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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Jan 31, 2018 19:04 ] |
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MaliA |
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| Author: | Findus Fop [ Wed Jan 31, 2018 19:42 ] |
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Ed Balls wrote: Ed Balls
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| Author: | Kern [ Thu Feb 01, 2018 13:45 ] |
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A friend of mine has her citizenship ceremony today. Despite often joking about it, I couldn't quite bring myself to go into one of Oxford's many gift shops to buy a St George's Flag, a picture of Will 'n' Kate, and today's 'Sun'. I went to the bookshop and picked up a copy of '1066 and All That' instead. Far better consolidation of our history than that offered by the citizenship test. Still tempted to go to the dodgy fake Wetherspoon's across the road, however. |
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| Author: | asfish [ Fri Feb 02, 2018 7:58 ] |
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The Ultimate power in the long drink universe, Death Star Ice Cubes! My son has a weekly show and tell at school, with a 6-week water theme, so these got us through another week |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Fri Feb 02, 2018 12:33 ] |
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asfish wrote: The Ultimate power in the long drink universe, Death Star Ice Cubes! My son has a weekly show and tell at school, with a 6-week water theme, so these got us through another week I have those too.. Just booked to see this. https://www.eventim.co.uk/tickets.html? ... tar%20wars |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Fri Feb 02, 2018 14:35 ] |
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That looked good. I was tempted too. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:12 ] |
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I've just heard that from the Autumn the tradition of sharing a cabin with a stranger on the Caledonian Sleeper will end. Well, that's priced out getting to the Highlands easily by rail for me, and probably many other single travellers. I've never had an issue with sharing as it's nowhere near as bad as an eight-room dorm in a youth hostel, and getting to know a stranger is part of the fun of the journey. Admittedly, last time I took it, I did overhear my cabinmate say on his phone that I 'didn't look like a maniac', so perhaps he had had poor experiences in the past. Scotsman: Caledonian Sleeper postpones ban on strangers cabin-sharing |
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| Author: | Squirt [ Mon Feb 05, 2018 11:19 ] |
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The Lovely Mrs Squirt sent me a single text message on Saturday saying "Will you come to the Hornet Gathering?" which sounded like either the least fun rural tradition ever, or some sort of terrifying black magic ritual. Actually, it was just an auto-correct of the Godney Gathering, a small music festival in Somerset. I'm actually a little disappointed. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Mon Feb 05, 2018 11:42 ] |
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| Author: | Findus Fop [ Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:06 ] |
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Squirt wrote: "Will you come to the Hornet Gathering?" Can I kick it? YES YOU CA- Squirt wrote: Actually, it was just an auto-correct of the Godney Gathering, a small music festival in Somerset. -OH. 
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Feb 05, 2018 15:09 ] |
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We made homemade slime over the weekend. I think I enjoyed it every bit as much as the kids did  
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| Author: | TheVision [ Mon Feb 05, 2018 15:28 ] |
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I've tried to make that on a couple of occasions but it's never worked. What did you use to make it? |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Mon Feb 05, 2018 15:28 ] |
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kill it with fire |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Feb 05, 2018 15:31 ] |
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TheVision wrote: I've tried to make that on a couple of occasions but it's never worked. What did you use to make it? Bicarbonate of soda, contact lens cleaning solution, PVA glue and water... https://theimaginationtree.com/easy-uk- ... s-solution |
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| Author: | markg [ Mon Feb 05, 2018 15:55 ] |
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Add some vanilla essence and it makes a tasty treat when you're done playing! |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Feb 05, 2018 16:10 ] |
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100% of your Recommended Daily Allowance of Boric Acid! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:32 ] |
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Anyone used Amazon Pantry? How does it compare with other online shopping options? I'm thinking about filling a box with all the tedious cleaning stuff I always run out of and never remember to pick up when I go shopping. |
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| Author: | myp [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 15:14 ] |
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I have quite a nice view out of my home office window now. This one with bonus cat. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 15:15 ] |
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Nice, but where's the cat? |
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| Author: | myp [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 15:17 ] |
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MrChris wrote: Nice, but where's the cat? He's the cat-shaped black hole on the right. |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 15:19 ] |
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That'll be lovely when you're sitting there in your techno hat, ignoring the outside. |
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| Author: | myp [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 15:22 ] |
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TheVision wrote: That'll be lovely when you're sitting there in your techno hat, ignoring the outside. Sadly not set up yet! But hopefully tomorrow if I can get some work done today. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 15:25 ] |
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Kern wrote: Anyone used Amazon Pantry? How does it compare with other online shopping options? I'm thinking about filling a box with all the tedious cleaning stuff I always run out of and never remember to pick up when I go shopping. 
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| Author: | Jem [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 18:18 ] |
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Kern wrote: Anyone used Amazon Pantry? How does it compare with other online shopping options? I'm thinking about filling a box with all the tedious cleaning stuff I always run out of and never remember to pick up when I go shopping. I used the pantry thing to bulk order a load of wine etc last year for a party, seemed ok. I do make use of amazon's subscribe & save to order cat food and other boring bits which then just gets delivered bob on time every month - it's bloody brilliant. Wish the supermarkets like tesco etc would do a recurring order thing. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 18:55 ] |
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Jem wrote: Kern wrote: Anyone used Amazon Pantry? How does it compare with other online shopping options? I'm thinking about filling a box with all the tedious cleaning stuff I always run out of and never remember to pick up when I go shopping. I used the pantry thing to bulk order a load of wine etc last year for a party, seemed ok. I do make use of amazon's subscribe & save to order cat food and other boring bits which then just gets delivered bob on time every month - it's bloody brilliant. Wish the supermarkets like tesco etc would do a recurring order thing. Have you not got a Whiskas dash button you can train one of the 50 cats you have to press? |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:02 ] |
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Happy Birthday Russell! *releases flock of white bats* |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 19:05 ] |
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Happy Birthday Russell. Keep the dancing to a minimum... |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 20:31 ] |
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Thanks guys
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| Author: | Kern [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 20:33 ] |
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Happy Birthday! February is a great month for them. Giphy "awesome cake": https://media1.giphy.com/media/ZuOCM8vKUQ3JK/giphy-loop.mp4 |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 20:36 ] |
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Can’t... stop... watching... |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 20:54 ] |
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He's an MAMA fighter. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 20:58 ] |
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Amaze. I’m pretty sure he could squeeze me to death, and yet I’d risk it as I reckon he’d prefer a cuddle. I’ve been reading his Wikipedia entry. I likecto think that’s actually him singing. Nobody tell me otherwise. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 21:19 ] |
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That's magnificent in every way. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 21:37 ] |
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Grim... wrote: He's an MAMA fighter. MAMA! Just killed a man... |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 22:03 ] |
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A chip off the old cock. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 22:43 ] |
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‘Accident’, MrsA? |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Fri Feb 09, 2018 0:38 ] |
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MaliA wrote: A chip off the old cock. Chick off the old cock! |
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| Author: | zaphod79 [ Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:13 ] |
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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018 ... ankenstein Quote: The Strange and Twisted Life of “Frankenstein” Long and possibly uncomfortable reading |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Fri Feb 09, 2018 13:23 ] |
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zaphod79 wrote: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/02/12/the-strange-and-twisted-life-of-frankenstein Quote: The Strange and Twisted Life of “Frankenstein” That was a really uncomfortable read. I’m glad I DID read it, but I found it difficult. The perfunctory diary entries about the babies and other things made me feel very uneasy. |
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| Author: | zaphod79 [ Fri Feb 09, 2018 14:11 ] |
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Mimi wrote: That was a really uncomfortable read. I’m glad I DID read it, but I found it difficult. The perfunctory diary entries about the babies and other things made me feel very uneasy. Apologies - I should probably have made that clearer (I've added a note) - I found it fascinating and yes the early parts about the way that death and childbirth is handled can be quite jarring |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:39 ] |
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What up, Beex? It's been a while. Attachment: IMG_20180210_033822.jpg
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| Author: | Mimi [ Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:41 ] |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:19 ] |
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That's a clean mirror! |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:14 ] |
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This guy makes me think of Grim... Attachment: 0AB7A9B1-19B5-43E0-83CC-AEE2ABC79527.jpeg He even has little minions called Grimbots. Giphy "grimbots": https://media3.giphy.com/media/l4FGoEyepY5sYhJCw/giphy-loop.mp4 Let’s see if I can work out how to do that giphy thing... |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:15 ] |
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Yes I can! Can you add one of those quick click buttons for the giphy code, Grim...? |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:24 ] |
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Bloody giphy! I've tried it a million times and it gives me a random anime... thing, Mimi tries it *once* and nails it! Giphy "favouritism": https://media3.giphy.com/media/CkexVjLtiY2S4/giphy-loop.mp4 Edit: fuck's sake |
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| Author: | Kern [ Mon Feb 12, 2018 14:26 ] |
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Radio 6 just played 'Yankee Bayonet' by the Decemberists . Wasn't listening too closely so didn't realise it was a ballad about the American Civil War. I'm getting slack. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Feb 12, 2018 14:37 ] |
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Oh my god. I’ve just had a sticker book delivers for my two year old, from Amazon. Inside were a load of packing slips for other orders. WTF anyway, but look at the ones that have been included in the package of a kids sticker book... I am partly annoyed, partly amused. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Feb 12, 2018 14:40 ] |
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Blimey. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Feb 12, 2018 14:44 ] |
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Initial amusement has worn off. I’m annoyed. |
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