[dimtimjim]

^^^ FFS.

[dimtimjim]

My girls last day in year 7 today... makes me feel old!

[dimtimjim]

Making me laugh n smile a lot this weekend was Gino D'Acampo; can't go into too much detail, but I have a lot to thank this guy for..!

[chrysostom]

You can leave forever if you think you're not going to give us the details. Or at least PM.

[Topher]

Yes PM.

(Edit - Googled him).

[flyingbadger]

*Googles DimTimJim*

Clicks on link http://chrismoyles.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?&p=455934

*Ends up back here*

That was fun.

Any other games we can play?

[chrysostom]

Yes PM.

(Edit - Googled him).

You can't be THAT meta-hipster that you don't know who Gino D'acampo is, he was on Moyles all the time! #nobnob

[Topher]

Yep, I remembered that when I looked him up - I do know lots of chefs now anyway, as Cat has introduced me to them, but I didn't remember him, certainly at first.

Edit: meta-hipster? I'm so far away from 'hipster' and 'trendy' that you wouldn't believe.

[chrysostom]

While we await DTJ's answer - Gino has opened up a really impressive lunch place over by the royal courts of justice. Fresh pasta and really fresh sauces.

[dimtimjim]

Ha ha! Well, I note you've made a certain assumption. Not saying its wrong, but...

A gentleman does not kiss n tell!

[chrysostom]

Finally got holiday dates confirmed from work - just need to find places to go! Any ideas guys?

We're looking for something around 3-4 days in Europe between 25th-31st August and then something for 7-12 nights further afield between 20th September - 4th October.

Budget is what I'd consider medium...

[Topher]

Europe: go to Barcelona - we stopped their on our cruise for a day and we are both desperate to get back - it was my favourite overall stop, despite also going to Monaco (with all its Grand Prix history), you have the beach and the city and the Gaudi stuff is amazing. Otherwise, I had a stag do in Prague last year and although we didn't do much sight seeing, the city looked nice and I'd like to go back not on a stag do.

Further afield is really how far - long haul?

[The Deadly]

I'd like to suggest Seville. It has a bit of everything there. Not too pricey either.

[Topher]

Hmm, you're making me wish we'd taken the train or one of the excursions to Seville when we stopped in Cadiz - but it was a bit far / pricey anyway and Cadiz was nice.

[chrysostom]

Seville sounds nice, I've done Barca - never again, full of thieves.

[The Deadly]

Seville isn't a thrill a minute kind of place if that's what you're after but it would make for a great relaxing long weekend away. Lovely buildings and scenery. Food is terrific too.

[Topher]

Speak to Bonanzoid about Seville, he lived there for a while didn't he?

[flyingbadger]

I know nothing about holidays.

Move along.

[dimtimjim]

[catherine]

I love Rome a little bit more than Barcelona x

[dimtimjim]

Love the new profile pic, Cat. You can be gangsta like me (and Snoop).

[dimtimjim]

Lad who assaulted my mate Mr-Leaky-Brain-Juice is at it again and back staying at Her Majesty's pleasure on a porridge diet.

Bad news: he's put someone else through it all since being let back out on the street (and is this time being charged with assault AND kidnapping - FFS).

Good news: his recent court visits for violent crimes WILL be put to the jury this time round as character reference. Fingers crossed he's taken off the street this time...

[Topher]

As some on here will know, I'm pretty liberal most of the time - but I think for violent crimes like that, 10 years+ should be a minimum for anyone convicted.

[chrysostom]

I'm pretty liberal most of the time

MOST?!

[flyingbadger]

I'm pretty, liberal, moist

MOIST?!

I'm more shocked at the pretty part.