates but there must be a hundred progs or more altogether.
Had a lovely weekend away with family and then to a friend wedding on Saturday.
Was great.
Brand new drawing workspace, with super office chair, courtesy of IKEA. :D
Though IKEA on a Sunday is my idea of hell.
I have just been up to the attic to find a few beanie hats to take pics of for my blog and have managed to come back down with three boxes of stuff that need photo's taken of as well :D
I'm off to the conservatory to start doing that now!
Found the supply of Dredd pants that I bought and it's a good day in the forces household, as there are 3 small pairs amongst my many pairs. I have just held one against Sam and they fit. This means tomorrow, when he goes to school he will be Thrill Powered up with his new pants!
I will be so proud :D
Make sure he doesn't try to show them off to his friends, I'm sure the teachers wouldn't be pleased.
More to the point, make sure you don't show then to his friends.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 02 September, 2010, 04:40:37 PM
I had an email about a commission this morning and it's under way :D
What are they getting you to do for them? ;)
Downloaded itunes version 10. \
bloody awesome upgrade, very pleasant, very enjoyable. makes the itunes an even greater daily pleasure to use.
i enjoy the simple pleasures of life, daily.
oh and they added another yacht to the fleet, a Gulf Wave, 75 ft, and as is the way, we had to do sea trails, the wine and food was a little extra that brought a smile to the event.
Through my blog I have managed to find a person who is willing to undertake the mighty task of painting all my models for the cellar. I am well happy as I've looked at his work and it's top notch and the best bit is that he lives just down the motorway from me, so I'll save on postage :D :D :D :D
Since I started delivering mail 3 weeks ago I have lost 4 lbs in weight.
Quote from: House of Usher on 08 September, 2010, 07:06:48 PM
Since I started delivering mail 3 weeks ago I have lost 4 lbs in weight.
Vision of postie weighing himself on dodgy R.M. scale.
Hope you're not stealing thrillpower subscriptions.
They have a very precise weighbridge. :lol:
...I just got my first ever review :-D
http://downthetubescomics.blogspot.com/2010/09/in-review-paragon-issue.html
Buy one and see if you agree!
I started filming my video reviews today and as I went to Wright a written review on my Blog (http://cyberleader1.blogspot.com/) I found it has got 4 Followers yeeay me. :D :D :D :D :D :D
My 2000AD tshirt has just arrived! WOOT! It's the £5 "Believe it!" one, with the lovely 80s chrome logo and the Cliff Robinson Dredd. I shall wear it in glamourous places and you shall all be proud of me.
SBT
Just back from a great time in the attic (for me), Carolyn said she needed a black bag that she thinks is up there (she's staying at a friends house in London tomorrow as they're seeing Muse at Wembley) so we went looking for it. I was side tracked by all my posters that are in tubes and spent a good ten minutes looking at ones that I didn't even know I had!
I'm off tomorrow so I may have to drag them all down for a photo session, weather depending :D
By the way, we did find her bag!
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 09 September, 2010, 09:29:35 AM
My 2000AD tshirt has just arrived! WOOT! It's the £5 "Believe it!" one, with the lovely 80s chrome logo and the Cliff Robinson Dredd. I shall wear it in glamourous places and you shall all be proud of me.
SBT
Still waiting for mine. It was supposed to have been posted on the 4th >:(
V
FIVE POUNDS
this the subscribers deal they are talking about.
I WANT ONE!!!!
i am proud you, i shall wear mine and be proud also.
My rogue trooper statue is on its way Denise says. WOOOHOOOOO! DR&Quinch are stunning by the way. money well spent.
No, from Play.com, a fiver inc postage. Be warned: Play, in their wisdom, dispatch the tshirt (which folds up small enough to pass through any letterbox, even mine), in a bloody massive pizza box, meaning missed posties, little red cards and trips to your sorting office, if you dont hover inside your front door waiting to pounce in the nanosecond between feeble knock, and them driving away.
SBT
A whole GN of brand new Brendan McCarthy comic strip, none of which I've seen. :o
Joy-gasm!
I'm doing unskilled manual work for minimum wage up to 60 hours a week and I'm the happiest I have been for almost 3 years. My girlfriend is very happy with the change she has seen in me lately, and tonight said "maybe you should have stayed closer to your working class roots all along and not tried to be something you're not." I doff my cap.
(http://www.shenmansell.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/fist.png)
There is nothing like a bit of manual labour to free up the mind, not computers phones faxes, just the sound of whats going on in the real world.
I usually do a bit of farm work at the weekend with 'me father', I try to keep up with my garden as well, spud onions etc.
The one thing that get the kid going at this time of year is the pumkins and squashes, they are starting to grow, and the kids are allreay planning the faces! One of the few American plants that grow quite well at this lattitude.
David
Quote from: maryanddavid on 11 September, 2010, 12:20:09 AM
There is nothing like a bit of manual labour to free up the mind, not computers phones faxes, just the sound of whats going on in the real world.
I try to keep up with my garden as well, spud onions etc.
If faut cultiver notre jardin, as Voltaire famously put it. ;)
i have started cooking for fun again.
after years of the professional stuff that i alway enjoyed, which i have now left behind, i rediscovered why i did it again. it is a pleasure to cook for family and friends. its the hard labour thing for me also.
Odd isn't it, the simpler life offers to much pleasure. recognizing this makes life drokking fantastic.
I'M BACK, BITCHES.
Who the fuck are you?
Just kidding, how was The Priory?
Not sure if this is the right place for it as in the right thread as i couldnt find an appropriate gaming thread.
I am playing a military stealth based game that is realistic and playing against unpleasent Polish terrorists and there is something really satisfying about having the target in my scope and just waiting for the right moment while remaining unseen before i deliver one round to the head from a silenced M16 variant.Even better than that is when they know i am there somewhere and they creep forwards and then i just wait until they have lined themselves up into my scope and then down they go.
Another thing i like is when the target is moving and i predict where they are going to move to and they walk right into my line of fire.
Headshots are always best as the target doesnt struggle as they dont know what hit them.
I've seen some of Kev's art for Corvus.
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 14 September, 2010, 02:05:06 AM
Headshots are always best as the target doesnt struggle as they dont know what hit them.
I hate it when they struggle. Why can't they see that PAIN IS THE CLEANSER. It's the one true path.
I am off tommorow,
my new classic ipod, filled with the latest big finish productoins download.
sat on my floating lounger in pool, ipod in dry dock dive poach, Dredds voice in my ears. ice cold ribena in the cup holder, ray bans on to block the sunshines strong gaze. when the sun reaches its highest point at noon. i shall summon hired help to bring lunch.
life is drokking fantastic!!!!!!!!!!
oh look this weeks prog is here, can it get any finer? i think not.
Am i the only one who suspects that DD really writes from a seedy crack den in walthamstowe, and all this 'pool' and 'hired help' stuff is just delusion. I bet he doesnt even read the prog. Has anyone ever checked? Someone ask him a question!
Of course, DD, the only way to really convince us, would be to invite us all round in the absence of a Hi Ex next year...
My own day got better today when i popped in to see my ageing parents after work today, and they'd been out to Eastbourne and, for no reason whatsoever, bought me a copy of the judge dredd mega city one archives vol 3. Considering xmas usually brings socks and pants because they 'never know what to get me', i am confused and shocked in equal measure.
SBT
Quote from: TordelBack on 14 September, 2010, 12:56:10 PM
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 14 September, 2010, 02:05:06 AM
Headshots are always best as the target doesnt struggle as they dont know what hit them.
I hate it when they struggle. Why can't they see that PAIN IS THE CLEANSER. It's the one true path.
Its all training for the future.......
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 14 September, 2010, 04:43:41 PM
Am i the only one who suspects that DD really writes from a seedy crack den in walthamstowe, and all this 'pool' and 'hired help' stuff is just delusion.
Aye, between DD's rat-poison-induced hallucinations and SBT actually being married to Mary Whitehouse's 400lb shut-in twin sister, it's all a bit Walter Mitty round here. ;)
Quote from: TordelBack on 14 September, 2010, 09:15:30 PM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 14 September, 2010, 04:43:41 PM
Am i the only one who suspects that DD really writes from a seedy crack den in walthamstowe, and all this 'pool' and 'hired help' stuff is just delusion.
Aye, between DD's rat-poison-induced hallucinations and SBT actually being married to Mary Whitehouse's 400lb shut-in twin sister, it's all a bit Walter Mitty round here. ;)
I can't help thinking that the jammy bugger actually does live in some sort of paradise whilst i'm stuck back here in the rainy South West myself.
the RAT POISON IS TRUE :D warfarin is just that,
i would point out the house came by way of an old insurance policy, created when they did not think you lived after a stroke.
it had one of those lots of money if you dont die, lines, which they no longer put in.
we pay the hired help, USD 200 Monthly (dont judge me)
all that said, i will happily host any whom happen to be in the region, dinner at the house is part of the deal. tour giudeing is a service i enjoy.
google earth, Cardiff Grove, Singapore. the one with the pool and lots and lots of palm trees, LIFE IS DROKKIN FANTASTIC!
i did the tour giude thing years back for Tank Grrl.
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 14 September, 2010, 04:43:41 PM
Am i the only one who suspects that DD really writes from a seedy crack den in walthamstowe, and all this 'pool' and 'hired help' stuff is just delusion. I bet he doesnt even read the prog. Has anyone ever checked? Someone ask him a question!
Of course, DD, the only way to really convince us, would be to invite us all round in the absence of a Hi Ex next year...
why would we want to go round a seedy crack den in walthamstowe? (apart from the the crack)
Quote from: Something Fishy on 14 September, 2010, 10:27:33 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 14 September, 2010, 09:15:30 PM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 14 September, 2010, 04:43:41 PM
Am i the only one who suspects that DD really writes from a seedy crack den in walthamstowe, and all this 'pool' and 'hired help' stuff is just delusion.
Aye, between DD's rat-poison-induced hallucinations and SBT actually being married to Mary Whitehouse's 400lb shut-in twin sister, it's all a bit Walter Mitty round here. ;)
I can't help thinking that the jammy bugger actually does live in some sort of paradise whilst i'm stuck back here in the rainy South West myself.
There are much worse places to be than Cornwall and i was thinking how fortunate you are for living there as i would rather be there than here so its all relative.
As for SE Asia property and everything else over there is a LOT cheaper than it is here but all the money and manufacturing has moved over there thanks to Globalism so there is an explosion of wealth and good times but China is now in economic decline so the good times wont last for SE Asia/China either.
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 15 September, 2010, 03:08:19 PM
i would point out the house came by way of an old insurance policy, created when they did not think you lived after a stroke.
it had one of those lots of money if you dont die, lines, which they no longer put in.
I have one of those, a one-off payment for all sorts of probably-fatal conditions. Every now and again I find myself wondering which of them sounds the least unpleasant. Answer: none of them.
Quote from: TordelBack on 15 September, 2010, 06:55:01 PM
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 15 September, 2010, 03:08:19 PM
i would point out the house came by way of an old insurance policy, created when they did not think you lived after a stroke.
it had one of those lots of money if you dont die, lines, which they no longer put in.
I have one of those, a one-off payment for all sorts of probably-fatal conditions. Every now and again I find myself wondering which of them sounds the least unpleasant. Answer: none of them.
Large companies/corporations take out insurence policies on the lives of their employees and they are known as "Dead Peasent Policies" as you are more valueable to them dead than alive.
Cornwall,in all my travels,i can honestly say. its one of the finest places on EARTH!
London is vibrant an exciting, Edinburgh is full of history and character.
Singapore is safe,everything works,tax is negligible,Hired help is very cheap,budget air lines are many,destinations of choice near by, but the real reason i am the luckiest guy on earth,apart from my beautiful wife and son,plus the children we look after,(i am lucky) i got sick,i still walk,i still talk,i lost about 100 words and chunk of memory, BUT i lived,
LIFE IS DROKKING FANTASTIC, and this site is part of that.
(i miss the westcountry! ;)that i say with hand on heart.
LIFE IS DROKKING FANTASTIC.
Rogue Trooper arrived, (thanks Denise)
letter about subs increase so I ordered two subscribers t-shirts (thanks Denise/Tharg)
The meg The prog, The balls brothers and a post card. WOW THANKS THARG!
how great is that in one knock on the door from a postie!!!!
Cabbies, 2xSiniDex, Bec and Kawl and Droid Life have just arrived! Woot! I now have stuff to read tonight while herself is up in that London.
SBT
My commission has arrived from PJ and Mrs Albion is happy to have it on the living room wall. It looks truly arsom.
And, I'm off to Wales tomorrow for the Judge Minty shoot. :D
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 16 September, 2010, 08:32:36 AM
Cabbies, 2xSiniDex, Bec and Kawl and Droid Life have just arrived! Woot! I now have stuff to read tonight while herself is up in that London.
SBT
All my stuff from Mongoose turned up at work today as well. Totally forgot I'd ordered it. What a nice surprise. Even better was the fact I hadn't realised that Lowlife with the Ninja babies is in Mega-city Undercover, JOY!
My bumper pack of thrill-power turned up yesterday. Bec & Kawl, Caballistics Vol 2, Droid Life, Judge Dredd: Henry Flint, Mega City Undercover, Simping Detective and Storming heaven. Oh, and a semi-knackered copy of the Making of Rogue Trooper. Looks like a slightly botched printing, but for a couple of quid, I'm not too bothered.
I love Fibrocem :
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:dFRrbO228UYJ:www.fibrocem.com/+fibrocem&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk&client=firefox-a
I use this product a lot in my work and its approved by English Heritage for use on historic buildings in certain instances.There is no other product on the market that is as good as this plus this is what i will be casting repro garden statuary with as when it is unadulterated when it is set and fully dry it has the appearence of Limestone/Portland stone.
I was doing some freehand sculpting today repairing broken and chipped architectural detailing on the outside of a building and i finished it in 2 hours and that simply would not be possible without Fibrocem as it has a fast set and is easily shaped/sculpted with a small tool.
Lovely stuff
'Thirty.......the promise of a decade of loneliness, a thinning list of single men to know, a thinning briefcase of enthusiasm, thinning hair.'
Fuck off, F. Scott Fitzgerald, I've enjoyed my 30s much more than my 20s so far. More confidence, more money, and fewer worries. Never expected that
EDIT: And give me better quality friends over more friends any day.
I second that, my twenties were pretty much bollocks.
I've been offered an interesting looking job in the education sector, an area i'm really interested in. As an analyst within info systems.
I have a pretty good job already though doing similar in social housing so am unsure what to do.
I am aware how lucky I am to have he choice, hence this thread.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 17 September, 2010, 08:36:16 PM
I've been offered an interesting looking job in the education sector, an area i'm really interested in. As an analyst within info systems.
I have a pretty good job already though doing similar in social housing so am unsure what to do.
I am aware how lucky I am to have he choice, hence this thread.
Sad to say, loyalty, experience and length if service count for very little in the employment market, so I'd say go for it. There's always a temptation to stay in a job if you don't know if you'll enjoy the next one as much a what you're doing, but it may turn out to be even better. And when it does come time to move on, your CV looks better with an extra position on it.
Mary bough two tickets to Horslips today, in Castlebar at the end of November. Really looking forward to it, first concert Ive gone to in years that I actually wanted to go to!
David
Wife bought me tickets for the BACK TO EIGHTIES concert! In the park with the dj,some truly guilty pleasure bands and sigers,with the likely hood of a balmy warm evening and a sponsored beer tent! Expecting 1000 balding expats,with a heavy level of board slighty bemused young asain partners. Headliner Rick astley :-[ truly looking forward to it :D
Quote from: Dandontdare on 17 September, 2010, 09:36:19 PM
Sad to say, loyalty, experience and length if service count for very little in the employment market, so I'd say go for it. There's always a temptation to stay in a job if you don't know if you'll enjoy the next one as much a what you're doing, but it may turn out to be even better. And when it does come time to move on, your CV looks better with an extra position on it.
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
The only thing that's stopping me is that I'm part time in my current role due to eye problems and not 100% sure how my eyes will hold up if back full time. It's a much more balanced role so they should but it's a worry.
It's nice having the time when p/t but a tad boring too and i just fill the time with housework, in that sense it'll be nice to have a fresh challenge. I've been in my place for ten years so a fresh start would be good in many ways.
It's a tricky one.
Mr Pat Mills has just said, over on Facebook, that 'there are plans next year for a big collection of all the Flesh strips to date' (or words to that effect).
WOOHOO!
SBT
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 20 September, 2010, 08:50:57 AM
Mr Pat Mills has just said, over on Facebook, that 'there are plans next year for a big collection of all the Flesh strips to date' (or words to that effect).
WOOHOO!
SBT
Good news indeed.
V
The latest volume of Blacksad has arrived at my desk.
I don't read French so I'll just oogle the stunning art whilst making up my own story to match the pictures.
Quote from: Dunk! on 21 September, 2010, 02:28:56 PM
I don't read French...
Just let the funky music do the talking.
What?
M.
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 20 September, 2010, 08:50:57 AM
Mr Pat Mills has just said, over on Facebook, that 'there are plans next year for a big collection of all the Flesh strips to date' (or words to that effect).
WOOHOO!
SBT
Do you know what, I could have sworn that (ahem) Robok33f, dropped a pretty heavy hint to that effect on here recently. I looked for it afterwards and couldn't find it and since no-one seemed to be getting excited I figured I'd imagined it or it was an old idea that had come to naught (I tend to read random old threads when I'm bored). Nice to know I'm not going insane.
I think I've just had an idea for a GN drop fully formed into my lap.
Now to make sure no one has done it before...
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 21 September, 2010, 03:47:16 PM
I think I've just had an idea for a GN drop fully formed into my lap.
Now to make sure no one has done it before...
What's the idea so that we can
steal it advise you?
Quote from: Dandontdare on 21 September, 2010, 04:20:36 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 21 September, 2010, 03:47:16 PM
I think I've just had an idea for a GN drop fully formed into my lap.
Now to make sure no one has done it before...
What's the idea so that we can steal it advise you?
It's about a maverick cop who plays by his own rules, his down to earth new partner and their blustering captain who lets them off with their maverick shenanigans because they get results.
Is it a Sci fi version of Dempsey and Makepeace?
Quote from: IAMTHESYSTEM on 21 September, 2010, 08:14:30 PM
Is it a Sci fi version of Dempsey and Makepeace?
Agggghhh! Get out of my MIND!
Just home after a long day of work in Leeds to rather charming chap cooking me chilli.
Don't know who he is, mind, but I'm hungry....
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 21 September, 2010, 08:53:18 PM
Agggghhh! Get out of my MIND!
:-[ Sorry if I spoilt your idea Richard.
Quote from: Lady Festina on 21 September, 2010, 09:00:17 PM
Just home after a long day of work in Leeds to rather charming chap cooking me chilli.
Don't know who he is, mind, but I'm hungry....
Is it the Chilli monster?
Quote from: Lady Festina on 21 September, 2010, 09:00:17 PM
Just home after a long day of work in Leeds to rather charming chap cooking me chilli.
Don't know who he is, mind, but I'm hungry....
Does this resemble what you can see right now?...
(http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/spugnut/feste.jpg)
...If so. It's your husband dear.
i recriuted a new PA/secatary/admin ast. or what ever name title they wish to hold.
which is a good day.
makes me smile, and my work much easier.
I have one day left to work before I have two weeks off. Tomorrow is payday. Also annual bonus day. Haven't had two weeks off in years. :D
I've just had confirmation that my expenses claim has gone through and bumped up next week's pay by about sixty quid. That'll only cover about one week's worth of actual expenses, but it's better than a poke in the eye.
Finally got my grubby mitts on a signed (limited) copy of Dave McKean's 'Cages'... Colour me happy :)
Quote from: Kerrin on 21 September, 2010, 09:13:32 PM
Quote from: Lady Festina on 21 September, 2010, 09:00:17 PM
Just home after a long day of work in Leeds to rather charming chap cooking me chilli.
Don't know who he is, mind, but I'm hungry....
Does this resemble what you can see right now?...
(http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/spugnut/feste.jpg)
...If so. It's your husband dear.
Aah, thanks for clearing that up for me. I am getting so forgetful these days.
I guess I'd better phone the police and say it's OK to release the similar looking chap that I found in the flat when I came home from work today....
Ive just received a 'zarjaz 2000ad heroclix figure' in the post (Johnny Alpha), AND WE ALL KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!
:)
SBT
This week I've sorted out another commission and it's going to be a belter!
Quote from: Pete Wells on 25 September, 2010, 09:22:11 AM
This week I've sorted out another commission and it's going to be a belter!
You know we all hate you, right Pete? ;)
I have 16 back issues of the meg to get through which I scored of E-BAY. At least I can now remember why I stopped reading them, far too many reprints at over half the content of the Meg.
V
I discovered Osprey publishing - how I missed reading about them on this forum I don't know - and their Men at Arms series of books.
Now my Vikings, Saxons and Picts look 100% more Vikingy, Saxony and Picty.
Big step forward.
The library books that I left on the train on Friday have been recovered! Hurray!
because I'm sat here wearing my subscriber T-shirt and it looks great. At last a T-shirt that does the biz, great image on the front and loads of info on the back to make passers by want to read what it says!
A big thankyou to my saviour for getting me one :thumbsup:
I wrote the first draft of the new Teen Wulf strip yesterday, and Kev has suggested some, frankly, amazing improvements.
I've also been doing some research for the strip that has been very exciting and cool.
Just you wait and see...
MOT Pass, that's 6 years without a service and it still passes with flying colours. I'll admit it needed two bulbs but come on, the A to B machine is doing it's job well :D
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 21 September, 2010, 03:47:16 PM
I think I've just had an idea for a GN drop fully formed into my lap.
Now to make sure no one has done it before...
'Now to make sure no one has done it before...'
how can you do that?
Puzzled of Morningside
Quote from: Proudhuff on 29 September, 2010, 04:14:36 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 21 September, 2010, 03:47:16 PM
I think I've just had an idea for a GN drop fully formed into my lap.
Now to make sure no one has done it before...
'Now to make sure no one has done it before...'
how can you do that?
Puzzled of Morningside
Google, my friend, google...
I have just found out today, I have four days and four hours of unused holidays that I HAVE to use before the end of October. Basically, human resources have insisted I take a paid vacation
Because I have been at work nearly 4 hours and nothing is happening, due to a power shortage. I reckon in less than 90 mins we will start to be sent home, ON FULL PAY :D
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 29 September, 2010, 04:26:33 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 29 September, 2010, 04:14:36 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 21 September, 2010, 03:47:16 PM
I think I've just had an idea for a GN drop fully formed into my lap.
Now to make sure no one has done it before...
'Now to make sure no one has done it before...'
how can you do that?
Puzzled of Morningside
Google, my friend, google...
I've also taken to checking TV Tropes:
http://tvtropes.org
Because we are off to the zoo today for my little ones 3rd birthday treat. I think I'm more excited than she is, though... :lol:
Quote from: Darren Stephens on 02 October, 2010, 08:08:26 AM
Because we are off to the zoo today for my little ones 3rd birthday treat. I think I'm more excited than she is, though... :lol:
:lol:
My lad is 12 today, so we're having a friend of his over and going out for a meal. A slight pain is that i have an infection that AB's are doing nothing to and is spreading but i shall grit my teeth and get on with it.
i found a little shop on Ebay, which sells unique/unusual sort of cufflinks, CHEAP! even with postage.
i bought ten pairs.
including a rather swish BSG set, and some star trek insignias,
we dont wear ties here at work, so its the signature sort of thing,that i like to use.
Quote from: Emperor on 02 October, 2010, 01:52:57 AM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 29 September, 2010, 04:26:33 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 29 September, 2010, 04:14:36 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 21 September, 2010, 03:47:16 PM
I think I've just had an idea for a GN drop fully formed into my lap.
Now to make sure no one has done it before...
'Now to make sure no one has done it before...'
how can you do that?
Puzzled of Morningside
Google, my friend, google...
I've also taken to checking TV Tropes:
http://tvtropes.org
Cheers emp had forgot all about that site...
I was asking Rac as I don't fancy spend time polishing up my Futureshocks turds to find the story is a standard 'the world's really a computer simulation' type o thing
Quote from: Emperor on 02 October, 2010, 01:52:57 AM
I've also taken to checking TV Tropes:
http://tvtropes.org
Gee. That website is hours of fun. I may never actually get anything done ever again!
Yeah the longer you stay the more it pulls you in and in. So many hours wasted there and I only visited it the first time a few weeks ago.
I havent been on it in a while actually....must resist...
Had the kids to myself the last few days, and took the opportunity to expose them to my much-mocked musical tastes at high volume. Unexpectedly Horslips proved to be a major hit with both sprogs, and I had a really great time reworking the life of Cúchulainn to fit in with the song breaks in The Táin album over the course of two longish drives. The Boy and I drew up an itinerary of key places from the story to visit over the winter, from Emain Macha to the Cooleys to Dun Dealgan, Maedbh's Cairn on Knocknarea and finally the GPO (for the statue, and the resonance). Best of all there's (bizarrely) an exhibition of Le Brocquy's incredible Táin illustrations in a vacant unit in our godawful local Shopping centre, the Square. Finally all my useless knowledge is keeping someone else entertained.
(http://www.anne-madden.com/Images/LeBImages/tapestrymassingrte.JPG)
To my shame I've never been to the traditional location of the ford where Cúchulainn fights Ferdia, despite having been to Ardee many times. Does anyone know the site? Is it worth a visit or should I seek out a more atnmospheric alternative?
Also excellent: I filled in as crew on a small racing cruiser last weekend and despite being my first time racing on a boat I couldn't actually lift on my own, they asked me back. Well chuffed.
I was out on fieldwork all this week - the first proper yomping in over three months! Felt the effects of being office bound I can tell ye. Saw some excellent till and glacio-fluvial sections I wasn't previously aware of - lush soft sediment deformation and climbing ripples too.
And I'm up to date with the tooth and me and Mrs Mikey had a sucessful shopping trip yesterday that only took 1.5 hours and no traipsing needed!And the house has been painted, we have a new floor in the living room, got a really nice hi fi stand and I'm making a curry tonight.
Feeling smug :D
M.
I ordered a snow machine (hollywood effects type of thing) for work. so at the new years party i will make it snow over the dance floor. AT MIDNIGHT, big party alfresco, with snow in the tropics, i am very happy with my purchase today.
fireworks for new year, i could not get the license, i tried, so the snow thing
I LIKEY! :D
In work today, someone went the wrong way down the one way street of my car-park. There was a cop car going the other (i.e. the right) way, and they pulled him over. But the cop car pulled up and blocked the only exit from the car-park. ::)
So when one peeler got out and went over to chastise the idiot driver,I sauntered over and tapped the window.
'Excuse me sir, is this your car?'
SO satisfying. Especially since the pigs always give me the third degree about being a skin-head outside a hotel car-park with a bag-full of change
Quotedespite having been to Ardee many times
Ive never been to Ardee, but the 'site' probably will be well worth checking.
I recently found the longstone in the Neale and its a stone against a small barn, but to think that Nuada could have been there. Standing on the shoulder of giants, the actual location dosent matter, its what brings it alive in the head.
Anyway life is good, baby on the way, everyone ok health wise, job still hanging in there and a wedding in a few weeks which should be great. Just back from the stag, I said to mary before leaving that it will be like the episode of the simpsons where all Homers cousins visit and there all just like Homer, loads of McDonald in one location with plenty of drink on board, just like Homer!
David
I am now a father and life really is drokking fantastic :D
Warren Edwin Kelly, born 9:50, 4 October 2010
4kg / 8lb 13oz, 56cm at the weigh in
Have spent two days at hospital with him and Mum post planned c-section ( boy wanted to enter the world arse first)
Hopefully home tomorrow.
I am pretty tired, but that's nothing compared with Mum I think!
Quote from: Dan Kelly on 05 October, 2010, 04:50:57 PM
boy wanted to enter the world arse first
Good on him! let's hope he keeps up that rebellious attitude.
Congratulations to all the Kelly clan.
Congratulations! Glad it all went smoothly...
M.
Quote from: Dan Kelly on 05 October, 2010, 04:50:57 PM
I am now a father and life really is drokking fantastic :D
Warren Edwin Kelly, born 9:50, 4 October 2010
4kg / 8lb 13oz, 56cm at the weigh in
Have spent two days at hospital with him and Mum post planned c-section ( boy wanted to enter the world arse first)
Hopefully home tomorrow.
I am pretty tired, but that's nothing compared with Mum I think!
Well done all! Better out than in!
Congratulations Dan and family
Many congrats Dan, to you and the missus
Congratulations to you and the lady! Remember, newborns' poorly developed eyesight means they react best to harshly contrasted black and white images, so instead of painting the nursery a pastel blue or yellow with pictures of elephants, paper the walls in photocopies of old episodes of Zenith, Brigand Doom and Silo. Little one will find them infinitely fascinating and you'll have the pleasure of knowing you're starting him down the right path.
SBT
Quote from: Dan Kelly on 05 October, 2010, 04:50:57 PM
I am now a father and life really is drokking fantastic :D
Warren Edwin Kelly, born 9:50, 4 October 2010
4kg / 8lb 13oz, 56cm at the weigh in
Have spent two days at hospital with him and Mum post planned c-section ( boy wanted to enter the world arse first)
Hopefully home tomorrow.
I am pretty tired, but that's nothing compared with Mum I think!
Excellent! Congratulations to you both!
Congratulations Dan! Best wishes to you all.
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 05 October, 2010, 07:14:41 PM
Congratulations to you and the lady! Remember, newborns' poorly developed eyesight means they react best to harshly contrasted black and white images, so instead of painting the nursery a pastel blue or yellow with pictures of elephants, paper the walls in photocopies of old episodes of Zenith, Brigand Doom and Silo. Little one will find them infinitely fascinating and you'll have the pleasure of knowing you're starting him down the right path.
SBT
He currently has two pages of Devlin Waugh. Ninja badger FTW
Both of mine DEMANDED the cardboard box-inlays to Drop Dead Dolls packaging to go in their cots, and spent hours happily gurgling at the black and white skulls.
The bloody weirdos.
SBT
nice one dan.... :D :D :D :D :D
also my life is sort of getting back on track ,a nice lady phoned to say everythings running smoothly and to top it all when the missus got back in with mini i couldnt be arsed cooking so ordered a pizza (garlic bread with cheese to share with mini and some garlic mushrooms.) whn it came it was a garlic bread with cheese and another with chese and mushrooms!!! told him he'd got my order wrong and refused the mushroom one ....he gave it me anyway! free pizza!!!
Congrats Dan, hope all are well.
David
Congratulations! Good luck with the lovely,little mind to poison :D
and hope mum and baby are well :)
Congragulations !!
Everyone keep having children then we can win the fight against depopulation !!
Quote from: Dandontdare on 05 October, 2010, 04:52:20 PM
Quote from: Dan Kelly on 05 October, 2010, 04:50:57 PM
boy wanted to enter the world arse first
Good on him! let's hope he keeps up that rebellious attitude.
Congratulations to all the Kelly clan.
I should say so but its a nightmare for the parents.I didnt want to be born and apparently i had to be forced out so i was told so the little one above might not be as rebellious as that but its a good indication !!
Many Congratulations to you and your family Dan :thumbsup:
Great news, Dan. Congrats to you and the family.
Congrats and best wishes to you all Dan.
Quote from: Dan Kelly on 05 October, 2010, 04:50:57 PM( boy wanted to enter the world arse first)
Congrats, Dan!
Number One Son (Feliks, now 17 months) also wanted to enter the world arse first, and got his wish. The local hospital has Norway's specialist department for breach births and they were great. It helped that Junior wasn't huge; staff said he'd just pop right out and so he did :)
Number Two Son (Oskar) arrived in a more conventional fashion last Tuesday! He's a champ.
Woo-hoo! We'll have the 2000AD-reader demographic looking more healthy in no time.
And congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ming!
Congratulations!
CONGRATS TO ALL
Blimey, its a sprogalanche! Congrats Mings!
Congratulations Ming! Now, could everyone please stop having babies because the 'congratulations' button on my keyboard is wearing out.
SBT
Congrats Ming and family.
Congrats to all new aged p's.
I suggest a cute-baby-wearing 200AD related babygro thread.
Thanks all for congrats.
And congrats Ming!
Is a baby Ming a Mingling?
Congratualations to Ming and Dan (and Mrs Ming and Mrs Kelly)!
Congrats! Good stuff.
I've just realized that in all the fuss about this weekend's impending flat move I haven't read 2000AD for a fortnight, so will have 3 progs to read on some lazy day next week when I'm off college! Double yay! If a Megazine drops I'll just about die of happiness.
Good work Ming. 10/10 for effort. :D
Just back from seeing "The Jim Jones Revue" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0WtJ3RYlTo&feature=related) in Brighton. Holy mother of Fuck! They tear it up! Get a chance, see 'em.
Congrats Dan and Ming! Our little one wanted to come out upside dpwn, too. What is it with these Australian wannabe babies, eh? :D
More future readers, this is what we wish to hear!! :D
big smiles and congrats to you guys. this is part of why this place is specail.
WON a space 1999 Cargo eagle, on ebay,
the toy i never owned always wanted, ( yes i have a Product enterprise one) but this is about having that specail thing.
Devons Mummy fails to get the whole principle, (you already have one like it? being the response. i know you all understand here ;)
One year into my new job and I had my annual appraisal last night ::)
The normal stuff, John is hard working, blah, blah, blah... But the best bit was the driver tables.
We are constantly being monitored on our performance, through our digital tacho card and iso track system. Between them, everything about our driving is known, right down to braking hard!
There are three main parts to the overall table and they are as follows :-
Cruise Control how long you stay in this helps the performance and fuel consumption. Depot average 67% Me 87.7%
Idle the amount of time you are just sat with the engine running. Depot average 10.6% Me 4.3%
KPL the amount of kilometres travelled using one litre of fuel. Depot average 3.33 Me 3.93
Yes folks, out of a depot of 180 drivers little old me is...................
NUMBER 1 :thumbsup:
i hope they offer a small incentive towards a new purchase for the cellar of dredd as a reward for being a good citizen.
seems justice dept PSU has its beginings at your work place.
Congrats COMMANDO FORCES :)
My dad recently came into some money and decided that the 37 inch telly in the living room wasn't big enough, and today the 47 inch he bought arrived, Our house isn't very big so it was fun and games moving them about but worth it in the end ;)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 08 October, 2010, 07:55:11 AM
Yes folks, out of a depot of 180 drivers little old me is...................
NUMBER 1 :thumbsup:
KISS-ASS!
Only kidding John, well done sir. I should hope you will be receiving a favorable pay review in the near future as well then. :thumbsup:
Yeah, at the risk of going all girlie and misty eyed and inviting accusations of gaybo-ism, let me say that it doesnt surprise me cf won the best driver (probably non)award. Having met cf in the flesh once, and having had reason to speak to him on numerous occasions, i can vouch for him being as reliable, honest and as decent an individual as you could ever wish to meet. Ive not met many ex-army lorry drivers in my time, but if they were all as remarkably even tempered, enthusiastic and funny as cf, we probably wouldnt have quite so many stories about dead prostitutes and murder sprees.
And by god, i hope cf finds that as funny as i did when i wrote it, or i am fucking dead.
SBT
Hastings man found in a ditch with his head pointing the wrong way.
You are all too kind and SBT, the night Clarkson came up with his joke, all the drivers I know had a good old laugh about it.
I always stop off at pig farms after I've killed a lady of the night. Gotta be extra careful nowadays ;)
Like CF I'm number one in my job too.
Probably because there isn't a number two anyway but when I have time off the boss attempts to do my job and generally cocks it up.
The builders on the roof have done a fantastic job of repairing the firewall .
Its not finished yet as there is the chimney stack to sort out but its going well so far and i am so glad its all being done as its a big weight off my mind as i want to be watertight before the winter so its a last push to get all these things done.Plus i am between jobs so the time is being used productively.
Got the X-men cartoon season 1 2 and 3 all on dvd for £20 in a sale today not seen this in years Im well chuffed as it was 8 dvd and amazon sells each dvd for a lot more :D :D :D :D :D :D
...Ali McGraw in The Getaway.
The works has a load of Marvel cartoons on dvd at the minute. 2 for £5. I got the tail end of Season 3 of the X-men there myself just the other day. (I already had everything up to tht point.
They also had a load of Fantastic Four and Spiderman stuff. The Spiderman stuff is from the 70's though, rather than the one they made alongside the x-men in the 90's. You know, the one with that song.
Had I had more money I would have had one of everything.
Kings of Leon came on the radio but I just thought about pigeons pooing on them and I laughed and laughed.
Our internet's working again! Didn't realise how much we NEEDED it till it went! :)
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 10 October, 2010, 06:42:26 PM
Kings of Leon came on the radio but I just thought about pigeons pooing on them and I laughed and laughed.
This is my favourite post of the day. Now my head is filled with visions of The Kinks Of Leon being shat on by pigeons.
But I must know, it's most important Roger, in your visionary reverie were the pigeons in question in flight, or were they sitting in one of those big wooden things?
Quote from: Paul faplad Finch on 10 October, 2010, 01:28:45 AM
The works has a load of Marvel cartoons on dvd at the minute. 2 for £5. I got the tail end of Season 3 of the X-men there myself just the other day. (I already had everything up to tht point.
They also had a load of Fantastic Four and Spiderman stuff. The Spiderman stuff is from the 70's though, rather than the one they made alongside the x-men in the 90's. You know, the one with that song.
Had I had more money I would have had one of everything.
yep thats where I got mine you know why they have it there ones are defetive each dvd is sopost to come with a booklet says so on the back but they dont have it but I dont care its cheap next weak im geting the spiderman ones
You aren't missing anything with the booklets anyway. It's just a list of episodes with a tiny synopsis and a few grainy screengrabs. Hardly what you'd call an extra.
Life's drokking fantastic because I just ordered theases
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/4977253019_b44d1f9d02_b.jpg)
(http://www.kasterborous.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/dw-figs-revengecybs-main.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q6T8CS_5Av0/TJjVTiIxTeI/AAAAAAAAFwM/1vEsPd73O6E/s1600/C3076.jpg)
heres hopeing there not as mesed up as the last ones I ordered :D
I fucking love cybermen- but I have no money.
Also, I'd love a Special Weapons Dalek.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 11 October, 2010, 08:59:33 PM
I fucking love cybermen- but I have no money.
Also, I'd love a Special Weapons Dalek.
recordation if you want them get them now as once forbidden planet sells out they jump from being priced on line at £25 for 2 toys packs to £79 I know I was shitting me self seeing them on Amazon for that much and thinking holey shit I'm lucky. Thro I've spent about £95 on this lot of
Toys I mean collectibles. :lol:
I am flying to America tomorrow to see my girlfriend. I cant wait :)
Very exciting.
We finally got our bloomin internet working.... Only needed rewiring the connection to cat 5e wiring, swapping back to the old router and retyping the corrupted login password to the ISP... Easy really! But it's working now so life is once again drokking fantastic!!! :D
I am on the singapore Superyacht show team for the club.
same company behind it as Monaco and Dubai shows. Singapore will be the Asain leg of this tour.
It is going to be lots of hard work
BUT! WOW I AM WORKING ON THE SUPERYACHT SHOW PROJECT!!! bloody hell :o
Rob Zombie is touring again in February! Saw him as a nipper with White Zombie and then on his first solo tour, but that was 12 years ago so he's well overdue coming back. Got tickets on the pre-sale, very pleased.
Found £15 worth of Cineworld vouchers that I thought had been lost forever and they're still valid. I shall go to the ball after all.
I went to a Republic of Loose (fairly famous here in Oireland) gig last night and the music went a bit rave-y for a while, and I was a bit into the going mental on dancefloors to repetitive beats thing in my younger days. The mad bastard of a singer, Mick, who I know from years back in our college days, shouted 'this is a rave an' all', spotted me in the audience and shouted my name. Made my night, I can tell you. Stomping gig as well.
Yet again I am told that I look younger than I am. A woman today couldn't believe I am going to be 39 in January. To look about 5 years younger than you are is fooking aces especially when mid life crisis is just around the corner.
V
A while ago, someone who (if there is any justice) will become very famous and successful in what he does, asked me if he could use something i'd done in a project he was working on. I said of course, and asked to be involved in a small way.
Ive just seen the results, and am now the most happy, most creeped-out man in the world. It's brilliant, and i love it.
That's all im saying. It's his thing, and im just glad to have been a teeny part.
SBT
well a fue weaks back my mum bort a spot light and I notised as I was walking past carring one of my figeres and I notised how good it looked under the light so I was in B&Q today and bort a lamp that uses the same bulb the days of the stupid auto flash going off on my digitile camer are over I hope and I will finile be able to do a decent picher of my figeres and I will be able to uses it for my toy viedo reviews
as many of you might rember about a year ago I was complaining about a modle kit I wanted and could not find well I found and bort it today the last cheap one left on ebay and with this modle kit i have not only got a favorit but compleated my colechion of favorit gundam wing modle kits today I bort 1/100 HG Epyon
and on a side note I found my missing progs behind my chair
During the move of home last year, my Judge Dredd by Robert Harrop got detroyed, :'(
but i just got one on EBAY!!!!!! yeeeehaaaaa to replace it,
for the princely sum of $89.00 USD plus postage,
:D
one happy bunny i am.
Because we are top of league 2. Lost 1 game in 12 yay!!!!!!
Quote from: spireite68 on 22 October, 2010, 08:52:07 PM
Because we are top of league 2. Lost 1 game in 12 yay!!!!!!
Good for you. Go Chesterfield!
And we are top of League 1. Yay!
I'm going to Brighton V Yeovil tomorrow so hopefully another 3 points. Us Albion fans aren't used to much success so I'll enjoy it while it lasts.
Earlier today I went to the bank to pay in an insurance refund of £217.
Came home to find that I'd won £92 on Wednesday's lottery.
That's awesome, nice bit of luck there.
I've been avoiding looking at my bank statement lately because of HOW UTTERLY MISERABLE it was the last time I checked (about four months ago). I got so depressed by the sheer lack of funds that I couldn't bring myself to check it again, deciding to leave the financial side of things to the wife (who is much better at coping with these kinds of things than me and doesn't break down into a nervous worrying heap about it all). Last night she had left the latest statement on the table and I happened to catch a glimpse of the balance as I walked past, even as I tried to avert my eyes...but lo and behold.....there was a balance!! And it was pretty decent.
Wow, who knew giving up the McDonalds latte every morning and quitting ordering takeaways once or twice a week could make such a difference!
True, I cut out the takeaways (or rather reduced their frequency) and I seem to have a lot more breathing room money-wise. I still crave a takeaway constantly though!
My day has been awesome because I haven't read the prog for about a month and a half and just had an epic catch-up in bed. Its what Sunday afternoons were made for!
week off with mini! :D
Yeah..I tried the 'cutting-out the takeaways' trick & it certainly helped. Now, if I can just do something about the wine, drugs, records, books, guitars...
..But (life is so drokking fantastic because) of..the wine,drugs,records,books & guitars.
When popping into my old comic shop on a return visit to Liverpool yesterday (World's Apart) I stumbled across a 'Liverpool Football Club - a comic strip history' talk about my world's colliding!
Sphinx!
The sexual life of the camel
Is stranger than anyone thinks
At the height of the mating season
He tries to bugger the Sphinx
But the Sphinx's posterior orifice
Is filled with the sands of the Nile
Which accounts for the hump on the camel
And the Sphinx's inscrutable smile.
Because i have scored an all areas pass for the Singapore Barclays Open golf tournament,
i like my job a lot!I have to force myself to go and net work, drink a fair bit of wine and watch some of the best golfers on the tour. damn lifes hard. :D
Because my niece is out of hospital! She was in for six weeks, much of it under sedation in ICU. They treated the pneumonia-type symptoms pretty quickly, but the infection was in the bone of her shoulder, so they put in a port and drained it every other day. At one point they thought it was over and removed the port, but the bastard came back again. All seems to be clear now though.
She's lost loads of weight (there was 'nowt to her to begin with!) and is still pretty weak, but she (and her mum) are finally back home.
Glad to hear that DDD.
Great news DDD! Wish her a speedy recovery from all of us mate.
YAYYYY for DDD.
Arsom news.
V
Great news DDD that truly is fantastic. :)
Holiday, O, A Holiday!
And the best one of the year
Dozing off underneath my sheets
While I cover both my ears
But if I wait for a holiday could it ever stop my fear?
To go away on a summer's day never seemed so clear
Holiday, still so far away
Our republic on the beach
I can't forget just how bad it gets
When I'm counting on my teeth
But if I wait for a holiday
Could it stop my fear?
To go away on a summer's day
Never seemed so clear
A vegetarian since the invasion
She'd never seen the word BOMBS
She'd never seen the word BOMBS blown up
To 96 point Futura
She'd never seen an AK
In a yellowy Day Glo display
A t-shirt so lovely it turned all the history books grey
I've got wheels, I've got cutter spray
And a healthy sense of worth
Half of me is the gasoline
But the other half's the surf
So if I wait for a holiday could it stop my fear?
To go away on a summer's day never seemed so clear
I just watched that documentary about Anvil, and now there's a show about Black Sabbath and How They Recorded Paranoid. Toni FUCKING Iommi
One of my favorite bands, A Perfect Circle are back together! Sounding a little rusty understandably, but still a treat for the ears.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxViGcO_HTk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxViGcO_HTk)
edit: And I just remembered me and a mate are popping open the new Evil Dead blu-ray tonight for a halloweeny night of pizza, beers and the best movie ever made looking better than ever. Huzzah!
Adam Ant is back playing live,
it was on facebook, yes he is not the man he once was, are any of us, but to me he is still a hero, he is entertaining again. i may once again see him live.
that makes life drokking fantastic
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 01 November, 2010, 08:24:38 AM
Adam Ant is back playing live,
it was on facebook, yes he is not the man he once was, are any of us, but to me he is still a hero, he is entertaining again. i may once again see him live.
that makes life drokking fantastic
Last time he was in the news he was being locked up in a loony bin.
V
I just got myself a new job.
In Glasgow not Edinburgh.
So goodbye to the long commute and hellow to another 36 hours a month of home time and hello to another £228 per month not spent on train tickets.
Yaaay, congrats Tips!
congratulations Tiplodocus, good news indeed.
Sweet, Tips!
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 02 November, 2010, 10:12:53 PM
I just got myself a new job.
In Glasgow not Edinburgh.
So goodbye to the long commute and hellow to another 36 hours a month of home time and hello to another £228 per month not spent on train tickets.
Yay! You'll notice an enormous difference, both to your mental wellbeing and your wallet!
Bonza, well done, Tips.
I just had a fucking brilliant email that may lead to some rather groovy writing work!
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 03 November, 2010, 10:56:28 AM
I just had a fucking brilliant email that may lead to some rather groovy writing work!
And it has! Woo-hoo!
Well done Tips :thumbsup:
Nice one Tips, result!
And well done Rich, do tell...
My bit of excellence is that I sent Locust a box of progs to forward to Afghanistan today, my boss sent them via a courier firm and then told me to forget about the cost. Diamond geez'.
Excellent news, tips and rich both. Locusts, i have to go up to my attic tomorrow afternoon or friday latest and havent forgotten my promise to furnish you with deadworlds or to send comics for afganistan. Please pm me your address and i'll get them off to you this weekend.
SBT
QuoteAnd well done Rich, do tell...
Oh believe me, I will!
Bought three tickets from the UK to singapore with malaysia airlines for my parents and sister, cost only 450 sterling each with taxes!
trust me thats bloody cheap.
so happy parents. happy sister.
Only just found out today that Radiant Silvergun will be on XBLA!
You're just making up words now aren't you?
What what will be on what?
You should hear some of the words your mom makes up with me as her muse.
scored the robert harrop Judge Anderson on Ebay. from the USofA. only death left to get at a decent price ;) and i will own the full set.
which is rather satifying.
I just got a care parcel of comics (And a badge!) from the small press genius Mr.Ben Clark (Satchmo round yer). All from Ben's mighty MAGIC BEANS COMICS (http://magicbeanscomics.blogspot.com/2010/11/thought-bubble-five.html#comments). BUY SOME. With such captivating titles as "Gravy and Chips" and "Stringer Bell At The Earth's Core" I can feel my brain already bending beyond repair. Ben is also the deranged maestro behind Renegade Art's SPINECHILLERS THE COMIC (http://renegadeartsentertainment.com/spinechillers/comic-strip). READ IT.
Cheers again Ben, you're a gent.
Because its christmas time officially.
what more could any of us ask for. the big prog is coming soon!!!!!!!
COLD PLAY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
25 years since a decent hit single for christmas being a truly christmas song.
and they do it style,
BLOODY OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
life is DROKKIN FANTASTIC.
Because I'll be at KAPOW and so be able to see the stuff that they show from Dredd :D :D :D :D
... I have finally arrived home. As many of ye will know, for the last few months I have been travailing and working round Australia. This has been one of the greatest experiences of my life and has left me with so many fond memories and several good friendships. I may have returned to Ireland at the worst possible time, but, it feels great to be home.
It is also fantastic because my parents remembered to keep collecting my subscription, so now I have over eight months of 2000AD's and megazine's to look forward to. Also as a welcome home present they had the artwork, I got at Hi-Ex, framed for me.
Tonight, will consist of several drinks with friends, which I'm really looking forward to.
Welcome home Gavin.
Good to have you back.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 03 December, 2010, 04:10:35 PM
Because I'll be at KAPOW and so be able to see the stuff that they show from Dredd :D :D :D :D
Yep. I hope they tell us the day it will be shown. I'm not sure I really want to go twice. Not that I'd be going to the event just to see the film, I just think there's only so much stuff I'd be able to do there, and I think one day will be enough. Especially as I've never been to a comic con before.
Good to have you back Gavin! Now get to the back of the queue, there's only so many lifejackets, you know.
Good to hear that someone is coming back rather than leaving Gavin, enjoy!
David
you enjoyed the travels, wonderful!
welcome back to the board, and to home for christmas, perfect time of year, despite it all.
because there is Aretha Franklin.
Quote from: exilewood on 06 December, 2010, 03:04:32 AM
because there is Aretha Franklin.
Don't jinx her! She's in hospital at the moment recovering from surgery.
.....I've just read Prog 1712, from Clickwheel, on my 42" TV.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/albion79uk/100_2623.jpg)
...because of two kid-related episodes (cynical 'dults look away now).
First, my 4 year old came home from school today with a dreidel and a jam doughnut, the word 'menorrah' and the story of Hanukkah (a ragtag band of rebel freedom fighters emerge from the hills to oust the Greek Imperials, thrilling stuff). This might sound fairly trivial guff, but I grew up around the largest Jewish community in Ireland (Rathgar), had three Jewish friends in school and yet hadn't heard of any of this until my late teens, despite being a bible geek - the Ireland of my youth was a religious monoculture, and non-Catholics tended to keep the practices of their faiths to themselves. I'm not sure that it's vastly different now.
We've gone to a serious amount of hassle sending The Boy to a multi-denominational school halfway across the city (where the first year's curriculum allegedly includes Buddhism and Humanism, FSM defend us) that promised to teach the variety of all its constituent cultures and beliefs (and none), and to my partial amazement that's what they seem to be doing - on the final day of Hanukkah his Jewish classmate brought in appropriate toys and food, and they learnt all about it together. In my day the Jewish and Muslim kids just stood outside the assembly hall while 'we' had prayers and hymns. Well chuffed I am.
Second, and on foot of the first, we had a chat about God and gods on the way home. I outlined the type of god that Jews, Muslims and Christians all envision (as I understand it), and the more exciting Greek, Roman and Norse versions that's he's more interested in. The Boy opined that he figured the most likely thing was that this "God" was a Grandmother, which seemed both logical and satisfyingly celtic. Then we chatted about the creation story that the Abrahamic religions share, Adam and Eve and the waters over the earth etc., and I asked him where he thought the first people came from. After a thoughtful pause he said: "Africa".
My boy.
Quote from: Albion on 07 December, 2010, 09:46:44 PM
.....I've just read Prog 1712, from Clickwheel, on my 42" TV.
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but you've stretched it to fill the 16:9 screen.
My subscription ran out with 1713 and I didn't get myself in gear to renew it and so was expecting to have to go to WH Smiths.... But then, what should drop through the letterbox but a complementary copy of 1714!!! I'll be phoning up to renew the sub tomorrow! That gesture was really appreciated!
:D
Quote from: TordelBack on 08 December, 2010, 10:50:43 PM
We've gone to a serious amount of hassle sending The Boy to a multi-denominational school halfway across the city (where the first year's curriculum allegedly includes Buddhism and Humanism, FSM defend us) that promised to teach the variety of all its constituent cultures and beliefs (and none), and to my partial amazement that's what they seem to be doing - on the final day of Hanukkah his Jewish classmate brought in appropriate toys and food, and they learnt all about it together. In my day the Jewish and Muslim kids just stood outside the assembly hall while 'we' had prayers and hymns. Well chuffed I am.
Second, and on foot of the first, we had a chat about God and gods on the way home. I outlined the type of god that Jews, Muslims and Christians all envision (as I understand it), and the more exciting Greek, Roman and Norse versions that's he's more interested in. The Boy opined that he figured the most likely thing was that this "God" was a Grandmother, which seemed both logical and satisfyingly celtic. Then we chatted about the creation story that the Abrahamic religions share, Adam and Eve and the waters over the earth etc., and I asked him where he thought the first people came from. After a thoughtful pause he said: "Africa".
My boy.
So in second year do they get to watch Ulysses 31 in the AV room?
I bloody well hope so. Every child should learn of the capricious anger of the Gods of Olympus!
I met (well, bumped into) complete movie legend, Sir Roger Moore in Monaco the other week!!!!
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Lovely man.
Roger Moore is just fantastic. I'd love to meet him.
I had dinner with Sir Rog a few years ago, also in Monaco. He is a legend.
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 08 December, 2010, 10:56:46 PM
but you've stretched it to fill the 16:9 screen.
I'm happy with scrolling. I can fit to height rather than width if I need to.
Quote from: The Cosh on 09 December, 2010, 01:01:49 PM
I had dinner with Sir Rog a few years ago, also in Monaco. He is a legend.
You had dinner with Sir Roger!!!
And I thought I was doing good with the bumping into him.
Monaco a fantastic place and I highly recommend to anyone to visit if they can... you might even end up having dinner with Sir Roger!
Sir Roger is a serious dude, you're both lucky buggers!
Quote from: Albion on 07 December, 2010, 09:46:44 PM
.....I've just read Prog 1712, from Clickwheel, on my 42" TV.
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I like. Via PS3 browser? I might have to take a look at that.
Quote from: Jomster on 08 December, 2010, 10:57:17 PM
My subscription ran out with 1713 and I didn't get myself in gear to renew it and so was expecting to have to go to WH Smiths.... But then, what should drop through the letterbox but a complementary copy of 1714!!! I'll be phoning up to renew the sub tomorrow! That gesture was really appreciated!
:D
I had to stop mine. Wanted to keep on top of my spending. I'm tempted to renew though now but it's too late for Christmas so I shall be off to the newsagents next week I think.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 09 December, 2010, 09:33:40 PM
I like. Via PS3 browser? I might have to take a look at that.
No, TV has a PC connection so I plugged my netbook in.
Not sure how often I'll use it like that but I had to have a look.
After six months of wrangling with bureaucratic wrangling with the tax office, I finally got rebated a big chunk of tax that was unjustly taken from me. Mentioning sums of money would be vulgar, needless to say, my Christmas is going to be a whole lot better than I originally thought.
In unrelated news, a stone I stabbed six months ago started bleeding today....
Today we've reached the mid-point of my wife's deployment to Afghanistan. It feels like we can now start counting down the days until she gets home. Tough going so far, been sad her being gone through all the holidays, but each day gets her closer to being home - and she's been safe so far. There are less Taliban attacks during the winter months.
Don't know if this is entirely fantastic news, as she's still got three months to go, but so far so good.
GET IN!
I must say thanks to RichardB & Mark Taylor for bringing to my attention those lovely MEGA CITY 1 : BOOK OF LAW items, that appeared the other day in a welcome thread. Obviously I was straight on the email and in touch with our friends across the pond to try and order a couple for Christmas. Well folks, thanks to Kevin Ericon they have arrived with a couple of Unicards for Fergie (good job I have the reader for those). I am quite happy as I have something Dreddy for Christmas.
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By the way, the law at the bottom of that page is : Code7592: Willful sabotage of a public droid. 6 months.
Every day has a different law :D
Quote from: Albion on 10 December, 2010, 08:59:15 AM
Quote from: Something Fishy on 09 December, 2010, 09:33:40 PM
I like. Via PS3 browser? I might have to take a look at that.
No, TV has a PC connection so I plugged my netbook in.
Not sure how often I'll use it like that but I had to have a look.
Oh nice. Mine has that too and an ethernet connection.. No browser though from what I can see so i'd also need a laptop.
Very nice, CF.
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 11 December, 2010, 08:31:57 AM
There are less Taliban attacks during the winter months.
That's because at least some of them come back to England to drive mini-cabs to raise money for next years offensive.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/nov/24/the-taliban-troop-london-jihadists?INTCMP=SRCH (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/nov/24/the-taliban-troop-london-jihadists?INTCMP=SRCH)
Glad she's OK Locust and I'm sure she'll get home fine.
That Book of The Law is ace CF.
Get that chuff chart out LOD and take pride in ticking each and every day off.
V
Quote from: Kerrin on 11 December, 2010, 06:10:55 PM
That's because at least some of them come back to England to drive mini-cabs to raise money for next years offensive.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/nov/24/the-taliban-troop-london-jihadists?INTCMP=SRCH (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/nov/24/the-taliban-troop-london-jihadists?INTCMP=SRCH)
Isn't the lad on the right Gunner 'Gloria' Beaumont?
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I think you're right - and is that Mr lah-di-dah Gunnar Graham follwing behind?
QuoteOutside the fighting season.
That made me laugh, suggesting that some are not taking it that seriously.
V
Because after a very fraught 10 minutes during which I was convinced my PS3 had lost all of my saved games, representing countless hours of progress through several titles over the last couple years, it turns out I had accidentally logged in on my wife's name. Phew.
CF - You should start a thread and post up one of the laws from the book each day.
Cosh - you really need to tell us the full details of your encounter with Sir Rog.
...sometimes you stumble across something that makes you guffaw.
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And on sort of that note- the Chinese Herbalism Center in town here- that specialises in "balancing the body" and all that mystical shit- is shut. "Because of internal problems" says the sign. Which made me laugh.
SBT
The re-landscaping of the church garden across the road is now more or less finished.I have to say i was dreading the worst* from a design point of view as i was guessing it would not compliment the architecture of the church which is Regency in style and as its a formal building the garden needed to have some kind of formality about it.
Luckily it does look good and it is lit up at night with small spotlights that are all the way around the perimeter and 3 raised beds nearest the church planted with small saplings.I like gardens lit up at night.
Its a rectangular lawn with a herringbone brick path with wooden benches all the way round.The only downswide is the benches are like a plank of wood with nothing to lean back on.I dont have a garden so this is my garden in effect that i use and its like i have had my garden relandscaped for nothing.Thats what it feels like.
Definately a vast improvement.
*I wish i was proved wrong more often.
Stage 3 of our bathroom transformation project is complete and it looks fantastic.
Gone is old bath and tired small white tiles and in place is a nice big shower, some great big warm tiles and a loo and handbasin built into a unit.
Looks grand it does. I'm having a crap in it just now.
Well that's one way to celebrate :D
Thanks to the miracle of the wayback machine, my all time favourite website ever in history is preserved (although not quite right) for future generations!
http://web.archive.org/web/20080518081908/http://getyourasstomars.com/
Tips, one day.
Quote from: Kerrin on 14 December, 2010, 08:48:09 PM
...sometimes you stumble across something that makes you guffaw.
It is great, even if a brilliant fake. The guy has a whole series of them out there.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 15 December, 2010, 12:53:18 AMLooks grand it does. I'm having a crap in it just now.
That's a true Christmas story. I'm welling up. *Sniff*
I discovered a fantastic takeaway burger joint close to where i am working this afternoon quite by accident as i was posting a card two doors up on behalf of someone else.Its been there about 3 years and i didnt even know about it as its tucked away down a small side street.From the outside its easy to miss it or think that its not very good as it doesnt look much but i tried one this afternoon and its the best takeaway burger i have ever had.It was real meat that was unfrozen instead of that tasteless frozen pap that you usually get in takeaways and real blue cheese instead of that fake blue cheese sauce that you always get plus it was very reasonable and the guy working in their was chatty and friendly.I am picky about what i eat especially meat so its good to eat a takeaway and feel that i am eating something wholesome and healthy instead of feeling like i shouldnt be eating it or disliking it.
Apparently they do the worlds hottest chilliburger or the chilli sauce which is so hot that if you order one you have to sign a disclaimer.
I will be back for more soon..............
Its called Burger Off if you are ever in Hove.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 14 December, 2010, 01:15:15 PM
CF - You should start a thread and post up one of the laws from the book each day.
I shall try to remember to do this :D
tomorrow is the last day when the special needs nursing team is together before the end of term so we will be doing our secret santa and munching on several large domino pizzas (blood may be spilt over the pepperoni) the only down side is i got our new boss so no comedy (rude) pressies this year!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 December, 2010, 05:08:42 PM
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 14 December, 2010, 01:15:15 PM
CF - You should start a thread and post up one of the laws from the book each day.
I shall try to remember to do this :D
Jot down a reminder in your notebook.
Quote from: TordelBack on 15 December, 2010, 07:47:55 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 December, 2010, 05:08:42 PM
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 14 December, 2010, 01:15:15 PM
CF - You should start a thread and post up one of the laws from the book each day.
I shall try to remember to do this :D
Jot down a reminder in your notebook.
WHAT! actually use one, I'm not sure about that :-\
I have acquired my Prog 2011. All that remains is for me to decide at what exact moment I will open it, and allow Christmas to begin!
...there are nearly 10 people in the Yap Shop!
...Pat Mills just wished me a merry xmas. Pat! Mills! I have baileys, i have two boys about to go to bed, i have the final two episodes of the walking dead to watch, i have all the presents wrapped, and PAT MILLS JUST WISHED ME MERRY XMAS!
SBfugginT
I hand delivered all my models that need painting to a fellow forum member (captainskank) to be built and painted the other day. I'm sure you've seen some of his stuff on here every so often, well I saw it all in the flesh when I visited him and his treasure trove.
I had seen the busts of Joe and Blackblood before on here, but when I saw them I didn't realise that they were life size versions, they are fantastic!
I'm now looking forward to when he blogs about them as he builds them and when they are all done I shall pop along to bring them back home. The Death Garage kit is up first (Death when he's in the biker gear from the Batman crossover).
I got Xmas presents and a card from one of my clients i am working for at present which was unexpected.Its not totally surprising as i always build up a kind of friendship with anyone i do work for.
Still it was very thoughtful.
because its christmas
because i have time to be hear
because i am enjoying a day with the friends and children in my life.
...I finally watched all of Return of the Jedi with The Boy for the first time. As the credits rolled he turned to me and said "that was really, really good." And actually, it was. The weakest of the OT is still a kickass film, largely undamaged by the numerous revisions (unlike ANH).
Top marks to Lucas for the Shaw/Christiansen switch at the end (DVD SE version), which (while it's something I personally loathe) went over very well with The Boy, who is after all watching these films 'chronologically', and is primarily a Clone Wars cartoon fan. His only gripe through the whole film was the Vader face-reveal, where he opined "that's not Anakin's head!", so he was very happy to see 'his' Anakin make an appearance.
I note in passing that the Luke/Vader exchange on the Forest Moon has become more moving with the passage of years - Dave Prowse can do some powerful things with that mask. Also, the Ewoks continue to impress - those are vicious man-eating stone age bastards, judge them to be cute marketing tools and you too make Palpatine's fatal mistake. Watching this with my kid, I was very conscious of the (retconned) light it casts on the PT and its spin-offs. Luke is a fabulous character, and it's very obvious that even in death Yoda and Obi-Wan are still painfully, horribly wrongheaded, just as Palpatine is. Luke is very much Qui-Gon's heir, striking out on his own and refusing to be the last weapon of the Jedi Council, taking the course that nobody expects.
... I've finally found some enthusiasm for producing comics again, after about two months of sheer apathy. I've also had some rather nice promo art from one of Tharg's finest...
I have solved my paint problem as it looks like the manufacturer [Sandtex/Crown] has included the color i need into their color range as there are two colors in their range that are an exact match and i can buy them in an exterior gloss so i end up with an identical product.
I going to chat to the historian guy at the museum about this later as he will be interested and so that the solution can be forwarded to the residents association in case anyone else is having the same problem and whatever else is relevant.
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 04 January, 2011, 04:45:28 PM
I have solved my paint problem as it looks like the manufacturer [Sandtex/Crown] has included the color i need into their color range as there are two colors in their range that are an exact match and i can buy them in an exterior gloss so i end up with an identical product.
I going to chat to the historian guy at the museum about this later as he will be interested and so that the solution can be forwarded to the residents association in case anyone else is having the same problem and whatever else is relevant.
Pete are you going all American on us? Color, indeed.
V
Our baby arrived at last, James Dathi McDonald was born at 8.40 yesterday evening. All are well, Mary was brilliant and did it all without any painkillers. The other kids are delighted especially Brendan, he has his brother at last. The girls ar happy too, they wont have to share their room with another girl(their thinking!).
Great day.
David
Brilliant news! Congratulations to you both!
Congratulations Mary and David! Good work team.
Congratulations to all of you! Great news. A distressing lack of progish names in that lot though... Make sure the next one is baby Tharg!
SBT
Congratulations!
Yay! Conragtulations to all the family.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to you both.
filip
Congratulations Mary and David.
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V
Hearty congratulations to Mary and David and family!
Thanks everyone, they will hopefully be home tomorrow, have to go now and clean the house and the kids in the morn!!!
David
Congratulations!
Happy New Human! :)
Sniff! A lovely little boy! Huge congrats!
Our very own Greg M. has demonstrated simple human kindness by going out of his way to pick up a copy of Agency Files 01 and mailing it to me. What a legend!
Because I am flying my parents and sister out to Singapore in an effort to get them away from the cold of the uks toughest winter. Quite looking foreword to it.
Last night I smoked the most exsquisite Cuban cigar I have ever come across in my life. My whole flat still reeks of its majesty and long may it last!
Quote from: davethomson on 10 January, 2011, 03:25:55 PM
Last night I smoked the most exsquisite Cuban cigar I have ever come across in my life.
Bloody pervert ;)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 10 January, 2011, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: davethomson on 10 January, 2011, 03:25:55 PM
Last night I smoked the most exsquisite Cuban cigar I have ever come across in my life.
Bloody pervert ;)
Haha! Too true! I'm saving a particularly expensive cigar for when the opportunity to "Bill Clinton" arises. ;)
I have a full, unopened bottle of Co-op coke next to me and I am going to be drumming up a storm on it.
Just read in SFX: Sylvester McCoy as Radagast the Brown.
Works for me.
Ron Perlman as Beorn would have been great, but you can't have everything.
Tesco's sales fell over xmas. Ha.
I think this just about qualifies as fantastic.
About 3 yrs ago i accidentally met up with a girl i used to know in the Old Town in Hastings so we chatted and exchanged contact details and then it was left like that as we havent been in contact with each oter since then until today when i got an unexpected email that ended in saying it would be good to meet up.
The last thing i knew was she had got married shortly before our meeting and when we met her husband was there as well so i had to exercise a certain amount of disgression as there was an attraction there on her part and mine which i thought seemed a bit obvious in my mind.This was mostly why i didnt get in contact again because i didnt want to be in a position where i would be inbetween a married couple as thats something i would not want to be involved in.
I am happy about getting the email but at the same time i cant help thinking what may have prompted it but anyway theres only one way to find out.
My daughter and I have just had a arsom night of playing Heroquest! So much so that I bought a copy of Advanced Heroquest on ebay to replace the one I have, which is in tatters so we can expand our adventures. To my sheer enjoyment she played the Barbarian character.
Also, little more than 2 months until my wife comes home from Afghanistan. She's due to leave that shithole on March 6th!!!
Thats great news Locusts, thank heavens for that!
Heroquest thing sounds interesting. My daughter has had me playing Club Penguin with her on the net all day (its kinda fun mind) but somehow Heroquest sounds more my cup of tea. Must do an ebay search myself!
Peter- yep, only one way to find out is right! Can understand you being suspicious/curious about the reason for the contact alright...maybe her circumstances have changed? Anyway, hope its good news for you.
Oh yeah, Von Doom, definitely grab Heroquest if you can. They're always, always floating around ebay.
I'll never hear the end of that one will I ::)
On the plus side, life's so drokking fantastic because this morning I managed to buy a perfect condition Warhammer GN for the bargain price of 50p!
Quote from: Cthulouis on 14 January, 2011, 01:48:47 PM
I'll never hear the end of that one will I ::)
On the plus side, life's so drokking fantastic because this morning I managed to buy a perfect condition Warhammer GN for the bargain price of 50p!
Nice score there Cthulouis! Bet you didnt hesitate to snap that up...!
Who could possibly hesitate with prices like that?
It'd be a foolish fellow indeed who'd let a bargain like that slip by.
..I used to be a Virgo, which kinda sucked, but now I'm a Leo so...yay! That's much cooler! ROOOARRRRR!!!!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41047777
Quote from: Van Dom on 14 January, 2011, 01:59:48 PM
..I used to be a Virgo, which kinda sucked, but now I'm a Leo so...yay! That's much cooler! ROOOARRRRR!!!!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41047777
That was interesting because it includes the 13th sign Ophiuchus the Snake [wisdom] or Snake bearer which in Greek myths is Aesclepius which is the saint or god of physicians.In Christianity this is represented by the snake who tempts them to eat an apple from the tree of life.Its interesting that this snake archetype is featured in Meltdown Man in the form of King Seth.
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The US dollar sign represents the same thing although its in reverse.
Quote from: Van Dom on 14 January, 2011, 01:59:48 PM
..I used to be a Virgo, which kinda sucked, but now I'm a Leo so...yay! That's much cooler! ROOOARRRRR!!!!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41047777
Aw bollocks! I was a Sagittarius (which was cool and all, what with the horse body and the bow and arrow) but now I am an Ophiuchus (which sounds like a bodily fluid).
Damn you, astrologers!
Damn you!
Life is drokking Fantastic because I may finally be getting out of my job rut my old collage teacher contacted me a fue days back telling me about this aparintership placement so I looked them up and they said I could come to one of their open days on the 19th best bit is its to do with IT which I really love and they have a very hi rate of people getting jobs after they have completed there aparintership corses.
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 14 January, 2011, 09:22:33 AM
My daughter and I have just had a arsom night of playing Heroquest!
I have 2 things to say about this 1 its arsom that people are still using arsom as a word and 2 what's Heroquest?
Quote from: Van Dom on 14 January, 2011, 01:59:48 PM
..I used to be a Virgo, which kinda sucked, but now I'm a Leo so...yay! That's much cooler! ROOOARRRRR!!!!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41047777
Dam it I was a Taurus now im a Aries this changes everthing I know to be true everthing is a lie now how will I cope with this change in my horoscopes Nooooooooooooooooooooooo (in cases any one dosent get this its my atemps at scarscasum :lol: but realy who gives a dam I just read my horoscopes for fun I don't take it seriously)
Qui-Gon Jinn is coming to The Clone Wars! Voiced by Liam Neeson! My favourite character* in the prequels! You can't see me (a mercy), but I'm currently doing the happy-dance of a 7-year old who's just been told they're making a sequel to Star Wars.
*Cue 'my favourite type of cancer' quip from teh hatorz.
Because I got the Prog, and it turns out my mum has been on a Predator related DVD buying spree, as she came home with Predator 2,Predators, and some sort of Arnie collection that has the original Predator, Commando and Terminator. :D
I should get the original art for my first appearance in Prog 1716 tomorrow, from Ben Willsher :D
Quote from: SquashedFly on 21 January, 2011, 05:14:32 PM
Because I got the Prog, and it turns out my mum has been on a Predator related DVD buying spree, as she came home with Predator 2,Predators, and some sort of Arnie collection that has the original Predator, Commando and Terminator. :D
Your mum is freakin' awesome.
Quote from: TordelBack on 21 January, 2011, 03:41:10 PM
Qui-Gon Jinn is coming to The Clone Wars! Voiced by Liam Neeson! My favourite character* in the prequels! You can't see me (a mercy), but I'm currently doing the happy-dance of a 7-year old who's just been told they're making a sequel to Star Wars.
*Cue 'my favourite type of cancer' quip from teh hatorz.
He's only doing it cos his wife died. Stop cashing in on his grief.
I don't have to listen to my sister and her bf making stupid baby noises as they come.
Quote from: TordelBack on 21 January, 2011, 03:41:10 PM
Qui-Gon Jinn is coming to The Clone Wars! Voiced by Liam Neeson! My favourite character* in the prequels! You can't see me (a mercy), but I'm currently doing the happy-dance of a 7-year old who's just been told they're making a sequel to Star Wars.
And Delta squad have a brief appearance.
V
Quote from: vzzbux on 21 January, 2011, 11:29:32 PM
And Delta squad have a brief appearance.
3 minutes left on my download!
Ooh, cameotastic!
Yesterday the original artwork for my appearance arrived from Ben Willsher, story by Mike Carroll from Prog 1716.
I've posted it next to the original page so you can compare it, just don't read the words if you don't have the prog yet!
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Ben also threw in this sketch as well, I'm so happy :D
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NICE!
One thing that's been puzzling me though John, isn't Burdis the Judge on the left doing the talking? I know the right hand one looks like your good self but it's the one on the left on the radio.
Quote from: Kerrin on 23 January, 2011, 08:52:38 PM
NICE!
One thing that's been puzzling me though John, isn't Burdis the Judge on the left doing the talking? I know the right hand one looks like your good self but it's the one on the left on the radio.
The one on the radio is Sam.
V
It was Sophie's £rd Birthday today. Had a great weekend but I am now totally shattered.
V
Quote from: vzzbux on 23 January, 2011, 09:22:29 PM
Quote from: Kerrin on 23 January, 2011, 08:52:38 PM
NICE!
One thing that's been puzzling me though John, isn't Burdis the Judge on the left doing the talking? I know the right hand one looks like your good self but it's the one on the left on the radio.
The one on the radio is Sam.
Ahhhh, I see. Awesome!
And happy birthday to the little one V.
Kerrin I forgot to tell you, we are from the Burdis Clone Stock. Obviously I'm out with my younger clone version, I've had a rough time on the street :lol:
FLAVA FLAV HAS A FRIED CHICKEN RESTAURANT
WHAT TIME IS IT open ?
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 25 January, 2011, 12:42:17 AM
FLAVA FLAV HAS A FRIED CHICKEN RESTAURANT
Is there a posion going on?
It got a good review in Saturday's Guardian but I don't believe the hype.
I'm planning a trip to the mid west, do they have branches there? If there was, I suppose it'd be shut by the time I get to Arizona.
M.
Quote from: Mikey on 25 January, 2011, 09:06:46 AM
I'm planning a trip to the mid west, do they have branches there? If there was, I suppose it'd be shut by the time I get to Arizona.
There were but the environmental health shut 'em down.
SHUT 'EM DOWN?
LSDFB... I've just received the cover artwork for Zarjaz 11. Need to get home to really take a good look at it though.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 26 January, 2011, 02:36:44 PM
LSDFB... I've just received the cover artwork for Zarjaz 11. Need to get home to really take a good look at it though.
Ohhhhhhhhhh!!
Just put my order in for a fully painted commission today. Artist and subject will be revealed once the work is nearing completion and it's not me :o
Painted- Simon Davis. Betcha.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 26 January, 2011, 03:57:35 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 26 January, 2011, 02:36:44 PM
LSDFB... I've just received the cover artwork for Zarjaz 11. Need to get home to really take a good look at it though.
Ohhhhhhhhhh!!
Another winner there, progworthy.
Archer season 2 starts tonight!!!
And now the Blessed Virgin Shmi (Pernilla August) is in tonight's Clone Wars as well as Qui-Gon! This is going to be something to see. :o
Because in the handful of times that I've seen Mogwai, last night's gig was the most consistently thrilling set I've seen them do. Mostly new stuff from an album I've yet to hear too, which in the past with other bands hasn't been an approach that's worked for me. The new stuff was blinding though, and the selection of older songs were all bona fide Keef Monkey favourites. Awesome gig, and next up I've got Rob Zombie in a couple of weeks, been over a decade since I've seen him. My excitement is palpable :)
We got Arsenal at home in the next round of the FA Cup. A decent draw that the club will actually make some money out of.
Aha. Orient fan, eh? I'm looking forward to this too. Come on you Gunners!
An American Art Director just casually asked me during a review: Why do I always put such big feet on my characters?
When I answered it's just a throwback to some of my childhood influences he grinned and said "Ah, Judge Dredd"
The fact a guy like him knew what I was talking about made my day.
Quote from: Dunk! on 02 February, 2011, 10:27:28 AM
An American Art Director just casually asked me during a review: Why do I always put such big feet on my characters?
When I answered it's just a throwback to some of my childhood influences he grinned and said "Ah, Judge Dredd"
The fact a guy like him knew what I was talking about made my day.
That is very cool.
Very cool.
Cool indeed.
isn't the Mick McMahon answer: "They aren't big feet. They are just big boots and shoes."
I told an Art Manager buddy, and fellow 2000ad fan, what had happened and how it had surprised me, and he just grinned stating "Why do you think they pay him the big bucks? He just KNOWS!"
Initial Kepler results suggest 68 candidates for rocky worlds out of 1,200 new possible planets in a study area covering just 0.25% of the sky, with at least 5 candidates in habitable zones being no more than twice the size of Earth. It's hard to believe that I can remember the day the very first exoplanet was announced, now there's nearly 2000. What a project! What a result!
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/kepler/news/kepler_data_release.html (http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/kepler/news/kepler_data_release.html)
I just realised that I get paid for sitting on my arse and listening to the radio all night :o
Just booked to go on this http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/02/02/spend-a-week-with-bryan-talbot-working-on-your-graphic-novel/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/02/02/spend-a-week-with-bryan-talbot-working-on-your-graphic-novel/) as a birthday present to myself for my 40th later in the year.
It will now be cancelled at the last moment.
Was going to get a commission, but never heard back from the creator involved - which with my track record is kinda ironic. :)
Just found out that my band will be supporting Buddy Whittington in May! One for all you blues fans!
Quote from: Dunk!
Just booked to go on this (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/02/02/spend-a-week-with-bryan-talbot-working-on-your-graphic-novel/) as a birthday present to myself for my 40th later in the year.
I did an Arvon thing years ago - it was a great experience. You'll love it!
Today I got things I liked in the post, I had a good enough day at work, my car runs better after its service, I bought 175ml bottles of wine after work and had one with bread and stilton when I got home. I bought six halogen spotlight bulbs for £4, the rabbits went into their hutch without having to be cornered and manhandled, and the sausage casserole that was for dinner was delicious.
This evening I went to an art gallery preview show and saw some installations that were really exciting, prior to going to see The King's Speech at the same venue. It was a superb film. That's what a good film should be, not all this pointless and repetitive running around shooting.
My band is supporting Buddy Whittington.
Quote from: House of Usher on 03 February, 2011, 11:17:25 PM
This evening I went to an art gallery preview show
Always good for free wine.
Quote from: House of Usher on 03 February, 2011, 11:17:25 PM
That's what a good film should be, not all this pointless and repetitive running around shooting.
C'mon now, sometimes the bad guys need to be shot, and they're not just going to stand there and wait to be shot, so ye have to run after them.
Jumping around and shooting is just ridiculous though.
Quote from: House of Usher on 03 February, 2011, 11:17:25 PM
That's what a good film should be,
A gross distortion of the facts?
Nah, I kid. People who go to the cinema to complain about the history are much the same as people who watch Star Trek to complain about the physics. If I ever get to the cinema or Ye Olde Video Shoppe again, I'd like to see this middle part of the Hanoverian Hagiography trilogy (in between Mrs. Brown and The Queen).
Quote from: House of Usher on 03 February, 2011, 11:17:25 PM
...and the sausage casserole that was for dinner was delicious...
:o
Pfffft! Facts? It was a costume drama! You mean to say there really was a King George VI?
Incidentally, the film featured my least favourite on screen portrayal of Churchill ever. Helena Bonham Carter was terrific as always though, and obviously really enjoyed herself.
It's overrated Oscar bait and The Social Network is a far better fake-history film.
I thought I'd posted this already - must have disappearred...
I liked THE KINGS SPEECH as well.
Anyway, just booked this years family holiday. After Orkney, Arran and Orkney for the last three years, I thought we needed some sun and sexiness. So California, brace yourself for the arrival of the Tips Clan.
Woo, and indeed, hoo.
Are you travelling all over or staying in one place?
Probably a week in San Francisco (we have mates there) and a week in LA with some travelling via Yosemite. Probably.
Annoyingly I'm turning up just alittle too late for the San Diego Comic Con otherwise I'd have taken some Futurequakes, Zarjaz and Dogbreaths with me. Another year perhaps.
we found mini mogz dvd! all the footage of her from baby to toddler was on it and we thought it was lost bit scratched and only works on her portable dvd player but sweet memories. :D
A parcel arrived from the ever so lovely W.R. Logan this morning, which made me ever so happy :D
Thanks Judge Logan, I shall stop hinting for your demise in the strip now ;)
Not more Dredd pants surely.
No, I bought all of them (I even shipped a pair (unworn) out to a collector friend in Spain).
This is the printers proof copies of the 2000AD diary :D
Oooh, cool. Nice addition for the cellar.
This is happening:
http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2011/02/william_shatner_is_recording_s.php (http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2011/02/william_shatner_is_recording_s.php)
Our second album is all done, artwork is finished, new video is shot (but still needs edited) and the album launch party/gig/clubnight is all booked up in the venue we wanted on the date we wanted! Very exciting that it's all coming together now, it's not out until April so it's pretty sweet having everything in place already and going so smoothly.
Because I love Mass Effect, and I love Clint Mansell and together that makes for a lot of love in the room.
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/10/black-swan-composer-clint-mansell-working-on-mass-effect-3-sou/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/10/black-swan-composer-clint-mansell-working-on-mass-effect-3-sou/)
Edit: Posted this in Games as well because that's really where it belongs, but as it's made my day I think it deserves a mention here too :)
Cuz it's Friday - Hot bath, cold beer, fat joint & a good book. I may be some time.
Mubarak finally taking the hint and fucking off? That's got to be worth a mention here, surely?
Cheers
Jim
he's handed power to the military, so may be too soon to celebrate.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 11 February, 2011, 05:59:09 PM
he's handed power to the military, so may be too soon to celebrate.
On the contrary, I think it's
exactly the time to celebrate.
Tomorrow is the time to worry about what to do next.
Cheers!
Jim
True Grit lived up to all my expectations. Thoughly enjoyed myself.
Because i am at The House Of Sin, surrounded by exquisite women in masks and little clothing. That is all.
SBT
Bavaria Crown only 1 Euro per bottle!!!
Imelda May gig last night was wonderful, I'm convinced she sang 'Just for you' er, just for me :-[
How weird, I shall be listening to her new album later while I push puny motorists out of my way!
Quote from: Proudhuff on 14 February, 2011, 05:34:26 PM
Imelda May gig last night was wonderful, I'm convinced she sang 'Just for you' er, just for me :-[
Caught her on the tellybox a couple of times, she's feisty.
Life's so drokking fantastic because I got to hide out at home for most of the day and avoied this evile corept holiday that makes single people like me feal deperesed.
If you had given that lass a card today with some chocolates and a single red rose you could be having a great night tonight C2000 ;)
Quote from: Proudhuff on 14 February, 2011, 05:34:26 PM
Imelda May gig last night was wonderful, I'm convinced she sang 'Just for you' er, just for me :-[
If you ignore the slighty sniffy start to this review it gives a good idea of how the gig went:
http://www.theartsdesk.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=3079:imelda-may-liquid-room-edinburgh&Itemid=27 (http://www.theartsdesk.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=3079:imelda-may-liquid-room-edinburgh&Itemid=27)
After a busy morning scrubbing and cleaning the house, a great day out (movie excepted) with Tiny Tips and now I'm at Edinburgh airport to pick up Mrs Tips.
Quote from: Proudhuff on 15 February, 2011, 05:10:23 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 14 February, 2011, 05:34:26 PM
Imelda May gig last night was wonderful, I'm convinced she sang 'Just for you' er, just for me :-[
If you ignore the slighty sniffy start to this review it gives a good idea of how the gig went:
http://www.theartsdesk.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=3079:imelda-may-liquid-room-edinburgh&Itemid=27 (http://www.theartsdesk.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=3079:imelda-may-liquid-room-edinburgh&Itemid=27)
Sounds like a great gig-- I hate this idea(as in the sniffy 1st paragraph) that she and the band are doing 'retro' because it's trendy...they've been doing it for years, and are only being noticed by the mainstream because it's now trendy
and the girls' hairdo isn't called a 'beehive' either
meeow
Billy Ray Cyrus has had his life ruined by David Lynch.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 15 February, 2011, 09:59:54 PM
Billy Ray Cyrus has had his life ruined by David Lynch.
Oh, how he wishes his daughter had never entered the media world of gossip and publicity... he confessed to GQ.
After waiting 12 years to see Rob Zombie again it's finally happening on Sunday, and he's already announced an Edinburgh gig in June which I've panic-bought tickets for. You wait 12 years for A Rob Zombie sighting and then two come along. Sweet.
Meanwhile, in good music news, the new Radiohead album is OUT NOW.
Is it free again this time?
£6.00
'Free' would be too expensive.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 18 February, 2011, 10:40:52 PM
Meanwhile, in good music news, the new Radiohead album is OUT NOW.
Hey, I don't make digs at your musical taste! Partly because I love Radiohead and that's genuinely good news.
The new album is great but why the hell can't they release it on CD right away instead of a month after the digital version?
Because despite having an almost certainly broken foot, i managed to hobble back from work today and picked up Rogue Trooper for the ps2 on the way, for £3. The boys are playing it now, and it looks great!
SBT
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 18 February, 2011, 10:40:52 PM
Meanwhile, in good music news...
This from a man that regularly quotes Kanye West?
I got a big new telly at the weekend! This one doesn't take up half the living room, doesn't need to be switched on ten minutes before the programme so that the picture distortion will settle down, and has a remote control that actually works! 21st century here I come!
And I'm counting down the dyas until my week off work.
Because Rob Zombie was phenomenal last night. Flames aplenty, robots, martians, skeletons, beach balls, glitter cannons and Supercharger Heaven for the encore. Last time I saw him I was 15 and I found myself sweating it out down the front and screaming myself hoarse like I was a kid again. Arsom, can't wait for June, although there's no chance he's cramming all that madness onto the Corn Exchange stage.
...because I've just pre-ordered the new Pokemon games for myself and the tiddlie-peeps! Got a decent discount and can look forward to completely losing all free time for a couple of months.
Warner Brothers are remaking The Bodyguard.
I am going to see mogwai on saturday night - first time Ive seen them in about 6 years.
'Cos for all that it's Hobson's choice I get to vote this morning, and no-one is likely to send a brace of MiGs to stop me.
Home made foccaccia dipped in home made pesto.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 25 February, 2011, 12:12:17 AM
Warner Brothers are remaking The Bodyguard.
Please tell me this a good old fashioned example of British sarcasm? :-\
Because i saw someone today, who i havent seen in fifteen years. I greeted him, instinctively, by saying 'hello Tampax'. The reason im putting this on the board is to explain why: His nickname, since he was a kid, came about thus- michael blake/ blakey/ aieee! Blakey pentax/ Blakey tampax/ tampax.
Which just goes to show how widely read the prog was in our school back then!
SBT
Cheers SBT! I needed a decent giggle. I just love the way nick-names can take on a perverse yet logical life of their own.
My mate 'Pink Mindy' for example.
Quote from: Kerrin on 25 February, 2011, 05:18:25 PM
Cheers SBT! I needed a decent giggle. I just love the way nick-names can take on a perverse yet logical life of their own.
My mate 'Pink Mindy' for example.
well now we need the story...
Because i picked up cf17 this morning, for 70 pence, using my points to pay for the other £19. 29 of it. And this afternoon my kids are at a party, meaning i can read it, after having done my wife-ordered chores, she having taken to her bed.
SBT
because i saw yvette from "'allo 'allo" in her uniform in york yesterday...
Quote from: mogzilla on 26 February, 2011, 08:38:18 PM
because i saw yvette from "'allo 'allo" in her uniform in york yesterday...
Does she wear it all the time now so that everyone recognises her as Yvette from 'allo 'allo?
she was appearing at a market in york ,doing photies and as to wether she wears it all the time...we can hope! ;)
Will Smith is going to play Job.
The postman knocked loud enough to wake me, so I could sign for the commission from Cliff.
I have opened it and looked at it and all the extra pieces and am so excited.
Problem is, I need to get back to sleep now and so have to try and put it out of my mind!
Oooh! Really looking forward to seeing the final version CF!
My tentative fantasticness, is that I might, might have proved something wrong. Probably not the way these things go, but I can dream for a while...
M.
I got my car back form the garage
pathetically happy about this
PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON DOES PYNCHON BITCHES.
It's only Inherent Vice though.
Got a phonecall this morning at work from the receptionist at my Doctor's surgery saying my latest blood results had come in and could I book an appointment to see someone about them, no rush.
I then got a call moments later from a junior Doctor telling me about abnormalities in my sample and could I make an appointment with my specialist ASAP.
So after 2 hours of frantically trying to contact my specialist and then the surgery to see if they could get through to him, my specialist (who I've been seeing for the last 10 years and is a Sir) calls me.
"Don't worry about the results" he says "You're blood is always abnormal. Just a junior Doctor over-reacting. See you next year for your annual check up"
Phew.
The wave of relief that went through me was palpable to my office.
I'd rather have cautious over-reacting Docs then blaise ones, but FUCKNAR! for giving me the scariest morning of 2011.
Looks like I'm still on for the Southern Contingent get together on Sat
Though I don't know you Mr Dunk I'm sure Mother Dunk and the rest of the Dunk family will all be much relieved. :)
Have a nice day ya hear! :D
Received Complete Case Files Vol 7 & 8 today. Well chuffed.
Oh, and nipped into the hospital briefly for a scan:
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/chilipenguin/12weekscan.jpg)
Arsom! Cute little bean. Scans are the business.
There is going to be a Tim & Eric movie. Dunno if 90 plus minutes of them will be bearable, but it'll be a conversation piece at least. It's got RObert Loggia in it.
Also that stupid beard guy from New Mexico who writes those faggy dragon books some of you seem to like but who takes years to write them says he's almost finished writning the new one or whatever.
not only is it nearly finished its got a release day oh joy oh joy. July 12th will be the day apparently.
Oh and the TV series premiers on HBO April 17th oh happy happy joy joy.
CU Radbacker
You mean me and my old mate George..?
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qqgGUXFc9TM/TL8-JpEC9YI/AAAAAAAABn0/uOx7xSH5cEA/s320/17102010196.JPG)
Nice scan up there. Congrats.
Funnily enough we were just looking at the scans from our son last night, as we were going through some old paperwork. That was 13 years ago for us and it's flown by.
because...
...this weekend is Nano-Bolts 10th birthday (She's having a keyboard (plus stand and headphones), Just Dance 2 (which if you know my girl this is a hell of a step), Pokemon White (I'm getting Black) and a trip to Twycross Zoo on Sunday.
...I've just had an email from a droid who I'll not name who is not only providing me with an image of utter Zarjaz-ness, he is going to write a story for us too.
...because I've had confirmation that the last two pages of FQ17 are going to be with me after the weekend.
...because a member of this very board has gotten back in touch with me to tell me all is well and the pages I'm waiting for are underway.
...And typing all that has made me realise just how FUNTING good today is, despite all the STOMM I'm dealing with at work and with my ongoing dental nightmare.
I'm off work for the next seven days!
My band's music video has hit a thousand views on youtube! I don't even know if that's a lot in the grand scheme of youtube videos but it certainly seems an awful lot to me, and given she's ashamed just by the name of the song it's safe to say in this instance those views weren't by my mum.
because....
I've been offered a job with a minimum of 33 hours per week with work shifts that fit in around my prop making, the extra money will come in very handy!
My work crafting my Hero Helmet from 1995 Dredd movie is almost at an end, can't wait till it's finished!
I found my Dredd/Batman graphic novel that I thought was lost and thourghly enjoyed reading again!
And I received an email from a radio show host in Florida who wants to invite me as a guest for their show to talk about the props I build etc... :)
I'm well chuffed me :) :)
David Cronenbergers new movie is about Jung and Freud knife-fighting for 2 hours.
Quote...this weekend is Nano-Bolts 10th birthday (She's having a keyboard (plus stand and headphones), Just Dance 2 (which if you know my girl this is a hell of a step), Pokemon White (I'm getting Black) and a trip to Twycross Zoo on Sunday.
Just read this- wonderful.
saw the MIGHTY IRON MAIDEN live on Monday which is something I've always wanted to do since i was 8 and first got addicted to them, also saw Dimu Brogir which was a spectacular wall of noise that seemed to blow the mic out on my Iphone when i recorded it. Both highlights of a very quality festival.
Then yesterday i picked up a bunch of GN's (including Black Dossier & 1910 which I've been hanging out for, also got the last Deus Ex too) which should keep me ocupied for the next couple of weeks.
Unfortunatly i also got 2nd degree sunburn and am very sore (some of us aussies are pale pasty f$%kers too you know).
CU Radbacker
We've got tickets to see Queens of the Stone Age, and I've got another nice writing gig.
Because, thanks to The Cosh, I got to read each and every issue of Peter Milligan's 'Greek Street' last night; a series I'd only begun when I borrowed volume one from the library, and failed to ever see any more. Enjoyed each one- a pleasing mix of ancient myth, wagging English teacher fingers crying "it's all still relevent, you know!", extreme London gangland violence, upper crust depravity, incest, murder, boobies, serial killing and pan-dimensional beings. Reccommended.
SBT
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 09 March, 2011, 09:40:11 AM
We've got tickets to see Queens of the Stone Age, and I've got another nice writing gig.
Ace! If rumours are to be believed it might be the last tour they do so that'll be a good show to see.
I'm happy today because I finally picked up new pickups for my primary axe. To pick them I used the incredibly technical method of putting 'What pickups does Adam Jones use' and just bought them. If they're good enough for him. The old ones are actually held in place with gaffa tape and covered in rust so I'm well looking forward to a tonal improvement.
Balls. Manchester sold out in mere nanoseconds and I'm buggered if I'm paying over the odds for a scalped ticket.
Quote from: Radbacker on 09 March, 2011, 08:46:26 AM
saw the MIGHTY IRON MAIDEN live on Monday which is something I've always wanted to do since i was 8 and first got addicted to them,
CU Radbacker
Oh yes, UP THE IRONS! I saw Maiden at Earls Court in December 2006 during their 'A Matter of Life and Death' tour and it rocked. 1 row back from the front and middle left, seeing Eddie popping up in the Tank onstage was superb. Like you i've been a maiden fan since I was 12 but had never got round to seeing them until then.
If you haven't heard/bought their latest album 'The Final Frontier' I recommend you do, it is the nuts. The album has tracks that sound similar to their early albums, great stuff, here's to the next tour! :D
Had a new boiler fitted nearly two years ago and the quarterly winter bill for last year compared to the year before is cheaper by nearly £200. What with the price hikes as well that is pretty substantial.
V
I bought the first kick ass graphic novel from the works for 3.99 far cheaper than the 5 quid from play.com
I don't pretend to be the most balanced individual in the world but.......
When I'm taking a walk down my very busy High Street I love watching the Traffic Wardens dishing out their parking tickets to those who should of 'Paid and Displayed'.
And then I wait for the driver to eventually return (somedays I have a lot of time on my hands!)and fume it's even better when the warden is still there and watch the poor wretches plead.....the poor fools it's no good.
Doe this make me evil?
Other than that I'm a fairly well rounded individual :D
..nah never mind
Tordelback has graduated to Call-Me-Kenneth! Congratulations on distributing such a vast catalogue of wisdom Oh Tordelled One. May it long continue!
The magnificent Mick McMahon has just been added as a guest to the 2D comic festival in Derry this year....
I always seemed to miss out on hs con appearances for one reason or another... but no way I'm missing this!!!
And as an added bonus.. Shaky Kane will be there too.... ohhh I feel a few sketches coming on...
Quote from: Buddy (previusly Uncle Umpty) on 10 March, 2011, 07:59:43 PM
The magnificent Mick McMahon has just been added as a guest to the 2D comic festival in Derry this year....
Feck me! McMahon! I've always wanted to go to 2D - looks like this is the year.
EDIT: Except I've a sailing competition on that weekend. Bollocky
bollocks.
EDITED EDIT: Except that's the 2010 programme I've just looked at. So there's hope.
Cool, Id love to go, bit far off to commit yet though.
because despite being two weeks late I've just burned the files for FQ17 to disk for the printer. Hopefully the comic will be live to purchase this time next week! Zarjaz 11 is also not far behind...
Life's so drokking fantastic because I'm geting free sat installed in my room next friday for only £16 it shoud be £56 but because I'm on benfinits and im disabled I get it for less sometimes being a brain damaged jobless layabout has its advanatages.
...Because I just scored a nearly-new 21" Cintiq off eBay for ~£500 off list price for new. Bear in mind that supply of these buggers is SO constrained that people who actually have stock are charging up to £500 over list.
Cheers
Jim
QUENTIN TARANTINO AND ALAN BALL FIGHT TO THE DEATH OVER MACAWS.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 11 March, 2011, 05:37:46 PM
...Because I just scored a nearly-new 21" Cintiq off eBay for ~£500 off list price for new.
...
And, to go with that bad boy, I just snagged a 15" MacBook Pro from the Apple refurb store for £480 off list price. Unfortunately, the money I've had to spend to do it has cleaned out my current account and done nearly the same for my credit card, but, still... new toys!
Cheers
Jim
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 10 March, 2011, 10:59:28 PM
Life's so drokking fantastic because I'm geting free sat installed in my room next friday for only £16 it shoud be £56 but because I'm on benfinits and im disabled I get it for less sometimes being a brain damaged jobless layabout has its advanatages.
is this the same brain damaged jobless layabout that works in a charity shop and spends £60 a time on japanese plastic tat ?
nice to know my tax is paying for your social life.
I don't know why I bother going to work sometimes when I read the above ::)
Quote from: mogzilla on 12 March, 2011, 08:19:27 PM
is this the same brain damaged jobless layabout that works in a charity shop and spends £60 a time on japanese plastic tat ?
nice to know my tax is paying for your social life.
You say this after all the joy he's brought to this forum.
yes.
Quote from: Judge Palmer on 09 March, 2011, 04:09:08 PM
Quote from: Radbacker on 09 March, 2011, 08:46:26 AM
saw the MIGHTY IRON MAIDEN live on Monday which is something I've always wanted to do since i was 8 and first got addicted to them,
CU Radbacker
Oh yes, UP THE IRONS! I saw Maiden at Earls Court in December 2006 during their 'A Matter of Life and Death' tour and it rocked. 1 row back from the front and middle left, seeing Eddie popping up in the Tank onstage was superb. Like you i've been a maiden fan since I was 12 but had never got round to seeing them until then.
If you haven't heard/bought their latest album 'The Final Frontier' I recommend you do, it is the nuts. The album has tracks that sound similar to their early albums, great stuff, here's to the next tour! :D
Did you see Paul Di'Anno has just been sent down for £45,000 benefit fraud? I don't know how his genius scheme could possibly fail - He said that he was unable to work after injuring himself falling off a stage, and claimed income support, housing benefit and council tax. He then spent the next few years playing hundreds of live shows all over the world until someone from the DSS saw one of his 50 videos on YouTube.
The prosecutor said: "He admitted in an interview in 2005 that he was living in Brazil and playing to crowds of 10,000 people."
The defence said: "He has fallen into a pit of mayhem."
The judge said: "nine months."
Still sang on the two best Maiden albums.
Posted the up and coming conviction on the RIP's a few weeks ago.
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 12 March, 2011, 10:21:01 PM
Still sang on the two best Maiden albums.
Totally agree.
V
I have a 22 year old daughter 8-)
Quote from: W. R. Logan on 13 March, 2011, 07:28:24 AM
I have a 22 year old daughter 8-)
That eBay really is something.
(Also, congrats).
Quote
That eBay really is something.
(Also, congrats).
More like the wonders of Facebook 8-?
Quote from: Dandontdare on 12 March, 2011, 10:18:46 PM
Quote from: Judge Palmer on 09 March, 2011, 04:09:08 PM
Quote from: Radbacker on 09 March, 2011, 08:46:26 AM
saw the MIGHTY IRON MAIDEN live on Monday which is something I've always wanted to do since i was 8 and first got addicted to them,
CU Radbacker
Oh yes, UP THE IRONS! I saw Maiden at Earls Court in December 2006 during their 'A Matter of Life and Death' tour and it rocked. 1 row back from the front and middle left, seeing Eddie popping up in the Tank onstage was superb. Like you i've been a maiden fan since I was 12 but had never got round to seeing them until then.
If you haven't heard/bought their latest album 'The Final Frontier' I recommend you do, it is the nuts. The album has tracks that sound similar to their early albums, great stuff, here's to the next tour! :D
Did you see Paul Di'Anno has just been sent down for £45,000 benefit fraud? I don't know how his genius scheme could possibly fail - He said that he was unable to work after injuring himself falling off a stage, and claimed income support, housing benefit and council tax. He then spent the next few years playing hundreds of live shows all over the world until someone from the DSS saw one of his 50 videos on YouTube.
The prosecutor said: "He admitted in an interview in 2005 that he was living in Brazil and playing to crowds of 10,000 people."
The defence said: "He has fallen into a pit of mayhem."
The judge said: "nine months."
Yes I read that in the paper yesterday, shame as he was a good singer back in the day and certainly was influential on Maiden's first 2 albums. Unfortunatly for him he let drink and drugs get in the way of performing so 'Arry' gave him the boot. Would have been interesting to see how Maiden's further albums would have turned out if Paul had remained in the band.
Quote from: W. R. Logan on 13 March, 2011, 07:28:24 AM
I have a 22 year old daughter 8-)
you're smiling now,thats 22 years of birthday,christmas,easter pocket money and at least 16 of unpaid child support you've gotta fork out for ;)
but congrats any way!!! :D you missed the sleepless nights teething nappies 3am feeds
Quote from: W. R. Logan on 13 March, 2011, 07:28:24 AM
I have a 22 year old daughter 8-)
But are you a
GRANDAD, that's what I want to know :o
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 10 March, 2011, 10:59:28 PM
Life's so drokking fantastic because I'm geting free sat installed in my room next friday for only £16 it shoud be £56 but because I'm on benfinits and im disabled I get it for less sometimes being a brain damaged jobless layabout has its advanatages.
I'm outraged ! Apart from 'shoud, benfinits and advanatages' the fecker can spell. Oh,I get it. He's talking about tv and he's probably typing with both hands. Cyber, if it's Sky take a look around channels 914 and 950. I think you'll like what you find. Just remember that all calls are charged at a premium rate. So I've heard.
They don't charge that much for calls. Some of those poor girls can't even afford clothes.
Because I've just suffered a very long and arduous "bedtime" for my kids, that involved much telling off, shouting and tears. Supernanny would not be pleased. Why is this in the "fantastic thread" I hear you ask. Because I've just been back up to chat to my eldest before he goes to sleep, and we got talking about nightmares- he told me one of his, and I told him of mine last night- where me and his mum were being chased by a giant armoured ape who swung from building to building, desperately trying to capture my wife. At the end of this, he looked at me quite earnestly and asked,
"Daddy, was the monkey wearing a hat?"
SBT
We enrolled Robbie into a Judo class not long before Christmas. The wife took him to his first tournament today over in Telford. The little snekker only went and got a bronze.
Also I spent the day with Sophie setting up all my imperial Storm troopers and Clone troopers.
A good day all round.
V
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 13 March, 2011, 09:02:13 PM
"Daddy, was the monkey wearing a hat?"
*sniff!* That's...that's just...wonderful.
M.
Well? Was it???
Quote from: Cthulouis on 14 March, 2011, 11:15:35 PM
Well? Was it???
No- well, yes. Well, battle armour.
I became convinced for a second that he'd been lurking here... until I remembered he's only seven and computer illiterate. He explained (once I'd stopped laughing) that there was a monkey in a hat and armour in his book of horror stories.
SBT
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 13 March, 2011, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: W. R. Logan on 13 March, 2011, 07:28:24 AM
I have a 22 year old daughter 8-)
But are you a GRANDAD, that's what I want to know :o
(http://184.72.239.143/mu/5284f96b-37b6-41b6.jpg)
Obviously all the Perkins genes are recessive. ;)
Have you given much thought as to what her first Prog should be?
This is really awesome news Logan!
Just don't let Cyberleader2000 and his newfound "abilities" anywhere near her.
Seriously though, good news, Old Man Logan!
6 months into my new job and I've been promoted to Design Manager. :)
Congrats Logan. Was that a complete surprise to you then?
Congrats Wils. Good stuff.
Ah, some *good* job-related news for a change! Where are you working now, Wils?
Quote from: TordelBack on 15 March, 2011, 10:14:24 AM
Obviously all the Perkins genes are recessive. ;)
Have you given much thought as to what her first Prog should be?
Thank god she got her Mums looks but my brains.
Firs Prog Probably:
(http://www.2000ad.org/covers/2000ad/mediumres/584.jpg)
or
(http://www.2000ad.org/covers/2000ad/mediumres/585.jpg)
as she was born between these Progs and obviously every Judge Logan appearance.
Quote from: Noisybast on 15 March, 2011, 11:44:58 AM
Just don't let Cyberleader2000 and his newfound "abilities" anywhere near her.
Seriously though, good news, Old Man Logan!
Just remember I am a grumpy old fucker and can blind you with my thumbs 8-)
Quote from: Something Fishy on 15 March, 2011, 01:31:48 PM
Congrats Logan. Was that a complete surprise to you then?
Knew she was out there somewhere.
Congrats, Logan.
Well done on the promoted, Wils.
awww she's lovely, congrats Logan..
Nice one Wils..
ADRENE HAS LEFT AFGHANISTAN!!!
Not sure quite yet what day she'll be home, but it'll be soon.
Well hooray for Mrs Locusts coming home-ish, Logan being a new-ish dad and Wils for being promoted :)
Great news, Locusts!
Excellent news Locusts but remember, loose lips sink ships ;)
That makes me happy!
Yay, and thank grud for that!
SBT
Thanks guys! At about 2330 I should have an idea of when she'll be home, though right now we think Monday!
The important thing is she's out of harm's way.
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 17 March, 2011, 04:01:42 PM
Thanks guys! At about 2330 I should have an idea of when she'll be home, though right now we think Monday!
The important thing is she's out of harm's way.
Nice one Locust, I imagine your board input will drop shortly?
Nice one Locust. And to think I came on here to clebrate England winning another thriller in the World Cup.
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 17 March, 2011, 02:18:11 PM
ADRENE HAS LEFT AFGHANISTAN!!!
Heh hey, that's fantastic news! Happy for you all! :D
Great news LOD.
Do they still stop off in Cyprus?
V
Huzzar! Drokking fantastic indeed!
Quote from: W. R. Logan on 15 March, 2011, 09:40:41 PM
Quote from: Something Fishy on 15 March, 2011, 01:31:48 PM
Congrats Logan. Was that a complete surprise to you then?
Knew she was out there somewhere.
delighted you've finally found her mate :)
Great news Locusts family. Nice.
Excellent news :)
Brilliant news Locust!
Got baby James christened yesterday, a great day, big family get together here in the house. I spent the day doling out wine, Guiness, and food.
The house is absolutly wrecked, the kids(15 of them) had a ball, so far I have found a load of chips in a dolls house, and a Superman with a chicken nugget stuffed inside its outfit! Of course the allready buoyant mood was lifted by the rugby.
Great day.
David
Because we made my mum cry at the weekend.
no, I'm not being horrible, it was a surprise 80th birthday party with all the children and grandchildren in attendance (a logistical feat in itself). My mum's not very demonstrative emotionally (I don't think I've ever seen her cry before!) and she did her best to hold it in, but there was definitely a moist eye and a quiver in the voice. She said it was the best birthday she'd ever had.
The only downside was that I was relegated to sleeping on the sofa at my brother's and had to wait until the last drunken stragglers had left at 3.30 before I could crash out.
My girlfriend dressed as Halo Jones at an event at the weekend.
It was a terrible likeness but the sentiment was overwhelmingly sweet
before she left her Facebook status was
"Where am I going? Out."
:D
Sounds like you've got a real winner there! I have trouble just convincing my girlfriend to dress up as someone who enjoys my company.
She sounds like a keeper.
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 22 March, 2011, 08:25:02 PM
It was a terrible likeness ...
Maybe the costume needed new batteries?
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 22 March, 2011, 08:25:02 PM
My girlfriend dressed as Halo Jones at an event at the weekend.
It was a terrible likeness but the sentiment was overwhelmingly sweet
before she left her Facebook status was
"Where am I going? Out."
:D
Question is, was it the Clara Pandy hostess costume, or the rather less exciting Hoop gear?
Passed my SQL midterm exam! Probably not that big a deal, but I've found I really struggle with SQL for some reason, and I was consistently failing the revision quizzes. I hate it, so very glad I won't need to do a resit.
After indulging in some minor flirting with a woman who gets the bus from the same stop as me I asked her out to lunch and she said yes. Cyberleader take note: strike while the iron is hot, don't come on here talking about it.
Quote from: Colin Zeal on 23 March, 2011, 03:18:13 PM
After indulging in some minor flirting with a woman who gets the bus from the same stop as me I asked her out to lunch and she said yes. Cyberleader take note: strike while the iron is hot, don't come on here talking about it.
Good work. Lot of eyeballing shenanigans tend to go on, on public transport. Nice to see that someone is making something of it.
Nice one, Colin. Have fun.
I am £165 in credit on the gas & electricity bill after Winter. Obviously the old meter was well dodgy and we were in credit with that one as well!
Sod the environment, I like to save money (for the cellar) and if the wife feels cold that's her fault for being Southern :lol:
Clearly a new thread is called for, where we can offer Colin the benefit of our collective advice on the conduct and development of lunch-based relationships, and berate him for any perceived inadequacies in achieving sexual intimacy by the time the coffee arrives.
Well I am already considering what I should order and we're not meeting until Friday. I'll have to choose something nice like an omelette rather than a meal that makes me look like a gready pig.
Friday, I wouldn't wait that long as a work colleague may get in first ;)
Haw! Heed CF's wise words...
She doesn't work in a charity shop, does she?
M.
Yes, Colin, make sure this isnt cyberleader's bird/ bumsexgirl, just upping her boardstalking game.
SBT
No, she isn't Cyberleader's friend. I think that's got to be a good thing.
Ask her to dress as Halo Jones.
SHE MAY
Just in case, I think you need to nobble any nearby workmates and distribute a photo of the lady in question to a bunch of total strangers on the internet...
Quote from: Noisybast on 23 March, 2011, 06:41:11 PM
Just in case, I think you need to nobble any nearby workmates and distribute a photo of the lady in question to a bunch of total strangers on the internet...
...and arrange a (literally) handy power-cut.
I have just troughed a full packed of peanut cookies to myself. Its great being an adult.
V
I've now lost nearly a stone and a half since the new year thanks to my healthy eating and exercise regime, people are noticing and someone even uttered the word sexy :D
My lunch date went ok. I had a text from the lady concerned this morning that Iassumed was her cancelling but was actually confirming I was still coming. Sadly she brought along a colleague of hers to the cafe so wasn't just us but still went well.
Just been down to collect my 'Cellar of Dredd' Polo Top (Judge Burdis will be here early next week) and it looks bloody great. Also won some items off ebay that I have been after for over dozen years (they will be up on the blog soon'ish) and for bugger all money :o
Also opened an email earlier to see the latest pic in the next commission and that's a fully painted wife as a Judge ;)
Went out on tuesday to pick up last weeks prog and managed to catch the last issue before wednesdays issue (in the only shop to my knowledge) that sells the 2000ad progs
Mentioning the above to the wife she then turned around and suggested getting 2000ad on subscription :) secondly its my birthday in a week so she has asked me for a list of 2000ad and related GN's im still after :)she has also asked me to list the casefiles i dont have and she's going to fill those gaps in for my christmas box :)
Im over the moon.
Quote from: Colin Zeal on 25 March, 2011, 02:35:09 PM
but was actually confirming I was still coming.
naah - too easy! :lol:
Quote from: Colin Zeal on 25 March, 2011, 02:35:09 PM
Sadly she brought along a colleague of hers to the cafe so wasn't just us but still went well.
Are you
sure this isn't Cyberleader's bird? Same MO.
The question is, 'was the colleague a male?'
Just picked up the latest prog after having a bite to eat. I handed it to my 5 year old son to hold while I loaded up the baby and the buggy and all the rest...and by the time I got into the car myself he was sitting in his seat, engrossed in it! I have to say it was a good feeling looking at him holding an open prog and staring intently at the pictures (Judge Dredd) inside. The couch potato story might have had something to do with it as the couch potatoes are funny looking but still....it was a cool moment! The future is now!!!
Because this weekend was brilliant, played a really enjoyable gig on Friday, went to see Richard Herring's brilliant Christ On A Bike show Saturday (complete with christian protesters at the venue!) and had a super-chilled Sunday with the prog and the meg. That's what I call a successful weekend :)
Quote from: Keef Monkey on 27 March, 2011, 11:10:58 PM
Because this weekend was brilliant, played a really enjoyable gig on Friday, went to see Richard Herring's brilliant Christ On A Bike show Saturday (complete with christian protesters at the venue!) and had a super-chilled Sunday with the prog and the meg. That's what I call a successful weekend :)
Ha! I was reading his twitter feed about this that evening- it seems he's filmed it as a dvd extra.
Looing forward to seeing this myself- I think he gets up here next month sometime.
This from the Herald:
Church group pickets Glasgow comedy show, By Catriona Stewart
A GLASGOW comedy festival performance attracted 50 uninvited guests last night as Christian protestors picketed a stand-up show.
A group of fundamentalists from the Church of Zion protested outside the Oran Mor venue in the city's west end where Christ on a Bike – the Second Coming, by Richard Herring, was being performed.
Despite the show having been staged at some 50 venues, Glasgow is the first city where Herring's performance has attracted protest.
Tommy Sheppard, director of the Scottish Comedy Agency, the company behind the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival likened their actions to those of terrorist group, al-Qaeda.
Sheppard said: "This was the sort of thing you might expect from al-Qaeda, not the sort of thing you expect on the streets of Glasgow.
"This protest was born of intolerance and ignorance. They have clearly read the title of the show and their eyes have misted up at the sight of it and they have taken offence but have no understanding of the actual content. Christ on a Bike is not in any way blasphemous. It is an exploration of the New Testament.
"I must compliment Church of Zion for being a very intolerant organisation."
The one-man show is a debate on aspects of the New Testament that Herring finds difficult to reconcile with atheist logic.
Herring is due to perform the routine tonight at Edinburgh's The Stand but Sheppard said it was unknown whether the church would repeat it demonstration.
After the show Herring filmed himself speaking to the protestors and said he plans to use the footage as DVD extra
It did make things a bit surreal. It's a really funny show, and I'm sure if any of the protesters had actually watched it they wouldn't come away offended. Apparently Herring asked one of them if he didn't think it was maybe wrong to be condemning something without seeing it, and they came back with a weird 'you don't have to see a child being abused to know child abuse is wrong' argument, which is quite a sensible thing to compare to a stand up comedy show obviously. A chunk of the show deals with the emails he gets complaining about it, and just how wrongheaded some of the logic is behind them.
At the end of the day all they've done is get the show extra publicity, which was nice of them :)
Just ordered one of those Liam Sharp prints and shall collect it from him at KAPOW!
I went for the Christmas Dredd/Death/Anderson A2 pic, obviously!
...I'm listening to the 3CD remastered re-release of The Icicle Works album "The Small Price of a Bicycle", complete with bonus tracks, demos and previously unreleased material.
Probably my favourite album ever from way back in 1985 - utter bliss!
Looks like i shall finally be moving on to a new job and challenge.
Something fresh was needed, really pleased.
Life is as the thread says and because these arrived today.
All hail, the merchandise inventor!
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/2000ad%20Sites/P3300927-1.jpg)
Those are fantastic! Although there is something faintly worrying about an obsessive collector who has started to make his own merchandise...
.....it is my nieces 16th birthday today. She hasn't had the easiest of lives but carries on with impressive strength and good humour.
Best of all she told me how she read an issue of 2000AD at school today and "it was cool". Apparently it was an issue from 1994 and she liked the ABC Warriors, especially the "robot called Joe something". :D
My copy of midnight surfer arrived today,and picked up my prog and megazine today
Quote from: TordelBack on 30 March, 2011, 06:19:30 PM
Those are fantastic! Although there is something faintly worrying about an obsessive collector who has started to make his own merchandise...
naa, just closing the loop. :D
Was in a funny mood. Restless. Couldn't sleep. Bleh.
So, 3am turns up like a clumsy thief with his mask on back to front and I thinks, sod it - I'm off for a walk. So, off I trot - a grumpy shadow.
But then, by a bus stop under a tree; two barely touched herbal cigarettes - no doubt the detritus of some Friday night altercation between followers of the weed and unexpected parents. Good Heavens.
After due consideration, I reluctantly concluded that it was my civic duty to confiscate these herbal cheroots lest they fall into the hands of children or the humourless. Nobody was watching, so I grabbed 'em and legged it. Got home at about 4am just as it began to storm about.
So there I was, sat in the dark smoking free weed and watching a fucking spectacular lightning storm and I thought to myself - you know, life doesn't get much better than this. It's like one of those perfect moments, the ones that remind you what life - actual LIFE - is all about. It's spectacular on the outside and it's spectacular on the inside. Man, these kids smoke some madman shit.
Anyhoo, just thought I'd share that because a miracle of the age is that I can spout shit that don't matter for the amusement of those that couldn't care less. Besides, you know what it's like.
It's hard to think straight when you're out of your tree.
I now return you to your own universe. I'm off to bed.
you jammy git
Nothing jammy about tokeing on illegal drugs found on the floor. Man what was you thinking. There could have been anything in them.
V
For years to come the internet will be rife with conspiracy theories about the demise of The Legendary Shark. Had he been under surveillance for months, his routes constantly checked by bankers and MI5? Were the dropped herbal cigarettes planted? What did they really contain? What back-handers were the evil politicians and the private sector given by the bankers and their cabal to finally silence The Shark?!!
Quote from: vzzbux on 02 April, 2011, 07:41:21 AM
Nothing jammy about tokeing on illegal drugs found on the floor. Man what was you thinking. There could have been anything in them.
V
I was thinking that. They might not just be weed.
I've reached the fine age of 34 today and woke up to find lots of dredd and various 2000ad gns for my reading pleasure.......my wifes a legend
Quote from: klute on 02 April, 2011, 11:20:13 AM
I've reached the fine age of 34 today and woke up to find lots of dredd and various 2000ad gns for my reading pleasure.......my wifes a legend
Happy birthday youngster.
Aye, happy birthday Klute!
New Vessels album arrived in the post today and it's glorious, plus me, the lady and a mate are having a super slob saturday with a handful of movies and some Dominos for dinner. First up, 'Gleaming The Cube'!
Happy birthday.
Happy birthday klute! my own fantastic thing is that just as i was waiting for a bus home last night and in desperate need of a poo, i happened upon a couple of massive rizlas on the ground. So i was able to nip round the back, do my business, then roll it up so it looked like two fat doobies and leave them laying on the pavement for some poor sod to smoke.
SBT
you dirty fecker! what if anything did you use to wipe?
Happy Birthday.
I obviously performed an autopsy before the cremation. And what a lovely day is today - all sunny and shit. Woo hoo!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 02 April, 2011, 12:45:16 PM
Happy Birthday.
I obviously performed an autopsy before the cremation. And what a lovely day is today - all sunny and shit. Woo hoo!
and now your going to die,the cia have been monitoring the internet and you gotten too close that convieniently placed spliff was laced with a slow release arsenic ;)
Quote from: mogzilla on 02 April, 2011, 12:51:06 PM
and now your going to die,the cia have been monitoring the internet and you gotten too close that convieniently placed spliff was laced with a slow release arsenic ;)
If they strike me down I shall become more powerful than they can imagine... :lol:
it's Spring and everything seems brighter and lovlier.
Plus I have just bought tickets to see the Mission and the Neffs FLASHBACK TIME!!!!!
... because the wonderful folk who print my comics have been working today to make sure that on Monday morning I'll have ZARJAZ 11 in my digits!
Postals will start being prepped that night so hopefully folk should have them before Kapow.
Quote from: staticgirl on 02 April, 2011, 01:41:11 PM
I have just bought tickets to see the Mission and the Neffs FLASHBACK TIME!!!!!
Who's in the Nephilim now apart from McCoy?
I saw the Astoria gig in 2007 and it just wasn't the same for me without the other original members.
The Mourning Sun album was really good but I'm not so keen on seeing them live now. If the classic line up was back together I'd be very excited and wouldn't miss it.
Grud, i cant remember the how long ago it was i last saw the mish. Possibly portsmouth pyramids in 1993/94? I had no idea they were still alive, let alone playing. Is it just wayne now and a bunch of session musicians?
SBT
Quote from: Albion on 02 April, 2011, 02:22:11 PM
Who's in the Nephilim now apart from McCoy?
I saw the Astoria gig in 2007 and it just wasn't the same for me without the other original members.
The Mourning Sun album was really good but I'm not so keen on seeing them live now. If the classic line up was back together I'd be very excited and wouldn't miss it.
They've worked very hard on the live performances since 2007 -- they're definitely worth seeing (at a decent venue, that is. The NEC Hellfire gig had all the atmosphere of a sports hall). The Mission are playing with their original line-up, including Craig Adams and Simon Hinkler.
Cheers!
Jim
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 02 April, 2011, 04:38:50 PM
They've worked very hard on the live performances since 2007 -- they're definitely worth seeing
Good to hear. I've been a huge fan of the Neph for many years and saw them quite a bit back in the day. Maybe I'll catch 'em again some time.
I never quite got in to The Mission but did see them on the tour for the Carved In Sand album at Bournemouth, it was a good gig.
The Nephilim were really the only goth band I really liked.
Ah ...The Mission.
A good friend of mine used to stash his porn DVDs in his The Mission CD cases.
His Missus hates The Mission ye see ;)
I'd love to see the Mish/Neph combo... I wonder if some kind soul could post a bit of it on YouTube?... Pretty please with goth on top?
Why are they playing together? Is this one of those nostalgia things, like when limahl and bucks fizz team up with adam ant? This isnt part of some 'bat to the 80s' goth rock revival tour thing is it? Can we expect jesus and mary chain, the sisters and the cult to be there too, as for some reason they always got lumped together on compilation tapes, along with whoever they were that did marthas harbour?
SBT
Yup, Wayne did an interview and he said it was pure nostalgia. The Mish aren't playing anything that wasn't played by the original lineup.
I presume they all need a new kitchen or something and I'm okay with it as long as it doesn't become a habit like with the Sisters.
And yeah I presume Carl McCoy is the only Nephster left. He's pretty hard to work with. The recent live videos on You Tube seem okay though.
Quote from: staticgirl on 03 April, 2011, 10:29:42 PM
And yeah I presume Carl McCoy is the only Nephster left. He's pretty hard to work with. The recent live videos on You Tube seem okay though.
Most of the Nephs can be found intermittently recording as part of Tony Petit's goth supergroup/tag team The Eden House (http://www.theedenhouse.com/members.php), whilst the Wright brothers (no, the
other Wright brothers) record and tour as Last Rites (geddit?).
Tony Petit also plays guitar for NFD (http://www.myspace.com/nfdworld) which also features Bob White on vocals, who was also frontman for Rubicon, the original 'everyone except Carl' Nephilim offshoot, Rubicon.
(Bob also fronted Sensorium, who were a few shades heavier (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBzp5PpFgYc) than the Neph spinoff bands, but who I rather liked.)
And, yes, the current Carl-only incarnation of the Fields have worked hard to cement a live reputation after a slightly shaky start -- although UK gigs have been thin on the ground the last couple of years, they've been all round Europe, headlining M'era Luna in '08, and are top act at Wave Gotik Treffen this year. Pretty good for a band with only four albums in 25 years, and only one this century!
QuoteThe Mish aren't playing anything that wasn't played by the original lineup.
Best news I've heard all day -- I might actually know some of the songs!
Cheers
JIm
......Danny Baker is returning to the radio on April 18th after his treatment for cancer.
Afternoons will be fun again.
I'm on the cusp of a warp spam! Thanks to almost three years worth of Waterstone's points, I was able to lay hands on Lord of Misrule today. A furtive flick reveals that not only does the art look fantastic on bright, shiny pages, but I've only ever read 3 episodes out of this whole collection!
No sooner does one bit of commission work finish than another nears completion. I love these artist bods (look what you have done to me Pete!)
This one's a fully painted piece and when it gets a liitle closer to the endgame I shall start a thread on it, I can't wait!
Can you send me some spare seeds from your money tree if possible? :lol:
I would say I work hard for it but I don't. I'm now doing the easiest job that I have EVER done and I reckon it's for life. Well just for a few more years and when the house is mine, that's when my Dredd madness will really kick in :-[
Watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HhGuXCuDb1U#at=92 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HhGuXCuDb1U#at=92)
Storm by Tim Minchen.
I'd been looking forward to this animation since the trailer last year, when suddenly a few weeks back the fine gentlemen who created it were deposited on desks next to mine whilst they work a freelance contract for my employer.
Slightly surreal being around as the inter-web responds to it's grand unveiling this morning.
Dunk!
Quote from: Dunk! on 08 April, 2011, 02:58:54 PM
Watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HhGuXCuDb1U#at=92 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HhGuXCuDb1U#at=92)
Storm by Tim Minchen.
I'd been looking forward to this animation since the trailer last year, when suddenly a few weeks back the fine gentlemen who created it were deposited on desks next to mine whilst they work a freelance contract for my employer.
Slightly surreal being around as the inter-web responds to it's grand unveiling this morning.
Dunk!
Hot damn! I've been waiting for this!
Can't wait to get home to watch it!
two weeks holiday and glorius sunshine!
After the turmoil of the last year it looks like I might have a permanent place to live from May.
Been looking for a new job for about 6 months and 1 looks possible and 3 others are a maybe.
May could be an exciting month.
Congrats Logan. That's awesome.
My job move looks very likely and it's been stunning weather and i sat outside and played guitar then went for a swim with my son. Good times.
Quote from: W. R. Logan on 08 April, 2011, 09:24:09 PM
After the turmoil of the last year it looks like I might have a permanent place to live from May.
Been looking for a new job for about 6 months and 1 looks possible and 3 others are a maybe.
May could be an exciting month.
congratulations.
I received robo hunter phone book number 1 as a surprise gift off the wife.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 08 April, 2011, 10:44:33 PM
Congrats Logan. That's awesome.
Of course it could also turn into a big bag of shit as well 8-)
Quote from: W. R. Logan on 08 April, 2011, 11:28:19 PM
Quote from: Something Fishy on 08 April, 2011, 10:44:33 PM
Congrats Logan. That's awesome.
Of course it could also turn into a big bag of shit as well 8-)
Fingers crossed it all works out for you.
Because we all went up to the dr who experience at olympia today, while you load of bastards were off at kapow. If you havent been, and you have a passing interest in the show, then you really should: a 3D movie, an interactive walk-through experience, the chance to fly the tardis, three different console rooms, loads of monsters including an ice warrior, a zygon, the giant robot, three generations of sontarans (no weeping angels though, suspiciously), cyberheads galore, interactive fun for the kids... And the world's most expensive giftshop and crappest cafe, with stone cold coffee. Even my wife loved it!
From there to fp, where i picked up the new Slaine trade and the second XIII volume, and then to chinatown for noodles. On train home now, utterly spanked by tiredness, with two very happy boys.
SBT
Because the complete ro-busters arrived on my doorstep this morning thanks again to teh wife now just waiting for ace trucking co volume 1 to appear apparently the wife had problems last time trying to get it from waterstones on time???
My new job is confirmed. Moving by End May.. yayyy.
Congratulations, Fishy!
Nice one Fishy.
Quote from: Paul faplad Finch on 06 August, 2010, 03:50:16 PM
I don't want to get my hopes up here but I know a lot of the management types at firm A, have good relations with them, know the job/site/customers like the back of my hand and the job is right on my doorstep. If all goes well I could be back in a job I love and am good at by years end, like I never left.
Posting in this thread may be a bit premature but fuck it, I'm excited.
Well, it
was a bit premature because they didn't take me on in the first complement of staff and I wasn't in the job by Christmas.
They did however, take me on, unpaid, as part of a dole scheme in January and I must have done something right because this morning I was told I could have a six month contract, possibly leading to permanent,
if I wanted it. Hah.
After Fishys news, it must have been the day for it.
Thanks guys and
Congrats Paul! :D
Jumping on the bandwagon somewhat, I've also managed to secure a new job. It's a permanent role (at last!), albeit based forty miles away in Manchester and paying three grand less than my last perm job. Ah well - it's a start.
Congrats Noisy.
Well done lads! Pleased for all three of you.
Cheers Kerrin :D
Four out of four.
That some good news indeed. The dole is smelly pants
That's great news! What a week.
Congrats one and all!
I've just discovered I'm going to Alton Towers- ON my Birthday!
....I saw my favourite band, King's X, three times in four days, was invited in to a soundcheck by the bass player/lead singer and also met a member of this very forum at the London show.
Another family of benefit scrounging scum have left next door! I could say why but I have talked about the Hell we go through in the chatroom.
That's me 2, scum 0 :thumbsup: :wave:
Nice one CF!
I've found i'm now ending my job on the 15th , which means really the 13th and due to accrued leave.. I finish in 3 weeks and get my 40th birthday week off.
sweeeeeet :D
Just booked tickets to Batman Live when it visits Birmingham.
Wasn't going to go, but this preview on the Beeb changed my mind: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13058040 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13058040)
It was the Cesar Romero style Joker that won me over (Can but hope that's the performer when I see it) and I'll forgive them for messing with Harley Quinn's costume ala Arkham Asylum.
Now, knowing me, I'll completely forget and have a ready paid surprise sprung on me in Aug.
Sweet.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 13 April, 2011, 05:45:20 PM
Another family of benefit scrounging scum have left next door! I could say why but I have talked about the Hell we go through in the chatroom.
That's me 2, scum 0 :thumbsup: :wave:
We have a simliar problem next door to us CF (its private rent) we went through a year and a half of putting up with them and trying to get the landlord to do something about it....i found the police to be of no help despite seeing them there every day till they were booted out.
If its of any consulation we now have a lovely couple living next door to us i suspect the landlord of the home next to your is like ours and only interested in getting the money(which to a degree i understand) but not at the expense of making everybody happy.
Apparently according to the landlord who owns next door its hard to find decent people to rent LOL he was moaning to me about this,to which i replied well you'll just have to keep looking because were not going through that again.
Do these people ask for copious references and then throw them in a bin or something? They make renters go through hoops and then don't check. In every place I have ever lived there have been problem renters so I would have thought the motivation was there.
The current place I am in is abnormal. 5 years and no problem tenants next door. *Touches wood* I presume it's because they rent to families mainly.
Because today I took my boys up to that shop in a village near to where I live (that I mention every now and again)- and inside they had a 1979 Kenner MILLENNIUM FALCON for ten of your Earth pounds. Obviously it's missing a few bits- the walkway up into it, the control panels, the top gun and the dish, but it's more than playable, and my boys love it. The bits and bobs I'll get off eBay as we go. But personally speaking, I've always wanted one of these and still harbour a grudge against my parents for not getting me one when I was nine. And now there's one in my living room. Hurrah!
They also had a boxed Naboo Starfighter for a tenner and a Vulture Droid Fighter for eight. But they can fuck off! The Falcon! The fucking FALCON!
SBT
because I've now got a complete set of the original Zarjaz comics. Huge thanks to two boarders for going above the call of duty to sort things for me.
because I've actually got all the strips in hand for Zarjaz 12 and that I've just scored a very nice artist for the cover of Zarjaz 13.
had a lovely day with mini in manchester forbidden planet where i got zarjaz a.b.c. special a hellboy comic, the prog and the taxidermist and she got the "stone" dalek
lunch at kfc a quick perusal at the disney shop and a trip on the manchester big wheel (rip off but i've been promising her for ages) and a quick dip into cineheroes and found out there is a comic fair in preston this saturday!
Quote from: mogzilla on 14 April, 2011, 05:47:01 PM
had a lovely day with mini in manchester forbidden planet where i got zarjaz a.b.c. special a hellboy comic, the prog and the taxidermist and she got the "stone" dalek
lunch at kfc a quick perusal at the disney shop and a trip on the manchester big wheel (rip off but i've been promising her for ages) and a quick dip into cineheroes and found out there is a comic fair in preston this saturday!
sounds like a top day out! we discovered Cineheroes on the Nort Forum gathering (only because the guy was standing outside Travelling Man habnding out fliers!) It's not got a huge amount of stock, but it's got some good deals and I've never known chattier proprieters - they were like a double act!
we only had the one ! nice fella...love the plans for the entrance being made into a tardis.he remebered you lot as well! :D
nearly got his judge dredd fig til i saw he wanted £35 for it!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 14 April, 2011, 04:25:56 PM
because I've now got a complete set of the original Zarjaz comics. Huge thanks to two boarders for going above the call of duty to sort things for me.
because I've actually got all the strips in hand for Zarjaz 12 and that I've just scored a very nice artist for the cover of Zarjaz 13.
Glad the envelope arrived! I too am on the cusp, the vinegar strokes if you will, of a complete Zarjaz run. Just waiting for Mr Postie.
SBT
The package you are waiting for will be in the post tomorrow morning-
Have been bought a Martin OM for my upcoming 40th birthday.. sounds stunning and lovely to play.
Ooh, very swish! Nothing beats a lovely new guitar, enjoy!
Cheers Keef. It'll be the first truly nice one I've ever owned. I wouldn't let myself until i could at least get something out of it.
It's a Davy Graham model, signed one. Really is lovely.
Ace Trucking v1 landed on my doorstep this morning thanks to 2000ad online store cant wait to read it and v2 again :)
Quote from: Something Fishy on 16 April, 2011, 09:59:08 AM
Have been bought a Martin OM for my upcoming 40th birthday.. sounds stunning and lovely to play.
Lovely. I've got a Martin D-41 , they really are a joy. Many happy returns!
Thank you. It's a couple of weeks until the big day so it's gone away now.
Can't wait to play it.
What a laugh we've had earlier today.
As you may know I managed to get rid of the second scum family from the rented property the other day. Along with drunk driving, child neglect, drug taking (the other neighbour witnessed that), noise till 04:00 each morning, they were only claiming housing benefits for two properties as well.
Carolyn had been hearing noises each night since they had moved out a few days ago, weird! Well today she sees a load of teenagers sprint out of the property and across the road. So out I pop out to see what's going on now. I wander across the road to confront them and tell them all to fuck off, as the scum that used to live there won't be selling them drugs anymore, as they are gone.
I wander back across the road and notice the landlady is stood on the path and a locksmith is changing the locks. That lot had broken in and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage, get in :D
She tells me what has happened and I say, oh yeah we heard all that noise but seeing as we've had that going on each night for two years we thought nothing of it. Although it did sound as those the house was being trashed but that's not our problem is it.
So they've wrecked the place have they? Well perhaps if you cared about us neighbours, who have to put up with the scummy tenants that you've put in there twice now, you wouldn't have to fork out thousands in repair bills each time. The first time I saw each of those families I knew they were scum and you only wanted a guarenteed housing benefit payment and so thought sod the neighbours!
She was shocked as she expected sympathy from me, she didn't seem to give a toss when it was affecting us lot.
This has really made my day :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Let's see what she does now after she's seen loads of money flow down the drain!
Do you do commissions, CF? :D
If so, please present your best price for the following projects:
A recently arrived family of "mother-and-child" in a two bedroom flat turns out to actually be 10 teens and twenty-somethings, who are apparently building a car in the back garden out of spare parts - parts freshly stolen from their new neighbours. Nearly every morning for a week now someone has lost a battery or a spare wheel. This year already I've had to chase off two (other) teens helping themselves to tools from the back of a sparks' van, and late last year I watched in amazement as two tweenies tried to hide a giant flatscreen TV in the bushes outside my house. Both in broad daylight.
Not particularly disruptive, but elsewhere on my terrace alone there are now two horses in separate back gardens (that would have to be taken through the house to get there), and the gardens are about 7m by 7m. At least the 24hr brothel across the road seems to have closed since Christmas, cod bless the snow and the recession. Landlords are strangely uncontactable, but at least it keeps the residents' association busy.
Happily we've been blessed with a succession of perfect neighbours directly beside us, so we're currently regarding these delightful trends from a slightly insulated distance, but it does make it hard to view my €100K negative equity with the requisite... equanimity.
Neighbours eh!? Mine annoy me but reading this I think I've probably got it easy. The woman downstairs seems to do...something which causes such a thud that our TV visibly shakes and you can feel the couch shudder. Whatever it is she does it very often and for most of the day (it's not the occasional thud, it's like she's constantly stomping around and then jumping up and down or something, from the minute she comes in to when she goes to bed).
It's the curiosity that bugs me more than anything, I need to know what the hell she could be doing that would make a tenement building rattle like that.
Quote from: Keef Monkey on 17 April, 2011, 09:49:47 AM
...I need to know what the hell she could be doing that would make a tenement building rattle like that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNcG48rxbqI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNcG48rxbqI)
I've just passed my 4000th post!
WooHoo! 3000 posts! :D
SBT
Because my home town team Alfreton Town need three points from 4 games to be promoted to the Conference from the Conference North and my team who I go and watch Chesterfield FC need a win from the next 2 games to secure promotion from League 2. Happy Days.
Because after a great deal of work my band's new album is out today :D
Very very chuffed to see it on a shelf in all it's digipacked glory, can't wait to get gigging and playing the stuff!
Quote from: Keef Monkey on 18 April, 2011, 05:22:06 PM
Because after a great deal of work my band's new album is out today :D
Very very chuffed to see it on a shelf in all it's digipacked glory, can't wait to get gigging and playing the stuff!
Awesome really like let's fuck
Congrats on the album.
Cheers guys, sadly no vinyl! There might be a limited vinyl pressing at some point (a couple of members are total vinyl junkies so they're eager to have that happen!), but for now it's CD and smelly download all the way. Saying that Amazon and itunes don't seem to have it listed just yet, not sure what the delay is.
I have been having big serious problems with my new neighbours who have been rather boisterous and noisy and a nuisance to say the least and this morning in the early hours i finally snapped and had a go at them which very nearly resulted in a scuffle.However we all reflected on this today as i was going to go round to see them to see if we could sort things out peacefully as i thought that the whole thing was stupid but instead they called round here so we talked things through and apologised to each other and made friends so it seems it can be all worked out instead of any more unpleasentness as we can agree on terms as to when its alright to make noise and when it isnt and that kind of thing.
There has to be a compromise on noise late at night for the sake of my neighbour on the other side who goes to bed quite earlyish as she gets up for work at 7 am.
They are Africans so i told them i am African by birth [which is true] which helped quite a bit.
It just goes to show that working things out peacefully is far more productive than fighting plus there is enough of that going on as it is.
I wanted to share/offload this as i am very happy about it and there wasnt anywhere else to post it as the only other place i post comments is an alternative media comments section that is political in nature so posting this kind of thing there would have been inappropriate.
Good on you, Peter. Blessed are the peacemakers and all that.
Yeah, nice one peter, it's always best not to have to result to fisting your neighbours if at all possible!
perhaps you could come round to the building my clients live in and similarly sort out the junkie scum downstairs who plays music til 3am and the scumbags upstairs who take over between 3 and 6?
:-/
SBT
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 19 April, 2011, 09:34:33 PM
Blessed are the peacemakers and all that.
Surely that applies to all manufacturers of dairy products?
You don't know how hard it was for me not to mention the cheesemakers there :D
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 19 April, 2011, 10:05:40 PM
Yeah, nice one peter, it's always best not to have to result to fisting your neighbours if at all possible!
Unless you are all into that sort of thing, in which case go for it!
Got a 'phone call from the council this morning. Voice on the other end informs me I've not been paying the correct amount of rent for the past 3 years. Heart sinks, anger rises. Just about to blow top when it is explained that I've been overpaying and would I like the (considerable) sum I've overpaid back as a cheque or directly into a bank account. Me chuffed. Ebay calling...
Nice one!
Maundy Thursday tomorrow. As a snivil serpent I have half the day off and my boss has let me 'work' at home. LIE-IN!!!!!!!
Being bereft of fellow workers (except one who I don't care for) on any of the desks near me due to the coming Easter/Wedding bank holiday extraviganza means I can order something smelly for lunch: Curry, chilli, extra onions, garlic, it's all good.
I can also turn my music up a tad and take extra long bathroom breaks for today only.
My head swims with the power and possibilities of it all.
And then I'm off on me own hols for 11 days straight.
*Swoon*
Giddy Dunk!
why with the holiday for the giant egg laying magic bunny and ANZAC day falling together this year means we have Friday to Tuesday off, a fricken 5 day long weekend and three of those days are payed for, man i love our governments love of the public holiday.
CU Radbacker
Not totally fantastic but found out today that I won't be made redundant but will have to drop down to four days a week. The loss of income will be tough to manage, but it's better than the alternative and allows me time to look for work elsewhere. It also means I can book the holidays I had planned for this summer so that part is drokking fantastic.
I've found the site that the Landlady of next door has put the house up to rent on and she is asking £229 per week :o
The best bit is this
QuoteAvailable to rent to a decent, hardworking, clean and tidy family only who will respect the property and be considerate towards neighbours.
So we might get a nice family now!
I'm not gonna put a link up, as you'll all be viewing it and then drilling in from there ;)
That's a good result CF, sounds like at the very least the landlady has learned her lesson after the last mob!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 21 April, 2011, 07:18:30 PM
I'm not gonna put a link up, as you'll all be viewing it and then drilling in from there ;)
That's all the information we needed CF. Cellar of Dredd assault team, WE'RE ON GREEN. GO GO GO...
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 21 April, 2011, 07:18:30 PM
I've found the site that the Landlady of next door has put the house up to rent on and she is asking £229 per week :o
The best bit is this
QuoteAvailable to rent to a decent, hardworking, clean and tidy family only who will respect the property and be considerate towards neighbours.
So we might get a nice family now!
I'm not gonna put a link up, as you'll all be viewing it and then drilling in from there ;)
Er, John, you DO realise that you've put enough information up in that single post for me to find the website she's advertised it on in a single mouse click? I'm looking at a picture of it now, and planning the Cellar Assault as I type.
SBT
I shall put listening devices to the wall in question and await the first sign of an attempted breach.
News Flash
Today a street in Maidstone seemed to, as one eye witness reported "explode" leaving just one house standing! :lol:
We only need to 'rent it' for a week.
We could pretend to be practising musicians...
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 19 April, 2011, 09:34:33 PM
Good on you, Peter. Blessed are the peacemakers and all that.
Perhaps if i could make some peace and quiet it would help.At present there has only been a minor decrease in the general noise levels.The problem is its all about them and fuck everyone else and i am going to make certain their tenancy which expires on the 26 June is not going to be renewed [already done] as i am sick of it already because its all well and good making peace and being nice but this is never going to work so in the meantime i am exercising a great deal of self control and tolerance.
Unless they are prepared to not take the piss then i have no choice but to use force if necessary as force is usually more productive because if i exercise leniancy then it all goes back to square one like right now and its fucking pissing me off big time.
If they cant live normally like everyone else that has lived here then they are out.
End of.
I found a painting i had loved in the 80's by the artist sara moon who ofc it turns out is a man. nvm
i lost my original and have happened upon his website so i can get a copy of the picture i had :)
I've just got in from am exhausting but satisfying day's hiking in the Peak District (Bakewell to Buxton via the Monsal Trail, about 10 miles altogether). Can't believe this weather for April, there were absolutely loads of people out enjoying the countryside. I'm tired and sore, but happy!
I've got the flat to myself for the rest of the weekend, so I'm about to crack open a bottle of red, spark up a fat one, read my prog and Meg and then watch Dr Who on the iplayer. (if I can stay awake that long!)
Finally our chickens are getting more and more adventurous. Over the last month or so they have been coming further and further into the house. You can hear their feet in the coservatory and kitchen as they pace about. Well over the last week or so they have been wandering around the front room and it's hilarious.
This morning before we went to Hastings I decided to have some beans on toast and sat down on the settee to eat them. It was like a scene from Jurassic Park, as they both came at me and started to jump up to my plate to eat some of the toast. After battling away for a few minutes I knew I couldn't win so I had to break a bit of toast off for them and then devour my nosh asp :D
It's so much fun watching the buggers wander about and we get fresh eggs, which are lovely!
...my niece is home from Oz! (Oh yeah, and my brother and sister-in-law too, but they're more of vector of transmission). As my kids' only first cousin (although there is another pending elsewhere), it was a real treat to see them play together in the sunshine yesterday. She's just 1 month older than my daughter (19 and 20 months respectively), and they ran about exploring like (non-identical) twins. Even the Boy played nice with them. Now to turbocharge them with Easter eggs and watch the madness. Bonzer!
Extra: My sister-in-law, who's been in Sydney for about 15 years now, spent much of the day complaining of the cold. It was about 24 deg C in the garden. I don't envy her her visit!
My endowment just matured and it's enough to pay off my mortgage, just before my 40th. Yayyyyyy.
my top up ones in a few months will be some nice savings.
Truly fantastic.
About 2 months ago i lost my wrist torque (when i asked my wife to marry me she bought it for me)
Its worth a fortune and i was begining to think maybe i should give up looking for it(I assumed i'd lost it outside/elsewhere...anyway i get a phonecall from the wife on my way back from work to say she had a big surprise for me.
Anyway she had found it and its not back on my wrist :)
Quote from: klute on 27 April, 2011, 03:32:09 PM
Anyway she had found it and its not back on my wrist :)
Where is it then? ;)
Quote from: Something Fishy on 27 April, 2011, 09:01:31 AM
My endowment just matured and it's enough to pay off my mortgage, just before my 40th.
Always a good news story this! Just a few more years for me, I knew I shouldn't have pissed all my money up against the wall in my early army years. Still, it won't be long for me and I can join you as a house owner :D
...when you've stopped pissing your money into the cellar¬! ;-)
I have to spend it on something! The house is just the bit above the cellar that I let the family wander about in ;)
For the first time in my life, I've handed in a completed assignment early. I shall reward myself with a hangover tomorrow morning
Quote from: Albion on 27 April, 2011, 06:47:38 PM
Quote from: klute on 27 April, 2011, 03:32:09 PM
Anyway she had found it and its not back on my wrist :)
Where is it then? ;)
lol now* it hasn't left my sight
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 27 April, 2011, 06:52:09 PM
Quote from: Something Fishy on 27 April, 2011, 09:01:31 AM
My endowment just matured and it's enough to pay off my mortgage, just before my 40th.
Always a good news story this! Just a few more years for me, I knew I shouldn't have pissed all my money up against the wall in my early army years. Still, it won't be long for me and I can join you as a house owner :D
The missus made sure we paid our mortgage off quite a few years ago. It does pay to kill it off early. Without her money smarts I don't know where I would be now.
And yes CF I often wonder where I would be now financially if I hadn't also pissed away all my money when I was in the army. Still I wouldn't change anything though.
V
Only 25 years to go on mine, at only €1,400 a month! And only €100K of negative equity (and rising)! It'll be solid-gold Gorehead statues for me any day now.
Wait, this is the Life Spugs thread, right? ;)
Well I did (and still do) piss all my money away. My plan is to either die early and happy, or throw myself on the mercy of the state in my dotage.
My friend earns almost twice my slaray but is just as skint, because it all goes into her mortgage and pension. There will come a day when she can retire on a decent wage and own her house outright - probably just before she dies. Unless you have offspring to make provision for, I'd always say spend it while you can!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 27 April, 2011, 06:52:09 PM
Quote from: Something Fishy on 27 April, 2011, 09:01:31 AM
My endowment just matured and it's enough to pay off my mortgage, just before my 40th.
Always a good news story this! Just a few more years for me, I knew I shouldn't have pissed all my money up against the wall in my early army years. Still, it won't be long for me and I can join you as a house owner :D
it's a fantastic feeling.. well it will be. The money just turned up so it'll be paid next week.
Just nice to think I have years without worrying about rent or mortgages now all being well.
Sounds like you've been very sensible in your time to be near clearing it to me :)
Quote from: vzzbux on 27 April, 2011, 08:48:08 PM
The missus made sure we paid our mortgage off quite a few years ago. It does pay to kill it off early. Without her money smarts I don't know where I would be now.
And yes CF I often wonder where I would be now financially if I hadn't also pissed away all my money when I was in the army. Still I wouldn't change anything though.
V
Yep we've done the same. It's meant we've done that rather than lots of spending (though we've not gone without and still had some hols and things and got the house in a nice condition) but now we can enjoy not having one. Great feeling.
Tordel: sorry to hear about yours. I have friends who were caught with this last time (mid 90's), it took a long time but the value did eventually level out and they're getting close to the end of it all now.
5 years to go for me, so looking forward to sitting in my very own house reading Prog 2000!
Quote from: Something Fishy on 28 April, 2011, 05:53:54 PM
Tordel: sorry to hear about yours. I have friends who were caught with this last time (mid 90's), it took a long time but the value did eventually level out and they're getting close to the end of it all now.
Oh aye, I've no complaints. I went into it as a long-term thing, love the layout of the house and its close to the hills, teenchy and deep in bandit country though it is. But a €300K mortgage over 33 years on a 1,000 sq ft house on the fringes of civilisation, WTF was I thinking! Nobody to blame but myself.
I've heard that if the bank has sold your mortgage (that's what the sub-prime fiasco was all about, selling a bunch of bad mortgages with one or two good ones mixed in) to a third party, then technically you don't have to keep paying that mortgage because you have no agreement with that third party. The bank technically has no right to keep asking you to pay as they've sold the debt. Just ask your bank to show you that they still have the original mortgage papers that you signed. If they haven't got them, tough titty on the bank - they speculated and made a loss.
This may be true, or it may not be true, or it may be partially true.
Quote from: Lobster Doug on 28 April, 2011, 06:54:43 PM
5 years to go for me, so looking forward to sitting in my very own house reading Prog 2000!
it'll race past for sure. My last 5 did.
You weren't alone in that Tordel, it seemed to be something that so many were doing. I think those times are over for a good few years now.
My hayfever has almost gone now :D!
I used to have it really bad as a kid and through my teens and 20's spring and summer were hell on earth, but during my 30's it started to tail off a bit and now it's hardly there at all.
I mowed the lawn last night in a cloud of dust and grass cuttings and I didn't notice it at all :D!
Think I may have grown out of mine too Rog! I still take tablets once summer comes around but it's more as a precaution, the worst I seem to get now is some dry nostrils. Used to be completely unable to function with it so was a total Summer hermit.
Because, of everywhere on the Internet, the 2000AD Board was the only place today that DIDN'T have a dedicated Royal Wedding thread.
SBT
€1,400 a month :o :o shit Tord that a lot of cash to have to come up with every month. At least your near the capital, negative eq wont last to long there, at least you didnt buy in Leitrim or Roscommon!
STB as for the that wedding, its amusing to see all the fuss over here about the especially among the women folk, Ireland is full of Republican Royalists!
David
Had a great day out over at Rochester enjoying a truly British event, the Sweeps Festival. Yes folks, you can really enjoy the ways of the British without being as so called Little Englander and all that bollocks!
First up are a few pictures of your typical Morris sides that we watched perform.
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Now we get to the real deal. One of Carolyn's friends performs with Wolfshead and he tried to recruit me into the side. I must admit that he gave it a bloody good go (performing at 05:32 up Bluebell Hill tomorrow put me off), what with the gila suits and cam cream, plus the other part of the side Vixen!
Wolfshead
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/Family/P4300009.jpg)
Vixen
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/Family/P4300010.jpg)
Me and Sam with Vixen, well you didn't think I'd want a photo with Wolfshead did you!
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/Family/P4300011.jpg)
I expect Jim to be asking to join once he sees these pictures ;)
Had a great day out at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig world today. The first time our 3 year old daughter has been to such a place. The weather held out, too. Brilliant day. It also brought to light how well mannered she is, compared to some of the other kids (and their parents. Some of them actually encouraging their offspring to jump the queue.) Only downside? I now have a burnt nose! :lol:
Quote from: Darren Stephens on 30 April, 2011, 08:53:14 PM
Had a great day out at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig world today.
I had never heard of Peppa Pig World until this post. Now I see it as an inescapable part of my future. Is it any good? My little girl isn't 2 yet, but she loves Peppa - would it be a plan for next year?
Peppa Pig has to be the single most awful program ever. The image the creators portray is horrible. She is a snotty little imp who virtually gets away with every thing. She teases her brother constantly and gets away with it. Takes credit when others do the deed. She is spoilt and just generally horrible.
Also it is common practice to jump up and down in muddy puddles from which my three year old does whenever she gets the chance.
If you think Lucas likes making money on Merch, just look at the Peppa Pig range.
V
Quote from: TordelBack on 30 April, 2011, 10:05:19 PM
Quote from: Darren Stephens on 30 April, 2011, 08:53:14 PM
Had a great day out at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig world today.
I had never heard of Peppa Pig World until this post. Now I see it as an inescapable part of my future. Is it any good? My little girl isn't 2 yet, but she loves Peppa - would it be a plan for next year?
Well, PP world is quite a small part of Paultons, though there is a lot to do in the rest of ther park. The little 'un loved it. You do have to be over a metre for some of the rides though. The most annoying part is the queueing up, especially for such young ones. I would also say it depends how far you would have to travel. We are lucky to live only about 25 mins away. I say
lucky....I can see us having to back again....and again.... :lol:
Edited to say, yep, Vzzbux, I agree. ;)
Quote from: vzzbux on 30 April, 2011, 10:20:43 PM
Peppa Pig has to be the single most awful program ever. The image the creators portray is horrible. She is a snotty little imp who virtually gets away with every thing. She teases her brother constantly and gets away with it. Takes credit when others do the deed. She is spoilt and just generally horrible.
Oh, I agree. And the constant undermining of 'Silly' Daddy Pig sets my teeth a-grinding. However, my little one chirping 'Peh-pah Peeg' to herself every five minutes has a certain irresistible momentum all its own...
Leaving Comics@SciFi Lon I stumbled upon Billy Bragg giving an open air concert to an assembled multitude on the South Bank. It was awesome - even if you don't know his work very well (ie me). He's a right card. It does turn out I know almost all the words to New England (the MacColl version) though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdeCwSZH4vE
Jealous of the impromptu Bragg gig.
As for Peppa Pig, I saw a 'live appearance' at a shopping mall last year - as the queue of toddlers got closer to the girl in the six foot foam rubber suit, most of them were clinging desperately to their mums or howling in terror!
The thing that bugs me about PP is that she has far too much chocolate cake. Not the best role model!
We chanced upon Billy Bragg performing outside at the South Bank a couple of years ago. It was just brilliant! :D
Loving these long weekends btw!
My son saved someone's life today.
A pensioner went off the edge of the train platform on his mobility scooter and landed on the tracks. He and his friends climbed down onto the tracks and rescued him before the train arrived.
Bloody good show, Rich!
Blimey! Good work, Clements Jr!
Thanks guys!
He's rather cool.
Yeah. That is pretty drokking fantastic.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 02 May, 2011, 08:26:34 PM
My son saved someone's life today.
A pensioner went off the edge of the train platform on his mobility scooter and landed on the tracks. He and his friends climbed down onto the tracks and rescued him before the train arrived.
That could've been tragic, good for them.
It could also have been very, very funny - they didn't manage to video it did they?
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 02 May, 2011, 08:26:34 PM
My son saved someone's life today.
Awesome! Always good to be on the credit side of the genetic balance sheet, even if you have to appear in episode of
Benidorm to do it.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 02 May, 2011, 08:26:34 PM
My son saved someone's life today.
A pensioner went off the edge of the train platform on his mobility scooter and landed on the tracks. He and his friends climbed down onto the tracks and rescued him before the train arrived.
That's bloody great. You should be rightly proud.
It also makes you kind of like Jor-El in my book.
Cool! I hope he enjoyed a slap up feed of mash with sausages sticking out!
In other news, I have no fantasic things to share right now.
M.
*sings*
Just one (mint) Cornetto!
Give it to me!
Oh you want a pound for it!
That's a capitalist society...
Big, well done to Clements Jr.
Via Andy Diggle on Twitter...
Man booed for suggesting the Moon reflects light from the Sun. (http://www.thinkatheist.com/profiles/blogs/bill-nye-bood-in-texas-for)
:D
Dear me. Some people are such idiots. (The aggravated people in the article I mean, not you Kerrin.)
I come from a Christian background myself, and I don't interpret that stuff so literally. Besides, it's not like a reflected light is any less of a light.
They make the rest of us look bad.
On the other hand it is kinda funny.
Quote from: Kerrin on 03 May, 2011, 07:44:39 PM
Via Andy Diggle on Twitter...
Man booed for suggesting the Moon reflects light from the Sun. (http://www.thinkatheist.com/profiles/blogs/bill-nye-bood-in-texas-for)
:D
I know how that guy feels. In my first year at infants school I had a disagreement with the teacher during a quiz when I tried to argue that the moon isn't actually white, it looks white from Earth due to the light of the sun reflecting on it. It doesn't look white if you are walking on it.
And sometimes the moon is yellow and sometimes the moon is red. Your teacher was indeed mistaken, award yourself a gold star and go to the top of the class!
Thursday I finally move the comics 8-)
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 02 May, 2011, 08:26:34 PM
My son saved someone's life today.
A pensioner went off the edge of the train platform on his mobility scooter and landed on the tracks. He and his friends climbed down onto the tracks and rescued him before the train arrived.
That's an amazing thing to do. Congrats.
Just out of interest, if the moon doesnt reflect light from the sun, why is it shiny? What objection do the mentally ill muppets have to that?
SBT
Just catching up a bit- Well done Mini-Rac!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 05 May, 2011, 11:14:19 AM
Just catching up a bit- Well done Mini-Rac!
Cheer, Bolt! As he is now fond of pointing out, he's not-so-mini any more... of course I have to explain that 'taller than' does not mean 'bigger than'...
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 05 May, 2011, 09:14:03 AM
Just out of interest, if the moon doesnt reflect light from the sun, why is it shiny? What objection do the mentally ill muppets have to that?
I assume they believe it generates it's own light. How.... you've got me... Great big headlamps, maybe. ;)
Just about anything will shine if you throw enough light at it.
I have just tucked into some lemon curd on toast and am about to embark on my continuous play on Lego Star Wars III.
V
You swine! I really want some lemon curd now
I'm off to Turkey for a fortnight in about half an hour.
Please don't burgle me while I'm away. That would really take the shine off things.
Quote from: Noisybast on 06 May, 2011, 03:08:16 AM
I'm off to Turkey for a fortnight in about half an hour.
Please don't burgle me while I'm away. That would really take the shine off things.
Its been a few years since I've been back (although I was soooo ill last time) and so I am awfully jealous (the country has a special place in my heart*) but it seems a little chilly so take a jumper. Also learn this off-by-heart: Tuvalet nerede?
* My mother first realised she was pregnant with me there (she blamed it on goat's milk at the time, and for a long time after the birth too), I suppose it could be said I was born there (it's complicated) and they've been kind enough to keep my uncle a long way from us for years now (if you see a tall British poet walking towards you, run).
Where's the toilet? Cheers Emperor - I'll bear it in mind! :D
I just became an uncle!! :D
Congrats Emp. Being an uncle is great, especially if, like me, you don't have kids of your own. You're never at home stuck doing the "boring" stuff and you get to spoil your neices/nephews on days out.
Quote from: Colin Zeal on 06 May, 2011, 02:18:03 PM
Congrats Emp. Being an uncle is great, especially if, like me, you don't have kids of your own. You're never at home stuck doing the "boring" stuff and you get to spoil your neices/nephews on days out.
Thanks for that, as I suddenly realised I didn't really have much of a clue what I was supposed to as an uncle. I am even falling down on what to buy as a present, as they have the dull stuff and it is too early to get him a subscription to the Galaxy's Greatest Comic (or is it?) and Chainsaw Massacre teddybears are oddly rare.
Now you mention it I suspect I try and follow the example of my ex-uncle who always seemed to have sweets and joke dog turds around on days out - I reckon I could manage that (it'll just mean handing out the spares I have around ;) ).
I didn't buy them anything when they were born as my sister and her husband already had everything they needed. I stuck some money aside to put into their bank accounts for when they're older. Sweets and fake dog pooh is definitely the right way to go.
Quote from: Colin Zeal on 06 May, 2011, 02:38:51 PMI didn't buy them anything when they were born as my sister and her husband already had everything they needed.
This is my problem, they have better taste and more disposable income, so anything they need they've got and kids presents don't really fall into the weird/quirky category so I have yet to find something that is not just another teddy bear.
Quote from: Colin Zeal on 06 May, 2011, 02:38:51 PMI stuck some money aside to put into their bank accounts for when they're older
Now there's a thought - National Savings bonds? I still have some here from when I was a nipper (although I still haven't got round to all the hassle of checking if I have won anything).
Quote from: Colin Zeal on 06 May, 2011, 02:38:51 PMSweets and fake dog pooh is definitely the right way to go.
Good - it plays to my strengths ;)
Not sure what it was called, but Labour introduced a scheme where all children born were given money (possibly £100) and an account for when they turned 18. The Tories have ended the scheme so you may have to wait until the parents set one up or just give them the cash.
Nice one, Emps.
Silver.
(http://www.goldline.co.uk/goldline_images/silver_rabbits.jpg)
Price (ex VAT): £ 24.50
http://www.goldline.co.uk/silverRoundsPage.page (http://www.goldline.co.uk/silverRoundsPage.page)
Thanks sharky but they'd only think it was something connected to werewolves.
What about a toy Cthulhu? Are they safe for kids?
http://forbiddenplanet.com/3950-cthulhu-baby-plush/?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=comparison
It is the Toy Vault one but it has no details on age suitability:
http://www.toyvault.com/cthulhu/index.html
I might have to start a list of possible presents for the years to come ;)
For the child who has everything; The Snot Vacuum
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=6961 (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=6961)
Or how about a tiger?
http://adoptatiger.co.uk/ (http://adoptatiger.co.uk/)
Oooo a real tiger.
Quote from: Emperor on 06 May, 2011, 03:24:29 PM
Thanks sharky but they'd only think it was something connected to werewolves.
What about a toy Cthulhu? Are they safe for kids?
http://forbiddenplanet.com/3950-cthulhu-baby-plush/?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=comparison
It is the Toy Vault one but it has no details on age suitability:
http://www.toyvault.com/cthulhu/index.html
I might have to start a list of possible presents for the years to come ;)
Now the Amazon version of the small one has no warnings:
www.amazon.com/Toy-Vault-12-Cthulhu-Plush/dp/B0006IEX7C
But the large one has a very clear choking hazard warning on it:
www.amazon.com/Toy-Vault-12-Cthulhu-Plush/dp/B0006IEX7C
Does that mean the smaller one is fine? But they are both "filled with plush and beanies" and I have no idea what they are (some discussion here (http://paizo.com/store/toys/plushes/cthulhu/v5748btpy7ve1/discuss) where folks are unclear). I have found a baby-friendly one though (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=TYV12029).
Quote from: Something Fishy on 07 May, 2011, 11:35:46 AM
Quote from: Emperor on 06 May, 2011, 01:14:13 PM
I just became an uncle!! :D
Congrats.
Good on you, Emperor! I just spent a very pleasant too-few days getting to know my Ozzer niece, all of 21 months old, who I hadn't seen in a year-and-a-half. She immediately decided that my role in her life was to chase her, or be chased by her, incessantly, for hours at a stretch. On catching/being caught she was to be inverted, held by the legs and then spun around vigorously prior to being released. Being an uncle is the business.
Congrats, emporer. Just aim to corrupt the little one as much as possible with cool stuff and youll be fine.
my own zarjaz thing is that today was mine and domino's seventh wedding anniversary and we hit that london place. Camden got walked around more than is seemly, and we bought stuff that makes us happy. Then soho for naughtiness, and finally the comedy pub for cocktails. I also managed to drag her into three comic shops, shovelled tons of free comics into my rucksack, bought XIII vols 3&4, and picked up the lovecraft anthology.
Now on train, a wee bit drunk, going home.
We also saw al ewing, but he was busy so we went away.
SBT
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 07 May, 2011, 09:27:00 PM
Congrats, emporer. Just aim to corrupt the little one as much as possible with cool stuff and youll be fine.
I'm gonna, I'm already starting on a list of possible presents (he is either going to love it or hate it ;) ) - although at the moment I am banned from seeing my nephew because I have the lurgey. :(
My 30's are ending.
They contained more stress, worry, illness and depression than any other point in my life. The weight of worry, responsibility and a very draining job can drag you right down without you realising it.
Lots of things have been changing right on the cusp of turning 40 tomorrow and friends even commented I've been my old self and smiling and happy for the first time in years. Life is indeed beginning again at 40 tomorrow.
Happy birthday for tomorrow Fishy!
Life's cool cos I've just done the Greggs Cancer Run with the bairns from my school. We all got free Greggs pasties! Happy days!
Thanks Pete :D
Nice one Fishy, and all the best for the birthday. I had a somewhat similar experience turning 40 myself a few weeks back, in that although the seemingly endless troubles of my 30s have not abated one whit, I seem to have been able to approach them with far more equanimity since. Surviving this long seems to have engendered an ability to finally count my blessings and brush the other stuff under the carpet, on occasion at least.
Welcome to your mid-life reawakening.
From here on in, it's all gravy!
Quote from: Colin Zeal on 06 May, 2011, 02:18:03 PM
Being an uncle is great, especially if, like me, you don't have kids of your own. You're never at home stuck doing the "boring" stuff and you get to spoil your neices/nephews on days out.
I'm with you there Colin.
I have a niece and my partner has two grandsons too and it is fantastic. I've never felt the urge to have kids of my own but I love my niece and the boys as if they were my own.
Congartulations to The Emperor.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 08 May, 2011, 11:36:38 AM
My 30's are ending.
Life is indeed beginning again at 40 tomorrow.
I was 40 last year (I'm 41 on Tuesday) and the last year has been one of the busiest and most fun I have ever had.
so.....Happy Birthday Fishy and I hope your 40's are stress free and fun.
Thank you guys, hugely appreciated.
Seems like i really am having one of those mid life moments. It's great :D
Happy Birthday for Teusday, Albi!
Now you can officially wear those dead comfy pants that come way up over your belly. Welcome to a whole new world of luxury and social freedom!
Happy Bday fishy, have a great one!
David
I am not sure where to put this so it's going here.
This morning my daughter of 3 was trying to eat her breakfast whilst cradling her dolly. I asked her to put it in the pushchair whilst she ate, her reply was "I am feeding her, she is having a drink".
As most of our friends and family who have recently had babies (as in throughout Sophie's short life) has breast fed it was a kind of slap the forehead and DUH moment.
Amazing what the little ones absorb.
V
Testify, Mr. Fish. I personally found my twenties to be a useless and ammnestic pile of shit, my thirties have been, and still are, a time of consolidated 'fortuity'.
Best wishes for Tuesday Alb. Have a great day.
So true bux, little sponges.
Soap:
my 20's were pretty great.
I have to say there's plenty that was good with my 30's like my lovely wife and son but it was a period of real worry, stress and just to much shite. Started with a very heavy job that lasted the entire time (though it worked at the time) and the wife got cancer soon after, Mum then got cancer, my eye problems got much much worse and then my much loved stepdad died and my actual dad died.. it was a shitty old period. It's been a real struggle.
Tomorrow is a new Dawn.
Jesus that shite Fishy, Have on on me! Cant say whether any period of my life has been particurary bad, Just lots of ups and downs, mostlys ups though.
QuoteThis morning my daughter of 3 was trying to eat her breakfast whilst cradling her dolly. I asked her to put it in the pushchair whilst she ate, her reply was "I am feeding her, she is having a drink".
My little girly does that too, she is nearly 4, we have an new baby inthe house. She lifts her top to make sure she is doing it properly!
David
Hope you're through the worst of it now, Fishy. Sounds like you deserve a little sunshine.
Cheers guys, I have a good feeling about the 40's :D
New job, fesh start, my own house. It's a great start.
Quote from: maryanddavid on 08 May, 2011, 10:49:22 PM
My little girly does that too, she is nearly 4, we have an new baby inthe house. She lifts her top to make sure she is doing it properly!
David
Yeh Sophie had the dolly's head under her top as well, But didn't notice I just didn't want her to spill her breakfast over the floor. Silly me.
Fishy. I hope you 40th is the best and the rest even better. Mine comes next year :-\.
V
Cheers Bux. Best wishes with yours mate. The years fly by so quickly don't they.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 08 May, 2011, 10:42:07 PM
I have to say there's plenty that was good with my 30's like my lovely wife and son but it was a period of real worry, stress and just to much shite. Started with a very heavy job that lasted the entire time (though it worked at the time) and the wife got cancer soon after, Mum then got cancer, my eye problems got much much worse and then my much loved stepdad died and my actual dad died.. it was a shitty old period. It's been a real struggle.
Tomorrow is a new Dawn.
Fuck,
patience of Job you have, blessings counted.
cheers Soapy. T'was a test. On top of it the job went bad to the point of me nearly having a breakdown trying to carry all the pressure alongside the rest of it, ended up out for some time with depression, went back but it never got sorted and my time to move on and had come (and the right opportunity).
Bad times but that's behind me now. Onwards and upwards.
Jeez, and I felt hard done to when my dog died :(
there's plenty worse off of course but yeah it's not a decade i shall miss :lol:
oh yeah and my little cat died after 18 years but really that didn't seem that big an issue after the rest of it , though she was a darling.
Have a good 'un, Fishy.
My own 40th is just a month away and this last decade (mainly the last six years) was so tough, I won't miss my 30s either.
Thanks World. Here's hoping you and I have a much better 40's.
I got this cake, tis awesome:
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8760/sv103578.jpg)
Chesterfield F.C. League 2 CHAMPIONS 2010/2011........GET IN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome cake Fishy, glad you're going into your 40s with the right attitude!
Thanks Keef. For sure I am.
Hope the Fishy forties are as good as the thirties were crap.
Quote from: Pete Wells on 08 May, 2011, 12:55:35 PM
Life's cool cos I've just done the Greggs Cancer Run with the bairns from my school. We all got free Greggs pasties! Happy days!
Only in the NE could children's fitness, cancer research and Gregg's pasties combine in one event!
Today I experienced such good online customer service it's restored my faith in humanity (until the next time I think about Andrew Lansley ... ah crap!)
I ordered a TPB from an Amazon seller (called "The Shop is Open"), but he sent me the hardcover instead. Some would think that's great, as I've got a more expensive book than I ordered, but I emailed him anyway to see if he had the TPB to exchange as I'd actually prefer it to the HC (I have OMSD - Obsessive Matching Spine Disorder). He emailed straight back to say he was refunding 100% of my cash so I could buy the TPB elsewhere, and I can give the HC to charity or sell it. How's that for nice?
Did they used to label them "cornish"? they can't label those awful meat pies as anything such now thankfully.
Some justice in the world at last.
Having said that they are able to call Ginsters Pasties Cornish even though they are disgusting and aren't even close to a real one.
I've never had a REAL cornish pasty then. :( What is the hive mind's opinion of those Cornish Pasty Meat Company stalls that are springing up near rail stations?
Quote from: staticgirl on 15 May, 2011, 06:12:05 PM
I've never had a REAL cornish pasty then. :( What is the hive mind's opinion of those Cornish Pasty Meat Company stalls that are springing up near rail stations?
Can't speak for the hive but some of those are from the West Cornwall Pasty company and are a lot closer to the real thing. Not great but OK and more than decent enough.
CineBook's trading address is in Canterbury, giving my old hometown some much needed comic kudos.
Sweet.
In two or three weeks, I get my new puppy. He's the grandson of my old dog, who died last year. So, meet Chip:
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/2000ADonline%20Images/chip_001a.jpg)
(Bio-Chip 7, to give him his full Twoothy name. Yes. I
am that sad.)
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
He's a handsome boy, Sharky. A bio-chip off the old block, eh?
Indeed. You can see the evil in his eyes...
My god, he's an absolute BWUTE. You're right Sharky, you can see the killer wolf like instincts in his eyes already. Awwwwwwww...little puppy!
yay as a sufferer of GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome)and as part of my mid life crisis I have visited London tahn and tried lots of lovely guitars settling for a Pawnshop Fender. It arrives next week as I can't be bothered carting it around town, sorry tahn.
i did also buy twoofy from GOSH which is a charming comic book shop near the Blighty museum. :)
Happy bunnykin am I.
Lovely dog up there awww.
Zarjazz.. i suffered an expensive attack of that for my 40th.
Nice puppy.
*runs off to sqeeee*
Quote from: staticgirl on 20 May, 2011, 12:55:00 PM
*runs off to sqeeee*
For Grud's sake don't miss the toilet this time.
Quote from: Emperor on 06 May, 2011, 04:59:05 PMI have found a baby-friendly one though (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=TYV12029).
Which is now out and I've ordered one. Let the corruption of youth commence!!
Quote from: Something Fishy on 19 May, 2011, 03:57:49 PM
Zarjazz.. i suffered an expensive attack of that for my 40th.
Cool! I have three guitars already but you know I just want more...
Ten days or so to go and I'm like a kid at Christmas...
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/2000ADonline%20Images/chip_002_23_05_2011.jpg)
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/2000ADonline%20Images/chip_003_23_05_2011.jpg)
:D :D :D :D :D
Because that Taiwanese company that does animations for news shows is at it again: http://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2011/05/premiership/utterly-mad-taiwanese-giggs-super-injunction-video (http://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2011/05/premiership/utterly-mad-taiwanese-giggs-super-injunction-video)
PS: Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
because I had a parcel from a certain Legendary sea creature today and the contents are truly amazing!
I'll say no more Mr Shark, except THANK YOU :D
You're more than welcome, Sir! Glad you like them :D
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 24 May, 2011, 03:42:00 PM
because I had a parcel from a certain Legendary sea creature today and the contents are truly amazing!
I'll say no more Mr Shark, except THANK YOU :D
Was it puppies?
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 25 May, 2011, 09:56:44 AM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 24 May, 2011, 03:42:00 PM
because I had a parcel from a certain Legendary sea creature today and the contents are truly amazing!
I'll say no more Mr Shark, except THANK YOU :D
Was it puppies?
Was it puppies in the
Absalom sense?
...because I am about to start on eleven days off! Huzzah for me!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 26 May, 2011, 05:40:28 PM
...because I am about to start on eleven days off! Huzzah for me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EI7p2p1QJI
Puppies!!
I am happy because I didn't realise it was a Bank Holiday Weekend until yesterday morning. This cheered me up. Then just before I left for the day I said 'see you on Tuesday' to my boss. Upon which she informed me she would not be seeing me next Tuesday as that was the Queens Birthday Holiday that we Civil Servanty types get at vast expense to the taxpayer. YES.
half term! center parcs and fortieth on the 6th!
My Son has just won silver in his first proper Judo competition. Big smiles all round.
V
I can now watch over Britain's airspace like some kind of God, thanks to Flightradar24.com. You can waste hours on this...
http://www.flightradar24.com/
(I should know, I just did.)
"Life is good and the girls are gorgeous" wrote barely pubescent Paisley songsmith Paolo Nuttini. This was certainly true at our ceilidh tonight but he should have added "it's 2345 and Greggs is stillopen" to convey just how awesome life can be.
Had trouble on friday no sign of the latest prog or megazine in local whsmiths which prompted :- http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php/topic,25797.msg607775.html#msg607775
Anyway popped in this afternoon after work in the hope of them being in...they were now in but hidden behind lots of varying magazines so i came home happy.
And further more due to my post in the above link i was reminded there was a back issue section :)
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 28 May, 2011, 12:08:53 AM
"Life is good and the girls are gorgeous" wrote barely pubescent Paisley songsmith Paolo Nuttini. This was certainly true at our ceilidh tonight but he should have added "it's 2345 and Greggs is stillopen" to convey just how awesome life can be.
You're speaking my language Tips!
Quote from: Pete Wells on 30 May, 2011, 04:11:23 PM
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 28 May, 2011, 12:08:53 AM
"Life is good and the girls are gorgeous" wrote barely pubescent Paisley songsmith Paolo Nuttini. This was certainly true at our ceilidh tonight but he should have added "it's 2345 and Greggs is stillopen" to convey just how awesome life can be.
You're speaking my language Tips!
I walk into work most days and see our female university students in various stages of undress.
I love my job during the summer even more so,it makes the days go just that bit better walking amongst so many nubile young ladys :)
I finish my college course this week (if I can get everything handed in!) and with the greatest timing ever I've just been offered my old games job starting next week! My plan had been to try and get back in there anyway, can't get over how well timed this has been :) Going to stuff my face with chocolate to celebrate.
Well, I was compering the local choir tonight. Mrs Tips is a member. And they were pretty damned good if I do so say so myself. An utterly fantastic LOVE DEVINE (arranged by Howard Goodall) and a couple of brilliant solos; WHEN SHE LOVED ME from Toy Story and a beautiful and genuinely operatic operatic "O Mio Babbino Caro" (so many people sing it like a breathy lullabby which is valid enough but it's nice to hear it done proper opera like).
But best of all, I managed to shoe horn in an extended plug for 2000AD. Go on, try and guess which songwriters I was referring to when I did so?
Oh an Mrs Tips looks awesomely hot in her evening dress.
Editted to sort out excessive use of parenthesis. In my defence, I've had a few.
He he, surely Rogers & Hammerstein? I've missed many an oppurtunity for mentioning that to my sister, she likes all that stuff. BUT she drew all over my prog uh something, the one with Dan Dare & the Mekon, Gibbons cover around 11something >:(
Have replaced it but still have the original :D
...because Carlos Ezquerra just told me that "Shark Man" from Cadet Anderson is based on yours truly! Wo-hoo!
The preparation: (http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/2000ADonline%20Images/253404_2161906528268_1264723890_2646348_1488703_n.jpg)
Finished: (http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/2000ADonline%20Images/Shark_Man_02_127x127.jpg)
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :o
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 13 June, 2011, 05:13:05 PM
...because Carlos Ezquerra just told me that "Shark Man" from Cadet Anderson is based on yours truly! Wo-hoo!
The preparation: (http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/2000ADonline%20Images/253404_2161906528268_1264723890_2646348_1488703_n.jpg)
Finished: (http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/2000ADonline%20Images/Shark_Man_02_127x127.jpg)
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :o
who shares a similarity with Jensen from the Mean Arena.
Getting beat by a girl. Wusss.
V
Football fixture list was released today. I can't explain why I'm so excited at knowing our first game is Walsall away but there you go.
My boss at work has been off on annual leave for a fortnight, which has been great, because it meant we were able to get on with some proper work in his absence. Too bad he's back this week; it couldn't last. More supervision, more effort and less productivity.
I was up early as usual today despite it being a day off. I've got lots done. I've had three Royal Mail deliveries in a single morning, including a tweed jacket I can use to pretend to be Dr Who (with a beard).
All but one of my private tutees have packed up studying until the autumn and I've got exam marking starting next week, and there's a very real possibility of having the time to enjoy the summer, which is going to include copious reading, prolific writing (fingers crossed on that one) and painting models.
I feel as happy now as I did in 2003, which is when I was last happy. :D
And he was only three days from retirement...
I've been in my new job for 5 weeks and I like it.
The boss is both technically excellent and can manage, the team are quiet but very nice and the customer base seem decent too.
a big "phew" from me.
......I now have a week off. Hurrah!
We are going away for a few days as we have been given a place to stay for free. It's not far from home but it will still be fun and good to get away.
Because I'm back home to my own bed after four miserable nights in a hotel at Gatwick airport :D.
They appeared to employ people to slam doors every 15 minutes throughout the night and the chambermaids push square wheeled trolleys full of cymbals up and down the corridors while chatting to each other through loud hailers from five AM every morning.
I also have Monday off because it's bring your daddy to school day :)
That's cool, hope your Dad enjoys it :D
Life's so drokking fantastic because Ive finile won a Platinum trophy on my PS3 on the Game Transformeres War For Cybertron
Because I got Child Of Eden from my family for Fathers Day and it's awesome with Kinect. Very generous of them.
On Friday we assembled a new bookcase in my newly reclaimed study and moved stuff from one room to another to make my study more study-like and less like a room for storing junk and forgetting about it.
I got a pair of supermarket canvas shoes that look a lot like David Tennant's Converse ones but aren't them. They are so comfortable I didn't want to take them off.
Deborah tried on her new Poison Ivy costume. I dug out some Suicide Squad comics for reference for her. While I was rummaging for comics she insisted I get out our entire run of The Defenders for her to read this summer and to confirm that it is #35 we're missing, and then buy the missing issue for her on the internet.
I had a rum sidecar with dinner on Saturday night, then watched Samantha Morton in Jane Eyre with fairylights and candles and a packet of caramel snack-a-jacks (I really don't like Jane Eyre, by the way).
I've finished reading To Kill a Mockingbird.
I'm being taken to Wetherspoons for dinner this evening as soon as she has finished working! :D
Fathers day haul :
Star Wars Omnibus collection.
Best dad in world mug, of course. :lol:
Slippers!
Feel very lucky, sitting here in my new slippers, reading my new book and sipping tea. Great stuff. ;)
Got a couple of home made cards from my girls but the best fathers day present was being able to afford to take the family out for a treat today after months of being broke :D.
What a great weekend.
Went out for a family meal on Saturday (mother-in-laws 70th) and had a good old laugh. Then went to a friends house till 23:00 which entailed more laughing and beating their son up till he cried and then borrowed PAUL (Will watch later but have already watched the Con part as it's soooo true).
Today had family round for a rather expensive amount of Chinese grub and skyped relatives in St Lucia, all this meant more laughing.
The best bit of the weekend for me was that it cost me NOTHING and I had withdrew £300 to cover the costs.
Oh! nearly forgot, Sam got me a load of sweets as there is nothing Dredd related to buy at the moment, so sweets are the next best thing. I found it very strange that all the sweets he gave me were ones that he likes as well :D
Mmmm, had a great Father's Day too.
Was given jar of Marmite (we ran out almost three weeks ago, preserve us), jar of crunchy Peanut Butter and a liquorice-and-sherbet dipper. Spent the day at the beach, built what was truly one of the world's finest sandcastles in the image of a good-sized town from Carcassonne, read a chunk of Clash of Kings, had a good cold swim, recreated the Battle of Clontarf (I was driven into the sea and my ships burned, worse luck), did some unproductive rockpooling, ran the legs off the dog, and jogged along beside the Boy as he cycled his stabilisered bike down to a small country shop to buy ice-creams, which we ate on the grass outside. Once home I dropped round to my own Dad for tea and a chat, and helped him feed the family of foxes at the end of his garden in the not-dark of 10.30 on a Summer night (two adults and three lovely cubs). Finished off the evening with half a bottle of homemade red, which I learned needs to breath for an hour or so be at its best.
Honestly, beat that.
Because it's my birthday tomorrow, and already presents are starting to roll in. And because I bumped into one of my oldest and dearest friends, and her husband, in Morrisons and had a natter- which we haven't done in far too long- and most excitingly because I then went to Waterstones and bought The Walking Dead Volume 14: No Way Out- which despite everywhere online saying was out today, Waterstones had repeatedly told me wasn't due to July.
I've already placed it with its thirteen brothers and sisters, and have carefully not so much as opened the cover. Tonight: Whitechapel episode three on ITV3, and then I shall be zombing.
SBT
Finally got some CAD drawings done that were the bane of my existence..
Quote from: Rog69 on 19 June, 2011, 06:46:41 PM
Got a couple of home made cards from my girls but the best fathers day present was being able to afford to take the family out for a treat today after months of being broke :D.
Nice. Means a lot after a lean period doesn't it.
The wife has had a pay rise and an increase in grade at work. Doing really well. Great stuff.
because after tonight both Zarjaz 12 and Dogbreath 24 are ready to hit the printer. FutureQuake 18 is at 95% ready too, so I reckon this weekend will see it all clear and away. Then I'll be able to share some of the goodies with you lot.
Nice one Bolt.
For the princely sum of £15 (all of which goes to Marie Curie Cancer), I just picked up the following DVDs:
All 5 seasons of ALIAS - that's 120+ hours of Jennifer Garner's cheek bones
The complete HEIMAT (german family struggle through Germany's most strugglesome times)
The Wrestler
Invasion (a body snatchers rip with Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman)
Love and Death (is this my favourite Woody Allen? I can't remember)
The Golden Compass
Brick (some Indie detective thing with Tommy from 3rd Rock and one of the lasses from Lost)
Wings of Desire (Wim Wenders angels ponder in Berlin)
Admittedly, I'm looking forward to watching some more than others but still drokking fantastic value for money.
Great bargain right there!
ok the new transformeres games some have turned up in the post well I was disapointed to find that the 2 normal DS vershions did not have cases like most ds games theas games were lose in a cardboord box but my geniouns not being ouwited by ativishions stupid packing move I got 2 spar boxes I had becaise the games that used to live in thros boxies were stolen I went down to the shop and perswaded game to give me the display box cover to Ds sutobots campain and game stachion to give me decpticons DS box cover so now for me and my obsechion all is right in the world. :D
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 24 June, 2011, 09:13:25 PM
ok the new transformeres games some have turned up in the post well I was disapointed to find that the 2 normal DS vershions did not have cases like most ds games theas games were lose in a cardboord box but my geniouns not being ouwited by ativishions stupid packing move I got 2 spar boxes I had becaise the games that used to live in thros boxies were stolen I went down to the shop and perswaded game to give me the display box cover to Ds sutobots campain and game stachion to give me decpticons DS box cover so now for me and my obsechion all is right in the world. :D
Could you run that by me again please ?
Me no comprendez..............
The Geniouns were too clever for the Ativishions ?
:lol:
Engrish. Possibly the effects of using a handheld device.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 24 June, 2011, 11:04:08 PM
:lol:
Engrish. Possibly the effects of using a handheld device.
With cheese in it.
How dare you lot take-the-piss out of the man who coined 'arsom'.
Having never before claimed expences against my tax(I didnt know about it) I submitted a claim for four years medical expences, and yesterday I got a lovely cheque back!
It will go straight toward paying car and house indurance, and mayby a few quid for ebay, Happy Days!
David
Well Ativishions is definitely
(http://i2.cdnds.net/08/28/160x120_activision_logo.jpg)
And geniouns has to be Genius.
Tsk can't you understand CL2K speak. TSSSSSSK.
V
It's limphid frilly right bucket niceness without any fizzwings or methatsoles and very easy to digesticate. Come on, kreep up.
Ativishions is surely Activision's?
SBT
Quote from: vzzbux on 25 June, 2011, 10:28:11 PM
Well Ativishions is definitely
(http://i2.cdnds.net/08/28/160x120_activision_logo.jpg)
And geniouns has to be Genius.
Tsk can't you understand CL2K speak. TSSSSSSK.
V
I am only fluent in English unfortunately.
"Stupid packing move i got 2 spar boxes"
- Stupid packing move i got 2 spare boxes ?
Not sure what "packing move" is supposed to mean.
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 26 June, 2011, 02:01:20 PM
Quote from: vzzbux on 25 June, 2011, 10:28:11 PM
Well Ativishions is definitely
(http://i2.cdnds.net/08/28/160x120_activision_logo.jpg)
And geniouns has to be Genius.
Tsk can't you understand CL2K speak. TSSSSSSK.
V
I am only fluent in English unfortunately.
"Stupid packing move i got 2 spar boxes"
- Stupid packing move i got 2 spare boxes ?
Not sure what "packing move" is supposed to mean.
packing move was to do with the way they decided to pack the games you know how DS games usichily come in a plastick cases well there was not one this time its just the DS cartrage losse in a cardbord box
I went through a box of old halfpennies at a boot fair this morning and amongst them i found an 1878 halfpenny which has a coin catalogue value of 150-200 quid given its condition.
Earlier on I found two official videos of special effects from Judge Dredd and I've only just gotten around to watching them. I would say that nigh on everything on these tapes has probably never been seen before by quite a lot of us and I wonder why a few of the scenes never made it onto the DVD as part of some extras package.
This must have been an ebay victory from years back and I must have put them into the obsolete video collection and forgotten about them.
And are they the sort of thing that could be copied onto DVD or t'internet and distributed amongst us (ir you can do so while respecting the copywright of the original makers)?
...because as of 8.30 this morning FQ18, DB24 and Z12 are all at the printers! I'll be doing the launch thing later this week for pre-orders :)
BAD NEWS: Found out the tram's were off again, seconds after buying my ticket
GOOD NEWS: Couple of hot girls asked me if I wanted to split a taxi
BAD NEWS: Stuck in a crappy office on the hottest day of the year
GOOD NEWS: Air conditioning on the hottest day of the year
BAD NEWS: Kids swimming in the Quays outside my window making me wish I ws 14 again and , annoying funtards on the phone all morning
GOOD BEST NEWS: They decided it was too quiet for the number of staff we have in so asked if I'd like to take a half day. I was outta there before their mouth stopped moving!
Quote from: Dandontdare on 27 June, 2011, 03:28:39 PM
GOOD NEWS: Couple of hot girls asked me if I wanted to split a taxi
Is that a Manchester saying ;) :-[ :-X
Not really, other than that's where I said it today.
Just read that Nolan's Batman will NOT be in 3D. Thank God for that :D
This is the quote from Comic Heroes 7
"Despite Warner desires, Nolan - no lover of 3D - has rejected it's use."
I read that. As someone who can't see 3d I was pleased to someone avoiding the gimmick.
Derry made the Ulster finals in the GAA?TO THE BANDWAGON-MOBILE!
I got told that I was not nede to volterin down at the charity shop today which ment I got to stay at home and avoide the rain (rain is horied when its bakeing hot as its horibile and warm)
decided to play with my karcher power washer thanks to the people at the bottom house covering our garden in dust from grinding flagstones and the bugger leant his stones on my fence bending it and jamming the back gate ...anyway, the power washer was ok but seemed to need a rest every few seconds THEN SOMETHING KICKED IN AND IT WAS BLASTING MUCK EVERYWHERE! arsom.
Quote from: mogzilla on 29 June, 2011, 04:15:21 PM
and the bugger leant his stones on my fence bending it and jamming the back gate ...
ooo-er Matron!
ooer indeed but he bent over grabbed them with both hands and moved them further up his drive...
I restarted my subs after quite a while and they arrived today (super quick, only phoned last friday).
Thrillpower returns to my house. :D
Had my annual check up/cholesterol test at the doc's last week along with a 24 hour BP test yesterday and the results show that I'm in rude health!
I am celebrating with chips and wine.
well done Rog.
You get an annual check now?
If you don't mind me asking, are you gone 40?
I had a test when i was 30 that showed high levels. They tried me on statins but i was allergic so nothing was done and I've never been tested since or had it mentioned. Is there an age where annual checks might be allowed?
I do fear it could be a timebomb waiting to happen really.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 29 June, 2011, 10:43:48 PM
well done Rog.
You get an annual check now?
If you don't mind me asking, are you gone 40?
I had a test when i was 30 that showed high levels. They tried me on statins but i was allergic so nothing was done and I've never been tested since or had it mentioned. Is there an age where annual checks might be allowed?
I do fear it could be a timebomb waiting to happen really.
I'm 42 and I've been on Statins for about 6 years now, my Mothers side of the family seem prone to high blood pressure and cholesterol. It's annoying as I eat a pretty low fat diet, but I'm happy that it's well under control.
I get an annual check because of the prescription for the statin, I have to see the Doc once a year to get it renewed so he tends to do several other tests at the same time as well as checking my BP, I had an extra test this year because I was concerned about one of the possible side effects of the statins (a muscle wasting condition) but I'm all clear on that front too :).
I would seriously go back to your doc's and get tested again and get some advice though, remember, ninjas and cholesterol are the silent killers!
Good news, Rog.
Quote from: Rog69 on 29 June, 2011, 11:16:08 PM
I would seriously go back to your doc's and get tested again and get some advice though, remember, ninjas and cholesterol are the silent killers!
I've never had a (physical) medical check-up of any kind as an adult. I even somehow managed to get my life insurance without a medical. When our family GP was asked for my medical records, he reported that I apparently didn't have any. Now at the doddery age of 40 the whole prospect of
finding out has assumed bowel-loosening proportions. That, and I can't begin to afford the €60 that even an initial GP visit will cost in my wonderful country. The joy of being a male stereotype.
Yours pretty much just waiting to drop dead any day now,
TB.
Quote from: Rog69 on 29 June, 2011, 11:16:08 PM
I'm 42 and I've been on Statins for about 6 years now, my Mothers side of the family seem prone to high blood pressure and cholesterol. It's annoying as I eat a pretty low fat diet, but I'm happy that it's well under control.
I get an annual check because of the prescription for the statin, I have to see the Doc once a year to get it renewed so he tends to do several other tests at the same time as well as checking my BP, I had an extra test this year because I was concerned about one of the possible side effects of the statins (a muscle wasting condition) but I'm all clear on that front too :).
I would seriously go back to your doc's and get tested again and get some advice though, remember, ninjas and cholesterol are the silent killers!
That makes a a lot of sense. The muscle weakness problems were what i got right away so i couldn't stay on them sadly.
You've done me a favour, that's the prompt I needed to go back and get checked again. 10 years is too long to leave it when I know i had high levels anyway.
I've just phoned up and they want me to have a fasting blood test. Mum has heart disease so it is a genuine concern really.
That's your good deed for the day Rog!
I think this is a bigger threat to me that Ninjas :lol:
TD: do you have an NHS there or is it all chargeable? It's definitely worth getting checled at some point when finances allow i think. the 40's are when problems start to emerge for many.
I've had several large JDs, i'm sitting in my favourite venue Band on the Wall waiting to see my favourite folkie singer/songwriter, Martha Tilston
Quote from: Something Fishy on 30 June, 2011, 10:59:43 AM
You've done me a favour, that's the prompt I needed to go back and get checked again. 10 years is too long to leave it when I know i had high levels anyway.
I've just phoned up and they want me to have a fasting blood test. Mum has heart disease so it is a genuine concern really.
That's your good deed for the day Rog!
I think this is a bigger threat to me that Ninjas :lol:
Nice one Fishy, good luck.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 30 June, 2011, 08:04:06 PM
I've had several large JDs...
This cloning lark is getting out of hand (Rule 34 in action).
After meeting each other on this very messageboard, this Monday coming marks the 8th anniversary of me and the beautiful Malchidiel becoming a couple. I've had 8 years of sarcasm, piss-takes and being told I smell of wee as well as being loved immensely and cared for so much by (IMO) the loveliest and most sadistic messageboarder ever. The messageboard has come in for a lot of stick over the years, but without it and if she hadn't have been signed up for it, we would never have met. Thanks, Mighty One!
Congratulations to the both of you! Does that effectively make Wake Cilla? Should we all buy hats?
SBT
Quote from: Wils on 01 July, 2011, 12:42:58 PM
After meeting each other on this very messageboard, this Monday coming marks the 8th anniversary of me and the beautiful Malchidiel becoming a couple. I've had 8 years of sarcasm, piss-takes and being told I smell of wee as well as being loved immensely and cared for so much by (IMO) the loveliest and most sadistic messageboarder ever. The messageboard has come in for a lot of stick over the years, but without it and if she hadn't have been signed up for it, we would never have met. Thanks, Mighty One!
Fantastic! First message board wedding? I'll start looking for a hat!
Good work Wils and Malchi! It's flew by...
M.
Great news Wils and Malchi! And just think, with the drastic reduction in the amount of sex you'll soon be having you'll have the chance to post here more often!
<<==Looks nervously at his own post count... ah, still, married life!
New neighbours moving in next door and they look normal and they actually work for their money, great times!
Carolyn had a chat with them and they just want a quiet life. After two years of hell due to the two scum scrounging families it looks like we may have a peaceful time again :D :D :D
They'll probably be serial killers - they always "seem quiet and keep themselves to themselves"
Quote from: Wils on 01 July, 2011, 12:42:58 PM
After meeting each other on this very messageboard, this Monday coming marks the 8th anniversary of me and the beautiful Malchidiel becoming a couple. I've had 8 years of sarcasm, piss-takes and being told I smell of wee as well as being loved immensely and cared for so much by (IMO) the loveliest and most sadistic messageboarder ever. The messageboard has come in for a lot of stick over the years, but without it and if she hadn't have been signed up for it, we would never have met. Thanks, Mighty One!
Congrats. Two great boarders. Very chuffed for you both.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 01 July, 2011, 04:57:13 PM
They'll probably be serial killers - they always "seem quiet and keep themselves to themselves"
They're probably thinking the same thing after CF invited them to see his "cellar of Dredd..."
Because after ages of not having a bike after it was stolen , I should be picking one up from Halfords tomorrow. I will be able to cycle again after weeks of [shudder] walking!
Replaced the screen on Brendans DS last night, and it seem to be working well, its not been working for weeks so Im looking forward to the look on his face when he gets it.
David
I'll no longer have the oft wet-arse as I've just ordered a set of mud-guards after more than a year of cycling to work.
I was thinking of buying Assassin's Creed 2 for the PS3 from Amazon marketplace last night but decided to leave it until I get paid next week.
I found it at a car boot sale for £3 today :D.
I'm off work for two weeks with the kids! Yee-ha! Two whole weeks with no plans!
And the sun seems to have remembered where Scotland is, Heres to days out here and there.
Nice. 6 weeks until my leave. Can't wait as it has been a busy year with lots of change.
The best days out are the unplanned ones - I got a call this morning from a friend whose boyfriend plays in Shaun Ryder's band - did I want a free ticket to Chester Rocks today, leaving immediately?
It was lovely weather, and a top day out with some good mates. I saw a few bands I'm not fussed about (Lighting Seeds, Feeder, I am Kloot); Shaun, of course (shambolic but fun); The Australian Pink Floyd (awesome); Iggy and the Stooges (fucking rocked!) and Leftfield. We even feasted on beers and chocolate looted from backstage.
And on the way out some bloke clocked my Dredd shirt and shouted "Flesh - Claw Carver!" at me, which baffled most onlookers!
The 2000AD Online Forum exists!!!
This summer I have been as a football fan following the usual football related message boards and what drivel and rubbish I have had to read each day since the end of the season I just cannot take it any more so I have come back to the 2000AD forum to recoup and to find my sanity and avoid any football related nonsense.
Thank you!
Welcome back!
Meanwhile - I am enjoying a bunch of people I really dislike having a bad time #notw :D
Packing up my childhood room and moving to Bristol this afternoon. Is it drokking fantastic? It's certainly at the very least quite exciting.
Nice one Owen! Best of luck with the move, hope it all goes well.
Big move. Best of luck with it.
Good luck CFM :D
So that's everyone sorted with free digs for next years Con ;)
Because i don't go back to work yil 4th of August and i'm away home to Norn Iron for 2 weeks on thursday - lots of drinkin and catchups with mates...and a years worth of progs to catch up on! :D
Have a great time Emp.
As of tomorrow I will be working under the banner of Fujitsu rather than Map Electrics. Only time will tell on whether this remains in this thread.
V
I'm on google maps. Slap bang in the middle of a street shot! Fame at last :))))!
The builders have gone! the bloody builders have only bloody gone! and i didnt have to see him and punch him in his fat, twatty face with my fist. This means i can put Bram's room back together tomorrow morning, and he can sleep in there tomorrow. And i dont have to go to prison for punching a illiterate, offensive arse.
Of course, they painted it completely the wrong colour, but what do you expect. Morons.
SBT
you make them sound like a vermin problem :D
Our team at work just won an excellence award - the points can be converted into various types of vouchers and I thought they equalled a fiver, but it's actually £50 - Amazon here I come!
After eleven years I've got a 2000ad subscription :D Having just left home and having to prioritize funds... I thought this was a worthy investment.
Good times. I recently did the same. Can't beat it plopping through the letterbox.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 14 July, 2011, 09:40:45 AM
Good times. I recently did the same. Can't beat it plopping through the letterbox.
Try telling that to Tony Lee.
:lol:
:lol:
Baby slept the night! First straight night sleep since New Year, the world isint quite as blurry today!!
David
Its great when that happens! Enjoy it while you can.........because when teething starts...............yowza!!!! :)
We are grandparents for the second time, yesterday! A little girl, no names as yet, but I did suggest, "if 'Half Past Seven' is a good enough name for Beckham's girl, how's about "Half Past Two" for yours!!!" (That's the time she was born). I, of course, was told not to be so stupid!!
Congrats Granpa Tankie!
Thanks, TB.
Congratulations!
Congrats Tankie.
Congrats Granddad.
I do not intend to become one for many a year to come.
V
Thanks guys.
Congratulations :thumbsup:
Very chuffed with my eye situation. Three years after the surgery the over correction which left me sightless for a short while and struggling for years has all but gone and they are the straightest and strongest they've been since I was a kid. Looking like the surgery took it's time but has paid off and that going part time is giving the eyes the break they need.
Very pleased after years of problems.
but keep the specs in solidarity with your fellow geeks :geek:
it was only for muscle imbalance so not needed again at mo. i could wear so plain glass ones i guess.
I hvae discovered that possibly the only thing better than the smell of a new book is the smell of a new book that you have written!
Got my comp compies of Turning Tiger yesterday. Very happy.
Nice one RAC! That must be quite a feeling.
Quote from: TordelBack on 20 July, 2011, 01:32:08 PM
Nice one RAC! That must be quite a feeling.
It is, my friend, it is!
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 20 July, 2011, 12:42:06 PM
I hvae discovered that possibly the only thing better than the smell of a new book is the smell of a new book that you have written!
Got my comp compies of Turning Tiger yesterday. Very happy.
Whore!!!
ps where can I buy it? :-[
It's out in September- ask your local comic shop to order it!
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 20 July, 2011, 05:42:50 PM
It's out in September- ask your local comic shop to order it!
I'll keep my eyes open for them getting that one in :)
Life's fantastic for me today because the local Forbidden Planet had the Butcher spin-off from "The Boys" in early, along with Issue Two of the new Hellraiser comic, which I've been wanting for a while. God bless pay-day shopping!
QuoteI'll keep my eyes open for them getting that one in
Cheers, man- but it would
really help if folks asked them to order it in!
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 20 July, 2011, 06:59:24 PM
QuoteI'll keep my eyes open for them getting that one in
Cheers, man- but it would really help if folks asked them to order it in!
Is it available in just comic shops? Or would a regular book shop be able to order it in?
Either/or!
Cheers!
because I have wone my second plantium trophy on my PS3
California here we come.
I'm over in the states on a training course with work but I have the weekend off. I'm about to go and eat a hearty breakfast and then go and explore the New England coast.
Quote from: Rog69 on 23 July, 2011, 01:38:18 PM
I'm over in the states on a training course with work but I have the weekend off. I'm about to go and eat a hearty breakfast and then go and explore the New England coast.
You eat heartily and supersize everything.
V
Quote from: Rog69 on 23 July, 2011, 01:38:18 PM
I'm over in the states on a training course with work but I have the weekend off... then go and explore the New England coast.
Avoid Innsmouth, Froggy-Fish-People live there
Quote from: Rog69 on 23 July, 2011, 01:38:18 PM
I'm over in the states on a training course with work but I have the weekend off. I'm about to go and eat a hearty breakfast and then go and explore the New England coast.
Fantastic. We aim to visit NE. Wifes company has offices there and we have people we can stay with. We just need to do it when our son is a bit older and we can do it without it getting in the way of school (or without him) as we want to go in Autumn.
Quote from: pops1983 on 23 July, 2011, 06:29:20 PM
Quote from: Rog69 on 23 July, 2011, 01:38:18 PM
I'm over in the states on a training course with work but I have the weekend off... then go and explore the New England coast.
Avoid Innsmouth, Froggy-Fish-People live there
Good point. Hope he doesn't feel drawn to the place.
Well that was fucking epic.
Four guys, a Dodge Charger and a cooler full of beer, we drove the whole length of Connecticut listening to the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty before we ended up on a beach in Rhode island, drinking Sam Adams and talking shit while perving at hot girls in tiny bikinis.
We completely avoided any Cthulhu related encounters too :)
the new dredd pics! :D
San Francisco and my mates Bert and Ro and Miren.
Rafting down class 3 rapids on American River.
Swimming in Lake Tahoe.
So far, so awesome.
Got the weekend off so seeing that the Mrs hasnt going on a major bender in Nottingham today with an army of 30 lads!!!!! Happy Days.
i'm going ferret racing tomorrow! (watching that is not actually competeing)
I can order a pizza from my couch without having to speak to anyone or even have any money. Truly this is the best of all possible worlds.
Quote from: The Cosh on 31 July, 2011, 09:01:19 PM
I can order a pizza from my couch without having to speak to anyone or even have any money. Truly this is the best of all possible worlds.
http://www.just-eat.co.uk by any chance?
mini mog's ferret won!!! yaaayyy!
The Prince concert last Saturday, and, more importantly, the Dublin Zombie Walk the weekend before: Had no idea what to expect, but gettting professional make-up done and watching at least 2000 zombies walk the streets was bleeding amazing. Here's me and my friends:
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Er... let's try that one again
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Deadly!
just had a pleasant half hours bike ride with mini down dead end road shes learnt to steer and pedal and only fell off twice!
Drokking fantastic but also kind of spugs a bit too because.......
Tomorrow I am going to see Brighton & Hove Albion play their first league game at their new stadium. Drokking fantastic indeed!
The spug part is that my best mate can't go as he is in hospital in London. That's why I'm going. He is a season ticket holder and has given me his ticket.
I had a season ticket many years ago but have drifted away from football a bit but I have supported the Albion for 34 years. I'm amazed and very grateful that after seeing them play in many crappy grounds and seen many crappy games in the 80's & 90's that I will be there for this great day. I saw the last game at the Goldstone Ground in 1997 and will now see the first at the Amex Stadium in 2011. Awesome.
Outrageouly gruesome photographs.
Isn't the tall Guy in the Hat Bruce Spence of MAD MAX 2 fame?
free skip! (so far) they didnt ask for payment over the phone when i booked it nor did the bloke when he dropped it off and picked it up!
mind you the office girl was a bit dim.
"wheres it going?"
"leyland"
"whats the adress?"
"blah blah"
"wheres that?"
"leyland"
bless.
anyway my attic is a lot emptyer than it was and we have dumped a load of crap.
bar next Monday i've finished my first quarter at work and now have the best part of 3 weeks off.
Been a hugely tiring period with tons to learn and achieve but gone well and managed to achieve first project on time. Now to chill out.
For the past couple of months it was on the cards that I (and others) would have to go down to reduced hours at work in order to keep our jobs. Just found out that there is enough money in the budget to keep us all on full time. Methinks a few pints are in order this evening.
Great news Colin, that is reason enough to pop out and have a quick half of shandy.
My wife and kids got a train to Cambridge this morning and wont be back until Monday night, which curiously coincides with when I plan on being sober again.
Forum meet at The Satanist's house! Hang on a second that makes us all look stranger than we actually all are :-X
I just discovered I love rollercoasters! Never been on one in my life but Amy's a seasoned vet, so we went to Alton Towers for the day and it blew my mind (even if it took me a couple of rides to realise that I wasn't actually going to die). That Oblivion is some intense stuff. I feel a bit emasculated that in the photos we bought Amy is grinning like a loon and I'm shrieking like a man possessed. What a rush though, I want to go again already. Considering it's mainly the heights and the speed that scare me most, going on Rita first was maybe a bad choice.
QuoteIsn't the tall Guy in the Hat Bruce Spence of MAD MAX 2 fame?
Heh. That's my mate Erlandas, a mad fucker from Lithuania, which in fairness is probably similar to where Mad Max lives. And more than likely has a Thunderdrome or two.
... but now you mention it...
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I had a great night out with an old friend last night, we drank beer, ate curry and watched the new planet of the apes movie.
After crashing out at his girlfriends house at about 3AM I awoke on the sofa this morning to the smell of bacon cooking. Moments later I was handed a plate with two bacon and egg muffins by the lady of the house just at the precise instant her dressing gown fell open giving me a flash of her boobies :o.
Bacon and boobs! There are worse ways to start your day :D
Four muffins for the price of two!
Not bad!
Boom-Tsssh! Etc.
Am in San Francisco nearing the end of the trip of a lifetime, and the beautiful lady referenced on this very messageboard way back here (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,26182.msg457583.html#msg457583), two days ago accepted my proposal to become my wife. Wow!
:-)
Arsom! Congrats Banners! Should I start looking for a hat now?
You obviously wowed her with that early Minty anecdote - Congratultaions dude!
Great stuff Banners. It may not be tradition but you can send my invite by PM.
Congratulations Banners, and yes i expect an invite by pm too. I understand planet replicas are doing special 'wedding themed' judge uniforms, though personally if doing it again id borrow ush's johnny alpha hat and get her to go as wulf.
SBT
You didn't tell her you were Urban's stuntman, did you?
Serious congrats, Matt.
Woohoo - I'm now off work for two weeks. I'm off to Amsterdam for a few days to sample the, um, coffee, so can't make Brum con.
Congratulations Banners and soon to be Mrs Banners. I'm with everyone else about the invite ;)
I suppose you could show the evening do on Skype and we can all watch the first dance together :thumbsup:
Cheers, fellas - thanks for all the kind thoughts :-)
The proposal was the easy part - now comes the question about whether she will ever be willing to wear that new Anderson uniform...(!)
Thanks again,
Banners
tell her if she really loves you she will... ;)
.....aaaand DFS have told me my sofa is covered so its a new free frame /mechanism!!! which is handy as the insurance didnt wanna know....
aaaand were off to southport flower show tomoz made better that mini invited her bestest freind from school who was six today and shes coming so one excited happy daughter
..aaand i got " a dance with dragons "for £12 from asda and mini got beverly hills chihuahahwaahheaaa 2 for £4!
Warren Ellis' blog today: http://networkedblogs.com/m47tv?ref=nf
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 24 August, 2011, 06:30:20 PM
Warren Ellis' blog today: http://networkedblogs.com/m47tv?ref=nf
Oh that
is drokking fantastic. Pure gold dust.
Quote from: TordelBack on 24 August, 2011, 06:54:35 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 24 August, 2011, 06:30:20 PM
Warren Ellis' blog today: http://networkedblogs.com/m47tv?ref=nf
Oh that is drokking fantastic. Pure gold dust.
Yup- and right out of the blue as well!
Life is drokking fantastic because my boy has just passed ALL of his GCSEs at grade C! I'm absolutely thrilled for him. I'm beaming from ear to ear and yet...
In the pit of my stomach it worries me. He put next to no effort in, despite me and his mam constantly nagging and I'm often astonished at some of the basic things he can't do (VERY simple arithmetic, 24hr clock, some of the brainless things he comes out with.) He's an absolutely brilliant, lovely, perfect lad but just, not so bright.
I hate to sound like a twat. I worship my boy and am super happy that today has gone well for him, but I can't help worrying for society a bit...
had a spiffing day out with mini mogzilla in manchester kfc for lunch and new trainers for the little un!!!!
nice spending time just me and her with the only hiccup being the train that died one stop along in oxford road ,she got a bit worried we were going to be stranded in manc but we were soon on a new train but had to get off at chorley and get a bus....we were tempted to stay on til glasgow and go nessie hunting but the wife wouldve sulked...
Been on a fantastic family holiday, staying in the Cite in Carcassonne. Just lovely.
23 years ago today I started my Army life.
I am in this thread because being reminded of this has brought back many brilliant memories.
Good times, good times.
V
Quote from: Something Fishy on 30 August, 2011, 10:27:18 PM
Been on a fantastic family holiday, staying in the Cite in Carcassonne. Just lovely.
Fantastic place! The first time I ever got drunk was on a school holiday there when I was 14!
Kids really are remarkable. We brought our youngest girl home from hospital after a couple of days in, she got her tonsils and adenoids removed.
She was in bad form yesterday, sore and grumpy, today she is flying about the place eating before and behind her, good to see it.
David
Looks like my neighbour is on the long road to rocovery. It seems he is being let out of hospital for day visits home. He still looks very weak but what he has gone through it warms me through to see him up and about.
V
good news vzzbux!
And belated good news to banners!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've had some really exciting news on the comic writing front.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 12 September, 2011, 06:14:10 PM
I've had some really exciting news on the comic writing front.
well... :)
Quote from: willthemightyW on 12 September, 2011, 06:36:36 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 12 September, 2011, 06:14:10 PM
I've had some really exciting news on the comic writing front.
well... :)
NDAs and all that old chap... that and not wanting to jinx it!
...Ireland turned Australia's world upside down this morning.
Because i just bought a mint copy of sean manchester's book, 'the highgate vampire', published by the british occult society, for £3.50.
Ive been after this for years, and didnt expect to find it under my nose in my local secondhand bookshop.
And- case files eleven for a fiver. Minor crease on back cover.
SBT
because theres hype over the new unicron toy which has a new head all the older vershions have gone dirt cheap and I got one for £40 mint in box this is less than the originil shop price.
Was that a one off, Cyberleader, or is there I place I too could get such a thing.
(I'm guessing the new one you speak of is the Masterpiece one?)
Quote from: Cthulouis on 20 September, 2011, 09:07:23 PM
Was that a one off, Cyberleader, or is there I place I too could get such a thing.
(I'm guessing the new one you speak of is the Masterpiece one?)
this is the G1 head remold amazon exclusive http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-25th-Anniversary-Unicron-Kranix/dp/B004ZKT4KI/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header they even cover import duitys its because of this all the older vershion of unicron are going for dirt cheap as people are selling them to pay for the new one and I was luckey to get a mint in box japnises armada unicron for £40 (£12 shiping) a fue months ago would have been luckey to see one in that condichion for less than £189 so thats why im pleases so check ebay theres some great bargins but if you want one thats more G1 like go to that link
Edit:
this is the one I got http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemNext&item=130575053673&pt=UK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN&autorefresh=true
My mum does not have cancer :D.
Hurrah! Grand news Rog69.
And I've just been told my niece has passed her nursing with a first. Yay!
Quote from: Rog69 on 27 September, 2011, 05:59:51 PM
My mum does not have cancer :D.
Fantastic news :thumbsup:
I just proved my title as online ulitimat mobile suit ace in the game Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 playing the online mishion I was teamed up with some one playing as Kou Uraki and he was useing Kou's suit he died 8 time where I was using a mass-produchion Gin not only did I not die I got more kills than him and more Ace kills than him nouthing more pleasing than humeleating some one online
Delighted to hear that Rog.
I saw a lot of casefiles (11 in total) on ebay for £120 unluckily at the time i was strapped for cash so i didn't bid and they didn't sell.
So on advice from the wife and various other people i got in contact with said seller who said they would keep them for me till the end of the month at which point we would give each other the nod to put them up for sale for me.
End of the month came i bought them for the £120 pounds and had then delivered yesterday not only did i get the lot in perfect condition BUT the seller had also added the D.R and Quinch Titan graphic novel into the lot which made my day just that touch sweeter.
I am back here, which a smile for me, also we sold current house (enbloc) go wiki it, and with the modest proceeds bought bigger free hold two storey penthouse apartment. WOO HOOO!
trust the usual suspects here are all well.
I attended a retro night concert in the park open air last night, Belinda Carliye.
BANNANRAMA (whom used to live in the flat above FB in denmark street i believe) and the HUMAN LEAGUE. yes our phil whom wore his dark judges t shirt in Together in Electric Dreams.
it was bloody awesome, wore my megazine dredd t-shirt 20 years on the street to the show. PERFECT
I won a Dredd V death statue on Ebay for USD 225!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its is bloody huge. far bigger then i expected,
lovely piece,
is nothing good happening to the board lately, or is my life the only one that is just awesome of late.
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 19 October, 2011, 03:02:42 PM
I won a Dredd V death statue on Ebay for USD 225!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its is bloody huge. far bigger then i expected,
Its not this one is it?
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/2000ad%20Sites/P9170006.jpg)
:lol:
sadly not that wonderful, the postage would have been a bugger!
Today I saw the coolest jacket in the world.
This guy's hoodie had the Grim Reaper on the back and he was showing us his knuckles. Even though he had a skeleton face his hands were regular human hands that had flesh on them.
The aforementioned knuckles had "GAME OVER" tattooed on them. But not with ink, no sirree bob. It had been carved in so it was bloody. Presumably with one of the fancy knives that the Grim Reaper was holding.
I could tell the guy wearing was a really interesting person who I would like to talk to. However I would also be sure not to inadvertently upset him as there would be a high probability that it would be "GAME OVER" ... for me.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 23 October, 2011, 07:58:04 PM
Today I saw the coolest jacket in the world.
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Quote from: Buttonman on 23 October, 2011, 08:05:17 PM
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 23 October, 2011, 07:58:04 PM
Today I saw the coolest jacket in the world.
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You saw the very same jacket that Homer JaySimpson saw!!!! :o
Passed my Pre Westbury last weekend so have an immediate reccomendation to attend Westbury at the earliest opportunity to try and get my Commision.
Quote from: W. R. Logan on 23 October, 2011, 09:38:51 PM
Passed my Pre Westbury last weekend so have an immediate reccomendation to attend Westbury at the earliest opportunity to try and get my Commision.
Congrats!!
Logan sounds great. well done
you have placed it here as such it deserves to be acknowledged.
May i ask what is Westbury,where you will get your commission,
I have not lived in the UK for 22 years be gentle, with me. genuine question.
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 24 October, 2011, 10:39:30 AM
Logan sounds great. well done
you have placed it here as such it deserves to be acknowledged.
May i ask what is Westbury,where you will get your commission,
I have not lived in the UK for 22 years be gentle, with me. genuine question.
Its the selection centre for TA commisions.
a whole weekend of tests and interviews to see whether I can be a rodney and get issued my black labrador.
Quote from: W. R. Logan on 24 October, 2011, 12:27:25 PM
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 24 October, 2011, 10:39:30 AM
Logan sounds great. well done
you have placed it here as such it deserves to be acknowledged.
May i ask what is Westbury,where you will get your commission,
I have not lived in the UK for 22 years be gentle, with me. genuine question.
Its the selection centre for TA commisions.
a whole weekend of tests and interviews to see whether I can be a rodney and get issued my black labrador.
AHHH so you will be giving up working for a living in the TA circles.
Congrats all the same.
V
Salutations Logan :thumbsup:
Today I found two unread Godzilla GN's in the attic today. Well thats my weekend read sorted.
V
I've passed my Driving Test today!!!
:)
we have new kittens coming tonight.
I got this DVD in the post today from HMV its not out till monday score
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Plane tickets booked, Hotel booked,1st class :P train tickets booked London to Plymouth, UK! Christmas 2011
DEVONS DADDY ARE GO! ZARJAZ!
all that and planet replicas able to offer a pre-order items to help santa. does it get any better.
I got a 3a mongral, I thought I had missed them. One email and a very pleasant chap on hong kong, some may suggest he is not from the area then :-X ( not I.) and one of the prized sculptures is now at chap loc airport flying cargo class :D
At the moment Sainsbury's has half price on all toys.
I bought this and looking at the reciept I was paid 1p for taking it out of the shop.
RRP £25.99
Sale £12.99
Me -1p
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V
In just ten minutes time, I'm going to pretend to double-tap my parents with this plastic water pistol.
Wish me luck!
cos my little girl has been ebaying stuff and with her savings she can buy herself a puppy (she wants a pug....called pugwash)
Life's so drokking fantastic because I compleated wave 30 on backyard monsters but look what happend to my yard
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Had a brilliant weekend, comicky thing went well on Saturday, and Sunday was my birthday. Mary cooked a fantastic meal AND triamsu. I got cash, and the Kids made me Moshi Monster cards and bought me Dennis the Menace boxers, and I got this.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270835441834?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648
Its the ebay pic and its absolutly class, Goddard is such a great artist.
David
we just picked up the keys to our new home, :D
A two storey penthouse with a wonderful roof garden, in an area very near to the centre of the city.
(there are no green fields here :-\)
the complex has a pool, jacuzzi,underground parking,BBQ pits, 24 hour security, kio ponds and a sauna. i could potenitally cook the kio in the sauna and finish them on the BBQ!. :o wonder how that would go down with the new neighbors.
must get on the email to Denise at subs!!! moving in after christmas.
arfter nerley a weak of playing this facebook game called backyard monsteres ibve compleated not only the monster invashions weak waves 30 to 30 but as of 30 minits ago I beat there bonus wave and I managed it without spentding a singile peney on it and theres people who pay to plays this ha
My moment of victory
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Last night my girlfriend had half a bottle of wine and turned to me to say... "Its no use, I cant keep it to myself any longer, Ive got us tickets to see The Red Hot Chili Peppers next June". I love her so much.
Life is drokking fantastic 'cause Ireland are through to the 2012 European Cup footie finals and I'm gradually recovering from a two-month bout of Gastritis. (No link by the way between both events - or at least I don't think so ...)
were getting a puppy! grug (pug/griffin extra marital! :o) went to see him yesterday and hes soooooo cute! told the little un so shes over the moon and hes being called merlin...two weeks til we collect him!!!
Nothing makes a family's spirits soar like damn good dog, Mogz - hope Merlin takes some of the edge off the spuggery.
Life's so drokking fantastic because I dont need words to express why
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Quote from: TordelBack on 17 November, 2011, 08:55:02 PM
Nothing makes a family's spirits soar like damn good dog, Mogz - hope Merlin takes some of the edge off the spuggery.
indeed,since we lost our lab last year its not been the same without treading in poo in the garden...
My pup's seven months old now and the positive effect he's had on my mood is inestimable - despite the fact that this morning he found one of my of Judge Dredd paperbacks (Deathmasques by Dave Stone) and decided to eat most of the back cover and the corners off the last 40 pages.
I still remember when my dog, rest his soul, devoured my copy of prog 600 all those years ago. I was in tears. Literally. Until my mum went round the shop and bought me another! Still though - dogs are the best arent they?
I cant have one, as Ive got 4 young kids and a dog would be a bit too much extra work at the moment - but I got myself a couple of dwarf hamsters on Saturday, with a cool little house for them, and they are the business. Named them Ammy and Issun after characters from the great game Okami. They were a bit nippy the first day but seem to have gotten used to me by now and no longer attempt to shear my fingers off when I go to pick them up. Great little fellas. I love pets!
Quote from: SpetsnaZ99 on 17 November, 2011, 09:19:54 AM
Last night my girlfriend had half a bottle of wine and turned to me to say... "Its no use, I cant keep it to myself any longer, Ive got us tickets to see The Red Hot Chili Peppers next June". I love her so much.
My missus went to see them last nigh and said they were Brilliant.
V
FRIDGE CHOCOLATE
Wife, bought me a MacBook pro, for Christmas , at the I.T fair, which meant it was loaded with goodies. Mousse,Mac office,ext warranty,headphones,card reader,case, the only issue it's getting wrapped and not allowed to see daylight till the 25th :-\. Ok :P :D :D
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 24 November, 2011, 07:10:04 PM
FRIDGE CHOCOLATE
Depends. Great for a Dairy Milk, not so good for a Toffee Crisp or an Aero.
on a personal level I managed to complete an entire page of pencils and inks. And it is a 'good' page, too. Compared to the year it has taken me to pencil five pages this is an achievement of betelgeusian proportions. The page has now been scanned and sent to the editor for approval before I letter.
BECAUSE ITS 1st DECEMBER the Advent calendar starts today!!!!!
thats DROKKING FANTASTIC.
I just read this chain post off face book that a fue of my friends have been posting
QuoteDear Tech Support Team,
Last year I upgraded from Girlfriend 5.0 to Wife 1.0. I soon noticed that the new program began unexpected child-processes that took up a lot of space and valuable resources.
In addition, Wife 1.0 installed itself into all other programs and now monitors all other system activities. Applications such as BachelorNights 10.3 , PlayBall 5.0 , BeerWithBuddies 7.5, and Outings 3.6 no longer run, crashing the system whenever selected.
I can't seem to keep Wife 1.0 in the background while attempting to run my favorite applications. I'm thinking about going back to Girlfriend 5.0 , but the 'uninstall' doesn't work on Wife 1.0 .
Please help!
Thanks,
"A Troubled User"
REPLY: Dear Troubled User,
This is a very common problem that people complain about.
Many people upgrade from Girlfriend 5.0 to Wife 1.0 , thinking that it is just a Utilities and Entertainment program. Wife 1.0 is an OPERATING SYSTEM and is designed by its Creator to run EVERYTHING!!!
It is also impossible to delete Wife 1.0 and to return to Girlfriend 5.0 . It is impossible to uninstall, or purge the program files from the system once installed. You cannot go back to Girlfriend 5.0 because Wife 1.0 is designed not to allow this. (Look in your Wife 1.0 Manual under Warnings-Alimony-Child Support).
...'cos we have our puppy!!!!!!!!!!!! (pictures to follow when i remember a password)
Merlin the 8 week old griffon pug cross the drive home didnt bother him at all even though we missed our junction and had a little detour round east lancashire hes now panned out after playing all afternoon and even kicked mini off his cushion....
i also now have to wear slippers in the house for the puddles..
Excellent news Mogzilla! Keep us appraised of cuteness related incidents!
In similarly cheery mode, we got our Christmas tree today, which unlike Mogz's puppy is just for Christmas. (Or maybe until July, when I get eventually round to chopping its dessicated corpse up and getting it out of the garden (Our tree, not Mogz's puppy)).
I love having a Christmas tree, next best thing about the whole seasonal business after Stephen's Day leftovers, Bad Santa and the Chrimbo prog. Best of all we paid for it entirely from recycling old clothes (€1 a kilo!). Piney smelling arsomness rules the day.
Now all we have to deal with is our most recent kitten's intensely climby reaction to it...
The wife has took the kids to see friends in Coventry today and they both insisted on taking last weeks and this weeks prog with them to read for the journey.
V
Because my friend's mother might live to see Christmas and beyond!
It meant emailing every politician and every media outlet to get this result (she's going to be on the 6-1 news shortly). No one should have to go to such lengths to beg for medication.
But...result!
http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/1206/haydena.html
I am still gainfully employed. WHOO.
Truly wonderful news there johnnystress :thumbsup:
Nice one Johnny, that's quite a story.
Quote from: The Cosh on 26 November, 2011, 01:57:14 PM
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 24 November, 2011, 07:10:04 PM
FRIDGE CHOCOLATE
Depends. Great for a Dairy Milk, not so good for a Toffee Crisp or an Aero.
my wife keeps sticking the tunnocks wafers in the fridge so they disintergrate and lose all that chewyness
...'Cos my little lad sat in the back of the car today on the way to his swimming lesson and read me a whole Stage 3 reading book cover to cover, flawlessly, including correctly sounding out several words he'd never read before. Three cheers for the Oxford Reading Tree, it's a marvel - beautifully drawn fun stories that are often cheeky enough to get an actual laugh out of me, as well as subtly and gradually developing The Boy's confidence. He gets four of these a week for homework now (he's 5), and I genuinely look forward to reading them with him, which can only help the whole enterprise. Beats See Spot Run into a cocked hat.
OWNED
http://www.ivillage.com/bullies-joke-backfires-when-teen-wins-homecoming-queen/4-h-403408
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 07 December, 2011, 09:45:47 PM
OWNED
http://www.ivillage.com/bullies-joke-backfires-when-teen-wins-homecoming-queen/4-h-403408
I think ill watch Carrie tonite
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 07 December, 2011, 09:45:47 PM
OWNED
http://www.ivillage.com/bullies-joke-backfires-when-teen-wins-homecoming-queen/4-h-403408
THey covered this in the latest Scooby Doo series but the person getting bullied disapeared, came back years later as a fake ghost and got her comeuppance. The original bullies got away scott free. Yeh great message Hanna Barbara.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jom56DGiDHs
V
Had a tweet from the editor of SFX earlier, to see about doing something for their 'Your Collections' page :thumbsup:
its only a little bit...theyd need a special to do it justice
Saw Hawkwind play in Manchester last night. As awesome as ever. Happy happy happy :)
My grandads 90th birthday bash went off without a hitch and a total success. Its all thanks to my lovely wife for taking on the task of organising this, off her own back I might add.
The odd thing is all the hostile animosity between my wife and the EX seems to have disappeared, Maybe the Bitch EX has totally grown up and took stock on her life. Thumbs up all round.
V
Family do's can be such stressful vzzbux, when they go well its a great feeling. 90's a great age too, hope he enjoyed the night.
As for me, it was Marys birthday today, we went out for dinner, and then to our local, where we met up with a few friends that we hadnt met in an age. Marriage and kids have made us very lazy, must get out more often, great night.
David
This Friday, we fly to the UK, for CHRISTMAS ,
This is my first christmas off for 22 years!
This is our first christmas as a family in the UK wife,son,grandparents,sister DADDY! :D
LIFES SO DROKKING FANTASTIC! :lol:
Glorious post to wake up to on a dark Monday morning - thrilled for you, DD!
I got another two months of antidepressants.
PARTY TIME.
I got another two months of antidepressants some say, its like
viagra
without the blue colour. in terms of stamina and ability enhancement. ;)
truly party time.
I've just finished the art for Halo and the Gryphon part 2. Well, unless Van Dom decides it's poo and makes me start again.
So now to sleep. And then back to Dr WTF.
FLYING to the UK tonight.
for the whole of christmas.
I shall log in each day for the advent calendar.
After a seemingly never ending 12 hour night shift work has finally relinquished it's steely grip.
I now have a full 11 days off :D.
Digging out the Xmas deccies ment that I discovered a whole box of comics and books I forgot I had, thought were lost, given away including The Dredd Board game!
AT LAST!
When I was down the town earlier I found a new Games Workshop type of shop and so in I went. The few times I have been to the actual Games Workshop in the town they didn't want to know really, Dredd and all that but finally I have found a person willing to custom build and paint, a Mega City One street scene for all my miniatures. I've shook hands on it and will be back with what I want after Christmas.
I'm now thinking of what to include (yes Pete I will have your block included) and I'm thoroughly happy. Skedways, pedways, blocks, etc... :thumbsup:
I think you should spray your costume grey and stand towering over it...
You're a cruel man Steve - you just know that idea will gnaw at CF forever.
I give it six months :)
Even better - get CF a Manta tank hat and he can pop his head up in the middle of it...
Now that I would wear to work ;)
As for becoming the Statue of Judgement I like that idea :crazy:
A bit of photoshoppery and Steve's idea is a must.
V
you've have to scrawl the Chopper smiley on too
None of that CGI jiggery-pokery, round here we do things the proper way. Get the -ahem- cheap Halloween version and spray paint it ferrocrete grey. You know it makes sense. Oh, and be sure to use heat-sensitive paint for the smiley.
I shall take all that on board ;)
Today was great fun, the photographer from SFX turned up 20 minutes early as I was having a shave, so I had to answer the door wrapped in just a towel :lol:
Once the uniform was on we went through various poses and then it was onto my 6 favourite items, which he did in close up. I won't say what they are but I'm sure some would be easy to guess. You'll just have to buy the mag when I'm in it to find out!
By the way, I never took the helmet off once throughout the shoot :thumbsup:
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 20 December, 2011, 05:41:17 PM...I had to answer the door wrapped in just a towel...
Once the uniform was on we went through various poses and then it was onto my 6 favourite items...
By the way, I never took the helmet off once throughout the shoot...[/color]
I'm sure I've seen this movie. Did the plumber and the pizza delivery guy turn up about 10 minutes in?
Tordel watches gay p0rn. :D
okay so CF doing Dredd-porn has now replaced swinging Krankies in the "mental images I wish I could get rid of" part of my brain.
It wasn't as good as when a lady from the Royal Mail was at the door and I answered it wearing my towel again but this time I was soaking wet :angel:
It is completely impossible for me to be peeling spuds for roast potatoes without whispering under my breath, "Spudgun to Roasties!" and then grinning like an idiot.
And now it will be unavoidable for you too!
Merry Christmas you buncha Tooth Fairies
Hang on - I'm going to regret asking this, but why were you just in a towel for shaving?
What were you shaving?
:o
Don't tell me that you don't know the getting ready mantra of the 3 S's ;)
TOO MUCH INFORMATION.
Dredd keeps his helmet on for that, too.
I got a free 3DS through the work, Get in!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 20 December, 2011, 09:08:51 PM
Don't tell me that you don't know the getting ready mantra of the 3 S's ;)
Quote from: The Satanist on 21 December, 2011, 01:15:51 PM
I got a free 3DS through the work, Get in!
:o
Christmas leave with the family has started. Had a lovely day with the son, went swimming, came home to have unhealthy lunch and then watched xmas films.
We brought out youngest girl home today from hospital, after a few very scary days, everything seems ok, TG.
And to top it off Mary and me went to the christmas shopping, we had stockpiled the Dunnes clubcard points till the end of year and we had 90 odd Euro, but they printed the sheet twice and we got near 180 Euro off the shopping!
David
Because I got the prof this morning. Not had chance to do more than open the envelope so far. Praise Tharg.
My limited edition TRU Boba Fett arrived yesterday.
V
Glad all is well MaD. Great to hear.
I got some new t-shirts.
I spent Christmas in the UK! Saw friends of 32 years, ate mince pies cake and clotted cream
.late night shopping and family, with a Xmas day Dr Who,perfect
Little Angels are back
these guys? :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZxiTZQT028
Thems the boys. Split in 94 and are reuniting for download. Pity the rest of the bill (IMO) is so average.
Hairspray rock. Fucking hated it.
V
Life's so drokking fantastic because morsions and a cople of outher shops sales on games I now have more PS3 games than I can atachily play and most of them I got for under £10 each I think ive secured me about 6 months worth of game play in only a fue weaks.
Sunday morning, time for an English cooked breakfast.
Quote from: wonkychop on 22 January, 2012, 07:10:55 AM
Sunday morning, time for an English cooked breakfast.
you jammy get... ah well, enjoy :'(
All I had was toast.
With Honey mind so that's better! :D
AOSB
CFCB 114
Candidate 78
Weekend over 8-)
Now to wait for the pass or fail letter next week.
Quote from: wonkychop on 22 January, 2012, 07:10:55 AM
Sunday morning, time for an English cooked breakfast.
that does sound nice dam now im realy hungreay
Quote from: IAMTHESYSTEM on 22 January, 2012, 11:47:48 AM
All I had was toast.
With Honey mind so that's better! :D
I had a big bole of nouthing I still have not eaten yet
Butterscotch & banana angel delight,
Nuff Said!
Angel Delight? No! Instant Whip! Nuff said! :lol:
We moved into the new home.
wonderful place, renovations almost perfect :-\ but overall bloody great.
the new place room sports the 55inch tv the wife bought me for a gift, with the cabinets below adorned with the 2000ad statues.
must go check out the warmth of the pool now. LIFES DROKKING FANTASTIC!!!
Time for another cooked full English breakfast.
I had two sleep paralysis events last night and I really enjoyed them this time (the last one was 20+ years ago before I knew what they were).
When the first one happened (last night) I knew what it was, so I didn't panic but still tried to move but couldn't. Then I felt a shadow smother me and something whisper in my ear but for the life of me I couldn't make the words out. This is when I really tried to force some movement but failed again. I then relaxed as best I could and felt myself come out of it and opened my eyes and just looked at the clock, with a smile on my face.
The next one seemed to happen quite quickly after the first and this time I think I must have been just going into it as I was able to move my toes, or was that all in my mind! No shadow this time and no voice, mores the pity as I was going to really listen to what was said.
Just picked a big bogi out of my nose. It gave me such a great sense of acheivement.
Quote from: wonkychop on 23 January, 2012, 05:44:33 PM
Just picked a big bogi out of my nose. It gave me such a great sense of acheivement.
Somehow, I believe that.
CF
just a thought here, you may want to get those sleep paralysis looked into.
they are Stroke symptoms,or as we know them to be a suspended sentance from the four dark judges.
your quack may be interested in asking you to have few tests.
your description is far to close to my two incidents 3 years ago to be left unresponded too.
, in the case you quack says umm, you need to start eating rat poison(warfarin), please have my name added to your will towards items in your cellar :D
It's my 200th post.
Quote from: wonkychop on 24 January, 2012, 08:25:46 AM
It's my 200th post.
That post belongs in "Life Spugs" for the rest of us. " :lol:"
Quote from: wonkychop on 24 January, 2012, 08:25:46 AM
It's my 200th post.
25 posts a day? I thought
I had problems (be nice, now).
Devons Daddy, thanks but I enjoyed them this time so I'm hoping for more ;)
Just seen on Twitter that
Colin Wilson is drawing
Rogue Trooper again :thumbsup:
The exact tweet is
QuoteColin Wilson has just shown me his Rogue Trooper pages for his upcoming @2000AD story with @andydiggle. The man was born to draw Rogue.
just wow !
It's morning, and I'm having pancakes for breakfast.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 24 January, 2012, 03:16:12 PM
Devons Daddy, thanks but I enjoyed them this time so I'm hoping for more ;)
Just seen on Twitter that Colin Wilson is drawing Rogue Trooper again :thumbsup:
The exact tweet is
QuoteColin Wilson has just shown me his Rogue Trooper pages for his upcoming @2000AD story with @andydiggle. The man was born to draw Rogue.
That was mentioned in the Prog a couple of weeks back, along with a cropped pic that seemed to show Rogue with a necklace of ears...
... I saw on Rufus' blog that he's been drawing Dredd. About time, too.
That's great news, it's been way, way too long. Wonder if it'll be a follow-up to Streets of Dan Francisco? Dan Francisco Beat, maybe?
Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys! :lol:
Quote from: wonkychop on 24 January, 2012, 08:25:46 AM
It's my 200th post.
Well done.
With such a high post count, it's almost as if you post in every single thread several times a day despite having absolutely nothing of value to say.
...because I know what I'm getting for my birthday in April!
(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111231162341/lego/images/thumb/6/6d/3866.jpg/410px-3866.jpg)
http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/3866_The_Battle_of_Hoth
Look at the Tauntaun, just look at the Tauntaun, it's the single greatest thing ever!
These Lego board games are the shizzle, we play the ones we already have every week, and every day during the holidays. It's impossible to resist customising and extending them, leading to labyrinthine house rules, sprawling boards, and accompanying actions (the Minotaurus one is particularly good for those!), and now my favourite sequence in all of movie history joins the party! Yay!
Didn't know they did them. Are they fairly inexpensive? I hope ther aren't any girly pink brinks included with it! ;)
Quote from: wonkychop on 25 January, 2012, 06:37:47 PM
Didn't know they did them. Are they fairly inexpensive? I hope ther aren't any girly pink brinks included with it! ;)
They are pretty expensive (about €8-€25/£7-£20, depending in the size of the set) because they're Lego which surely must be the most expensive physical toy by weight, but they're also about the only Lego that regularly ends up in bargain bins (I've no idea why, my family can't get enough of them).
The set we're enjoying most at the moment is Heroica, a very cut-down competitive D&Dalike, which has all the necessary to be a really complex and satisfying RPG with a few simple mods and some extra bits added on. Best thing is that the instructions actively encourage you to do this. We picked up two (of four total, they work separately or can be joined) Heroica sets for under €20/£16 combined before Christmas, and persuaded my brother-in-law to give them to us as a present! I'd enjoy it even more if they'd let me play anything other than a bloody Druid. Why can't I be the Barbarian or the Ranger sometime?
I'm sure the Star Wars one is going to be even dearer, once LFL Licensing have had their cut. However, I've discovered that my relatives can be pretty good about buying family games for presents, so having largely skipped my 40th last year I intend to make my case early and strongly this year.
Also, speak not ill of the girly pink bricks: those new sets are magnificent, I want the Girl Inventor Lab one so badly I could spit.
Quote from: TordelBack on 25 January, 2012, 06:03:44 PM
(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111231162341/lego/images/thumb/6/6d/3866.jpg/410px-3866.jpg)
:thumbsup: :) :P
V
...we will all be living on the moon by 2020.... if Newt Ginrich becomes president.
It's the weekend and I've got spending it with the rest of the family Cooper who are over this afternoon! Full house again!
Had a staff meeting today and it looks like my job should be safe for the next year as our funding looks good. It's been a real worry for me so it's a great way to start the weekend.
Great News Colin :thumbsup:
Really pleased for you.
Good news Colin!
:D
thats a perfect way to begin a Saturday morning.
Me i couldn't win an arguement...the wife however is a different story!
Came back from a works doin London with the winning raffle ticket...a 5K Caribbean holiday!!
Now we don't like the heat and she hates flying, so some alts had to be found...lo and behold 25 days on the QE2 to Canada is in budget....
I have to add that i feel we have now used up all our good luck for the next 20 years at least....but who cares!!
Wow, congratulations!
Ha, that's amazing, great stuff Emp!
Extra hour in bed. :D
Well done emp. Brilliant.
...because my eldest boy has been caught wantonly reading many issues of old Eagle and Quality Dredd and Rogue reprints of late- and earlier this evening had his nose buried in the Extreme Edition: Shako that I'd given him after he brutally tore the centre pages out. When asked if he liked them, he gave me a run down of his favourite Dredd stories and asked to borrow one of my Case Files. His bedroom is now furnished with a copy of CF6 and Stront Agency Files 1.
And yes, we've had that important father/son chat. The one about breaking spines or tearing pages out.
SBT
and wearing cotton gloves.......................so as not to damage the pages, you perverts!
Result! The starborn thing, the stupid gun, trapper hag, the executioner, destiny's angels- all much enjoyed by bram. I had to turn his light off or i think he'd've gone straight onto the stronts...
SBT
I have a follow up interview with a big company. to be THARG!!! :D
my latest role ends today. as highlighted in the bar stewards of the world thread.
it is same line F&B.
I am on the very short list. I just felt the need to share this I am truly smiling.
Best of luck, DD!
Yup, best wishes.
...that's January done with and start to look forward to brighter evenings.
Put my back into helping a dear mate out with a work project for two solid weekends in a row, and by way of thanks she gave us a shopping bag bursting with the top-quality makings of a stonking steak dinner, with spuds, onions, mushrooms, pepper sauce, yummy red wine, and chocs and super coffee for after. Bloody marvelous.
Some people really do get it.
With all them vegs, stew em man, it the only way!
Thank the lord for inventing coffee. Where would I be with coffee and digestives 1st thing in the morn?
Invented an arsom new meal (jerk fish fingers) and found a bottle of wine I didn't know I had. Week salvaged.
Quote from: Rog69 on 03 February, 2012, 10:24:52 PM
Invented an arsom new meal (jerk fish fingers) and found a bottle of wine I didn't know I had. Week salvaged.
would these two events be presented in reverse order perhaps?
Just before Christmas my dad, who's 78, had a really bad bout of pancreatitis caused by gall stones. I had to get him an ambulance at two in the morning and he spent Crimbo in hospital. This morning he's been to the specialist and they told him he doesn't need surgery (which he was dreading) just to keep an eye on his diet.
Quote from: Tombo on 07 February, 2012, 12:30:31 PM
Just before Christmas my dad, who's 78, had a really bad bout of pancreatitis caused by gall stones. I had to get him an ambulance at two in the morning and he spent Crimbo in hospital. This morning he's been to the specialist and they told him he doesn't need surgery (which he was dreading) just to keep an eye on his diet.
That's good news Tombo. I once had acute pancreatitis (caused by too much alcohol rater than gallstones) and whilst I didn't need surgery either, I wouldn't wish that pain on anyone, it really is a bugger. There's no treatment except to go on a drip (nil by mouth) for a couple of weeks alongside shitloads of strong painkillers.
I got a cheque for £66.01 from the tax man because I wear clothing at work with our company logo on it.
If you wear a uniform or clothing with a company logo for work and wash it yourself you can claim a tax rebate. It might not be much for each year but it is backdated.
Go here to find out how - http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/uniform-tax-rebate
The wedding venue is getting in for me a barrel of my favourite beer. Yay! Beer!
I got a £40 cheque this week from my creditors because I'd overpaid my biggest debt. Huzzah! They sent ME money!!!!!!!!
Because against all expectations, the new album from Van Halen is brilliant.
Also, I have seen the art for the first two pages of the Black Dragon series Nick Dyer and I are doing for Strip Magazine, and it ism without a doubt, the best work I have ever seen from him.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 09 February, 2012, 06:22:14 PMAlso, I have seen the art for the first two pages of the Black Dragon series Nick Dyer and I are doing for Strip Magazine, and it ism without a doubt, the best work I have ever seen from him.
Looking forward to this.
My son is starting to regularly read the prog now and today for the first time came out to talk about how much he liked strontium dog and dante!!
Happy days.
Bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes at 6.00am.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 11 February, 2012, 12:05:45 AM
My son is starting to regularly read the prog now and today for the first time came out to talk about how much he liked strontium dog and dante!!
Happy days.
My eldest has been reading the casefiles over the past couple of weeks, and has gone through a fair number of them- four or five from volume 6 through to 11, or thereabouts. He's familiar with Dredd, of course, having a complete run of Lawman of the Future, and various Hamlyn collections- not to mention lots and lots of Eagle and Quality reprints. He likes it, but it's not a massive part of his entertainment.
However, two weeks or so ago, I put the first Stront Agency Files in his room... and he studiously ignored it, consistently. Then, last night, I'd forgotten to turn his light off and only realised at about eleven, after spending an evening looking at animated gifs of some movie that's coming out. I went up to tuck him in, thinking he'd be asleep, only to walk into a barrage of excited questions about the Stront universe, a wide-eyed eight year old bouncing on his bed, and his shouts of "I LOVE Strontium Dog, daddy! What happens to the gronk? Wulf's so funny!"
Job done there, I think.
SBT
Result! :thumbsup:
my father bought my progs for me until i was about 38 years old!and mailed them across the globe to me no matter my location.at 38years old, i took out my own sub. in affect I am buying the progs for my son since that point, . when this happened some 6 years ago my son began reading them he was 9 or so.
thats incredible, and makes me DROKKIN PROUD.
we where both about 9 when we took up 2000ad.
my father paid for them, now i pay for OUR prog.
thats a legacy!!! :D
awwwwwwwwwww that's so cool.
I sense a theme is coming through various posts across the site but little boys really LOVE Strontium Dog don't they!
Job done indeed sbt.
They do seem to static for sure. My lad wants me to get the agency files down from the attic for him so I shall be doing that tomorrow I think,
Nice work, gentlemen! :D
My own efforts have been less successful, thanks to the intervention of bloody Power Rangers, but a recent surge of interest in Tintin (three books in a week!) gives me hope that I can indoctrinate him open his eyes. 'S funny, I've gone to huge lengths to let my kids find their own beliefs and interests, but no child of mine will be a Zragian non-scrot!*
*Or a litterer, or a bully, or a disrespecter of their mother, or... oh let's face it, I'm a patriarchal dictator.
Yeah, im not kidding myself that stronty or dredd or the prog (or comics in general come to that) will ever be their number one favourite thing. That position is firmly occupied by bloody pokemon and videogames. But im determined they grow up thinking it odd that people could even think you can 'grow out of comics'.
SBT
I was over the moon when one of my nieces (then around 14) told she me she was really into comics and spent all her money collecting them - turned out it was all romantic/fantasy manga stuff and my dreams of bonding over old progs werre shattered, as I can't muster up any interest in that stuff.
It's still completely fantastic and I hope she continues.
its great at the moment as one of my friends has just shone me this web sight http://www.toonamiaftermath.com/
do you ever sleep cyberleader? :D
Quote from: wonkychop on 14 February, 2012, 11:03:23 PM
do you ever sleep cyberleader? :D
in the hours 4am to 7am get wake up and eaither watch a dvd or sleep to 10am then I get up and do random stuf I love my life at times. thro this new websight will problay kill that sleep patern lol.
I GOT THE JOB. General Manager, of a the new division in a large company here in singapore. WOW I bounce well! :lol: To add a little joy, the company I am joining the one that fired my former boss,whom informed me I should move on. That's drokkin fantastic :) :)
Great stuff, Devon's Daddy!
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 16 February, 2012, 01:29:01 AM
I GOT THE JOB. General Manager, of a the new division in a large company here in singapore. WOW I bounce well! :lol: To add a little joy, the company I am joining the one that fired my former boss,whom informed me I should move on. That's drokkin fantastic :) :)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
And howzabout that for a bit of irony, eh?
woohoo - nice one DD
Nice one. Now rub it in his slimy face.
V
Nice! :)
Nice one, DD.
Well done DD :thumbsup:
(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzjb1nKH4z1qfidh8o1_400.jpg)
I know who Greg Wallace is, and I know who you are, but I don't really understand what I'm looking at...
Um, congrats though!
EDIT - Never mind, Facebook explained all. One day I'll crack this here interwebz!
Postie's just turned up with a parcel of 2000ad books.
Just read Planet Replicas second newsletter and it looks like something that I really want may be coming out of their secret factory in the near future :thumbsup:
Judge Anderson themed knickers?
I never thought of those :'(
That might be just me though...
I am surprised there aren't any 2000ad undergarments , just those Dredd boxers from Asda a while back.
I bought all of those ;)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 17 February, 2012, 04:35:24 PM
Just read Planet Replicas second newsletter and it looks like something that I really want may be coming out of their secret factory in the near future :thumbsup:
I've just read it too and I'm also very excited by that. I really liked the look of them before.
I have something on order with them too.
It's Saturday! Happy Saturday everyone! :D
I'd buy Judge pants. In a second.
(http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af68/strontium71/396404_10150677507061885_377621956884_11664229_879706839_n.jpg)
:o
I wonder if the mini helmets are going to be 1/6th scale.
V
I really hope so, as I have a 1/6th scale head.
Although in all fairness this is a trick of perspective caused by my huge, fat belly and such.
I believe these mini-helms are sex ornaments for the other head.
If they pop off the stands My old actionmen can Cosplay.
V
I wonder if those mini helmets are the same size as something that I managed to obtain at Thought Bubble ;)
They look like slightly updated versions of these!
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/2000ad%20Sites/dreddminis1.jpg)
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/2000ad%20Sites/deathmini.jpg)
I've said it before and I'll say it again. This would be great if you can collect every type of Judges helmet from across the globe. Then add subsets of Dark Judges (only two really), other Mega City Judge helmets (Med, Tek, SJS, etc...) and also other helmets from other characters in 2000 AD :thumbsup:
At least with something like this you would know there was a finite amount of helmets you could buy and if they released one every 3 months or so it would build up quite nicely, depending on the price.
Now they are smart!
Does the Death one give out money or something?
Something ;)
Is it just me or does it look like something is supposed to fit on the stand? The bit with two small holes.
Judging by it's shape it looks like it could be the 2000AD logo.
The temptation to place those on the end of my penis and amuse the wife with a puppet show would be too much, I'm afraid.
SBT
Quote from: strontium71 on 18 February, 2012, 09:21:58 PM
Is it just me or does it look like something is supposed to fit on the stand? The bit with two small holes.
Judging by it's shape it looks like it could be the 2000AD logo.
Have a look at the advert and you will see what goes there ;)
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 18 February, 2012, 09:24:57 PM
The temptation to place those on the end of my penis and amuse the wife with a puppet show would be too much, I'm afraid.
SBT
What is it with you and spunky hats? Do you do footwear? I tell you SBT, there are some weird things going on out there http://www.blackmediascoop.com/2012/02/10/man-addicted-to-having-sex-with-his-car/ (http://www.blackmediascoop.com/2012/02/10/man-addicted-to-having-sex-with-his-car/)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 18 February, 2012, 09:27:18 PM
Quote from: strontium71 on 18 February, 2012, 09:21:58 PM
Is it just me or does it look like something is supposed to fit on the stand? The bit with two small holes.
Judging by it's shape it looks like it could be the 2000AD logo.
Have a look at the advert and you will see what goes there ;)
Ahem. I did notice that originally. Really. :-[
WOW. now i have a job again, i shall be ordering some items, these are now upon the also must buy list.
LIFE DROKKING FANTASTIC also because.
we went to universal studios Singapore, under the after hours hollywood program. $5 each in, rides all closed but the rest was open the theme areas, people in costumes and so forth. on top of that you get 15% discount on all dining. then a firework show, multi-media show and fountain show all inclusive :o :o :o :D for about 2.50 sterling.
that was a magnificent evening out.
Bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes.
My life looks rosy for five minutes because next week I should receive a copy of a book by a premier publisher that I did some lettering for.
Only a LITTLE bit of lettering, mind you - but I'm still jazzed.
Earlier the missus modeled some underwear I bought her. MINT.
And no it isn't going in the underwear thread.
V
Aaaand that post just put MY life back into perspective.
looks like I can get the barbeque out this weekend and annoy the neighbours.
Quote from: vzzbux on 19 February, 2012, 09:56:41 PM
Earlier the missus modeled some underwear I bought her. MINT.
And no it isn't going in the underwear thread.
Come on VVVZZZZBBBBUUUUXXXX. Knowin women the way I do I'm almost certain she wont mind. :P
Quote from: bigjobs67 on 20 February, 2012, 09:55:23 PM
Quote from: vzzbux on 19 February, 2012, 09:56:41 PM
Earlier the missus modeled some underwear I bought her. MINT.
And no it isn't going in the underwear thread.
Come on VVVZZZZBBBBUUUUXXXX. Knowin women the way I do I'm almost certain she wont mind. :P
Don't get much contact with women do you.
If you wish to see what my wife looks like then check out my Cliff Robinson commission.
V
I've seen a photo of one.
AHHH Bigjobs67 I see your twin/alter ego has piped up with his 10 pence worth.
Can't you two post alone.
V
DO NOT DIS MY FAM FONKY. Or I'll be down on you like a tonne of. Robbo did your wife. Would love to see that. ;)
Just for the record.
I am not b.j.'s alter ego.
I am not, nor ever have been, related to Scojo in any shape or form whatsoever.
And I have no desire to see what a picture vvzzbxx wife looks like.
If you'd prefer to talk to me about something that is 2000ad related or to do with books, films, music I would be happy to oblige.
Quote from: fonky on 21 February, 2012, 06:46:51 AM
I am not, nor ever have been, related to Scojo in any shape or form whatsoever.
Suspicion mounts further. That comment only states that you're not 'related' to him...
because not only do I now have an email from the printer that all the comics are ready to collect; but last night I actually finished my artwork on a Mike Carroll script I've been working on for over a year. The time thing is more to do with me being too busy to draw than anything like artistic temperament.
Quote from: SpetsnaZ99 on 21 February, 2012, 01:47:50 PM
Quote from: fonky on 21 February, 2012, 06:46:51 AM
I am not, nor ever have been, related to Scojo in any shape or form whatsoever.
Suspicion mounts further. That comment only states that you're not 'related' to him...
I am not, nor ever have been Scojo. I have never been related to Scojo in any shape or form. ;)
..it's just another day.
As the book appears to be landing in people's hands right now, i guess it's sadfe for me to reveal that said publication I did a bit of work on was the hardcover edition of IDW's 'Transformers: last Stand Of The Wreckers'.
The new edition has about 40 pages of new content, including two short comics that I lettered. Chuffed to bits over that!
Quote from: HdE on 22 February, 2012, 06:18:04 PM
As the book appears to be landing in people's hands right now, i guess it's sadfe for me to reveal that said publication I did a bit of work on was the hardcover edition of IDW's 'Transformers: last Stand Of The Wreckers'.
The new edition has about 40 pages of new content, including two short comics that I lettered. Chuffed to bits over that!
Oh wow - nice one!!! That is A Big Deal. :D May it lead to more gigs like that one.
Cheers, Emp!
It certainly gives me something juicy to trade on! The pages I lettered have some of the best artwork on them that I've ever been priveleged to plaster my alphabetti spaghetti over.
And it'd be remiss of me not to big up the book. It's Apocalypse Now with robots. Really. I'm over the moon to have contributed to something that I have such high regard for - and for such fantastic peepholes, too. Nick Roche and James Roberts are two of the nicest guys in comics.
Well done, HdE. That really is awesome.
Cheers gavin!
I shall prepare a suitably embarrassing speech later. one where I thank my dogs, mention how horrible my mother is, and swear inappropriately. Or sob liek a child and then pop out of my dress. Or something.
Congrats he'd.
I've got a nice warm bed to go to.
Good morning everyone. Happy birthday 2000ad!
Fantastic....
Dirk Gently on BBC 4 in March
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2011/03_march/31/dirk.shtml (http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2011/03_march/31/dirk.shtml)
I got my copy of the Last Stand Of the Wreckers hardcover today.
Oh my giddy aunt does this book look FANTASTIC in this format! And NOTHING beats the satisfaction of holding a published book in your hands that you contributed to.
A proud day at HdE towers!
Went to see RAMMSTEIN last night and they were fucking ARSOM. They put on a tremendous show and would greatly reccomend it to anyone even if you are not into that genre of music. Just about every song played had something going on. I was blown away. Fucking ARSOM
V
...a couple of friends came 'round for a visit last night. It was a case of Southern Comforts 'til dawn and an epic game of Scrabble. Needless to say I won the match with this word:
bababadalgharaghtakamminarronnkonnbronntonnerronntuonnthunntrovarrhounawnskawntoohoohoordenenthurnuk !
Last night I managed 11 hours of blissful, uninterrupted sleep.
Went up in the attic today, and brought down three longboxes. On looking through and sorting out, I found Swamp Thing Vol 2 #36-162 (plus sundry other earlier Swampies from that volume, volume 1 and volumes 3 and 4), Hellblazer #51-118 plus fourteen later issues up to #182, whole reams of Shadow of the Bat/ Legends of the Dark Knight (including the Kevin O'Neill one), loads of thirty year old Batman and Detectives, porno comics, horror comics and a hidden wodge of Spidey. Also White Trash #1-2, Brats Bizarre #1, Accident Man #1 and #3, Sex Warrior #2 and a first printing of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen #1. Oh, and Alan Moore's Vigilante issues for DC. And hundreds of Star Wars, Aliens and Predator comics, all my Thing From Another Worlds that were mentioned here the other day, and tons of Alpha Flight.
I had forgotten I had most of this- and the Swamp Things/ Hellblazers were a complete surprise as I thought I'd got rid over ten years ago to a shop in Dublin. W00t!
SBT
I've had a lovely birthday weekend - out with my friends last night to a new Turkish restaurant and then the pub, followed by Jamie's Italian restaurant with the family. Slightly let down by my baby nephew sticking his finger in his eye and having to be taken to hospital (he's fine but we'll have words, later).
I'm not going to have to have a snooze before I can properly go through all my pressies :)
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday Emporer, sir!
SBT
Happy birthday Emps!
Happy birthday Emperor!
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 04 March, 2012, 03:37:38 PM
...Legends of the Dark Knight (including the Kevin O'Neill one), loads of thirty year old Batman and Detectives, porno comics, horror comics and a hidden wodge of Spidey...
I love the way you managed to bury 'porno comics' in that list :lol:
good one
managed a couple of good nights compering for my wife's choir. I got laughs or was sincere where I needed to be. The choir and guests were really good*. The Beatles finale was fantastic and we managed to raise £800 for Macmillan Nurses and for Chrohns and Collitis UK.
* There is so much spectauclar talent out there who just get down to the business of learning and plying their trade in gigs and pubs and clubs etc. and don't see BGT and X-FACTOR as a short-cut or "their only escape" or "this is my only chance". People who want to be good at singing and performing rather than people who want to be famous.
Something happened today that was just so awesome... so utterly, untouchably, life-alteringly fantastic, that nothing will ever bring me down from my vertiginous heights of delirium.
My Godzilla movies arrived in the post!
Skreeongk!
Got my contributors' copy of the latest Zarjaz (Issue (Protoprog?) 14) this morning. It's full of really cool stuff and has a fabulous Colin MacNeil cover!
It gives me such a blast to see my name in print! W00t!
Got another comic writing gig.
Is that the one with our ABC Warriors strip, Shark? Must check the post when I get home!
finally stood up to the work bully she's a nurse so far up the bos' bum she needs her fog lights on so gets away with being a cow, me being the nice chap i am doesnt usually take a stand but since i got my head bitten off nastily for something i didnt deserve in front of a student nurse i thought hell no i'm not having this anymore so i told her i was sick of being talked to like im a piece of shit got a semi half hearted apology and things went on so after feeling like i was gonna puke i felt good and all empowered like! :D
the new mogzilla is in the house !
Quote from: mogzilla on 05 March, 2012, 08:24:40 PM
the new mogzilla is in the house !
You go girl!
Nah, seriously, well done. Lot to be said for being assertive in the face of shittiness.
Quote from: radiator on 05 March, 2012, 06:42:19 PM
Is that the one with our ABC Warriors strip, Shark? Must check the post when I get home!
Yep! Looks good, too - great artings!
I'v received a copy of "Mega City Undercover" vol 2 and a Stix Heroclix figure for securing Letter of the Week! Woo hoo!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 07 March, 2012, 01:23:30 AM
I'v received a copy of "Mega City Undercover" vol 2 and a Stix Heroclix figure for securing Letter of the Week! Woo hoo!
Good stuff - I'd forgotten you said I'd get a mention in it. So that was a nice surprise too :)
Today I spotted by chance a bloke at work about to dump a pile of the galaxy's greatest in the bin. A quick chat and now progs 701 through to 732 are all mine :D
Quote from: DoomBot on 07 March, 2012, 07:49:52 PM
Today I spotted by chance a bloke at work about to dump a pile of the galaxy's greatest in the bin. A quick chat and now progs 701 through to 732 are all mine :D
Wow!!! Good one DoomBot!!!
Just destroyed a couple of bidders on ebay for some Dredd stuff. I came in with seconds to go with the killer bid both times and laughed as my enemies crumbled into dust.
I then watched as they went crazy between themselves for the next two items, which I didn't need :lol: :lol: :lol:
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 08 March, 2012, 08:05:17 PM
Just destroyed a couple of bidders on ebay for some Dredd stuff. I came in with seconds to go with the killer bid both times and laughed as my enemies crumbled into dust.
I then watched as they went crazy between themselves for the next two items, which I didn't need :lol: :lol: :lol:
Were you stroking a white cat while doing all this?
JvB
I'll remember that for next time ;)
Quotestroking a white cat
Well, I've never heard it called
that before.
Quote from: Judge von Boom on 08 March, 2012, 08:31:13 PM
Were you stroking a white cat while doing all this?
Nah, he was tickling his Black Hole Mongrol under the chin.
Although that amounts to the same thing.
Fender are going to float soon. I will be able to buy shares in them and demand that they make guitars how I tell them too.
How is that exactly?
Because they will be floated.
No. I mean how would you like them to make their guitars?
I can't say I've ever given it much thought.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 09 March, 2012, 12:05:59 AM
Fender are going to float soon. I will be able to buy shares in them and demand that they make guitars how I tell them too.
Fender guitars are made of wood, so of course they will float. Its not rocket science.
I blame it on the youth of today. For them the whole guitar hero thing is old hat.
Quote from: SpetsnaZ99 on 09 March, 2012, 08:18:01 AM
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 09 March, 2012, 12:05:59 AM
Fender are going to float soon. I will be able to buy shares in them and demand that they make guitars how I tell them too.
Fender guitars are made of wood, so of course they will float. Its not rocket science.
This may or may not be true; but I'd advise against testing the theory.
What do you advise exile? Burning 'em like Jimi did? :D
Quote from: fonky on 09 March, 2012, 11:52:05 AM
What do you advise exile? Burning 'em like Jimi did? :D
Whilst I have owned several guitars that deserved burning and/or drowning; Fenders hold a special place in my heart & I wouldn't advise the application of either flame or water as a sensible means of gaining optimum satisfaction from said instruments.
I'm learning to play guitar. Any tips?
Quote from: fonky on 09 March, 2012, 11:52:05 AM
What do you advise exile? Burning 'em like Jimi did? :D
Rammstein go one further and play them whilst the Guitars are aflame. I reiterate what I said earlier in the thread if you get the chance go see them live, Fucking ARSOM.
V
They will also spunk in your face with a prosthetic cock and simulate the bum-rape of one of their weedier members during "Bück Dich", events which never fail to invoke the gamut of reactions in the uninitiated. But yes, I've seen 'em a couple of times, they put on a great show.
Quote from: fonky on 10 March, 2012, 03:56:51 PM
I'm learning to play guitar. Any tips?
Yes. Practice for about 16 hours a day. And a bit longer if you've got nothing else to do.
Quote from: Greg M. on 10 March, 2012, 10:20:49 PM
They will also spunk in your face with a prosthetic cock and simulate the bum-rape of one of their weedier members during "Bück Dich", events which never fail to invoke the gamut of reactions in the uninitiated. But yes, I've seen 'em a couple of times, they put on a great show.
I put this up in the wrong thread (Still fits in it though). I need a new camera it hasn't been the same since the missus dropped it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qfZ-8q4SGI&feature=youtu.be
V
Quote from: Greg M. on 10 March, 2012, 10:20:49 PM
They will also spunk in your face with a prosthetic cock and simulate the bum-rape of one of their weedier members during "Bück Dich", events which never fail to invoke the gamut of reactions in the uninitiated.
Which does make it tricky talking my mates into going ;)
Quote from: Emperor on 11 March, 2012, 04:36:49 AM
Which does make it tricky talking my mates into going ;)
Are friends that don't appreciate a well-choreographed spate of Teutonic turd-burglary really worth having? ;)
My daughter of 15 has reached the novel status in her book she tirelessly writes!
Fried eggs haven't been banned by the health police.
New job requires I wear suits :-\ Hugo Boss had a one for one sale :o
I bought two!!!! And my credit card gave me 10%discount. :D. Not that's dork kin fantastic.
I did consider the black jump suit look of Tharg. It didn't work.
Wish I could show off about the comic strip I'm writing at the moment! Soon, though, soon..!
Shaky Kane just called me 'bug-headed' on facebook. :D
Thank fonky it's Friday!
It's the Spring Equinox which means lighter evenings to look forward to. :D
Wife bought me new watch, they where out of mickey mouse ones, which was disappointing so brought home a Bronze, Breightling aviator, as a gift to celebrate my new post.
its rather posh.
I of course have no idea how to use it, I am not a pilot, I am not even able to drive, but it still is lovely!!!!
since not taking shit from the work tyrant, things have been good ! positively freindly even!!!
and its a week to go till easter hols! :D
Ive had a great moring so far, brought Kate horse riding and while she was there I went for a long walk, spotted a Fairy Fort I hadnt noticed before, and two hares. The simple things!
Then after mass, we went to the local car boot sale, the kids bough a good bit of Lego(some Star Wars stuff) from a kindly old german couple who were selling off their kids stuff for 6€, and I bought a 1983 Lion annual in good nick for 3€.
Beautiful day too, might get a visit to the beach, if I get the garden cut.
David
After reading that i feel lazy, though I did my house work.
Beach time I think.
An epic day here! Did some early morning gardening for my parents, and then headed off to the sea, where it was an absolute scorcher. Had some really fabulously cold swims with both kids, let the sun dry us off, ate ice cream, built sandcastles, played tennis, dozed off on a beach towel and all ended up very mildly sunburned (thankfully I insisted on hats and sleeves for all) before heading home after 7. And there was still light enough to plant my raspberry canes!
And this is in March.
Feel like I've just come home from a week's sun holiday. If this island could muster that kind of weather a little more often, we'd be a happier bunch. Actually, I'd settle for one more day as nice as this all year.
Marvelous.
This is the first night since Christmas I haven't had to sing "When Santa got stuck up the chimney" as part of the bedtime request show to get my youngest, Poppy, to sleep.
Jet are calling it a day (http://www.messandnoise.com/news/4448428).
Jet.
Now Iggy Pop can stop ripping them off with his cover of Are You Gonna Be My Girl.
*punching the sky*
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9464-shine-on/
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/4338-get-born/
After a batch of cider that turned out pretty vile (despite positive early tastings), and some uncertainty with the level of fizz and a surprising amount of lees, I am happy to finally report a strong but drinkable homebrewed lager beer, which produces a very decent sensation after only two pints. Beer seems to be much trickier than wine to get right, and lager isn't really my thing, but definitely a success to build on. -hic-
Homebrew was made in college, a little too much sugar was added, it looked like guiness and smelled like vodka, undrinkable, but it was finished!
Cider is more up my street, is it hard to do?
It shouldn't be (doesn't even need yeast, just apples, sugar and time, and maybe a campden tablet to close off fermentation), but apparently it was betond us. We did something wrong around the bottling stage, and what had tasted nice and dry prior to racking ended up tasting like Apple Flavoured Piss TM. We've used some for cooking since, but really a failure. Not an explosive one like our Gorse Flower and Blackberry wine that necessitated the repainting of an entire room, but a failure nonetheless. There's always next autumn - if we get it right this time I'll post a recipe.
This beer though... three pints in and I can't see straight. Good stuff, will have to calculate the proof.
I await the recipe! I have a load of fruits bushes in the garden, currants, and berries, half of them going to waste, booze sounds like the sensible and eco solution. Enjoy the beer!
Quote from: TordelBack on 06 April, 2012, 12:29:25 AMended up tasting like Apple Flavoured Piss TM.
Ahh - so you succeeded then ;) Oi loves the scrump, but yes sir some of it is just straight-up widdle.
My missus and I have the equipment to cider it - but homebrewing is a complicated process and I am a simple idiot - However with the taxes being what their becoming and with my wallet being as it is and my tastes being in the higher units it seems like a probable recourse!
Ive got a ticket for 2.8 hours later tonight and cannae wait! Chased by zombies + mates + booze.
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 06 April, 2012, 12:44:10 AM.....but homebrewing is a complicated process
Brewing beer is really easy, especially kits. All grain brewing is fairly simple but takes a lot longer to brew, conditions quicker though.
Best advice I can give about kits is don't believe the instructions. You won't get decent beer as quickly as they say. Ferment for about two weeks and condition for about two months and it will be fine. Also, be sure to sterilise everything.
I've heard good things about cider kits too but I've never made one.
Go here for good homebrewing advice.......
http://jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/index.php
Last night I was in the same room as a television (full disclosure, it was my room) and I heard an advert for a gay chatline. I was amused and heartened to hear that such ventures still took place in these most modern of times.
QuoteBeer seems to be much trickier than wine to get right, and lager isn't really my thing, but definitely a success to build on. -hic-
My Dad used to brew shitloads of beer and wine. I spent many a happy hour with him as a kid fitting the metal caps onto beer bottles.
He stopped completely when the supermarkets started doing cheap cans and wine, proving that his hobby was not brewing booze but drinking it. 48 Ace for the Christmas season was one of his classier buys, but I did gladly help him to get through them.
I got a great big tax refund. I am going to buy a whole load of fleshlights now.
I got a rather nice (four figure) cheque from the insolvency agency from when Woolworths folded. Fleshlights will not be purchased.
Finally connected my new Toshiba TV to my modem and am now listening to classic metal on AUPEO!
Helloween followed by Overkill, then Annihilator and now Testament.
When did these bands become classic metal, god I'm old, but the memories revived with these songs keep it in teh fantastic thread.
V
It's cleaned out my savings but I now have hot water and heating again after a good friend of mine juggled his workload around and fitted my new boiler today.
Not only that but I have been helping him all day and learned tons of useful stuff about plumbing and heating, thus earning me numerous man XP points.
Quote from: Rog69 on 11 April, 2012, 11:50:42 PMNot only that but I have been helping him all day and learned tons of useful stuff about plumbing and heating, thus earning me numerous man XP points.
Enough to level-up?
My life is Drokking Fantastic because I just finished the preliminary lettering on one of the most gruelling books I've worked on in my short, inglorious freelance career.
Did it in two evenings, to boot. Phee-ew!
This comes out today.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/205730/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/205730/)
If I'd worked on it I'd happily retire early to an island and put my "Mad Cat Man" life plan into action.
All the graphic design work on the next two issues of my comic is done, DONE I TELLS YA! Not changing another bloody thing. Time to eat Cheerios and watch some Jackie Chan films.
It's the small things in life that make it all worth while.
Today an original comic art page turned up by Kevin Cullen, I made a few more 2000AD bookmarks, I altered my Judge uniform so the shoulder pad sits better, I cashed a cheque from my previous energy suppliers (they just keep on coming), I made the evening tea, I had a look at what is in store for Demoncon3 this weekend and now I'm watching God Bless America :D
I got Ace Trucking Volume 1 from Ebay.
I really should have got it when it first came out but stupidly I didn't. It's hard to find now but at last it's mine, all mine. :D
I met some really nice people yesterday, rode a scooter to a waterfall with them today, and slid down it all day*. Life is good :)
* (Edit) Lots of times, that is, not continously - it wasn't that long
Came home from work to find prog 1780 on my doorstep! On a Friday!
Makes up for all the late deliveries I've had lately :D.
I am about to play star wars Kinect, no one else is home, PUMP UP THE VOLUME! get the motion light saber out.
PADAWAN DEVONS DADDY is about to embark upon his journey to be a JEDI!!!
I'm gonna see some more Judge Minty clips when I'm at DemonCon3 this Sunday :thumbsup:
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 21 April, 2012, 04:48:26 AM
I'm gonna see some more Judge Minty clips when I'm at DemonCon3 this Sunday :thumbsup:
Whatever happened to your Friday CoD
Trash Treasure Trove pimping??
Family life and the needs of a son with autism mean my true free time Is only ever out of the house. I have to watch all my recorded progs when he's asleep which means after midnight. I am very slowly finishing a few bits but now that he's 13 his demands on me are more and more. In a word life is getting in the way.
Life's so drokking fantastic because 2 package I was not expeting for anouther weak arived today I then had to spend a hour with my perents yelling at me about where I would put it now they knew I had ordered stuf but this first lot to arive sperised them unfornitily I think I still have 3 parsles im waiting for now I thort I had enourth space for all this stuf but I discovered that I dont have enouth for what came today let alone the next packages but my perents came back from shoping today with a shop shelving display unit that bort because the shop was clousing down to put all my new stuf on im gessing they know whats comeing but now I have this cool new shelving unit to put my collachions on.
Because I've just found, paid for and downloaded the ENTIRE FIRST SERIES OF YOU'LL HAVE HAD YOUR TEA: THE DOINGS OF HAMISH & DOUGAL FOR £1.84 from the AudioGO website.
http://www.audiogo.co.uk/audiobook/11357/im-sorry-i-havent-a-clue-hamish-and-dougal-series-1
It's 104Mb, and I can now die happy.
SBT
It seems that when the Southern Contingent meet up at Forbidden Planet on June the 23rd there just so happens to be a signing of The Horned God by Pat and Simon happening around the same time :thumbsup:
I just got three tickets for Faith No More at Hammersmith in July. :D
Quote from: Albion on 23 April, 2012, 09:18:08 AM
I just got three tickets for Faith No More at Hammersmith in July. :D
Me too!
Might see you there ;-)
Just booked tickets for London Broncos vs Hull FC as the game is being held up the road in Gillingham. Sam loves a bit of RL on the telly, so let's see if he enjoys it in the flesh, Go Broncos :D
I got up at 2:30 AM to walk 90-odd minutes to work because I am young and I can do stuff like that.
We had my oldests lads First Communion on Sunday, and we had a party in the house afterwards, one of the best days in a long time. All Marys and my own family including about 20 kids. When I went to put him to bed, he was bawling on his bed. I aksed why the tears and he said he didnt want the best day of his life to end! One good party!!!
david
Just back from Comic Shop Wednesday and about to read my lovelies and what falls out of one of my buys, a Judge Dredd key ring, that's what. Tharg truly is mysterious :D
You are a true thrill-magnet, CF.
I think I scared the PR droid into action :lol:
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 25 April, 2012, 03:45:25 PM
Just back from Comic Shop Wednesday and about to read my lovelies and what falls out of one of my buys, a Judge Dredd key ring, that's what. Tharg truly is mysterious :D
http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,35933.0.html
:)
I can hear again, me, after nearly a week of partial deafness. Fair play to extra-strength ear drops. Hearing is ace, never appreciated it so much before (hope you don't mind me saying this, Goaty).
I'm off to see Edan and Mr. Lif, two of my favourite rappers, performing on the same night in Leeds on Saturday night. Can't wait! I've seen Edan before and he's ace live but I've been waiting years to see Mr. Lif.
Am I the only one on here who likes hip hop? Don't see it mentioned much.
And then I'm off with my boy to see The Avengers in 3D on Sunday!
Best. Weekend. Evar.
Quote from: Lee Bates on 27 April, 2012, 11:25:41 AM
Am I the only one on here who likes hip hop?
Probably. :)
Quote from: Trout on 27 April, 2012, 11:52:11 AM
Quote from: Lee Bates on 27 April, 2012, 11:25:41 AM
Am I the only one on here who likes hip hop?
Probably. :)
Maybe one of the only two here who likes 'that talkin' stuff' (as my friend's mother calls it), though my wigga-ness doesn't extend much further than crowd-friendly stuff like Public Enemy, NWA, Dre and what have you.
Public Enemy, the occasional Daisy Age track and Saul Williams. I don't really have time to listen out for anything more in that genre given it's not my favourite...
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 27 April, 2012, 02:34:05 PM
Quote from: Trout on 27 April, 2012, 11:52:11 AM
Quote from: Lee Bates on 27 April, 2012, 11:25:41 AM
Am I the only one on here who likes hip hop?
Probably. :)
Maybe one of the only two here who likes 'that talkin' stuff' (as my friend's mother calls it), though my wigga-ness doesn't extend much further than crowd-friendly stuff like Public Enemy, NWA, Dre and what have you.
I've mentioned this before, but what the hell: Yo, Bumrush the CLICK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWne2qjeeJg).
The acts that
staticgirl name-checks suggests she'll share my thesis (and, I suspect, the film's) on exactly where that first wave of hip hop crested. Rap's in the same state of (creative) abatement as Rock 'n' Roll was while Chuck Berry did time and Elvis made awful movies; I'd liken the last decade of bling and bitches to the worst excesses of Glam and FM rock. Hopefully something that recaptures the impulse and the energy that fueled the originators is just around the corner.
Jay Z's turned out to be more useful than his early
Annie-sampling would have suggested, and
Onto The Next One (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM1RChZk1EU)'s a more interesting record than a middle-aged millionaire married to the most beautiful woman in the world needs or could be expected to make. The only thing that's made me want to Kill People/Burn Shit/Fuck School lately has been
Tyler (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8J-RXZ41-Y), though.
To return this thread to topic: I appear to have a digital prog cooling in my download folder, which is nice.
'Cos I got new teeth!
I've been gap-toothed for 2 weeks but...
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and after £209 of the NHS's finest...
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You didn't change clothes for 2 weeks?
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 28 April, 2012, 12:23:38 AM
You didn't change clothes for 2 weeks?
Of course not - Are you accusing me of being some kind of Southern nancy, with their high fallutin hygiene and clothe-changing superstitions?
ini Mog had a pet sow at school her brug (griffon/pug) won...
1st cutest puppy
2nd dog judge would most like to take home
2nd best 6 legs (dog and owner)
5th fancy dress
and drum roll.....
....only best of show!!!! needless to say mini was chuffing chuffed to bits! she won a big cup and six weeks of puppy training classes ,merl won a big squeaky jim'll fix it type badge toy!
one proud daddy today! :D :D :D
Thats brilliant, girls and their dogs, horses etc, etc.
Im just back from seeing Cristy Moore, it was my Christmas present. Never seen him before, and what a performer, brilliant, brilliant night.
David
Aye, Christy Moore is an incredible live performer. I've seen him solo a good few times over the years, and with Moving Hearts and with Planxty one time each. The Planxty one (a reunion show in Vicar St a few years back) is in my Top 5 best all time gigs.
And congrats Mogzilla on the MiniMogDog triumph!
Never seen Christy Moore myself; though I have to say he's never been my bag. And I grew up utterly surrounded by Irish traditional music - my Dad used to play live with Sean Cannon, before he was a Dubliner (though my Dad admits he himself wasn't a patch on Mr Cannon). Actually, Sean Cannon gets a mention in Christy's Lisdoonvarna.
Despite my obligatory youthful reaction against all music my parents liked, I now think the Dubliners are not just a great band but as much a part of Irish culture as pissing on O'Connell Bridge, obsessing over redundant national grudges and giving backhanders to the government, only better than all three.
But Christy Moore's just not for me; I know he's very popular but I just don't get him. My mate used to go to the same AA meetings as him though, so he's earned his Irish points there at least ;)
Quote from: Dandontdare on 28 April, 2012, 12:16:59 AM
'Cos I got new teeth!
I've been gap-toothed for 2 weeks but...
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and after £209 of the NHS's finest...
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I can't be the only one that when anyone posts photos of themselves at home , I always have a good gander at what they have on display...?
The only thing I see on display is a FINE GRIN. Money well spent sir.
In other fantastic news, the missus and I have found an affordable (we hope) and spacious wee flat in Bristol to live in together. :) Very chuffed.
Quote from: TordelBack on 29 April, 2012, 08:37:43 AM
Aye, Christy Moore is an incredible live performer. I've seen him solo a good few times over the years, and with Moving Hearts and with Planxty one time each. The Planxty one (a reunion show in Vicar St a few years back) is in my Top 5 best all time gigs.
I think I have the DVD of that live show! Didn't get to go myself but it's a brilliant show :D
Quote from: Lee Bates on 27 April, 2012, 11:25:41 AM
Am I the only one on here who likes hip hop?
I would refer you gentlemen to my post on the music thread. 3 hours of A Tribe Called Quest last night! ^_^ which was a side affect of why life's so drokking fantastic, viz. having wonderful chats with the ladyfriend into the wee hours. Plus she's coming over on Friday! Yay.
Life's so drokking fantastic because Its my Birthday today.
Happy birthday young man....
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...and dont forget, a birthday without booze is a wasted birthday, ;)
Happy Birthday :)
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 05 May, 2012, 01:09:12 PM
Life's so drokking fantastic because Its my Birthday today.
Assuming you're not Sacha Baron Cohen, researching a new character, Happy Birthday.
Yeah, happy birthday cyberleader. May it be <clenches fist> e-e-e-excellent!
SBT
Happy Birthday CBL2K, hope it's an arsom one.
Happy birthday CyberLeader, and happy Free Comic Book Day everyone else!!!!
The skin on my feet has hardened to the point I can peel it off without bleeding and eat it.
It's a special time in a young man's life alright.
Mary ran her first 10k yesterday in under an hour, and raised 250 quid for the SCBU in the local hospital.
Kids really enjoyed the day as well, aftetr the race there was the usual bouncy castles, sweets etc. Great day.
David
Man, there must be some pretty tasty foot skin after 10K of running...
Certainly crunchy after a few days.
You're all beastly.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 07 May, 2012, 09:51:55 PM
The skin on my feet has hardened to the point I can peel it off without bleeding and eat it.
you need a Ped Egg to go with your Love Eggs
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 07 May, 2012, 09:51:55 PM
The skin on my feet has hardened to the point I can peel it off without bleeding and eat it.
I was gonna say summat along the lines of "but would you eat the hardened skin on your moms
camel toe?" but i sharnt bother......
HB cyber.
Quote from: SpetsnaZ99 on 08 May, 2012, 10:06:51 AM
you need a Ped Egg to go with your Love Eggs
Just don't get the two mixed up, whatever you do...
For the third week running ive bought the prog (being trades only, ive missed out on a lot over the years, and because of the hype/general word of mouth regarding DoC, i just couldnt stand the wait any longer). Does this mean im now buying the prog for good, i dunno. But knowing me it probably does. And reading the prog is even sweeter, as ive been reading them in works time, ;)
Gulp, all those back issues to collect now......
Mrs Albion made me a Dredd birthday cake. :D
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Brilliant.
That's ace. Happy Birthday.
It was my birthday yesterday. Had a quiet day as we did a meal at the weekend (lovely) and are going to see Spamalot next weekend. Did get a new guitar and the Game of Thrones Blu Ray set though.. Awesome.
Quote from: Albion on 10 May, 2012, 10:57:41 AM
Mrs Albion made me a Dredd birthday cake. :D
Yes.
Once again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6lL5pbIImY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6lL5pbIImY)
And happy birthday!
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 10 May, 2012, 02:03:33 PM
Yes.
Once again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6lL5pbIImY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6lL5pbIImY)
And happy birthday!
Was that an offer? I'll just have the cake thanks.
The offer extends to Fishy, who(m?) I forgot to wish a happy birthday too.
...because I was sent the DROKK album, I picked up the Dave Gibbons Dr Who anthology, and Minecraft was released on the 360! Yay! A good couple of days.
And Game of Shadows goes home theatre toady!!!
... I can hear again. Ive had impacted wax in both ears for a couple of weeks and have been dutifully filling my ear canal with warm olive oil every day in order to prepare for a damn good syringeing today. That has now been done, and while i have 'some redness of the ear drum' in my right ear, which may or may not become a problem, i can hear things again and can stop shouting at everybody.
My advice to everybody: you know when the doctor says 'nothing bigger than an elbow to go in your ear'? They mean it. Cotton buds and fingers do four things:
They impact the wax that is already there, causing deafness and infection.
They cause the ear to think it's under attack and so generate more wax as a defence.
They straighten out the otherwise bendy ear canal, damaging the ear.
They damage the fine hairs lining the ear canal.
All of which contributes toward compromising your hearing and causing you pain. So, no cotton buds!
SBT
Your ear is big enough to fit an elbow in?
That elbow thing's nonsense. I've been trying to do it for years and it's just not possible.
- Trout
;-)
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 14 May, 2012, 11:26:12 AM
... I can hear again. Ive had impacted wax in both ears for a couple of weeks and have been dutifully filling my ear canal with warm olive oil every day in order to prepare for a damn good syringeing today. That has now been done, and while i have 'some redness of the ear drum' in my right ear, which may or may not become a problem, i can hear things again and can stop shouting at everybody.
My advice to everybody: you know when the doctor says 'nothing bigger than an elbow to go in your ear'? They mean it. Cotton buds and fingers do four things:
They impact the wax that is already there, causing deafness and infection.
They cause the ear to think it's under attack and so generate more wax as a defence.
They straighten out the otherwise bendy ear canal, damaging the ear.
They damage the fine hairs lining the ear canal.
All of which contributes toward compromising your hearing and causing you pain. So, no cotton buds!
SBT
Fuck me, mate, funny you should say that, I was just about to post the same thing. I had mine syringed today too, and by Jesus it feels good. Way better than being near-deaf and feeling like somebody's blowing up a balloon in my aural canal for a weel.
Wish I'd known about the cotton buds though, I massively worsened my own situation before I got it fixed.
In other news, SOMEBODY SAVED MY FUCKING LIFE TODAY. I was indulging in my new pastime of floating (not swimming) down the river Kwai, this time with a couple of fellow travellers, when my toe got stuck on a fishhook that was attached to the river bed. Had I been on my own, like I was during the last couple of floats, I would have died by drowning, absolutely no doubt about it. Fortunately my now-good-friend John Ryan managed to keep me afloat while I dug the pointy little bastard out - which was excruciatingly painful, but infinitely better than a watery grave thousands of miles from home.
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 14 May, 2012, 03:26:58 PM
SOMEBODY SAVED MY FUCKING LIFE TODAY. I was indulging in my new pastime of floating (not swimming) down the river Kwai, this time with a couple of fellow travellers, when my toe got stuck on a fishhook that was attached to the river bed. Had I been on my own, like I was during the last couple of floats, I would have died by drowning, absolutely no doubt about it. Fortunately my now-good-friend John Ryan managed to keep me afloat while I dug the pointy little bastard out - which was excruciatingly painful, but infinitely better than a watery grave thousands of miles from home.
Bloody hell! I'm glad to hear you're OK. That's a bit scary.
Cheers, lad. Not much fun, but I still carried on the journey and enjoyed it anyway. Eventually ended up at a Buddhist temple where an old woman with a stream of blood coming out of her mouth wouldn't let us out without collecting the rubbish floating round the river's edge. It's fucking insane here, it really is
Twelve years married.
She's bound to figure me out sooner or later.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 14 May, 2012, 05:58:27 PM
Twelve years married.
She's bound to figure me out sooner or later.
Congratulations! But be warned: she may regain consciousness at some point.
Congrats Tips, commiserations Mrs. Tips!
The 4th anniversary of my own successful parasitic attachment to an unwitting host is coming up next week, but we did have a 19 year 'courtship' and a kid or so prior to that, so I figure if she was going to work out what had gone so terribly wrong with her life she'd have done it by now... wouldn't she? :think:
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 14 May, 2012, 03:26:58 PM
In other news, SOMEBODY SAVED MY FUCKING LIFE TODAY. I was indulging in my new pastime of floating (not swimming) down the river Kwai, this time with a couple of fellow travellers, when my toe got stuck on a fishhook that was attached to the river bed. Had I been on my own, like I was during the last couple of floats, I would have died by drowning, absolutely no doubt about it. Fortunately my now-good-friend John Ryan managed to keep me afloat while I dug the pointy little bastard out - which was excruciatingly painful, but infinitely better than a watery grave thousands of miles from home.
Holy Grud, I hope you got it disinfected! Sounds like a wire brush and TCP job.
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 14 May, 2012, 03:26:58 PMI was indulging in my new pastime of floating (not swimming) down the river Kwai, this time with a couple of fellow travellers, when my toe got stuck on a fishhook that was attached to the river bed. Had I been on my own, like I was during the last couple of floats, I would have died by drowning, absolutely no doubt about it.
Jaysus Jayzus! :o "Eeny meeny miney mo, Catch a Paddy by the toe..."
Bloody hell, jb.c- that's... well, i dont know what that is, but im glad youre here to tell us. And that your ears are clean, obviously.
Fer fucks sakes buy some shoes to float in!
And congrats to all those celebrating anniversaries- never have so many 'nerds' in one place proven to be the exception to the rule. We are arsom.
SBT
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 14 May, 2012, 07:17:10 PMFer fucks sakes buy some shoes to float in!
And never swim alone.
Or for the record pissed and/or in shark-infested water (as I know from a failed attempt to swim to Libya).
Quote from: Emperor on 14 May, 2012, 07:22:48 PM
...as I know from a failed attempt to swim to Libya.
Now I know the political sitiation in the UK has become somewhat unwholesome lately, but that does seem like an extreme reaction.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 14 May, 2012, 05:58:27 PM
Twelve years married.
She's bound to figure me out sooner or later.
Congrats.
Quote from: Emperor on 14 May, 2012, 07:22:48 PM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 14 May, 2012, 07:17:10 PMFer fucks sakes buy some shoes to float in!
And never swim alone.
Or for the record pissed and/or in shark-infested water (as I know from a failed attempt to swim to Libya).
Thanks, Emperor, I won't be doing it again, that's for sure. Congrats to Tips and TB, never did the whole settling down thing myself but I have a little bit of envy for those who have.
...Mick McMahon is doing commissions.
http://tuggingyourcoat.com/
Terry Malick's new film is going to be even more oblique than Tree of Life, plus it will have sex in it.
LET'S DDDOOOOOO THHHHIIIIISSSSSSSSS.
Chris Weston drew Kerry King
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for Jagermeister -- how amazing are those storyboards?!? http://chrisweston.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/jagermeister-boards.html
I have just bought probably the best pair of Adio trainers from TkMax for 8 friggin quid..... :D
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Got some Flintprints in the mail :D :D :D He's a GENNNIUS
Oooh, thass nice!
My own life approximates drokkin' fantastic this early morning, as I will recount in the following peaan to friendship. The cynical amongst you, look away now.
Two of my dearest mates just took me out on the town and set about getting my uproariously drunk, my first non-fundraising visit to a pub this year. Happily my year-long nightly consumption of €1's worth of homemade plonk (approx. 1 litre) has hardened my arteries to the business of alcohol, and I was able to enjoy both the sociability of the evening and all the awful kebabs, half-glimpsed skimpy skirts and 2am nite-link bus lurchings that were a natural consequence.
My brace of pals were two of my most beloved long-term friends, one of whom I had vied with aged 15 for the attentions of my mercifully unaware distant-future wife, (I saw her first), and one of whom* I had snuggled naked with through a long (hard) night before mutually realising the likely error of progression beyond that point - suffice to say, I diminished, and went into the West, and remained Galadriel. Or to put it another way, they both know what a boring prick I am. But they bought me beer and reminisced and tried and failed to turn me from my current path.
Friends, let it be said, are drokking fantastic. As is lots of beer.
*female,
My friends only get me drunk so they can go through my pockets.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 19 May, 2012, 03:26:08 AM
My friends only get me drunk so they can go through my pockets.
I suspect that would be a fairly pointless exercise in both our cases. I think mine did it because they know I'm even more droningly naive when sober.
This is the right place, ha ha!
...my wife Adrene and I are very focused on reconciling our marriage. We've been doing really well, to the point that we might (fingers crossed, knock on wood) actually make it.
Hey, that's great news mate, hope it all works out :thumbsup:
Delighted to hear it and top marks to you both, can not have been easy to get there.
Superb news locusts, I hope it all goes well :thumbsup:
Excellent news, locusts! All best wishes to both of you.
SBT
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 23 May, 2012, 07:26:15 PM
This is the right place, ha ha!
...my wife Adrene and I are very focused on reconciling our marriage. We've been doing really well, to the point that we might (fingers crossed, knock on wood) actually make it.
Good news, mate. Hope everything works out
...because I got my Dredd mug in the post today and I am sat here drinking a HUMUNGOUS hot chocolate!!!
I got my judge Death mug yesterday and it's a thing of beauty, I've been looking for ages for a suitable mug that can hold a man size drink while I read my prog an a Saturday morning.
Over the last few weeks at work chaos has reigned. We've had a bod from head office come down to try and sort the place out, meaning save money! Every driver has been in to talk about what shift pattern and start time they would like. This is after the union had been in talks for ages trying to make better shift patterns.
As the night drivers started work the other evening we were given our new shifts and start times and all Hell broke loose! It seemed as if everything that had been said in discussions with all the drivers had been ignored. To say I was pissed off would be an understatement. My new start times meant that I wouldn't get enough sleep during the day before Sam came home. Once he's home it's nigh on impossible for me to get any extra sleep.
I joined the queue of angry drivers and fought my corner and awaited the outcome. During this time it was noted that the two night reps for the union seemed to have been allocated the best possible shifts. Every weekend off with a decent start time. How strange and they both seemed to be off when all this was happening.
By the end of the shift there was a notice up calling for the union reps to be binned and also a vote of no confidence in the union. I had to laugh as I knew what this union was like when I joined the company and that is why I didn't join it.
Anyway, this evening I had a phone call from HR at work. I've been given a new shift and it's the start time I'm on at the moment but with all weekends off. This proves that if you work hard and go the extra mile to help out that you don't need to be a union member.
This now means that I don't have to use any holidays ever again to go to any conventions :thumbsup:
My tickets are booked for War of the Worlds in December. :thumbsup:
Thats the wife's birthday present I don't have to worry about. :thumbsup:
V
Great to hear locusts, best wishes.
I just kicked my pants off and they went right over my head and landed on the door handle. I was so impressed with myself that I'm taking the rest of the night off.
If only the missus had been as impressed, you might have been having pant-trick sex by now...
Because my eldest's bed is covered- covered i say- in 'best of 2000ADs', and he is devouring dredd, rogue, ABCs, sam slade, and his favourite- ro-busters, at an alarming rate. The only downside of this is that he keeps asking me to recall plot points from things i havent read in thirty years, and then giving me that look when i have to say i cant remember. You know the look- the one that says daddy isnt a god after all, and one day i shall usurp him and claim his throne.
But, yay for old proggage!
SBT
...'Cos following her shiny new CEO's Night of the Long Knives my wife has finally been re-established in the management role she held 6 years ago, before she made the mistake of going on maternity leave (twice), and being replaced by her maternity cover (twice). Seeing as she was slated for redundancy in two successive rounds last year, and only hung on to her job after a long Union fight and by being reduced to an office assistant (after 15 years service), it's quite a turnaround. She's still on far less money, but at least Justice Has Been Seen To Be Done, and the instant boost to her confidence has been delightful to behold.
Also, the Boy passed his fourth-stage swimming exam (he's a Turtle now, apparently - next stop Dolphin!), which was pretty cool seeing as he was in armbands this time last year.
And in a minor key, we won our third dinghy race in a row last night, leaving us second overall in the series. Nice.
I bought expensive ice-cream to cement the generally drokkin' fantasticness of it all. And to celebrate Roger's birthday, of course. We'll place a bowl in front of the place we always set for him, just in case.
I found a discarded 2 pence coin in the arcade yesterday so I put it in the penny falls and I got NINE in return. I also managed to walk away before I gambled all my free money away.
Quote from: TordelBack on 30 May, 2012, 07:29:11 PM
...'Cos following her shiny new CEO's Night of the Long Knives my wife has finally been re-established in the management role she held 6 years ago, before she made the mistake of going on maternity leave (twice), and being replaced by her maternity cover (twice). Seeing as she was slated for redundancy in two successive rounds last year, and only hung on to her job after a long Union fight and by being reduced to an office assistant (after 15 years service), it's quite a turnaround. She's still on far less money, but at least Justice Has Been Seen To Be Done, and the instant boost to her confidence has been delightful to behold.
This is heartwarming! I'm really pleased for you. I could tell a few stories about the way family commitments can hold back a career, but I'll exercise discretion.
Well done to Mrs Tordel!
Indeed fantastic.
And I bet you can trouty my friend.
I've experienced the same, frustratingly so now but more as a result of the eye disability. It's bloody frustrating what I could have done and what I'm having to do. But on a positive I see a lot more of the family and get more time to do other things.
It just is at the minute.
Twelve years married today, we are both nursing hangovers. Brilliant night out last night, we even made it to a night club, first time in a looooong time.
David
Life's so drokking fantastic for the rest of you because I now have Google chrome with inbuilt spell checker. :lol: :lol: :lol:
I have no idea what you just wrote :crazy:
Quote from: maryanddavid on 04 June, 2012, 11:38:58 AM
Twelve years married today, we are both nursing hangovers. Brilliant night out last night, we even made it to a night club, first time in a looooong time.
David
Congratulations mate, that's brilliant! (Nice to know it's possible to still have fun and get langered with someone you've been with for over a decade: give me hope for the future!)
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 06 June, 2012, 09:07:28 PM
Life's so drokking fantastic for the rest of you because I now have Google chrome with inbuilt spell checker. :lol: :lol: :lol:
:o the end of an era!
As for myself, I'm free of obligations, and inundated with fun ideas, and that's all I want right now ^_^
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 06 June, 2012, 09:07:28 PM
Life's so drokking fantastic for the rest of you because I now have Google chrome with inbuilt spell checker.
¿Que?
Just this minute I received the initial sketch on my next commission from a 2000AD Great :thumbsup:
Pete Wells and Buttonman will be very happy but not as happy as me ;)
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 06 June, 2012, 09:07:28 PM
Life's so drokking fantastic for the rest of you because I now have Google chrome with inbuilt spell checker. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Does this mean that words like ARSOM won't come to fruition? A sad day for us all.
V
Next thing you turn around and he'll be scoring ladies.
With a stanley knife.
V
Quote from: vzzbux on 06 June, 2012, 09:50:50 PM
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 06 June, 2012, 09:07:28 PM
Life's so drokking fantastic for the rest of you because I now have Google chrome with inbuilt spell checker. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Does this mean that words like ARSOM won't come to fruition? A sad day for us all.
V
due to poplaer demand I will be turing off spell checker :lol: :lol: :lol:
Happy anniversary to mr david and mrs mary, and may you have many more.
Is cyberleader's revelation the very definition of hell and high water? I feel like part of the forum has died. And yet, if he doesnt use it i fear for his continued safety.
SBT
New McDonald's burgers! WWWWHHHHOOOOOOOO
I get to keep my job. Thank grud.
Nice one JvB! And, err, Roger too, I suppose.
Thanks TB. Had the meeting this morning at 8. I haven't really slept for about a week since I found out about the 'assessment'. Thankfully it went well and now I can breath again. I think it helped that I agreed to a pay cut about 6 months ago. I hope I don't have to agree to another.
Quote from: Judge von Boom on 07 June, 2012, 03:38:02 PM
I haven't really slept for about a week since I found out about the 'assessment'. Thankfully it went well and now I can breath again. I think it helped that I agreed to a pay cut about 6 months ago. I hope I don't have to agree to another.
My better half and source of all our income went through a similar sequence at the end of last year. It was remarkably grim. Hopefully things will be on the up for you now.
Oddly, ive been going through almost exactly the same process over the last weeks, and i honestly thought i was to lose my job. Thankfully, it was not so and i heard yesterday i am still gainfully employed. Well done sir, let's hope it all improves from here on in.
SBT
Result SBT! I'm more pleased for you than I am for myself. Two in 24h. Let's hope that this means everybody on these boards will soon be gainfully employed.
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My new postbox fits the prog perfectly and gives maximum impact upon opening. I literally exclaimed.
I popped down to my local comic shop today, as they have an artist in each Saturday for 'SKETCH SATURDAY'. This Saturday it was the turn of Marc Laming (http://monkeymarc.blogspot.co.uk/), who is currently working on Exile on the Planet of the Apes.
I took in some reference stuff, as I wanted Dredd (obviously) plus Pete Wells Block (with certain letters damaged) and my block in the style of the new movie and away Marc went.
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Those new McDonald's burgers were a huge let-down. And the Twix McFlurry led to all the elements being glued together in an unsatisfying dairy blob. Fuck McDonald's. I'll only go there twice a week UNTIL YOU GET NEW BURGERS THAT ARE ACTUALLY NEW YOU FUCKS.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 09 June, 2012, 08:39:12 PM
Those new McDonald's burgers were a huge let-down. And the Twix McFlurry led to all the elements being glued together in an unsatisfying dairy blob. Fuck McDonald's. I'll only go there twice a week UNTIL YOU GET NEW BURGERS THAT ARE ACTUALLY NEW YOU FUCKS.
That's one post regarding gourmet French cheeses and another moaning about burgers and ice cream. You're an enigma,
Roger.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 09 June, 2012, 08:39:12 PM
the Twix McFlurry led to all the elements being glued together in an unsatisfying dairy blob
I'm genuinely disappointed by that review. I was planning to get one of those tomorrow.
It might have just been the ice cream machine, but the caramel just glued everything together so that all of the elements were shouting at once instead of complementing each other. The Twix pieces might have brought everything together but biscuit texture is just too incongruous in an ice cream context.
I'd say it probably needs to be deep-fried.
I will try to get a McFlurry, and report back.
I bet Andre Michelin's slowly basting in his grave.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 09 June, 2012, 11:34:58 PM
I bet Andre Michelin's slowly basting in his grave.
Pah. I like ice cream.
Just up the road from me is a dairy farm that's diversified by making its own ice cream and opening a cafe. It's incredible stuff, in dozens of flavours like Orange Marmalade Cheesecake, Creme Egg, Caramel Shortbread and a creamy vanilla that's simply called Moo. I often take my son in there, and the two of us get a treat for a total of about £4, then we get to look at the animals. We like the pigs and cows best.
A McFlurry may be a guilty pleasure of mine, but I do love proper ice cream.
Andre who? ;)
My studio head brought back a magazine from E3 with my artwork all over the cover (and over 7 pages inside). Until that point I knew nothing about this.
http://www.gdmag.com/img/covers/%20JJ645x864%20large.jpg (http://www.gdmag.com/img/covers/%20JJ645x864%20large.jpg)
I won the new Return of the Living Dead 2-disc release (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Return-Living-Dead-Special/dp/B0073FCA80/). Even though I love the film I already had the earlier release so probably wouldn't be able to justify buying it again (although I have just got the 3-disc steelbox edition of
Versus when I already had the 2-disc version). There is a limited edition steelbox RoTLD Blu-Ray release (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Return-Living-Dead-Steelbook/dp/B0073FCA94/) but as I've not updated to Blu-Ray I'm OK with that. So it worked out nicely - it is the edition I'd have been tempted by but would have probably put it off so long that it'd have gone out of print.
Quote from: Jon on 11 June, 2012, 11:39:55 AM
My studio head brought back a magazine from E3 with my artwork all over the cover (and over 7 pages inside). Until that point I knew nothing about this.
http://www.gdmag.com/img/covers/%20JJ645x864%20large.jpg (http://www.gdmag.com/img/covers/%20JJ645x864%20large.jpg)
Now that'd be a nice surprise.
A feature-length horror film that I wrote and am co-producing got funded! We're now in production! Holywood here I come!
Too many exclamation marks!!!
Briliant news- well done! :-D As soon as you can, let us know the details, and we'll spread the word.
SBT
Thank you! And I will indeed be shouting it from the high roofs as soon I'm allowed to give details. Right now we're not even allowed to say who's funding it until they send out the press release, which is annoying.
God knows how the people involved in the big Holywood movies deal with it when they're under strict NDAs and constant scrutiny. Poor buggers.
Congrats GordyM. Hope it all goes to plan. :)
That's great! The next Ed Wood could be walking amongst us and we never knew!
Good news GordyM! Is there a trailer yet? :) :)
Quote from: Zarjazzer on 14 June, 2012, 05:08:16 PM
Good news GordyM! Is there a trailer yet? :) :)
The fact there isn't makes me fear the Producers have no confidence in this film. Together with the rumours of
GordyM being locked out of the edit suite, it makes me worried that this film will go straight to DVD.
Quote from: GordyM on 14 June, 2012, 12:32:04 PM
A feature-length horror film that I wrote and am co-producing got funded! We're now in production! Holywood here I come!
Too many exclamation marks!!!
Or not enough!!!!!!
There is an actor named Brenton Thwaites.
...because I had lumps surgically removed from my arms yesterday, some of which have been there since I was a teenager, and now I am off my face on opiate-based painkillers! Woo! A really nice side effect I had this morning were some Dredd related hallucinations as I slipped in and out of lucidity! Amazing! I'm due another dose in an hour, so I'm going to read Portrait of a Mutant beforehand and then hopefully have some Stronty hallucinations. Wish me luck! Hehe.
If the hallucinations are that good I'd be reading some Anderson, Durham Red, Tyranny Rex, Space Girls...
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 19 June, 2012, 02:24:45 PM
If the hallucinations are that good I'd be reading some Anderson, Durham Red, Tyranny Rex, Space Girls...
The painkillers have shrivelled the old boy to peanut size, so that would be a bit pointless. I'd rather have some surreal comic based action. This morning Dredd was explaining why my house was underwater, and he was tracking some pirate trying to launch more nukes at MC-1. Unfortunately his afternoon I've just felt slightly woozy. Bah.
I don't have glaucoma!
Like the typical bloke that I am I have been putting off getting screened for the damn thing. My Dad is blind because he did exactly the same thing, which makes me an idiot of epic proportions.
Finally admitting that I need glasses for reading and close up stuff I went for a test today and got screened for glaucoma at the same time and got the all clear. I am so relieved that the problem of finding the £200 for my first pair of glasses by next week is barely registering.
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 19 June, 2012, 03:50:02 PM
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 19 June, 2012, 02:24:45 PM
If the hallucinations are that good I'd be reading some Anderson, Durham Red, Tyranny Rex, Space Girls...
The painkillers have shrivelled the old boy to peanut size, so that would be a bit pointless. I'd rather have some surreal comic based action. This morning Dredd was explaining why my house was underwater, and he was tracking some pirate trying to launch more nukes at MC-1. Unfortunately his afternoon I've just felt slightly woozy. Bah.
I'd go with the Shark. I take a large & varied amount of drugs (some halluicinogens included) on a daily basis & everything The Shark has ever told me has proved to be entirely trustworthy.
Quote from: exilewood on 20 June, 2012, 03:21:15 AM
I'd go with the Shark. I take a large & varied amount of drugs (some hallucinogens included) on a daily basis & everything The Shark has ever told me has proved to be entirely untrustworthy.
Fixed that for you.
Quote from: Rog69 on 20 June, 2012, 01:28:30 AM
I don't have glaucoma!
Like the typical bloke that I am I have been putting off getting screened for the damn thing. My Dad is blind because he did exactly the same thing, which makes me an idiot of epic proportions.
Finally admitting that I need glasses for reading and close up stuff I went for a test today and got screened for glaucoma at the same time and got the all clear. I am so relieved that the problem of finding the £200 for my first pair of glasses by next week is barely registering.
I aso pleased for you. I had years of eye problems and they are getting worse. So glad your are not going to have that.
Just ordered my Tickets to see Anthrax and Motorhead at The De-Montfort Hall. Blinding.
V
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 19 June, 2012, 12:21:24 PM
...because I had lumps surgically removed from my arms yesterday, some of which have been there since I was a teenager, and now I am off my face on opiate-based painkillers! Woo! A really nice side effect I had this morning were some Dredd related hallucinations as I slipped in and out of lucidity! Amazing! I'm due another dose in an hour, so I'm going to read Portrait of a Mutant beforehand and then hopefully have some Stronty hallucinations. Wish me luck! Hehe.
Had opiates twice. Cardiac arrests both times followed by resuscitation Second was because the idiots didn't listen to me.
Yeah, doesn't really work for me.
HEMSWORTH THE THIRD IS COMING.
Lock up your moms.
I thought I'd opened the last pineapple lolly instead of orange but it turned out that I had already eaten all of the orange and then pineapple tasted extra good because of the lowered expectations.
Quote from: bikini kill on 14 June, 2012, 05:41:52 PM
Quote from: Zarjazzer on 14 June, 2012, 05:08:16 PM
Good news GordyM! Is there a trailer yet? :) :)
The fact there isn't makes me fear the Producers have no confidence in this film. Together with the rumours of GordyM being locked out of the edit suite, it makes me worried that this film will go straight to DVD.
We'll be lucky to get it to DVD. The best we'll manage is probably flip books.
...despite walking almost a mile to get help whilst having a heart attack, I am still alive!
Jeepers, sharky, are you okay now? Real heart attack, or just a 'felt like it'? Glad you're still with us- take it very easy, sir.
SBT
Thanks SBT :) Doc says it was a heart attack, I'm not so sure but I'm going to keep saying it because I like the idea of being so tough that I can walk a mile whilst having one :D. Hurt like Hell, though, and lots of tests and whatnot swimming into view over the next week.
Blimey, glad your ok Sharky. Yes, take it easy fella.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 30 June, 2012, 02:41:21 PM
Thanks SBT :) Doc says it was a heart attack, I'm not so sure but I'm going to keep saying it because I like the idea of being so tough that I can walk a mile whilst having one :D. Hurt like Hell, though, and lots of tests and whatnot swimming into view over the next week.
Your absence was noted just the other day. I'm glad to hear you're okay, mainly because I can't imagine who we'd get to organise
your Get Well Soon comic.
Hey Shark - you're in good company there. :)
Hope you feel better soon!
Christ on a bike Sharky-glad to hear you're on the mend. Take plenty of care,y'hear?
M
Look after yerself Mr Shark. You must be one tough customer to walk a mile with a heart attack.All the best.
Next time...
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 30 June, 2012, 02:34:48 PM
...despite walking almost a mile to get help whilst having a heart attack, I am still alive!
Very pleased to hear it. Hope they can sort you out now.
Thanks all (especially Roger, who made me laugh aloud) - your good wishes have cheered me up no end.
Best.
Forum.
Evah.
Sorry to hear your plight sharkey. I have just deleted a detailed event which happened over a year ago with my wife (which she is still suffering with every now and again) but I am sure she wouldn't be happy with me sharing it on the public domain. It started with her thinking she was having a heart attack and many tests later still no positives. She just has to live with it to quote the doctors.
V
Life is drokking fantastic because my friend attended an equality and discrimination meeting, pointed out a problem with the lead float in the gay pride even under discussion and now, somehow, will be pulling the float (shaped like a boat - suggestions to call it the Tug Boat didn't get greenlit) along the street dressed as a sailor. I will be attending the event with his wife and son, and a video camera. I'm leaving this note here so I don't think this is all a wonderful dream.
I've just been for lunch at the Ritz paid for by an IT firm that wanted us to buy something we have no intention of buying as we don't have any budget responsibilities. The food was FAN-TAS-TIC!
I was terrified of all the staff though. They were so attentive and smart.
LOL staticgirl. You are in BOFH territory now. Now can you manage to get two lunches out of them?
...because the dates for my mini-tour of the Southern States have started to be confirmed for November -
Lookout Memphis Tennessee, Pascagoula, Tupelo Mississippi, Jackson & New Orleans Louisiana!
Yee-haw.
http://www.reverbnation.com/thepistolandthelouisianaqueen
Because I met DREDD :thumbsup:
Ron Perlman.
http://www.avclub.com/articles/ron-perlman-returns-as-hellboy-for-awesome-reason,82219/
Passed my driving theory.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 11 July, 2012, 04:41:14 PM
Passed my driving theory.
Well done that man. Let's see them factor
that into their predictive mapping of your attributed kill sites.
Well done Roger. I can't drive an electric whisk me. Nice link to the Ron Perlman story.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 11 July, 2012, 04:41:14 PM
Passed my driving theory.
(http://www.motability.co.uk/Image/Motability/Trike.jpg)
Congratulations.
Quote from: bikini kill on 11 July, 2012, 06:22:29 PM
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 11 July, 2012, 04:41:14 PM
Passed my driving theory.
(http://www.motability.co.uk/Image/Motability/Trike.jpg)
Congratulations.
I think he's only allowed to drive theoretical cars not (im)practical ones
Because my work phone is on O2.
I won the parents race at Sams school today and that was after only one hours sleep. Yes folks I beat many a younger parent and left a serving squaddie who was on my right in my wake (he was in uniform). The power hasn't left this 45 year olds legs yet ;)
Oh and what about those DREDD reviews, what a day :thumbsup:
Chris Moyles is leaving the Radio One breakfast show.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 12 July, 2012, 06:30:28 PM
I won the parents race at Sams school today and that was after only one hours sleep. Yes folks I beat many a younger parent and left a serving squaddie who was on my right in my wake (he was in uniform). The power hasn't left this 45 year olds legs yet ;)
Oh and what about those DREDD reviews, what a day :thumbsup:
I came fourth in my sons sports day. I took it easy to start with because I didn't think I had a chance as the nearest age to me was 10 years my youth. I was up with the leaders towards the end but my final burst wasn't quite enough. Ah well.
V
Dredd ROCKS! :D
Yup, Dredd rocks, and I have an SDCC Sketchbook on the way :D
Bob Dylan releases a new album in September.
http://www.bobdylan.com/us/tempest-press-release
because thanks to a rather fortuitous set of circumastances I've been able to lure an artist back to FQP.
because I'm off to see Dark Knight Rises on saturday night.
Batman is an ass clown
are you secretly Bane?
Writing this from my hospital bed @ Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Broad Green where I'm recovring from having 5 stents inserted following my 3rd heart attack. Been here since the early hours of Thursday morning. (Yes, Wednesday night chat is that exciting!)
Life is, however, drokking fantastic because:
A: Sexy nurses pampering me (some of them are even female!)
B: The op was a success.
C: The heart attacks have caused very little damage (pumping capacity reduced by only 5 percent, which docs say is a minor miracle).
D: Due to come home tomorrow.
I'm a lucky fish!
Well done Sharky, you spoiled an urban myth for me now. I always believed that the third was final.......
But seriously, I hope you recover well and take it easy.
By the way, did you get a bed bath ;) but knowing your luck it would have been from a bloke :lol:
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 22 July, 2012, 07:44:15 PM
Writing this from my hospital bed @ Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Broad Green where I'm recovring from having 5 stents inserted following my 3rd heart attack. Been here since the early hours of Thursday morning. (Yes, Wednesday night chat is that exciting!)
Life is, however, drokking fantastic because:
A: Sexy nurses pampering me (some of them are even female!)
B: The op was a success.
C: The heart attacks have caused very little damage (pumping capacity reduced by only 5 percent, which docs say is a minor miracle).
D: Due to come home tomorrow.
I'm a lucky fish!
don't let the bastards get ya down and get up fighting is what I always say. Hope you have a swift and well recovery friend!!!
Finally finished and handed in an assignment which included a 600 word essay on Great Tits (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Tit)
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 22 July, 2012, 07:44:15 PM
Writing this from my hospital bed @ Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Broad Green where I'm recovring from having 5 stents inserted following my 3rd heart attack.
You are one seriously hard bastard,
Shark. Get well soon.
Whoa, sharky! Get well soon- that is both deeply awful that it happened and magnificent that youre still with us and chirpy. Recover well and quick sir, and watch out for daffodils up bottoms and if you have trouble passing water- simply do not pass it. When you come to some, stop and turn back.
SBT
Thanks, chaps!
There was a bed-bath given to me by a lovely young Malaysian girl :)
The day something like that fails to cheer me up is the day I deserve to peg out.
Blimey sharky. Nasty stuff. Hope you are ok. Get well soon.
Because Uncle Fester and I can show you this now.
Crikey! :o
All the best to you shark.
Pleased to hear you are still swimming the choppy waters of life and may you do so for many, many years to come.
All the best for a swift recovery Shark.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 22 July, 2012, 08:52:14 PM
There was a bed-bath given to me by a lovely young Malaysian girl :)
Blimey, were they trying to give you a 4th ;).
Wishing you a speedy recovery Mr Shark.
They say things happen in threes. So here is to a speedy recovery. Enjoy your bedbaths.
V
he's just using the hospital as an alibi for his whereabouts sinvce that surfer got eaten... ;)
but just in case get well soon mate tho' why theyre letting malaysian girls give heart attack victims bed baths is beyond me...maybe they need the beds ;)
....oh,and i'm off for six weeks!
Good luck Sharky. Though I am somewhat amazed to hear that you actually have a heart.
Get well soon.
Pull the other one, Sharky. It's well known your heart has had pride of place in the Black Museum for years. Although saying that, maybe we should send someone over to check the DNA against Records...
Enjoy a swift recovery - I always said nurses don't get paid anything like enough.
Wow, Sharky - just noticed this thread now. Shit man, that's heavy. Great news re recovery though.
In my short time on this forum I feel I have really gotten to know you as that guy on a forum. I'd be sad if anything happened to you, or other guys on forums.
Get well soon dude! :D
Glad to hear all went well Sharky – or is it now the Legendary Tony Stark?
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Glad the stents went well Sharky. It sounds as is you have the right attitude to make a full recovery. All the best.
Well here's to a full and happy recovery TLS.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 22 July, 2012, 07:44:15 PM
from having 5 stents inserted following my 3rd heart attack.
Now that's just greedy! I hope you're taking it nice and easy back at the home marina...
M.
jeez, all the best Sharky - try to stay away from those political websites for a bit, you know they get you all riled up!
Do you have insurance?
just kidding, hope it all heals...after a few bedbaths of course!
oh and Rich nice cover, but the Dino needs to be BIGGER
Thank you all so much for your well-wishes, I really appreciate it - I love this forum and the people who come here, it's the best place in the universe!
Home now and looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight but slightly sad that there are no Malaysian nurses here. (Maybe you could all have a whip-round for me... oooh Matron...)
My sister-in-law is Vietnamese and a bit of all right. Would she do?
Sharky, glad your home and everything went well.
filip
Aye, glad your on the mend, fella.
get well soon Sharky! You sound* pretty chipper thankfully.
*well, read
Glad you are home sharky. Keep well mate.
... I got my prize from the last art comp in the post: Slaine The Treasures of Britain. Look forward to tucking in to that. Cheers Molch-R / Tharg etc.
Well done! Which competition was that? I never got anything for May's, I'd just kind of figured it wasn't a real thing.
Thanks Jon. It was for the June art comp – Tharg's choice.
Think June's was the first with actual prizes...
No, it was definitely May. I spoke to Mike.
It's not a problem, I only entered for a bit of fun anyway. I expect it's got lost in the post; I have a fairly poor track record with things getting through from Rebellion anyway. I'd just forgotten all about it.
I won the Tharg's Choice prize for May; The Life and Death of Johnny Alpha, well before it was in shops, which was nice. Somebody had neglected to put any actual stamps on the envelope, though, so I had to go the Post Office and pay the postage - maybe something similar happened to yours?
Oh no, really? I wish you hadn't told me that. Now I am bothered...
Just give Molch-R a nudge, we won that fair and square ;)
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 22 July, 2012, 07:44:15 PM
Writing this from my hospital bed @ Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Broad Green where I'm recovring from having 5 stents inserted following my 3rd heart attack. Been here since the early hours of Thursday morning. (Yes, Wednesday night chat is that exciting!)
The scary thing is, I diagnosed this correctly in chat and told him to get the doctor asap. An hour later he is in hospital. It might be my mental murdering powers at work, I suppose.
Glad to hear your improved, looks like we won't need the "Get Well Sharky" project ;)
Quote from: Emperor on 26 July, 2012, 01:49:53 AMThe scary thing is, I diagnosed this correctly in chat and told him to get the doctor asap.
Sheesh, this thing with putting hostile nanobots in his muesli is never going to work if you keep
boasting about it.
Good to hear Shark, stints are a great job, both by Father-in-law and Brother-in-law are full of them and getting on well with life.
The baby slept through the night for the first time last after 18 MONTHS! Felt great this morning.
Quote from: TordelBack on 26 July, 2012, 07:47:31 AM
Quote from: Emperor on 26 July, 2012, 01:49:53 AMThe scary thing is, I diagnosed this correctly in chat and told him to get the doctor asap.
Sheesh, this thing with putting hostile nanobots in his muesli is never going to work if you keep boasting about it.
Shhh, I am either Doctor Internet or have dangerous killer mind powers. Either way I reckon I can fix your chalfonts for you TB.
had a really nice day in liverpool yesterday with mini mog, museum, kfc and shopping! i got harry absalom and the new stronty trade which came up £3 off at fp on the till!
Blimey, first time I've been in this thread for a while. So glad your on the mend, Mr Shark. Sounds horrifying. :(
it's the year of DREDD
(re) bought the complete Dirty Harry collection dvd boxset today.
Just got a couple o freebie BBC tickets for the Falsetto Jock Sock Puppets yeaaaa!
Getting married tomorrow - yay!
Should be a great day, but as I won't be at home in the morning, it means I shalln't receive my Saturday Prog delivery. Oh well...
My future wife once bought me a Meg subscription, and recently asked to watch the Dredd trailer again, so I guess that makes her alright...(!)
See you guys on the other side. Cheers!
:-)
good luck Banners, I'm sure you'll get half and hour off to read the prog :D
Good luck Banners and congrats.
Yay! Good luck to mr and mrs banners-to-be, hope the day is aces for you both.
SBT
Enjoy the day and well done, she sounds like a good un to me ;)
Aw lovely, good luck Banners, a finer forum member you could never find! Mrs Banners is a lucky woman!
Congrats Mr and Mrs soon to be Banners.
Congrats to you and your bride Banners.
Best wishes to the Bannerses!
Congratulations Banners, marriage is a very fine arrangement for a man to find himself lucked into. Less so for a woman, but that needn't concern us here, particularly as your imminent missus seems to know what she's getting into. Have a great day!
A glimpse into the future, banners: tonight, i had immensely stinky feet, and my wife objected to my rubbing them on her face while we were laying on the sofa. So, she and my youngest son washed my feet for me, without my having to move, and sprayed them with ckONE. It was very funny, as my youngest kept pretending to faint.
Then, as a thankyou, i put one of my stinky socks under his pillow and one under hers- and havent told them. Ho ho.
SBT
I wish Roger was here. He'd know what to say.
It's unspeakable.
...because I'm on a road trip to Edinburgh with my seven year old, visited a fantastic exhibition at the National Gallery, then met up with the Tiger Bay Brawlers (Cardiff's all women Rollerderby squad) for a Nando's, and will be joining them for the after-match piss up tomorrow night! Wahey! Does life get any better?!?
Congrats Banners!
..the medals keep coming, :)
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Banners!
night out cancelled - decided to watch olympics instead and eat copious amounts of peanut butter on toast - glad I did!!!! Pretty gripping stuff! From the recaps of the rowing triumphs, then to Jess Ennis winning gold, straight to adjacent Rutherford getting gold in long jump, then straight off to Mo Farah's race where I was off my seat willing the chap to win! Gold!
then Gabby Logan's lovely visage in the late evening to cap it all off who could as for more lol (well maybe a penalty shootout england actually succeed in).
Life really is DROKKING FANTASTIC because the Judges went to The Peach Tree for real yesterday! There also just so happened to be a certain droid there at the same time.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/The%20Peach%20Tree/_MG_9526.jpg)
Many thanks to John Wagner for doing this :thumbsup:
That's a superb photo but it really is no way to treat the father of the father of justice.
That is a bloody brilliant photo! It pretty much trumps any other 'life is great because...' posts.
I'll do mine anyway...because last night I was out on the pop in Edinburgh with the Cardiff Tiger Bay Brawlers and the Edinburgh Twisted Thistles, two all female Rollerderby teams! Wow, those lassies know how to party. We all got kicked out of one nightclub and had to reconvene at another it all got so rowdy. At some point in the proceedings they managed to roll me in glitter (no other explanation for how I got covered in the damn stuff), after which I literally fell into a taxi, spraying the interior with said shiny stuff, much to the amusement of the steward and those queuing at the taxi rank. I'm sure other stuff happened because random bits of me are sore, but my memory is seriously patchy. I guess that's a sign it was a bloody brilliant after-bout party.
Oh, and my team, the Brawlers, won. Both the bout and the after bout gig! Hurrah! :D
Me and my middle child just before the match:
http://instagram.com/p/N6B1eCASn8/
Thanks for all the lovely wedding wishes. Off on honeymoon now :-)
(http://aptronym.co.uk/wedding/the%20couple.jpg)
(Spot the Roman Justice Dept representative in the background...!)
Cheers,
Mr & Mrs Banners
His helmet is too big ;)
Have fun :thumbsup:
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Banners! May I suggest Tharg or Durham, for your firstborn?
Quote from: Banners on 06 August, 2012, 03:00:35 PM
Thanks for all the lovely wedding wishes. Off on honeymoon now :-)
(http://aptronym.co.uk/wedding/the%20couple.jpg)
(Spot the Roman Justice Dept representative in the background...!)
Cheers,
Mr & Mrs Banners
Congrats to the Bannerses! Have a great honeymoon!
Quote from: Steve Green on 06 August, 2012, 05:29:10 PM
Quote from: Banners on 06 August, 2012, 03:00:35 PM
Thanks for all the lovely wedding wishes. Off on honeymoon now :-)
(http://aptronym.co.uk/wedding/the%20couple.jpg)
(Spot the Roman Justice Dept representative in the background...!)
Cheers,
Mr & Mrs Banners
Congrats to the Bannerses! Have a great honeymoon!
what he said. Lovely pics!
Happy honeymoon etc.
Awwwwwwwwwww. :)
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Banner. I shall try to conceal my disappointment at how little you look like Shade in real life.
Congrats Banners and Mrs Banners.
Congrats, health and happiness to you both!
Well done you two, enjoy the honeymoon, and no sneaking off to the internet terminal in the lobby at 3am to check the forum for new Dredd movie pics.
Belated Congrats to the Banners!
I've spent most of the day playing on my new tablet and loading about a year's worth of digital progs onto it so I can finally read the prog on the bog again. So this DAYS OF CHAOS story? Is it any good?
"Dad, can I borrow some comics to read before I go to bed? What's Robusters? Stainless Steel Rat? Batman Year One?"
Jeez, you go away and fail to check a thread in a week or two and all sorts of stuff goes on. Belated congrats to the Bannerses ... and Sharkey! :o Glad you're still with us, take it easy.
Now paying more attention...
Yesssss, let the dead fluidsss flow! After gutting no less than four antiquated PCs salvaged from various skips (one from a hay barn, I kid you not) I have finally succeeded in cobbling together a Frankenstein's monster of a thing that actually turns on, doesn't emit any smoke, and housed and ran my knackered 1996 hard-drive long enough to Ubuntu its pre-millennial arse and extract all my juicy files, previously lost to a shocking 50% survival rate on a pile of backup 20-year old floppies (one still housed my very first ever PC document, from 1989...).
I stand before you a living god of irreplacable data retrieval, a minimum of 200 euros heavier, thank you very much rapacious IT parasites of the greater Dublin area.
I'm also absurdly proud of my hideous creation as it whirrs away on the desk beside me, its guts still hanging out of an undersized Dell case, the first PC I've owned in a decade - Pentium 4 2Ghz processor, 1.5GB ram, 30-ich flat screen monitor, puny 80GB hard-drive (the 250GB one I salvaged turned out to have a non-standard power connector), DVD burner and floppy drive, all just ripe for some gratuitous open-source experimentation. And all free - nay, morally superior even to that - recycled.
Rise, my undead patchwork offspring, riiiissse!
OBLIGATORY CHILDISHNESS: Hall-ooo 20th C porn! Cripes, I'd forgotten how much I've missed pubic hair.
"Is that why they called it Bush Porn in your day, da?"
Quote from: TordelBack on 20 August, 2012, 12:10:35 AM
After gutting no less than four antiquated PCs salvaged from various skips (one from a hay barn, I kid you not) I have finally succeeded in cobbling together a Frankenstein's monster of a thing
Fearlessly challenging the outside world's tired preconceptions concerning the quaint, rural and slightly shambolic nature of life in your part of the word. Alan Parker and John Ford are in a bidding war for the movie rights to this anecdote.
Quote from: bikini kill on 20 August, 2012, 07:13:52 AM
Fearlessly challenging the outside world's tired preconceptions concerning the quaint, rural and slightly shambolic nature of life in your part of the word.
Evacuate? In our moment of triumph?
I have a frankenputer. Various bits of it date back to the late 90s. It works as fast as a weasel on crack now since I reformatted it and refused to put more than about 5 programs on it. I don't use it as much as my netbook any more but it's good to have a backup.
Quote from: staticgirl on 24 August, 2012, 02:10:23 PMIt works as fast as a weasel on crack now since I reformatted it and refused to put more than about 5 programs on it.
I've gone a bit overboard playing with my little abomination, but it really is fun. I've scavenged up WiFi and Bluetooth adapters, a monstrous Wacom A3 tablet from the middle palaeozoic, patched in a secondary HD, and have it merrily running the current distro of Ubuntu at a brisk pace. I'm using most of the same cross-platform opensource apps on a Mac desktop in a temporary storage place I'm working in, and on an old PC laptop I use for mobile work, and they're all synced through Dropbox, and double-backed-up in turn on Ubuntu One. I'm now happily hopping from one to the other depending on where I am and picking up exactly where I left off. It all seems frightfully modern to my smart-phoneless mind, it's been mildly educational (Linux was a revelation - great stuff altogether, and it really is just like Unix), and more importantly, it's
entirely free.
My next project is rehabilitating a huge Windows server which I had partly cannibalised before I realised that there was a full-clone backup HD left in there that worked fine, so all the server software is still there. I'm sure I'll find a use for it.
Quote from: TordelBack on 24 August, 2012, 07:32:33 PM
Quote from: staticgirl on 24 August, 2012, 02:10:23 PMIt works as fast as a weasel on crack now since I reformatted it and refused to put more than about 5 programs on it.
I've gone a bit overboard playing with my little abomination, but it really is fun. I've scavenged up WiFi and Bluetooth adapters, a monstrous Wacom A3 tablet from the middle palaeozoic, patched in a secondary HD, and have it merrily running the current distro of Ubuntu at a brisk pace. I'm using most of the same cross-platform opensource apps on a Mac desktop in a temporary storage place I'm working in, and on an old PC laptop I use for mobile work, and they're all synced through Dropbox, and double-backed-up in turn on Ubuntu One. I'm now happily hopping from one to the other depending on where I am and picking up exactly where I left off. It all seems frightfully modern to my smart-phoneless mind, it's been mildly educational (Linux was a revelation - great stuff altogether, and it really is just like Unix), and more importantly, it's entirely free.
My next project is rehabilitating a huge Windows server which I had partly cannibalised before I realised that there was a full-clone backup HD left in there that worked fine, so all the server software is still there. I'm sure I'll find a use for it.
about one word in three of that made any sense to me.
I'm jealous of people who actually know how these things go together. I'm just a slave to pre-built things and Windows.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 24 August, 2012, 09:11:58 PM
about one word in three of that made any sense to me.
I'm jealous of people who actually know how these things go together. I'm just a slave to pre-built things and Windows.
I'm the same. Whenever my mate talks about one of his home built computers it sound to me like the teacher from Charlie Brown.
"Pre-built things with windows" - that's houses isn't it? Right?
Quote from: TordelBack on 24 August, 2012, 07:32:33 PM
Quote from: staticgirl on 24 August, 2012, 02:10:23 PMIt works as fast as a weasel on crack now since I reformatted it and refused to put more than about 5 programs on it.
I've gone a bit overboard playing with my little abomination, but it really is fun. I've scavenged up WiFi and Bluetooth adapters, a monstrous Wacom A3 tablet from the middle palaeozoic, patched in a secondary HD, and have it merrily running the current distro of Ubuntu at a brisk pace. I'm using most of the same cross-platform opensource apps on a Mac desktop in a temporary storage place I'm working in, and on an old PC laptop I use for mobile work, and they're all synced through Dropbox, and double-backed-up in turn on Ubuntu One. I'm now happily hopping from one to the other depending on where I am and picking up exactly where I left off. It all seems frightfully modern to my smart-phoneless mind, it's been mildly educational (Linux was a revelation - great stuff altogether, and it really is just like Unix), and more importantly, it's entirely free.
My next project is rehabilitating a huge Windows server which I had partly cannibalised before I realised that there was a full-clone backup HD left in there that worked fine, so all the server software is still there. I'm sure I'll find a use for it.
Welcome to my world. I have 3 such cannibalised PCs, two of which are from 10-12 year old parts. Although i still use Windows for photoshop I would say that Windows is a lost cause for old computers. Linux all the way.
Quote from: exilewood on 24 August, 2012, 10:51:25 PM
"Pre-built things with windows" - that's houses isn't it? Right?
:lol:
Quote from: DoomBot on 24 August, 2012, 10:53:58 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 24 August, 2012, 07:32:33 PM
Quote from: staticgirl on 24 August, 2012, 02:10:23 PMIt works as fast as a weasel on crack now since I reformatted it and refused to put more than about 5 programs on it.
I've gone a bit overboard playing with my little abomination, but it really is fun. I've scavenged up WiFi and Bluetooth adapters, a monstrous Wacom A3 tablet from the middle palaeozoic, patched in a secondary HD, and have it merrily running the current distro of Ubuntu at a brisk pace. I'm using most of the same cross-platform opensource apps on a Mac desktop in a temporary storage place I'm working in, and on an old PC laptop I use for mobile work, and they're all synced through Dropbox, and double-backed-up in turn on Ubuntu One. I'm now happily hopping from one to the other depending on where I am and picking up exactly where I left off. It all seems frightfully modern to my smart-phoneless mind, it's been mildly educational (Linux was a revelation - great stuff altogether, and it really is just like Unix), and more importantly, it's entirely free.
My next project is rehabilitating a huge Windows server which I had partly cannibalised before I realised that there was a full-clone backup HD left in there that worked fine, so all the server software is still there. I'm sure I'll find a use for it.
Welcome to my world. I have 3 such cannibalised PCs, two of which are from 10-12 year old parts. Although i still use Windows for photoshop I would say that Windows is a lost cause for old computers. Linux all the way.
Yeah if I wasn't wedded to Photoshop I'd Ubuntu up my Frankenputer. I have it running XP and PS7, a PDF creator, one browser which I don't really use and that's it.
My missus spilled her tea into my macbook keyboard. After several hours of drying and praying it lives. IT LIVES!
'cos I just spent the whole afternoon in the pub with John Wagner, Steve Yeowell and Sean Philips. Good to see Fatboydale and Spireite68 too. What a top day!
I'm not jealous I'm not jealous I'm not jealous I'm not jealous I'm not jealous I'm not jealous
I'm not jealous I'm not jealous I'm not jealous I'm not jealous I'm not jealous I'm not jealous
I'm not jealous I'm not jealous...
I'm jealous
I brought the Law to London yesterday and it seems as if all the police are going to see DREDD :thumbsup:
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 02 September, 2012, 12:06:57 PM
I brought the Law to London yesterday and it seems as if all the police are going to see DREDD :thumbsup:
Got my Bro in law to pass the word onto his bobbie mates.
V
I'm on the new Blu ray release of JAWS :)
Ed
Quote from: esoteric ed on 02 September, 2012, 11:35:36 PM
I'm on the new Blu ray release of JAWS :)
Ed
Bloody hell, Ed! You're a human necropost! Where the hell have you been? :)
Also, hello.
Hello back young fella, I still look in here regularly and I'm looking forward to seeing that movie on Friday, :D hope you're well.
Ed
Hey Ed, good to see you around again squire. I was telling the missus all about your adventures in Martha's Vineyard Amity and Jawsfest when we went to see Jaws in the cinema the other month, she was most jealous.
Hello there TB and thanks! The Blu ray disc out today is excellent, I feature briefly in the documentary "The Shark Is Still Working" (which has been cut down greatly) but all my merchandise still appears onscreen with Spielberg and Scheider chatting over it, so as the title of thread goes "Life's so drokking fantastic" for a fan like me :)
I didn't get to go to Amity this year but a good friend managed to secure an autograph from a long time hero of mine.
Ed
Quote from: esoteric ed on 03 September, 2012, 05:18:13 PM
Hello back young fella, I still look in here regularly and I'm looking forward to seeing that movie on Friday, :D hope you're well.
Ed
Ah, you see it all, don't you? All the best.
Quote from: esoteric ed on 03 September, 2012, 08:38:01 PM
The Blu ray disc out today is excellent...
The missus has already resolved to buy the Blu Ray, despite us not having anything to play it on (yet). This is a noble tradition, as she bought the DVD in a similar situation. Love the autograph/pic.
Cheers gents and it's worth buying a Blu ray player just for this one movie ;)
Sad that I missed out on finally meeting Mr Fox last month, but I did pay homage to him in some filming I did last Summer...
(link contains some graphic imagery).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQcIUpfcXzM&list=UUyzRfOttRyj2VwgMJRD8SSg&index=13&feature=plcp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQcIUpfcXzM&list=UUyzRfOttRyj2VwgMJRD8SSg&index=13&feature=plcp)
Ed
Found my old Starlord comics whilst looking for something completely unrelated. Looking forward to reading Strontium Dog from it later. I had a letter printed in Starlord too. I loved that comic
RADIATORPRINTEDHISAMAZINGDREDDPOSTERANDGOTITSIGNEDFORMEBYCARLOSJOHNANDALEXGARLANDDDDDDD!
*breathe*
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262232_10152108714885187_903358653_n.jpg)
SERIOUSLY THOUGH WTF YES
Glad you got it!
Shame I couldn't get Karl to complete the set...
That's one sweet poster!
In other news: casting for the horror film I'm writing and producing has taken an exciting turn with two 'name' actors interested in the leads. Our daft wee film is suddenly in danger of becoming respectable. Might need to start taking things seriously. :o
Great stuff! Good luck!
I am totally blown away. I have just had a confirmation email saying that the DREDD banner on the top of the EMPIRE cinema is coming to the Cellar of Dredd :D
I will be donating some money to The Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
Just in case you don't know how BIG it is, look at the pic below :lol:
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/Empire%20screening/_MG_9963.jpg)
"we're gonna need a bigger cellar"
Nice one. I was joking with the others that you might paste one of the giant billboard posters to the front of your house over the front door and windows.
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 07 September, 2012, 01:45:12 PM
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262232_10152108714885187_903358653_n.jpg)
Every time I see anything by Radiator, and that in particular, I wonder why the hell he isn't in my Prog. Sort it out, Tharg.
Agreed.
whoops put his in the science is fantastic thread originally as i was so excited. :o :-[
My local Oxfam has old 200ad progs and StarLord . I got a brill Judge Dredd 1984 annual and Starlord 4 from 3 rd June 1978 wow Stront was just fantastic with Ezquerra art and that T.B Grover scripter he'll go far, mark my words! :P
The annual is interesting as it has lots of actors like Clint Eastwood,Charles Bronson and *gasp* Sylvester Stallone in Dredd helmets. :o Might put a page if i can get my dratted phone to work.
Ro Busters was a nice nostalgia trip for me and Planet of the Damned puts many modern comics to shame for sheer bonkers action and horror all mixed in.
And a 2000ad from 1993 lovely mad art from Mark Buckingham and others.
Saw my dad today for the first time since 1994(!), in the middle of my parent's horrible 9-year long divorce. Very weird seeing him again after so long (he's gone grey, for one thing, which really drove home how long it's been!) but it wasn't at all awkward and the conversation flowed nicely. Had a lovely pub lunch in Winchester (just off England's oldest alley) with him and my mum and youngest brother. And then came home to a cracking prog to cap it off!
Nice one, Jimbo, that is pretty drokkin' fantastic alright. Can't come close to that, but I had a pretty cool stupid-grin manipulative-father/indoctrinated-son moment over dinner the other night.
My daughter (3) was acting up as usual at feeding time, and was threatened with the time-out step. My son (6) piped up: "Never mind that - report to Mek-Quake!". :D
Because at 09:00 I will be in London collecting a very large piece of Dredd merchandise and I can't drokkin' wait :D
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 30 September, 2012, 04:11:35 AM
Because at 09:00 I will be in London collecting a very large piece of Dredd merchandise and I can't drokkin' wait :D
Oooh, that's now. What is this big item you speak of....?
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 15 September, 2012, 06:19:04 PM
Saw my dad today for the first time since 1994(!), in the middle of my parent's horrible 9-year long divorce. Very weird seeing him again after so long (he's gone grey, for one thing, which really drove home how long it's been!) but it wasn't at all awkward and the conversation flowed nicely. Had a lovely pub lunch in Winchester (just off England's oldest alley) with him and my mum and youngest brother. And then came home to a cracking prog to cap it off!
I'm sorry I missed this before. It's very heart-warming! Thrilled for you, Jimbo.
Quote from: Darren Stephens on 30 September, 2012, 09:21:24 AM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 30 September, 2012, 04:11:35 AM
Because at 09:00 I will be in London collecting a very large piece of Dredd merchandise and I can't drokkin' wait :D
Oooh, that's now. What is this big item you speak of....?
The giant Dredd film banner?
Quote from: ming on 30 September, 2012, 10:03:43 AM
The giant Dredd film banner?
Either that or Karl Urban won't be seeing his family for a while (at least until they pony up for an admission ticket).
Quote from: TordelBack on 30 September, 2012, 10:37:36 AM
Quote from: ming on 30 September, 2012, 10:03:43 AM
The giant Dredd film banner?
Either that or Karl Urban won't be seeing his family for a while (at least until they pony up for an admission ticket).
I sense a Wicker Tree type ending to this one :|
Just got home and I have no idea how I'm gonna unfurl this banner, it is HUGE! You guessed it Ming, it's the banner from the top of the Empire Theatre.
There is a spot over the road I could lay it on or I might have to pop up the playing fields, I will decide in a moment and then take pictures.
Because my nine year old s done his online homework and is now reading pile of Judge Dredd annuals on the chaise longue.
SBT
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 30 September, 2012, 12:16:06 PM
Because my nine year old s done his online homework and is now reading pile of Judge Dredd annuals on the chaise longue.
SBT
Proof!
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q599/SteevTH/dredds.jpg)
SBT
He's got that page bent back a bit firmly there and he's not wearing gloves - and is that a water pistol? Oh dear...
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 30 September, 2012, 12:36:12 PM
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q599/SteevTH/dredds.jpg)
Is that the Costa del Blood / vampires in Coney Island one? Glorious Ezquerra colours burning off the page.
I can't look at that Bolland cover without thinking of when one of my A level art 'teachers' was trying to use it to explain (in her small mind) why Bolland can't draw. She tried to do the same with Ezquerra art as well, the moron.
One of the official DREDD3D trailers is heading towards the 'Cellar'.
I love ebay :D
Hurrah!
Just had an email from IDW asking for my address. At the beginning of September I entered a competition to win some Dredd stuff by saying why I love Dredd! So I guess I'm one of the winners :D
My design on the t-shirt now in ebay!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 02 October, 2012, 02:58:44 AM
...saying why I love Dredd!
Self-love isn't as good as the real thing.
I scored nearly 90 old progs (between prog 146 and 296) and they arrived this morning ranging from fair to excellent £26 inc postage.
Was it one of you boarders from Dalkeith. If so then thankeww
V
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 02 October, 2012, 02:58:44 AM
Hurrah!
Just had an email from IDW asking for my address. At the beginning of September I entered a competition to win some Dredd stuff by saying why I love Dredd! So I guess I'm one of the winners :D
You're
winning the stuff now..?! Are there no lengths to which you won't go? :)
Verbally accepted a new job.
Now the wait for security clearances to be done and then hopefully an official start date by the end of the year.
...because following on from my last bit of good news (see last page) I spent last night at my Gran's 100th birthday party. Last time I saw her must have been 1995, when Grandad died. For all the mileage, she's bearing up remarkably well - still got a wicked sense of humour, still lives alone in the house she's been in since the '30s and manages the stairs to bed every night. Also re-met four aunts and uncles, a whole mess of cousins (six? seven?) and met more little 'uns than I could count. I haven't seen or been in contact with any of them since the early '90s, so it was great getting back in touch and they couldn't have been more welcoming. Innundated with facebook adds and offers to stay and promises to meet up again. In a single night I've got one entire side of my family back.
My favourite bit happened as it all wound down - we were chatting about what a good night it had been and how great it had been to see so many family make the journey, and Gran joked, 'I suppose it'll be the funeral next.' We all laughed and then she pointed a finger at us and said very firmly 'Mind you - I intend to go on for a good long while yet!'
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 07 October, 2012, 12:23:01 PM
...because following on from my last bit of good news (see last page) I spent last night at my Gran's 100th birthday party. Last time I saw her must have been 1995, when Grandad died. For all the mileage, she's bearing up remarkably well - still got a wicked sense of humour, still lives alone in the house she's been in since the '30s and manages the stairs to bed every night. Also re-met four aunts and uncles, a whole mess of cousins (six? seven?) and met more little 'uns than I could count. I haven't seen or been in contact with any of them since the early '90s, so it was great getting back in touch and they couldn't have been more welcoming. Innundated with facebook adds and offers to stay and promises to meet up again. In a single night I've got one entire side of my family back.
My favourite bit happened as it all wound down - we were chatting about what a good night it had been and how great it had been to see so many family make the journey, and Gran joked, 'I suppose it'll be the funeral next.' We all laughed and then she pointed a finger at us and said very firmly 'Mind you - I intend to go on for a good long while yet!'
You rock.
Great story, Jimbo, good on your Gran!
Congrats Logan!
Jimbo - sounds brilliant,these family do's tend to keep the tribe together.
Had the week off and used the opportunity to turn the house upside down and clear out a bunch of junk we don't need. Four Wheelie Bins worth of crap (half the houses around here are empty, so we have plenty of extra bins) and we sent about 6 or 7 black bin bags full of clothes we never wear and old googahs that were just taking up space.
But best of all, I found the old Sega Mega Drive and it actually works. It's a bleedin' miracle that it actually works. A mate of mine once bought a bakers dozen off ebay for a tenner, spent weeks soldering shite and stripping wires, and still couldn't get a working system. I just plugged mine in, attuned the TV and BOOM! Childhood recaptured. It's a minor thing in the grand scheme of things, but it was a fantastic reward for a week's graft.
King Diamond headlining Bloodstock on the Friday. I may have to venture.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/Bloodstock
V
Just had an email with a picture of a near completed commission and I am blown away by it and laughing at the same time. Roll on Thought Bubble :D
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 18 October, 2012, 09:39:27 PM
Just had an email with a picture of a near completed commission and I am blown away by it and laughing at the same time. Roll on Thought Bubble :D
Looking forward to seeing that CF. I think I know which one it is.
I too am in contact with an artdroid for a rather special commission and the latest rough for it is awesome.
Very nice Albion, I look forward to your big reveal.
My present job doesn't exactly have a shining future. Aside from the company being on shaky ground, I'm also in an industry that is slowly dying (mail). Apart from that, it's been making me ill with stress over the last 18 months and has turned me into a grumpy prick with no social life.
I'm an Engineer by trade and I sat down and had a good think about what I want to do and narrowed it down to a couple of fields that really interested me. At the top of the list was 3D printing / rapid prototyping or robotics, but in truth (and to be realistic) I would be happy to jump ship for any job that matched my skills and paid enough to support my family.
To start the ball rolling I updated my CV and put in a search on a website that specialises in technical recruitment. I kid you not, the second search result that came up was for an Engineer working on 3D printers.
Fast forward 3 weeks and 4 interviews later and I am now 3/4 of the way down a bottle of Champagne and trying to word my resignation letter to send in on Monday :D.
This technology could well be the biggest thing since the internet and I am like a little kid with excitement. My brain has released the 18 months worth of endorphins it has been holding back (could be the bubbly though) and I'm about to go and upstairs and apply for another kind of "job" with the wife.
Please don't let me fuck either of them up :D.
Fantastic stuff Rog, wish I had your get-up-and-go. If you haven't read it, you must find yourself a copy of Bruce Sterling's short story 'Kiosk' immediately. Well, after attended to pressing business of course.
Good luck Rog :thumbsup:
Congratulations Rog!
Congratulations, Rog. Did everyone see the wee robot the 3D printer made on Qi at the weekend. Indistinguishable from magic (26m 23s):
R23D2 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01nck81/QI_Series_J_Joints/)
Yeah, that's one contabulous fabtraption
Quote from: Rog69 on 20 October, 2012, 10:51:14 PM
To start the ball rolling I updated my CV and put in a search on a website that specialises in technical recruitment. I kid you not, the second search result that came up was for an Engineer working on 3D printers.
Brilliant stuff
Rog, sometimes, just when you need it to, everything just sorta falls into place.
Good luck!
Crap, did I really end my post with that :rolleyes:, this forum needs a breathaliser.
Quote from: sauchie on 21 October, 2012, 06:09:24 PM
Congratulations, Rog. Did everyone see the wee robot the 3D printer made on Qi at the weekend. Indistinguishable from magic (26m 23s):
R23D2 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01nck81/QI_Series_J_Joints/)
Yes, I did catch that Sauchie, fantastic stuff. It could well have been created using the kit that I will be working with (the Objet range), it certainly has the capability to produce prints like that.
Thanks for the story recommendation Tordelback, I'll certainly be checking it out and thanks to everyone for the good wishes.
There is a statue of Dirty Frank fighting the Ninja Babies somewhere in the world :lol:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1042_447840108595985_184117785_n.jpg)
Ive just- almost- finished making the kids' scratch built halloween costumes. A few odd bits and bobs tomorrow and they'll be ready for the school disco on thursday. I will hopefully be showing off some photos tomorrow night- and yes, it is on topic my lovely friends!
SBT
After all the terrible news, finally we get some good news. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20114378#)
Quote from: Judge Jack on 28 October, 2012, 12:07:50 PM
After all the terrible news, finally we get some good news. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20114378#)
Depending on your perspective, there's still an awful lot of that kind of good/bad news to come out of this horrendous story.
The wife got her first tattoo on Friday (it was a thing for charidee), and knowing of old that I generally dislike tattoos on ladies (sorry, ladies, can't help it), she has been extra nice to me all weekend because I haven't kicked up any kind of a childish fuss about it. I've actually been able to get some work done in peace as she wrestles with the kids.
Of course what she doesn't know is that what with me being in my 40s, eternally grateful to her for all she does, aware that she is an adult and an individual, and not considering her to be my property, I'm not remotely bothered. I just haven't quite got round to explaining this to her. Listen to that: it's silence, broken only by the clack of my keyboard. Ahhhhh, that's nice. Gawd but I can be a right shit. :D
I should take your advise Tord.
Once my wife had her hair cut far too short, just below her shoulders, and I made her cry by having a go at her. I know what a cunt I was. The hairdresser (whome was a good friend of ours) stayed well away for a while. I know what cunt I was.
Thing is now I wouldn't be that bothered unless it is cut higher than a bob. I know what a cunt I was.
V
I'm going to be in the Prog!
I just got an email to say I won Leigh Gallaghers raffle to be drawn into a future episode of Defoe. :D
http://leighgallagherart.blogspot.co.uk/
Quote from: Albion on 02 November, 2012, 10:30:35 AM
I just got an email to say I won Leigh Gallaghers raffle to be drawn into a future episode of Defoe. :D
Very cool, but
almost as cool is the fact that he's drawing more Defoe!
In 24 hours i will be on a plane to the Bahamas for a 5k holiday that cost £5 in in a raffle......................I reckon i have used up my luck for this lifetime so have stopped doing the lottery :)
Quote from: Emp on 04 November, 2012, 04:55:20 AM
In 24 hours i will be on a plane to the Bahamas for a 5k holiday that cost £5 in in a raffle....
Magnificent! Bring us back something nice, eh?
Quote from: Emp on 04 November, 2012, 04:55:20 AM
In 24 hours i will be on a plane to the Bahamas for a 5k holiday that cost £5 in in a raffle......................I reckon i have used up my luck for this lifetime so have stopped doing the lottery :)
You lucky bastard! :D
Quote from: Emp on 04 November, 2012, 04:55:20 AM
In 24 hours i will be on a plane to the Bahamas for a 5k holiday that cost £5 in in a raffle......................I reckon i have used up my luck for this lifetime so have stopped doing the lottery :)
Nice one!
I once won a free Holiday to Ibiza, the day after returning from a fortnight in Magaluf.
Which i thought was incredibily jammy of me, but that's nowt next to what you've won. Congrats! :thumbsup:
Quote from: Emp on 04 November, 2012, 04:55:20 AM
In 24 hours i will be on a plane to the Bahamas for a 5k holiday that cost £5 in in a raffle
Oh no, what if Hurricane/Storm Sandy swings back in your direction and you're one of those poor sods who're trapped on holiday?
In the Bahamas. I'll never understand the idiots interviewed by news crews during the volcanic ash debacle, who were moving heaven and Earth to get back to work on time instead of enjoying a cast iron excuse for skiving off for another few days. Congratulations,
Emp; if you see Rihanna, say hiya from me.
Quote from: sauchie on 04 November, 2012, 01:20:13 PM.. if you see Rihanna, say hiya from me.
Isn't that technically a violation of your restraining order? I know that's what it says on mine.
Anyway, I think it was very clever of Emp to improve his chances by buying 1000 £5 tickets.
Quote from: TordelBack on 04 November, 2012, 01:31:11 PM
Quote from: sauchie on 04 November, 2012, 01:20:13 PM.. if you see Rihanna, say hiya from me.
Isn't that technically a violation of your restraining order? I know that's what it says on mine.
It's me who keeps spreading those rumours that she uses a stunt butt or has put on weight, meaning the poor girl is
forced to post
camera phone snaps (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7IvMgc2OLHM/TUtSeoEVlwI/AAAAAAAABY4/zLN69TNYGZg/s1600/rihanna-leaked-sext-pictures-02.jpg) of herself online to prove them wrong.
Lawks but she's a fine-looking lass. If only I were 20 years younger, single, handsome, witty, rich... mirror-universe me, basically.
Off to see Anthrax and Motorhead in a short while.
V
Quote from: vzzbux on 11 November, 2012, 05:50:25 PM
Off to see Anthrax and Motorhead in a short while.
Missing them in Bristol because of Thought Bubble! Hope it's a good gig!
Technically, Rihanna is from Barbados but I suppose she might have won a holiday too. She is definitely an attractive young lady though and is welcome to get as naked as she likes in my fields (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-15104707) any time she likes.
Quote from: The Cosh on 11 November, 2012, 09:03:11 PM
Technically, Rihanna is from Barbados but I suppose she might have won a holiday too. She is definitely an attractive young lady though and is welcome to get as naked as she likes in my fields (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-15104707) any time she likes.
Get off on my land.
Fucking ace gig. Anthrax top notch and ended with I am the Law.
Motorhead great also but seem to have lost a bit of edge since I last went to see them.
V
Respect the Badge. Fear the Gun.
(A bit distorted but then again my camera is fucked)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uoxYtmbpBs&feature=g-crec-u
V
Are those giant banners of Dio and Dimebag? That's fairly cool.
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 12 November, 2012, 11:57:38 AM
Are those giant banners of Dio and Dimebag? That's fairly cool.
Oh yes. They did a tribute to them both. Shame you can't do the Bristol gig it is well worth it.
Here's a Motorhead classic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyNyKGjq9NM&feature=g-crec-u
V
How are your ears vzzbux? Great stuff though.
...I have a nephew!
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 13 November, 2012, 01:20:17 PM
...I have a nephew!
Congratulations,
Jimbo; I'm assuming that's a new arrival rather than you just noticing. In other news, why have I not read about this anywhere before?
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/nov/11/nation/la-na-marijuana-20121111 (http://articles.latimes.com/2012/nov/11/nation/la-na-marijuana-20121111)
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/08/us/politics/marijuana-laws-eased-in-colorado-and-washington.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1352815223-TlKXnYmSAzCVSYXjSrfAVQ&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/08/us/politics/marijuana-laws-eased-in-colorado-and-washington.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1352815223-TlKXnYmSAzCVSYXjSrfAVQ&_r=0)
Because you were stoned?
and congrats Jimbo - nieces and nephews are way cooler than your own kids. You can play with them and spoil them, but hand them back to their parents when they get stroppy/soiled.
Quote from: sauchie on 13 November, 2012, 02:11:08 PM
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 13 November, 2012, 01:20:17 PM
...I have a nephew!
Congratulations, Jimbo; I'm assuming that's a new arrival rather than you just noticing. In other news, why have I not read about this anywhere before?
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/nov/11/nation/la-na-marijuana-20121111 (http://articles.latimes.com/2012/nov/11/nation/la-na-marijuana-20121111)
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/08/us/politics/marijuana-laws-eased-in-colorado-and-washington.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1352815223-TlKXnYmSAzCVSYXjSrfAVQ&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/08/us/politics/marijuana-laws-eased-in-colorado-and-washington.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1352815223-TlKXnYmSAzCVSYXjSrfAVQ&_r=0)
Quote from: Dandontdare on 13 November, 2012, 03:25:30 PM
Because you were stoned?
Makes sense.
Seconded about the benefits of being an uncle. You get to do all the cool stuff with them but can then hand them back after a couple of hours when it's time for food/bed. Plus when a new Muppets film is released you can borrow one for the afternoon, get loads of brownie points for the babysitting and not have to tell anyone that you're doing it solely so you can see the film yourself.
Hahaha - yeah, I've got it all planned. My youngest brother and I only live six doors away from my sister so we get to be properly involved (and conversely it'll be no problem to dump him back on his mum again if he gets too tiring.)
And rest assured, I shall be making sure he gets started on the prog as soon as possible. :D
Excellent Bellowhead gig in Southampton, such a great live show.
Very talented musicians really having a laugh and enjoying their trade. Top night.
Its my birthday today. 38 years young!
Great day, roast dinner when I came home, cash from parents and Parents in law, and Sterling of Mary, left over after the hen night in london, Bolt Ill be talking to ya!
Bottle of wine and a big bag of Tayto waiting for me now.
Sounds like you had a great day, you pup. Happy Birthday! :)
Because ive just been told the lovely daycentre ive been contracted to over the last month and half or so has requested me for 'most if not all of december'. This means my move away from that fucking repulsive company i worked for for eight years was officially a good one. I am now feeling something like human again and as if im worthwhile, after years of being beaten down by the old lot, and especially the inhuman propietor. I couldnt be happier. So basically, fuck you Dominic K.
SBT
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 28 November, 2012, 01:24:49 PM
Because ive just been told the lovely daycentre ive been contracted to over the last month and half or so has requested me for 'most if not all of december'. This means my move away from that fucking repulsive company i worked for for eight years was officially a good one. I am now feeling something like human again and as if im worthwhile, after years of being beaten down by the old lot, and especially the inhuman propietor. I couldnt be happier. So basically, fuck you Dominic K.
SBT
Good on ya SBT, great news!
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 28 November, 2012, 01:24:49 PM
This means my move away from that fucking repulsive company i worked for for eight years was officially a good one.
:thumbsup:
Tonight it's been announced that I've got a table at Cardiff Expo - where I'd been planning to debut the Psychedelic Journal of Time Travel. I got to it too late but gloriously they've found extra space.
PHEW. Not doing that again (again - nearly lost out on Thought Bubble) - lesson learned, I'm booking Bristol this weekend :P
Because its christmas, I met one of the creators of Planet Replicas,i really enjoyed meeting you mate!! :) and I am hoping to find our awesome advent calendar.
...Because the Tordeltree now stands fully erect and its glory is illuminated so that all may be amazed!
Also, the first ritual watching of (you may want to avert your eyes for this bit, Small Blue Thing!) Nightmare Before Christmas has been completed, 'Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer' has been re-memorised by the eldest, the wife has commenced the manufacturing of this year's jars of strange garish 1970s sweets for presents, I have begun the construction of the boy's gifts, the Forum Advent Calendar is already breathtakingly brilliant, the wife and I have a shopping/lunching day-off booked for Tuesday which I fervently hope will include illicit afternoon rumpy, and Bad Santa is scheduled for 2000 hours.
All that remains is the purchasing of Prog 2013 in 10 days time and it will be officially Christmas!
Well said that man! We've been drooling over Lego minifigs (God help us all but I think they have us in their thrall), then we came home and danced to Wizzard. I reckon we should have a Christmas tree pics thread. We haven't put ours up yet but it is always a magnificently tacky explosion in a toy shop.
- Trout
Because I'm on the airport bus and heading to Malta!
I'm not at all jealous, I enjoy the cold and rain and don't actually like comic conventions.
Bastard.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 06 December, 2012, 09:04:55 AM
I'm not at all jealous, I enjoy the cold and rain and don't actually like comic conventions.
Bastard.
Well, there's always the wonderful CannyComicCon this weekend. I'm sure the weather will be similar...
Good man, Richmond. Do try to enjoy yourself, I know it'll be tough, wandering around King's Landing in the comparative warmth in between comics related chat'n'booze.
Quote from: TordelBack on 06 December, 2012, 09:22:36 AM
Good man, Richmond. Do try to enjoy yourself, I know it'll be tough, wandering around King's Landing in the comparative warmth in between comics related chat'n'booze.
Yeah it will be, but sometimes you have to take one for the team.
Save journey, Rich, and have a great time!
We had our works Christmas meal the other night. Being paid to eat is great and I highly recommend it :thumbsup:
...because after five or six years of on and off attendance, my team finally won the brilliant (and incredibly hardcore) movie quiz held at my local cinema!
Six free tickets - a trip to see The Hobbit for all six team members - wicked! In your face, losers!
If you're in London and ever get the chance to attend a Bigger Boat Film Quiz (held at The Boogaloo in Highgate, The Attic in Hackney and The Ritzy in Brixton every month) do it! It's a fantastic night out. Especially if you win...
Today i chucked out eight black sacks' worth of accumulated crap from our bedroom and my eldest son's. Also six recycling bags full of old mouldy books (inc signed first edition Campbells, Herberts, Barkers, Atkins and Lumley) and hundreds of the boys old dr who and scooby doo comics- as well as a huge pile of shitty 'Quality Comics' Rogue Trooper and Dredd american monthlies (if he moans, i'll buy him the rebellion trades). Seems i like chucking stuff out at least as much as i like collecting it! Im now eyeing boxes of my comics and my dr who books bookcase with expectant glee... and wondering which of them i ACTUALLY want to keep. By my reckoning, the early Targets and the complete run of 'NEW' and 'MISSING' Adventures Virgin novels. Maybe some of the early annuals, the dalek books and annuals, the 70s 'monster book' and a handful of later BBC novels- mostly the hartnell ones, lawrence miles' few and the ones by steve lyons.
It's all very liberating to think i could easily throw away 80% of (cont)
(cont) what i own- across the board- and not miss it. In fact, feel better to see the back of it. The feeling i got when i cleared a few square feet of carpet in our bedroom was close to ecstacy. Fuck books- fuck em all to heck.
SBT
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 16 December, 2012, 08:37:59 PM
It's all very liberating
And youll be in such a good mood, you got straight onto E-Bay and treat yourself to some more books and comics, ;)
Well, it's partly because i've got a few large arrivals coming between now and the new year, thanks to people hereabouts. And while im very grateful, it's become painfully obvious that my compulsive hoarding is a sickness and one im in danger of passing on to the kids. So- if i demand they thin their stuff out, i must do likewise, it's only fair.
But yes, i'm aware ebay is calling. It's time, i think, for a tablet and ebooks and ecomics...
SBT
Quote from: radiator on 12 December, 2012, 10:21:22 AM
If you're in London and ever get the chance to attend a Bigger Boat Film Quiz (held at The Boogaloo in Highgate, The Attic in Hackney and The Ritzy in Brixton every month) do it! It's a fantastic night out. Especially if you win...
The Boogaloo – I should be going there in a couple of days time.
SBT, I've had a huge clearout this year and I agree that it feels great. We sold our house last week (that in itself should be a post on this thread) and we're moving in February. It's complicated, but it may be some time before we have a house of our own again. But when we do, I'm determined to have proper space for my comics.
What I'm getting at is: there's no point in having a massive collection of great stuff if you get no use out of it. It's better to work out what you really want, and be properly organised.
One day I will post many pictures on the "Where Dust Goes To Gather" thread. One day...
Unfortunately my partner & I can't spend Chrimbo together so today is our FESTIVE DAY OF GIFT-GIVING. Look what the wonderful madam got me :O
(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/12064_10152368794600187_651725899_n.jpg)
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 19 December, 2012, 06:26:14 PM
Unfortunately my partner & I can't spend Chrimbo together so today is our FESTIVE DAY OF GIFT-GIVING. Look what the wonderful madam got me :O
(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/12064_10152368794600187_651725899_n.jpg)
That one's a keeper, CFM!
I know you're Dredding it but that pic looks like you're really pissed off with your pressie!
Congrats on the house sale Trout, and shes a keeper CFM!
Thanks! :)
...because I've only gone and roared into the "users who have spent the most time online at 2000ADonline.com" chart at number ten, with 98d 12h 55m! Just behind Mr Peter Wolf, late of this parish. I am genuinely excited by this!
SBT
Congrats?
Seriously. Good for you. ;)
I know- how sad is it that I'm genuinely thrilled to be in there at ten! Ah fuck it, I don't care. I'd rather spend all my online time here than anywhere else on the web*. Merry Xmas!
SBT
*I have never heard of Xhamster.
Not long got back from performing SANTA at my sons Judo party.
My kids and his friends who know me didn't even guess it was me.
I made Sophies best friends year by wishing her a happy 5th birthday for today as well. She was stunned and in awe. Just stood there looking agog. Gave me a brilliant feeling.
Maybe go for rockstar Santa next year.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s480x480/149767_10151173738826024_622468268_n.jpg)
V
Postie came today with a little package.
The fully inked Cliff Robinson commission has now arrived. To have it in the hand is ARSOM. A piece of beauty to behold. Piccy's will follow later.
I am one happy teddy bear. :)
He has also included a wonderful A4 sketch of Dredd :o This was because of mitigating factors of it taking so long to get here.
V
What a Christmas Eve you are having :o
We had a great night last night, Mary won tickets on Facebook to see the Stunning, an Irish band who were doing the rounds when we were first going out, we had our second night out at the Stunning about 22 years ago!
They were brilliant, Nostalgia is every bit a good as its cracked up to be!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h6p7nsFylo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h6p7nsFylo)
We went to out local after and it was wedged, met loads I hadnt seen in years, cracker of a night!
Quote from: maryanddavid on 28 December, 2012, 12:08:39 PM
We had a great night last night, Mary won tickets on Facebook to see the Stunning, an Irish band who were doing the rounds when we were first going out, we had our second night out at the Stunning about 22 years ago!
Nice one! Single most enjoyable gig I was ever at was The Stunning 20-some years ago, very envious!
Quote from: maryanddavid on 28 December, 2012, 12:08:39 PM
Nostalgia is every bit a good as its cracked up to be!
It was better in my day.
George Coleman's PHYSICAL pages for the first issue of the Psychedelic Journal arrived today.
Blimey. Blimey blimey.
(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/64029_10152422606550187_2044531408_n.jpg)
Georges pages are a wonder to behold in the flesh. Good luck with all the scanning. I try to just get a single panel each time and then build the page from that.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 07 January, 2013, 02:27:57 PM
Georges pages are a wonder to behold in the flesh. Good luck with all the scanning. I try to just get a single panel each time and then build the page from that.
Think I'll just go to a print shop and get it done on a proper big scanner - probably won't cost much! (probably hopefully)
Life's so drokking fantastic because not only did it only take 6 days for a parcel to be shipped to me from Japan with shipping methort SAL the parcel did not get grabed by customs so I saved £27.
Whereas I'VE got a date tonight!
On the bus home tonight all the windows were steamed up so I drew a picture of Homer and Batman with my finger to amuse the kids. Then they started and then all the other kids on the bus started. I just sat there with a huge grin while the other parents sat bemused.
Quote from: HdE on 12 January, 2013, 05:21:12 PM
Whereas I'VE got a date tonight!
Mine's on Thurs, plus someone cute on POF has taken interest, plus an old flame has just emailed me wanting to hang out. As someone once said: 'They're coming outta the walls. They're coming outta the goddamn walls.' :D
Heheh!
Just reviewing the board over breakfast - am pleased to report to you guys I *think* I may have found the future Mrs. HdE.
[That's great news, when's the 2000 AD themed stag night?/color]
Oh, you!
It's basically any excuse to get a girl into a Judge's uniform, innit?
I'd rather get a girl OUT of a Judge's uniform.
There are many potential responses to that comment.
However, I LIKE posting here, so I'll not be making any of 'em!
Quote from: Judge von Boom on 15 January, 2013, 07:00:15 PM
I'd rather get a girl OUT of a Judge's uniform.
That reminds me of the time a lady wanted me to get into my outfit, handcuff her to a holding post and take my daystick to her. I declined, as I didn't want to get the uniform stained.
My niece got married at the weekend over in the States. She is a massive Xena fan. And Lucy Lawless herself was at the ceremony and in the pictures. Needless to say my niece is over the moon. Doubly so.
Awesome. Lucy Lawless seems to be such a nice person from what I've read.
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 13 January, 2013, 11:15:51 PM
Quote from: HdE on 12 January, 2013, 05:21:12 PM
Whereas I'VE got a date tonight!
plus an old flame has just emailed me wanting to hang out.
I hope you celebrated with a little special me time.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 17 January, 2013, 11:45:35 PM
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 13 January, 2013, 11:15:51 PM
Quote from: HdE on 12 January, 2013, 05:21:12 PM
Whereas I'VE got a date tonight!
plus an old flame has just emailed me wanting to hang out.
I hope you celebrated with a little special me time.
The whole point of having ladies around is that you need less 'me time'. ;)
The wonderful Mrs Mikey passed her Phd viva yesterday with no corrections and has been advised to contact some publishers about getting it, er, published as a book. She completed it not only on time, but also while managing to organise and look after her da who had a massive stroke and became wheelchair bound two months after she started it. Arsom. I'm so happy for her and proud too! Plus on Thursday it was five years since she was diagnosed with cancer, plus I finally got the revisions on a paper from my project done and resubmitted to the journal.
We celebrated with cocktails :D
It's been a great week!
M.
Wonderful news. Congratulations to you and Mrs. Mikey both!
Quote from: Mikey on 19 January, 2013, 12:36:03 PM
The wonderful Mrs Mikey passed her Phd viva yesterday with no corrections and has been advised to contact some publishers about getting it, er, published as a book. She completed it not only on time, but also while managing to organise and look after her da who had a massive stroke and became wheelchair bound two months after she started it. Arsom. I'm so happy for her and proud too! Plus on Thursday it was five years since she was diagnosed with cancer, plus I finally got the revisions on a paper from my project done and resubmitted to the journal.
We celebrated with cocktails :D
It's been a great week!
M.
I'm pretty awestruck. Great, great stuff. Best wishes!
Quote from: Mikey on 19 January, 2013, 12:36:03 PM
The wonderful Mrs Mikey passed her Phd viva yesterday with no corrections and has been advised to contact some publishers about getting it, er, published as a book. She completed it not only on time, but also while managing to organise and look after her da who had a massive stroke and became wheelchair bound two months after she started it. Arsom. I'm so happy for her and proud too! Plus on Thursday it was five years since she was diagnosed with cancer, plus I finally got the revisions on a paper from my project done and resubmitted to the journal.
We celebrated with cocktails :D
It's been a great week!
M.
Not bad for a girl! ;-)
Yeah, this one really is drokking fantastic.
I admire Mrs Mikey very very much. She rocks!
Quote from: Mikey on 19 January, 2013, 12:36:03 PM
The wonderful Mrs Mikey passed her Phd viva yesterday with no corrections and has been advised to contact some publishers about getting it, er, published as a book. She completed it not only on time, but also while managing to organise and look after her da who had a massive stroke and became wheelchair bound two months after she started it. Arsom. I'm so happy for her and proud too! Plus on Thursday it was five years since she was diagnosed with cancer, plus I finally got the revisions on a paper from my project done and resubmitted to the journal.
We celebrated with cocktails :D
It's been a great week!
M.
Nice one Mrs M and you for supporting her through it.
Do what I done and next morning, say 'Well that's the first time I've slept with a doctor!'
I was just told by Caz that she heard me singing in the bedroom earlier, so she popped up as I was awake and two parcels had arrived for me. On entering the bedroom I was fast asleep but singing away quite happily!
I think this is proof that I really am enjoying life :D
i have had a nemesis, of the beverly allitt variety but without going into too much detail has managed to get away with much over the years however! today she got a major bollocking for giving a 13yr old lad with special needs a joke book ...with one example being of a penguin giving blow jobs hids parents were not impressed and made a complaint so its going to disciplinary tribunal !!! :D hopefully the evil cow will finally be out of harms way albeit in a al capone manner ...
Muahaha! Nothing better than when someone of an intensely dislikeable disposition slips up and gets what they deserve!
That's me completed a whole year as a vegan.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 28 January, 2013, 11:24:25 PM
That's me completed a whole year as a vegan.
Now back t the bacon
V
Twenty seven years since I had bacon.
Now I want bacon.
Rainy day. No day job today. Only comics stuff. And I have bacon in the 'fridge. AND my new lady has the day off.
Yes... life IS drokking fantastic! :D
finally got my mitts on a trigan empire book!!! :D
ooooooooooooh enjoy!
Quote from: mogzilla on 29 January, 2013, 06:03:01 PM
finally got my mitts on a trigan empire book!!! :D
Did you get that ebay one?
I was thinking ebaying my copy but not sure if I can part with it ::)
yup £20 and a middle finger to the thieving git of a brother who nicked my original when we was kids
Had a bloke pop round this morning to price up repairs for the conservatory, too many bloody leaks to ignore, which is what I was happy doing. It was Caz in the end who forced me to get it sorted and being the good husband, I finally gave in and booked a qualified bod to come and inspect it. When the email for the cost has arrived and I thought that's me out of the Dredd auction :'(
Just now Caz said she would pay for it out of her Public Sector wages. HELLO AUCTION :wave:
Because its SATURDAY NIGHT, and I'm off down the pub without the missus.
G'night :P
Quote from: Link Prime on 02 February, 2013, 09:10:38 PM
I'm off down the pub without the missus.
So, how's the head today? ;)
Quote from: Judge Jack on 03 February, 2013, 12:40:41 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 02 February, 2013, 09:10:38 PM
I'm off down the pub without the missus.
So, how's the head today? ;)
Ghhhhhhoodddddd, I'm dying.....only up 20 minutes....need coca cola and ice cream......
Thank GRUD we don't have any kids!
This person used to work at our place last year until he was sacked, I won't say why as he's still trying to get his job back but I think this may hinder that process! I absolutely hated the bloke because of his sleezy attitude to the female workers in the office and his constant undermining of the drivers, always plotting and not wanting to actually do his work. Basically he was a lazy wanker and extremely spiteful.
I nearly came to blows with him when he said a sarcastic comment to my face about my son and his autism. It took every ounce of control I had not smash him to the ground as soon as his pathetic words left his mouth. When it did happen, the place behaved just like when a stranger walks into a local pub in the movies, everything just stopped and everyone turned towards us. I just opened up with both barrels about what I thought of him and why his entire life was a waste and he's jealous of anyone who seems to be enjoying theirs and that's why his family all left him! I really went to town doing a character assassination of him in front of everyone and said he was the lowest of the low to have a pop at my son to get to me!
Anyway the reason I am so overjoyed is easy to see when you look at the link below. Obviously I feel sorry for everyone else in this story, as it must've been quite a terrifying ordeal.
Ex work mate goes on rampage (http://www.kentonline.co.uk/east_kent_mercury/news/2013/february/4/police_out_in_force_in_walmer.aspx)
If only the press would ask me about him, you wouldn't get all this "He was a quiet bloke" stuff!
Wow CF! It sounds as if you may have missed getting injured yourself. While this man's behaviour is beyond the pale, if he's unstable enough to do that sort of thing you should count yourself lucky and go and hug your family.
Quote from: Judge von Boom on 06 February, 2013, 07:27:55 PM
Wow CF! It sounds as if you may have missed getting injured yourself.
nah, would never happen - BOOTKNIFE - sorted!
Damnit, now I'm torn between wanting SBT and CF as my backup Dad! I suppose it comes down to whether I'd get more fun out of rummaging through John's cellar or Domino's costumes...
Jesus! Sounds like a right muppet, CF.
Tordelback, I think it would have to be Burdis as the backup dad - rummaging through Domino's costumes would be somewhat questionable if she was your ma. (Backup or otherwise.)
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 07 February, 2013, 08:28:46 AM...rummaging through Domino's costumes would be somewhat questionable if she was your ma.
It's something I'd have to live with, certainly. But given the lady in question, I think I could manage...
You're a bad man, 'Back.
'Cause I'm about to board my flight for my first ever trip to the states! :)
Will be having dinner in Little Italy NY tonight (I won't be taking pics Buttonman), dining like a Gambino foot soldier!
So long suckas
Nice one, Link!
Life for me is fantastic because it's only four weeks until we emigrate to Canada. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!
(FAQ: near Toronto; for family reasons; yes, I have lots of family there including my parents and my sisters; no, I don't have a job yet but I'm not too worried; yes, I know it snows a lot but they have lovely summers; and yes, I am taking the comics - lots and lots of comics.)
Quote from: Supermarine Troutfire on 12 February, 2013, 12:38:13 PM
Nice one, Link!
Life for me is fantastic because it's only four weeks until we emigrate to Canada. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!
(FAQ: near Toronto; for family reasons; yes, I have lots of family there including my parents and my sisters; no, I don't have a job yet but I'm not too worried; yes, I know it snows a lot but they have lovely summers; and yes, I am taking the comics - lots and lots of comics.)
Wow, that is brilliant Trouty. What a great adventure. Well done for having the balls to make such a big change. I'm sure it will be arsom for you and the family.
Best of all a few thousand mile difference won't make any difference to your presence here!
Thanks, Minky. It's kind of terrifying and exciting at the same time. Eep!
Nice one Mr Trout, hope it all goes smoothly for you and yours (and your comics!).
And nice one to Mr Link as well, enjoy your time in the Big Apple! Jammy bugger...
Quote from: Link Prime on 12 February, 2013, 09:57:38 AM
'Cause I'm about to board my flight for my first ever trip to the states! :)
Will be having dinner in Little Italy NY tonight (I won't be taking pics Buttonman), dining like a Gambino foot soldier!
So long suckas
Remember, the gun is behind the cistern in the men's room. Whern the deed's done, drop it and walk, don't run, out. ;)
All the best to both of you in your transatlantic shenanigans.
Take at least one piccie of the food, just for Buttman...
TRoutpout hope the exile goes well if I don't see you before your chucked dout
Quote from: Supermarine Troutfire on 12 February, 2013, 12:38:13 PM
Life for me is fantastic because it's only four weeks until we emigrate to Canada. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!
But you'll come back once the Hammersteins have ousted the Volgs, right? To think, our very own King-over-the-Water, No-So-Bonnie Hack Trouty.
Quote from: TordelBack on 12 February, 2013, 06:32:05 PM
Quote from: Supermarine Troutfire on 12 February, 2013, 12:38:13 PM
Life for me is fantastic because it's only four weeks until we emigrate to Canada. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!
But you'll come back once the Hammersteins have ousted the Volgs, right? To think, our very own King-over-the-Water, No-So-Bonnie Hack Trouty.
Searches for 'like' button...
And that is how evil the Trout is- he can't even be bothered to rule us from the same country as most of us...
Sincere congrats Mike, I hope it all goes well.
Thanks, everybody!
I'm leaving because I don't like you. ;)
Quote from: Proudhuff on 12 February, 2013, 05:26:19 PM
Take at least one piccie of the food, just for Buttman...
Was tempted to take a pic of my Madison Park 'Shake Shack' food overdose, but couldn't bring myself to impinge our dear Buttonman's raison d'etre.
That place must use a combination of heroin / refined sugar as it's secret burger ingredient though..I've never tasted anything quite like it in my entire life!
Quote from: Supermarine Troutfire on 12 February, 2013, 12:38:13 PM
Life for me is fantastic because it's only four weeks until we emigrate to Canada. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!
Nice one Trout, best of luck with the move.
Because ive just recieved a nice little e-mail saying that the inking is done, and the piece is now finished...
Quote from: Judge Jack on 19 February, 2013, 07:46:40 PM
Because ive just recieved a nice little e-mail saying that the inking is done, and the piece is now finished...
Ha! For one second my brain did a backflip and asked 'why is he being emailed to say his tattoo is finished? Can't he tell when the buzzing and pain stops?'
Obviously a few seconds later the more rational part of my mind assumed you were talking about a commision of some kind...
My life is drokking fantastic at the moment because issue #5 of LOU SCANNON is now available to buy. And I lettered it!
BEWSH!
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 20 February, 2013, 03:06:21 PM
Obviously a few seconds later the more rational part of my mind assumed you were talking about a commision of some kind...
Yep, thats the one. Though i might get it done as a chest, or back piece, as well..
My extraordinary wife bought the Dredd DVD on the way home tonight (for a tenner!), and once the wrigglers have been safely embedded, we're going to watch it with a bottle of homemade plonk. Truly I am thrice blessed.
because John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra have made this life-long fan of theirs squeal like a little girl at the sight of the last page of this weeks episode of Stront.
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Quote from: Bolt-01 on 23 February, 2013, 12:53:42 PM
because John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra have made this life-long fan of theirs squeal like a little girl at the sight of the last page of this weeks episode of Stront.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Bolt-01/CoverFRONTCOLOURV2mini.jpg)
You got another cameo?
Brilliant!
If they were going to make anything from FQP official canon I would have bet on it being Judge Dredd: Father Figure.
I think I was at the printer where they print the Prog this morning, but only realised it halfway through the meeting. I got very excited at the thought (how geeky is that?), but was also too nervous to ask if my apparent realisation was true...
I was having a cruddy day today until I came home and saw that my copy of Day of Chaos: Fourth Faction finally came in.
My sister-in-law, who was told about a year ago she probably only had six months left to live, went to the hospital today to be told that both her brain tumours have shrunk and her cancer is now in remission.
Amazing. I know how these things go and it will probably come back later but for now this really is drokking fantastic news.
Yayy. Nice to hear something like this Albion. These are too few and far between.
V
Amazing news Albion. I hope she continues to do well for many years to come.
Great News indeed Albion :thumbsup:
Quote from: Albion on 06 March, 2013, 08:26:16 PM
My sister-in-law, who was told about a year ago she probably only had six months left to live, went to the hospital today to be told that both her brain tumours have shrunk and her cancer is now in remission.
Great to hear this, Albion, really great.
Aye, that is indeed great news. Brilliant stuff.
Good news, Albion.
Thanks everyone.
I'm especially happy for my niece.
She is 18 this month and has lived with her mothers ill health for most of her young life as well as my brother and her Mum splitting up 8 years ago. She has coped extremely well with it all and is an inspiration. I'm pleased that they can enjoy some good news for a change and this surely gives them more time together that they richly deserve.
Always great to hear a good news story Albion. Nice one.
...Beacause by the time most of ye are turning over in bed (4am) meself & Mrs. Prime will be leaving for a flight to the sunnier climes of Malta for a long weekend of good eatin & drinkin (and if I play my cards right a bit of you-know-what)!
G'night! :)
Great news Albion, and Nice on Link, Malta is supposed to be lovely.
David
Quote from: maryanddavid on 07 March, 2013, 10:33:03 PM
Great news Albion, and Nice on Link, Malta is supposed to be lovely.
I've been there. An interesting place. In a good way I mean...
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 March, 2013, 09:58:21 PM
(and if I play my cards right a bit of you-know-what)!
Ho ho! I know what you mean, I've done that on holiday too! The old 'there's a comic shop near your hotel and
the Mrs doesn't know anything about it' maneuver, eh? Sneaky!
Plus Albion: thumbs truly aloft, really great to hear.
M.
Quote from: Mikey on 08 March, 2013, 09:43:44 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 March, 2013, 09:58:21 PM
(and if I play my cards right a bit of you-know-what)!
Ho ho! I know what you mean, I've done that on holiday too! The old 'there's a comic shop near your hotel and the Mrs doesn't know anything about it' maneuver, eh? Sneaky!
M.
:lol:
I've already sneaked IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classics Vol1 and Prog 1822 when she nodded off last night!
Shame I've already read Joe Casey's latest from Image.
Banana Custard!
Quote from: Mikey on 08 March, 2013, 09:43:44 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 March, 2013, 09:58:21 PM
(and if I play my cards right a bit of you-know-what)!
Ho ho! I know what you mean, I've done that on holiday too! The old 'there's a comic shop near your hotel and the Mrs doesn't know anything about it' maneuver, eh? Sneaky!
Plus Albion: thumbs truly aloft, really great to hear.
M.
i always check out wherever were going for a comic shop as it makes looking round endless gift shops bearable and a bit of research pays off
I visited my brother in Leicester this weekend, and went with him and some mates to 2.8 Hours Later, a shit-scary city-wide game in Nottingham involving a simulated zombie apocalypse. The weather was truly apocalyptic too, which just added to the atmosphere. Two of the best and pantshittingest moments:
1. We find a woman crying and screaming, over her dead husband who lying in a pile of his own brains on the bonnet of a crashed car beside her. He inevitably reanimates and then chases us through a whole slew of the undead fuckers who had been hiding in the alcoves of the walls of the street.
2. We come across a van, whose driver tells us that they have zombies in the back to be taken away for experimentation. The back door suddenly opens and again we are thrown into the middle of a zombie horde.
Anyway, we spent the next night in a log cabin in a snow-filled woods - after a cross-country trek to a pub with nice ales, food and open fires, we got back, got the log stove going and spent the night boozing.
Life is drokking fantastic, it truly is
Holy crap, that sounds awesome! Is there a link for it? I must try it!
Please do. Here's the link: http://2.8hourslater.com/ (http://2.8hourslater.com/)
Unless you're talking about the cabin in the woods, which was unrelated to the zombie run so you'll have to beat up my brother's mate to get the key.
I'd need therapy after that with my zombie-phobia! It takes all sorts. :D
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 25 March, 2013, 10:51:12 PM
Please do. Here's the link: http://2.8hourslater.com/ (http://2.8hourslater.com/)
Now that looks like the most fun.
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 25 March, 2013, 10:51:12 PM
Please do. Here's the link: http://2.8hourslater.com/ (http://2.8hourslater.com/)
Unless you're talking about the cabin in the woods, which was unrelated to the zombie run so you'll have to beat up my brother's mate to get the key.
They done this near my area not too long ago and people thought it was real and called the cops :lol:
Is it me... or does "2.8 hours" as a name not make sense? I know why it's called that, obviously. But what the balls is .8 of an hour? THAT'S 48 MINUTES IF SIXTY MINUTES WERE DIVIDED INTO TEN UNITS OF SIX MINUTES EACH.
So - I mean really it should be "168 minutes later" or - "Two Hours and Forty-Eight Minutes Later"
I HAVE RUINED THIS. NEXT.
QuoteI HAVE RUINED THIS. NEXT.
There there. You read comics. It's perfectly normal to pedantically destroy fun things. You're among friends here.
My niece has landed herself a leading role in an upcoming show "Witch Hollow" to be screened on the SyFy channel in the USA as seen in the link below.
http://globalgrind.com/style/irish-model-hannah-may-acting-debut-syfy-show-witch-hollow-photos
Blimey she's a pretty lass. Good luck to her! I hope Witch Hollow is good - it's a good idea.
Good lord. Your niece, you say? She, uh, likes her cameras, doesn't she? *cough*
That she does! I'm well chuffed for her and pleased and proud in equal measure. And I'm sure that, even when she does become rich and famous, she won't forget her dear, devoted uncle back in the old country...ahem...
Just managed to get tickets for Branagh's Macbeth in Manchester. Yay!
Quote from: Banners on 23 April, 2013, 01:12:35 PM
Just managed to get tickets for Branagh's Macbeth in Manchester. Yay!
You lucky sod, how did you manage that? MIF always has good events but they sell out instantly - I really wanted to see Bjork's weirdfest last year, but tickets were like gold dust,. so i didn't even bother trying for this, but it sounds good - Macbeth is by far my favourite Shakepeare play, and that KB isn't too shabby at the acting lark.
Heh. I tried in vain a few weeks ago when they first came on sale but then disappeared in an instant. I think I had my PC, three laptops and my phone all on the online booking page at the same time(!)
They released a few more and some preview tickets at 1pm today, and I was lucky this time to nab a pair. My wife will be grateful, but my bank balance won't be!
Today I got me first classic Prog!
I really dig Mike McMahon's work on Dredd. I just love the roughness and weight in it all.
It was Prog 204.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4QwChc4YRNE/T0TKHw7wmxI/AAAAAAAADrM/2PU1BnWWs5A/s1600/2000ad_204_mcmahon.jpg)
Sorry for large image. Couldn't find a forum friendly/good quality picture of the cover.
Good stuff, Snuffers. Classic McMahon. Around this period, no-one could touch him. Not many come close now tbh.
The Cursed Earth work he done is simply incredible. I've also ordered another issue with a cover he done based in the Judge Child quest. The one with WAR covering both front and back. The pose Dredd is in I just found pretty...well...perfect.
I got a very nice review for a play what I wrote:
http://entertainment.ie/theatre/feature/This-is-Spinal-Krapp-Theatre-Upstairs/211/4264.htm
...because I took £50 out on Saturday night, partied long on hard, got absolutely shit-faced, and I've just checked my wallet for the first time since, and there's still £35 in there!?! How the hell did that happen?!?
You drunkenly got another £50 cashback would be my guess.
Minty. Life's so drokking fantastic because : Minty.
Quote from: radiator on 06 May, 2013, 12:24:54 PM
You drunkenly got another £50 cashback would be my guess.
Nope, stayed in one place all night, I hit that cashpoint just the once. Ive got a funny feeling it was thanks to the generosity if those around me, and I'm going to owe a few people some beers at the Bristol Con!!!
By the way Danmarr - great review! I'm curious to see your play.
I was about to make the jokey suggestion of you being one of those people who just happens to need the toilet when its his round...
Cheers Shaolin! It is a lovely review, but unfortunately we're not getting the bums-on-seats and I honestly don't think I'll be able to afford to stage it again... a bit of 'Yoinks!'... 'Bah' going down at darnmarr central at the mo'
On the other thing, I've had those strangely lucky nights, as well as just the opposite, drinking and money-minding just do not go hand in hand.
I have an interview at a newspaper that is - I shit you not - about 250 yards from a comic shop.
I want this job so badly that I'm worried my ears are bleeding. Pleeeeeeease...
Quote from: Trout on 06 May, 2013, 07:46:53 PM
I have an interview at a newspaper that is - I shit you not - about 250 yards from a comic shop.
I want this job so badly that I'm worried my ears are bleeding. Pleeeeeeease...
Unlike you, I can be sincere! :-)
Very best of luck, my friend.
Thanks, mate. Keeping it off FB for now but we're hopeful. I think I'm getting the hang of the "buddy system" here in Canada. This job was never advertised but I found it through a fourth-generation contact. :o
Life's so drokking fantastic because it was my birthday yesterday and even though it was one of the poorest ones ever and I have to keep waiting for present from 3 people I did get one from my boss that turned my day round.
(http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/5729/imag1310o.jpg)
Quote from: Trout on 06 May, 2013, 07:46:53 PM
I have an interview at a newspaper that is - I shit you not - about 250 yards from a comic shop.
I want this job so badly that I'm worried my ears are bleeding. Pleeeeeeease...
Best of luck, Trouty! Being one of history's greatest monsters has to be an advantage in world of rag-slinging.
Thanks! :D
And happy birthday, Cyberleader!
Best of luck Trouty!
Thanks, Stacey. :)
Good luck. Remember you are a perfectionist and a workaholic!
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 07 May, 2013, 12:41:45 AM
Good luck. Remember you are a perfectionist and a workaholic!
:) That happens to be true. Thanks!
So... despite a hellish journey getting there, today's interview went very well. They've asked me to come back for a second interview and have said I'm on a shortlist of two. Promising!
Within minutes of getting home I found myself returning a phone call which involved some pre-interview questions that may or may not turn into something interesting. Then, out of the blue, I had a separate call inviting me to an interview next week with another newspaper.
I think I'm getting the hang of this. After almost two months in Canada trying to get somewhere in the job market, it's a massive relief to feel like I'm making progress!
Great news Trout.
Thanks, mate. I feel kind of bad posting something like that when you're going through such a tough time, but I know it will work out for you soon. Just stay focused on the good stuff, and stay strong for your family.
Quote from: Trout on 10 May, 2013, 12:00:19 AM
Thanks, mate. I feel kind of bad posting something like that when you're going through such a tough time..
Don't be daft that man, I only post my self-indulgent rants here because it genuinely helps me get some of my everyday frustrations out of my head before I end up shouting at the people around me, and because sometimes I think the occasional absurdity of it all might amuse. A glance at the Life Spugs thread on here shows me I wouldn't know a genuine tough time if it bit me. Sure only today I was watching my eldest lad cheerily levelling up on
Knights of the Old Republic, life doesn't get much more satisfying for an ageing nerd than that!
You guys did a brave thing upping sticks, thrilled that it looks like it will work out - this is what the Drokking Fantastic thread is all about.
Go Trouty!!
When your new employers discover your true nature how the very atoms of their bodies will tremble!
Good luck all the same, old chap!
*Like*
Cause I'm on schedule to get my comic pages done for a forthcoming Zarjaz strip (written by Rich Mccauliffe) and I can say that it's by some distance the best comic art I've ever done. Touch wood it's the only strip I've ever completed that I'll be reasonably pleased with.
That isn't saying a huge amount as I've only ever drawn two complete 5/6 pagers and they weren't great tbh!
Quote from: Trout on 09 May, 2013, 11:42:39 PM
So... despite a hellish journey getting there, today's interview went very well. They've asked me to come back for a second interview and have said I'm on a shortlist of two. Promising!
Within minutes of getting home I found myself returning a phone call which involved some pre-interview questions that may or may not turn into something interesting. Then, out of the blue, I had a separate call inviting me to an interview next week with another newspaper.
I think I'm getting the hang of this. After almost two months in Canada trying to get somewhere in the job market, it's a massive relief to feel like I'm making progress!
good luck fishyone, hope it works out
Quote from: Trout on 09 May, 2013, 11:42:39 PM
So... despite a hellish journey getting there, today's interview went very well. They've asked me to come back for a second interview and have said I'm on a shortlist of two. Promising!
Within minutes of getting home I found myself returning a phone call which involved some pre-interview questions that may or may not turn into something interesting. Then, out of the blue, I had a separate call inviting me to an interview next week with another newspaper.
I think I'm getting the hang of this. After almost two months in Canada trying to get somewhere in the job market, it's a massive relief to feel like I'm making progress!
Nice one Trout
Quote from: Trout on 09 May, 2013, 11:42:39 PM
So... despite a hellish journey getting there, today's interview went very well. They've asked me to come back for a second interview and have said I'm on a shortlist of two. Promising!
Within minutes of getting home I found myself returning a phone call which involved some pre-interview questions that may or may not turn into something interesting. Then, out of the blue, I had a separate call inviting me to an interview next week with another newspaper.
I think I'm getting the hang of this. After almost two months in Canada trying to get somewhere in the job market, it's a massive relief to feel like I'm making progress!
Good luck mate, tyat was my birthday , a good day for fish. May it bring you much fishy luck.
Thanks, lads. I'm not quite where I want to be yet but I'm feeling good about it.
Cue Russell Watson: "It's been a loooong road..." :lol:
Quote from: Trout on 10 May, 2013, 06:12:50 PM
Thanks, lads. I'm not quite where I want to be yet but I'm feeling good about it.
Cue Russell Watson: "It's been a loooong road..." :lol:
Its all coming together. :)
Very pleased for you Trout!
As I was meandering through the town earlier I saw this :o
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/400716_10201278118859345_1625865125_n.jpg)
:cool:
I was more impressed with the 'Real Ale Served Here' sign.
I'm thirsty!
because I've not seen it on here before but one of our own is up for an award.
Shameless plug via FQP Blog (http://futurequakepress.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/fqp-artist-up-for-award.html) but the news has been seen in a few places. Serious congrats to the Prof.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 26 May, 2013, 10:52:45 AM
because I've not seen it on here before but one of our own is up for an award.
Shameless plug via FQP Blog (http://futurequakepress.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/fqp-artist-up-for-award.html) but the news has been seen in a few places. Serious congrats to the Prof.
That's fantastic, well done on getting the nomination Prof, and best of luck! Just check out some previous winners: Gene Ha, Scott McCloud, Eric Shanower and Jeff Smith! :o
http://www.comic-con.org/awards/russ-manning
JOB!
I'm going to be a news reporter again and I cannot wait to get stuck in. Frankly, I'm waiting for the bad news because today's news has all been good. The salary, benefits (medical, dental etc), expenses and other perks are all great. They're even going to give me an iPhone. I'm stunned by my own luck.
Meanwhile, I'm turning down two other jobs to take this one, and declining another interview. Oh, yes please. It took me two months after arriving in Canada but things are definitely going well now!
Good for you Trout.
Well done Trout that's great news.(pun intended :))
woohoo, well done Trouty. Do you get a trilby with a little PRESS ticket in it?
Great news Trouty!
Thanks, lads. I do need to buy a hat... I may go a bit hipster. ;)
YES! Excellent news, sir!
Go get em Trout!
Cheers. :D
I just had to endure 10 minutes of hard sell over the phone from someone who was trying to get me to go and work for them. Sorry mate - you snooze, you lose.
How nice to be popular, and how strange to be in a country where jobs exist.
G'WAN THE TROUT! Seize this moment of opportunity, while they still sleep soundly, ignorant of your true nature. Enjoyed your Scots in Canadia piece.
Oddly, the Trout is the second of my online acquaintances to move to this very part of Canuckistan in the last six months. Must be migration season...
Cheers
Jim
Deadly! Great news Trout.
Great to hear you're having to beat them off with a shitty stick over there, Trout!
:thumbsup:
Grand news, you evil fish, you.
Congratulations Trouty! I'm glad you are settling in well. I hope your family is also having a good time.
Well done Mr Trout :thumbsup:
Thanks, everyone. Now I just have to live up to my own hype. I've just been to sign a contract and pick up a bag full of DSLR camera equipment. Did I mention I'm a photographer now? :lol: I'm genuinely chuckling at that idea.
I'm also very grateful to various board members for their encouragement in recent months. It's been a big upheaval but it's starting to pay off now.
Oh wow! well done Trouty! It's all coming together. I'm delighted for you.
Quote from: Trout on 29 May, 2013, 09:52:53 PM
Cheers. :D
I just had to endure 10 minutes of hard sell over the phone from someone who was trying to get me to go and work for them. Sorry mate - you snooze, you lose.
How nice to be popular, and how strange to be in a country where jobs exist.
is the economy much better there then?
must admit it's a bit weird here at the mo, there've been loads of jobs of late in my field down here (to the extent my boss is getting frustrated he can't get people with the skills and experience he needs). I think though that's as much to do with it being an area that has gradually pervaded all others, in all kids have grown up as intuitive users and yet in which the numbers of graduates and well skilled professionals has dropped badly in 20 years. Crazy but good for those who do have the experience. The new curriculum is way too late but badly needed.
although it's usually impossible to get time off without months of notice, I've managed to blag enough days to go to the Green man festival this year! Didn't manage to get to any fests last year, so really looking forward to this - John Cale & Patti Smith are on the line-up, but the bands are always secondary to the experience - camping with mates and a few thousand like-minded people and generally forgetting the outside world. Bliss.
3 day stay in Warwick Hospital made very bearable by the excellent nurses particularly those on the 23hr ward.
Shining example of why folks should be very proud of the NHS.
Downside: it did feed my 'Women in uniform' 'thing' somewhat though.
Perv! Erm...I mean Dunk!
Dunk, glad to hear you are out again (of hospital, that is) mate.
Welcome back to the outside world Dunk. Hope all is cool.
Cheers guys.
Standard middle aged men's 'stuff', just happy it was made a bearable experience and I'M OUT. :)
Dunk!
Nurse, is it time for my bed-bath? hurr hurr hurr
Glad you're felling better Dunk
Cause;
I'm drunker than cognitive communication should allow.
The missus isn't home yet.
I've a tasty pizza 2 mins away from completion.
Hope you are feeling much better Dunk.
My wife works as a physio in a hosital. I was hoping when she got the uniform she would look like Barbara Windsor in Carry on Nurse. Didn't happen.
Quote from: Daveycandlish on 07 July, 2013, 10:48:16 PM
My wife works as a physio in a hosital. I was hoping when she got the uniform she would look like Barbara Windsor in Carry on Nurse. Didn't happen.
Ah well. At least you've got the Peggy Mitchell years to look forward to.
;)
And Dunk, hope you're adjusting well to the open spaces and edible food.
Sams' school are doing a Woodstock Festival next week and we have just noticed on the letter home that GREGGS will be supplying 3 types of pizza, doughnuts, cup cakes and muffins for the children, plus they will be cooking food on a barbeque. Also Coca-Cola will be supplying all the drinks for the day.
I may have fogotten to mention the next fact but all this is being supplied FREE. Hats off to those two companies, as they don't have to do such a thing, especially as this type of thing doesn't make the news!
it will soon - "companies slammed for promoting unhealthy food for kids" :lol:
Pete Wells will be upset, Greggs are his life ;)
Because today is the first day of my hols....and in about 24 hours I'll be sitting down to 12 months of back progs :D
Quote from: Emp on 19 July, 2013, 11:51:55 AM
Because today is the first day of my hols....and in about 24 hours I'll be sitting down to 12 months of back progs :D
I
pity da fool who cant spare Tharg 30 minutes of his life every week!
Enjoy the hols & splurging Emp.
Be careful of TPO. Pace yourself and make sure you take regular breaks...
My manager for the past four years or so, come Monday, will be my ex-manager, and ill be under somebody else.
And if you knew my present manager, you'd understand why ive posted in this thread...
With one thing, and another, life's pretty good atm.
My Zenith T-Shirt arrived in the post today and I'm now wearing it while watching England do well in the cricket.
Life is pretty good right now.
Had a great day with my family at my youngest's 4th birthday party, we did a forest themed do with bug hunting, mud painting and den building. Lots of milfy mums turned up to help too :D.
I then went on to fix my dishwasher, thus freeing up yesterday's tax rebate for other uses.
My wife found out on Friday that she has a job for another 12 months and tomorrow I get to spend my working day at a special effects company.
I won a copy of The Complete Carlos Ezquerra on the Tooth Facebook page! :)
Jammy bugger! Congrats, Noisybast - doesnt it also come with a free piece of original art? (i entered this, as well....)
Quote from: Noisybast on 06 August, 2013, 06:05:44 PM
I won a copy of The Complete Carlos Ezquerra on the Tooth Facebook page! :)
Tasty
We found a house!
After six months of being stressed-out homeless immigrants we will finally have a proper home again. It's come at just the right time, too. We were all at our wits' ends with househunting and general uncertainty. It's a beautiful place, not big by Canadian standards but much bigger than we could have afforded in the UK. Lots of space for comics! Also, with four bathrooms it is mathematically impossible for me to be locked out when I need a shite. YAY!
Then, a few days later, my wife found a job. It's very similar to the one she had in the UK and the pay is 30% more, which should tell you something about the UK. My own job is the most money I have ever earned, and, unlike the last one I had in Scotland, it has no management role.
There's still a way to go but it is definitely looking good for us. Emigration was the best move we ever made.
- Trout
but can you get a deep fried pizza? :lol:
Well done mate, good tae hear!
Excellent Trouty, excellent!
Quote from: Trout on 17 August, 2013, 04:49:08 AM
with four bathrooms it is mathematically impossible for me to be locked out when I need a shite.
You have your priorities right.
Ive got to ask; If its not big by Canadian standards, then just how many bathrooms does the usual Canadian house have?
But better housing, and better paid jobs - with less bullshit added on, sounds like a most lovely thing.
(Do you think Canada would take the rest of us?)
Glad to hear its all comin up trumps Trout!
Quote from: Judge Jack on 17 August, 2013, 02:49:20 PM
Ive got to ask; If its not big by Canadian standards, then just how many bathrooms does the usual Canadian house have?
Ah, but it's not about how many bathrooms. It's the overall size of the house and the site (they say lot) it's built on. The house designs are much more varied here so what you get can change 20 times on one street.
Four bogs is more than you might expect for a three-bedroom house like this, but it does have a "finished basement" (ie proper rooms downstairs which are additional to the main house) so that accounts for one bathroom. A third living room is another result of that. My favourite part is a proper front porch but I may spend more time in the hot tub out the back. :-)
Thanks for all your kind words and encouragement, lads! In these past few difficult months it's helped to be able to rant on here.
And no, there isn't room for everyone! ;-)
- Trout
Quote from: Trout on 18 August, 2013, 02:10:10 PM
Ah, but it's not about how many bathrooms. It's the overall size of the house and the site (they say lot) it's built on. The house designs are much more varied here so what you get can change 20 times on one street.
That's curious. When I went to Canada, one of things that struck me was how similar all the houses in the area looked, and particularly compared to England. (That being said I seem to remember the odd exception that stood out.) The neighbourhood looked lovely but was rather samey.
This was a suburb of Vancouver though, so no doubt there's a lot of variance from place to place. The houses there certainly had a spread out feel. Around 2-3 bathrooms I guess including en-suite but I think that was for 3 bedroom properties. I think they were probably pretty small for Canadian houses but they seemed really impressive compared to the semidetached I live in. (They were all detached as well.)
Quote from: Trout on 18 August, 2013, 02:10:10 PM
... it does have a "finished basement" ...
Have you talked to Commando Forces about transatlantic franchise opportunities?
Delighted for you and yours, Trouty. Go fish!
Great news Trouty!
Great news Trout, be great not to be moving again.
Through all the upheaval Trout still managed to find time to help me with my projects, not quiet as evil as he makes out!
Good stuff.
On a related note there are work-related plans afoot for me and my girlfriend to move to the US from UK within 3-4 months, for at least three years. I'm absolutely shitting it. Hope it all works out as well for us...
Nice one Trouty, That basement needs a lazeeboy and shelves for comics, a big screen, and a childfence at the stair top...
Four bogs! You hear that Rich, Four!
Good one on the house Trout. We are waiting for all the legal stuff to get sorted so if all goes according to plan we should be in our own house soon. Only one shitter so can't match you on the porcelain front.
Yikes, so the US move is going to happen Radiator? Portland IIRC? If so I know a couple who moved there a couple of years ago and going by what they post online it seems they love the place.
Quote from: radiator on 19 August, 2013, 07:00:05 PM
Hope it all works out as well for us...
As do we all. Man with your talents Radiator, you'll be grand. All the best when/if it happens nonetheless.
About a tenth of my sports crowd has emigrated this year, or are in the process of emigrating, and when viewed by age that's about a third of the 30 to 40somethings. It's a strange time.
Quote from: TordelBack on 19 August, 2013, 11:06:43 PM
About a tenth of my sports crowd has emigrated this year, or are in the process of emigrating, and when viewed by age that's about a third of the 30 to 40somethings. It's a strange time.
We'll soon be the only ones left to run this shite-hole.
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 19 August, 2013, 11:20:38 PM
We'll soon be the only ones left to run this shite-hole.
But when everyone else is gone, who will I leech off? WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE PARASITES.
QuoteWe'll soon be the only ones left to run this shite-hole.
Joe Soap plots the rise of FF.
VOTE SOAP
Cheers, lads.
And I'm thrilled to see your own good news, Supersurfer and Radiator!
Hey David! We still have two house moves to go. This current place needs to be cleared in two weeks for new tenants, so we take another place for just a month before we move into our house properly. Lots to sort out before then, too. Also we have no furniture.
We'll get there. :)
Quote from: Trout on 20 August, 2013, 03:37:23 AM
we take another place for just a month before we move into our house properly. Lots to sort out before then, too. Also we have no furniture.
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/human-furniture
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 20 August, 2013, 12:39:18 AM
VOTE SOAP
I probably would considering the alternatives.
Thanks chaps. Got a million things to do before we go, and there's plenty of potential spanners in the works so who knows?
As I reported back in Feb, we both suffered from severe jetlag and mild culture shock during our recce trip and were having serious doubts about the whole thing. Portland is a nice enough place, but wasnt at all what we were expecting and seems so sleepy and small compared to where we currently live in London, almost like a ghost town. Oregon as a whole feels quite sparse and remote - i think the nearest big city is LA which is a 14 hour drive away! The 8 hour time difference also adds greatly to the feeling of being cut off, which I hadn't previously considered.
But as we explored we ended up falling in love with the outdoors, especially the coast and mountains (both of which are just over an hours drive from Portland), which is where we're planning to spend most of our free time. Also planning to finally get a dog when we get settled which im sure will keep us busy. I'm sure were going to be extremely homesick and miss our friends terribly, and the reality of having to leave all of my stuff - electronics, comics etc behind is just starting to sink in, but ultimately its too good an opportunity to pass up.
So that's the reason you won't have any time for GTA V,eh Radiator?
The real thing will be only a 14 hour drive away if you change your mind!
Best of luck with the move.
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 20 August, 2013, 12:39:18 AM
VOTE SOAP
Using that line around comics fans is like asking turkeys to vote for Christmas.
Ha, yes! Don't even know if I'll be able to take my Xbox with me! I'd probably struggle to find time to play it even without all of the extra stuff I need to do in the next couple of months. It looks sooooo good though....
Damn! I am once again lacking even a single shitter. The house deal fell through. We're backing out because the place needs too much work. We can get a house in better condition for the same price.
But life is still fantastic. We still have lots of opportunities. I just need to queue for the bathroom a little bit longer...
Sorry to hear that Mike. Keep doing your Kegels and you'll be okay.
Excellent news, Trout! I'd definitely consider moving back to Canada at some point.
If you've not already got them on the shelf, treat yourself to a pair of Douglas Coupland's Souvenir of Canada books... I never get tired of look at these.
(http://canadashadow.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/souvenir-of-canada.jpg)
Bad luck Trouty. still cleaning four bogs would be never ending, just keep it in til work like you normally do.
Quote from: radiator on 20 August, 2013, 10:13:40 AM
Thanks chaps. Got a million things to do before we go, and there's plenty of potential spanners in the works so who knows?
As I reported back in Feb, we both suffered from severe jetlag and mild culture shock during our recce trip and were having serious doubts about the whole thing. Portland is a nice enough place, but wasnt at all what we were expecting and seems so sleepy and small compared to where we currently live in London, almost like a ghost town. Oregon as a whole feels quite sparse and remote - i think the nearest big city is LA which is a 14 hour drive away! The 8 hour time difference also adds greatly to the feeling of being cut off, which I hadn't previously considered.
But as we explored we ended up falling in love with the outdoors, especially the coast and mountains (both of which are just over an hours drive from Portland), which is where we're planning to spend most of our free time. Also planning to finally get a dog when we get settled which im sure will keep us busy. I'm sure were going to be extremely homesick and miss our friends terribly, and the reality of having to leave all of my stuff - electronics, comics etc behind is just starting to sink in, but ultimately its too good an opportunity to pass up.
Sounds great. Isn't Seattle a lot closer?
After playing Alan Wake I fancied seeing the NW one day.
the weather is stunning and we are off out for some fun in the new Kayaks we recently bought.
Cornwall is a bloody lovely place to live with all the water around us.
where else can you go channel to atlantic in 12 miles and go from flat perfect Kayak conditions to perfect surf in a short space of time. It's lovely.
Quote from: Trout on 17 August, 2013, 04:49:08 AM
Then, a few days later, my wife found a job. It's very similar to the one she had in the UK and the pay is 30% more, which should tell you something about the UK. My own job is the most money I have ever earned, and, unlike the last one I had in Scotland, it has no management role.
tell me that wages vary enormously in different parts of the uk and the Canada is in a different economic cycle to us. Ups and downs happen everywhere.
awesome that it's worked out for you guys.
Well done the Trouts.
Just ordered
Killzone and Flashpoint blurays (Donnie Yen)
Alan Moore Futureshocks
The new Halo Jones
A vegan baking book
From Amazon using some birthday gift vouchers. Nice haul I reckon. Thank you, mother in law.
The VCs book I fancied was going for £140. Really.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 23 August, 2013, 12:42:58 AM
Alan Moore Futureshocks
The new Halo Jones
A vegan baking book
Given that line-up I'd be almost sure that the cookbook will turn out to be recipes for baking vegans.
More seriously, I've just realised that Halo is most like a vegan. No congealed mammary fluids or eggs that are, like, from some animal's ovaries for her - just plenty of algae and karobix.
In 2 1/2 hours I'm leaving work to start two blissful weeks of vacation by the sea. Me, the wife, and a stack of books to rival the Tokyo Sky Tree. :)
sounds perfect!! going anywhere nice?
Tidnish, Nova Scotia. There's not much there but quiet.
Nice. Looks lovely from what I have seen of it.
today was just stunning here so we Kayaked around the Carrick Roads. Lovely.
I brought Brendan to his first game at Croke park, and it ended up a great result and a great day.
there's a remake of Prisoner Cell Block H starting tonight on C5 - although how it could top the original is pretty hard to imagine.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 28 August, 2013, 05:54:57 PM
there's a remake of Prisoner Cell Block H starting tonight on C5 - although how it could top the original is pretty hard to imagine.
Apparently, they forgot to include either Vinegar Tits or The Freak. To omit one may be regarded as a misfortune, to omit both looks like carelessness.
It's all going to be a bit grim and realistic, like the Nolan Bat films and everything else. Where's the room for Lizzie's cries of
"where's me grog?" in a Wentworth where everyone's on crack? How can a drama full of nubile RADA graduates playing caged lesbians hope to capture the charm of a show where Doreen was the juvenile lead and cast pin-up? When
Boardwalk Empire features someone's head being beaten to a bloody pulp every week, Queen Bea grabbing someone by the straps of their dungarees and threatening to bash them probably isn't going to cut it anymore.
*sigh* You're right of course, it'll never be the same. It used to bring me roses - I wish it would again. But that was on the outside, and things were different then
P.S. the woman who sang that was a native of my home town (Blackburn, Lancs). So there.
Girlfriend is out of hospital! GIRLFRIEND IS OUT OF HOSPITAL!!!!!!! Extremely, ridiculously happy.
Having her over tomorrow (upon checking the what time of morning it is, I suppose I should say tonight), picking a film, might go for the most romantic of all... First Blood.
Did I mention my girlfriend's out of hospital? :D
Congrats :)
Great news willthemightyW.
Mine is rather less important, still I managed to actually get rid of three bags of sci fi books cluttering up the house by donating them to charideee. Of course this means I now have room for some more... :-\
Just thought I'd share this with you guys......
Sometimes people whose work you admire, turn out to be a bit disappointing in real life, or not particularly friendly.......but sometimes it works out even better than you had ever hoped for !!
An artist I admire greatly is Sean Phillips , who has contributed many great covers and artwork over the years for 2000AD......I am lucky enough to own several pieces of his original artwork, ( Dredd and Devlin Waugh ) and a couple of convention sketches by him, and the twice previously I've met him he was very friendly, extremely chatty and appeared an all round really nice guy......
Well, my brother Alastair has an exceptional piece of his artwork ( a wrap around cover from 1991 ) showing Dredd on his Lawmaster, dispensing justice to several crims ( including the Bobbsey Twins ) in his usual manner....
I noticed that Sean was having an art exhibition in Kendal during / around the time of the Lakes International Comic Festival and said to my brother..."Why don't you get in touch with Sean via his blog, and see if he would like to borrow your piece for his exhibition"....
After some initial reluctance, he eventually did, and Sean immediately replied saying " That would be really great as he didn't have any of his Dredd work from that particular period, and that he would really like to borrow my brothers' piece "...
This is the piece...
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r800/robert_mcgregor1/546376e2-82a6-482e-a558-4ef77f445c83_zpsb2608dcf.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/robert_mcgregor1/media/546376e2-82a6-482e-a558-4ef77f445c83_zpsb2608dcf.jpg.html)
Long story short, we dropped the piece off at his house, had a coffee with him, ( made by his lovely wife ), and spent a good hour or so in his Studio discussing artwork and lots of things 'comic related'....
He gave us a tour of his work station and Studio .......An absolutely fascinating insight for anyone interested in art...We got to see the painted cover for the next Fatale Edition he had just completed ( wonderful ), his artwork for a Movie Poster he is doing, and even had a quick glance at the new script for Fatale which he had just received from Ed Brubaker, and which Sean was doing the pages for.....
To top off the visit he gave us both signed copies of his new hardback book The Art of Sean Phillips, not released to the market yet.....
All in all, an absolutely fabulous day for my brother and I.
It was a real pleasure to meet such a genuinely 'nice bloke', who truly loves the job he has, and who also made us both feel extremely welcome in his home ......
An absolute gentleman, a very friendly man and an absolute 'top bloke'.......along with being an awesomely talented artist.....Something that he surprisingly put down to 'lots and lots of hard work' and not 'natural' talent.....
If you are at the Lakes Comic Festival in October, take the time to visit his exhibition, details of which are on his blog.
link : http://theartofseanphillips.blogspot.co.uk/
Cheers
Great story, Bob, and interesting to learn that Phillips is one of the few folk working in comics today still cranking out painted art. Your brother's Phillips piece is a beaut, even without the silver effect of the printed version.
Nice one Bob, Sean sounds as nice a bloke as he is a talented artist. :thumbsup:
Great story Bob, I have had a little help from Sean a while back, and he is a nice guy. His work with Brubaker is really great.
Quote from: sauchie on 05 September, 2013, 05:34:44 PM
Great story, Bob, and interesting to learn that Phillips is one of the few folk working in comics today still cranking out painted art. Your brother's Phillips piece is a beaut, even without the silver effect of the printed version.
Cheers guys, it was a fabulous and very informative day out for my brother and me....What a great bloke !!
Sauchie......Sean had tried to scan the piece for inclusion in his book
The Art of Sean Phillips , but the only scans he could get were the ones that included the 'silvered finish' ( done by 2000AD ) over the original white acrylic....
Unfortunately because of that 'silvering' he couldn't get a decent enough scan to include it in his book...
Shame, as it really is a cracking piece, and looks actually better 'out of the frame' than when it's behind the glass.... The colours are astonishingly vibrant in 'real life'...
And unfortunately for all us 'original art' collectors, the more artists move to digital, the less of these type of pieces are going to be around..
Cheers
Quote from: Dandontdare on 28 August, 2013, 05:54:57 PM
there's a remake of Prisoner Cell Block H starting tonight on C5 - although how it could top the original is pretty hard to imagine.
I've got to admit, me and one of my friends are really enjoying this!
That Sean Phillips sounds great!
Returning the thread to the theme which was running a couple of pages back, I'm currently six weeks into a three month contract working in Basel and have now been asked to extend this for up to a year. The city itself is fairly small but a lot livelier and artier than I'd expected and, never having lived outside the UK (or central Scotland for that matter) I seem to have lucked into something I've always fancied doing but never made any real effort to immanentize.
Quote from: The Cosh on 08 September, 2013, 04:28:55 PM
Returning the thread to the theme which was running a couple of pages back, I'm currently six weeks into a three month contract working in Basel and have now been asked to extend this for up to a year. The city itself is fairly small but a lot livelier and artier than I'd expected and, never having lived outside the UK (or central Scotland for that matter) I seem to have lucked into something I've always fancied doing but never made any real effort to immanentize.
<Quick google of likely meaning of 'immanentize'
without the suffix '...the eschaton...ah, I see...>
Nice one Pete. I spent a few days in (and camping outside) Basel some 20-odd years ago and I really liked the place, although it is still the only town where I have been audibly crowd-tutted for crossing a completely empty road while the red man was showing. You're brilliantly placed for fast train travel to so many countries. Loved that red sandstone Munster, and a short bus trip east to the Augusta Raurica is definitely worthwhile. Continue to enjoy!
Went to The Guardian Masterclasses: How to Write a Graphic Novel one day seminar in London on the weekend and it was great.
Some amazing talks by Paul Gravett, the charming Audrey Niffennegger, and the motivational Karrie Fransman – if you get a chance to hear a talk by Karrie GO she's very entertaining and informative.
But, as 2000ad old guard, the highlight for me was Pat Mills. Never heard him speak before and he was witty, entertaining, self effacing and packed with useful info and loads of anecdote – though the ones he had to stop himself from telling sounded the best. He was a big fan of the British Small Press and revealed all about a project he's just only just instigated with a great Small Press artist as an example of how things progress as a writer on a project.
The audience was a true eclectic mix – you'd have been a genius to work out the class that was on by viewing the folks present – and the day went by too fast.
For any inspiring GN authors i recommend going if they do another. I may just go again.
*Footnote: Pat said pronounced it "Slain", whilst an interviewer said "Slar-wyn"(or something similar) and Pat didn't correct him.
Quote from: TordelBack on 09 September, 2013, 09:01:14 AM
Basel ... is still the only town where I have been audibly crowd-tutted for crossing a completely empty road while the red man was showing.
The Swiss are all about preserving a veneer of propriety and overt obeisance to the rules of society, no matter what's going on just out of sight. I'm not even talking about the Nazi banking stuff (http://nypost.com/2013/08/25/zurich-to-open-titution-drive-ins/).
Pat's talk highlights from the man himself.
http://patmills.wordpress.com/2013/09/10/a-few-take-homes-from-selfmadeheros-guardian-masterclass/ (http://patmills.wordpress.com/2013/09/10/a-few-take-homes-from-selfmadeheros-guardian-masterclass/)
Quote from: Dunk! on 10 September, 2013, 02:16:06 PM
Pat's talk highlights from the man himself.
http://patmills.wordpress.com/2013/09/10/a-few-take-homes-from-selfmadeheros-guardian-masterclass/ (http://patmills.wordpress.com/2013/09/10/a-few-take-homes-from-selfmadeheros-guardian-masterclass/)
That man is the real deal.
Life's so drokking fantastic because thanks to Goaty I have Discovered gizoogle and I have been gizoogleing pages today but then I remembered Greg M. saying that one of my greatest threads was the 'My social life problem can anyone help' so I decided to gizoogle it now I can't stop laughing so thanks Goaty & Greg M.
http://www.gizoogle.net/index.php?search=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.2000adonline.com%2Findex.php%2Ftopic%2C31575.0.html&se=Search
If all your attempts to chat-up that poor girl had been made in the style of that link, the thread would have been a lot less anti-climactic. And a lot shorter. Or you would have had a restraining order placed on you - I cannot be positive which.
At last someone is gonna be at a convention today dressed a JUDGE DEATH and I can't wait to see what he looks like. He's from the team that brought us Devlin Waugh, Judge Hershey and Durham Red in the flesh!
....!
speechless!
I gotta say, Judge Death looked bloody awesome. Very tall and thin and some good pics were taken!
I was at Knavecon 2 last week in Limerick, first time going to this board game convention. Less a convention and more a glorified games session, really good craic Didn't bring any games but joined a few. I didn't play in it myself but there was a pretty intense Block Mania game on. Definitely will try and head to this again next year.
I went and won an iPad Mini in a raffle.
That'll do nicely thank you. Looking forward to reading comics and books in bed.
You lucky bugger :o
I'm In the states at the moment on a training course and along with a couple of colleagues I just had fantastic weekend.
On Saturday we hired a muscle car and then headed to Hooters for lunch followed by a trip to a gun shop where we had a lesson and then rented a 9mm pistol and shot at targets with pictures of zombies.
On sunday we went to a baseball game and then got drunk on Mexican chilli beer.
Most of the above is ridiculously out of character for me, but fuck me it was fun.
That is one tiny pistol ;)
Quote from: Rog69 on 17 September, 2013, 05:02:58 AM
I'm In the states at the moment on a training course and along with a couple of colleagues I just had fantastic weekend.
On Saturday we hired a muscle car and then headed to Hooters for lunch followed by a trip to a gun shop where we had a lesson and then rented a 9mm pistol and shot at targets with pictures of zombies.
On sunday we went to a baseball game and then got drunk on Mexican chilli beer.
Most of the above is ridiculously out of character for me, but fuck me it was fun.
We did the same kind of thing a couple of years ago when we went to Las Vegas, after Snowboarding at Lake Tahoe ski Resort...
The gun club was great ( So was Hooters.... :D ) and we all shot several rounds on Glock 9mms .......
I shouldn't have been surprised at the amount of guns that were available to buy in the Gun shop, and the types available.....ie Pistols, Shotguns, Hunting Rifles, Automatics et all.....BUT....
what did surprise me was seeing, on the floor in the middle of the shop ( and for sale ), the same type of gun rig / set up that Mark Walhberg used in the film 'Shooter'....
If I remember correctly it was a Barrett M82A and a group of ( American ) guys were all expressing an interest in buying it at around US$ 7,000.......What one earth does a member of the general public need with one of these things ???...
I know it's in the American 'culture' and 'right to bear arms etc', but when you actually see something like that close up....it's both wonderful ( aesthetically in both design & symmetry ) and horrifying ( purpose built to kill things a long, long way away )......but for sale to the general public ???
Cheers
It was pretty much the same with the place we went to, they had everything from high tech assault rifles to guns that looked like they were last used in the civil war and you could rent almost any of them.
I was shocked at how easy it was to get my hands on a gun, all we had to do was leave our driving licenses with the guy behind the counter and pay about £20 each (that included a box of ammo, the gun and safety gear rental, targets and tuition).
Life's so drokking fantastic because after the bad day yesterday I came home from college today to find a parcel waiting for me turns out it was figure I bought off a friend for a lot cheaper than I could get it on-line it's also cool as he only posted it last night.
(http://imageshack.us/a/img17/840/by72.jpg)
That figure looks well cool! Never heard of that character before but you've gotta love a Space Sherriff!
Quote from: JamesC on 01 October, 2013, 09:31:17 PM
That figure looks well cool! Never heard of that character before but you've gotta love a Space Sheriff!
Called Gavin.
Quote from: sauchie on 01 October, 2013, 09:35:06 PM
Called Gavin.
It really is an appalling name for such a cool-looking thing. It's as if Hammerstein had been called Clive. Oh, wait...
I work as a 3D printer Engineer and recently I've started to teach myself 3D modelling as there is a bit of a gap in my knowledge in this area.
I had a quiet day in the office today and I got talking to a couple of the Engineers at work who look after the laser marking equipment that we also service and they were stuck for a couple of parts for a machine they were rebuilding.
They were fairly simple bits so I modelled them in a CAD package and 2 hours later they were printed and fitted to the machine. It's probably one of the most rewarding days work I have ever had :).
Quote from: Rog69 on 04 October, 2013, 11:11:50 PM
I work as a 3D printer Engineer and recently I've started to teach myself 3D modelling as there is a bit of a gap in my knowledge in this area.
I had a quiet day in the office today and I got talking to a couple of the Engineers at work who look after the laser marking equipment that we also service and they were stuck for a couple of parts for a machine they were rebuilding.
They were fairly simple bits so I modelled them in a CAD package and 2 hours later they were printed and fitted to the machine. It's probably one of the most rewarding days work I have ever had :).
You are the future.
When you're printing yachts for movie stars can I have some money?
Quote from: Rog69 on 04 October, 2013, 11:11:50 PM
They were fairly simple bits so I modelled them in a CAD package and 2 hours later they were printed and fitted to the machine. It's probably one of the most rewarding days work I have ever had :).
When the scarcity-based society breaks down completely and I'm burning my Casefiles to scare off the the packs of feral actuaries, I'll know whose name to curse.
In the meantime, that really is spectacularly cool. Done well for yourself there, Rog.
Quote from: Rog69 on 04 October, 2013, 11:11:50 PM
I work as a 3D printer Engineer and recently I've started to teach myself 3D modelling as there is a bit of a gap in my knowledge in this area.
I had a quiet day in the office today and I got talking to a couple of the Engineers at work who look after the laser marking equipment that we also service and they were stuck for a couple of parts for a machine they were rebuilding.
They were fairly simple bits so I modelled them in a CAD package and 2 hours later they were printed and fitted to the machine. It's probably one of the most rewarding days work I have ever had :).
Seeing the grandchildren today, which is wonderful. Also read the post above and thought, what are my two year old and four year old grandchildren going to do for a living when they grow up, if, in the future, you can just press a button and build anything? Can one of you clever ones on here please explain it to me!
Question for Rog69, ( and anyone else who cares to answer )....
I read your post, and thought that's amazing.... You can now build almost anything using a 3D printer...as you did for the spare parts....I get that !!
But, the question for me is ( and feel free to ridicule a Luddite here ) Wasn't the 'part' made from paper ?? .........How can that then work in a machine ?? .......I'm assuming the original part was plastic or some such material and was fairly robust.........How does a 3D paper printed piece substitute for this ??...
Cheers in bafflement ..... :o
Quote from: Sideshow Bob on 05 October, 2013, 08:17:32 PM
( and anyone else who cares to answer )....
That's me! Some printers work with paper (dust), but most use a very fine plastic powder to build up an object in layers. I've heard some printers use metal alloys and can produce an entire car, but
Rog will be able to tell you more about that.
..........Ahhh !!....Lightbulb goes on in head....
Thanks Sauchie,
Couldn't for the life of me, figure out how a molded / printed 'paper' piece would substitute for a plastic / metal object.....
It now all makes perfect sense......Looking forward to hearing more detail from Rog69.....
Cheers..
In answer to the question, the printers I work with print with a variety of plastics.
There are 2 families of printers from Stratasys since they bought Objet last year and as a Stratsys dealer we supply both types. We also sell Arcam and Realizer metal printers but I don't have any involvement in those.
The legacy Stratasys printers use a technology called FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling), this works by feeding a filament of plastic through a heated nozzle (kind of similar to a hot glue gun) and drawing the part layer by layer on a build tray, once each layer is complete the tray drops down a few microns and the next layer of the part is drawn on top of the previous one. There is also a second nozzle that prints support material to enable you to have overhanging geometries and gaps between moving parts. The support material is soluble so when the part is finished you drop it in a tank of solution for a bit and it dissolves away.
FDM printers are great for producing very strong parts but the surface finish can be a little rough. The machine in out showroom (a Fortus 400) will print in ABS, polycarbonate and Ultem as well as a few other more exotic plastics, I used ABS for the parts I printed on Friday. They are also really good at producing Terminator heads :D -
(http://imgur.com/k4H1kws.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsRBwIM95xI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsRBwIM95xI)
The other type of printers that I work with are the Objet range of polyjet printers, these use inkjet technology but instead of ink they are jetting liquid plastic. The software splits a CAD model into layers and these are sent to the printer as a series of 2D bitmap images. The machine prints each image on a build tray, which then drops down a few microns and the next image is printed on top of that as the part is built up. An ultraviolet lamp is shone on each layer to cure the liquid plastic as it is laid down. These also use a support material to fill the gaps and overhangs and it is hosed off when the part is done.
The polyjet printers are great for precision and fine details, they also have a wider variety of materials available than FDM such as rubber-like and clear plastics but the finished parts are not quite as strong as FDM. They are also able to combine more than one material in a single build and fabricate their own digital materials from 2 base materials. You can make really cool stuff from these machines :) -
(http://i.imgur.com/V8rLWJ9.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldNAcG0x89M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldNAcG0x89M)
Quote from: Rog69 on 06 October, 2013, 12:20:26 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/V8rLWJ9.jpg)
Thought I'd stumbled across the
Wot I ate on my Holidays thread there.
Seriously though Rog, that is freakin cool.
We were talking about this at work the other week , and mentioned that if they were to ever try to colonise Mars , these machines will be invaluable to have there. Supplies just couldn't be delivered like they do with the ISS , so having the ability to make whatever they need will be essential.
On Friday I am going to London for a presentation of the latest models of Citizen printers. It doesn't actually have much to do with me at work really but as the boss is on holiday I am going with his son who works in the office.
It's at the Hilton, Wembley.
Free food and beer and there's some football on at the stadium nearby which we also get tickets to, so I will be watching England V Montenegro. :D
Thanks for all the info guys, and Rog69....
Understand the whole idea lots better now... :D
Just amazing stuff.......and astonishing technology......
Cheers..
To continue a post that I made on this thread about a week earlier.......re meeting Sean Phillips at his home and getting a tour of his studio, when my brother loaned him the Judge Dredd wraparound cover for his exhibition...
Well, Sean was delighted and we both got an invite to the private opening of his exhibition in The Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal yesterday evening.....A two and a half hour journey for me, but really worth it....A great exhibition, some astonishing artwork and a chance to meet Sean and his lovely wife again......A really great evening, and the exhibition will still be on when The Lakes International Comic Convention is on.....Go and have a look, it's well worth it.....and only about a 5 minute walk away..
Here's a photo of my brother with Sean beside the artwork he 'loaned' to Sean...
Cheers
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r800/robert_mcgregor1/SeanExhibition003_zps014dfc2a.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/robert_mcgregor1/media/SeanExhibition003_zps014dfc2a.jpg.html)
And a close up of the picture itself..
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r800/robert_mcgregor1/546376e2-82a6-482e-a558-4ef77f445c83_zpsb2608dcf.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/robert_mcgregor1/media/546376e2-82a6-482e-a558-4ef77f445c83_zpsb2608dcf.jpg.html)
Nice one Bob, exhibition was great I'd say.
Cor! That must have been pretty cool.
Thanks guys...
Yes it was a great exhibition.....probably about 100 paintings / pages etc..........
Some from Seans' very early work....Judy for girls, and other stuff like Criminal , Fatale and Marvel Zombies.......Also Dredd , Devlin Waugh along with several 'life studies' as well ( for those who don't regard Comic Art as real art )..........
Had a discussion with Sean about that, and he said that some people refer to him as 'The guy who does Comic books' ..........Amazing that some people see this as a 'lesser art form' for some weird reason !!
There was also some Conan The Barbarian Black & White /Ink Wash pieces, which are absolutely amazing ( Those were Not for Sale though )......Not to mention the 6 foot high Batman piece that he has painted on the wall beside the stairs....
If anyone is going to The Lakes International Comic Festival I'd highly recommend this for a visit, as it's only a 5 minute walk to the Kendal Brewery Arts Centre where this is held....
I'll certainly be going back for another visit....
Cheers
Quote from: Sideshow Bob on 09 October, 2013, 12:13:11 PM
Amazing that some people see this as a 'lesser art form' for some weird reason !!
No matter how much our culture penetrates the mainstream we'll never be accepted by the establishment Bob!
Quote from: Link Prime on 09 October, 2013, 02:00:06 PM
No matter how much our culture penetrates the mainstream we'll never be accepted by the establishment Bob!
Nor, I suspect, do we really want to be.
I'm actually very proud of the fact that I can call myself a 'Comic book aficionado' and a Comic artwork collector......However I can only imagine, the frustration of artists who work in the medium, when the term 'comic book' as applied to their awesome work, is used as a derogatory term....as if somehow this is not 'Real Art'....FFS !!
I watched a great series on Sky Arts ( Ink...Alter Egos exposed ) recently ...where a very popular, comic book artist referred to himself as an Illustrator, precisely to avoid the derogatory and / or negative comments...
OK, we here are a select few...I understand that, but just because I love Comic Artwork, does not mean I'm dismissive of other types of art....Like everyone else, there is some artwork I like and some I don't, but the stuff I don't like I don't just dismiss as 'crap'.....
Sometimes ( not very often ), I'm glad I don't draw for a living.......I think I'd end up 'losing the rag' when somebody suggested my work wasn't 'real art'.....
Cheers
Random factoid I picked up about Sean Philips - he had Russ Nicholson as an art instructor.
Life is so drokking fantastic because I got my new computer! I was abit skeptical about getting one since there was nothing wrong with the old one. But I won't miss it one bit. I don't think the people next door will be too happy though, I had to move my subwoofer because the cpu fan sits on the other side which means my sub is next to me now, and I can't hear any bass at all, but the people next door (which is where it's facing) are probably getting ready to call noise control.
Quote from: Ancient Otter on 10 October, 2013, 09:51:49 PM
Random factoid I picked up about Sean Philips - he had Russ Nicholson as an art instructor.
..
Didn't know anything about
Russ Nicholson at all
Ancient Otter so I Googled him.....and what an astonishing artist...some fabulous stuff ( mostly fantasy ) on his blogsite...
Cheers
Bloomin cold lately.
Had a "F-ck it" epiphany yesterday morning, and so booked the first dirt cheap trip to Portugal I could find.
Heading out Wednesday afternoon, for a week.
23 degrees of sunshine await my pasty white skin and a keg-full of Superbock awaits my gut. Ahh.
My first nephew was born today and I bought him his first prog for the day he was born!
Quote from: Satanist on 17 October, 2013, 12:32:58 AM
My first nephew was born today and I bought him his first prog for the day he was born!
Congrats Satanist! Niblings are grand things to have, and laying down that natal prog always gives a warm glow.
Quote from: Sideshow Bob on 09 October, 2013, 11:51:58 PM
I'm actually very proud of the fact that I can call myself a 'Comic book aficionado' and a Comic artwork collector......However I can only imagine, the frustration of artists who work in the medium, when the term 'comic book' as applied to their awesome work, is used as a derogatory term....as if somehow this is not 'Real Art'....FFS !!
I watched a great series on Sky Arts ( Ink...Alter Egos exposed ) recently ...where a very popular, comic book artist referred to himself as an Illustrator, precisely to avoid the derogatory and / or negative comments...
OK, we here are a select few...I understand that, but just because I love Comic Artwork, does not mean I'm dismissive of other types of art....Like everyone else, there is some artwork I like and some I don't, but the stuff I don't like I don't just dismiss as 'crap'.....
Sometimes ( not very often ), I'm glad I don't draw for a living.......I think I'd end up 'losing the rag' when somebody suggested my work wasn't 'real art'.....
Cheers
So called critics can label it how they want but for me some of the artwork for comicbooks are
art of the highest order. People like Richard Corben, Frank Frazetta, Moebius, Mick McMahon, Simon Bisley, Brian Bolland, Glenn Fabry and countless others, to me their art is on par with the art we see hanging in galleries. They are the modern day equivalent of Da Vinci, Michaelangelo or Picasso. That is how highly I regard their works.
Having a really shitty day job hunting but spend the afternoon playing badminton with best friends. :D
Quote from: TordelBack on 17 October, 2013, 08:02:52 AM
Quote from: Satanist on 17 October, 2013, 12:32:58 AM
My first nephew was born today and I bought him his first prog for the day he was born!
Congrats Satanist! Niblings are grand things to have, and laying down that natal prog always gives a warm glow.
Yes, congratulations. My sister having her first child is partly what prompted my return to the Prog as she had got me started on it many years back and i thought I would start up a collection to give my nephew when he was old enough. Many hundreds of pounds spent on back issues and trades later the little drokker won't be getting his hands on them. they're all mine.
congratulations - I've tried without much success to geekify my 3 nieces and 3 nephews. The closest I got was when my niece, then around 16 said "Oh I love comics, I read them all the time" - but it turned out to be all manga stuff, of which I know nothing. I can still just about interest the youngest in marvel superhero stuff, but none have shown any interest in the prog.
Congratulations! I have six nieces and nephews and not one, NOT ONE has taken an interest in anything remotely geeky/nerdy. I blame their fathers and their obsessions with grown men kicking/throwing/twirling things around for 90+ minutes.
I am 41 at the moment. I reach 42 in January and a few weeks after that I will be a grandad.
V
Quote from: von Boom on 17 October, 2013, 05:22:01 PM
I blame their fathers and their obsessions with grown men kicking/throwing/twirling things around for 90+ minutes.
Ballet is so beautiful, though.
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 18 October, 2013, 10:37:27 AM
Quote from: von Boom on 17 October, 2013, 05:22:01 PM
I blame their fathers and their obsessions with grown men kicking/throwing/twirling things around for 90+ minutes.
Ballet is so beautiful, though.
..
Ooooh, it's ballet.....Thanks
CFM....For a moment, I thought
Von Boom was referring to Morris Dancing...... :D
Cheers
Life's so drokking fantastic because... 4 day week at work this week!
ALL my DREDD film posters are signed by John and Carlos now, so let the framing commence on Monday :D
After several years of coveting, I finally have a resonator guitar. She is very pretty, I think I shall call her Louise, after the recently deceased Mister Reed. I also got a copy of prog 503, with Kevin O'Neill's excellent Vark cover. Happy Birthday to me.
Have a good one Pops, I presume you can play it!
Just like I'm ringing a bell.
But I never learned to read or write so well.
The Prog could be problematic.
New tattoos! The downside is it hurts to move. Wampa on my back makes sitting/laying/driving painful...but that's the price you pay (well that and the cash)
Had a really cool day in London setting up our stand at the 3D print show - http://3dprintshow.com/ (http://3dprintshow.com/).
I got to have a mooch around Legacy Effects stand and got up close with one of the Iron Man suits, two of the pilot suits from Pacific rim, Noisy Boy from Real Steel and a ton of other cool stuff.
Off to Norman Foster's office in London tomorrow, so that could turn out to be pretty interesting too :)
Quote from: Mister Pops on 01 November, 2013, 11:35:04 PM
After several years of coveting, I finally have a resonator guitar. She is very pretty, I think I shall call her Louise, after the recently deceased Mister Reed. I also got a copy of prog 503, with Kevin O'Neill's excellent Vark cover. Happy Birthday to me.
Many belated Happy Returns Pops....
Any chance you could pop a photo up of your new guitar......
I've always fancied a Resonator myself ( ever since I heard Mark Knopfler playing one ) but struggle to justify the price ( and perpetually skint at the moment anyway )...
Cheers
It was finally confirmed that a LAWMASTER from Dredd will be at the NEC for MEM :thumbsup:
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 07 November, 2013, 07:14:16 PM
It was finally confirmed that a LAWMASTER from Dredd will be at the NEC for MEM :thumbsup:
Ooooooh!!! I'm all the more determined to make Sat night/Sun morning now!
I'm gonna take my mini-van driver outfit up and try to get a shot or two being ran over :lol:
My youngest son has added to our secret family lexicon. Along with "Marto" ("See you in the morning"*), we now have the frankly brilliant "Onk donk ponk", meaning "yes". This came from "OK/ okey dokey/ onky donkey/ onk donk ponk").
SBT
*"see you in the morning"/ see you tomorrow/ see you tomato/ marto!"
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 11 November, 2013, 09:05:34 PM
My youngest son has added to our secret family lexicon. Along with "Marto" ("See you in the morning"*), we now have the frankly brilliant "Onk donk ponk", meaning "yes". This came from "OK/ okey dokey/ onky donkey/ onk donk ponk").
SBT
*"see you in the morning"/ see you tomorrow/ see you tomato/ marto!"
:lol: There's the evolution of language, right there!
My little sister came our with a cracking mispronunciation yesterday. Having a soft drink with out fish and chips she kindly asked for a glass of "Dandelion and Birdcock". If anyone knows where we can acquire this strange beverage, answers on the back of a post card please.
(http://www.aptronym.co.uk/baby_sm.jpg)
Prog-eny!
Congratulation!
If you look at the scan it looks like there is a Judge's badge there already. How'd you do that?
Way-hey, well done Bannerses!
Banners! I'm thrilled for you. Big congrats!
(I'm also pissing myself at "birdcock".)
Cheers, fellas - all rather scary(!)
Congrats mate! Don't worry, it'll all be fine, though you will be living in a state of constant worry for the rest of your life! ;)
That is great Banners, so pleased for you!
Nice one Banners.
Great news! congrats
Congratulations! May I suggest 'Tharg' if it's a boy? ;)
Heartfelt congrats Matt.
Woohoo! Good work!
Ah, shucks - you guys are great. Thank you :-)
Congratulations to you and your good lady.
Gotta ask, I see they do videos of the scans now, did you get one or doesn't your hospital do them. I'd have loved to have been able to get one of Sam but it wasn't available then ::)
Congrats Banners!
Congratulations Banners, wonderful news!
Bloody hell. It only seems like last week we didn't get invited to the wedding.
Congratulations to you both.
Huge congrats :)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES
Gotta ask, I see they do videos of the scans now, did you get one or doesn't your hospital do them. I'd have loved to have been able to get one of Sam but it wasn't available then ::)
Don'tknow about video, but I believe we can have a "4D" scan next time, where presumably the fourth dimension is movement (or reveals what Junior smells like).
Scratch and sniff the ultrasound of an unborn fetus! :lol:
Quote from: Banners on 18 November, 2013, 02:14:36 PM... I believe we can have a "4D" scan next time, where presumably the fourth dimension is movement (or reveals what Junior smells like).
Luckily not the latter - plenty of time for that later. We had a 4D scan thing for our youngest, it as as you suspect a 3D scan but with real-time movement, anf id you get it done they should be able to burn the 'footage' to DVD for you there and then. Great fun to see the little wriggler mooning you or playing with itself. Sets the proper tone for the next few decades. Beware though, finding out the sex can be hard to avoid if you're playing wait-and-see before indulging in a frenzy of gender-role reinforcement.
My parents were horrified at the whole idea of scans, and could not be persuaded to watch the 4D video - apparently it 'ruined the surprise'. Yeah, there were quite enough surprises without that one, thanks very much.
Congratulations to the Bannerses. And hurry for technology!
That's great news Banners. Possibly the best news possible.
My good news is we finally have ourselves our own house. Haven't moved in yet. Rather scary as it needs a lot of work, which will have to be done over years. But relieved we finally did it.
Nice one Supersurfer nothing like your own spot, We did our house over a period of near 10 years, and it was the best way for us. We couldn't afford everything at once, but we did it bit by bit and got what we wanted, enjoy it!
Because I hope to meet and have a cuddle with Fenella Fielding today :D
Thanks maryanddavid.
I am just so glad not to live in flats anymore. Don't know who were worse: the tight landlords of the other flats who didn't want to spend a penny on keeping the building / communal areas in good order or the majority of tenants who were completely inconsiderate in just about every way imaginable.
Because it's christmas time! I am making time to be here especially for the advent calendar. Gosh it's like returning home. :)
Welcome back, DD!
Yeah, great to have you back, DD.
Today I am still here. Got very sick! Got better and now have two more children then last year. 2000ad is outstanding as is the meg!
Life is dork king fantastic I am so lucky to be able to say that!!
Damn this board is great
Two in the one year is dedication, DD :thumbsup:. I've had two in a lifetime and that was quite enough. Were the health problems new this year, or was it your old complaint making a a comeback?
The hits keep coming for me this week: after a spell of 7-day weeks, early starts and late nights, the wife's boss gave her a thank-you present of a weekend away* deep in Father Ted country, a part of the island I love. Don't know when we'll manage to take advantage of it, but this could mean our first night away from the kids since March 2009!
Bit presumptuous presuming she's bringing me along, of course.
*This reads like a soap-opera plot, doesn't it? Ennh, if I get a free holiday out of her philandering so what...
Up until today I had never seen Rob Halford with hair! He looks so young! Also found out that Ian Hill lived literally 2 streets away from me. Well, he had moved before I was born but still kinda cool.
Who knows, maybe if I had been born earlier, I could have been playing guitar in Judas Priest!
Oh, thank all the stars because we finally, finally have a house!
After several false starts, including two failed negotiations, we found a very nice house that is exactly what we've always wanted. After a year of moving from one temporary home to another, we will be settled again. We finalised the paperwork today and will own it on December 23, although we won't move in until we get Christmas out of the way.
And in answer to the question that I know is on everyone's lips: yes, there are four bathrooms. Cludgie paradise!
More importantly, there's a big basement with lots of room for geeky tat. One day I will have a thread just like Colin's. Oh yes.
Ah, now that is drokking fantastic! Congrats Trouty, a grand way to start the new year: in a bog of one's own!
Quote from: TordelBack on 10 December, 2013, 07:51:21 AM
Ah, now that is drokking fantastic! Congrats Trouty, a grand way to start the new year: in a bog of one's own!
I'm not so sure. Isn't this just a symptom of the atomised 21st century life? Remember the old days when the whole family would gather round the same toilet in the evening.
Congratulations anyway KT.
Thanks, lads.
Great news Trout, by the sounds of it you will have room for visitors too:-)
Superb news trout!!
No finer thing then a castle to call your own!
Lot less hassle not having to keep altering your subs address.
Which f a primary concern :)
Hi folks. I'm reporting back for forum duty. All sorts of stuff has been going on.
We moved into our own house and I just got a long work contract (almost a year).
We are living out of boxes but who cares. I've been off the scale busy as once we moved I had to immediately prepare for a work interview. I haven't had access to my computer as I left it where we were living before, which is where I am posting from now. I should have internet access tomorrow, alas without computer.
No pain no gain. It was a pretty rough last few weeks but got there in the end.
Quote from: SuperSurfer on 23 December, 2013, 11:11:01 PM
Hi folks. I'm reporting back for forum duty. All sorts of stuff has been going on.
We moved into our own house and I just got a long work contract (almost a year).
We are living out of boxes but who cares. I've been off the scale busy as once we moved I had to immediately prepare for a work interview. I haven't had access to my computer as I left it where we were living before, which is where I am posting from now. I should have internet access tomorrow, alas without computer.
No pain no gain. It was a pretty rough last few weeks but got there in the end.
Delighted to hear that! Congratulations!
And, in my own part of the world, some news. We got the keys to our new house today. We move in after Christmas. Zarjaz!
The Ballad of the Wandering Squaxx. Congrats, you two.
Outstanding this thread!! So many positives to enjoy
Off to Hawaii day after tomorrow. Los Angeles wasn't sunny and warm enough so thought I'd upgrade for a week.
Quote from: blackmocco on 25 December, 2013, 06:10:14 AM
Off to Hawaii day after tomorrow. Los Angeles wasn't sunny and warm enough so thought I'd upgrade for a week.
I hear Hawaii's in for a bit of a cold snap. Down to 23 or 24 degrees so you'd better pack 2 t-shirts.
Have a great time. :)
Thanks for the comments guys. Is kind of weird being reunited with furniture and other belongings which were in storage for 11 months. The move went very smoothly, unlike last time which was hell. Used an excellent removals company which I cannot fault.
Great news on getting your keys and good luck with your move, Trout.
some lovely stuff here.
warms the heart.
nothing major here, just been lucky enough to spend xmas with the family and for that I am grateful.
My package from the store that I wasn't expecting to see until next year turned up today!
Sinister Dexter 2 4 and 5, and Rogue Trooper - Welcome To Nu-Earth :D
That's my new years eve sorted!
Today!!
The authorities said OK take it the justice dept
Your cleared.
For the adoption of our Daughter!! Tamar Christine Bailey.
It has been just over a year in the process.
This is such wonderful news the best place to share is here.
2014 what a wonderful start.
This board is the greatest place on the WWW. I am proud to be part of it.
Fantastic news. Congratulations.
Congratulations Tamar&Devon's Daddy!
Congrats on the adoption DD :D
Super congrats DD!
Great news DD, congratulations and best wishes to you all.
That is just brilliant DD, well done.
That warms the heart. Well done the DD family!
Great news – and great to have you back on here, DD!
Great New Year news, DD, just great.
Chuffed for you.
Dunk!
Great news indeed :thumbsup:
Great news DD! :D
That's lovely news DD. Congrats.
Huzzah! Picked up my signed confirmation slip at work just now. Christmas 2014 is now booked off for me. What shall I do!
That is some terrific news DD. Was having a terrible day at work, but that puts things into sharp perspective. Nothing more important than loved ones. ;)
Done Great Winter Run in 26mins! New personal record by 6 mins! So happy and alive!
One of my favourite tumblr buddies drew me this wonderful Dredd commission! Check her out, she's a right little gem.
http://redundantthoughts.deviantart.com
(http://th04.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2014/011/9/f/judge_dread_by_redundantthoughts-d71sxyp.jpg)!
Received a full months bonus pay from employer!!
So we booked flights for my parents to fly out to see the us all( ok the grandchildren :) next month
Bloody awesome!!
Great to hear things are on the up for you DD :D
A parcel containing my Dredd leathers and body armour is sitting in the dining room, waiting to be opened. I'm gonna savour this moment :D
WOW!!!
your own uniform and Eagle badge,
i am so damn tempted,
though the heat out here would likely get me a media-vac in minutes if i wore it,
truly jealous of you and all others whom have the Planet replicas uniforms. they are superb.
This is the 2012 uniform. So I'll be able to do both versions at cons from now on ;)
Seeing you in the movie uniform will take some getting used to JB! :o
I know! I think I'll still do more cons in the Planet Replicas but the 2012 version will see me doing proper weapon holds and advancing to contact round the convention halls :lol:
It's been a good day.
I found a 13th C house plot and a Bronze Age cooking place on the same site in the same day, which should ensure further work for a few weeks at least.
My daughter got a place in the same school as her brother for this September, despite us being informed last week that she was 78th on the waiting list (for 28 places). Thank grud for bastards that put their kid's names down for every school in the area.
Our appeal to be reclassified as 'co-operative borrowers' was finally upheld, thus blocking the Bank's legal action over our mortgage arrears (that leaves only one bank still taking me to court!)
Yeah, I'll call that one a win.
Quote from: TordelBack on 23 January, 2014, 11:03:18 PM
It's been a good day.
I found a 13th C house plot and a Bronze Age cooking place on the same site in the same day, which should ensure further work for a few weeks at least.
My daughter got a place in the same school as her brother for this September, despite us being informed last week that she was 78th on the waiting list (for 28 places). Thank grud for bastards that put their kid's names down for every school in the area.
Our appeal to be reclassified as 'co-operative borrowers' was finally upheld, thus blocking the Bank's legal action over our mortgage arrears (that leaves only one bank still taking me to court!)
Yeah, I'll call that one a win.
Yaaaaaaaaaaay!
Quote from: TordelBack on 23 January, 2014, 11:03:18 PM
It's been a good day.
I found a 13th C house plot and a Bronze Age cooking place on the same site in the same day, which should ensure further work for a few weeks at least.
I knew you were a trowel-wielder as well as I TB - but I've forgotten where you're based, is it the east coast somewhere?
I'm doing my first bit of industrial archaeology in the centre of Bristol this week and man is it hard digging. Bricks...bricks everywhere.
Wonderful to see there are some other gentlemen of the earth here. Though i'm more in the Palaeontology sect of the industry, my two frequent dithering points is Newshey Quarry in Lancashire and Stockdale Quarry in Cumbria. Can't say i've found anything as large as a 13th Century building plot mind, but plenty of Gastropods and Trilobites. :lol:
Quote from: TordelBack on 23 January, 2014, 11:03:18 PM
I found a 13th C house plot and a Bronze Age cooking place on the same site in the same day, which should ensure further work for a few weeks at least.
So, is nobody else worried that our maps of the past are being drawn by people who get paid by the square foot? "Oh yes, that's the old Roman spaceport over there. What? No, these aren't the droids you're looking for."
Good news nonetheless.
'Cos 4.30 on any given Friday is Beer O'clock at work.
Good news TB :)
Maybe I could commission you to excavate the ironing pile in our dining room, legend has it that there is a late 90's dining chair about three feet in.
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 24 January, 2014, 06:29:07 AM
I knew you were a trowel-wielder as well as I TB - but I've forgotten where you're based, is it the east coast somewhere?
It's the east coast of
somewhere, certainly: Dublin/Kildare border at the moment, although presently it's the mattock and the Big Yellow Trowel I'm mainly wielding: glorious stuff turning up though, kicking myself that I'm only subbing, I'd love to have the whole project and really go to town. After so long out of the field game I'm a wreck in the evenings - feeling my age. And on that note, two former colleagues gave themselves nasty hernias on industrial sites, so beware. Tanneries are my least favourite variety of industrial, nearly killed myself bringing an intact oak tanning vat to the museum once, but I'm very partial to watermills - love working out the sluice mechanisms and surveying the channels and all that.
And thanks for the warm words, all.
Good to hear TB, a little all over it seems.
An unusual little thing happened this eve, while haveing the not so nice job of helping clear a hour of a relative passed away, a medal was found to suggest military activity in India in the late 19th century, surprise may be a strong word, excitement better. I know little of war/military records, anyone have directions?
Quote from: TordelBack on 24 January, 2014, 07:18:01 PM
It's the east coast of somewhere, certainly: Dublin/Kildare border at the moment, although presently it's the mattock and the Big Yellow Trowel I'm mainly wielding: glorious stuff turning up though, kicking myself that I'm only subbing, I'd love to have the whole project and really go to town. After so long out of the field game I'm a wreck in the evenings - feeling my age. And on that note, two former colleagues gave themselves nasty hernias on industrial sites, so beware. Tanneries are my least favourite variety of industrial, nearly killed myself bringing an intact oak tanning vat to the museum once, but I'm very partial to watermills - love working out the sluice mechanisms and surveying the channels and all that.
And thanks for the warm words, all.
You hear Irish Water are looking for Archaeology consultants? Ka-ching!
I've moaned a lot before on the board about my girlfriend's mild hoarding tendency, and over the years have slowly resigned myself to accept that its just hard-wired and I would just have to live with it.
But with a possible relocation/emigration looming, over the last few weeks she has unbelievably swung into action, and has blitzed the flat, purging all the accumulated crap of a lifetime. Boxes and boxes of useless, worthless junk consigned to the charity shop/bin or else re-homed. Cannot overstate how chuffed I am about this, and am on the verge of achieving clutter-free nirvana. While her habit wasn't anywhere near as bad as those die hard hoarders you see on telly, it's been a bugbear of mine ever since we moved in together and the cause of many a row.
So I say to my fellow boarders in similar situations, there IS hope. You might just have to tentatively agree to move to the other side of the world to kick things into action!
That sounds like great progress Radiator!
Quote from: Ancient Otter on 25 January, 2014, 09:13:29 PM
You hear Irish Water are looking for Archaeology consultants? Ka-ching!
Despite Irish Water's apparent enthusiasm for pouring gold down the throats of each and every consultant they pass on the street, I somehow doubt this largesse extends to archaeologists. Having signed up for many of these panels (most of the utilities and infrastructure guys have them) you cannot conceive of what a crapton of bollocks getting and doing that gig would be. Leaving aside the likely 40-page application and 13 million Public Liability cover required, I did a rake of service network things back in the Noughties, and they were
ghastly: hanging around in the back of beyond at 3am to watch someone dig a 1m-wide hole in the road in the dark. I would regularly arrive at some benighted crossroads at the appointed hour only to spend most the night wrapped in my sleeping bag in my car waiting for a JCB to show up, and then spend days arguing with the QS that I should be paid for the time I was told to be there, rather than for the half-hour they were actually digging.
>Shudder<.
That said, I will of course be enthusiastically humping their legs for the merest crumb of work.
Quote from: maryanddavid on 25 January, 2014, 12:47:52 AM
Good to hear TB, a little all over it seems.
An unusual little thing happened this eve, while haveing the not so nice job of helping clear a hour of a relative passed away, a medal was found to suggest military activity in India in the late 19th century, surprise may be a strong word, excitement better. I know little of war/military records, anyone have directions?
Try the National Archives (http://"http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/") to start off with and the then forces war records website (http://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/records.asp?gclid=CJW1gYWAnLwCFdQPtAodkg8AEw), perhaps?
2014 looks to be a great year for me, entertainment & personal wise, with:
- New Seasons of Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Continuum & Utopia, further episodes of The Blacklist, and interesting developments in store for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- The MARVEL Cinematic releases of Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Guardians of the Galaxy
- The reveal of [spoiler]Judge Sinfield[/spoiler] in Judge Dredd: Titan, and the next mega epic: DARK JUSTICE
- The release of the final few Star Wars trades by Dark Horse (Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir, The Star Wars, etc)
- Games such as The Walking Dead: Season Two, The Wolf Among Us & Game of Thrones (all by Telltale Games), and the DLC The Last of Us: Left Behind
- And, on a personal note, a refund on my PS4 (which broke in mid-December), a new mobile phone, and I've now signed onto a Work Step programme, that should, hopefully, lead to a job by the end of the year!!!
Because my parents got all clear from the quacks at the NHS, ( they are 69 so bits keep failing ) so I have purchased some plane tickets to fly them out to a Singapore for a month!
Which given current weather I the western world is an ideal plan.
Sister also. So they can enjoy the enlarged family :D
Tordleback
WOW outstanding news on so many levels. Love this thread.....
Life affirming reading here.
Every post important to the person making it so damn special
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 27 January, 2014, 10:05:36 PM
I've now signed onto a Work Step programme, that should, hopefully, lead to a job by the end of the year!!!
This is my favourite part. Get stuck in! Good luck!
My niece is going to be on telly -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01nq2rh (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01nq2rh)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01nq2rh/profiles/amytombling (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01nq2rh/profiles/amytombling)
Jesus Tombo, just how old are you?
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 10 February, 2014, 08:14:10 PM
Jesus Tombo, just how old are you?
I am the answer to the ultimate question about life, the universe, and, well, everything.
That's a geeky way of saying 42.
Quote from: Tombo on 10 February, 2014, 08:25:11 PM
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 10 February, 2014, 08:14:10 PM
Jesus Tombo, just how old are you?
I am the answer to the ultimate question about life, the universe, and, well, everything.
That's a geeky way of saying 42.
I kept telling everyone the same thing when I was the answer.
Quote from: von Boom on 10 February, 2014, 08:57:42 PM
Quote from: Tombo on 10 February, 2014, 08:25:11 PM
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 10 February, 2014, 08:14:10 PM
Jesus Tombo, just how old are you?
I am the answer to the ultimate question about life, the universe, and, well, everything.
That's a geeky way of saying 42.
I kept telling everyone the same thing when I was the answer.
I've six and a bit months left when I can use that line and I hope one day one of my work colleagues gets it.
Quote from: Tombo on 10 February, 2014, 09:14:47 PM
Quote from: von Boom on 10 February, 2014, 08:57:42 PM
Quote from: Tombo on 10 February, 2014, 08:25:11 PM
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 10 February, 2014, 08:14:10 PM
Jesus Tombo, just how old are you?
I am the answer to the ultimate question about life, the universe, and, well, everything.
That's a geeky way of saying 42.
I kept telling everyone the same thing when I was the answer.
I've six and a bit months left when I can use that line and I hope one day one of my work colleagues gets it.
Don't hold your breath.
Quote from: von Boom on 10 February, 2014, 08:57:42 PM
Quote from: Tombo on 10 February, 2014, 08:25:11 PM
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 10 February, 2014, 08:14:10 PM
Jesus Tombo, just how old are you?
I am the answer to the ultimate question about life, the universe, and, well, everything.
That's a geeky way of saying 42.
I'm actually quite looking forward to this now. :lol:
I kept telling everyone the same thing when I was the answer.
Quote from: Tombo on 10 February, 2014, 08:25:11 PM
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 10 February, 2014, 08:14:10 PM
Jesus Tombo, just how old are you?
I am the answer to the ultimate question about life, the universe, and, well, everything.
That's a geeky way of saying 42.
Thought you were much younger, meself.
Nah I'm just really childish and immature
The month is almost over!
Parents return to blighlty Tuesday.
Was good. Tourist in my own adopted town. Always fun.
So whilst it was drokking fantastic to have them and my sister over here,
I am sure most will understand its drokkin fantastic they are happy and going home.
She said yes! I'm all engaged and shit!
Hearty congrats Pops!
Nice one Pops, congrats.
A step I'm still too cowardly to take yet!
Quote from: Mister Pops on 23 March, 2014, 08:57:09 PM
She said yes! I'm all engaged and shit!
Pop the cork! Wahey!
Quote from: Mister Pops on 23 March, 2014, 08:57:09 PM
She said yes! I'm all engaged and shit!
Congratulations! I got engaged myself two months ago but have done naff all in the planning department...luckily my partner is not a bridezilla.
Congratulations to you, friend Pops
The ring boy MUST be dressed as a Cadet Judge. :lol:
Joking aside, nice one Pops and hope the planning goes well. :D
I was engaged once pops, it didn't work out for me but that's not to say it won't for you, I mean good luck and all that, not that you need luck or anything.. what I'm trying to say is congratulations.
Well done Pops. Now you need to get measured for the ball and chain.
V
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!
that's what this board does best, sharing such things.
Congratulations :thumbsup:
Great news – all the best!
Congratulations Pops - hope you can talk her into a Dredd-themed wedding!
Great news pops! Congrats!
Yes, great news. Congratulations!
Congratulations. I was engaged once and, if I do say so myself, it worked out spectacularly well.
Big congrats on the engagement.
Congrats Pops and Otter, great news!
Amazing news for Irish soccer fans. I'm really looking forward to the Summer now! (See link below)
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/international/republic-set-for-dramatic-late-call-up-to-world-cup-finals-1.1744761
Not. Even. Clicking. That.
Quote from: paddykafka on 01 April, 2014, 11:36:41 AM
Amazing news for Irish soccer fans. I'm really looking forward to the Summer now! (See link below)
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/international/republic-set-for-dramatic-late-call-up-to-world-cup-finals-1.1744761
Gerrouthahere
Don't stop thinkin bout tomorrow, don't stop, it'll soon be here, it'll be-eeeeee better than before...
Whazzat?
Oh hi chums, don't mind me- just packing my bag for a lads weekender in sunny Benidorm.
Enjoy your comics this weekend, ye feckin geeks!
(* I'm bringing comics with me)
Jealous.
Had my daughter and grandson round for dinner yesterday. He is allowed out the hospital for 5 hrs before return. Still a long road to traverse but all positives at the moment.
He also has a date for his bowel extension operation.
V
That's good news and some great progress, V. Good on you all!
Quote from: vzzbux on 07 April, 2014, 12:46:52 PM
Had my daughter and grandson round for dinner yesterday. He is allowed out the hospital for 5 hrs before return. Still a long road to traverse but all positives at the moment.
He also has a date for his bowel extension operation.
V
My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope everything goes well.
Superb news V!
Positive news vzzbux.
Forumer James Stacey just came round and dropped off a literal shit-ton of 2000ads :D Now... where to put them all?!
I'll have a ton of spares if anyone wants any - full list up in the classifieds thread later in the week after some wonderful wonderful list-makery :D
Been living in America for nearly three weeks now and, touch wood, it all seems to be going pretty well so far.
Portland is a great place to live - my first impression of it when I visited last year were, I realise now, skewed by extreme jetlag and the fact it was the middle of winter. Amazing what a difference it makes when the sun is out. It's much quieter than London and the whole pace of life is totally different, so it's going to take a while to adjust to, but overall I think I'm going to be happy here. All anyone seems to care about here is; the outdoors and outdoor activities - hiking/skiing/windsurfing etc, beer coffee & wine and the brewing of it, food (the restaurants here are world-class), board games, live music (it's weird but kind of awesome to regularly hear my favourite semi-obscure indie/rock bands playing in every shop and bar) and dogs. In many ways it's my perfect place to live.
I'm consistently astounded by how lovely everyone is, even if they're not trying to sell you something - everyone wants to chat, and it makes you more open and less guarded - the usual British fallback of being cynical and sarcastic doesn't really fly here - you'd just come across as a moody arse.
Though I obviously miss everyone back home I haven't been nearly as homesick as I thought I would be - my main worry is that my girlfriend is far more prone to it than me, and I worry how she'll cope in the long term. Her friends and family are her life, thank God for Skype and Facetime. We're driving up to Seattle in the morning though, and on the way dropping in to meet a dog we might adopt, which if it happens will definitely give us some distractions!
I've heard it's Grimm in Portland ;)
Ha, I just met someone the other day that works on that show. They were filming it up in the hills when we were here last year, too.
I'm expecting pictures from location shoots now ;)
When we watch the series in HD, the scenery looks stunning!
Oregon is pretty stunning - especially the coast and forests. Everyone keeps telling me that Central Oregon is incredible, will have to get down there at some point.
Glad you're settling in, Radiator!
I had that same experience with music when I moved to Canada. It was a nice surprise.
And you're right about positive attitudes. I had to leave the UK before I realised how miserable and negative British people can be. (Of course I don't mean everyone, but there is a culture of complaining in the UK that doesn't exist in other places.)
Quote from: Trout on 12 April, 2014, 02:05:53 AM
(Of course I don't mean everyone, but there is a culture of complaining in the UK that doesn't exist in other places.)
Cough.
Glad to hear it's working out for you Radiator, sounds like a nice place.
Quote from: Link Prime on 12 April, 2014, 01:53:38 PM
Quote from: Trout on 12 April, 2014, 02:05:53 AM
I had to leave the UK before I realised how miserable and negative British people can be ... there is a culture of complaining in the UK that doesn't exist in other places
Cough
Cough-cough! Heartening to know that becoming Canadian hasn't changed
Trout's essential nature. It's great that you're acclimatising,
radiator, but I'm sure you'll eventually look back fondly on having your ears assaulted by nihilistic grime and garage every time you buy trainers.
I'm kind if relieved I didn't get flamed too badly for that statement. ;)
I have annoying an annoying person.
Quote from: Trout on 12 April, 2014, 02:05:53 AM
(Of course I don't mean everyone, but there is a culture of complaining in the UK that doesn't exist in other places. Unless I'm there.)
FTFY
You can take the boy out of Dundee...
Actually, I'm agreeing with Radiator's opinion that when you leave the UK you get less whingey.
Quote from: Trout on 12 April, 2014, 08:14:02 PM
Actually, I'm agreeing with Radiator's opinion that when you leave the UK you get less whingey
You were whinging about the tendency of those in the UK to whinge! You can't agree with
radiator's opinion that when you leave the UK you become less whingey, because that isn't what he said:
Quote from: radiator on 11 April, 2014, 05:10:12 PM
I'm consistently astounded by how lovely everyone is, even if they're not trying to sell you something - everyone wants to chat, and it makes you more open and less guarded - the usual British fallback of being cynical and sarcastic doesn't really fly here - you'd just come across as a moody arse
OK. I agree with what he said. Let's leave it at that.
Yu can take the trout out of grumble land but you can't take grumble land out of the trout :D
My plan is to retire to Brittany. Sod the cheery new world, I'll take laid back aloof every time.
Seriously though must admit I were moving from London where it all seems so busy and unfriendly I think that would really jump out at me.
But living down here in the poorer, less busy and much happier far west I just don't see the same UK. People have time for each other, talk to strangers, smile at each other. It's a lovely place to be. I can't wait to come how hen it have been up to the busy grumpy places.
Fingers crossed, it look like we're getting a dog...!!!
Now that is drokking fantastic!!!
/v v jealous
Any more progress on that dog, Radiator?
Dying to get a pet up in our flat but it's noooo animals for us. Terrible shame as I'd love a couple of cats running about the shop.
Why I'm posting suddenly:
I've only JUST clocked on to the notion of a HDMI cable - all these years of painstakingly trying to watch internet stuff on the telly via either the knackered wii which is terrible at streaming or by painstakingly converting a video, putting it on a usb and then putting it in the DVD player (which has a slot, I wasn't just putting it in the disc drive there) - all I needed was £4 bloody cable and you can watch it straight off the blummin laptop :S SHEEESH.
Works a charm though and even plays HD videos which is as REMARKABLE as everyone says it is. So sharp. LIKE BEING POKED IN THE EYE BY YOUR TELLY. Which is something I've always secretly wanted.
Picking her up on Saturday morning!!! I will post a pic in the pet thread.
I've always felt certain that the studio insisted Milius cut 'cats and dogs' out of Conan's 'what is best in life' soliloquy. All so they could squeeze in another half-second of Doom's head bouncing down the steps...
We have three cats - you'd be welcome to them all.
I am in love with my community. Less than forty-eight hours after a UKIP billboard went up it has been torn down. I feel like a patriot now.
We're going on holiday to foreign! :D :D :D By nefarious scheming and voucherising we have secured a dirt cheap ferry crossing to France in June, and are upgrading to a larger tent so that I no longer have to sleep crouched in the leaky porch of our 13-year old one. I'll be sure to keep you all up to date Buttonman-style with photos of cheap plonk, Roman ruins and topless ladies tasteful beachscapes.
It's been a long while, it's very foolish and irresponsible, and to be honest I didn't think it'd ever happen again. I intend to enjoy it quite a bit.
Sounds very nice TB, hope ye have a ball.
Quote from: TordelBack on 27 April, 2014, 10:21:14 AM
topless ladies
I am looking forward to your holiday almost as much as you are!
The heir to my Prog collection has arrived! Here's Alfie, born yesterday - Mother and Baby doing well :-) Cheers!
(http://www.aptronym.co.uk/alfie.jpg)
Congrats Banners :D
Congratulations!
Ha, fantastic! You'll have buckets of fun with that one! Congratulations Bannerseses.
Congratulations, to the Banners. Great news.
Is he trying to give us the finger?
Congratulations!
Quote from: Dandontdare on 11 May, 2014, 09:42:09 PM
Is he trying to give us the finger?
Congratulations!
Fool, he's clearly trying to make the three fingered salute from Slaine.
Congratulations on you newest minion Banners!
Te next generation just in time - this one is fading fast! Hearty congrats.
Congrats Banners! He's amazing!
Congratulations to you all :D
Florid Grabundae young Banners!
I hope your prepared to take it out for walks and feed it three times a day, Banners!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Congats Banners. Best news :)
Congrats, Banners :D
Thanks everyone - this board is so drokking fantastic too!
:-)
Congrats Banners! He looks like a champ.
Great name! It really suits him already. Well done and congratualtions the Banners!
M.
Fantastic News! Congrats all round and get as much sleep as you can now Matt.
Dave
yaaahay! :D
Congratulations Banners, presume Alfie's mother went through it well?
Lovely wee lad there Banners, congrats!
Only went on this thread now after yonks off it. That's a fine wee man there Banners, wish you and your wife much joy! Z :D
Congrats Banners, Hope all is well.
Congratulations to all of you Banners! And it's never too young to introduce a cuddly Tharg.
SBT
Quote from: Ancient Otter on 12 May, 2014, 08:06:58 PM
Congratulations Banners, presume Alfie's mother went through it well?
Thanks again everyone. After a stressful few days since the birth, we all -
finally! - came home yesterday, so Mum is feeling much better. Cheers!
Quote from: Banners on 15 May, 2014, 04:25:10 PM
Thanks again everyone. After a stressful few days since the birth, we all - finally! - came home yesterday, so Mum is feeling much better. Cheers!
This is where the fun begins!
Utterly hellish though much of the next few weeks/months may seem at the time, I would swap places with you in an instant Banners, and that's having done it twice already. There's no time, and no feeling, like having a brand new life about the house.
Congrats Banners! Welcome to the world Alfie BannersandSiobhansson. I hope that you are all coping okay and your other half is recovering!
outstanding
a sub would be a great first birthday gift!!!
truly wonderful news
Congrats Banners.
Congratulations Banners :D
I just saw Dredd and a bunch of other characters at the pub! (I was going to put this in the short of OK that, but can't find it.)
Bunch of guys obviously out for a fancy dress bash, and the outfits weren't great although Dredd's helmet (which I'm sure was home-made) was impressive. He had a movie style jacket but no pads or eagle that I could tell. And I think he was just wearing black jeans or Tracksuit bottoms. Heh.
I would of liked to have taken a picture and posted it here but I thought I should ask first... and I don't do that with people I don't know...
Quote from: Mardroid on 07 June, 2014, 08:10:20 PM
Bunch of guys obviously out for a fancy dress bash, and the outfits weren't great although Dredd's helmet (which I'm sure was home-made) was impressive. He had a movie style jacket but no pads or eagle that I could tell. And I think he was just wearing black jeans or Tracksuit bottoms. Heh.
That 'Dredd helmet' didn't happen to look very like a motorbike helmet, did it Dougal?
Dougal?
I was too far away to tell for sure but I think a motorbike helmet would have been bigger and rounded. This one was actually of the slightly sloped at the sides style.
And I have the feeling I just have a serious answer to a joke question which somehow I don't get....
Well, if it looks like a spider, and it doesn't actually gurgle at you or something, how do you know it's a baby? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AB7IDw3PNI)
Sorry Mardroid, just riffing on Fr. Dougal Maguire's carnival Spider Baby. You know the one, it has the head of a spider... and the body of a spider.
EDIT: and Sauchie's in ahead of me.
...Sat on the back of a narrowboat with a cup of tea and a smoke, watching the rain churning up the water, making it look like the whole marina's boiling. Ducks idling past almost at eye level and close enough to touch, dog nodding off at my feet, Classic FM playing in the background.
.
The sky's clear to the west and the setting sun is all gold but that's to my back. In front of me, the boiling water, a green bank and the most gorgeous gold-tinged trees I've ever seen, they're almost glowing. Behind them, in achingly perfect contrast, battleship grey thunderclouds. Blue lightning tearing nonchalantly at the sky, birdsong, then the thunder rolls past like a fat lazy Labrador.
.
Life doesn't get much better than this.
.
The only thing missing is someone to share it with - so I guess you guys will have to do... :-D
What, you're living in a narrowboat now!! You lucky bast**d.
Yeah, just right at this moment I do feel lucky. After all the crap of the last few weeks, and before all the crap to come in the impending weeks, here's a moment of beauty and calm and contentment.
.
And the universe shows me the perfect metaphor - the thunderstorm has passed but there's another on the way - beautiful and awesome and dangerous and inspiring. Just now, though, it's calm.
.
I love thunderstorms. I was terrified of them as a child but, after watching somebody overcoming their fear of spiders on Nationwide, decided to sit on the kitchen roof and face the next one. Did that and have loved thunderstorms ever since. They're not only beautiful and awesome and inspiring, they also represent the first fear I properly conquered. Look's like the next one might roll over in the dark...
.
Lucky? Yeah - damned lucky, if you ask me. Never felt so alive and so content at the same time.
There is indeed a vitality and romance in thunderstorms, when we were young, my brothers, sister and I used to stand at the window for hours watching them in awe, and I suppose, with a modicum of fear as well.
Still I got enough of sturm und drang outside Belfast comic con todat to do me for a while. Z
Quote from: TordelBack on 07 June, 2014, 08:24:45 PM
Sorry Mardroid, just riffing on Fr. Dougal Maguire's carnival Spider Baby. You know the one, it has the head of a spider... and the body of a spider.
EDIT: and Sauchie's in ahead of me.
Oh okay gotcha. It wasn't a dream, honest!
Yeah he probably could have made a bit more effort... Although the pads and same stuff are probably the hardest things to source/make. He did have a big authentic looking badge on the jacket at least.
The Captain America guy was particularly amusing. He had a tiny little shield the size of a frisbee. Against that Father Ted scenes is relevant here. If it's the size of a frisbee and it looks like a frisbee...
At least he had the main iconography, and playing it for laughs is no bad thing. Thinking maybe Dredd should have had cardboard gold painted eagle and shoulder pads. Might have looked rubbish but all bits could be accounted for. I kinda like the idea of parallel universe alternate costume rethinks but I'd probably do that as a generic judge rather than Dredd specifically...
There was also a batman (cool authentic looking cowl...probably hired or bought, black sheet cloak, black jeans/trousers.) and a Jack Sparrow. And a guy in rustic gear I couldn't place... I thought I heard Thor mentioned. If so, his was worse than Dredd...
QuoteI love thunderstorms. I was terrified of them as a child but, after watching somebody overcoming their fear of spiders on Nationwide, decided to sit on the kitchen roof and face the next one.
I did that on a church steeple once. It was amazingly invigorating, especially that bit with the huge fork of lightening which literally made my hair stand up. It's been unruly ever since but I survived with only minor singeing and the afore mentioned new hairdo.
Woke up the next day in hospital with the ability to hurl thunderbolts and recharge batteries by touch. I got into a spot of trouble when I attempted to recharge an old lady's pacemaker. Last I heard an ambulance was still trying to catch up with the old girl on an 80mph sprint up the M25.
I now only use my powers to recharge my phone, defeat lawbreakers (in costume. Its still a work in progress but I've got the black jeans and coat. Just need to aource the mask....) and occasionally cook dinner.
What was that thing about dreams and reality in that Father Ted scene again?
Quote from: Mardroid on 08 June, 2014, 09:23:25 AMAnd a guy in rustic gear I couldn't place... I thought I heard Thor mentioned.
Maybe his costume was chafing him?
Life is fantastic as this thread is making me chuckle.
Thunderstorms, yeah? At the age of twelve my family went on our first ever foreign holiday (as a family: as my mum's sister was a nun, she'd been to France and Jersey on assorted conjugal visits but it was the first time my father and I had left this narrow little island) to the south of France. Imagine lots of stuff about a boy's father being entranced by the fresh veg and fish on offer at the local market while a boy is entranced by his first encounter with naked breasts on the local beach.
Anyway, the highlight of the holiday was probably the night when my parents woke me up at two in the morning to come out and watch the thunderstorm. I've since learned that there was some debate over whether I'd be scared by it. Luckily, my dad won that one. There's a type of friction in the air which, like proper fork lightning, is very rare in Britain.
As it happens, it's been a holiday Monday here today and I was sitting by the river with a couple of friends, soaking up the 36 degree heat. Around two hours ago I started to see the occasional strike across the sky from downriver. Pretty quickly, the ominous clouds rolled in and I've been sitting under cover watching nature thrashing away for the past hour.
Quote from: The Cosh on 09 June, 2014, 09:46:33 PM
as my mum's sister was a nun, she'd been to France and Jersey on assorted conjugal visits
?
A nun sequitur.... :-\ Z
Quote from: The Cosh on 09 June, 2014, 09:46:33 PMmy mum's sister was a nun, she'd been to France and Jersey on assorted conjugal visits
Isn't this the start of a bowdlerised limerick?
I would like to relate my own positive experiences with thunderstorms, and their effect on the libido, but a gentleman never divulges such things... and in my own case the wife would kill me.
Ah go on Tordel, we promise not to tell. Z
Nothing could make me commit such a betrayal.
Short of a pint, obviously.
I'd promise to buy you a pint at our inaugural meeting of the Belfast 2000AD discussion group. But if word got out about a free beer, all of the Scottish squax'd be over like a shot!
Quote from: ZenArcade on 09 June, 2014, 11:43:51 PM
I'd promise to buy you a pint at our inaugural meeting of the Belfast 2000AD discussion group. But if word got out about a free beer, all of the Scottish squax'd be over like a shot!
Racist! Anyway, it's well-established that the Scots on this board can't organise a piss-up in a brewery, so you're safe there.
Quote from: Trout on 10 June, 2014, 01:54:15 AM
Quote from: ZenArcade on 09 June, 2014, 11:43:51 PM
But if word got out about a free beer, all of the Scottish squax'd be over like a shot!
Racist!
That's not racism, that's science.
:lol: absolutley, the group will be non racisist and non secterian, the only group not welcome are the Sin/Dex fan club....!ut I don't think he'll turn up. Z :D
Quote from: Trout on 10 June, 2014, 01:54:15 AM
Quote from: ZenArcade on 09 June, 2014, 11:43:51 PM
I'd promise to buy you a pint at our inaugural meeting of the Belfast 2000AD discussion group. But if word got out about a free beer, all of the Scottish squax'd be over like a shot!
Racist! Anyway, it's well-established that the Scots on this board can't organise a piss-up in a brewery, so you're safe there.
they have no need of brewerys they have one or two distilleries...one of which I plan to visit this summer, the ben nevis one near fort william
Ah buy yourself a good bottle of 18 year old Jamison dude.
I got a bottle of chu dhub for my birthday last week on the strength of someone saying it was like loch dhu whisky...it isn't...i'll drink it cos it was a pressie but under duress. I haven't had jamesons in years! must rectify that
Sure Whiskey you're the Divil.
'I've been sitting under cover, watching nature, thrashing away for the past hour.'
you'll break it.
Quote from: Proudhuff on 10 June, 2014, 12:16:44 PM
I see rogers' back
I always assumed he was a missionary man.
Quote from: Trout on 10 June, 2014, 01:54:15 AM
Quote from: ZenArcade on 09 June, 2014, 11:43:51 PM
I'd promise to buy you a pint at our inaugural meeting of the Belfast 2000AD discussion group. But if word got out about a free beer, all of the Scottish squax'd be over like a shot!
Racist! Anyway, it's well-established that the Scots on this board can't organise a piss-up in a brewery, so you're safe there.
As a journalist you're always on about facts but that statement is total pish!
It was a pub.
Quote from: Proudhuff on 10 June, 2014, 12:45:07 PM
Quote from: Trout on 10 June, 2014, 01:54:15 AM
Quote from: ZenArcade on 09 June, 2014, 11:43:51 PM
I'd promise to buy you a pint at our inaugural meeting of the Belfast 2000AD discussion group. But if word got out about a free beer, all of the Scottish squax'd be over like a shot!
Racist! Anyway, it's well-established that the Scots on this board can't organise a piss-up in a brewery, so you're safe there.
As a journalist you're always on about facts but that statement is total pish!
It was a pub.
Several pubs, several times. And a brewery, if one had been suggested.
Congrats on your 13000th post Trout....buy you a beer sometime! Z :P
Quote from: ZenArcade on 10 June, 2014, 01:33:20 PM
Congrats on your 13000th post Trout....buy you a beer sometime! Z :P
(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/4a/4aee5737f48eab9e8cb6db02bfa99554ed1fe9ae28ff1deee18ab36755feb89c.jpg)
Because I'm off to Malta in 7 hours - last minute bargain package! :D
Quote from: Dandontdare on 17 June, 2014, 11:03:46 PM
Because I'm off to Malta in 7 hours - last minute bargain package! :D
Nice one DDD, it's a lovely spot.
Gonna be
sweltering over there this time of year mind.
Had some fellow divers over their a few weeks ago. Lovely weather ATM but an awful case of the shits going about. DON'T DRINK THE WATER!
The Clash return to Belfast!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-27864602 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-27864602)
Off to Malta ourselves later in the summer. Really looking forward to it.
I dread to think how how it will be in august, hope the air con works well.
It's a bit of a trek from Valletta (about 15-20 mins in a taxi), but if you get the chance, visit Giuseppi's Restaurant in Mellieha.
Some of the finest dining I've ever had.
http://giuseppismalta.com/giu-home.htm
Recommended to book a few days in advance- it's quite small & very popular.
Cool thanks. We'll be in Sliema for our stay so we'd need a bus trip. Looks lovely. Can't wait.
I have a job, an ACTUAL PAYING job!! :o
I start tomorrow. :D
Congrats Batson!
Well done! Congrats Bats!
Good man BSC welcome to the joys of steady work. Top man! Z
Hooray for you! Big congrats here. Nice work. :)
Good man Batson, sincere congratulations!
Be sure to head over to the Minor Imprediments thread later today and tell us all about it! :D
Lend us a tenner, Batson?
Well done. Now don't forget to blow your first pay packet all on 2000 AD merchandise ;)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 19 June, 2014, 03:57:47 PM
Well done. Now don't forget to blow your first pay packet all on 2000 AD merchandise ;)
don't, or you'll end up like him!
Big congrats Bats.
Because i got the mek quake of BIG JOBS
pure utter total suit position,
country manager!!! for a licensed franchising company in SE Asia.
:o
I am both overwhelmed and scarred in equal measure.
Congrats Dev! Take a bow please.
Edited for sprlling.
Devons Daddy - living the good life so we don't have to.
Huge congrats.
Dunk!
Congrats DD on your new job. :thumbsup:
Nice one DD!! Congrats.
A little belatedly but life is pretty drokking sweet in the Bolt household as Nano-bolt has scored herself a grade C GCSE in Law.
She is 13 and home schooled- Mrs Bolt deserves all the praise for the teaching and my little girl got a small spree in Nostalgia & Comics as a reward.
That's a cool reward and well done Boltlet!
Whheyyyy!
Well done to the Nano-Bolt and due praise to home teachin' ladyBolt :D Smiles all round here and ciders raised to future successes.
Also
SHE IS THE LAW!
Well done that lass! Had a nice chat with her and Leonia (sp?) Carroll at Lawgiver and she came across as a really pleasant and intelligent girl.
The academy will be contacting you soon.
Your wife's actions deserve special comment and acknowledgement! Outstanding
Big thumbs up to the nano-bolt for a job well done!
Great news on the GCSE! Nice to be able to take then earlier too. MY son is in a comp and they took away early entry last year so three exams he was due to take got pushed back. So he's doing everything this year now.
Because after 36 years I can finally put this up on the wall of the man cave and there is nothing my Mum can do about it. So ner. :D
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w269/MattoftheSpurs/hookjawposter002_zps0a71c5e3.jpg)
The Festival(s) are over Yaaaahhha!
Matt, why does your mum have a man... Hmm, I'd better not try to finish that 'quip' as I have just realised it might have a double and rather unsophisticated meaning. So I'll just say congratulations on finally opening up your own man cave to the rest of us.
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Oh crap, I did it again.
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Still at least the festivals are over and I, personally, got to finish work early today - woo hoo!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 03 September, 2014, 12:20:36 PM
Matt, why does your mum have a man... Hmm, I'd better not try to finish that 'quip' as I have just realised it might have a double and rather unsophisticated meaning. So I'll just say congratulations on finally opening up your own man cave to the rest of us.
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Oh crap, I did it again.
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Still at least the festivals are over and I, personally, got to finish work early today - woo hoo!
My man cave is always open to the likes of you.
I don't know whether to feel honoured or terrified... :-D
get a room!
:D
Okay, I've decided. Definitely terrified.
A bit of both
Signed a new contract at work this morning. Everything is the same apart from the 10% wage increase :D
I did mention on the :-X Politics :-X thread that the company were having trouble retaining drivers and that it had to rely on agency many a time. Well this morning I went to HR and they filled me in on all the info that I knew was correct. But enough of all that, an extra 10% to spend on Dredd the house. Drokk it, I had to tell Caz the good news, even though I knew where this money would be heading if I did. So I'm on the same as before really :'(
Life's so drokking fantastic because while bathing in a salt water tank the other day (after a long/hard swim) I pictured quite a story in my head, wrote it down afterwards and now I can't get it out my head. Love how my imagination got triggered and then BOOOM. Plotted every bit of it on the spot.
I also got a call a friend of mine yesterday. Was asked if I was interested in a job, working with a very interesting mp-game project (already funded.).
And, I just saw this video. The most freaky, scary, cute and awesome thing I'v seen in quite a while!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em_dyXQtr3A
Carrying on the Man-Cave theme from earlier. I am finally in the process of getting together my own mini man-cave. After much sorting and shifting I have finally cleared out the under the stairs room (Oft referred to as the Harry Potter room!). I now have a small computer desk set up in there with PC, 24" monitor graphics tablet, USB fan, speakers headphones etc to allow me to turn on and switch off.
Over the weekend I will install some floating shelves to store some of the jewels of my very small collection. Also in there are some storage towers for holding the rest of my humble collection e.g. Old tooths, megazines, and lots of 80s-90s failed startups (Toxic, Strip etc) and more
I think I will then, cash allowing, find myself a nice little bit of original art to display on the wall and inspire me when I am doodling away!
It may be small but it will be mine!!
It was a mates 40th Birthday bash this Sat and his non-geek, but very understanding, wife unveiled this beaut to much applause. Gold icing to boot.
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx31/Dunk_Nimmo/jogo_40th_cake01.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Dunk_Nimmo/media/jogo_40th_cake01.jpg.html)
This is Dunk! BTW.
Had problems signing into my other account.
Dunk!
Lovely candles!
She deserves recongnition! you should send that to Tharg.
Quote from: Proudhuff on 15 September, 2014, 06:02:14 PM
you should send that to Tharg.
Are you implying it tastes like polystyrene?
Thats damn good stuff from your mates wife dunk, deffo deserves a note from the mighty one. Well done on the respective man caves and top stuff on the pay rise CF. Z
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10696201_10154623984700187_1007615847767558196_n.jpg?oh=ad63804bdc984e346a06d693ddd68e9f&oe=548E18E4)
Silence is bliss.
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 15 September, 2014, 07:29:44 PM
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Silence is bliss.
Along the the same lines, for those times that I inadvertently click on a link to the Daily Mail, I've installed this -
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/kitten-block/ (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/kitten-block/)
Quote from: Proudhuff on 15 September, 2014, 06:02:14 PM
She deserves recongnition! you should send that to Tharg.
Is there a letters page anymore? Haven't seen one in a age.
Dunk!
In fact a non-reward for anyone who can point me to the letters page email address on the current website.
Cheers, Dunk!
Jinks, a ten pound freebie for Amazon means Judge Dredd Mars Attack is on;y costing me 80p :D
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 15 September, 2014, 07:29:44 PM
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Silence is bliss.
You should always know thy enemy.
Quote from: Proudhuff on 16 September, 2014, 05:52:17 PM
Jinks, a ten pound freebie for Amazon means Judge Dredd Mars Attack is on;y costing me 80p :D
and it arrived with prog 1900!
TPO
My niece, who's Mum died in February after a long battle with cancer, has just passed her driving test.
She has also recently been chosen for a pupil of the year award for her college course and has also got a dog recently and is training her as a therapy dog and is doing voluntary work with pensioners too.
So proud of her. She has achieved a lot after some very difficult years.
Great to hear Albion, she sounds like an impressive young woman. I'm sure having such a supportive family has played its part too.
...because I got an email from a rather famous pro writer asking after an artist working on strips for me; which has apparently lead to that artist hopefully moving into the realms of pro-artist.
Happy Days.
That is so awesome!
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Well done, mysterious scribbler! And well done Bolt and Rich, whose dedication, professionalism and enthusiasm undoubtedly made this possible.
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Take a bow, boys.
Bolt the Blue Fairy of comics! :D
ok so I ment to pop on and say about this a few weeks back but ive been busey and only now have things started to slow down for me any way a few of you might rember me saying I was on a fine art funichiner making corses well I passed it so yay any way that my good news
Good on you, CL2K, well done. But good job it wasn't a sign-writing course! ;)
Quote from: T.a.H. on 16 September, 2014, 08:47:28 AM
In fact a non-reward for anyone who can point me to the letters page email address on the current website.
Cheers, Dunk!
2000ad is
input@2000adonline.com and the Megazine is
dreddlines@2000adonline.com .
The last 2000ad letters were seen in Prog 1893 and in the Meg it was Meg 352.
Maybe this isn't really fantastic as such, but I'll spread me good news; it's just over three weeks since I had my PhD viva. It was a gruelling 3+ hours and I think the examiner was at times a little over zealous, but I passed and just have a bunch of corrections to do before it's absolutely, positively done-diddely-done-done. On a related note I found out yesterday that something what I wrote made the shortlist for a no-prize best article of the year type thing - which made me stupidly happy even though it's a very minor and simple paper in a newish journal.
The 'fantastic' bit really is that I had the Viva on Friday then started a new job on the Monday! Unfortunatley not in rock or muck type stuff, but hey! Paid employment! :)
M.
That is good news! Congratulations Mikey.
Aye. Sounds pretty fantastic to me. What was the subject?
Thanks! Cosh - I was using geochemistry to establish the provenance of glacial sediments. I know, crazy times huh?
M.
Grand news Mikey. And good luck with the new job.
Good stuff Mikey, congrats all round!
Brilliant! well done Dr!
well done to Mikey and Cyberleader2000 =- different levels, but great achievements both!
... because as of Prog 1900 mini-Bolt is buying his own prog. It brings a leak to this ol' droids observational input to know that the next generation is now a proper Squaxx.
Hail Tharg!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 29 September, 2014, 03:45:32 PM
... because as of Prog 1900 mini-Bolt is buying his own prog. It brings a leak to this ol' droids observational input to know that the next generation is now a proper Squaxx.
Hail Tharg!
that brings a tear to the eye, veryly you have done right (unlike moi)
I'm 29 TODAY!!!
Happy birthday, whippersnapper!
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...because I've now got finished versions of all the new comic covers...
Woo-hoo!
Thank You, thank you!!! You're all too kind. :D
because of these bad boys:
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/CoverWebbies/CoverZ2.22Mini.jpg)
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/CoverWebbies/CoverDB29WebMini.jpg)
Uh, huh. That's right.
Both comics are now about to be burned to CD and off to the printers. Expect a tirade of pimpery in the near future.
I've just ran my first marathon. In under four hours. :-D
Top lad Davy, well done that man. Z
Good God - that's terrific! Respect.
Good lad! Thats a fantastic start! :D
WOW, I've just seen on my energy account that I've had a Government Electricity Rebate of £12. This is gonna go towards that Dredd on his Lawmaster statue :thumbsup:
Quote from: Daveycandlish on 12 October, 2014, 03:10:06 PM
I've just ran my first marathon. In under four hours. :-D
Nice!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 13 October, 2014, 01:51:25 AM
WOW, I've just seen on my energy account that I've had a Government Electricity Rebate of £12. This is gonna go towards that Dredd on his Lawmaster statue :thumbsup:
that's the left handlebar sorted then
Quote from: TordelBack on 13 October, 2014, 02:59:57 AM
Quote from: Daveycandlish on 12 October, 2014, 03:10:06 PM
I've just ran my first marathon. In under four hours. :-D
Nice!
every time I run it feels like ive done a marathon ;)
I was going to do that old, "Hell, I get out of breath if I Eat a Marathon..."
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Then I remembered that they're called 'Snickers' now, so that knackered that.
got many hugs from lovely people on here, thank you all. feelings better after let it out yesterday. :) hugs back!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 12 October, 2014, 07:52:35 AM
because of these bad boys:
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/CoverWebbies/CoverZ2.22Mini.jpg)
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/CoverWebbies/CoverDB29WebMini.jpg)
Uh, huh. That's right.
Both comics are now about to be burned to CD and off to the printers. Expect a tirade of pimpery in the near future.
Love those covers. I think the Stront one just edges it for me.
Because it's me and my Mrs, 29th anniversary tomorrow.
Congrats to both of you. :D
Well done atp and Mrs atp. A fine achievement. Z
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 13 October, 2014, 09:24:52 PM
Just been laid off
Just been told that I'm no longer being laid off, but kept on till Christmas, & possibly beyond!!!! :D
Just tried my homemade pear wine.
Fucking hell.
Took me twenty minutes to write those things above.
Got 15 litres of it.
Call me in the new year (ish)
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 24 October, 2014, 06:36:10 PM
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 13 October, 2014, 09:24:52 PM
Just been laid off
Just been told that I'm no longer being laid off, but kept on till Christmas, & possibly beyond!!!! :D
Yay, good news indeed Batson!
D'you know, we've had such an unending sequence of monster-crapness on every front this week that I can safely say that the week being effectively over is worth an entry here: drokkin' fantastic to see the smelly arse of it. Pass the wine.
finally met messrs wagner and ezquerra, though carlos was snowed under so I didn't manage to say more than "hi" got my apocalypse war signed by them both and a little dredd head sketch as well !
On my way down to NEC Dive in Birmingham to check out some sweet new kit. Left my debit card at home for my own good.
Just in the door after a long trek home from Dublin. Mary ran her first Marathon in Dublin, got to see here at mile 20 and at the finish line too. Really happy for her, she has put in a serious amount of time to get to this point. Great day.
because the printer has just let me know that Something Wicked 10, Dogbreath 29 and Zarjaz 22 are all ready to be collected!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 30 October, 2014, 01:59:56 PM
because the printer has just let me know that Something Wicked 10, Dogbreath 29 and Zarjaz 22 are all ready to be collected!
what are you doing here? get on yer bike!
;)
Quote from: maryanddavid on 27 October, 2014, 11:12:51 PM
Mary ran her first Marathon in Dublin, got to see here at mile 20 and at the finish line too
Impressive stuff! You should get her and Goaty to race as a forum team!
because after a few years of hell I'm debt free :D
Congrats Grugz! I was only in relatively minor debt for the past year but I absolutely hated it. Particularly when I miscalculated the last payment date.
I hit the big four-O yesterday. A great day was had and I should have the pressie in a short while, I will show it here as soon as I get it!
Hiccy Birdy David! A mere 40? Jovus, I feel older by the day!
Have a fantastic birthday.
Hope you had a nice day David!
All the best!
Happy Belated Wishes!
Congrats M&D: can't hardly remember when I was 40 (prob cause I was pished) Z
Happy birthday :D
Belated birthday wishes, David! 40 is for wimps.
Quote from: Grugz on 06 November, 2014, 09:33:29 AM
because after a few years of hell I'm debt free :D
Nice one, Gruggz. I too have managed to crawl out of my credit card companies vice like grip this month, after years of paying things off. Feels good, man! ;-)
'Cos after months and months of work getting in the way of any play testing, I'm in the Alpha of the game I work on and it's like being new to it all.
Gawd, that feels so good.
Loads and loads of art tweaks needed but that's just my work head invading my joy at just playing finally.
Dunk!
Quote from: -Dunk!- on 19 November, 2014, 12:35:26 PM
I'm in the Alpha of the game I work on and it's like being new to it all.
Is it tougher and tough?
Cheers
Jim
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 19 November, 2014, 12:47:06 PM
Quote from: -Dunk!- on 19 November, 2014, 12:35:26 PM
I'm in the Alpha of the game I work on and it's like being new to it all.
Is it tougher and tough?
Cheers
Jim
It's getting me whet.
Dunk!
+ District 14 season 1&2.
...because I just found a perfectly good coat in a skip. Win!
because I have (all thanks to intervention from TMO) managed to secure a member of my personal 2000 AD artdroid wish list to do a cover for Zarjaz.
has any one seen my coat? I left it for just a second hanging over the edge of a skip while I helped the blind two legged puppy and when I returned it had gone! :'(
Quote from: Grugz on 02 December, 2014, 08:23:57 PM
has any one seen my coat? I left it for just a second hanging over the edge of a skip while I helped the blind two legged puppy and when I returned it had gone! :'(
Unless the coat carried a terrible and ancient curse, I think you may have the wrong thread.
It's my coat now...
Quote from: Grugz on 02 December, 2014, 08:23:57 PM
has any one seen my coat? I left it for just a second hanging over the edge of a skip while I helped the blind two legged puppy and when I returned it had gone! :'(
Brilliant.:-D
My life is drokking fantastic becase, right now, I appear to haave rather a lot of lettering to do! And it all pays!
...
But none of it's for Tharg. So... yeah. Still things to aim for, I guess.
But still! I can fill my freezer again!
The best thing about that post is the typo :)
Grand news on the workload HDe, does this meant the webstrip will be slowing down?
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 03 December, 2014, 03:04:55 AM
It's my coat now...
ahh,you just get back to your fish heads you... ;)
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 03 December, 2014, 09:18:39 AM
The best thing about that post is the typo :)
Wht re you talkinh abt? Just coz my laptp keybrd is on the wy out!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 03 December, 2014, 09:18:39 AM
Grand news on the workload HDe, does this meant the webstrip will be slowing down?
Not if I can help it. Very nice of you to ask, though (that Bolt-01 - what a nice young man!)
Once chapter one is posted in full, I'll be taking a month out to set stuff up for the second one. Really hoping to preserve a weekly posting schedule, and I certainly have some big(ish) ideas for that one. So I'm committed to doing it for a good long while yet. Especially as it's lowly but surely gaining traction and regular readers.
Also, I almost dare not say anything for fear of jinxing, but I'm just waiting to see how a certain situation plays out comics wise. If it comes off - IF - then I may well be ditching my day job next year.
MEGA huge risk, I know. And it'll mean I have to live quite simply for a while if it DOES come off. But I'm sick of the day-to-day grind. I figure it's time to either commit and start working 15 hour days on comics or just throw in the towel completely.
So... wish me luck!
And then I noticed I formattted my reply to Boltikins all wrong.
Jeeeeez... life is back to being sucktacular again. Poo and bum, etc.
Nevertheless, good luck! I hope it all works out for you.
And then I noticed a typo in my response to Bolty!
My web comic is apparently 'lowly gaining traction.'
It isn't lowly at all! It's bloody fantastic! I should know - I wrote it!
This keyboard has to go. Right after I've finished the next chapter of Roken Oddness Athens on it!
Also: Cheers, Shark!
All the best HDe, turning your passion into your job is a massive step and I applaud you for it.
Thanks, bloke... although, I have to say, there's still a long, LONG way to go before I'll feel like I've properly done that.
Nothing's ever assured in this game, and things can change overnight. So, fingers crossed!
I do appreciate the support, though. :)
I went along to the Steve yeowell signing at fp today. He was a really nice and friendly guy, I got a really nice sketch and one of the zenith's back prog cover prints. Thank you to Steve and the fp staff for putting it on.
Hilariously, I'm being trolled by someone pretending to be a woman on the interwebs. I'm genuinely in tears of laughter reading his ridiculous, autistic stab at it.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 07 December, 2014, 06:43:57 PM
Hilariously, I'm being trolled by someone pretending to be a woman on the interwebs. I'm genuinely in tears of laughter reading his ridiculous, autistic stab at it.
"...and that kids, is how your mum and me first met."
'you know I'm a dude....right?' :o Z
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 07 December, 2014, 06:43:57 PM
Hilariously, I'm being trolled by someone pretending to be a woman on the interwebs. I'm genuinely in tears of laughter reading his ridiculous, autistic stab at it.
are you an expert on men pretending to be women then? ;)
we're not judging. what websites you visit in your own time etc etc
It all started with the Kilt....
That Gordon Rennie will do anything to get published...
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 07 December, 2014, 06:43:57 PM
Hilariously, I'm being trolled by someone pretending to be a woman on the interwebs. I'm genuinely in tears of laughter reading his ridiculous, autistic stab at it.
Putting aisde the incorrect use of fhe term Autistic I always get a laugh out of this myself. Particularly when men try to illustrate the "evils" of feminism.
A comic shop has opened in my home town, Peterborough, the previous one closed down in about 1990! So I wish this new one all the best.
Quote from: Old Tankie on 12 December, 2014, 12:08:31 PM
A comic shop has opened in my home town, Peterborough, the previous one closed down in about 1990! So I wish this new one all the best.
Good stuff. My LCS is closing in the new year...
I have a new project lined up for 2015, and the client doesn't even seem to be that insane. This suggests that the survival of my nascent business for almost an entire year was not the total fluke it was starting to look like.
And I just got a surprise day's fill-in work for tomorrow at tasty weekend rates which should permit me to petition Santa for some more of the plastic chip-ridden shite the kids seem to want with a clear conscience.
And my rather decent solicitor rang me with a plan so allegedly cunning that he didn't want to discuss it over the phone, which is a distinct step up from his 'I'm afraid there's absolutely nothing we can do, just bend over and try not to let it get to you' of previous conversations.
And I'm drinking a hot whiskey (with an emphasis on the last two syllables) while waiting for the wife and kids to arrive with fish and chips.
Yes, I think I will endorse this brief moment of peace and optimism with the term 'drokking fantastic', if only by contrast.
Nice one T, and all topped off with fish 'n' chips, eh? Nice, again!
Four months ago my older brother found a lump on one of his testicles. His doctor told him it was nothing to worry about but my brother insisted on a second opinion. The specialist booked him in for an immediate biopsy and it was discovered it was cancer. Follow up tests showed it had spread to his lymphoma system and he would require intensive chemo therapy over the following months involving weeks at a time in hospital combined with almost total isolation at home. His hair would also fall out.
This afternoon he's been told he is totally in the clear and even his hair will grow back. As you can imaging I'm feeling rather elated and a bit teary eyed at the moment.
Fantastic news Tombo, and just in time for Christmas.
Great stuff Tombo! Happy Christmas indeed!
Brilliant news Tombo!
Now that is good news Tombo, it has really brought a smile to my face. Z :)
Fantastic news Tombo, please send my congratulations to your brother!!!
What an amazing bit of news to have! Great to hear it :thumbsup:
Thanks all, it's certainly the best Christmas present the family could have asked for and a major load off everyone's mind.
Congrats Tombo & to your brother
It's always fantastic to get good news like that. Brilliant! I'm properly chuffed for you and your family.
That is really terrific news Tombo. Best wishes to all.
Wow! That is outstanding
My piece. As I am the new boss I declared Boxing Day an office holiday to say thank you to the team!!!
Singapore does not recognize Boxing Day (damn savages!!)
So we closed 12.00 noon Wednesday and only return on Monday!!
Also placed a strict ban on email.....,
Allowing time to read the Christmas prog! Life is drokkin fantastic
Parked up having my break atop Saddleworth Moor. The hills are all covered in pristine white snow and the sky is blue, sunny and cloudless. A beautiful day and a beautiful view, the kind of view that helps one see what a fantastic planet we inhabit.
The Openreach engineer just left. Previously my connection speed was a flaky 2.7Mb on a good day and that was shared between four people across 15 different devices. One of my Daughter's first words was "Buffering".
It is now 56Mb :o.
It's all over.
No more 6 day weeks
No more 14 hour days
No more fuckkin' once a year drinkers
Normal Pub service is resumed. You'll notice a severe drop in my snark over the next month, I won't have to bottle it up to be poured all over the internet.
And the World's Strongest Man final is on.
Bliss
Glad to hear it - now, where's my bloody pint, ale-boy?
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Heh, hope you enjoy your quiet time, KP - we all need some now and then.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 01 January, 2015, 09:11:13 PM
now, where's my bloody pint, ale-boy?
YillBeServedWhenIsesYillBeServedAnYillKeepYerMouthShutUntilIservesYe!
...sorry
Also, a bottle of Connemara and a DVD of Paul Dini/Bruce Timm's Justice League.
Like I said
Bliss
Went to see Vic & Bob accepting an Aardman slapstick award (designed to look like them as Morph and Chas!) at the Bristol Old Vic yesterday and it was a fun - if delightfully awkward - evening. The host was Marcus Brigstocke who, although not brilliantly funny, was clearly a delirious fan who had a bit to contend with. Not least that Vic and Bob are terrible interviewees - they've always been more concerned with making each other laugh than giving coherent thought-out responses to questions and so enquiries often went nowhere and led to giggles and disjointed silly anecdotes. That added to it all though - how deeply unpretentious and silly the two of them are is part of their charm.
A weird pre-show story is that Lady Geoffery and I were spying in the crowd for familiar faces (as it was part of the slapstick festival and comedians and the like were buzzing about - we stood next to Barry Cryer at the theatre bar which was surreal) - I spotted who appeared to be Dr Graeme Garden slumped into a seat nearby and brought it to her attention. We concluded that the only possible way to know whether it was him or not was if he were joined by another Goodie and almost immediately Bill Oddie appeared and sat next to him :o
Anyway - things learnt:
- They are touring at the 'end of 2015' with a greatest hits style show that will comprise of Smell & Big Night Out stuff - how that'll actually work I don't know but I'll be there
- House of Fools Series 2 is coming next month and promises to have 'twists and turns'
- Hidden in the "Bang Bang" series' intro titles is Bob's anus. That's right, Bob's anus.
- Vic earned £240 pounds only and nothing more from his three top-ten singles in 1991 - and is clearly still quite bitter about it.
As it was an awards evening they crow-barred in some odd pre-filmed messages from admirers including a deeply po-faced Charlie Higson, a hilariously in disguise Julia Davis, a grumpy Jack Dee (what else), a brilliant Ulri-ka-ka-ka and Danny Baker wearing the vinyl sleeve for "I Will Cure You" on his head...
They did a brief Q & A and without warning m'Geoffery whipped her hand up and asked her 'standard question' which was - "if you were a biscuit - what type of biscuit would you be and why?" and Vic without hesitation immediately stated he'd be a fig roll whilst Bob mused over what Coconut Ring biscuits are called (Coconut Rings usually). The icing on the biscuit being that Bill Oddie seemed to find it funny which I think she's planning to put on her CV.
Anyway - long long Thryllpost over (not even any pictures!!) and aren't I making it obvious now that I'm currently out of work? :S
As part of my recent work, I have to research Smell of Reeves and Mortimer to work out wtf is actually going on in the sketches as briefly described in their billings.
It's easily the best part of my job, I'd forgotten all about Barry White's love for a bit of copper pipe.
Boom! Tickets booked for the Game of Thrones event at the IMAX this Friday night!!!
Didn't you say that was 3 hours drive away?
Quote from: Rog69 on 31 December, 2014, 11:21:50 AM
The Openreach engineer just left. Previously my connection speed was a flaky 2.7Mb on a good day and that was shared between four people across 15 different devices. One of my Daughter's first words was "Buffering".
It is now 56Mb :o.
So what sort of things did this enegineer do?
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 29 January, 2015, 05:22:55 PM
Quote from: Rog69 on 31 December, 2014, 11:21:50 AM
The Openreach engineer just left. Previously my connection speed was a flaky 2.7Mb on a good day and that was shared between four people across 15 different devices. One of my Daughter's first words was "Buffering".
It is now 56Mb :o.
So what sort of things did this enegineer do?
He moved my connection over to the new fibre cabinet down the road and then plugged my new router in. Not sure why they insisted on a home visit really, if you order the 32Mb connection they just post the router for you to fit yourself but thats all the engineer did with mine anyway.
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 28 January, 2015, 09:34:49 AM
Didn't you say that was 3 hours drive away?
They announced more cinemas. This one is a much more reasonable 10 min drive!
Well that's just bloody typical of you young 'uns these days - always going for the easy option...
...I decided to walk into work the long way round this morning; three and a half hours with snowshoes over the mountains then back down into town. Didn't see a soul until I was nearly done; glorious. Man, I needed that.
(http://i.imgur.com/jvjbE6H.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/bsS3hAu.jpg)
:)
Photo 2 shows your jetpack in your shadow. Busted!
Quote from: Fungus on 03 February, 2015, 11:59:31 AM
Photo 2 shows your jetpack in your shadow. Busted!
Dammit. Remind me to Photoshop that out next time.
:lol:
Terminated my energy supply from one of the big five and went with one of the smaller up and coming companies. Just had a lovely £300 refund :D
In the end I was sick of telling them that the direct debit they wanted me to pay was too much and every month they would alter it just before the money would go out of the bank. I contacted them to ask why they kept doing this, especially as once I noticed this I changed the direct debit back down. They never replied once and this went on for the last three months.
All I can say is goodbye you ignorant gits and what shall I spend my money on now :lol:
Nice one!
Is there any real reason why 99% of us buy energy from the Big 5, when we could go with absolutely anyone and the Big 5 have a track record of screwing everyone over, being shit at customer service and have also openly got away with conspiring to eliminate any possibility of actual competition between each other?
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 04 February, 2015, 10:06:00 AM
Is there any real reason why 99% of us buy energy from the Big 5, when we could go with absolutely anyone and the Big 5 have a track record of screwing everyone over, being shit at customer service and have also openly got away with conspiring to eliminate any possibility of actual competition between each other?
Inertia?
Which would be a great name for an energy company, come to think of it...
I don't know why people don't set up their own energy companies to service their local communities. As far as I understand it, all these other 'energy providers' (not vendors or sellers or merchants, note) do is act as an agent between Transco and the people in order to make profit from adding charges.
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Course, I may be wrong and never got around to investigating the idea properly.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 04 February, 2015, 11:44:46 AM
Course, I may be wrong and never got around to investigating the idea properly.
Maybe just occasionally eh Sharky?
It happens - on rare occasions!
because as of right now- Zarjaz 23 exists as a complete thing. I still need to burn the CD for the printer and build the digital edition for contributors- but all the actual design work is done and has been signed off.
FQ26 still needs a little work doing, and some data from creators is still outstanding, but I think I'll have both comics to the printers in time to hit a March 1st release.
Praise Tharg!
Life is drokking fantastic because i've just discovered the NUS Student dicount card which means I can now get my comics and BD's at like a 45% discount. Oh why didn't I hear of this sooner?!
Lucky drokker. Z
Indeed.
45% discount, eh? Not to be sniffed at, that.
Where from Hawk?
Just apply here....
http://www.nus.org.uk/en/nus-extra/
It should be noted that it's not 45% on every brand or retail establishment that partakes in the service, and the card does cost £30 at first, but you can use it for the entire time your are a student or are in part time education so i'm pretty much covered for at least the next decade!
I know about the NUS card :) Thanks to being an administrator at a student's union for a short wihle, I have one with let's say an unusually long expiry date ;)
However I am out of the loop on what it can be used for. Where can you get comics at that whopping discount? I've only seen pennies off at Waterstones in the past.
I've just had the best meal of my life. I had no idea some of those tastes even existed. There was a toasted marshmallow in there somewhere which on its own would be in my all-time Top Ten mouthfuls. And the celeriac risotto, I think I found God halfway through. Is this how wealthy people live, in a perpetual state of epicurian bliss? How do they find time to fuck anyone over? No wonder they cleave to that money like it was the their life's blood - this is what it pays for!
Sadly the wonderful madeline that formed part of desert only evoked perfect recall of The Transporter. A la recherche du voitures perdu.
Ah Tordel I share your epicurean bliss. L'addition....vous? Z
I had toast.
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It was okay.
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If you had only reached over the side of that boat, you could have had Duck a l'orange. Z
Quote from: ZenArcade on 13 February, 2015, 09:57:07 PM
Ah Tordel I share your epicurean bliss. L'addition....vous? Z
Feck no! It was a voucher frustratingly given in lieu of pay for much overtime, its value clearly unrecognised by giver (or receipient) until the first of 8 mindblowing set courses arrived. I'm still struggling with the idea that gingerbread crisps exist, never mind that you should eat them with chicken liver pate, never mind that chicken liver pate is itself actually edible. How terrifying to think that this sort of thing goes on every day!
Expose: The 1% uncovered. Nothing like a good bail out to keep the hogs at the golden trough. Z
Quote from: ZenArcade on 14 February, 2015, 08:56:13 AM
Expose: The 1% uncovered. Nothing like a good bail out to keep the hogs at the golden trough. Z
I want in. Shift over, Peppa.
F**k with the money they have; they've probably developed a cartoon to reality translation device and are eating cloned peppas at 50k a pop. 'Because we can' Z
I've accepted a job offer on the historically renowned (or however you want to describe it) Holy Island. It's going to beat working in a city centre shop, that's for sure. :D
https://www.lindisfarne.org.uk/
Well done dude, best of luck. Z
Have fun :D
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 16 February, 2015, 04:26:15 PM
Have fun :D
I'll keep an eye out for any future Viking invasions. :lol:
Yep, you have a hotline to Thryllseeker filor technical advice. Z
Quote from: Professor Cardigan on 14 February, 2015, 08:08:04 AM
Quote from: ZenArcade on 13 February, 2015, 09:57:07 PM
Ah Tordel I share your epicurean bliss. L'addition....vous? Z
Feck no! It was a voucher frustratingly given in lieu of pay for much overtime, its value clearly unrecognised by giver (or receipient) until the first of 8 mindblowing set courses arrived. I'm still struggling with the idea that gingerbread crisps exist, never mind that you should eat them with chicken liver pate, never mind that chicken liver pate is itself actually edible. How terrifying to think that this sort of thing goes on every day!
Aw! That sounds you had a new and exciting experience. But remember, these things can also be had cruelty free. Don't get sucked in by it.
Quote from: Tim Tailz on 16 February, 2015, 03:51:51 PM
I've accepted a job offer on the historically renowned (or however you want to describe it) Holy Island. It's going to beat working in a city centre shop, that's for sure. :D
https://www.lindisfarne.org.uk/
Wow, that's great Tim! Best of luck!
Quote from: Professor Cardigan on 16 February, 2015, 05:19:14 PM
Quote from: Tim Tailz on 16 February, 2015, 03:51:51 PM
I've accepted a job offer on the historically renowned (or however you want to describe it) Holy Island. It's going to beat working in a city centre shop, that's for sure. :D
https://www.lindisfarne.org.uk/
Wow, that's great Tim! Best of luck!
Thank you. :)
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 16 February, 2015, 05:06:57 PM
Aw! That sounds you had a new and exciting experience. But remember, these things can also be had cruelty free. Don't get sucked in by it.
I may be entirely wrong but isn't chicken liver pate just pate made out of chicken liver, as opposed to Foie Gras? As in, no more cruel than a (freerange I assume) chicken wing?
Unless of course you mean the cruelty of telling us all about such fine fare but not sharing any of those gingerbread crisps...
It might be down to the means by which the product is grown. I know anecdotally that geese are subjected to a pretty grim force-feeding experience; might be something similar (although chickens are a heck of a lot smaller than geese.) Z
It is indeed grim for Foie Gras, forcefeeding a goose till it's liver explodes. However that's just foie gras, not goose liver pate in general. Interestingly there is a farmer who simply provides freerange geese with plentiful food, and they eat themselves to death....
I wouldn't want to put words (or anything else) in his mouth, but I think Tips position is that you're just debating over the degree of cruelty here.
I tend to agree. Tips certainly influenced me to buy less meat and be more aware of the meat I do buy. I don't think I'll ever give meat up entirely, it tastes too drokking fantastic, but the more gently the animal is killed the better. I reckon old Tips has made me a full quarter less barbaric, which is at least a step in the right direction (but don't tell him or he'll never let me live it down!).
Funny that as after Tips explained to me how he wants to give animals the vote and let cats marry dogs I make a point of having a dismembered something in every meal I eat. Even cereal.
Cruelty to animals is an abysmal thing. I come from a farming background and would see cruelty as morally wrong and counterproductive in the sense that distressed or maltreated animals are less productive. As for hunting I would be completely opposed as it is cruelty for recreation. With farming it is a necessity (although I guess some would argue the contrary). Z
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/18/the-farmer-who-makes-ethical-foie-gras
Is interesting, not particularly meant to be part of the meat=murder.
Quote from: The Cosh on 17 February, 2015, 11:08:36 AM
I wouldn't want to put words (or anything else) in his mouth, but I think Tips position is that you're just debating over the degree of cruelty here.
S'right.
Quote from: ZenArcade on 17 February, 2015, 11:46:34 AM
Cruelty to animals is an abysmal thing. I come from a farming background and would see cruelty as morally wrong and counterproductive in the sense that distressed or maltreated animals are less productive. As for hunting I would be completely opposed as it is cruelty for recreation. With farming it is a necessity (although I guess some would argue the contrary). Z
Well, yeah. But the argument goes that choice to eat meat
is a recreational one and not in the slightest bit necessary. I'm
a right fat bastard perfectly healthy and I haven't touched the stuff in decades. There's about as much need to kill animals for food as there is to kill them for motion pictures.
Anyway, sorry Prof/Tordels - I accidentally got on a high horse about your epicurean delights. I hope I didn't take too much of the icing off it and glad you enjoyed it. (You murderer!)
Fairly put. Z
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 17 February, 2015, 12:32:04 PMAnyway, sorry Prof/Tordels - I accidentally got on a high horse about your epicurean delights. I hope I didn't take too much of the icing off it and glad you enjoyed it. (You murderer!)
Not at all! Although it might (not) amuse you to know that our meal was paid for by a voucher given to my wife by an Animal Welfare charity, and that voucher was donated to them by the owner who prides himself on only using local, organic and ethically-sourced produce. How the chicken livers fit in there I have no idea, but I normally wouldn't touch the stuff. I once ate foie gras by misreading a menu in a campsite in France and I was nearly sick when the waitress explained what the delicious buttery spread had been.
Incidentally, as a former vegetarian, Tips is the only person who has ever managed to convince me of the merits of veganism, and as previously noted I have shifted up to half of all family meals to meat free (but not animal product free) in no small part due to his prior posts on the subject.
Aw thanks. And Sharky.
The amount of people that work in animal welfare who aren't in the slightest bit vegetarian or vegan never ceases to amaze me. Equally, people can't reconcile the fact that I actually don't like animals and pets. Not for moral reasons, I just can't abide having animals in the same room as me.
Quote from: Professor Cardigan on 17 February, 2015, 01:14:04 PM
Not at all! Although it might (not) amuse you to know that our meal was paid for by a voucher given to my wife by an Animal Welfare charity, and that voucher was donated to them by the owner who prides himself on only using local, organic and ethically-sourced produce. How the chicken livers fit in there I have no idea, but I normally wouldn't touch the stuff. I once ate foie gras by misreading a menu in a campsite in France and I was nearly sick when the waitress explained what the delicious buttery spread had been.
Maybe I'm displaying my ignorance here, but what's the problem with chicken liver pate? It's delicious and the easiest thing in the world to make. I'd actually come at it from the opposite perspective that, if you're going to kill the chicken in the first place, it behooves you to consume all of it.
Just observing that I genuinely don't know how chicken livers fit into the picture vis-a-vis ethical sourcing - the horrors of foie gras I know, conventional avian livers, not a clue. Don't usually eat pâté, reminds me of baby food. Although on this occasion it reminded me of a vision of paradise I never knew I had. I'd agree with Cosh entirely, if you're going to kill something, may as well eat/use as much of it as possible - it's the specific production conditions I don't understand.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 17 February, 2015, 12:32:04 PM
Well, yeah. But the argument goes that choice to eat meat is a recreational one and not in the slightest bit necessary.
This may be true for some, perhaps even most, but my own digestive tract
seriously disagrees.
I will refute Tips slightly mind, as their are no real food stuff's out their that provide anywhere near enough protein that growing humans need. And yes, i've looked into the alternatives such as Tofu and Quorn and you would have to shell out a small fortune to cover the price of protein a couple of chicken breasts could provide you. I always cringe inwardly a little when I hear about infants being brought up on vegan diets. They always turn out to be somewhat skinny and undernourished.
As opposed to fat and undernourished?
Everything in moderation, Sharky.
humans are omnivorous.
Oh and don't get me started on people who try to veganise cats and dogs. Bunch of twats.
My dog sometimes enjoys eating raw carrots and spuds but I'd never dream of veganising him. People actually do that? It's silly.
Same here, our dogs will happily tuck into left overs and scraps (non meat); but to actually force your beliefs on to a dog?? Z
Thats not unussual. It's like a supplement thing but then again many dogs are just gluttens by nature so they'll eat anything thats on the floor if they find it half tasty. I always say to vegans who thinking of getting a cat or dog, just get a Rabbit or something.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 18 February, 2015, 08:32:09 PM
My dog sometimes enjoys eating raw carrots and spuds but I'd never dream of veganising him. People actually do that? It's silly.
It's not just silly. When it comes to cats, it could kill them. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need meat to survive.
Close the curtains Geoffrey, I'm omnivorous!
Quote from: M.I.K. on 18 February, 2015, 03:51:09 PM
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 17 February, 2015, 12:32:04 PM
Well, yeah. But the argument goes that choice to eat meat is a recreational one and not in the slightest bit necessary.
This may be true for some, perhaps even most, but my own digestive tract seriously disagrees.
Ah yes, M.I.K, I recall you mentioning that before which must be really unpleasant. You get a pass then.
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 18 February, 2015, 07:19:47 PM
I will refute Tips slightly mind, as their are no real food stuff's out their that provide anywhere near enough protein that growing humans need. And yes, i've looked into the alternatives such as Tofu and Quorn and you would have to shell out a small fortune to cover the price of protein a couple of chicken breasts could provide you. I always cringe inwardly a little when I hear about infants being brought up on vegan diets. They always turn out to be somewhat skinny and undernourished.
Chicken breast is a good source of orotein ( though I recall reading that current food practices mean that it's not got as much protein and has more fat than it used to) but seriously, getting enough protein without eating meat or dairy really isn't a problem once you make a few adjustments to your diet.
I find things like lentils and chickpeas much cheaper than meat. And even stuff like tempeh ( a cracking protein source) is no more expensive than a decent packet of bacon. A packet of Quorn mince is more exoensive than "value" mince but on a par with reasonable mince. It is annoying that you never get it in 3 for £10 offers but otherwise, I'm not sure I buy this argument.
"Skinny and undernourished" is a bit of a sweeping generalisation. The vegan infants I know are all healthy and glowing. As are some omnivore kids.
I pity vegans who have cats or dogs. They are rounded upon if they feed it vegan and called hypocrites if they don't. Hah, I think that "Get a rabbit " is undoubtedly the best solution.
I simply can't understand wby a vegan with a cat would be criticised if the cat ate meat. I assume that vegans as a whole don't support the exripation of all carnivores and by the same virtue that anyone would think vegans are antipathic towards said carnivores? Z
Quote from: ZenArcade on 18 February, 2015, 11:16:15 PM
I simply can't understand wby a vegan with a cat would be criticised if the cat ate meat. I assume that vegans as a whole don't support the exripation of all carnivores and by the same virtue that anyone would think vegans are antipathic towards said carnivores? Z
I think some people just want a stick to beat the vegan with and an excuse for their behaviour. "Well, you feed meat to your cat so that justifies
me eating meat"
Whilst there are reasons other than the cruelty/ethics one for becoming a vegetarian (health or taste for example), if you ARE doing it for the ethical reason, I can't understand the point of vegetarianism as opposed to veganism. That cow needs to be just as dead to extract the finings in your wine, the gelatin in your margarine or the leather in your shoes.
And whilst I have been harangued unpleasantly by vegetarians on more than one occasion, all the vegans I've known have been patient, tolerant and willing to discuss their diet without trying to make me feel like a monster.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 19 February, 2015, 01:17:45 PMI can't understand the point of vegetarianism as opposed to veganism. That cow needs to be just as dead to extract the finings in your wine, the gelatin in your margarine or the leather in your shoes.
And to the same point, the management of livestock herds for dairy etc. demands almost as many deaths as meat production. Or where do we think all the boy animals go?
Quote from: Dandontdare on 19 February, 2015, 01:17:45 PM
That cow needs to be just as dead to extract the finings in your wine, the gelatin in your margarine or the leather in your shoes.
Indeed - as a vegetarian, you shouldn't be touching those things either.
The indirect killing of animals involved in the production of eggs and milk causes some debate.
The chicken that laid your egg may not have been killed but millions of male chicks thrown (live!) into grinders because they have no place in the egg laying industry. Plus, you know, their living conditions are generally pretty shit and would costitute cruelty by most normal definitions.
The cow that produced your milk/whey/cheese may not be dead but similarly male calfs are put to the bullet - I think it was shown on Jimmy Docherty's program the other night and upset plenty of Daily Mail readers. Plus dairy cattle's life expectancy is much lower than normal cattle and then they get put down pretty much as soon as they reach the end of their useful milk producing life. Plus, you know, their living conditions are generally pretty shit and would costitute cruelty by most normal definitions.
If anything, going vegan actually made these choices a lot easier. You just don't do it.
Plus it's stopped me eating Mars Bars and Creme Eggs.
I'll stop now. I don't want to sound any more preachy. Thanks for indulging me. If you are really interested in seeing exactly what goes down so you can enjoy your KFC and Big Macs (or even household pets) then the film EARTHLINGS is available on YOUTUBE.
Life's so drokking fantastic because... of people like Tips.
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I salute you, Sir.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 19 February, 2015, 01:38:26 PM
Plus it's stopped me eating Mars Bars and Creme Eggs.
Not Creme Eggs! Nooooooo!
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 19 February, 2015, 01:38:26 PMPlus it's stopped me eating ... Creme Eggs.
Now
that's hardcore veganism. ;)
I'm not a vegan and I detest creme eggs.
Only big crime is they charge 3 Creme Eggs for £1! Grrr!
Blur are releasing a new album which is all kinds of brilliant.
Quote from: Professor Cardigan on 19 February, 2015, 02:08:26 PM
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 19 February, 2015, 01:38:26 PMPlus it's stopped me eating ... Creme Eggs.
Now that's hardcore veganism. ;)
Nah, just accepting that Kraft are completely wrecking one more part of British culture!
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jan/12/shellshock-cadbury-comes-clean-on-creme-egg-chocolate-change (http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jan/12/shellshock-cadbury-comes-clean-on-creme-egg-chocolate-change)
Quote from: Goaty on 19 February, 2015, 03:33:56 PM
Only big crime is they charge 3 Creme Eggs for £1! Grrr!
Are you a confectioner ? :-X
With the help of Tiny Tips and my nephew, we rescued a cat and returned it to it's owner.
The poor thing had somehow ended up under our floorboards. It was about five days beforeTiny Tips convinced us the meeeowing was coming from in the house. We went through various shenanigans trying to entice it out from the various access points but finally came to the conclusion that either or cats had terrified it so it wouldn't come out or it had got lost and couldn't find it's way back.
So last night I lifted up the kitchen floor and opened up the trap we had made for access to the gas and electrical earths and there it was. It wouldn't come out but I took a photo and posted on FB.
My nephew recognised it from a Lost poster up at the school so I belted up there, called the number and sent them a picture. It was their cat and needless to say it practically leapt out when it heard their voices.
So cat reunited with owner after six days under our floor. I was starting to think my next problem would be how to get rid of the smell but thankfully, a happy ending.
And the lass bought us a lovely bunch of flowers.
Blimey, nice one Tips.
Aww, I'm a sucker for a happy ending.
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'Sniff' I'm not crying, honest! 'Sniff'
Well there goes the Vegans hate kitty kats rumour. Above and beyond there Tip. Z
...because I appear to have bought my first ever piece of original art. And it's only a sodding Cam Kennedy Star Wars page. With the bleedin' Millennium Falcon on it!
(Embarrassed by how cheaply it went, so will be making a separate additional donation to Cam's specified charity.)
Blimey!
Jim
Top stuff. Z
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 15 March, 2015, 10:55:12 PM(Embarrassed by how cheaply it went, so will be making a separate additional donation to Cam's specified charity.)
Don't think this makes me hate you any less. And for grud's sake keep it away from the barbecue.
EEEEEYYYYY!!!! That's a magic page right their. You MUST show us pictures when you have it framed and mounted.
Me, her in-doors, son, daughter-in-law, plus two grandchildren, have just come back from a wonderful weekend at Center Parcs, Woburn Forest. We'd definitely recommend it for young families. Loads for the little 'uns to do but it is pricey. The pool complex is free but any other activities you're charged for, so you'll need deep pockets!
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb36/jimcampbell2000/Cam_K_Dark_Empire_zpsuwwyc5iw.jpg)
Dude.
That's lovely that is.
I always loved the bat with pouch flying towards the reader. It was those little incidental details like the swamp creatures on Dagobah in Empire that were seen in the back ground, just as part of the world (not as a villain or a monster) that made Star Wars for me.
(Of course then *HE* started to over egg the pudding and every back ground creature had to come to the fore and do a "comedy" sketch)
Y'know how some pages of original art, you can see the physical process in the page? Not this: it's perfect. The blacks are so black, the colours so vibrant... it's just amazing.
Cheers
Jim
Bastard. That is all.
The FTSE's passed 7,000!
I just received Judge Dredd - Day of Chaos: The Fourth Faction as my prize for the Short Story Comp.
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I drokkin' love this site, I drokkin' love Rebellion, I drokkin' love 2000AD and I drokkin' love all of you!
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Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 20 March, 2015, 03:52:11 PM
I just received Judge Dredd - Day of Chaos: The Fourth Faction as my prize for the Short Story Comp.
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I drokkin' love this site, I drokkin' love Rebellion, I drokkin' love 2000AD and I drokkin' love all of you!
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And like thus, Friday begun.
Jim! You jammy bastrad! Tag thatNSFW or I might just cream myself at the sight of it! It's fecking beautiful!
He's probably lettering it even now.
Quote from: Tordelback on 20 March, 2015, 07:35:16 PM
He's probably lettering it even now.
I'll confess that there was a part of me that was wondering whether it would come with Todd Klein's original lettering overlays. I'm not going to say I was disappointed —that would be
completely the wrong word— but there was a
tiny pang as I wondered what happened to them, since very few people would have appreciated them the way I would have done.
Cheers!
Jim
The photo alone is jaw-dropping :o
Can't imagine how it must look in the flesh, so to speak.
Can't imagine how chuffed you must feel either ;)
The placemat is superb.
So very 70's.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 20 March, 2015, 12:29:17 PM
Y'know how some pages of original art, you can see the physical process in the page? Not this: it's perfect. The blacks are so black, the colours so vibrant... it's just amazing.
Cheers
Jim
I totally agree with this. Been fortunate to have gotten a few pages direct from Cam himself, and to see the pages first hand is a revelation.
To look at them, You would think they'd just appeared fully formed, as if by magic.
Some talent, that Guy.
But congrats on snagging this Jim!
Quote from: ZenArcade on 21 February, 2015, 12:49:01 PM
Well there goes the Vegans hate kitty kats rumour. Above and beyond there Tip. Z
There was a rumour? My girlfriend is vegan (vegetarian through choice, vegan through medical stuff) and the third (and feline) member of our household is here due to her.
Crikey, that's awesome Jim. :o
4/5 Direction
I dropped the Big Q to which my childhood sweetheart said YES! :)
Congratulations to you both, I wish you every happiness.
Congrats Bagley! Get those comics-storage-and-tat-display issues sorted soon and if possible incorporated into the vows, you don't want the big day affected by worries over the future shelfspace of your bobblehead collection. ;)
Congrats Bagley!
Top lad Bagley, when she tells you to get shot of the progs, I'll find them a good home. Z
Quote from: ZenArcade on 29 March, 2015, 01:37:46 PM
Top lad Bagley, when she tells you to get shot of the progs, I'll find her a good home. Z
ftfy ;)
:lol:
Thanks for your best wishes, folks! We haven't set a date yet but sometime next year is looking likely. I'm hard at work trying to convince her indoors-to-be that an unconventional wedding where everyone dresses up as sci-fi characters, zombies, or something along these lines would make for a wedding none of our guests would ever forget. It's a clear "NO" at the moment, although she's said she knows a guy in Wolverhampton who owns a replica ECTO-1A from Ghostbusters II and would be okay with me turning up in it. :cool:
Quote from: Tordelback on 29 March, 2015, 08:41:18 AM
Congrats Bagley! Get those comics-storage-and-tat-display issues sorted soon and if possible incorporated into the vows, you don't want the big day affected by worries over the future shelfspace of your bobblehead collection. ;)
lol One of the things I insisted on when we bought a house together was commandeering a spare room for man den purposes. The only thing that can turf me out is if I exchange progs for sprogs.
I got a job interview YAY
Top lad, remember focus is everything. Z
Good luck Cyber :)
Yay I'm pretty shure I'm now on a short list for the job
and if that was not good enouth over the last few days the insperachion bug has bitten and ive managed to wight 4 more chapteres for my book and reedit 5 other chapteres
Great to hear CL2K. Z
Aye, Cybes - here's hoping you make it all the way.
a)because my daughter is being indoctrinated (brainwashed ) into star wars fandom and..
b) because she has just won first prize with her dog in a fancy dress competition at a dog show as princess leia and an ewok ,she won a £100 voucher for dog photos done professionally (I just hope they have some sedative for the dog to keep him still enough)
Quote from: Grugz on 04 May, 2015, 04:00:21 PM
my daughter has just won first prize with her dog in a fancy dress competition at a dog show as princess leia and an ewok
Which ewok was your daughter dressed as, Grugz?
how wude! mind you ,you obviously pictured a mutt as leia hopefully not in the gold bikini... stay where you are the police and a man in a white coat will be with you shortly.
after a few worrying weeks after finding a lump I have been given the all clear...phew!!!
That's always good news :thumbsup:
That is fantastic news Grugz!
Good news, Grugz, happy to hear it!
cheers for the good wishes, the way my life has been going down the plug recently it would have been just bloody typical....still,thanks to the missus for nagging me to get it checked out.
Someone who's work I greatly admire is visiting my studio today for a chat and I have to fain a casual "we're peers" attitude rather than fawn at their feet like an over-excited teenage fanboy.
Life's tough today.
Dunk!
Quote from: Grugz on 05 May, 2015, 06:06:25 PM
after a few worrying weeks after finding a lump I have been given the all clear...phew!!!
Good stuff.
So a pretty shit 8 months looks like sorting itself out on Monday morning - started suffering stress & panic attacks as a result of having to commute 3 hours from home to Slough, and back again for over 2 years. It finally caught up on me, and end result was I left the job in February. Loved the job, just could no longer hack the travel required.
Been looking for something closer to home since then, and not had a sniff of a face-to-face interview (only had phone interviews) at all - money started getting tight last month, and fell behind on rent as a result. Landlord served us 2 month's notice last week, and wants us out by end of June. No money available to get us something else in our price range, and benefits only just covering our housing costs per month.
And so to this morning, got a letter from HMRC advising they owed me some money and so getting that soon. So...a little breathing space to help, but not enough.
And just got off the phone with a company I've worked with via my old employer, who I had 2 phone interviews with the other week, and they are coming to where I live on Monday to meet up and have a coffee and a chat, and talk an offer.
Yesterday was dire, today just perked up a bit. Fingers crossed for Monday.
Fingers crossed for you, Dave. Knock 'em dead!
Yeah, good luck for Monday Dave :thumbsup:
Cheers lads.
Pretty positive meeting then - they'll be back in touch tomorrow with an official offer. 99% done.
Cool :)
Operation "turn off the job site email alerts" commences - just got an offer and have accepted. Pretty handy that the 2 guys I met earlier were heading for a meeting at my previous employers today, and got face-to-face references from a number of the guys I used to work with.....which was nice.
Well done, Dave, I'm happy for you.
god news - can't beat that personal good word!
Quit my job yesterday and explained to my unethical boss exactly why I was going. He didn't even flinch so either he has one hell of a poker face or he truly is a soulless corporate robot. Either way that's his problem and he isn't mine any longer.
I have a terrific new job lined up and I get to work with a great bunch of people and I now have five or six glorious weeks of gardening leave on full pay (and they let me hang on to the car for the duration too :D). The weight of the world has been lifted and I feel like a kid again on the first day of the summer holidays!
Good for you, Rog! Sounds great.
Wow, that sounds brilliant Rog! I'm jealous beyond words.
Quote from: Rog69 on 30 May, 2015, 09:13:01 AM
I feel like a kid again on the first day of the summer holidays!
Thumbs up Rog, hope you get to pick up the Sci-Fi special during this period to complete the feeling!
They just announced X-Com 2.
Conveying how long I waited for this franchise to be revisited would be impossible.
I get to work with John Wagner and Alan Grant.*
Cheers
Jim
*Although I've worked with Alan before...
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 01 July, 2015, 08:51:55 AM
I get to work with John Wagner and Alan Grant.*
Livin' the dream kid.
Yay! :D
Magic!
Great stuff!
Jammy sod (but well earned)!
Congrats Jim.
Nice one, Jim. What are you working on with them?
I'm thinking it is Rom of the Rovers, which is really looking like being a classic slice of almost 2000 AD storytelling.
I can now publically announce that my beautiful girlfriend and I are going to be parents before the end of the year! We're 15 weeks + 2 so baby is due on December 27th; needless to say, I am absolutely ecstatic!
You may get that Falcon finished post haste dude. It'll all be nappies and bottles after the little mite appears. That aside, I'm absolutely delighted. Z
or it'll be a frantic rooting through used nappies to find that bit of quad cannon before the missus finds out! congrats hippy and hippyette :D
Thrilling news hippy. Congrats!
Congratulations!
Good news Hip!
Quote from: Grugz on 06 July, 2015, 06:19:42 PM
or it'll be a frantic rooting through used nappies to find that bit of quad cannon :D
Yea, I think I'll probably just buy a new one! :-\
few days back I got inspired and wrote a whole new chater into my book has to rehaul a few chapteres to squeases him in I hope it wont be to ovious but he atachily really stabilises the plot and fixises a lot of probloms I had plot wises and then today I got super inspiered and managed to wright 3 more pages for my book the best part is it was the origin sechion I had been trying to come up with for one of my chateres for months now I've been stuck but not any more I'm so happy.
Had a bit of a Two Ronnies moment in the local hardware store on my way home from work:
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Me: "Have you got any tea candles?"
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Shopkeeper: "For doors or drawers?"
I came home today to a tightly-packed box of thrillpower: one of just about every zine on the Futurequake (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) site.
Hours of reading Zarjaz, Futurequake, Dogbreath and Something Wicked await!
Sometimes, it's just the simple things. Sat out in the garden on a warm evening with a glass of wine or two, listening to multiple hedgehogs snuffling around. They seemed appreciative of the mealworms and water I'd put down for them...
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb36/jimcampbell2000/Hedgehogs_zpsijvarrem.jpg)
(Apologies for the grainy photo — digital zoom and taken at dusk with no flash...)
Cheers
Jim
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 11 July, 2015, 09:49:48 AM
Sometimes, it's just the simple things. Sat out in the garden on a warm evening with a glass of wine or two, listening to multiple hedgehogs snuffling around. They seemed appreciative of the mealworms and water I'd put down for them...
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb36/jimcampbell2000/Hedgehogs_zpsijvarrem.jpg)
(Apologies for the grainy photo — digital zoom and taken at dusk with no flash...)
Cheers
Jim
Nice one, Jim. We've got a couple of Hedgehogs living under our shed, always like to leave something out for them.
Cheers
I saw a programme the other day suggesting they'd become endangered. The programmes suggested their sole province was a particular London park although I was a bit skeptical about that. I know they've declined in numbers, but even so. I might have misheard what the commenator was saying, to be fair. I'm sure they mean in London though, not the whole country.
I'm glad those little spikey criiters are doing well in your gardens anwyay. Thanks for sharing the photo Jim.
I think last time I saw one in the wild was in a neighbor's garden back when I lived in Hither Green (a district in Lewisham, South-East London). The middle -aged lady put out milk and stuff like that for it.
I've found out since then, that's not the type of stuff you're supposed to leave out. Your better off leaving cat food, atlhough I've no doubt meal-worms are good for them too, being close to their own natural diet.
Quote from: Mardroid on 11 July, 2015, 11:26:21 AM
I saw a programme the other day suggesting they'd become endangered. The programmes suggested their sole province was a particular London park although I was a bit skeptical about that. I know they've declined in numbers, but even so. I might have misheard what the commenator was saying, to be fair. I'm sure they mean in London though, not the whole country.
The numbers have declined catastrophically in the last fifty years — the figures I heard were 30-odd million to a million-and-a-half or so.
And, yeah, mealworms are definitely allowed. I actually bought some proper approved hedgehog food, which they completely ignored in favour of the worms. Apparently, it's really important to put water out for them in the hot weather because they dehydrate.
Cheers
Jim
I always leave a bowl of water out for the cats anyway. So though I never thought of it being used by Hedgehogs, our garden backs onto a woody public park, it's nice to suddenly realise you've been helping them somewhat. I'll give the meals worms a try, thanks Jim.
Wonderful start to the day; just found out a close family member has been given the all clear on a health issue; our son has got the release date for his American comic project; and me and the missus have just sung "Happy Birthday" down the phone to our wonderful four year old grand-daughter, (not sure what she made of it!!).
Quote from: Old Tankie on 17 July, 2015, 10:14:37 AM
Wonderful start to the day; just found out a close family member has been given the all clear on a health issue; our son has got the release date for his American comic project; and me and the missus have just sung "Happy Birthday" down the phone to our wonderful four year old grand-daughter, (not sure what she made of it!!).
That does sound like a great day! More great ones to ya Tankie!
Thanks very much mate.
Good to hear OT. Z
Cheers Z.
aye,good one tankie! :D
Thanks Grugz.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 11 July, 2015, 11:44:48 AM
Quote from: Mardroid on 11 July, 2015, 11:26:21 AM
I saw a programme the other day suggesting they'd become endangered. The programmes suggested their sole province was a particular London park although I was a bit skeptical about that. I know they've declined in numbers, but even so. I might have misheard what the commenator was saying, to be fair. I'm sure they mean in London though, not the whole country.
The numbers have declined catastrophically in the last fifty years — the figures I heard were 30-odd million to a million-and-a-half or so.
And, yeah, mealworms are definitely allowed. I actually bought some proper approved hedgehog food, which they completely ignored in favour of the worms. Apparently, it's really important to put water out for them in the hot weather because they dehydrate.
Cheers
Jim
we used to get several of them around my house but sadly I haven't seen one in years. Such a shame.
congrats Tankie.
Football is nearly back :D
Went to my first pre season friendly today to watch Peterborough v Spurs Under 21's.
Good game. 3-2 to Peterborough although they barely deserved it.
Tord is back on the board! :P
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 18 July, 2015, 06:44:00 PM
Tord is back on the board! :P
The Warpsmiths have returned Professor Cardigan from the utopian paradise he created in 2027!
;)
Welcome back TB, where've been?
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 18 July, 2015, 06:44:00 PM
Tord is back on the board! :P
(http://33.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt0m3dawLn1qiwtzio1_400.gif)
Welcome back, Tordels. The place hasn't been the same without you.
Quote from: NapalmKev on 11 July, 2015, 10:31:00 AM
Nice one, Jim. We've got a couple of Hedgehogs living under our shed, always like to leave something out for them.
Cheers
We've joined the Hedgehog clan now too - little (well, quite large) fella walked past our back door the other night and the kids absolutely loved it. Disappeared from view for a few days, until yesterday evening when we spotted how he (or she?!) was entering the garden. Popped some food out (wife was able to get within 2 feet easily) and it was munched straight away. I've been keeping an eye out today and have seen the path in/out of our graden which is taken, along with next door's path too.
Fantastic.
the thoroughly nasty person I worked with has left! and not only that she fucked back off to Bristol!!! :D
Papoy!
(http://i.imgur.com/RbSI0Ok.jpg)
Those of you in Dublin should hide your banananas now.
:lol:
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/aug/04/escaped-minion-stops-traffic-in-dublin
(Not that this event is something that makes life particularly fantastic but it made me chuckle, which is never a bad thing.)
'Mumble' fuckin' Minions 'mumble'
Listening to Radio 4 Extra, I just learned that one of the entertainers from my childhood, the incredible animal impersonator Percy Edwards (remember him?), was responsible for sounds in many films - including the alien chest-burster from Alien! How cool is that?
I married the women of my dreams yesterday and we had a fantastic day:)
Quote from: moly on 08 August, 2015, 02:20:50 PM
I married the women of my dreams yesterday and we had a fantastic day:)
Congratulations, Moly!
Quote from: moly on 08 August, 2015, 02:20:50 PM
I married the women of my dreams yesterday and we had a fantastic day:)
Congratulations!
Wonderful. Congratulations. Z
Congrats, Moly!
Congratulations!
Congrats moly! I hope you both are very happy!
I've just invented fresh orange and bitter lemon. Probably going to become the richest man on Earth as a result.
That's called a Rock Shandy. God knows why.
Entirely apocryphally invented by the Blackrock Swimming Club as a non-alcoholic after-swim tipple. Hence 'Rock Shandy.
Quote from: The Cosh on 10 August, 2015, 09:26:14 PM
I've just invented fresh orange and bitter lemon. Probably going to become the richest man on Earth as a result.
(http://d13z1xw8270sfc.cloudfront.net/origin/73568/club_rock_shandy.jpg)
Nom nom nom.
This is quite clearly just orange and lemon. Or a St Clements as I call it.
Where's the bitterness?
In the boardroom.
Played the best pool of my life tonight - winning 3 matches out of 3 convincingcly, and the rest of the team bringing it in to win the match.
And we play the same team next week in a knockout semi-final - [JOE SWANSON]BRING IT[/JOE SWANSON]
Quote from: DaveGYNWA on 11 August, 2015, 11:44:34 PM
Played the best pool of my life tonight - winning 3 matches out of 3 convincingcly, and the rest of the team bringing it in to win the match.
And we play the same team next week in a knockout semi-final - [JOE SWANSON]BRING IT[/JOE SWANSON]
Nice.
I was never good enough to play on the pub team, but back in the day I spent years hanging around a pool-playing pub, so I know that sweet feeling when every shot just works - three games on was about the best I ever managed (plus one flukey and lucrative win on the Sunday lunchtime Killer competition)
I have a second empty this weekend which I had totally forgot about until the Mrs reminded me.
Last weekend was filled with Playstation & Rick & Morty & many J's.
This weekend will be filled with Playstation & Deadwood & many J's. Though the above posts have made me hanker for some pool so might give the boys a shout sat afternoon.
but that's beside the point because IVE GOT AN EMPTY!
Quote from: DaveGYNWA on 11 August, 2015, 11:44:34 PM
And we play the same team next week in a knockout semi-final - [JOE SWANSON]BRING IT[/JOE SWANSON]
So this bit isn't happening now as I've got to go to Macclesfield for the week. Bugger.
Starting a three week holiday today. The wife and I are celebrating 20 years married by heading to Amsterdam for a cruise around the Baltics and then a few days in Amsterdam.
if not been before then go to the sex museum. Its educational, seedy, scary & funny all in one go! My favourite part was the Victorian porn where all the guys look like General Melchett.
Oh and congrats!
Victorian porn. I don't think I could take all those bare ankles...
Thanks Satanist. :)
if you want a great view over Amsterdam you only have until 6th Sept to enjoy Taturo Atzu's art installation "the garden which is the nearest to god" - basically a huge viewing platform on the roof of the Oude Kerk (the old church) in the red light district - there's a lot of steps to climb, but the views are fantastic. They've even built a little house up there with comfy sofas and carpets and the weathercock sticking up through the floor! Costs €10 (or €12.50 including the church itself)
also check out Lambiek (https://www.lambiek.net/) - top comic shop
Lambiek is on my list and only a few minutes walk from my hotel.
I'll add Oude Kerk to the maybe list, but the wife's family may have other ideas.
Arrive on customer site at midday-ish Monday - customer's project is 3 days behind schedule.
Complete installation of 6 servers today - customer's project is now back on schedule....it would have been ahead of schedule if they had all their change requests done and dusted yesterday afternoon.
2 full days of testing to come......
After 12 years together, I finally married my dream girl!
Hurrah! Many congrats!
Congratulations! Much happiness to you both.
Quote from: Mister Pops on 25 August, 2015, 01:39:56 AM
After 12 years together, I finally married my dream girl!
Good lad, pops, hope you're very happy together. Which you will be, of course, after twelve years of practice.
Congratulations to both of you, wonderful news. Z
Nice one! Congratulations Pops!
Congratulations Pops! :thumbsup:
Many ciders raised for a happy marriage there, Pops!
Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Pops
Quote from: Dandontdare on 14 August, 2015, 04:15:22 PM
...the red light district...and the weathercock sticking up through the floor!
FNYIB!
But more importantly - congrats to the Pops! Best wishes for the future an all that.
M.
Presentation about my illustrations to deaf audience went well last night! phew! thanks for advices in other thread!
And me and missus getting married next May! woohoo!
Congratulations!
Good man yourself Goaty. Z
Many congrats, Pops! And well done Goaty!
I'm in drokkin' fantastic mode because I just finished a straight 12 day stretch of physically and mentally exhausting but deeply satisfying work and am drinking a cold beer while running a bath. This is as it should always be.
In other news, I've dropped two holes on my belt as a result of shifting and sifting more than my share of over 30 cubic metres of soil. Next stop: studsville. Or at least the original holes that came with the belt (© H. J. Simpson).
Good for you, Tordels :-)
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The one thing I miss more than anything is my bath, so if you don't mind I'll enjoy yours vicariously. (Hang on - is that just too creepy?)
Hey, if a shark is going to enjoy my bath, I'd definitely prefer it be vicariously.
Never really thought about the no-bath thing - that's pretty darn shitty alright.
If you're still an itinerant mariner, steer your boat to the Bridgewater Canal and my bathtub and washing machine are yours.
That's very kind of you DDD - unfortunately I'm off the boat now and in a tent.
A sharky tent I hope. Z
Bloody glampers.
Heh. The mobile library seems to have fallen through, for now at least, but there may be a wooden hut in the offing soon - when the site owner gets around to putting a roof on it... (When did my life slip so deeply into surreality?)
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 29 August, 2015, 02:46:03 PM
there may be a wooden hut in the offing soon
Ideal for decembre-april. When temp plunges below zero just break bits off home and burn tbem for heat
Maybe that's where the roof went...
I finally got to meet John Wagner this afternoon, down at the Bournemouth Comic-Con. He was kind enough to autograph something for me.....my leg. Right next to Judge Death. Wife has taken a few pics of it, and we're going to work on getting that tattooed in place soon enough.
I'm not normally one to get star-struck but I was so excited when I spotted him.
Congrats on all the marriages! Back yesterday from an overnight at a wedding, and still not the better of it. Weddings are great!
Belated one but it's ace because the lil'fish stormed his GCSE's and can now study the 4 A levels he wants and think seriously about the Unis he wants to apply to for his science degree.
I spent the last week beaming with pride.
BECAUSE
we are booked to return to the UK for CHRISTMAS.
few days in London, then off to PLYMOUTH, whom have plenty of taxi drivers whom are into eco concerns if I recall.
that is a statement for me which makes it worthy of resurrecting this thread.
:D :D :D :DDAMN it feels GREAT :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 02 November, 2015, 08:27:55 AM
BECAUSE
we are booked to return to the UK for CHRISTMAS.
few days in London, then off to PLYMOUTH, whom have plenty of taxi drivers whom are into eco concerns if I recall.
that is a statement for me which makes it worthy of resurrecting this thread.
:D :D :D :DDAMN it feels GREAT :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
We got ourselves a forum gathering in London on 19 December DD. If you are around you are welcome to join us.
Nice DD. Be good to have you back in the South West.
My son is passing through Plymouth today on his way home after an amazing couple of weeks in Wisconsin on exchange. He says it was indeed fantastic.
because... I've just been told I'm going to see the Stone Roses on Sunday June 19th.
Nice one.
Quote from: Devons Daddy on 02 November, 2015, 08:27:55 AM
few days in London, then off to PLYMOUTH, whom have plenty of taxi drivers whom are into eco concerns if I recall.
that is a statement for me which makes it worthy of resurrecting this thread.
They use electric cars?
I am uncle again as lovely little nephew born on same day as my fiance's birthday last Thursday :)
Congratulations, Goaty! May all your new nephew's dreams come true, except one.
Hehehe... :-[ maybe in his generation!
Quote from: Goaty on 16 November, 2015, 07:14:46 PM
I am uncle again as lovely little nephew born on same day as my fiance's birthday last Thursday :)
Congrats, Goaty!
Me, I'm happy because I have a home again after four months of homelessness. Not that I was on the streets or anything, but I really think my constant begging for sofas and spare rooms was wearing very thin with my friends. No more lugging a big bag round everywhere, and no more sitting in pubs and cafes for hours on end just for lack of anywhere else to go.
Someday soon I will find a spot in the countryside for my mobile home and live there on my own, but right now my ensuite apartment bedroom is just the thing.
Great stuff Jayzus, good to have you own spot. Don't laugh, but have you tried the Farmers Journal classifieds? There is often small parcels of land for rent or sale cheapish that might do the job for a mobile home.
You know, I never thought of that. I'll get on the case asap. Thanks!
Good stuff, JBC, I'm properly happy for you.
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And M&D - that is a great idea!
superb news Goaty,
when it is correct to get such a bundle of joy a sub then?
best to start just baby sitting and watching DREDD together really i would suggest.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 17 November, 2015, 03:49:48 AM
Good stuff, JBC, I'm properly happy for you.
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And M&D - that is a great idea!
Thanks, lad. Where are you based these days? Hopefully somewhere warm and dry at this time of year?
Still in the shed - but it's dry, warm and close to work. I'm surprisingly content here. Although I can't say homelessness is any kind of picnic, or that I'd have chosen to try living this way, I have largely enjoyed and learned a lot from the experience.
Nice one. A few days ago, I'd have paid good money to be in your position (In fact I asked a mate if I could stay in his shed). What do you do for water, cooking, calls of nature etc?
Water is just a case of lugging it from the communal tap, there's a small shower/toilet block on site and I have a little one-ring camping stove and a toaster.
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Would be great to have a little land and build a proper wooden house on it, with a well and reed-bed waste system, solar panels and a windmill and all stuff like that.
That would be my dream too.
F**king sandal wearing; tofu eating hippies. Kidding delighted you two guys have in some measure sorted out places to live. Still thought the boat thing was cool for the shark though. Z
The narrowboat was cool, agreed. However,
wherever I am becomes cool simply through
having me in it...
Congrats Goaty.
Quote from: ZenArcade on 17 November, 2015, 06:41:38 PM
F**king sandal wearing; tofu eating hippies. Kidding delighted you two guys have in some measure sorted out places to live. Still thought the boat thing was cool for the shark though. Z
If only the tofu bit were true. A foolishly large percentage of my diet consists of red meat, fried breakfasts, black coffee and Guinness. And I wonder why I feel run down so often
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 21 November, 2015, 06:15:00 PM
And I wonder why I feel run down so often
You should probably stop eating all that in the middle of the road.
Or in front of the herd of animals you're predating. Z
:lol:
Well that was a bizarre weekend. Busted a gasket to get all of this week's planning sorted and the washing done by Friday night. Rather than the usual chasing round the kids to their various activities, stuffing the washing machine and hammering on the computer to sort out the week's lessons, I actually found myself with time on my hands. As a bit of a bonus, CEX in town had the Green Death and Time Warrior for a few bob. Add in this week's tooth ....
Actually, thinking about this, maybe this should be moved to the 'you know you're and old codger when ... ' thread.
Because its CHRISTMAS TIME!
well its the first and as such the greatest time of year!
make me beam with joy, are we having the advent calendar this year????
My time is so filled I have little time to enjoy this fine site so often, hence my question.
Phhhhbbbbbtttt!
Blllaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!
Grrrrrrgggggg!
Ok compose yourself.....
JACK'S BACK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HukqDEYW30c&feature=youtu.be)
Last day at the office.
:DFLY TO UK on sunday. :P
Christmas at my parents place with Tribe,
Dr who on Christmas day, the double issue of 2000ad,
life is drokking fantastic.
I now have an armchair to sit in! No more slouching on the floor in a bean-bag or trying to relax sat on the edge of a bunk bed. Bliss! Lovely, sitting back with my feet up and a good book bliss!
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Ah, the simple things...
Nice one LS, glad things are heading in the right direction. All you need now is a 2k Subbie!
Thanks, Huffy - a Twoothy sub; now that would really be something!
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*Drifts off in a dreamy, armchair-enhanced funk*
Heh, an armchair, get him!! Z
No! No! Not the comfy chair!
LS you have mail ;)
The people who come here are truly wonderful. I have a tear in my eye - thank you, thank you, thank you. You know who you are and I love you :-D
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/766/23168570983_11cfc05e94_b.jpg)
Well, that didn't last long - back to the floor for me, then...
The Kitchen/Sleeping Zone.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5786/23168570993_87bddd54e1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BijYYz)
The Writing Zone.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/703/23168571003_b3eacd5a96_z.jpg)
The Art Gallery Zone.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5670/23168571013_9d8f541975_z.jpg)
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You have made that shed look super comfy Shark! Love the tilly lamps.
Thanks M&D - it is surprisingly comfy and there's something magical about living in a wooden structure - I guess it reflects my writing style! (Wooden, not magical...)
Does it rotate like George Bernard Shaw's (http://www.homedesignfind.com/green/george-bernard-shaw-invents-a-writers-shed-on-a-lazy-susan/)?
Heh, that's genius. The rotational properties of my shed, however, are entirely proportional to the amount of alcohol consumed.
In another year or so Sharky will look like Alan Moore if he was a trucker!......Oh.
And I'll be writing stories like The Waggon of Halo Jones, The League of Road Haulage Gentlemen and Clutchmen.
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I'll get me hi-vis coat.
You are making the best of a tough time shark. Bloody impressive.
Thanks, SF - when life gives you lemons and all that.
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Also, I've now got enough room to move a few of my remaining books back in with me. Woo-hoo!
Sometimes I think that as long as I had my books , some warmth and a comfy bed I'd be more than happy. I'd probably want my acoustic guitar in their too.
It's amazing how much crap I've bought over the years that adds expressly nothing. Tech gadgets being the worst.
You're absolutely right. The less I have, I find, the less I need.
You are so right sharky. I'm ending my computing career with weeks, as I'm losing my sight because of it and the more I've thought about the things I won't have , the more I've realised most of it is shit I have rather than shit I need.
Sorry to hear that, SF. Have you tried eye exercises (http://m.wikihow.com/Exercise-Your-Eyes)?
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 20 December, 2015, 04:33:16 AM
Sorry to hear that, SF. Have you tried eye exercises (http://m.wikihow.com/Exercise-Your-Eyes)?
Yeah cheers sharky lots and multiple surgeries but it's too far gone now sadly, cannot control them and no more surgery possible. We knew it would come though so no shock.
That's rough, SF. At times like this I wish I was religious so I could pray for your sight or believed in this New Age stuff so I could send you some healing energy. Heck - I might just do that anyway because, you know, you never know...
That's really kind mate but it's fine. Far worse things happen to folk.
It's is very nice to have positive thoughts though thank you. I shall think positive vibes for you, wish you ever growing cosy homes.
:-) I love this forum - it's full of the Coolest people on the web :-)
:D it really is sharky my friend.
Because I just won an Aquila gn on a Twitter comp from 2000 AD :D
Fishy- just catching up on this and I'm gutted to hear about your eye issues. Sincere best wishes.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 21 December, 2015, 01:25:21 PM
Fishy- just catching up on this and I'm gutted to hear about your eye issues. Sincere best wishes.
Aye, ditto lad.
Quote from: Tordelback on 21 December, 2015, 02:29:02 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 21 December, 2015, 01:25:21 PM
Fishy- just catching up on this and I'm gutted to hear about your eye issues. Sincere best wishes.
Aye, ditto lad.
Yes. Best possible wishes Fishy.
Thank you very much Bolt , Tordels and Boom.
And if that doesn't sound like a prog rock trio then I don't know what does :lol:
I just received a package stuffed full of recent Progs from a kind and brilliant boarder. That's my New Year off to a truly Zarjaz start!
I won't mention your name in case you want to keep your altruism quiet but you know who you are and if there's anything I can do in return then please don't hesitate to ask.
I love this forum and everyone on it.
May the New Year bring you all peace, prosperity and happiness - for you are wonderful people, one and all.
XXX
Mark the Shark
Got out of work 5 hours early. Happy freakin New year
After a truly shitty end to 2014 and a mostly really crappy 2015 my girlfriend is in the early stages of labour RIGHT FUCKING NOW! Contractions are irregular at the moment and the closest they've been is every five minutes so birth is a long way off yet but I'm finding it difficult to keep a lid on it. She thinks I'm being incredibly calm but, you know, this is a bit exciting, innit! :o
Great stuff Hippy! :)
Oh to be in your shoes again Hippy, if not your girlfriend's, there's no thrillride like it! Very best to you and your good lady.
Quick while she's busy get on with the model Mill... oh okay then. MASSIVE Congratulations. Hope it all goes well and 2016 has a very happy start for you both.
Babies! Babies everywhere!
Congratulations, Mr. And Mrs. Hippy!
Congratulations, Hippy!
Go go Hippy, and a Happy New Year to the mini - hipster!
Congrats hippy! Happiest of New Years indeed.
Quote from: hippynumber1 on 31 December, 2015, 08:27:26 PM
After a truly shitty end to 2014 and a mostly really crappy 2015 my girlfriend is in the early stages of labour RIGHT FUCKING NOW! Contractions are irregular at the moment and the closest they've been is every five minutes so birth is a long way off yet but I'm finding it difficult to keep a lid on it. She thinks I'm being incredibly calm but, you know, this is a bit exciting, innit! :o
Congratulations - went to the traditional NYE party last night of some friends of mine, and their three week-old daughter - I hope your girlfriend had a quicker labour than my friend (hers was well over a days worth, but worth it now).
And then this happened! 1st January, 2016, 10.15pm, George Leslie Spencer entered this world at 6lb 4oz. My girlfriend was wonderful throughout the whole pregnancy and all 27 hours of labour (I'm so glad I'm not a woman)!
(http://i.imgur.com/DryuPQg.jpg)
Awww. Welcome to Earth, George, I hope you enjoy it here - it's not a bad old place, on the whole.
Quote from: hippynumber1 on 02 January, 2016, 04:58:08 PM
And then this happened! 1st January, 2016, 10.15pm, George Leslie Spencer entered this world at 6lb 4oz.
Wonderful news.
Welcome to the forum, Hippynumber2!
Delightful stuff Hippy#1: welcome to the world George young fella. Z
'Sniff' He looks like a little version of the original Hipp. 'Sniff'
A very heart felt congratulations to the Hippy family!
Welcome George! Great news, Hippy.
Congrats Hippy.
Thank you everybody, this forum really is the best place to be. We are currently coping on slices of sleep but can't complain as he's only crying when he wants feeding or changing. I'm off for a kip now...
Tiring times but so lovely.
I can barely remember all that now as it was a good few years ago. Wonderful times though.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 05 January, 2016, 05:51:18 PM
Tiring times but so lovely.
I can barely remember all that now as it was a good few years ago. Wonderful times though.
Amen to that. Times so exhausting we didn't think we'd survive them, but so amazing we can barely believe they ever happened. Savour the pain, Hippy!
Yep, enjoy the pain right now...it gets worse as they get older :D
Now get back to the Falcon build!!
True that Tordels and Dave.
There are ups and down along the way.
The surly teenage years are a challenge but it's a real joy to see them coming out of maturing into young adults. My son will be 18 this year and he's a really nice fella now. M
It's all very worth it :)
Just had a pretty big bomb shell dropped on us. My mothers been offered a place as head midwife at Guernsey Central Hospital. It's a family visa, so that would cover all of us, thats her, my da, me, my three siblings and my grand parents (mums parents). My great aunty Penny (grans sister) lives out their and it's been a second hime to us all for my entire life so the oppertunity to move over their full time has really been a great release of stress. I'm so proud of my mum after all the effort she's put in to get to this position and the life opportunities it will provide me (i've friends at the local PADI dive center and they've contacted me, offering me a job! Honestly i'm utterly unable to compute this right now, 3 hours ago I was suffering through the worst case of retail hell and now I feel so...free lf it all.
And the next best part? It's not THAT far for when I want to come over for Thought Bubble!
Congrats, Hippy. Our little boy is now nearly 2 and life has never been better. His geeky Dad is especially happy when he does the countdown on the new Thunderbirds...(!)
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 25 January, 2016, 11:32:43 PM
Just had a pretty big bomb shell dropped on us. My mothers been offered a place as head midwife at Guernsey Central Hospital. It's a family visa, so that would cover all of us, thats her, my da, me, my three siblings and my grand parents (mums parents). My great aunty Penny (grans sister) lives out their and it's been a second hime to us all for my entire life so the oppertunity to move over their full time has really been a great release of stress. I'm so proud of my mum after all the effort she's put in to get to this position and the life opportunities it will provide me (i've friends at the local PADI dive center and they've contacted me, offering me a job! Honestly i'm utterly unable to compute this right now, 3 hours ago I was suffering through the worst case of retail hell and now I feel so...free lf it all.
And the next best part? It's not THAT far for when I want to come over for Thought Bubble!
Cool, news HM. The diving job sounds right up your street. The Channel Islands have always struck me as a lovely place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there - not exactly a hub of 21st century metrosexual tolerance!
Sounds like a great opportunity, HM, and hopefully payoff for all your efforts with diving certification. Plus you can tell all the euroworriers what it feels like to leave the EU.
It's probably not going to be forever, I can see myself only staying their a few years maybe before I gravitate either back to the UK or further affield. For the time being though, it'll be a much needed change of pace. Plus for the next 11 months anyway i'll be in and out if Manchester and their, so I can get any plans I already have in place covered (got loads of my courses that still needs finishing).
That sounds (or rather 'reads') great Hawkmonger! I'm glad for you.
I don't think I've ever been to the channel islands. My mum always spoke nice things of Jersey. One of her happiest holidays I think. I don't know how much alike Jersey nd Guernsey are.
Be careful of those narrow winding roads if driving though! I've heard in places they only squeeze in one car at a time despite being two way roads!
I won't be single in 4 months and 3 weeks! :o
Quote from: Goaty on 28 January, 2016, 03:20:06 PM
I won't be single in 4 months and 3 weeks! :o
Is that the completion date for the robot girlfriend? Technology these days huh....
haha only joking. It's good for morale ya know. Although if she was anything like Ava I'd be keen...
What's the occasion?
They gonna clone ye Goaty. No, congratulations Dude. Z
Well this might sound daft of me but after some consideration i've decided to stay in the UK. Yeah sure, I would probably love the dive job but how secure would it be? Guernsey has a competitive market for dive schools and schools go under regularly, so i've decided to stick to my current plans.
I'll remain in the North-West, i'll start flat sharing with a uni mate as soon as he move's out of the dorm and i'll get a job in the city center. I've got some job interviews coming up for full time bar work (Insertpopularchainrestauranttm and a bar on canal street) at a better rate than i'm currently being payed, so I hope to abandon retail for now and flee the hell hole that is Bolton soon.
I'll be traveling with the family in April to help them settle in, but mainly i'll just be with the dogs and (sedated*) cats for the long drive down south. But I don't think living their full time is for me, as DDD rightly pointed out it's not the kind of environment I would fit into, and certainly isn't catered to my age bracket or personal tastes.
Didn't fancy being the only LGBTQI in the village, huh? ;)
Sounds like you made a considered and balanced decision - plus one that gives you a Channel Islands retreat when required. Good call.
My eldest son (Devon) graduated today........
F&B studies, foolishness runs in the blood it appears.
to his ceremony i wore the ultimate cufflinks.
Planet replicas JUSTICE DEPT EAGLES..
I wished to share that here, 39 years of 2000ad being an integral part of my world, it felt right for it to be involved in a manner that would be relevant in some way in such a moment.
As my wife was in labour 20 years ago on Feb 27th. I read a pile of back progs
as he graduated I wore the emblems .
THANKYOU THARG, 2000ad and the board.
LIFE IS DROKKING FANTASTIC :D
Congratulations and great stuff, DD!
Nice one, well done Devon and your Daddy. What's F&B Studies?
Congrats Devon!
NIce one DD, congratulations :thumbsup:. From the pics you've posted over the years, you've done okay out of the F&B (food and beverage) industry, here's to your son doing the same.
Ah, Food & Beverage - thanks, DDD.
Congrats DD. To both of you! :)
Congrats, D&DD!
Me, I've just finished a gruelling 2-month-long mural contract (painting the rooms of a Crystal-Maze-style adventure zone thingy) and am about to get a nice paycheque which will have me out of debt for the first time in about 15 years. Just as importantly, I've got a wee bit more free time and something approaching a social life back again.
Also, it's starting to feel a little bit like spring out there.
Nice one Jayzus! Have yourself a pat on the back!
Cool, you'll have to let us know where that is when it's open, Jayzus. I'm in the middle of a hellish shift that is now 31 hours straight and no sign of an end, but I've also booked a cottage in Kerry and a week off to enjoy it over Easter from the proceeds, so it's all groovy as.
Also using my sleep deprivation to come up with RPG encounters to run for the family over the holiday. Multi-tasking!
Thanks, guys!
Also, fair play, TB; Kerry is always a good spot to relax (or get hammered if that's your wont). Me, I'm heading over to stay a couple of nights with my brother in his cabin in a woods near Leicester soon; which I believe will be well worth the very high risk of being serial-killed.
The thing I was working on is called GoQuest, I think, and is in North Park, Finglas. Should be open on the 4th of March if all goes to plan. Sadly I'm not allowed to show any pictures, but it looks like it should be a belter of a day out.
Quote from: Tordelback on 27 February, 2016, 03:44:40 PMAlso using my sleep deprivation to come up with RPG encounters to run for the family over the holiday. Multi-tasking!
It's probably a sign of the times in which we live that I initially wondered what kind of family fun
rocket propelled grenade encounters you were planning... The penny dropped eventually, I'm happy to say.
Quote from: ming on 27 February, 2016, 05:24:55 PM
Quote from: Tordelback on 27 February, 2016, 03:44:40 PMAlso using my sleep deprivation to come up with RPG encounters to run for the family over the holiday. Multi-tasking!
It's probably a sign of the times in which we live that I initially wondered what kind of family fun rocket propelled grenade encounters you were planning... The penny dropped eventually, I'm happy to say.
Who says your initial reading was wrong? Finally on the way home, 36 hours later, with a whole 12 hours til I'm due back for another 12. Happiness is the prospect of a warm bath and a cuddly woman.
Great day, England winning the rugby, grandchildren over and the lad turning up with lots of comics.
Statement came through from the electricity provider. I've been overpaying them massively for ages. I'm getting a refund of over £900 and have cut my monthly payments by two thirds.
Quote from: Colin Zeal on 02 March, 2016, 11:37:02 AM
Statement came through from the electricity provider. I've been overpaying them massively for ages. I'm getting a refund of over £900 and have cut my monthly payments by two thirds.
Refunds are always good news - you've already factored in the payment month by month so it feels like free money - I hope you'll be spending it wisely on comics and action figures rather than frittering it away on mortgages or such nonsense!
Already got a mortgage. I have already used the promise of the money to get myself the Zenith Apex edition, but sadly the rest will go on boring stuff such a new fridge and decorating the flat.
Another episode in the ridiculous tale of the Yamaha Majesty I bought in January, I'm afraid. It was declared engine-dead a few weeks ago, with no chance of sourcing a new engine, and yesterday I heavy-heartedly made a verbal contract with a breaker to let go of it and sell it for scrap.
This morning my dad, fair play to him, found a replacement engine. The mechanic will now fix it instead of scrapping it. Thanks dad. My scooter will rise again.
(Sadly, someone had to break his shoulder and total his own Majesty for me to get the engine, so I suppose the bike is more George Best circa 2002 than Lazarus circa 33.)
And now I've found a patch of land to live on, with water and electricity, for only €1500 a year, ,in pretty much the exact location I wanted to live. What's happening? I've been lucky twice in two days. Something's very wrong.
Bloody Hell, that's great! I'm happy for you, JBC, truly - it's not often that posts on this forum put a smile on my face, but this one has.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 11 March, 2016, 11:40:00 AM
Bloody Hell, that's great! I'm happy for you, JBC, truly - it's not often that posts on this forum put a smile on my face, but this one has.
Here here.
Delighted for you JBC.
Now about that ancient Indian burial ground....
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 11 March, 2016, 11:00:42 AM
And now I've found a patch of land to live on, with water and electricity, for only €1500 a year, ,in pretty much the exact location I wanted to live. What's happening? I've been lucky twice in two days. Something's very wrong.
The ruleof three means you must go on the pull
immediately. It's required by macrocosmic law.
That's great news, JBC.
Very pleased for you JBC, they say things come in threes, so what's next?
Party in JBC's gaff!
Nice one!
Now practice after me... "Get ooorrrf moy laaaaaand!"
Excellent news.
Nice one JBC, always good to hear some good news. :thumbsup:
Thanks, all! Been very happy all day after being fairly miserable for a few weeks. To the shotgun and rocking chair shop!
Good news Jayzus :D
Hope it would happens to me in six weeks. Soon to be revealed in two weeks.
Thanks, Fishy!
Are you on the hunt for a place to live too, Goaty? Best of luck with it; hope it works out for you
The first day of spring; and it was as good as it possibly could have been. I woke up with a bit of a hangover which soon passed; and the weather was lovely.
I found the entrance to an absolutely enormous park about a mile or so from my apartment; which I had somehow never noticed before - strolled through it and it has the works. Medieval tower, stately home, farm, playground, ice cream stalls, barbecue and picnic area (being used enthusiastically), woods, deer and goats that you can feed. Left my scooter in the car park and strolled for a long, long time, eventually finding another exit. I tried to work out what village I'd arrived at then looked across the road to see my own apartment again. It's literally five minutes walk away.
I won't be in this village for much longer (see earlier posts) but while I am, I'm delighted to know there is a perfect spot for perfect spring days.
Tomorrow would be my big day, (hopefully for correct thread!)
As said yesterday I hand notice at my work of 13 years, in Newcastle. As I meet my fiancee three years ago, living in London, visit her every few weeks. It get hard as try find job there even I work/live in Newcastle. So quit the job, moved to London in a month, and getting married in two months!
And hope as this thread title, that new life should be so drokking fantastic! Bloody hope so!
Sounds good. Best of luck to you, Goaty!
Good luck.
That's great Goaty. Good luck!
Fantastic goaty. Good luck.
Thanks, I need it. So is there any good to go in London for 2000AD geek?
Best of luck, Goaty, glad you're doing the right thing despite the risk.
Me, I was over at a mate's yesterday whose sofa I was occupying quite a bit during my homeless spell last year. I borrowed his coat to go to the supermarket with him then found in the pocket a pile of my jewellery that I had given up hope of finding, including a tiger ring a drunk Thai chap gave me as a present in a mad little bar in Chiang Mai, and a skull bracelet a friend gave me for my 40th, which I'd lost once before but found on a child's grave whose headstone I'd been working on.
Neither are worth much but both are very precious to me due to the memories attached. So now I can put them on and get back to the serious business of showing the world what an ageing rocker's midlife crisis looks like.
Why have I been so lucky lately? It really, really isn't what I'm used to. There's a glitch in the Matrix somewhere.
Don't question it, man, just enjoy it!
Quote from: Goaty on 22 March, 2016, 09:03:18 PM
Thanks, I need it. So is there any good to go in London for 2000AD geek?
All the 2000 AD signings. What more do you want!
all the best goaty...any plan for kids yet? ;)
i'll get me coat...
I'm having a lot of unexpected financial luck, lately.
In the last week, I have received emails promising me US$75,000 for helping a sweet and naive Nigerian orphan collect her birthright from her tragically killed family's estate, US$150,000 for helping a Texan airport customs officer release a diplomatic pouch containing undeclared bundles of cash, bankers' drafts and financial documents which was abandoned by a tragically killed British diplomat and a breathtaking $US475,500 for selling the rights to a Kenyan diamond mine I didn't know I owned which were bequeathed to me by a tragically killed relative I never knew I had.
The only fly in the ointment is that I don't have a bank account, which apparently disqualifies me from all the above. Ho-hum.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 24 March, 2016, 09:03:52 AM
I'm having a lot of unexpected financial luck, lately.
In the last week, I have received emails promising me US$75,000 for helping a sweet and naive Nigerian orphan collect her birthright from her tragically killed family's estate, US$150,000 for helping a Texan airport customs officer release a diplomatic pouch containing undeclared bundles of cash, bankers' drafts and financial documents which was abandoned by a tragically killed British diplomat and a breathtaking $US475,500 for selling the rights to a Kenyan diamond mine I didn't know I owned which were bequeathed to me by a tragically killed relative I never knew I had.
The only fly in the ointment is that I don't have a bank account, which apparently disqualifies me from all the above. Ho-hum.
on the positive side you should be getting a package soon! ;)
Quote from: Proudhuff on 24 March, 2016, 12:52:48 PM
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 24 March, 2016, 09:03:52 AM
I'm having a lot of unexpected financial luck, lately.
In the last week, I have received emails promising me US$75,000 for helping a sweet and naive Nigerian orphan collect her birthright from her tragically killed family's estate, US$150,000 for helping a Texan airport customs officer release a diplomatic pouch containing undeclared bundles of cash, bankers' drafts and financial documents which was abandoned by a tragically killed British diplomat and a breathtaking $US475,500 for selling the rights to a Kenyan diamond mine I didn't know I owned which were bequeathed to me by a tragically killed relative I never knew I had.
The only fly in the ointment is that I don't have a bank account, which apparently disqualifies me from all the above. Ho-hum.
on the positive side you should be getting a package soon! ;)
....
'Dials private number'
Sir, we have evidence. Sharky is producing "crystals" in that shed, proceed with the raid squad.
Christ! don't even joke about stuff like that! :o you know what happened to that plumber Buttle!
Quote from: Proudhuff on 24 March, 2016, 04:23:26 PM
Christ! don't even joke about stuff like that! :o you know what happened to that plumber Buttle!
Don't you mean Tuttle?
No, what?
My eye problem that's been going on for ages and getting more and more painful and which they had attributed to my long term probless has turned out not to be.
Turns out it was a deep infection and they hadn't picked up on it.
A sod because I had stopped my dev job due to these eye problens but brilliant because it means a month or two of these pills and drops and I can get back to my first choice of career.. Just the long road of finding a job again now.
Holy cremola, Fishy! That's incredible news! HUZZAH!
Cheers tordels. Yeah, on balance it is bloody good news.
I can get another job with my skills,I could not get new eyes.
Quote from: Proudhuff on 24 March, 2016, 12:52:48 PM
on the positive side you should be getting a package soon! ;)
Woo-hoo! Got back about half an hour ago to find it hanging off my knob* in a carrier bag!
Great news, Fishy, do you reckon you could get your old job back, or do some consulting for them or something? Tell them you resigned in error, kind of thing?
*The door knob, obviously. There's no room on my penis because of all the crystal cooking gear strapped to it...
It's possible Sharky, I had a great relationship with them and we've spoken but obviously plans move on so it might be filled. But it might not so we shall see.
If I had the chance I definitely would. If not I guess spend a few months seeking work and see what's out there.
My first replies.. Tordels and The Shark. It was meant to be :lol:
Heh, reminds me of Series Two, Episode Four...
Haha, probably one of the most "left-field" episodes ever.
I still can't quite believe that was Sir John Gielgud in the elephant suit.
Good show.
Excellent stuff Devon (and his daddy) and to JBC also.Z
Great stuff Fishy!
Top stuff fishy. Z :thumbsup:
Thanks peeps :D
Great news Fishy! Perhaps your new job will be even better.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 24 March, 2016, 06:41:02 PM
My eye problem that's been going on for ages and getting more and more painful and which they had attributed to my long term probless has turned out not to be.
Turns out it was a deep infection and they hadn't picked up on it.
Wow! I'm delighted for you; great news.
Cheers guys. :D
Yeah hopefully I will get something and it will be even better. I loved my last one, bloody annoying really but there ya go.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 23 March, 2016, 06:53:22 PM
Quote from: Goaty on 22 March, 2016, 09:03:18 PM
Thanks, I need it. So is there any good to go in London for 2000AD geek?
All the 2000 AD signings. What more do you want!
Haha! Brilliant! But my soon-to-be-wife not fan of comics! lol Just back to forum after a week Easter break, so is there batboy v superboy still there?
Quote from: Something Fishy on 24 March, 2016, 06:41:02 PM
My eye problem that's been going on for ages and getting more and more painful and which they had attributed to my long term probless has turned out not to be.
Turns out it was a deep infection and they hadn't picked up on it.
:D
Congratulations and good luck with the recovery!
I slipped slightly out of sync with the world when the clocks went forward; since then I've been in some strange alt-verse where I'm attractive to women. I'm being flirted with! By two different women. And they're attractive. And they think I'm attractive! I'm being thrown some pretty clear signals (if you know what I mean) instead of being told how they 'like me more as a friend' or remind them of their brother.
It's absolute nonsense and utterly surreal and I've spent the last several days expecting to wake up any second, but I'm starting to think this is really happening.
Be careful - nothing will cause this situation to evaporate more swiftly than the word 'threesome.'
Women have no sense of adventure.
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 29 March, 2016, 08:17:19 PM
I slipped slightly out of sync with the world when the clocks went forward; since then I've been in some strange alt-verse where I'm attractive to women. I'm being flirted with! By two different women. And they're attractive. And they think I'm attractive! I'm being thrown some pretty clear signals (if you know what I mean) instead of being told how they 'like me more as a friend' or remind them of their brother.
It's absolute nonsense and utterly surreal and I've spent the last several days expecting to wake up any second, but I'm starting to think this is really happening.
Good man, Jimbo. I truly think most guys are more attractive to women than they realise. We live with ourselves and see all our own flaws, but they're not as important as we think they are. Make the most of it, old boy!
So it's girl bait you are now Jimbo my boy. Remember faint heart never fair maiden won. Z
...today I will be mostly driving to Cambridge and back.
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 24 March, 2016, 04:33:08 PM
No, what?
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Movie Four is showing this and Dredd and Futureshock!
Quote from: Proudhuff on 04 April, 2016, 04:50:23 PM
Movie Four is showing this and Dredd and Futureshock!
Tonight? I'll have to get the beers in early then...
A much awaited copy of Sooner or Later has plonked down in my workplace and it's glorious.
Due to the lack of reprinting over the intervening years the pages feel fresh yet familiar, like meeting an old much-loved friend and discovering your memories of them are as good as the reality - got the same feeling when I ordered a copy of Metalzoic off Ebay.
Brendan McCarthy loveliness, followed by Hewlett during his "The best Tank Girls" period, with one of my fav 2000ad writers in tow.
More of this type of thing!
Overly-gushing Dunk!
Cheers, didnt know that was out and is now bought! Woo-hoo!
Quote from: Dunk! on 07 April, 2016, 12:21:52 PM
A much awaited copy of Sooner or Later has plonked down in my workplace and it's glorious.
Due to the lack of reprinting over the intervening years the pages feel fresh yet familiar, like meeting an old much-loved friend and discovering your memories of them are as good as the reality - got the same feeling when I ordered a copy of Metalzoic off Ebay.
Brendan McCarthy loveliness, followed by Hewlett during his "The best Tank Girls" period, with one of my fav 2000ad writers in tow.
More of this type of thing!
Overly-gushing Dunk!
I'm still a bit peeved that Riot / Tony Wright didn't get a credit on the cover or a mention on any blurb I've seen - a bit of a shame since he contributed rather a lot to this (check the credit boxes). Great to see this collected, though.
Because what was though to be the same eye disability as my dad has proven to be a deep staph infection that had been completely missed (it's been building up since 08 when I had surgery).
It means my eyes are wide open and working again. I'm driving, using my pc as much as I like, messing around with code, playing games and helping out with various code schools. I've not been this pain free in years.
It's a massive pain I gave up my job for the wrong reason but I would not have got to here without doing so probably. It's hugely positive that I am getting well and can work again and now can try to get my career in software back on track.
Wish me luck finding work peeps.
Go Fishy! Whats for you wont go by you, best of luck getting a new job!
Good man that fish.Z
Thanks guys.
That's a good way of seeing it M&D. Fingers crossed.
Great news Fishy! Good luck finding that job!
Thanks Boom. Yeah it's going to take a while I think. At least I am able to do so though, that's huge.
You don't need luck, Fishy - just spin your recovery as a triumph of will over adversity and you'll be a shoe-in! I'm properly happy to hear you're pain-free, that is huge good news. Onwards and upwards and my best wishes for the future.
Amazing stuff—all the best for what comes next.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 09 April, 2016, 06:25:46 PM
It means my eyes are wide open and working again. I'm driving, using my pc as much as I like, messing around with code, playing games and helping out with various code schools. I've not been this pain free in years.
That's the most amazingly good news. Very best of luck with the job hunting.
Cheers
Jim
Hi Fishy and glad to hear your good news. Hope the job hunt goes well. You could always try the Yosser Hughes technique as demonstrated in the link below, lol.
All the best - Paddy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aObZJN9zDtA
That's great news - good luck with the job hunt and enjoy all the, y'know, looking at stuff!
Nice one Fishy! Good luck job hunting!
Great news Fishy!
Fingers crossed for the job hunting.
Cheers guys. I spent 12 hours messing around with screens today, setting up some pi's for code club and stuff. No pain at all. Since 2008 I've only been able to manage 3 hours and less than one reducing to not at all over the last 12 months.
It's a massive change. Brilliant. Just wish I'd found out whilst in work.
And the yosser clip :lol: that was great. I could try that.
My novel was released today and is available in paperback here:
https://www.createspace.com/6129047
and kindle here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sex-Violets-M-Spencer-ebook/dp/B01E84J9DC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1460614083&sr=8-3&keywords=Sex+and+violets
The paperback will also be available from all of the Amazon website's in a day or two and I shall post the link then. It's not sci-fi in any way, shape or form but I would appreciate it if you would 'encourage' your lovers, partners, colleagues, pets etc to buy a copy. In the meantime, please enjoy the beautiful cover that Mark 'Blam' Blamire (designer of the iconic 'Trainspotting' poster) designed for me.
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There's been literally hundreds of original Doctor Who novels published, so it's long past time that a guide was produced for all the books.
Happily one is finally on the way, and yours truly is one of the writers lined up for the book, alongside contributions by past Doctor Who script editors and novelists. :) :) :)
Cool - and well done!
Paperback of my novel now available from Amazon UK. Other Amazons are available. Please encourage friends etc to buy. Only £1.99 on Kindle and you can read it free of charge if you subscribe to KindleUnlimited.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sex-Violets-M-Spencer/dp/1530626331/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=TNXA66NVW05412J5H97Q
I will grab that one cheers.
Good man. Thank you. :D
Just had a cracking two days diving at NDAC (a cool 9 degrees at 40 meters, nice!). It's remarkably well stocked, plenty of WW2 armoured vehicles including a Panzer and a British battle field ambulance, half a dozen tug boats and two double decker buses stacked on top of each other, which was great for practising buoyancy. Bloody good day out, chuffed. :)
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 25 April, 2016, 08:03:19 PM
... and two double decker buses stacked on top of each other, which was great for practising buoyancy.
Handy for measuring sauropods too.
Quote from: Tordelback on 25 April, 2016, 08:34:03 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 25 April, 2016, 08:03:19 PM
... and two double decker buses stacked on top of each other, which was great for practising buoyancy.
Handy for measuring sauropods too.
Funny you should say that because theirs an ex-display model of a Brachiosaurus skeleton* at 75 meters, bought for a humble £100 from Oxford I believe. Few have seen it due to that extreme depth, but it's their it is, forever out of my insured depth!
*A replica, of course, and I believe the metal frame did not survive the impact of landing and it is now in three parts, the neck rather unfortunatly for the poor Brachy snapped at the base (snicker while you can!) causing it to face plant into the sediment.
Well there's a post I didn't expect to read when I woke up today.
... because I'm going to see ALIEN (directors cut) and ALIENS (Special Edition) at the electric cinema tonight along with my youngest. A gift from Mrs bolt for my birthday.
We are on one of the lush couches as well.
Happy ALIEN DAY!
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 25 April, 2016, 09:40:21 PM
Quote from: Tordelback on 25 April, 2016, 08:34:03 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 25 April, 2016, 08:03:19 PM
... and two double decker buses stacked on top of each other, which was great for practising buoyancy.
Handy for measuring sauropods too.
Funny you should say that because theirs an ex-display model of a Brachiosaurus skeleton* at 75 meters, bought for a humble £100 from Oxford I believe. Few have seen it due to that extreme depth, but it's their it is, forever out of my insured depth!
*A replica, of course, and I believe the metal frame did not survive the impact of landing and it is now in three parts, the neck rather unfortunatly for the poor Brachy snapped at the base (snicker while you can!) causing it to face plant into the sediment.
Oi!
I'm right here, you know.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 26 April, 2016, 01:18:21 PM
... because I'm going to see ALIEN (directors cut) and ALIENS (Special Edition) at the electric cinema tonight along with my youngest. A gift from Mrs bolt for my birthday.
We are on one of the lush couches as well.
Happy ALIEN DAY!
Huzzah! :D Enjoy
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 26 April, 2016, 01:35:25 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 25 April, 2016, 09:40:21 PM
Quote from: Tordelback on 25 April, 2016, 08:34:03 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 25 April, 2016, 08:03:19 PM
... and two double decker buses stacked on top of each other, which was great for practising buoyancy.
Handy for measuring sauropods too.
Funny you should say that because theirs an ex-display model of a Brachiosaurus skeleton* at 75 meters, bought for a humble £100 from Oxford I believe. Few have seen it due to that extreme depth, but it's their it is, forever out of my insured depth!
*A replica, of course, and I believe the metal frame did not survive the impact of landing and it is now in three parts, the neck rather unfortunatly for the poor Brachy snapped at the base (snicker while you can!) causing it to face plant into the sediment.
Oi!
I'm right here, you know.
My achy breaky Haplocanthosaurus!
cos I'm watching the force awakens blu ray on my nice shiny new 4k telly!
Lot of good viewing going on around here :)
I'm looking forward to seeing it again but in old fashioned 1080P.
I've been thoroughly embraced by the Trans group I now attend in Newcastle.
They're helping me fight the good fight against gender dysphoria, and are like friends I've had for years, even though I've only known them a couple of months.
While I'm still only on the waiting list for the Gender Clinic, everything about my coming out has gone amazingly well so far. I'm no longer waking up every morning fearing the future like I used to do. I've only made the first baby steps towards transition, but I've been totally vindicated thus far.
:) :) :)
Oh, and 'Flash Fiction Press' just published my short story, 'Down', as their story of the week. :)
http://www.theflashfictionpress.org/2016/04/30/down/
Glad to hear that, Taryn. All the best. ;)
Bloody fantastic Taryn! So incredibly happy for you and hope it continues to get better for you!
Life's bloody fantastic for me because i'm off to Malta for a weeks diving! See you guys in a wee while!
I'm gonna use my 500th post on this here forum to thank you both. :)
Nice to hear Taryn.
Got out there searching for work having got over the worst of the eyes, got three formal interviews (and did some networkingre a possible other but not available yet) and three offers including the one I really wanted which I've accepted. Start next week on my 45th birthday. Yay. :)
Taryn, that's brilliant. Fishy, that's even brillianter.
Me, I went looking for something fun and traditional to do on May Day (if you'll remember I was asking advice about it) and ended up in the Irish-speaking part of Kerry, where a local couple (one a professional singer, the other a builder of all things Celtic) I know had organised an event for the Dingle Bealtaine Festival that I quickly found myself becoming a performer in - fire, mead, skulls, haunting singing, instruments made of skin and string, and costumes a member of the Red Branch would kill forr, followed by a full-on rave. Perfect. Couldn't have asked for better. That's me with the tusks, by the way.
I don't know why more people don't celebrate Bealtaine / May Day. It's a pleasure to be alive at this time of year - ever-lengthening days, cherry blossom in fat clumps, watching the world come back to life.
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Thanks Jay.
And that looks awesome. Like a weirder version of our obby oss over in padstow with it's pagan roots.
Was half-thinking of going to Padstow in fact; till this cropped up. Might make it over next year.
Also, the fact that you can see my photos is, well, drokking fantastic! :)
That looks cool, reminds me of the Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival that we have out here in the East Anglian Fens each year.
That looks like fun too! Also nice to see it takes place in mid-January, brightening up by far the shittest time of the whole year. Wonder if that's where my mate got the idea for the conical straw masks?
They are excellent pics Jayzus.
The little fishy passed his driving test on his second attempt.
So glad he chose that for his 17th birthday last year, it's so incredibly helpful down here in the wilds of Cornwall where public transport barely exists.
Well done little fishy.
Cheers Tanky :)
Well done Fish and Taryn. Z
Cheers Zen.
What a lovely day I've had today.
First, I get a great little easy job at work - lots of sitting around in the sunshine waiting to be loaded/unloaded and clear roads all the way.
When I got back to the yard the boss comes to me and says, "You know, we're very happy with you," I brace myself for the inevitable "but." But there isn't a but, there's an and. "And we'd like to ask if you'd be willing to be put through a test to drive bigger waggons." Damn right, I would.
I call at the shops on my way home and find that I'm just in time to snaffle some of my favourite in-store baked cookies for 10p a bag - that's 2p each!
Back on the camp-site and my landlady has bought me a VanShef mini-oven to say thanks for all the bits and pieces of help I chip in here and there.
As if that wasn't enough, I get to my door and find the latest packet of thrill-power waiting for me from the ever so kind Forum Fairy Godfather.
I should really check the R.I.P. thread to see if my name's been posted there!
'cos my lass got the day off school for elections and we went to blackpool zoo and the elephant came right up to us for a good look...love elephants...and oranutans. and it only cost us £2.54 for two adults and thelass (thank you Tesco vouchers) ace day!
Just great to read those posts Fishy, Taryn, Shark and Mogz. Ye've all had your share of tribulations, and it's ace to see the pendulum swing the other way. I loves this thread, so I does.
Thanks, Tordels :-)
aye,cheers tordels and forgot to say nice one to taryn..
Heh — excellent stuff. Nice to read the above. Good on you all :-)
Great stuff sharky.
Nice one grugz.
Thanks Tordels.
Cheers Banners too.
You know, part of me feels really shitty and perhaps I should be posting on the Black Dog Thread right now. On one level it's been a really crappy day. I've had nothing but grief and criticism for a lot of what I've tried to do. Part of me feels like a complete and utter failure.
Then I stop and think... I've got two great kids and a fantastic wife. I've got a kid in one of my classes who have parents that don't want them and have to deal with the belief that they don't matter but turn up each day. I've got a kid who has a brother in hospital with a serious medical condition and a mother out of her mind with worry. I've got kids who have been pretty much written off as a waste of space but keep on fighting. I've got a colleague who has a son with Leukaemia. Who the hell am I to think I've had a crappy day?
I want to shout: "Derek Slade! Screw you!" I got through today. My arm is killing me and I can't sleep for more than a few hours without turning over and screaming in pain. But I'm still going.
Here's to another fun filled week.
Thank you everyone for your kind words. :)
Yesterday I went out in public as Taryn for the first time. Granted I was at my trans support group in Newcastle, but it felt nice to have people calling me Taryn while sitting in the sun and drinking a Frappe. :P hehe
Earlier in the day I'd been washing my hands in 'Frankie & Bennie's' bathroom, still men's bathroom of course, and a bloke walks in, takes one look at me from behind, and walks out again after saying 'Sorry love, thought this was the men's room'. I'm officially doing something right, even without medical intervention. haha
Quote from: Taryn Tailz (formerly Tim)Yesterday I went out in public as Taryn for the first time...
Good on yer.
Been doing a little bit of work related to the forthcoming International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (http://dayagainsthomophobia.org) on May 17th. Hopefully things like that will make it easier for you in the future.
Quote from: Banners on 06 May, 2016, 11:47:59 PM
Quote from: Taryn Tailz (formerly Tim)Yesterday I went out in public as Taryn for the first time...
Good on yer.
Been doing a little bit of work related to the forthcoming International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (http://dayagainsthomophobia.org) on May 17th. Hopefully things like that will make it easier for you in the future.
I hope so Banners. People like yourself doing such work is the way forward for us all. :)
Quote from: Taryn Tailz (formerly Tim) on 06 May, 2016, 11:13:59 PM
Thank you everyone for your kind words. :)
Yesterday I went out in public as Taryn for the first time. Granted I was at my trans support group in Newcastle, but it felt nice to have people calling me Taryn while sitting in the sun and drinking a Frappe. :P hehe
Earlier in the day I'd been washing my hands in 'Frankie & Bennie's' bathroom, still men's bathroom of course, and a bloke walks in, takes one look at me from behind, and walks out again after saying 'Sorry love, thought this was the men's room'. I'm officially doing something right, even without medical intervention. haha
Fair play; glad it's working out for you! Wonder if the bloke went to the women's then? ;)
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 07 May, 2016, 12:10:31 AM
Quote from: Taryn Tailz (formerly Tim) on 06 May, 2016, 11:13:59 PM
Thank you everyone for your kind words. :)
Yesterday I went out in public as Taryn for the first time. Granted I was at my trans support group in Newcastle, but it felt nice to have people calling me Taryn while sitting in the sun and drinking a Frappe. :P hehe
Earlier in the day I'd been washing my hands in 'Frankie & Bennie's' bathroom, still men's bathroom of course, and a bloke walks in, takes one look at me from behind, and walks out again after saying 'Sorry love, thought this was the men's room'. I'm officially doing something right, even without medical intervention. haha
Fair play; glad it's working out for you! Wonder if the bloke went to the women's then? ;)
As I was leaving F&B's, I did happen to notice him walking towards the ladies. I can only imagine the confusion that followed for him. :P haha
Tjm - hope your arm improves soon, that kind of constant pain can really get you down if you're not careful.
Taryn - good stuff!
Congrats Taryn. Big step.
Tjm, hope that arm gets better rapidly.
Taryn, good for you. I sound as if you are getting on really well.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 07 May, 2016, 08:56:25 AM
Congrats Taryn. Big step.
Yep. I remember my time in Thailand; the trans thing is so (famously) normal there that nobody really pays much heed to it. I knew a waiter that was in the middle of making up his / her* mind which gender to assume - s/he dressed as a female when I met him / her first, then a male when I returned a few months later. Barely anybody passed comment
*they have a third-gender pronoun over there for trans people over there; I believe (not that my Thai extended beyond a few pleasantries) - I would imagine it make things much easier.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 07 May, 2016, 02:38:02 AM
Tjm - hope your arm improves soon, that kind of constant pain can really get you down if you're not careful.
Taryn - good stuff!
Cheers folks. I cannot recommend damaging the Rotator Cuff strongly enough. No, seriously ... I definitely cannot recommend damaging it.
BTW Taryn, glad to see things going so well for you.
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 07 May, 2016, 01:17:11 PM
Quote from: Something Fishy on 07 May, 2016, 08:56:25 AM
Congrats Taryn. Big step.
Yep. I remember my time in Thailand; the trans thing is so (famously) normal there that nobody really pays much heed to it.
Historically speaking, it's been normal in pretty much every culture. Discrimination is very much a recent trend, largely thanks to western culture.
I swear I'm not trying to turn this into the trans positivity thread :P but:
It was only when thinking today that I realised how much has changed for me in the last year. This time last year I was desperately fighting off my feelings, hiding them in the hope that no one would notice. I'd always assumed it would get better with time, but after many years I finally realised that wasn't the case. Twelve months ago I'd done nothing towards transition, now I've been through therapy, had my GIC referral, come out to my family, chosen a name, replaced about 40% of my wardrobe (so far) with female clothes, made many trans friends, and begun to experiment with basic makeup
I honestly hadn't realised how much I'd achieved already. :)
Glad to hear you're on the right track and blossoming, Taryn - more power to ya!
Quote from: Taryn Tailz (formerly Tim) on 09 May, 2016, 06:52:27 PM
I swear I'm not trying to turn this into the trans positivity thread :P but:
I honestly hadn't realised how much I'd achieved already. :)
I don't think it's so much the trans choice as it is the affirmative action choice. You have decided to make a radical transformation in your life to make it work properly. There are a few folks on this site struggling with things that are nowhere near the same league (a la Black Dog) as what you have decided to do. Your journey is an encouragement. Sorry if that sounds a bit twee.
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Eleanor Roosevelt.
Never get tired of being told I'm right Tjm86. :P haha
I've been overwhelmed by the positive reaction I've had from the whole board. It seems 2000AD even has better fans than any other comic. ;)
Quote from: Taryn Tailz (formerly Tim) on 09 May, 2016, 06:52:27 PM
I swear I'm not trying to turn this into the trans positivity thread :P but:
Not a problem; I honestly find it really interesting, not having known a whole lot about the whole topic before. It's definitely more fascinating than Dredd being dead, for instance, because a. he's not real and you are, and b. he's not dead ;)
Incidentally, what made you choose the name Taryn? I like it a lot; but it's a new one on me.
Quote from: Taryn Tailz (formerly Tim) on 09 May, 2016, 09:11:46 PM
It seems 2000AD even has better fans than any other comic. ;)
Well, we're definitely better than the Byrne Robotics crowd, for starters ;)
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 09 May, 2016, 10:39:22 PM
Quote from: Taryn Tailz (formerly Tim) on 09 May, 2016, 06:52:27 PM
I swear I'm not trying to turn this into the trans positivity thread :P but:
Not a problem; I honestly find it really interesting, not having known a whole lot about the whole topic before. It's definitely more fascinating than Dredd being dead, for instance, because a. he's not real and you are, and b. he's not dead ;)
Incidentally, what made you choose the name Taryn? I like it a lot; but it's a new one on me.
If I'm genuinely more interesting than the current Dredd storyline, does that mean I get my own line of merchandise from Rebellion? :P
Honestly, I'd only ever heard the name once before, on a female wrestler by the name of Taryn Tarrell. I loved it the second I heard it. It's actually a unisex name, but like Hilary (for example), is overwhelmingly female in it's use. I also wanted something which would keep my initial and would be uncommon without sounding ridiculous. Plus, as I'm keeping my Surname, I thought Taryn Allan sounded pretty good.
Quote from: Taryn Tailz (formerly Tim) on 09 May, 2016, 10:47:18 PM
If I'm genuinely more interesting than the current Dredd storyline, does that mean I get my own line of merchandise from Rebellion? :P
I'd buy that for a dollar :P
But yeah, cool name. As I've said before; it's miles better than Tim!
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 09 May, 2016, 10:51:55 PM
Quote from: Taryn Tailz (formerly Tim) on 09 May, 2016, 10:47:18 PM
If I'm genuinely more interesting than the current Dredd storyline, does that mean I get my own line of merchandise from Rebellion? :P
I'd buy that for a dollar :P
But yeah, cool name. As I've said before; it's miles better than Tim!
My own Mother, who gave me the name Tim, would agree with you. She's desperate to start calling me Taryn all the time. :)
Ha! Brilliant!
Quote from: Taryn Tailz (formerly Tim) on 09 May, 2016, 09:11:46 PM
Never get tired of being told I'm right Tjm86. :P haha
I've been overwhelmed by the positive reaction I've had from the whole board. It seems 2000AD even has better fans than any other comic. ;)
heh, a bunch of nerds who read comics are hardly in a position to be judgemental are we? ;)
glad its all going well for ya lass!
I've only come across the name Taryn once before, on a woman from South Africa. Congratulations on the start of this period of your life!
Taryn is my sister's middle name, but that's the only other time I've heard it. Can't remember where my mum said it came from, other than it was Russian (I think).
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 15 May, 2016, 02:32:56 PM
Taryn is my sister's middle name, but that's the only other time I've heard it. Can't remember where my mum said it came from, other than it was Russian (I think).
It has various different origins and meanings. Your sister is clearly a wonderful person though. ;)
Well, I've scheduled a post on Facebook for 9pm tonight, announcing my name change to all my friends, though not the reason why yet. Wish me luck. :)
Good luck, I'm sure it will be fine.
Fingers crossed for you; I guess this is the point where you find out who your true friends are.
Well I screwed that up and accidently posted it now. :P
The response so far has been good, though like I said I haven't said I'm Trans yet. Baby steps.
Best wishes with it Taryn.
Nothing but good wishes so far. :)
After a pretty crappy old time with my health over the last year or two I returned to my career today. :D
Grand news Fishy! Someone has to pay those taxes. ;)
haha very true that boomy. Thankfully I only got 300 quid total out of the state during my months out, so after 25 years paying in, I'm in no danger in becoming one of those enemy of the state "spongers" the Tories so hate.
Delighted to hear it, Fishy.
Thanks Jayzus :)
Great stuff, Fishy - your overcoming of recent travails has warmed me to the heart of my cockles. Fantastic news!
Cheers Sharkey!
Tordels and The Shark bringing good cheer once again :D
Week one in the new job is done. Eyes were perfect, not pain at all as long as I kept them lubiricated and it was a fantastic week. Nice team, nice company, interesting work and I'm able to travel and work again. It's awesome.
And my spelling seems to have failed me. Oh well :lol:
Quote from: Something Fishy on 20 May, 2016, 08:54:00 PM
Week one in the new job is done. Eyes were perfect, not pain at all as long as I kept them lubiricated and it was a fantastic week. Nice team, nice company, interesting work and I'm able to travel and work again. It's awesome.
Fair play, that is indeed awesome - only a couple of months ago 'blind for life' seemed to be the prognosis, along with 'out of a job for the foreseeable'. I'm really, genuinely happy for you; I can't even imagine what a thrill it must be to get your sight back.
I can only echo what JBC says. Truly drokking fantastic, Fishy!
What a brilliant outcome for you Fishy. It must be like you've been given a new lease of life 👍
Great news Fishy!
Cheers dudes, yes indeed they thought it was the dystonia that afflicted dad (and that may happen as I do have an eyelid flicker still but if so its ten years away at least but that may just be nerve damage from the infection) but it shouldn't have been painful like it was which thankfully led to the correct diagnosis in the end. It's a heck of a turnaround.
You have that spot on CF. I've not been able to work full time or drive much for years and I've been in constant pain. To get back to normal , be painless and make up for lost time really is a new lease on life.
Awesome news Fishy. You must feel on top of the world. :)
I came out as trans to my closest cousin, who's always been more like a sister to me, a couple of days ago. She was so happy she cried...then started organising shopping trips to London. :P
Thanks Tarryn :). And that is wonderful news. Congrats on what must have been a huge step. I'm chuffed for you it went so well.
Clearly last week's interview was for a purpose! Feedback helped to clarify a few things: lesson - keep it bloody simple. Interview - give clear concrete examples. All day - be open and cheerful. Every moment is part of the process.
Result - new job for September. Bonus. Longer journey but worth it for a fresh start.
Now taking great pleasure in writing a carefully worded letter of resignation to my current head.
"Thank you for such a powerful learning experience!"
Plus a physic appointment this afternoon to look at this Rotator Cuff injury. Benefits of a last minute cancellation and being home early from the interview.
Good stuff, Tjm!
Fantastic TJM and congrats!
I did the same, travelling 8 miles further than I used to but so worth it (especially now I work in the most stunning grounds in ever worked in just off the Hayle Estuary).
Might not be the best place to post this, but I though it was fantastic.
The weather being slightly nice, I broke out the T Shirt drawer, and my favourite 'War Zombie' was sitting on the top. Its gone a bit raggy but still perfectly fine for round the house.
Sitting at the table opposite my 5 year old boy, he asks me where do the Zombies live, and I explain that they are not real, and they don't exist. He then asks 'when did the Zombies go extinct'. The best question I have been asked all day.
Just got to play on a HTC Vive for 1.5 hours.
And I get to do it every tuesday/wednesday lunch for a while if I play my cards right.
So bloody fantastic. I demand a Mega City One VR environment and a Judge shooting range simulator IMMEDIATELY.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 24 May, 2016, 07:59:52 PM
Fantastic TJM and congrats!
Cheers. and to TLS. Took great pleasure in handing in my notice this morning (got to be done by Friday because of half term). My head of department had been nagging last night but I felt it was only appropriate to tell the head first. When I did I just sent him a picture of Steve McQueen on his motorbike. 7 more weeks!!!! (one more inspection round but I can live with that).
:D nice.
Quote from: maryanddavid on 24 May, 2016, 11:45:26 PM
He then asks 'when did the Zombies go extinct'. The best question I have been asked all day.
Brilliant!
Just saw this news posted up on Facebook today. Congratulations, Rob.
What an amazing collection! It can truly be said that you did not think them too many, lol.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/judge-dredd-sunderland-dad-makes-guinness-world-records-for-staggering-2000-ad-collection-1-7930656
Has Commando Forces seen this? I can see an appeal coming! :lol:
Lovely wedding photo though!
yes,hope the daystick didn't lie ;)
10,018 bits of toothy! He must have a hidden bunker to keep it all in. Total dedication to the cause earns nothing but respect from slack jawed fellow forum user .
I'm on holiday in Crete and it's gorgeous. The miserable grind of work seems a long way away and despite a touch of sunburn on the first day, having a lovely time. We hiked the Samaria Gorge yesterday so it's a lazy day by the pool with my book and an ice cold Mythos :cool:
Great stuff, DDD - enjoy!
It only took 32 bleedin' years(!), but I've managed to find myself in my first proper relationship. With a woman. A real one.
For the first time in my life since I hit 12 or so, I don't feel like I'm watching through the window as the whole human race enjoys a party I wasn't invited to. I'm actually enjoying my life instead of muddling through each day making the best of things, trying to ignore the empty gnawing loneliness at the back of everything. Even that hateful little inner voice of self-hatred has mostly fucked off and I'm realising it's actually okay to like myself as much as she seems to.
If I haven't seemed to be on the board quite as much lately, I'm sure you'll understand. ;)
I'm happy for you, DJ - sharing is such sweet bliss.
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Nice one Jimbo :)
Jimbo that is brilliant!
Great news DJ!
I've been trying to think of something clever and facetious to post here, but I'm actually just really pleased for you, DJ. :-)
Cheers!
Jim
The inspectors have been back in this week as we are in special measures. Always a pleasant experience. In a choice of four remaining classes, none inspire confidence should Mr Clipboard walk through the door but year 10 additional learning needs is probably the most sphincter trembling option.
And what happens this morning? Yep, in walk kids with inspector in the middle! Wahey! Hows this going to go today then? On a scale of 1 to 'Oh S***!'?
Sorry, this has got to be the saddest on this thread.
.... and they were amazing. Absolutely spot on. Could not fault them. Inspector was highly complimentary of the kids afterwards. When their science teacher heard, she looked at me like I'd grown a second head.
Now going to go and have a nice lie down!
Quote from: Dandontdare on 15 June, 2016, 12:03:05 PM
I'm on holiday in Crete and it's gorgeous. The miserable grind of work seems a long way away and despite a touch of sunburn on the first day, having a lovely time. We hiked the Samaria Gorge yesterday so it's a lazy day by the pool with my book and an ice cold Mythos :cool:
Brings back memories. I walked there in 93. Lovely.
Glad you are enjoying it.
Congrats Jimbo.
Congrats TJM too! Sounds like you did brilliantly.
My little bit of fantastic is that I've finished my first month back in full time work. No trouble at all, no eye pain, driving fine, computer use all day fine. Just got a silly eye flicker but no pain. Really enjoying the job too, lovely place to work and already been able to show what I can do which is ace.
Nice one. Nothing better than being in a job where you feel supported.
Nowt to do with me, this was all on the kids. I was bricking myself!
Quote from: Something Fishy on 15 June, 2016, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 15 June, 2016, 12:03:05 PM
I'm on holiday in Crete and it's gorgeous. The miserable grind of work seems a long way away and despite a touch of sunburn on the first day, having a lovely time. We hiked the Samaria Gorge yesterday so it's a lazy day by the pool with my book and an ice cold Mythos :cool:
Brings back memories. I walked there in 93. Lovely.
Me too, walked Samaria in 2009. Crete is one of my absolute favourite places, the south coast particularly. Glad you're enjoying it, DDD!
And well done to Jimbo*, TJM and Fishy!
*This romancin' better not affect your Warriors project.
I love ya one and all.
Quote from: Tordelback on 15 June, 2016, 08:07:40 PM
This romancin' better not affect your Warriors project.
I think we both know it will! ;) I've got a fair bit of progress 'in the bank' though, so to speak, so the progress of the thread won't actually be as slow as the project itself. Mek Quake is a lot further along than you guys have seen so far, and I've got another two mystery characters built and just wanting a slap of paint!
Thankfully (inexplicably) she says she has a thing for comic nerds...!
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 15 June, 2016, 08:22:30 PM
Thankfully (inexplicably) she says she has a thing for comic nerds...!
It might be because comic readership generally (apart from *ahem*
this one) is split 50/50 genderwise pretty much. I mean my own Lady Geoffery is a colossal X-Men fan and when we first met we had a fairly intense discussion about Avalanche's costume. I thought ISN'T THIS WEIRD GIRLS ARE MEANT TO LIKE PONIES AND BEING STEREOTYPED.
Genuinely though congrats Jimb, glad to hear yer happy :D
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 15 June, 2016, 08:41:11 PM
I mean my own Lady Geoffery is a colossal X-Men fan and when we first met we had a fairly intense discussion about Avalanche's costume.
Funnily enough I met some of her friends at the weekend and while I don't think any of them have ever read a comic in their life, the talk somehow turned to the 90's X-Men cartoon! Turns out we're all huge fans, but then isn't everyone? I've bonded with relative strangers over that cartoon before now!
Best theme tune ever.
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 16 June, 2016, 02:16:20 PM
Best theme tune ever.
The Ramones would disagree. And probably not all that respectably. ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5P8lrgBtcU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5P8lrgBtcU)
Quote from: Dandontdare on 15 June, 2016, 12:03:05 PM
I'm on holiday in Crete and it's gorgeous. The miserable grind of work seems a long way away and despite a touch of sunburn on the first day, having a lovely time. We hiked the Samaria Gorge yesterday so it's a lazy day by the pool with my book and an ice cold Mythos :cool:
Really like Crete. I also walked the Samaria Gorge in 96 or 97. I was out of shape at the time and couldn't walk for about two days.
I was there again in 2014. Did a double take when I saw this old photo on the wall in the apartment we were staying in.
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(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x141/mycenaean/Various/Zenith_3490_zpsfekqqqn6.jpg) (http://s180.photobucket.com/user/mycenaean/media/Various/Zenith_3490_zpsfekqqqn6.jpg.html)
Quote from: SuperSurfer on 16 June, 2016, 04:57:19 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 15 June, 2016, 12:03:05 PM
I'm on holiday in Crete and it's gorgeous. The miserable grind of work seems a long way away and despite a touch of sunburn on the first day, having a lovely time. We hiked the Samaria Gorge yesterday so it's a lazy day by the pool with my book and an ice cold Mythos :cool:
Really like Crete. I also walked the Samaria Gorge in 96 or 97. I was out of shape at the time and couldn't walk for about two days.
I was there again in 2014. Did a double take when I saw this old photo on the wall in the apartment we were staying in.
(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x141/mycenaean/Various/Zenith_3488_zps1kdqkaxg.jpg) (http://s180.photobucket.com/user/mycenaean/media/Various/Zenith_3488_zps1kdqkaxg.jpg.html)
Hah that's hilarious. Very odd in Kolymbari today - massive orthodox event going on, patriarchs from Russia and Greece in town and massive police presence.
At the height of the sunny weather, with clear skies after dark from the top of our local mountain you could see the Northern Lights in the distance, and a closer view of those is now on the bucket list.
I'm at the Matala beach festival today. Matala is the southern Crete village where hippies, including Joni Mitchell famously lived in the cave cliffs above the small beach. Found a cheap room up the road and it's sweltering but we're now chillin on the beach with cold beer, good tunes and hundreds of incredibly hot euro-hippy chicks in bikinis. Life doesn't get much better than this! :D :cool:
Contract docs for new job arrived today. Old school refused to recognise progression up the pay scale. New school has offered a contract with progression built in. Few bob extra a month but the fact that I don't have to fight for it.
That plus the news about Singer at the weekend. (Any other St George's alumni amongst us?)
Just finish ran from thousands of zombies in city of London. Nah it not 28 Days Later as finish British 10k London Run! First time to do run event in the Sourh or in London!
Quote from: Goaty on 10 July, 2016, 01:25:10 PM
Just finish ran from thousands of zombies in city of London. Nah it not 28 Days Later as finish British 10k London Run! First time to do run event in the Sourh or in London!
Oh my gosh well done, Goaty! Thats a fantastic achievemant! :D
Nice one Goaty!
Great stuff, Goaty. As the kind of guy who gets out of breath if his nose runs, I'm awed!
Fair play, Goaty. You're an inspiration.
I spent my day doing this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8pimu7UD-s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8pimu7UD-s)
What a blast! Dangerous? Probably. Illegal? Most likely. Fun? Oh yes!
(I put a disclaimer on my YouTube video but I must add, do NOT use one of these in your back garden unless you live in the country. It will go through fences/windows/peoples skulls with ease)
Best of luck Taryn. Z
Well done, Goaty.
Thanks all! It's great. My wife give me lovely feet massage. Married life is great!
Sure is. I still feel that way after 20 years and long may it continue.
After a lovely chat over Sunday dinner, I'm off to SDCC 2017.
The Sunderland District Commando Conference? Sweet!
DROKK! Rumbled.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 24 July, 2016, 11:56:50 PM
DROKK! Rumbled.
if you need someone to carry your judge uniform gis a shout!!!
joined facebook and have been catching up with old friends from my nursing days ...27 years ago!!!
lung's ok off the warfarin!!!
Great news.
Glad to hear it, Grugzie.
Nice one Grugzy lad!
cheers and it gets better....apparently I stand to inherit $10.8 million !!!! all I have to do is send the man in Africa all my personal details except my bank account and sort code ......first time I've had one of these spams!!!
The cheeky git - he told me I was the one!
In other news, yesterday I nipped into a random petrol station for a packet of coffin nails and was served by one of the most beautiful human beings I've ever seen. She was like Hally Berry but nicer looking and had a smile like distilled summer. Cheered me up no end, that smile did, and made me sad too - even if I was young enough she'd be light years out of my league. Also, another reason not to give up smoking just yet.
Am I being creepy? I feel like I'm being creepy...
A bit.
But there's no such thing as anybody being out of anybody else's league.
How long before she learns not to smile at creepy old men ;)
Quote from: Proudhuff on 26 August, 2016, 03:00:42 PM
How long before she learns not to smile at creepy old men ;)
I can say that cause Shark and I are twins...
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Quote from: Proudhuff on 26 August, 2016, 03:00:42 PM
How long before she learns not to smile at creepy old men ;)
Soon...
Now That's creepy!
;)
Had a great time at the Petestock BBQ. Good old Pete Wells and family put on a lavish spread for his guests, the Rob Stewart family and mine.
This is part of the awesomeness of the 2000 AD family, as this wouldn't be possible without our love of the Prog and bringing us all together :thumbsup:
16 weeks into the new job , all going great, eyes going great and now a weeks leave. :D
Delighted to hear it, Fishy. I still can't even begin to imagine how good it must feel to get your eyesight back after being convinced it was gone forever.
Pretty cool when your childhood (all-time?) hero posts a Tweet about something you had a little part in...
(http://apt.uk/boots.jpg)
Heh, nice one Banners!
Glad you saw that, Steve. Nice that people are still catching and sharing it. :-)
Yeah, I thought everyone who might be interested would have seen it by now...
IIRC Chris Weston smuggled some Ian McNabb themed graffiti into MC1 around the era he did quite a few JD strips (including the 'electric pants' episode), and I remember it being a huge thrill for the young Banners at the time.
Was having a lovely meal with the wife-to be in Wagamama's yesterday evening when we got news that our Mortgage application had been successful! Absolutely over the moon, and can't wait to move in.
I've a mate's Wedding this evening, so i'll no doubt be having a merry old time and a drink or two.
Congrats! And welcome to the world of long term debt. :)
Quote from: von Boom on 09 September, 2016, 11:41:59 AM
Congrats! And welcome to the world of long term debt. :)
Ha! Thanks, fella!
Tis' my second mortgage, and this time i've agreed a really good deal on a much better property, so i'll be dancing on the table this evening!
Good news Rately, enjoy your celebratory drinks this evening. :thumbsup:
Quote from: Link Prime on 09 September, 2016, 12:57:25 PM
Good news Rately, enjoy your celebratory drinks this evening. :thumbsup:
Thanks, Fella!
Today I met Rakie Ayola, who is the Chief Judge in Dredd (just in case anyone doesn't know). Loads of stuff signed and I even got to film her saying a few things for me :D
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 18 September, 2016, 03:36:17 PM
Today I met Rakie Ayola, who is the Chief Judge in Dredd (just in case anyone doesn't know). Loads of stuff signed and I even got to film her saying a few things for me :D
Cool JB!
Hope you upload the vid on youtube!
One video has just gone up. The rest will follow, as and when ;)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 18 September, 2016, 03:55:29 PM
One video has just gone up. The rest will follow, as and when ;)
Awesome!
Link, link!!!!! :)
Quote from: dweezil2 on 18 September, 2016, 04:02:49 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 18 September, 2016, 03:55:29 PM
One video has just gone up. The rest will follow, as and when ;)
Awesome! Link, link!!!!! :)
I have Burdis's channel bookmarked, for when I get a night to myself with a family sized tub of hand cream:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMonkeyhanger/videos
Quote from: Frank on 18 September, 2016, 04:08:12 PM
Quote from: dweezil2 on 18 September, 2016, 04:02:49 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 18 September, 2016, 03:55:29 PM
One video has just gone up. The rest will follow, as and when ;)
Awesome! Link, link!!!!! :)
I have Burdis's channel bookmarked, for when I get a night to myself with a family sized tub of hand cream:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMonkeyhanger/videos
Cheers Frank! ;)
What a trooper she was! :)
Great work, Judge Burdis (and Rakie)!
Quote from: sheridan on 20 September, 2016, 11:35:32 AM
Great work, Judge Burdis (and Rakie)!
Proof that I need my glasses - I thought that you said "Great work, Judge Burdis (and Rackle)!"
for a second I thought I did something good for a change :P
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 29 August, 2016, 10:28:40 AM
Delighted to hear it, Fishy. I still can't even begin to imagine how good it must feel to get your eyesight back after being convinced it was gone forever.
Thanks Jayzus. I totally forgot to check back after posting this. Much appreciated cheers.
And yes bloody amazing, an unbelievable turnabout really from where I was early this year before they realised what they had missed. Very very lucky.
I mentioned at work today that a coincidence of shift patterns has given me a 4 day weekend and I was pondering whether it was worth the expense to go somewhere warm for a few days. My colleague said I could use her villa in Majorca for free! Booked my flights and with taxis and transfers included, that'll be a nice 3 night break for £150 + beer money. Result.
nice one!
I have managed to snag me a black series death trooper over a week early!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 18 September, 2016, 03:55:29 PM
One video has just gone up. The rest will follow, as and when ;)
CF just release her now and no-one will press charges...
If only :lol:
after getting back to full time work 5 months go when the eyes got sorted, I've been moved up to dev team leader. Very pleased getting my career back together.
Great stuff, Fishy. You're an inspiration, truly so.
Thank you sharky dude that is so kind.
If I can be as inspirational as yourself and your legendary double act with Tordels then I will be doing well!
Go fishy!
Well done Fishy! :)
Good work!!
Thanks guys, really kind of you all :)
What a rollercoaster I have been on.
I've been to the eye hospital today and my eyes are now so improved I have been discharged for the first time since 88.
Incredible. Makes a mockery of the DVLA nonsense , but that's sorted too and I am back driving. Back in to work on Monday.
:)
BOOM!
Nice one Fishy. Glad to hear it's all sorted.
Cheers! At least now I am a very fully verifiably healthy driver. Onwards and upwards.
Bravo the Fishy!
Two things happened last night:
1) Our Pool / Blackball team won a match after several weeks of crushing defeats
2) I finally plucked up the courage to talk to a random lass socially, & even asked for her name. This might seem like nothing to you guys and girls, but to me, this is an important step as I suffer from Aspergers & have not talked to a lass socially since roughly my school days (I've recently turned 31).
Tis truly the end of days for me!!!!
Cheers Tordels.
Nice one Bsc. Good luck.
IRELAND JUST BEAT THE ALL BLACKS!!!
Yeah I watched it, what a performance.
Well even if the world is going to shit at least this last week has given me some positive assurance my life CAN get better. Besides now being employed the OU have accepted my application to study English Literature and Creative Writing Honours Degree starting in march. Really rather excited for this to say the least as i've felt like my educational life has been dead ever since leaving college. Hope at last!
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 13 November, 2016, 10:12:40 AM
Well even if the world is going to shit at least this last week has given me some positive assurance my life CAN get better. Besides now being employed the OU have accepted my application to study English Literature and Creative Writing Honours Degree starting in march. Really rather excited for this to say the least as i've felt like my educational life has been dead ever since leaving college. Hope at last!
Good for you. Will look out for your name on the Best seller lists!
Good stuff, Hawkie!
Nice one, HM. Sounds like life is on the up for you.
Thanks chaps! Aye, it feel's for once i've got the confidence to actively improve my life myself, which is no small mercy.
Quote from: Roger Godpleton on 23 April, 2010, 11:06:18 PM
Right Guard Xtreme Fresh shower gel. The motherfucking KING of shower gels. I tried the menthol variety and it felt like I was bathing in the Trebor vats. IT IS FUCKING AWESOME. And [spoiler]under the hood?[/spoiler] Words are not nearly enough.
It's currently £1 in Superdrug. I shall be stocking the fuck up.
Roger! :o
* Adds Superdrug to the lunchtime shopping trip *
Coming up to Four weeks in the new house, delighted with my developing study / man cave, the good lady loves her pantry, dogs love the lovely big garden and i have been forgiven for shoehorning a 43 inch Tv into a living room space fit for a much, much smaller TV.
Oh, and brilliant Atomic Collectibles in Belfast has a massive new selection of recent 2000AD at rock bottom prices!
Over a year ago I mentioned that my partner & I bought some land and were planning to build our new home on it.
Well- life is so Drokking fantastic because; The Dreaded Empire Wicklow County Council have just approved final planning permission (finally).
Whats more, our planning application has only cost €5000 (you hear horror stories of up to €20000 around these parts).
I'll admit that I would have liked to be further along the process than just the architect / planning approval stage after a 12 month slog, but it seems these things set their own pace.
It feels great now that we can finally get the ball rolling- I'm relishing the thought of living in one of the most beautiful spots on Earth- perhaps in another 12 months from now!
NB- I fully expect that my next post on the topic won't be in this thread.
You did well there, Link. Wicklow Co Co are notorious for having the most difficult planning department, especially when it comes to all-new builds. I don't think I've ever been involved in a Wicklow-based project that wasn't an uphill battle for the client: it's the only county where I've seen clients forced to demolish completed buildings because of lack of permission. 'Retention' is a dirty word there.
I envy you greatly - it's the county I'd most like to live in, and the one I spend most of my leisure time in. Whereabouts, if it's not too rude?
Good news HM.
Well done link too.
Quote from: Link Prime on 14 November, 2016, 04:22:44 PM
Over a year ago I mentioned that my partner & I bought some land and were planning to build our new home on it.
Well- life is so Drokking fantastic because; The Dreaded Empire Wicklow County Council have just approved final planning permission (finally).
Whats more, our planning application has only cost €5000 (you hear horror stories of up to €20000 around these parts).
I'll admit that I would have liked to be further along the process than just the architect / planning approval stage after a 12 month slog, but it seems these things set their own pace.
It feels great now that we can finally get the ball rolling- I'm relishing the thought of living in one of the most beautiful spots on Earth- perhaps in another 12 months from now!
NB- I fully expect that my next post on the topic won't be in this thread.
Great stuff. It's a lovely county.
Yayyy!
Best of luck Link, building a house will wreck your head, but it will be the best thing you will eve do! Make sure you leave a little room somewhere for the comics!
Quote from: TordelBack on 14 November, 2016, 09:04:11 PM
Whereabouts, if it's not too rude?
Not at all- it's in the beautiful little hillside village of Lacken.
And you're not wrong about the planning topic- an acquaintance was forced to literally knock down her house due to a planning dispute.
The council then re-housed her and her two young children in a housing estate in a nearby town at
their expense. You couldn't make it up.
Cheers guys- I know I've some of work, headaches and spoon licking ahead of me, but I'm feeling in the right frame of mind for the challenge- for the moment at least!
Chief concern is of course the construction of a powerful and fully operational Man-cave (code-name 'Guest Bedroom II').
Ah man, that whole stretch from Mullaghcleevaun to Kippure is lovely, and a doddle of a commute to Dublin (when it's not snowing). Well done that Squaxx.
I'm in rather good humour myself, as I am finally going to be going to Scotland in a couple of weeks, something I've been meaning to do as long as I can remember. That's right you incomprehensible yet strangely ubiquitous bastards, you're on my bucket list.
Quote from: TordelBack on 15 November, 2016, 10:47:37 PM
I'm in rather good humour myself, as I am finally going to be going to Scotland in a couple of weeks, something I've been meaning to do as long as I can remember. That's right you incomprehensible yet strangely ubiquitous bastards, you're on my bucket list.
Blimey. Enjoy it
while you can until you arrive.
Where will you be visiting?
Quote from: TordelBack on 15 November, 2016, 10:47:37 PMI'm in rather good humour myself, as I am finally going to be going to Scotland in a couple of weeks, something I've been meaning to do as long as I can remember. That's right you incomprehensible yet strangely ubiquitous bastards, you're on my bucket list.
Oh you simply must come to Glasgow and share a friendly pint with us...urr ah'll fuckin chib ye!!!
Glasgow it is. I'm led to understand certain other cities don't even count as Scotland.
Quote from: TordelBack on 16 November, 2016, 04:12:56 PM
Glasgow it is. I'm led to understand certain other cities don't even count as Scotland.
If it's south of Stromness, it ain't Scotland.
Quote from: TordelBack on 16 November, 2016, 04:12:56 PM
Glasgow it is. I'm led to understand certain other cities don't even count as Scotland.
Well I suppose Edinburgh is worth a visit so you can at least say you've been and then complain about it.
I strongly recommend the pies in Dundee, but don't eat the chips in Glasgow. They're shit.
Quote from: Trout on 16 November, 2016, 05:06:13 PM
I strongly recommend the pies in Dundee, but don't eat the chips in Glasgow. They're shit.
YOURE SHIT AND SO IS DUNDEE!
ABERDEENS EVEN WORSE!
I have never been to either
After 6 months since I left my job to moved to London, I might get freelance work but they ask if I became Self-Employed.
Hardest decision.
Quote from: TordelBack on 15 November, 2016, 10:47:37 PM
Well done that Squaxx.
Cheers Tordelback!
No doubt you'll enjoy that long awaited visit to Scotland- despite our fellow boarders comments, I've never received any less than a céad míle fáilte in Glasgow.
Goaty- whats the new job?
Can sharks creep? If they could, I'd say you were a wee bit of a creepy shark. Z
Quote from: ZenArcade on 17 November, 2016, 10:32:40 AM
Can sharks creep? If they could, I'd say you were a wee bit of a creepy shark. Z
? Bit random, Zen.
Now what did I do?
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 17 November, 2016, 12:42:07 PM
Now what did I do?
You know what you did, now just admit it and we'll say no more about it ;)
It was already on fire when I got there, honest.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 17 November, 2016, 01:15:24 PM
It was already on fire when I got there, honest.
Not that one, the other thing. I already know rabbits caused THAT fire.
No, no, no - the weasels caused THAT fire; they hired hares to make it look like the rabbits did it.
As to the other thing, I know nothing.
Quote from: Satanist on 16 November, 2016, 05:26:14 PM
Quote from: Trout on 16 November, 2016, 05:06:13 PM
I strongly recommend the pies in Dundee, but don't eat the chips in Glasgow. They're shit.
YOURE SHIT AND SO IS DUNDEE!
ABERDEENS EVEN WORSE
I have never been to either
You have been deprived of good chips your entire life, and I pity you.
Started new job on Monday - gone from working from home, with occasional customer site visits, to back in the office daily. New employers is 'nearby' to where I live, but not reachable directly via public transport.....bus goes part-way, then I walk 2.5 miles to the office. Tuesday the walk took 50 minutes, yesterday 48, and today have got it down to 42 minutes (I do like walking)....going to be getting a bike sorted for the full journey (10 miles door to door) soon, but am enjoying the walking workout at the moment. And the main reason for that, other than the health benefits, is the opportunity to see some of the local wildlife along the route. Just this morning, a couple of deer bounded across the road about 40 yards ahead of me.....was able to watch them as they continued on in to the fields. Lovely.
Sounds wonderful Dave. I wish I had a commute like that. :)
Grandchildren over and a new graphic novel, what more could you want?
a nice single malt? sounds great tankie, enjoy
Thank you Grugz, we had a great day.
as some of you know I'm a hoarder collector of figures and one of my favorite things about them is when friends come over for the first time or when people online see my collechions and it seams to brake them.
Well I just had a very fun experince one of my fellow project mates over on fanfiction.net just messaged me aparrently he found my Profile (http://myfigurecollection.net/profile/Cyberleader2000) on my figure collection and I just got to read a very amusing string of messages from him it has made my day.
had a couple of great finds in charity shops recently "kagemusha" and "shogun assassin" on dvd for a quid each!
Now Netflix app got download movies... :o
Quote from: Grugz on 30 November, 2016, 04:38:05 PM
had a couple of great finds in charity shops recently "kagemusha" and "shogun assassin" on dvd for a quid each!
The soundtrack alone should make Shogun Assassin a must purchase! Helps that the movie is absolutely, brilliantly insane.
just need to find the time to watch them now!
The Gender Identity Clinic have officially diagnosed me with Gender Dysphoria, which means there's a good chance I shall start hormone treatment at the end of January. 2017 is potentially going to be the newest of new years for me now. :)
I'm very much looking forward to turning into Eva Green. :P
Quote from: Taryn Tailz on 02 December, 2016, 01:26:00 AM
I'm very much looking forward to turning into Eva Green. :P
I'm sure there are many on this board that would look forward to that also! :)
Quote from: von Boom on 02 December, 2016, 11:30:04 AM
Quote from: Taryn Tailz on 02 December, 2016, 01:26:00 AM
I'm very much looking forward to turning into Eva Green. :P
I'm sure there are many on this board that would look forward to that also! :)
Never confused. Never confused.
Good on ya Taryn, good to see things are moving forward for you.
Quote from: Taryn Tailz on 02 December, 2016, 01:26:00 AM
The Gender Identity Clinic have officially diagnosed me with Gender Dysphoria, which means there's a good chance I shall start hormone treatment at the end of January. 2017 is potentially going to be the newest of new years for me now. :)
I'm very much looking forward to turning into Eva Green. :P
Wohoo! Good for you Taryn!
Quote from: DaveGYNWA on 24 November, 2016, 09:08:28 AM
Started new job on Monday - gone from working from home, with occasional customer site visits, to back in the office daily. New employers is 'nearby' to where I live, but not reachable directly via public transport.....bus goes part-way, then I walk 2.5 miles to the office. Tuesday the walk took 50 minutes, yesterday 48, and today have got it down to 42 minutes (I do like walking)....going to be getting a bike sorted for the full journey (10 miles door to door) soon, but am enjoying the walking workout at the moment. And the main reason for that, other than the health benefits, is the opportunity to see some of the local wildlife along the route. Just this morning, a couple of deer bounded across the road about 40 yards ahead of me.....was able to watch them as they continued on in to the fields. Lovely.
Got that walk down to sub-39 minutes now. BOOM!!
That sounds great Dave. Nice one.
I now have a new nephew born today!
:)
Our dark lords blessings upon you Satanist!
Congrats uncle Satanist!
As been uncle twice, it's great :)
Avuncular congratulations Satanist! I have six nieces and nephews. The holy terrors. :)
Congratulations!
Cheers guys, this is my 3rd nephew and I have 2 boys so a 5 aside team should be possible in about 10 years.
Congrats Satanist - yeah nieces and nephews are great (I've got 6 altogether) - much less hassle and responsibility than having kids yourself!
Nice one Satanist. They're definitely better than real kids.
I get to take my nephew to that Star Wars thing at the iMax this weekend then pass him back. It's ideal.
Being an uncle is GREAT! You get all the best bits of being a caring parents human being but then you get to return them afterwards!
Congrats indeed!
As a 31 time Uncle, I concur.
31? :o
Bloody hell - do you have loads of siblings or just a few incrdibly fertile ones?
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 16 December, 2016, 08:58:34 PM
As a 31 time Uncle, I concur.
Are you counting great-nephews and great-nieces?
Congratulations S.
Plans are afoot, thanks to my good wife's tireless determination to get me out of Wigan hospital, to get me home for Friday (Saturday latest).
She's a bloody marvel- Christmas is sure to be chaos but I'll be home with my family so life really doesn't get any better.
Gonna sign off now before I too emotional and can't read through the misty eyes.
Wonderful news Trent! Hope you have a truly top Christmas! :)
Seconded. Have a wonderful time.
Thirded - have a wonderful Christmas time with your family, Trent.
Good man Trent, that's great to hear. Have been imagining you stuck there a lot lately, just when it matters so much.
Quote from: Trent on 20 December, 2016, 04:50:02 PM
Plans are afoot, thanks to my good wife's tireless determination to get me out of Wigan hospital, to get me home for Friday (Saturday latest).
She's a bloody marvel- Christmas is sure to be chaos but I'll be home with my family so life really doesn't get any better.
Gonna sign off now before I too emotional and can't read through the misty eyes.
Delighted to hear it!
That's welcome news Trent.
Trent, your unfailingly positive attitude in the face of a horrible illness is an inspiration to all of us. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas.
Lovely news Trent. :D
Just finished work for Christmas. Anyone who has ever worked in hospitality will know just how drokking fantastic that is.
Back home! Thanks to all who wished me well, much appreciated.
I can only imaging your joy and relief at being home Trent. Happy Christmas to you and yours! :)
Tharg bless Mrs Trent!
We've been away for ten days for the most brilliant holiday in Iceland. I can honestly say it's the best holiday I've had. Loved it.
We were also so lucky. There was travel disruption everywhere but we somehow got there and back on plan (even though we got bumped from our flight back but then got a free upgrade to comfort class).
Did you went to awesome The Blue Lagoon?
we did, it was lovely.
we packed loads in. I think seeing the Northern Lights (3 times) and a super jeep day to see the remains of the glaciers in the snow fields under Eyjafjallajökull were the highlights.
So turns out works just brilliant for me. Time was in previous jobs i'd work long hours for crap pay and no hope of improvement, leaving me with no interest or will power to put time into writing or art. Thats really on the other side if the spectrum now, im still full if energy after a long shift, added to that the boss has seen fit to put me up as manager of our branch, which is awesome! Added to that i've just had an offer accepted on a new flat that i'm hoping to move into as soon as May.
I know this is all silly, materialistic dross but compared to where I was last year, stuck in a job I hated with no energy and my closest family buggering off to live in the middle of the channel, it feels like things are going to be a little better this year.
Well done hawks! Sounds great.
That's brilliant, Hawkie, it truly is.
I'm so happy for you that I can't put it into words. Happiness is so hard to achieve and yet requires so few ingredients.
You deserve this, my friend, you deserve it as much as anyone I know and way, way, way more than many - including me. You're a star and I love you. XXX.
Yeah sharky I totally relate to the hawk too. This time last year my eyes seemed totally screwed and I had no idea what I was going to do as my job ended. Fast forward a year and things are so much better. Who can blame him for enjoying the material stuff for a while.
Guid stuff Hawkie!
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 07 January, 2017, 07:11:16 PM
..... im still full if energy after a long shift....
Is this the barista job? click (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=toomuchcoffeeman&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjTzrnmuLLRAhVMSCYKHeW8DUEQ_AUICSgC&biw=1280&bih=866)
Quote from: Dandontdare on 08 January, 2017, 11:35:38 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 07 January, 2017, 07:11:16 PM
..... im still full if energy after a long shift....
Is this the barista job? click (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=toomuchcoffeeman&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjTzrnmuLLRAhVMSCYKHeW8DUEQ_AUICSgC&biw=1280&bih=866)
I have been known to parade about Manchester in bright red long johns but the similarities stop there!
And cheers lads, even Sharky for his very 'ahem' emotive response. Honestly things are just so much better now, in regards to so much of my life. I always hated New Years with a bitter kind of cynisicm but this year I'm actually excited and motivated to see what the next 12 months have in store for me!
After nine months, finally can start training next week! Finger crossings
Quote from: Goaty on 10 January, 2017, 11:18:45 AM
After nine months, finally can start training next week! Finger crossings
Excellent stuff, you've had a bad run with no work, good to see things moving for you.
Happy to hear it, Goaty - good luck!
Belated nice one, Hawks :-) Glad to hear things are looking up.
Started my own new job this week and less time to scoot about on sites like this one... but I moved by choice - for good reasons. Drokk, I'm tired :o No complaints, though...
Nice one Goat!
Cheers all, first day of training went well, 2nd day this Wednesday. Sadly I would get paid in two months times not now.
All the best for your training , Goaty. :thumbsup:
After ni ne months, finally got paid! 2000ad progs to catch up!
Nice one, Goaty :)
Yay!
Just booked my tickets for both Pride '17 and for the Ibis for TB'17! This summer is going to be packed!
After 3 months of training, now today my first day of official freelancer! Well, see how it going...
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 03 February, 2017, 08:16:56 PM
Just booked my tickets for both Pride '17 and for the Ibis for TB'17! This summer is going to be packed!
Ha! Have a great one!
Quote from: Goaty on 03 April, 2017, 09:28:29 AM
After 3 months of training, now today my first day of official freelancer! Well, see how it going...
Good luck, and all the best from me, Goaty.
Quote from: Goaty on 03 April, 2017, 09:28:29 AM
After 3 months of training, now today my first day of official freelancer! Well, see how it going...
Fingers, toes, and tonsils crossed Goaty! You got this man!
Quote from: Goaty on 03 April, 2017, 09:28:29 AM
After 3 months of training, now today my first day of official freelancer! Well, see how it going...
G'wan the goat!
My beautiful little baby is due next Monday 10/4, I can't wait to finally meet the little lady that been giving the missus grief for the last couple of months, from the way she's been moving think she might be a gymnast 😁
CU Radbacker
Congrats Rad! Hope she doesn't arrive late as is often a lady's wont.
Congratulations radbacker. We expect pictures!
And on that days, a squaxx was born!
Congrats to the happy pair and good luck to Mrs.Rad!
I have to share a comic collectors dream that happened to me this week:
I live in Calgary (western Canada) and one of my best friends recently moved to Toronto (eastern Canada) for work. We have been collecting comics together for years (going to conventions together, going to the same comics shops etc.) and he had amassed a giant comic collection. Long story short, he sold his place and will (sadly) not be returning to Calgary so I have been helping him sell of some of his old stuff (his car, motorcycle, dvd collection etc). He has decided to stop collecting floppies and started reading TPBs instead so... he bestowed to me his entire comic collection - over 9000 comics (33 long-boxes)!!
The collection is 80-90% Marvel stuff with long runs and nearly no gaps. The collection includes:
-Amazing Spider-Man #250-now (also complete Spectacular, Peter-Parker, minis etc. etc.)
-Avengers #250-now (no gaps!)
-Complete run of Wolverine (the FM 4-parter until Logans death)
-Complete runs of Thunderbolts and Guardians of the Galaxy
-Nearly complete run of Silver Surfer
-Tons and tons of x-men
-Hundreds of the Dark Horse Star-Wars books (ongoings and minis)
-And thousands more of comics!!
I am beyond excited and cant wait to start reading a bunch of this stuff - I think I will start with Wolverine #1 and go at it...
We do have several longboxes of doubles, so I will be selling off a couple longboxes and giving him all the proceeds as a small thank you. He also had nearly the complete New 52 run of all the Superman and Batman titles - but I am not a DC fan so will be selling those as well.
I havent had time to go through all the boxes yet, so who know what other treasures lie within!!
So excited I had to share...no body else except comic collectors will understand this kind of joy :D
A lot of awesome stuff there. :)
Like I said earlier,you have Thunderbolts to look forward to.And probably Busieks Avengers(I assume its there?). Which was pretty much the last good run on the title IMO.
We talked about GotG in a different thread recently.Abnetts run was great,after that Bendis takes over and everything goes downhill.
From the DH Star Wars stuff,I would prioritize the ongoing(Star Wars-Republic-Clone Wars-Dark Times) and Legacy. Definitely Legacy.
My memory isn't greatest when it comes to Spider-man(outside Ultimate)...JMS did a solid job UNTIL Sins Past. And Paul Jenkins was pretty good on the spinoff titles.
Speaking of JMS,see if his Supreme Power is in there.
Thanks Smith,
The collection includes the Busiek Avengers run - its literally from Avengers #200 to now, including all the spin-offs (might etc.) and all the Bendis stuff and avengers right up until Secret War. I found a very thorough reading order online that I will use at some point, but I'm not sure its all worth reading!
Thanks for the Star Wars recommendations too, he has boxes of it including the Legacy series, which he tells me is the best too.
For spidey, I hated Sins Past when it came out - has this ever been properly retconned? I feel like ignoring it isn't enough, although it hasn't been mentioned throughout all the recent Gwen/Clone stuff either.
Quote from: Rogue Judge on 14 April, 2017, 07:32:04 PM
For spidey, I hated Sins Past when it came out - has this ever been properly retconned?
Nope - as you say, just very pointedly not mentioned by Dan Slott during the Clone Conspiracy. (Of particular note, given that Slott has an excellent knowledge of continuity and seldom hesitates to make such references.)
Speaking of Slott;his Spiderman/Human Torch mini is well worth seeking out.
Btw,damn shame if your friend missed Superior Foes of Spiderman. :)
The only good thing Nick Spencer ever wrote.
There was also Avengers Forever by Busiek.Great maxi series.And it only took 20 years,but Songbird did became an Avenger.
9000 comics....wow....that is overwhelming.
If you read one per day that would take 25 years to read!
I mentioned everything else,but Im not an expert on X-men.I always preferred the spinoffs to the main title,strangely.So if you haven't read it,and you have it now:
-X-force was pretty good thru it various incarnations.I know,I know,but once Liefeld left(after 8-9 issues) you had Nicieza(Fabian,he is our god, as Quantum and Woody would say),Loeb(he was good back then) and Ellis(needs no introduction). And there was Remenders Uncanny X-force.
-Peter Davids X-factor.Both the government team and the detective agency.Thou,I prefer the detective agency.
Quote from: Magnetica on 15 April, 2017, 10:02:03 AM
9000 comics....wow....that is overwhelming.
If you read one per day that would take 25 years to read!
Wow, when you put it like that it seems unlikely I will read it all! However, I will likely sell a few thou, there is some stuff I will keep but likely never read (the original run of Guardians of the Galaxy for example) and when I am plowing my way through reading I often read about 5 books in a sitting -- with that, I figure I should be able to get through the majority within 5 years or so... 2000AD is still my priority though - case files always come first!
Quote from: Smith on 15 April, 2017, 11:03:25 AM
I mentioned everything else,but Im not an expert on X-men.I always preferred the spinoffs to the main title,strangely.So if you haven't read it,and you have it now:
-X-force was pretty good thru it various incarnations.I know,I know,but once Liefeld left(after 8-9 issues) you had Nicieza(Fabian,he is our god, as Quantum and Woody would say),Loeb(he was good back then) and Ellis(needs no introduction). And there was Remenders Uncanny X-force.
-Peter Davids X-factor.Both the government team and the detective agency.Thou,I prefer the detective agency.
I already have a personal complete run of Uncanny #94-now and the adjective-less X-men, as well as X-factor. However, I am inheriting from him complete X-force runs, Cable, Deadpool (first minis then complete starting with the Civil War Deadpool run until now), and X-man (of all things...never read this book except the AoA 4-parter), Gambit, and several minis/other series. He was a total completionist so I will have all the good stuff along with a bunch the less desirable titles too.
Oh yeah,Cable and Deadpool was a great series. :)
The place where I live, in a shed, is drokking beautiful at this time of year.
Lovely photo, where 'bouts is it mate?
Thanks, BSC. It's literally right behind my shed in darkest Lancashire!
Nothing "drokkin' fantastic" appears to have happened to anyone in over a month, so please allow me this.
I've just found out my wife is expecting twins! This means I will be a father/step father to eight children in total, four spewed from my own loins.
I am a little shellshocked, and may need a drink, but- wow.
SBT
Congrats SBT(R)! How did you even find the time with 6 already?
They don't all live with us, and are split between her ex husband and my ex wife, so we only have my stepdaughter in the house. Except when they all come to stay, which is on a weekly basis at the moment...
My own two are here at the moment and are ecstatic. Especially as they're due around Halloween.
I have no idea how we are going to cope, but it'll be fun.
SBT
You need to buy yourself a tv,mate.
Just kidding,congratz and all that.
Congratulations! You're going to name them Joe and Rico, obviously!!
Congratulations SBT!
Yeah, all the best SBT.
It's been a long and very expensive slog for the past year, but the house build has finally started.
It's 51% excitement and 49% pure stress, but damn, I'm enjoying the ride so far.
A great spell of weather means we're ahead of the Death Star on our construction schedule- someone inform Lord Vader.
Wow, that's a cracking view!
You utter bastard.
What a fantastic view good enough to combat any stress.
Which wing is for the Thrill containment storage?
That really is a spiffing location.
That view!!!!!!! Wow! Good luck with the build mate.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 21 June, 2017, 03:58:57 PM
Which wing is for the Thrill containment storage?
The shed (as I've been informed).
Sorry for the late update it's been a hectic couple of months, little Aya arrived 3 days late on the 13/4 the missus was very happy though as that's Sonkran (Thai New Year) which she has informed me is very good luck. Both mum and baby very healthy but have been informed it may just be the one as it was a nice long 24hr labour (hoping she forgets the pain as I'm greedy and want a little brother or sister for her to play with). Love being a father a and never been happier. Will post a pic if I can ever figure out how to, a bit mopy at the moment as they've just gone back to Thailand so she can show her off properly to the mother in law and her sisters for 5 weeks, they are absolutely in love with her as it is the first grandkid and niece for them
CU Dadbacker
Congrats to you all. Nothing beats childbirth as a contraceptive (always remember the midwife asking about that after our first!) but maternal instincts can be powerful. Being a father is probably one of the best mind altering substances in the world!
Congratulations!
Congrats Rad!
Great news Radbacker - shame about the timing re: family.
Congratulations Radbacker! Fantastic news
Lots of great news of babies and houses here. Congrats all.
Congrats, Radbacker!
I am now officially living in my boat, having transferred the last of my belongings here the other day. It's hard to beat it on a summer's evening, with the roof rolled back and mother ducks with their ducklings swimming past.
I haven't got quite the view that Link Prime has, but the tree-studded hills, farms and rolling fields aren't too shabby either.
Congrats Radbacker, best fun you will ever have! And nice one Jayzus!
Having an odd sort of holiday at the moment, away camping and travelling around in the Continental Bureaucratic Hegemony itself, but of sad necessity trying to type reports at night while the family slumbers in the tent beside me.
But that's by way of context: this morning I found I'd somehow lost my new-and-only packet of right-eye disposable contact lenses, naturally rendering the remaining left-eye packet nought but a cruel taunt. Despite scouring the tent, campsite, the toilet block etc, contacting the owners and the cleaning contractors, no sign was forthcoming. Waste of money aside, this left me badly (rightly?) fecked for the rest of the trip - until my 11 year old appeared holding said lenses aloft.
On his own initiative, he had delved to the bottom of the communal bin in the campsite toilets and found them. I never imagined some fecker would chuck a big pack of found lenses in the bin, and even if it had occurred, I'm not sure I'd have tackled the bin in a late-June campsite toilet.
So my Drokkin' Fantastic bit is not really the relief at not having to rely on a heavily scratched out-of-date-prescription pair of glasses for the next few weeks, but more the sudden realisation of what a thoughtful and dedicated lad my eldest is. Rightly proud (and grateful) I am.
Although I waited until he'd showered to give him his well-earned hug.
This forum needs a "like" button!
Nice one, Tordels, and the award of a Krill Tro Tordello to your lad.
Moved jobs to a new permanent role as a tech lead three months ago, having been back to being fully well and full time for a year. It was a big step back up but a huge opportunity. Pleased to say I completed the probation today so all confirmed perm. Very pleased.
Also son finishes his a levels tomorrow and thus far feels happy with them (needs 3 A's to get his first choice chemical physics at Bristol so fingers crossed for him).
Amazing reading the news of new babies and realising that nearly 19 years has already passed since I had that experience. Enjoy it folks. It's the best thing I ever did for sure.
Nice one, Fishy! Not bad for a man who was led to believe he going blind not too long ago.
Aye, great news, Fishy. You're an inspiration!
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 30 June, 2017, 04:38:12 PM
Nice one, Fishy! Not bad for a man who was led to believe he going blind not too long ago.
exactly that Jayz! if they had not found that mrsa then who knows where I would be. Blessed mate.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 30 June, 2017, 05:52:09 PM
Aye, great news, Fishy. You're an inspiration!
aww thank you Sharky, that's lovely.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 28 June, 2017, 07:46:44 AM
This forum needs a "like" button!
Nice one, Tordels, and the award of a Krill Tro Tordello to your lad.
and agreed.. Tordels boy needs that award!
still this form is blessed by Tordels and the Shark.
Tiny Tips has just passed his Grade 8 Piano with a DISTINCTION and we have been drinking wine and listening to him play his exam pieces plus also impromptu by ear renditions of Rocketeer , Miller's Crossing, Last of Mohicans and and First Contact.
I don"t know where he gets it from. I have no musical talent (so little that the Doctor may have secretly videos me). But then again, the milkman was always whistling.
Fantastic. Enjoy. Be the proud parent.
Congrats tips.
My son the lil'fishy did great in his A levels and sealed his place studying chemical physics msci at Bristol. Very pleased for him.
Tidy. Well done him. Bristol has a pretty good rep to boot.
Thank you. Yeah and it's great for his subject and he just really liked the place , the course and the facilities. He knew what he had to do and nailed in maths and the three sciences. He did well.
Just curious but what grades did he get?
He needed AAA and got A*Maths, A Chem and Physics. He also got a C in biology (didn't count to his course though so he didn't focus on, told us he wouldn't which was fair enough).
And for this you give him a 'he did well'?
Where is the ecstatic parental pride, screaming from the rooftops, spam bombing Facebook and breaking the Twittersphere? Considering recent changes to Maths in particular I would respectfully suggest that you are doing his efforts and achievements a serious disservice.
Thank you :lol: yes I probably am keeping a lid on it.
We're keeping it real though. He did what he needed to do but didn't have to push himself too hard. No doubt he will need to lift it at uni so we don't want to go overboard.
Having said that we are very proud of him and we've been out with grandparents today having a meal (which was funny as he had four hours sleep after getting home at 8 following an all nighter with mates.. well deserved). Off out again next week with the other side of the family.
He's getting rewarded with a nice new pc for uni and we've saved like hell so we can pay his living costs so he only needs tuition fees, so he knows what it means to us I reckon :D
The biggest changes for him were the three sciences btw. All now entirely linear and based on the final result. Much tougher than they were so very chuffed
Just make sure he gets started on his post Uni job hunting in his first year. With those subjects and grades he's on course but way too many students leave it too late and end up scrabbling in their final year. At least with Bristol he's in the M4 corridor so there's loads of choice. (Is Porton Down still going?)
Your right, I'd forgotten those changes. Maths changed the question structure so it required more thinking. AS was one of the bigger balls ups in post 16 education (and that is in the face of some pretty stiff competition).
Anyway, congrats, to him and to you all as proud family.
Ah yes you're right, I'd forgotten how much maths threw people last year especially.
Thank you, good advice. He's on a msci with third year in industry which hopefully will help in terms of experience and options for the job hunt. He's also been working this summer in QA for the D&E dept of a local manufacturer who produce pumps for the chemical industry amongst others and has been doing lots of work around fluids and flow which will be good for his CV. We've been telling him is genuine gold dust when he's looking.
He has another week and a bit then a nice few weeks break before uni. Well earned I reckon.
I had to reread that a few times. I am losing it completely. On the first attempt I thought you had said that he has been working for the 'chemical weapons industry'. The really scary thought is that I'm stone cold sober. Or maybe that's the problem. ;)
Probably just crappy wording on my part :lol: apologies dude.
...Because my youngest, the appropriately nick-named 'Nano-bolt' has just scored a spot at a selective grammar school for 'A' levels, after five years of home-schooling.
And she is also 'very' likely to be a red-shirt at this years Thought Bubble.
Right now, I'm a very proud Squaxx.
Well done, Nano-Bolt!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 25 August, 2017, 10:41:45 AM
...Because my youngest, the appropriately nick-named 'Nano-bolt' has just scored a spot at a selective grammar school for 'A' levels, after five years of home-schooling.
And she is also 'very' likely to be a red-shirt at this years Thought Bubble.
Right now, I'm a very proud Squaxx.
Congrats Bolt :D She's a geeeen-yus!
Oh thats bloody marvellous! Well done nano-Bolt, thoroughly deserved!
Yeah! :D
Kudos to nano-Bolt!
Nice one, Ozzers, congrats on adding to Humanity's score.
Well, finally moved and settled into our extra care housing apartment and it's bloody marvellous! Everything designed for disabled access. The wet room is just brilliant, could stay in there all day!! Been a stressful few months, couldn't have done it without help from friends and family. JDH and daughter-in-law have been fantastic.
Off to London this weekend, missus is putting me on the train and the lad's meeting me off it!! Feel like a ten year old!! Then off to an Army Reunion and a Remembrance parade. Looking forward to getting a few sherbets down my neck.
Glad things are going well for you, Tankie - sounds like it's about time you had some fun!
Thanks Sharky.
Dublin have just beaten Kerry in the All-Ireland Gaelic Football Final replay, and have secured a hugely impressive and historic 5 All-Ireland football final wins in a row - for the first time ever - in the 135 year old history of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Kudoes to Kerry as well for a great and competitive performance.
An amazing and utterly thrilling display of athletics, skill, bravery and spirit from all the players on the field.
(And it is worth noting that this is a so-called "Amateur" sport.)
Up the Dubs!
https://www.the42.ie/dublin-kerry-all-ireland-2-4808774-Sep2019/
I'm just looking around at what I have. A boat to live in, slowly being made to look more and more like a hobbit hole through extensive use of wood. A view of hills, trees, and farmland. A wood burning stove, kitchen, two bathrooms, Internet and TV. I've never wanted to settle down and have kids. I've always wanted what I now have. Life isn't perfect but it's not bad.
And beer. You clearly have beer.
Quote from: TordelBack on 16 November, 2019, 12:01:18 AM
And beer. You clearly have beer.
Brewdog Hazy Jane IPA. :-[
I'm with JBC Block. I got my shed, my dog, a little community (a white witch, an aromatherapist, a NHS trauma counsellor, a ceramicist, a nurse and her post-stroke husband, a trucker, a police officer, two old ladies (twins), and an assortment of children), all in a quiet country setting with trees, horses and squirrels. Life is Good!
Icing - I'm presently having enormous fun operating a three ton digger. Bliss!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 16 November, 2019, 10:18:18 AM
Icing - I'm presently having enormous fun operating a three ton digger. Bliss!
At last...you have achieved class consciousness and are now tearing society down! ;)
Mmm, mini-diggers. Enjoy!
Quote from: IAMTHESYSTEM on 16 November, 2019, 11:00:41 AM
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 16 November, 2019, 10:18:18 AM
Icing - I'm presently having enormous fun operating a three ton digger. Bliss!
At last...you have achieved class consciousness and are now tearing society down! ;)
Heh. Resurfacing the car park, anyway!
There's just something about operating things like this that I find deeply satisfying. Man and machine in perfect... oops...
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 16 November, 2019, 12:17:57 PM
Quote from: IAMTHESYSTEM on 16 November, 2019, 11:00:41 AM
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 16 November, 2019, 10:18:18 AM
Icing - I'm presently having enormous fun operating a three ton digger. Bliss!
At last...you have achieved class consciousness and are now tearing society down! ;)
Heh. Resurfacing the car park, anyway!
There's just something about operating things like this that I find deeply satisfying. Man and machine in perfect... oops...
(https://www.eastersealstech.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/imgres-2.jpg)
"Get away from there ditch!"
You read my mind :D
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 16 November, 2019, 10:16:26 AM
I'm with JBC Block. I got my shed, my dog, a little community (a white witch, an aromatherapist, a NHS trauma counsellor, a ceramicist, a nurse and her post-stroke husband, a trucker, a police officer, two old ladies (twins), and an assortment of children), all in a quiet country setting with trees, horses and squirrels. Life is Good!
I like white witches, me. Oddly enough, there's been a coven, I suppose, of them based near the small Midlands Irish town where I grew up for as long as I can remember. While we were all bored shitless at Mass they were up the hills dancing round fires in the nip for Samhain and Bealtaine.
A girl I know pretty well joined them years ago and seems happy as Larry there. A couple of years ago after a local priest blessed the new playground she was asked by the council to give it a pagan blessing too. The times they are a-changin'.
I've just received some really stunning news. Not sure if I can share it yet so I'll say no more for the moment.
Big bloody tease!
You're telling me. It now seems that there may have been some kind of mix-up.
Mix-up un-mixed!
I have won David Lloyd's Aces Weekly script writing competition!
Woo hoo! (https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2854225404628033&id=441392582578006&refid=17&__tn__=%2As)
Fandabidozzi! Well-deserved recognition of your efforts, mate.
Thanks, Tordels! I didn't think I had a snowball's so I'm proper chuffed :D
Ah, Shark that's great news.
Having seen the pages I'm very curious to see where you went with this.
Guess who's lettering it? :)
Thanks, Dave. There are a few edits I need to do first and it's great to know you're involved too - can't beat a safe pair of hands!
Fantastic news Sharky! Well done you.
Well done that man! :thumbsup:
Thank you, Gentlemen. I've had a ditzy grin on my face all day :)
Good man, Sharky, delighted to hear it!
Congratulations, Sharky!
Good man, Sharky! :D
Thank you, thank you, and thank you.
I know it's not much, in the Grand Scheme of Things, but it feels really good. And if I might wax cheesy for a spell, I really do it for you guys - the comic buyers, the aficionados. I want to write stuff that you'll enjoy, because if I can then that makes me feel nice, so I want to be as good as I can be. For you guys, and also for me. This big little win makes me want to believe that, maybe, I might be on the right track. Then again, I suppose I might have just intersected with it...
Anyhoo (daaahlingks), thanks for the well-wishes - I appreciate them all. Truly.
Mark.
The Legendary Mark. :thumbsup:
Because... well, you'll see.
So after a couple of bad experiences with various role-playing groups over the years - which I shall not go into because, hey, this is after all a celebratory thread! - I have finally found a group into which I completely fit, feel absolutely comfortable in, and which is thankfully free of some of the more unpleasant types that one encounters in such groups from time to time. And for someone with the kind of chronic social anxiety / depressive symptoms and introverted lifestyle to which I am prone, this is a most positive thing.
There's a real United Nations kind of vibe to the group, with its members hailing from, among other places, South Africa, Hungary, France, USA and myself, representing the Emerald Isle.
A nicer, friendlier bunch of people you could not hope to meet and every session with them is a laugh.
At a recent game, the DM announced the appearance of some Gnolls. He laughed when I asked were they grassy gnolls.
It has been so long since I've been in the company of someone who would actually get that joke, that all I could do was smile inside.
Sounds like fun pk. I'm still searching for that elusive group where everything and everyone fits. You give me hope.
At Christmas I gave two of my nephews the end of year prog. Neither of them had read 2000AD before but I have tried them on age appropriate trades. 9 year old nephew barely looked at, 11 year old nephew loved it so much that his mum got him a one month subscription to see if he wants to carry on reading it. He already says he will spend all of his pocket money on 2000AD.
Well done Colin. Indoctrination at a young age is key.
Quote from: paddykafka on 15 December, 2019, 09:36:10 PMIt has been so long since I've been in the company of someone who would actually get that joke, that all I could do was smile inside.
Brilliant. Discovering a compatible roleplaying group can be life changing. Have fun!
I've been accepted into a 100 harp ensemble that will be playing in the Millennium Centre in Cardiff in July!
(There is a downside - I now have 8 pieces of music I need to learn very very quickly! :o )
as some of you know Ive had a bit of a shit run the last 2 years but life looks to finally be turing round Ive saved my brother's home and care package, Ive got my bills under control and I even found a stupid rare CD set ive been after for 5 years also £60 off because even thro the 6 CD's and one DVD were still sealed the seal round the set was missing, the set arrived today and the seal was round the outer box so I guess I got a discount because the shop made a mistake. and as a added bonous I caught out my botheres sochil worker being a incompant twat and used evidence to prove how he fucked up and chost my brother £1700 best bit seeing as hes at fault if he cant fix it his deparment will be lible for the money he chost my bother.
Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 27 February, 2020, 10:56:11 PM
as some of you know Ive had a bit of a shit run the last 2 years but life looks to finally be turing round Ive saved my brother's home and care package, Ive got my bills under control and I even found a stupid rare CD set ive been after for 5 years also £60 off because even thro the 6 CD's and one DVD were still sealed the seal round the set was missing, the set arrived today and the seal was round the outer box so I guess I got a discount because the shop made a mistake. and as a added bonous I caught out my botheres sochil worker being a incompant twat and used evidence to prove how he fucked up and chost my brother £1700 best bit seeing as hes at fault if he cant fix it his deparment will be lible for the money he chost my bother.
Glad to hear it. Yeah, you've had a rough time of it lately - onwards and upwards!
Also, you'll always be the first person to coin the term 'arsom'.
Hi Cyberleader! Glad to hear that Fortuna is on the upswing for you. Long may it last!
Good to hear your amazing persistence in the face of shitty events is paying off, CyberLeader - that's the doggedness of the true collector coming through.
Great to hear, CL! Don't let the bastards grind you down!
truly arsomTM news. We shouldn't have to fight tooth and nail with the agencies that are supposed to be supporting us, but so often we do. Glad your brother's doing better and he's lucky to have a good advocate fighting his corner.
And congrats on finding your rare CD - gotta take time out for some personal indulgence to keep yourself sane.
Always great to hear when someone succeeds against bureaucracy, CL. Congrats to you on your great work. It sounds like you really earned those CDs.
so yesterday I got hold of a PS2 game for £1 I was not exactly supper excited about it. it looked interesting so I bought it when my mate saw what I got he begged me to trade it as he used to play it a lot as a kid. so I traded him it for this which I'm happy with as ive been after it for a while now but could never find it in good condishion.
Keep at it, son. That way riches lie. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_red_paperclip (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_red_paperclip)
I received a copy of "Judge Dredd - Mechanismo: Machine Law" in the post this morning. I had no recollection of ordering it, then remembered that I had entered a competition for it on Facebook some time back. Many thanks to you good folk in Rebellion. You've certainly brightened up my day!
Didn't expect to see this thread back on the front page for a while! Good on ya, Paddy!
I might add to this one while I'm here- my youngest (10) is doing a school project on the Vikings in Dublin, and chose to focus on amber pendants. The very last find from my current excavation, noticed as I was bagging up the final tranche of sieved material on Friday, was a lovely chunk of worked amber fom a Viking-era ditch fill - the first amber I've found for about 25 years. Nice bit of synchronicity, and nice illo for the project.
Turns out I'm a valid platelet donor! I'm lucky enough to have one of the more sought after blood types so last weekend I made my first donation of a bag of shiny gold.
I know the rest of the world seems to be heading towards chaos, but this really lifted me.
I can't do platelets but I did manage to give blood the day before the order to shut pubs. It's such a simple way to do some good. Three or four times a year.
That's cool.
I used to donate but nobody wants my blood any more - well, except for Jim, of course...
It rather seems like nothing spectacular has happened to forum members of late- perhaps due to the general malaise and moments of abject horror caused by this pandemic- or maybe because we are now so old and grumpy that "nothing good ever happens".
So- here are two things that might count. Number one, after two years of suffering a frozen shoulder and the agony that has entailed, my wife has just messaged me from the hospital to say she has awoken from the general anaesthetic, did not die, and has been successfully operated on.
And number two, as I mentioned in the "what we are reading" thread, I was on the verge of signing up for a course in paleoanthropology. I have now signed up for that course. I am starting in September. It's only a ten week online thing, but I am ridiculously excited. And obviously, ridiculously poorer than I was ten minutes ago. But you know what? It's worth it.
SBT
Fantastic news SBT on both counts! Congrats!
Glad to hear of your good news, SBT. It's nice to hear of something good happening in the world in these times. (And as regards your course, the even better news is that you'll have a few fossils on this forum to experiment with - myself included. :) ) All the best! - Paddy Kafka
Aye, that's grand news Spooky!
Thanks guys- this is unexpectedly very important to me, as is my wife's operation. Though from the messages shes sending me from her hospital bed, I reckon theyve given her too much happy juice and she may be kicked out for sexual harassment of NHS staff before the end of the day.
Also, the physio has managed to raise her arm- for the first time in two years. I hate to think what that was like, but if the physio wasnt masked already, he/she may well be in need of a lay down in a well ventilated room.
SBT
can we get jerrymb60 kicked out quickly please mods!
That course I was talking about? The Origins if Human Behaviour, online with Oxford University? I only went and passed!
A day after finding myself as Letter of the Week in the xmas prog.
I am buying a EuroMillions ticket for tomorrow, absolutely.
SBT
Congratulations and well done to you SBT. I'm well pleased for you.
Ta very much. I hold no illusions about changing my life/ career/ wotnot- but as an exercise in proving to myself I'm not a complete failure, it's done the job. I feel a wee bit more confident in my own abilities than I did this time yesterday- as I had been convinced I'd screwed the whole thing up with my final essay.
SBT
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Nice one!
You're a star, Steev. Build on this, plenty of other complementary online courses out there. My own brain has ossified to the point that helping out with the kids' homework is beyond me, great to see that someone else's is still capable of growth!
This is only a minor thing but it's a nice thing nonetheless. I read an article in the Grauniad the other day* featuring an artist whose name rang a bell - Victor Burgin. Sent a message to my brother to ask him to check the name on a picture he got from our Grandad after his death about 20 years ago and it was indeed by Victor Burgin. My Grandad was a foundry patternmaker in Sheffield, and a keen woodworker, and at some point he made some frames for Victor Burgin (who is also from Sheffield) and was given a painting by way of thanks (I'd post a picture if I had one; from memory it's a pleasant jigsaw puzzle-like abstract in orange, purple and black). Burgin sounds like a very interesting character and it's one of those nice random things that's made more interesting due to a family connection.
* https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2020/dec/16/what-lurks-between-the-confounding-work-of-victor-burgin-in-pictures
Quote from: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 17 December, 2020, 06:25:51 PM
That course I was talking about? The Origins if Human Behaviour, online with Oxford University? I only went and passed!
A day after finding myself as Letter of the Week in the xmas prog.
That's brilliant - hearty congratulations; we're all proud of you. And passing the course - that's good too.
Ming - that's a great story! I used to know quite a bit about art history, it being very much a part of the art degree I did, but that's a long time ago and I know far more about 2000ad artists these days.
Nice on SBT! :thumbsup:
Thankyou everyone- I was unprepared for quite how much the notification I'd passed would affect me. I think of resigned myself to fail at the last hurdle.
Anyway, now to see where this takes me, if anywhere.
SBT
This year has been a little bit bust for me.
1) Got a full-time job working in security
2) I'm now 1000% fully vaccinated against the symptoms of COVID-19 and both the Delta & Lambda variants
3) Bought a new iPhone, with a new, more permanent number
4) Lost my password to the main forums before re-acquiring it again, thanks to storing all my old passwords
5) Started going to the cinema again
6) Started reading again, having read 17 books at work thus far and currently on my 18th
7) Pool season is just starting up again
8) Found out that the Lone Wolf fantasy gamebooks are getting re-releases in paperback starting this Winter and will also include the final book as well
Collecting my flat keys next week. Technically can't move in still for probably 10 weeks at least due to zoning, things like the lobby and corridors still being half done, health and safety etc but fuck. Something tangible. Finally being on the ladder. What even has been 2021.
Living on a campsite can be so cool. This evening, I was invited to join a family staying here for just a few nights for a drink, some barbecue, and a natter around a campfire. There's nothing quite like it, to sit under the stars sharing stories and laughter with complete strangers. I drokking love human beings, me, and spending time with them is just wonderful. Every time this happens, which is rare enough to be always special and often enough to be always comfortable, my faith in humanity is strengthened.
Life is so drokking fantastic, it truly is. I'm glad I have one and I hope you are too.
I just found that sharks have the best immune system of all species, never prone to disease and whose shape basically remained the same since ancient times. I see now why sharks are legendary creatures.
Hey, good for you, Sharky! Glad to hear Fortuna is on the Upturn for you.
Thanks, chaps :)
Nice one Sharkie! Glad things have turned a corner for you :thumbsup:
Cheers, PH - and thanks for the latest you-know-what! ;)
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 20 August, 2021, 12:32:35 AM
Living on a campsite can be so cool. This evening, I was invited to join a family staying here for just a few nights for a drink, some barbecue, and a natter around a campfire. There's nothing quite like it, to sit under the stars sharing stories and laughter with complete strangers. I drokking love human beings, me, and spending time with them is just wonderful. Every time this happens, which is rare enough to be always special and often enough to be always comfortable, my faith in humanity is strengthened.
Life is so drokking fantastic, it truly is. I'm glad I have one and I hope you are too.
Sounds fabulous. Glad you got the opportunity.
Thanks, Tips :)
Today another family gave me a scrummy bacon buttie because I was strimming in the rain (there's a song in that...). Life is good!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 21 August, 2021, 09:59:08 PM
Thanks, Tips :)
Today another family gave me a scrummy bacon buttie because I was strimming in the rain (there's a song in that...). Life is good!
Awesome, lad. Ah...if only I could as optimistic as you.
Last weekend my Dad came up for a visit - second time I'd seen him in two years. We went to a football match together like we used to when I was a kid, I took him out for dinner, we hung out and had a cool time.
An hour after he left on Sunday I got pinged by the Covid app for contact on Friday, either from the office or from the train getting there. I've got no symptoms, but I know people who have had it and been asymptomatic. My Dad's not young and the thought that I could have picked something up and passed it onto him was sickening.
This morning, test results say I'm clear and I feel like everything is suddenly brighter.
Let's hear it for NOT having Covid!
Is thisthe greatest news story in years The Malawi gocenment are trying to ban Farting in public!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12363852
Ireland have just beaten the All-Black's in the rugby!
A superb performance and a superb result: Ireland 29 - New Zealand 20.
Makes me proud to be an Emerald Islander.
Feck, I missed it. Nice one, our lads!
The Irish Women's soccer team have just beaten Scotland and qualified for the World Cup next year!
A wonderful achievement. So proud of, and delighted for them.
Come On You Girls In Green! :) :) :)
Our bosses just announced an unexpected £1,000 bonus in our October pay packets to help with the heating and cost of living crisis.
So after enduring months of nervous tension and anxiety at the prospect of being made homeless, I got a call from Dublin City Council a couple of days ago, offering me the viewing of a flat in the city centre.
I took a stroll down today to get my bearings on the location in advance, and it turns out that the gaff is in one of the councils old, high rise, red-brick estates. I go to admit that my heart sank a bit, as I imagined myself ending up in Dublin city's version of Peach Trees. (In which case, how long before I would have wound up as a Slo-Mo addict, lol?)
But I just had a call from the Dublin City Councillor who has been advocating on my behalf behind the scenes. He assured me that it's a safe, quiet and well-maintained area populated for the most part by middle-aged and elderly cits like myself. (So I don't have to worry about noise, hassle and criminality from Juveniles, addicts etc. Which was my main concern, considering the bad rep that council estates generally tend - however unfairly - to have.)
Anyway's, I'm viewing the place tomorrow, and now that my mind has been put to rest, I'm pretty sure that I'm going to accept it. Being realistic, it sure as hell beats the alternative! In terms of lugging up all my possessions - approx 1,000 books, 2,000 plus comics & graphic novels, several bookcases etc - I just hope that the flat is not up on too high a floor, or I'm going to be facing some very grumpy removal men. :lol:
Quote from: paddykafka on 06 July, 2023, 04:38:44 PMit's a safe, quiet and well-maintained area populated for the most part by middle-aged and elderly cits like myself
But does it muster a good Citi-Def unit?
Either way, hearty congrats, Paddy. Must be a real load off your mind.
Quote from: JohnWare on 06 July, 2023, 04:49:24 PMQuote from: paddykafka on 06 July, 2023, 04:38:44 PMit's a safe, quiet and well-maintained area populated for the most part by middle-aged and elderly cits like myself
But does it muster a good Citi-Def unit?
:lol:
Either way, hearty congrats, Paddy. Must be a real load off your mind.
Many thanks, JohnWare. Yep, it's a relief, to be sure. The lady I spoke with in DCC said that, since my kicking-out-notice here in Mouseville had now expired past it's due date, they were going to fast-track me as an express case. So with any luck, I'm hoping that I'll be out of the kip where I am by the end of this month. (I suppose I'll have a better idea on that score next week at some stage. At the very least, the knowledge that I am finally going will keep the current landlord off my back for the time being.)
Delighted to hear it, Paddy. Must be a massive relief. Whereabouts in Dublin, just out of interest? I've lived all over the shop myself.
'tis great that this has moved to this thread. Nice to hear something positive for a change. Really pleased for you sir. Hope it is as great as it sounds.
And as for the fecker of an ol' landlord, let's hope the Buddhists are right about Karma, eh?
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 06 July, 2023, 05:30:45 PMDelighted to hear it, Paddy. Must be a massive relief. Whereabouts in Dublin, just out of interest? I've lived all over the shop myself.
Cheers, Jayzus! It's one of the DCC Mega-Blocks near Christ Church.
Thanks also, TJM86. Your kind words and support are much appreciated.
I've been following this tale in skulk-mode, but I wanted to de-skulk to add my congratulations. Homelessness is such a horror of an idea - I'm glad things are working out in a more positive vein.
(https://img.gifglobe.com/grabs/fatherted/S03E01/gif/2melRN9SxMYR.gif)
...see more happy resolutions to Dublin's housing bollix
I'd like to add my voice to those saying how good it is to see you in this thread JBC. You've had such a grim time of it, this has been a great thing to read this morning. Hope it's just the start of some positive happenings for you dude!
Ah now, good on you lad. Occasionally in this fickle world the stars do align, wishing you the best in your new digs. :D
Ah, thanks for all your kind words, folks! I just went to view the flat today and it's grand. Nice and bright compared to where I am. A decent size too. I took some measurements so as to get an idea of how much of my furniture - ie Bookcases - would fit in, and I'm pretty sure I'll be able to accommodate them all. (Not so sure where I'll fit a bed in when I buy it, lol.) Dublin City Council's Housing Allocations will be calling me next week to fill out the paperwork and hand me the keys. So once I have those then I can move in when I want. (Which will probably be a couple of weeks again I get things sorted.)
Anyway's, here's to better times ahead and cheers to you all who have supported me here.
Great news Paddy, fingerscrossed for you!
Thanks, Proudhuff!
As a future project, I intend to start a petition to get the building renamed by the council as "Paddy Kafka Block". :D
I'll be painting the sign of the Christchurch Inn pub on Monday afternoon. Drop down and say hello!
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 04 August, 2023, 07:34:07 PMWell, I wouldn't say drokkin fantastic, but this is the first day I've had this week where I wasn't riddled with anxiety as a result of my own daft actions.
See, this day last week I was pulled over for a broken motorbike tail light that I didn't know I had...
You live in vice, you pay the price. :D
That aside, I'm glad everything's worked out in the end.
JayzusB.Christ slips through the fingers of the law one more time!
JayzusB.Christ will ride again!
Good to hear that you got your bike problem sorted, Jayzus.
I guess its safe to assume that you weren't tempted to square up to the copper, puff your chest out indignantly and declare: "Don't you know who I am?! I am Jayzus B. Christ and I demand my wheels back!"
'Cause yeah, that probably wouldn't have ended too well. :D
(Actual footage of Jayzus about to be busted by the cops, lol.)
https://i.gifer.com/rXy.gif
Forum's Favourite Outlaw Biker, The Final:
Spikes Harvey Rotten vs. JayzusB. Christ
:lol:
Thanks, guys. I won't be back on the road till the tax disc arrives but it's better than knowing my bike is rotting in limbo and that a court case is approaching into the bargain.
I'm more like Sleez 'n' Ryder than Spikes Harvey Rotten - fairly forgettable, shoddily painted and conceived by a Guinness-drinking Irishman.
...because today marks twenty-five years since I married m'lovely wife. I genuinely have no idea how she's put up with me for a quarter of a century, but here we are. :D
Congrats Jim!
Happy anniversary to you both, and I wish you many more. xx
Great milestone Jim. Have a great celebration and I wish you and your good lady many more.
Snapshot from 3 / 4 / 99.
(https://www.boho-weddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2-Feathers-and-Skulls-Gothic-Wedding-Inspiration-for-a-Happy-Halloween.jpg)
Congratulations, Jim, and happy anniversary to you both.
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 03 April, 2024, 02:35:15 PMSnapshot from 3 / 4 / 99.
Congratulations, Jim, and happy anniversary to you both.
Not sure why, but that image isn't displaying for me (in fact, I only realised there
was an image when I quoted this post and saw the URL).
Anyway, thanks for the kind words, folks!
Belatedly, here's a photo of the happy couple at Whitby registrar's office in 1999... :D
(https://i.imgur.com/Q6VNFmC.jpg)
Yeah, sorry, I tried to fix it with an edit but then that fecking website glitch kicked in and I couldn't log in for a couple of days.
Anyway it was only a daft photo of a black wedding cake with black candles, and obviously your own real wedding photo is way better. Hope you both had a great anniversary anyway and wishing you more love and happiness for the next 25 and beyond.
This is the image that JBC was posting - not sure what the technical issue was, so I uploaded a copy to imgur:
(https://i.imgur.com/R9JcFLS.jpeg)
Congrats to Jim on his silver anniversary.
(Following the goth stereotype that lives in my head, I assumed you were deliberately and morosely single. The world in my head is a strange place, best ignored.)
Much obliged, Funt.