[Puck]

Just saw The Hu live (yes, again)

[Maark Abbott]

Had some fanmail from the Malazan discord. It's nice to be getting feedback again.

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

What was going to be a potentially hellish week in April has turned into something rather exciting. Both my solicitors are off that week and there's nothing worse for me than scrabbling for work, so I'd been toying with booking it off regardless. Anyway, boyfriend may not be a blacksmith but he is a hill walker.... short version, we're off to the Lakes for a few days to (amongst other walks) climb Scafell Pike

This post has been edited by TheRetiredBridgeburner: 03 February 2020 - 10:23 AM

[Macros]

Wow
Wow
Wow


Wait a minute.

When did M.Notablacksmith get promoted to BF?

Was the committee informed of this??

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

I got my maverick streak on and didn't tell anyone (Tiste knew though, by dent of having me on FB) - whatcha gonna do?

[Gorefest]

Ah, Lakes should be lovely that time of year, provided it doesn't pour it down (which, to be fair, it usually does).

I assume you already have accommodation, but if not: https://holidaycottages.co.uk or https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/. We managed to find one smack bang inbetween Bowness and Windermere (10-15min walk either way) for a really good price, called Steps Cottage. Little bungalow tucked away from the main road, perfect base of operations.

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Gorefest, on 03 February 2020 - 12:08 PM, said:

Ah, Lakes should be lovely that time of year, provided it doesn't pour it down (which, to be fair, it usually does).

I assume you already have accommodation, but if not: https://holidaycottages.co.uk or https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/. We managed to find one smack bang inbetween Bowness and Windermere (10-15min walk either way) for a really good price, called Steps Cottage. Little bungalow tucked away from the main road, perfect base of operations.

Thanks Gorefest, I'll take a look!

[Tiste Simeon]

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 03 February 2020 - 11:00 AM, said:

I got my maverick streak on and didn't tell anyone (Tiste knew though, by dent of having me on FB) - whatcha gonna do?

I never approved anything though! You can't pin anything on me!

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Tiste Simeon, on 03 February 2020 - 01:52 PM, said:

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 03 February 2020 - 11:00 AM, said:

I got my maverick streak on and didn't tell anyone (Tiste knew though, by dent of having me on FB) - whatcha gonna do?

I never approved anything though! You can't pin anything on me!

This is true. There was blacksmith-related disgruntlement and lack of approval!

[Macros]

We're not angry RTB
Just.... disappointed

[Abyss]

Abyss, on 31 January 2020 - 04:45 PM, said:

If he were nice about it he would get a new bottle and leave it in the glovebox with a ribbon and a kind note. Maybe some condoms.



...wait, hey BK are there already condoms in the glovebox?

ExcrementEncephalon, on 31 January 2020 - 04:55 PM, said:

Center console

Nevermind then, it's covered.

[Abyss]

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 03 February 2020 - 10:22 AM, said:

What was going to be a potentially hellish week in April has turned into something rather exciting. Both my solicitors are off that week and there's nothing worse for me than scrabbling for work, so I'd been toying with booking it off regardless. Anyway, boyfriend may not be a blacksmith but he is a hill walker.... short version, we're off to the Lakes for a few days to (amongst other walks) climb Scafell Pike

Macros, on 03 February 2020 - 10:42 AM, said:

Wow
Wow
Wow


Wait a minute.

When did M.Notablacksmith get promoted to BF?

Was the committee informed of this??

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 03 February 2020 - 02:12 PM, said:

Tiste Simeon, on 03 February 2020 - 01:52 PM, said:

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 03 February 2020 - 11:00 AM, said:

I got my maverick streak on and didn't tell anyone (Tiste knew though, by dent of having me on FB) - whatcha gonna do?

I never approved anything though! You can't pin anything on me!

This is true. There was blacksmith-related disgruntlement and lack of approval!

Macros, on 03 February 2020 - 02:52 PM, said:

We're not angry RTB
Just.... disappointed

Dammit Mac, we sent you the surveillance report. If you don't read it you have only yourself to blame.

[Malankazooie]

So very chuffed about the SB results. Only muh Steelers (and those cheating fucks, fuck them cheaters) have a ring for the other hand. That is rare air territory reserved for only the best (and cheating fucks).

[Cause]

Hamilton is gonna be a movie!

I can’t win the ticket lottery and I can’t afford to see it so this is great!

I have actually been wondering why it’s so hard to get videos of the broadway plays. I understand exclusivity for a time but surely the movie/ dvd profits would outway the ticket profits at some point

[Abyss]

ExcrementEncephalon, on 04 February 2020 - 01:56 AM, said:

Flying squirrels are nimble little fuckers. Almost got my head taken clean off.. rounded the corner of my house directly in the descent path of one of these cute little fuckers and it was so fast I had no reaction speed whatsoever. Plus my ambien was doing nifty things at the time but I happened to be looking straight ahead when the tv light highlighted it through the window milliseconds before impact and this guy just arced around me. I felt it's cute little furry body brush my right cheek and ear and I just kept on walking to my fire.

MODGOD NOTICE OF drone test successful.

Proceed w deployment.

[Abyss]

Cause, on 04 February 2020 - 04:20 PM, said:

Hamilton is gonna be a movie!

I can't win the ticket lottery and I can't afford to see it so this is great!

I have actually been wondering why it's so hard to get videos of the broadway plays. I understand exclusivity for a time but surely the movie/ dvd profits would outway the ticket profits at some point

Budget. A professional 'Hollywood Big Theater' quality video of a Broadway play (or any professional stage show, really) costs massive bucks to get 'right'.


Check out the vids of Phantom or Les Mis and you see how much work it takes to get it right.

In contrast have a look at the multitudes of Cirque Du Soleil vids out there and you can see which got the big bucks treatment and which are simply to keep the set complete.

[Tiste Simeon]

Had a good birthday yesterday - got the two latest Uthred books so I'm up to date on that! Wife got me the Earthsea illustrated omnibus and it is GORGEOUS! Very much looking forward to reading those books again.

[Mezla PigDog]

Can't sleep. The link in Cause' Malazan Yank thread to the Chicago meet got me looking through UK BBQ and Manky Meetup threads. Good times, my cheeks hurt from looking at all the pics with me grinning so much. Such a good bunch of people, I really love this forum. Maybe some of my old muckers will come back one day. Gosh, it seems I really like a drink too, right?

[Tiste Simeon]

Mezla PigDog, on 06 February 2020 - 12:48 AM, said:

Can't sleep. The link in Cause' Malazan Yank thread to the Chicago meet got me looking through UK BBQ and Manky Meetup threads. Good times, my cheeks hurt from looking at all the pics with me grinning so much. Such a good bunch of people, I really love this forum. Maybe some of my old muckers will come back one day. Gosh, it seems I really like a drink too, right?

I will forever remember the love handles on the face...

[Mezla PigDog]

Tiste Simeon, on 06 February 2020 - 04:54 AM, said:

Mezla PigDog, on 06 February 2020 - 12:48 AM, said:

Can't sleep. The link in Cause' Malazan Yank thread to the Chicago meet got me looking through UK BBQ and Manky Meetup threads. Good times, my cheeks hurt from looking at all the pics with me grinning so much. Such a good bunch of people, I really love this forum. Maybe some of my old muckers will come back one day. Gosh, it seems I really like a drink too, right?

I will forever remember the love handles on the face...

They are called buggers grips. I found that photo. It made me chuckle. A lot.