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by elysium
Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: 100 Years of Vicissitude (novel)
Replies: 2
Views: 7430

Re: 100 Years of Vicissitude (novel)

Nice work Andrez!!!!!!!
by elysium
Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:12 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: R.I.P. MB.com
Replies: 77
Views: 66173

Re: R.I.P. MB.com

what? Arrgh! Noooooooo... I hope this does not portend things to come. This site is a little security blanket for me. Sad but true.
by elysium
Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:10 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

retzie wrote:Him: "Yeah, I'm a minister.
Are you in the midwest by any chance?

If so: oh lady I feel your pain!

They are a special breed................
by elysium
Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:09 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: UK Riots
Replies: 73
Views: 22130

Re: UK Riots

vigilante mobs taking to streets last night to protect their businesses, communities and families in London. From what I have heard primarily white, working class angry men. People were reporting incidents that had racist overtones. Not good. Most stuff dispersed without incident however. Peckham bu...
by elysium
Sat May 07, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Wedding Thread
Replies: 37
Views: 9124

Re: The Wedding Thread

home for my brother's wedding which was Friday before last and it was the most relaxed, low key affair - I loved it! Married at the civil registry at Old Treasury, ducked across to treasury gardens for some happy snaps - all done by us and just happened that the afternoon sun hitting one of the glas...
by elysium
Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

Nice one Liz, you has discovered rorting ;) BU's getting requainted with the sun, hello there big guy... long time no see. It makes me happy... as does the fact that for the first time in months the breeze blowing this morning was pleasantly fresh not bonechilling, and carried the promise of spring....
by elysium
Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

thanks luvvie :D That is sure interesting to hear about your friend. I have heard the same thing from a lot of people since I spoke out about what was going on. There is a very sick culture in these places that keeps people in their place with fear and silence, and I had had enough. It was was the b...
by elysium
Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:14 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU's my boss (what a legend) and my job - love it! After the unbelievable hell I had to put up in my last job I was starting to become convinced it was me causing all the problems and I couldn't expect any better. Finally I see that it was not. And I work for a relaxed, considerate, very likeable hu...
by elysium
Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:20 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

Big ups squirrel for making me come out and cheering me right up - you are ace Stevey :D And nice to meet you Nic :smt006
by elysium
Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:52 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

lonely
by elysium
Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:30 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Chicks thread - no boys allowed
Replies: 4357
Views: 486004

Re: Chicks thread - no boys allowed

retzie wrote: (Giving a maths talk at a fashion party :lol:)
I want to hear more on this retzie!
by elysium
Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

what is this new migraine stuff you speak of?! That is crap that your job is making your neck worse LMB. I am no PI lawyer but I am fairly sure that aggravation of a pre-existing condition doesn't cut off all your avenues of redress - eggshell skull and all that. And especially if their objectively ...
by elysium
Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:54 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

H2O it is then! hehe

It is actually really nice to drink tap water in this city. It tastes really good and it is nice to drink water that is not "reclaimed water"... blerggh.
by elysium
Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

no this one is vascular - they just happen every so often and there is not much I can do unless I want to take teh migraine meds. Which for me, unless I have a full migraine, are really not worth the side effects - ie feeling exceedingly intoxicated and eventually passing out (made the mistake of tr...
by elysium
Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU's dinner tonight with my fav gal!

Just hope the dentist's painkillers have worn off enough for me to speak and/or eat. Am I remembering correctly that you are not supposed to drink alcohol after novocaine or nitrous otherwise you may soon find yourself rather ill and/or passed out in a gutter?
by elysium
Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:33 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

Headache

Day 3.....
by elysium
Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Documentaries
Replies: 114
Views: 18920

Re: Documentaries

I remember seeing this one a couple of years ago and thinking the same thing. Also how much it reminded me of the college I went to! There is a certain mindset and pack mentality (both for men and women) that seems to take over sometimes and it gets nasty and dehumanises people and people's views of...
by elysium
Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:02 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Pets
Replies: 1713
Views: 238925

Re: Pets

awww! So cute!! Thanks for your canine expertise quick :)
by elysium
Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

how many dessert courses?!
by elysium
Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Pets
Replies: 1713
Views: 238925

Re: Pets

They are all so cute beagliers, cavaliers - all of them. Yep, methinks a doggie is definitely on the cards :) I am guessing housetraining them can be a bit of a challenge, but am sure there are tried and tested methods? Probably best to make sure new digs be having tiles or hardwood floors however a...
by elysium
Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:12 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

that is very poetic quick and so true! Love is like waxing in many respects heheh

Look forward to catching up in December and hearing about all your travel adventures!
by elysium
Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4390601

Re: THE THREAD ABOUT NOTHING

So basically I can have my leave if I reduce some backlog. So I didnt get it in the arse TODAY, but if I dont somehow pull a few hours a day out of nowhere, THEN i'll get it in the arse. Which still isnt right. But i told her exactly how I felt about things, which felt good, but im still going to f...
by elysium
Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Pets
Replies: 1713
Views: 238925

Re: Pets

Does anyone on here have a King Charles?

Image

aww
by elysium
Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4390601

Re: THE THREAD ABOUT NOTHING

Its a lil exciting tbh, standing ground and walking away if once again, i get it in the arse. I hear ya LMB! There is a definite exhilaration/high that you get when you realise "you know what, I am worth more than this" and don't let them push you around. Hope all goes well in your meetin...
by elysium
Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

breaking up


:smt085
by elysium
Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

retzie wrote: BU me for managing to write a two page reference letter that didn't mention the evil, incompetent, dried-up toad once :retzielikes:
hehe - I know how hard that can be and I applaud your self-restraint! She is diamond lady and rise above it :smt023
by elysium
Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU's lunch like old times with the gorgeous and wonderful Lizkins. :joy:

By far the best lunch I have had in three years :)
by elysium
Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:16 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

aroes wrote:and tastes like total arse
I heartily agree
by elysium
Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

started new job today, everyone so far seems well nice weird fricken systems though, and i miss my old work buddies :( already had them all emailing me this morning and bumping into them downstairs, they all keep saying "come back!!"....i just might if its a different team and more money....
by elysium
Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:46 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU being in an itsy bitsy window where my abusive spouse of a career doesn't slap me in the face and call me a dumb bitch every day. Um, yay? omg! :smt042 That is such a good way to put it!! Sorry to hear your career-spouse can be such a thug at times. Developing telltale signs of learned helplessn...
by elysium
Sun Sep 05, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Health
Replies: 386
Views: 61045

Re: Health

quick wrote:all good... facebook status update worked better than a call to a nursing hotline... :P
:smt023
by elysium
Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Health
Replies: 386
Views: 61045

Re: Health

I pulled my appendix ones out... but they were the dissolving kind anyway so I don't think it counts. I would certainly not try using a stitch unpick / seam ripper commonly used for sewing... this could lead to most unfortunate consequences indeed... http://www.sz-wholesale.com/uploadFiles/051215164...
by elysium
Thu Sep 02, 2010 2:27 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Travel Thread
Replies: 2628
Views: 310829

Re: The Travel Thread

Thanks lads!! Pictures very helpful. Going to go out for a wander now and see if I can find these places :D
by elysium
Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Travel Thread
Replies: 2628
Views: 310829

Re: The Travel Thread

Good bar / chilled place to hang in Barcelona??
by elysium
Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:57 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4390601

Re: THE THREAD ABOUT NOTHINK!

Goodness, she is in a bad mood this morning:

You asked:
Have you seen my dog?
Lisa says:
That's not very nice – why don't you ask me a question instead?
by elysium
Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

I am so sorry ollie :smt056
by elysium
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:32 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4390601

Re: THE THREAD ABOUT NOTHINK!

heheh - cool: http://mrdoob.com/

I must say, people do seem to be obsessed with drawing the male reproductive organ... I find at least three gratuitous hrams on this HTML5 multiuser sketchpad.
by elysium
Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:25 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU's enlightened HR professionals... a godsend
by elysium
Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:13 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

Flight path over my house.... for two different airports depending on the weather. SO LOUD! It was nice when the volcano was on.
by elysium
Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The bloke thread
Replies: 893
Views: 109607

Re: The bloke thread

She is hot but she looks like she has had a rough night / is a bit cross about sommat? Maybe both. Like she has up all night with teh stomach cramps from the renegade chicken curry she et, or her bogan neighbours has kept her up with a noisy party.
by elysium
Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2450048

Re: The Big Up Thread

Lizkins wrote:bigups getting the place my boy and i wanted YIPPEE!!! cheaper rent to save for a home here we come!!!
That is so cool you are saving for a place together Lizzy! :joy:
by elysium
Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the news thread
Replies: 3699
Views: 446488

Re: the news thread

goodness.

Clearly excessive amounts of testosterone and psilocybin do not make for a relaxed night out.
by elysium
Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

You can also get clove oil I think?

After one visit to a UK dentist I will henceforward be synchronising all my dentist appointments with visits home. I miss my good old Aussie dentist that had Fat Freddy's Drop playing last visit and is liberal with teh NOs.
by elysium
Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Chicks thread - no boys allowed
Replies: 4357
Views: 486004

Re: Chicks thread - no boys allowed

thanks retzie... wise words all.
by elysium
Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

ely - i was introduced to this recently when i woke up to a dnb crew after party of 30 trashbags in my backyard. needless to say, when both goons were empty, the party ended with lumps of passed out ppl all over the lawn. :clap: :puke: not my thing at all, but most of them are a good 5 years or mor...
by elysium
Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:52 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Chicks thread - no boys allowed
Replies: 4357
Views: 486004

Re: Chicks thread - no boys allowed

There really never is any excuse for someone intimidating you is there. This is bad behaviour full stop... right?
by elysium
Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:38 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2647766

Re: Gripe thread

has you ever played Goon of Fortune stevey?

1 hills hoist
2 bags of goon
many pegs
lots of Tasmanians...

brilliance