Don Quixote is good, until the last 4 billion pages, where it tails-off noticeably into rehashed rubbish.
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Pies and Prejudice by Stuart Maconie - it is (as Peter Kay is quoted saying on the cover) crackin'Comment
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That's a big ladle you've got there DiverOriginally posted by Diver View PostYou really need to go out and get laid snaw.
There's a lot of tension there son that needs releasing. Snapping at people on here for posting (almost but not quite) humorous posts is not the way to go.
have a hug and calm down mate
Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek
That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Not biting huh?Originally posted by snaw View PostThat's a big ladle you've got there Diver
Bluddy spoilsport
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Any book recommendations?Originally posted by Diver View PostNot biting huh?
Bluddy spoilsport
Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek
That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Alastair Reynolds, or Peter F Hamilton. Both scifi writers of excellence.Originally posted by snaw View PostAny book recommendations?
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Got a few books "on the go" at the moment:
- Michael Palin Diaries 1969-1979: The Python Years - Michael Palin
- Code: The Hidden Language - Charles Petzold
- The Subtle Knife - Philip Pullman (re-reading)
- Excesssion - Iain M. Banks
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The instruction manual that came with your webcam does not count!Originally posted by Xenophon View PostI read a book once. It was green.
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostThe instruction manual that came with your webcam does not count!
Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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