The TPU UK Clubhouse

[phill]

Yeah, its a rather sad and depressing one. without the joy of family.

And here i am sipping whisky while everyone else is asleep, pondering lifes mysteries

I feel like I'm doing the same but without the whisky.... If I tried that I'd be either unable to walk, talk or type or pretty much anything... Kinda like my normal state but not quite so bad..... Night all

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Well its been a while since i touched this stuff. Seems like good occasion for a sip.

The only thing im missing is the sound of a grandfather clock ticking in the background.

 

[lexluthermiester]

The only thing im missing is the sound of a grandfather clock ticking in the background.

I miss my old one. It was destroyed when someone broke into my storage unit many years ago.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I miss my old one. It was destroyed when someone broke into my storage unit many years ago.

was it totally wrecked?? Cuz you probably could have taken the internals to a skilled carpenter and have him build you a new one with the old internals

 

[lexluthermiester]

was it totally wrecked?? Cuz you probably could have taken the internals to a skilled carpenter and have him build you a new one with the old internals

No, they completely destroyed it. That was more than a decade ago.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

No, they completely destroyed it. That was more than a decade ago.

Damn. Those dirty bastards. Im sorry for your loss. Something like that has probably been in the family for decades.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Damn. Those dirty bastards. Im sorry for your loss.

Right? Luckily, it was insured.

Something like that has probably been in the family for decades.

No, it was something I bought at an estate sale. But it was really nice! It apprised for more than I paid so actually got more from the insurance than what was paid for it. Been wanting another, just keep putting it off.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Right? Luckily, it was insured.

No, it was something I bought at an estate sale. But it was really nice! It apprised for more than I paid so actually got more from the insurance than what was paid for it. Been wanting another, just keep putting it off.

Oh, so not that bad then! kind of reminds me of this old tv show called 'salvage hunters' or something where these two blokes would drive all over the country looking for antiques and shit they could buff with a little sand paper and sell for a quick buck. I think the show was called that but im not sure. Used to be on DAVE or some other channel alot.

 

[Space Lynx]

Merry Christmas, and long may the Shires green hills live endlessly!

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I dont think im going to be touching alcohol again any time soon. I drank over a quart of the stuff in 4hrs last night. slept for 5hrs then didnt get over my hangover till 5pm.

If anyone asks. it was this stuff

Spoiler

 

[lexluthermiester]

I dont think im going to be touching alcohol again any time soon. I drank over a quart of the stuff in 4hrs last night. slept for 5hrs then didnt get over my hangover till 5pm.

If anyone asks. it was this stuff

Spoiler

Yeah, that stuff will knock you over, then out. It's meant to be enjoyed in small doses...

 

[kurosagi01]

Well my left satellite for my 21 year old Logitech Z4 has finally given in...ordered new set of speakers which I didn't really want to do lol.
Eaten way too much cake past few days at a disciplined level.
Hope everyone had good christmas though!

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Well my left satellite for my 21 year old Logitech Z4 has finally given in...ordered new set of speakers which I didn't really want to do lol.
Eaten way too much cake past few days at a disciplined level.
Hope everyone had good christmas though!

should have just replaced the front satellites - Probably would have worked out cheaper.

 

[kurosagi01]

should have just replaced the front satellites - Probably would have worked out cheaper.

Could have but where is the fun in that, ordered the Logitech G560 because..RGB lol

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Could have but where is the fun in that, ordered the Logitech G560 because..RGB lol

Because £25 means more burnouts for your pussy wagon. G560 is £192-210

 

[kurosagi01]

Because £25 means more burnouts for your pussy wagon. G560 is £192-210

The wagon is finished and doesn't need anymore money spent lol.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

The wagon is finished and doesn't need anymore money spent lol.

TYRES and NOS for more burnouts

 

[phill]

I hope everyone is doing well and ok?? It's been a fairly good couple of days to be honest for me even with some crap thrown in!!

 

[lexluthermiester]

TYRES and NOS for more burnouts

Gives a whole new meaning to the term "bitch-slapped"!

 

[kurosagi01]

Gives a whole new meaning to the term "bitch-slapped"!

Kun-fu Hustle is a brilliant and hilarious film to watch.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Happy new year ya'll -- I almost didnt make it. Some uber driver pulled out in front of me while i was in a 20mph+ descent.

 

[Tatty_Two]

Happy new year ya'll -- I almost didnt make it. Some uber driver pulled out in front of me while i was in a 20mph+ descent.

And that in itself makes it a Happy new Year! (that you did make it)

 

[Space Lynx]

nursing home my gf's grandpa lives at in the UK got hit with Covid last two days, he tested positive today. hard to believe with all of our science, power, wealth, its been a full year of knowledge of the virus and we still can't stop it from entering care homes... regardless of country.

but regardless... new years... and all that... ye I guess... another year where a thousand employers job applications send me back an email of "we had a lot of applicants, sorry"... sigh

 

[FreedomEclipse]

nursing home my gf's grandpa lives at in the UK got hit with Covid last two days, he tested positive today. hard to believe with all of our science, power, wealth, its been a full year of knowledge of the virus and we still can't stop it from entering care homes... regardless of country.

but regardless... new years... and all that... ye I guess... another year where a thousand employers job applications send me back an email of "we had a lot of applicants, sorry"... sigh

Time to start up your own business. Some chick made millions selling bath water. Im sure you can come up with a better idea.

 

[Space Lynx]

Time to start up your own business. Some chick made millions selling bath water. Im sure you can come up with a better idea.

I have actually been thinking a non-profit company that helps care homes/elderly people in general, re-connect with the community. I have thought about this for a few years now. Reaching out to local businesses to sponsor it - and in return they get marketing at the events, reaching out to schools to help staff the events, etc. Maybe something like this already exists, I don't know. If it does, it isn't expanded enough cause I have been to nursing homes in the UK, USA, and Finland visiting friends grandparents, and they all look so depressed. I understand it wouldn't be an event every night, but once every month or two weeks for smaller events, to give them something to look forward to. In the West we have abandoned our elderly, and there is really no reason for it.

That being said, about two years ago I did look at the process of creating a non-profit, and the paperwork, lawyers you need to hire... it's just not that simple, so I gave up on it. For one thing, I am pretty sure a bank won't loan me money to hire a team of lawyers to help me create a non-profit that may or may not make enough money to pay them back, let alone enough to give me a decent salary to live off.

That being said the NFL Headquarters is a non-profit, Goodwill (sells used clothes for cheap) is a non-profit, and their CEO's make millions of dollars. I'll never understand how things can be classified as non-profit yet their CEO's live in mansions, seems like an ironic fate of the title non-profit.

But hey that's life.