Bits and Bobs X

chinnyhill10 · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 15695

Westwood via Twitter:

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"Just done a Mencap charity event - it was crazy in there! Bonkers rang off!"

A career in stand-up comedy beckons.

chinnyhill10 · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 15695

It started with a kiss...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8141612.stm

Man falls into vat of hot chocolate.

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:48

chinnyhill10 wrote:

It started with a kiss...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8141612.stm

Man falls into vat of hot chocolate.

Willy Wonka expressed sorrow and went on to say that his plants have an excellent safety record.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

chinnyhill10 wrote:

It started with a kiss...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8141612.stm

Man falls into vat of hot chocolate.

"Augustus! No!"

Malabelm · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:50

No wonder American chocolate is horrible.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:50

So bitter sweet...

chinnyhill10 · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 15695

I just joined Plaxo. Somehow, without looking at any address books, it suggested a load of people for connections who I already know.

How does it know this? I haven't given it any information and in many cases I'm not connected to these people on other sites such as Linkedin.

Spook!

kalmar · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:58

No conferring!

YOG · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:19

Thought this info might be of interest to some of you:

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Maybe you have heard about this but early next week all UK mobiles will be on a directory which will mean that anyone will be able to access the numbers. It is easy to unsubscribe but it must be done before the beginning of next week to make sure that you are ex directory.

You may want to suggest it to all your friends and family who have UK mobiles or they could be swamped by unsolicited messages and calls. Removal is recommended by the BBC – see link below.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/8091621.stm

To remove your number go here. (you need your mobile phone with you to do this, they text you a code)
http://www.118800.co.uk/removeme/remove-me.html
You can remove your number from this list, and tell all your friends - especially those with children who have mobile phones. I personally believe my mobile number is private and I should be able to chose who I give it to - none of us agreed to this when we signed our mobile phone contracts.

The company say they don't pass on or sell your number, but it still sounds iffy...

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16585

I believe that they have got all their data from when people don't tick the box that says not to pass on your information, rather than the mobile phone companies. I have searched for myself on there and I'm not on despite having had the same mobile number for over ten years.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

Thanks for the tip-off. I'm in their database. I see their point about them never actually giving out your number though -- they send an SMS to the person you are trying to contact with your number, not the other way around. That's not so bad.

myp · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:25

I'm not on there, and nor's Ange or my dad.

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:25

No fucker ever rings me anyway.

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:27

This is probably due to me putting the wrong phone number into facebook.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

MaliA wrote:

This is probably due to me putting the wrong phone number into facebook.

You put a number into facebook at all?

No one rings me other than immediate family and 3 mates. Even then, I rarely answer.

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:42

MrDavPaz wrote:

MaliA wrote:

This is probably due to me putting the wrong phone number into facebook.

You put a number into facebook at all?

No one rings me other than immediate family and 3 mates. Even then, I rarely answer.

Yes, in case anyone needed to call me.

I've added the correct one now.

YOG · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:45

Oops, I may have jumped the gun a bit, here. Dudley cleared it up a bit for me:

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They don't remove your number, they just stop giving it out. They still keep all your personal details.

Notice also that they force you to use the mobile in some way to "remove" yourself. They currently have less than half the numbers, if you "remove" yourself then they have yours too. They say they don't sell but that's not a contract, they can start doing anytime they like.

So at minimum wait until you get spammed by them later to prove they have it, then write to them demanding they remove you COMPLETELY.

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:46

Who wants my phone number? If anyone does, you can save 50p and ask me. Or add me as a friend on facebook.

Dudley · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 8679

EDIT : Ah, Klats has already quoted me.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

MaliA wrote:

Who wants my phone number? If anyone does, you can save 50p and ask me. Or add me as a friend on facebook.

But we don't know your name...

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:54

Mr Chris wrote:

I love the occasional little insights into Grim and Gaywood. You two make such a cute couple. The kids would be horrendous, though.

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Matt says (11:47):
oh no
facebook has depressed me
Doc G says (11:47):
why
Matt says (11:47):
When I was a wee nipper (17ish) I went out with (by far) the best looking girl in school
Matt says (11:48):
for about a month or two
Doc G says (11:48):
and now she's married?
Matt says (11:48):
she is now my "friend" on facebook
not married
worse
Doc G says (11:48):
gay?
Matt says (11:48):
I think she got hungry

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:00

Grim... wrote:

Mr Chris wrote:

I love the occasional little insights into Grim and Gaywood. You two make such a cute couple. The kids would be horrendous, though.

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Matt says (11:47):
oh no I hate these goodbyes, you put the phone down
Doc G says (11:48):
If you loved me, you'd put the phone down first though
Matt says (11:48):
I do wuv you Doccy Woccy but I can't say byesy wyesy first...
Doc G says (11:48):
I wuv you more though, I even wear all that stuff you bought me
Matt says (11:48):
...tell me you're wearing it now and I'll say byesy then
Doc G says (11:48):
*zips* *ziiiiiips* *ziips* mmmpph mmpph mmmm mppph!
Matt says (11:48):
Bye bye my little cupcake *schlick* *schlick* *schlick*

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

Zardoz wrote:

...tell me you're wearing it now and I'll say byesy then
Doc G says (11:48):
*zips* *ziiiiiips* *ziips* mmmpph mmpph mmmm mppph!
Matt says (11:48):
Bye bye my little cupcake *schlick* *schlick* *schlick*

Almost 4realz

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

An apple, banana, orange, yoghurt and a bottle of water for lunch.

*sigh*

*buys crisps from canteen*

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

I think I need to sweep my PC for spyware.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:28

Closing your curtains would be a good start.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

I think I need to sweep my PC for spyware.

*disables trogan*

Dimrill · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:36

Zardoz wrote:

Dimrill wrote:

I've ordered more Space Putty.

You "made love" to the first batch?

Nah I just wanted the colour changing green one. Plus free delivery and using NECTAR10 at the checkout means if I don't get it now I probably never will due to IWOOT's amazing delivery charges.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:37

I've already got Space Putty, I want that USB AI/sex droid unit though.

myp · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:40

Bah, why don't they have any of that oilslick one?

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:59

I just entered a competition to win a 10 day trip to Seff Effrika (nice people, but some of them are terrible Boers). To do so, I had to write 250 explaining why I should be chosen. So I wrote down that I'ev had at least some experience with everything on the itinerary and that I've been about a bit, as they are going to be filming it for tellybox. I added a nice photo of me as well. It seems everyone else has written about their careers in teh media and what gear they use. The losers.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 13:04

CMP LNK PLZ

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 13:05

Zardoz wrote:

CMP LNK PLZ

http://natgeoadventure.tv/uk/Competition.aspx

Dimrill · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 13:05

MaliA wrote:

I had to write 250 explaining why I should be chosen

Cornflakes. Cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes. CORNFLAKES CORNFLAKES CORNFLAKES CORNFLAKES.

GazChap · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 13:07

I want to go to South Africa because... it's bloody hot there! That's why. What a stupid fucking question. And besides, there's lots of birds knocking about on the beach, wearing skimpy bikinis with their knockers... hanging out... for everyone to get a really really really really good look at.

Dimrill · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 13:11

GazChap wrote:

I want to go to South Africa because... it's bloody hot there! That's why. What a stupid fucking question. And besides, there's lots of birds knocking about on the beach, wearing skimpy bikinis with their knockers... hanging out... for everyone to get a really really really really good look at.

Hot birds skimpy knockers look at everyone?

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 13:25

MaliA wrote:

Zardoz wrote:

CMP LNK PLZ

http://natgeoadventure.tv/uk/Competition.aspx

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DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

So THAT'S where Jacko has gone!

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14501

Dimrill wrote:

MaliA wrote:

I had to write 250 explaining why I should be chosen

Cornflakes. Cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes. CORNFLAKES CORNFLAKES CORNFLAKES CORNFLAKES.

It'll never win ...... its only 8 words :-)

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 13:49

I miss those crazy bastards.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

Klatrymadon wrote:

Oops, I may have jumped the gun a bit, here. Dudley cleared it up a bit for me:

Quote:

They don't remove your number, they just stop giving it out. They still keep all your personal details.

It's worth pointing out they don't give your number out anyway, though. That's just alarmist FUD.

Dimrill · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 15:50

Wiki awesomes

The Rev Owen · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 15:55

Dimrill wrote:

Wiki awesomes

I've stayed on the Oxford one. College has rooms there and they shunted me in there for a few weeks.

Wullie · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 6183

The Rev Owen wrote:

Dimrill wrote:

Wiki awesomes

I've stayed on the Oxford one. College has rooms there and they shunted me in there for a few weeks.

You have to pay your fees somehow, eh?

Dimrill · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 15:59

It's better than Felcharse Street.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 16:01

Do all towns have a Spackerfucker Crescent like Nottingham has?

BikNorton · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 10105

Right, I couldn't find the thread I want, so here it goes:

More good news on rights/liberties front - the Met's told its officers to stop being cunty about people exercising their right to take photies of stuff.

Malabelm · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 16:10

BikNorton wrote:

Right, I couldn't find the thread I want, so here it goes:

More good news on rights/liberties front - the Met's told its officers to stop being cunty about people exercising their right to take photies of stuff.

Yay! Common sense at last.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 16:13

Finally, I've been itching to use my shoecams for yonks.

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 16:21

Fuck knows if I've actually entered this competition or not, but my entry seems to be available for general perusal.

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