martinist Posted February 26 Posted February 26 I don't really buy a lot of comic books. The last lot I bought were the Invincable compendiums, but i've heard good things about the IDW Sonic comics. 1
drahkon Posted March 14 Posted March 14 (edited) Flights to and from Bilbao and also rented an Air BnB there with 3 friends. Never been to Spain. I'm so fucking excited (cost me way too much money, though ) Edited March 14 by drahkon 1
Ashley Posted March 14 Author Posted March 14 How have you never been to Spain!? I should hopefully be going there twice this summer. And to that point; forked out about £100 for a new passport when you include postage etc. Going to get one of those ugly Brexit black passports 1
drahkon Posted March 14 Posted March 14 13 minutes ago, Ashley said: How have you never been to Spain!? Good question. I thought it was because I'm not a well-traveled person, but I've been to quite a few countries. Just not Spain
Julius Posted March 14 Posted March 14 Hell yeah, have a great time @drahkon Speaking of holidays – I'm planning to be in Berlin in June and hopefully somewhere in Europe a good bit sunnier in October, as me and my docs are looking into me having pretty severe SAD, so this seems like a wonderful way to give myself the excuse to leave the UK behind for a week before it all goes to crap (well hopefully not this year but we'll see) 22 minutes ago, Ashley said: Going to get one of those ugly Brexit black passports Mine needs renewing in the next 12 months as it expires next spring, but I'm really not looking forward to joining the Ugly Passport Club 1
Ashley Posted March 14 Author Posted March 14 8 minutes ago, drahkon said: Good question. I thought it was because I'm not a well-traveled person, but I've been to quite a few countries. Just not Spain Choosing to believe you just have an aversion to entering France's airspace. 1 minute ago, Julius said: Hell yeah, have a great time @drahkon Speaking of holidays – I'm planning to be in Berlin in June and hopefully somewhere in Europe a good bit sunnier in October, as me and my docs are looking into me having pretty severe SAD, so this seems like a wonderful way to give myself the excuse to leave the UK behind for a week before it all goes to crap (well hopefully not this year but we'll see) Mine needs renewing in the next 12 months as it expires next spring, but I'm really not looking forward to joining the Ugly Passport Club You say that but I went to Berlin in August and ended up trying to buy a hat because it was so sunny but it was a Sunday and apparently Germans don't open shops on a Sunday? Although speaking of make sure you don't fall foul of the 10 year passport rule. Mine actually expires in July, but if you renew a passport and there's months left on it they get carried over so you end up with 10 years + remainder. However, now we've left the EU if your passport is over 10 years it won't be accepted and that's the case with mine - it was issued in February 2015 and expires July 2025, but can't now travel to the EU on it because its been 10 years since it was issued.
Julius Posted March 14 Posted March 14 8 minutes ago, Ashley said: You say that but I went to Berlin in August and ended up trying to buy a hat because it was so sunny Ah, I meant sunnier than here in the UK in October, rather than sunnier than Berlin. My bad I'm expecting nice weather in Berlin in June! Maybe some showers though? 9 minutes ago, Ashley said: it was a Sunday and apparently Germans don't open shops on a Sunday? I mean, @drahkon please confirm for Germany, but I definitely found that to be the case for most shops across quite a few countries I visited that shared borders with Germany growing up (Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands) so wouldn't be too surprised! I've technically been in Germany before, for all of 30 minutes as we parked the car there and walked back over the bridge to visit a park in Luxembourg, but still 12 minutes ago, Ashley said: Although speaking of make sure you don't fall foul of the 10 year passport rule. Mine actually expires in July, but if you renew a passport and there's months left on it they get carried over so you end up with 10 years + remainder. However, now we've left the EU if your passport is over 10 years it won't be accepted and that's the case with mine - it was issued in February 2015 and expires July 2025, but can't now travel to the EU on it because its been 10 years since it was issued. Thanks for the heads-up – yeah, I'm planning on having this Berlin trip probably be the last one on my current passport and then send off for a new one before my travels (hopefully) in October/November, as I know some countries can get a bit weird about having 6 months or less on your passport!
drahkon Posted March 14 Posted March 14 51 minutes ago, Julius said: @drahkon please confirm for Germany It is indeed true. 1
Happenstance Posted May 7 Posted May 7 Finally got around to ordering my PS5/PC fightstick. Went with the Tekken 8 decal as it was a lot cheaper than the basic or STVI versions. I may still make my own and swap it out.
drahkon Posted Tuesday at 06:22 AM Posted Tuesday at 06:22 AM Thanks to @Hero-of-Time's recommendation: 1
Hero-of-Time Posted Tuesday at 06:53 AM Posted Tuesday at 06:53 AM Now to watch you complain that they are boring and you don't like them. 2
drahkon Posted Tuesday at 07:15 AM Posted Tuesday at 07:15 AM 21 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: Now to watch you complain that they are boring and you don't like them. From what I've played so far (i.e. one level in each game): THEY SUCK. Nah, both seem like a good time 2
Ashley Posted Tuesday at 11:53 AM Author Posted Tuesday at 11:53 AM 4 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: Now to watch you complain that they are boring and you don't like them. He's German. Do you expect him to have fun? 2
Hero-of-Time Posted Tuesday at 12:24 PM Posted Tuesday at 12:24 PM 30 minutes ago, Ashley said: He's German. Do you expect him to have fun? I guess @nekunando is also German when it comes to playing games. 1
Julius Posted Tuesday at 12:25 PM Posted Tuesday at 12:25 PM 1 minute ago, Hero-of-Time said: I guess @nekunando is also German when it comes to playing games. Are we sure he isn't a jet ski given his affinity for the waves? 2
nekunando Posted Tuesday at 02:03 PM Posted Tuesday at 02:03 PM 1 hour ago, Hero-of-Time said: I guess @nekunando is also German when it comes to playing games. If it's German to have played the Pepper Grinder demo months ago on Switch and not have been sold enough to purchase the game, then I guess I'm German..? I don't think you guys appreciate how difficult it can be to have such narrow interests 🥲
bob Posted Wednesday at 12:04 PM Posted Wednesday at 12:04 PM My phone's battery started dying really quickly when it got below 25%, so I started googling around, and apparently it's a known issue with the Pixel 7a. They have a thing called the Pixel 7a Swollen Battery replacement program, where they'll replace the battery for free or, give you £300+. (Sure enough, I took the rubber casing off my phone, and it's cracked the back where the battery is bulging out - I hadn't noticed). So I opted for the free money, and have bought a Pixel 9a. In slightly worse news, my phone could explode at any moment. 2
Ashley Posted Wednesday at 12:29 PM Author Posted Wednesday at 12:29 PM Interesting. I've had the 7 Pro for coming up to 3 years. Normally I would have upgraded sooner but the last few ones have been all AI and not much else so I've passed. Maybe the 10 later this year. Unless my phone blows up.
bob Posted Wednesday at 12:57 PM Posted Wednesday at 12:57 PM 26 minutes ago, Ashley said: Interesting. I've had the 7 Pro for coming up to 3 years. Normally I would have upgraded sooner but the last few ones have been all AI and not much else so I've passed. Maybe the 10 later this year. Unless my phone blows up. Yeah, I normally would wait for 2+ years at least before considering an upgrade, but luckily this happened now - if I'd waited until June, I'd have been out of warranty and not received as much money for it.
Ashley Posted Wednesday at 01:20 PM Author Posted Wednesday at 01:20 PM 23 minutes ago, bob said: Yeah, I normally would wait for 2+ years at least before considering an upgrade, but luckily this happened now - if I'd waited until June, I'd have been out of warranty and not received as much money for it. Just in time!
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