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

[Mr Mystery]

*idiot laughter*

That's good!

[Psychosplodge]

You know I just saw GW shrewsbury's photo in the GW Stoke feed, and before I realised what it was I thought it was a post from totalbiscuit...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

?

[Wolfshade]

I laughed too hard at that.

[Psychosplodge]

?

The bald one when you're scrolling at a glance is a good resemblance.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

That's Brian, he's ace! :D

[ACE01]

Autoglass, epic!

@splodge sadly I don't have the time nor inclination to read all of it, but I've done the first and last few, and some random middle ones and have an active imagi so I can get the gist!

Also:


That's Brian, he's ace! :D

I'm ACE...

[Mr Mystery]

I beg to differ....

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4876477051242686&w=250&h=155&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7

Sophie Aldred is Ace. Everyone knows that.

[Psychosplodge]

It's basicly the same as this one...

[eldargal]

Pfft, the one true Ace:
http://fandomania.com/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/01/red-dwarf-ten-2.jpg

[Mr Mystery]

Nuh uh.

[ACE01]

Pfft, the one true Ace:
http://fandomania.com/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/01/red-dwarf-ten-2.jpg

I concede...

[Wildeybeast]

Smoke me a clipper, I'll be back for Christmas.

[Wolfshade]

Pfft, the one true Ace:
http://fandomania.com/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/01/red-dwarf-ten-2.jpg

Stroke me a flpper I'll be back for Pentecost

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

TES:O

Oh my days. Wow.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Awwwwh, had a super feels moment yesterday.
Out with the missus, decide to pop quickly to GW, and I see my little friend, a 14 year old lad named Joe. He's such a lovely kid, puts a ton of effort into his hobby and is generally a very bubbly and caring kid.
I noticed that he had scars on his face and obviously asked "How'd you get them mate? Been wrestling bears again?"
"Yeah, that was it" and he looked awkwardly at the ground.
This isn't the first time that he has had scars on his face, so I look at my missus and she's like "find out what's up with him"
I take him for a quick snack run to the local newsagents and I ask him again.
Turns out that they were self-inflicted scars. It hit me like a brick of sad. This kid is like a little bro to me, so I gave him a hug, my phone number, and I said that in future he should talk to me if he's feeling down not hurt himself. I've been there done that, and I'm gradually going to get out of him why he feels the need to self-harm.
I told my missus who said she'd help support him too.

[Wildeybeast]

Good on you mate, but the kids needs professional help ASAP. The to find out if he's getting any. Given how prominent the spec harm is, I would hope so, but still worth checking out.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

That's the idea.

[Wildeybeast]

Best of luck to you then.

[Wolfshade]

Also Samaritans:

Call - 08457 90 90 90
Email - [email protected]
Visit the local branch - http://www.samaritans.org/branches
Write - Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
Chris
PO Box 9090
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FK8 2SA


In slightly less depressing news, I put two new shoes on my car yesterday set me back a little bit :( then driving away two warning lights come on, battery and engine filter. Drive to the garage and they say alternator isn't working and there is water in the diesel filter. I says how much will that cost? They will need to investigate especially given the fuel filter was replaced last month.

So been driving around no issues today, then go to leave the grandparents, car starts first time no problems. Lights on everything is fine. Then about 4 miles from home there isn't enough power to run the power steering so the steering is troublesome. A few moments later the dashboard goes out. No speedo, no rev metre nothing. 2 miles to go there isn't enough power to run the windscreen wipers. 1 mile to go the lights are too see by if the road wasn't already lit.

Just hope there is enough juice to get it to the garage tomorrow.

Time for a new car...

[Kirsten]

I can see where you are going wrong, cars have wheels not shoes.

yes I know, brake shoes.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I'll get to the bottom of it, the lad has been quite engaging, so I don't know whether or not it was lonliness, I'll let you guys know over the coming days/weeks/months.


Yeah, RIP Wolfie's old car. Any particular one catching your fancy?

[Mr Mystery]

Wolfie.

Have you tried kicking it?

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Or hitting it with a wrench?
That's what they did in Armageddon wasn't it?

[DarkLink]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZY43QSx3Fk

I'm gonna just watch this on repeat for the next ten weeks.

[Deadlift]

Thanks for that Darklink, I finally caught up and watched the last episode of season 3 last night. Im chomping at the bit for season 4.

Hodor.

[DarkLink]

There's so much awesome stuff just around the corner, this is as great as waiting for the Red Wedding.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

House Lannister sends it's regards.

[Psychosplodge]

In slightly less depressing news, I put two new shoes on my car yesterday set me back a little bit :( then driving away two warning lights come on, battery and engine filter. Drive to the garage and they say alternator isn't working and there is water in the diesel filter. I says how much will that cost? They will need to investigate especially given the fuel filter was replaced last month.

So been driving around no issues today, then go to leave the grandparents, car starts first time no problems. Lights on everything is fine. Then about 4 miles from home there isn't enough power to run the power steering so the steering is troublesome. A few moments later the dashboard goes out. No speedo, no rev metre nothing. 2 miles to go there isn't enough power to run the windscreen wipers. 1 mile to go the lights are too see by if the road wasn't already lit.

Just hope there is enough juice to get it to the garage tomorrow.

Time for a new car...

Sounds dead. My recently deceased former car had water in the the engine :eek:
I would imagine water in the diesel sounds equally terminal. Though loss of power can be as simple as the belt on the alternator.

[DrLove42]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZY43QSx3Fk

I'm gonna just watch this on repeat for the next ten weeks.

Froths from mouth uncontrollably

Yay! Just got to work out how to watch it, seeing as my streaming site got closed and torrents are bit harder to get hold of.....

Also day off work! Wooooo!!.

[Wolfshade]

I can see where you are going wrong, cars have wheels not shoes.

yes I know, brake shoes.

Tyres :D


I'll get to the bottom of it, the lad has been quite engaging, so I don't know whether or not it was lonliness, I'll let you guys know over the coming days/weeks/months.


Yeah, RIP Wolfie's old car. Any particular one catching your fancy?

Something cheap, with trying to move any finance I get to pay for my new car would result in a lesser amount being able to be offered to me for my mortgage. With that in mind, buying my mother's car is the front runner...


Wolfie.

Have you tried kicking it?

Yes, obvs.


Sounds dead. My recently deceased former car had water in the the engine :eek:
I would imagine water in the diesel sounds equally terminal. Though loss of power can be as simple as the belt on the alternator.

Could just be condesnation from the fuel tank, but the filters were changed last month so, who knows.

[ACE01]

Also day off work! Wooooo!!.

Very jealous!

Have GOT S3 on blu-ray pre-order, getting my missus into it is proving difficult (despite being a well educated smart girl, she's struggling to take it all in) but I'm working on it and super excited for S4!

[Psychosplodge]

You must be very chuffed if the missus is struggling to take it all...
Oh wait
sorry my bad...

[Wolfshade]

It's not as great as it sounds..

[Psychosplodge]

:eek:

Well the book is probably better...

[Wolfshade]

I've just found half a grub in my apple :(

[Psychosplodge]

Extra protein...

[ACE01]

You must be very chuffed if the missus is struggling to take it all...
Oh wait
sorry my bad...

hur hur. Sadly we can't all be hung like hodor.


I've just found half a grub in my apple :(

Om nom nom, you ate the other half.

[Wolfshade]

That's what I said.

[Psychosplodge]

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7990332416/hC57C0EE0/

[ACE01]

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7990332416/hC57C0EE0/

ACE01 thought to himself, "I approve of this post".

[Wolfshade]

Wolfie thought to himself "Geoff sounds a fun guy".

[Psychosplodge]

Psychosplodge laughed harder than he should have at this.

[Wolfshade]

While sitting at work Wolfie is told off for referring to "shadowing" as "office stalking".

[Mr Mystery]

I'm not having any of this.

DEATH TO SPEAKING IN THE THIRD PERSON!!!!!!

Especially you, Justin Lee Collins, who not only refer to yourself in the third person, but do so by a self appointed nickname. I know it pales into insignificance next to your wife beating/psychological torture penchant, but it is yet another of your crimes against humanity.

[Psychosplodge]

Psychosplodge ponders Mystery's outburst of Anger.

[Mr Mystery]

You. Stay there.

I'm off to dig out the 'NO! BAD! DIRTY BOY!' stick.....

[Wolfshade]

I would use 2nd person but you would not notice it.

[Mr Mystery]

And nobody really cared (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25638870)

(not relevant to above comment)

[Wolfshade]

Made up story uses made up code. While interesting, it is not film breaking.

Also, I question some of the related stories on BBC News:
6729

[Mr Mystery]

Blech.

So much bigotry left in the world.

It's a cemetery. It's a place you put dead bodies. Because dead bodies, you gotta put them somewhere. It's not as if they're going to experience a jihad from beyond the grave.

[Wolfshade]

It's a cemetery. It's a place you put dead bodies. Because dead bodies, you gotta put them somewhere. It's not as if they're going to experience a jihad from beyond the grave.

I was more on about the related stories being "Dog" related...

Also, you don't need to put dead bodies anywhere, just burn them, then because we are green, capture the heat and heat a swimming pool: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8279648/Crematorium-heats-swimming-pool.html

[Mr Mystery]

Depends on which sky-wizard, or indeed, version of a specific sky-wizard you believe in.

Some people don't want to be cremated for religious reasons, and you know, fair enough.

[Psychosplodge]

But I want jewellery made out of dead friends/relatives remains...

[Wolfshade]

Depends on which sky-wizard, or indeed, version of a specific sky-wizard you believe in.

Some people don't want to be cremated for religious reasons, and you know, fair enough.

Psh. If the resurrection of the dead involves bodies then we would not a) nail them shut so they can't get out, b) bury them 8' down, so that they can't get out and c) not be made of materials that decompose

[ACE01]

Depends on which sky-wizard, or indeed, version of a specific sky-wizard you believe in.

Some people don't want to be cremated for religious reasons, and you know, fair enough.

Sky-wizard. That's a classic, I'm keeping it.

[Mr Mystery]

It's not a Mystery original I'm afraid!

[Wolfshade]

But it does confim to the view that God is male...

[Psychosplodge]

Can't you have a female wizard?

[Wolfshade]

No. Obvs.

[Psychosplodge]

Why?

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I believe in the great Nine Divines!

[Wolfshade]

Discworld

[Psychosplodge]

I don't Pratchett.

[Wolfshade]

Loser

An eighth son of an eighth son is automatically a wizard. When a wizard nears death – which they know some time in advance – he formally passes on his staff to a newborn wizard. If a wizard happens to have an eighth son, this child will be a "wizard squared" or "Sourcerer", as he generates his own magic and can therefore do just about anything with no effort. This is very dangerous, both because absolute power corrupts absolutely, and because it increases background magic levels considerably. Because of this, wizards generally lack children, due to both rigid celibacy laws and overall non-enabling personality. Besides a mention of Krull (see below) and the prominent Eskarina Smith, all wizards are implicitly male, though this may be a cultural bias of the Unnamed Continent confirmed by narravitium.

[Mr Mystery]

Hurrah for Pratchett!

Nanny Ogg is my fave!

[Psychosplodge]

Loser


:p

[ACE01]

Hurrah for Pratchett!

Nanny Ogg is my fave!

Death in Mort actually made me laugh in public, I mean, full on belly laughing. Where once there was silence, next was my chortle. Builds up a fearful image of Death and then, lolz.

Specifically:


And then they heard the clip-clop of hooves, which boomed rather more loudly around the chilly square than common acoustics should really allow. In fact clip-clop was an astonishingly inaccurate word for the kind of noise which rattled around Mort's head; clip-clop suggested a rather jolly little pony, quite possibly wearing a straw hat with holes cut out for its ears. An edge to this sound made it very clear that straw hats weren't an option.

The horse entered the square by the Hub road, steam curling off its huge damp white flanks and sparks striking up from the cobbles beneath it. It trotted proudly, like a war charger. It was definitely not wearing a straw hat.

The tall figure on its back was wrapped up against the cold. When the horse reached the centre of the square the rider dismounted, slowly, and fumbled with something behind the saddle. Eventually he – or she – produced a nosebag, fastened it over the horse's ears, and gave it a friendly pat on the neck.

The air took on a thick, greasy feel, and the deep shadows around Mort became edged with blue and purple rainbows. The rider strode towards him, black cloak billowing and feet making little clicking sounds on the cobbles. They were the only noises – silence clamped down on the square like great drifts of cotton wool.

The impressive effect was rather spoilt by a patch of ice.

OH, BUGGER.

[Wildeybeast]

Psh. If the resurrection of the dead involves bodies then we would not a) nail them shut so they can't get out, b) bury them 8' down, so that they can't get out and c) not be made of materials that decompose

I was under the impression that Jesus goes around digging them all up and magically making them whole and alive again. Though who takes care of the paperwork to make them all legally alive again seems to have been glossed over.

[Deadlift]

I don't Pratchett.

I tried. Forced myself to read "The Colour of Magic" and thought it was a bit bollocks really.

[Kirsten]

hurrah all my sarissa precision terrain has arrived, some rather nice stuff. just need to go buy some glue tomorrow that will work on mdf.

[Wolfshade]

I was under the impression that Jesus goes around digging them all up and magically making them whole and alive again. Though who takes care of the paperwork to make them all legally alive again seems to have been glossed over.
Could explain why the pope has the shovel of destiny locked away. Also, why bishops hats look like spade blades.


I tried. Forced myself to read "The Colour of Magic" and thought it was a bit bollocks really.
I had to read it twice, once, almost 2 decades ago then again more recently then bam read lots

[Wildeybeast]

I tried. Forced myself to read "The Colour of Magic" and thought it was a bit bollocks really.

Colour of Magic and Light Fantastic are not great starting points. I'd recommend starting with Mort, which is where it gets really good and go from there. Come back to the first two later.


Could explain why the pope has the shovel of destiny locked away. Also, why bishops hats look like spade blades.

One assumes JC expects them to help out or he'll be there forever. Though I imagine he probably wasn't expecting them to all be OAPs when he made that plan.

[Wolfshade]

One assumes JC expects them to help out or he'll be there forever. Though I imagine he probably wasn't expecting them to all be OAPs when he made that plan.

Maybe it is part of his plan, or he has a virility drug to help them

[Wolfshade]

http://terriblerealestateagentphotos.com/

[Mr Mystery]

I'm watching Riddick tonight.

And highly enjoyable it is too.

Plus, it means I have now seen Katee Sackhoffs left boobie.

[Wildeybeast]

Maybe it is part of his plan, or he has a virility drug to help them

I suspect giving Catholic priests virility drugs will only slow the process. Those inquires do tend to drag on a bit.


http://terriblerealestateagentphotos.com/

Brilliant. Utterly brilliant.

[Psychosplodge]

I tried. Forced myself to read "The Colour of Magic" and thought it was a bit bollocks really.

I read something earlier than that, can't remember what but it was extra meh

[Kirsten]

Colour of Magic is the very first one :p

BoLS is now five minutes in the future.

[Psychosplodge]

is it?
I meant before the film version, I made the mistake of assuming it was written near the film :p

[Wolfshade]

So it is, must be Kirsten's Manx Magiks

[Psychosplodge]

maybe we're implementing BoLS time?

[eldargal]

New second favourite meme, Good Guy Satan:
https://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mde6tk71PV1r6fp4no1_400.jpg

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Yeeeeeeahhhh.... No

Satan is the embodiment of evil...

[eldargal]

https://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mde6tk71PV1r6fp4no7_400.jpg

Prefer Lillith. Made from God like Adam, gets booted out of Eden for refusing to submit to Adams bull****, becomes badass demon queen.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I think humans gave humans sentience. Satan merely presented temptation.

I don't like any Daemons...

[Deadlift]

I think humans gave humans sentience. Satan merely presented temptation.

I don't like any Daemons...

Except Tzeentch of course :D

[Psychosplodge]

I don't like any Daemons...

But they're just Angels with poor PR...

[Kirsten]

Yeeeeeeahhhh.... No

Satan is the embodiment of evil...

and fictional

[Wolfshade]

and fictional


the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist

hmm

[Psychosplodge]

I know this one!

Bless the child, 2000, Kim Basinger and Rufus Sewell

[Wolfshade]

Exactly, ahem *cough* usual suspects *cough*

In other news, I had a comdey fall off my bike today.

It all started while I was climbing a hill and the cars coming in the opposite direction were going very gingerly, then I noticed that my bike was skidding. It got to the point whereby I couldn't make progress so I dismounted and walked up the verge. Angry Saab woman driver behind me, attempted to haughtily drive off in a huff, only to do a massive wheel spin on the ice then the near side front wheel got grip and almost launched her into a hedge. Hee Hee :)
Anyway, so I am approaching a junction on the otherside, which I know is always dodgy so I attempt to slow down and dismount. I unclip my right foot just in case, when my bike falls left. So I am balancing hlaf on a falling bike and half on my right foot, which with my cycling shoe has very little grip. After much failing of arms. I detach my left foot from my bike now on the floor and pick the bike up. Much to the amusement of other drivers.

[Psychosplodge]

So gravity is still working then?

[Wolfshade]

Gravity isn't just a good idea, it's the law!

Gravity is not the issue, it is friction (or the lack of it) that is the bee hatch.

[Psychosplodge]

Yes, but that resulted in you demonstrating it was still in effect :D

Any actual damage?

[Wolfshade]

Just my pride, whatever pride a grown man wearing lycra in public can have...

[Psychosplodge]

*snort*

[Wolfshade]

I might have caught the whole affair on camera, along with the virgin van who thought he could sneak out of the jucntion before I arrived like the previous 3 cars, only to realise I was level with the centre of his van so aborted it abruptly. Needless to say, I shall be writting to Virgin with attached video.

[Psychosplodge]

That sounds like a fun hobby...
Have you got yourself a youtube channel yet?

[Wolfshade]

No, not yet.
I might just have to create a new Google account to deal with it.

I knew I was doing something wrong when I worked out that the average speed on a section of the M25 was 101mph...

GoTSF: *sneeze*
Chap: "She doesn't need to be blessed"
GoTSF: "yes, with a beautiful daughter"
Me; "So where do you keep that one?"
Chap: *falls off chair laughing riotously*

For clarity, GoTSF found it amusing and I did appologise.

[Mr Mystery]

BBC News refuses to apologise for being a competent source of local news (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25725840).

Seriously, the people complaining. When was the last time they picked up their local rag? They're terrible. Dull reports, no style, and so many adverts. Ditto their websites. If I'm looking for info, would I rather go to Auntie, who provide it all in a clear, concise manner, or a local news service and be bombarded with pop ups and other assorted advertising, usually in the middle of a poorly written up story?

[Wolfshade]

I for one would be sad to see my local news papers go, I use them for my guinea pigs and rabbits. Also to stuff in my shoes when they are wet (the shoes, not the news paper)

Ultimately, I have to agree. I am in the process of trying to sell my house and the one estate agent I was talking with about newspaper advertisements was saying that they hadn't considered local news to be cost-effective for a while, what with the ease and greater detail you can get online. They are even considering significant;y downgrading their own website since house portals get so much more traffic that it isn't worth the hosting costs.

[Mr Mystery]

Dude...that's what Metro is for! It's free! As is City A.M., though I think that's only really hawked around Canary Wharf.

[Wolfshade]

City A.M? psh, not everyone lives in nodnoL.

[Mr Mystery]

I don't live in nodnoL dammit!

I'm a Kentish Man from Scotland! I just work in nodnoL.

[Wolfshade]

psh kent = greater nodnoL.

[Mr Mystery]

Bloody well is not!

Your face is great nodnoL.

Probably Tower Hamlets!

Yeah. I went there (with the joke. And indeed Tower Hamlets, as it's on my way home. But not your face. Though your face remains Tower Hamlets).

[Wolfshade]

Whatever Trevor. South of the watford gap and it is all the same nodnol,.

[Mr Mystery]

Not a Tervor. Not from nodnoL.

Stupid yokel. Isn't there a lamp post out there you should be worshipping?

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4725835363058117&w=223&h=147&c=7&rs=1&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.flickr.com%2fphotos%2fklavins kiphotog%2f5086100565%2f&pid=1.7

[Wolfshade]

You mean a gas light?

[Mr Mystery]

I'm ending this line of conversation before you try luring me into a wicker man.

I've seen the original film. I know what you're up to. Oh yes. Got your number matey.

[Psychosplodge]

Whatever Trevor. South of the watford gap and it is all the same nodnol,.

and East of the M6/M40? I doubt you could convince anyone the West country is Nodnol...

[Wolfshade]

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01821/lord-summerisle_1821317b.jpg
What do you mean, nothing to see, move a long, "come right this way my pretty".

[Mr Mystery]

Ooh arr ooh arr.

http://ts3.explicit.bing.net/th?id=H.4706104280547390&w=225&h=155&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7

[Wolfshade]

Unknown, blocked.

[Mr Mystery]

It's The Wurzels, naturally.

[Psychosplodge]

Woozles? Heffalumps?

Where? :eek:

[Mr Mystery]

Never mind all that.

Thinking of getting back into Archery. Found a website that does 5'8" long bows plus target, arrers and that for around £150....

[Psychosplodge]

And where abouts in your flat would you set this up?

[Kirsten]

hmm

lol

the Isle of Man has the opposite issue with the BBC, no local services at all, very poor tv reception, yet we are still supposed to pay for a tv license despite not actually getting the services listed by the BBC.

[Wolfshade]

Never mind all that.

Thinking of getting back into Archery. Found a website that does 5'8" long bows plus target, arrers and that for around £150....

Last bow I had set me back, what a couple of grand :s, now that was a price point issue.
Straw bosses?


lol

the Isle of Man has the opposite issue with the BBC, no local services at all, very poor tv reception, yet we are still supposed to pay for a tv license despite not actually getting the services listed by the BBC.

Maybe you should come to the mainland, we have civilisation :p

[Kirsten]

our civilisation is older and superior, it is just that the BBC try to rip us off.

[Wolfshade]

Yes dear ;)

[Mr Mystery]

And where abouts in your flat would you set this up?

Outside corridor?

Or take it into the graveyard out back.

[Psychosplodge]

Or take it into the graveyard out back.

Think that's the traditional location, at least try that argument when SO19 show up...

[Wolfshade]

I think you mean SCO19

In January 2012 the branch underwent another name change becoming SCO19 due to the merger of Central Operations (CO) and Specialist Crime Directorate (SCD) to form Specialist Crime & Operations.

Also, for the first time ever (or at least to my knowledge there was spam in this thread (or attempted).

[Psychosplodge]

I can't keep upto date with acronoyms if they're going to keep changing them.

What were we going to get?
Generic viagra? trainers? fashion labels? African prince needing help with his cashflow? Dating websites?

[Wolfshade]

From the Monks at the Unvirtuous Abbey:

From those whose management style could be described as "warpath", Lord, deliver us.

[Wolfshade]

I can't keep upto date with acronoyms if they're going to keep changing them.

What were we going to get?
Generic viagra? trainers? fashion labels? African prince needing help with his cashflow? Dating websites?

Unknown, it was foreign

[ACE01]

Never mind all that.

Thinking of getting back into Archery. Found a website that does 5'8" long bows plus target, arrers and that for around £150....

Always wanted to give archery a go, perhaps I'll make it my new pastime once my legs are gone and I can't sprint/play football any more.

[Psychosplodge]

pffft amateurs.

[Wolfshade]

Right time to sort out my car situation. TTFN.

[Kirsten]

Robert Downey Jnr sings with Sting, and does it rather well. he is awesome.

http://www.videobash.com/video_show/robert-downey-jr-sings-with-sting-and-absolutely-kills-it-1508742#sdTshlL3GwPAEWC3.01

[Deadlift]

Always wanted to give archery a go, perhaps I'll make it my new pastime once my legs are gone and I can't sprint/play football any more.

I tried it years ago. On holiday at Centre Parcs. Unfortunately my barrel shaped chest got in the way and I nearly lost a nipple. Never again :o

[Psychosplodge]

I did the same a couple of years back, but I had two settings bullseye or miss
Most disconcerting...

These (http://www.hitfix.com/comedy/these-childhood-cartoons-get-deliciously-dark-sequel-art) sequels/prequels will ruin your childhood memories :D

[Kirsten]

True Lies on TV, and oh my word Jamie Lee Curtis

[Psychosplodge]

That film is brilliant
Hope they don't wreck it with a remake like total recall.

[Kirsten]

what a scene in the hotel, I will be in my bunk

[Psychosplodge]

:D

[Kirsten]

makes me wish I had one of those tv thingies that let you rewind >.>

[Psychosplodge]

I can't imagine why...

[Kirsten]

I wonder if it is on blu ray >.>

[Psychosplodge]

Not according to amazon

[Kirsten]

http://nooooooooooooooo.com/

[Psychosplodge]

Theres a dvd...

[Kirsten]

I suppose that might do

[eldargal]

True Lies on TV, and oh my word Jamie Lee Curtis

Best spy spoof ever also better than all the Bond films...

[Wolfshade]

I have not seen it for a while.

Car situation is resolved. I have cake.

[Psychosplodge]

Repaired or replaced?

[Wolfshade]

Yes.

Car repair then sold.

Then Mother gave me a car.

[Psychosplodge]

Mine did that once. Cost me more in repairs than if I'd gone and bought one.
What she give you?

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I have nothing relevant to post.

So here's a music video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuZE_IRwLNI

[Wolfshade]

A Modus, 1.5 diesel

http://www.cornwalltradecentre.co.uk/media/images/1968398/p2.renault-modus-diesel-hatchback.jpg

56 plate (two years younger than my old car) but has only done 17,000 miles, compared with mine which had just nudged past 180,000.

As a freebe I can't be more greatful. Though not necessarily my first choice.

Mother worked out it would be cheaper to have used a taxi for all of her trips last year than to own her car...

[Psychosplodge]

18months newer than my "new" baby and with a third the miles. Not bad a s a freebie...
At least red ones go faster :D

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

This is true. Pretty good freebie.

[Wolfshade]

The original plan was that I was going to give her market value for it, bottom book, but still market value. Then she rather morbidly proclaimed, "Well you are going to get everything when I die, so you may as well have it now when you need it."

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

It's still kinda sweet though.

[Wolfshade]

Certainly, it was very benefical.

Also: http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent_messenger/news/escaped-ostrich-11309/

An on-the-run ostrich has been causing traffic chaos in Tunbridge Wells after racing cars at more than 40mph today.

The fugitive flightless bird ruffled feathers on the main road between Rusthall and Speldhurst.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10571297/Ostrich-causes-chaos-in-Tunbridge-Wells-as-it-races-traffic-at-40mph.html

This one is better
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02790/ostrich_2790510b.jpg

[Psychosplodge]

The original plan was that I was going to give her market value for it, bottom book, but still market value. Then she rather morbidly proclaimed, "Well you are going to get everything when I die, so you may as well have it now when you need it."

That's some good logic, plus as a car its worth more now. They going with the male inherits then? :D


Anyway, give this (http://news.sky.com/story/1195299/killer-shark-leaves-budgie-cage-diver-red-faced) man a darwin award. Whats worse is its only "one of" the most stupid things he has done :eek:

[Wolfshade]

My sisters got a sum of "equal value". Though my sister's wife is eyeing up my Dad's car now... (he is wanting to down size to something smaller, like Golf size for he and mother to share)

[Psychosplodge]

If it's nicer than a modus, swap :D

[Wolfshade]

It is a fat laguna. Which while nicer in every way, is more expensive to run & maintain, plus it's tax is more than £30...

Bird brain (the caged man)

[Psychosplodge]

You'd be surprised. Just gone up to a 2 litre from a 1.8 and I think I'm using less fuel...

[Wolfshade]

More the insurance, tax, "normal wear parts".
The majority of the driving I do is urban so the smaller car is better for such journeys, even if the bite point is so high that I have to put my knee under my chin to reach it...

[Psychosplodge]

I think at our age insurance has little to do with what you drive, but more where you live and what you've hit before...
But I get that with the urban journeys.
Can that not be adjusted?

[Wolfshade]

It can do. It doesn't help the previous car had a very heavy clutch with a very low bite point so it is just different, or at least feels it, give it a week and it'll be the new normal.

[Psychosplodge]

It'll take more than a week.
I'm struggling with rapid exits from junctions, as the extra power means I wheel spin if I'm too enthusiastic compared to my old one...

[Wolfshade]

The world's best vehicle rescue service (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25752460)

[Mr Mystery]

Certainly, it was very benefical.

Also: http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent_messenger/news/escaped-ostrich-11309/

An on-the-run ostrich has been causing traffic chaos in Tunbridge Wells after racing cars at more than 40mph today.

The fugitive flightless bird ruffled feathers on the main road between Rusthall and Speldhurst.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10571297/Ostrich-causes-chaos-in-Tunbridge-Wells-as-it-races-traffic-at-40mph.html

This one is better
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02790/ostrich_2790510b.jpg

So now a have a Ninja, a Superhero, and a rogue Ostrich.

No wonder property prices are so high!

[Psychosplodge]

Bit short isn't it?

[Wolfshade]

Baby Ostrich.
There was a horse on the M4 that same day.

[Mr Mystery]

They do start off ickle you know.

[Wolfshade]

Need them fully grown before you can make a belt from their necks.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I should get a funky new belt...

[Wolfshade]

http://www.ostrichgoods.com/

[Mr Mystery]

Have you tried kicking it?

[Psychosplodge]

What, TDA or the belt?

http://i40.tinypic.com/vy6tjl.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/2a4qx69.jpg

[Wolfshade]

Lols

System Down! argh!

[eldargal]

Gemma Arterton in black tie:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/3ec5c023425dcb0477fbb45bd88cb9a6/tumblr_mxlhxbYeS21rgaigjo1_1280.jpg
<3

[Psychosplodge]

Should I recognise the name?

[Wolfshade]

The GW sky is falling/losing 24% stock price is irritating me.

[Psychosplodge]

Too soon to tell.
While its down, its been down before, and they're still profitable.
*shrugs*

[eldargal]

Too soon to tell.
While its down, its been down before, and they're still profitable.
*shrugs*
Revenue is down, 12% I think? It ****ing halved in 2005-6 or thereabouts and they survived with quite a lot of debt. They are debt free at the moment, very healthy. If this decline continues for another half years then it might be a trend but even that doesn't mean it's the end of the world. It's a bad result, yes, but the way people are carrying on is ridiculous.

[Psychosplodge]

Exactly.
I've said before I don't like what they're doing, but as it stands at the moment there's nothing to show if its a blip or a trend.

[Wolfshade]

Well yes, consider a company that I may or not work for, back in mid 2012, it's share price hit 3p (from a previous hgh of 700ish) debts inexcess of £300m, today the shares are at 100p or there abouts the debts are neutralised, and turnover is now at about 500m. Poorer than expected results in a difficult market is not the end of the world.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

http://www.billboard.com/files/styles/promo_650/public/media/justin-timberlake-grammys-2013-show-650-430.jpg

Seeing as we're showing off classy guys and gals. :D

But who is he?!

[eldargal]

Inferior to Gemma Arterton in black tie is who he is.:p

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

That's Justin Timberlake...

Who won a Dale Award for Best Pop of 2013.
Probably the best award he's ever been given, because I'm awesome. ¬¬

[eldargal]

Gosh, I thought it was a young Martin Freeman.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Nope, that's a now 32 year old Justin Timberlake.

How is he that old?

[Wolfshade]

Nope, that's a now 32 year old Justin Timberlake.

How is he that old?

Born 32 years ago I would imagine.,..

[Psychosplodge]

Born 32 years ago I would imagine.,..

That'd more or less do it

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Oh Wolfie! YOU'RE NO FUN. :(

[Wolfshade]

I am more fun than you could handle.

[Kirsten]

Revenue is down, 12% I think? It ****ing halved in 2005-6 or thereabouts and they survived with quite a lot of debt. They are debt free at the moment, very healthy. If this decline continues for another half years then it might be a trend but even that doesn't mean it's the end of the world. It's a bad result, yes, but the way people are carrying on is ridiculous.

but you forget, it doesn't actually matter how much money GW make, they are all doomed and about to sell and implode at any minute. people on the internet say so.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I am more fun than you could handle.

An interesting proposition if ever I heard one.

[Mr Mystery]

Revenue is down, 12% I think? It ****ing halved in 2005-6 or thereabouts and they survived with quite a lot of debt. They are debt free at the moment, very healthy. If this decline continues for another half years then it might be a trend but even that doesn't mean it's the end of the world. It's a bad result, yes, but the way people are carrying on is ridiculous.

Have they tried kicking it?

[Wolfshade]

An interesting proposition if ever I heard one.

If I were propositioning you, you'd know.

[Wolfshade]

Richard 3rd might be overtaken by King Alfred the Great or Edward the Elder for the record holder of hide and seek
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-25760383

[Wolfshade]

Good news / Bad news

I've had an offer on my house / It isn't enough monies

[Deadlift]

Good news / Bad news

I've had an offer on my house / It isn't enough monies

1st offer never is, it's usually cheekily low :), but at least there's interest.

[Psychosplodge]

Not enough monies you can't move, or not enough monies you cant get the one with the man cave?

[Mr Mystery]

Good news / Bad news

I've had an offer on my house / It isn't enough monies

Have you tried kicking it?

[Deadlift]

So insurance companies aren't all bad, during our house move my wife managed to accidentally throw away my grandfathers diamond ring that I have had since I was 18. Don't ask me how. Anyway 4 weeks after making the claim and meeting a specialist jeweller it's replacement arrived in the post this morning. Whilst it's not the same as having my grandfathers ring back, the replacement is a pretty good copy. At over £2600 pounds though I think our premiums about to go up :D. Hopefully this one will eventually end up on my boys hand and not going in the bin.

[Mr Mystery]

Yay for Insurance Companies!

And when they do misbehave, I'm your man!

[Wolfshade]

1st offer never is, it's usually cheekily low :), but at least there's interest.
Yes, the comment the guy has come back, well there are some otherones I want to look at, but if that were the case you wouldn't put an offer in..


Not enough monies you can't move, or not enough monies you cant get the one with the man cave?
Can't move. The one with the seperate man cave is sold :(


Have you tried kicking it?

Yes. Of course the actual issue is my neighbours, but BCC might be sorting them out...


So insurance companies aren't all bad, during our house move my wife managed to accidentally throw away my grandfathers diamond ring that I have had since I was 18. Don't ask me how. Anyway 4 weeks after making the claim and meeting a specialist jeweller it's replacement arrived in the post this morning. Whilst it's not the same as having my grandfathers ring back, the replacement is a pretty good copy. At over £2600 pounds though I think our premiums about to go up :D. Hopefully this one will eventually end up on my boys hand and not going in the bin.
Of course you have to bring this story up everytime you get into trouble. But Yay for replacement


Yay for Insurance Companies!

And when they do misbehave, I'm your man!
Have you tried kicking it?

[Psychosplodge]

That's a shame, though if you're very lucky the original will turn up :D
And at least you managed to get a replica you're happy with.

[Deadlift]

That's a shame, though if you're very lucky the original will turn up :D
And at least you managed to get a replica you're happy with.

Oh dear, if that happened what am I supposed to do then ? I'm not one for breaking the law but how would somebody stand in that situation ?

[Mr Mystery]

Have you tried kicking it?

It's what I'm paid for!

[Mr Mystery]

Oh dear, if that happened what am I supposed to do then ? I'm not one for breaking the law but how would somebody stand in that situation ?

Absolutely fine.

[Psychosplodge]

Oh dear, if that happened what am I supposed to do then ? I'm not one for breaking the law but how would somebody stand in that situation ?

I have absolutely no idea?

[Wolfshade]

It's what I'm paid for!

Paid for being kicked, aweseom.

[eldargal]

https://24.media.tumblr.com/7362f511c81076265f99a2fe61449c78/tumblr_mzjz6eetG71snllkyo1_500.jpg

[Kirsten]

what a pair of morons

[Mr Mystery]

Same should apply to kids.

If the parents can't get by on a Vegan diet without nutritional supplements, they shouldn't be foisting it upon their sprogs.

But today.....today I watch BSG Blood and Chrome. Which is ace so far!

[Kirsten]

today I go to work for the afternoon, then an hour of five a side, then probably some killzone and some more reading on my sexy new kindle.

[Mr Mystery]

Oh. And it's Laundrette day....

Not exactly down to my emergency pants, but really should go.

Reading wise I'm set, as I have Going Postal, and mighty fine it is too.

[Kirsten]

Going Postal is excellent. I am reading brotherhood of the storm and mark of calth.

[Mr Mystery]

Brotherhood is good, but struggling with Mark of Calth....

[Deadlift]

Oh. And it's Laundrette day....

Not exactly down to my emergency pants, but really should go.

Reading wise I'm set, as I have Going Postal, and mighty fine it is too.

No room to have your own machine ?

[Cap'nSmurfs]

Mark of Calth is a bit uneven, yes. There's a couple of really good stories in there, and also some other stuff.

[Mr Mystery]

Sadly not. Choice was washer/dryer or a freezer.

League of Fatties rules stipulate freezer!

[Psychosplodge]

https://24.media.tumblr.com/7362f511c81076265f99a2fe61449c78/tumblr_mzjz6eetG71snllkyo1_500.jpg

I keep seeing people advocating vegan diets for cats and dogs and their animals ALWAYS look ill.
It's about the thing that makes me angriest on tumblr. I literally want to reach through the internet and throttle the selfish self rightous ****ers.
Apparently at minimum cats go blind and suffer kidney failure if you don't give them meat.

[Kirsten]

I keep seeing people advocating vegan diets for cats and dogs and their animals ALWAYS look ill.

vegan people usually look ill as well

[Wildeybeast]

I keep seeing people advocating vegan diets for cats and dogs and their animals ALWAYS look ill.
It's about the thing that makes me angriest on tumblr. I literally want to reach through the internet and throttle the selfish self rightous ****ers.
Apparently at minimum cats go blind and suffer kidney failure if you don't give them meat.

You could probably make non-meat based dried food that had all the necessary nutrients. I don't doubt it would be very expensive, but I don't see why you couldn't. People manage it. What they did was feed it human food and wonder why it got ill. Not that I in any way agree win forcing ideologies on animals who lack sentience, never mind empathy for their prey.

[DarkLink]

Vegan diets are idiotic. Just because you can theoretically get by without meat doesn't mean that ignoring one of the fundamental cornerstones of the human diet is good for you. It's like trying to use diesel in a gasoline engine, kinda. You're fooling yourself if you think it's actually healthy.

[eldargal]

Every vegan I've ever met has had to take significant quantities of vitamin supplements, that should indicate something surely. They claim they get sick les but I notice that when they do get sick they get it much worse so you tell me which is better.

https://31.media.tumblr.com/a8db04a923c75eabde82a680a55a68c3/tumblr_msik2hhkmZ1r4t7abo1_500.jpg

[DarkLink]

It reminds me of the whole anti-vaccine thing. I recall an article about a woman who was, growing up, a poster child for vegan-style healthy living (because of her parents, not necessarily of her own volition). 1000% vegitarian, no tv, regular exercise, no drugs of any sort including vaccines, etc.

She was also chronically sick. By the time she reached adulthood, she was violently allergic to basically any and all anti-bacterials because she got sick so frequently that she was on them so frequently she developed the allergies.

As a result, while she still raises her kids to be very, very health, she actually bothered to do the research and figure out, hey, maybe vaccines really are good for you overall, among other mistakes her parents made. Veganism strikes me as almost exactly the same thing, vodoo logic with mysticism and wavey fingers as a replacement for actual science and logic and data.

Incidentally, I recently found this article, which summarizes a number of the most recent diet studies that undermine a lot of 'traditional' diet knowledge, including some vegan myths like "excess protein is bad for you": http://authoritynutrition.com/how-to-win-an-argument-with-a-nutritionist/

Edit: My mom wants a kitten. I don't suppose you can mail them ;).

[Bigred]

And that beings up Futurama's glorious quote:

"We taught a lion to eat tofu"...
6773

[eldargal]

I saw a good chart of the difference vaccines have made to world health recently actually and some basic things like flu which used to kill tens of millions of people in epidemics now kills thousands or tens of thousands worldwide instead. Anyone who denies that vaccines don't work is insane, which isn't to say that somepeople don't have bad reactions to them.


And that beings up Futurama's glorious quote:

"We taught a lion to eat tofu"...
6773
I was thinking of that when I saw the picture.:) Loved that episode actually.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Yo Mystery, how's your MTG going?

[Mr Mystery]

It's not at the mo :) serial busy a work and stuff.

And on Veganism, it would appear it can be done without supplements. There are sects of (I think) Hinduism so committed to Veganism they don't eat root vegetables as pulling them up might kill an insect.

Though their diet is seriously rich in pulses, and thus protein!

[Mr Mystery]

Superman/Batman delayed until 2016 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25800669)

Got a feeling this may be its first step toward development hell...

[Wolfshade]

Feeding a hypercarnivore then wondering why they are ill.

[Psychosplodge]

vegan people usually look ill as well

True, and their methane emissions are 4x more contributing to global warming than your average person


You could probably make non-meat based dried food that had all the necessary nutrients. I don't doubt it would be very expensive, but I don't see why you couldn't. People manage it. What they did was feed it human food and wonder why it got ill. Not that I in any way agree win forcing ideologies on animals who lack sentience, never mind empathy for their prey.

No apparently cats have to have meat for some reason.




Edit: My mom wants a kitten. I don't suppose you can mail them ;).

Theoretically you can mail anything...

[Deadlift]

If you don't eat yer meat, you can't have any pudding. How can you
have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?

[Bigred]

I just spent all day in the garage demoing 50 year-old shelves with a 12 lb sledgehammer...

Feeling manly - CHECK
Painkillers for back - CHECK
OWWWW...

[eldargal]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/388f5f9e20e17a1a49b4aaad3e244966/tumblr_mz3x9luyEd1qegnm6o1_1280.jpg

“With this diagram, I want to demonstrate that ‘natural’ products are usually more complicated than anything we can create in the lab…I want to erode the fear that many people have of ‘chemical’, and demonstrate that nature evolves compounds, mechanisms and structures far more complicated and unpredictable than anything we can produce in the lab.”
Source (http://lifeuncommon.tumblr.com/post/72709085777/with-this-diagram-i-want-to-demonstrate-that) Quite interesting really

[Mr Mystery]

I just spent all day in the garage demoing 50 year-old shelves with a 12 lb sledgehammer...

Feeling manly - CHECK
Painkillers for back - CHECK
OWWWW...

20 Oubliette points for breaking stuff.

5 point bonus if you tried kicking it.

[Deadlift]

I just spent all day in the garage demoing 50 year-old shelves with a 12 lb sledgehammer...

Feeling manly - CHECK
Painkillers for back - CHECK
OWWWW...

I hope you rewarded yourself with a nice cool beer afterwards. Nothing like a beer you feel like you have earned :)

[Psychosplodge]

If you don't eat yer meat, you can't have any pudding. How can you
have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?

:D


I just spent all day in the garage demoing 50 year-old shelves with a 12 lb sledgehammer...

Feeling manly - CHECK
Painkillers for back - CHECK
OWWWW...

Demolition is fun...


http://25.media.tumblr.com/388f5f9e20e17a1a49b4aaad3e244966/tumblr_mz3x9luyEd1qegnm6o1_1280.jpg

Source (http://lifeuncommon.tumblr.com/post/72709085777/with-this-diagram-i-want-to-demonstrate-that) Quite interesting really

Seen the banana version before. Someone came up with an interesting idea


Going back to earlier




I’m putting my cat on a vegan diet.

"how could you do that! that’s animal abuse"

No it’s not. a vegan-only diet is actually very healthy for them.

"cats are carnivores. they need to eat meat"

I know. that’s why it’s a vegan-only diet. I feed them only the finest vegans I can find.

[DarkLink]

"I'm a vegetarian. Not because I don't like meat, but because I really, really hate plants."

[Psychosplodge]

I'm sad because I've just realised how much R34 is ruining my fandom...
Also because I've realised just how immune to it I've become scrolling past looking for "cutsy" pics like my avatar.
And apparently people aren't tagging pretty graphic stuff NSFW...

[Wolfshade]

What is R34?

Also, Benefit Street is a lot like Seaseme Street, both have a Big Bird, someone living out of a bin, and people trying to learn the alphabet...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Lol, the subscription price of the WD won't change! I'm loving it guys! :D

[Wolfshade]

Lol, the subscription price of the WD won't change! I'm loving it guys! :D

Obviously fake fanboi, everyone knows real GW fans hate everything that they do.

WD is rubbish moan moan moan moan moan.

GW changes WD

They are changing WD moan moan moan moan moan.

New style not observed

The new WD won't be as good as the "old" ones moan moan moan moan moan

:D

[eldargal]

My personal favourite:

'GW never put rules in WD anymore moan moan moan whine cry!'
*GW put flyer rules in WD*
'OMIGOD GW PUT RULES IN WD COS THEY WANT ME TO BUY IT TH GREEDY BARSTUDS!'

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/5e/5e93f6c50a604b0ea01858641f002924730d281ce77c022851 756995b5c30001.jpg

[Psychosplodge]

What is R34?
Rule 34, if you can imagine it there's porn of it on the internet
Rule 35 if you can't find it, someone will make it eventually


Lol, the subscription price of the WD won't change! I'm loving it guys! :D

Well they can't expect you to pay more for less can they? oh wait :D



The new WD won't be as good as the "old" ones
:D

Based on observational data that would be a reasonable conclusion.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I am happy with the changes to WD to be honest, I just want awesome painting and converting guides.