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« Reply #1450 on: July 09, 2012, 12:39:34 pm » |
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More books! Pratchett's Interesting Times, Soul Music and Where's my Cow, Chamber's The King in Yellow, and a leatherbound Lord of the Rings are all due to show up today.
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How neatly spread his claws,
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« Reply #1451 on: July 09, 2012, 12:40:48 pm » |
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My, you are certainly hitting Pratchett with a voracious speed! And I'm SO envious over the LotR!
What made me happy is I just found out Dodger is out in September; so not long to wait at all!
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« Reply #1452 on: July 09, 2012, 12:47:19 pm » |
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this is slightly a cross between two threads... after being slightly productive and getting an engineer in for one of the work printers it is now fix... now that its fixed and it is now time for lunch... that has made me happy for now!!
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« Reply #1453 on: July 09, 2012, 01:16:23 pm » |
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My, you are certainly hitting Pratchett with a voracious speed! And I'm SO envious over the LotR!
~Longeye~
I have four more Discworld books to go before I have all of them in hardcover. I started my marathon run through them with ebooks, but real ones are more satisfying to read. The LotR was blind luck- I was certain I'd be outbid. Keep an eye on eBay, there's quite a few copies still floating around. |
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« Reply #1454 on: July 09, 2012, 02:09:58 pm » |
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I will do, thank you for the advice! I've also got to rebuy a few of my Pratchetts.... they've been read and re-read so often that they're falling to bits, and I'd not thought to look on ebay (not very bright of me, I know)....
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« Reply #1455 on: July 09, 2012, 05:05:00 pm » |
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I will do, thank you for the advice! I've also got to rebuy a few of my Pratchetts.... they've been read and re-read so often that they're falling to bits, and I'd not thought to look on ebay (not very bright of me, I know)....
~Longeye~
It's the same with my Lewis, Tolkien, Jordan, and Montgomery! :') Read 'em so many times that the paperbacks of 'em are splitting apart! As for what makes me happy today-I was home by 12:00PM from work. I love short days. |
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« Reply #1456 on: July 09, 2012, 07:04:15 pm » |
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My, you are certainly hitting Pratchett with a voracious speed! And I'm SO envious over the LotR!
~Longeye~
I have four more Discworld books to go before I have all of them in hardcover. I started my marathon run through them with ebooks, but real ones are more satisfying to read. The LotR was blind luck- I was certain I'd be outbid. Keep an eye on eBay, there's quite a few copies still floating around. I would say 'race you!' on the Discworld books, but they're too good... they should be savoured.... My own happiness for today comes from the facts that a) I bought a copy of 'The World of Poo' (it's a 'Snuff' tie-in) on the way home, b) When I got home I found that a book of drawings of Metropolitan Railway locomotives and rolling stock had arrived; and c) I then proceeded to order the next eight books in the Discworld series I need ('Witches Abroad' through to 'Hogfather') off of ebay, at £1 a shot (£3 if you throw in P&P). |
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Persons intending to travel by open carriage should select a seat with their backs to the engine, by which means they will avoid the ashes emitted therefrom, that in travelling generally, but particularly through the tunnels, prove a great annoyance; the carriage farthest from the engine will in consequence be found the most desirable.
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« Reply #1457 on: July 09, 2012, 07:52:03 pm » |
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One week till I finally get my Pandora console. I will never need another mobile gaming system.   |
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There is a reason for this. And trust me, when a bunch of harry potter geeks think your fucking retarded, you know there is something wrong.
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« Reply #1458 on: July 09, 2012, 08:13:43 pm » |
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I was walking down the road after spending money to have a pattern enlarged for something I am working on, and I found 1p on the ground. Well, that helped to pay towards the cost of printing!  |
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« Reply #1459 on: July 09, 2012, 08:37:54 pm » |
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In order of 'Level of Happiness Achieved':
Making slow but steady progress on my short story - w00t!
Getting ideas for my Halloween costume this year...
Planning the 3rd Annual Cookie & Treat Swap for the holidays (yes, we start early in my family).
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« Reply #1460 on: July 10, 2012, 01:51:25 am » |
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Being an epic troll.
I have lost 11 "Friends" on Facebook because of my "Troll-like" activity.
Now, to be fair, I did not start OFF trolling. I had an honest question, and wanted an honest answer.
In the past, this has got me in some SERIOUS trouble (usually when it's political/religious). This time, it was pop-culture related, with only a *hint* of sociopolitical ramifications.
A dialogue was opened, and intelligent debate was had.
And, while that debate was going on, 11 people felt the need to delete me.
I can only assume it was because of the question.
SO, my mate Fluffy and I began a back and forth about how those pointless wastes of human organics had played RIGHT INTO OUR PLAN, and how it was good to be the King, baby.
Now, I'm on my wife's sister's status (asking the same question) trolling one of her friends (just in general).
He's just asked me if I talk like this in person. In pointed fact I DO, good sir! Is that a problem?
He then attempted to insult me by saying "I think we've met before-I was attacked by LARPers in the park one day..."
Pathetic simpleton, LARPing is an amazing thing, and, had it been ME assaulting you, you'd have known-my epic battle cry would have caused you to void your bowls in fear, and crumple into the fetal position, begging for mercy before I even struck a blow on your empty little head...
All in all, HAIL TO THE TROLL KING, BABY! I've got BALLS OF STEEL!
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« Reply #1461 on: July 10, 2012, 06:49:58 am » |
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IT WAS BELOW 100° F TODAY! And boy did it feel goooooood! |
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“Can a magician kill a man by magic?” Lord Wellington asked Strange. Strange frowned. He seemed to dislike the question. “I suppose a magician might,” he admitted, “but a gentleman never could.”
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« Reply #1462 on: July 10, 2012, 11:11:18 am » |
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Rained all day from about 9 last night. Max temp about 8 degrees C (42.4 F). Quite mild compared to last week!!
Still raining, nice & steady - so wet, in fact, that I haven't been down the back to check the rain gauge.
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« Reply #1463 on: July 10, 2012, 11:45:16 am » |
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Flying home to Rome for a couple of days! Going to see my doggy! And the good lady!
Though my happiness is being slightly marred by the piped Enya that's playing in the airport.
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« Reply #1464 on: July 10, 2012, 12:34:50 pm » |
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Could be worse, could be Barry Manilow!
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« Reply #1465 on: July 10, 2012, 02:16:07 pm » |
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Being an epic troll.
I have lost 11 "Friends" on Facebook because of my "Troll-like" activity.
Now, to be fair, I did not start OFF trolling. I had an honest question, and wanted an honest answer.
In the past, this has got me in some SERIOUS trouble (usually when it's political/religious). This time, it was pop-culture related, with only a *hint* of sociopolitical ramifications.
A dialogue was opened, and intelligent debate was had.
And, while that debate was going on, 11 people felt the need to delete me.
I can only assume it was because of the question.
SO, my mate Fluffy and I began a back and forth about how those pointless wastes of human organics had played RIGHT INTO OUR PLAN, and how it was good to be the King, baby.
Now, I'm on my wife's sister's status (asking the same question) trolling one of her friends (just in general).
He's just asked me if I talk like this in person. In pointed fact I DO, good sir! Is that a problem?
He then attempted to insult me by saying "I think we've met before-I was attacked by LARPers in the park one day..."
Pathetic simpleton, LARPing is an amazing thing, and, had it been ME assaulting you, you'd have known-my epic battle cry would have caused you to void your bowls in fear, and crumple into the fetal position, begging for mercy before I even struck a blow on your empty little head...
All in all, HAIL TO THE TROLL KING, BABY! I've got BALLS OF STEEL!
Knowing the discussion you speak of, I too find it hilarious that you lost friends because of it. Keep trolling, good Xenos. Keep trolling.  |
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« Reply #1466 on: July 11, 2012, 03:05:17 pm » |
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Being an epic troll.
I have lost 11 "Friends" on Facebook because of my "Troll-like" activity.
Now, to be fair, I did not start OFF trolling. I had an honest question, and wanted an honest answer.
In the past, this has got me in some SERIOUS trouble (usually when it's political/religious). This time, it was pop-culture related, with only a *hint* of sociopolitical ramifications.
A dialogue was opened, and intelligent debate was had.
And, while that debate was going on, 11 people felt the need to delete me.
I can only assume it was because of the question.
SO, my mate Fluffy and I began a back and forth about how those pointless wastes of human organics had played RIGHT INTO OUR PLAN, and how it was good to be the King, baby.
Now, I'm on my wife's sister's status (asking the same question) trolling one of her friends (just in general).
He's just asked me if I talk like this in person. In pointed fact I DO, good sir! Is that a problem?
He then attempted to insult me by saying "I think we've met before-I was attacked by LARPers in the park one day..."
Pathetic simpleton, LARPing is an amazing thing, and, had it been ME assaulting you, you'd have known-my epic battle cry would have caused you to void your bowls in fear, and crumple into the fetal position, begging for mercy before I even struck a blow on your empty little head...
All in all, HAIL TO THE TROLL KING, BABY! I've got BALLS OF STEEL!
Knowing the discussion you speak of, I too find it hilarious that you lost friends because of it. Keep trolling, good Xenos. Keep trolling. Which conversation, the Mike one? |
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« Reply #1467 on: July 11, 2012, 03:10:43 pm » |
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Being an epic troll.
I have lost 11 "Friends" on Facebook because of my "Troll-like" activity.
Now, to be fair, I did not start OFF trolling. I had an honest question, and wanted an honest answer.
In the past, this has got me in some SERIOUS trouble (usually when it's political/religious). This time, it was pop-culture related, with only a *hint* of sociopolitical ramifications.
A dialogue was opened, and intelligent debate was had.
And, while that debate was going on, 11 people felt the need to delete me.
I can only assume it was because of the question.
SO, my mate Fluffy and I began a back and forth about how those pointless wastes of human organics had played RIGHT INTO OUR PLAN, and how it was good to be the King, baby.
Now, I'm on my wife's sister's status (asking the same question) trolling one of her friends (just in general).
He's just asked me if I talk like this in person. In pointed fact I DO, good sir! Is that a problem?
He then attempted to insult me by saying "I think we've met before-I was attacked by LARPers in the park one day..."
Pathetic simpleton, LARPing is an amazing thing, and, had it been ME assaulting you, you'd have known-my epic battle cry would have caused you to void your bowls in fear, and crumple into the fetal position, begging for mercy before I even struck a blow on your empty little head...
All in all, HAIL TO THE TROLL KING, BABY! I've got BALLS OF STEEL!
Knowing the discussion you speak of, I too find it hilarious that you lost friends because of it. Keep trolling, good Xenos. Keep trolling. Which conversation, the Mike one? I'm assuming so. It was legendary even for Xenos, and certainly caused some tension. |
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« Reply #1468 on: July 11, 2012, 05:15:50 pm » |
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Literally five minutes- I got an email inviting me to a job interview in Eastbourne next week |
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« Reply #1469 on: July 11, 2012, 05:51:01 pm » |
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Fingers crossed for you, James!
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« Reply #1470 on: July 11, 2012, 06:13:24 pm » |
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Thanks!
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« Reply #1471 on: July 11, 2012, 06:21:32 pm » |
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Finally got a shelf shell and enough spare wood to house my 3 piles of books that have been cluttering the living room...and all for FREE! |
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« Reply #1472 on: July 11, 2012, 08:37:54 pm » |
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I started touring at the caves again today, the first day of many this summer!
(and my first tour of the day was a reservation for an English tour, which means extra tour fees that get paid directly to me 8D and it was for only 2 people of which one was Dutch, so that`s an awesome way to start off summer, if you ask me).
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« Reply #1473 on: July 11, 2012, 09:05:15 pm » |
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One of the discussions on kilts was revived and I'm pleased there may be new photographic evidence of newly kilted gents. (I did apologize to them for the rather unladylike ogling of the kilted menfolk...I just can't help myself!) |
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« Reply #1474 on: July 11, 2012, 10:21:33 pm » |
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Literally five minutes- I got an email inviting me to a job interview in Eastbourne next week Good luck from me too! My happiness comes from the mildly overclocked raspberry pi that I'm posting this message from. CPU currently at 900MHz, though I suspect with adequate cooling it could be pushed further without having to raise the voltage (and voiding the warranty at the same time). I might give it a go later, but right now I intent to give the Pi some abuse to check it's a stable overclock. It's a noticeable change in speed and responsiveness, and I think I can tweak it further... Well worth doing on a Pi if it's going to be used as a general purpose computer / media device. SS |
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