I've been skeptic about all british politics for a while now, but half of the students turning conservative, Bobba? That's a sure sign that something's wrong. Universities have always been a hotbed for liberalism.

Then again, considering the state of the tories these days, it's not so surprising. Lay your vote where it might actually change something, as usual.

One wonders as one often does, what would happen if all those who liked neither labs nor cons voted for "the real alternative" instead of simply going for the usual switcheroo. One can live in hope...

At 7/16/08 08:57 AM, Tri-Nitro-Toluene wrote: I ache....

Gyms cause pain. And I'm going out tonight....this is going to be fun...

I also ache. I attempted this "tricking" lark that a friend of mine has chosen to apply himself to. I am pleased to say I did not fail as much as I expected. Unless you define attempting such things as failure in itself.

Quality programming at it's finest.

The taunts were the best. "Oh, no! He DROVE ROUND IT!!"

Eh, what?

I say, I'm getting rather forgetful.
'Getting', he says...

Anywho, I am now at home again after the second year of uni, and thus stuck with a crappy connection over a WLAN that simply won't let my desktop in, so browsage is a la lap.

I totalled up today, and discovered I now regularly check upon 13 webcomics, along with and assortment of other sites... this interweb nonsense appears to be taking over my life.

Speaking of the impending robot uprising, I have discovered the prime tactic the overlords will use to bend us to their will... zappy sticks, you say? Subliminal broadcasts, I hear? No.
Cute avatars.
Our house has been blessed with the presence of a Wii Fit board, overall pretty good, but already it appears to be taking over. It advised my brother to eat a banana, and he promptly did so. He bloody well hates bananas.

In other news, I'll be baby-sitting... or something, my cousin for the next few days while my aunt and uncle go off on a weekend type thingy. Essentially house-sitting, as she'll be out a bit, and even cooking my tea, I just have to be in the house when she is... easy, or what?

At 6/5/08 11:13 AM, BobbaQ wrote: The reason being is I don't want to anything but do my own thing most of the time and now I pretty much don't have a choice when I get asked to do something. I was playing GTA IV and apparantly it has gore and bad language in it...according to my sister who happened to walk in. Can't see what the fuss is about. On another note, I'm a level 20 now!

This may interest you: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2008/06/04/f lorida-bar-wants-jack-thompson-disbarred -10-years-thompson-storms-out-hearing

At 5/31/08 01:21 PM, Tri-Nitro-Toluene wrote: The midlands is the sole reason England is a single entity. IF not for us seperting you beastly northerners and you poncy soputherners there would be no England.

The Midlands > all.

Mwahaha

Now if you'll excuse me I have three days to learn an entire module for an exam on Wednesday. Toodles!

Good luck, sir!

At 5/30/08 12:07 PM, BananaBreadMuffin wrote:

At 5/30/08 04:28 AM, Coop83 wrote: North of Watford

While travelling, I spent at least several hours trying to explain to my friend (who has family up in bolton, y'see) about the North Of Watford expression.

He just didn't understand.

I live with a Maccam (sp?), from Sunderland, (god forbid you call him a Geordie D:), who insists that myself, from Nottinghamshire, and another flatmate from Derbyshire, are southerners. He doesn't seem to have any clear idea of where the line is, however.

I myself perscribe to a "Midlands" theorem, wherein those between Watford and those signs on major roads that proclaim "You are entering THE NORTH" are neither northerners nor southerners.

The spanish have provided the comic relief, and actually got some boos audible over the cheers.

At 5/24/08 09:42 AM, Tri-Nitro-Toluene wrote: Eurovision tonight chaps!

How many of you are going to watch the british Instituion that is Terry Wogan make an ass of hismelf and progressivley mroe racist and xenophobic at a rate equal to his drunkness?

Watching as I type, and I must say, the level of competition is the best it's been in years.

Now, for beer!

At 5/18/08 10:52 PM, NEVR wrote: The universities I've applied for are Brunel, Stirling, Lincoln, Greenwich, and Derby. The last two are more fallback filler choices, but if I get an offer from any of the first 3 I'll be happy. Brunel would be awesome, though - that's my first choice.

Wish me luck chaps! :)

The best of fortune to you. And if you find yourself studying at lincoln, we shall have to meet up one fine day. I'll be in my third year at that point.

At 5/16/08 03:07 AM, Hoeloe wrote:

At 5/15/08 11:01 PM, NEVR wrote:

At 5/15/08 08:32 PM, Lord-Kensington wrote: What-ho chaps?
Only a fleeting visit this time, one has an exam tomorrow and I suppose one should get some sleep.
Pip pip!

Good luck for your exam tomorrow old chum. Good to see you dropping by, too.

One also has a Mathematics examination on Monday. It shall be for my general certificate of secondary education old chaps!

Not one to miss out, I have two exams next week, Graphics Programming and Software Engineering. As usual, I have neglected to start revision.

At 5/14/08 07:35 PM, NEVR wrote:

At 5/14/08 07:33 PM, BobbaQ wrote:

At 5/14/08 07:02 PM, Leonardo-Da-Finchy wrote: Like dwarves...

Lol. Were they?

LOTR quote. I'm so sad for knowing that, but I was watching one of the movies the other day. ;P

Like my intellect, very dangerous over short distances

At 5/7/08 05:51 PM, BobbaQ wrote: I was born for sprinting for Gods sake...

Like dwarves...

At 5/4/08 09:22 AM, Leap wrote: Cup of Brown Joy

I must say that title had me worried somewhat, but a jolly good laugh it was, nonetheless.

And it gives me an idea... Jennings! A pot of tea is in order! What do you mean we've no milk?

Blast it all...

Yeeeees... hardly a bargain...
Where is it you study again?

At 4/21/08 03:30 PM, Tri-Nitro-Toluene wrote: Its truly wonderful. These are the same people that promised everyone who lived in the complex free access to the gym and pool that are on site. Do we get it? Like buggery we do. I blame them for me dropping out of my gym routine.

Is that promise in writing? Perhaps some sort of false advertising thing might spur them into action. You just need to find which part of whoever owns the place is responsible... which may take a quest of epic proportions...

I've currently taken to browsing the various workout routines on Youtube to see if anything seems feasible. And, as per usual, I am ignoring the overall advice to "consult my physician".

Are you the only bloke therein? If so, I actually pity you.

A booze filled night sampling ales from around the world... I can highly recommend Dark Isles from the Orkneys.

At 4/4/08 12:33 PM, Tri-Nitro-Toluene wrote: Now all I need is for the people holding his pension tog et back to me so that i can find out exactly how much I will get off of them, so i can value my dads estate and apply for the certificates I need to show people that the money and hosue ar eindeed rightfully mine.

Sounds frightfully complicated.

Bureaucracy sucks.

Indeed

At 4/1/08 07:44 PM, BobbaQ wrote: Yes but his bumbling is what makes him human.

Unlike most politicians

Who remembers him giving someone a spear at that charity footy match?

As in the wrestling manoeuvre? I think I recall hearing about it, never saw it.

First spellcheck in a while, there. Bloody odd spelling. Like beautiful...

I give a generous kudos to Boris Johnson. He appears to be one of the only politicians that speaks any sense whatsoever.

...despite his aptitude for gettting himself into bother.

Have you chaps ever noticed how nostalgia can strike at the oddest times?

Just back from university to spend easter with the family, and I've got a hankering to watch Reboot.

Years ago, in the glorious days when CITV was but an announcer (before they tried to copy CBBC's studio-based format), and we were shown such wierdery as Mike & Angelo, I used to love watching the then-novel CGI cartoon. A quick Google search has revealed that it was the first entirely CGI cartoon series ever made, and from Canada.

Any of you fellows recall it?

Welcome back, dear Kensington!

Tea?

5000? Sounds like time for a celebration!

One is yet again considering giving up alcohol. Two bottles of wine and a guiness does not make for a happy or productive tomorrow.

At 3/7/08 03:04 PM, BananaBreadMuffin wrote: Also, I didn't really like 1984.... if you want dystopian novels, I'd recommend Aldous Huxley's Brave New World.

Part-way through the audio book of that, too. Somehow it doesn't grip me as much as 1984.

I'm sure I heard Brave New World was a utopian novel, that the story within is a "trouble in paradise" sort of thing.

At 3/7/08 05:55 AM, Shreddy wrote:

Sweet! Er, I mean, spiffing! Any other details? Course, for example?

shes doing media something or other

shes like 6ft, black hair, amazing body =D hence why shes a model and also has a boyfriend :P

If it's media tech or media production, she'd be in the same department.

...and considering the male/female balance, I'm sure I should have noticed her...

At 3/7/08 04:54 AM, Shreddy wrote: also, L-D-F your at the same uni as my best friend =D

Sweet! Er, I mean, spiffing! Any other details? Course, for example?

At 3/7/08 03:23 AM, Tri-Nitro-Toluene wrote: Good book, never read it before, but I have to read it for my uni course as it's part of my Modern History module.

A very fascinating read. Though perhaps read isn't the best verb in my case, as I skipped straight to the audio book. Did it purely on a whim, too, partly to find out just what the term "Orwellian" truly means.

...Except the full thing will be filled with a bit more vile, bite, acid and any other synonyms that you can think of whaihc have a simialr meaning in the context.

Indeed. Have at them!

At 3/7/08 01:08 AM, NEVR wrote: I'm off to make a nice big pot of tea - I really hate it when I wake up early, and can't get back to sleep, despite feeling really tired. I might make myself a nice cooked breakfast too and watch the morning news. So very civilised :D

Sounds like a jolly good idea. Especially as my morning lecture seems to have been cancelled. I do wonder, though, if I actually have any bacon...