Posted May 29, 2016 I woke up at daft times on Thursday morning (2am, 3am, 4am, blaaah) I live with Daft and he does not wake up at these times. You are wrong sir. WRONG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 29, 2016 I've not been at my best and a bit absent lately(nowt to worry about folks) in addition to a relationship barney(that one's out there in the Relationships etc) but I have just had a really fucking stupid but blindingly good moment today! I've never been a sporty guy, nor a gambling guy(well, I have in theory, but I don't particularly). Three years ago, despite my West Indian heritage, I only ever got to understand cricket for the first time watching the IPL which happens Apr/May every year whilst I was in NY. I was actually going to make a thread about it/general Cricket actually but as I said I haven't been too active recently. Anyway, I was slightly subsequently a little late to my cousin's wedding due to the cricket match(it was her brother's fault for ending me up watching it at my other cousin's house and not leaving til it was done). My first introduction to cricket was a T20 match that ended in a tie in this league, which I didn't know was not that common in T20, and I for some reason decided the team who won the tie must be good. Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) who, at the time I did not know, have one of the biggest hitters in the game. Turns out the Sunrisers are not that great though. Anyhow when I came back to the UK a few days later, I found out ITV4 aired the same IPL cricket league, and got hooked. In 2015 Sky got the rights which has made it really fucking hard for me to watch it, but I semi-follow the results each year. I also found out a mate of mine was semi-bothered to watch it on ITV4 too(we both just bought houses at the time, and were in and out, and found our mutual tolerance of cricket there). BUT. Every year since 2013(and including) I've rooted for the not so good Sunrisers Hyderabad, usually putting a funsies faith bet on them as my favourite team and losing like £10. This year they opened terribly, losing their first 3/4 matches, which allowed for excellent odds on a said funsies each way bet. They have, however, just beaten RCB in the final of the IPL as of less than an hour ago, after rising back up from that terrible start. I've never been much of a sporty man, nor gambling, but in doing so I've found myself extremely chuffed to not only see the changeable team I've rooted for for 3 years win, but I've also pocketed myself about £100 too! It's small and silly, and I'm not sure the money's even a big thing, but to see your team win is actually kind of really fucking nice. Just been a nice evening end to my rather shitty day! tl;dr - I think I finally understand you football fellows. I definitely understand the thrill of gambling on the horses/sports and watching live etc. My brother isn't too crickety either but placed the bets as he likes horses so has the accounts, and was basically getting a text by text update on what was gwaan in the match from me. I never understood him watching and getting so much into the horses, but I do now! (@Shorty I'll set some aside to throw in for some of that Old J at the meet if you fancy ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 4, 2016 Just found out that Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have been working on a new Gorillaz album. OH MY FUCKING GOD. YES!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 6, 2016 Wasn't he boinking Princess Di? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 11, 2016 Yet more cool shit I made at/stole from work: The best part is, we found a piece of software that can make models like the rocket, so all I have to do is find a 3D model of something and I can make loads of things in a similar style. Radical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 12, 2016 A cat jumped through my window at 7am and slept on my bed for ten minutes before jumping back out again. I'm happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2016 This adds weight to my theory that you're an anime come to life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2016 Spent Tuesday-Saturday in Lisbon and had a wonderful time. I did a hell of a lot of walking (according to Google 32 miles, but I'm not sure if it measures it as the crow flies because it was hilly as fuck - wish I had a fitbit) and saw a lot of things. A friend is from there and recommended a lot of things to do so I tried to do as much as I could, while still relaxing and enjoying myself. Friday was dia de Portugal and I intended to go to a particular viewing spot my friend recommended (Miradouro da Graça) as the sun was setting so I did that and there was a street party like thing going on and it was just such a great atmosphere. People were out having fun, dancing etc etc. It led to me posting a low-key Remain update on Facebook. Then walked down to Cais do Sodré just soaking up the atmosphere as I went down. Gratuitous photos! These are all technically from Sintra rather than Lisbon On my last night I also went to a bar that was a former brothel and it had some interesting (NSFW) wallpaper. I hope to go back some day soon. Had such a great time. And the day after I came back our kitchen flooded because of the rain so I'm kind of wanting to move to the Med right about now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2016 Ah man, love Lisbon - went there last year. Did you visit the castle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2016 I didn't. I wanted to cover ground but I'll be sure to go back some time to experience things in more detail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 20, 2016 So @Dannyboy\-the\-Dane, who I've only met in person once or twice at meets, just donated a stonking £50 to a charity thing I'm doing. Completely out of the blue. We've got some keepers here at the forum. Thanks Danny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 20, 2016 Don't mention it! ^^ Like I said, I'm happy to donate to good causes, and I'm in a position to comfortably do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 21, 2016 Wait, I thought you asked me to mention it in this thread?! Loljk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 23, 2016 Went to the toilet at work and found a tenner. There's only one thing better than having a herculean shit at work and that's having a herculean shit at work and making a profit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 23, 2016 Technically you would have being paid as well. And I'm sure you can find some tool on the internet to figure out how much money you make while in the bathroom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 23, 2016 Technically you would have being paid as well. True, but this makes it a bank holiday rate turd, which everyone knows are the best turds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 23, 2016 And I'm sure you can find some tool on the internet to figure out how much money you make while in the bathroom. You don't have this on your phone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 23, 2016 I have enough poop on my phone now that I've got your number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 23, 2016 Did anyone listen to Who's on Heart this year on Heart radio? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 23, 2016 Did anyone listen to Who's on Heart this year on Heart radio? I've listened to it occasionally. Did someone finally win it? Who was the last person? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 23, 2016 Yeah it was won on Tuesday at 2pm, the guess was Heather Small. The guy who won was called Aaron Cooper... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 23, 2016 Yeah it was won on Tuesday at 2pm, the guess was Heather Small. The guy who won was called Aaron Cooper... Was it you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 24, 2016 Wow, well done! That bloody contest had been going on way too long! In a totally unrelated comment....can I borrow some money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 24, 2016 I'll post up my interview on Heart Yorkshire with Dixie and Emma for all my northern folk when everything calms down I'm in London at the minute for more interviews!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
