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Gibbon replied

29 November 2010, 15:22
Originally posted by zeitghost

Do you have to wear a gimp suit, Xogg?

Xogg doesn't need one!

However I have been expecting seeing him guest on Strictly after his efforts on the 'blessed release' night out a few years ago.
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Gibbon replied

29 November 2010, 15:19
Originally posted by xoggoth View Post

Retired me. I did think it was great until the missus turned me into her DIY slave.

Ouch, I can see that being my lot too. How's the B woman?
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xoggoth replied

29 November 2010, 14:52
Retired me. I did think it was great until the missus turned me into her DIY slave.
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Gibbon replied

29 November 2010, 11:30
Originally posted by xoggoth View Post

What y'up to now? Is it as boring as D?

I'm back at D, it's just as boring. However I'm Team leading at the moment so it's not too bad.

What you up to?
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xoggoth replied

29 November 2010, 10:49
What y'up to now? Is it as boring as D?
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Gibbon replied

29 November 2010, 09:22
Originally posted by xoggoth View Post

It is you.

It is me.
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xoggoth replied

26 November 2010, 12:49
It is you.
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DimPrawn replied

26 November 2010, 12:39
Originally posted by Gibbon View Post

We have turned against the Gods
Moral standards are slipping
We couldn't have won the punic war like our forefathers
We will just get worse and worse.

Print some money, and let's get some more immigrants in.
Sorted!
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norrahe replied

26 November 2010, 11:20
Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post

Our grandparents were heroes. Our parents were a bunch of egomaniac hedonists. We're crap. Our children will be worse. Bring back national service.

Yours,

Disgruntled Old Git

I think that's the more "Dear BBC" version
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kandr replied

26 November 2010, 10:41
Originally posted by Gibbon View Post

We have turned against the Gods
Moral standards are slipping
We couldn't have won the punic war like our forefathers
We will just get worse and worse.

Cheerup it's Friday!
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Mich the Tester replied

26 November 2010, 10:41
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Can I have a Daily Mail reader summary please.

Our grandparents were heroes. Our parents were a bunch of egomaniac hedonists. We're crap. Our children will be worse. Bring back national service.

Yours,

Disgruntled Old Git
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wobbegong replied

26 November 2010, 10:41
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Can I have a Daily Mail reader summary please.

Originally posted by Gibbon View Post

We have turned against the Gods
Moral standards are slipping
We couldn't have won the punic war like our forefathers
We will just get worse and worse.

He said 'Daily Mail', are you sure there's nothing about Diana or immigrants in there?
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Bunk replied

26 November 2010, 10:38
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Can I have a Daily Mail reader summary please.

And some house prices.
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Gibbon replied

26 November 2010, 10:37
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Can I have a Daily Mail reader summary please.

We have turned against the Gods
Moral standards are slipping
We couldn't have won the punic war like our forefathers
We will just get worse and worse.
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Gibbon replied

26 November 2010, 10:35
Originally posted by SupremeSpod View Post

Have you read any of the works of Marcus Aurelius?

Some of his meditations.

I like the one about not feeling like getting up in morning even though 'I was born for this purpose'
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