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International Star Wars Day

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Topic: International Star Wars Day
Posted By: Phat Bouy
Subject: International Star Wars Day
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 12:15am
OK, everyone together ..... May the 4th be with you !!!

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Je suis Marxiste - tendance Groucho



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Posted By: Contender 541
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 8:02am
Live long and prosper

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When you find a big kettle of crazy it's probably best not to stir it - Pointy Haired Boss

Crew on 505 8780



Posted By: Isis
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 9:19am
I wandered why I walked past a load of kids making hissing noises with branches this morning...

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Posted By: Black no sugar
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 9:35am
That might not be about Star Wars. They might have been practising for a touch of light entertainment in the playground...   What kind of neighbourhood do you live in, Isis?

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http://www.lancingsc.org.uk/index.html - Lancing SC


Posted By: Isis
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 9:44am

It was as I was walking through school this morning... mind you, destinct lack of caffine in my system at that time so I could have been hallucinating..

On a slightly off topic, but related note: study periods are great, arent they?



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Posted By: 49erGBR735HSC
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 1:16pm

Oi, I'm studying just now

(can't wait till May finishes)



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Dennis Watson 49er GBR735 http://www.helensburghsailingclub.co.uk/ -
Helensburgh S.C
http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/home.php3?affid=560 - Boat Insurance from Noble Marine



Posted By: timnoyce
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 1:19pm
LOL! Back on your A game there TT. Point 3 i am still yet to master... if you still have retina control then i fear you may be leaving the pub too early!

Point 6 brought back too many memories from last night... snakey-b in walkabout!  They construct it using more civilised methods but the overall result is the same!


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Cherub 2648 - Comfortably Numb


Posted By: 49erGBR735HSC
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 1:28pm

Stop distracting me from my studies

(Never knew Star Wars was that interesting)



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Dennis Watson 49er GBR735 http://www.helensburghsailingclub.co.uk/ -
Helensburgh S.C
http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/home.php3?affid=560 - Boat Insurance from Noble Marine



Posted By: timnoyce
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 1:43pm
(nervous laughter) We've all been there! To a non snakebite drinker it is very hard to describe it... You never drink it as the first drink of the night, tastes good when normal beer is starting to weigh you down, and after the 3rd or 4th you are on a different level. I worryingly think that the power point presentation on my wedding day might be a lengthy affair!

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http://www.facebook.com/bearfootdesign - BEARFOOT DESIGN
Cherub 2648 - Comfortably Numb


Posted By: 49erGBR735HSC
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 1:54pm
We used to make turbo-deisels at the bar I used to work at, basically Snakebite with a shot of Aftershock or Vodka dropped in. Was close to a fiver a pint

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Dennis Watson 49er GBR735 http://www.helensburghsailingclub.co.uk/ -
Helensburgh S.C
http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/home.php3?affid=560 - Boat Insurance from Noble Marine



Posted By: timnoyce
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 2:03pm
The potential carnage there doesn't even bear thinking about! I am pretty sure if health and safety knew what that was it would be made illegal! not liking the sound of that pricing though... its £1.50 for a pint of the regular SB up here and i'm sure you could get a cheeky shot in there for a quid if you really wanted to up your game.

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http://www.facebook.com/bearfootdesign - BEARFOOT DESIGN
Cherub 2648 - Comfortably Numb


Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 2:31pm
Originally posted by timnoyce

(nervous laughter) We've all been there! To a non snakebite drinker it is very hard to describe it... You never drink it as the first drink of the night, tastes good when normal beer is starting to weigh you down, and after the 3rd or 4th you are on a different level. I worryingly think that the power point presentation on my wedding day might be a lengthy affair!


Simple way to avoid that though....

Never EVER even consider getting married, go for living in sin it is far more fun!

Paul


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Paul
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D-Zero GBR 74


Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 2:56pm
Originally posted by turnturtle


and you don't waste 20 grand on a wedding when there's lots of boats you wanna try instead....


Exactly, and just think of how much the divorce will cost. Even more boat money down the drain!

Paul


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Paul
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D-Zero GBR 74


Posted By: Isis
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 5:09pm
Originally posted by turnturtle

Originally posted by Isis


On a slightly off topic, but related note: study periods are great, arent they?


Not wrong there Ben- please remember not to waste a study period in the library- they are the only opportunity to trully learn some essential life skills you will need in later life... mine were spent learning the basics in The Marquis on North Hill Colchester and Castle Park... and I still managed squeeze out a few good grades due to a careful 'work/life balance' my friends and I lived by.

Make sure you acquire the following knowledge while you're still young enough:

1) How to get 'bend' on a cue ball yes
2) How to countdown from 501 and finish on an even number no
3) How to adjust your retinas when leaving a pub during daylight no
4) How to backspin a frisbee and catch one under your leg yes, no
5) How to negotiate a free McChicken Sandwich by placing a rogue pubic hair in a half-eaten burger Mc chicken premieres are where its at these days...
6) How to mix a perfect snakey-b with a 3 litre bottle of white lightning, some 'rola-cola' kestrel lager, value blackcurrant cordial and a red bucket with a damaged handle Perfect? no. Good enough after a few pints to warm up? yes.


Slightly dissapointed to be honest.... theres so much I have left to learn...
Im 18 in 2 weeks... time is running out... I need guidance!



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Posted By: timnoyce
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 5:15pm
I'll be running some 'how to be a proper student' sessions at the cherub nats this year if you want to get involved Ben. I think that I will have to chat to Dennis and TT to put together a complete package as I think between us we have probably achieved most things!

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Cherub 2648 - Comfortably Numb


Posted By: timnoyce
Date Posted: 04 May 06 at 5:37pm
haha, good point... maybe i should rephrase it as "between us we have probably ATTEMPTED to achieve most things"

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http://www.facebook.com/bearfootdesign - BEARFOOT DESIGN
Cherub 2648 - Comfortably Numb


Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 05 May 06 at 9:05am
Originally posted by turnturtle

Paul, you could future-proof your sailing (and hers) even though you get married...

1) Meet a nice girl
2) Train her to be a crew
3) Marry her
4) Buy a National 12 / Cherub together
5) Have a row/affair/emotional breakdown
6) Get a divorce and split assets 50:50- in otherwords: chainsaw the boat in half and make 2 6ft skiffs

Just make sure you beat her on Isis' 6 footer circuit!



Oh the benefits of 20/20 hindsight.......


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Paul
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D-Zero GBR 74



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