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Post by The Doctor on Feb 28, 2009 18:35:10 GMT
Oh, What's the diff between Universe and Henkei Silverstreak/Bluestreak? (no it's not a Tomo style joke, I actually want to know) Is Henkei blue at all? Which version is best? Answers on a post card to... I think the Henkei! version has chromed weapons. -Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 28, 2009 19:34:00 GMT
Hmm, but he's still silver, not bluey.
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 28, 2009 19:35:36 GMT
Parentals gladly furnished some pennies so I could pop out for a takeaway. Annoyingly, I encountered the local shite (who were on the MD 20/20 and were also clearly on some drugs due to the state of their eyes, speech and hand movements) down the local curry house and were clearly poised to fight the first person who looked at them funny. I stayed very very still and very very quiet (even when they were shouting in my face) and ran away with my curry as soon possible. One of those times my training came in handy. Close call! I felt quite calm at the time then was surprised to feel myself shaking on the way back. Anyhow, no harm done thankfully. Curry was most splendid. Huuuuuuuge propertion, couldn't eat it all! Relaxing now with a Banana Bread Ale and some cartoons. -Ralph Scum bags.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 28, 2009 19:35:59 GMT
There is a blue knock-off of original Bluestreak doing the rounds.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 28, 2009 19:37:57 GMT
Original Bluestreak was blue wasn't he? I haven't gone mad have I?
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Post by blueshift on Feb 28, 2009 19:58:17 GMT
Nope, he was silver!
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 28, 2009 19:59:05 GMT
IIRC an early catalogue showed him as blue, which caused the confusion.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 28, 2009 20:35:16 GMT
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Post by legios on Feb 28, 2009 20:36:51 GMT
I think the Henkei! version has chromed weapons. -Ralph The Henkei! version does indeed have chromed weapons (which I actually think detracts from the look of the carbine - I prefer Universe Prowl's black version) it also has a chromed spoiler (like all of the Henkei! cars). What strikes me as odd is the large swathes of black that they have added to both Henkei! and Universe Silverstreak - in my mind it makes him look very different to the original look of Bluestreak. Sorry to hear you had an adventure getting your curry Ralph, but at least it was palatable once you escaped with it. Hope you are feeling better soon Phil - being laid up with virulent bugs is very unpleasant. There seems to be something in the air at the moment as my sister is apparently laid up with something and is similarly sans voice. The only thing I have managed to do is grate a knuckle - leaving an impressively ragged wound, and then slice the opposite thumb open on a bean can. I think I shall have to book myself in for some minor repairs.... Karl
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 28, 2009 20:46:19 GMT
Parentals gladly furnished some pennies so I could pop out for a takeaway. Annoyingly, I encountered the local shite (who were on the MD 20/20 and were also clearly on some drugs due to the state of their eyes, speech and hand movements) down the local curry house and were clearly poised to fight the first person who looked at them funny. I stayed very very still and very very quiet (even when they were shouting in my face) and ran away with my curry as soon possible. One of those times my training came in handy. Close call! I felt quite calm at the time then was surprised to feel myself shaking on the way back. Anyhow, no harm done thankfully. Curry was most splendid. Huuuuuuuge propertion, couldn't eat it all! Relaxing now with a Banana Bread Ale and some cartoons. -Ralph Little scumfucks. Andy
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 28, 2009 21:14:02 GMT
I hope your encounter didn't mar your curry enjoyment too much Ralph.
I, too, had a curry tonight. Though without the drama.
Sorry to hear you've not been well, Phil. I don't know how close to live to an aerodrome, but if you get the front tyre off a light aircraft (Cessna's are the easiest to remove), fill it with water and freeze it, it can be soothing after a day of needle threading.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 28, 2009 21:17:34 GMT
The curry was great.
In other news, Banana Bread Beer is awesome.
-Ralph
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 28, 2009 21:38:38 GMT
I forget to relay my altercation at the post office this morning.
As is well documented, I hate Royal Mail, Parcelforce and every single person who works for them.
This morning, while attempting to send a few Hubrises to exotic lands, I was refused service by the person behind the encounter. Do you know why? Because I was sarcastic. Imagine that. I wasn't aggressive, I didn't brandish firearms, kitchen appliances or reproductive organs. I was merely sarcastic. I was made to rejoin the queue and wait to see another clerk.
This is what happened;
Graham, the hero of the story, passing a very flat envelope through the gap in the glass: "Good morning, I would like to send these Airmail Printed Papers please." Clerk, vile corporate shill, examining very flat envelope: "Are you sure? It's a cheaper rate than normal airmail. You're not trying to send something at the cheaper rate that doesn't apply, are you?" Graham: "Airmail Printed Papers, please." Clerk: "Are you sure this envelope contains printed papers? What's inside it?" Graham: "A five tiered wedding cake."
Said clerk then rises from her seat, indignant, and puts a laminated A4 sheets saying that Post Office staff will not tolerate abuse from customers. I am then told to rejoin the queue and wait for someone else to serve me.
Come Monday morning some poor sod at the call centre in Edinburgh is going to get their ear chewed, I'll say that now.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 28, 2009 21:40:19 GMT
Have a Banana Bread Beer.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 28, 2009 22:02:00 GMT
I forget to relay my altercation at the post office this morning. As is well documented, I hate Royal Mail, Parcelforce and every single person who works for them. This morning, while attempting to send a few Hubrises to exotic lands, I was refused service by the person behind the encounter. Do you know why? Because I was sarcastic. Imagine that. I wasn't aggressive, I didn't brandish firearms, kitchen appliances or reproductive organs. I was merely sarcastic. I was made to rejoin the queue and wait to see another clerk. This is what happened; Graham, the hero of the story, passing a very flat envelope through the gap in the glass: "Good morning, I would like to send these Airmail Printed Papers please." Clerk, vile corporate shill, examining very flat envelope: "Are you sure? It's a cheaper rate than normal airmail. You're not trying to send something at the cheaper rate that doesn't apply, are you?" Graham: "Airmail Printed Papers, please." Clerk: "Are you sure this envelope contains printed papers? What's inside it?" Graham: "A five tiered wedding cake." Said clerk then rises from her seat, indignant, and puts a laminated A4 sheets saying that Post Office staff will not tolerate abuse from customers. I am then told to rejoin the queue and wait for someone else to serve me. Come Monday morning some poor sod at the call centre in Edinburgh is going to get their ear chewed, I'll say that now. Given that most post offices have cameras trained on the counter specify the time as well and tell that you want the footage reviewed as well. Thanks to the fact you are being video taped you are entitled to get a copy of the footage with you on it for a nominal fee. Moody cow. Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 28, 2009 22:06:18 GMT
Beer + Girls Aloud videos on youtube = hurray!
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Feb 28, 2009 22:07:07 GMT
Yeah. Just make as much trouble for the employee as possible. Write to their manager, complain, demand an apology, etc etc etc
credit crunch, you support the post office, waffle waffle
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 28, 2009 22:58:17 GMT
GI the Movie intro theme is awesome!
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Feb 28, 2009 23:12:57 GMT
I'll see yours and raise you:
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 28, 2009 23:19:48 GMT
PAH!
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 28, 2009 23:59:16 GMT
Thanks for the info, Phil, Doc' and Blueshift! Silver all along...
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Mar 1, 2009 18:34:57 GMT
Dash it all to Hades. Due to funding issues the Beyond the Border international storytelling festival that was due to take place in south Wales this summer has been put back to next year. Martin
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2009 19:22:17 GMT
Although I have never had any trouble with the post staff at my local post office I have heard stories about other posties attitudes. I expect it must come part and parcel (pun intended) with anyone who works there.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 1, 2009 19:29:18 GMT
Piglet's fave expression at the mo is "Coughs and sneezles spread diseales!" Spoken with a huge grin (?!?!?!?!?!?). Apparently it's from a Thomas the Tank engine book she's been obsessed with this week (called Boco)!
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Mar 1, 2009 19:51:19 GMT
Piglet's fave expression at the mo is "Coughs and sneezles spread diseales!" Spoken with a huge grin (?!?!?!?!?!?). If she starts singing it to the tune of the German national anthem, then she's been watching Tony Hancock in 'The Blood Donor'. Martin
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Post by karla on Mar 1, 2009 20:08:14 GMT
red dwarf filmed some of thier first episode on the new stuff in my John Lewis
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Mar 1, 2009 20:11:41 GMT
red dwarf filmed some of thier first episode on the new stuff in my John Lewis Silence! Living in a city where they film a revival of a legendary British sci-fi series is _my_ Special Thing... You find your own Special Thing! Martin
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Post by blueshift on Mar 1, 2009 21:28:14 GMT
red dwarf filmed some of thier first episode on the new stuff in my John Lewis Literally in John Lewis? This does not bode well...
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 1, 2009 22:20:09 GMT
You know Primevil were in there last year ?
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 2, 2009 20:03:38 GMT
Piglet's fave expression at the mo is "Coughs and sneezles spread diseales!" Spoken with a huge grin (?!?!?!?!?!?). If she starts singing it to the tune of the German national anthem, then she's been watching Tony Hancock in 'The Blood Donor'. Martin Ha ha ha!!! I'll watch out for that!
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