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BritGAF |OT5| Superb Birds, Absurd Turds and Disturbed Nerds
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I don't think you'd be able to hunt me very efficiently.
Mainly because I wouldn't really choose anyone, I'd make sure everyone died before they even thought about killing me. I'd start with Jackben though, that much I know for sure.
dapperbandit
Banned
S-sorry
NinjaBoiX
Member
The social obligation to impart empty platitudes on unknown co-workers always gave me a mild sense unease, like I'm signing the world's most pointless contract for no apparent reason.
"You know that person you've never met and don't know? Well they're leaving, so it doesn't matter now and likely never will. Sign here please."
Getting one of my students to sign a card for the other instructor who had just had a baby and they signed it 'Thank You'.
At least it stands out!
Hahaha!
I did once give a friend a Christmas card and put happy birthday in it. I just got mixed up.
lmao damn! Ice Cold.
I would definitely side with Jeds and Smokey on the island if a a Lord of The Flies-esque battle on the island occurs ESPECIALLY since I know they'll definitely have a huge stash of good quality porn.
Screw you guys but I won't go back to my imagination. I've been to the promised land and there's no way I'm going back.
Screw you guys but I won't go back to my imagination. I've been to the promised land and there's no way I'm going back.
I think I'd probably take the initiative and train the local wildlife into loyal subordinates. Then, and only then, will I find 2 other people to join my cause and kill the rest of you off. In the end, only I will remain. I will fashion a raft out of your skeletons and use your skins as a sail. At this point I will sadly be completely reliant on the erratic winds, but that's just life that is.
dapperbandit
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I'd destroy you and that stupid conch with a boulder before any of that happens
Well I'm small so I'll be safe for a while it seems.
I'm not Piggy. If anyone is Piggy it's probably Shorty.
dapperbandit
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But you have glasses. My logicism is indenyable.
By the way did anyone ever see the American version of Lord of the Flies? It was made in 1990 I think. Pretty bad but also funny at times.
By the way did anyone ever see the American version of Lord of the Flies? It was made in 1990 I think. Pretty bad but also funny at times.
I agree. Let's kill and eat piggie first. No risk of disease.
That reminds me, actually. I've been considering getting contacts, but I'm not sure. How do I sort that shit out? Do they get delivered to my optician and I just pick them up or something? Are there free trials or some shit?
I'm not sure how the whole 'buying gel things for your eyes' malarkey works.
I'm not sure how the whole 'buying gel things for your eyes' malarkey works.
Same. Horror stories of people sleeping with them in and getting infected then having an eyeball removed. At least you can get a cool eye patch I guess.
Hot Coldman
Banned
dibs on Mike
Go to your opticians and ask to get checked for contact lenses. They'll check your eyes "as normal" and then tell/show you how to put them on and give you some free samples to try. If you want to go ahead with them then you get the opticians to deliver fresh boxes of them every month/3months etc depending on the type of contact lenses you go for.
You can get the daily contacts which are pretty much "Put them on for a day and then chuck them before you head to bed". More hygienic but pricy compared to the monthlies.
Monthly contacts are like a pair of contacts you put on and off for a month. Clean them every night with a special liquid and put them in their special container etc. Cheaper but requires management and careful cleaning and care.
I think you can get contacts that you can sleep with but I never tried them.
dapperbandit
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Or a cool glass eye like Wesley Snipes has in Demolition Man. Or Shouty McOveract's character in Gangs of New York. Doesn't Charles Dance have one in Last Action Hero?
People I know wear contact lenses and say you just have to get used to touching your own eyeballs. No thanks.
Don't go to Specsavers.
NinjaBoiX
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I'm looking for electrical work at the minute as things are a bit quiet with me and the bro's business right now. The students are away, people are on holiday or at home watching the kids for the school holidays, etc. There isn't enough work for two at the moment so I'm seeking work elsewhere through agencies.
So I've had multiple offers for work, but as my ECS card has expired (bascially a card that proves your competence as an electrician) I've had to book in for my test again at the end of September to renew it. Most of the work I've been offered is as an electricians mate for like £8/9 an hour as you don't require an ECS card for that role. I was willing to accept one of these roles in Altrincham which is about an hours commute. Not ideal for the money, but whatever, it's work.
But I've just been offered a role at Manchester Uni starting Tuesday, 15 minutes on the bus, for £14 an hour. All that was required was a few photos of my qualifications and ID details emailed to the agency, no interview at all (they're based down the country), and they are adamant that an ECS card isn't needed.
My worry is that it seems to have just landed in my lap, and they are willing to let me work without an ECS card which I'm fairly certain is technically illegal. It just seems a bit too good to be true. They also said I need to work a week in hand meaning I'll do a full two weeks work before I see (or don't as the case may be) any money. I just get the slight feeling that I'm being taken for a ride by some dodgy cowboy agency.
I've checked out the agency online (Right Contract Services) and they seem legit, but then I guess that's the idea.
What do you think? Am I worrying about nothing?
So I've had multiple offers for work, but as my ECS card has expired (bascially a card that proves your competence as an electrician) I've had to book in for my test again at the end of September to renew it. Most of the work I've been offered is as an electricians mate for like £8/9 an hour as you don't require an ECS card for that role. I was willing to accept one of these roles in Altrincham which is about an hours commute. Not ideal for the money, but whatever, it's work.
But I've just been offered a role at Manchester Uni starting Tuesday, 15 minutes on the bus, for £14 an hour. All that was required was a few photos of my qualifications and ID details emailed to the agency, no interview at all (they're based down the country), and they are adamant that an ECS card isn't needed.
My worry is that it seems to have just landed in my lap, and they are willing to let me work without an ECS card which I'm fairly certain is technically illegal. It just seems a bit too good to be true. They also said I need to work a week in hand meaning I'll do a full two weeks work before I see (or don't as the case may be) any money. I just get the slight feeling that I'm being taken for a ride by some dodgy cowboy agency.
I've checked out the agency online (Right Contract Services) and they seem legit, but then I guess that's the idea.
What do you think? Am I worrying about nothing?
The working for a week in advance sounds very dodgy to me, but I have no idea about that industry.
If they are hiring, why they should have the money ready to give you after a week of your time and effort
Scout out the place do usual internet check up on them.
Work at least a day or two and see what happens and what you think. They might actually just be willing to give you work as long you get that card renewed soon as and prove details later. If you mentioned getting it redone in September it only a month might be willing take risk hire you.
First of all, you're right to be wary as all agencies are cunts. Having said that, it's perfectly standard to work a week in arrears. Regular joes get paid almost a month in arrears.
Technically an ECS card isn't needed to carry out electrical work. Thanks to ridiculously lax regulations in the electrical industry, just about anyone can call themselves an electrician as long as they're a 'competent person. It's still probably worth renewing your card anyway, as many places do demand it as an arse covering exercise as it technically proves that you are indeed a' competent person'.
Of course, all of gaf that have read your posts know differently but I digress.
Edit: the photos of your quals serve exactly the same purpose as the ecs, really.
Also, you should've moved to London. Tonnes of electrical work, I keep having to turn it down.
NinjaBoiX
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Thanks guys, I guess I'm just over thinking it. It's just the hoops I had to jump through to be considered for the electricians mate role in Altrincham, then this role far closer to home for twice the money just lands in my lap, it just seemed too easy!
Anyway, happy days, I guess I'll stop stressing and just get on with it.
(I've had three more offers in the last two hours, there is so much building work going on here!)
Edit: yeah, I figured about the qualification pics jimbor, just looking for problems I guess. And I'm swimming in offers here as it is, the job in Sale I was just offered basically asked me how much I wanted to get paid, gimme the monies!
Anyway, happy days, I guess I'll stop stressing and just get on with it.
(I've had three more offers in the last two hours, there is so much building work going on here!)
Edit: yeah, I figured about the qualification pics jimbor, just looking for problems I guess. And I'm swimming in offers here as it is, the job in Sale I was just offered basically asked me how much I wanted to get paid, gimme the monies!
Maintenence or installation?
NinjaBoiX
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It's an installation project at Manchester Uni so I assume it'll be 3 phase supplies, gear trays, rock rose lighting banks, socket trunking and such.
It's been a while since I did work like that but it should be cool. I just hope they don't expect me to have my own plant and stuff, I've only got a toolbox full of hand tools, no testing equipment or anything.
I guess we'll see on Tuesday innit, looking forward to some proper sparky graft to be fair!
Edit: I do have my Fluke tester, but no mutli-meter or anything.
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
juat to let you cunts know, I'm making the next OT and I don't giev a daaam
If you're an agency spark joining a project, the foreman should have plant and shit. Drill/impact and hand tools will be all they expect. At least that's been my experience.
Both great movies. Are you looking for action or inaction?
Not sure, just narrowed it down to these two. I can't really decide between them.
Well, 2001 is a great movie to absorb and passively take in the atmosphere whereas Predator is a great 80s shootemup. Can't really go wrong with either IMO.
NinjaBoiX
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Just released last night:
Marmozets - Born Young and Free (Official Video)
Shreds my fretboard.
Also:
Tiny denim shorts, two wet girls and a double dash of comedy, this gif has it all.
Have a nice day.
Marmozets - Born Young and Free (Official Video)
Shreds my fretboard.
Also:
Tiny denim shorts, two wet girls and a double dash of comedy, this gif has it all.
Have a nice day.
dapperbandit
Banned
Amazing gif
Did people see the 50 Cent ice bucket thing? Hilarious.
Made a classic error this morning. Woke up and looked at my watch blurry eyed, saw the time and rushed in to work only to find myself at work and hour early.
Made a thread about the new Civ game. Very few replies. Abloo bloo ;_;
Did people see the 50 Cent ice bucket thing? Hilarious.
Made a classic error this morning. Woke up and looked at my watch blurry eyed, saw the time and rushed in to work only to find myself at work and hour early.
Made a thread about the new Civ game. Very few replies. Abloo bloo ;_;
If you're not talking about framerate, console wars, JRPG' or a souls game, it don't fly. I learned this after I spent ages trying to do an arcade gaf OT. A few replies and then it sunk without a trace. I feel your pain! Grumble grumble Yankee kids running the show grumble grumble only speak in gaf memes grumble grumble killing all discussion grumble grumble.
Morning all! Still hungover. Rubbish. Lunch out today tho and a little break this weekend.
dapperbandit
Banned
I'd have thought "new gameplay" would have been of interest but it seems not. Is it a faux pas to bump your own thread? To hell with etiquette I shall shamelessly bump it now. I need discussion to distract me from what I'm being payed to do god dammit!
Hungover still? Are you one of these people that gets hangovers that just last for days on end? Bugger that.
Hungover still? Are you one of these people that gets hangovers that just last for days on end? Bugger that.
It's a shame that one died, but I don't think US kids have the same memories of arcades that those who grew up in the UK did. It inspired me to write something out of it though, so it made me happy.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
You've barely posted in this thread man, Sploatee should have first refusal.
Always Tash with the big OP plans, never following through *sigh*
BritGAF |OT6| .
Bump it! I get tempted but a double sink would be heartbreaking, especially as it'll probably be usurped by some post about Tales of Robot School Girls X: Musou Treble! running At 1080p on the PS4 full of kids saying things like "dat sideboob tho", "Japan: the thread" or "first post wins ".
Yep still hungover. I was absolutely steaming on Wednesday night.
It's a shame that one died, but I don't think US kids have the same memories of arcades that those who grew up in the UK did. It inspired me to write something out of it though, so it made me happy.[/QUOTE
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I'm glad to hear it.
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