[QUOTE=Apocalyptic Raids]43 minutes?!?!?!? How old is that PC?

I thought my old one was bad, and it takes about 10-15mins.[/QUOTE]

2 years. It's a Dell, which means that they probably don't make these things very well because most college students can't afford anything better.

And I appreciate the votes of confidence, Chu, but tonight I'm just in one of those moods I need to sleep off. My nerves are getting to me again.

Well, Linux is always a good choice of operating systems for old hardware, 2 years doesn't seem that old, but in technology terms, 2 years is pretty ancient (My computer is about 6 years old, but can run as fast as a modern PC, because it's using Linux, or at least I like to think so, takes about 40 seconds to boot up to splash screen..)

That's just me whoring Linux :)

[QUOTE=Chu]Well, Linux is always a good choice of operating systems for old hardware, 2 years doesn't seem that old, but in technology terms, 2 years is pretty ancient (My computer is about 6 years old, but can run as fast as a modern PC, because it's using Linux, or at least I like to think so, takes about 40 seconds to boot up to splash screen..)

That's just me whoring Linux :)[/QUOTE]

A job well done, might I add.

[b]Top 10 Artists – This Week
Sunday Aug 14 - Sunday Aug 21[/b]

1 Pink Floyd 29
2 Blind Guardian 14
2 Lux Occulta 14
4 Porcupine Tree 13
4 Metallica 13
6 Grease 12
7 In Flames 11
8 Bifrøst 10
9 Hot Chocolate 9
10 Manowar 8
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Also, to all the Aussie's: I liked the daytime version of Ready, Steady, Cook better. It's more madcore than the celebrity one on at night.

[QUOTE=HeavyRiva]Also, to all the Aussie's: I liked the daytime version of Ready, Steady, Cook better. It's more madcore than the celebrity one on at night.[/QUOTE]
Agreed.

I've actually caught the daytime version a fair bit lately, since I had a week and a half off recently. I am just addicted to cooking shows in general.

Huey's Cooking Adventures! \m/

All this talk of Ready, Steady, Cook reminds me of the Red Dwarf version of Can't Cook, Won't Cook which they aptly retitled Can't Smeg, Won't Smeg.
I have to watch it now :)

[QUOTE=Broken Angels]All this talk of Ready, Steady, Cook reminds me of the Red Dwarf version of Can't Cook, Won't Cook which they aptly retitled Can't Smeg, Won't Smeg.
I have to watch it now :)[/QUOTE]
Good choice, that is truely brilliant.

I just failed in reading The Da Vinci Code for around the 5th time
I don't think I'm meant to make it through this book.

[QUOTE=Apocalyptic Raids]Agreed.

I've actually caught the daytime version a fair bit lately, since I had a week and a half off recently. I am just addicted to cooking shows in general.

Huey's Cooking Adventures! \m/[/QUOTE]


And the Iron Chef!

Watch in wonder as the Gay Elvis Impersonator Kaga unveils the secret ingredient: Komodo Dragon!

Cue American faking Japanese accent: "Ah, Komodo Dragon... if my memory serves me correctly, this delicacy from Indonesia has good parts and bad parts. The best part is the eye... renowned for its supposed healing powers."

So remember this when cooking Komodo Dragon: The best part is the eye.

:lol: Love that American commentary.

Iron Chef is great!!!!

I haven't seen this Ready, Steady, Cook thing though :upset:

I sometimes watch Huey though, he's so pro, makes me think what would happen if Kim Beazley hooked up with Jim Murphey.

what the heck happened with [B]Iron Maiden and Sharon[/B]? I'm trying to read the story on babblermouth but I'm being attacked by countless pop ups!

On another note, I had quite an adventure yesterday. Windows update indicated that I should download Service Package 2 for bigger safety so I thought it would be a good idea to try so. The download (90 MB if I'm not mistaken) must have stuck at some point since it wasnt finished even after 3 hours so I reset the PC.

When I turned it on again the SP2 seem to work normally but the PC became [I]dramatiacally[/I] slow (yes even slower than it usually is!) and I couldnt use the internet. This is probably because my computer is old (2000) and has a small hard disk and low memory.

Anyway, I was so upset, I scared myself since [I]I even almost started crying![/I] My entire day was ruined but thankfully, after dealing, with some difficulties I removed the SP2 and everything's back to normal now. It's just...This obsession sickens me, you know, but I have nothing else to do besides this :(

/has no life :upset:

[QUOTE=Stoic]what the heck happened with [B]Iron Maiden and Sharon[/B]? I'm trying to read the story on babblermouth but I'm being attacked by countless pop ups!

On another note, I had quite an adventure yesterday. Windows update indicated that I should download Service Package 2 for bigger safety so I thought it would be a good idea to try so. The download (90 MB if I'm not mistaken) must have stuck at some point since it wasnt finished even after 3 hours so I reset the PC.

When I turned it on again the SP2 seem to work normally but the PC became [I]dramatiacally[/I] slow (yes even slower than it usually is!) and I couldnt use the internet. This is probably because my computer is old (2000) and has a small hard disk and low memory.

Anyway, I was so upset, I scared myself since [I]I even almost started crying![/I] My entire day was ruined but thankfully, after dealing, with some difficulties I removed the SP2 and everything's back to normal now. It's just...This obsession sickens me, you know, but I have nothing else to do besides this :(

/has no life :upset:[/QUOTE]

From what I have heard, what happened with Maiden and Sharon is....

Maiden was playing Ozzfest and someone kept turning of their PA and people were throwing [SIZE=2]s[/SIZE]hit at them and stuff.

Then Bruce started ranting about all the as[SIZE=2]s[/SIZE]holes. Then, after their set Sharon came out called Bruce a prick and told them to [SIZE=2]F[/SIZE]uck off or somthing.

Thats just what i heard, I don't really know exactly how it went down.

god, this is just pathetic, both of them are supposed to be professionals :(

By the way though, something's terribly wrong...Who would dare to throw anything to such a huge band like Iron Maiden?

/skeptic

So, an eleven year old kid has been missing around my area for a few days, 4, I think, and the Police have now found a body. :-/

^^ wow, stuff like that always makes me all paranoid.

[QUOTE=Stoic]god, this is just pathetic, both of them are supposed to be professionals :(

By the way though, something's terribly wrong...Who would dare to throw anything to such a huge band like Iron Maiden?

/skeptic[/QUOTE]

actually if you listen to the soundclips of bruce's rants, he is very professional about it, but sharons rant is completely childish and immature. Bruce handle the situation very well, despite the fact that there was obvious pre planning by someone involved with the fest (i mean come on, how the hell are you going to get 3 dozen eggs into a show, save them for hours, when security is tighter than airport security, plus when the guy was on stage waving the american flag around during the Trooper and the bouncers basically did nothing. Yeah, real spontaneous :rolleyes: )

[QUOTE=munky_magik]So, an eleven year old kid has been missing around my area for a few days, 4, I think, and the Police have now found a body. :-/[/QUOTE]

Wow, thats really creepy. I hate hearing about stuff like that.

[QUOTE=NJMetalMeister]actually if you listen to the soundclips of bruce's rants, he is very professional about it, but sharons rant is completely childish and immature. Bruce handle the situation very well, despite the fact that there was obvious pre planning by someone involved with the fest (i mean come on, how the hell are you going to get 3 dozen eggs into a show, save them for hours, when security is tighter than airport security, plus when the guy was on stage waving the american flag around during the Trooper and the bouncers basically did nothing. Yeah, real spontaneous :rolleyes: )[/QUOTE]

ahh, I didnt know there details. This how all the Sharon hate is explained...

[QUOTE=munky_magik]So, an eleven year old kid has been missing around my area for a few days, 4, I think, and the Police have now found a body. :-/[/QUOTE]
I think a body was once found in a ditch just up near were we live. I don't know what became of that, the police came round once and then I heard nothing more about it.

NP:Primus-Wyona's Big Brown Beaver

[QUOTE=metal guitar]I think a body was once found in a ditch just up near were we live. I don't know what became of that, the police came round once and then I heard nothing more about it.

NP:Primus-Wyona's Big Brown Beaver[/QUOTE]
Yeah, well the body was found in the woods just behind my house where I usually walk my dogs.

NP: Melechesh - Of Mercury and Mercury

[QUOTE=munky_magik]Yeah, well the body was found in the woods just behind my house where I usually walk my dogs.

NP: Melechesh - Of Mercury and Mercury[/QUOTE]

Well, at least you didn't find it.

[QUOTE=munky_magik]Yeah, well the body was found in the woods just behind my house where I usually walk my dogs.

NP: Melechesh - Of Mercury and Mercury[/QUOTE]
Wow, that's pretty scary.

NP:Johnny Cash-25 Minutes To Go

He also went to the same Primary School as me.

[QUOTE=munky_magik]He also went to the same Primary School as me.[/QUOTE]

Where do you live?

:upset: That's pretty awful. Hope they catch the guy and you don't find any bodies.

This is my new cousin called Charlotte Alice. She was born at 5 this morning and has really deep blue eyes. She opened them for me. :D

[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/Charlotte.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/charlotte2.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/charlotte5.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/charlotte3.jpg[/url]

[QUOTE=munky_magik]Yeah, well the body was found in the woods just behind my house where I usually walk my dogs.

NP: Melechesh - Of Mercury and Mercury[/QUOTE]

What? I just saw that on the news. Thats bad.

It was my town where they found all of those bags with pieces of that kids body in them. :\

[QUOTE=evilmenhavenosongs]
This is my new cousin called Charlotte Alice. She was born at 5 this morning and has really deep blue eyes. She opened them for me. :D

[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/Charlotte.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/charlotte2.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/charlotte5.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/charlotte3.jpg[/url][/QUOTE]
Wow, congratulations :) A new bundle of love (and trouble) in the family.

[QUOTE=powerchord rock]Where do you live?[/QUOTE]
[url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/atouchofgenius/Scotland.jpg]Somewhere in the circle labelled 'me'[/url]

She has long fingers like me and was the same weight as me when she was born. :D I shall turn her into a mini - me. :eek:

Thanks.

[QUOTE=munky_magik][url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/atouchofgenius/Scotland.jpg]Somewhere in the circle labelled 'me'[/url][/QUOTE]

Ok, cool.

So, I've officially started packing for uni.
[url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/atouchofgenius/DSCF0111.jpg]Proof[/url]
My plan is to take an extremely large number of socks so that I don't run out.

[QUOTE=evilmenhavenosongs]:upset: That's pretty awful. Hope they catch the guy and you don't find any bodies.

This is my new cousin called Charlotte Alice. She was born at 5 this morning and has really deep blue eyes. She opened them for me. :D

[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/Charlotte.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/charlotte2.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/charlotte5.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/circusmacabre/charlotte3.jpg[/url][/QUOTE]

In the last picture, she looks kind of like she tried to bite into a lemon.

Baby's are interesting in that it's a joyous occassion when they're born, but in the next couple of years, they become the overlord of everyone and everything within earshot.

My family actually had to give our first dog to a family friend when I was a baby because of me. My shrill voice and tendency to rip out large handfuls of his fur turned the poor dog into a nervous wreck within a few months. I hope for the sake of your aunt and uncle that little Charlotte doesn't feel quite so destructive as my siblings and I did.

[QUOTE=munky_magik]So, I've officially started packing for uni.
[url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/atouchofgenius/DSCF0111.jpg]Proof[/url]
My plan is to take an extremely large number of socks so that I don't run out.[/QUOTE]
Good idea, socks always go inexplicably missing.

Sup guys, just got home last night, but had a monster dehydration attack and was throwing up in the bathroom, so I only posted in Med's FA and logged off.

How is everyone?

hmmm, when did all the "Official Threads" get there names changed??

[QUOTE=Animosity]hmmm, when did all the "Official Threads" get there names changed??[/QUOTE]
It's happened in the last hour I think.

[QUOTE=munky_magik]So, I've officially started packing for uni.
[url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/atouchofgenius/DSCF0111.jpg]Proof[/url]
My plan is to take an extremely large number of socks so that I don't run out.[/QUOTE]

I would show you my proof, but I already packed my camera :upset:

[QUOTE=metal guitar]It's happened in the last hour I think.[/QUOTE]
Ahh, alright, that's why I'm yet to of seen it.

[QUOTE=Steerpike]In the last picture, she looks kind of like she tried to bite into a lemon.

Baby's are interesting in that it's a joyous occassion when they're born, but in the next couple of years, they become the overlord of everyone and everything within earshot.

My family actually had to give our first dog to a family friend when I was a baby because of me. My shrill voice and tendency to rip out large handfuls of his fur turned the poor dog into a nervous wreck within a few months. I hope for the sake of your aunt and uncle that little Charlotte doesn't feel quite so destructive as my siblings and I did.[/QUOTE]

:lol:

My grandma has three dogs and my aunty has one, so lets hope she doesn't take to ripping out their hair. She will be the overlord of everything for ages (I just wish she'd waited till after my exam results :p) but I'll be glad to have a cousin that knows me while it's growing up. I've got about five other cousins who I see once a year and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to mould someone into my likeness. It's like ready made minions. ;)

I wondered why the Official thread names were changed...