michael Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Something I've noticed previously and in this thread - nobody just says "TV" anymore, it's always more specific now that a big screen is regarded as something of a status symbol. Sorry, I forgot to mention that this is more than just a thread asking what you can see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Something I've noticed previously and in this thread - nobody just says "TV" anymore, it's always more specific now that a big screen is regarded as something of a status symbol. Sorry, I forgot to mention that this is more than just a thread asking what you can see Off topic in your own thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs H Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I sit next to a window and on a daily basis I see one of the neighbours across the road who we have nick named 'Buddah' because he has a massive belly and does his gardening with no shirt on in all weathers. Other than that, a main road, a bus shelter that is frequently smashed and another house that has excessive Christmas lights up all year round. Vicki x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 40inch TV, couple of computers, laptop, 4 mobile phones, coffee table, a sofa and home cinema system Last nights 'heist' went well then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 To my left is a person, behind him is a window with a view of a road lined with lots of huge trees. Quite pretty. In front of me is a hlaf height partition so I can see the top part of the french guys head and his screens. Behind him is another window with a view of the car park. To my right is another person. Oh and a whiteboard with all our stuff written on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am standing in a small shop which normally has goods for sale. There are areas of the shop intended for the display of treasure. There is an exit south, above which hangs a sign, reading: "Leave Treasure Here. Please note that only two objects may be removed from this shop. So choose carefully!" There is an aqualung here There is a bunch of keys here There is a cup of tea here There is a steel rod here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Get keys Drink tea examine aqualung examine steel rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Get keys Drink tea examine aqualung examine steel rod hahahahaha, was just thinking that, Office Quest IV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 That takes me back. I'll tell you where that takes me - back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 That takes me back. I'll tell you where that takes me - back. How far back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 About 1980, playing text only adventure games on the Vic 20... or those Steve Jackson adventure game books. Still got them somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Get keys Drink tea examine aqualung examine steel rod Too late. You are suffocated by the gorgonzola and die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Do I not even get a chance saving throw against dairy? D.M., unfair! Right, I'm taking my dice and going home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 or those Steve Jackson adventure game books. Still got them somewhere. Mine were stolen from my (unlockable) locker at school but I bought them again on eBay many years later. Freeway Fighter was the obvious favourite. I spent a lot of time on the text games on the computer too... "I don't understand".... followed by the typing of naughty words, it was funny when later games could pick up on those and tell you off Anyone remember "Grannies Garden" on the BBC? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granny's_Garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 There are a couple of adventure games with amusing elements on http://www.homestarrunner.com - I can't post direct links because it's blocked but I'm sure they are easy enough to find. The rest of the site if fun too, the Strong Bad emails etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I can see Eros in Picadilly Circus, but only if I crane my head right round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul White Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 My screen and the supra forum - not much else is interesting... (oh occasionally visiting Imoc).... feel the same m8.. ROLL ON THE WEEKEND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I've got a week off (hence posting on here during the day!), so here's the view to my left. It's a giant image so I've made it a link... apartmentview02.jpg By the way, look closely and you'll see a genuine nuclear bunker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Too late. You are suffocated by the gorgonzola and die. Ah, I should have taken the gas mask The real bummer is when your lamp runs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I sit next to a window and on a daily basis I see one of the neighbours across the road who we have nick named 'Buddah' because he has a massive belly and does his gardening with no shirt on in all weathers. Diet coke break, is it...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Views out of the window next to my desk... http://www.kulthea.net/temp/deskview.jpg http://www.kulthea.net/temp/deskview2.jpg It's an infinitely better view than the windowless box we used to be in. In front of me I see two 20" LCD monitors (I'd like a third, but don't think I'd get away with misappropriating a 24" widescreen for the centre). Too much paperwork, a dead hard disc awaiting collection, some CD's, memory, fibre transceivers, "Hardening Apache" book, a mug with a picture of Thulhagiri Island on it, a little black Supra model, and one of those laser etched images in glass things of Buddha... which lights up and flashes multiple colours at a flick of a switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 ...I was also going to add that the office is one big open plan space covering pretty much the whole of this floor of the building. I've a few plasma screens on the wall behind me showing various monitoring graphs etc., and a kitchen and break area over on the other side of the office to my left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 On my desk: Far left to right: three In-trays, a disused clipboard, a stand for putting things on, my phone, an inspiring picture of some Kendo action, my PC, a model Corvette, some display stand thing, several folders. People: Directly behind me is my bosses office with it's ever open door. 98% of my time is spent feeling like the back of my head is being stared at. Off to my right is a blank wall. Behind me, at an angle, are the guys from purchasing. We take it turns to whistle annoying tunes. To my left are the sales team. There is a window there. I can see clouds. Infront of me is a yawning abyss. It has sucked the life from me yet every day I go back to it, looking to leap in but always seeming to end up backing away from the edge. North is a maze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Directly ahead...30" monitor, pictures of boats, calender (Scottish Castles and various picturesque views), schedule, pics of family, all against a dark brown cork tiled wall. Behind me...large cork tiled wall with loads of boat pictures on it. To my left, glass wall with pictures of boats all over it, sideboard with model boat on it. To my right, windowsill with model yacht and toy Supras on it, window through which I can see Canford Heath, a gypsy camp, a building reclamation site, a weather balloon, Oakdale, clouds and a car park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Views out of the window next to my desk... I had no idea you were down that way, now I have someone to pop to Halfords for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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