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by retzie
Thu Nov 24, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: kicks/sneakers/trainers/runners
Replies: 1755
Views: 443196

Re: kicks/sneakers/trainers/runners

Hate. Hatehatehate. About as much as I love Sky IIs.

Can has:

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Also, wet pack (lol) Societies for ze winter:

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by retzie
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:41 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Great House in Brunswick
Replies: 9
Views: 6076

Re: Great House in Brunswick

Oh, I've had some blindingly infuriating difficulties with Gumtree not forwarding my replies to ads. Do you have a direct contact in the body of the ad itself? There could be a whole world of cool people out there whose replies are getting trapped in the stupid website :evil: It never tells you you'...
by retzie
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the official console and PC nerdy thread!
Replies: 3853
Views: 516218

Re: the official console and PC nerdy thread!

Witty, Dropbox is very very very easy to install. As in, you could probably just send people links and they'll be able to sort it for themselves. (My 70 year old technologically-keen-but-not-at-all-gifted old boss managed without intervention, which can't be said for many 'puter related tasks!) Alte...
by retzie
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Great House in Brunswick
Replies: 9
Views: 6076

Re: Great House in Brunswick

Bah, I would love to be back in Brunswick. Fuckit :(
by retzie
Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:40 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

Dear Dolly Doctor, Is it bad that I want to get some stupid cow fired from my ex-favourite bar? (It is ex, because she ruins every single fucking time I go there.) She fucking hates me, like really really hates me, for no apparent reason. (Well, except for that she is all roller-derby and "I'm ...
by retzie
Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the official console and PC nerdy thread!
Replies: 3853
Views: 516218

Re: the official console and PC nerdy thread!

Depends innit. I have one coz work stuff goes a lot easier on a Unix system and I can't survive without Creative Suite. If they ever bother releasing CS for linux, that'll be another story.
by retzie
Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4403982

Re: TTAN

i wonder what was the intended meaning of your texts? Well... There is a vietnamese place called Tank Noodle. Without the missing message, I guess just saying "Tank" didn't really mean much. Then he got confused. So I 'clarified' with the Tank ex-Gladiator story (which is still going stro...
by retzie
Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Controversial Advertising
Replies: 78
Views: 70191

Re: Controversial Advertising

Sociopathic wrote:He is American, Studying in America :-)
Aha. He should deftotes go with "I didn't know whether to kill it, fuck it or eat it" then :teef:
by retzie
Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the official console and PC nerdy thread!
Replies: 3853
Views: 516218

Re: the official console and PC nerdy thread!

youthful_implants wrote:fucking hell! are we really arguing about operating systems? pretty ghey.
You're actually arguing about versions of Windows. They don't make aids like they used to :teefnilly:
by retzie
Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:37 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454785

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU new socks. Lots of them. Icebreakers all. :dancing:


Yes, this is the most exciting thing that has happened in my life in the past... oh, I've lost count.
by retzie
Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Controversial Advertising
Replies: 78
Views: 70191

Re: Controversial Advertising

Oh, and... mostly i am bitter cos i give up to easily on things i like... let myself get carried away by a full time job that is shit... havent done any design type things in a while, maybe i should start again... even just things for art sake more than advertising sake... that sounds fun... *stares...
by retzie
Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Controversial Advertising
Replies: 78
Views: 70191

Re: Controversial Advertising

Fucken lol at CoB justification rage :lol: Yeah, not feeling the man-vibe of it. It's only a step away from "I didn't know whether to kill it, fuck it or eat it." Which would go well with a pic of a dude looking at the backpack tbh. All the guy-hiker types I've ever met have been fairly ne...
by retzie
Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4403982

Re: TTAN

Oh hai. Wow, tings be happenin' around here... I have been at work. And work. And work :? How is it being back in Oz, nic-san? Got an all-original, early 90s mountain bike yet? Pair it with the long hair and flanney look, which will deftotes be a hit this summer :retzielikes: PS. First night we're h...
by retzie
Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

CoB, the answer is clear: you must become Christian Rock housemate. Mixing song after God's song with a beatific smile, possibly singing along to the good bits. Bibles after.

Do it.

Dan, I dare you to stick your socks in your ears and keep working totally deadpan.
by retzie
Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4403982

Re: TTAN

This evening, missing-text-confusion led me to convincing someone that I bought a date with a mystery ex-Gladiator (and that I had just found out it was Tank). It's the little things that get you through Tuesdays :)




I have not bought a date with a mystery ex-Gladiator.
by retzie
Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

well it just seems to me that the last... many many years i have seen you post in the gripe thread about your working situation that it is just not agreeing with you. i would totally be trying to do something else by now! i spend a lot of time considering different income streams. for instance beco...
by retzie
Mon Sep 26, 2011 2:17 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4403982

Re: TTAN

PLAYSOMEBREAKS. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/retzie_photos/shock.gif :wave: How is teh City? Please go to Dram on my behalf. ZOMG that is so awesome!! hahaha :clap: Especially if you draw a cock and balls for everything. 50 bucks says it is actually a psychology experiment and they are re...
by retzie
Mon Sep 26, 2011 2:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

^ Would help if I knew which direction to even look. Had a chat about this with an old mate who ended up in industry when I was in Melbs and his experience wasn't exactly encouraging. His advice: "You've gotta try to forget you have a PhD and approach it like you're a new grad." Oh good :?
by retzie
Mon Sep 26, 2011 1:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

Ugh, 'honeymoon' with new job is over. Something about knowing it is a total dead end career-wise makes all the work seem fucking pointless :? Further work gripe: meeting one of the high-ups at work, who had come across as a really solid, forward-thinking academic during various orientation speeches...
by retzie
Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:55 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: kicks/sneakers/trainers/runners
Replies: 1755
Views: 443196

Re: kicks/sneakers/trainers/runners

nic wrote:didnt get these today
Image
:( :( :(

Why not?? Those with skinny black jeans and a death stare :retzielikes:
by retzie
Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4403982

Re: TTAN

by retzie
Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

The ol' "nice guys finish last" story. Depends on what you define as "success" really. if being honest and hard working is one of your goals and desires, then you win. The material appearance of success and "getting ahead" are mostly an illusion. Well, I could never go...
by retzie
Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

GOTD: Does no cunt have any integrity any more? A few too many people taking the piss at the moment. Seriously, between lying, skiving and generally being proud of themselves for 'working the system', it makes me sick that they are getting anything other than a kicking. In case that weren't enough, ...
by retzie
Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454785

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU my best girlie driving across for a birthday weekend of fairly epic proportions. BU Diplo on Saturday and bringing teh mad shuffelz to Chicago. Holy shit it's funny to watch people trying to copy when they've never seen it before :lol: BU cocktails dressed as ladies on Sunday. Total.rockstar.serv...
by retzie
Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: quality food...
Replies: 5852
Views: 577046

Re: quality food...

Fresh coriander and avocado or GTFO.
by retzie
Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

aroes wrote:Just sent an email to every student in the subject telling them to shut it or take it elsewhere in futurelol
Pleasepleaseplease go to the next class in a netball skirt.

Please.
by retzie
Thu Aug 18, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

I get where Squiz is coming from tbh. 'Even' the US in its 'world domination' is a significantly more fucked place to live than Oz. The potential to be bankrupted and/or refused treatment for life-threatening medical conditions is not even on the table in Oz. The baseline difference, let me show you...
by retzie
Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: bikes
Replies: 1399
Views: 481849

Re: bikes

Just met the SRAM head office crew out at my local. Good cunts :retzielikes:
by retzie
Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:25 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454785

Re: The Big Up Thread

Woah, well done Witty! still undecided if i'll take it. need.to.breath. If you're in a practical position to drop everything and leave, I say do it. There will be a point where you won't be, so I reckon do it while you can. Welcome to the holyfuckingshitballsI'mleavinginaminuteohgodvisafuckingfuckfu...
by retzie
Mon Aug 01, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: mail forwarding from usa
Replies: 4
Views: 2335

Re: mail forwarding from usa

Just lemme know. It'd be no hassle at all :)
by retzie
Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:33 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: mail forwarding from usa
Replies: 4
Views: 2335

Re: mail forwarding from usa

FoundationStepper wrote:i've googled a few mail forwarding services but the ones that have popped up as high rated have tended to be sort of permanent setups. has anyone used a one off service and been happy with it?
:wave:

At least, once I get back in a few weeks.
by retzie
Thu Jul 21, 2011 3:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: bikes
Replies: 1399
Views: 481849

Re: bikes

aroes wrote:Running with a backpack on sucks
+ 8 million.

Your best bet is probably a low-profile water pack with the bladder taken out.
by retzie
Thu Jul 21, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

GOTD: Just got an email from cool housemate telling me he is going overseas for almost a year. Apparently, they are interviewing new people (this is the first I've heard of the whole thing...) and apparently the new person will be there before I even get back. Fuuuuuuuuuuuck. They are lovely boys, b...
by retzie
Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454785

Re: The Big Up Thread

Melburn Melburn Melburn :joy:
by retzie
Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:20 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the weather
Replies: 227
Views: 39886

Re: the weather

Nonono, as in dashboard widget on the 'puter. Much quickerer than using a browser.

Dunno about apps for portable telephones - dumb phone still going strong :slayer:
by retzie
Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454785

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU plannnneeeeee tomorrowwwwwwww :retzielikes:
Small downs: having to be on a plane :retzienosleep:
by retzie
Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:07 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the weather
Replies: 227
Views: 39886

Re: the weather

I'd just like to say how excited I am about the BOM widget.

That is all.
by retzie
Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:40 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Travel Thread
Replies: 2628
Views: 311269

Re: The Travel Thread

anyone got hints for good, cheap accom in NYC for Sept/Oct? I've found some apartments for around $200 per night in Brooklyn, which is around the same price as hostels ($165 per night for 2 people in a private dorm). Will not entertain the idea of sharing a room with people at a Hostel... this is p...
by retzie
Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:01 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454785

Re: The Big Up Thread

^ Yay! :retzielikes:

You gots a plan? Are they going to kick you out of the country??
by retzie
Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

huge wrote:i dont understand girls.
Imagine how much worse it is actually being one!

Oh, one by-product of all this: apparently I am now the master of getting rid of psycho bishes for my mates. The irony :?
by retzie
Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

Sorry, yo. If I had any of the answers about these things, maybe I wouldn't be where I am now...?
by retzie
Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

Erm, have totally normal/nice/promising things fuck up out of left field enough times that you realise the dice are rigged and you'd be better off not playing?

Worked for me :dontknow:
by retzie
Tue Jun 14, 2011 1:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

my life is awesome, so many things are taking off, but my love life makes me cry and has for a very long time. I've just given up :D. I shoulda taken money off all the people who said "Oh, but Chicago will be soooo different." Have been going out, talking to peeps, been pleasant and charm...
by retzie
Tue Jun 14, 2011 1:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454785

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU sneaky trip to Brooklyn this weekend!
BU two-and-a-bit weeks 'til Melbs!!! :retzielikes:
BU gigs and music in Melbs. ZOMG dancing.
by retzie
Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454785

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU my new friend Malört.
BU this most evocative article about it.
BU everyone getting this as a present forever more :twisted:

I really do think it is delicious, by the way :special:
by retzie
Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454785

Re: The Big Up Thread

Golden doodle is just what everyone I know who owns one calls them :dontknow:
by retzie
Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454785

Re: The Big Up Thread

JAMESSSS wrote:Well I think people call them Groodles
Negative. I believe the official name is GOLDEN DOODLE.
by retzie
Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:26 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4403982

Re: TTAN

^ +85

Neuromancer movie will star Jake Gyllenhaal AND golden retriever AND Tom Waits soundtrack :retzonite:
by retzie
Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

Winning at Romance , with retzie . Epilogue: I randomly ran into the girl from this scenario, who had recently kicked him out and proceeded to pour out the whole sordid story to me. They had some fucked-up co-dependent shit going on. Apparently he even showed her a bunch of my text messages (which ...
by retzie
Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653798

Re: Gripe thread

Lizkins wrote:he's ticking quite a few boxes Retz, don't get picky now
Well, remember that I also prefer them to not bring housemates they are fucking to a date :impossiblyhighstandards: