I certainly need ideas as to what to get my two 13 year olds. rubschin:Speak to Wenchy... whistle:
I'm keen on a Wii (snigger) but feel there must be a Wii II in the pipeline for release soon...? rubschin:
Nintendo has begun showing off a second-generation Wii that’ll be officially launched before 2011, according to gaming sources.
In a report by gaming website What They Play, “multiple sources in the game development and publishing community” have claimed that Nintendo is currently giving early presentations of its next console hardware, which has been unofficially labelled as the “Wii HD”.
The sources also said that although the new Wii will retain the same style of gameplay, its core hardware will be more powerful.
For example, as the “Wii HD” name suggests, the new console will feature “digitally distributed and backwardly compatible content”, the moles maintain. That’s in addition to some form of on-board storage, such as an internal hard disk or solid-state drive.
Nintendo has already admitted that the Wii has a storage related “issue” and, back in August, a patent filed by the company was unveiled that made numerous references to holographic storage.
Not for a couple of years yet I think.I know... Tinks has one... rubschin:
So go for it. They are lots of fun.
You could even wire it up to your cinema for big screen gaming BM.... whistle:I know... rubschin:
Excellent!
perhaps a PS3 instead then... 'free' Bluray player, better graphics, etc...? rubschin:
Simple to you or I ~ but you'll be using the PC, in comes daughter, "must do homework now" throws hissy fit, hogs PC all evening.
Eventually you decide to go the easier route and install the internet on laptop.
Further to my comment re homework. The Teenage Hormone Wreck has had her own Lap-top and printer for a couple of years.At least if she copies out the word-processed homework in her own fair hand, the spelling and grammar should be 100% correct. (Unless her PC is set to "Colonial" of course)
Last week she was both "heartbroken" and incensed to have ALL of her English and History course work returned to her by the two respective teachers as unacceptable because she had done it on her lap-top and it was not handwritten.
Much weeping and gnashing of teeth, shouts of "UNFAIR" rang through the land and I said ... "I told you so but you wouldn't listen ~ as always you knew best ~ now shut up and start writing" whistle:
I.T. is the only subject that demands computer useage. For other subjects it is handy but most teachers and ALL examination boards say that too much reliance on computers endangers genuine original work by the student and suggests that they are taking "the easy route and copying work".
Despite T Bliar's promise that every child will have a computer a great many do not. Access to school computers at the THW's school has to be booked 14 days in advance and preference is given to those doing IT at GCSE level. It is therefore impossible for teachers to expect homework/coursework to be done on a computer and they want everyone to be playing at the same level in order that the teachers may grade work properly ~ so paper and pen it is and will remain so for a long time yet.
Further to my comment re homework. The Teenage Hormone Wreck has had her own Lap-top and printer for a couple of years.At least if she copies out the word-processed homework in her own fair hand, the spelling and grammar should be 100% correct. (Unless her PC is set to "Colonial" of course)
Last week she was both "heartbroken" and incensed to have ALL of her English and History course work returned to her by the two respective teachers as unacceptable because she had done it on her lap-top and it was not handwritten.
Much weeping and gnashing of teeth, shouts of "UNFAIR" rang through the land and I said ... "I told you so but you wouldn't listen ~ as always you knew best ~ now shut up and start writing" whistle:
I.T. is the only subject that demands computer useage. For other subjects it is handy but most teachers and ALL examination boards say that too much reliance on computers endangers genuine original work by the student and suggests that they are taking "the easy route and copying work".
Despite T Bliar's promise that every child will have a computer a great many do not. Access to school computers at the THW's school has to be booked 14 days in advance and preference is given to those doing IT at GCSE level. It is therefore impossible for teachers to expect homework/coursework to be done on a computer and they want everyone to be playing at the same level in order that the teachers may grade work properly ~ so paper and pen it is and will remain so for a long time yet.
doh:Further to my comment re homework. The Teenage Hormone Wreck has had her own Lap-top and printer for a couple of years.At least if she copies out the word-processed homework in her own fair hand, the spelling and grammar should be 100% correct. (Unless her PC is set to "Colonial" of course)
Last week she was both "heartbroken" and incensed to have ALL of her English and History course work returned to her by the two respective teachers as unacceptable because she had done it on her lap-top and it was not handwritten.
Much weeping and gnashing of teeth, shouts of "UNFAIR" rang through the land and I said ... "I told you so but you wouldn't listen ~ as always you knew best ~ now shut up and start writing" whistle:
I.T. is the only subject that demands computer useage. For other subjects it is handy but most teachers and ALL examination boards say that too much reliance on computers endangers genuine original work by the student and suggests that they are taking "the easy route and copying work".
Despite T Bliar's promise that every child will have a computer a great many do not. Access to school computers at the THW's school has to be booked 14 days in advance and preference is given to those doing IT at GCSE level. It is therefore impossible for teachers to expect homework/coursework to be done on a computer and they want everyone to be playing at the same level in order that the teachers may grade work properly ~ so paper and pen it is and will remain so for a long time yet.
You would have thought so wouldn't you ~ but then, like me, you are a reasonable person. The THW however does not believe her spell checker and simply overrides it. She is, after all, a 15 year old GCSE student and, as we all know, they know best about everything ::)
Is that a festive starfish then?
Is that a festive starfish then?
Silly boy. ::)
Starfish=five pointed=Gentile.
No, that brown thing on the huge cinnamon log Banghead
No, that brown thing on the huge cinnamon log Banghead
Star anise
No, that brown thing on the huge cinnamon log Banghead
Star anise
French for "Cat's Bottom"?
Perhaps we should all club together and get BM a couple of pots of paint, a tray and a few rollers... whistle:Or a new PaintPod - from the UK like...? rubschin:
Perhaps we should all club together and get BM a couple of pots of paint, a tray and a few rollers... whistle:Or a new PaintPod - from the UK like...? rubschin:
Perhaps we should all club together and get BM a couple of pots of paint, a tray and a few rollers... whistle:Or a new PaintPod - from the UK like...? rubschin:
Its a big house tho... it'll take me forever... sad24:Perhaps we should all club together and get BM a couple of pots of paint, a tray and a few rollers... whistle:Or a new PaintPod - from the UK like...? rubschin:
They don't work ~ can't you accept that? They are bloody useless. Get the roller and brushes out and get on with the job Banghead
A man will water the paint down - like the first man that did it... and the man I got in to paint my cinema... noooo:
GET A MAN IN!
GET A MAN IN!
YES PLEASE whistle:
Not for a couple of years yet I think.I know... Tinks has one... rubschin:
So go for it. They are lots of fun.
BM & LL keep falling asleep in the Plaza
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I intend to buy you all one of these.... let me know which one you'd like http://www.firebox.com/product/1804/UBFunkeys (http://www.firebox.com/product/1804/UBFunkeys)
whistle:
I intend to buy you all one of these.... let me know which one you'd like http://www.firebox.com/product/1804/UBFunkeys (http://www.firebox.com/product/1804/UBFunkeys)
whistle:
Your kindness overwhelms me, but I could not accept such a lovely gift as I am too far away to give you one.
COOL!noooo:
COOL!
MLP?
Excuse me I am not quite myself today. redface:
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eeek:
Does anyone have an ipod shuffle?
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Ipods are overpriced and you are just paying for the look and the brand. You can get other MP3 players that are technically just as good and dont have to use Itunes.
I'm happy with one of these ~ mind it's a bugger on the Northern LineA radiogram! cloud9:
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But I like the look of the shuffles. And the fact they are a clip. And that they come in pink.
Does the lack of playlist thing irritate you? Because basically you just load it and it plays whatever doesn't it? There is no way of actually selecting particular tracks or albums.
But I like the look of the shuffles. And the fact they are a clip. And that they come in pink.
Does the lack of playlist thing irritate you? Because basically you just load it and it plays whatever doesn't it? There is no way of actually selecting particular tracks or albums.
I'm happy with one of these ~ mind it's a bugger on the Northern LineA radiogram! cloud9:
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We used to have one... played 78s and everything... sliding doors on the front and the smell of the wood and valves... cloud9:
I had to leave work and come home!
Thank-you very much you've been most helpful!
I'm happy with one of these ~ mind it's a bugger on the Northern LineA radiogram! cloud9:
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We used to have one... played 78s and everything... sliding doors on the front and the smell of the wood and valves... cloud9:
Ohhhh Snoops! Beautiful. cloud9: We had one back in the 60's. Absolutely adorable. I used to sit right in front of it listening to the new stereo sound on the Beatles L.P's. Heavenly memories, aghhh. cloud9:
Is that one yours you lucky bugger?
I have one of these that used to be my Fathers. The wireless still works but the turntable doesn't any more.
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I have one of these that used to be my Fathers. The wireless still works but the turntable doesn't any more.
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rubschin: Could be the belt drive is worn or the belt stretched. On the other hand and to be totally politically incorrect the little black boy, that my dad said was inside to push the records round, has died of old age.
I have one of these that used to be my Fathers. The wireless still works but the turntable doesn't any more.
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rubschin: Could be the belt drive is worn or the belt stretched. On the other hand and to be totally politically incorrect the little black boy, that my dad said was inside to push the records round, has died of old age.
The rubber has gone brittle on the idler wheel thingy off the motor. It is not important as records are never played in these CD days.
BTW, I removed the turntable assembly, disconnected and reconnected all the wires myself without calling in an electrician. whistle:
It looked very like an electric hob underneath. . . rubschin:
This (http://www.boysstuff.co.uk/product.asp?id=15211&ms=latitude&utm_source=Latitude_Google&utm_medium=Clocks&utm_campaign=Pole_Dancer_Alarm_Clock&utm_content=pole+dancer+alarm+clock+exact) gets you up in the morning (allegedly)eeek:
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happy001This (http://www.boysstuff.co.uk/product.asp?id=15211&ms=latitude&utm_source=Latitude_Google&utm_medium=Clocks&utm_campaign=Pole_Dancer_Alarm_Clock&utm_content=pole+dancer+alarm+clock+exact) gets you up in the morning (allegedly)Is there a 'Ken' that tries to stuff banknotes in her thong, before passing out?
My admiration for putting up with BM for a start.Correct! happy088
Nah, she pours oil on rooftops instead...... whistle:rubschin:
And checks insurance policiesShe does do that... scared2:
Mrs JOM gave a strong-ish "hint" earlier this week for a Christmas present. "Ooh, there's a nice designer scarf on ebay, I'll send you the link"Fifty one Pound for a scarf??? eeek:
£10 it was, no problem thought I, I'll stick in a late bid on Saturday. Well, a few hours remain, and it's up to £51 eeek:
I think I'll be braving the shitty weather and finding a BeWise or QS
Link please! I shall tell you if it is worth it.It isn't... no link required... noooo:
It is a bargain, I will say that, but I wouldn't spend that amount on it...
So what are you getting Mrs JOM?
Get her some invisible pants
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1093530/The-3-20-invisible-knickers-flying-shelves-make-perfect-partner-slinky-party-frock.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1093530/The-3-20-invisible-knickers-flying-shelves-make-perfect-partner-slinky-party-frock.html)
Or get her no pants and just tell her they are invisible
Well maybe. Those invisible pants are damned hard to find
Fendi, Dents, Lanvin, Valentino and Salvatore FerragamoShrugs:
Is it some sort of football team? rubschin:Is it the England cricket team perhaps...?
Well maybe. Those invisible pants are damned hard to findPut a deposit on them as soon as you locate some.
[snigger]Well maybe. Those invisible pants are damned hard to findPut a deposit on them as soon as you locate some.
Get her some invisible pants
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Or get her no pants and just tell her they are invisible
Had you thought about seeking help?
FECKING CARDIFF CITY CLUBSHOP!!!!!! Banghead Bangheadscared:
BLOODY USELESS BUNCH OF ARSES!!!!! cussing: cussing: cussing:
Then tell Mr Wench to support a proper team.. whistle:
FECKING CARDIFF CITY CLUBSHOP!!!!!! Banghead Bangheadscared:
BLOODY USELESS BUNCH OF ARSES!!!!! cussing: cussing: cussing:
Something the matter?
FECKING CARDIFF CITY CLUBSHOP!!!!!! Banghead Bangheadscared:
BLOODY USELESS BUNCH OF ARSES!!!!! cussing: cussing: cussing:
Something the matter?
I place an order week before last it still has not arrived and they refuse to answer the phone! Banghead
They won't do Cardiff City pjs and dressing gowns. noooo:
They won't do Cardiff City pjs and dressing gowns. noooo:
They won't do Cardiff City pjs and dressing gowns. noooo:
They won't do Cardiff City pjs and dressing gowns. noooo:
Oh for God's sake! Banghead
Even my 7 (nearly Eight) year old has outgrown that sort of thing.)
It is not for me to tell you how to live your life but in your position I'd be long gone.
They won't do Cardiff City pjs and dressing gowns. noooo:
Oh for God's sake! Banghead
Even my 7 (nearly Eight) year old has outgrown that sort of thing.)
It is not for me to tell you how to live your life but in your position I'd be long gone.
In fairness, if his having CCFC pjs means I don't have to shave my legs it's a fair compromise. redface:
drumroll:They won't do Cardiff City pjs and dressing gowns. noooo:
Oh for God's sake! Banghead
Even my 7 (nearly Eight) year old has outgrown that sort of thing.)
It is not for me to tell you how to live your life but in your position I'd be long gone.
In fairness, if his having CCFC pjs means I don't have to shave my legs it's a fair compromise. redface:
rubschin: Does he have delicate skin on his neck then?
She doesn't understand point:[snigger]
Oh that such innocence survives.
whistle:She doesn't understand point:[snigger]
Oh that such innocence survives.
DO NOT CROSS ME TODAY!!!!!!!scared:
Despite ordering items on the 5th they have not arrived. Nor have I been called back as promised. Made my final nagging call today to be told the items I require are not in stock. I have suspicions that they never were. angry041:
I went to the shops in Epsom today... what a nightmare! noooo:Despite ordering items on the 5th they have not arrived. Nor have I been called back as promised. Made my final nagging call today to be told the items I require are not in stock. I have suspicions that they never were. angry041:
Should do what I'm about to do then....go to the SHOPS. ::)
S'pose I'd better get 'round to doing one or two cards like too. ::)
I went to the shops in Epsom today... what a nightmare! noooo:Despite ordering items on the 5th they have not arrived. Nor have I been called back as promised. Made my final nagging call today to be told the items I require are not in stock. I have suspicions that they never were. angry041:
Should do what I'm about to do then....go to the SHOPS. ::)
S'pose I'd better get 'round to doing one or two cards like too. ::)
There was a queue in Waitrose for the tills about five miles long... Banghead
I went to the shops in Epsom today... what a nightmare! noooo:Despite ordering items on the 5th they have not arrived. Nor have I been called back as promised. Made my final nagging call today to be told the items I require are not in stock. I have suspicions that they never were. angry041:
Should do what I'm about to do then....go to the SHOPS. ::)
S'pose I'd better get 'round to doing one or two cards like too. ::)
There was a queue in Waitrose for the tills about five miles long... Banghead
I went to the shops in Epsom today... what a nightmare! noooo:Despite ordering items on the 5th they have not arrived. Nor have I been called back as promised. Made my final nagging call today to be told the items I require are not in stock. I have suspicions that they never were. angry041:
Should do what I'm about to do then....go to the SHOPS. ::)
S'pose I'd better get 'round to doing one or two cards like too. ::)
There was a queue in Waitrose for the tills about five miles long... Banghead