[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

worry, on 20 January 2023 - 11:22 AM, said:

Looked up some of his standup comedy on Youtube. Couldn't understand a word, but from the context clues he's very funny!

Haha don't worry, I'm not sure how well his brand of humour travels within the UK, let alone overseas!

[Tiste Simeon]

I know someone who managed to get tickets to see Peter Kay amidst the original chaos when they first came out and his aren't until 2025 so that's very good! Hope it's a good show!

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Tiste Simeon, on 21 January 2023 - 10:15 AM, said:

I know someone who managed to get tickets to see Peter Kay amidst the original chaos when they first came out and his aren't until 2025 so that's very good! Hope it's a good show!

Couple of people at work were the same!

It was very good, nicely nostalgic and fun. I dont think it was quite as good as his strongest stuff but thoroughly enjoyable.

Was just a touch disappointed with the number of references to "You can't say that any more, you'll be cancelled" that cropped up. The delivery was always joky and winking and maybe a couple of times would have been funny, but there were a few too many. I'd never have said he was the sort of comedian who likes to whinge about their supposed inability to say what they want (the Ricky Gervais and Jimmy Carr set, who as successful men feel oh so persecuted), so it felt a bit out of place. It didn't spoil the overall enjoyment though.

This post has been edited by TheRetiredBridgeburner: 21 January 2023 - 03:00 PM

[Tiste Simeon]

Yeah that "joke" is so played out now and it wasn't really that funny in the first place.

[amphibian]

I am going to get a substantial raise in February retroactive to the beginning of the year. My boss surprised me with this one.

It is really cool to know I kick butt at work and this specific person (she's terrific) wants to pay the heck out of me.

[worry]

That’s a fantastic vote of confidence.

[Maark Abbott]

What's a 'raise' in the context of work? I'm British and this concept is alien to me (naw, but grats though, it's always nice to get some validation for your effort).

On my part I joined another band who I subbed in for in November as their drummer decided to hang up sticks. We play antifascist black metal. Hi!

[Abyss]

Maark Abbott, on 26 January 2023 - 08:44 AM, said:

What's a 'raise' in the context of work? I'm British and this concept is alien to me ...

It's like ascension only instead of power you can afford more beer.

[Maark Abbott]

Abyss, on 26 January 2023 - 02:39 PM, said:

Maark Abbott, on 26 January 2023 - 08:44 AM, said:

What's a 'raise' in the context of work? I'm British and this concept is alien to me ...

It's like ascension only instead of power you can afford more beer.

Three curses...

[Maark Abbott]

Bad: my workhorse crash cymbal died

Good: dad subbed me a bit to replace it. Found a comparable range from Roland Meinl that wasn't too bad and they're used quite extensively in professional settings as well - probably most famously by Megadeth's drummer - so I'm hopeful it's gonna become a new workhorse for me!

[Maark Abbott]

Wife had a call from the crisis team's employment division and looks like she can get back to looking for a job from next week again

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

That's great news Maark, I'm so pleased for you both that you seem to be coming through it

WMMHT - wasn't today, but I went to a powerlifting competition on Sunday as my PT was competing. It was really inspiring and felt so empowering to attend. Such a friendly atmosphere. I have humbly concluded I lift absolutely naff all!

[Maark Abbott]

Powerlifting does have a generally really wholesome community. Just folk who wanna pick heavy stuff up and then hype up and encourage other folk who want to pick heavy stuff up.

[worry]

Yah that rules.

[Lady Bliss]

Well I’m starting a contract in Boston so that should reduce the pain from finances for at least a few months. I’m going to miss the hell out of my kids and cats though, but big brother will watch out for them. So I guess this could have been posted in bittersweet, but I have been wanting to get my daughter out of crazy Texas so that could be an added bonus. If any Malazanites are in the Boston area pm me and I’d love a meetup! I’m definitely looking forward to going to Fenway!!!

[amphibian]

Lady Bliss, on 08 February 2023 - 08:35 PM, said:

Well I’m starting a contract in Boston so that should reduce the pain from finances for at least a few months. I’m going to miss the hell out of my kids and cats though, but big brother will watch out for them. So I guess this could have been posted in bittersweet, but I have been wanting to get my daughter out of crazy Texas so that could be an added bonus. If any Malazanites are in the Boston area pm me and I’d love a meetup! I’m definitely looking forward to going to Fenway!!!

Congrats on the contract and getting work.

I'm about 3 hours to the west of Boston in NY. Bubba isn't too far from you, but it still might take a while to get over there.

Let's coordinate! Can find me on Fbook if you like (DM me).

This post has been edited by amphibian: 08 February 2023 - 09:07 PM

[Lady Bliss]

amphibian, on 08 February 2023 - 09:06 PM, said:

Lady Bliss, on 08 February 2023 - 08:35 PM, said:

Well I’m starting a contract in Boston so that should reduce the pain from finances for at least a few months. I’m going to miss the hell out of my kids and cats though, but big brother will watch out for them. So I guess this could have been posted in bittersweet, but I have been wanting to get my daughter out of crazy Texas so that could be an added bonus. If any Malazanites are in the Boston area pm me and I’d love a meetup! I’m definitely looking forward to going to Fenway!!!

Congrats on the contract and getting work.

I'm about 3 hours to the west of Boston in NY. Bubba isn't too far from you, but it still might take a while to get over there.

Let's coordinate! Can find me on Fbook if you like (DM me).

Cool will do!

[bubba]

Lady Bliss, on 08 February 2023 - 09:28 PM, said:

amphibian, on 08 February 2023 - 09:06 PM, said:

Lady Bliss, on 08 February 2023 - 08:35 PM, said:

Well I'm starting a contract in Boston so that should reduce the pain from finances for at least a few months. I'm going to miss the hell out of my kids and cats though, but big brother will watch out for them. So I guess this could have been posted in bittersweet, but I have been wanting to get my daughter out of crazy Texas so that could be an added bonus. If any Malazanites are in the Boston area pm me and I'd love a meetup! I'm definitely looking forward to going to Fenway!!!

Congrats on the contract and getting work.

I'm about 3 hours to the west of Boston in NY. Bubba isn't too far from you, but it still might take a while to get over there.

Let's coordinate! Can find me on Fbook if you like (DM me).

Cool will do!

cool! keep me in the loop

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

WMMHT: I might potentially have a D&D game again!

I left my last one because of disturbing things creeping in, and this DM is proposing a couple of "session zero" meetups to go over expectations and what people are comfortable with, and seems to intend to take great care that everyone is happy before starting the game. It feels reasonably hopeful that this is going to be run sensibly. I've really missed rolling dice.

This post has been edited by TheRetiredBridgeburner: 09 February 2023 - 02:17 PM

[Slow Ben]

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 09 February 2023 - 02:12 PM, said:

WMMHT: I might potentially have a D&D game again!

I left my last one because of disturbing things creeping in, and this DM is proposing a couple of "session zero" meetups to go over expectations and what people are comfortable with, and seems to intend to take great care that everyone is happy before starting the game. It feels reasonably hopeful that this is going to be run sensibly. I've really missed rolling dice.

Yay! DND rules.