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Post by Admin on Jul 12, 2019 21:15:20 GMT
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Post by Destry on Jul 12, 2019 21:31:56 GMT
First?
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Post by Admin on Jul 12, 2019 21:33:04 GMT
Fuck off Destry.
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Post by RollingEscargot on Jul 13, 2019 6:26:46 GMT
amipal Chasm City, good to hear, as that's the one I've got to read next. I didn't know IMB was addicted to Civ IV. That just makes it all the sadder. Never liked his non-SF/SciFi books as much anyway. Song of Stone was my favourite of the ones I read.
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Post by MrTiddles on Jul 13, 2019 7:08:04 GMT
I've read 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture'. Does that count?
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Post by Faceless on Jul 13, 2019 7:48:19 GMT
Arguing about the correct term for science fiction?
Peak nerd.
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Post by Felice Landry on Jul 13, 2019 7:59:28 GMT
The Hydrogen Sonata was quite good, actually.
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Post by Shenguin on Jul 13, 2019 8:01:08 GMT
amipal Chasm City, good to hear, as that's the one I've got to read next. I didn't know IMB was addicted to Civ IV. That just makes it all the sadder. Never liked his non-SF/SciFi books as much anyway. Song of Stone was my favourite of the ones I read. Wasp Factory was the first of his books I read. Thought it was brilliant. |
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Post by Shenguin on Jul 13, 2019 8:32:04 GMT
Today is my Friday. Yay for Fridays.
*sob*
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Post by crankcaller on Jul 13, 2019 8:32:49 GMT
I've never seen Weekend at Bernie's.
I've never played Civ.
I had actual drugs thanks.
Though I've watched it being played. Is that worse?
Hello.
TV. Mrs C suggested we watch Schitts Creek. Hmm. Was 'okay'. It's got 5 series. Does it do a park & rec and get funny?
Games. Bit of Divisioning and then Horizon chase Turbo. Just one more lap, I'm sure I can beat that time. Just one more lap.
Possibly out on the bikes today.
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Post by RollingEscargot on Jul 13, 2019 8:47:43 GMT
Yes, agree about Wasp Factory.
Also about Schitt's Creek, which some relative recommended and I watched 3 episodes to be polite.
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Post by Felice Landry on Jul 13, 2019 8:54:52 GMT
Start the weekend wonderfully by watching amipal 's happy face as he tries to load 30, (thirty!), music programs to his beloved Amiga, watch the despair* and then follow his Fantastic Voyage as he battles dust, miscounting screws and ultimately a black screen. Only the addition of Raquel Welch would improve it. 4* *spoiler |
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Post by Faceless on Jul 13, 2019 9:13:58 GMT
I have Consider Phlebas, the Hydrogen Sonata, Against a Dark Background, The Algebraist, the Wasp Factory and The Quarry on my reading pile.
I've never read any Iain Banks and/or Iain M. Banks.
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Post by stxdpr on Jul 13, 2019 10:49:33 GMT
I have a large unread book and ebook list, think it's approaching the same numbers as unplayed psplus games. Any good way to get through these without starting the Witcher again?
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Post by Chumbles on Jul 13, 2019 11:15:19 GMT
I have Consider Phlebas, the Hydrogen Sonata, Against a Dark Background, The Algebraist, the Wasp Factory and The Quarry on my reading pile. I've never read any Iain Banks and/or Iain M. Banks. Start with Consider Phlebas... it's in many ways the most approachable. I loved the idea of The Culture (and there is nothing wrong with being addicted to a game ... no sir, of course not...n oh shit - look, it's the only addiction I've got left ... no booze (2013), no Gauloises rollies (2006) RIP my fatal friends  A benefit of age is that you feel empowered to say what you think, but it seems that quite a few of you feel similarly empowered ... my post in the small hours took about 50 minutes to write and edit. What have you (yes, you) ever done? |
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Post by Felice Landry on Jul 13, 2019 11:40:43 GMT
I have Consider Phlebas, the Hydrogen Sonata, Against a Dark Background, The Algebraist, the Wasp Factory and The Quarry on my reading pile. I've never read any Iain Banks and/or Iain M. Banks. Start with Consider Phlebas... it's in many ways the most approachable. I loved the idea of The Culture (and there is nothing wrong with being addicted to a game ... no sir, of course not...n oh shit - look, it's the only addiction I've got left ... no booze (2013), no Gauloises rollies (2006) RIP my fatal friends A benefit of age is that you feel empowered to say what you think, but it seems that quite a few of you feel similarly empowered ... my post in the small hours took about 50 minutes to write and edit. What have you (yes, you) ever done? I bounced off CP first time, only went back after I read the Wasp Factory, I'd say player of Games is an easier entry point. |
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Post by Faceless on Jul 13, 2019 11:46:44 GMT
Will give Consider Phlebas a go. I was torn between that and Against a Dark Background. The only thing putting me off that is my mate who recommended it to me as "the best Sci-fi* ever written" has appalling taste in everything.
*his words not mine.
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Post by Chumbles on Jul 13, 2019 11:51:20 GMT
Will give Consider Phlebas a go. I was torn between that and Against a Dark Background. The only thing putting me off that is my mate who recommended it to me as "the best Sci-fi* ever written" has appalling taste in everything. *his words not mine. To be fair Felice Landry is probably right about PoG, but CP is much more typical and is, frankly, better written ... |
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Post by lonewolf on Jul 13, 2019 12:08:39 GMT
Trump
"‘I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies, which are not money, and whose value is highly volatile and based on thin air"
Isnt that all currencies?
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Post by Ozymandias Kane on Jul 13, 2019 12:27:18 GMT
I've read 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture'. Does that count? I've read tech war by William Shatner does that count?! (and I've seen the movie Star Trek: the motion picture)! |
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Post by RollingEscargot on Jul 13, 2019 12:46:37 GMT
Use of Weapons is the best one, but don't read it first.
I've just been Tree Surfing, which is like a terrifying high wire obstacle course in the trees. Here is my advice: don't go Tree Surfing.
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Post by BabyfarkmcGeezak on Jul 13, 2019 12:48:40 GMT
My 6 year old phone just died so I have popped to town for a new one. I am now the proud owner of something called a Nokia 1 Plus.
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Post by tenthenemy on Jul 13, 2019 13:21:27 GMT
My 6 year old phone just died so I have popped to town for a new one. I am now the proud owner of something called a Nokia 1 Plus. From a review:At least one can exchange the flat battery on this one. Making the battery inaccessible in modern phones really gets my 🐐. |
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Post by crankcaller on Jul 13, 2019 13:22:27 GMT
Is that the Android Go one?
Yes I believe it is.
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Post by stxdpr on Jul 13, 2019 14:10:09 GMT
Glass screen protectors and a cover seem worthwhile for a phone, never bothered with the insurance for one though.
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