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dave
Who are you? | 31/8/2006, 12:20
Who is 'The Unfortunate Cookie' first? At least Mr Palmer is using his correct name.
Dave Wid
IN THE VOICE OF MARIO | 31/8/2006, 12:2
'am the winner!
Steve
Le Burge | 31/8/106, 11:49
Hey, hey Si!! You're back. Nice hols?
I'd love to get a regular cartoon strip in ANY publication. I'm thinking about starting my own Web Comic. All contributions enthusiastically accepted!!
Le Burge
Cartoon | 31/8/2006, 10:18
Nice one Steve! Have you thought of writing a cartoon column for a major daily rag?
Anonymous
No subject title | 31/8/106, 8:23
Nothing said
The Unfortunate Cookie
No subject title | 31/8/106, 8:23
Who's Richard?
Richard
Bammer | 31/8/106, 7:5
No problem :) Was an odd error anyway for what it was... but then agai that is Microsoft for you I guess :)
dave
Flick Banner | 31/8/2006, 0:38
Ah, thats easy then. So they just changed the feed URL? Now why didn't I think to check. Anyway cheers Richard.
Richard
FlickrBanner | 30/8/106, 23:35
Is back.... SHall I let you into a secret of why it broke... ? The URL that it was linked to was no more on flikr :)
dave
Cookies | 30/8/2006, 21:6
I used to have a collective of cookies. Urban ones. I liked Otis Spunkmeyer. These fortune cookies are a bit rubbish
The Fortune Cookie
No subject title | 30/8/2006, 13:51
If someone asks you if spelling is important say, "No, now know it is not."
The Fortune Cookie
No subject title | 30/8/2006, 13:48
Those who no know, know now.
The Fortune Cookie
No subject title | 30/8/2006, 13:47
Those who persevere now the warmth of success.
dave
FlickrBanner | 30/8/2006, 12:24
Its a pain in the backside Dave. I don't really know why the FlickrBanner has stopped working but I haven't done anything to it to cause it to cock-up. I have called in some technical backup.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 30/8/2006, 11:11
...when are you gonna fix the flickr banner, Davey?
dave
Brabham leaves UK | 29/8/2006, 20:18
I'm sorry to see that Martin Brabham (see story right) is leaving these shores. He's only been back from S.Africa for about 10years and I was hoping for a little more time to get in touch(!) A lot of you never met Martin but he was old-school hardcore drama, playing serious and comic alike from Alec in Wonderland to One 'o Clock from the House. Wish you well mate.
slon
No subject title | 29/8/2006, 9:52
The only time I played, I drove a fine hook into a scoreboard on the clubhouse balcony. A dozen toffs spilt their drinks in unison. I was so proud.
dave
Golf | 28/8/2006, 17:43
Motion Seconded
Steve
Idea | 27/8/106, 20:16
Thanks Psi. Now I'd really would have liked to see that skit!! Anyone else been watching the celeb golf Europe Vs USA tournament this weekend? It gave me an idea. Why don't we organise a Madhatters golf tournament? There must be a lot of us that have just started playing, play often or would like to play. We could make it a charity event. Any takers? It'd be hilarious!!
Psi
No subject title | 27/8/106, 9:41
I liked the cartoon too Steve, sorry for moving on to astronomy so quickly. But does anyone remember that I did razors in my stand up at one of the Rag Revues. I suggested a razor with so many blades that you could shave by just moving your hand a couple of mm (it was funnier with the movements)
Steve
Blades | 25/8/106, 17:56
My Dad uses one of those twisty stem razors!! And a shaving brush and foam!!! Always has!
slon
No subject title | 25/8/2006, 17:4
Just answered my own question at classicshaving.com. One blade, tut. How 20th century can you get?
slon
No subject title | 25/8/2006, 17:0
Can you still get the old-fashioned razors (like your dad used) with the twisty stem and the metal petals that opened to reveal the coke-snorters preferred type of blade?
Phil M
Cosmetic surgery at home | 25/8/2006, 16:50
Steve - the cartoon is great. I still cling to my two blade razor as I fear removing bodily parts whilst shaving bleary eyed of a morning. Trouble is they're fast discontinuing them. I don't want more than two blades. Why do I have to conform to the faceless (literally) masses following the great Becks and his mega blade madness? And as for Pluto, it really is a long long way way away and therefore probably of little consequnece what they decide to class it as. But it is a great excuse for all those poor cash strapped inner city schools to waste a small fortune in updating their text books so that there is no mention of the word 'Pluto' (or 'steam' come to think of it...)
Steve
Pluto | 25/8/106, 14:24
Woof!
dave
Cartoon | 25/8/2006, 13:36
Steve - I think your cartoon's great. Don't think because nobody's mentioned it yet, that there isn't a tacit approval thing going on. General love in your direction. I'm going to miss Pluto, he was such a happy dog.
Steve
Erm... | 25/8/106, 13:14
....yeah. So, does anyone like my cartoon? I'm afraid it has nothing to do with planets!!
slon
No subject title | 25/8/2006, 12:37
As the Madhatters astronomy graduate, I have to say I find the whole thing baffling. Does it orbit the sun and is it roughly spherical seemed to me to be simple and easy but nooo, apparently that was too difficult for the IAU who seemed to object purely on the grounds that we would have had 12 planets in the solar system then, with probably more to be found in the future. Why this is a problem was never made clear, Perhaps they can't count past ten. So, they've introduced a clause that says a planet can't share its orbit with other bodies. Pluto then stops being a planet as it crosses Neptunes orbit once in a blue moon. What they failed to remember is that most of the other planets, notably Earth and Jupiter also share their orbits with other bodies and therefore can't be classed as planets now either. Fuckwits. Not that it matters in the great scheme of things, but it does get on my tits.
Psi
No subject title | 25/8/2006, 12:20
Anyone else going to miss Pluto, the erstwhile planet? I'm hoping it means I don't have to hear Pluto, The Renewer, balls up the ending to Neptune, the Mystic ever again.
Steve
Razor Wars | 24/8/106, 18:17
Thanks to Monsieur Le Burge's earlier posting that was the inspiration for my news article to the right!!
dave
No subject title | 24/8/2006, 16:37
I'm just enjoying a nice Blackberry and Apple Mr Kipling Pie - although the lid is a little flaky. I'm addicted to these things, they're my 'Crackberries'
Dave Wid
No subject title | 24/8/2006, 12:8
Isn't the world a better place without milk cartons.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 24/8/2006, 12:4
I need to go back to school. I just realised that I have spent the last half hour naked watching "Get Stuffed".....I.......need....a....purpose
dave
No subject title | 23/8/2006, 11:40
...don't forget the Aloe strip.
slon
No subject title | 23/8/2006, 11:25
I propose to design and market nail clippers (with 8 blades and a battery-powered pulse) which also remove baked on grease and have built-in glass protector. The tagline for the ad campaign will be "The most obviously pointless tat a man can get". I'm gonna be rich!
Dave Wid
No subject title | 23/8/2006, 11:3
OK Ok ok okokokok... toothbrush - isn't that frustrating when screw up the punchlne
Dave Wid
No subject title | 23/8/2006, 11:2
Its been on the cards for a while - its all obviously spiralling out of control in much the same way as dishwasher detergent. I eagerly await the arrival of Finish 12-in-1 tablets....But back to razors - has anyone else noticed that shit toothbrush ad obviously made by the same empty-headed idiots that make all the Gillette ads....'The whole world has a pulse and now so does ...... a TOTHBRUSH'. Makes me smile every time.
Le Burge
More blades | 23/8/2006, 9:15
I predict the Gillette HEX - 16 blades of shaving fun!
dave
Razors | 22/8/2006, 15:47
Thanks Andy. I vaguely remember your prophecy on this sometime ago. Surely comedy gold material to your average stand-up - I sniff out a marvellous routine. To Gillette, 3 was stupid, bypassing 4 and going to 5 that's just classic. Long may you demonstrate your contempt for razor buyers everywhere.
slon
No subject title | 22/8/2006, 15:7
Fuck me, am I glad I have a beard.
Ann Dee
An old message thread | 22/8/106, 14:8
Cast your minds back to March this year and a little conversation about shaving, and the business of making razors. Then be astounded by this 2004 Spoof
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33930
and this 2006 Reality
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9340767/
Dave Wid
No subject title | 22/8/2006, 11:54
Cool - first weekend - loads of half price and two for one fun...... tho reading that back that sounds a bit dodgy....
dave
Edinburgh 2007 | 21/8/2006, 14:32
Thanks Dave. Already booked for next year Sat 4th Aug - 11th Aug 2007.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 21/8/2006, 13:20
Big thanks to Davey P for organising Festival Trip this year - great as usual. Book Darrock Court NOW Dave, it was a superb location. Hope to see a few more first Generation Hatters there next year for drinks and laughs.
John
No subject title | 17/8/2006, 17:28
Sion, I'm so glad you got the double post-irony of that joke. There should be a punctuation-based emoticon to indicate double post-irony - maybe ];-*)
Steve
No subject title | 17/8/106, 15:28
Obviously that was supposed to be Edinburgh!!! Still, some nice photos.
dave
Engrish | 17/8/2006, 14:49
What? Who's that? Whatsortaenglishisthat? Is that you Steve? Happy Birthday to Gary, ah 21 again, eh.
Steve
Edinburgh Photees | 17/8/106, 14:45
Anyone else enjoy The Two Daves Edingurgh Photo School? It free to join, just click on the link over there ------------------------------------------->
and you'll be shown many examples from TTD's photographic library. Lovely. Some nice Patrick family shots too. Bought a tear to me eye, it did!
Ken
No subject title | 17/8/2006, 8:57
Slon, many thanks for that, I can't wait to see snakes on a plane...looks to be very amusing!
What a photo of the 2 Daves, look out Edinburgh!
slon
No subject title | 16/8/2006, 16:19
And obviously http://www.originalalamo.com/sites/2blanks/about.aspx
slon
No subject title | 16/8/2006, 16:5
Filmies check this out. A Hopesian tale if ever there was one.
http://www.channel4.com/film/reviews/film.jsp?id=155559
Mikey H
New Technology | 16/8/2006, 12:44
Stop showing off Dave..... you've just got a very long cable running back to St Albans haven't you!!
dave
No subject title | 16/8/2006, 11:23
I'm on the train. Isn't technology ridiculous now.
slon
No subject title | 16/8/2006, 11:18
No, me talk well
Mikey H
Eva.... | 16/8/2006, 8:29
So anyone know Eva (website above?) - No??? I guess it's another cheap plug for a dodgy website then!!!
John
No subject title | 15/8/2006, 22:5
Congratulations to Lesley and Phil. Ken, surely there was something besides drunkenness for which to thank the happy couple? Sion, as a confirmed misanthrope, I think 'stupid people' is tautologous. But then you'd probably need to look up two words in that comment.
Ken
No subject title | 15/8/2006, 18:13
I agree with you slon. Also many thanks to the Penningtons for a fantastic weekend, haven't been that drunk for ages...Mikey, please direct your appreciation to Sarah who took the 3 photos you see on the right hand side, I took the other 3 in the MH library.
slon
No subject title | 15/8/2006, 10:23
I've never liked democracy as it allows stupid people the vote.
Thanks to the Penningtons for a terrific wedding. Sorry we were late Lesley.
Steve
Cavorting | 14/8/106, 16:49
I'm not. I'm sitting at my computer. Then again, my journey from here to the kitchen isn't plagued with people on unicycles, or knobs acting Shakespeare at me either. There is that strange fellow standing still in the hallway pretending to be a statue though. Maybe I ought to tell him to move on. About 400 miles North!!
dave
No subject title | 14/8/2006, 16:36
Dave Wid and I are cavorting in Edinburgh alright. Hello.
Mikey H
Quiet | 14/8/2006, 15:7
Wow..... It's so quiet ....you can tell most Madhatters are cavorting in Edinburgh - By the way Nice pictures of Lesleys wedding Ken!!!
MikeyH
Cath Hallett | 12/8/2006, 18:55
....eeerrrrr schoolboy error ... the news section should read old drama soc & civil engineering FRIEND not FRIED...... but I guess you worked that one out for yourself....... is there an edit function on the news section Dave??
Mikey H
Catherine Hallett | 12/8/2006, 18:49
Sorry to drag us back to mundane things....but anyone every wondered what happened to Cath Hallett after her starring roles in classic Drama Soc productions such as Wizzard of Od??? - I think we can cast some light on the issue - see news item!!
Sarah
No subject title | 12/8/2006, 8:30
Sadly, I agree with you Dave P but politicians only make decisions based on votes. But on a more positive note, we're off to Lesley's wedding today!
Dave Wid
No subject title | 11/8/2006, 17:55
We should make the whole world stop, for just fifteen minutes and have a nice cup of tea. Everything would be just, well :)
dave
No subject title | 11/8/2006, 17:28
Sorry, I really should know better. Caught me at a bad time, I'm happier now I've had a cup of tea.
Steve
No subject title | 11/8/106, 16:34
....every heart would have a new song to sing,
And we'd sing of the joy every morning would bring
If I ruled the world, ev'ry man would be as free as a bird,
Ev'ry voice would be a voice to be heard
Take my word we would treasure each day that occurred!!!!
Dave Wid
No subject title | 11/8/2006, 16:22
I thought I was having a rant...
dave
Politics... don't get me started | 11/8/2006, 15:38
It is sad Psi, I agree. If I could go out and vote knowing that someone had similar ideals and values to me then I would. But, and this is the big but, I really believe that corruption, greed and laziness are so ingrained in our poliiticians that I don't trust a single one anymore.
This is the big failure in our so-called Western Democracy. I mean, christ, if it doesn't work here, don't try and impose democracy on countries in the middle-east - no wonder they are resisting.
Perhaps if we all voted 'None of the Above' and spolied our ballots then, someone might take notice. If you had an election where 90% of the population had spolied their ballot papers in protest then you can bet the govt would take notice then. Nobody wants to be in power on votes from only 5% of the population.
The solutions to many of our country's current problems, require politicians with bravery, long-term thinking and honesty. I think the solutions to many social issues are staring us in the face. Yet time and again, we see the same stupid decisions taken out on Drugs, Education and Immigraton which don't solve, just exacerbate and prolong.
Take Drugs for instance, whilst our politicians play around with reclassing drugs from C to B and then back again, and Daily Mail readers take umbridge at the slightest softening on stance, the drug problem in this country continues and worsens. Twenty years ago In Zurich, they had a severe heroin problem. Users shooting up in parks and public places. Muggings were up, burglaries sky high and the citizens were scared with many parts of the town no-go areas. The govt took a very brave and unpopular decision at the time, which was to 'medicalise' the problem. Rather than treating the symptoms by getting more police resources, harsher sentences as we always do in this country, they set-up centers to control and prescribe the problem. In these centers drug users could have access to clean facilities, shooting-up away from the population. More importantly they could get the help they need and not have to resort to crime. Modern day Zurich now, no longer has a drug-problems of this magnitude. Kids associate Heroin and drug use as being something that 'Losers' do. The drug dealers have moved on (probably to the UK).
This is just an example of a policy change that has never been tried here. But, Educated People in general, apart from Daily Mail readers, understand that this type of no-nonsense, common-sense approach is sensible. In the long-run it is more effective in treating the problem. It uses a lot less resources and it gives help to the people who need it.
Moving away from the Drug issue - if we could some Politicians who apply some sensible, long-term, grown-up and brave thinking to all of our countries problems then I might be persuaded to vote again. Why is it cheaper to catch a plane to Manchester than a Train? Why do I want a choice of Hospital to go to (I just want my nearest hospital to be of a good standard)? Why is our education system at its lowest ebb? Why did we sell all of our power and energy companies to the French, Germans and Russians?
This country has been royally screwed over by those who were democractically elected to represent us.
BTW: How about this. In Afghanistan, most of the population were pleased to get rid of the Taleban. So what did we do, we stopped them producing Opium and effectively took their livelihoods away. No wonder they are pissed and British soldiers are now being picked off one by one by militia and drug-lords. What about if we were to actually buy the Opium off the Afghani's, give them back their livelihoods. We could supply it to our drug addicts in a controlled manner like they do in Zurich. Makes you think? Well, it certainly makes me think anyway. Why can't we debate shit like this, without twats and their knee jerk reactions?
A: Glaxo, Astra Zeneca, Merck, etc... corruption runs too deep. Its got to be why, which is why I am disillusioned with so called 'Democracy'.
In the meantime I don't begrudge anyone who emigrates to New Zealand, Australia and Canada. Granted these countries have their own social problems but they ain't as bad as the mess cooked up by our lot.
The human race has got to evolve all this stuff out. Maybe in a few thousand years?
Dave Wid
No subject title | 11/8/2006, 14:44
i dunno. Don't listen to the press and media, I say. Apparently they are always right and beyond recount. If they know best why not vote The Media Party in to run the country. See if they can be so bloody clever without the benefit of hindsight. We should start a paper that just reports the scandalous life of those people who work in the press or media........ If you are innocent, however, and don't want to get shot I suggest that you don't live in the country illegally and pass your name and address on a piece of paper to a suicide bomber.
slon
No subject title | 11/8/2006, 14:16
Well, hell Psi, just what can I do to innocent people? Can I prod them with a stick, at least?
Steve
No subject title | 11/8/106, 13:25
If I ruled the world, every day would be the first day of spring.
Dino
No subject title | 11/8/2006, 13:14
Actually...I think shooting *more* people may be the answer...or take a leaf out of the Sharia and chop their hands off...that'd be my suggestion! Now where did I put my copy of Mein Kampf....?
Psi
No subject title | 11/8/2006, 13:0
Actually, I have one suggestion - stop shooting innocent people.
Psi
Perfidious Govt | 11/8/2006, 12:59
I agree with Davey Pea, but I am sad that politics has got us to the point that seemingly the majority of people assume the government is lying to us. How do we get back from here?
dave
No subject title | 11/8/2006, 12:37
Whatever way you look at it Dave - you are absolutely right. It does take the heat off the PM for a while, and distracts minds from the middle-east crisis. You could argue that magicians use these same distraction methods. I personally am not convinced however that a mass deception on this scale is at the heart of this though, however convenient it may be for The Blair-Bush Project. You only need to look at how incompetent the govt are on most other issues, to realise that they could not pull off a deception/ conspiracy like this.
Fancy a pint?
slon
No subject title | 11/8/2006, 11:11
Happy birthday to the Whibley-Pearson twins
Anonymous
No subject title | 10/8/2006, 18:54
Isnotreal, Ismadeup
Anonymous
No subject title | 10/8/2006, 18:7
Isreal? where's that dave?
Dave Wid
No subject title | 10/8/2006, 15:38
I may be getting cynical but it does conveniantly take the spotlight off Isreal for a few days doesn't it..
slon
No subject title | 10/8/2006, 13:53
I do wonder what the point of all the regular checks, x-rays, etc is? I mean, if we need this extra security when we expect an attack then why not have it when we don't expect one. Is the regular rigmarole just window dressing?
Ken
No subject title | 10/8/2006, 13:49
Dino - you have my sympathies, if the authorities can prove categorically that these "people" were about to commit these atrocities on a such a horrific scale then I say well done to the security services and hang the bastards that are of no use to the human race.
Osama Bin Laden
No subject title | 10/8/2006, 13:36
Sorry Squire, had a memo you were behind all the latest fracas. Is my face red, or what?
Dino
Al Qaeda | 10/8/2006, 11:57
Not content with ruining my birthday, the bastards are trying to ruin my travel plans to Edinburgh this weekend! What is wrong with these people? What did I do?
slon
No subject title | 10/8/2006, 11:57
Oh, come on now Emma. I won't have you put yourself down like that. You're not big.
dave
No subject title | 10/8/2006, 9:1
Thank you Emma. To be honest I was beginning to suspect something was up.
Emma Walton
No subject title | 9/8/2006, 15:34
I am a big smelly whore.
Chris
Emma Walton | 9/8/2006, 15:15
I'm another one who will not be opening her spam site, whether or not they give their revenue to charity. Surely someone must be able to delete her message.
dave
No subject title | 9/8/2006, 15:13
Er Mike, actually just pointing out that has made me realise what a schoolboy error on the caption. It was of course ten years later. By crikey, I was still at University in 1993, a gay bachelor.
Mikey H
Emma Walton | 9/8/2006, 14:31
I also have no interest whatsoever in Emma Walton, nor have I bothered to open up the everyclick website and bow to her feeble attempts a cheap advertising. What I do care about is that Bruce and Jayne's photo (right) was taken at Dave and Caros wedding in Dec 1993.... It only seems like a few years ago to me.... my how the last 13 years have flown!!!
Steve
Emma Walton | 9/8/106, 9:12
I have no idea who she is either. It seems that web based companies these days employ some grunt to trawl the net for sites like this, looking for easy access and free opportunities to adverise their wares. They are taking advantage of chat forums to spread the word about a product/service. Is it improvisational ingenuity? Or a crass exploitation of an open forum? Discuss....
slon
No subject title | 9/8/2006, 9:11
Nope
dave
No subject title | 9/8/2006, 9:0
Who the fark is Emma Walton? Is everyclick.com for real? Anyone know, anyone care?
Prince Charles
Hello? | 8/8/2006, 23:57
Is there someone else on the phone line?
Prince Charles
Emma Walton | 8/8/2006, 16:18
And while I'm posting, the news about Everyclick's new advert service is fairly high on my list of things about which I don't give a shit. Are we being hacked by commercial organisations now, as well as twats?
Prince Charles
Lebanon | 8/8/2006, 16:14
I don't wish to sound callous, as the damage inflicted on human beings there is obviously deeply despicable, but judging by news photos the bombing of Lebanon is no great loss to architecture. The whole country appears to be nasty concrete blocks of flats.
Dino
Bill Bailey | 7/8/2006, 13:19
Sold out... :-(
simon h
No subject title | 7/8/2006, 10:40
dave Wid - I know of two rooms that have become free - email me or call me if you want to get em
Dave Wid
No subject title | 5/8/2006, 17:21
Hi Dino & Dave - That would be cool probably easier if you go straight to box office. If you wanna join us - we're going Monday night, box office number is 0870 7453083. Cheers Dave Wid
Dino
Bill Bailey | 4/8/2006, 13:42
Dave Wid - can I take two tickets off you? How much do they cost?
dave
MADHATTERS BBQ IS CANCELLED | 3/8/2006, 20:35
Really sorry to let you know at such short notice but the Madhatter BBQ, scheduled for this Sunday 6th Aug has been cancelled. Joylon and Toni's son Oliver is unwell.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 3/8/2006, 15:40
I know its all very 2004 of me but I just found my first Googlewhack "vorascious menstrual". It's even an amusing one....not that I'm on holiday with nothing better to do....please don't tell Kate, I'm supposed to be decorating.
Bigdave
boble the toy | 3/8/2006, 14:31
I think the news thing is just a promo site for the new bobble the toy game ...
Dave Wid
No subject title | 3/8/2006, 1:52
Thanks John. I'll have to lay it down some time in my lazy teachers holidays. Dave - you mentioned food - we'll be there.
dave
Edinburgh | 2/8/2006, 23:25
Dave, I'd be up for that mate. Tell me are you up for a meal on Sunday night with me and Ano? No, there aren't any spaces by the way.
Slon
No subject title | 2/8/2006, 19:5
Can I download it on iTunes yet? I rather like it. Catchy.
John
Star Wars song | 2/8/2006, 17:25
I liked Dave Wids Star Wars song so much I've written another verse for it. But if it ever gets released, I want royalties.
I like to use the Force
To open and shut doors
I fancy my twin sis
And had one off the wrist
doo-doo etc.
Troubles with my dad
Made me feel so bad
And don't tell Sigmund Freud
About my poofy golden droid
Doo-doo, whoop de doo lalala etc.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 2/8/2006, 16:3
Dave - are all the flats full? May be able to talk someone into it if there is a space...
Dave Wid
No subject title | 2/8/2006, 16:2
Kate and I are booked to see Bill Bailey on Monday night - still some tickets available if anyone wants to join us....
Dino
Edinburgh | 2/8/2006, 14:0
Does anyone have any idea what the "must-see" shows in Edinburgh are this year? Last year it was The Odd Couple and very good it was too...please don't tell me it's that thing with Les Dennis...?
Simon H
No subject title | 2/8/2006, 10:42
But, more importantly, it's a whole website with stuff on cats. That's what the internet was made for.
Simon H
No subject title | 2/8/2006, 10:41
Sadly I won't be in Edinburgh this year. I had a plan to leave this year fallow (like Glastonbury) so that I could enjoy it all the more next year.
Simon H
No subject title | 2/8/2006, 10:40
Look everyone. It's a website dedicated to photos of cats with stuff on them. http://www.stuffonmycat.com/index.php?startpos=10
dave
No subject title | 1/8/2006, 12:35
We've got 4 flats filled this year Davey. Some of the old hatters crew are taking a break. Will still be fun though.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 1/8/2006, 12:26
Oh yeah - I knew I came on to ask something - who's going to Edinburgh this year...?
Dave Wid
No subject title | 1/8/2006, 12:25
Wow, everyone has woken up today. Its been a little quiet. Good news from down under probably did it. Like the banjo link. I once wrote a now long lost song about Star Wars called 'I am a Jedi Knight'. Recorded it in Paris and sent it to my mate Mick on a tape - perhaps he still has it. All I remember about it is the chorus 'I am a Jedi Knight, I wear black clothes not white, Come see my laser light, I'm a Jedi Knight' hey as I type it comes back....' Obi-wan Kenobi, didn't barely know me, but he gave me a light-sabre, to go and kill Darth Vader, Do-doooo, dooo-dooo-dooo, Dooooo-dooo, dooo-dooo-dooo, Dooooo-dooo, dooo-dooo-dooo-dooooo'. Wow lost myself a little there. I was suddenly back in 1991 in Paris drinking whiskey at 10am reading letters filled with german pornography sent by a certain group of gentlemen in Berlin.....
Slon
Arthur C Whibley | 1/8/2006, 12:8
Blimey, Kath looks a bit good for a woman who's just given birth. No-one tell Si Smith or he'll come over all previous
Slon
No subject title | 1/8/2006, 12:7
Brilliant. Now if only I had sound on my PC at work...
Steve
Star Wars | 1/8/106, 11:0
Check this out http://youtube.com/watch?v=PQBRSwZiYS4. I think Lucas should do Episode 7. Star Wars: The Deliverance!
Steve
Team | 1/8/106, 10:55
Sorry Dave. I lent them to someone and can't remember who it was. Don't you hate it when that happens? I do it with DVDs too!
dave
Homer S | 1/8/2006, 10:42
That's interesting Steve. I'm not so sure, it would have opened up an entire tangent of 'Jay' related gags. Just off the top of my head, 'Oh, Jay Simpson' - sounds better spoken. If only we had a time machine and a team of scientists with clipboards and stopwatches. You don't do you? Anyone?
Steve
Homer | 1/8/106, 9:38
I expect the show wouldn't be as funny if he was known as Jay Simpson though!
Slon
No subject title | 1/8/2006, 8:56
The J stands for Jay
Le Burge
Cee | 31/7/2006, 17:0
Exactly! I expect the C is actually Clarke, rather than for some mystery middle name along the lines of Homer J Simpson
dave
News | 31/7/2006, 14:39
Lovely news from Kath & Nick. Now, if only they'd gone for Arthur C instead of Alistair.
Le Burge
Babyhatters news | 31/7/2006, 14:17
Just heard from NZ - Nick and Kath Clarke (nee Whibley) have just had their second child, a boy named Alistair - 8Ib 4oz. Picture in the news section soon
Steve
Replication | 27/7/106, 10:36
Morning. Jol and I have a CD/DVD replication machine too. Does a good job and prints on the disc. Mail me or Jol at steve or jolyon@boxbear.co.uk
dave
No subject title | 27/7/2006, 10:19
You could try Richard Palmer, he did some CD-R replication for me a while back as he has one of those fancy machines. richard@merula.net
Liz
No subject title | 27/7/2006, 8:50
Anyone out there help me - I'm looking for someone to burn some presentations on to CD for me (100 copies)? Can anyone recommend a company or can one of you many clever guys out there do it, nice and professionally obviously. Thanks. Please email - liz.j.smith@avon.com
Steve
Birthday | 26/7/106, 12:49
Happy Birthday Mr. Ellerker. Does he ever look at MH? Well, if he doesn't that was a waste of time!!
Le Burge
Hack | 26/7/2006, 9:17
Do these so-called "hackers" leave their IP footprint behind? Hmm, what a dull question. Nice picture of your school play, Dave. You look almost old enough to actually be a teacher
Joshua
War Games | 26/7/2006, 9:4
Would you like to play a game?
Steve
Hacked | 26/7/106, 8:57
Look at me.. I'm hacking right now.
I'm writing whatever I want in this caht
box. I feel like Matthew Broderick in Wargames!! Watch me direct missiles at all the major capitals of the world... er...hang on. All I can do is type... D'oh!! Foiled!
Dino
No subject title | 25/7/106, 22:33
It's the same Turkish idiots every time...pretending to be someone diferent!
slon
No subject title | 25/7/2006, 16:7
Ooh look, we've been 'hacked' again
Dave Wid
No subject title | 24/7/2006, 12:31
Hi all. Have just posted a few photos of the show 'Children Of Eden' that I've just finished outdoors at Trentham Gardens in Stoke. Check em out. It was all lovely and sunny till the thunderstorms on Saturday. Also managed to lose my camera this week :( It will be a loss to flikr.
Le Burge
Fridge | 24/7/2006, 9:13
Hi Steve - yes I do remember the Homer and his fridge tent episode. Similar but different to the Young Ones episode where it's so cold they crowd round the open fridge door for warmth. Ha-ha!
Le Burge
Maturity | 24/7/2006, 9:12
Mikey H - does Meg know that you refer to her as "Mature"? What does she think of that?
Dino
No subject title | 21/7/2006, 17:6
I don't know what "louging" means...but I'm guessing it'll put me off my creme brulee
Mikey H
No subject title | 21/7/2006, 15:58
Will Steve and Dave stop talking about louging around in their pants again - it's very disturbing!!!
Steve
Scorcher | 21/7/106, 15:25
Yep, it sure is Davey! Anyone remember that episode of the Simpsons where Homer is so hot he builds a tent in front of the open fridge door and seals the edges? Then he relaxes in just his pants. I think I might try it!!!
dave
No subject title | 21/7/2006, 14:11
Phew, what a scorcher.
Anonymous
No subject title | 20/7/2006, 12:19
Nothing said
Slon
No subject title | 20/7/2006, 12:19
thanks fellas
dave
No subject title | 20/7/2006, 12:2
Hoppy B'day SIon. Dave - how did your 'Children of Eden' go?
Badger
No subject title | 20/7/2006, 11:3
Happy Birthday Sion.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 20/7/2006, 10:50
I now have a petrol mower. That now makes 3 mowers in total and a strimmer. I also teach GCSE students with parents younger than me. A shed. An integrated garage. A gas BBQ. A hardwood patio set. Slippers. A food steamer THAT I HAVE STILL NEVER USED. A table top food warmer. And several trivets. I rate myself as 'NEO DINO'.
Mikey H
No subject title | 19/7/2006, 13:55
talking of old people with cardigans - Hello Dino!!
I don't care what anyone says, I'm still proud of my 'Mature' wife joining the national trust (as a 'couple' membership!) .... she also grows Vegetables and I guess has a fairly mature job!...... so how come she's more juvenile than me most of time???
Dino
No subject title | 19/7/2006, 13:22
Who wants to be mature...its for old people with cardigans
Slon
No subject title | 19/7/2006, 11:9
Making a noise like your dad when you get out of a chair should be one
dave
Maturity Scale | 19/7/2006, 10:31
I propose that somebody, preferably with time on their hands, comes up with a definitive document for maturity, er, which we can all ratify.
Nick W
No subject title | 19/7/2006, 9:17
Does baking your own bread get points?
slon
No subject title | 19/7/2006, 9:12
Dave, you really shouldn't refer to the babyhatters as vegetables
dave
No subject title | 18/7/2006, 22:52
Fine thanks Badger. The maturity scale has moved on I'm afraid, Sheds are old news now, the most points are for growing your own vegetables. BTW Have you seen the candid photos of you in the MH Pics library?
Badger
No subject title | 18/7/2006, 17:54
Anyway, enough about my shed. I haven't visisted the Madhatters site for simply ages. How is everybody these days?
Badger
No subject title | 18/7/2006, 17:52
Sorry, I rather disappeared there. I would have to admit that there is a selfish motive behind my shed buying. In short, I flatly refuse to keep the lawnmover in the garage as it would result in the corvette smelling of old damp grass. Hence, one shed.
Liz
No subject title | 18/7/2006, 12:37
I apologise Sion - I read that as 'is it courgette-shaped'. I must have courgettes on the brain - as part of The Smiths quest to move up on the maturity scale - we have been growing our own veggies.
Steve
Shed | 18/7/106, 9:37
Or 80's themed?
Slon
No subject title | 17/7/2006, 17:12
Is it corvette-shaped?
Badger
No subject title | 17/7/2006, 15:25
I never thought it would happen to me but I have just had a call to tell me that my shed is going to be delivered on Wednesday. So much for not registering on the maturity scale. I guess that's the end of the carefree days of my youth. What's even worse is the sense of pride I feel in the fact that it's a hand-crafted, bespoke item made to my own design. I tell you, if the me of ten years ago met the me of today there'd be a whole heap of trouble.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 17/7/2006, 14:10
Starting a show on Wedneday - Doing "Children of Eden" in an amphitheatre outside at Trentham Gardens. Any Midlands Hatters feel free to drop by. Think its biggest thing I've done and I am well nervous. I know my postings are usually sillier than this but I think I just flusshed the last of my sense of humour down the loo. Keep an eye on flikr for pix.
Ann Dee
re: Kirk | 17/7/106, 12:40
But, Steve, have you HEARD it all...
http://www.huge-entity.com/2005/03/william-common-people-shatner.html
Anonymous
No subject title | 16/7/106, 5:50
Nothing said
salar
s | 15/7/2006, 10:39
Nothing said
salar
No subject title | 15/7/2006, 10:38
Nothing said
Steve
Kirk | 15/7/106, 12:42
Well, now I've seen it all!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Jx6VgkeMZVw&mode=related&search=family%20guy
Le Burge
Justin | 14/7/2006, 16:0
Justin's the Robbie of N'Sync - Senorita is a great track. Although "Moscau" by "Dschinghis Khan" is way better!
Steve
Check it out | 14/7/106, 15:47
Screw JT! I've found my new favourite performers! http://latentimage.unleadedlogic.com/blog/index.php?itemid=40
Steve
Jacko | 14/7/2006, 15:1
As long as that's all he tries to emulate of MJ!! Let's face it... Wacko Jacko was pretty good before he went, well... wacko. Anyway, I'd say he was more like a cross between MJ, Stevie Wonder with splashes of Prince (esp. in the latest album) which is praise indeed from me cos I think Stevie Wonder is a God! Anyway, he can't help the way he sings. Doesn't seem to be putting it on.
Slon
No subject title | 14/7/2006, 14:57
Does seem to be trying to sing like Jacko all the time though. Not the best of role models perhaps?
Steve
JT | 14/7/106, 13:26
I'm perfectly happy for everyone to know. He's a great performer and the band kicked arse!
Mikey H
Justin Timberlake | 14/7/2006, 12:31
Is that news really the sort of thing you want to be telling everyone Steve?
Steve
Tunes | 14/7/106, 12:1
I saw Justin Timberlake last night (at a gig in the Hammersmith Palais, not just strolling down the street!). Am finding myself humming JT tunes!!
Mikey H
Show Tunes | 14/7/2006, 10:48
It could be worse Si - you could be remembering the Boyfriend era.... imagine if you couldn't stop singing "For it's so dreary not to have, that certain thing called the Boyfriend!!" You may get the strange sort of looks that Slon gets every day!
Le Burge
Show tunes | 14/7/2006, 10:22
I've found myself humming "Mushnik & Son" this morning from "Little Shop." Does anyone else suffer from Old Drama Soc Musical Numbers Recall Syndrome?
dave
No subject title | 13/7/2006, 16:22
Oh my.
Slon
No subject title | 13/7/2006, 13:15
Live Aid was 21 years ago today!
Les Dennis
No subject title | 12/7/2006, 15:39
Yes it does
Steve
MGB GT | 12/7/106, 10:59
Pritt stick?
Slon
No subject title | 11/7/2006, 16:18
Anyone want to swap something for my old MGB GT. I'm alright for paperclips.
Mikey H
BoxBear | 11/7/2006, 15:35
I've also just got caught watching Jol and Steves video at work...... oh for the days when I'm self employed and can go to work in just my pants and slippers like Dave and Steve do!!!
Mikey H
Red paperclip | 11/7/2006, 15:33
Ditto to Dave's comment - I've also spent the best part of the last hour reading about the red paperclip...... what a great story...... Anyone want to swap this red bulldog clip I've got???
Slon
Bastard | 11/7/2006, 13:11
Police hunt for girl's attacker
Detectives investigating the serious sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl in an underpass have issued a description of her attacker.
The girl was with a 10-year-old friend in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, when she was attacked by a man in his 20s in Travellers Lane on Friday evening.
Police said the man was white with "piercing blue eyes", smartly dressed and had a fresh cut on his bottom lip.
He was wearing a shirt, dark trousers and black shoes.
Det Ch Insp Mick Hanlon said: "This was a frightening experience for the young victim and we would urge anyone with information to come forward."
dave
Red paperclip | 11/7/2006, 12:1
Thanks SIon for making me waste about an hour reading about the red paperclip. What a great idea though, the guys made for life.
Slon
No subject title | 11/7/2006, 10:31
http://www.oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com/
Anyone else hear about this guy? Stunning.
Steve
Hair | 10/7/106, 21:44
It depends what side of the pond you are. I'm pretty sure we're this side. Grey.
dave
Gray or grey? | 10/7/2006, 16:30
I'm confused. I thought I had grey hair but now I'm not sure - it might actually be gray?
Steve
Davey P | 10/7/106, 14:45
I don't understand? Do people get more homosexual with age? Oh. I've just reread what Dino said. At least you've still got your hair, eh Davey!?
Dino
No subject title | 10/7/2006, 13:49
Happy Birthday Mr P. Are you completely gray yet? ;-) x
davey
Nathan's CD | 10/7/2006, 13:21
Please buy Nathan's new CD or we won't hear the end of it.
Slon
No subject title | 10/7/2006, 13:10
Ditto the birthday greetings.
Nathan
Birthdays | 10/7/2006, 12:46
My birthday date is wrong! It's the 30th not the 26th!
I really should get back to work now.
Not Nathan.
Footsteps CD | 10/7/2006, 12:45
What's that great looking CD you have advertised in the top right corner? It looks fabulous, I'm going to rush out and buy one!
Nathan
Davey, Davey Crocket..... | 10/7/2006, 12:42
Happy Birthday Dave!
I didn't know it was your birthday but everyone else is sayng it so it's a safe bet that it's true. Love you, Dr Nafe
dave
Happy Birthday | 10/7/2006, 12:17
Thanks for kind wishes everyone. Also, right backatcha Bruce. I feel privileged to be alive on such a splendid day. Looking forward to some Birthday Crumble later, baked by my wife with a little flour-based help from my daughter.
Psi
Happy B, Davey P | 10/7/2006, 10:22
Have a good one Dave
Steve
Birthday | 10/7/106, 9:58
Happy Birthday Davey!! I'll give you a good old fashioned birthday head/chest butt when I see you as it currently seems the fashion! Ouch!
Bruce
Another year | 10/7/2006, 9:44
HI Dave
Well I must say you look particularly good for a man of your age! Happy Birthday have a good one!!
Le Burge
38 today | 10/7/2006, 9:40
Happy Birthday Dave!
Le Burge
Hacked | 10/7/2006, 9:37
All bow down in fear and awe - we've been "hacked" by someone who post up pictures from a TV news channel and plays a very poor version of the T2 music.
jim
new comer | 8/7/2006, 6:40
Nothing said
dave
No subject title | 7/7/2006, 14:32
I think that was a timely intervention.
sexmad75
horny | 6/7/2006, 13:16
anyone outhere hory as i am
Slon
No subject title | 7/7/2006, 13:11
yeah, but it's still dull
dave
Merula.net | 7/7/2006, 11:48
Just wanted to point out that Merula actually host the Madhatters site (see site recommendation). Merula feature our very own Richard Palmer.
slon
No subject title | 6/7/2006, 15:39
ta
Nick W
No subject title | 6/7/2006, 13:21
Sion - You may be interested to hear that BA have just announced daily flights Heathrow to Calgary, starting in December..... just another reason to move to the Rockies and not the East Coast.
Mikey H
Suitable Attire | 6/7/2006, 12:46
So I guess suitable attire means that you've put a dressing gown over your pants today!!
Dino
No subject title | 6/7/2006, 12:39
Is Caroline aware that you borrow her underwear for 'work'? Or is that not what you meant by "suitable attire"?
dave
Pants to you too | 6/7/2006, 12:0
You may be pleased to hear that I am dressed in more suitable attire today.
Anonymous
No subject title | 5/7/2006, 18:22
shudder
Dino
Pants | 5/7/2006, 17:59
Personally...the thought of you two in your pants is putting me off my rocket.
Steve
Pants | 5/7/106, 17:42
I say pants to intruder alerts. Get a life. And I say pants to work in. Yep, I'm with you Davey. There's nothing like working in your pants in this weather when you are in a room with 2 PC's on!!
dave
INTRUDER ALERT | 5/7/2006, 16:10
Just a message to the person who keeps changing the news. Why? What's the point? I know this website isn't secure and you can post a story, so what exactly is your point? Why do you feel the need to keep doing this???? WHY???
dave
I wish I had aircon | 5/7/2006, 14:43
Anyone else have the luxury of working in their boxer shorts today?
Slon
No subject title | 4/7/2006, 15:35
Well Mike, It's my sisters birthday in a couple of weeks...
Mikey H
Bus Shelter | 4/7/2006, 14:51
Sorry Slon I haven't got a bus shelter..... but sad to say I showed the link to a friend a work who may buy it as a greenhouse!!!...... can I ask how you found this item??? Life must be dull if you're searching for Bus Shelters on e-bay!!
John
No subject title | 4/7/2006, 13:27
Podiatry Weekly, the Journal of Chiropody, Tarsal News...
Dave Wid
No subject title | 4/7/2006, 13:9
What actually is a toerag? A kind of sock?
Slon
No subject title | 4/7/2006, 12:59
Oi Mr Gym and Wine Cellar Haver - you haven't got one of these yet.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bus-Shelter-Bury-St-Edmunds-Suffolk_W0QQitemZ110004672321QQihZ001QQcategoryZ26261QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
dave
No subject title | 3/7/2006, 17:47
Bring back Virginia Wade.
dave
No subject title | 3/7/2006, 17:47
Has that trumped BBC Sport then? Great stuff. I for one am pleased.
John
No subject title | 3/7/2006, 16:25
He's out. You heard it here first.
dave
Senor Murray | 3/7/2006, 14:9
Call me anti Scottish but I couldn't give a flying xxxx, if that little Paraguay shirt wearing toerag makes it through to the next round.
Robert the Bruce
No subject title | 3/7/2006, 13:2
Aye, but the Murray bairn did good in the tennis
dave
No subject title | 3/7/2006, 11:15
The hackers have been in again. Ho hum, why don't they go and buzz 'wikipedia' instead.
So, after the tortured and laboured performance of our footballers this weekend, life can get back to normal now - at least for me anyway. My money's on Ken for for the new England Skippers position.
dave
No subject title | 30/6/2006, 14:4
Friday already, oh heavens.
Jo
No subject title | 28/6/2006, 14:29
I really hope so - he's been buried for nearly 400 years, so he'll be really cross if they got that wrong
Slon
No subject title | 28/6/2006, 13:6
Urgh. You know he's dead, right?
Jo
No subject title | 28/6/2006, 11:53
wow. that was just down the road... how bizarre. I went from Bromley to East London to the Queen's (that leant us Audrey II for Little Shop all those years ago...) I'm now in Stratford-upon-Avon working for the bard!
Slon
No subject title | 26/6/2006, 22:27
Ridley Rd, apparently. See
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4915618.stm
Slon
No subject title | 26/6/2006, 22:25
I think it was the road you lived in, down from the high street near the railway line? A bloody great hole opened up in the street, houses collapsed. Front page of the News Shopper! Where are you now, then?
Jo
No subject title | 26/6/2006, 14:16
This is my 2nd water butt... and we haven't even got a hose-pipe ban in Stratford (yet). Sion - haven't been in Bromley since 1999 - what happened?
Steve
Butts | 26/6/106, 9:2
Wow! And there was I thinking two was pretty good! What about a composting bin?
Mikey H
Maturity Points | 24/6/2006, 20:37
Nice to see that you're doing your bit for the drought Jo...... Yes a water butt does count highly in the maturity points.... sad to say that we've now got 6 water butts around the gardens!!..... and we've joined the National Trust.... how many points do we get for that!!
Richard
Babyhatters | 24/6/106, 17:9
Another one to add to the List... Darren Lalonde is now the proud father (along with Terri Lalonde) of Daniel James Lalonde born on Monday 12th June 2006 at 7pm weighing 7lbs 15oz.
Slon
No subject title | 24/6/2006, 12:15
Is that like an enema?
Actually, I've been meaning to ask you Jo, are you still in Bromley and were you anywhere near the big hole that opened up in the street?
Jo Litt
No subject title | 23/6/2006, 17:52
I've just ordered a water butt... does this give me some madhatters "grown up" points?
dave
Coming over | 22/6/2006, 11:28
Hi Kath it would be lovely to see you in St A, nice for Hannah and Louise to meet up for the first time too. Just so you know it will be best before 28th Dec if you can manage it. We have a nice guest bedroom and space if you wanna stay.
Kath in NZ
spare a thought... | 22/6/2006, 19:38
what about us, we have to watch England in the next round at 3am! With only 5 weeks after that till baby no 2 should be getting used to no sleep though... We have just booked flights today to come to the UK for a month over Christmas. Hope that we can arrange a time to come up to St Albans for a get together, one Sunday afternoon at a pub maybe - with lots of highchairs!
Dave Wid
No subject title | 21/6/2006, 15:57
Nah - can't get to a computer
dave
No subject title | 21/6/106, 12:31
Hello. Erm. Great. Anyone like, er, stuff? Anyone fancy a caht?
dave
No subject title | 20/6/2006, 9:8
...although, now the 'Add a Story' or 'Recommend a Site' links don't work.
dave
No subject title | 20/6/2006, 9:4
Cheers Mr Webman (aka Richard)
mr webman
testing | 19/6/106, 22:34
new faster server with go faster stripes
Slon
No subject title | 19/6/2006, 19:16
Poor Psi, he's so fast he's even blurred in the photo on the right
Carrie
No subject title | 19/6/2006, 15:25
Slon.......had a class of 30 kids when I chatted. No poor taste intended........
Slon
No subject title | 19/6/2006, 12:22
Shona's in one of her "disappeared off the face of the planet" modes at the moment, but a happy birthday to her wherever she may be. And yes it is a big one.
dave
Shona | 19/6/2006, 11:46
Happy Birthday Shona, could it be the big one? Where is Shona, anyone have any news...
Anonymous, just to be on the safe side
No subject title | 16/6/2006, 14:49
Nice pic of Josie's 30th, interesting to note that it pre-dated colour photography.
Slon
No subject title | 16/6/2006, 12:26
Carrie, that remark was in rather poor taste, considering.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 16/6/2006, 12:26
Psi, this may cheer you up. I don't know if you still keep a book of dumb things people say but today a girl in one of my classes said, 'Ugh, I don't like drinking water, it's too dry...'
Carrie
No subject title | 16/6/2006, 10:34
Sorry to hear Psi. Six months should go past really fast.
Slon
No subject title | 15/6/2006, 18:34
Yeah. It's me age. I likes to have a good rant sometimes, well most of the time to be honest, and the wife just tells me to shut up. Gawd bless auntie beeb for catering to my unreasoned arguments.
dave
No subject title | 15/6/2006, 16:39
I just love it when Madhatters get in the press. First Ken met David Beckham, then Jo Litt met the Queen, then Chris Hanham met John Hegley and now SIon talks about a 'water ban misnomer'. It really is our time isn't it?
Nick W
No subject title | 15/6/2006, 16:23
Is the same Sion Hughes from Northampton listed on this website the same Slon that we all know and love? http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/5059240.stm (don't know how to do a whizzy link). I think we should be told.
Nick Wiggins, County Durham.
Steve
Football | 15/6/2006, 15:57
I think everyone else is gonna be stuck at work Dave. We can watch it though!!!
dave
No subject title | 15/6/2006, 14:54
Anyone looking forward to the Football?
dave
No subject title | 14/6/2006, 14:34
Steady
Dave Wid
No subject title | 14/6/2006, 13:39
I love you.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 14/6/2006, 13:39
Good.
dave
No Spam | 14/6/2006, 13:34
I did Dave. Thanks.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 14/6/2006, 13:20
Dave - did you get my invite to join gmail? I sent it to the well studio addy - please don't mistake me for spam : (
Slon
No subject title | 14/6/2006, 13:15
What dressing gown? That's my work clothes
Mikey H
Early morning visits | 14/6/2006, 12:32
Do we want to ask why Liz was paying an early morning visit to Slon???? Is Josie aware of this?
Liz
No subject title | 14/6/2006, 9:41
Apologies Sion for your early morning wake up call this morning - nice dressing gown! But thanks again for your invaluable help and advice last night
Slon
No subject title | 14/6/2006, 9:6
My sympathies Psi
dave
Footy | 13/6/2006, 20:55
Steve - the footy wasn't a Madhatters game. Dave only got to play 'cos he was around. It was actually my Wednesday night 6-a-side team vs Twickenham Rangers. Don't be sad.
John
No subject title | 13/6/2006, 18:27
So, on the plus side, this is an ideal time in your life to take up drinking heavily.
Psi
No subject title | 13/6/106, 18:20
That was earlier in the caht. Driving 40 in a 30 and 52 in a 40, taking my points over the 12 allowed.
Thankfully anonymous
No subject title | 13/6/2006, 15:53
Can we ask what you did Psi, or should I say what they caught you doing?
Psi
No subject title | 13/6/106, 15:19
Just to get it out of the way to as many people as possible in one go. I got practically the full whack. 6 months ban and £500 fine with £35 costs.
Dino
No subject title | 13/6/2006, 12:33
What...footie..? I didn't get an invite to play...? :-( Thanks mates...
Sarah
jobs and photos | 12/6/2006, 20:0
God this is depressing even the NHS isn't a safe place to keep your job.
Steve, Ken has put a team photo up from a few years ago.
Mikey H
Liz Smith | 12/6/2006, 15:18
Sorry to hear your news Liz..... join the club..... I've been under threat of redundancy for the last 4 and a half years..... Not Fun!! - Maybe you could become a woman of leisure and put Simon on the streets for a few nights a week for some extra £££'s. Must upload some more photos of you this week - more ammunition for your colleages!
Steve
Footie 2 | 12/6/106, 13:28
...and I've just realised we didn't get a team photo!! Would have been perfect for Flickr!!
Steve
Footie | 12/6/106, 13:27
Hey Dave. Yep good to see some MHers. It has been too long. I'm suffering too. Left the skin of my right knee somewhere near the penalty spot. Wish I had it back. Can't bend my knee very well without it!! You defended like a pro though Dave!!
Dave Wid
No subject title | 12/6/2006, 13:7
Good to see a few of you this weekend. Still suffering from the footy tho....
Liz
No subject title | 12/6/2006, 12:35
Thanks guys for the delightful photos - no need to add anymore I'm being picked on enough here at work - currently half way through a 90 day redundancy consultation period - great reward for 10 years loyal service. Job interview went very well though - through to the 2nd round. Great photos of everyone else - I've just chuckled through my lunch break having a look at them. Great idea Dave.
dave
Site down | 12/6/2006, 10:36
Site's just been hacked again. I'm not even going to comment on it this time.
Mrs Slon
Photos | 9/6/2006, 15:42
Just looked at the photos - when did we all get so old! Feeling very depressed now.
Nick W
No subject title | 9/6/2006, 13:55
Ken - you bastard. How am I supposed to hold down a very grown up job when there are pictures of me in a dress on the internet.
Anonymous
No subject title | 9/6/2006, 10:47
Nothing said
Misogynist Man
No subject title | 9/6/2006, 9:29
Women drivers!
Dave Wid
No subject title | 8/6/2006, 21:33
Just been lookin at the Flikr pics - Mike's additions are immense. Can't believe how gay I look tho!
Dave Wid
No subject title | 8/6/2006, 21:24
To John - It IS true - it happened to my mate Noz's girlfriend......actually
Ken
No subject title | 8/6/2006, 16:3
Hi Chaps, you should be able to view them now...over the next few days I'll have some more photos to upload - great idea Dave.
Mikey H
No subject title | 8/6/2006, 13:31
Can you NOT put name tags on them.... it makes it easier for them!!
Mikey H
Bad Idea | 8/6/2006, 13:20
these old photos are a bad idea Dave - my work colleagues have just spotted some of the old photos and are searching for the most embarrissing one!!
mikey h
No subject title | 8/6/2006, 13:9
Cheers Dave - Just found Ken's pictures - some great photos from Meg & My wedding..... I'd forgotten just how many Madhatters were there that day!!
dave
No subject title | 8/6/2006, 12:58
Mike - Ken has uploaded them to his account but he hasn't added them to the Madhatters Pool yet.
Mikey H
No subject title | 8/6/2006, 12:44
Looking forward to seeing your photos Ken.... are you sure you've added them to the group as public photos? - I am speaking from experience when trying to view mine!!
Ken
No subject title | 8/6/2006, 11:40
I uploaded a number of photos last night - there is a photo of Liz taking a bite out of Simon Hopes' drumstick.
Slon
No subject title | 7/6/2006, 14:38
Bit quiet on the Liz front...
Mikey H
Photos of Liz.... | 7/6/2006, 10:28
Liz...... those photos were the ones I thought would cause least embarrisment to you....... I could put the others up ifwant!!..... and good luck with the job interview in......15min
dave
No subject title | 7/6/2006, 9:1
So have you got any good photos Liz?
Liz
No subject title | 7/6/2006, 8:43
Oh my God - I can't believe you've got me pouring through these photos when I'm supposed to preparing for a job interview in 2 hours! Thanks Mikey for the photos - although I am more concerned over my hair than as to what Sion is doing!
John
Miff | 6/6/2006, 19:13
That smells like an urban myth...so go on, say "No it's true! It really happened to my friend's cousin's boyfriend..."
Dave Wid
No subject title | 6/6/2006, 17:56
I've got a mate who had to go on a driving course to avoid the ban - and she got caught speeding on the way back home. Judge said,"I don't think this has actually ever happened before...".....she got 12 months ban....
dave
No subject title | 6/6/2006, 12:24
I will be around this weekend Mr Wid to welcome you. So Psi, I take it your points tally has finally caught up with you, or have you just lost the ability to drive?
Slon
No subject title | 6/6/2006, 12:2
I suggest you get yourself hung for a sheep rather than a lamb and sail through some speed camera as fast as you can. See if you can actually get 18 points.
Psi
No subject title | 6/6/2006, 10:46
Mr Wid, tinsel is spelt er, like that. Also - I might be about on Saturday afternoon - probably making use of my last weekend driving
Dave Wid
does tinsle have two tees in it? Or would that be tinstle....no.... one tee | 6/6/2006, 0:46
Oh, and H! I'm emerging from my hibernation box in the Blue Peter airing cupoard.......oh....oh my god.....it's on fire...help...who... who didn't use fireproof tinsle.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 6/6/2006, 0:40
Cool stuff Davey. I will add a few choice snaps. Are you about this weekend?
dave
No subject title | 3/6/2006, 14:57
Good stuff Mike, and I see kev t has added a few as well. By the way, as it only lists the top 3 if you want to double check whether or not your pictures appear on this home page, you can always take them out of the pool then add them in again (they will then appear at the top). Cool.
Mikey H
New Photos | 2/6/2006, 21:49
This photo lark is addictive Dave!! - just uploaded a few....so waiting to be approved and hopefully they'll appear on the front page!!!
dave
No subject title | 2/6/2006, 14:48
Yeah I see what you mean.
slon
No subject title | 2/6/2006, 14:46
Bastard
Mikey H
years-long friendships | 2/6/2006, 14:44
Never liked you anyway Slon.... I only talk to you because we all love Josie!! ;-)
dave
No subject title | 2/6/2006, 14:39
Thanks Sion, I really try my best.
Slon
No subject title | 2/6/2006, 13:49
Well done Dave, I see years-long friendships being wiped out overnight at this rate.
Mikey H
Flickr Photos | 2/6/2006, 12:35
Cheesr Dave, I'll add more photos this weekend...... try and get some more dodgy old photos..... got lots of Liz snogging various blokes.... and lots of Si Hopes in various female costums!!!
dave
Flickr Photos | 2/6/2006, 10:36
I'm sure you mean Simon Randy there Si.
Mikey H - by the way, I should add that when you first post a picture to the Picture Library, initially it can only be viewed by other members. Once you've posted a few pics up (i.e. 5) your account is approved by Flickr and then your photos can be viewed by everyone. If all that sounds like gobbledegook then just have a look at the Picture Library link and see what it is all about. The rule is there to prevent people creating new accounts and spamming the site to bits with inappropriate stuff.
Le Burge
Grease | 2/6/2006, 9:40
Just looked at the pictures from Grease - and one of me being lynched by "hard-men" Simon Candy and Mark Jones. Oh, dear!
Mikey H
New Photo. | 2/6/2006, 8:38
Hi Dave, just tried uploading the photo again as requested - still didn't seem to work...... but if anyone want to remember how young DaveyP once looked... click the MH Pic Groups links below right!!
Slon
No subject title | 1/6/2006, 14:36
Is Jolyons photo from a clothing catalogue?
Mikey H
Pants photo... | 1/6/2006, 14:16
Sorry Dave, I've already sold that one to Abuse Of Wardrodes Weekly..... They gave me 11p for it!!
dave
No subject title | 1/6/2006, 13:0
...and not the one of me on top of the wardrobe in my pants.
dave
Dodgy, moi? | 1/6/2006, 13:0
I dare ya...
Mikey H
MH Pics.... | 1/6/2006, 12:51
great new section Dave.... I wonder how many dodgy old photos of you I can find!!!
dave
MH Pics | 1/6/2006, 12:5
I've added something great to the site. Please see the new MH Pics panel on the right. Madhatters are encouraged to join the group and post up their fun pictures from the last XX years! Enjoy.
Psi
No subject title | 1/6/2006, 9:35
Oh, and since I haven't been here for a while, well done Meg!
Psi
No subject title | 1/6/2006, 9:34
That's cool Carrie. I'll bet that will be very interesting experience.
Carriex
No subject title | 31/5/2006, 21:44
Yes pretty hearts....and can you make the butterflies fly!? I've got some news. I'm going to work as an art teacher in Thailand for two years. It's all very scary and exciting. All welcome if you are passing.
Liz
Pink | 31/5/2006, 17:22
Fantastic Colour - its just the colour I've painted Eloise's bedroom - can you add some pretty love hearts and butterlies as well?
Slon
No subject title | 31/5/2006, 17:3
Dave, why have we gone all pink background? Or is it my PC?
Anonymous
No subject title | 31/5/2006, 14:37
Kids'll do anything for a dairylea triangle
Peter
No subject title | 31/5/2006, 14:24
Mikey...I don't think comments by little boys you give sweets to in the street are permissable...
Mikey H
Great Uncle... | 31/5/2006, 14:15
Only a great-uncle Slon??? I was told once I was a Fantastic Uncle!!
Slon
No subject title | 31/5/2006, 11:21
congrats Si, I worryingly will soon become a great-uncle!
L Burge
Plus... | 31/5/2006, 9:23
Also, I've recently become an uncle again. Little brother Dan (sometime Speakeasy bassist, AND also appeared in a UHDS rag review way back in '93) and his wife Sara have had a baby boy, Cameron, born 24th April.
LeBurge
More news? | 31/5/2006, 9:20
By the way, we've just moved house, to Strawberry Hill, Twickenham. Has to be better than Croydon!
Le Burge
Congratulations | 31/5/2006, 9:19
Congratulations everyone on their news, whatever it is. Does that mean Meg can now legally appear on Holby?
Steve
21 | 30/5/2006, 19:16
Worse. Much worse. My wife was 21 when I met her. Mind you, I was 26!!
Dino
News | 30/5/2006, 17:28
Thank you all...though need to clear up a few discrepancies with the news item...my fiancee's name is Aarrian and she's 21, not 22....erm...does that make it better or worse...officer...?
Slon
No subject title | 30/5/2006, 16:6
Well done all.
Mikey H
No subject title | 30/5/2006, 15:49
Congrats to Dino (and Meg.... although I lived through that trauma so know all about it)..... and also to Justin & Sue.... and to Hugo who Meg & I were honoured enough to meet last week without him being sick all over us - as most babies do when they see me!!
Steve
More Congrats | 30/5/2006, 14:23
Well done Steve and good luck Arianne!! Now, about that 22 year old.......
Steve
Meg | 30/5/2006, 14:21
Well congratulations Meg!! Good job as the yanks say. Now, about my knee.....
dave
Embarrasing Photos | 30/5/2006, 14:9
News, eh, look at the news eh? Eh, eh?
Slon
No subject title | 30/5/2006, 12:43
Frankly I look as stupid now as I did then. In fact I was thinner and younger then, so I looked a lot better.
Steve
Photos | 30/5/2006, 11:26
So you lot. Where are all the embarrassing photos then? You're not telling me with all you luvvies out there, there aren't box loads of
hilarious photos floating about somewhere? Go on. Be brave.
Sarah
Watford going up | 26/5/2006, 14:32
Just got the Watford observer and there are some great pictures of thousands of people lining the streets of Watford from Tueday. Made me feel quite proud!! I've even given in and agreed to have Sky sports.
Slon
No subject title | 26/5/2006, 9:51
I can spell football but that is as far as my knowledge of the game goes. Man, are you asking the wrong people!
Josie
Advice on MK | 24/5/2006, 12:10
Hi Jo - can't think of anywhere but I'll ask around and see if anyone at work has any brilliant thoughts
Sam & Phil
No subject title | 23/5/2006, 22:59
Congratulations Justin and Sue xx
Justin
Hugo | 23/5/2006, 16:54
No Dave actually think it is us that are out of the loop.Too busy sprogging! Hugo arrived 21st May 00.06 9lbs 4ozs, ouch!
Jo Litt
advice please | 23/5/2006, 16:27
hello. Can I pick some Milton Keynes-based brains? A bunch of us are due at MK Bowl in a couple of weeks and there's an England football match that's required viewing that very afternoon. Can anyone suggest a good pub-with-big-screen type venue that is not too far from MK Bowl? Thanks. I could swap with some info about words Shakespeare made up to enable his poetry to rhyme.... any good for anyone?
Steve
Mistake | 22/5/2006, 16:29
Erm, of course that was meant to say 'hair'.
Steve
Code | 22/5/2006, 16:28
I for one enjoyed the Da Vinci Code and am looing forward to the film. But then, I haven't got any har.
Lesley
No subject title | 22/5/2006, 16:19
Feeling a bit delicate myself, Josie. Glad you enjoyed it - I had a fab time! Got to stop eating crap now else I won't get into my wedding dress. I am suffering from too much alcohol and Pringles!
Josie
No subject title | 22/5/2006, 13:15
Congrats Justin & Sue. Cracking weekend Lesley - but I'm soooo tired, and several people have told me I'm looking pale...
Josie
No subject title | 22/5/2006, 13:14
Nothing said
Slon
da Vinci | 22/5/2006, 12:44
I confess to being puzzled as to who the bloody ubiquitous da Vinci code is meant to appeal to. Christians won't want to read/see it as it'll offend them and non-christians don't give a toss if some bloke in Judea 2000 years ago got married or not, surely? Still it gives Channel 5 something to fill the schedules with for the next year.
dave
Conversation starters? | 22/5/2006, 12:34
More conversation stoppers I reckon.
The Ponderer
No subject title | 22/5/2006, 12:25
CONVERSATION STARTERS (old people, read this)
Britain has gone to the dogs
* Over two thirds of Britons having read the
Da Vinci Code believe that Jesus fathered
a child. We despair, it's a work of fiction
for fucks sake.
* Shane Ritchie and Vinnie Jones are to star
in the 32nd Carry On film, Carry On London.
Hell's bells, this sounds shit doesn't it?
* Heinz is releasing a readymade beans-on
-toast sandwich, similar to pop-tarts.
As if Pot Noodle being voted the most
hated brand ever wasn't enough.
Nick W
No subject title | 22/5/2006, 12:9
Congrates Justin. Presumerably Hugo is still a Piccolo rather than a flute?
dave
No subject title | 22/5/2006, 11:25
Well, congratulations Justin and Sue. Wasn't that all kept a little quiet on the MH front... no, I'm possibly out of the loop a bit. Good stuff.
Liz
Hen Weekend | 22/5/2006, 10:29
Congrats to Justin & Sue. Hope all is well. On the embarrassing photo front - I suspect there may well be some good photos from Lesley's Hen Weekend - cracking weekend girl. Really struggling with work today (I have only just arrived)
Slon
Flutey | 22/5/2006, 9:9
Sorry, Dave. He's a dad! Hugo Flute would you believe?
Ken
No subject title | 21/5/2006, 22:7
Indeed, didn't Flutey do well!
dave
Flutey? | 21/5/2006, 20:45
What's the deal with Justin then SIon?
Slon
No subject title | 21/5/2006, 10:25
Well done Flutey
dave
No subject title | 20/5/2006, 1:37
Not a bad idea that SIon. I think I'll sign up.
Slon
Petrol | 19/5/2006, 16:51
If you are forking out too much dosh on fuel you might want to take a peek at www.pipelinecard.org. It seems to be genuine. I commend the idea to the house.
dave
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL | 18/5/2006, 14:9
There are a couple of spaces left for the Edinburgh festival 2006 (see link on left for more details). If any of you Madhatters are interested or know of anyone who's interested please e-mail me. Dave & Madhatters
dave
No subject title | 18/5/2006, 12:34
I welcome your old photos Steve. Hair, hair for doing the right thing. Now. I think you may have opened the floodgates here though... by the way if your posting photos try and resize them to around 600 pixels width max.
Herman Hirsute
Hair today...gone tomorrow | 18/5/2006, 10:17
Steve - you pay no attention to the nasty man. Mike's only showing off cos he got our share of hair too!!! Ah those happy hairful days...
Mikey H
Steve with Hair | 18/5/2006, 7:59
What can I say???? but I'm sure I've seen that photo in some dodgy old Debenhams catalog from the mid eighties!
Steve
Oops | 17/5/2006, 17:25
Doh! I've added it twice too! What a muppet! Dave help!
Steve
Hair | 17/5/2006, 17:22
There. The proof is provided. Sorry Davey. I've pasted a big picture again. Is there any way I can edit the news story?
Steve
Hair. | 17/5/2006, 17:21
Nothing said
Mikey H
No subject title | 17/5/2006, 12:46
All quiet on the proof front..... how long does it take Steve to airbrush some hair onto an old photo??
Steve
Hair | 17/5/2006, 12:12
Proof!! I'll get you proof! Watch this space.....
dave
No subject title | 17/5/2006, 9:10
I don't ever remember Steve having hair. Did you Steve? Perhaps I'm going to need to see proof.
Steve
Hair | 16/5/2006, 15:59
Oops. Can't you see. I do have hair! Lots of lustrous, blond hair thanks to Slap Away Hair Restorer.
Steve
Hair. | 16/5/2006, 15:57
Nothing said
Baldy Insulter
Wigfest | 16/5/2006, 12:34
Ahh the days when Steve and Phil had hair!!
Steve
Wigfest | 16/5/2006, 8:47
I know one of them is me but I can't for the life of me remember which one!!
Slon
Roller Disco Wigfest | 15/5/2006, 15:0
Erm, are they all me?
dave
No subject title | 15/5/2006, 14:25
Good afternoon.
Anonymous
No subject title | 15/5/2006, 11:59
Did the girls mind?
Mr E
Act 2 | 12/5/2006, 13:43
So Act 2 putting on another production eh? Well, good on 'em although I have to admit a certain amount of trepidation that it may be a gooey slush fest all about youngsters falling in love again. When are they going to realise its not love thats important its heavy rock. By the way, just to answer, yes it is possible to be in love with more than 2 people simultaneously, I myself was once in love with 3 people at the same time. It got very difficult though. Oh, hang on. No, I just wanted to have sex with all of them at the same time, does that count?
Steve
The Foos | 11/5/2006, 11:45
Calling all Madhatters. We have 2 spare tickets to see The Foo Fighters in Hyde Park on 17th June. We've seem them live before and they kicked butt. They are supported by Motorhead (honestly!) and The Queens of the Stoneage. Anyone interested?
Slon
Star Wars | 9/5/2006, 17:43
Thanks Ken. You've made my day
The Joker
No subject title | 8/5/106, 11:57
A man gets a call to tell him that his missing wife has had a car crash and she's been in a coma for two days. Distraught, the man drives to the hospital to find his wife wired up to life support machines. The doctor tells him that she is physically ok and she might even wake up if she was given some stimulus, in the form of oral sex. The man is unsure but the doctor reassures him that he will have complete privacy. 10 minutes later with the curtains drawn, a loud beep tells that doctors that the woman's heart has stopped beating. The doctors and nurses rush in and ask what happened, the husband replied, "I think she choked".
Steve
Mmmm | 5/5/2006, 11:47
Now, why didn't I think of that? I might need a few more boxes of lego to get the job done though! Hang on, are you just making excuses to avoid the Porsche swap? I mean, it is a fair one and I don't even mind the car's crash history!
Ann Dee
Lego | 5/5/106, 9:48
Just a thought Steve, but why not use that lego to build yourself said Porsche or holiday home?
Steve
Lego | 5/5/2006, 9:17
If anyone has a Porsche or a holiday home in a ski resort that they'd like to swap, I'm sure I could rummage up some lego from somewhere?
dave
No subject title | 5/5/2006, 8:37
Happy Birthdays to Caroline, Jane and Sam...
Mikey H
Swap Shop | 4/5/2006, 12:42
You are closer to the truth than you realise Mr P..... Psi is actually returning 32 lengths of my lego train track that he's had for a while & I'm letting him have a couple of tiles.... somehow I don't think that's a fair swap!!!
dave
No subject title | 3/5/2006, 13:18
Its just like Swap Shop here - only without the swapping. Although Mikey could ponce some of Psi's Lego? One white Ceramic tile must be worth a handful of red 4x2 bricks. Speaking of Lego, I brought some for Hannah this weekend. Marvellous, it's a Duplo Zoo set with animals and everything. Only problem was that it included the instructions to build the Lion Enclosure only. I'm sure Hannah will suss the other enclosures out though.
mikey H
White tile | 3/5/2006, 12:35
Hi Psi, sad to say I can help you out with your cracked white tile..... or several if you want. Drop me a mail and let me know how many you want.
Psi
Strange request | 2/5/2006, 11:45
Does anyone have a single 6x6 inch white ceramic bathroom tile, perhaps left over from some decorating? I have just cracked one and it appears that you cannot buy them singly. I'd rather not throw 47 perfectly good tiles away.
Slon
No subject title | 30/4/2006, 12:16
Even here in Jasper in the Rockies it's 70 plus. Sorry.
Steve
No subject title | 28/4/2006, 17:27
Pesky holidaymakers and Babyhatters! Bah! Humbug!
Ken & Sarah
No subject title | 27/4/2006, 20:43
We're currently sunning ourselves in Florida by the way. It's been 92 degrees since we got here!
Ken & Sarah
No subject title | 27/4/2006, 19:42
Happy Birthday Eloise - see you soon!
Slon & Mrs Slon
No subject title | 27/4/2006, 14:51
Happy Birthday to that horrible Smith child.
Justin - You were right about Cows.
Nick and Sarah - We love Alberta.
Thomas W & Jonny W
No subject title | 27/4/2006, 16:17
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELOISE! Hope you have a lovely day and your mummy makes you a big cake. Thank you also to old man Dave for finally giving us Babyhatters something to look at.
Dave
No subject title | 27/4/2006, 11:31
Happy Birthday Eloise! 4 already, how the time it doth fly.
Ernie
No subject title | 27/4/2006, 10:45
Arr come on Bert. You promised we'd do some counting today!
Ernie
No subject title | 27/4/2006, 8:56
Hey Bert?
Ernie
Bert | 26/4/2006, 11:58
Hey Bert!
Dobbin
Bert | 26/4/2006, 10:35
Neigh. neigh.
Bert
No subject title | 25/4/2006, 17:3
Anyone got a lump of sugar for dave's high horse?
Mikey H
Swindon | 25/4/2006, 15:39
I love travelling as well..... just haven't got very far!!
simon
china | 25/4/2006, 20:26
I LOVE TRAVELLING
Anonymous
No subject title | 25/4/2006, 20:23
Nothing said
dave
No subject title | 24/4/2006, 19:28
There's clever and then there's stupid and then there's very stupid.
Bert
No subject title | 24/4/2006, 17:12
I need some data on bread recipes including small, round vegetables and I hear the internet is a great place for pea dough files. Can anyone help?
dave
No subject title | 24/4/2006, 10:9
Thank you Steve, a little bit more self-indulgence that's what we need on this site. Nice few days away in the Lakes though. I thoroughly recommend it for clearing out the cobwebs.
Steve
Helvelyn | 24/4/2006, 8:5
Great report Davey. More Madhatter's holiday reports and photos I say!!!
Lesley
No subject title | 21/4/2006, 16:39
Just tried to access the friday game - unfortunately school computer won't let me do it - catagorised as 'gambling'! That'll teach me for abusing the internet at work. It's time to go home I think.
Sarah - I am trying to picture Nick on ice skates - fairly scary I'd say!
Le Burge
No subject title | 20/4/2006, 9:31
Up, up and at dem!
Dino
No subject title | 18/4/2006, 12:48
Blackberrys...or should that be blackberries..? I've heard you need to get a rimming in order to use one....that seems a bit extreme...also fairly unpleasant...?
dave
No subject title | 18/4/2006, 9:2
Samsung, you say. But I'm a hardened Nokia man. Hmmm, me, try something different? Changing, becoming radioactive, errrgghh, arrghh.... that's better.
I thought about getting one of those Blackberries too. That's the problem with the digital networked 'age', you just know that we're not quite there yet with these gadgets.
Slon
No subject title | 17/4/2006, 18:17
Buy the Samsung D600. I did and its a piece of cake (but not literally) unlike my old nokia (again, not literally)
dave
No subject title | 17/4/2006, 0:50
Hello. Erm, hello,,, er helloooo. No, I'm afraid conversation has failed me. I'm trying to get mobile internet access on the move, anyone got any suggestions. I've been trying to read the stuff on Orange.co.uk but it is mind-numbing. Maybe its too late, I should go to bed. Yes I'll do that. Good night.
John
Chester Zoo Game | 16/4/2006, 17:26
Well, yes, but only by going to the zoo. It's hardly the most sinister form of stealth marketing.
Slon
No subject title | 13/4/2006, 21:29
Let me guess, more ways for me to part with my money eh, Esther?
esther
chester zoo game | 13/4/2006, 18:15
very addictive and I cant get near the high score !!!
Slon
No subject title | 13/4/2006, 11:19
I'm fairly certain you can fly there now. Ice skating across the frozen north is no longer an immigration requirement. I looked it up.
Sarah
Ice skating | 12/4/106, 21:23
Nick and I took a very tentative step to help us in our move to Canada. We went Ice skating, and I say this in the loosest sense of the word. I ended up successfully walking on Ice and Nick learnt to stutter his way round, taking various small children out on his way round. he found it was much easier to lift them up on his way and put them down later as he staggered round. I spent the morning falling over getting strange looks from the six year olds whizzing around me. I am covered in bruises as a result but we are determined to be semi okay on the ice before we take our children. I feel I may need one of those zimmer frames for on the ice. I should imagine that both my children will pick it up a lot quicker than us and make us look very silly. Fun, fun, fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LE Burge
SPG | 12/4/2006, 9:38
Thanks for recognising the hamster reference Dave. I knew I could rely on you. Back next week.....
dave
Bouncy Castle | 10/4/2006, 22:26
You didn't hire your bouncy castle from Steve Diver did you...
Dino
No subject title | 10/4/106, 20:39
Just come back from skiing in the French Alps....what's going on in the world?
Liz
No subject title | 10/4/2006, 16:3
I'm very excited - I've just booked a bouncy castle for Eloise's birthday party - what fun!
Lesley
No subject title | 8/4/2006, 23:7
Congratualtions on another great gig, Dave. I enjoyed the boogie!
slon
No subject title | 6/4/2006, 13:56
Happy Birthday Si, from all of us up in MK
Badger
No subject title | 6/4/2006, 11:57
Happy birthday to my brother. I reckon a posting here is as good as a card, present, phone call, etc.
dave
No subject title | 5/4/2006, 13:20
Thanks for the Young Ones reference Si - I got it. Others may be keeping quiet, but are most likely not familiar with the work of hamster, SPG.
dave
Quiet | 5/4/2006, 13:19
Been a bit quiet round here today. I heard Simon (LeBurge) was in the States and Canada, having to work though, bummer.
LE Burge
Stuff | 31/3/2006, 20:5
Wow - lots of caht about online book stores. Haw-haw, how incredibly interesting (note Scottish SPG accent)!
Unfortunately, I'm so dull I've logged on to this site at the airport whislt waiting for a flight from JFK to Vancouver. Steve and Dave - I see ABC... lost again. Bummer
John
No subject title | 31/3/2006, 18:24
Hi, I'm just back from three weeks off work, during which time I got beaten up by a Spanish copper and had two wisdom teeth out. The tooth op hurt far more. BTW, given that the mysterious mike (sic) typed "gris" in twice, I reckon that's really what he's looking for. Can nobody help him? Search those attics.
Steve
Birthday | 30/3/2006, 15:2
Hey Davey. Ta very much. I'm also sure Jo will be happy that her actual age isn't on display!!
dave
Birthdays | 30/3/2006, 13:16
Hi Steve - I've fixed the code so that the 5 doesn't display. At least I got the birthday right though!
Steve
Birthday | 30/3/2006, 8:42
It would appear that my wife (who is no longer a Davies by the way), is 5 today! I knew she was younger than me but that is ridiculous!!
Slon
No subject title | 28/3/2006, 18:28
Barnes and Noble were good when I used them. I got a first edition hardback (with shipping from the US for less than I could get it here in a new paperback. Amazon are ok but they will insist on using DHL who are not.
Mikey H
No subject title | 28/3/2006, 15:40
WHSmith on-line is normally quite qood for books
Steve
Amazon | 28/3/2006, 13:33
Yeah, me too and when it comes to everything other than books I normally switch between Play and CDwow depending on cost. It's just the books. Amazon still seem to have the monopoly on online books (unless someone else can tell me otherwise?)
Mikey H
Amazon | 28/3/2006, 12:29
Steve - I must admit I've not been happy with the Amazon delivery service, but did place a large order last week (through this site) and it arrived quicker than ever!! - Normally I use play.com - much quicker (free) delivery and generally cheaper (although not as wide a selection as Amazon).
Steve
Amazon | 28/3/2006, 9:18
Davey, I think you ought to change your link to Amazon as yet again they have screwed me on delivery dates. This is happening far too often. I put quite a large order thru (thru this site you'll be pleased to know) but am unfortunately going to have to cancel all bar one part of it. Now I'm gonna have to find time before Jo's birthday on Thurs to sort it all out. Really hacked off. Anyone else have similar problems or am I just jinxed?
Steve
No subject title | 28/3/2006, 8:49
Strange. I clearly remember Crown Court but have no memory of Paint Along with Nancy!
dave
Kominsky | 27/3/2006, 23:22
It was called Emmerdale Farm once, it was on just after 'Paint Along with Nancy' but before 'Crown Court'.
Dino
No subject title | 27/3/2006, 13:7
Emmerdale? Is that a cheese?
Steve
Amos | 27/3/2006, 11:34
Isn't it just called 'Emmerdale' these days Davey? Since they tried to get all young and funky?
Also, I concur with the 'girls' theory and with spelling like that it's no wonder he's still looking!!
dave
No subject title | 27/3/2006, 10:57
Ever watched Emmerdale Farm my prehistoric friend? Probably nay Mr Wilkes. I reckon gris is the worst spelling of girls I have ever seen, ever.
Dino
No subject title | 27/3/2006, 10:47
Who's Amos Brierley? And what's a gris? Is there some kind of Peter File code going on here?
mike
gris | 27/3/2006, 20:51
hay i am lookin for a gris
dave
Goats | 24/3/2006, 10:43
Beards, hmm. I only seem to manage to grow an 'Amos Brearley' when I try, so I stopped at the goatee.
Steve
Beard | 23/3/2006, 17:15
Hmmmm. Good plan. I have experimented with the facial hair in an isolated part of my face (goatee), but can't commit to the full monty. Can't bear the itching! Wifey would probably complain too!
slon
No subject title | 22/3/2006, 18:23
I grew a beard
Psi
No subject title | 22/3/2006, 12:54
My life changed when I discovered Cariad Shave Oil, specifically it changed in that I didn't spend every morning sticking paper to my face or doubled over in pain after applying styptic pencil to my lacerated physog.
Le Burge
Foam | 22/3/2006, 11:42
I found, on a tip from the Robster, that E45 moisterising cream helped give a smooth, non-irritating shave
Steve
Shaving | 21/3/2006, 23:27
Apologies for completely destroying the conversation. Go ahead and continue talking about sheds or something!
Slon
No subject title | 20/3/2006, 10:9
I tried but the bottle just wasn't sharp enough
Steve
Shaving | 20/3/2006, 9:17
Hey everyone. Just back from hols and noticed the shaving thread. I was recently advised (thanks Sam) to try shaving with hair conditioner, yes, hair conditioner. Since I had the time on holiday and the wife had her conditioner with her (my days of washing, let alone conditioning, my hair are long gone!) I gave it a go. It was the best shave I've ever had. It doesn't lather too much but is very slick and so doesn't irritate. Therefore, no need for expensive shaving foam and a normal 2 bladed razor will do the trick. Go on. Give it a try and report back. It'd be like a scientific experiment!
Slon
No subject title | 16/3/2006, 23:23
How about a long handled one so's I can do my back?
Too much information again, sorry.
Dave S
No subject title | 16/3/2006, 19:24
Im still waiting to enter puberty. i wish I could shave :-(
Slon
No subject title | 15/3/2006, 16:55
My usual 10% please
Liz
No subject title | 15/3/2006, 16:36
Sion is this another new product idea for me?
slon
No subject title | 15/3/2006, 11:33
Why can't they make a razor which floats in the bath and save me from rummaging around trying to locate sharp blades by touch?
Slon
No subject title | 15/3/2006, 11:31
I assume you mean a razor?
Psi
No subject title | 15/3/2006, 11:15
I can see both sides here. The Gillette Mach 3 is a way better razor for me than anything that came before so innovation is useful but yes the constant one-upmanship is ridiculous. Has anyone tried the battery powered thing?
Ann Dee
Razors | 15/3/2006, 10:15
A good point Si, I'm still managing to remove hair from my face with just the two blades. I'm sure Wilkinson Sword will follow up with five blades behind bars or some such product extension. Why can't companies just accept that they make razors and blades, that people will continue to need blades and that they can continue to make their money from selling said blades. Constantly trying to evolve and justify something that is, at best, a commodity item is deeply irritating.
Le Burge
Razors | 15/3/2006, 9:18
So I now see that three blades aren't enough to shave with. The latest offering from Gillette now has FIVE! I ask you, what's that all about?
Slon
No subject title | 14/3/2006, 9:13
Oh look, another bit of advertising masquerading as chat in the recommendations. I'm thick as shit, maybe I'll fall for such a crass ploy.
John
Dinosaur extinction theory | 10/3/2006, 16:49
T-rex did have very limp wrists...
Dino
Ann Dee | 9/3/106, 23:29
Huh...and this coming from a man using a woman's handle? I did notice I mis-spelt red-blooded, but I guess you all understood...anyway, can't knock it if you haven't tried it..........
Slon
No subject title | 9/3/2006, 22:23
Speaking of male sexuality I had a full medical MOT today. Luckily I am still young enough to avoid the probing finger, but it was very odd to have my bollocks fondled by a strange woman. Too much information. Sorry
Ann Dee
Shakira | 9/3/2006, 16:39
Quick, must affirm my heterosexuality, and therein masculinity. Hearty cries of "birds eh" and back slapping laddishness all round. Perhaps he doth protest too much, and we have discovered the real reason dinosaurs died out.
Dino
No subject title | 9/3/2006, 12:9
Yes I do...doesn't every re-blooded male?
slon
No subject title | 7/3/2006, 12:52
like Shakira?
Psi
No subject title | 7/3/2006, 12:18
Not bad. I was thinking that a 'yawning lacuna' sounds like some sort of South American animal.
Dino
No subject title | 7/3/2006, 12:15
Lacuna.....did Aston Martin used to make one of those...? ;-)
Psi
No subject title | 7/3/2006, 11:7
Another yawning lacuna in the chat. I wish I had something worth saying to end it.
Dino
Paul Vile | 4/3/106, 13:31
He's my dad
Psi
No subject title | 4/3/106, 9:27
t wasn't a question, just a general greeting. I don't know why he didn't want to greet the rest of us.
dave
Gay? | 4/3/2006, 2:44
You may well ask.
nick
gay | 3/3/2006, 17:7
hi any gays out there
slon
No subject title | 3/3/2006, 12:20
just threatened to leave O2 for Orange. To keep me they cut my bill from 25 to 10 quid a month and threw in a new phone! Not bad for a quick threat. Anyone out there fancy giving it a go, speak to Tori at O2 - she was a pushover.
Slon
No subject title | 2/3/2006, 19:49
Good god. Someone older than Dino?
Paul Vile
UHDS Drama History | 2/3/2006, 16:38
I notice that your website has no details of production prior to 1988. I was at Hatfield Poly in 1983 - 1985 and I worked on various Dramasoc ( as it was then called) productions, plus one or two additional shows put on by individuals, usually doing sound effects. There were two drama lecturers, who alternated year on year between Hatfield and Balls Park. Roger Lee worked with the Hatfield in 1983/4
From memory, there was
Dec 1983: "Oedipus Breaks" written by Dennis Brown (a lecturer at the time)
March 1984 "Happy End" (Brecht/Weill/Lane)
Sept 1984 "The Foursome" (don't remember who wrote it but it dated from about 1970)
Jan 1985 "The Clown" a review written and produced by Mark Glaister, who was a contemporary studies student.
A few of the people I remember being involved were:
Rebecca Kay
Joanne Aitken
Jennifer Hammond
Mark Glaister
Andrew Cobbold (stage manager)
Giles Rainy Brown (Lights)
Roger Lee (Producer/Director)
and several others whose names I no longer remember....
dave
No subject title | 2/3/2006, 16:36
Is Neil Pennock really 3 today, I don't think so. Must sort out this age problem once and for all! It only happens if people are shy and don't give me their year of birth. What has happened to Mr Pennock recently I wonder, I know he's never had any involvement with this site but, hey he did originally found Madhatters.
Slon
No subject title | 28/2/2006, 14:39
released at the cinema, that is
Slon
No subject title | 28/2/2006, 14:38
For those of you who are fans of the Alan Moore graphic novel, "V for Vendetta" is released on the 17th March. Probably crap interpretation but you never know...
Steve
Birthdays | 27/2/2006, 12:57
I think we all need to just consider ourselves Babyhatters. Who wants to get old anyway!!
Nick W
No subject title | 27/2/2006, 12:55
This is all rather concerning, given that we have been married seven years. What does that make me?
Slon
No subject title | 27/2/2006, 11:50
Happy 5th birthday Sarah
Le Burge
Pithy | 24/2/2006, 9:52
I heard it was called "Bareback Mounting."
Slon
No subject title | 24/2/2006, 9:9
I'm 39 this year! Still at least Shona's going to be 40
Steve
No subject title | 23/2/2006, 18:39
A sense of humour is a terrible thing to waste. Jol is 34, I am 36 and not 37 and I'm sure Jo is older than 5 next birthday!
dave
No subject title | 23/2/2006, 17:25
Is Jol 34 or 35 today? My ages database is up the duff as you probably have noticed.
dave
No subject title | 23/2/2006, 17:24
Indeed Steve, though he sounds like he's got a sense of humour...
Steve
The Insulter | 23/2/2006, 15:7
You know, sometimes I'd quite like The Insulter to have the nuts to give his real name. Then I could go over and the 3 of us could have a little chat. Me, him and my friend Mr 4x2!
Slon
No subject title | 23/2/2006, 14:47
Good god. Jolyon 35? Happy Birthday
Slon
No subject title | 23/2/2006, 14:45
he does seem to have made a tune based around 'chopsticks' so I'm guessing not the most talented of musicians. Better than me though.
The Insulter Avais Precis
Jack Johnson | 23/2/2006, 13:6
He's watched Brokeback Mountain three times and sits in the back with the other 'men'....why don't you write him a nice letter....
Steve
JJ | 23/2/2006, 12:17
I'm willing to bet you lot hate him!
Steve
Jack Johnson | 23/2/2006, 12:16
So what does everyone think of Jack Johnson? I'm loving 'In Between Dreams'. It works well at high volume, singing along but is also excellent as backgroud music while working and isn't in the least bit distracting. Great.
Steve
Mike Crane | 22/2/2006, 17:29
Ahh, but the question is, is he really 35?
Slon
No subject title | 22/2/2006, 13:40
Happy birthday Mikey Crane
Josie
No subject title | 21/2/2006, 13:26
It's snowing in Milton Keynes. Thought I'd share that. And Slon - if I'm 42, you're 47!
Josie
No subject title | 21/2/2006, 13:25
Cats and knees, how cool is that!
Josie
No subject title | 21/2/2006, 13:24
Nothing said
Steve
No subject title | 20/2/2006, 16:45
Well that was a conversation stopper!!! Don't make me start telling 'Knock, knock' jokes again!!
Steve
No subject title | 17/2/2006, 10:4
He certainly did. It refelects his age anyway!!
Le Burge
Howl | 17/2/2006, 9:18
Nice doggy-based humour there Steve. Did Jarvis tell you that one?
Slon
No subject title | 17/2/2006, 9:8
She's 42 if she's a day
Bruce Forsyth
33 | 16/2/2006, 19:49
Higher or lower, Sion?
Steve
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 17:50
Eh?
Slon
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 17:47
33 my arse.
Steve
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 17:43
Er, sorry. I was just trying to start a conversation.
Steve
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 17:42
Worth waiting for eh?
Steve
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 17:42
Howl you know if you never ask?
Ann Dee
the stooge | 16/2/2006, 17:13
Howl Who?
Dino
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 17:6
We are trying not to....
Steve
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 17:3
So, is anyone gonna say 'Howl Who?' You know how joke telling is all about timing.
Dino
Katrina | 16/2/2006, 13:13
Huh...?
Mikey H
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 12:37
...and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Josie..... does this mean Slon will be asked to perform tonight??
Mikey H
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 12:37
Good point Dino, After wiping out half of the US, all has gone quiet on the katrina front...... I didn't think the way that she caused widespread flooding and destrution was that funny though..... apart from the fact that a lot of americans were inveolved.
Dino
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 11:34
I liked Katrina...she was funny! What's happened to her?
Katrina (2 mins later)
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 10:54
But not that hard
Katrina
No subject title | 16/2/2006, 10:54
Harder!
Le Burge
Katrina | 16/2/2006, 9:56
I see Katrina is five today. Any comments?
Dino
No subject title | 15/2/106, 19:53
The pace of this joke makes my aged years seem like seconds...
Steve
No subject title | 15/2/2006, 19:24
Howl.
dave
No subject title | 15/2/2006, 15:59
Er, shall I get this one?
Who's there?
Steve
No subject title | 15/2/2006, 15:18
Knock, knock......
dave
Saint Valentine | 14/2/2006, 12:13
Happy VD to one and all.
Lurker
No subject title | 14/2/2006, 10:42
Happy Valentines Phil! Bored at work this being your 3rd post in as many weeks?? :o)
Phil M
Typing Course required | 14/2/2006, 10:3
Of course that should have been Valentines Day! As we all know, Vanetines Day is next month!
Phil M
Romance and ting | 14/2/2006, 9:58
Happy Vanetines Day everyone! I hope we all remembered to dust off the candles and lay waste to small African countries by buying exorbitantly overpriced flowers....or am I just unromantic???
Slon
No subject title | 13/2/2006, 12:58
I reckon the customs staff and bank tellers should put in some extra effort and get to know us all personally
Steve
ID Cards | 13/2/2006, 11:33
I think the answer is to have our ID cards lasered onto our foreheads so that they can't be stolen!! Just think. For those of us with bigger than average foreheads, we could have a whole lifetime worth of info on there!!
Le Burge
Hmm | 13/2/2006, 9:37
...and using the name of real people. That's Identity theft, that is. Where's my ID card - 'cos that'll stop them? Oh, someone's nicked it
Dino
No subject title | 12/2/106, 20:24
That joker is at it again....piss off and go promote on some other site where people give a shit
simon
valentines day | 12/2/2006, 10:49
oops should of been www.letitbeme.co.uk/heart
simon
valentines day | 12/2/2006, 10:48
Hi guys just been sent a message by the girlfriend and thought this was really cool, go on have a go !! www.letitbeme/heart
dave
No subject title | 11/2/2006, 16:58
no probs there Mr.
Dino
Edin 2006 | 10/2/2006, 13:48
Davey - have you got me down for a room? Cheers.
Carrie
No subject title | 10/2/2006, 13:40
Happy Birthday to you. have a lovely day Honey, Cx
Le Burge
Honey | 10/2/2006, 10:9
Happy Birthday to Ms Honey Langcaster-James. 31 - blimey! That makes Jasmine, what, eleven? Flip!
Steve
Black stuff | 10/2/2006, 9:19
Dave, I don't think you're a tosser!
dave
Towboat | 9/2/2006, 22:50
Like the towboat SIon (see website recommendation above).
dave
No subject title | 9/2/2006, 22:50
... sorry, what a tosser.
dave
The bleedin' obvious | 9/2/2006, 22:49
Its all just economics in the end ain't it? The 14 billion goes back into the economy at some point giving people work, oh and making some people incredibly rich...
As for the black stuff, we as consumers are now in the cycle of perpetual fear. The media and the oil companies are complicit in creating this state of fear, giving them carte blanche to charge what they want and making us feel guilty about complaining. The real shame is that much more fuel efficient transportation is waiting in the wings and is being surpressed by the big gas companies... all the decision makers and governers are in the pockets of the oil companies, thats globalisation for you I guess. Greed always wins the day. Moan, moan, moan.
Steve
No subject title | 9/2/2006, 16:53
Well, he may well only conttribute once a year, but when he does they are pearls, I tell ya! Pearls!!
Phil M
Oil be back... | 9/2/2006, 16:53
I imagine Mr Shell, Mr BP and Mr Esso would have approximately 14 billion reasons why our esteemed leader should carry on using the black stuff!
Slon
No subject title | 9/2/2006, 15:3
Blimey, I see in the news that Sweden is planning to wean itself off oil by 2020. Not only will I be impressed if they manage it, but I'm impressed that they are even going to try. Why can't we do the same here, eh Blair?
dave
Edinburgh 2006 | 8/2/2006, 16:46
That's okay Dave, not too late, still got a few places to fill. Now, do I put you down for one or two rooms this time, also do Noz, Lou and Al want to go?
Dave Wild
No subject title | 8/2/2006, 15:21
Shite!
Only just spotted the Edin 2006 link - not to late are we Dave?
Dave Wid
No subject title | 8/2/2006, 15:19
I would like to cordially apologise for my grammer in that last post.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 8/2/2006, 15:18
I used to play Snow Bros and that Police pinball m/c. We completely destroyed. Ended up with a bin as one of its legs.
dave
No subject title | 8/2/2006, 13:1
You can keep your NBA Jam Steve, I think you and Nath were the only people who dug that American hip hop scene. It was the pies that I liked, marvellous microwaved delicacies that used to bloat the stomach for the afternoons learning to come...
Steve
Elehouse | 8/2/2006, 10:27
Aah memories. I do believe myself and Mr Dawe put a lot of money into the NBA Jam game that was in there. Between that and the Daytona Rally at the Galleria I couldn't think of a better place to spend 3 years worth of grant!!
Slon
No subject title | 8/2/2006, 10:12
Ah, yes. One of the most badly designed, badly located and badly built buildings ever. And I used to live in Pembroke, so I know bad buildings
dave
Lister... | 8/2/2006, 10:4
Thanks for the post Mr Lister, does anyone remember the Elehouse by the way? The 4 snack ladies, the poor quality of food, the crappy coffee and octagonal ambienece. I could almost nip down for a quick cuppa, lunchtime ciggy, and a decent game of pinball,
dave
No subject title | 7/2/2006, 22:32
Is it safe to mention this yet Dave?
Dave Wid
No subject title | 7/2/2006, 18:21
I drove into a Capri once. Dave P & Liz may remember.....
Dave Lister
No subject title | 7/2/2006, 15:25
They're just using religion as an excuse to be extremely crappy to one another.
Le Burge
Chat | 7/2/2006, 10:17
Wow - by only checking Madhatters in the morning, I miss a full blown debate. I've been making the same point as Sion to anyone that would listen - burning embassies, dressing up as a suicide bomber and waving placards theatening another 9/11 hardly creates a stong argument against the case that Islam is a religion that encourages violence and terrorism. And the cartoon with the bomb on the head. Didn't look like Mohammed to me. Just some guy with a beard. Dr Rowan Williams has a beard, afterall.
Steve
No subject title | 7/2/2006, 9:35
Oh No! The Fatwa has begun. They're trying to pick off the Madhatters one at a time!! I'm off to check under my car for bombs.
Liz
No subject title | 7/2/2006, 9:26
Sion - are you offering to drive into my car as well? I'm fine by the way.
Nick W
No subject title | 7/2/2006, 9:10
I know someone who works for the CSA if that helps?
Slon
No subject title | 7/2/2006, 8:59
I'll have a bash if you like. How hard can it be?
Liz
No subject title | 7/2/2006, 8:41
Just to change the subject completely - Anyone got any contacts in CSI who can identify the bastard who drove into my car last night from some paint specks and a partial number plate!
Steve
No subject title | 7/2/2006, 8:26
Behead all those that display misogyny!
Dave Wid
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 21:54
...add 'or husbands' in an appropriate place to avoid me being accused of misogyny......hang on... make that 'partners', then I think I've got all bases covered.......this is hard.... can we talk about dehumidifiers again?
Dave Wid
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 21:51
This is a lot better than dehumidifiers. Just to add my two pence worth, I just want us all to like just you know get on and maybe get down yer know? We could share a smoke and shag each others' ethnically diverse wives whilst listening to a little bangra...... to be honest though this whole situation is just too depressing to mention with no real solution other than the complete unilateral rejection of all religion by all people. And that's never going to happen in a hurry, so best place ourselves in a little bubble of sanity, close our eyes and hope it all goes away.
dave
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 17:45
That's alright Ken, its a little worse than a Fatlip but eh, we go back a long way.
Ken
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 17:31
Hi Dave, sorry about the fatwa, please feel free to give them my address and er,mmm, perhaps take it off...
dave
Conspiracy | 6/2/2006, 17:14
I'm with Sion, if only the world was simple and logical, alas... what I particularly object to is the religious fundamentalists who aim to drag us back to the middle ages. That is something that none of us can sit on the fence over, it may be a bit Daily Mail to say it but I think this is gonna be the bane of society for the next generation.
What we need is something to divert our attention and bring us all together like a good old pandemic, or an imminent asteroid strike.
dave
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 17:2
Thanks Ken for handing over the fatwa... must return the favour sometime. You can take the consequences of your posted link yourself.
Ken
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 16:33
In case anyone wanted to make an informed opinion about whether they thought the cartoons were offensive you can do so via this link (hope this is OK Dave)
http://cryptome.org/muhammad.htm
Ken
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 16:27
John, they could still do it and blame it on Graham Chapman!
John
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 16:17
Imagine if the Pythons had picked on Islam instead of Christianity for The Life Of Brian...
Steve
Chip Shop | 6/2/2006, 16:10
Does the man at the chip shop have pointy ears, a bow and arrow and an unnaturally long life span? Oh hang on. I thought you said Elvish.
Slon
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 15:53
Now don't start on the Germans, Ken.
Dino
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 15:53
There's a guy works down the chip shop swears he's Elvis!
Mohammed
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 15:47
Oh bugger. I've depicted myself in text. Is that allowed? Ah sod it, if I don't know, who does?
Mohammed
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 15:46
Yep, it's me. Behave yourself, alright?
Steve
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 15:24
Exactly. And anyway, if depicting Allah or Mohammad is banned/impossible to capture/not allowed/whatever, how do people know if you are doing a cartoon of him cos nobody knows what he looks like cos you can't represent him pictorially At the risk of sounding flippant, there's a man that lives round the corner from me that looks like the guy in the cartoon. Is he Mohammad?
Ken
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 15:19
Slon, I agree with your earlier comment on the cartoons, with the exception of the one with Muhammed and the Turban bomb the rest of the cartoons were very tame and quite frankly German in their sense of humour. Sadly the Islamic extremists appear to be getting most of the media air time, would be good if the moderates could stand up to the thugs more vociferously.
Slon
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 14:36
Why are non-believers supposed to follow religious laws? I'm not a christian, therefore I'm entitled to be gay (if I was so inclined). I'm not jewish, therefore I can sit down and enjoy a bacon sarnie. I'm not a muslim, therefore I can take the piss out of Mohammed by drawing bombs on his head.
The first expert on Islam
Apology | 6/2/2006, 14:30
Sorry, someone on the telly said that Islam forbade making images of people, and I stupidly believed her.
Another expert on islam
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 14:14
There is no ban on images of Allah or the Prophet Muhammad. However, chapter 42 of the Koran does say: "[Allah is] the originator of the heavens and the earth... [there is] nothing like a likeness of Him." This is taken by Muslims to mean that Allah cannot be captured in an image by human hand, such is his beauty and grandeur. To attempt such a thing is seen as an insult to Allah. The same is believed to apply to Muhammad.
Shia Islamic tradition is far less strict on this ban. Reproductions of images of the Prophet, mainly produced in the 7th Century in Persian, can be found.
An expert on Islam
A smart-aleck sneer at religiously inspired violence | 6/2/2006, 13:26
It's true that making images of a person is forbidden in Islam. Burning embassies, on the other hand, is positively encouraged.
Graham Had
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 11:41
Foolish infidels.
Steve
Cartoons | 6/2/2006, 11:19
Oh no. Now you've done it! You have insulted the Dutch cartoonists. They'll be a caricature of you drawn in anger now (if they have access to pen and paper where ever it is they're hiding!)
Slon
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 11:3
Actually, has anyone seen the cartoons? I saw them last week and they're crap (well, one was amusing) but I don't think they'll be outselling The Far Side anytime soon
slon
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 10:56
Ooh good, I like The Wrath Of Khan. Can I witness it on widescreen DVD please?
Steve
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 10:42
Violent deaths to all who offend the Dehumidifier!!
Steve
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 10:41
Those who care not, you will wiitness the Wrath of Kahn!!
dave
Topic change | 6/2/2006, 10:39
Okay, how about this. Following our recent discussion on Dehumidifiers I received a (genuine?) e-mail from a company specialising in Dehumidifiers requesting we exchange links to their site dehumidifiersx.com. Worrying is not the word.
Steve
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 10:37
Behead all who say that today's topic is Freedom of Speech!!!
Slon
Freedom of speech | 6/2/2006, 10:35
Given the recent events perhaps it would be prudent to discuss something else? Although I would say that burning embassies and killing people is possibly not the best way to convince the world at large of your non-violent nature. and I know I'm generalising a bit but I care not.
dave
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 10:19
Today's topic is, er, Freedom of Speech.
dave
No subject title | 6/2/2006, 10:18
Anyone want to caht?
dave
Rubbish links | 2/2/2006, 23:5
Dino - the quality of your website recommendations is slipping... even though I can write Arse in the snow, I was left feeling a little cold and untouched by said 'link'
dave
Birthdaze | 2/2/2006, 23:4
Happy Birthday to Simon Randy it says. Anyone heard from old 'Doody' recently?
Mr All Nighter
No subject title | 2/2/2006, 1:18
It's getting late....
Anonnymoose
Knor sbjct tyt elle | 1/2/2006, 17:29
Nuffink sed
Anonymous
No subject title | 1/2/106, 17:23
Nothing said
Anonymous
No subject title | 1/2/2006, 16:47
Nothing said
dave
No subject title | 1/2/2006, 16:47
Nice
Steve
No subject title | 1/2/2006, 14:56
Smashing
dave
Er | 1/2/2006, 13:59
Great
Dino
ZX Spectrum ROM | 31/1/106, 23:13
Sure...no problem...
The Ranter
Arctic Monkeys | 31/1/2006, 15:33
Arctic Monkeys - Spanking Chutney more like! Rubbish! It's all hype! Mind you, I don't think I've actually heard any of their stuff yet but I'm sure they can't be as good as all the PR says they are.........
dave
Google | 31/1/2006, 14:18
Picasa is a good bit of free software. I like.
Slon
No subject title | 31/1/2006, 12:23
I've been (working, obviously) looking at various services Google offers (particularly like Picasa, a programme for sorting editing images) and stumbled across the Google mobile services. Thought I'd try them out. Now I can read MH wherever I am. Sad, eh?
dave
Mobile Posting | 31/1/2006, 11:57
Good for you Sion. Care to give us some nerdy details on how you achieved such a momentus task.
Slon
No subject title | 31/1/2006, 11:51
An inept one too it seems
Slon
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I've just posted via my mobile. Aren't I a geek?
Slon
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I've just posted via my mobile. Aren't I a geek?
Slon
No subject title | 31/1/2006, 11:11
366,000 people can easily be wrong. Look how many voted for, well I was going to say Bush but pick anyone reallly.
Steve
The Bay | 31/1/2006, 9:15
Let us all know how you get on. Whouldn't it be interesting if you made a profit? On a different topic, I'm really not sure about the Artic Monkeys yet, 366,000 people can't be wrong. Or maybe they're just easily led. Not sure.
dave
Dehumidifier | 30/1/2006, 17:14
You're absolutely right of course SGF, how silly of me. E-bay it is and don't spare the horses.
Steve
De-humidifier | 30/1/2006, 17:10
Dave, E-bay?
dave
De-humidifier | 30/1/2006, 15:4
Anyone want to buy a (slightly used) Dehumidifier? Only a hundred pounds new. Bargain at £97.50. I've had me £2.50 worth of water extraction out of it.
dave
Music | 30/1/2006, 15:3
...what happened to the grumpy old man debate about modern pop music, eh? I think those Arctic Monkeys are quite lively and energetic, tchoh! Good on them.
dave
No subject title | 30/1/2006, 15:2
Steve - I have a ZX spectrum emulator can you send me a ROM or something so that I can play it?
Le Burge
Smarty Pants | 30/1/2006, 9:17
Well done Dino.....Smart-arse. I'm guessing you didn't actually invent the game in the first place?
Dino
No subject title | 28/1/106, 11:31
It was Lunar Lander actually...written in BASIC and designed to be as frugal with memory as possible so that it would run in 1K
The Insulter
No subject title | 27/1/2006, 23:17
I reckon it was Kolostomy Kid, 'Can you help Kolostomy Kid collect all his pension before his bag is full?'.... oh and before some ageing smart arse tells me colostomy is spelt with a 'c', I know another word that begins with a 'c' too. Simply prefix this new 'c' word with 'sad pedantic' or 'small minded f*ck knuckle of a' and it quite adequately sums up my opinion of you.
Steve
No subject title | 27/1/2006, 16:14
Atic Atac?
Slon
No subject title | 27/1/2006, 12:48
what was it? Doom? Tomb raider?
Dino
No subject title | 27/1/2006, 10:58
I sold my ZX81 with 1K in order to buy my 32k Spectrum. Not before I had a game published in Computer & Video Games magazine...my five minutes of fame!
Slon
No subject title | 27/1/2006, 9:3
Anyone got a zx80 with it's 1/2 kB memory still?
Mikey H
No subject title | 27/1/2006, 8:55
I've still got a copy of Elite for the the BBC computer..... does that count???
Dino
No subject title | 26/1/2006, 12:28
I have
Steve
Games | 26/1/2006, 8:26
Have you got Horace and the Spiders?
Anonymous
PC Games | 25/1/2006, 17:7
Eer, let me think: Quake, Quake 2, Quake 3 Arena, Tomb Raiders 1-4, Half Life, Half Life Opposing Force, Shogun Total War, Final Fantasy VII, FIFA 98, Virtua Fighter, Rugby 2001, Deus Ex, Deus Ex 2, System Shock 2, The Thing... Gonna lob a load of that on the 'Bay I reckon...
Dino
Old games | 25/1/2006, 15:8
Well...? Don't keep us in suspense...what's the list?
Anonymous
Old PC Games | 25/1/2006, 14:22
Yeah, got quite a few more
Slon
No subject title | 25/1/2006, 13:54
Dave, maybe you should have a link to ebay as well as amazon?
Slon
No subject title | 25/1/2006, 13:53
Got any more
dave
No subject title | 25/1/2006, 13:28
Yeah me to.
Dino
No subject title | 25/1/2006, 12:57
I'd have bought them...
Anonymous
The Ranter | 25/1/2006, 12:5
Ebay is basically an extension of your loft/ storage space. Ultimately, just flog everything you have on ebay now, and then when you find you need something, just buy it back off ebay as some jerk will be trying to sell it as pretty much everything that has ever been made and ever will be made has or will appear on ebay at some point.
Just to prove my own point, I last week auctioned off 10 old PC games dating back to 1995 and they all went. Why would anyone want to buy 11 year old computer games? Got rid of my clutter though...
Le Burge
music | 25/1/2006, 9:24
Let's join in - Arctic Monkeys? Arctic Spunkeys, more like.
Le Burge
CDs | 25/1/2006, 9:23
Archive, shmarchive. Have you tried to play or otherwise access any CD-R discs made more than a few years ago. They're all desintigrating. Leave books on the shelf along with you vinyl collections. Oh, you can't - you've already sold it on e-bay.
dave
Books | 24/1/2006, 18:40
I like the idea of scanning all your books, that would take even longer than scanning old photos. A perfect way to waste time if you have any spare...
Steve
Clutter | 24/1/2006, 17:17
What about our shelves of books. Should I re-type them all in Word and save the documents on a load of CD's? No, hang on. Then I'd have to get rid of those CD's. Oh Ar$e! I'll just have to remember them all!
dave
VHS | 24/1/2006, 17:7
It's only a matter of time before you do exactly the same with your DVDs and CDs. May I suggest archiving them in some handy 320CD wallets (with booklets)? Declutter your life, that's what getting old is all about. I think the idea is to actually own nothing when you finally peg it.
Steve
VHS | 24/1/2006, 15:39
Oh yes. VHS films. A few weeks back I finally bit the bullet and gave away 148 vhs films to charity!! It was hard, but now I have my dining room back so that's a bonus!
dave
VHS | 24/1/2006, 15:33
Thank god for that anyway.
Ye Old Rocker
No subject title | 24/1/2006, 15:21
good old cassettes went out with the ark Dave.... we've got to keep up with the youth of today!!! - Can you believe that VHS videos are also becoming antique!!!
Anonymous
No subject title | 24/1/2006, 15:4
Nothing said
dave
DAB radio? | 24/1/2006, 14:56
DAB radio, oh la de da. Whatever happened to the good old casette compilation?
Anonymous
Ye Old Rocker | 24/1/2006, 12:38
I have to admit that my DAB radio is contantly tuned to Planet Rock at work - far more entertaining than James Blunt.... the only band worse than James Blunt is Rap Tou..... remember them???
Slon
No subject title | 24/1/2006, 12:35
Who are all these bands? Am I that old? Probably. Sigh. I remember Duran Duran if that helps?
Steve
No subject title | 24/1/2006, 11:48
What about The Test Icicles? James Blunt they aint!!
The Recommender
music | 24/1/2006, 11:36
I am the recommender, and I recommend, The Go! Team.
Steve
Music | 24/1/2006, 11:22
You know you can buy an ipod thru Amazon y'all. Click the link below, then a few more clicks and after a few days all your anger will subside (unless of couse someone puts a Blunt mp3 on ya pod!!) Alternatively, turn the radio on to something non commercial. I find Robert Elms on Radio London plays a good selection of music!!
The Ranter
The Strokes | 24/1/106, 11:10
Oh come on, The Strokes, they're, well, just no. Tunstall, she's rubbish.
Athlete - they're so much of a Coldplay copy they manage to make Coldplay sound original.
Toploader - Chodloader morelike. Franz Ferdinand - Dog Turdinand. ARGH.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 24/1/2006, 10:48
..... I could take axe to Katie Tunstall, too. Even if she is named after a sh*thole of a town in the potteries.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 24/1/2006, 10:46
Well, well. Its nice to see this old place perking up a little. Its been a little sad and empty in here over the last few months, Since you been gone, since you been gone, I'm outta my head, can't take it.......
Actually agree about The Strokes though. Should not be on the list as that bunch of Blunt's. I Listened to This Is It for 30 mins mesmerised in HMV when it came out. Made me want to be in a band again.....
Slon
No subject title | 24/1/2006, 9:55
You don't like Wishbone Ash? What's wrong with you? Next you'll be dissing Hawkwind.
Steve
No subject title | 24/1/2006, 9:12
Aaah. Thank God for my iPod, CD's and alternative radio stations. These allow me to listen only to the type of music I enjoy, thus avoiding the likes of Blunt, Kasabian, AC/DC and Wishbone Ash! You all should try it. Never listen to stuff you don't like again!!
The Ranter
Wishbone Ash | 23/1/106, 17:26
Now you're talking - Twin Guitar, Classic Rock. Eer, seems even I'm getting too old to pass comment on "popular beat combo"-driven music. Anyone for Dire Straits?
dave
Subtle | 23/1/2006, 17:1
Er, anyone for a spot of Wishbone Ash?
Le Burge
Blunt | 23/1/2006, 16:18
James Blunt? James kunt, more like. Or should that be James Hunt? Sorry
Slon
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 16:9
and you may be right Si, I'm not sure Marillion was such a good example. Still better than James sodding Blunt, eh?
Dino
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 16:7
The Strokes...a two album band...? I think you picked the wrong example to illustrate your point...personally I like all this indie music - and when you compare it to so called "Heavy Metal" from the 70's you begin to realise that all AC/DC, Iron Maiden and their ilk did was pave the way for them today...in fact a lot of 70's Heavy Metal sounds quite tame now...Thrash Metal and Death Metal are quite different propositions!
Slon
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 16:1
It is a sign of age when all popular music sounds the same. It's also a sign that popular music is dull and formulaic.
Badger
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 15:45
Yeah, just read that lot and I think it's me that needs shooting.
Harry Enfield
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 15:43
Eh, Eh, Calm Down, calm down Badger
Badger
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 15:36
That's another thing that really bugs me. The endless stream of acts which are passed off as alleged 'indie' bands that appear for one or two albums and then give way to the next week's fashion. A couple of years ago it was people like The Strokes and Toploader, now it's Kasabian and Franz Ferdinand and they all peddle something which is reminiscent of early nineties indie music but they all sound exactly the same. Fortunately none of them lasts very long. They all have one or two hit singles which are played wall to wall on commercial radio and their album tracks all sound exactly the same as the 'single you know from the radio' and it's all so painfully the same. Oh, and they all end up on prime-time national tv adverts sponsored by Woolworths to confirm their 'acceptable to all', 'music for the masses' status. There was a time when indie bands provided a more interesting alternative to the pop charts, now there doesn't appear to be that distinction and we seem to be left with one awful world of top of the pops. Maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm getting old. Yes, that'll be it.
Le Burge
Keane | 23/1/2006, 15:33
Keane "we're down with the kids. Oh, by the way, we went to the most expensive private school in the country." "Oo, Sir Michael, ow, ow, ow"
Le Burge
Good or Bad? | 23/1/2006, 15:32
Uh-O! Teenage metal bands. Not sure Marillion really counts. A bunch of Genesis-copying Scots. Who would want to emulate Genesis? Sounds fishy to me...Hanoi Rocks - they were quite bad. Girlschool, anyone?
Badger
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 15:29
That's a very good point and one I realised a few minutes after leaving that posting. That is indeed the path to The Darkness.
Mikey H
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 15:14
Badger - please don't wish for too much spandex and perms .... last time we did that we ended up with the darkness........!
Slon
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 15:11
Keane. Thats another one. Tossers
The Ranter
Blunt | 23/1/106, 14:19
Point that hand cannon at James Blunt and all his ilk - those M-O-R, whiney, weak spined bland as Edam "singer-songwriters". Urgh. Bring back Megadeth!
Slon
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 13:53
I agree. I downloaded a load of Marillion songs at the weekend (assassing, incommunicado, punch and judy et al) and they were bloomin' marvellous and not at all Blunty and dull.
Badger
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 13:34
Ok, it was me who started all this. I just got a bit of an urge over the weekend to dig out some classic cheese metal and, before I knew it, I was driving to work this morning with Number of The Beast playing as loudly as my car speakers could handle. I think I must be having some kind of reaction to all that painfully bland middle-of-the-road James Blunt type of stuff which seems to be permanently on the telly these days. Bring back spandex and perms. All is forgiven.
Mikey H
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 12:52
....actually that was me this time, not Ozzy!!!!
Ozzy Ozbourne
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 12:52
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind,
people think I'm insane because I am frowning all the time
Mikey H
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 12:50
Sorry Dave ....wasn't me - I guess it was the real Bruce Dickenson, as I can't see Phil H or Paul E visiting this site.... they've forgotten all about us!!! I am glad to see that kids of today are wearing Iron Maiden woolly hats - now all we need to do is stop them from wearing those rediculous baggy jeans that hang halfway down their bum!!!....oh my god I'm becoming a grumpy old man like Dino!!!
dave
Iron Maiden Hats | 23/1/2006, 11:51
I was in H&M yesterday and noticed they were selling Iron Maiden woolly hats, in the childrens section by heavens. What next? Saxon socks, Def Leppard Ankle Warmers and Motley Crue underwear? Actually I think that last one actually happened. Anyway, my point is still valid about the Iron Maiden Woolly caps - and why can't you get them in adult size?
dave
Number of the Beast | 23/1/2006, 11:48
...and the legions of Iron Maiden fans.
dave
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 11:47
...with the exception of my good friends Phil Hatherley and Paul Evans.
dave
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 11:44
Haver, is that you? Who else would remember the opening line to Number of the Beast?
Bruce Dickinson
No subject title | 23/1/2006, 10:45
I lived alone. My mind was blank.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 22/1/2006, 22:41
I'm writing school reports and watching 'Commando' at the same time. What a silly film it is. Go Arnie, go!
The Ranter
Deboredifier | 20/1/106, 11:48
I'm glad that asking for a machine to make me less bored has resulted in an ongoing thread about humidity and the creation, or reduction of, moisture in the air. Whoo!
Bullets over here please!.
Slon
No subject title | 20/1/2006, 9:4
how far will it shoot?
Kath
No subject title | 20/1/2006, 12:36
sadly its not an old thing - in NZ we need them - lots of humidity and no central heating or double glazing and leaky homes...eek. hey, but its 80 degrees today - tee hee...
Dino
No subject title | 18/1/2006, 17:16
Any more bullets left in that gun...?
Nick W
No subject title | 18/1/2006, 17:14
I have a humidifier (also from Argos interestingly enough). Surely Newton's Third Law of Physics states that they cancel each other out, and so in fact neither exist. Or am I missing something?
John
No subject title | 18/1/2006, 17:7
Where does a dehumidifier rank in the Madhatters oldness chart, alongside things like sheds, trivets and mortgages?
Dave Wid
No subject title | 18/1/2006, 13:29
I leave you all alone for a few days and look what happens.
Steve
No subject title | 18/1/2006, 13:25
BANG!! BANG!!! (The 2nd one was for me)!
Slon
No subject title | 18/1/2006, 11:39
Use their 16 day money back guarantee and take it back when your done. I can't believe I'm joining in a discussion about dehumidifiers. Shoot me now.
Steve
Borrow | 18/1/2006, 11:4
Thanks for the offer mate, but humidity just doesn't seem to be a problem at Chez French. Have you tried opening a window?
dave
Dehumidifiying | 18/1/2006, 11:1
It's a serious business water extraction, so called 'The Ranter'. Anyway I just thought you should know that I plumped for buying one from Argos rather than paying HSS Hire £150 a week. You could borrow it off me if you like when I'm done?
The Ranter
Deboredifier | 17/1/106, 17:3
Has anyone got a deboredifier I could plug myself in to?
John
Dehumidifier | 17/1/2006, 15:9
I got a tiddly one in B&Q for about seventy quid. Is that too much?
Steve
Dehumer | 17/1/2006, 12:7
Nope, sorry mate. Why don't you buy one and then take it back when the job is done claiming that's it broken or not working?
dave
Dehumidifier | 17/1/2006, 11:44
Has anyone got a dehumidifier I could borrow (or hire). I've just looked at HSS Hire and they seem awfully expensive.
Steve
Le Burge | 17/1/2006, 8:37
Well, Dave. He was always The Goldfish. Happy Birthday today by the way Mr Le Burge. You share it with Jim Carrey and.... Keith Chegwin!! What a glittering line-up!
dave
Cry Baby | 16/1/2006, 15:7
Actually Simon, your memory deceives you as I purchased this one after giving yours back to you.
Le Burge
Cry Baby | 16/1/2006, 9:25
Actually, Dave, strickly speaking your Cry Baby is, in fact, mine. Glad it's still working for you! Wicky, wicky, wick
Camden High Street
No subject title | 15/1/106, 22:58
Walking?
The W***ker
No subject title | 15/1/2006, 20:2
If you see all, what am I doing now then?
BIG BROTHER
No subject title | 14/1/2006, 17:44
I SEE ALL.
The Ranter
Big Brother | 13/1/106, 16:51
I'm not, I'm just reading the so-called media reports of it
Steve
Monkey Suit | 13/1/2006, 16:22
Yeah, that Barrymore's a one aint he!! And while JM is indeed vacuous, it was a trifle unfair to be bullied by 2 middle aged, drag- queen, has beens. And Pete. I know it's all down to the editing but so far those calling the others 'the kids' and 'the girls' are acting far more immaturely than the actual 'kids'!!
Ken
No subject title | 13/1/2006, 16:21
Ranter, why are you watching Big Brother in the first place?
The Ranter
Jodie Marsh | 13/1/106, 15:38
What a vacuous bint eh. But then C4, oh how "balanced" they are - everytime George Galloway opens his gob they blank it out with white noise - in the "interests of unbiased political reporting". Yeah, Tosh McOsh.
Still, at least I'm not a transvestite with collagen lips and a monkey suit...
dave
Cry Baby | 13/1/2006, 13:21
I'm probably one of the few Madhatters to actually have a Cry Baby but alas for you it isn't yours. I think other Madhatters may have crying babies which they may be delighted to loan you.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 12/1/2006, 17:49
I've lent somebody a cry baby. Only now I don't remember who. I've been trying to remember for three years.
Steve
Flaps | 12/1/2006, 16:46
If you really are having difficulty try putting the word/s 'mud' first or 'the bird'.
Anonymous
No subject title | 12/1/2006, 16:17
Nothing said
Anonymous
No subject title | 12/1/2006, 16:17
Nothing said
Anonymous
No subject title | 12/1/2006, 16:17
Nothing said
Anonymous
No subject title | 12/1/2006, 16:17
Nothing said
Anonymous
No subject title | 12/1/2006, 16:17
Nothing said
Dino
No subject title | 12/1/2006, 16:16
Flaoooohhhh..hahaha...falalalalhahah...flappppahahahah....flooooaaaahhhhhppssssshahahah...flaps
The Ranter
Flaps | 12/1/106, 12:41
An inherently funny word wouldn't you say?
Try saying Flaps without laughing, it's just not possible.
Flaps
Steve
No subject title | 12/1/2006, 9:17
I appear to have a lot of gas lately. In a way it could be described as French gas. Or half Italian, half English gas. It's not mustardy though.
dave
Mustard | 11/1/2006, 15:17
French.
Dino
No subject title | 11/1/2006, 15:6
French or English?
Dave
No subject title | 11/1/2006, 14:54
Mustard gas.
Dino
No subject title | 11/1/2006, 10:26
When you say "gas"...do you mean Nerve Gas, laughing gas, or petroleum gas?
Slon
No subject title | 11/1/2006, 9:4
Psi - erm... they don't have them now. Was it the Smiths? Yes I have a seive for a memory.
dave
Edinburgh 2006 | 11/1/2006, 0:41
ALL Madhatters are welcome to come on the trip.
dave
Edinburgh 2006 | 11/1/2006, 0:41
Yes there is a trip to Edinburgh again this year. Click on the link on the left for details of Edinburgh 2006. It is the FIFTH year running and as always will be a gas.
canuk
its really cold here | 10/1/2006, 17:0
?
canuk
No subject title | 10/1/2006, 17:0
Sorry was just making some plans for the summer and wondered if Edinburg was even on this summer...
Anonymous
No subject title | 10/1/2006, 16:56
Edinburgh Festival 2006??
Psi
No subject title | 10/1/2006, 21:43
Slon, I had your Kill Bills at one point, though I definitely don't have them now, might I have given them back to you at some odd place that you might have then left them e.g. the Smiths?
dave
Si | 10/1/2006, 15:47
I remember that Simon Hopes, he used to post on this site I do recall before he became all sad.
Mikey H
DVD | 10/1/2006, 15:22
did I say "that Si had.." I meant "that Si still hasn't given back!!!!...."
Mikey H
DVDs | 10/1/2006, 15:21
Funnily enough Kill Bill 1 was one of mine that Si had......
Slon
No subject title | 10/1/2006, 15:8
It's the Kill Bills I miss.
Mikey H
Missing DVD's | 10/1/2006, 13:52
Slon - have you tried Si Hopes for the missing DVD's - I forgot he had two of mine and had assumed they were lost (so replaced them) before he reminded me!!!
dzta
arror | 10/1/2006, 9:23
sorry guys for double posting.... theres no delete button?
Steve
Jol | 9/1/2006, 22:15
Obviously that's Jol, my business partner, not Jo my life partner!
Steve
Vids | 9/1/2006, 22:14
If your copy of Koyaanisqatsi that Jo, had was on video, I have it now mate. You can have as it's taking up room.
dave
DVDs | 9/1/2006, 20:48
I remember Jolyon has my copy of Koyaanisqatsi. Although actually Jol, please keep it. Someone has my special version of Spinal Tap. Sad thing is, I have no need of films now I have a small child. I just don't get to watch them, and another thing I've seen more or less every variation of every film that seems to come out these days. Why don't they make something new and interesting? What about a film based on the Legend of the 'Hairy Hands' of Dartmoor?
Slon
No subject title | 9/1/2006, 17:5
That should be 'my misery' and not Mt Misery, which is probably near Mt Doom
Slon
DVDs | 9/1/2006, 17:4
The Alzheimers is kicking in and I can't remember where some of my DVDs are. If I've lent you one, please put me out of mt misery and tell me.
Dino
No subject title | 9/1/106, 13:46
Davey - click the "movies" button and access a whole realm of weird and wacky movies...
dave
Hey hey 16k | 9/1/2006, 12:37
I like the link Dino. Very funny. I suspect the target audience is very small for this one though, i.e. anyone aged 35-40 who had a ZX Spectrum.
Dino
Movies | 9/1/106, 11:2
The Tramp O'Claus is a bit late...but an excellent rendition nonetheless of an old classic...see site recommendations above...
dave
Skenefex | 6/1/2006, 15:5
No idea John, nice piccie of Che though.
John
Skenefex | 6/1/2006, 14:51
?
dave
Decs | 6/1/2006, 12:40
Just taken the site decs down. I'm going to miss those little flying fellas. Hope everyone's coping okay with the new year.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 5/1/2006, 17:8
Don't you get many visitors Dino? Bless.
Steve
No subject title | 5/1/2006, 11:1
Bah Bed Bug!!
Dino
No subject title | 5/1/2006, 10:11
Maybe then I'd put my decs up...break out the sherry etc...when are they coming?
Le Burge
12th night/day | 5/1/2006, 9:42
Surely, the 5th Jan is the 12th day, as you count Dec 25th as the first day of Christmas.
I think Dino needs a visits from the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.
Dino
No subject title | 4/1/106, 23:26
Don't know why you bothered putting them up in the first place...no-one ever sees them.
Mikey H
No subject title | 4/1/2006, 16:25
Do I take it things are slow at work Slon??? Thx for the NYE party BTW.
Slon
No subject title | 4/1/2006, 14:58
A little research has shown up that the 5th is 12th night and the 6th is 12th day. This came off the internet so is almost certainly incorrect.
Steve
No subject title | 4/1/2006, 14:58
Oh no you didn't....
Jo
No subject title | 4/1/2006, 14:30
Isn't it Jan 6th - 12 days after Xmas. something to do with the kings bringing gifts... but arriving a bit late, so Sion, I guess if you don't take down your decorations some strange men may turn up with embalming fluids... better get the mixers and ice ready! PS. I've just had my first panto-free Christmas for 8 years... bliss!
dave
Decs | 4/1/2006, 14:25
My tree appears to be taking itself down, needle by needle.
Steve
No subject title | 4/1/2006, 14:7
I take it these diversions mean no one actually knows when 12th night is. Don't think I've ever met anyone who seems to know 100% for sure!
Slon
No subject title | 4/1/2006, 13:7
What calamity is supposed to befall us if we can't be arsed to do it till the weekend?
Dave Wid
No subject title | 4/1/2006, 13:3
Take them down. It's all over. Even those lazy teachers are back at work.
Mikey H
No subject title | 4/1/2006, 12:38
Took ours down last night..... was that too early??? Will be thrown into the same 'Bah Humbug'
pot as Dino?
Steve
Decs | 4/1/2006, 12:29
What's the general opinion on 12th night? 6th January?
Slon
No subject title | 4/1/2006, 9:0
Please do, it'll save me a job, ta.
dave
No subject title | 4/1/2006, 8:55
Happy New Year everyone, especially 'Meldrew Dino' shall I take down the decorations?
Dino
No subject title | 3/1/106, 23:11
So what's so good about Christmas? It's just full of heartache...better off without it...2006....now that's a depressing year....
Steve
No subject title | 3/1/2006, 11:57
Oh you were, were you!? Nice. I was at home and had loads of fun.
Now on the 60 day countdown to our NH ski holiday!!
Le Burge
Miserable? | 3/1/2006, 9:34
Wow - Dino has failed to post one cheery message since his "Merry Christmas Everyone....miserable isn't it...." posting on Christmas Day.
And how did everyone spend their Christmas and New Year? I was in the Caribbean. Sorry!
Slon
No subject title | 3/1/2006, 9:14
Sorry, that was you plural, not you singular. Perhaps I should use 'y'all'?
Dino
No subject title | 1/1/106, 21:35
Errr...and why would I want to do that exactly...? I don't have a baby?!?!
Slon
No subject title | 1/1/2006, 17:40
Have you come across "Tunes for Baby that won't drive you crazy" on iTunes yet? Lullaby versions of 'Smells like teen spirit' and 'London calling'. A must for all parents of babyhatters.
Dino
No subject title | 1/1/106, 15:17
Happy New Year to those who are having one...just another bloody number to me...browsing on iTunes and noticed Speakeasy have an album on there...Cut of The Jib...is this the same band our illustrious Mh'ers play in?
Slon
No subject title | 31/12/2005, 17:42
Ta. As I hate to be the nurd texting at midnight, may I wish you all a happy new year. Love to all.
Anonymous
No subject title | 30/12/2005, 13:42
so sorry to hear that slon.
Slon
No subject title | 30/12/2005, 18:31
Well I knew I wouldn't escape the curse of the crap christmas. My cat died today. Bugger.
rflowers@bushinternet.com
adult baby | 2/1/70, 0:28
i luv baby nappies and rubber pants email me i will email back
canuk
tis the season from the cold north | 30/12/2005, 13:17
Happy holidays to all.. and a very lucky new year!! Congrats to all those engaged and the newly born... wish you nothing but the best!! x
Anonymous
No subject title | 30/12/2005, 13:14
wow how lame...
rflowersf@bushinternrt.com
adult babys | 2/1/70, 0:24
any adult babys want to be frends with another adult baby email me
Steve
Birthdays | 29/12/2005, 19:24
Yes, it would appear that I am 37 and not 36 in a couple of weeks and my wife will be 5 at the end of March. Please. No Gary Glitter comments!!
John
No subject title | 29/12/2005, 18:0
Wow, a public invitation, that means you can't go back on it. I'll give you a call. And, albeit with reservations about the accuracy of the Madhatters database, happy fourth birthdays to Kev and Chris.
Nick W
No subject title | 29/12/2005, 16:23
John - Congratulations! When are you going to bring Lucy up North to see us?
John
No subject title | 28/12/2005, 14:54
Happy birthday Paul. When you're old enough, perhaps you could ask uncle Davey P to take a look at his birthdays database and see if there are any gremlins in it.
Mikey H
No subject title | 28/12/2005, 14:47
So anyone else at work today...... was it worth coming in????? I think not!
Ken
No subject title | 27/12/2005, 21:18
Well done John and Lucy.
Slon
No subject title | 27/12/2005, 18:34
Congratulations.
John
Engagement | 27/12/2005, 16:20
On Christmas Day, I asked Lucy Elliott to marry me. She said yes.
Dino
No subject title | 26/12/105, 23:11
Pi$ off Marley...I never did like your reggae music
Jacob Marley
No subject title | 26/12/2005, 15:33
WooOooooOOOooo
Dino
No subject title | 25/12/105, 10:0
Merry Christmas Everyone....miserable isn't it....
Slon
No subject title | 24/12/2005, 15:48
Happy birthday Psi.
dave
No subject title | 23/12/2005, 16:23
Merry Christmas one and all, a ho ho ho.
Le Burge
Spank the Frank | 23/12/2005, 14:45
Another excellent penguin-based game!
Mikey H
No subject title | 23/12/2005, 12:58
And to you Badger - and everybody else....... Still at work.... bah humbug!!!
Badger
No subject title | 23/12/2005, 12:56
Happy Christmas everybody.
Psi
Happy Christmas | 23/12/105, 11:59
The whole moving to Hatfield thing meant I didn't manage to do cards for anyone this year so may I apologise here and wish you all all the best for Christmas and the New Year.
dave
Unwell | 23/12/2005, 11:54
I've got a terrible hangover SIon. Its all I can do to type this.., oh and many congrats to Jol & Toni - see news story.
Slon
No subject title | 23/12/2005, 10:23
Actually this date is frequently bad for me, loved ones either die or get seriously ill on the 23rd December so can you all wrap up in cotton wool please. I'd like to get through this day without bad news. Ta.
Slon
No subject title | 23/12/2005, 10:21
Could be 'Arguing with family'?
Steve
No subject title | 22/12/2005, 16:50
I thought receiving presents was the true meaning of christmas?
Slon
No subject title | 22/12/2005, 16:46
My top tip is get someone else to do all the cooking. That way you can watch even more telly, and after all, isn't that the true meaning of christmas?
Steve
TT | 22/12/2005, 13:45
My top tip is, always use sausage meat for ya stuffing and part boil your spuds. When you drain them, give em a vigorouos shake in the saucepan to fluff them up and they'll come out lovely and crispy. Never failed me yet!! Oh, and I agree. Watch lots of TV!!
dave
Christmas | 22/12/2005, 13:35
It's all gone a bit quiet here before Christmas, surely we should be exchanging recipes or tips on how to make gravy? My top tip for Christmas is to make sure you watch as much telly as possible.
Steve
Stuffing | 20/12/2005, 18:13
No. Posher than that. Sainsburys Finest Cranberry and Chestnut!
Phil M
Stuffing | 20/12/2005, 16:52
Is that sage and onion or a traditional chestnut one from Delia?
Steve
Tu-tu | 20/12/2005, 15:39
Phil, no tu-tu yet, but got plenty of stuffing for my tights!!
Jim
Precedent Lo-Fly | 20/12/105, 14:11
Hi Badger ;o) Many thanks for the card ! I might be wrong but to this day I still believe that just a smidgen more lead in the nose would have kept the buggers aloft ! jim@oenoe.com
Badger
No subject title | 20/12/2005, 13:38
Phil, I'll e-mail you.
Badger
No subject title | 20/12/2005, 13:36
Happy Birthday Ken.
Phil M
Worth waiting for... | 20/12/2005, 10:56
Cheeky!!! Have you purchased your tu-tu yet?
Steve
Phil | 20/12/2005, 10:51
Bloody Hell!! It must be Christmas.
Mr Miller is posting!!!
Phil M
Festive felicitations | 20/12/2005, 10:48
With the impending festive season I just wanted to wish the crazy world of Madhatters a very Merry Christmas (and a Happy Birthday to Ken too!) Oh...and Badger can you send your new address please...I won't ask you again! You're getting a card whether you want one or not!
Dave
Ken | 20/12/2005, 8:38
Happy Birthday to Ken. I hope my records are right (see top right) and he is 33. My word, our little Ken, all grown up eh?
Steve
Port | 19/12/2005, 16:41
Sounds lovely! You should have said... I'd have popped over!
dave
No subject title | 19/12/2005, 16:36
Marks & Spencer Port mate. Only £5.99 a bottle, I'm having my own Christmas party.
Steve
Foos | 19/12/2005, 14:58
By the way. That picture in MH News is of Dave Grohl
Steve
No subject title | 19/12/2005, 14:57
Same to you Davey! Have you been on the sauce?
dave
Merry Christmas | 19/12/2005, 14:43
I love you guys, merry Christmas everyone.
Steve
Penguin | 19/12/2005, 9:44
801.5 with 9(!!!) explosions!! What a great modification! All it needs now is some guns!!
Nick W
No subject title | 18/12/105, 20:44
It was either that or take it out on my two children who thought it was acceptable to wake their father up at 6.10am on the morning after his first night out in six months.
John
No subject title | 18/12/2005, 14:55
Glad you like it Nick but what the HELL are you doing bludgeoning a cartoon penguin to death at 7.14 on a Sunday morning? Go to SLEEP!
Nick W
No subject title | 18/12/2005, 7:14
817.2 in one shot. Good one John
John
No subject title | 16/12/2005, 21:27
If you really hate that penguin...
http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2004/f_pinguxtreme-p1.php
Lesley
penguin | 16/12/2005, 19:55
578.1! Great fun.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 16/12/2005, 15:10
576.5
Dave Wid
No subject title | 16/12/2005, 15:5
First go, 487.1 GET IN!
Dave Wid
No subject title | 16/12/2005, 15:3
I do appreciate it. Not just cards I sent to you sent back to me for comedic effect. Or photocopies of Paul Evans with a jolly Christmas message written in letters cut from a newspaper making me briefly believe a friend had been kidnapped. Sure, I'll send you my new addy.
dave
No subject title | 16/12/2005, 9:25
530.7
dave
Amazon links | 15/12/2005, 15:36
Er, anyone buying anything from Christmas, please use the Amazon link below. Even if you then get something else it still knows that you were referred from Madhatters - clever see!
Badger
No subject title | 15/12/2005, 13:38
Happy to oblige. 593.5 does appear to be the highest possible, although I'd be happy to be proved wrong.
dave
No subject title | 15/12/2005, 11:50
Only managed 473. Dave Wid, can you send me your current address please. Someone wants to send you a Christmas Card. Not me though, I know you'd not appreciate that sort of thing.
Ken
No subject title | 15/12/2005, 11:10
587.2 was my best. Well done Badger on unearthing another webbed gem.
slon
No subject title | 15/12/2005, 10:37
593.5 once. The rest 400-ish
LeBurge
Penguin | 15/12/2005, 9:46
Excellent Badger. 574.3 was my best score. Anyone else?
Slon
No subject title | 14/12/2005, 17:0
Badger, thanks. The last half hour of work has been much more fun than usual.
Dave
Penguin Swiping | 14/12/2005, 16:20
That's really good fun that Badger. Thanks. SIon - I think it might be best to leave it.
Slon
No subject title | 14/12/2005, 14:18
Perhaps get one of the current popular beat combo's to do a remix version. Otis vs. JXL?
dave
Otis - Proximity | 14/12/2005, 11:41
I think we've offloaded all the copies we're going to by now Si. Perhaps time to come up with one new track and repackage as a greatest hits?
Mr Pedantic
Otis | 14/12/2005, 9:33
Having observed the ad in the top right hand corner of this site, can the Otis Album 'Proximity' still be described as 'New'? Methinks a call to Trade Descriptions is nigh!
Le Burge
Santa | 14/12/2005, 9:30
a Santa in a buggy now. Very good. Not sure about that motley crew of four prancing across the screen, though
LeBurge
Bang | 14/12/2005, 9:29
So, the biggest bang since WW2, and I missed it. Just in case anyone was interested, it was not audible in Northern Italy.
Sigmund Freud
No subject title | 13/12/2005, 17:2
Dave, how long have you been talking to yourself? How do you feel about your mother?
dave
No subject title | 13/12/2005, 15:53
Hi Dave - whaddya doing for Chrimbo, fancy coming down for a Christmas snifter of Port?
Steve
No subject title | 13/12/2005, 14:56
I geep ketting my wucking mords fuddled.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 13/12/2005, 13:46
Thats a whole different kettle of worms.
Slon
No subject title | 13/12/2005, 13:41
Classic
dave
Road Widening | 13/12/2005, 12:17
Widening? Where's widening?
Slon
No subject title | 13/12/2005, 9:6
Can I get to Witnes?
Steve
No subject title | 13/12/2005, 8:44
Here come de judge. Can I get a witness?
dave
No subject title | 12/12/2005, 18:14
Who are any of us? Who am I to judge?
Ken
No subject title | 12/12/2005, 11:50
Blimey. Who am I, who are you?
Slon
No subject title | 12/12/2005, 11:8
Slon, that photo was colour and had no effects added to it.
dave
Christmas decorations | 12/12/2005, 10:34
Anyone fed-up with the flying Christmas decor on the screen yet?
dave
The Massive Oil Depot Fire | 12/12/2005, 10:33
It's actually quite nice here in St Albans now, but I think we've been lucky. There is still a ruddy big black cloud of petroleum filth and it could go anywhere. Being only about 4 miles from the Buncefield Depot we were shaken to buggery at about 6am yesterday morning. Happy Christmas from Total and Chevron, I guess.
Slon
No subject title | 12/12/2005, 9:37
Ken, was that photo colour or sepia! Jeez.
Nick W
No subject title | 11/12/2005, 13:36
Those dark, satanic mills of Watford. And I thought it was just grim up north. At least you can start using up that Costco emergency food stockpile you have been saving up. One of those cheesecakes should last you a week or two! And please make sure the smog is blown south - nobody would notice any difference in London.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 11/12/2005, 11:54
Wow, hope the wind blows soon for all you guys - stay inside and take it easy. Hope its not too dark!
Sarah
Explosion | 11/12/2005, 9:54
It's rather grim here at the moment, the whole area is covered in smog.
Anonymous
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 15:59
...the Fairies should stay as well!!!!
Mikey H
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 15:58
The faries are a touch of class - they should definately stay!
Ken
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 15:22
Love it Dave, very cool. Any chance you could turn it into a shoot 'em up site? Perhaps photos of the Insulter in his Sheriff of Nottingham role whizzing across the screen, waiting to be hit!
Nick W
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 14:43
Jesus, what has hit this place? Or is He making an appearance as well?
dave
Santa Reversing | 9/12/2005, 14:40
I've managed to turn Santa round now. I could make this page really really messy couldn't I. Ho ho ho!
Slon
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 14:30
Lovely, Dave, but is it me or is Santa reversing? How about an advent calender? And who shall be the fairy on top of the tree? This could all get out of hand, couldn't it?
Mikey H
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 14:29
Is there a reason they're going backwards???
mikey H
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 14:28
I'm impressed...... work is busy then Dave!!!
Mikey H
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 13:14
Love the bells...... how about Santa and his slege gliding across the screen?
dave
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 13:10
I'm just playing!
Mikey H
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 13:8
Is there a reason why the Christmas tree has escaped into the foreground and is obscuring the text?
Mikey H
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 13:6
Oh Dave that's so twee...... I feel festive already.....
dave
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 13:3
There's a nice Christmas tree in a snowglobe, and I've put up some Christmas Trees in the background. Do you think I should go for some tinsel?
dave
Christmas | 9/12/2005, 12:52
I'll see what I can do. It would be a fantastic waste of time and great fun to Xmas up the page.
John
No subject title | 9/12/2005, 12:49
Any chance of Xmas decorations on the site?
dave
Decorations | 9/12/2005, 8:43
We're going to pop the old decorations up at chez Patrick this weekend. I'm still fighting for coloured lights on the tree, but then I'm a pleb. I blame my mum for taking me to Torquay most weekends when I was a nipper, it's coloured lights heaven (or hell, depending on your viewpoint).
Slon
No subject title | 8/12/2005, 17:0
That late, really? Hm.
Le Burge
Decorations | 8/12/2005, 16:45
er... Christmas Eve traditionally. Then take them down again on Jan 5th - the 12th day of Christmas
Slon
No subject title | 8/12/2005, 11:53
So, when should decorations go up? this weekend or next?
Le Burge
Curve | 8/12/2005, 9:26
Actually, it's a curve ball, referring to a type of pitch in baseball. Ponder on that. And by pitch I don't mean black sticky stuff
The Ponderer
No subject title | 7/12/2005, 11:31
I wonder If I just threw a curved ball.......
Steve
The Ponderer | 7/12/2005, 8:31
Has The Ponderer given us a clue to his/her true ID? Could it be that The Ponderer is in fact The Insulter?
The Ponderer
No subject title | 6/12/105, 22:5
I wonder why Brian has a wife (who he calls "Sarah") with the same name as himself? Could it be that he is gay as a fruit loop? You can't get married for another 15 days bum-boy, so he(she) has to stay your partner till then.
Liz
No subject title | 6/12/2005, 15:45
Beginning to like this work thing - I've just been given a whole load of our new make up to try - such hard work.
Nick W
No subject title | 6/12/2005, 8:58
I can only advise from a Public Sector point of view, and actually achieving tangible results is somewhat frowned upon. We take our lead from the top. When the Politicians achieve something, I might just try - until then just blame them.
Slon
No subject title | 5/12/2005, 22:27
I've been with my company a year and a bit and haven't started working yet so you're ok for a while.
Liz
When should I start working? | 5/12/2005, 16:49
Well I'm back at work after my nine month holiday. Any idea on the returning to work etiquette - when should I actually start doing something? So far I've managed to avoid it today.
Brian Cohen
No subject title | 5/12/2005, 14:41
No, I like it. I'm Brian, and so's my wife Sarah.
Sarah
No subject title | 4/12/2005, 19:52
I'm me. Lets finish that joke now.
Nick W
No subject title | 4/12/2005, 15:29
I have added the Canada info to the news section as requested.
Sarah
No subject title | 3/12/2005, 18:30
Which one are you?
Sarah
Too many Sarah's | 3/12/2005, 11:47
Nick, the comment below was not made by your wife, t'was Sarah R.
Steve
Dave | 2/12/2005, 15:50
You OK Dave? Hope you haven't lost anything too important! Whatever happened to the good old days of writing letters, doing all your work on paper, jumpers for goal posts etc. You never saw an abacus 'crashing' did you! Anyway, I'm off to ride my Penny Farthing to the village store to buy some bread and spam! Is it Friday?
dave
No subject title | 2/12/2005, 15:33
My computer's just crashed. Not this one obviously, but the other one with all the stuff on. It mockingly went wrong whilst I was backing up the data, messing up the backup as well. How I laughed, ha ha ha. A man has come, I am sad.
Steve
No subject title | 2/12/2005, 10:17
Don't fancy North Korea much either. Le Burge... are you down on this lovely country of ours at the mo? Wassa matter? Taxes and the weather getting you down? Maybe it's the Chavs? The youth of today? Or are you just missing Dunkin' Donuts? Mmmmmmm D'oh! Nuts.
Nick W
No subject title | 2/12/2005, 10:5
Nope - '07 is right. We are currently 1 year into 2.5 year waiting list. We like to plan ahead....
Psi
No subject title | 2/12/2005, 10:0
I think you may be over-egging that a bit Si. I for one don't fancy Iraq.
Le Burge
Calgary | 2/12/2005, 9:20
Hi Nick - did you mean Feb/Mar '07, or '06? Best of luck anyway. Living anywhere other than this country is great. Everyone should do it
Nick W
No subject title | 2/12/2005, 9:14
Sarah? Is that you? Is there something you're not telling me? I'll have the kids, you can have the cat.
Slon
No subject title | 2/12/2005, 9:4
His version of Common People is pretty special too.
Dave Wid
No subject title | 2/12/2005, 0:19
Dave - Shatners Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds beggars belief. It is amazing that he managed to record it without anybody pointing out to him that it was daft and he was as mad as a sack of cats. Good production tho.
Lesley
No subject title | 1/12/2005, 21:51
I'm presuming that's Sarah Rodrigues who just posted that and not your wife, Nick. Otherwise you might have a problem!
Sarah
Calgary | 1/12/2005, 20:0
We're going in the summer then. My feet will drop off in those temperatures Nick!
Psi
Canada | 1/12/2005, 17:10
Wow, nice one Wigginses. I'll be over for def as I have family in Calgary and Banff!
Steve
No subject title | 1/12/2005, 15:48
Fantastic!! I love the cold!!
Nick W
No subject title | 1/12/2005, 13:2
Hope you all like the cold. Current temp in Calgary -17c, tonight's forecast -23c.
Mrs Slon
No subject title | 1/12/2005, 12:40
Cool - that way SIon won't have to make any new friends
Slon
No subject title | 1/12/2005, 11:58
Let's all emigrate!
Steve F
Canada | 1/12/2005, 11:39
Maybe the info you have accrued could be posted as a MH News story as I'm sure I wouldn't be wrong in saying the info would be of interest to loads of us!!! Ta muchly.
Slon
No subject title | 1/12/2005, 10:50
you're a darling
Nick W
No subject title | 1/12/2005, 10:42
Shit Slon, sorry. I have had a big half finished email in my drafts foilder for two weeks and I keep meaning to finish it off. I will get it done and forward it on with info, contacts, etc.
Slon & Mrs Slon
No subject title | 1/12/2005, 9:50
Nick W, can we please draw on any tips you might have?
Nick W
No subject title | 1/12/2005, 9:45
Oh - by the way, the Wiggins' are emigrating to Canada, to live in Calgary. Expected move feb/march '07. Bookings now being taken for holiday visits from July '07 onwards.
dave
No subject title | 1/12/2005, 9:15
I've not got a great deal of things to say.