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Post by The Doctor on Nov 23, 2008 23:38:47 GMT
Boing boing boing wee wee. Spend spend spend!
-Ralph
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Post by Hero on Nov 24, 2008 8:15:56 GMT
RULES Britannia.
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Post by andrewbcalculating on Nov 24, 2008 11:03:23 GMT
If people want to save money to spend elsewhere, this website was brought to my attention on the radio this morning: www.moneysavingexpert.com/ |<o>| |
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Post by karla on Nov 24, 2008 13:56:01 GMT
oooh Mr Lewis guy!
I saw some stuff and though "ooo that'll be a good idea for my money" but then never did anything about it.
I'll just buy some more bonds, that should sort it.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 24, 2008 15:54:59 GMT
Currently parked beside the phone waiting on a Call Of Doom.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 24, 2008 16:19:01 GMT
Then let this lift your spirits.
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 24, 2008 16:37:17 GMT
Dear TV Executives: order a new series of The Muppet Show now.
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on Nov 24, 2008 16:57:59 GMT
THe money saving expert offices are two floors below me at the moment.
THe weekly email is well worth signing up for. It taught me the joy and potential pitfalls of balance transfers.
Andy
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Nov 24, 2008 17:23:41 GMT
Cabbage time.
Ever have one of those days when you get home, step over the threshold and suddenly realise you're exhausted? Tiredness that only kicks in once you're in a position to flop. Quite a pleasant light-headed sensation, and usually leads to a pint of Guinness with me. Had that today.
I like the Hub term 'cabbaged' so I'll use it to talk about my week.
This week is a three-cabbager. I have three cabbages to get through.
Today's cabbage was the one in which I had to be the active cabbage. My Head of Cabbage decided at the end of last week that it would be good for our Very Important Cabbage to issue a written cabbage on an imminent cabbage deadline, so I had to write the cabbage quickly, get it past lawyers, and get a cabbage support colleague to take it down to Cabbage Bay on the bus, in time for the Very Important Cabbage to sign it off before going out of the office for a few days. Success. Cabbage issued by the Office of Cabbage to all Cabbage Members. All that remains is for it to be translated into cabbage and placed on the Intercabbage. One cabbage down!
Tomorrow's cabbage involves getting up at 5.30 in order to attend a meeting at the Department of Cabbage in London. A long day, but a largely passive role for me. All I need to do is get myself on the train from Cabbage Central and the rest should take care of itself. As long as I don't fall asleep while listening to the Advisory Cabbage on Hazardous Cabbages.
Wednesday's cabbage involves my boss driving me to Bristol for a short meeting at the Cabbage of the West of England. Should be fine, except he owns a sports cabbage and apparently drives like a cauliflower.
Wednesday evening, if I survive until then, I will be sleeping very soundly indeed.
Martin
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 24, 2008 21:32:51 GMT
I've had that the last three weeks. This week I've got a heaping helping of fresh Space Lurgy and five days on the trot at Toys'r'us coming up. I'm in nine till six from tomorrow till Saturday and possibly beyond.
Whimper.
-Nick
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 24, 2008 21:43:17 GMT
I have alien death flu.
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 24, 2008 23:17:00 GMT
Is alien death flu the level below MAN FLU?
Hello sportsfans! I was awoken at lunch time today after completing a shift of the night, to a parcel being waved infront of my face which doubtless contains MP Skywarp! Can't have him 'till Christmas though! AAAARRRRGH!!!!
Piglet then opened up by bedside cabinet top draw, where I keep a spare 6" Titanium Soundwave (just in case). To my joy she proceeded to make him 'walk' around on the bed and she made him talk! Not quite Cartoon accurate, but not bad for a two and a half year old! I think the conversation went something like: "Hello robot, what's your name? My name's robot." Soundwave then was made to hold hands with a small 'Best Mum' bear Piglet had brought into the room with her!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 25, 2008 10:44:23 GMT
It is probably just a cold. The problem is when I get a cold - it combines with the CMT to give Flu like symptoms which isn't good.
Similarly if I do get anything else wrong with me that makes the CMT worse.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 25, 2008 11:35:17 GMT
Another job knockback. I lost count of them quite some time ago.
-Ralph
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2008 20:48:49 GMT
Job knockbacks seem to be quite common. Before I started at my current workplace I must have been knocked back at least fifty times. Eventually I gave up and accepted a job from where I work now even though I had previously turned the job down a few times beforehand due to the bad feedback I had been told about the place. If what people are suspecting I may need to look for a new job by this time next year because there is an opinion shared by many workers in the factory that the place will be closed by this time next year. Having seen the company being virtually on its knees for the past two or three years I happen to agree with them.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 25, 2008 20:53:36 GMT
Sorry to hear that Ralph.
Zudo it looks like it might be prudent to begin job-hunting now if you can see which way the wind is blowing.
Today, I have spent the vast majority of my time designing an ad for my friend's blind business. Nothing too flashy as it's just for the local paper's ad sections but it felt good to flex some muscles I've not really used too much in a long time.
Andy
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Nov 25, 2008 21:01:36 GMT
Aarghle. Two cabbages down.
Tough break on the job fronts, fellas. Not a good time to be looking, from the sounds of it. I'm trying to help a friend get in at the place where I work - keeping fingers crossed for them the next week or so, as I know it'll make a big difference to their fortunes if they get it.
Shockprowl - I think your child is just humouring/patronising you because she knows you're a grown man who likes robot toys.
Andy - in my tired state I first thought you were helping a blind friend advertise his business, then I thought it was a business for the blind. Now I get it. Fooled me like that shop near me called 'Polish Shop'.
Martin
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 25, 2008 21:04:18 GMT
Andy - in my tired state I first thought you were helping a blind friend advertise his business, then I thought it was a business for the blind. Now I get it. Fooled me like that shop near me called 'Polish Shop'. Martin Or perhaps it's an insance career venture he does with his eyes closed because he likes a challenge?! Andy |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 25, 2008 21:16:37 GMT
In other news, as of today, I literally do not have a penny left to my name. The 'character forming' part of my life continues apace.
My advice to other people: if you are thinking of going back to higher education: do it part-time in conjunction with a job. Quitting your job and going full-time is not a clever idea. Look what happened to me!
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Nov 25, 2008 21:20:36 GMT
Sorry to hear about the knockback Ralph. When I was job-hunting after University I actually stopped bothering to keep track of the knock-backs. I told myself that the only application that mattered was the one that got me a job - the ones that didn't were just past history. Took me a while to come to that mindset mind you.
Zudobug - I'd say there is no harm in looking around for something else. You've nothing to lose by scoping out the market and making some applications I'd have thought. Foresighted of you to start thinking about it now - rather than leaving it until things develop.
I'm having an interesting time of it at the moment. Work is going fine, but scaring up an electrician to do a little job for me seems to be more difficult than I expected. I'd have thought that they would have been glad of the work, but actually getting a quote seems to be a bit more of an involved process than I would like.. Ah well, it will sort itself out in time.
Karl
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 25, 2008 22:18:53 GMT
Still dying here.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 25, 2008 22:26:06 GMT
It's the Watcher! He was the Doctor all along!
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 25, 2008 23:47:58 GMT
Shockprowl - I think your child is just humouring/patronising you because she knows you're a grown man who likes robot toys. Martin I KNEW IT!!! Mrs Shockprowl's prob been training her... Philipo- Get well soon, good buddy. Hang in there Doc'. Something will turn up. Zudo- I agree with the others, I think you should get the freak outa there. Easier said than done. Anyone thought 'bout joining the Ambulance service? You get to drive fast and inject people with things. Seriously, one thing that is good 'bout my job is that, unless I completely arse it up, it's about as secure as a job can get. Police and Fire same. Marvel Legends Punisher came today. Blimey, you can get these figs so cheap if you look around. This one came from Hong Kong. Seller had great feedback. Coupla Euros later (plus postage naturally) and hey-presto! I really do like the sculpt on these figs. Not happy with my Hulk though. I recieved a Legends Juggernaut a week or so back, and he's BIG. Oh boy is he BIIIIIIGGGG MOTHER-FREAKER!!!! Seems too big compared to my series 1 Hulk. Hulk should be the biggest, right? Oh, the problems I have in my life..... And the Piglet's picking the bottoms off her slippers and leaving bits of them everywhere.... |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 26, 2008 12:54:29 GMT
Death Flu Day 3:
Uncontrollable shaking, shivering and teeth chattering last night. Not enough sleep - J wasn't too good and ended up in my bed for 3 hours. He slpet, I didn't
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 26, 2008 17:05:17 GMT
Another job knockback today. Weeeeeeeeeeee.
-Ralph
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Nov 26, 2008 18:01:21 GMT
Three cabbages down. Tonight I relaaax...
Martin
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 26, 2008 18:35:02 GMT
Sorry to hear that Ralph. Enjoy your well earned rest Martin!
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 26, 2008 18:58:05 GMT
'Mis-shape' bags of chocolately sweets would be so much better if 90% of them weren't bloody toffees.
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Nov 26, 2008 21:41:34 GMT
'Mis-shape' bags of chocolately sweets would be so much better if 90% of them weren't bloody toffees. -Ralph I actually like toffees, so that wouldn't bother me so much. What I want to know is - why, when you put your hand into a box of Quality Street and draw out a chocolate at random, is it never one of your favourites? And in other news, I got the promised estimate through from the electrician. You know, I almost wish I hadn't.... Ah well, it is only money and when it comes to a choice between transforming robot related things and works to the house there is only one possible outcome I guess. Karl |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 26, 2008 21:50:40 GMT
You're right.
Time to pull the switch that transforms the house into a mobile battle station. It's the only solution.
-Ralph
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