Bits & Bobs 31

kalmar · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:04

Resume.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:04

Merry Christmas!

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14489

Curiosity · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:06

Zaphod imminent...

EDIT - DAMMIT, ZAPHOD!!!

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38460

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12243

Haha. This is the only way to re-summon Chinny to post that footballer.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:22

Ordered my books for my hols next week, should arrive in time. I went for:
Tales of Unease - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (only know him for Sherlock).
Ghost Stories of M R James (Been meaning to get some of his stuff since watching Whistle and I'll Come to You)
Gothic Short Stories (Various writers)

£2.44 each from Amazon with free delivery :metul:

Nothing like a good horror story while relaxing by the pool. World War Z always reminds me of sunbathing with pints of San Miguel.

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11843

Where are you going?

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:43

Transilvania Cala D'or - Majorca

kalmar · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:44

Zardoz wrote:

Transilvania

Stupid sexy Transilver.

kalmar · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:45

What's going on with my work? FFS. People keep resigning, and now I have to do their jobs too.

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12243

kalmar wrote:

What's going on with my work? FFS. People keep resigning, and now I have to do their jobs too.

There's some false reasoning right there.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16558

Zardoz wrote:

Go Karting is awesome.

My arms still ache a bit, I think my whole body was tense for the duration

Also:

In your face, man!

That was amazing fun, though. I've never done much karting and certainly not been to a track before where they have all the technology and you get printouts of all your lap times. :nerd:

Really good. It even tells you who got the fastest times in the last day, week and month.

I got fastest of the day, 7th fastest all week and 9th fastest all month.

*wanks trophy*

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 13:43

Ha, yeah!

We all did pretty well compared to the group before us. I'll get you next time, once I've lost some weight.

nickachu · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 13:57

What the hell is a MTU setting and how can it change automatically causing me not to be able to connect to xbox live and how can I change it back?

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16558

It's set in your router. Just search for the name of your router and MTU setting. Don't see why it would have changed on its own, though.

nickachu · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 14:00

The thing is the router has been altered to be a switch I think, we got it off my girlfriends brother and as the computer is all in swedish I can't seem to find where I'd find the ip address. If I go into cmd and type in "ipconfig" get a massive list of over 200 ports? or something and don't get an ip address.

Ah wait... does it need to be plugged in for it to work?

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11843

No, routers which have been changed to switches work on faery dust and moon beams.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38460

nickachu wrote:

Ah wait... does it need to be plugged in for it to work?

I... but... I've got nothing.

nickachu · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 14:07

DavPaz wrote:

nickachu wrote:

Ah wait... does it need to be plugged in for it to work?

I... but... I've got nothing.

I meant to the computer via a ethernet cable. Not power.

Is it because it's on the wireless Im getting all the bollocks and no ip address?

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38460

If you have a cable, use it.

nickachu · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 14:13

DavPaz wrote:

If you have a cable, use it.

Cable doesn't appear to be working

That might explain why the xbox isnt working.

TheVision · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 16:44

Just thought I’d share something interesting.. well.. to some anyway.

I purchased 2100 points off ShopTo this afternoon for Radiant Silvergun (which is out tomorrow! Excellent!)

I paid my money for one of those instant codes. Once you’ve paid, your ShopTo account gets access to a scan of the card that has been scratched off clearly revealing the code. I tired inputting the code to Xbox.Com but an error message came up saying that the card had already been used.

I got in touch with ShopTo to complain and they asked me to call Microsoft and once I logged it with them, they would see what they could do. I begrudgingly did this as I’m at work and it made me look busy.

After speaking with Microsoft, they said that they don’t offer support to shops that sell cards like this. They only support shops that sell the card which hasn’t been scratched off. They apologised and said there’s nothing they can do.

I went back to ShopTo and told them that Microsoft said that the code had been used. They were very kind and agreed to refund it and I purchased a proper card to be posted to me...

Moral of the story... Don’t buy those “instant” codes.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32619

TheVision wrote:

Moral of the story... Don’t buy those “instant” codes.

As the retailer, ShopTo wasn't "very kind" here, it was complying with its legal responsibilities. You might have had to stamp your feet a bit but it couldn't have left you high and dry.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 16:47

RADIANT SILVERGUN!

Never played it but I want it.

TheVision · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 16:52

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

TheVision wrote:

Moral of the story... Don’t buy those “instant” codes.

As the retailer, ShopTo wasn't "very kind" here, it was complying with its legal responsibilities. You might have had to stamp your feet a bit but it couldn't have left you high and dry.

Well, yes.. I suppose they were doing what they had too but their customer service was top notch so there’s no complaints there.

WTB · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 14497

Is anyone else disconnecting from Xbox Live constantly? I'm trying to download the FIFA demo and it keeps disconnecting me. However, I've literally got my new telly today and I'm worried it's my new router, seeing as this is the first time I've booted my Xbox up. So, router or Xbox Live? Anyone fancy downloading the FIFA demo and letting me know if they get disconnected? I'll pay you with love!

WTB · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 14497

nickachu wrote:

What the hell is a MTU setting and how can it change automatically causing me not to be able to connect to xbox live and how can I change it back?

Could this be a similar thing to what I'm experiencing?

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

WTB wrote:

Is anyone else disconnecting from Xbox Live constantly? I'm trying to download the FIFA demo and it keeps disconnecting me. However, I've literally got my new telly today and I'm worried it's my new router, seeing as this is the first time I've booted my Xbox up. So, router or Xbox Live? Anyone fancy downloading the FIFA demo and letting me know if they get disconnected? I'll pay you with love!

Forget FIFA, submit a song wars song, you lazy oik!

TheVision · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 17:13

Xbox support tweeted something this afternoon about "being aware of technical issues" with Xbox live so it might be something to do with that.

They'd best get it sorted for Radiant Silvergun!

WTB · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 14497

Craster wrote:

WTB wrote:

Is anyone else disconnecting from Xbox Live constantly? I'm trying to download the FIFA demo and it keeps disconnecting me. However, I've literally got my new telly today and I'm worried it's my new router, seeing as this is the first time I've booted my Xbox up. So, router or Xbox Live? Anyone fancy downloading the FIFA demo and letting me know if they get disconnected? I'll pay you with love!

Forget FIFA, submit a song wars song, you lazy oik!

Ah shite! Will do! Been ridiculously busy the last three weeks

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 17:22

Recruiting new Beexers?

kalmar · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 17:32

I would submit "Snap - Rhythm is a dancer" if you've not had that yet, please.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 17:36

Nemmie · **Joined:** 13th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 1643

Wow that was super subtle. <applause>

I guess he is never going to live that comment down.

Malc · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 22:54

bah, I was in the process of covering my £5 bet on Aresnal, by placing a £1 bet on the draw at 5-1, when Dortmund Scored

Bloody gunners

Malc

flis · **Joined:** 26th May, 2008 **Posts:** 3333

Just had a nose bleed...booo

Sat on a white sofa, unable to move for fear of dribbling everywhere so I called Ramsea over to get me some tissue or kitchen roll. He doesn't like blood. The conversation went something like this:

"Ramsea...Ramsea...Oi, knob'ead. Get me some tissue please?"
"Urgh, are you beeding? Is that blood? What are you bleeding for? Bleugh."
"Just go get me some kitchen paper!"
"Argh, bleugh...Why are you bleeding. Oh my God..."
"Hurry up!"
*Throws kitchen paper towards me*
"Get some off for me! I've got no hands!"
*Juggles handfuls of blood*
"Oh my God, that's so sick. Bleugh. What are you bleeding for!?"

Useless fool. Managed not to get any all over my sofa though!

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22266

What were you bleeding for though?

Curiosity · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 23:05

What were you bleeding for?

Curiosity · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 23:05

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22266

flis · **Joined:** 26th May, 2008 **Posts:** 3333

For fun, bitches. That's how I roll.

Also: What the fuck is Tim Westwood all about?!

sdg · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 23:18

You have kids and you have a white sofa?!

flis · **Joined:** 26th May, 2008 **Posts:** 3333

Gilly wrote:

You have kids and you have a white sofa?!

No children on the furniture!!*

Yeah...I know...Everyone says that Gilly, Gaaaawwd!!

It's washable! And from IKEA so, like, replacement covers.

*I wish I had a hope of actually enforcing that....

kalmar · **Posted:** Wed Sep 14, 2011 0:16

flis wrote:

Also: What the fuck is Tim Westwood all about?!

Mostly things like 'For fun, bitches. That's how I roll. '

Seriously, you weren't aware of the legend that is Westwood? I'd better let Malia fill you in on this.

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22266

The 4 stages of tim westwood

Stage 1: Who is this utter wanker?
Stage 2: Oh, it's a joke, pretty funny

Stage 3: WTF? he is actually serious? What a cock.
Stage 4: He is giving his ludicrous cock lifestyle 100% though, respect has to be given.

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:35

So, the house is now clean, we've unpacked almost everything, and last night had a nice meal and I had lots of awesome beer in a nice pub. Tainted everso slightly by the note left on the windscreen of MrsA's car saying "Learn to read sign on wall private property no parking this is not a dumping ground if it is not gone tomorrow, it will be towed away". So, after she left for work i've gone into town and checked the title plans of the property it was parked outside. Turns out, the boundary does stretch halfway into the road. Which is interesting.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:38

MaliA wrote:

So, the house is now clean, we've unpacked almost everything, and last night had a nice meal and I had lots of awesome beer in a nice pub. Tainted everso slightly by the note left on the windscreen of MrsA's car saying "Learn to read sign on wall private property no parking this is not a dumping ground if it is not gone tomorrow, it will be towed away". So, after she left for work i've gone into town and checked the title plans of the property it was parked outside. Turns out, the boundary does stretch halfway into the road. Which is interesting.

Sounds like you will have fun with them!

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38460

MaliA wrote:

So, the house is now clean, we've unpacked almost everything, and last night had a nice meal and I had lots of awesome beer in a nice pub. Tainted everso slightly by the note left on the windscreen of MrsA's car saying "Learn to read sign on wall private property no parking this is not a dumping ground if it is not gone tomorrow, it will be towed away". So, after she left for work i've gone into town and checked the title plans of the property it was parked outside. Turns out, the boundary does stretch halfway into the road. Which is interesting.

Jesus. They literally own the road? He sounds like a cunt.

flis · **Joined:** 26th May, 2008 **Posts:** 3333

kalmar wrote:

flis wrote:

Also: What the fuck is Tim Westwood all about?!

Mostly things like 'For fun, bitches. That's how I roll. '

Seriously, you weren't aware of the legend that is Westwood? I'd better let Malia fill you in on this.

I have heard of him and I've seen him on Pimp My Ride or whatever it was called but I wasn't fully aware that "Tim Westwood" isn't just a persona he adopts...he was on Buzzcocks last night and I pretty much went through the stages Trooper describes!

Trooper wrote:

The 4 stages of tim westwood

Stage 1: Who is this utter wanker?
Stage 2: Oh, it's a joke, pretty funny

Stage 3: WTF? he is actually serious? What a cock.
Stage 4: He is giving his ludicrous cock lifestyle 100% though, respect has to be given.

He is quite ridiculous and I'm not sure I get it....

Also: Glad you're in now Mali...I hope the dude over the road doesn't prove to be as much of a cock as his note suggests. Although.......

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