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Discussion in 'General' started by Brooxy, 28 Oct 2009.

  1. Byron C

    Byron C AKA “Sticky Equilibrium” on weekends

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    So… it does not look like shits ‘n’ gigs, there is “something” happening…

    Nathan Fillion & Alan Tudyk have a podcast called “Once We Were Spacemen”, and a recent post on its instagram account (instagram link warning) is captioned with: “Some of you have guessed convention, podcast, or cross-over. You are wrong.”. A later post (more instagram link warning) says that “an announcement is coming on Sunday 15th March”.

    Don’t…

    First a new Stargate series, and now whatever “this” is…

    Just… don’t… Don't get my hopes up… please…
     
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  2. goldstar0011

    goldstar0011 Multimodder

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    Yeah, he will be missed but I have no issue if they try to retcon it, Alan is a good level of famous, it'd be worth it.

    As for Whedon, there's enough new creators/fans who can take over, we don't need him now
     
  3. Pete J

    Pete J Employed scum

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    Hmm. I'll temper my expectations...
     
  4. Almightyrastus

    Almightyrastus On the jazz.

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    Yeah, after doing some more digging, it does look like there is some leg pulling going on here. I have been watching the little short videos with Nathan going to the other cast members, hence my excitement of seeing something that looked a good bit "official".

    As you said, please don't get our hopes up only for it to be something like "hey, we're all getting together at xyz con" or it just being a build up to a cast podcast. I would like to hope that the cast know what this sort of thing potentially means to a LOT of people and that they wouldn't just pull it from under us like that....

    But we shall see...
     
  5. IanW

    IanW Grumpy Old Git

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    As long as they don't "Twin brother" him, like 'Allo 'Allo did
     
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  6. ModSquid

    ModSquid Multimodder

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    In this vein, I want to see more of Astartes (without having to sub to WH+).
     
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  7. Weekly_Estimate

    Weekly_Estimate Random bird noises.

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    Thought I’d just update this… So slept at her place 4 days last week then from Sunday to Friday this week. The only reason I’m not there is because it’s my kids weekend

    Just realised it’s been just over a month now since we’ve met and things are going fantastic.
     
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  8. xaser04

    xaser04 Ba Ba Ba BANANA!

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    Not sure why I should be surprised by this but seeing 1500+ FPS in Handbrake when using Nvenc (AV1) transcoding (from ISO) some more DVD's (In this case some Are You Being Served?) makes me chuckle. :happy:

    It did the first season faster than I was able to set up said first season in the queue...
     
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  9. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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  10. DeadP1xels

    DeadP1xels Social distancing since 92

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    We’re picking up a pup on Friday. This isn’t just an “aww puppy” kind of thing. If I’d been a single guy, I would have gone for a rescue, I know there’s dogs needing homes and I feel guilty adding to that problem. But my son has always wanted a spaniel for an unknown reason, and given their traits, especially when considering some of the behavioural issues that could come with rescue dogs. It just wasn’t going to be an option.

    Then a litter of pups came up locally from a very much respected breeder and everything fell into place. We’re all unbelievably excited. Personally, I think I need this dog as much as he’ll need me… when he’s full acquainted and joints suitably developed I have oodles of long adventures planned.
     
  11. fix-the-spade

    fix-the-spade Multimodder

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    Just applied a screen protector perfectly first time.

    That's it, I can retire now.
     
  12. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    Spaniels are lovely but they need a lot of exercise and things to keep them busy.

    Never had one but known a few. Lovely but mental things.

    Enjoy!
     
  13. Almightyrastus

    Almightyrastus On the jazz.

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    Exactly this. Again, never had one personally (wife is allergic to dogs sadly) but known quite a few. One in particular is the one that I always think of when someone mentions a spaniel, my friend realised very quickly that giving Buster something to do, and something that he was good at doing (gundog retrieving training) and making sure that he knew that he was doing a good job that pleased my friend was the key for him. Very quickly Buster would continually look for approval when he realised that he was doing a good job and would do anything to please his boss.
     
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  14. DeadP1xels

    DeadP1xels Social distancing since 92

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    Yep, definitely conscious of what could happen with a spaniel who is not sufficiently mentally and physically stimulated!

    Really keen to get the training, stimulation and exercise really nailed down so we end up with a very good boy which I'm sure he will be.
     
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  15. _crazy_crazy_

    _crazy_crazy_ mi mum say's that i'm special

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    create a routine and stick to it ... not a owner of a spaniel but do have a jack Russel terrorist and a mix of (pitbull / frenchie / jack russel) and i cant tell you routine..... makes you not go insane xD and if you're lucky and they are food motivated training is a breeze
     
  16. Kehoe

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    nathan fillion on Instagram had done a short with all the cast of Firefly and its either going to be a reunion or remake or something all it hints as it's it's about time and it's finally happening.

    Wooooo
     
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  17. IanW

    IanW Grumpy Old Git

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    My guess is an anniversary documentary. The shorts were also posted to Youtube



    It also seems Mr Schwarzenegger is returning to the silver screen.
    I guess he's now the right age to play "King Conan"

     
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  18. IanW

    IanW Grumpy Old Git

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    My work chair is officially on its last elbows, so I "borrowed" one from a hot desk in the corner of the office.

    Friends, it is a Herman Miller Aeron! :jawdrop:
     
  19. Mr_Mistoffelees

    Mr_Mistoffelees The Bit-Tech Cat. New Improved Version.

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    Just make sure nobody else grabs it.
     
  20. IanW

    IanW Grumpy Old Git

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    Already grabbed & I'm here every day :thumb:
     
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