Recommend to a friend?

[Legolam]

OK, I'm going to steal an idea that I got whilst perusing the oldies' guild.

This is where you can recommend anything to your fellow Tweens - music, books, meals, places to go etc etc. Use your imagination!

I'll go first. I'd like to recommend a band called Biffy Clyro. They're from Glasgow and their current album is called Blackened Sky. It is a rock masterpiece - imaginative and musical at the same time. Also, they are fantastic live (I've seen them twice at T in the Park now) where the entire band has a go at singing and different instruments. They definitely need more recognition :D

[legoman]

Ok, well therefor I'm gonna have to recommend the band I've mentioned a few times on here:
SACKTRICK!!!
the best band in the world.

www.sacktrick.com

they're amazing.

good idea Legolam.

[Elbereth]

Great idea Legolam!

Ok...to help this get going here are a few suggestions for my fellow tweens:

For the cynical female tween: Candice Bushell's "Sex in the City" ...a very humorous quick read. (although not recommended for those conservative types out there)

New TV stations: For all you subscribers of Digital cable or Satalite...I definately recommend you checking out the brand new station VH1 Classics.
This new station plays all the videos that we grew up with. Playing songs from the early 90's, the 80's, 70's and 60's. It is very cool...and such a nostalgia trip.
If you do not have this station...I recommend you ask your cable or satelite provider and petition to get it ...it will be well worth it!! :D
*expects to see royalty check from VH1 any minute now...*:p

[Retrovertigo]

You mean to make young tween women more cynical, read Candice Bushells "sex and the City"?

[Elbereth]

Hahahaha...yes perhaps you are right Elwood.

But seeing that I'm already a cynical female New York City Tween...I didn't really get more cynical...:rolleyes: I don't think that is possible really...I just got a few laughs...because what she says is so true to life! A female tween will really appreciate this book! ;)

[TheFool]

I'd like to recommend a japanese film called 'Ring' (or 'The Ring'). If you are thinking about going to see the imminent Hollywood remake, please reconsider! The original is one of the most incredible horror films I've ever seen, absolutely stunning.
And for my other cent: I would recommend the book 'Rendezvous with Rama' by Arthur Clarke. This is also being made into a film, however it is similar to LOTR in that you create an incredibly strong 'picture of the world' in your mind when you read it. An absolute classic that you can read again and again, like Middle Earth I never tire of going back to the 'world' of Rama!

:D

[legoman]

I feel I should recomend the band Muse, since they are intending on trying their luck in America soon (also for anyone else who hasn't spotted their genius yet), I think they're going over when they release their new album.
They are the best band to come out of Britain for a number of years, very cool.
If you like radiohead's early stuff, the vines, my vitriol or basically any heavyish indie stuff. Then this is the ultimate band.
A three piece who have amazing rhythm from the bass and drums and the lead guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist is out of this world. Really worth looking out for!!!!!
Remember the name:

MUSE

Mixing rock, indie, classical, basically anything thats cool and making it awesome!!!! Check it out.

[Legolam]

Yay Muse! I love their music. I've also seen them live and the atmosphere was ELECTRIC! Folk on the other side of "the pond" should definitely check them out!

I went to Sacktrick's website by the way, very amusing! Didn't get a chance to hear any of their songs, but they seem like pretty insane people!

Here's my recommedation:

It's a film this time - Memento

It's basically about a guy who's lost his memory and the story is told in backward flashbacks. You have to concentrate as it's easy to get lost, but it's a fantastic story and a really original way of telling it. And, if you get too confused, the DVD has the story both backwards and forwards on it!

[Snaga]

I will recommend Brighton in England as the spiritual home of tweens everywhere. It has EVERYTHING a tween could want.... clubs, bars, pubs, cafes, restaurants, retro-chic shops, 2nd hand music shops, junk shops, a beach, a pier (and a broken 2nd pier), a sea life centre, back-backers hostels that are the coolest looking you have ever seen, Sci-fi shops, basketball courts on the seafront.... its is such a great place. ITS NOT FAIR I CANT AFFORD TO LIVE HERE!!!

Oh yes... must recommend the band Morcheeba!

[Ramagna]

I'd like to recommend two Animes, and no, their not like Dragonball or Pokemon... :cool:

'princess mononoke' and 'ghost in the shell' are definitely worth of watching...

[LadyGaladriel]

Muse is great!!!! Love Muse .


I would recommend for you all a band called The Coral. They are fantastic. Their song are Great and They are definatly one of my top bands now.

[legoman]

ooh the coral, saw them two weeks ago, you are right, they are great!!!

[Ramagna]

Anyone likes Massive Attack?

[DGoeij]

I like music, but I always keep forgetting bands and songs.:rolleyes:

Personally, I'd recommend 'Within Temptation' to everybody, but that's a dutch band, so I can hardly imagine anybody being able to get hold of their CD's. Maybe their latest hit, Ice Queen, is somewhere on the internet?
The german guys, Rammstein, are pretty neat too, but you have to love hard-rock for that.:D

[legoman]

haha, rammstein - *puts on his evil voice - 'du, du haste, du haste nicht!'
hehe, the hours of fun...

masive attack, I borrowed one of their albums last year at somepoint, it was very cool actually, the one with the insect on the front cover, it had that teardrops song on it, very famous!! I was impressed.

[DGoeij]

Originally posted by legoman
haha, rammstein - *puts on his evil voice - 'du, du haste, du haste nicht!'
hehe, the hours of fun...


Hehe, actually, it's 'du hasst mich'.:D

Anyway, I don't know if I ever heard of Massive Attack, unless in Command&Conquer, but I don't think that counts.:p

[legoman]

oops, sorry, it was always a kindof
'oh its 1:30 in the morning and this nicely painted black night club is about to play that amusing song where you get to shout in German, yeah, lets all imitate!!!'

I will get the words correct in future...

hehe, C&C, nevermind. lets see, they are kindof dance music but a bit more interesting and experimental. that is, they use a lot of samples and musical ideas in their songs, its very relaxing music, or at least I found it relaxing, no doubt they've done some stuff I havent heard that isn't.

[Legolam]

My ex went to see Rammstein recently and I got a text from the gig from him, all it said was "The fire! This rocks!!"

To be honest, they're a bit too heavy for even me, but I do like Du Hast. But the song off the XXX soundtrack is bad!

[LadyGaladriel]

agh agh I hate Ramenstien with a passion.

They just shout out radomn German words and have like a heavy beat in the background. that to me isn't proper music but just a waste of time.


I hate Slipknot too.

[Retrovertigo]

Same, LadyGaladriel. It's like pop music for heavy rock. Blech :(

[Ramagna]

Massive attack's music is calles trip hop, I think...

Teardrop I love the most, but Blue Lines is on e of my favourites as well...

I think the Insect Album is called Mezzanine...

To Rammstein: Although I don't like them very much, they do not only shout out random german words, but I don't really know why they're so popular in the US... :confused:

There are better bands in Germany, like the good old scorpions, for example... ;)

[DGoeij]

Originally posted by Ramagna
To Rammstein: Although I don't like them very much, they do not only shout out random german words, but I don't really know why they're so popular in the US... :confused:

There are better bands in Germany, like the good old scorpions, for example... ;)

I don't know anything about those Scorpions, but Rammstein's use of the german language is a lot better than the english of today's boys bands:D It's hardly random also, but I think I'm lucky enough to live next to their home-country. My german is probably somewhat better.:) And I prefer a heavy beat over whining little fellows and everlasting guitar-riffs.:rolleyes:

[legoman]

yey, the scorpions rock!!!!
wind of change - woohooo, I playd that in my last band, hehe, we had our bass player playing flute for the intro, it was hilarious.

[Ramagna]

hehe, I once played the flute...

Dgoeij, let me hear some of your german, please!

:D

[DGoeij]

Mit, Nach, Bei, Seit, Von, Zu, Ausser, Aus. There was something with these words, I even used to know what.:D
Oh and this one is used sometimes by the waterscouts I know, usually when referring to something that fell overboard. :p
Verd*mmt noch mal! Was machts du? Das ist doch keiner U-boot, du *rschloch!

The more decent german I used last summer. Me and my scoutgroup were the first foreign group to have ever visited a Scouts campsite near Stuttgart.:)
The idea of a band using the flute in a rock-song is something I usually can appreciate. This group Within Temptation have a singer that sings like those in Celtic Myst and Enya stuff (high, but strong) together with rock-music. The contrast between the two is really cool.

[Ramagna]

HAHAHA!!! :D :)

That was so funny! (not meant mean ;) )

Give me more! (it's only fair, cause I make you laugh with my silly english... :rolleyes: )

but it'S not 'keiner U-boot', it's 'kein U-boot'

and I don't understand the joke in it... :p

Is scout the same as 'pfadfinder' ???

P.S.: anyone knows the 'blind guardians' ?
they make rock music with tolkien text sometimes...

[DGoeij]

Originally posted by Ramagna
Give me more! (it's only fair, cause I make you laugh with my silly english... :rolleyes: )

but it'S not 'keiner U-boot', it's 'kein U-boot'

and I don't understand the joke in it... :p

Quatsch! If your english is silly, then mine is stupid.:) And I think I'll take your word for it that is 'kein', but 'keiner' sounds better when you shout it, with the harsh r in it. It was funny when the TV-serie Das Boot was broadcasted, last year.:rolleyes:
Yes, scout means pfadfinder. I've been one for about seven years now.

[Ramagna]

Oh... :eek: You're a *Pfadfinder*!!!

So I got to be careful...

No, I would have liked to be one myself, but down here in little Germany, there aren't many left of your clan... ;)

P.S.: I ever thought, *Das Boot* was a movie, not a series...

P.P.S.: And I didn't know, the german 'r' was harsh... :p

[DGoeij]

Originally posted by Ramagna
P.S.: I ever thought, *Das Boot* was a movie, not a series...


Well, the movie was long enough to be made a serie by someone I guess? I think there were six episodes of about 45 minutes.

[Ramagna]

I just remebered, I once crossed your country in getting to the north of France...
Oh no it was twice, when I tried to get back from America, I think...

[Legolam]

My next recommendation is - rugby!

More exactly, going to see your national team play live! I saw Scotland play Romania yesterday (my 8th international rugby game) and it was fantastic! Even better, I took 4 rugby novices who were all very skeptical in their own way about going to a rugby match but all thoroughly enjoyed it once they got there. My football loving friend (who had to be persuaded by dragging him all the way to Murrayfield) was even jumping up and down in his seat when the first try went over :cool: .

So I heartily recommend going to an international rugby match, preferably a Scotland game (I'll even take you!) :D

[legoman]

I dunno its just not football.
You can't beat football, I've tried many sports but nothing even compares with it.

I feel like that guy off catchphrase... Rugby - 'its good but its not right'

[DGoeij]

I like Rugby. I like it much better then football. At least they are allowed to crash into their opponent. And the unfortunate opponent will not make a big thing over it, like falling over, screaming like he has been shot and grabbing his head (because you might have hit his ankle, slightly).

[Legolam]

I totally agree with DGoeij. Rugby may be a little stop-start, but when it gets going, you really can't beat the atmosphere and excitement.

[legoman]

I'm not so sure, I come from close to hull, which is a pretty big rugby city, it has two rugby teams in the league, which are quite high up, and yet the football drags in way more fans even though it is very low in the football table compared to the rugby teams, it has a way better atmosphere than either rugby team except perhaps in a local derby between the two. But still the football derby's with York and Scunthorpe are amazing to be at.
But then Hull football fans have a reputation for being very dedicated supporters so maybe its not the same everywhere else.

[Ramagna]

I don't like rugby that much, I get hurt enough doing Judo, although it means the 'soft way' ... :rolleyes:

[menchu]

...I know you have changed the subject a biiiiiit, but... Rammstein. Their incessant references to insects as the zerbrechlichkeit, the fragility, and at the same time the beauty of something so small... the life of love being threatened by briefness... in contrast with a though, somewhat raw perception...

If you didn't have enough yet, may I recommend you to listen to Sobrinus and their personal stylistic devices? It can appear to be difficult in case you don't speak Spanish, but also the voice of Sidney is one of their key points.
As for music being sung in English, the pleasant maturity of a Norwegian youngster called Sondre Lerche. Nice clip.

[Legolam]

Website this time ...

http://www.seethru.co.uk/zine/south_coast/helicopter_game.htm

Another brilliant way of frittering away your time, as if you needed another excuse!

[Snaga]

Originally posted by Ramagna
Anyone likes Massive Attack? Ramagna... I can't believe I missed your post! I love Massive Attack! Unfinished Sympathy is one of my all time favourite songs.

* sings *

i know that i've been mad in love before
and how it could be with you
really hurt me baby, really hurt me baby
how can have a day without a night
you're the book that i have opened
and now i've got to know much more

the curiousness of your potential kiss
has got my mind and body aching
really hurt me baby, really hurt me baby
how can you have a day without a night
you're the book that i have opened
and now i've got to know much more

like a soul without a mind
in a body without a heart
i'm missing every part

OK so I will also recommend Groove Armada for all the party people... I love them so much!:D

Yesterday I bought 2 awesome CDs: 'Technique' by New Order and 'OK Computer' by Radiohead(Tween music!:D)

[legoman]

yey, radiohead, oh that reminds me a very tweenish list I recieved...

>TRUTHS:
>
>
>1) Triangle sandwiches taste better than square ones.
>2) At the end of every party there is always a girl crying.
>3) One of the most awkward things that can happen in a pub is when
>your
>pint to toilet cycle gets synchronised with a complete stranger.
>4) You've never quite sure whether it's ok to eat green crisps.
>5) Everyone who grew up in the 80's has entered the digits 55378008
>into
>a calculator.
>6) Reading when you're drunk is horrible.
>7) Sharpening a pencil with a knife makes you feel really manly.
>8) Your never quite sure whether it's against the law or not to have a
>fire in your back garden
>10) Nobody ever dares make cup a soup in a bowl.
>11) You never know where to look when eating an apple.
>12) Its impossible to describe the smell of a wet cat.
>13) Prodding a fire with a stick makes you feel manly.
>14) Rummaging in an overgrown garden will always turn up a bouncy
>ball.
>15) You always feel a bit scared when stroking horses.
>16) Everyone always remembers the day a dog ran into your school.
>17) the most embarrassing thing you can do as a schoolchild is to call
>your teacher mum or dad.
>18) The smaller the monkey the more it looks like it would kill you at
>the first given opportunity.
>19) Some days you see lots of people on crutches.
>20) Every bloke has at some stage while taking a **** flushed halfway
>through and then raced against the flush.
>21)Old women with mobile phones look wrong!
>22) Its impossible to look cool whilst picking up a frisbee.
>23) Driving through a tunnel makes you feel excited.
>24) You never ever run out of salt.
>25) Old ladies can eat more than you think.
>26) You can't respect a man who carries a dog.
>27) There's no panic like the panic you momentarily feel when you've
>gotten your hand or head stuck in something.
>28) No one knows the origins of their metal coat hangers.
>29) Despite constant warning you have never met anybody who has had
>their arm broken by a swan.
>30) The most painful household incident is wearing socks and stepping
>on
>an upturned plug.
>31) People who don't drive slam car doors too hard
>32) You've turned into your dad the day you put aside a thin piece of
>wood to specifically stir paint with.
>33) Everyone had an uncle who tried to steal their nose.
>34) Bricks are horrible to carry.
>35) In every plate of chips there is a badchip

lol.
p.s. legolam, that is the coolest game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DGoeij]

Originally posted by Legolam
Website this time ...

http://www.seethru.co.uk/zine/south_coast/helicopter_game.htm

Another brilliant way of frittering away your time, as if you needed another excuse!

648, while I should be writing and e-mailing important stuff. Thank you.:D

[Legolam]

Ah, that's nothing! My best so far is 1064, and my friend got 1464 (after several hours of practise whilst meant to be writing an essay!) :D

[menchu]

I will never recommend that game about avoiding mines (so adictive) and 'The Sims' if you don't have enough time for that. You even forget to brush your teeth! (All that time giving some life to those fake human beings when you realize you could be trying to improve yours... :rolleyes: )
Thank goodness I seem to be so bad flying the helicopter and don't want to get better *phew* :D

[Ramagna]

Hey, Snaga, thank your for writing down these lyrics!
I'm not always sure to understand all right, and so I got the whole text... :)

Unfinished Sympathy, Tear Drop and Blue Lines are my most favourite songs of Massive Attack...

[Carantalath]

I agree with menchu, The Sims is very addictive. I spent about three days that I had off of school just playing The Sims. Then my mom made me stay off the of computer for about a week when she found out that I'd only played The Sims for about three days! :D

[menchu]

Didn't you have a headache? I hope you mean you took some breaks... that is my recommendation of today...

[Legolam]

Time for a new recommendation from your Scottish friend methinks!

Live rock gigs
Yes, they rock. Specifically, Idlewild doing a home gig in Edinburgh two nights ago but, if you didn't make it, don't despair. Go to a live concert. Now. I guarantee, even if you've never been before, there's something about the hot, sweaty, beer throwing crowds that will live with you forever afterwards. Jumping up and down to Idlewild (http://www.idlewild.co.uk) for over an hour with your boyfriend and best friends is certainly a top way to spend a Tuesday evening! Go now dammit!!! :D

[menchu]

Iddlewild! I saw them live supporting Coldplay. They sound good, but too still considering their genre. Interesting way to roll the microphone cable up and yet being able to avoid a fall. :p

[Legolam]

I love Idlewild. I've seen them twice now (although the first time was at a festival) and I recommend both their new album, The Remote Part, and the one before, 100 Broken Windows. Pure class!

[legoman]

Ah yes the Live rock gig, having recently returned from a SACKTRICK gig, who I believe I have mentioned before - about 1 million times, well, they rocked as before and then whilst chatting with the badn afterwards they described me and my friend as silly... Wow, definately ranks up there with the best moment of this last year or so, they described me as silly, I feel proud!

[Retrovertigo]

The next live show I'm going to is Pungent Stench in January. I bet every other Australian is attending a show near them! ;)
Not that they're a band I like, but my friends band, which is *great*, is supporting and it's a good excuse to get drunk and watch them because for a change I won't be working.. I love live shows.
The last really really good one I went to was Mayhem a few months ago, and I enjoyed it whilst being sober! I was amazed.

[menchu]

Updating recommendations: The Juliana Theory. It's a must!!!

[Ramagna]

Never heard of that... so what is it? I guess it has something to do with Juliana, but I don't get any closer... :p ;) :)

[Legolam]

Gangs of New York

Fantastic film. Go and see it! I love the soundtrack to it too, very cool. :cool:

[Aulë]

Yes, I've had quite a few friends recommend it, although it doesn't sound like my cup of tea.

Oh, and my recommendation- Aussie Rules Footy
Its an awesome game!
Unfortunatly it's only restricted to Australia and Ireland, with other countries only having very minor leagues

Oh, and Legolam- please don't mention rugby, after Australia's latest tour to Britain I am too deeply hurt to talk about it!:(

[legoman]

Yeah, Aussie rules, I second that recommendation oh and if you are upset about losing, just think about the consequences if a load of english guys went to tour australia playing aussie rules - hehe, oh the pain.

[menchu]

Originally posted by Ramagna
Never heard of that... so what is it? I guess it has something to do with Juliana, but I don't get any closer... :p ;) :)
Ah, it's not Juliana soup anyways...
Juliana Theory, the band ;) (actually, what could you expect from menchu's recommendations? Music!!!)

[Ramagna]

what could you expect from menchu's recommendations? Music!!

Oh well, I even imagine you singing and dancing around when cooking, like in this movie with Wynona Rider, Christina Ricci and Cher, but I only know the german title (Meerjungfrauen küssen besser) ...

;)

[legoman]

I believe its called mermaids, butI havent seen it...

[menchu]

Hmm... I'll have to watch that film then. What does the title mean? I know 'küssen' and 'frauen'... Well, I think so. :D
[Let the casseroles and the pans accompany your singing!]
What about lego, will he see it too?

[legoman]

Will I see it? Crickey, I don't know I have big list of films to watch and really the thought of watching Cher on anything at all is quite offputting, then theres also the shoplifter... not a good example, but Ricci was Wednesday in the adams family and, well, there's not much cooler than that. So i'll keep an eye out for it.

[Legolam]

A couple of links to pass your time - the top one's my favourite!!

http://fun.tmc.dyn.ee/venerulett.swf
http://www.titoonic.dk/products/games/skijump/default.html

Enjoy!! :cool:

[DGoeij]

LOL. Although I prefer to play 'beerhunter', I liked the first one as well. I even beat the 'gimp' after 7 times pulling the trigger.:D

Ski jump is only cool to watch on TV , at about 04:00 am, it's kinda hypnotic.:rolleyes:

[legoman]

Is it cruel to be in stitches after beating the gimp??
hahahaha, that was brilliant.
I even made it onto the highscore on the ski jump, though I think its one of those where eveyeon does. Well I dunno if it worked, its not laoaded the scores. hehe, that poor gimp. hahaha.

[Legolam]

It's brilliant! When you're a little tipsy, that gimp game is the best! Just imagine sitting at your computer, giggling away at 3am!!! :D

[DGoeij]

The way the gimp pulls the trigger is hilarious: 'Nnnngh', click

The ski-jump I don't like, I prefer shoot-'em-up or strategy games, mostly. :rolleyes:

[legoman]

I just shot myself, that blood is scary... ick.

[DGoeij]

Man, I just watched 'Shrek' because my brother downloaded it from somewhere. I nearly rolled off my seat several times!
Why didn't anyone told me it was that good? It must have been in the cinema over a year ago. At least I went to Ice-Age on time.:)

The fairy-tale jokes nearly killed me.:D

EDIT: That bloody gimp shot himself at the first try, it almost shocked me.:p

[Ramagna]

This poor gimp... I didn't have a chance to shoot myself...

- edited -
Now this morning in my university, I tried a dozen times, and finally, I shoot myself! :D
But I think I lost some of the lesson by doing so... :p

[legoman]

YES anyone who hasn't seen shrek go and watch it now, its brilliant. I just assumed everybody wouldhave seen it cos its hilarious!

[Wonko The Sane]

I recommend Sunny Day Real Estate for a start.

And Radiohead of course.

And the lovely city of Seattle!

[legoman]

Today I will be mostly recommending Cardiff next year.

All come and visit me.

[menchu]

What-de-where? You're leaving for Wales?

[Wonko The Sane]

I recommend a big party in Coventry. ;)

[legoman]

Coventry eh? ...OK

but yup, next year I am moving to Cardiff cos the BBC want me to do my year in industry there. Now theres a good accent for you Wonko, the welsh accent is great, just watch fireman sam.

'Oh, I've got my kite stuck in the tree again, stop stealing those apples.'

hehe, that is a great accent. those who don't know it might know the BBC news presenter huw edwards. Thats a welsh accent. hehe, great stuff.

[Wonko The Sane]

Wales?
That Jeff guy from Coupling is Welsh.
Welsh people are funny.
Are you going to get a Welsh accent.

[legoman]

I doubt it since I havent aquired a leicester accent, but then again the leicester accent is rubbish! I think I'll just be content with learning how to do good impressions of it, hehe.

[Wonko The Sane]

Welsh accents are funny...and you're funny...so it would be funny for you to have a Welsh accent.

I recommend the Welsh accent to you, my friend. ;)

*Whispers* Look at how I cleverly stayed on topic there! ;)

[legoman]

Yes Well done, I may have to try your recomendation and practice the accent for a few weeks to see how I get on with it. Hehe, I like recommending stuff, and having stuff recomended.


(hehe read that as if you're nervous and you are reading something off an autocue - it sounds funnier!)

[Legolam]

OK, so has anyone actually checked out my original recommendation of Biffy Clyro? I went to see them last night to celebrate the end of my exams (yay!) nd they were awesome! New album's out soon, so go buy it!! Pleeeeeeeeease :cool:

[greypilgrim]

Hi! I haven't read this whole thread so if I'm out of place, forgive.

Are we recommending things that are good? Seems like there is talk of music happening here so I'll add my 2pennies to the convo...
-Musical Instrument Digital Interface!

Or MIDI, has been in computers for 20 years. People make music with it....if you are into making sounds then I would recommend investigating MIDI today!

[legoman]

Haha, yeah you pretty much got the hang of it GP, just state anything you know of that you think other tweens would benefit from knowing.

haha, blooming Midi, my parents bought an atari ST when I was quite small intending to get midi on it and o loads of music stuf, but with them being very uneducated in the ways of computing (even though my dad was 'computer manager' at his work - I don't get how!!! hoho) they didn't get anything else, so now I have the aforementioned atari and have found a friend at uni who has been producing music on his for about 10 year. Damn midi. Still, I'll get there... hehe

[TheFool]

I have one ancient, crooked, sorry-looking grey MIDI lead; It plugs into a little sequencer I have and I use it for quickly programming hi-hat tracks - - that's the extent of my MIDI knowledge, 'click click click click' :D :o Can get some weird noises out of that old sequencer, like playing the organ sound at 8 octaves above normal, sounds like an intergalactic police siren or something:cool:

[greypilgrim]

Musical Instrument Digital Interface is not needed for music-making on a computer. Music is made alot of different ways. Singers just plug in to a little CD recorder with a good mic and can record a whole album, or add some guitar to make the songs better. A dude I work with made a whole CD at some studio playing drums and singing, his friend played guitar tracks. It sounded sweet. Now we're all making stuff on our own.

OK...I'm really excited about music right now. Hence the 80's musical revolution.

There are wierd people at my work...Dudes, I recommend if you get any crazy messages from unknown people to ignore them! I got a few. My pic was a subliminal ad for some sales I think!

I gotta get that 1-800 # advertisement outta there! I'm scared! :eek:

[greypilgrim]

It's gone. OK, somebody recommend a place where I can get a cool avatar, preferably something about grey wizards. The one I have is old already...where can I get a new one?

I can recommend anything about making music...it's my job.

So if you own a computer and can play anything live...MIDI.(drums/guitar/synth/singing/anything)...
Ask me about what it takes to make your own CD. Software nowadays has changed the music industry! Anyone can be a 1-man-band! (Think Trent Reznor...He's one!) Do you like music?

I've always been into making music and am looking into all of this myself. I definately spend time mixing music on a comp./keyboard when the sounds hit me. All I gotta do then is make the sounds happen....viola! :D You should hear the CD's they play at work!

Strange!:eek:

[legoman]

Hmm, you should hear the CDs I play at home, hehe.

If you want help on an Avatar there used to be a thread in Member announcements, but I think there might be one in stuff and bother now. People can make some cool ones if you ask nicely. Anamatar is pretty good.

Dagnabit, hey legolam, guess what I saw advertised when i walked past the local music venue last night, yup, on Saturday Billy Clyro played at the charlotte and I didn't know they were playing till sunday, damn damn damn. Nevermind. Still, the bluetones are coming on 20th, gotta see them! and pitchshifter are coming - not sure whether to go to that, I might.

[Legolam]

How could you, Legoman!!!! As a punishment for not walking past the poster sooner, you should buy the album!

[legoman]

You know I probably should but I can't just buy albums, I have to keep to my 'to buy' list or it'll get silly I may add them to my list but they wil be underneath the likes of spinal tap and Graham Coxon.

[menchu]

Just want you to know Pereza released their second album last week. I know you won't buy it -I don't pretend you to- but you can listen to some songs and watch their clip at their new (first) official website: www.pereza.info
Yep, in Spanish.

I am now at another web, but you'd have to register so I won't bore you all.

*Edit: Take a look at the live pictures and please tell me what you think on them.

[legoman]

Crickey, they like their sunglasses don't they... hehe, I might have found a way of listening to some of their music, I'll have to remember to bring my headphones next time...

[Wonko The Sane]

Sights in England I have seen so farand highly recommend:

Bath! :)
Wells Cathedral
Cheddar Gorge
Stratford-on-Avon
Kenilworth Castle (Actually just Kenilworth itself is a gorgeous town!)
Coventry Cathedral

Hope I haven't missed anything!

[menchu]

Missed?... hahaha... *paranoiaing* Now you're with Snaga I don't think so.

Originally posted by legoman
Crickey, they like their sunglasses don't they... hehe, I might have found a way of listening to some of their music, I'll have to remember to bring my headphones next time...
Bass player Leiva sings "I wear sunglasses to see you better". He liked the Little Red Riding Hood tale quite a lot. And what became of it...
Yup, remember the headphones! Write that down on your hand!

[legoman]

OK I will. *writes on his hand to remind him to write on his hand that he should remember his headphones*

You can now add Warwick Castle!!! I definately recommend that, but don't go with any Americans, they take too many photos, hehe.

[Elbereth]

For all of the American Tweens:

I recommend you watch "The top 80 of the 80's" on VH1 today.

And if you miss it...I don't think you should worry too much...I'm sure they will repeat the program later in the week.

[greypilgrim]

Yes, definately watch VH-1 CLASSIC! (my tv is magnetized to it now)hehe...

Menchu...I played bass in the (Limlight) concert dude...who's Levia? (she can have the bass!)....are you guys talking about instruments? (:D I think so!) Whatcha need?hehe

I hope you recommend how to throw a concert....I'm kinda new at it!hehe...I'm not in a band!

lego-you're such a nationalist! (hehe)

[menchu]

Originally posted by greypilgrim
Menchu...I played bass in the (Limlight) concert dude...who's Levia? (she can have the bass!)....are you guys talking about instruments? (:D I think so!) Whatcha need?hehe

lego-you're such a nationalist! (hehe)

Levia is the bass player -a guy, hehe- in the band I run/ran (there have been changes) a web on with two mates. That Pereza band I keep naming everywhere :p You already know my need goes about drums...

I agree, when it comes to choco bars! Hahahahaha!

[greypilgrim]

*running a web*? don't know what that means :confused:

-->and beer! :D (ack, ack....tried andechs weiss...ack ack...blech)

[Aulë]

I recommend that you guys go and see the movie "Ned Kelly"
It stars Heath Ledger and Orlando Bloom.
It looks really good.

[menchu]

Originally posted by greypilgrim
*running a web*? don't know what that means :confused:

-->and beer! :D (ack, ack....tried andechs weiss...ack ack...blech)

Really? :D You got me puzzled. Are you trying to pull my leg?

Double Dutch. I'll have to ask DGoeij. Or look a wine guide book.

[greypilgrim]

Oh you mean running a website?? *kicks myself*
-->I'm not pulling your leg! Want me to? hehehe

:D OK_Do you remember when I said I was a fool? Some more proof of that for ya!
-->I'l be running a web-site soon too.

[legoman]

NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!

I was drinking andechs weisse last night whilst playing risk!
its better than bloomin' heineihe nie whatever!
come on man, its brewed in a monastry and the bttle has a little picture of some monks on it, its ace!!! honestly, there's just no culture.

[greypilgrim]

hehehe..no culture in the biggest melting-pot of culture in the world? (America)
Of course, but I don't pay attention to all that, too busy these days.
-->Heineken says...

"MEDAILLE D'OR PARIS 1875
GRAND PRIX PARIS 1889"

...on the label. What's that mean? Something about car-races or something?:D

-->Try "Dortmunder Gold" from "The Great Lakes Brewing Co."
It's full of Cleveland culture!hehehe

[legoman]

OK, but only if you try a 'smutty nosed old brown dog'

(it is a beer!!!)

no particular reason, its just a funny name.

[greypilgrim]

Originally posted by legoman

I was drinking andechs weisse last night whilst playing risk!


-->DUDE!~I love risk! You ever play AXIS AND ALLIES?
An awesome WW2 strategy-board-game! (I never lose)
:D~check it out!

[legoman]

nah, I've seen it in shops but I stick to risk, I reckon if I was gonna get into a war game it'd be warhammer just so I could paint me up a mini Gandalf!! hehe
I played risk again last night and got battered!! hehe, I nearly owned the whole of asia I had one place left to conquer (it wasn't my mission - I had to kill purple - I did for a laugh) but then the guy who was purple attacked me for no reason so I used up all my troops killing him off, he did own the whole of europe, but I left him with about 6 troops when I finished, but then cos I'd been silly I lost all of asia in 2 goes, hehe. I had 1 guy left in scandinavia when we were thrown out of the pub, hehe, which means we all drew, hahahaha, with 1 guy, brilliant, I like risk!

[TheFool]

Risk is a great game but I can't recommend playing it against members of ones own family... or maybe its just my family but it does tend to get taken awfully seriously! :D :mad:
don't attack me, there's 'no point'! Attack him instead!!!! Wha..... AAAAAAAAAAARRRGGH!!!!!
But it's always funny when my little bro decides to hole up in like, Japan or Madagascar with a mound of about 30 armies :D :D

[legoman]

haha, theres no hope of that, my family refuse to play it. We choose instead to argue over monopoly, careers, cluedo or the great game of britain. And boy do we argue, I've never finished a game of monopoly at home, the board always ends up on the floor, hehe.

[greypilgrim]

Over here on the dining room table, Axis and allies had been "set-up"-->for the whole month! of February! My bro and my nephew played it like 10 times that month, he's played me 1000 times in life, now I just try to help my nephew against the "extreme assault" that comes his way, from either the axis or the allies by way of my bro, who taught me the skills when I was around the same age as Quinn and thinks he's the master of the game...he's not, I am, even across the internet, where i play other fools like me that play games over the internet.:eek: phew...anyone play games overline against other people? Diablo? Anything?

[legoman]

we used to play aliens versus predator last year, which was funny, but the computer we used was really slow and we kept getting killed, that was until we found how to con a free phone link between flats -hehe. Don't tell NTL!! haha

[menchu]

I recommend a multi-challenge at Quarters in the guild! yesterday my sister told me on it, and it rocks! Specially for the visual effects, hehehehe! Four players are needed, so well, if I am ever online, PM cause I love this game!!!

Quarters (http://www.bacardi.com/play/popup_quarters.aspx)

Edit: hmm, actually you can play alone, I checked it, but still it's funnier if you challenge your buddies!

[Wonko The Sane]

Originally posted by legoman
OK I will. *writes on his hand to remind him to write on his hand that he should remember his headphones*

You can now add Warwick Castle!!! I definately recommend that, but don't go with any Americans, they take too many photos, hehe.

I TOTALLY recommend Warwick Castle, and the archer who wanted to shoot me.

But Legsieman, you will THANK me later when you're old and toothless and don't have any pictures of you in the stocks to show to your grandkids.

:p

And Elbe, I watched that show. NOSTALGIA! EEK!

[Aulë]

Geez Wonks, you must have really irritated that archer.....;)

[TheFool]

I got ...... 1 ! :D After 3 or 4 coins it just gets hopeless... but realistic :D

[Aulë]

24!!! On my first time too!
Once I found the right spot, it was easy.

[legoman]

pippin - no she didn't, she just mentioned she was from america...
hoho.

Its alright wonks, I've got pictures of me in stock from years ago, they've got them everywhere in england, I could make a collage of pictures of me in stock, you could plot my life through the years with those pictures... haha. Anyway, you said you'd send me the pictures - especially the one of you in stocks! hehe.

[Wonko The Sane]

I will send the ones of me in stocks.

And he's right Pip. I mentioned I was from America and the archer was like, "And now we sacrifice an American." Damn he was mean. :(

[legoman]

yeah, that guy was hilarious. haha.
The way he kept describing to those kids about the all the blood and guts - we'll make archers of them yet!!! hahaha.

cool, I can't wait for photos! I'm gonna post the snaga-dance over easter...

[greypilgrim]

Anyone ever hear of "beer-pong"? It's like a really insane type of "quarters" drinking game, but with like 6 cups and a pingpong ball! Sweet! *remembers a game*...ok not so sweet!

[greypilgrim]

Originally posted by legoman
we used to play aliens versus predator last year, which was funny, but the computer we used was really slow and we kept getting killed, that was until we found how to con a free phone link between flats -hehe. Don't tell NTL!! haha
What else do you play over-line?

[Wonko The Sane]

Hehe.
That picture of Snaga dancing is one of my most favorite pictures of him EVER!

I LOVE IT! It makes me want to cuddle him and tickle him and give him hugs cos it's SOOO CUTE!

[Snaga]

*sulks*

[Wonko The Sane]

Why are you sulking, sweetie? Is it cos you're so cute that Legoman's going to post a picture of you dancing?
Don't you want the picture posted?

:( Poor sulking Snaga.

*Cuddles the sad orcling and kisses him on the nose* Feel better, hun.

[legoman]

Jester: I'm afraid I don't play anything else now cos I don't have a computer at home. We used to play Baulders gate across our free link but there weren't many other games... I can't remember.

Its alright snaga, I'll post the one of everyone else dancing too so everyone can see what you were trying to do...

it wont be so bad, and wonks'll like you more...


hehe.

[Elbereth]

I just returned from seeing "Mamma Mia" on Broadway today and I have to say it is one of the most enjoyable show that I have seen in a long while. I definately recommend that you all see this wonderful musical when it comes to your area! It is a must see, especially for all you wonderful children of the 70's and early 80's!

GO ABBA!!!:D

[Snaga]

Wonks and I went to see 'As You Like It' at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon. That was really good. Great acting, innovative set, and a great theatre. And it had fun sheepses in...:D

It was really quite easy to follow... I found King Lear slightly befuddling... the previous shakespeare play I went to see.

All in all ... I loved it.

That's my attempt to be 'More Cultured Than Thou'... Betcha all impressed??;)

[legoman]

That's my attempt to be 'More Cultured Than Thou'... Betcha all impressed??

well me and old tookish went to see the complete works of shakespeare, so that makes us 'considerably more cultured than thou!'

[greypilgrim]

I'm recommending the Guild of Fools to all fun-loving people:

http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11136

PEACE!:D

[Wonko The Sane]

And I'm recommending the Guild of the Un-Gorgeous.
:D

It's in the same place the guild of fools is...just not the same thread.

Anyway, As You Like It was GREAT!!

The girl playing Rosalind kind of annoyed me...but she was great as well.

:) Very good play, and very easy to follow. :)

[greypilgrim]

BALDUR's GATE!!! love it!:D sweet game! can you play that online?

and I don't even have a comp. (yet) lego...legoman...but maybe we can set a time some weekend this spring/summer to "hook-up" and play something??? let me know!

have you ever played ultimate risk? It's on the playstation...the risk game? it's sooo cool! you'd like it!

[legoman]

Not sure that'd work, cos I don't have the game at home, I just used to go round to a friends house and play it, unfortunately now he lives in Blackburn. But you can definately play it on the net, each of you control da different part of the group. Its very cool.
Nah, I havent played ultimate risk yet. I'm much more looking forward to playing LotR risk!!!!! genius, its ust the only person I know who's got it is the same guy who now lives in Blackburn!!! grrr.

[greypilgrim]

well I want to play a game over the net against someone here!:(
gotta get my own computer or set a time I can go over some friends house or something! let's do it! anyone? legoman?

the coolest game! (http://gamesworkshop.com)

-->that's what I waste (some of) my time doing! SOO cool! The battles, I mean the game itself...isn't very exciting, unless you like that kindof thing (I don't anymore)...but the "mithril" (pewter) pieces are way cool!

I gotts to get the new stuff! I have alot of the Fellowship pieces, plus SOME of the TTT pieces. Can't wait to get a whole set (too many pieces to list here!!) painted and on display! That'd be way too cool! check out the Gwaihir piece! That's soo awesome!:) I have that one all ready to paint! It's really sweet (I'm way too excitedand rambling)...

[legoman]

Yeah, I've been thinking of looking at that.

hmmm, I dunno, I used to play my friends game of warhammer, its just that the game was a bit dull. I loved the painting of figures and making of battle fields and stuff, its just the game itself seemed a little tame, you know, all out war condensed to thrwoing dice. I know its the same in risk, but the idea of warhammer with specially made and painted pieces looked interesting and was just a bit of a let down.
Problem is I can't think of a better way to do it.

[Legolam]

This test is cool!!

http://www.4degreez.com/misc/dante-inferno-test.mv

I got on level 6 - apparently I'm a heretic, with a bit of lust, gluttony, violence and fraudulence mixed in there!

[greypilgrim]

I was wrong about you legolam. I didn't think you would be the violent type.:D

[Aulë]

Fourth Level of Hell

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Just before the river Styx is the Fourth Level of Hell. Here, the prodigal and the avaricious suffer their punishment, as they roll weights back and forth against one another. You will share eternal damnation with others who either wasted and lived greedily and insatiably, or who stockpiled their fortunes, hoarding everything and sharing nothing. Plutus, the wolf-like demon of wealth, dwells here.

[legoman]

Level 1 - Limbo

Charon ushers you across the river Acheron, and you find yourself upon the brink of grief's abysmal valley. You are in Limbo, a place of sorrow without torment. You encounter a seven-walled castle, and within those walls you find rolling fresh meadows illuminated by the light of reason, whereabout many shades dwell. These are the virtuous pagans, the great philosophers and authors, unbaptised children, and others unfit to enter the kingdom of heaven. You share company with Caesar, Homer, Virgil, Socrates, and Aristotle. There is no punishment here, and the atmosphere is peaceful, yet sad.

Sounds kinda like life doesn't it... maybe its all true...

I've never clicked no and false that many times before in my life! How depressing.

[Wonko The Sane]

Why am I at the Seventh Level?
I'm not evil. :(

Seventh Level of Hell

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Guarded by the Minotaur, who snarls in fury, and encircled within the river Phlegethon, filled with boiling blood, is the Seventh Level of Hell. The violent, the assasins, the tyrants, and the war-mongers lament their pitiless mischiefs in the river, while centaurs armed with bows and arrows shoot those who try to escape their punishment. The stench here is overpowering. This level is also home to the wood of the suicides- stunted and gnarled trees with twisting branches and poisoned fruit. At the time of final judgement, their bodies will hang from their branches. In those branches the Harpies, foul birdlike creatures with human faces, make their nests. Beyond the wood is scorching sand where those who committed violence against God and nature are showered with flakes of fire that rain down against their naked bodies. Blasphemers and sodomites writhe in pain, their tongues more loosed to lamentation, and out of their eyes gushes forth their woe. Usurers, who followed neither nature nor art, also share company in the Seventh Level.

Rankings:

Level Who are sent there? Score
Purgatory Repenting Believers Low
Level 1 - Limbo Virtuous Non-Believers Very Low
Level 2 Lustful High
Level 3 Gluttonous High
Level 4 Prodigal and Avaricious Moderate
Level 5 Wrathful and Gloomy Moderate
Level 6 - The City of Dis Heretics Very Low
Level 7 Violent Very High
Level 8- the Malebolge Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers Very High
Level 9 - Cocytus Treacherous Moderate

[legoman]

Why am I at the Seventh Level?
I'm not evil.

Apparently you are!:p

[Wonko The Sane]

Weird...I had no idea I was that scary...

I think I'm more evil than Snaga! And he's an ORC!!! :eek:

[DGoeij]

Sixth Level of Hell - The City of Dis

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You approach Satan's wretched city where you behold a wide plain surrounded by iron walls. Before you are fields full of distress and torment terrible. Burning tombs are littered about the landscape. Inside these flaming sepulchers suffer the heretics, failing to believe in God and the afterlife, who make themselves audible by doleful sighs. You will join the wicked that lie here, and will be offered no respite. The three infernal Furies stained with blood, with limbs of women and hair of serpents, dwell in this circle of Hell.


Well, I seem to be a wee bit nicer than Wonks. But considering religion in general and christianity in particular, I must be quite a decent person.:D

[Snaga]

I also made it to the 7th level. I'm slightly disappointed I didnt get further. I should have lied to intentionally seem more evil... I didnt which just goes to prove I need to work on being more evil. Honesty... it sucks a lot!;)

I'm quite proud of my 'Extreme' ratings on some of those levels!:D

[Legolam]

I have a new recommendation - WASHING MACHINES!

I am currently without a washing machine as it exploded when I was on holiday, and it sucks. That means I've been without properly clean clothes for well over a month (go on, make the jokes!) and I'm fed up of handwashing. Yesterday we were meant to have the new one delivered, but the delivery men said that we weren't in, which was blatantly untrue because I skived a whole day of Uni (second day of term) to stay in.

So, the moral of the story is that I'm pining for a washing machine. That's all. :(

[Aulë]

Tsk, tsk.
Did Shaun break it? lol.

[Legolam]

Unlikely ;)

[Snaga]

The delivery man saw that he had to haul your washing machine up the stairs of Cirith Ungol to get to your flat, and decided to give it a miss!:D

Tell him to leave it at the bottom and get Shaun to carry it up!;)

[Wonko The Sane]

Snaga! That's MEAN! :) You should skive off being EVIL for a day and drive up there and help Shaun carry it up those stairs. ;)

[Legolam]

Snaga's right actually, my stairs to my flat are actually evil and should be eliminated. Although that would mean that I couldn't get into my flat. Hmmmm.....

[Legolam]

Snaga's right actually, my stairs to my flat are actually evil and should be eliminated. Although that would mean that I couldn't get into my flat. Hmmmm.....

[DGoeij]

You could fill up the entire street, so your flat would be at ground level.

Or take your dirty clothes to the washing machine shop.

[Aulë]

Do what I do when I'm away from home: sned all the dirty clothes off to your parents place. :)
That's what mums are for ;)

And if they live far away- mail it to them!! :D

[Legolam]

I would send it to them, but they've been away in France for the last week. Plus, they annoy me when I speak to them so I'd rather not for a while ;)

[Wonko The Sane]

Hehe...annoying parents are something that I DON'T recommend. :)


Hmm...Legolam, it sounds like you need an elevator in your building...what if somebody in a wheelchair wants to live there?

[Aulë]

Yeah,
Just think- if you had a skiing accident, and had to use a wheelchair for a couple of months.
You'd have to live in a box outside your house. ;)

[Wonko The Sane]

Whoa...that'd be AWFUL! I'm sure she has friends she could stay with if something like that happened...

:)

[Legolam]

When I was on a mountaineering weekend in March I pulled a thigh muscle and couldn't go down stairs for a few days. Up was fine, but getting out of my flat was a tad difficult. :D

[Wonko The Sane]

Whoa...that's AWFUL! That building REALLY should be wheelchair accessible.

Btw, for anyone who wants to dye their hair red I recommend Clairol Natural blah blah blah in "Burmese Ruby" SOOO fun! :)

*is dying her hair again*

[Elbereth]

I'm currently reading an outstanding and inspiration book that is a must read if you are young and have a desire to get ahead in the world.

The book is called: "Secrets of the Young & Successful ...How to Get Everything You Want Without Waiting a Lifetime"
by Jennifer Kushell w/ Scott M. Kaufman

This book is amazing! It has been such an inspiration to me and it has given me so much motivation to get out of the place that I am in and really make something of my life. In fact this book has been so inspirational, that I am now taking the steps toward building my own company.

If you have to read one business book...this is the book to read!

[DGoeij]

Does it also infrom you about what you might want?:)

[Elbereth]

Not really, but it does give you the insight and knowledge of what to do when you do know what you want...or think you may know what you want.

It also gives you the resources of where to look to best research any given topic so that you will be able to figure out what your own "Grand Plan" is all about.

If you want to be successful period....this is the book to read.

[DGoeij]

Succes is nice, but I have no idea what I wish to be successfull at. It's not likely this political science student is going to make the world a better place, but I wonder if I'll be able to settle for less.

[Legolam]

Did you know, I've just spent 2 hours on this computer and didn't notice? I even missed lunchtime :rolleyes:

Anyway, my recommendation is a website this week:
www.wewantyoursoul.com

Get a quote for how much your soul is worth!
No car?
No home?
No collateral?
For loan
Bad debt?
No problem!
No repayments
We want you soul


(My soul is "worth £10061. For your peace of mind, 78% of people have a purer soul than you". Yay!!)

[Aulë]

I don't like that site. :(

Your soul is worth £4259. For your peace of mind, 95% of people have a purer soul than you.
I feel so cheap.:rolleyes:

[Celebthôl]

HAHA! BOO-YAH!!!!

Your soul is worth £16728. For your peace of mind, 56% of people have a purer soul than you.

[Bethelarien]

Check this out:

Your soul is worth £20047. For your peace of mind, 48% of people have a purer soul than you.

Rock on for the Mormon! ;)

[Starflower]

wa-hey!
Your soul is worth £33519. For your peace of mind, 24% of people have a purer soul than you


yay-yay !


Starflower

[Celebthôl]

HAHAHA!!!! On a side note, my dad just ran into my room thinking i was ACTUALLY selling my soul :rolleyes: How lame can parents get!? :D

[DGoeij]

I recommend this (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=369460#post369460) thread to all us Tweens. Highly important IMNSHO!

[TheFool]

OK. by a strange coincidence involving the word 'eyeball' (!) I found this band the other day, called Sleep Station. They have a free EP to download at www.voncosel.com (http://www.voncosel.com). Read the story first then listen to the songs - it could have turned out like death metal but instead sounds a bit like Gomez! What can I say, my favourite is 'Sacred Heart' and I ordered all their albums. Should appeal to acoustic guitarists, romantics and mad scientists!

Have a good Christmas all.

[Legolam]

Dear god, this is addictive!!!

http://www.mironov.net/pingu/pingu.swf

Don't play if you have a soft spot for penguins!!! :D

[Legolam]

www.glasgowsurvival.co.uk

This might not make much sense to everyone, but it's hilarious if you know what a Ned is (a really scummy person who can't talk, write or behave properly). You'll get the idea. Oh, and Glasgow's Scotland's biggest city and renowned for its Ned culture.

[Legolam]

Sorry, but I'm on a bit of a role with websites these days! Here's one my boyfriend found:

www.rupissed.com

It's an online breathaliser - great for calculating if you're still over the driving limit the next morning!

[Legolam]

I've just spent over an hour downloading 50 wallpapers for my computer (all 15+MB of it) from the site below. It's called Deviant Art and is absolutely fantastic and addictive! No longer shall your desktop be boring and monochrome! For you shall download from this site, and it shall be beautiful!!

www.deviantart.com

PS Some of the pics show semi-naked people (but no porn), just to warn you if you are of a nervous disposition :p . Of course, maybe you're looking for something like that ... ;)

[Aulë]

I've just spent over an hour downloading 50 wallpapers for my computer (all 15+MB of it) from the site below. It's called Deviant Art and is absolutely fantastic and addictive! No longer shall your desktop be boring and monochrome! For you shall download from this site, and it shall be beautiful!!

www.deviantart.com (http://www.deviantart.com/)

PS Some of the pics show semi-naked people (but no porn), just to warn you if you are of a nervous disposition :p . Of course, maybe you're looking for something like that ... ;)
50 wallpapers?????????????
Isn't that a tad extreme? That's like 5 years worth of wallpapers all at once! :eek:
There must be something strange in the water in Scottieland...

It's a shame that most of the decent wallpapers there don't work though.

[Legolam]

I guess it was a little extreme, but i just got started and couldn't stop! And what do you mean It's a shame that most of the decent wallpapers there don't work though"?

[Elbereth]

Oh...I have a suggestion for all you tweens!

I just recently tried a new wine that is really great! In fact...I'm drinking it now as I type. (don't worry...it is only my first glass so I am completely sober ;) )

The wine is: Francis Coppola, Bianco

A combination of three types of fine California white wines. Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Savignon Blanc.

and if wines are not your forte...then I suggest you try a great Belgian beer...called: Duvel (I just recently got a taste of this beer and fell in love!)

PS....if you are from America and are under 21...please disregard, as I do not want to be responsible for promoting underage drinking ;)

[Aulë]

Oh...I have a suggestion for all you tweens!

I just recently tried a new wine that is really great! In fact...I'm drinking it now as I type. (don't worry...it is only my first glass so I am completely sober ;) )

The wine is: Francis Coppola, Bianco

A combination of three types of fine California white wines. Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Savignon Blanc.

and if wines are not your forte...then I suggest you try a great Belgian beer...called: Duvel (I just recently got a taste of this beer and fell in love!)

PS....if you are from America and are under 21...please disregard, as I do not want to be responsible for promoting underage drinking ;)
Bah- Australian beer and wine is far better (and cheaper ;) ) :D

[Elbereth]

Well I never had Australian beer before...but I have had Australian wine and I do agree that it is very good. Unfortunately though, I can never remember the name of foreign wines after I have drank it. Hmmm...perhaps I should write down the names next time....either that or drink less...hehe ;)

[greypilgrim]

I would recommend not getting drunk and playing rpg's on the internet ;)

[Elbereth]

I would recommend not getting drunk and playing rpg's on the internet ;)


Are you kidding! I WOULD!

hehehe...I'm just kidding folks....don't drink and write...its a dangerous combination! ;) :D

Anywho....I would like to recommend that you all do your best to keep this thread going... ;)

So get out there folks...experience the world and let us know what you recommend!!

[Aulë]

I recommend that you guys go and see Troy! It's fantastic! :D :D
I also recommend that you read The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. A fantastic series that is in the same league as Tolkien's work. I've heard that it tapers off near the end of the series, but I'm up to Book 6 and it's still very good. Be prepared to forget any other books for a whilt though- it's a 12 book series (book 11 is released next Feb), WITH a prequel! And the books aren't short either- all at least 850 pages long.