Well, sure, I suppose if you wanted to sleep in someone ELSE'S bed, that's actually a far more straightforward approach. I was mentally tackling the problem from a "how to get furniture into the Puzzlebox Apartment Cave", but I suppose any furniture you could sleep on would work. =P
Well, sure, I suppose if you wanted to sleep in someone ELSE'S bed, that's actually a far more straightforward approach. I was mentally tackling the problem from a "how to get furniture into the Puzzlebox Apartment Cave", but I suppose any furniture you could sleep on would work. =P
Ah, you were thinking outside the box rather than INSIDE the-- ok no I can't do this.
My crap organisation means that I'll be sleeping on a bare hardwood floor for 2 nights. Woo!
I did exactly that in late August (when we were shooting those movie scenes... you know ). It's actually an interesting experience, feeling a decade older the next day, and experiencing that one's days of youth when that actually was an option are long, long gone. Also, in a room with ten people, being about the only one who DOESN'T snore is very impractical.
I did exactly that in late August (when we were shooting those movie scenes... you know ). It's actually an interesting experience, feeling a decade older the next day, and experiencing that one's days of youth when that actually was an option are long, long gone.
I actually kinda like the idea of going to the office and doing my corporate thing, then coming home to sleep on the floor in my apartment with no furniture. It's terribly bohemian, right?
In other news, I saw this today and thought of Pants.
I actually kinda like the idea of going to the office and doing my corporate thing, then coming home to sleep on the floor in my apartment with no furniture. It's terribly bohemian, right?
If you do decorate be sure to decorate ironically just.
Eerie! I was watching this vid whilst cleaning my shoes and couldn't help but think of him.
Double eerie! I only just discovered the 'Ashens' YouTube channel a few days ago and pissed my pants laughing in the process (not literally... well, maybe a little). Then 2 days later, you post this link! I know that it's pure coincidence, but still...
Ah, Doodo would most likely have said "Milky Ways" rather than Mars Bars, because that's what they call those things in the US. And what we know as a Milky Way, they know as a 3 Musketeers. Also, their KitKat logo is different to the one in the UK.
Ah, Doodo would most likely have said "Milky Ways" rather than Mars Bars, because that's what they call those things in the US.
Actually, we have both Milky Ways and Mars Bars in the UK. The lack of accuracy within my Doodo impression boiled down not to a cultural difference, but to laziness upon my lack of research into past events...
... basically, I fucked up!*
* EDIT: In fact, looking through the records; it was a Twix bar, so we're both were incorrect.
I reckon! Honestly, I feel far more foreign here than I ever did in the UK. I have no mental model for things like Fahrenheit and fluid ounces, most stores sell beer but not wine (saddest face!), even common chocolate brands like Lindt taste weird, I'm instantly two clothes sizes smaller, printer paper is the wrong dimensions...
One of the worst things is that all the banknotes are the same size and colour, so I have to keep them in order of denomination lest I get drunk and accidentally give someone $100 instead of $10 (which I'm sure is almost inevitable at some point).
What's the best bit of candy we're missing out on in the US, anyway?
I don't eat a huge amount of candy, but Maltesers would definitely be a strong contender. Also just about any kind of high-end chocolate - the formulations here seem to be different, even for common brands. For example I find Lindt 70% dark chocolate in the UK is perfect, but here it is way too sweet and bland and creamy.
Whoa, they don't sell Maltesers here?? Adding that to my mental catalogue of UK/US/Australia differences...
I found some at my local supermarket. Somewhat perversely, they were in the ethnic foods section. Yeah, apparently fish and chips batter, special British teas and vinegar sauce are ethnic now too.
I reckon! Honestly, I feel far more foreign here than I ever did in the UK. I have no mental model for things like Fahrenheit and fluid ounces
Sorry about that. Oh, don't forget measurements for distance as well, like miles.
I'm instantly two clothes sizes smaller
And this is bad?
printer paper is the wrong dimensions...
Wait, you use different size printer paper in the UK? Really?
One of the worst things is that all the banknotes are the same size and colour, so I have to keep them in order of denomination lest I get drunk and accidentally give someone $100 instead of $10 (which I'm sure is almost inevitable at some point).
...you're carrying over $100 in notes, up to and including notes of the $100 denomination, when walking around New York City?
Really?
Huh.
I don't eat a huge amount of candy, but Maltesers would definitely be a strong contender. Also just about any kind of high-end chocolate - the formulations here seem to be different, even for common brands. For example I find Lindt 70% dark chocolate in the UK is perfect, but here it is way too sweet and bland and creamy.
Ah. It's interesting to know what the differences are, so thanks. Any other small things you're missing out on?
On the plus side, Christmas in New York is AMAZING.
What the US calls a Milky Way Bar and what Europe calls a Milky Way Bar are very different things.
Oh. I see. Well, I'm still pretty sure our milky way bars are not Mars Bars. And I'm also pretty sure I was wrong when I said we don't have Mars Bars, as I'm pretty sure I've seen them at Walmart occasionally. And by that I mean like once two years ago, unless that's also one that just shares the name. I probably sound like a moron right now. Feel free to correct me and call me a dumbass.
Sorry about that. Oh, don't forget measurements for distance as well, like miles.
I'm generally ok with this one, since it's relatively common in the UK (and for people of my parents' age in Australia) to use imperial measurements for length.
Ah. It's interesting to know what the differences are, so thanks. Any other small things you're missing out on?
Not something I'm particularly missing, but a weird difference I didn't expect: here eggs are in the refrigerated section in the store. In the UK and Australia, eggs in the supermarket are on the regular shelves, not in the refrigerator. People generally refrigerate them when they get home though.
...It doesn't need to be a new lottery ticket, right?
They must be certified Doctor-picked lottery tickets. i.e. they bettar be winnars. Also, I suppose used lottery tickets can be allowed in the "something borrowed" category. Though I suppose the TARDIS can carry all the categories.
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Charm some fella into lending you some unused furniture with your wiles and such?
I totally thought that was going somewhere else.
I have a sleeping bag, and shall make a little nest out of clothes or something. It will be a fun adventure, like camping!
Ah, you were thinking outside the box rather than INSIDE the-- ok no I can't do this.
I did exactly that in late August (when we were shooting those movie scenes... you know
With this as my bed, I don't think not sleeping will be a problem!
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I actually kinda like the idea of going to the office and doing my corporate thing, then coming home to sleep on the floor in my apartment with no furniture. It's terribly bohemian, right?
In other news, I saw this today and thought of Pants.
Thinking maybe I'll get this one for the kitchen.
If you do decorate be sure to decorate ironically just.
Whoa... what is/was that she ripped into??
Her mat for her wee peeps and poops. She'd rather skid about the kitchen on it and wait to be let out than use it truth be told.
She chewed up a few CDs during the week when I was upstairs typing. There'll be no more Elvis Presley Christmases in Castle Exodus.
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.
Worth it.
Have you ever tried to snap a CD? Those things are tough! I think they sold you a miniature hippo in doggy disguise.
The face of pure malice is adorable.
Aye, she's a remarkably strong wee brute. She near pulled my arm out of the socket chasing after a rabbit she spied on her walk one day.
Defintootly, Elvis be damned!
BLAM WOOOBAM. Can you hear them? Frequency 202.06. The melding of two minds within the universal conciseness of humanity.
It puts the lotion on it's skin, as doooooooo we all! Lotion becomes an algorithm for the mathematics in the fabric of life. WAZOOZLE!!!
GRRRrrrrrAAAAaaaaHHHHhhhh... KILLLLLER MaRs BARS are EEEVVVVviIIILLLLL!!! When he calls! We shall answer!!
Peace!
...I miss Doodo!
Eerie! I was watching this vid whilst cleaning my shoes and couldn't help but think of him.
Double eerie! I only just discovered the 'Ashens' YouTube channel a few days ago and pissed my pants laughing in the process (not literally... well, maybe a little). Then 2 days later, you post this link! I know that it's pure coincidence, but still...
It has been discussed. We're doing it.
Doodo! did Timecube?
Ah, Doodo would most likely have said "Milky Ways" rather than Mars Bars, because that's what they call those things in the US. And what we know as a Milky Way, they know as a 3 Musketeers. Also, their KitKat logo is different to the one in the UK.
UK KitKat:
US KitKat:
Can you tell I'm somewhat homesick?
These are the greatest candies to ever come from Great Britain. EVER
Actually, we have both Milky Ways and Mars Bars in the UK. The lack of accuracy within my Doodo impression boiled down not to a cultural difference, but to laziness upon my lack of research into past events...
... basically, I fucked up!*
* EDIT: In fact, looking through the records; it was a Twix bar, so we're both were incorrect.
Maltesers rule! As does Appletiser; the champagne of soft drinks.
Whoa, they don't sell Maltesers here?? Adding that to my mental catalogue of UK/US/Australia differences...
That's perverse.
I was thinking the exact same thing...
Mine had a thing for DVD cases and ripping up carpet...
I can tell...
They call Mars Bars Milky Ways??? But Milky Ways are Milky Ways!
That is not good... But made up for by all the Peanut Butter chocolates... *Has a Homer Simpson moment*
Uhh... Cherry Ripes are pretty good... Do you guys have Freddos and Curly Wurlies? Oh, and Whispa's are fantastic!
Ooh! Ooh! Pick me! Pick me!
...It doesn't need to be a new lottery ticket, right?
I reckon! Honestly, I feel far more foreign here than I ever did in the UK. I have no mental model for things like Fahrenheit and fluid ounces, most stores sell beer but not wine (saddest face!), even common chocolate brands like Lindt taste weird, I'm instantly two clothes sizes smaller, printer paper is the wrong dimensions...
One of the worst things is that all the banknotes are the same size and colour, so I have to keep them in order of denomination lest I get drunk and accidentally give someone $100 instead of $10 (which I'm sure is almost inevitable at some point).
I don't eat a huge amount of candy, but Maltesers would definitely be a strong contender. Also just about any kind of high-end chocolate - the formulations here seem to be different, even for common brands. For example I find Lindt 70% dark chocolate in the UK is perfect, but here it is way too sweet and bland and creamy.
I found some at my local supermarket. Somewhat perversely, they were in the ethnic foods section. Yeah, apparently fish and chips batter, special British teas and vinegar sauce are ethnic now too.
And this is bad?
...you're carrying over $100 in notes, up to and including notes of the $100 denomination, when walking around New York City?
Really?
Huh.
Ah. It's interesting to know what the differences are, so thanks. Any other small things you're missing out on?
On the plus side, Christmas in New York is AMAZING.
Or, uh, a death trap hellhole if you hate snow.
You like snow, right?
Actually, we call Milky Ways Milky Ways. We don't have Mars Bars.
You read fuckyeahbadart too?
Oh. I see. Well, I'm still pretty sure our milky way bars are not Mars Bars. And I'm also pretty sure I was wrong when I said we don't have Mars Bars, as I'm pretty sure I've seen them at Walmart occasionally. And by that I mean like once two years ago, unless that's also one that just shares the name. I probably sound like a moron right now. Feel free to correct me and call me a dumbass.
I do not. I was actually on the random picture thread on the SmackJeeves forum.
I'm generally ok with this one, since it's relatively common in the UK (and for people of my parents' age in Australia) to use imperial measurements for length.
Yep! A4 in the UK and Oz, "letter" in the US. Difference is subtle but noticeable.
Not something I'm particularly missing, but a weird difference I didn't expect: here eggs are in the refrigerated section in the store. In the UK and Australia, eggs in the supermarket are on the regular shelves, not in the refrigerator. People generally refrigerate them when they get home though.
Dashing has the right of it. Crash course in candy bars (or chocolate bars if you will):
UK/Aussie Mars Bar
US Milky Way
UK/Aussie Milky Way
US 3 Musketeers
They must be certified Doctor-picked lottery tickets. i.e. they bettar be winnars. Also, I suppose used lottery tickets can be allowed in the "something borrowed" category. Though I suppose the TARDIS can carry all the categories.