gingerjon Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I had some beers last night with a certain ginger fellow who hangs around these forums. I vaguely remember a middle-aged man trying to impress a barmaid with a Scottish pound note. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I being a naughty little apple fanboy and not getting the iPhone 5 today. Just can't justify a new phone simply for the sake of Siri. Fides invicta triumphat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I vaguely remember a middle-aged man trying to impress a barmaid with a Scottish pound note. She was very impressed if I remember! "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I vaguely remember a middle-aged man trying to impress a barmaid with a Scottish pound note. Get a room. Fides invicta triumphat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Get a room. We did. A nice bar-room serving reasonable drinks at a reasonable price. That's just jealousy because no-one invited you "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) We did. A nice bar-room serving reasonable drinks at a reasonable price. That's just jealousy because no-one invited you What? In London? That said I'd did discover The Euston Tap last week. 27 craft beers on tap all less than £3.50 (i know, but reasonable for central London) plus getting on for 100 bottled beers from round the world. Edited October 14, 2011 by Griff9of13 "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 What? In London? Yes. The Cock (I go for the name) - a Sam Smith's on Great Portland Street. Next time you're in town. But we're not inviting Sevvy. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Yes. The Cock (I go for the name) - a Sam Smith's on Great Portland Street. Next time you're in town. But we're not inviting Sevvy. Great Portland St? Not a million miles from where I work or stay when down there (our head office is by Warren St tube). "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 our head office is by Warren St tube So, basically, you work for Spearmint Rhino. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 So, basically, you work for Spearmint Rhino. Unfortunately not. But I'm available should they offer. They must need some form of quality control "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Redundancies yesterday. Quiet today. Pint later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Had a beer with the Health & Safty officer for our trust last night, his job is being cut, so no H&S @ ESHNHST until we can employ someone to do the job on a pay scale 3 less than his, on a part-time basis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpo-and-kat Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Bit squiffy after a few glasses of whisky. It quelled.the anger at the enforced watching of x factor and strictly come dancing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Bit squiffy after a few glasses of whisky. It quelled.the anger at the enforced watching of x factor and strictly come dancing A few Glasses? I would need a few bottles to render me so close to death that I couldn't reach the remote, to watch that muck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 The new season of The Walking Dead starts this week Started yesterday in the US for those interested. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Left home for work at 6:15. Got home again at 8:30. Train lines down on the route to London so gave up and came home when the announcer said the minimum delay was 60 minutes and likely to be significantly longer. Conductor thought that it was probably wire thieves at it again. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Got a terrible cold and 2 hours of lecturing ahead of me. Already cancelled meetings with my research students this afternoon Fides invicta triumphat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I've just had two bacon sandwiches. A very good start to a day working at home "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I've just had two bacon sandwiches. A very good start to a day working at home I am really looking forward to when I start working from home full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm very glad I gave up the fight to get to London today. Still monster delays and the last update is that they're likely to extend into the late afternoon/evening. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Conductor thought that it was probably wire thieves at it again. Typical. I bet there wasn't anybody from Warrington in the area, but they still get the blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Sitting at home babysitting my delightful 1075 day old daughter, as usual on a Tuesday, next month I start looking after her on a Thursday. We can only afford nursery 3 days a week, so I do Tuesdays, Mum does Thursdays, November we swap over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I'm about to watch the 3 Bourne films back to back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I'm about to watch the 3 Bourne films back to back. I went for the Manchester derby instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 The Great British Bake Off is a wonderful programme. But after two series I still giggle at 'master baker'. I've just seen Janet in the doctors surgery. "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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