Brandy and Cigars: The GC off-topic thread

tbh · 20-08-2009 03:44PM #1

Gentlemen. Pull up a chair, won't you?

Shocking weather lately, what?

Will · 20-08-2009 03:46PM

Oh I say. Ah I would like a nice whiskey or any aul beer, been tough with repeat exams lately. Need to unwind

tbh · 20-08-2009 03:47PM

when are you done dude? Any word from Lyon? Maybe you could work in the AA rescue center there

Will · 20-08-2009 03:50PM

Next thursday exams are done. Have a break now until monday. Subject is OO models, using Z notation which isn't used in industry anymore and hasn't been for a very long time >.< Must give academics what they want though.

I've applied for 2 jobs in Lyon, one as systems analyst and the other as helpdesk. Would be happy to hear from either but would much prefer system analysis.

If I can't get em I will work in a pub over there. Hows chew?

tbh · 20-08-2009 04:05PM

couldn't be sweeter at the mo, except I'm installing systems in Uruguay remotely from here. Network link is sooooo sloooow, very frustrating. Will be heading back down in Oct so the more I can get done here, the less I have to do there...

Will · 20-08-2009 04:12PM

>.<
Well do what ya can and grab a cuppa

It is a few thousand miles away haha
edit: i presume their IT stuff isn't up to scratch, or is it just slow for no reason

Otis Driftwood · 20-08-2009 04:32PM

Just wondering where do you guy's aliegances lie football wise?Its obvious TBH is a Pool fan.What about the rest of you?

Im a Man Utd fan myself.Shocking game last night although Im not overly unhappy because Im hoping it will spur Fergie into strenghtening the squad.We are still missing a quality central midfielder.Hargreaves is MIA indefinitly,Carrick simply isnt good enough,Ando is too young and Fletcher is hit and miss IMO.

Will · 20-08-2009 04:46PM

Used to be into football, then it got more about the lifestyle, fast cars. I feel it's turned into an olympic diving competition where even the slightest nudge knocks full grown men to the ground in the most flamboyant ways... used to be a utd. supporter.

tbh · 20-08-2009 04:46PM

yeah pool fan myself ned, weird seeing little mickey owen in your shirt! think chelsea have it this year..

Dr Galen · 20-08-2009 04:49PM

chelsea? tut tut. Torres is gonna stay completely fit. Stevie G will score 20 and Johnson will tear defences to shreds. We'll have it wrapped up by Feb

tbh · 20-08-2009 05:02PM

I can only thank you once

orestes · 20-08-2009 05:04PM

Will wrote: »

Used to be into football, then it got more about the lifestyle, fast cars. I feel it's turned into an olympic diving competition where even the slightest nudge knocks full grown men to the ground in the most flamboyant ways... used to be a utd. supporter.

That's why I follow a real football team instead of a bunch of overpaid primadonnas, Yeovil Town ftw :cool:

Dr Galen · 20-08-2009 05:11PM

oh and i forgot to mention that Pats will beat Steau 2-0 tonight and march proudly onto the group stages of the EuroPremierChampionsAlsoRansEuropa Cup

Will · 20-08-2009 05:12PM

nice one

off for a powah nap! exams really take it out of ya

Otis Driftwood · 20-08-2009 05:16PM

Its hard to look past Chelski alright.

I honestly dont think Liverpool have what it takes.They came up short last year and this year have sold the best passer/distributer in the league last season.

Johnson,while a good player will leave them exposed in the back.They are used to playing a relatively flat back 4 without much attacking threat coming from that area.

United could be in big trouble unless something is done.I cannot understand why Ferguson didnt go in for Barry when he left Villa.Just look at last years CL final.We were so badly exposed in midfield it was wince inducing.

If Arsenal get/stay fit they will be hard stopped.

Of course you cant discount Man City either.

Even the Spurs have started brightly.

Its going to be a very interesting season.

Yeovil Orestes?

Interesting pick.For a lower league team Id be inclined to lean towards MK Dons for some reason.

Will · 20-08-2009 07:12PM

christ look at the rain!

Reillyman · 20-08-2009 08:21PM

Will wrote: »

christ look at the rain!

Terrible altogether, just got caught in a massive shower of it, myself and the lads had to cower under a tree, damn rain:mad:

I'm Reilly btw, new here at the GC!

Dr Galen · 20-08-2009 08:30PM

welcome

Fajitas! · 21-08-2009 12:21AM

Humidity is not good for the sleep :-/

Reillyman · 21-08-2009 12:22AM

Fajitas! wrote: »

Humidity is not good for the sleep :-/

Neither is the internet:p

Fajitas! · 21-08-2009 12:33AM

Hah! True.

But I've started a hunt on eBay, and I'm not going to lose it.

OldGoat · 21-08-2009 02:40PM

/Doffs hat
Gentlemen, good afternoon.
Friday at last. Already at home, feet up, and planning the evening ahead. I sense the onset of gin & cigars & jazz.

Reillyman · 21-08-2009 02:42PM

Ya, I love fridays, which is also payday for me!

/puts on hat, goes to work...

tbh · 21-08-2009 02:43PM

OldGoat wrote: »

/Doffs hat
Gentlemen, good afternoon.
Friday at last. Already at home, feet up, and planning the evening ahead. I sense the onset of gin & cigars & jazz.

can I just say, with the greatest of respect, and having seen your photo, I hope I turn out like you when I get to your age.

OldGoat · 21-08-2009 02:49PM

Why thank you sir. It's easy really, be an optimist and then wring every moment of pleasure you can from life cos it's the only chance you have at it.
Well, that works for me anyway.

Will · 21-08-2009 02:53PM

Cigars and jazz I can dig. Love the smell of a nice cigar. Mmmmm. Cigars and whiskey, it's like milk and cookies for a gentleman

OldGoat · 21-08-2009 02:55PM

Nice jazz combo play in the Purdy Kitchen on Sunday evenings. And they do a burger&pint deal for an OK price. It's how Sundays deserve to be spent.

tbh · 21-08-2009 02:56PM

I can't smoke cigars, I inhale and vom

not as cool as it sounds

Will · 21-08-2009 02:57PM

I've had one or two, i feel stupid though as it's more for mature gentlemen and not the likes of me.

tbh · 21-08-2009 03:01PM

I know what you mean. You know when you just leave school and you start having dinner parties with your friends - like you're playing at being grown up. That's how I feel having a cigar

I was at AC/DC in april and caught myself drinking a latte and eating a bacon and brie sandwich while watching the band. As in, the band AC/DC. What's THAT about!? when did I turn into that guy?

Will · 21-08-2009 03:02PM

haha how very refined teebs

I do enjoy a good coffee though

Brandy and Cigars: The GC off-topic thread

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