baracass
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How to Compromise?, by baracass on Oct 17, 2007 23:57:07 GMT 1, So here's me on Tuesday right, taking possesion of my new POW Micallef, conveniently delivered to my work address - happily disturbed by the mail room for once. Oh yeah. Good times. However...
Print is damaged via the post. POW replaced it for me in a flash when I visited them. Props. Respect for that - Story continues..
Arrived back at work. My better half couldn't be there at the time to question my artistic preferences (as is usually the case). Being lunchtime the guy I work next to was out somewhere so I could push all his shit onto the floor and un-roll the Micallef onto his desk. He has the biggest desk so fuck it, he has it coming. And true to expectations - Oh fuck me, that's a nice lookin' print! *warm happy feeling - Get in! and all that etc*
Brilliant! That will look perfect right there (me imagining the spot above the mantel piece where the missus' favourite piece currently hangs).
And she won't mind. After all it only means taking down that fuckin' awful piece of her's. It's had pride of place for way too long. I've had too many digs at. I'm struggling to come up with new ways of insulting it. It's been on death row for ages as far as I'm concerned. We both know it (well I fucking know it). I'm starting to feel more and more comfortable about GIWTBB. It was made for that spot. Like it's my saviour. You know? I'm like fuck it! This completely walks all over her's. I can almost hear the wall letting out a sigh of relief.
So why am I so worried for my bollocks?
How's everyone else come to compromise with their other halves when it comes to claiming those precious square feet on their wall space?
So here's me on Tuesday right, taking possesion of my new POW Micallef, conveniently delivered to my work address - happily disturbed by the mail room for once. Oh yeah. Good times. However...
Print is damaged via the post. POW replaced it for me in a flash when I visited them. Props. Respect for that - Story continues..
Arrived back at work. My better half couldn't be there at the time to question my artistic preferences (as is usually the case). Being lunchtime the guy I work next to was out somewhere so I could push all his shit onto the floor and un-roll the Micallef onto his desk. He has the biggest desk so fuck it, he has it coming. And true to expectations - Oh fuck me, that's a nice lookin' print! *warm happy feeling - Get in! and all that etc*
Brilliant! That will look perfect right there (me imagining the spot above the mantel piece where the missus' favourite piece currently hangs).
And she won't mind. After all it only means taking down that fuckin' awful piece of her's. It's had pride of place for way too long. I've had too many digs at. I'm struggling to come up with new ways of insulting it. It's been on death row for ages as far as I'm concerned. We both know it (well I fucking know it). I'm starting to feel more and more comfortable about GIWTBB. It was made for that spot. Like it's my saviour. You know? I'm like fuck it! This completely walks all over her's. I can almost hear the wall letting out a sigh of relief.
So why am I so worried for my bollocks?
How's everyone else come to compromise with their other halves when it comes to claiming those precious square feet on their wall space?
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How to Compromise?, by Matt-lock on Oct 18, 2007 0:09:06 GMT 1, compromise = not asking her to live with me.
compromise = not asking her to live with me.
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How to Compromise?, by paulypaul on Oct 18, 2007 0:28:27 GMT 1, I had a conversation with my g/f -
Me - " You put a treadmill in one bedroom ,that you don't use. Another bedroom is full of your dressing table, make up, clothing etc etc. Our bedroom has built in wardrobes that YOU want, that I hate. You wanted floor to ceiling book cases in the dining room. The kitchen is no good and the living room is dominated by a piece YOU wanted. All I want is a little wall space without having a debate about it EVERY time."
her - "Well buy stuff I like..."
I may move out - or extend...
I had a conversation with my g/f -
Me - " You put a treadmill in one bedroom ,that you don't use. Another bedroom is full of your dressing table, make up, clothing etc etc. Our bedroom has built in wardrobes that YOU want, that I hate. You wanted floor to ceiling book cases in the dining room. The kitchen is no good and the living room is dominated by a piece YOU wanted. All I want is a little wall space without having a debate about it EVERY time."
her - "Well buy stuff I like..."
I may move out - or extend...
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bruns4
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How to Compromise?, by bruns4 on Oct 18, 2007 2:09:34 GMT 1, that's funny, my wife loves the print I thought I was in for WWIV seeing as it wasn't pre approved) chalk that one up do good luck. Feel free to use this success story as precidence in your arguements. 
that's funny, my wife loves the print I thought I was in for WWIV seeing as it wasn't pre approved) chalk that one up do good luck. Feel free to use this success story as precidence in your arguements. |
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How to Compromise?, by Michael Jacob on Oct 18, 2007 3:25:23 GMT 1, this doesnt really answer the "aftermath" issue, but I live by the motto...
it's easier to seek forgiveness, than ask permission.
*this applies only my crazy art purchases!
this doesnt really answer the "aftermath" issue, but I live by the motto...
it's easier to seek forgiveness, than ask permission.
*this applies only my crazy art purchases!
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How to Compromise?, by atkuefler on Oct 18, 2007 4:02:28 GMT 1, I deal with it by dating deaf, blind and mute woman..... Seems to work well!
I deal with it by dating deaf, blind and mute woman..... Seems to work well!
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stuey09
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How to Compromise?, by stuey09 on Oct 18, 2007 7:48:13 GMT 1, that's funny, my wife loves the print I thought I was in for WWIV seeing as it wasn't pre approved) chalk that one up do good luck. Feel free to use this success story as precidence in your arguements.
Mixed bag at this end. She loves GIWTBB and would like it to sit the other side of the fireplace from Girl Tokyo. Sounds good, except for this being the space currently occupied by CND Soldiers 
that's funny, my wife loves the print I thought I was in for WWIV seeing as it wasn't pre approved) chalk that one up do good luck. Feel free to use this success story as precidence in your arguements. Mixed bag at this end. She loves GIWTBB and would like it to sit the other side of the fireplace from Girl Tokyo. Sounds good, except for this being the space currently occupied by CND Soldiers |
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How to Compromise?, by absyrd on Oct 18, 2007 8:03:09 GMT 1, I guess I am lucky.
My girlfriend who I've been living with for 4 years now says she would "leave me for Bast". She thinks Banksy is semi-clever and at times comical, but thinks he is "boring" otherwise. She LOVES Faile (as I do) which is great, too.
At the same time, she also says "Not too many guns and skulls" as if I buy pieces based solely on the fact that those objects are in them.
Her greatest demand ever was "get me a Faile Butterfly girl before you hang anything else". I bought a POW Captivating to hold her over, and she, in turn, bought a Faile shower curtain for her bathroom (yes she has declared the hallway bath hers). I have been hearing it less and less lately, though, and have hung about 4 new things since that started.
I guess I am lucky.
My girlfriend who I've been living with for 4 years now says she would "leave me for Bast". She thinks Banksy is semi-clever and at times comical, but thinks he is "boring" otherwise. She LOVES Faile (as I do) which is great, too.
At the same time, she also says "Not too many guns and skulls" as if I buy pieces based solely on the fact that those objects are in them.
Her greatest demand ever was "get me a Faile Butterfly girl before you hang anything else". I bought a POW Captivating to hold her over, and she, in turn, bought a Faile shower curtain for her bathroom (yes she has declared the hallway bath hers). I have been hearing it less and less lately, though, and have hung about 4 new things since that started.
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Richard
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How to Compromise?, by Richard on Oct 18, 2007 8:06:00 GMT 1, Mixed bag at this end. She loves GIWTBB and would like it to sit the other side of the fireplace from Girl Tokyo. Sounds good, except for this being the space currently occupied by CND Soldiers
I will take it off your hands for the price of postage... ;D
Do you a faovur and all that!
Mixed bag at this end. She loves GIWTBB and would like it to sit the other side of the fireplace from Girl Tokyo. Sounds good, except for this being the space currently occupied by CND Soldiers I will take it off your hands for the price of postage... ;D Do you a faovur and all that! |
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stuey09
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How to Compromise?, by stuey09 on Oct 18, 2007 8:14:41 GMT 1, Richard, you're too kind. I couldn't possibly take advantage, so I'll pass. 
Richard, you're too kind. I couldn't possibly take advantage, so I'll pass. |
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How to Compromise?, by Adamski on Oct 18, 2007 8:36:38 GMT 1, What she says goes mostly. Although I never ask before I buy, so spend alot of time trying to convince her with a tube in my hand.
Almost always get my own way...almost.
What she says goes mostly. Although I never ask before I buy, so spend alot of time trying to convince her with a tube in my hand. Almost always get my own way...almost. |
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How to Compromise?, by jonpud on Oct 18, 2007 8:47:16 GMT 1, I gave my wife the house and bought another one for me! It's not as big as my first house but ALL the wall space is now mine! So we now have a house each, pretty good comprimise! Only problem is I now have 2 mortgages and it's very quiet at night! I am now having to decide what gives way for the GIWTBB, I have now had several arguments with myself because I want it to go where my smiley copper now sits but I want it to go where my Pretty vacant print is! I never win, even now!!
I gave my wife the house and bought another one for me! It's not as big as my first house but ALL the wall space is now mine! So we now have a house each, pretty good comprimise! Only problem is I now have 2 mortgages and it's very quiet at night! I am now having to decide what gives way for the GIWTBB, I have now had several arguments with myself because I want it to go where my smiley copper now sits but I want it to go where my Pretty vacant print is! I never win, even now!! |
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How to Compromise?, by absyrd on Oct 18, 2007 8:48:56 GMT 1, I gave my wife the house and bought another one for me! It's not as big as my first house but ALL the wall space is now mine! So we now have a house each, pretty good comprimise! Only problem is I now have 2 mortgages and it's very quiet at night! I am now having to decide what gives way for the GIWTBB, I have now had several arguments with myself because I want it to go where my smiley copper now sits but I want it to go where my Pretty vacant print is! I never win, even now!!
The first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem. 
I gave my wife the house and bought another one for me! It's not as big as my first house but ALL the wall space is now mine! So we now have a house each, pretty good comprimise! Only problem is I now have 2 mortgages and it's very quiet at night! I am now having to decide what gives way for the GIWTBB, I have now had several arguments with myself because I want it to go where my smiley copper now sits but I want it to go where my Pretty vacant print is! I never win, even now!! The first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem. |
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How to Compromise?, by pkt75 on Oct 18, 2007 9:02:09 GMT 1, Im very lucky as my better half is quite layed back and doesnt really have an opinion (unless its the same as mine) when it comes to home decor, Art and the placement of it. My problem can be the allowing me to buy it in the first place in which I just throw a strop and then job is done. Its SSSSOOOOOO easy. I may sound a bit harsh, but my 'girlfriend' is 6ft 3" with muscles.
Im very lucky as my better half is quite layed back and doesnt really have an opinion (unless its the same as mine) when it comes to home decor, Art and the placement of it. My problem can be the allowing me to buy it in the first place in which I just throw a strop and then job is done. Its SSSSOOOOOO easy. I may sound a bit harsh, but my 'girlfriend' is 6ft 3" with muscles. |
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How to Compromise?, by jonpud on Oct 18, 2007 9:04:17 GMT 1, I gave my wife the house and bought another one for me! It's not as big as my first house but ALL the wall space is now mine! So we now have a house each, pretty good comprimise! Only problem is I now have 2 mortgages and it's very quiet at night! I am now having to decide what gives way for the GIWTBB, I have now had several arguments with myself because I want it to go where my smiley copper now sits but I want it to go where my Pretty vacant print is! I never win, even now!! The first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem.
I have a problem!!!!!!
I gave my wife the house and bought another one for me! It's not as big as my first house but ALL the wall space is now mine! So we now have a house each, pretty good comprimise! Only problem is I now have 2 mortgages and it's very quiet at night! I am now having to decide what gives way for the GIWTBB, I have now had several arguments with myself because I want it to go where my smiley copper now sits but I want it to go where my Pretty vacant print is! I never win, even now!! The first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem. I have a problem!!!!!! |
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How to Compromise?, by danvnuk on Oct 18, 2007 9:18:46 GMT 1, Perhaps rather than compromise, you need to discover the happy place that I inhabit - blissful ignorance.
I manage to bag a GIWTBB from POW - no time to consult with the GF, I presume as we already have a JD hanging in the hall she'll like it.
"Hi Honey, I just bought a print from POW, what's it like? I'll email you a pic"
5 mins later
"What do you think then?"
"errrr....I'm not sure"
"Ok, ok that's great - I think we'll hang it in the hall opposite the JD"
"Did you just hear what I said? I'm not sure if I like it"
"That's great honey - I'm well chuffed - speak to you later"
Fast Forward to me collecting the Print from POW.
"I collected that print from POW today, I really like it, What do you think of it?"
"I'm not sure"
"Fantastic! - I'm putting it in the framers tomorrow, will look great here in the Hall don't you think?"
"Errr"
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I'll be collecting it from the Framers this weekend (hopefully)...and hanging it in the hall opposite the JD ;D
The power of positive thought coupled with blatant ignorance.....it's for winners.
Perhaps rather than compromise, you need to discover the happy place that I inhabit - blissful ignorance.
I manage to bag a GIWTBB from POW - no time to consult with the GF, I presume as we already have a JD hanging in the hall she'll like it.
"Hi Honey, I just bought a print from POW, what's it like? I'll email you a pic"
5 mins later
"What do you think then?"
"errrr....I'm not sure"
"Ok, ok that's great - I think we'll hang it in the hall opposite the JD"
"Did you just hear what I said? I'm not sure if I like it"
"That's great honey - I'm well chuffed - speak to you later"
Fast Forward to me collecting the Print from POW.
"I collected that print from POW today, I really like it, What do you think of it?"
"I'm not sure"
"Fantastic! - I'm putting it in the framers tomorrow, will look great here in the Hall don't you think?"
"Errr"
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I'll be collecting it from the Framers this weekend (hopefully)...and hanging it in the hall opposite the JD ;D
The power of positive thought coupled with blatant ignorance.....it's for winners.
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How to Compromise?, by peasant on Oct 18, 2007 9:28:25 GMT 1, I don't have too much trouble hanging Banksy's in the living room, but my prints by Airside of 'Japanty' and 'Battle Royale' have been exiled to my office...and then have to be taken down everytime I have a particularly 'right-on' client visit.
As for GIWTBB - if it ever arrives - I think that's heading for the choons room.
Glad to know it's not just me that has art based squabbles.
Does anybody get away with hanging the Queen Victoria face sitting Banksy in front of their other half?
I don't have too much trouble hanging Banksy's in the living room, but my prints by Airside of 'Japanty' and 'Battle Royale' have been exiled to my office...and then have to be taken down everytime I have a particularly 'right-on' client visit.
As for GIWTBB - if it ever arrives - I think that's heading for the choons room.
Glad to know it's not just me that has art based squabbles.
Does anybody get away with hanging the Queen Victoria face sitting Banksy in front of their other half?
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How to Compromise?, by absyrd on Oct 18, 2007 9:34:51 GMT 1, Does anybody get away with hanging the Queen Victoria face sitting Banksy in front of their other half?
Going to have to go and pick up Christina Aguilera if you want that one to go down smoothly.
Does anybody get away with hanging the Queen Victoria face sitting Banksy in front of their other half? Going to have to go and pick up Christina Aguilera if you want that one to go down smoothly. |
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How to Compromise?, by peasant on Oct 18, 2007 9:55:39 GMT 1, and uggins of Galaxy chocolate ;D
and uggins of Galaxy chocolate ;D
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How to Compromise?, by pezlow on Oct 18, 2007 9:56:05 GMT 1, My other half does the old "you only buy it because it's Banksy (or whoever)" and then tries to argue that if it were by an unknown art student I wouldn't put it up my house. Which I think is harsh because we have a number of pieces hung in our house that are by "unknowns" some of which we have bought together and others which I have bought alone.
One trick is not to let them see it until it is framed. Pieces always look sooo much better framed.
She's very indulgent of me really though so I can't complain.
At the moment I am playing a difficult game over the Adam Neate deep end print. I honestly think she will like it better if she thinks it is by an unknown artist. Heaven knows why. So once I've sorted the framing out that is the line I am going to have to take...
My other half does the old "you only buy it because it's Banksy (or whoever)" and then tries to argue that if it were by an unknown art student I wouldn't put it up my house. Which I think is harsh because we have a number of pieces hung in our house that are by "unknowns" some of which we have bought together and others which I have bought alone.
One trick is not to let them see it until it is framed. Pieces always look sooo much better framed.
She's very indulgent of me really though so I can't complain.
At the moment I am playing a difficult game over the Adam Neate deep end print. I honestly think she will like it better if she thinks it is by an unknown artist. Heaven knows why. So once I've sorted the framing out that is the line I am going to have to take...
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How to Compromise?, by manchestermike on Oct 18, 2007 9:57:36 GMT 1, I bought 21st Century Love... that's allowing me to put more or less whatever else I want up. Just so happens she's a big fan of Neate and Small too ;D
I bought 21st Century Love... that's allowing me to put more or less whatever else I want up. Just so happens she's a big fan of Neate and Small too ;D
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How to Compromise?, by carlito on Oct 18, 2007 10:00:13 GMT 1, ....she's a fan of neat and small eh Mike..... .... .....
....she's a fan of neat and small eh Mike..... .... ..... |
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How to Compromise?, by manchestermike on Oct 18, 2007 10:05:58 GMT 1, ....she's a fan of neat and small eh Mike..... .... .....
Better not introduce her to you then mate! ;D
....she's a fan of neat and small eh Mike..... .... ..... Better not introduce her to you then mate! ;D |
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How to Compromise?, by nickc on Oct 18, 2007 10:09:34 GMT 1, Compromise eh? I wish I could tell you but alas I currently have 8 tubes next to my desk at work and another two awaiting collection at the post office. The missus-to-be thinks I'm saving for the wedding next year. Oops.
Compromise eh? I wish I could tell you but alas I currently have 8 tubes next to my desk at work and another two awaiting collection at the post office. The missus-to-be thinks I'm saving for the wedding next year. Oops.
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How to Compromise?, by carlito on Oct 18, 2007 10:11:35 GMT 1, ....she's a fan of neat and small eh Mike..... .... ..... Better not introduce her to you then mate! ;D
good comeback....ha ha ;D
....she's a fan of neat and small eh Mike..... .... ..... Better not introduce her to you then mate! ;D good comeback....ha ha ;D |
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How to Compromise?, by johnas on Oct 18, 2007 10:24:42 GMT 1, Better not introduce her to you then mate! ;D good comeback....ha ha ;D
blooming heck Carlito, almost up to CBL's "posts per day" ratio there - 12 per day!? impressive ;D
Better not introduce her to you then mate! ;D good comeback....ha ha ;D blooming heck Carlito, almost up to CBL's "posts per day" ratio there - 12 per day!? impressive ;D |
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How to Compromise?, by thwaites on Oct 18, 2007 10:34:14 GMT 1, and uggins of Galaxy chocolate ;D
You have just reminded me that I have a massive bar of galaxy lying around somewhere.. mmm
thanks!
and uggins of Galaxy chocolate ;D You have just reminded me that I have a massive bar of galaxy lying around somewhere.. mmm thanks! |
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How to Compromise?, by paulypaul on Oct 18, 2007 10:34:16 GMT 1, My other half does the old "you only buy it because it's Banksy (or whoever)" and then tries to argue that if it were by an unknown art student I wouldn't put it up my house. Which I think is harsh because we have a number of pieces hung in our house that are by "unknowns" some of which we have bought together and others which I have bought alone. One trick is not to let them see it until it is framed. Pieces always look sooo much better framed. She's very indulgent of me really though so I can't complain. At the moment I am playing a difficult game over the Adam Neate deep end print. I honestly think she will like it better if she thinks it is by an unknown artist. Heaven knows why. So once I've sorted the framing out that is the line I am going to have to take...
I get that as well - 'I can't believe you fall for this bullshit - you're much smarter than that' so appealing to my intellectual vanity. Then I try explaining the meaning behind something. Easy with GIWTBB or Banksy but a right fuck on with Faile...' Erm, well the girl in front of the burning cottage looking fearfully at the wolf is....' rather than resorting to 'What about Rothko? '
Still, it's easier than justifying most of my Gilbert and George stuff.... 'The tall one took a shit and the short one spunked on a slide...'
My other half does the old "you only buy it because it's Banksy (or whoever)" and then tries to argue that if it were by an unknown art student I wouldn't put it up my house. Which I think is harsh because we have a number of pieces hung in our house that are by "unknowns" some of which we have bought together and others which I have bought alone. One trick is not to let them see it until it is framed. Pieces always look sooo much better framed. She's very indulgent of me really though so I can't complain. At the moment I am playing a difficult game over the Adam Neate deep end print. I honestly think she will like it better if she thinks it is by an unknown artist. Heaven knows why. So once I've sorted the framing out that is the line I am going to have to take... I get that as well - 'I can't believe you fall for this bullshit - you're much smarter than that' so appealing to my intellectual vanity. Then I try explaining the meaning behind something. Easy with GIWTBB or Banksy but a right fuck on with Faile...' Erm, well the girl in front of the burning cottage looking fearfully at the wolf is....' rather than resorting to 'What about Rothko? ' Still, it's easier than justifying most of my Gilbert and George stuff.... 'The tall one took a shit and the short one spunked on a slide...' |
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How to Compromise?, by carlito on Oct 18, 2007 10:34:25 GMT 1, good comeback....ha ha ;D blooming heck Carlito, almost up to CBL's "posts per day" ratio there - 12 per day!? impressive ;D
that average is going to make me shut up...especially as a good 11.5 are complete bollox
good comeback....ha ha ;D blooming heck Carlito, almost up to CBL's "posts per day" ratio there - 12 per day!? impressive ;D that average is going to make me shut up...especially as a good 11.5 are complete bollox |
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How to Compromise?, by corblimeylimey on Oct 18, 2007 10:49:09 GMT 1, blooming heck Carlito, almost up to CBL's "posts per day" ratio there - 12 per day!? impressive ;D that average is going to make me shut up...especially as a good 11.5 are complete bollox
It's really tricky to make that extra 0.32 post a day worthwhile ;D
blooming heck Carlito, almost up to CBL's "posts per day" ratio there - 12 per day!? impressive ;D that average is going to make me shut up...especially as a good 11.5 are complete bollox It's really tricky to make that extra 0.32 post a day worthwhile ;D |
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