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At least i only have to put up with them for 1 day not a week like you although with 6 people there is a small chance one of them having something of interest to talk about. -
On Xmas day got the wifes sisters last boyfriend(ex) coming over(as he was on his own for xmas) as well as her present boyfriend. They've not met before. Could be priceless.Originally posted by Support Monkey View PostAt least i only have to put up with them for 1 day not a week like you although with 6 people there is a small chance one of them having something of interest to talk about.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Yippee. Talking about physics, my book Basic Superfluids arrived this morning. Looks like it's pitched just right - Not too simplistic, but nor full of hideous looking equations.Originally posted by Shivers View Post
My usual tactic is to ask for a book I've been looking forward to reading for a while. On Sunday, I'll be hopefully reading 'why does e=mc2' by Brian Cox whilst sipping whisky and letting the in-laws etc get on with it. Hopefully it's a decent read.
and obviously an ideal book to read while sipping a good whisky.The book ... give(s) a readable introduction to the three superfluids of low temperature physics. A short chapter describing experimental techniques is included. The emphasis throughout is on physical principles rather than technical detail, with the aim of introducing the subject in an accessible yet authoritative way
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Looks good. I've just ordered it for my dads birthday. Thanks.Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostYippee. Talking about physics, my book Basic Superfluids arrived this morning. Looks like it's pitched just right - Not too simplistic, but nor full of hideous looking equations.
and obviously an ideal book to read while sipping a good whisky.
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Nice, nothing better than a good punchup at christmas, keep the booze flowingOriginally posted by MarillionFan View PostOn Xmas day got the wifes sisters last boyfriend(ex) coming over(as he was on his own for xmas) as well as her present boyfriend. They've not met before. Could be priceless.Comment
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It sounds a bit Jeremy Kyle to me.Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostOn Xmas day got the wifes sisters last boyfriend(ex) coming over(as he was on his own for xmas) as well as her present boyfriend. They've not met before. Could be priceless.Comment
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And doing your wife no doubt......Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostThank your lucky stars. I got home yesterday to find 6 people in my house eating my food and drinking my beer.
Happy Xmas.
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Had a family do a few months back. My nephews are mostly enjoyably wierd but one has always been rather quiet and dull, except on this occasion when he was really animated. We all said "he must have something on the side" and a month or two later his wife found out he had. Never pays to let it show you are having fun.bloggoth
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I'll have to keep that one in mindOriginally posted by xoggoth View PostHad a family do a few months back. My nephews are mostly enjoyably wierd but one has always been rather quiet and dull, except on this occasion when he was really animated. We all said "he must have something on the side" and a month or two later his wife found out he had. Never pays to let it show you are having fun.
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I heard a rumour that you don't really do you!Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostI'll have to keep that one in mind
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