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Forum Games / Re: The ^, <, V Game!
« on: July 19, 2009, 10:47:49 AM »
^ Couldn't be bothered.
< Couldn't be bothered.
V Could be bothered.
< Couldn't be bothered.
V Could be bothered.
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Fan Creations / Re: The Super Groovey Thread of Stuff - Now with added poetry!
« on: July 19, 2009, 01:23:19 AM »
So, after a good deal of reading over my vacation, I've been inspired to write. Here's the introduction for an idea I have for a story. I may write more, especially if the feedback is good. May be slightly NSFW, please tell me if it is.
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Off The Wall / Re: See ya later!/Welcome back!
« on: July 19, 2009, 12:55:54 AM »
Hey, guess who's back from good ol' Deutschland? That's right, your good pal Nick. Wot-wot.
Started off by driving to the airport with my brother, dad and granddad (neither my mother or grandmother had any interest), flew over to London, then flew over to the city of Lübeck. We stayed in a lovely little hotel that night, then spent about four hours the next day on the Autobahn driving to Flensburg to pick up the boat we had hired for the week. Sailed the boat to the marina, docked her, and let the holiday begin.
What can I say? Well, it was just awesome. I'd never been to Germany before, but my dad - who spent eight years there long before I was born - assured me it's a wonderful place. It really is. Everybody was so friendly and welcoming. We arrived in the middle of a steamboat festival, and it was crowded along the docks. Strolling through the crowds, the smell of sausages, waffles and who knows what else from the stalls were a feast for the senses (if you pardon the cliche).
Sailing was fun. We went out late in the mornings and came back in the afternoon. We crossed over to Denmark a couple of times, but we never really docked there. But it was good anyway.
The food was...well, it was oustanding. We were lucky enough to find our way to Hansen's Brewery, a tavern and restaurant with some of the most delicious food I've ever tried in another country. Wild boar sausages, prime beef burgers, enormous spare ribs and other meaty treats were the order of the day, with gratuitous amounts of salad, seasoning and enough potatoes to feed a whole party. And the portions were big enough to fill even the mightiest appetite. And every evening we'd take a stroll around the town and relax outside the cafe nearby. I helped myself to a scrumptious bowl of Rote Grütze every time we visited: mashed fruits and berries with a layer of vanilla custard. Yum! Oh, and the service was exceptional. If you wanted something at a cafe or restaurant, you just asked the staff and they'd oblige quite happily. We had visited the Brewery so often that a couple of the waiters practically greeted us every time we entered. There was never any hassle at all - my brother accidentally knocked a glass off the table once, and we all said sorry for it, but the waiter who served us just said, "It's no problem" and told us not to worry about it. Another incident that stands out was the time when my grandfather dropped his fork - almost immediately, at least four of the staff rushed over to our table with a new knife without us even saying a thing. And at another restaurant we dined in before coming home, the waitress - a very kind woman - was more than happy to tailor our food to suit our tastes, and the chef very nicely cooked me and my brother a fantastic spaghetti carbonara, which wasn't even on the menu. We could easily engage with the staff in conversation as well, since most of them had fairly good English too. Everything was neat and tidy and, above all, efficient. No hassle, no worries.
So, all in all, it was a great trip. I'd gladly return there some other time!
Started off by driving to the airport with my brother, dad and granddad (neither my mother or grandmother had any interest), flew over to London, then flew over to the city of Lübeck. We stayed in a lovely little hotel that night, then spent about four hours the next day on the Autobahn driving to Flensburg to pick up the boat we had hired for the week. Sailed the boat to the marina, docked her, and let the holiday begin.
What can I say? Well, it was just awesome. I'd never been to Germany before, but my dad - who spent eight years there long before I was born - assured me it's a wonderful place. It really is. Everybody was so friendly and welcoming. We arrived in the middle of a steamboat festival, and it was crowded along the docks. Strolling through the crowds, the smell of sausages, waffles and who knows what else from the stalls were a feast for the senses (if you pardon the cliche).
Sailing was fun. We went out late in the mornings and came back in the afternoon. We crossed over to Denmark a couple of times, but we never really docked there. But it was good anyway.
The food was...well, it was oustanding. We were lucky enough to find our way to Hansen's Brewery, a tavern and restaurant with some of the most delicious food I've ever tried in another country. Wild boar sausages, prime beef burgers, enormous spare ribs and other meaty treats were the order of the day, with gratuitous amounts of salad, seasoning and enough potatoes to feed a whole party. And the portions were big enough to fill even the mightiest appetite. And every evening we'd take a stroll around the town and relax outside the cafe nearby. I helped myself to a scrumptious bowl of Rote Grütze every time we visited: mashed fruits and berries with a layer of vanilla custard. Yum! Oh, and the service was exceptional. If you wanted something at a cafe or restaurant, you just asked the staff and they'd oblige quite happily. We had visited the Brewery so often that a couple of the waiters practically greeted us every time we entered. There was never any hassle at all - my brother accidentally knocked a glass off the table once, and we all said sorry for it, but the waiter who served us just said, "It's no problem" and told us not to worry about it. Another incident that stands out was the time when my grandfather dropped his fork - almost immediately, at least four of the staff rushed over to our table with a new knife without us even saying a thing. And at another restaurant we dined in before coming home, the waitress - a very kind woman - was more than happy to tailor our food to suit our tastes, and the chef very nicely cooked me and my brother a fantastic spaghetti carbonara, which wasn't even on the menu. We could easily engage with the staff in conversation as well, since most of them had fairly good English too. Everything was neat and tidy and, above all, efficient. No hassle, no worries.
So, all in all, it was a great trip. I'd gladly return there some other time!
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Off The Wall / Re: Post a Random Fact About Yourself
« on: July 18, 2009, 11:42:37 PM »
Over the course of my vacation, I indulged in the writings of Terry Pratchett and Tom Sharpe. Consequently, I know have an urge to ramble on with an extensive vocabulary and eloquent manner of speech.
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Fan Creations / Re: My Ego Needs Pushes
« on: July 09, 2009, 11:25:28 PM »
All I can say is that...wow. She looks awesome. Very detailed. I remember this from dA. The colouring is great, too! Send my regards to Chi3beta!
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Forum Games / Re: Add a caption to the previous poster's avatar, ROUND TWO!
« on: July 09, 2009, 09:54:28 PM »
[He's a human. How very dare you, good sir.]
"I have blades for hands! Huzzah!"
"I have blades for hands! Huzzah!"
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Forum Games / Re: Add a caption to the previous poster's avatar, ROUND TWO!
« on: July 09, 2009, 09:42:11 PM »
"There's a lion on my head."
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Forum Games / Re: Continue the story.
« on: July 09, 2009, 09:40:30 PM »
Declared, "I shall have my bagel!" and proceeded to devour...
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Fan Creations / Re: The Super Groovey Thread of Stuff - Now with added poetry!
« on: July 09, 2009, 08:31:29 PM »
Don't sweat it, Patch. And thanks, Doc.
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Forum Games / Re: Make up a Crazy Lie about the Above Poster
« on: July 09, 2009, 08:18:45 PM »
Hisses at the moon.
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Forum Games / Re: The ^, <, V Game!
« on: July 09, 2009, 08:08:28 PM »
^ What? Ooh, boobs.
< Can't help but look at the cleavage.
V Is laughing at something.
< Can't help but look at the cleavage.
V Is laughing at something.
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Fan Creations / Re: The Super Groovey Thread of Stuff - Now with added poetry!
« on: July 09, 2009, 08:06:10 PM »
Grodgudinnan/Patch isn't feeling great right now, and since I have to go away for a week, she's going to be feeling very lonely and depressed. So I wrote this to make her feel better.
By Your Side
Sorry for the lack of humour. If anybody wants, I can write something funny to make up for it.
By Your Side
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Sorry for the lack of humour. If anybody wants, I can write something funny to make up for it.
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Fan Creations / Re: My Ego Needs Pushes
« on: July 09, 2009, 06:25:21 PM »
Well, I still think it's adorable! 
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Forum Games / Re: What are you currently Eating?
« on: July 09, 2009, 06:15:33 PM »
Flamin' Cheeseball flavoured Doritos. Chilli and cheese is awesome.
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Off The Wall / Re: The Mystery of the Forum Users - Take 4
« on: July 09, 2009, 06:02:22 PM »
Patch! =D You made it! *Glomp*
Yeah, this is my buddy Patch. Well, I call her Patch. She's an awesome artist. Please treat her nicely while I'm away, or she'll get lonely~
Yeah, this is my buddy Patch. Well, I call her Patch. She's an awesome artist. Please treat her nicely while I'm away, or she'll get lonely~
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Forum Games / Re: Add a caption to the previous poster's avatar, ROUND TWO!
« on: July 09, 2009, 04:57:53 PM »
"Blood...sweet, tasty blood!"
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Forum Games / Re: Make up a Crazy Lie about the Above Poster
« on: July 09, 2009, 04:55:18 PM »
Sold his soul for a bagel.
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Fan Creations / Re: The Super Groovey Thread of Stuff - Now with added poetry!
« on: July 09, 2009, 04:54:41 PM »
I don't know. But I'd turn around and leave if I were you.
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Forum Games / Re: The ^, <, V Game!
« on: July 09, 2009, 04:54:13 PM »
^ I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-Am.
< Likes blue eggs and ham.
V Likes cake.
< Likes blue eggs and ham.
V Likes cake.
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Forum Games / Re: Praise the above poster!
« on: July 09, 2009, 04:53:14 PM »
Knows more about anime than I can ever hope to.
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Forum Games / Re: Make up a Crazy Lie about the Above Poster
« on: July 09, 2009, 04:51:05 PM »
He was the 777th man on the moon. He got a free toaster.
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Fan Creations / Re: The Super Groovey Thread of Stuff - Now with added poetry!
« on: July 09, 2009, 04:47:30 PM »
The Secret of Ducks
I've created a monster.
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I've created a monster.
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Fan Creations / Re: The Super Groovey Thread of Stuff - Now with added poetry!
« on: July 09, 2009, 04:38:57 PM »
Bravo! Bravo! Encore! *Applauds and throws a rose*
-Sniff- A masterpiece for the ages!
-Sniff- A masterpiece for the ages!
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Forum Games / Re: Praise the above poster!
« on: July 09, 2009, 04:28:18 PM »
Actually bothered to read it.
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Forum Games / Re: Praise the above poster!
« on: July 09, 2009, 04:26:43 PM »
Is commited to having more avatars than anyone else here.