The Fish

She is, aye. He's a good mate (Usher at mine), but there's no way we'd be going if this was some random spot on the map they'd chosen. Got a really good deal in the end, flights and very nice hotel for a reasonable price.

Going to Mauritius for a wedding in August. Bride's family has a full week of activities as options. A picnic up a mountain, a day on a yacht, a barbecue at their place etc. Or we can just lounge at our hotel for the duration. Can't wait!

Hate the way it's billed as a "fiery debate". Zero interest in facts, or reasoned arguments, he's purely interested in getting attention. And his wranglers are the same, they'll let him shutdown guests, or they'll book controversial ones. Not to show the balance of the debate, but simply to get advertising revenue. Of course Piers thinks it's all a big laugh, patting himself on the back for getting attention again. He couldn't give a shit that by giving hate mongers a platform, he's gifting them power and influence. And when anyone picks him up on it, he attacks the critic rather than respond to the criticism. He'll shift focus with some world class whataboutery. I'd love some to calmly and patiently peel away his layers of bullshit to drill down the human being underneath and get him to acknowledge that the influence he wields comes with a responsibility that, thus far, he seems oblivious to.

He's suggesting the same Magoos who thought Cattermole should be in with a shout of an England call up (ridiculous at any stage of his career), who thought Sessegnon was better than Ben Arfa, he suggest those cunts should be entrusted with finding quality players in the lower tiers of the English pyramid? Aye go on then, this'll be a laugh.

Which is fine if they're not saturated with US-centric imagery. From the news desks, to brand logos. Hell, watch a movie and there's the Universal Studios logo, USA proud of all others, top of the world, that's where the sun's rising and the rest of the world is in darkness. Also, those interviewed weren't Brendan Dassey hicks.

Couldn't believe they couldn't even pick out the USA. I mean, I'd struggle with half the european countries, but I'd definitely be able to pick out England on a fucking map.

Either that or because I was nice to Alexa, I'll be one of the meatpets owned by our new cybernetic overlords.

You own a roomba, so you can stick that right up your flux capacitor. Bloke at work has a "Smart Kettle" that won't boil dry and will heat the water to the specific temperature for the beverage you're after. Apparently he say's good morning to the Echo and it gives him the weather, the headlines, boils the kettle and then plays the radio for him.

Let me get this straight, the reason Brexit is a shit show is because Labour haven't meekly agreed with the government? Now, I don't follow politics half as much as the rest of you, but I see loads of stories and hear loads of complaints that Labour don't provide actual opposition. End of the day, Brexit is the result of a power struggle in the Conservative party and subsequent lies from the Leave side, right? Not sure how CT can blame Labour for this omnishambles. It's like, 25 years ago, blaming the lawyer for the Jurassic Park Dinosaur incident.

Once you get the right "skills" and accessories it's tip top. The Phillips Hue bulbs are the next thing for me, then one of the alexa compatible doorbell/camera things, then locks, entertainment stuff will wait until after Christmas, I reckon. Teach it routines and all that

The litmus test is surely how safe Jack is in the taxi rank when Gemmill's on the prowl

Morgan isn't remotely interested in journalism. He's purely concerned with getting attention. His response to criticism of his softball "interviews" with Bannon and Trump? "Well where were your interviews?" Trump isn't going to let someone actually hold him to task because he knows he'll be made to look ridiculous, and even if someone does land a few actual questions he'll not answer them or dismiss the interviewer as "Fake News". I've seen a load of right leaning folk on twitter retweeting Morgan and Trump and their ilk, as if it's all a bit of a laugh. This orange buffoon is one of the most powerful people on the planet, he's a bigot, a misogynist and a child. It's not a bit of a laugh, it's serious.

Cheers and merry birthday to you too my simian chum

We marked it by having a couple of mates round, eating mexican and having a couple of beers What a Thursday that was

Did that through Uni, and London. Now I'm 37 (thanks for the birthday thread you double scoop of paedojizz icecream) I can't be arsed to deal with the inevitable crushing sense of regret.

I'm not surprised.

That's why God gave men corybantic nose, ear and eyebrow hair.

Should definitely be a lesbian tailors called "Her suit".

Don't do that, I'll end having to put you all neatly back together again, in alphabetical order.

Used it before at Uni, gave me some simple things I can do to be well (eating properly, exercising, talking, etc.), how to manage when it feels like it's too much; talking, making lists, doing 2 minute jobs with a clear sense of completion (washing up, making the bed, etc.), also advice about how to spot triggers and symptoms. I found it useful, but it won't be for everyone. tbh, I've been on top of it for nigh on 20yrs, but I've packed a lot of stress into about 18 months. Moving (twice), two jobs, wedding, and so on. I've obviously not been managing myself properly and it's all been piling up on top of itself.

It was part of the solutioning we blue skyed in our face to face, something to action moving forward.

Wouldn't worry, he's the type to wear white socks and sandals.

Seen a lot of big life changes in the past 2yrs and haven't been looking after myself properly. Work noticed a few tells and my manager had a quick chat to see if everything was ok, which prompted me to reach out. So just had the results of my mental health assessment back. Moderate to severe depression, severe anxiety (which is what I was expecting), but now "symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" which a new twist Don't get BUPA through work until December and so I'm on the waiting list with the NHS. So basically lads, if I start turning the website on and off exactly 12 times, don't fret it's all good

"Magnetic Sandals" playing tonight at the Cluny, £8 in, £5 concessions.