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Saturday 01st of October 2005

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, posted by Anthony during lunch time.

I have been and measured my future apartment. Here is the plan. Click to see it larger.

As you can see, I’m no surveyor. Or artist. Or architect. I wasn’t intending or planning to move so quickly. I was vaguely thinking about looking for somewhere in Sunnyside maybe next month, or early next year… But when opportunity comes along, you have to jump on it. And now I’m really looking forward to moving.

Well, let me correct that. I’m not even remotely looking forward to moving. I hate moving. I am looking forward to filling up this apartment with fancy new furniture. At the moment I’m thinking about putting the enormous new television that I’m going to buy no matter how many objections I get in the comments over on the West wall, nicely centered. Then I’ll put the Sofabed facing it, somewhere in the middle. In front of that, the coffee table. My workstation will probably go in the Southwest corner by the window. On the other side of the window, maybe a small dining table and some chairs. The fridge will go by the closet, with some counter space to put my microwave on. Bookshelves on the other side of the TV and by the bathroom door.

The bedroom will have just about enough room for a bed and a chest of drawers. And maybe a small bookshelf. Today I will buy a Sofabed (4-6 weeks for delivery). With my next paycheck I will buy sundry other furniture, probably at Ikea. The next paycheck will go on a bed, and then the television. HDTV! With DVR! Around then, the Xbox 360 will come out and I’ll have to get one of those. You know, for work. A surround setup… By Christmas I should be more or less furnished. I’ll also need pots, pans, plates, a vacuum cleaner, linen, curtains… Here’s hoping a get a nice bonus!

The floor is being redone. I’ve been lobbying for a cork or at least a wood floor, but I’m not paying. Although I did offer to make a contribution. On one level, this is really stupid – why should I pay for something by which the owner will benefit long after I’m gone? On the other hand, I don’t want to be stuck with a crappy floor for the sake of a couple of hundred dollars. I’ll see how that plays out.

I’ve also applied for a credit card – not because I want to borrow, but because I want to start building up a good credit rating. Maybe I’ll want to buy in a couple of years. Hopefully somebody will give me one!

Anyway, I’m sorry about all this but I’m afraid this is pretty much the level of excitement you’ll be getting from me for the next while. Yes, there will be an Ikea post. Yes, there will be a Sleepy’s post. I will go now to buy a Sofabed, which will finally allow me to put people up in some comfort if they should visit. Eleanor has already booked her flight.

Entertain each other in the comments. Speaking of which, the spam filter is still pretty tight – it caught 108 spam comments in the last three days, so I’m not going to loosen up until this wave stops. It’s a pretty intense attack. There were a couple of false positives – sorry about that, Daragh. They’re back now.

Comments on "Design"

Comment ID: 3813
At 3:46 pm on Saturday 01st of October 2005, Daragh posted

Well done Anthony – knock yourself out! Good to see you all excited about your new gaff – Stamping your own style on it making it yours – if you ain’t gonna do it now then when…. it’s not just a man’s castle its his home too…
Comment ID: 3814
At 4:04 pm on Saturday 01st of October 2005, Daragh attested

Got an idea, get one of those make-over shows to do up your house for free. It could be a new show ‘Pimp my house’- soon you’ll be on M.T.V cribs with a hot tub and the usual stuff.
Comment ID: 3815
At 4:05 pm on Saturday 01st of October 2005, Daragh typed

WE ARE THE KNIGHTS THAT SAY NI !

NI NI NI NI NI NI NI
Comment ID: 3816
At 5:50 pm on Saturday 01st of October 2005, Andrew Bellware proclaimed

Dear God, Man! Don’t buy! http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/25/realestate/25cov.html
Comment ID: 3817
At 9:23 pm on Saturday 01st of October 2005, JIMI decided it was worth pointing out

and ANTHONY >> Don’t buy the huge TV either. Not that you’re listening. Actually – do buy it so I can watch it when I visit, instead of working on our secret project.

DARAGH>> any luck finding John Prine? I was just listening to Jimmy Cliff today, and remembering that you were the guy that turned me on to him…
Comment ID: 3818
At 1:31 am on Sunday 02nd of October 2005, Daragh felt the urge to write

Hiya James -the John Prine still eludes me.. stuff is hard to get – especially an album with that song on the speed of…
and yes I thought the very same as you James – about Anthony and his T.V but yea he ainta gona listen – he gets reason turns it on its head, smothers it then throws it away… reminds me of the Father Ted eposide with Ted & Doogal – in his head ‘Dreams versus Reality’- constantly being interchanged until the bunny rabbits take over. and yea I had heard the Paul Brady song the other day and it reminded me of what ya said that time – the best Jimmy Cliff album I know is a compilation called ‘Jimmy Cliff’ funilly enough – its kinda green around the edges with a big smiley picture of him on the front.
Comment ID: 3819
At 4:37 am on Sunday 02nd of October 2005, JIMI announced

DARAGH>> I think that’s the compilation I have. Next time I’m back in Ireland I’ll burn off some John Prine CDS. Actually all I have right now is ‘Great Days – The John Prine Anthology’. It’s got Speed of the Sound of Loneliness on it but not the studio version – a live version, which for me isn’t as good. I often prefer studio versions, although the live version of U2’s ‘Bad’ from Live Aid would be an exception… But I digress…
Comment ID: 3820
At 5:30 am on Sunday 02nd of October 2005, D wrote

The moving image is so passe; circuses for the mob. Eschew the telly and buy a piece of Art.
Comment ID: 3821
At 9:36 am on Sunday 02nd of October 2005, Ivan said

Andrew Bellaware, I am not known for being financially astute but correct me if I am wrong. If house/property prices are continually rising but rents staying pretty stagnant then the long term benefits are to be derived from buying, e.g. you buy at 1 mill and with interest on the loan it costs about 1.25 mill but by then your house/property is worth 2 mill? Sounds profitable to me, more profitable than owning nothing of value but it costs you money instead.

Buy the TV anthony, in reality you probably already have anyway. Maybe wait for the sales though dude. I understand there is legwork rather than leftclick work involved but it is possible to borrow and save at the same time.
Comment ID: 3825
At 12:32 am on Monday 03rd of October 2005, Babs asserted

Bah!! I’m not sure if the spam thingie nicked my comment or if I hit the refresh button by accident.

Shall find out presently.
Comment ID: 3826
At 12:38 am on Monday 03rd of October 2005, Babs asserted

OK, the JIST of the comment that was either nicked/stolen/abducted by aliens WAS: Don’t get the giant TV!!

My psychotic roommate in Chicago rented one once (it was like 5 feet across)and it looked SO bloody tacky in our tiny apartment.

(Though from reading here all this time, I too am in agreeance with the lot and betting you already purchased the behemoth)
Comment ID: 3827
At 4:18 am on Monday 03rd of October 2005, daragh was inspired to add

Buy the telly and what d said too some Art aswell – want any of my photos? You see d. – television is the drug of the nation, breeding ignorance…. etc (like the song) You only have to look at Homer from the Simpsons to see what its all about- like Anthony he too has his priorites right – Buy the big f88k off telly first and then design the furniture around it – isn’t that not what you do? – Also Anthony, having worked in the televised medium its hard to get away from- although he is a bit of a writer now, so he tells me – so fresh air long walks in Central park now that you’re more near it- will do you good.
Comment ID: 3828
At 11:32 am on Monday 03rd of October 2005, Nigel channelled

How much is the telly? I’m looking at buying one myself soon but am balking at the cost. Perhaps when I’ve raked in some cash by the end of the year I’ll be more willing to splash out.

Buy some interior design magazines and get inspired!!
Comment ID: 3830
At 4:41 pm on Monday 03rd of October 2005, JIMI proclaimed

Anthony>> Which is better? Rear screen or plasma? A friend of mine had a rear-screen and I really liked the quality of the image. Of course ‘D’ is right. Television is junk. I only watch Seinfeld reruns and the occasional documentary. So there. Oh, and I watched a re-run of the first ever ‘24’ last night. It might be junk but it’s very well crafted junk. I might just consider following it – yes I never saw it when it was first on…

Oh, and I found a place that stocks ‘The Prisoner’ here so I’m going to check it out. Could be useful for the secret project…
Comment ID: 3831
At 5:28 pm on Monday 03rd of October 2005, Anthony started typing, with this result

I’m getting an LCD. About $1500. It will not be tacky, it will be awesome. It will hang centered on my wall with my beautiful new sofa facing it directly. It will be flanked by bookcases, or a bookcase and a workstation. There will be many boxes tastefully arranged underneath it, cables intertwining sensuously. And speakers. Plentiful speakers. It will be art. And I have some posters, too.

JIMI, buy The Prisoner and bring it. Babs, your comment is not in my spam trap – you must have refreshed. Ivan, Drew’s link has a pretty good explanation. Basically, it is cheaper to rent in New York than to pay a mortgage. If you rent, take the savings and invest them in some sort of fund the profits will almost certainly be greater than the increase in the value of the property over the same period. Daragh, I will probably walk in Central Park a deal more frequently. Got any spare photographs?
Comment ID: 3832
At 6:11 pm on Monday 03rd of October 2005, JIMI typed

er…Anthony…

no… YOU buy The Prisoner. Rich kid….

Invest in ‘some sort of fund’, eh? Sound financial advice there. Thanks for the tip…
Comment ID: 3833
At 10:09 pm on Monday 03rd of October 2005, Anthony was inspired to add

Everybody knows you build wealth by investing in some sort of fund.
Comment ID: 3834
At 12:06 am on Tuesday 04th of October 2005, JIMI felt the urge to write

Er…. yeah, well, like I said, thanks for the tip. Speaking of which, why don’t you invest in the ‘Buy The Prisoner for James Fund’? Everyone’s talking about it. Apparently it’s the best way to secure your future involvement in secret projects.* So they say anyways.

*To anyone who hasn’t a clue what I’m on about: excuse the cryptic references. I’m just trying to extort some money out of Anthony. I can’t divulge any more information at the moment…
Comment ID: 3835
At 7:22 am on Tuesday 04th of October 2005, dean testified

Mr. Anthony Litton.

ATTENTION: I am breaking my code of silence to bring terrible and heartbreaking news. (By the way, glad you all missed me so much and voiced such )?)

Oh and Daragh, yes drinks are in order. But I’m getting over a recent move into a new gaff and preparing for the visit of German lady friends over the following weekends so I’ll keep you posted. BUT NOW:

THE NEWS: Anthony, (You probably know this already hu?)

MACSORLEYS HAS CLOSED FOR BUSINESS. GONE! THERE NO MORE. FINITO! MAY IT REST IN PEACE! I’M VERY SAD
Comment ID: 3836
At 8:22 am on Tuesday 04th of October 2005, JIMI announced

DEAN>> Where’s Mc Sorley’s? The name rings a bell but I can’t place it…
Comment ID: 3837
At 8:38 am on Tuesday 04th of October 2005, dean realised it was important that we all should understand

It was originally Anthony’s Grandfather’s Pharmacy, way back in the day and situated in Ranelagh on the main street, next to the Chinese Restaurant, “Wongs” I think. A bustling, charming pub, all stone and wood carvings. Some of the seats I recall where church pews (I know, that could be spelt wrong Grammar Nazis!!!!), while others where old seamstresses’ sewing machines (Again, spelling is not my thing!) The back bar was thin and narrow and I think still held the shape of the original shop and even had the original glass shelving units containing all sorts of pharmacists stuff like petri dishes and tubes and what not! The front window was also dressed with original stock. It also boasted a cozy warm fire and some of the cutest teenage lounge girls in the country!!!!
Comment ID: 3838
At 10:52 am on Tuesday 04th of October 2005, daragh declared

Yea Dean, I once got a Guinness and two solphadene one time…...See you at Christmas Anthony and you can pick any photo you like …. I stiil have some of you from New york – first and second time that you haven’t seen – especially the one of you pee-eyed off yer head grinning into the camera like a cheshire cat!
Comment ID: 3840
At 5:15 pm on Tuesday 04th of October 2005, JIMI blurted

DEAN>> I remember it now. I used to live in Ranelagh and imagine, I never went into Mc Sorleys once? Such a shame – it sounds like a nice place. C’est la vie…
Comment ID: 3841
At 3:39 am on Wednesday 05th of October 2005, dean testified

Twas indeed a nice place. And the lounge girls were so hot.

Ahh, and the graic was mighty. And sure, d’ye remember Sally O’Brien and the way she might look at ye?
Comment ID: 3842
At 4:04 am on Wednesday 05th of October 2005, JIMI professed

EVERYONE>> check this out…

http://www.angryalien.com/0204/exorcistbunnies.html
Comment ID: 3843
At 6:54 am on Wednesday 05th of October 2005, dean announced

Anthony, just heard, it’s a restaurant now. See ya
Comment ID: 3844
At 11:56 am on Wednesday 05th of October 2005, D. said

Cheer up Dean. I understand the plans to turn it into a grocery have been abandoned. After refurbishment, it will open again as a pub with an internal smoking area- an atrium without a roof, one supposes.The Restaurant is on the first floor and has been operating in conjunction with the pub for a year or so. But perhaps plans have changed again and my news is out of date. Of course, Ranelagh’s really fashionable pub and the centre of its not inconsiderable cultural and intellectual life is to be found beside it, across Annavilla. The famed Birchall’s has also recently changed hands on the retirement of the eponymous Jack.
Slight alterations have been made but the interior thankfully remains much the same; bearing witness as it does to a succession of small, modest improvements each in the style of its moment. I recommend it. It is, one might say, to Ranelagh what the ‘Scratcher’ is to New York’s ‘East Side’.
Comment ID: 3845
At 12:44 pm on Wednesday 05th of October 2005, dean realised it was important that we all should understand

Nice one! Ta very much.
Comment ID: 3846
At 12:51 pm on Wednesday 05th of October 2005, dean opined

And Anthony, as for yer LCD TV, I was recently told that PROJECTORS are the way to go. They have the longest viewing life-time compared to Plasma & LCD and apart from having to change the bulb from time to time, it should keep its image quality. And any wall will do, and you can focus the screen to what ever size you like! And there’s no probs hooking up to PS2s, Xboxes etc! Just thought I’d mention it. Oh, and they’re probably fairley pricey so you’ll like it all the more!
Comment ID: 3847
At 1:42 pm on Wednesday 05th of October 2005, Nigel declared

Grammar Nazis don’t criticise spelling. Spelling Bolsheviks do that.
Comment ID: 3848
At 7:56 pm on Wednesday 05th of October 2005, JIMI proclaimed

So, did anyone check out the URL I posted yet?

http://www.angryalien.com/0204/exorcistbunnies.html

Opinions please. I’m a spelling Menshevik myself. OH and Anthony, did you check out that ‘Hector & Tom Cruise’ clip I sent you yet?
Comment ID: 3849
At 9:21 pm on Wednesday 05th of October 2005, elenamary was inspired to add

what do your windows look out to?
Comment ID: 3850
At 1:43 am on Thursday 06th of October 2005, Babs started typing, with this result

I never saw ‘The Exorcist’, but the bunnies summed it up nicely.
Comment ID: 3851
At 3:20 am on Thursday 06th of October 2005, JIMI asserted

BABS>> well at least someone’s listening to me… It’s funnier if you’ve seen the film…
Comment ID: 3852
At 3:24 am on Thursday 06th of October 2005, JIMI testified

ELENAMARY>> er…hi there. so, do you come here often?
Comment ID: 3853
At 3:39 am on Thursday 06th of October 2005, dean asserted

Jimi, that exorbunny thing was gas!!!!
Comment ID: 3854
At 4:10 am on Thursday 06th of October 2005, JIMI blurted

DEAN>> finally we find a joke that both of us can laugh at. Say, it’s kinda boring now that we’re all getting along famously. Maybe I should unleash some of my trademark pretentious boring humour just to liven things up? Let me know what you think. I could always revisit the ‘Gone to Canada’ archives…
Comment ID: 3855
At 4:17 am on Thursday 06th of October 2005, JIMI was compelled to share

ELENAMARY>> er…can I buy you a drink?
Comment ID: 3856
At 8:18 am on Thursday 06th of October 2005, JIMI asserted

hey! what happened my maple leaf?
Comment ID: 3857
At 8:27 am on Thursday 06th of October 2005, dean wrote

You know Jimi, you’re spot-on there! Although, you were never boring; pretentious – Yes! But never boring. But you’re right, our BLOG does indeed have a strange and eerie calm to it these days.

We’re like the BLOG equivalent of LOST! It’s shit, but one can’t help tuning in. And like Lost, one never knows what to expect! Maybe we can develop new and better alter-egos to abuse and ridicule others with, whilst maintaining our own well loved ways everyone has come to like? I tried before, but failed. Let’s try again. Let’s.
Comment ID: 3858
At 10:16 am on Thursday 06th of October 2005, JIMI wrote

Pretentious, moi?

Well Anthony thought it was funny…

Hmmmm…. I’m not really helping myself here, am I?
Comment ID: 3859
At 11:06 am on Thursday 06th of October 2005, Anthony channelled

Or not. And Lost is great! Projectors take up too much space and are way too expensive.

The Bunny Excorcist thing was indeed amusing, but if we’re throwing links around then this is the funniest thing in the world. You’ve probably all seen it already, but still.

Elenamary, I’m pretty sure the windows look onto a high school basketball court, but I’ve only been there at night.

JIMI – there is some trouble with Gravatars at the moment. Read about it here. It’s not my fault!
Comment ID: 3860
At 4:16 pm on Thursday 06th of October 2005, JIMI professed

ANTHONY>> I’m not interested in READING about it, just FIX it, okay???!!! Oh yeah, and my last post was filtered out. I can’t remember what it was but I daresay it was jolly amusing. So, ah, FIX THAT TOO!!!

How are you by the way? Hope you’re keeping well…

I gotta stop ending nearly all my sentences with dot dot dots… It’s a habit I developed mysteriously about 2 years ago and I just can’t stop myself….

It always just seems the right thing to do, when in fact a simple full stop (or period as you Americans like to say) would suffice…

And on and on it goes…...
Comment ID: 3861
At 7:46 pm on Thursday 06th of October 2005, JIMI started typing, with this result

ANTHONY>> That SHINING website is brilliant. As for your opinion on ‘Bad Boy Bubby’ (expressed elswhere), you disgust me but none of your opinions surprise me any more.

DARAGH>> ‘Bad Boy Bubby’ is a great film. Discuss.
Comment ID: 3862
At 7:49 pm on Thursday 06th of October 2005, BUBBY started typing, with this result

“Pop think Anthony be a useless c*@t!”

and Bubby ponders aloud: “What’s the Esperanto for ‘you’re fired’?
Comment ID: 3863
At 2:05 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, JIMI professed

Just saw the third episode of ‘Everybody Hates Chris’. It wasn’t that bad actually. I’d definitely give it a chance. Funny, I found the trailers really annoying and thought I’d hate it…
Comment ID: 3864
At 3:47 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, dean professed

Now that the Gravs are back on I have just one thing to say –
Elemamary – HOWYOUDOINNNNNNNNNN!!!!!! (Okay, that was two things, but the moment called for it.)

Anthony, I’m so impressed. I go away for a week to get my Pirate Disease Mended and come back to see more chicks on our BLOG! Impressive. Keep it up!
Comment ID: 3865
At 3:53 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, dean discoursed

Hmm… Babs, you’re finally getting competition eh!? Watch Elenamary, always watch the quiet wans!

Anyway, saw a great trailor for a Russian movie tother day! Was tres cool. Kinda like the Highlander meets the Matrix and a bit of The Fifth Element thrown in. Very strong visuals (Like that Jimi? I’m practising my film-buff talk). and very cool. Called Nightwatch or something deadly like that. Discuss.

Oh, and Elenamary – HOWYOUDOINNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment ID: 3866
At 3:58 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, dean attested

Oh and LOST by the way, IS SHITE! That little Hobbit fella can’t act!!! He’s just a heroin hobbit now. And how comes that huge bloke has’nt lost a pound since he’s been there and they all got no food? An how comes they all look like they just stepped outta the shower! Celebrity fuckin love island looked tougher! And where does the phrase “How comes etc” come actually come from?

Anyway, Elenamary… HOWYOUDOINNNNNNN!!!!!!!!
Comment ID: 3867
At 5:24 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, JIMI opined

DEAN>> I’m very impressed with your cine-literacy. I heard something about that Russian film. It was a huge hit in Russia. Is it coming out in Ireland now?

I saw ‘Dear Wendy’ a Vinterberg/Von Trier collaboration. I really didn’t like it. All very clever and arty with some good moments but it left me cold…
Comment ID: 3868
At 8:30 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, Babs stated

Oh god, a Joey Tribiani line?? She should kick you in the shins for that!!

Never even heard of the rest of those movies.

Conclusion: I REALLY need to get out more. Tsk.
Comment ID: 3869
At 8:45 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, dean testified

Hey Babs!

Wait for it…
Comment ID: 3870
At 8:47 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, dean felt the urge to write

HOWYOUDOINNNNNNNNNNNNN???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just wanted you to know your still in with a chance Babs. (But try to hide your jealousy of Elenamary, it’s not becoming. Unless you wanna fight her, then I for one suggest a mud wrestling comp!)
Comment ID: 3871
At 8:56 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, dean decided it was worth pointing out

Jimi, I was with you up till the whole Vinterbergbuggeryboogymanbit!! Are these the guys who directed “my” movie? I think it’s due out in Irish cinemas but I can’t see it happening cuz it’s subtitled and everyone knows Irish people are ill… ilterat… illigit… illatease…. illustrator 9.0… damn it!!!! They just can’t spell!

Anyway, it has this deadly bombin’ scene with an american styled school bus rigged with nitrous burners and does a 360 flip summersault thing stunt!!!!! Tiz deadly!!! Also – Anthony, your link was deadly!!! But forgive me… for I have NEVER seen the Shining!

PS.. go to www.hotornot.com I can’t help voting!
Comment ID: 3872
At 10:42 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, ivan wanted everyone to know

That french keyboard has destroyed me. I miss the gravatars. I am only commenting to see if they are back on line.
Comment ID: 3873
At 10:43 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, ivan was compelled to share

Bummer.
Comment ID: 3874
At 11:51 am on Friday 07th of October 2005, dean proclaimed

Hmm… if you is only commenting to see the gravs… er what? My God man! We comment here because of one thing. ONE THING ALONE! And it’s that one thing we should never… NEVER lose sight of. It’s not about Gravs man! Nor is it about Elenamary! (Oh by the way… HOWYOUDOINNN?)
It’s not even to hear the infamous Bedwetting story about Daragh that Jimi keeps promising to give us! (See how I subtley added an untruth to create conflict and interest – script writers take note!)

No! None of the above! It’s about our dear, dear friend Anthony! King of the BLOGGERS!!!! Now let’s not forget it!!!

Pleasure is in the giving, not the taking, people!
Comment ID: 3875
At 3:51 pm on Friday 07th of October 2005, Babs started typing, with this result

Still in with a chance of what?? Getting amoebic dysentary?? Winning an Oscar?? Being asked out by Colin Firth??

As for mud wrestling, I think you’ve watched Stripes ONE too many times, dude.
Comment ID: 3876
At 3:54 pm on Friday 07th of October 2005, Babs posted

Incidentally, my cousin has his pic on bloody hotornot. By some weird act of god he’s managed to corner the market on near-blind surfers and they’ve given him a 7.

If you see his pic vote one. Or zero even.

That’ll knock the twerp down a peg.
Comment ID: 3877
At 6:16 pm on Friday 07th of October 2005, JIMI blurted

DEAN>> forgive the brief venture into highbrow territory. Anthony has already ticked me off for violating the strict rules laid down in the “Vancouver Agreement”. That “Shining” site is a lot better if you’ve seen the movie. I heard a lot of good things about that Russian film but I’m not really an action movie person myself – what with me being wee and pretentious and all that.

Here’s another site worth checking out…

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=1072706801165181091

It’s the chick or dick test. Scary stuff…
Comment ID: 3878
At 6:21 pm on Friday 07th of October 2005, JIMI decided it was worth pointing out

And on a lighter note…

Check this one out:

http://kittenwar.com

I put my kitten from Ireland up there (more of a cat now – she just appeared at my parents’ house looking for food one day, semi feral I believe but kinda tame now). If you want to see how Ginger’s faring, go to:

http://kittenwar.com/kittens/19107/

I’m afraid she’s not doing too well. Which is a shame because she’s got a lovely personality. But such is the nature of the superficial world we live in. If you do go on a kitten-war voting binge and you come across my dearest Ginger, be kind. That’s all I ask.
Comment ID: 3879
At 7:33 pm on Friday 07th of October 2005, Miss Tessmarker ! wanted everyone to know

Bad boy Bubby – (useless c… hello pop!) great film – still can’t get a copy of it – along with ‘the castle’ – another ozzie film and the original version of ‘the vanishing’ in dutch and french – really scary – ‘ come and see’ is cool also & ‘ central station’ brazilian film cool

...and now for something completely different

Kentucky fried children….........

Finger licking good…....

grill em bake em fry em f… em, waffely versatile, eh ooooouuuuu

ho ho ho green giant!

For mash get smashed!

and sally o’brien and the way she might look at you

wheres grandad?

children can drown in three inches of water

Ba Ba!

that’s it i’m drivin

one, look for a safe place, two, don’t hurry stop and wait…. know- the- green- cross- code ,know- the- code!

look up its aer lingus, going where you’re going, showin all the birds how to fly, look up, look up, there’s a little piece of ireland passing by…..

lets get the ball rollin Jimi anybody ever heard of a chocolate bar called ‘NUNCH’!

ooh and can’t wait to see the gaff Anthony (design comment)
Comment ID: 3880
At 1:45 am on Saturday 08th of October 2005, Babs stated

Dammit. Now I’m addicted to kitten warfare.

I migth even put in my cats’ kitten pics.

Damn you Jimi!!
Comment ID: 3881
At 6:20 am on Saturday 08th of October 2005, JIMI discoursed

Sorry BABS. Yes, it’s a cruel fate, this kitten addiction. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. Is there a Kittenholics Anonymous chapter in Staten Island? Oh, and did you see Ginger? She’s cuter in real life. I hope if you come across her in a battle you’ll give her a sympathy vote.

DARAGH>> As regards said chocolate bar, it would have been intersesting to phrase it as a question, i.e: does anybody remember what a certain bar was called? However, now that the cat is out of the bag so to speak, we shall reverse the question.

*QUIZQUIZ**QUIZ***QUIZ***QUIZ***QUIZ***QUIZ***
- Does anyone remember the ‘Nunch’ bar, and if so, can you tell us, what was it renamed as? Yes, it was given a new name which survives to this day.
This question only applies to Irish people, though any Irish person under thirty probably won’t get it.
Comment ID: 3882
At 6:23 am on Saturday 08th of October 2005, JIMI wrote

oh, and DARAGH, it was Birds Eye Waffles that were so “waffly versatile”, if my memory serves me right.

DEAN>> I like the way you twisted the infamous “bed” story and made it into an amusing anecdote about Daragh’s alleged bed-wetting antics. What you may not realise is that you may have accidentally stumbled across the truth. Enough. I’ve said too much already. My lips are sealed…
Comment ID: 3883
At 7:48 am on Saturday 08th of October 2005, Mr Magoo imparted

Birds eye potatoe waffles, waffly versatile eeehhh ooooouu!
Comment ID: 3885
At 8:55 pm on Saturday 08th of October 2005, JIMI realised it was important that we all should understand

Ah, this is so much better than those awful ‘Gone to Canada’ days. Whatever was I thinking?
Comment ID: 3886
At 4:32 am on Sunday 09th of October 2005, JIMI testified

Oh by the way, it’s thanksgiving weekend in Canada. So happy Canadian Thanksgiving folks…

(now where’s my maple-leaf gravatar when I need it?)
Comment ID: 3922
At 10:31 am on Monday 10th of October 2005, elenamary professed

Anthony,
Basketball court can be nice…there are much uglier things windows could face in NYC. I hope you update us on how you like it.

JIMI or whoever it is that keeps calling me out, I am doing fine thank you. Yes, you can buy me a drink. My rule is that any man dumb enough to buy me a drink out of the expectation of something can go ahead and do so. As a friend of mine once said “If you are a female in a bar and your buying your own drinks, you are doing something wrong.”

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