The Chatwalk - Off Topic Thread

OldGoat · 11-12-2009 12:22pm #1

It's high time that there was a bit of a chatish thread going on in here. I've sounded out some opinions on this and while it's not a popular idea with everybody there are no major objections to it.

Now, bearing in mind that I and the rest of the moderators reserve the right to ban anyone on a whim for posting anything we don't like, I'd like to open this thread to the regulars and to the noobs of the forum as a place to introduce yourselves, catch up with old friends, let your hair down, ridicule my moustache, discuss whats happening in your world, make yer wedding anouncements, gloat, groan, rue the day, giggle, laugh, cry. You get the idea.

So...Hello darling. How are you? *air kiss - air kiss*. You are looking Faaaabulous, where did you get those shoes?

SexyD4Lady · 11-12-2009 12:43pm

Divine, darling. I would be Robyn. At the moment am cramming for two positively vile exams tomorrow and cannot wait to finish... then to finish the Christmas shopping- dare I venture into town? Braved Henry St. last week and nearly had a panic attack- also some man decided to skip me in the queue in PC World, I leapt down his throat. Is Christmas shopping more stressful than it is enjoyable for most people? And have you all gotten the gladrags for your work Christmas functions?

Fajitas! · 11-12-2009 12:52pm

SexyD4Lady wrote: »

Is Christmas shopping more stressful than it is enjoyable for most people? And have you all gotten the gladrags for your work Christmas functions?

The trick is to buy what you can online, then anything left, get in town between 9 and 10 on a weekday.

I think the average IQ of Oxford St drops 50% on the lead-up to Christmas - I lasted about ten minutes before near losing my temper the other day. And am dreading Dublin today :-/

OldGoat · 11-12-2009 12:53pm

Christmas time is one of the few times in the year when you really need to shop like a man. Know what you want and where to get it and then go and buy it. No looking for a better price elsewhere, no checking whats on the other rails/shelves, no didhering about looking for the best condition one. You walk in, pick it up and go straight to the counter. Have your card or cash ready, in notes not in change. Pay, say thanks to the staff, check that you have the recipt safely tucked away for after christmas exchanges and then you are outta there.

OldGoat · 11-12-2009 1:47pm

Is anyone else gatecrashing the Gentlemens Club or the After Hours Beers that are arranged for this weekend?

OldGoat · 15-12-2009 11:41am

Things to do this weekend: Friday night, gatecrash the BGRH Beers.

On the topic of beer and weekends, why do total strangers on the street feel the need to try tugging the beard off my face and proclaim that it's OK for them to do so because it LOOKS false. And why do I get grief because I don't get the Joke?
Drunkeness does not excuse bad behaviour or invasion of personal space and if I want* to upend yore beer over yore head after you assult me then it's my right to do so.
Yep, it was one of THOSE nights.

*I wanted to but I refrained cos I'm bigger then that.

LadyMayBelle · 15-12-2009 12:24pm

Hello all! Most of you regulars here know me as I frequent the F+A forum daily:) Just back from a smashing weekend in Westport; my first proper trip away in my little car (Blythe) as I passed my test first time last Monday..hurrah! I downed plenty of baileys to celebrate. About to tie up some loose ends in town today, christmas shopping wise and have a busy week gig-wise...reclaiming the life I had before I went back to college! Hope you all have a lovely day, I'll pop back later to see who is about:)

insert-gear · 15-12-2009 12:32pm

I'm also currently studying for my final 3 exams this semester, 2 of which are beyond vile. I've had my facebook password as well as my password for other forums I'm on removed from me for the period of the exams... but I still have this one, so I've been wasting an awful lot of time in here.

Christmas shopping wise I am actually fairly sorted. Exams don't finish till Thursday so I thought I was going to have to do a mad rush, but I've been skipping out on the library and wandering into town so I have picked up most of the main bits. Got my uncle in the family Kris Kindle and I haven't a clue what to get him (He's American, about 55 and used to love fine wines and cigars but has cut down on drinking and quit smoking so I'm drawing a loss. I was tempted to get him a Stetson as a joke present, but I can't find any under our €30 price limit) Eeeek.

OldGoat · 15-12-2009 12:38pm

Hail to thee Blith Spirit! Car thou never wert...

Appologies to Mr. Shelly.
Grats on the first long drive sans L plates.

Novella · 15-12-2009 7:03pm

Oh wow, great idea Old Goat! This thread has actually cheered me up after a really bad day, think it's cool that we have a wee chat thread now!

High five for OG!!!

Fajitas! · 15-12-2009 9:59pm

The old goat deserves many a high five!

This thread has actually cheered me up after a really bad day,

What up 'dawg'?

On the topic of beer and weekends, why do total strangers on the street feel the need to try tugging the beard off my face and proclaim that it's OK for them to do so because it LOOKS false. And why do I get grief because I don't get the Joke?
Drunkeness does not excuse bad behaviour or invasion of personal space and if I want* to upend yore beer over yore head after you assult me then it's my right to do so.
Yep, it was one of THOSE nights.

So you were saying. Poor form. It's impossible to have anything around feicers like that - I'd my flat peaked cap robbed off me, getting into a taxi. Ended up not wearing them anymore after that :-/

In other news, I've been called back over to London last minute for a shoot. I've no idea what I'm shooting, where I'm shooting it or what I'll need for shooting it. Language barrier fail. Actually, bag-filled-with-near-everything-I-have-incase-I-need-it fail.

Novella · 15-12-2009 10:16pm

Fajitas! wrote: »

What up 'dawg'?

Problems with work! It is a LONG story!

Fajitas! · 15-12-2009 10:19pm

Oh. Yick. Everyone loves work... :-/

OldGoat · 15-12-2009 10:27pm

All pish taking aside I have to say that I actually like my work. The only real pressure is from myself and I am left mostly to myself in my own little cubbyhole office playing with databases and creating pretty graphs. Oh occasionally I get a panicy call to get stuff ready for court cases but mostly I just shuffel paper and punch keys.

What ya studying Insert?

Fajitas! · 15-12-2009 10:36pm

Tbh, I do like my work too. But I equally love complaining about my work. :-/

Fajitas! · 15-12-2009 10:41pm

Insert-gear, check these out;

http://www.shaving.ie/products/Taylors-of-Old-Bond-Street-Shaving-Cream-Tubes.html

http://www.shaving.ie/products/Muhle-Badger-Hair-Horn-Brown-Shaving-Brush.html

It goes slightly over the 30 quid mark, but postage is only 1.99 for next day delivery, and every man's man loves be able to make up his own lather and escape those dodgy foams

(Sandlewood cream ftw, btw)

Novella · 15-12-2009 11:16pm

I used to really like my job but been getting screwed over lately

Thank god it isn't what I intend doing forever!

All the boys on Boards are obsessed with pretty shaving!

OldGoat · 15-12-2009 11:25pm

Shiney blades are to boys as shiney Louboutins are to girlies. :rolleyes:

jellie · 15-12-2009 11:27pm

For anyone wondering what the shops in town are like - i was in there today, and it was busy but there wasnt many queues, lots of people around but not many buying. i was in from about 11.30-3, bit busier around lunchtime but the biggest queue i was in (hmv) was about 4/5 people

stressfree for the most part! it can only get worse though..

Novella · 15-12-2009 11:28pm

I find it very hard to understand! I mean, shoes are actually pretty!

LadyMayBelle · 15-12-2009 11:28pm

I just finished my second placement for college...work not still not as a fully fledged staff member so felt odd..work; right now I'm not liking it. Last year I decided I wanted a art time job round xmas that was busy, festive and different from my normal line of work, so got a job in HMV..lasted only 7 weeks!

eVeNtInE · 15-12-2009 11:37pm

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Aoifums · 16-12-2009 12:51am

Its official, I hate school

I hate christmas tests!
Don't mention shopping to me. I have to do all my shopping on next Tuesday/Wednesday.

Novella · 16-12-2009 1:29am

Gonna be a hilarious xmas in my place, surprises all round! 'Cause I've spent the majority of my pay check already and not on presents!

I'm thinking of getting a MASSIVE box and filling it with balloons with a bar of chocolate tied on the end so that when my brother lifts the lid the balloons all rise out! Dunno if anyone has seen that ad on tv but he loves it! He'd have to appreciate the effort!

Fajitas! · 16-12-2009 3:49am

Novella wrote: »

I find it very hard to understand! I mean, shoes are actually pretty!

eVeNtInE wrote: »

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I reckon it's just one of those 'man things' - Shaving with a straight blade or DE blade, making up a lather that actually smells nice (currently sandelwood & clearysage!), getting the right blade, etc - Then ending up with a lovely smooth face. It's one of those nice routines that couldn't be described unless you tried it.

Not that I'm suggesting Novella try it or anything... :pac:

Lia_lia · 16-12-2009 4:03am

Yay decided on a whim that me and my friend from work are gonna go on a shopping spree tomorrow. Bye bye holiday pay!

OldGoat · 16-12-2009 9:43am

Aoifums wrote: »

Its official, I hate school
I hate christmas tests!
Don't mention shopping to me. I have to do all my shopping on next Tuesday/Wednesday.

*Points - Laughs* HaHa

Novella wrote: »

Gonna be a hilarious xmas in my place, surprises all round! 'Cause I've spent the majority of my pay check already and not on presents!

I'm thinking of getting a MASSIVE box and filling it with balloons with a bar of chocolate tied on the end so that when my brother lifts the lid the balloons all rise out! Dunno if anyone has seen that ad on tv but he loves it! He'd have to appreciate the effort!

Nice idea but not so easy (or cheap) to pull off.
First, you'll need to rent a gasbottle of helium. Helium filled balloons will only maintain the 'floatyness' for a short period of time, a day at the most. So, if you want the balloons to lift a bar of chocolate on Christmas morning you really need to fill the balloons very late Christmas Eve. Now, to have that ready for Christmas Eve you'll probably need to rent the gasbottle for a few days. Getting a bit expensive now.
On the plus side, hilarity will ensue as every does the Squeeky Voice thing on Christmas morning.

LadyMayBelle · 16-12-2009 11:53am

Nice one Lia Lia!

By the way Novella, a word of caution if you do use the helium balloon item...make sure you don;t fill the balloons in a room with those textured ceilings...( maybe they are a bit old fashioned bow but some houses still have them)..We filled balloons a few years ago and let them float while we filled the others, but when they hit the roof they burst! So be sure to pick a room with a nice flat untextured ceiling

Novella · 16-12-2009 4:40pm

OldGoat wrote: »

Nice idea but not so easy (or cheap) to pull off.
First, you'll need to rent a gasbottle of helium. Helium filled balloons will only maintain the 'floatyness' for a short period of time, a day at the most. So, if you want the balloons to lift a bar of chocolate on Christmas morning you really need to fill the balloons very late Christmas Eve. Now, to have that ready for Christmas Eve you'll probably need to rent the gasbottle for a few days. Getting a bit expensive now.
On the plus side, hilarity will ensue as every does the Squeeky Voice thing on Christmas morning.

DANG! I really need to think things through in my head! :pac:
I doubt a huuuuge box with just a bar of chocolate sitting in it will go down quite as well!

Fajitas thinks I'm a beardy lady!!

jellie · 16-12-2009 5:08pm

Novella wrote: »

DANG! I really need to think things through in my head! :pac:
I doubt a huuuuge box with just a bar of chocolate sitting in it will go down quite as well!

Fajitas thinks I'm a beardy lady!!

what about a huuuuuuge bar of chocolate? theres big giant dairy milks in the shops

Novella · 16-12-2009 5:11pm

LadyPennyworth wrote: »

By the way Novella, a word of caution if you do use the helium balloon item...make sure you don;t fill the balloons in a room with those textured ceilings...( maybe they are a bit old fashioned bow but some houses still have them)..We filled balloons a few years ago and let them float while we filled the others, but when they hit the roof they burst! So be sure to pick a room with a nice flat untextured ceiling

I won't really do it! I usually buy him pretty good presents so I don't think balloons will suffice!

All of the ceilings in my parents house are like that too!! Imagine that, xmas morning, balloons popping everywhere, now that would have been funny!

sar84 wrote: »

what about a huuuuuuge bar of chocolate? theres big giant dairy milks in the shops

Can't talk about food, I'm starving!!!!! :pac:

Lia_lia · 16-12-2009 7:56pm

Oh dear God. I spent way too much money. Oops.

Fajitas! · 16-12-2009 8:24pm

Era it can't be that bad... Can it?

LadyMayBelle · 17-12-2009 11:38am

Spending money on lovely things is great, good on ya lia lia. Great gig last night, the XX and then onto a pub for the Nitty Gritty club, 50's, rockabilly and 60's soul...enjoyed muchly!

insert-gear · 17-12-2009 4:24pm

Failed the exam. Damn you F&A!!

OldGoat · 17-12-2009 5:17pm

Oh no!
Would you like me to Ban you from the forum for the duration of your re-sits?

insert-gear · 17-12-2009 5:24pm

I'll just be a good girl next time and give ALL my passwords to the other half. Is it sad that I can't wait to get them back after my exam this evening? Incidentally, 2 hours to learn an entire course should be enough right? Im normally not this lazy about exams but this year doesnt just hasn't clicked with me yet.

On the plus side, I went shopping yesterday to cheer me up and got 2 tops for a tenner each in Warehouse as well as a lovely necklace and bracelet (10 euro and 6) seems theyre ticketing their sale items early this year, they wernt even on a sale rail or anything.

LadyMayBelle · 17-12-2009 7:42pm

Gutted for ya insert-gear..exams suck:(

Novella · 17-12-2009 7:56pm

Popped into M&S after work today and stocked up on food. I love opening the fridge and seeing loads of yummy things! Yay!

Fajitas! · 18-12-2009 1:11am

Had the biggest wagon of a model in at the shoot today. Two hours late, and in a foul humour.

Days like this are rather annoying.

Novella · 18-12-2009 1:52am

Fajitas! wrote: »

Had the biggest wagon of a model in at the shoot today. Two hours late, and in a foul humour.

Days like this are rather annoying.

*hug*

Twee. · 18-12-2009 5:50am

Wagon is one of my favourite insults ever. Just brilliant!

I'm heading out to Dundrum tomorrow (if I see Liffey Valley again I'll cry) to get some last presents together, and somehow get an epiphany on what the OH would like?! I got him 3 small things already and over the past two days I've worked out that I got him something he needs (useful gifts FTL!), something he has acquired over the last week and something he doesn't really like. PERFECT!

Does anyone know if there's a Topman in House of Fraser?

insert-gear · 18-12-2009 6:36am

LadyPennyworth wrote: »

Gutted for ya insert-gear..exams suck:(

Things I've learnt today. 2 hours IS enough to learn an entire course. Last exam went well so Im chuffed

Twee. wrote: »

Wagon is one of my favourite insults ever. Just brilliant!

I'm heading out to Dundrum tomorrow (if I see Liffey Valley again I'll cry) to get some last presents together, and somehow get an epiphany on what the OH would like?! I got him 3 small things already and over the past two days I've worked out that I got him something he needs (useful gifts FTL!), something he has acquired over the last week and something he doesn't really like. PERFECT!

Does anyone know if there's a Topman in House of Fraser?

Is there another House of Fraser than Dundrum? But yes there is a topman. Fairly small though. I always thought that FTL stood for For the loss but i dont think that fits (maybe cos I think useful gifts are the best gifts)

Fajitas! · 18-12-2009 7:22am

Novella wrote: »

*hug*

Cheers

On the plus side, there's a few inches of snow out \o/

OldGoat · 18-12-2009 10:16am

insert-gear wrote: »

Things I've learnt today. 2 hours IS enough to learn an entire course.

This is NOT a lesson for life. Trust me on this.

OldGoat · 18-12-2009 10:22am

Fajitas! wrote: »

Had the biggest wagon of a model in at the shoot today. Two hours late, and in a foul humour.

I assume you are billing the agency for the extra 2 hours.
Apart from the delay did the models mood affect the rest of the shoot? Again I'd bill extra for that.
If the model isn't going to be professional about a job then stuff 'em.

insert-gear · 18-12-2009 10:26am

OldGoat wrote: »

This is NOT a lesson for life. Trust me on this.

Awww... but it has served me well so far!

Fajitas! · 18-12-2009 10:39am

OldGoat wrote: »

I assume you are billing the agency for the extra 2 hours.
Apart from the delay did the models mood affect the rest of the shoot? Again I'd bill extra for that.
If the model isn't going to be professional about a job then stuff 'em.

I didn't type it out properly in my first post

She turned up two hours late (and in foul humour - I didn't get too stressed), so she's it's cutting into herself anyways - And I didn't exactly take any of her guff... I get extra pleasure from knowing that noone there will work with her again.

There isn't much time for d*cks, unless they're rather good.

OldGoat · 18-12-2009 12:06pm

Fajitas! wrote: »

There isn't much time for d*cks, unless they're rather good.

/Bites tongue remembering that we arn't in AH anymore
:rolleyes:

LadyMayBelle · 18-12-2009 2:43pm

On the bus to Dublin to a Fight Like Apes gig..while they play lots in Galway it's really more about getting to meet old friends again and have some time in h+m tomorrow morning before heading home:-D

OldGoat · 18-12-2009 3:03pm

LadyP! The Sugar Club, tonight, 10:30 onwards. You HAVE to take the oppertunity. Come along after the gig. We'll be partying till 3ish.

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