Modern Vespa

I know the story from the cartoon (that's so poor ), but I'm not sure how it is compares. It was a society who were hooked on the lotus flower drug or something, and seemed to be in this not caring state of mind, there was other stuff but it's been a while since I've seen it.

God, I remember that episode.

It wasn't entirely due to Ulysses 31 that I ended up doing a four-year Classics degree, but it probably helped.

i realize i've been a bit greedy with novels - just so everybody knows, i don't intend to hoard them, and i'm happy to pass on anything that anybody else wants to read.

alice, the ballard has your name on it

Yay!

I'm a filthy hoarder so I applaud your generosity.

Have you guys seen http://twitter.com/reelmolesworth/ ? Brilliance.

Yes, and I'm following him. Pure genius.

This might well be the killer app that gets me on to Twitter at last.

Register yourself as Grabber, hem hem, so that reelmolesworth has a massive chiz when you announce that you have won the Miss Joyful Prize for RAFFIA work.

I see grabber ma as more the facebook type.

Okay, I suggest your handle is "revoltoftheprunes".

molesworth is so far over my head

Eny boy hoos been to a mid-twentyenth sentury prep skool knos it all to wel.

all my cousins are steeped in molesworth. as the poor canadian relation, i feel a bit left out

I hav read it since I was teeny.

The Compleet Molesworth is my favourite book, bar none, hem, hem.

And I always thought it was an airbase under siege from smelly hippy women.

As the American interloper, I have no idea what you all are talking about.
It sounded fun, so I did some googling, but to no avail. All I could find was something about some lady and kids stories a hundred years ago.

Having met those "smelly women" in court, I'd give them a little more respect than you are currently....

Having lived near them WM i have my own opinion of them.
The last post of mine was purely jesting.

Evening all!!

I hope all is well with the Donks.

Molesworth and 90% of everything else that is ever discussed on the Daily Donk goes completely over my head. I don't mind though, I learn a little everyday.

I am afraid I have been feeding my trainer fetish today and have two new pairs of Addidas in the post. For anyone who is interested 1 pair of orange sambas and a blue pair of Nizza lo trainers.

I hope to see you all next Sunday. (15th)

Go on you know you want to.

I didn't know you had a trainer fetish! I have to restrict shoe-buying as 90% of the times I leave the house I'm wearing bike boots, so my shoes just sit at the bottom of my wardrobe all unloved.

I was introduced to molesworth shortly before I went to my own prep skool, where, astoundingly, we still used Kennedy's Shortbread Eating Primer (no canes, thankfully), so I've always been able to relate.

Orange Sambas?!?

From whence does this exotic Samba source spring?

http://www.oki-ni.com/Mens-Footwear/Adidas-Samba-Trainer/invt/ads0018lor

The orange Samba:

http://www.oki-ni.com/Mens-Footwear/Adidas-Samba-Trainer/invt/ads0018lor

Yuck.......I'm gonna start calling you Crusty The Clown mate.

They're alright. I'm not usually into bright trainers though.

A fun day taking down cupboards and wallpaper, and I've found a sign of a bad job. The orginal wallpaper looks like it was covered over and there was a underlaying paper used before the latest one went on. That probably made no sense, but I'm pissed off with having to go through 4 thicknesses of paper

just saw the number plates of number plates something like:

EA51 VUC

shocking and cool

Thanks for the link. I'm certain purchases will be made from there, although I'm still frustratingly ignorant to the marvellousness of it all, being in the frozen North currently. I've been logging on on my N95 all weekend since we're visiting the in-laws in Aberdeen, which means that site is witholding the pretty pictures from me. Also means the Winter has been thrust upon me: Aberdeen is cold.

Brrrrr.

Also, I've managed to dunk a generous portion of Hydrocortisone in my eye, which isn't making me feel particularly glad to be alive right now. Thankfully there are loads of things that do, so on balance I'm still good.

Still, my recommendation to all is avoid if at all possible.

Did anyone see the rugby on BBC2? Them Welshers went to shit in the second half but really came back into it at the death. Ref missed a couple of potentially very important decisions near the death, although he actually had a great game.

Also, had money on the Astons of the Village, so pretty chuffed with them.

Definitely a good day.

While I'm all about the sport, Ben Spies will be doing some racing in the motogp tomorrow, with a point to prove - should be a good watch!

Afternoon all. How are we ?

Sorry I've not been very vocal recently but I've not been home for a couple of days and nowhere near a pc for that matter.

I felt that I needed a bit of breathing space form everything so I went off the radar to resolve one or two issues that have been troubling me recently.

It's not exactly on the scale of Jim Morrison going walkabout but I just needed to have a clear head to decide on a plan of action.

One thing is for certain and that's that I'll be at the Pilot next Sunday for drinks and a chat and probably some food.

Whose with me ?

Bill Walkabout

I'm considering this epic journey subject to adverse weather conditions or a hangover.........

It will be lovely to see you Pepy. As always.

Bill.

My favourite numberplate was on the back of a Vectra which read KB04 UNT.

Yes I have the proof. If someone can tell me how re-size the shot I'll post it.

Its highly likely.
My scoot will be loaded up with stuff I'm taking from home to university so I will be the awkward bugger taking up all the space.

Can't make it. Studies and diy are taking priority at the mo.

Had a bit of a fuck up with an assignment the other day... so I can't let that happen again. need to get back to the frog like osmosis state i was in last year where I was just soaking up musical influence and readings.

I'm also in the middle of a liberating experience of giving an old room new life. and I want to get it done asap. I think it's going to go well. At the moment I'm half and half whether to get the wall re plastered a bit, or to leave it sand and paint over so there's a nice texture to it... hmmm decisions, decisions. the texturing may work, if I go for a kind of sandy/light orangy terracotta type colour.

Yup, busy like a bee. I'll try and make the next gathering.

I just have a rotten head today - entirely my own fault, no one else can take any credit.....

had a happy afternoon at doug's, fitting my heated grips (actually, watching him fit my heated grips - electric stuff is still, and always will be, very mysterious to me) and shooting some scooter porn for the MAG article which i'm now frantically writing. i've got two deadlines next tuesday and i'd like to make at least one of them.

doug also took some lovely shots of the GT and his gorgeous new GTS, soaking up the last of the afternoon sun. i'm looking forward to seeing them.

Having gone through most (but not all) of my books, these are the ones I won't be reading again.

Mostly my modern (1980+) sci-fi:

Robinson, Kim Stanley: Red Mars
Robinson, Kim Stanley: Green Mars
Robinson, Kim Stanley: Blue Mars
Robinson, Kim Stanley: Antarctica
Stephenson, Neal: Cryptonomicon
Stephenson, Neal: Snow Crash
Ludlum, Robert: The Bourne {Identity, Supremacy Ultimatum}
Coonts, Stephen: Futures of War, Cuba, Hong Kong
Michell, David: Number 9 Dream
Marriott, Hugh: The Selfish Pig's Guide to Caring
Teach Yourself: Psychology
Hamilton, Peter F: The Reality Dysfunction
Hamilton, Peter F: The Neutronium Alchemist
Hamilton, Peter F: The Naked God
Hamilton, Peter F: Pandora's Star
Weber, David: The Honor of the Queen
Donaldson, Stephen: The Real Story
Gibson, Willam & Sterling, Bruce: The Difference Engine
Brewer, Gene: K-Pax
Gaiman, Neil: American Gods
Mills, Magnus: Three to See the King
Worst-Case Scenario Surival Handbook, The: Work
James, Peter: Dead Man's Footsteps
Sweetman, William: A History of Passenger Aircraft (Hardback, 1979)
Morgan, Richard: Altered Carbon
Very Best if the Innovations Catalogue, The
Hamilton, Peter F: Fallen Dragon
Tolkien, J R R: The Fellowship of the Ring
Lonely Planet: California
New Scientist: Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? (and 114 other questions)
Doerr, Anthony: About Grace
Wallace Mia & Spanner, Clint: Chav!
Sacks, Oliver: Awakenings
Prima: Official Strategy Guide: SimCity 4
MacLeod, Ken: Learning the World
Stross, Charles: Accelrando
Stross, Charles: Singularity Sky
Cadbury, Deborah: (BBC) Space Race
Cosgrove, Brian: Microlight Pilot's Handbook
Air Pilot's Manual: 1. Flying Training (7th Edition, JAR-FCL 2003)

Shove your name next to the ones you want at http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0Ad-M9kengWjNZGY1d3g4Z2pfMTBnZzVqdDVobQ&hl=en

I've got a copy of Janet and John Book 4 - See the dog jump Jane.

Anyone ?

Bill XX

Welcome back Bill. You've been very quiet. I see you want to become a friend of YS when he gets a facebook page...

I think I've done it correctly,just in case, I went for the Hamiltons, Robinsons, and Gibson.

To be honest the titles looked interesting and gibson because it's gibson. I need to finish potter first though.

Thanks

Thanks Doug. I thought you'd like that one.

Promise me you'll bring the new GT to the Pilot next weekend and we can stand back and point at stuff.

Facebook here I come.

Bill X