I watched series 1 on DVD and thought I’d miss all of series 2 so I could do the same. Absolutely great series, a little close to the bone though as I work in advertising (less smoking and drinking going on these days theough :o( )

I’ve heard tell of a family who only camp on ‘proper’ campsites (cater for caravans) and take a microwave with them. I think it takes away some of the fun of camping though.

I didn’t watch the match – who from Barca misses the final?

[smug mode]
If Chelsea had an away goal, they would’ve gone through
[/smug mode]

As Chelsea have to score (unless they plan on playing for pens, which would be suicide) they’ll open up so I can’t see Barca failing to score. That means Chelsea need at least 2. As much as I’d like a United – Barcelona final, I still think Chelsea will do it.

I don’t think it’ll be as one-sided as last night’s match though. I’m over the moon!

Looks like it’s based on a Hercules Balmoral or something.

A few Oolite questions:

Can you speed up time?
What cargo where for first mission?
Can you go somewhere early on to sell your ship and have a smaller but better equipped one?

I’m hooked already!

I have Elite 2 on a CD, but can’t get it to run. Just as well really as I’d waste another couple of years of my life.

Settlers is on the same CD. Maybe I should burn it in case it falls into the wrong hands?

I bought the original (Vincent Price) version of “The House on Haunted Hill” years ago, and still think it’s good for a couple of jumps.

“House of 1000 Corpses” is the film Rob Zombie made before “Devil’s Rejects” and is set before it. I think it’s scarier than DJ, but not as good a film.

If you liked “The Orphanage”, you’ll probably like “The Devil’s Backbone” but it’s less of a horror and more a ghost story.

I agree with dooge on not revealing the monster/killer until right at the end – I know it’s a cliche, but the scary bit is your imagination (eg Blair Witch).

Starbug

Bank holidays are annoying for their effects on press copy deadlines, but it only affects two of my ads this week.

Very good

you want to do the right thing but it sounds like your SO is more interested in looking like (and showing that) she is doing the expensive thing.

Don’t get me wrong, I know I paint her as a bit of a monster, but it’s in jest really. I know she’d at least pretend to be happy with whatever I did, but I also know that she wants a bit of a fairy tale.

giving someone a ring that is going spare because your mum got divorced seems a bit unromantic.

that’s exactly the problem. I’m not sure if she’d see it as a cheap cop-out or if (like in Spiderman) it’s actually go down quite well.

She’s not against vintage rings per se as her mum got her a nice vintage ring for her 21st birthday which she loves. I’m just not sure if this particular vintage ring, which I got for free, would be right and whether she’d love the fact that I want her to have an antique ring that’s important to my family or whether she’d be put off by the more recent divorce related history.

hmm, I underestimated female espionage!

A ring is definately required – as I mentioned above, she’s a bit of a princess and everything will have to be exactly perfect. I think for her one of the main points is that all her lady friends can gather round and cluck about the lovely ring. No ring = no clucking = unhappy fiancee :o(

ml – I have wondered about this, but getting it remade would probably be enough

konabunny – I may ask her sister, but I think she’ll be as non-plussed as I am!

Any suggestions for jewellers who may be able to do this sort of thing in Manchester or nearby?

I’m a bit surprised to find you a sentimental bunch! I’m leaning towards the having it reset option tbh. Depending on cost, I’m also thinking of having the ‘left overs’ into a new ring as a thank-you to my mum. Everyone’s a winner!

If you look at his selling history, he sells many car parts, including other bits from Transits. He’s also sold other bike bits including clothing. His name is something “4×4” so he looks like a genuine car nut.

I think you’re jumping to conclusions because his spelling is atrocious

Someone at work did some work with a large database of American clients, including:

Pinky Kuntz

and

Randy Blackman

The refreshment stand (if it had indoor seating I’d call it a cafe) at Roman Lakes sells a little book with some good routes in it. I’d suggest plotting them onto an OS map before you use it though as the instuctions are a little interprative.

The potential for disaster is so great (ruined frame, personal injury) and the positive so slight, that I just wouldn’t bother.

yes, they’re ridiculous

I’m a massive fan of Bonty Tyres – I use a pair of XCRs as allrounders and have found Mud-Xs to be a great winter tyre

I’ve had a pair for a couple of years – absolutely fine so far but I suppose they’re not the lightest.

Harry Potter films, but I’m 25 so I’m nearly a kid so it’s OK.

Anything with Vincent Price in it.

Thanks to my Uncle, it’s not original enough to keep original! It has a natty hand painted and now slightly rusted frame.

Anything by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n18tZjzOJI

Singletrackworld has always been populated by idiots – it’s part of the charm. I don’t agree with lots of what’s written on here but I just decide the poster is a moron and go on about my business. If you don’t like it, there are plenty of other forums out there.

The bike was my Grandad’s – my Uncle tinkered with it in the 60’s so I’m not too bothered about spending a bit on it (sub £100) and treating it like a family heirloom. I’m thinking of making it a pseudo-cruiser; singlespeed with some new curved bars and a cheap brooks saddle if I can ebay one.

I’ll give the wheels a go as they are then and see what happens.

Had 3 x pair of floats and 1 x pair of vanillas. Use them for a bit then sell them before any problems come up. I’ve yet to service any of the floats (did the vanillas myself – fine)

That’s the one – much obliged

That’s the idea

Don’t give it too much thought. It’s just an implement for picking up rubbish from your floor. There are far more interesting things to devote your time and effort to.

Bwaaarp, bwaaarp

a ring ding ding

My company are trying to reduce costs his year (isn’t everyone?) and have had great success in cutting down recruitment agency bills. Last year they recruited 20 people at an average cost of around £3400 each. This year they’ve tried different approaches (asking staff to refer a friend etc) and it’s down to around £850 each.
Getting back to my point – sending your CV and a well written covering letter/introduction isn’t seen as desperate and may be well received given the current financial climate. Although I was placed in my current position by a recruitment agency, my overall impression was negative and it may not be the way I choose to look for a job next time.

no. Watched last weeks though

Wow – I knew about Ian Brown but not the other Stone Roses. Also, I have it on good authority that Graham Brady MP is a Grade A C0ck

Paul Allott – Former Lancashire and England cricketer
Graham Brady M.P. – Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West from 1997.
Ian Brown – Solo artist and former lead singer of the indie rock band The Stone Roses.
Ronald Gow – dramatist, who returned to the school to teach in the 1920s
Steve Jackson – Co-founder of Games Workshop and Lionhead
Ian Livingstone – Executive Chairman of Eidos Interactive, co-founder of Games Workshop and publisher of Tomb Raider and Lara Croft
John Squire – Former guitarist of the indie rock band The Stone Roses
James Clark – Drummer for The Stone Roses
Chris Jones – Former Manchester United fullback.

Is that the Miss New Zealand competition?

I think they’ve got a point – The UK countryside is rubbish.

We went camping for a week in Cornwall last August and it rained. All. Week.

pants

a quick google shows ‘pickbuster’ website does a free sample – enough for one lock

Sounds like bollox to me