Friday, April 02, 2004

Ghost Town

Many things intrigue me about the past. Mainly disasters like the Titanic, Hindenburg, the Twin Towers (9/11) and of course Chernobyl.

It's very hard to imagine what that town is now like and even this site doesn't do it justice. But for now it's the "best" view of something that a lot of people have now forgotten.

Have a look - it'll make you think. Really.

Thursday, April 01, 2004

April 1st

Yada yada yada...

I've seen some very clever gags for this 1st of the Month but this isn't one of them. "Hardy har" and all that.

Star Wars Galaxies

Ah yes..

Released quite a while back now but to little interest to me; I've avoided it purely because of Neocron.
However my brother has been playing it and recently showed me around his online town and demonstrated how the game has progressed. Within 10 minutes I knew I wanted it. A year ago he showed me the same thing but it looked and sounded and from what I saw, played like a game missing everything Star Wars is.

Now that's changed and I have it (I ordered it that very day!). I'm still very much a n00b but enjoying the new challenge of getting things wrong and being killed by tiny creatures... all good fun!

This isn't to say I've given up on Neocron but for the moment I'm giving it a rest - DoY is out in the next couple of months and I want to start fresh in that new universe (because I think it will be very new).

Have I got time in my life for both? Hell no.. but I'll do it anyway! Raaaaa

Oh btw - check out SWG at http://www.starwarsgalaxies.com

A week on blog

I really haven't had the time this week to blog. Not really been in the mood to do it either to be honest - but that is no excuse!

In fact I had meant to blog on Tuesday morning after seeing Smallville Monday night. It was a very interesting (read: weird) episode. I think it was playing on the success of "The Fast and Furious" films and the "recent" trend to street race.
Of course street racing has been going on since man was able to pilot wheeled vehicles but only recently has it gotten real (big screen) media attention. Anyhoo - it was clearly a mish-mash episode. The cars were powered by the obligatory "NOS" but with extra special kryptonite to make them even quicker. However, the blokey running it (never seen before of course) ran his "shop" out of a barn with lots of banners in it.... hmmm. Chuck in a Yank tank and a few Jap mobiles and there you have it - instant F&F.
I didn't buy it.
Sillier still was the final "race" that took each car several minutes to get to 100mph. I love the whole "97, 98..." thing where the cars never quite get there...

The rest of the week so far hasn't been anything special really. Spent most of the evenings with Gemma (home for Easter) and in the gym (no surprise there then!).

Oh.. my next blog will be on SWG. SWG? You'll see in a few sentences!

Sunday, March 28, 2004

British Summer Time

Or GMT. Or BST. Or something else... hell, I don't know and I really don't care!

But we have "Sprung forward" by one hour in good old Blighty and now it's Spring. So that means April showers and more bad weather. Thankfully that'll be followed by rain and more bad weather (we call it Summer). Of course the eventuality is that Autumn and Winter must follow Summer so that must mean rain and bad weather.

If I were to read in to that I'd seem cynical. But I won't.

Camarobatcave update(s)

Indeed the site has several galleries now - showing none other than the Blog owner's very own Camaro! I say "Head on over" and "Go now" and other such insightful and motivational comments.

So go on then. Check 'em out. Especially if you don't see many Camaro's in your neck of the woods.

Thursday, March 25, 2004

I feel GREEEAAAT!

This is a great video. Funniest thing I've seen in years.

Been around for a while but this is the first time I've thought of posting it.

Do yourself a favour. Buy a Nutri-grain!

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

My Saxo is quicker than your NEW 911 Turbo...

... yes, of course it is.

My.. a flying pig. Whatever next?

HERE

EDIT: The post is very old - August 2002 in fact... so things change! However - it's still funny to read.

A fan of the 7th Guest?

If, like me, you are a fan and enjoyed that very game almost 11 years ago (this month!) then the following article may be of interest.

It's the very interesting story of the rise and fall of Trilobyte - the company behind 7th Guest. Most interesting to me were the pictures of the house Stauf's mansion was based on and the (only) shot of 7th Guest 3. I can only imagine what the third game would have been like!

I've recently gotten back in to the game (with the help of a newly purchased CD-i) and am enjoying the puzzles, awful acting and wonderfully upbeat music. They certainly don't make them like they used to!

Monday, March 22, 2004

Wire wheels on your TT, Sir?

This is just not right. Why? I mean.. I'm not a fan of the TT but to stick THOSE wheels on is just..... just, wrong.

Whatever next? LOL

Fastdrive

A (seemingly) new forum/website for the motor heads and speed freaks alike.

Has a great video archive already with some wonderful track action. Worth a visit (registration (free) required).

Red Vs Blue

Episode 7 (of season 2) is now available for download from your friendly Red vs Blue website

Enjoy!

Saturday, March 20, 2004

Consoles!

My collection of consoles is expanding slowly but surely so I'm beginning to make a page up with details of them and hopefully some useful links etc..

You can see it in the .site section.

Camarobatcave is now live!

All you have to do it point your browser to www.camarobatcave.co.uk (or indeed click on that link) and you'll be whisked away to the afore mentioned site of choice.

We're promised lots of activity and a few motor related pages as well... personally can't wait ;)

Babe thread of the century

I must confess I've yet to find out what this forum is all about but the thread is all about the babes.
42 pages and counting... enjoy. Please.

A fledgling sites takes... a walking step off a cliff

Camarobatcave went live today. Then promptly dropped in the abyss of evil corporate error messages and FTP errors. Typical. You pays your monies... you gets your service. Hehe.

Anyway - things are stirring and it'll all be up and running before you can say "Supercalifragalisticexpyaladoshious" - in German. Backwards. In winter.

Watch this space for updates!

Friday, March 19, 2004

Wanna see some cool photos?

Then you want to see the Space Imaging photos.

They rock.

Cossie Focus

A 4x4 Cosworth Focus anyone?

Thursday, March 18, 2004

Why must I wait?

You see... when I blog I want it there WHEN I post.. not later.

Why am I typing this? No idea... you cannot read it anyway.

Oh well...

Camarobatcave updated!

Yes you read right!

My good friend Si has updated his blog with another funny. I'm always amused when these real life events are actually funny!!

I'm sure he didn't think that at the time... (cough)

Anyway - head on over to Camarobatcave and have a nose.

Oh and soon it'll be moving location - but I'll keep the links up to date!

Wednesday, March 17, 2004

News

What IS news these days?

Apparantly this is.

The mind. It boggles. Really.

1.8 inch hard disk not small enough? Try 0.85 inch

Yep.. see it here

The amount of 2.5 inch drives we go through at work doesn't exactly inspire me with confidence in how rugged this'll be but hell... it's small.

The Hayez Squad

I'm really really not sure what to make of this.

I mean, they seem pretty bloody serious.

Yet.

Yet, they.. they just have no idea what they look like to the average Joe.

I say - take a look and make up your own mind.

Look here

I'm personally shocked. Nay, appauled. Good luck lads.

Tuesday, March 16, 2004

The pretty NSX

A few pics of a wonderful piece of kit....

Right here

I've always loved the NSX. A raw racing car with broad appeal that simply didn't sell. It's a niche market car that isn't cheap or great at anything (but good almost everything). I suppose with money it's irrelavant really! What ever tickles your taste buds.

Friday, March 12, 2004

Computer game pr0n!

Someone with waaaaay too much time on their hands.. and also a perv by the looks of it.

Still funny though.

Look here

De Lorean News Groups

They are over on the right in the Auto Forum section:

DOC UK - the UK news list for all things De Lorean. It's quite busy and a good place to start if interested in DeLoreans (registration required). Then over to Deloreans.co.uk for the club website and then DMUK for the one and only UK service centre (where my old car now resides!).
DMCNEWS - the US (world) De Lorean news list. Big and busy.. worth a visit but unless you know what you're after (or have a techy question) probably not the ideal n00b location. It has a "front end" site too - DMCNEWS.COM that is worth visiting either way!

Have fun.

Patents against Emulation?

Nintendo are the first - and won't be the last - to file a patent against emulation of their hardware/software.
What this means is that they can take you to the cleaners for emulating anything they have released - whether you own it or not.

hmmm

See more here

"Too rude for TV" Channel 4 advert

It's very very funny! You've seen the ads where famous actors say what their favourite stuff is? Well this is the same but with swear words (still famous people!)

See it here!

Thursday, March 11, 2004

Theme tunes

Remember the theme tunes from programmes you watched as a child? (depending on your age!)
Well here is a great site to find some theme tunes. There are many more (use Google to find them!) but this a good start... ;o)

Monday, March 08, 2004

Definition of n00b

Yep it finally happened. A complete guide on the "n00b"

Downward spiral...

Found this on ClubCalibra today... nice.

His and her's English

WOMEN'S ENGLISH:
1. Yes = No
2. No = Maybe
3. Maybe = No
4. We need... = I want...
5. I am sorry = you'll be sorry
6. We need to talk = I need to complain
7. Sure, go ahead = I don't want you to
8. Do what you want = But you will pay for this later
9. I am not upset = Of course I am upset, you moron!
10. Are you listening to me? = Too late, you're dead
11. You have to learn to communicate = Just agree with me
12. Be romantic, turn out the lights = I have flabby thighs
13. You're so manly = You need a shave and you sweat a lot
14. Do you love me? = I am going to ask for something expensive
15. It's your decision = The correct decision should be obvious by now
16. You're certainly attentive tonight = Is sex all you ever think about?
17. I'll be ready in a minute = Kick off your shoes and find a good film on TV
18. How much do you love me? = I did something today that you're really not going to like

MEN'S ENGLISH:
1. Yes = Yes
2. No = No
3. Maybe = Maybe
4. I am hungry = I am hungry
5. I am sleepy = I am sleepy
6. I am tired = I am tired
7. Nice dress = Nice tits
8. I love you = Let's have sex
9. I am bored = Let's have sex
10. What's wrong? = I guess sex is out of the question
11. May I have this dance? = I'd like to have sex with you
12. Can I call you sometime? = I'd like to have sex with you
13. Do you want to go to a movie? = I'd like to have sex with you
14. Can I take you out to dinner? = I'd like to have sex with you
15. Will you marry me? = I want to make it illegal for other men to have sex with you
16. You look tense, let me give you a massage = I want to have sex with you within the next 3 mins.
17. Let's talk = I am trying to impress you by showing that I am a deep person - because I'd like to have sex with you.
18. I don't think those shoes go with that outfit = I'm gay

Sunday, March 07, 2004

JengaJam

I came across JengaJam through FHM - it's a blog but full of great little vids and games. Well worth a visit! (Link also in Blogs on the right)

Saturday, March 06, 2004

Batmans Returns... well, erm.... Begins!

Story from MSN today - A lot of people attached to this project.

Dark Knight Falls on Oldman
Gotham City is starting to look a lot like London. Not only is UK-born Christian Bale set to don a cowl and utility belt to play the lead in "Batman Begins," but now fellow countryman Gary Oldman has signed on to play stalwart cop Lt. James Gordon, says the Hollywood Reporter. Oldman is the newest member to join the ever-expanding Caped Crusader cast. Also on board are Michael Caine as Alfred, Liam Neeson as Bruce Wayne's mentor Ducard, Morgan Freeman as businessman Lucius Fox, Ken Watanabe as villain Ra's Al Ghul, and Katie Holmes as Rachel, a childhood friend of Wayne's. The Christopher Nolan-directed flick, which is currently filming in Iceland, is expected to hit screens in the summer of 2005.

Friday, March 05, 2004

Thursday, March 04, 2004

Quick IQ quiz anyone?

This quiz is more than likely waaaaay out but even so it's worth doing.

It's not easy but you MUST do it without paper or a calculator and as quick as you can... I scored 125 (above average IQ!)

Wednesday, March 03, 2004

Tricolor me blind!

Remember that huuuuge transport ship that sank in December 2002? Well it's been raised and scrapped - with the 2800 cars aboard!

Have a look here - it's facinating stuff!

LHD/RHD

I have recently started driving a RHD car again.. I live in the UK and 99% of cars here are RHD. That's simply because we drive on the left hand side of the road (so RHD puts you in the middle of the road).

I cannot stand it. Really.

I've been driving LHD for a few years now in various guises. Be it the DeLorean or my 911 or a friends Yank Tank. I've gotten used to it and I now thoroughly enjoy the experience. Sure it has it's "moments" (car parks for instance) but generally it's great fun and, quite different from the norm.

But since the 911 was requiring it's own en-route petrol tanker I've had to revert to a "cheap" car to get to work in (and pretty much everything else unfortunately). It's RHD and it's not fun.
There's nothing wrong with the car - my Calibra Turbo is also RHD and a lovely car - but it's not the same.

Probably just me being weird I suspect.

Tuesday, March 02, 2004

From beaterz.com

A site dedicated to beaten up cars. Interesting to see what people are willing to drive these days.

Check this out. It's a VWVortex link.

Corvette C6 Convertible...

Here they are:

http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/2.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/4.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/5.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/6.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/7.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/8.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/9.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/10.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/13.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/16.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/19.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/20.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/23.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/24.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/26.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/27.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/28.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/30.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/33.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/34.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/36.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/37.jpg
http://members.roadfly.org/jason2/38.jpg

I won't bother hyperlinking them or uploading them - they're only pics. But it shows how attractive that yank tank really is. I'd certainly "pimp" it!

02-03-04 or 02/03/04 or...

That's a red letter date in history. It'll never happen again! :oD

Monday, March 01, 2004

It's cold outside...

It's cold (incredibly) and dark. Only one light is on - other than this monitor of course. The TV blaring out behind me. Star Trek VI - The.... UndiscoveredCountry (as Kirk would put it) is on Sci-FI at the moment; arguably one of the greatest Trek movies ever made (beyond "KAHNNNNN!!!!!" of course).
I should really be in bed but I cannot bring myself to lock up and get ready for bed... but my eyelids bear heavy on my eyes and there is no longer any coffee in the pot.

These dark nights are kinda cool. I can be snug inside with the entire electronic world right in front of me. It's very busy yet unbelievably lonely. Like spreading out the UK's population across the entire globe. I can surf without anyone's knowledge and be as interactive and busy as anyone else online at the same time.
I'm sure there is a double meaning in the internet. Something profound I just haven't worked out yet.

Captain Scott is none too pleased. His engines are working perfectly - but Starfleet are being told otherwise.

There is a picture here (well, 2 actually) of myself and Gemma. We're both smiling. I look like I've just been told to "smile". Gemma has one of those natural glowing smiles... it's very attractive. I just look an idiot. But that's my purpose - it makes her look even better I suppose.

Kirk is fighting a rather large alien. His "knee" is slightly more sensitive than mine.

I wonder. I wonder whether inanimate objects have thoughts. Nah. Wouldn't that be weird though? I bet my cars would be bitching at how cold it is outside. I am. I think - and have been told as much - that I shouldn't be allowed to sit and think. My brain does some (in my eyes, wonderful) strange things when left to it's own devices. I wonder about wondering. I try to unravel the things I cannot even comprehend. It's fun.

Kirk is planning his escape....

I've been quiet

Because I'm bored silly. I can't even think of something useful (or otherwise) to say. Good isn't it.

Anyway - to celebrate this block of writing I bring you this - quite simply the silliest thing to come out of Japan. And that is really saying something I think.

Sunday, February 29, 2004

My first anniversary!

In a little under 90 minutes I will have been seeing my wonderful Gemma for 1 year. A whole year!

I'm particularly chuffed as I couldn't have wished for anyone as special if I tried.

Here's to the next year - may it be even better than the last (and I have a feeling it will be!)

Thursday, February 26, 2004

Can't we all just.....getalong?

I love my forums. I spend more time posting on them than I do using spoken word. I love 'em.

Which is why it pains me to see ClubCalibra being divided the way it is.

If you like and visit forums then have a look at both:

ClubCalibra.COM
ClubCalibra.NET

I'll always support the club. ALWAYS - even after I've sold my Calibra(s). But I won't stand idly by and watch it disintergrate.

Long live the Calibra... and it's community.

I've heard of rice but this is crazy...

Take a Honda - spend a few thousand and you have "rice". It's a US term for a heavily modified car - and not a nice term. My Calibra Turbo would likely have earned that title with it's spoiler (now deceased).

But this is rice on another level!

Wednesday, February 25, 2004

A thing of beauty

I do not know how long this will stay up (it's an ebay auction) but I'll put it here anyway.

You liked Gone in 60?

You'll love this!

Tuesday, February 24, 2004

Ninja golf

I don't need to explain myself to you!

However... here it is

Surprised?