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If only all Mondays were like this...
« on: February 23, 2004, 02:28:40 PM »
The sun was shining when I got up, a CD32 game had arrived in the post, I had an interview for an English teaching job, and got the job, and my shares in o2 (British mobile operator) have rocketed because of takeover speculation.

So please, let me buy this one, cheers!
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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2004, 02:30:08 PM »
SELL! QUICK! SELL!
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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2004, 02:33:59 PM »
's okay, I placed a stop order with the broker, so if the price falls rapidly they'll all be sold automatically.

Too many times in the past have I missed the chance to take profits and the price has ended up back where it was :-(
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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2004, 02:34:53 PM »
Cyberus,

Do you know what would make your day? If you brought a GP32! :-) By the way, what are CD32 like and how much did they cost? I remember i saw one at a car boot sale about 6 years ago for £5, why didn't i get it?
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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2004, 02:39:16 PM »
The CD32 is cool, I recommend you get one if the price is right - it will depend on how much you like the Amiga games of the time (personally Chaos Engine, Superfrog, Cannon Fodder etc are all time faves of mine). There is a surprising amount of games available considering it essentially flopped, I suppose companies had the the whole A1200 back catalogue to draw on.

As for buying a GP32, they do look cool, but I'm trying to pay off all my debt at the moment (first rule of investing is don't invest if you're in debt, doh!). How much do they sell for out of interest?

edit: I forgot to add - one of the things that I do find with the CD32 is that if you take it round to a mate's house or whatever, non-Amigans (you know the ones who might take the pish normally) are quite surprised that such a good system even existed, even more suprised when you say that it was made ten years ago. Just reminds you of what could have been in Commodore weren't so inept :(
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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2004, 03:14:06 PM »
One day, all Mondays will happen like yours!

As for my work, a horrifying change has happenned

No longer can I fold paper for £6/hr, I now have to type and photocopy and other seemingly inmeasurably skilled tasks, for the SAME WAGE and SAME HOURS! OH THIS IS HORRIBLE!
 

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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2004, 03:30:18 PM »
@Jono
Oh, dear!
That must be so hard for you! :-(
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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2004, 03:31:15 PM »
@Cyberus

Yeah, that is exactly the reason why i wanted a CD32, even though most of them are A1200 ports, and my A1200 plays CD32 games, i have wanted one for my gaming convenience. You can get two types of GP32, the non FLU (£80) and the FLU edition (£100). FLU meaning front lit unit, i recommend the FLU version, as it looks wondeful in the dark. All the GP32 batch now are also clocked to 166mhz. I am not sure how much you know, but GP32 can play mp3s and small movies, and can also run emulators, you can even download an operating system for it! :-) Anyway head to:

GP32 Xtreme
Gbax

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You don't do bugger all. You do some crappy course on computer that you learnt about in first school. You are just wasting time you loser. And i hope you are not referring to me as "the veteran" you troll
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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2004, 03:36:27 PM »
@ CU_AMiGA

Actually, I WILL be working from tomorrow, so get your facts straight! Its more work than you've ever done, boy. At least I don't have to spend 3 years at college to get a grade!
 

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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2004, 03:49:15 PM »
@JonoPike

I am not going to get into a public spat with you. But look whos talking, 2 years at college just to fold paper! lol You spend most of your time playing computer games (12+ on Smackydown 5) and i think it is worth spending 3 years at college to get an A grade in ICT. Now please be banished from this respectable website, i have been quiet long enough.
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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2004, 04:42:34 PM »
/me ignores Jono's ramblings and brings this back on topic


Good news cyberus :-D

Just goes to prove that all Monday's aren't as bad as Garfield claims they are :-P

Cheers for the :pint: ;-)
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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2004, 05:06:43 PM »
Well done on getting that job, Cyberus :pint:
 

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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2004, 05:18:01 PM »
Cheers lads.

Oh, by the way, are you still thinking of moving into (auld) enemy territory to get a job Kenny ;-) I remember you mentioning last year that you were considering it....
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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2004, 05:32:34 PM »
I'm still considering it, but it seems unlikely. I wouldn't know how to survive for very long on my own like that, and I'd need to find somewhere to live until my first wage packets come in - not easy on jobseeker's. I've no experience of travelling either.

So, if I get offered a job earning more than 16k in England, I'd think about it some more. Last job I applied for here yesterday was for 12k. It was the first one I've seen in months.
 

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Re: If only all Mondays were like this...
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2004, 05:39:55 PM »
Today went quite well for me too :-)  I had a computer maintenance job today (self-employed), the guy had (no exaggeration here) 644 different viruses on his machine, and 30 odd bits of spyware.  Plus a soundcard problem.

I think his machine was being used as a waystation for viruses/trojans, which was odd considering he's on dialup.

All in all took three hours to fix.  It all adds to the ever-increasing amount of earnings this month over previous months, so I'm happy :-)