The 'just nipping out for a while' thread

Post by **Londoner** » 23 May 2013, 22:42

I haven't seen the good Doctor of Baker here all week. Dare I suggest it, he may finally have broken his bad luck with the opposite sex?

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 24 May 2013, 01:40

Stramala wrote:
Nuppiz wrote:I'd personally be more worried for Aerond. He's last visited the forums exactly 11 days ago, and while I think he did mention that he'd be busy for some time, I didn't think he would be so busy as to not even being able to come to the forum at all.

I can believe it tbh. If I was in his position I'd probably stop visiting the internet altogether for a while.

Then we could have some sort of surprise party when he comes back :lol:

Post by **tommykl** » 24 May 2013, 08:02

Same with me here. Haven't had the time to continue F1WRCR for a while, but my internet will be more and more reduced in the coming weeks, with exams starting in 13 days, and ending 2-3 weeks later.

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 24 May 2013, 13:43

tommykl wrote:Same with me here. Haven't had the time to continue F1WRCR for a while, but my internet will be more and more reduced in the coming weeks, with exams starting in 13 days, and ending 2-3 weeks later.

good luck mate

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 25 May 2013, 15:23

East Londoner wrote:I haven't seen the good Doctor of Baker here all week. Dare I suggest it, he may finally have broken his bad luck with the opposite sex?

Sadly not I'm afraid.

Still on uni placement in Watford (6 weeks down, 2 to go), while all other Brunel students have completed their exams a week ago. So my evenings have been spent with society exec meetings planning for next term, film nights, etc. And I am shattered as a result. Thank goodness it's a bank holiday weekend...

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 05 Jun 2013, 01:42

Where has WeirdKerr been? I've not seen him for at least a week or two.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 05 Jun 2013, 10:07

go_Rubens wrote:Where has WeirdKerr been? I've not seen him for at least a week or two.

Busy chasing Heelin Coos around Forres in a Renault Megane...probably.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 20 Jun 2013, 09:36

I'll be celebrating Midsummer at our cottage from today until Sunday evening. As usual, I might pop in on the forums and chat, but any series-related things are on hold.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 20 Jun 2013, 23:55

As it turns out I actually have a life (I know, hard to believe :lol:

), I won't be at home at all this weekend, which means I won't be able to do any forum-related stuff, particiularly for the V8s or the F2RWRS until Sunday evening.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 21 Jun 2013, 15:34

I'm heading to Birmingham for the weekend so will be mostly unavailable then, except when I can be bothered to put up with my phones autocorrect. If you need me for something, send a PM/email.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 21 Jun 2013, 15:49

Everyone's on shore leave this weekend!! :lol:

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 21 Jun 2013, 15:55

Yep, I'm off to the Mini Racing Festival At Brands this weekend. No, not a small racing festival, but with the Mini car brand...

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 21 Jun 2013, 18:56

dr-baker wrote:Yep, I'm off to the Mini Racing Festival At Brands this weekend. No, not a small racing festival, but with the Mini car brand...

Lucky bastard

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 21 Jun 2013, 19:59

roblomas52 wrote:
dr-baker wrote:Yep, I'm off to the Mini Racing Festival At Brands this weekend. No, not a small racing festival, but with the Mini car brand...

Lucky bastard

Yeah, should be enjoyable. Do I detect a hint of jealousy in your response, Mr Rob Lomas?

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 21 Jun 2013, 20:18

dr-baker wrote:
roblomas52 wrote:
dr-baker wrote:Yep, I'm off to the Mini Racing Festival At Brands this weekend. No, not a small racing festival, but with the Mini car brand...

Lucky bastard

Yeah, should be enjoyable. Do I detect a hint of jealousy in your response, Mr Rob Lomas?

Yes because I am a huge fan of the classic mini.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 21 Jun 2013, 20:23

roblomas52 wrote:Yes because I am a huge fan of the classic mini.

It will be mostly classic Minis, but current, modern Minis will be present too. Just like what I drive.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 27 Jun 2013, 21:50

So when i'm away for the weekend it's usually some music festival. After punkrock in april, now it is time for metal.

Post by **Ataxia** » 28 Jun 2013, 23:32

I'm off on holiday in about a week, so if anyone needs anything from me urgently then now's the time...

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 30 Jun 2013, 15:18

I will not be on the forums for a majority of the time between Wednesday and the end of July.

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 30 Jun 2013, 17:50

I'll be away from about the 8th to the 25th of July, due to holidays and various family stuffs

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 01 Jul 2013, 13:40

dr-baker wrote:
roblomas52 wrote:Yes because I am a huge fan of the classic mini.

It will be mostly classic Minis, but current, modern Minis will be present too. Just like what I drive.

Mini Coopers are awesome. 'Nuff said.

I actually have a Scuderia Ferrari jacket, but it doesn't keep me very warm :lol:

The reason why I won't be here much between the time given is because I'm trying to make a name for myself in Whitewater Slalom here in the US. I suppose not many people know what Whitewater Slalom is on here?

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 01 Jul 2013, 13:41

go_Rubens wrote:
dr-baker wrote:
roblomas52 wrote:Yes because I am a huge fan of the classic mini.

It will be mostly classic Minis, but current, modern Minis will be present too. Just like what I drive.

Mini Coopers are awesome. 'Nuff said.

I actually have a Scuderia Ferrari jacket, but it doesn't keep me very warm

The reason why I won't be here much between the time given is because I'm trying to make a name for myself in Whitewater Slalom here in the US. I suppose not many people know what Whitewater Slalom is on here?

Is it rafting?

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 01 Jul 2013, 14:13

Not really, but rafting is in whitewater! So I'll give you credit for that!

Kayaking and canoeing. Paddling in general. Look up whitewater slalom in YouTube, and you'll find out it's an Olympic sport!

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 01 Jul 2013, 14:23

go_Rubens wrote:Not really, but rafting is in whitewater! So I'll give you credit for that!

Kayaking and canoeing. Paddling in general. Look up whitewater slalom in YouTube, and you'll find out it's an Olympic sport!

Isn't that the one that Team GB took gold and silver in last year?

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 01 Jul 2013, 14:41

takagi_for_the_win wrote:
go_Rubens wrote:Not really, but rafting is in whitewater! So I'll give you credit for that!

Kayaking and canoeing. Paddling in general. Look up whitewater slalom in YouTube, and you'll find out it's an Olympic sport!

Isn't that the one that Team GB took gold and silver in last year?

Yes it is

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 01 Jul 2013, 14:45

roblomas52 wrote:
takagi_for_the_win wrote:
go_Rubens wrote:Not really, but rafting is in whitewater! So I'll give you credit for that!

Kayaking and canoeing. Paddling in general. Look up whitewater slalom in YouTube, and you'll find out it's an Olympic sport!

Isn't that the one that Team GB took gold and silver in last year?

Yes it is

That was for C-2, or 2 person canoe. There are other classes of boats, being K-1 and C-1 (single person kayak and canoe respectively). I do all 3 boats.

The rest of the medals last year went to France and I think some Eastern European countries.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 01 Jul 2013, 14:47

go_Rubens wrote:
takagi_for_the_win wrote:
go_Rubens wrote:Not really, but rafting is in whitewater! So I'll give you credit for that!

Kayaking and canoeing. Paddling in general. Look up whitewater slalom in YouTube, and you'll find out it's an Olympic sport!

Isn't that the one that Team GB took gold and silver in last year?

That was for C-2, or 2 person canoe. There are other classes of boats, being K-1 and C-1 (single person kayak and canoe respectively). I do all 3 boats.

The rest of the medals last year went to France and I think some Eastern European countries.

How did you get into whitewater slalom go_Rubens? No offence here, but it's no a very popular sport, so that'd make whitewater 'clubs' (that the correct word?) few and far between...
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go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 01 Jul 2013, 15:02

There was a local race nearby, and since local authorities wanted a giant landfill and didn't believe that this event had around 200 people showing up and competitors would not show up with a giant landfill (reported to HAVE been the largest landfill east of the Mississippi River, but never happened), my mom had to take pictures of how many boats there were going to be used in the race to help the landfill project fail. My mom asked me, "You want to try that?" I replied, "No, mom. Too scary." I was really young at the time. A few years later, I asked if I could try it. I went through 2 YEARS of swimming lessons before I could try it. I finally got my chance about 4 or 5 years ago. My coach taught slalom so I could learn how to handle paddling a boat, and I have done slalom competitively ever since. I'm doing a few national events here in the US, which is why I'll be gone for the time I pointed out.

pasta, no offense is taken. I knew from the get-go it wasn't very popular, which is a reason why I like to do it. Because it is unique compared to other things. Unique compared to say, basketball or soccer, which are big sports to get involved in. Whitewater "clubs" are not common. I'm part of a slalom "team" based in central Pennsylvania about 20-25 km away from where I live! There are 2 or 3 in Maryland, and 1 in Connecticut. There are others, but they are few and far between. Across the US.

I am asked a lot, "Why don't you do something normal like basketball?" I always reply, "Because I'm not normal." I don't like being "normal" anyway. And we're all different. Right?

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 01 Jul 2013, 20:30

go_Rubens wrote:I am asked a lot, "Why don't you do something normal like basketball?" I always reply, "Because I'm not normal." I don't like being "normal" anyway. And we're all different. Right?

RIGHT!

I'm unique, just like everybody else...

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 02 Jul 2013, 17:41

dr-baker wrote:
go_Rubens wrote:I am asked a lot, "Why don't you do something normal like basketball?" I always reply, "Because I'm not normal." I don't like being "normal" anyway. And we're all different. Right?

RIGHT!

I'm unique, just like everybody else...

Exactly.

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 02 Jul 2013, 17:50

dr-baker wrote:
go_Rubens wrote:I am asked a lot, "Why don't you do something normal like basketball?" I always reply, "Because I'm not normal." I don't like being "normal" anyway. And we're all different. Right?

RIGHT!

I'm unique, just like everybody else...

"YES, WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT.."

"WE ALL HAVE TO WORK IT OUT FOR OURSELVES"

Post by **Ataxia** » 07 Jul 2013, 14:29

I'm off later tonight for about a week, so I'll see you all then. Hence the week's period to make choices in my management series... :lol:

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 07 Jul 2013, 14:58

From 19th July onwards, I'll be away from the forums for two weeks.

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 07 Jul 2013, 18:44

Like I said last week, I'll be away for a couple of weeks from Tuesday on.

Alextrax52 · Post by **Alextrax52** » 07 Jul 2013, 18:49

I'm going to Italy tomorrow so i won't be back till about Friday

By the way whatever happened to Pamphlet?

Post by **Nuppiz** » 11 Jul 2013, 10:36

I'm off from 12th July to around 9th August. I'll see what I can do with a laptop during that time, but don't expect any wonders.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 11 Jul 2013, 10:43

Kimi-ICE wrote:By the way whatever happened to Pamphlet?

Luckily the idiot seems to have given up on being a fail troll here.

On a less angry note I may or may not be gone for a couple of days next week, it is 50-50 at the moment.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 11 Jul 2013, 10:49

eurobrun wrote:
Kimi-ICE wrote:By the way whatever happened to Pamphlet?

Luckily the idiot seems to have given up on being a fail troll here.

Peace and love, man. Peace and love.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 11 Jul 2013, 10:53

Wizzie wrote:
eurobrun wrote:
Kimi-ICE wrote:By the way whatever happened to Pamphlet?

Luckily the idiot seems to have given up on being a fail troll here.

Peace and love, man. Peace and love.

It's Pamphlet. I see no point in censoring my thoughts on him

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 11 Jul 2013, 13:52

eurobrun wrote:
Wizzie wrote:
eurobrun wrote:Luckily the idiot seems to have given up on being a fail troll here.

Peace and love, man. Peace and love.

It's Pamphlet. I see no point in censoring my thoughts on him

Peace and love my ass