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Author: | TheVision [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:14 ] |
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I was talking with a colleague earlier and, in my 30th year on this planet, I finally realised that childrens cartoons from the 80's were mainly long adverts designed purely to sell toys. Worked on me though! I still have a load of M.A.S.K figures in my parents loft. |
Author: | Zio [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:17 ] |
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The one thing that always surprises the adult me is how fucking difficult Transformers actually were to transform! I've got four of them at home - a G1 Starscream, a version of Ravage that transforms into a proper Jaguar XKR (as opposed to a tape for Soundwave), a newer version of Sideswipe and the version of Sideways from the Revenge Of The Fallen film. All of them are utter cunts to transform. No wonder I kept breaking the ones I had as a kid. |
Author: | TheVision [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:18 ] |
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Zio wrote: All of them are utter cunts to transform. No wonder I kept breaking the ones I had as a kid. You never had Bumblebee then? |
Author: | Zio [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:22 ] |
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TheVision wrote: Zio wrote: All of them are utter cunts to transform. No wonder I kept breaking the ones I had as a kid. You never had Bumblebee then? I think I did have Bumblebee when I was a wee nipper. Weren't there a few versions of him? One that was a piece of piss to transform as it was a tiny wee thing and a much bigger version? I can't remember now. My dad had an amazing job till I was about 6, then he got made redundant and never managed to really sort it out. Hence I went from getting literally every Terrahawks toy when I was about 5 or 6, to having Bumblebee, He-Man, Skeletor, Battlecat, Orko and fuck all else. No Optimus Prime, no Castle Grayskull, not even fucking Snake Mountain! Is it any wonder I grew up to be such a miserable bastard? |
Author: | MrChris [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:22 ] |
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I had, among others, Multiplex, or whatever his name was. The mahoosive one that turned into the base. He was easy enough. Grimlock, also. And a pile of the little "pocket money" ones, that were still a step up from GoBots. |
Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:27 ] |
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Zio wrote: The one thing that always surprises the adult me is how fucking difficult Transformers actually were to transform! My Masterpiece Skywarp takes me about 20 minutes to transform, including having to refer to the instructions numerous times, even after owning it for a year.
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Author: | TheVision [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:28 ] |
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That would be Metroplex! My brother had him for a birthday when he was younger. The bestest Transformer I had was Devastator! 6 Constructicons that combined to form one big (slightly fragile) robot! It was awesome. |
Author: | Grim... [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:30 ] |
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Zio wrote: a version of Ravage that transforms into a proper Jaguar XKR Holy shit! Sweet! Shame you couldn't drive it as a kid. |
Author: | Zio [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:34 ] |
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Grim... wrote: Zio wrote: a version of Ravage that transforms into a proper Jaguar XKR Holy shit! Sweet! Shame you couldn't drive it as a kid. ![]() Perhaps I should've said: a 'replica' Jaguar XKR, perhaps even I should've qualified that by adding the word 'plastic'. It's nice though... see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66091630@N00/sets/72157594491614625/ |
Author: | MaliA [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:49 ] |
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MaliA wrote: JohnCoffey wrote: I'm looking at something like this and doing mental calculations quickly. I think I can get about 15% off by not using the agent, and all I have to do then is find someone to fix up the outbuildings a bit and rent them out to tourists. Or get a job doing something else. I've given it some idle thought and come uip with, in no particular order this: PROS: 1) Not current MaliTowers in a small town 2) In-laws would more than likely not visit as MiL won't cross water or fly 3) My French is pretty good after about 4 days 4) MrsA could freelance publish from there 5) I think quality of life would be greater there than here CONS: 1) Not the UK 2) French people can be cunts at times 3) Ex-pat community living is something Id prefer to avoid 4) Employment for me could be even more of a giggle 5) Having friends come over to stay all summer long and having to visit the same places 6) Having to repair stuffs 7) French red tape ![]() |
Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:59 ] |
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How about somewhere in Cornwall? |
Author: | MrChris [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:06 ] |
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MaliA wrote: 2) In-laws would more than likely not visit as MiL won't cross water Is MiL a vampire? Quote: 5) I think quality of life would be greater there than here The grass is always greener, Mali. I think you'd also find yourself missing this country and your friends and family a lot more than you think you will. We considered selling Tumbledown Mansions, pocketing the equity and moving to Canada - Mrs K spent 4 months living just outside Vancouver and loved every minute of it. I've visited there and it's just wonderful. We'd go for rental accomodation, not work for a couple of years, put myself through the law conversion thing at an idle pace and then start work maybe three years after moving there. We decided that whatever we thought we would be getting away from, the same problems would exist over there, and we wouldn't have the support network we do here. Also, our parents would kill us for putting an ocean between them and the grandkids. Instead I'm applying for an awesomeo job at Rolls Royce's military division. |
Author: | Grim... [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:08 ] |
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Mr Kissyfur wrote: MaliA wrote: 2) In-laws would more than likely not visit as MiL won't cross water Is MiL a vampire? ![]() |
Author: | MrChris [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:09 ] |
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Grim... wrote: Mr Kissyfur wrote: MaliA wrote: 2) In-laws would more than likely not visit as MiL won't cross water Is MiL a vampire? ![]() Really? I've not known Mali to make jokes before. |
Author: | MaliA [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:58 ] |
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Mr Kissyfur wrote: MaliA wrote: 2) In-laws would more than likely not visit as MiL won't cross water Is MiL a vampire? She won't fly, so, err, maybe. Mr Kissyfur wrote: MaliA wrote: 5) I think quality of life would be greater there than here The grass is always greener, Mali. I think you'd also find yourself missing this country and your friends and family a lot more than you think you will. Given I've to travel to see my friends and family anyway, I'm not too bothered, but I suspect MrsA would be the one more affected. [ Mr Kissyfur wrote: ]We decided that whatever we thought we would be getting away from, the same problems would exist over there, and we wouldn't have the support network we do here. Also, our parents would kill us for putting an ocean between them and the grandkids. To a certain extent I agree with you, especially on the final point. However, having moved it from my "pipedream" pile of thoughts to the "feasible if you work at it" pile I'm not discounting it, but freeing up the money would be the biggest step. It's pleasing to me at tis juncture that it is "an option". |
Author: | GovernmentYard [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:18 ] |
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TheVision wrote: The bestest Transformer I had was Devastator! 6 Constructicons that combined to form one big (slightly fragile) robot! It was awesome. Once my aunt was visiting from Canada, wanted to bring me a present and I asked for Transformers. She called back later and went through a list of shit I'd never heard of, as we were in the Hot Rod, Starscream Soundwave early days and invited me to choose something. Seeing my friends fail to assimilate what they were looking at upon beholding my Aerialbots was priceless, nothing that cool had been seen in Lincolnshire, before or since. |
Author: | devilman [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:04 ] |
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Plymouth neighbours dispute over 35ft trees ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Grim... [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:06 ] |
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Bloody Hell. |
Author: | Cras [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:08 ] |
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That's incredible. |
Author: | MaliA [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:08 ] |
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devilman wrote: Nuisance (Volume 34 Reissue) 28A. High Hedges – High hedge defined as “so much of a barrier to light or access as (1) is formed wholly or predominantly by a line of two or more evergreens; and (2) rises to a height of more than two metres above ground level” Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s66(1) considers a barrier to light or access not be “formed if the existence of gaps significantly affects its overall effect as such a barrier at heights of more than two metres above ground level.” Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s67 (1)(b) a garden or yard falls under the definition of “domestic property” Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s67 Complaints under this are made to the Local Authority (LA) (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s68 (1)(b)), along with a fee (max £320) (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s68 (7)(a)). LA will not proceed if reasonable steps have not been taken to resolve prior to complaint (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s68 (2)(a)) or is frivolous or vexatious (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s68 (2)(b)). LA an issue remedial notice to resolve the issue (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s68 (4)(a)) to every complainant (Anti-social Behaviour Act s68 (4)(b)) explaining why (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s68 (4)(c)), the remedial notice will be considered as a local land charge (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s69 (8)(a)) whilst in effect, and shall not require a hedge to be lowered to more than 2 metres in height or removed (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s69 (3)). A person with relevant authority can enter the land to check (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s74) the notice has been complied with, having given 24 hours notice (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s74 (3)). Failure to comply in the time period could result in a fine (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s75). Local Authority enter the land to take the action specified in the remedial notice (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s77) if it has not been undertaken and recover an reasonably incurred expenses (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s77 (2)(a)(b)) if they give 7 days notice (Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s77 (5)), Came into force 1st June 2005 SI 2005/710 |
Author: | Malabelm [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:09 ] |
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What a twat. |
Author: | Grim... [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:22 ] |
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Malabar Front wrote: What a twat. Hey, if Mali wants to write something no-one will ever read, it's up to him. |
Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:28 ] |
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Author: | Curiosity [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:28 ] |
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That guy must think his house in is Minecraft or something. |
Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:29 ] |
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I wonder what he's hiding. |
Author: | Cras [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:32 ] |
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Maybe his house has no front wall. And is in fact inhabited solely by squirrels, who put on a human-suit when they need to talk to the press. |
Author: | Cavey [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:33 ] |
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Apart from anything else, I should well imagine that a tree that size, in such close proximity to the housing (including immediately adjacent properties as well), would be doing significant damage to foundations etc. If I lived next door, I'd be giving written notice that any structural or other damage caused to my property will be liable to the offending homeowner and have an independent survey report prepared. (There again, I might just elect to go down the 'quick resolution route' and turn up with a large axe, chainsaw and two Rottweilers... ![]() |
Author: | TheVision [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:41 ] |
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Imagine living next door to that? Really... imagine the heartache and hassle it would cause you. The guy with the tree is a selfish prick. |
Author: | markg [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:42 ] |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-11190561 Fucking thug prick ![]() |
Author: | Grim... [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:44 ] |
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Author: | markg [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:45 ] |
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Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:45 ] |
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Looking good, Grim... |
Author: | Malabelm [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:49 ] |
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markg wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-11190561 Fucking thug prick ![]() She was arrested for being found asleep in her car? edit: ah, keep reading, you idiot: refused a breath test. |
Author: | Grim... [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:49 ] |
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I thought he looked like Gay to the Wood. |
Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:50 ] |
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Like you do. |
Author: | markg [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:52 ] |
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Eh? Are you actually unable to distinguish between any two people if they both have a beard? |
Author: | markg [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:53 ] |
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Malabar Front wrote: markg wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-11190561 Fucking thug prick ![]() She was arrested for being found asleep in her car? edit: ah, keep reading, you idiot: refused a breath test. She disputes that and those charges were also dropped. Either way it's pretty irrelevant. |
Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 13:56 ] |
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markg wrote: Eh? Are you actually unable to distinguish between any two people if they both have a beard? I think he means the raised eyebrow is the same as when he's noshing him off. |
Author: | Grim... [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 14:14 ] |
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Ho ho ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! |
Author: | markg [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 14:16 ] |
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Author: | Anonymous X [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 14:22 ] |
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Zio wrote: TheVision wrote: Zio wrote: All of them are utter cunts to transform. No wonder I kept breaking the ones I had as a kid. You never had Bumblebee then? I think I did have Bumblebee when I was a wee nipper. Weren't there a few versions of him? One that was a piece of piss to transform as it was a tiny wee thing and a much bigger version? I can't remember now. There's been a lot of Bumblebee toys, if we're talking the original (Generation One) character rather than the Bumblebee from the Michael Bay films. Speaking of frustrating transformations, I've just bought the latest Bumblebee from the newly-released Transformers: Generations range. Excruciatingly difficult to transform, it is. Transforms into a "Cybertronian" vehicle which looks uncannily like a streamlined window-less VW Beetle, FWIW. Looks better in both modes than the Cybertronian Optimus Prime released in the same batch though, IMO. Zio wrote: Grim... wrote: Zio wrote: a version of Ravage that transforms into a proper Jaguar XKR Holy shit! Sweet! Shame you couldn't drive it as a kid. ![]() Perhaps I should've said: a 'replica' Jaguar XKR, perhaps even I should've qualified that by adding the word 'plastic'. It's nice though... see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66091630@N00/sets/72157594491614625/ Oh, the Alternators, all licensed 1:24 scale cars. Hasbro kinda gave up on them a few years back, as the licensing issues were a headache and rather restricting on character choices and designs. I also have that Ravage, its definitely one of the better Alternators, certainly one of the more imaginative ones (i.e. it isn't just a straightforward humanoid robot to car transformation like the rest). |
Author: | sdg [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 15:03 ] |
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Last night I near perfected my favourite noodle dinner. I started using bird eye chillis in place of normal green chillis and am now at a good heat level. I also use olive oil, onion, cubed pancetta, garlic and coriander. I'm going to make it again tonight only add the final thing to make it perfect...a wee glass of juice next to my plate while I'm eating. |
Author: | Wullie [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 15:04 ] |
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I've just found out from the Grauniad that Arabs love boiled Vimto. They make some fucking weird adverts for it though. |
Author: | Cras [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 15:13 ] |
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superdupergill wrote: Last night I near perfected my favourite noodle dinner. I started using bird eye chillis in place of normal green chillis and am now at a good heat level. I also use olive oil, onion, cubed pancetta, garlic and coriander. I'm going to make it again tonight only add the final thing to make it perfect...a wee glass of juice next to my plate while I'm eating. Juice==whisky, I assume? |
Author: | sdg [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 15:17 ] |
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Oh Lordy no, not on a worknight. I struggle to get up for work as it is! In fact, I don't even think i've got any whisky in the house right now! ![]() |
Author: | WTB [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 15:21 ] |
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Wullie wrote: I've just found out from the Grauniad that Arabs love boiled Vimto. They make some fucking weird adverts for it though. Urgh. Even in their light-hearted adverts they mistreat their women. |
Author: | Grim... [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 15:32 ] |
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Author: | Zio [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 15:34 ] |
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Admiral Adama is dead right. I'm in a very positive, uplifted mood today, but that mood is slowly being eroded by my workplace. |
Author: | WTB [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 15:35 ] |
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At least you can walk! ![]() |
Author: | MrChris [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 15:36 ] |
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Ditto. HOWEVER, Mrs K and the boys came to visit, and after they came up to see the office, spin on my chair and charm my trainee, we went to see the diggers smashing up the building down the road, and then had lunch. The itinerary of champions, that. |
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