A tribute to the best and greatest thread in the world: Off Topic

[Mr Mystery]

Mine was witty link.

So...erm....yeah. NYER!

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Jennifer Lawrence...

[Psychosplodge]

six hours down, only eight to go, hurrah...


16 minutes for me :p

I'd been home half an hour at this point....Just saying


Jennifer Lawrence...

Haley?

[Psychosplodge]

oops (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25032380)

follow up (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25032380)

[Kirsten]

hurray, only ended up working thirteen hours, not fourteen. bargain...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

A threesome with both...

[Mr Mystery]

Up for 15ish minutes....and already performed bank transfer to Big Bro, and done my Asda shop.

And soon to work, where I need to buy my team Doughnuts (they have been awesome), and then team brekkie.

[Psychosplodge]

hurray, only ended up working thirteen hours, not fourteen. bargain...

Still paid for fourteen?


A threesome with both...

Well, nothing if not ambitious.
While threesomes sound great in theory, don't you think its enough effort pleasing one woman without trying to please two?


Up for 15ish minutes....and already performed bank transfer to Big Bro, and done my Asda shop.

And soon to work, where I need to buy my team Doughnuts (they have been awesome), and then team brekkie.

Yeah it takes me more than fifteen mins to boot properly :D

[Wolfshade]

All hail MEGATRON!

Yesterday was too expensive :(

So go to replace my spoke, £15, the part costs 40p. Then noticed my tyre was bald, as in the canvas was showing through, and then front and back pads had no rubber left on them :grumble: ended up being 3x the cost, but on the plus side I can now stop.

[Psychosplodge]

You need work on your maths...

anyway. Tumblr always fill me with a warm fuzzy feeling.


I am a millenial. Generation Y. Born between the birth of AIDS and 9/11. Give or take. They call us the global generation. We are known for out entitlement and narcissism. Some say it’s because we’re the first generation where every kid gets a trophy for just growing up. Others thinks it’s because social media allows us to post every time we fart or have a sandwich for all the world to see. But it seems our one defining trait is a numbness to the world. An indifference to suffering.

[Mr Mystery]

Urgh.

Hipsters.

Think they'll find my generation (born 1980) are where the great 'meh' comes from....

[Psychosplodge]

Aren't you just in the generation they're talking about? Wasn't 80 when the aids scare started?

[Wolfshade]

I thought it started with Tom Hanks in Philidelphia, that's why I never touch the stuff.

[Psychosplodge]

Possibly, but was that not a film of an earlier story?

Plus if you're using Philadelphia as lube you're doing something wrong...

[Mr Mystery]

Aren't you just in the generation they're talking about? Wasn't 80 when the aids scare started?

Was born before that. I remember the advert with the grave stone and the slogan 'AIDS, don't get it' and wondering what it was all about.

They're talking about the Hipster generation. Those who grew up after the Cold War.

[Psychosplodge]

The post '91 kids? But that's generation Z...

[Wolfshade]

I am generation n+1.

[Psychosplodge]

*amused snort*

[Psychosplodge]

ONE MORE DAY!!!

http://i41.tinypic.com/330v512.gif

[Wolfshade]

Felicitas of Rome is indeed an important festival

[Psychosplodge]

Yes, but what does that have to do with season 4?

[Wolfshade]

The for cemetries her 7 children are buried in?

[Psychosplodge]

hmm...

[Wolfshade]

Leave me alone it is a friday afternoon.

[Wolfshade]

Oh! Agents of contrived acroynm! is on tonight,.

[Psychosplodge]

Only watched the first one.
Be at pub anyway.

[Mr Mystery]

Roleplay tonight, where the gents will be investigating supernatural creature based badger baiting on the Hackney Marshes!

[Psychosplodge]

Sounds safe.

[Mr Mystery]

Just have to play 60's Joker, and deposit them in potentially life threatening situations, but only if they're really, really stupid!

They're not going in armed on this occasion, as it's their initial rekky. Though I will be introducing a rather unpleasant Chinese gang (set in the 1910's/1920's) who are shipping in the beasties, along with other foreign types.

[Wolfshade]

Why does this sound like the story line for Scary Movie XXVII?

[Deadlift]

How's this for cool.

1. Wife bought me a £25 gift iTunes card "just because" which I'm using to purchase the Iron Hands supplement tomorrow.

2. New iTunes feature means you don't have to type in the code to redeem the card, you just take a photo of it and it adds it straight to your account. For an older gent like me I thought it was kind of cool.

[Bigred]

This is the funniest thing I've read all morning:

http://gawker.com/no-one-jerks-off-on-christmas-day-or-thanksgiving-1469676075

Yet another datapoint in the "Japan is very different" theorem...

[DarkLink]

The comments are awesome. Also, Japan isn't a Christian nation, it kind of makes sense. It's like how in America I know that Cinco de Mayo is some sort of mexican holiday of some sort, but really all it means it a bunch of people want to go out get drunk up here.

[Kirsten]

but who doesn't like a good christmas porn?

this article and pictures make me feel guilty that I never even get round to painting my models...

http://www.viralnova.com/tree-trunk-carving/

[Wolfshade]

but who doesn't like a good christmas porn?

this article and pictures make me feel guilty that I never even get round to painting my models...

http://www.viralnova.com/tree-trunk-carving/

It is like that Russell Howard bit with the alternat Jingle Bell Rock...

As for the porn link, well it is surprising but when you think about it it makes sense, diong family stuff and not going to work the next morning/

[Kirsten]

How's this for cool.

1. Wife bought me a £25 gift iTunes card "just because" which I'm using to purchase the Iron Hands supplement tomorrow.

2. New iTunes feature means you don't have to type in the code to redeem the card, you just take a photo of it and it adds it straight to your account. For an older gent like me I thought it was kind of cool.

that is cool, is it like a smart phone/webcam app/function? hold the card up and it reads it?

[Gotthammer]

One month to go (give or take depending on timezones)! Isn't it exciting Mr Cat?

http://25.media.tumblr.com/538f151f46c4285f249b0e4a07594691/tumblr_mwhl24zQS31qb9bjho1_500.jpg


Clearly the cat agrees :cool:

[Kirsten]

picked up my Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds collectors edition today. greatest game ever made.

[Psychosplodge]

Isn't it too soon to be talking Xmas?

[Bigred]

And the Christmas avatars begin...

[Deadlift]

that is cool, is it like a smart phone/webcam app/function? hold the card up and it reads it?

Yep. :D

[Deadlift]

Done ;)

This avatar easily represents how I'm feeling right now, with Christmas now far away and moving house next week, I'm feeling a bit errggghhh. Nothing some egg nog and rum can't fix.

[Psychosplodge]

And the Christmas avatars begin...


But November...

[Wolfshade]

ARgh!

No No No NO NO NONO

No mention of Christmas till Advent I.

And then only of it's anticipation.
Suitable topics of conversation through Advent
Advent 1 - Heaven
Advent 2 - Hell
Advent 3 - Death
Advent 4 - Judgement
Christmas Day - Pressies!

Finally got around to watching Jericho thanks to gfx card failure and that is quite good, indeed, only about 6 years since it was first recommended to me.

[Gotthammer]

If you don't like it, don't change your avatar, pretty simple concept ;)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l7mM2C7b9xo/UMhZ1lZAqGI/AAAAAAAADxc/C7HvOYenNng/s1600/Christmas-Cat-And-Dog-Hd-Widescreen-Wallpapers-400x600.jpeg

[Psychosplodge]

What replacement graphics card are you considering?

BAD GOTT!

[Wolfshade]

What replacement graphics card are you considering?

BAD GOTT!

My spare older one as per pooter games thread.

Also, maybe this year do something different use a more traidtional blue/green hat, after all St. Nicholas only wears red because of Coke...

[Gotthammer]

Saint Nick rides the white lighting? Also, lazy avatar reuse from last year :p

[Psychosplodge]

If I can find it, my black Bah Humbug hat will be making it's reappearance.

[Wolfshade]

One for Splodgy:
https://www.gameinformer.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Components-PostAttachments/00-01-57-67-17/102886-_2D00_-artist_2D00_saga_2D00_wolf-Christmas-rainbow_5F00_dash-santa_5F00_hat.png_2D00_500x400.png


And probably, needs something to get him through 24hrs of present giving madness.

[Psychosplodge]

lols, I think I've got some from last year stashed somewhere.

[Gotthammer]

Cocaine? Bad splodgy :p

[Deadlift]

I wonder if Santa got upset with all rude the comments he got from Mystery on here. I hope we don't all get finecast because of him :D

Now it's getting closer I think he will be thrusting his jolly belly in our direction again.

[Psychosplodge]

Cocaine? Bad splodgy :p

lols no xmas themed MLP avatars :p


I wonder if Santa got upset with all rude the comments he got from Mystery on here. I hope we don't all get finecast because of him :D

Now it's getting closer I think he will be thrusting his jolly belly in our direction again.

But nobody did anything bad enough to deserve finecast.
Even coal is of more use:D

Surely he'll be too busy motivationally beating his elves at this time of year?

[Gotthammer]

lols no xmas themed MLP avatars :p

Oh, then, uh, ignore that PM I just sent you... >_>

[Psychosplodge]

I've seen your customs program on TV anyway, there'd be no point....

[Deadlift]

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab3/joenortonjones/e23f70ba543f0d47ca706450a070c33a.jpg

Come on pony boy ;) join in.

[Psychosplodge]

Not in november. Maybe when the xmas decorations go up a fortnight before :DI think I've got a banner for the bottom as well depending which PC I had it on last year.

[energongoodie]

Tangent.

I was in Birmingham at a toy fair on Saturday.
I was looking at an interesting stall with a nice wodge of rare toys when Jordan Hembrough of 'Toy Hunter' fame appeared and they thrust a camera in my face.
He and I did some deals to camera on some Silver Hawks, Sectaurs and some carded Star Wars toys. I'm hoping me and my buddy make it into the next season :)
It was real fun and he was a super nice chap and a very good salesman.

http://www.questtv.co.uk/shows/toy-hunter/

[Psychosplodge]

I almost went to that.

[Deadlift]

Tangent.

I was in Birmingham at a toy fair on Saturday.
I was looking at an interesting stall with a nice wodge of rare toys when Jordan Hembrough of 'Toy Hunter' fame appeared and they thrust a camera in my face.
He and I did some deals to camera on some Silver Hawks, Sectaurs and some carded Star Wars toys. I'm hoping me and my buddy make it into the next season :)
It was real fun and he was a super nice chap and a very good salesman.

http://www.questtv.co.uk/shows/toy-hunter/

Will you get a heads up when the show will air ? If you do let us know :D could be a giggle lol

[energongoodie]

Nah, I forgot to ask about a transmission date and the production guys were English freelancers employed for the weekend so they might not have known. I'm gonna keep my eyes on the wikipedia episode guide next year that should tell me which ep it will be. I'll let you know when it's on :D It was quite fun

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Grrrr Christmas.

[Mr Mystery]

I like Chrimbo.

I get pressies, and living 500ish miles away from my folks, also left the hell alone, all day.

Last year was spent scoffing a roast turkey and watching LotR back to back, extended Bluray. Was heavenly!

This year, I'm going to have a Marvel Marathon with a Dr Who break.

[Wolfshade]

Grrrr Commercialisation of Christmas.
FTFY :)

http://img5.blogs.yahoo.co.jp/ybi/1/3a/94/brillat_savarin_1/folder/126696/img_126696_19494908_1?1200758301

[Mr Mystery]

And the Python Parasites strike. (http://www.stubhub.co.uk/monty-python-tickets/monty-python-london-the-o2-1-7-2014-4413684?gcid=C12289x1022_e)

Scalpers should be scalped.

[Cap'nSmurfs]

Dunno about you guys, but I'm off to Texas for Christmas. That should be fun~

[Deadlift]

I will be settling into new house. Much bigger than the current place. Room for at least 3 or 4 trees dotted around the house, plus decorations. It's got a brand new fitted kitchen with a double oven and a six burner hob. I'm going to be in Christmas Day heaven this year in the kitchen. Kids can't wait. Massive bedrooms for each of them. I'm banning toys in the living room when we move. I've lost count how many times I trodden on buzz light year or some sort of dinosaur or Lego brick in the past 12 months.

[Mr Mystery]

There is only one thing more painful than treading on Lego.

And that's treading on a Sticklebrick.

[Psychosplodge]

I disagree, the standard UK plug...

[Mr Mystery]

Nah. It's unpleasant, but not Lego or Sticklebrick unpleasant.

Though this oddly reminds me of the time Mumsie Mystery managed to sit on an open container of cocktail sticks......

[Psychosplodge]

Its far worse. plus lego is far worse than sticklebricks.

[Wolfshade]

You obviously have never trodden on a hedgehog

[Mr Mystery]

Spiney Norman?

Also....genuinely unable to tell if still hungover from Saturday night, or now ill.

Could be both.

This sucks.

[Psychosplodge]

You obviously have never trodden on a hedgehog

Not in bare feet

[Mr Mystery]

Suddenly.

Happy Labrador.

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4898218141812377&pid=1.7

[Psychosplodge]

eeew It's looking at me, take it away!

[Wolfshade]

eeew It's looking at me, take it away!

That's what she said

[Psychosplodge]

No she normally ends in turn off the light :(

[Psychosplodge]

Grrrr Christmas.

Appropriate response


All I want for Christmas is the de-commercialization of an ex-pagan gone-Christian holiday, for people to stop being so ****ing happy, seriously, it’s nauseating, and your crippled, bleeding, tortured soul. And if the Supernatural fandom hits this post with a picture of Sam, so help me lord baby Jesus I don’t believe in, I will find you and I will cut you with a knife made of salt and wasabi.

[Wolfshade]

Sam?
http://www.brixtonblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/fireman-sam-568980329-1997176.jpg

[Psychosplodge]

Dunno?
I stole the angry quote off tumblr. :D

[Wolfshade]

Fireman Sam meme?

[Psychosplodge]

There's a fireman sam meme?

[Wolfshade]

http://i.qkme.me/3vioj3.jpg

...apparently.

[Psychosplodge]

That might be overestimating it.

[Deadlift]

I disagree, the standard UK plug...

Oh yes, it's funny how these things always seem to lay with their pins facing up like some sort of domestic trap of torture. If like I did, you then hop around clutching your food you run the risk of braining yourself by headbutting the door frame as a result.

[Psychosplodge]

Sounds like a typical plug attack...

[Wolfshade]

Waded into the 40k rules question.

Always good when Nab agrees with me, though I must confess a small amount of niavity in my responses.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?37381-Template-Weapons-vs-Vehicle-Squadron&p=369740&viewfull=1#post369740

[Mr Mystery]

Scarlett Witch and Quicksilver confirmed for Avengers : Age of Ultron.

[Kirsten]

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade currently listed on IGN as a december release in their up coming games bit, until you actually click on the game and it says TBA 2015 :p

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Dale then realised that he had been reading for 7 hours.

[Wildeybeast]

Anyone know when they moved Christmas to November 25th? Because someone down the road from has their lights up already and some bolsters have got their Xmas avatars out. Did I miss the memo?

[Deadlift]

Anyone know when they moved Christmas to November 25th? Because someone down the road from has their lights up already and some bolsters have got their Xmas avatars out. Did I miss the memo?

BigRed declared its Christmas :) and demanded Christmas Avatars. Well kind of.

[Wildeybeast]

Maybe in the heathen colonies, but in civilised lands, basic good manners dictates that preparations don't begin until the start of advent, at the absolute earliest.

I've just noticed you've got a special rank. Congrats. What got you that honour then?

[Kirsten]

Anyone know when they moved Christmas to November 25th? Because someone down the road from has their lights up already and some bolsters have got their Xmas avatars out. Did I miss the memo?

because November 25th is the most important day of the year.

[Mr Mystery]

Taste like Crab, look like people.

Crab people, crab people.

[Wolfshade]

because November 25th is the most important day of the year.

Obviously Independence Day is very important

[Kirsten]

Obviously Independence Day is very important

nope, today is where it is at

[Wildeybeast]

Today is officially a rubbish day. Catholic burning is now a distant memory and Christmas is still whole month away. it's only tolerable because it's pay day.

[Psychosplodge]

Dale then realised that he had been reading for 7 hours.

It happens. It only happens less due to lack of new material.


Anyone know when they moved Christmas to November 25th? Because someone down the road from has their lights up already and some bolsters have got their Xmas avatars out. Did I miss the memo?

We tried convincing them earlier it was too early. They were having none of it.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

nope, today is where it is at

Iirc, it's your birthday. If so, happy birthday. :)


This is my second reading of The Hunger Games splodge.

[Psychosplodge]

See I would have started that today, but I forget to pick them up off our lass last time I was down. I'm now out of new books till amazon deliver me three hopefully word heavy tomes. The new apocalypse novel is quite good BTW.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I know, the fact that no one likes Draigo amuses me. Plus the - SPOILER ALERT - dudes implanted with the Emperor's geneseed.

[Psychosplodge]

Also the detail it goes into about certain founding aspects is previously unmatched?

KIRSTEN!

have a stolen from deviantart birthday marine pic

http://th07.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2010/104/2/f/Space_Marine_Birthday_Card_by_al128128.png

[Kirsten]

thanks very much guys. I am ill unfortunately, bloody typical. but I got chocolate and jack daniels, so not all bad

[Deadlift]

Happy Birthday kiddo ;)

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab3/joenortonjones/6aa91cf2af8be8aef4a37a40343cd1ff.jpg

Hope you had a good one despite being ill. Jacks always a good friend when feeling a bit crummy.

[Kirsten]

thank you, just annoying that I have two long days of work now, but at least I have most of thursday off, going for a couple of drinks with my housemate wednesday night hopefully.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Sorta remembered from last year. ;)

[Gotthammer]

Happy B'day K-money :)



In other news here is the saddest thing in the world:

http://25.media.tumblr.com/f44fcd75a7c8896da4cb0424d1093f93/tumblr_mjjbv64gLo1r9943oo1_500.jpg

[Kirsten]

thanks Gott :)

honestly I kinda like run down graveyards. other people find them sad, but I find them nice, probably just me.

[Psychosplodge]

Old graveyards are kinda awesome.
But people sometimes object when you use them as a background for photos...

[Mr Mystery]

Back garden is Victorian mortuary garden. Not exactly rundown, but not exactly maintained all that well.

Very serene.

[Wolfshade]

Beware for the dead move quick in these parts.

[Psychosplodge]

Is that a relative term? as any movement by the dead is quick compared to normal...

[Wolfshade]

Perhaps this will help:

"for the dead travel fast"

[Gotthammer]

To all you complaining like tiny, tiny babies about the festive kickoff, remember that while some people like to get creative:

http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/christmas-lights-funny.jpg


There are plenty of other options:

http://girltomom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/funny-christmas-lights.jpg

http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/funny-christmas-lights-ditto.jpg

http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/funny-fail-christmas-lights.jpg

[Psychosplodge]

Edumaction





During a robbery, the bank robber shouted to everyone in the bank: “Don’t move. The money belongs to the State. Your life belongs to you.”

Everyone in the bank laid down quietly. This is called “Mind Changing Concept” Changing the conventional way of thinking.

When a lady lay on the table provocatively, the robber shouted at her: “Please be civilized! This is a robbery and not a rape!”

This is called “Being Professional” Focus only on what you are trained to do!

When the bank robbers returned home, the younger robber (MBA-trained) told the older robber (who has only completed Year 6 in primary school): “Big brother, let’s count how much we got.”

The older robber rebutted and said: “You are very stupid. There is so much money it will take us a long time to count. Tonight, the TV news will tell us how much we robbed from the bank!”

This is called “Experience.” Nowadays, experience is more important than paper qualifications!

After the robbers had left, the bank manager told the bank supervisor to call the police quickly. But the supervisor said to him: “Wait! Let us take out $10 million from the bank for ourselves and add it to the $70 million that we have previously embezzled from the bank”.

This is called “Swim with the tide.” Converting an unfavorable situation to your advantage!

The supervisor says: “It will be good if there is a robbery every month.”

This is called “Killing Boredom.” Personal Happiness is more important than your job.

The next day, the TV news reported that $100 million was taken from the bank. The robbers counted and counted and counted, but they could only count $20 million. The robbers were very angry and complained: “We risked our lives and only took $20 million. The bank manager took $80 million with a snap of his fingers. It looks like it is better to be educated than to be a thief!”

This is called “Knowledge is worth as much as gold!”

The bank manager was smiling and happy because his losses in the share market are now covered by this robbery.

This is called “Seizing the opportunity.” Daring to take risks!

So who are the real robbers here?

[Mr Mystery]

The real robbers are the people who wrote that contrived piece?

[Wolfshade]

The real robbers are the people who wrote that contrived piece?

+ e^pii

[Gotthammer]

The real robbers are the people who wrote that contrived piece?

+1

[Deadlift]

Those Christmas lights are awesome. Talking of graveyards, house I'm moving to is right next to a 13th century church with graveyard. Next Halloween I'm going to have myself some fun :D

[Wolfshade]

Never mind that Sean Bean wins internation emmy!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25102920

For the accused where he plays a cross-dresser.

[Psychosplodge]

I'm thinking it was someone with a degree bitter about being constantly shown up by experience.

DL that sounds so cool.

[Mr Mystery]

So.

Kickstarters. If I pledge to the Heroquest one, when does the cashmonies exchange hands?

Desperate to pledge!

[Gotthammer]

Answered in the other thread.

so impatient

[Mr Mystery]

It's one of my virtues.

[Psychosplodge]

Wolves (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-25091939) on rampage in colchester

[Wolfshade]

Freedom!

Also "Wolves are naturally timid and provided they are not cornered in any way do not provide a risk to the public." So we shoot them in the face, as they pose such a low risk...

[Psychosplodge]

Well you can't let a colony get established...

[Wolfshade]

Well you can't let a colony get established...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-24705203

Can't I?

"Interestingly" Sutherland is my ancestral home

[Psychosplodge]

That's Scotland it may or may not matter soon.
And no not in essex, ingesting all that fake tan won't do them any good.

[Mr Mystery]

Taken out the URL, as it's a horrible read. See spoiler warning below.

Just...how? Why?

I mean....really? A baby?

Sometimes we need the death penalty.

[Wolfshade]

Make it easier for ramblers to avoid treading in their droppings.

[Psychosplodge]

Sometimes we need the death penalty.

Well if we're lucky some helpful lifers will sort it.


Make it easier for ramblers to avoid treading in their droppings.

true, good point.

[Mr Mystery]

Spoiler warning.

If you're of a sensitive disposition, just accept that Ian Watkins isn't going to be seen for a long, long time and leave it at that.

Don't go poking into any news reports. They're extremely upsetting. And I'm usually about as emotional as a lump of iron.

[Deadlift]

Well if we're lucky some helpful lifers will sort it.


Not if the prison staff get him 1st. Trust me this boy will be found hanging within 12 months

[Mr Mystery]

And that'd barely be justice.

I know I'm sounding tabloid, but seriously. This time, I kind of understand.

[Kirsten]

my copy of Mists of Pandaria has just arrived today, hurrah. £16.99, half price, very pleased. then a post on WoW's facebook page, Mists of Pandaria £7 until January. -.-

[Deadlift]

my copy of Mists of Pandaria has just arrived today, hurrah. £16.99, half price, very pleased. then a post on WoW's facebook page, Mists of Pandaria £7 until January. -.-

On the mend then Kirsten ? ;)

[Kirsten]

On the mend then Kirsten ? ;)

somewhat thank you. I left work early today, was meant to be on until 6 but I left at 3 because I am still feeling a bit queasy and sore and we had loads of staff in so I wasn't really needed. wasn't helped by the fact that one of the staff was kicking a small cardboard box around the stock room and accidentally booted me in the side of the knee. he is much shorter than me and was very scared and apologetic.

[Deadlift]

I really enjoyed MoP, the intro levels are lots of fun, and well you know it's Pandas :D

[Kirsten]

yeah liking it so far, got as far as meeting the horde on the side of the turtle to dislodge the alliance ship. level 10 hunter. I found some of it rather poorly explained early on, it could definitely do with better tutorial writing, and I say that as a somewhat experienced WoW player. but all in all it is good. need to get a pre paid card, just on trial time at the moment so my old characters are not available.

[Deadlift]

yeah liking it so far, got as far as meeting the horde on the side of the turtle to dislodge the alliance ship. level 10 hunter. I found some of it rather poorly explained early on, it could definitely do with better tutorial writing, and I say that as a somewhat experienced WoW player. but all in all it is good. need to get a pre paid card, just on trial time at the moment so my old characters are not available.

Yeah I'm on a trial account at the moment, I hadn't played WoW for ages and had a go at the weekend. So your a hunter with a Tortoise then. I gave that a whirl too, I'm going to spec Beastmaster. Apparently it's good for solo play.

Oh and guess who's been volunteered to be Father Christmas this year at my Kids School. :o

[Kirsten]

Yeah I'm on a trial account at the moment, I hadn't played WoW for ages and had a go at the weekend. So your a hunter with a Tortoise then. I gave that a whirl too, I'm going to spec Beastmaster. Apparently it's good for solo play.

I did have a tortoise. it was called miss tortoise, because where it shows the pet health etc. in the top corner below your own, it would come up saying 'miss turtle' only I wont be all american and call a tortoise a turtle. now I have a tiger however, and we are crouching tiger hidden panda.

[Kirsten]

on a separate note, people should read this comic strip, some lovely ideas in it. you don't need to have read the previous pages

http://www.gogetaroomie.com/index.php?id=543

[Deadlift]

I did have a tortoise. it was called miss tortoise, because where it shows the pet health etc. in the top corner below your own, it would come up saying 'miss turtle' only I wont be all american and call a tortoise a turtle. now I have a tiger however, and we are crouching tiger hidden panda.

Lol, I didn't name mine, best not get too attached. Maybe I should call him "mob bait" I'm now on my way to one of the alliance areas now. So might grab myself a new pet there.

[Kirsten]

this is my second hunter, I used to have an old looking male orc with a big white bushy beard and huge eyebrows called orcimedes. he spent all his time in the main city making rifles and goggles and hats and giving them to people. he had a pet raptor.

[Kirsten]

hehehehe

The Sixth grade science teacher, Mrs. Parks, asked her class, "Which human body part increases to ten times its size when stimulated?"

No one answered until little Mary stood up and angrily said, "You should not be asking sixth-graders a question like that!"

"I'm going to tell my parents, and they will go and tell the principal, who will then fire you!" With a sneer on her face, she then sat back down.

Mrs. Parks ignored her and asked the question again, "Which body part increases to ten times its size when stimulated?"

Little Mary's mouth fell open; then she said to those around her, "Boy, is she going to get in big trouble!"

The teacher continued to ignore her and said to the class, "Anybody?"

Finally, Billy stood up, looked around nervously, and said, "The body part that increases to ten times its size when stimulated is the pupil of the eye."

Mrs. Parks said, "Very good, Billy," then turned to Mary and continued, "As for you, young lady, I have three things to say:

One, you have a dirty mind;

Two, you did not read your homework assignment; and

Three, someday you are going to be very, very disappointed."

[Deadlift]

this is my second hunter, I used to have an old looking male orc with a big white bushy beard and huge eyebrows called orcimedes. he spent all his time in the main city making rifles and goggles and hats and giving them to people. he had a pet raptor.

Lol funny joke is funny :D


Alliance or Horde this time ?. My favorites have always been Warriors and Paladins. Clanking around with big weapons is my cup of tea. I had a Tauren Warrior called Straf. Spell it backwards ;)

[Kirsten]

alliance probably, I had a blood elf rogue and a blood elf paladin, none higher than level 28. I get bored easily and switch over not really one for grinding for ages. quite fancy doing a new blood elf paladin, an orc warrior, and maybe something silly like a goblin rogue if they get them.

[Deadlift]

Apparently the next expansion lets you boost straight to lvl 90. I fancy that because I sure as hell won't want to grind it again. Like you I get bored and I don't like guilds too much either.

[Kirsten]

Apparently the next expansion lets you boost straight to lvl 90. I fancy that because I sure as hell won't want to grind it again. Like you I get bored and I don't like guilds too much either.

I switched all my characters years ago from PvE to PvP in order to join a friend's guild, then never saw any of them online when I was, so never tried it. I prefer soloing. jumping to level 90 sounds confusing as hell to me, way too much stuff to work out :p

[Deadlift]

I will likely give it a go, I will be honest I think WoW despite the updates is getting a bit tired now. Looking forward to Blizzards next MMO. Elder Scrolls online looks good, but I'm just intrigued where blizzard go next.

Titan is it's project name, not sure if it's any indication or not.

[Wildeybeast]

We tried convincing them earlier it was too early. They were having none of it.

You know the people down the road from me?

[Kirsten]

British people label the US states on a map. these seem right to me, not sure what the issue is. I could get texas, hawaii, alaska, california and florida. after that it would be weirdos, red necks, south states that aren't southern, nothing, and stuff.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/its-thanksgiving-so-we-asked-some-brits-to-label-the-us-stat

[Deadlift]

I'm rubbish at geography myself, I would struggle to get all the UK counties right let alone the American States.

[Nabterayl]

Okay, I have to know - way more of these than I would have expected have North Carolina in them, or at least somewhere on them. Did something happen in North Carolina recently that I missed? Last time I paid attention to North Carolina was its general kickassery in the American Civil War :P

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

My feels hurt so much right now.

[Psychosplodge]

somewhat thank you. I left work early today, was meant to be on until 6 but I left at 3 because I am still feeling a bit queasy and sore and we had loads of staff in so I wasn't really needed. wasn't helped by the fact that one of the staff was kicking a small cardboard box around the stock room and accidentally booted me in the side of the knee. he is much shorter than me and was very scared and apologetic.

Ah stock room football, the sport of all bored retail staff...


You know the people down the road from me?

probably not, I mean the early xmas avatar adopters :p


Have you stubbed them on something TDA?

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Ian...

[Psychosplodge]

oh that.

Logically a former gary glitter fan would probably be the best person to help you through it

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

There's only one person to help me through this, hopefully they cotton on that I need their help.

[Psychosplodge]

As I said before when it first came up, as much as I never liked the band its got to really suck the other members.
Get a few drinks down you mate :)

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Already did, didn't help. I need Stevie, my Katniss.

[Psychosplodge]

Distract yourself with books?

til' the 'morrow old chap.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

No, my sorta girlfriend Stevie.

She's down in London at the moment.

I nicknamed her Katniss because of an old situation between us. I got the part of Peeta...

[Psychosplodge]

Ah I see.
But if your gf-ish is called Steve I've got some news for you :D
Seriously though, its rather selfish of her being halfway across the country when you need her...

[Mr Mystery]

Yay! Heroquest!

Plus, could be worse Tzeentchy. I can't get a lass for love nor money (though haven't tried money, on account it's thin on the ground at the mo).

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Ah I see.
But if your gf-ish is called Steve I've got some news for you :D
Seriously though, its rather selfish of her being halfway across the country when you need her...

Stev-IE! She's named after Stevie Nicks, also I checked her plumbing, definitely a chick.

She can't help being at Uni. :/

[Psychosplodge]

lols
Well as long as you're sure
Of course she can. But yeah its a trek from your neck of the woods.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

She's worth the occasional trip to the capital.

[Psychosplodge]

Your call, I couldn't possibly comment.

[Wolfshade]

Nothing is worth going to London, aside from collecting either:

a) Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award,
b) OBE/MBE or other gong
c) Really large cheque from camelot.

[Psychosplodge]

Nothing is worth going to London, aside from collecting either:

a) Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award,
b) OBE/MBE or other gong
c) Really large cheque from camelot.

Seems reasonable, but aren't camelot based somewhere in the midlands?

[Wolfshade]

IDK,

Apparently Rickmansworth, Herfordshire.

[Psychosplodge]

I think they'll probably come to you above a certain amount anyway.

[Wolfshade]

ok, I'll replace c with c) Attend a state dinner

[Psychosplodge]

Yeah that works.

I went to see distant worlds at Royal albert hall. And while that was quite cool, By the time I'd done with hotel, travel, and eating for 3 or 4 days, I could have had five days in toronto and seen it there... London really does suck.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

...

[Psychosplodge]

I'm not even exaggerating.

[Mr Mystery]

Nothing is worth going to London, aside from collecting either:

a) Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award,
b) OBE/MBE or other gong
c) Really large cheque from camelot.

Or for me, going to work five days a week.

[Wolfshade]

Or for me, going to work five days a week.

Bad times, though at least you get london wages...

[Mr Mystery]

Get paid quite well for what I do!

Though the aftermath of being poorly paid for years before continues to dog me almost 18 months into the well paid job.

But nearly out the mire! Hard work, but it's been worth it. 4 more months and finally my wages are completely mine, and I won't owe any historical debts or council tax. Just me, my wage, and my low limit credit card.

[Wolfshade]

I just need the SO to either get a job or benefits.

[Mr Mystery]

I love work me.

I'd go potty without it.

And I'm relativley unhinged as is.

[Wolfshade]

It is fine.
Though for me one of the frustating things is that if I lived on my own, I would get reduced council tax, and if the wife got benefit then I would be able to get reduced council tax, but because she doesn't get benefit I don't get a reduction in council tax.

I know it is only a little amount but, still every little helps...

[Mr Mystery]

Council Tax between two = 50% each.

Me on my own? 75%....not what I call a fair or just tax.

Could do with sharing a place, but then, I do really like living on my todd, as it gives me total peace and quiet, plus freedom.

Hmm.

[Psychosplodge]

Yep can't move the SO in with me as she'd lose the pittance she gets, can't move out as couldn't afford to see her.
If only they'd bother fixing her so she could return to society(let alone remove the constant pain, but they've never bothered about that so far...)

[Deadlift]

Hard work,

Hard work, your on here nearly all the time, what hard works that then ? :)

[Wolfshade]

Council Tax between two = 50% each.

Me on my own? 75%....not what I call a fair or just tax.

Could do with sharing a place, but then, I do really like living on my todd, as it gives me total peace and quiet, plus freedom.

Hmm.

Tell me, how does my wife with an income of £0 managed to pay 50%?

[Mr Mystery]

Super hard work. It's hard to explain!

But yeah. In light of yesterday's revelation of evil deeds, I shone a little ray of sunshine. On a random Facebook page, saw a Mum saying about her son being bullied at school. As a former victim of bullying, sent a few words of encouragement, focussing on that day, distant as it may seem now when victim and bully meet as adults. The day the former victim gets to say to their bully four very, very special words.

What words are these?

Big.

Mac.

Meal.

Please.

[Wolfshade]

Super hard work. It's hard to explain!

But seriously, my wife has an income of 0 not because she chooses to but becuase she is too ill to work. If however she could get money from the governement then we would qualify to have a reduction in council tax. It is truely bizzare! Governement says here have some money, oh and while you are at it give less to local governement.

Super strange.

I would say that at least your bully had a job, how many do we support so they can wear their white trainers baseball caps inside and watch their 453" TV 24-7. But then EG says we can't judge people by how they look :(

[Mr Mystery]

Sorry dude! That was in reply to Deadlift. Now it looks like I was being an arse at you. Which I wasn't.

I assume you've looked into thing like incapacity benefit, which is for the short term/until your better type stuff?

I'd recommend contacting Stepchange, the debt charity if your struggling with bills, or otherwise the Citizens Advice Bureau to investigate this. The benefits system is there to support you in this sort of situation.

[Mr Mystery]

And once again it's something I should probably disagree with being a Lefty, but betray an underlying intelligence by thinking actually, dude has a point (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25114890).

You see, what is the point in a fellow EU citizen coming to the UK just to claim benefits? So we should be tightening up on this to prevent people simply moving house to get the most out of being unemployed.

The T&C's proprosed aren't exactly harsh either.

[Psychosplodge]

I think it should certainly be a longer waiting period, minimum twelve months. We already have plenty of unskilled labour available.
Though things like this just make me laugh at the SNP wanting independence, but not leaving the EU, they'll have less independence as a small country in the EU than as part of the UK now...

[Mr Mystery]

Nah. I don't agree with minimum 12 months.

It's about going where the work is, which is sometimes speculative.

The current proposed rules aren't all that different from those affecting UK citizens. Consider this...if I am made redundant, I can sign on right away. But, if I walk out of my job, or am sacked, then I don't get any money for 3 months..... This is simply applying that in a mildly abstract way to EU citizens. Message sent is 'dude, if you're here to work, the moar the merrier. But if you're just here because, you know, maybe work....going to have to bring savings!'

[Psychosplodge]

I personally wouldn't allow unskilled labour at all. But considering we don't even have full control of our borders anymore. It's ridiculous.
Way to solve the housing crisis *slow clap*

If you as an EU citizen moved to holland you wouldn't be entitled to benefits if you were out of work, so why should a romanian moving here out of work be entitled to anything?

[Mr Mystery]

Housing crisis caused by selling off the stock, and a singular failure to replenish said stock?

Trust me. Those with the power don't care about the housing crisis. Keeps them rich.

Hefty fines for businesses not paying the minimum wage also reduces the attraction of many migrant workers, as they won't necessarily be cheaper.

[Psychosplodge]

You mean housing crisis by government encouraging the housing bubble and greedy buy to let landlords as it made the country look prosperous.
Have a look for Blair securities iirc nothing dodgy there...

[Wolfshade]

Sorry dude! That was in reply to Deadlift. Now it looks like I was being an arse at you. Which I wasn't.

I assume you've looked into thing like incapacity benefit, which is for the short term/until your better type stuff?

I'd recommend contacting Stepchange, the debt charity if your struggling with bills, or otherwise the Citizens Advice Bureau to investigate this. The benefits system is there to support you in this sort of situation.

Ok, I did think it was a little harsh even for you! ;)

Yeah looked at them, CAB says that if she had claimed before her 21st Birthday she would be entitled to everything, after that it is dependent on NI contributions, which as she was in full time education before being medically signed off is a problem.

Money-wise we are fine as we plan carefully, though it means I can't buy plastic crap as often as I would like.

With regard to being seen unwelcome, I think that that is a good thing after all if you are too generous then you end up being flooded by people looking for an easier deal.

[Mr Mystery]

Indeed.

Plus, all decent reports (as in those not set up to prove immigration = worse than hitleraids) into immigration's impact on the UK has shown a positive impact, with migrants being noticably less likely to claim benefits than natives.

This simply helps to reinforce this, and discourage the tiny minority (going on offical stats) that do do the near mythical benefit tourism.

[Psychosplodge]

It worries me most about housing. I'm trying to get on the housing ladder and an increase in demand round her (where they appear to dispersing new arrivals - to the extent Blunkett is worried about it is going to push the few decent looking ones in my bracket out of reach.

[Psychosplodge]

Have a look for Blair securities iirc nothing dodgy there...

It might be estates not securities. hmmm

[Mr Mystery]

It's not immigration doing that champ, it's those with lots of money.

You see, those that made an early killing on the property market simply take the profits from each sale, and divide them down into a downpayment on more houses. 'Do them up', and then sell them on at a healthy profit, then rinse and repeat. Forcing prices up and up and up, until it gets to people with serious money who just sit on it and become landlords.

[Psychosplodge]

But we aren't building enough houses mystery, thats simple numbers. If the influx is anything like the half a million previous one (I believe that was the number labour eventually accepted? as opposed to the suggested 1M) it will effect it.

[Mr Mystery]

Yup. But they'll be in exactly the same boat as everyone else. And for those coming from poorer countries (oh hai Romania!) arguably a far worse position, as they even those with savings will struggle.

Immigration is also two way. More Brits migrated out of the UK than Poles migrated to the UK. And a low percentage of the Poles who came over are still here.

Immigration is a fact of life, and one lied about so often (on all sides) it's really hard to see it from a straight forward perspective.

We won't see increased house building, on account those who make their pretty penny out the artificially inflated market want to keep it that way. Helps many are also politicians or councillors who seem keen to promote NIMBYISM left right and centre. All to protect their portfolio.

Thatcher's biggest failing if you ask me, not replenishing. Could have seen Britain to greater heights, were it not for the short sighted implementation.

[Wolfshade]

I'm trying to sell mine. After the government scheme was annouced my house got more viewings.

Once you are on the ladder, house price is relative, getting onto it is the difficulty.

Did see a lovely 5 bed 50% ownership which would allow me to have my own man den and seperate bedroom. Only £100,000, but obviously you have to pay mortgage + rent.

[Mr Mystery]

Makes me sick prices like that.

South East might be where the good work is, but by any god of your choosing, housing is ridiculous.

[Psychosplodge]

No mystery because if it leads to more people on housing benefit, it leads to more greedy private landlords, and less availability us wanting on that first rung.

[Mr Mystery]

Greedy landlords are greedy regardless. Whether benefits or private tenants, they'll keep on jacking up the prices.

And as with the reluctance to build, those same people will likely be landlords as well, and thus just as disinterested in any measure which might lower private rents.

[Psychosplodge]

Seems appropriate today

http://i40.tinypic.com/33lkxls.png
http://i40.tinypic.com/bfnk9l.png

[Wolfshade]

Well today is the Iranian Naval day...

[Psychosplodge]

Do you think they'll have a parade?

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Hawaiian Independence Day! :D

[Psychosplodge]

But they aren't independent?
At least they still have a sensible part of their flag...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

1843 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1843) – Ka Lā Hui: Hawaiian Independence Day – The Kingdom of Hawaii (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Hawaii) is officially recognized by the United Kingdom (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom) and France (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France) as an independent nation.

[Psychosplodge]

Well that didn't last long...

[Wolfshade]

Panama, Albania and Mauritia Indepence Days.

[Psychosplodge]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vCB7RqGS684

100 cats released into Ikea and filmed, just because they can.

[Psychosplodge]

Who needs a man cave?
I want a medieval gaming tavern room like this (http://www.flickr.com/photos/medievalgameroom/sets/72157631349331780/)!

[Kirsten]

awesome

[Psychosplodge]

I know.
First a house, then one of these :D

[Wolfshade]

Seriously impressive, now to convice the wife...

[eldargal]

I'm going to be a b1tch and say I don't like the walls, completely wrong woodwork for a medieval tavern aesthetic (depending on the geographic location anyway, are they Northern European/Scandinavian? Then it may be ok, not sure). Everything else is brilliant though.

[Psychosplodge]

IDK I just followed a link :p

[Deadlift]

I couldn't stop looking at the food on the plates :o

[Mr Mystery]

I agree the walls let it down somewhat.

Also, not playing Warhammer. Therefore, noobs.

[Psychosplodge]

Just discovered wtffanfiction. Stuffed full of the worst from all the fandoms in the style of fifty shades of bad.

Mass effect example here (http://wtffanfiction.com/post/67556984699/fandom-mass-effect-the-only-way-kasumis-*****).

It's hilariously bad, if not safe for life.

[Deadlift]

So I'm going to be the local schools Father Christmas this year, 400 kids and 400 presents to hand out. Not sure how I got roped into that one but there we go. I'm guessing none of you guys have had the pleasure, but if you have do you have any tips. I'm not doing lap sitting, but I'm guessing just being big, jolly and a few who ho ho's here and there will do. Anyway I have had a little practice, as yes it was I that was masquerading as Santa right here on BoLs. So EG I can honestly say I don't know your father and Mystery your a very naughty boy :D. So anyway there we go. I'm Santa and on the 20th I'm even donning the big red clothes.

[Mr Mystery]

I'm not naughty.

No girly will give me the chance to be naughty!

[Wildeybeast]

So I'm going to be the local schools Father Christmas this year, 400 kids and 400 presents to hand out. Not sure how I got roped into that one but there we go. I'm guessing none of you guys have had the pleasure, but if you have do you have any tips. I'm not doing lap sitting, but I'm guessing just being big, jolly and a few who ho ho's here and there will do. Anyway I have had a little practice, as yes it was I that was masquerading as Santa right here on BoLs. So EG I can honestly say I don't know your father and Mystery your a very naughty boy :D. So anyway there we go. I'm Santa and on the 20th I'm even donning the big red clothes.

Tell the kids you don't exist and watch their faces crinkle in confusion as they attempt to work out the metaphysics of that.

[Wildeybeast]

I'm posting this (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25139185) as it's probably the saddest, most depressing thing I have heard in quite some time. Basically, a disabled Iranian refugee is beaten death and has his body torched by his neighbours after being falsely accused of paedophilia. He was arrested by police after taking photos of young people around the area, following complaints from neighbours. They found no evidence of any illegal activity on his part. In fact he had been trying to get evidence of yoofs who kept stamping down his flower beds, having been told that without photographic evidence, the police couldn't do anything. He was released back into the community, with no police protection or attempts by them to inform the community that he had done nothing wrong. They then failed to act on several calls he made to them between his release and his murder. The most shocking thing for me? That this happened in July and today is the first time the story has been given enough coverage for me to hear about it. Read the full article, watch the video and weep for humanity.

[Deadlift]

I listened to the report today, it was not "several" calls to police. It was nearly 50 during his persecution by these "neighbours" The police really need more accountability in cases like this. Poor poor guy.

[Mr Mystery]

Heroquest 25th now subject to an IP challenge.

[Deadlift]

Heroquest 25th now subject to an IP challenge.

Not really a surprise is it ?

[Mr Mystery]

Dudes claimed they were ok under EU Law for Spanish production.

[eldargal]

Hope Gamezone sort it out, honestly I had assumed they would be smart enough to get the rights off GW and MB before starting, I mean if FFG can stuff off GW why shouldn't another company? Bah.

Red Panda eating sushi:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/d9cae7c873a406e2ed951e8d8da2d56d/tumblr_mwff46HNuR1t11f3to1_250.gif

[Mr Mystery]

Seems it's neither GW nor MB (or whomever currently owns MB).....

See the Kickstarter thread for more informations.

Also.... Red Pandas rule!

[Psychosplodge]

Anyway I have had a little practice, as yes it was I that was masquerading as Santa right here on BoLs.

I know it


I'm not naughty.

No girly will give me the chance to be naughty!

:(


I listened to the report today, it was not "several" calls to police. It was nearly 50 during his persecution by these "neighbours" The police really need more accountability in cases like this. Poor poor guy.

Unless you've murdered someone, committed armed robbery, or are doing 35 in a 30, the police aren't interested. Well unless you're doing something that effects the establishment.

[Wolfshade]

It seems like a classic thing to check. Who owns the rights to this...

[Mr Mystery]

Never mind all that.

I may be singularly unable to lure a lass, but I did just get another promotion, this time avec pay rise. Yay!

[Psychosplodge]

just lower your standards...

[Mr Mystery]

NEVAR!

Each lass will be looked at as a fresh prospect.

Key to decent standards is not having them set in the first place!

[Psychosplodge]

See you already have


Also stop actually looking.

[Mr Mystery]

Would also help if I wasn't a massive wuss and you know, actually tried chatting them up.

Sadly, the me in my head always comes across as a slimey little creep.

[Psychosplodge]

Never listen to the voices in your head, especially when they have good ideas...

Also this is adawbs


http://youtu.be/Fma3hX7lz4k

[Kirsten]

Red Panda eating sushi:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/d9cae7c873a406e2ed951e8d8da2d56d/tumblr_mwff46HNuR1t11f3to1_250.gif

:eek:

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Mornin' all.

[Psychosplodge]

Just about...