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The British Consulate

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08/21/08 5:44 AM
a-m member Joined: 02/08/08 Posts: 363	Tantrum posted: ok frigging scary thought. While I am housebound after my operation, I bet I become addicted to all the guttermags like Heat and stuff. I could be the Consulates very own encyclopedia of all things trash. If you need to know who did who and how - I will be your girl with the answers. kills self Could be worse, could be watching Jeremy Kyle, Make me a Supermodel, or Sweet 16 which rot your brain much much more. At least you can make the magazines into origami, or useful and handy fuel brickettes. Or just put them in the recycling.
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08/21/08 6:48 AM
Tantrum member AWOL Joined: 12/27/07 Location: teetering on the edge Posts: 284	a-m posted: Could be worse, could be watching Jeremy Kyle, Make me a Supermodel, or Sweet 16 which rot your brain much much more. At least you can make the magazines into origami, or useful and handy fuel brickettes. Or just put them in the recycling. thank you - a teeny bit of salvation I haven't noticed any squabbles yet, it was bound to happen thuogh, the place is a clusterfuck of people trying to shout the loudest. I am sticking to a few choice threads and doing my usual, I cannot be arsed with the drama.
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08/21/08 9:16 AM
grodecki member Godfather Joined: 08/15/08 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 100	Just got my GCSE results. All A/A* with the exception of a B in spanish. Dead pleased.
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08/21/08 10:21 AM
azonei member azonei is as azonei does Joined: 12/01/07 Location: QLD%2C Australia Posts: 1,506	well done grodecki!!!
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08/21/08 10:32 AM
wraith member Great Dick-Tater Joined: 11/24/07 Location: South Burlington%2C VT Posts: 1,745	Congats gredcki. It's always the bloody language GCSE lol. It was German for me :-/ takes a moment to remind everyone that ETSers are lovely for the most part Don't worry folks, the idiots willeither get bored or get banned before too long, just remember that the spiral contingent already got rid of it's trouble makers over the last 2 years. I've spent long enough with both communities and it will be fine looks for other people here who were on ETS a lot Icklekitty, you reassure them that it's only a handful of people who feel the need to post "this is lame, you're a dumbass, the spiral sucks" on every thread inw hich people are having fun. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/21/2008 09:34AM by wraith.
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08/21/08 9:47 AM
Sarka member nutter magnet Joined: 11/27/07 Location: Coventry U.K Posts: 125	congrats grodecki! what are you gonna do now? i have just been looking at the dogs trust website. my fingal left a big hole, but i feel sorry for dogs who have never had a loving home like he had, so i'm pretty set on adopting a dog (or two) now that my new job is in place. thing is, i want them all, they make me soo sad. such a daft tart when it comes to dogs.
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08/21/08 10:48 AM
azonei member azonei is as azonei does Joined: 12/01/07 Location: QLD%2C Australia Posts: 1,506	hmm, I'm not so sure about that wraith... i think i've been interacting with a few ETSers in here, & most seem to be fine, but there are a few who need to remember that this is NOT ETS... evidence: check the last 2 post for the 'battle of the nin songs' thread: exploding_plastic posted: So what exactly is everyone talking about in this thread? This one's just going to go around and around and around. If someone wants to make a thread that involves some kind of DISCUSSION and a voting process rather than this pointless, random thread of "battles" that would be fine. bigglesworth posted: No discussion necessary in the party forum. enjoy. both are mods, but one makes a valid point without antagonism... see if you can guess which one would be on my shitlist... edit: I'm not going to say any more on this subject, unless someone starts directly on me about not posting 'valid' posts Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/21/2008 09:51AM by azonei.
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08/21/08 10:16 AM
grodecki member Godfather Joined: 08/15/08 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 100	thanks very much all. off to sixth form from september, then onto uni in all likelyhood
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08/21/08 11:31 AM
wraith member Great Dick-Tater Joined: 11/24/07 Location: South Burlington%2C VT Posts: 1,745	Oh I agree Azzie, that was the point I was making really. There are a few people from ETS who think that people shouldn't have fun (for whatever reason). I'm just concerned that if people from the spiral start blaming the fact these people are idiots on the fact they're from ETS then friction wil start tp develop bewteen the vast majority of cool ETSers and the vast majority of cool Spirallers. ps to anyone else, I recommend reporting anyone who makes "this is lame" type posts and writing a short explanation that you see it as trolling. That's what I've starte doing. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/21/2008 10:32AM by wraith.
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08/21/08 12:17 PM
version member i drink the honey Joined: 11/25/07 Posts: 1,432	B13 - I had to evict a MA-HOOSIVE spider from my bathroom this morning. It refused to pay me any rent, even though it was taking up a whole room to itself. Out the window, Spider! grodecki posted: Just got my GCSE results. All A/A* with the exception of a B in spanish. Dead pleased. Excellent stuff, grodecki! Enjoy your next couple of weeks before college starts! Another crappy day at the office dealing with IT issues. Someone remind me what my job actually is, again?
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08/21/08 12:44 PM
nemesister member Joined: 07/20/08 Posts: 95	Well done on the results grodecki! I really have no idea what's going on regarding ETS v Spiral in here, I must have overlooked all this?? It's been sunny all day today in Costa del Sarf London was lovely for a change given recent damp!!
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08/21/08 12:48 PM
Ruth member Joined: 11/25/07 Location: Spokane%2C WA Posts: 2,505	Blimey - so many posts in 24 hrs eyes on stalks Mark - well done on haggis/applie pie Grodecki - well done on yr results. wraith needs to explain trolling for the unitiated such as me and sarks- hooray. Am pleased progress has been made. that's me for now - over and out
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08/21/08 1:55 PM
icklekitty member Joined: 11/27/07 Location: London Posts: 919	wraith posted: looks for other people here who were on ETS a lot Icklekitty, you reassure them that it's only a handful of people who feel the need to post "this is lame, you're a dumbass, the spiral sucks" on every thread inw hich people are having fun. Yes, I've met a lot of them in person, and they're very nice. I'm sure if they're dickheads here they're not tolerated on ETS either. Who were the idiots and where was this idiocy happening? Until the "view posts since your last visit" thing starts, I'll never be able to keep track of this place! edit and yeah it was bloody sunny this afternoon! which i actually didn't like for once as I threw together this nice wintery outfit. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/21/2008 12:56PM by icklekitty.
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08/21/08 3:59 PM
wraith member Great Dick-Tater Joined: 11/24/07 Location: South Burlington%2C VT Posts: 1,745	Ruth et al - Trolling means to post something to annoy people with the sole aim of starting an argument. Nemister - In the past some ETS people have complained that spirallers combinations of "crazy", "@#$%&" and "not real fans" (ocasionally with justification in a handful of cases). Equally some spirallers have complained that ETSers are "rude", "arrogant" and "take themselves too seriosuly" (again with some justifcation at times). Icklekitty - It's mainly in the party room and a little in chat. For some reason a handful of people seem to be getting enjoyment out of posting "this thread is lame" etc in any threads which aren't 100% serious and bullying people in chat. It seems like the mods are getting on top of things and I'm sure noone's got anything to worry about in the long run. Plenty of room for everyone here. What I said earlier is important I think though, if you think people are out of line for any reason report it. The mods might think it's not worth acting on but they definitely won't act if it's not reported.
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08/21/08 4:11 PM
version member i drink the honey Joined: 11/25/07 Posts: 1,432	Boo to that, wraith! Tonight's one last cup of tea before bed is a bit earlier than last night's. Trying to get more sleep today so I'm less grumpy than yesterday. Anyone think it will work?!
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08/21/08 3:15 PM
markmanson88 member Joined: 05/03/08 Location: Wigan, UK. Posts: 43	B13 posted: You are now the official British Consulate chef. (At the next UK NIN gig(s), we are expecting pie for when we are all perched in the queue...) Thanks to everyone who congratulated me on my amazing cooking from yesterday. At the UK NIN gigs I will, indeed, be making pie for those in the queue. Something to look forward to! Today I cooked over-sized pasta and a shed of veg and cheeese. Simple stuff, but none the less it was loverly. Dusted off that applie pie too. My family loved it. Grodeki, well done in your results. I've seen a lot of teenagers with smiles on their faces today, a good thing to see. I didn't do too well in my GCSE's, but I did get an A on my English paper. Certainly paved the way to my degree, and I'm now on form to getting a 1st in my final year -- which I start next month. Exciting stuff! And as for the ETS/Spiral clash: I was never on ETS, but was a part of The Spiral. For the most part, The Spiral was a friendly place but I rarely posted. I'm loving this new nin.com forum, hence my growing number of posts. You're all friednly folk! I bought a coffee machine today. I swear to God, it's amazing. I needn't be boiling the kettle every 2 minutes, the coffee machine keeps it hot! Right, I'd say more but my lady is waiting. Goodnight all! (No doubt I'll miss a great deal more before morning -- this thread moves so damned fast!)
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08/21/08 4:43 PM
grodecki member Godfather Joined: 08/15/08 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 100	Thankyou thanks! Had a fantastic meal out with some old friends at Nandos; I love meeting up with people I've not seen in years. ETS/Spiral clash? I've not noticed it tbh, I was a lurker on the Spiral and all I've noticed is a few slightly obsessed people in the chat that sit there waiting for band members all day, and go apeshit when they are there, but I suppose a fair few of those could have been from ETS, they just hide better there :p I'm enjoying it here, everyone seems like nice folk.
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08/21/08 4:43 PM
Ruth member Joined: 11/25/07 Location: Spokane%2C WA Posts: 2,505	bugger the queue - when's the dinner party mark? teehee. Sorry you didn't do too well, but as long as you got what you needed then.... A shame you never posted on the consulate in the spiral - you've missed out on some cracking meets, but hopefully more of those to come. As for coffee, well i don't mind a cup or two. But i far prefer tea... so boiling kettle still essential. Tisn't too slow to wait if you only put in the water you need so.... Anyway,not that i have anyone waiting for me (well other than in chat) I shall bid you all good night. hopes Version isnt so grumpy tomorrow
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08/21/08 5:53 PM
azonei member azonei is as azonei does Joined: 12/01/07 Location: QLD%2C Australia Posts: 1,506	hopes version isn't too grumpy tomorrow too ruth, hope you put a little extra water in that kettle for me..
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08/22/08 1:36 AM
B13 Instant human, add tea Joined: 03/06/08 Location: Junction 9 of the M25 Posts: 2,712	grodecki posted: Just got my GCSE results. All A/A* with the exception of a B in spanish. WELL DONE YOU!!!!! That is BRILLIANT news!!! Sarka posted: i have just been looking at the dogs trust website. my fingal left a big hole, but i feel sorry for dogs who have never had a loving home like he had, so i'm pretty set on adopting a dog (or two) now that my new job is in place. Aw!!! Go do it!! I've had three sponsored dogs at the Dog's Trust (or the National Canine Defence League as they used to be known) I had Gregor and Brock (I had one after the other until both had to be PTS) and I'm now sponsoring Cheeky. It's a GREAT thing to do ...and you're always guaranteed at least ONE Valentine's card a year coz y'dawgie sends you lots of love and kisses!! (I also sponsor a horse at the International League for the Protection of Horses, a donkey at the Donkey Sanctuary and a Przewalski horse at Whipsnade ... ) version posted: I had to evict a MA-HOOSIVE spider from my bathroom this morning. It refused to pay me any rent, even though it was taking up a whole room to itself. Out the window, Spider! EeeeEEEEeeeEEEEeeeee!!!!!!!!!!! I don't mind spiders in the house PROVIDED they sit still and only move if I'm not looking... nemesister posted: It's been sunny all day today in Costa del Sarf London was lovely for a change given recent damp!! Tell me about it!! I snuck out yesterday at lunchtime for a sneaky afternoon horse ride on Wimbledon Common and it was GORGEOUS out there!!! I luv sunshine!!! wraith posted: It seems like the mods are getting on top of things... Tiz such a shame that we aren't allowed to dunk people in molasses and cover 'em in confetti anymore... sulks (Hee hee hee!!!) grodecki posted: ETS/Spiral clash? Speaking as a Spiraller, I (personally) found the ETS very clique-y and unwelcoming. BUT, I really want this place to be a one, big happy mix of everyone and anyone ...and so far I think everyone's getting along OK!! I don't see any point in rivalry because we're all into pretty much the same things, so me? I'm looking forward to meeting a whole heap of new people and making new friends in the process!! ... And now I need a coffee... Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/22/2008 12:42AM by B13.
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08/22/08 3:46 AM
Tantrum member AWOL Joined: 12/27/07 Location: teetering on the edge Posts: 284	Firstly, grodecki well done you. Make the celebrations last at least 2 weeks!! Sarks - you should get another dog. Though none will ever replace Fingal, you will be doing good for both yourself and the new doggy. Pets leave such a huge gap in your life when they go, I still miss my cat who died over a year ago, he was my baby. I love the other two dearly but he was just special to me. ETS - I was a lurker there but very rarely posted, again like the Spiral there were good and bad on there, but I felt way more comfy in the Spiral and overall I think I did find the people way more friendly. I think ETS was just more exhaisting to try and keep up with. The merge is bound to run into some squabbles, its inevitable. Just dont take the bait. I come to the forums for light relief, I so cant be arsed arguing with faceless people that chances are will never be more to me that a username on a forum. Waste of energy. Yesterday was pissy rain here, but today the sun is shining - yipee a dry day in August! Where's the tea lurking?
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08/22/08 3:44 AM
markmanson88 member Joined: 05/03/08 Location: Wigan, UK. Posts: 43	Ruth posted: bugger the queue - when's the dinner party mark? teehee. Sorry you didn't do too well, but as long as you got what you needed then.... A shame you never posted on the consulate in the spiral - you've missed out on some cracking meets, but hopefully more of those to come. As for coffee, well i don't mind a cup or two. But i far prefer tea... so boiling kettle still essential. Tisn't too slow to wait if you only put in the water you need so.... Ha, I tell you what -- I'd love to have a dinner party! It's one of those odd things which I've always wanted to do, but never known anyone who'd fancy it. My friends are more into getting smashed and falling over rather than my amazing cooking. I'm beginning to feel like an old man in that respect. Nowadays, instead of hitting the clubs at night I tend to have a night in with the Mrs; cooking in the kitchen while prancing about to Danny Elfman sountracks. What could be more fun? The thought of meets is pretty cool. I've never met up with any forum peeps at gigs, but I think that'd be a cool thing to do. I eagerly await the next UK NIN gigs. Everyone can meet for a brew, seeing as we're all so fond of our hot beverages. I prefer coffee to tea nowadays -- I am partial to an english tea every so often, however. Tea is a lot lighter than coffee, so it's often a nice drink to wind down in the evenings with. That, or a hot chocolate. Yum-a-yum-a-yum-a. And once more, as I ask everyday: plans for the day everyone? I'm having a day off work, which makes a nice change. I also need to pack for my Bank Holiday Trip to Scotland! Can't wait.
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08/22/08 5:04 AM
azonei member azonei is as azonei does Joined: 12/01/07 Location: QLD%2C Australia Posts: 1,506	mmm, the thought of a whole bunch of consulates sitting in the queue, sipping tea, moaning about the bloody weather... lolz!!! I'm there!!! today I'll be mostly fixing my friends computer... copious volumes of tea required for that!
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08/22/08 5:14 AM
B13 Instant human, add tea Joined: 03/06/08 Location: Junction 9 of the M25 Posts: 2,712	azonei posted: mmm, the thought of a whole bunch of consulates sitting in the queue, sipping tea, moaning about the bloody weather... lolz!!! I'm there!!! That's the three things we Brits do best: 1. Queue 2. Drink tea. 3. Moan about the weather. ... we just do it at NIN gigs...
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08/22/08 5:18 AM
azonei member azonei is as azonei does Joined: 12/01/07 Location: QLD%2C Australia Posts: 1,506	lolz, not just nin gigs - we pretty much do it all over the world!!! lolz, actually me & version did almost exactly that in seattle, so...
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08/22/08 5:20 AM
icklekitty member Joined: 11/27/07 Location: London Posts: 919	B13 posted: grodecki posted: ETS/Spiral clash? Speaking as a Spiraller, I (personally) found the ETS very clique-y and unwelcoming. BUT, I really want this place to be a one, big happy mix of everyone and anyone ...and so far I think everyone's getting along OK!! I don't see any point in rivalry because we're all into pretty much the same things, so me? I'm looking forward to meeting a whole heap of new people and making new friends in the process!! ... And now I need a coffee... I'm glad you dipped your toe in to give me some Tax advice though! I think I'm in the same place you were a few years ago. Student Loans are being a massive pain in the arse, but I's found my new pad, and can't resist looking at lots of furniture websites!
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08/22/08 5:30 AM
azonei member azonei is as azonei does Joined: 12/01/07 Location: QLD%2C Australia Posts: 1,506	oh shit!!! i forgot about student loans!!! I need to tell them about my change of job... else I'm gonna have so much hassle with them... i should clarify: since i became a teacher, in a 'shortage' subject, I got lucky & have my loans paid off... but only so long as I stay teaching my subject... Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/22/2008 04:32AM by azonei.
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08/22/08 5:34 AM
B13 Instant human, add tea Joined: 03/06/08 Location: Junction 9 of the M25 Posts: 2,712	icklekitty posted: I'm glad you dipped your toe in to give me some Tax advice though! Oooo!!! I remember that! Glad I could help!! icklekitty posted: ...I's found my new pad, and can't resist looking at lots of furniture websites! You and me both... I moved into my flat in November and pretty much had to furnish it from scratch... Just finished paying it off, so I'm happy!! (Here's a tip, if you see something in Homebase that you like, see if Argos have got it. They stock the EXACT same ranges, but Argos are oftentimes cheaper...)
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08/22/08 6:01 AM
Tantrum member AWOL Joined: 12/27/07 Location: teetering on the edge Posts: 284	B13 posted: azonei posted: mmm, the thought of a whole bunch of consulates sitting in the queue, sipping tea, moaning about the bloody weather... lolz!!! I'm there!!! That's the three things we Brits do best: 1. Queue 2. Drink tea. 3. Moan about the weather. ... we just do it at NIN gigs... All we need to do is dress as the cast as Eastenders and it could be an entire new soap opera. MM88 - I love having people over for dinner. I am only ever a good cook if I have loads of time to do it. Lots of food, numerous bottles of wine and good daft chat makes a massive refreshing change from clubbing (which I rarely do nowadays). Today I am mostly musing about the weekend, while drinking coffee and waiting on Pizza Hut delivery for lunch
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08/22/08 6:59 AM
wraith member Great Dick-Tater Joined: 11/24/07 Location: South Burlington%2C VT Posts: 1,745	Afternoon Consulites. Glad to see everyone seems to be getting along today all over the forums makes tea Biscuits or cake?
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