Bits & Bobs XII

MaliA · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 15426

MaliA wrote:

Patched my surfboard up.

For a first go, I'm reasonably happy, will layer some more resin on if needs be.

Hmm. It doesn't appear smooth. More resin needed?

throughsilver · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 2062

Malc wrote:

Also

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cow

Quote:

3. Informal. a domestic bovine of either sex and any age.

If a forum about computer games isn't "informal" then I don't know what is.

Malc

I'm wearing top hat and tails right now.

ApplePieOfDestiny · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 6:48 pm

MetalAngel wrote:

Has anyone ever had a 360 Play and Charge cable knacker on them?

It wouldn't start charging, so I blew in it and the 360 connectors in case of dust. Nothing, but it suddenly started. But it would only light up for maybe 30 seconds before going out again. So I made sure the cables and battery were all properly seated, tried both USBs on the front of the 360, same result. Even tried my broken wireless controller.

Noticed, then, while unplugging the cable it was flashing green very pathetically and fading. Plugged in again, pulled it out, and a faint red stayed on. Took the plug end apart and can't see any damage to anything, still knackered, very annoying. I assume it's fuxx0red.

Oh, and here's another thing. Don't buy cheap miniscrewdrivers. You know how the make the centre bit grooved so you'll grip it while turning? On these this was so badly machined it was actually frayed, and inserted one of the jagged metal slivers deep into the meat of my thumb, leaving a tiny bloody hole (luckily, the sliver remained attached to the screwdriver throughout). OWWW.

I got a second hand cable and battery from Game for £2.99. Unsurprisingly, no worky. Although I could use it as a wired controller fine.

Got new battery - brand new. Still no worky. A quick google then revealed thousands of hits that they break a lot. I'm going to get a plug and charge kit instead and have two spare batteries.

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4246

MaliA wrote:

"....any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed"

Jack Churchill. The only man in the British Army to have killed an enemy with a longbow.

Quote:

He resumed his commission after Poland was invaded, and volunteered for the Commandos after fighting at Dunkirk. Churchill was not sure what Commando Duty entailed, but he signed up because it sounded dangerous.

We'll forgive him for the bagpipe playing.

OR:

Amedeo Guillet. he was so hard, he led cavalry charges.

Against tanks.

White Death

edit, also, check out the stats for the [urlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_War]Winter War.[/url]

sinister agent · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 4281

Bobbyaro wrote:

MaliA wrote:

"....any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed"

Jack Churchill. The only man in the British Army to have killed an enemy with a longbow.

Quote:

He resumed his commission after Poland was invaded, and volunteered for the Commandos after fighting at Dunkirk. Churchill was not sure what Commando Duty entailed, but he signed up because it sounded dangerous.

We'll forgive him for the bagpipe playing.

OR:

Amedeo Guillet. he was so hard, he led cavalry charges.

Against tanks.

White Death

edit, also, check out the stats for the [urlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_War]Winter War.[/url]

Can't beat the ancient Greek boxer/gladiator Theogenes:

Quote:

Theogenes and his colleagues would each be strapped to a flat stone within punching range. When whatever passed as the bell sounded, they would fight to the death, unable to circle, dodge, or clinch.

Theogenes never lost in over 1000 fights.

superdupergill · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:32 pm

mugs which link together so you can carry three at once! I think they are the fourth picture.

superdupergill · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:40 pm

That story about the only woman in the French foreign legion is amazing.

Craster · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 20492

I know that joke. I think she's a camel.

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4246

Craster wrote:

I know that joke. I think she's a camel.

problem with those mugs is when you take one out of the cupboard and they bring all the rest tumbling out as well.

superdupergill · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:56 pm

Bobbyaro wrote:

Craster wrote:

I know that joke. I think she's a camel.

problem with those mugs is when you take one out of the cupboard and they bring all the rest tumbling out as well.

I think that if you put them away all joined up, you are asking for trouble.

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 2918

Well today was well spent.

I am yet to get dressed, and have spent the ENTIRE day (well, from 11am ish) playing Rock Band 2.

The only thing to have annoyed me are my fucking cats who won't stop rubbing round my legs, but have plenty of food, don't want to go out, and run away if I try to give them any fuss.

THOSE ARE THE ONLY THREE THINGS YOU NEED, CAT. NOW GO AWAY.

MaliA · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 15426

sinister agent wrote:

Can't beat the ancient Greek boxer/gladiator Theogenes:

Quote:

Theogenes and his colleagues would each be strapped to a flat stone within punching range. When whatever passed as the bell sounded, they would fight to the death, unable to circle, dodge, or clinch.

Theogenes never lost in over 1000 fights.

Tell me again why we can't fox hunt anymore?

Sir Taxalot · **Joined:** 5th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 1602

Mimi wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Dude did his time, and takes drugs to control his nutbag disease. He already drives an minicab (the type you can only book) and has done for a while. What's so special about a black cab?

[edit]Except now they've taken his minicab license away as well, for fucks sake. Why let him out of hospital if you're going to treat him in the same way as when he was in it?

I didn't know he already drove a minicab. I know that many people can control such things when they are on special medication, but there have been cases where they stop taking the drugs and bad things happen. I don't know... it's a tough one. I really think he should be allowed to be a cab driver, but then I admit I'd not be comfortable knowing that he was my driver. I'd actually feel even less safe knowing that he was my minicab driver, because the minicabs in London are rather scary.

I'm in two minds about it too.

Srsly tho - I'm all for giving people a second chance, but not sure I'd feel comfortable with someone I love being in a cab alone with him. It's a tough one. If pushed, I'd probably be for letting him do it.

superdupergill · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:35 pm

I didn't know you got live chat on Facebook until just now, when my nephew started chatting to me. I feel old.

sinister agent · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 4281

superdupergill wrote:

I didn't know you got live chat on Facebook until just now, when my nephew started chatting to me. I feel old.

"You remember when Robin Hood came out?"

"I was an embryo then."

Woe.

superdupergill · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:08 pm

sinister agent wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

I didn't know you got live chat on Facebook until just now, when my nephew started chatting to me. I feel old.

"You remember when Robin Hood came out?"

"I was an embryo then."

Woe.

The worst thing is when I get Id'd (which happens all the time for some reason) and they look at my ID and go 'oh. Sorry.' I'm not even very old!!!

devilman · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5304

superdupergill wrote:

I didn't know you got live chat on Facebook until just now, when my nephew started chatting to me. I feel old.

I have my chat set to permanently offline, but then I'm an antisocial sod.

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4246

I would say the URL says it all, but these need to be seen to be believed:
http://wildammo.com/2009/07/27/unusual-paintings-of-obama-naked-with-unicorns/

superdupergill · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:44 pm

devilman wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

I didn't know you got live chat on Facebook until just now, when my nephew started chatting to me. I feel old.

I have my chat set to permanently offline, but then I'm an antisocial sod.

Well had i known that chat was there I would possibly have done the same.

Mr Kissyfur · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:54 pm

Jesus H Christ - I'd never have thought I'd be applauding Michael Cocking Heseltine against a Labour minister. Harman is a fucking disgrace to the country.

On the other hand, I may do babies with David Laws.

FUCKING VLC PLAYER, mind. Jesus.

superdupergill · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:02 pm

Mr Chris wrote:

Jesus H Christ - I'd never have thought I'd be applauding Michael Cocking Heseltine against a Labour minister. Harman is a fucking disgrace to the country.

On the other hand, I may do babies with David Laws.

FUCKING VLC PLAYER, mind. Jesus.

Who's the guy on the far left Mr Chris?

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:03 pm

devilman wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

I didn't know you got live chat on Facebook until just now, when my nephew started chatting to me. I feel old.

I have my chat set to permanently offline, but then I'm an antisocial sod.

Mr Kissyfur · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:05 pm

Digby Cocking Jones - he used to be the head of the CBI. He did a "speech" at an annual general meeting thingy at L'Oreal, when I worked there, and went on about how we all need to work more, get paid less, stop asking for so many holidays and basically just work ourselves to death. He is a cock of Dickensian character and proportions. And I wish him death via gay bodybuilding ninjas.

superdupergill · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:09 pm

Harriet Harman really shouldn't speak, especially when all she is achieving is demonstarting how clueless she is.

superdupergill · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:25 pm

Was that a BNP supporter speaking out during Question Time??

MaliA · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 15426

Bollocks, I forgot about QT. I will iPlayer it some time over the weekend.

Awake, but knackered again, quick shower then the 0703 bus. Motorbike started on 10th attempt yesterday, so that's a good sign, need to book it in for an MOT. I think it just needs a new rear tyre (due to a nail sticking out of the current one).

Woman from freecycle came to collect the bed that's been in my garage for the past 18 months, freeing up an awful lot of space, so I'm happy about that.

Oh well, 9-5 again today and no BBBC action in London for me.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:39 am

It is still dark!!

chinnyhill10 · **Posted:** Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:31 am

superdupergill wrote:

Harriet Harman really shouldn't speak, especially when all she is achieving is demonstarting how clueless she is.

Is she the ex head of the Department of Culture Media and Sport?

If so, about 5 years ago I was at an event which she was speaking at. She was literally wheeled in, did a 10 minute speech like a robot and was wheeled out again.

My impression was that she was literally a performing monkey dancing to her masters tune.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 3242

KovacsC wrote:

It is still dark!!

Its been very noticable in the last week that its darker and darker in the mornings , we've only got a few weeks till the clocks change as well .....

MetalAngel · **Posted:** Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:16 am

Never mind it being dark, it's cold at 6 in the morning when I have to get up.

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