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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
 Posted - 29/08/2012 : 20:46:08
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Originally posted by eeji
the geek in me likes hand coding websites, and the not-so-geek-but-maybe-a-bit-strange likes to explore and photograph derelict buildings and drains
Ian Urbex is something that im very interested in have a few friends locally that do it but unfortunately for me im not able to get around much and dont drive was hoping to get an opportunity to visit a site local to me some time ago (old cellophane plant in Bridgwater,somerset)but they yanked it all down before i got a chance to go was gutted :-( there are lots of places around here though just wish i could get to them! |
6.8.0 Corn Snakes http://buzzsprehistoricpets.yolasite.com/
1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
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NexivRed
Yearling
United Kingdom
551 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 20:59:14
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Geek here. I've dabbled in web design and digital artwork, I find most internet memes funny (favourite currently has to be Dolan), and science is my favourite subject by far. Was always getting called a geek by my friends for knowing (what I consider rather generic) certain facts about animals, space etc.
I'm a MMORPGer. My other half is as well, and in fact we initially made contact through World of Warcraft. We didn't just play either, we were part of a very successful horde raiding guild called Maelstrom/Exodus which my other half mastered for a time being, and I was an officer. He sorted out an entire zero sum DKP system for our guild.. very geeky (but oh so good).
My other half builds his PCs and is teaching me how to do it. He's extremely knowledgeable about everything to do with them and it's rubbing off on me. We can enjoy pretty geeky conversations with other people.
I dunno.. what else makes a geek? It's one of those things where, if you're not surrounded by your "own kind" you'll suddenly realise you're different somehow :D |
R.I.P. 0.1: CB10 Ophion - pewter masque het amel
1.0: CB10 lavender stripe het ??? - Alabaster (Bats) Codify
0.1: CB12 hypo plasma het amel - Nebula
0.2: CB13 diffused 66% pos het cinder - Demeter (Mimi) & Bombulurina (Reenie)
1.0: CB13 hypo cinder ?% pos het amel stripe - Huckleberry
0.1: CB13 anery aztec het amel - Tetris
1.0: CB13 gold dust motley stripe - Helios |
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skphew2
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
21 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 21:57:32
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I get am a self confessed nerd/geek for books/games/music/football/pets/knowledge.
Mostly lotr, star wars, game of thrones sort of stuff. Lots of reading of epic fantasy books 
Biggest hobbies are my aquariums, and getting tattooed. Both my arms are done and now working on my legs  hurts lots but is very very addictive.
Game wise: used to big into Everquest and WoW but no longer play either, stick to Skyrim and Football Manager these days.
Oh and MASSIVE football fan growing up in Wembley (it went with the territory), my club is Chelsea
When I was younger was in to the warhammer stuff also: Bretonian Army (in Standard Warhammer) and Space Wolves (40K) if I remember correctly. |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 22:18:11
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In my eyes the way of classification is as follows
Geek= sci fi/ comics, computers
Nerd = intellect, useless facts, talks about science and generally annoying
going by this I am a nerd, not geek |
1.0.0 Butter motley corn (Sheldon)
0.1.0 Caramel Corn (Maggie)
0.1.0 Caramel motley corn (Echo)
1.0.0 Cat (Angus)
1 mealworm colony
RIP Skye x
Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
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Mike80
Egg
United Kingdom
92 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 00:07:49
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I read almost constantly and write almost constantly too. I also spent a lot of time playing World of Warcraft (start of TBC to end of WotLK), I collect and paint Warhammer 40k miniatures and spend a large amount of my time sleeping in the woods studying nature/wildlife.
I don't know whether that means I'm a geek/nerd or just a guy with hobbies. I certainly wouldn't describe myself as a geek, but I'm sure others would.
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Wish list: Taiwanese Beauty; Reverse Okeetee. |
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Raksha
Hatchling
United Kingdom
105 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 00:19:16
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eeji i really like your pics there some intresting ideas there if i ever run a horror game agien, if you ever in the bradford area there are a few buildings around here and some abandon rail way tunnels (that are to my better knwolge secure and sound strucerly or they would have brikied it up)
so if your up in this direction pm me and i hit you up with a list of places
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pets list
1 Cat "Cheeky"
2 Yellow Anacondas "Shadow & Arrow"
1 Corn Snake "Autumn"
1 Tarantula "Legs"
1 Scorpion "Sub-Zero"
2 Guinea pigs "dog and Sephiroth"
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Callazagy
Yearling
United Kingdom
506 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 00:22:20
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| I also play WoW, not much at the moment but will be back for MoP. I also collect diecast model cars, 250+ 1:18 scale (most are my grandads) and 100+ 1:34 scale. Im just a guy with obssessions really - cars/motorsport, Feeder and reptiles of course. |
* 2.1 Corn Snakes (Arthas - Normal, Tilion - Anery Lav, Yavanna - Stripe) * 1.1 Cape House Snake (Jenson & Ginetta) * 1.0 Carpet Python (Irian Jaya Jag - Grantly) *
* 1.0 Amazon Tree Boa (Omen) * 1.1.2 Crested Geckos (Brindle, Harley, Noumea & Farino) * 0.0.2 Gargoyle Geckos (Pazuzu & Vesper) *
* 0.0.1 Mexican Red Leg Tarantula (Aragog) * 1.1 Leopard Geckos (Kara & Darwin) * 1.0 Dog (Labrador - Barney) * 1.0 Cat (Casper) *
* 1.0 Western Hognose (Hamilton) * 1.0 Apricot Pueblan Milk Snake (Tweek) * 0.0.2 Common Musk Turtles (Erin & Ira) *
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NexivRed
Yearling
United Kingdom
551 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 11:09:46
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| If Game of Thrones is geeky then most people in the western world qualify for geekdom lol! |
R.I.P. 0.1: CB10 Ophion - pewter masque het amel
1.0: CB10 lavender stripe het ??? - Alabaster (Bats) Codify
0.1: CB12 hypo plasma het amel - Nebula
0.2: CB13 diffused 66% pos het cinder - Demeter (Mimi) & Bombulurina (Reenie)
1.0: CB13 hypo cinder ?% pos het amel stripe - Huckleberry
0.1: CB13 anery aztec het amel - Tetris
1.0: CB13 gold dust motley stripe - Helios |
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 11:22:13
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Originally posted by viraleye
my main hobby when I get chance is my powerkiting. Love the feeling of being lifted off the ground
...i totally read that as powerknitting  |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 11:30:24
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That Han Solo is pretty impressive. I am saving for a Stormtrooper armour set. But probs wont get one til i get a bigger house (wouldnt quite fit in my flat). My living room is a shrine to Star Wars lol
I collect comics also.
Used to paint Warhammer figures in my younger years (never played the game tho).
Also taking up archery next month
EDIT: I read it as powerknitting too... |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Sleeper341
Hatchling
United Kingdom
124 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 11:50:11
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Originally posted by Simmy_82
That Han Solo is pretty impressive. I am saving for a Stormtrooper armour set. But probs wont get one til i get a bigger house (wouldnt quite fit in my flat). My living room is a shrine to Star Wars lol
I collect comics also.
Used to paint Warhammer figures in my younger years (never played the game tho).
Also taking up archery next month
EDIT: I read it as powerknitting too...
Thumbs up for a nother Trooper! Please don't buy your armour from ebay though, it's not the best quality and can be overpriced for the kit you get!!!! try RS Propmasters as their kit is excellent. Any other advice on armour just ask :)
I used to have a set of Iron man armour too which I loved but had to sell :(
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1.1.0 cats (Lavender and Bertie)
1.1.0 Corns (Cyrus, Pewter and Daenerys, Caramel)
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Stoka
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
14 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 12:46:41
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I'm another one in to urbex ... have been frequenting derelict buildings for coming up to 7 years now and the smell of decay never gets old.
Another hobby is PC gaming though, huge Counter-Strike fan! Oh and 1/5 scale RC cars ... another of my obsessions. |
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Lozzy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1556 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 13:09:41
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| Alot of people would say im quite geeky but my main hobbies are reading (lots!)and im a girl with an obsession with Call of Duty black ops, gets lots of people that say 'You play xbox? a shooting game? why!?' lol |
0.1 CB10 Snow Cornsnake - Galaxy ~(Currently MIA)
1.0 CB11 Ultramel Anery Consnake -Orion
0.1 CB11 Lavender Cornsnake - Star
0.1 Leopard Gecko-Simo
1.1 Jack Russell-T.J and Harley (Minature)
1.1 Cats-Rascal and Dizzee
1.0 TB Horse-Mickey |
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Sleeper341
Hatchling
United Kingdom
124 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 13:18:06
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I didn't think RC cars were geeky, but if so I do have 4 Nitro cars (Savage 4.6, 2 Hellfire Truggies and a rush evo), I also play COD on PS3. I only buy 1 game a year for my ps3 and it has to be COD. Can't wait for the new Black Ops, special editions were announced this week. I play in a clan every Fri, Sat and Sun night.
It seems I'm geekier than i first thought! |
1.1.0 cats (Lavender and Bertie)
1.1.0 Corns (Cyrus, Pewter and Daenerys, Caramel)
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 13:37:23
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I play a lot of PS3 (25 Platinums). Tho not COD games, not a massive FPS fan. Only FPS's i'll play are Killzone games. COD games are just getting a bit to repetitive and the ease for cheaters is annoying, and a lot of players online are the bitchiest.
Thanks for the info on the Trooper armour! |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Lozzy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1556 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 13:37:58
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Originally posted by Sleeper341
I didn't think RC cars were geeky, but if so I do have 4 Nitro cars (Savage 4.6, 2 Hellfire Truggies and a rush evo), I also play COD on PS3. I only buy 1 game a year for my ps3 and it has to be COD. Can't wait for the new Black Ops, special editions were announced this week. I play in a clan every Fri, Sat and Sun night.
It seems I'm geekier than i first thought!
Ooooh im old school, dunno just didn't like Modern Warfare, Black ops all the way for me! I play with/on my OH account of SamfromDominos if anyone ever wants to play just ask if Lauren is on/playing or play with my OH, ive trained him not to bite  |
0.1 CB10 Snow Cornsnake - Galaxy ~(Currently MIA)
1.0 CB11 Ultramel Anery Consnake -Orion
0.1 CB11 Lavender Cornsnake - Star
0.1 Leopard Gecko-Simo
1.1 Jack Russell-T.J and Harley (Minature)
1.1 Cats-Rascal and Dizzee
1.0 TB Horse-Mickey |
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Thorne Walker
Yearling
Canada
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 16:19:18
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 I guess I am a nerd after all, then! |
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 16:52:16
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Originally posted by Razee
FAO Moppet:
the ones that you grow yourself are the best ones... most of mine are in training, that's what I like about it most, creating the tree... I keep several " finished " ( well they are never really finished ) ones for shows, but usually sell on ( or give away ) the ones that are nearly finished to other club members.
Re acer - have you tried airlayering? Sango kaku maple was the first one I tried to airlayer and it worked! It's slightly slower growing on its on roots than the parent tree, but doing well.
You can also try acers from seed, pick the seeds of a basic Japanese mountain maple ( don't try any cultivars, they tend to be infertile and if anything comes out, it's weak) in November/ December, stratify in the fridge over winter and sow in spring. As long as it's the normal mountain maple, they should come up ok, and they are naturaly very variable ( bit like normal corn snakes :-) ), so there might be a real gems in amongst your seedlings. Just bear in mind the leaves look strange in the first year and only show their true colours and shapes in their second year.
Sorry for shamelessly highjacking this thread, couldn't resist...
I have tried the whole seed thing with acers and nothing happened. All that time waiting with seeds in the fridge etc. Very disappointing. I have a couple of nice oak seedlings, some olive seedlings and even a Baobab which I am growing from seed (it'll be quite a few years before I can do much with it but I get to see the whole of its development). Just no luck with maples, the seeds never seem to do anything.
I might have to consider air layering though, I didn't think of that even though I have a nice air layered chunk from a crab apple.
Thorne, I love the picture, where did you find that? |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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Dancross0
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1315 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 17:11:51
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I'm a massive fan of Star Wars, Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, LOTR, Firefly, Alien, Game of Thrones, etc.
Used to play 40K in the form of Necromunda.poopat painting, but excellent at building scenery out of card and beer cans.
Oh, and I keep snakes... |
Aguna CB11 Anery - Typhon CB12 Amber - Plissken CB08 Carolina - Iara CB11 Caramel
Indra CB12 Lavender (?) - Evren CB12 Carolina (?) - Ophis CB11 Hypo Lavender - Sirae CB11 Ghost Motley
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