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Zoedotdot
Yummy :biggrin: Especially the churros... I've never found anything like them here :frown:

King's coffee shop had them the other day. I think it was a one off though.
Rubbish E&B essay number 2: Done. Can't believe I almost forgot to include The Origin of Species as a source :eek:

Now to start the load of supervision work I got emailed this morning, due tomorrow :wink:
Blaah

Now to start the load of supervision work I got emailed this morning, due tomorrow :wink:


How often does this happen? It seems unusual, at least from my perspective, but we very rarely have 'essay crises' simply because most supervisors that I have allow us to set the dates for the work, and don't mind overly if you reschedule in order to complete work ...

EDIT: I've just made all archaeologists look very bad. ****.
Catsmeat
Neat vodka is fine, you just need to Russian-up beforehand.


I had a huge vodka fail when I was in Russia because their shots are always 50ml and no matter how hard I try I just can't down doubles and neat vodka (even the Russia stuff) is not tasty, so I had a few sips of it and gave it away :frown: The only time I downed anything was on my birthday.
Just back from squash - was fun but tiring and I'm not convinced that that was Clare's 2nd team we played. :rolleyes:
Anyway, finally need to do some work due in tomorrow. :work:

PS: On downing vodka shots - flavoured ones (i.e. Revs) tend to be easier. :yes:
Zoedotdot
I had a huge vodka fail when I was in Russia because their shots are always 50ml and no matter how hard I try I just can't down doubles and neat vodka (even the Russia stuff) is not tasty, so I had a few sips of it and gave it away :frown: The only time I downed anything was on my birthday.


I can only manage it if I say Hа здоровье! beforehand, even though it's not really a drinking toast.

I've been told I practically down coffee, however :rolleyes:.
Catsmeat
How often does this happen? It seems unusual, at least from my perspective, but we very rarely have 'essay crises' simply because most supervisors that I have allow us to set the dates for the work, and don't mind overly if you reschedule in order to complete work ...

EDIT: I've just made all archaeologists look very bad. ****.

For me; never. Well we got similar at the start of term when supervisions weren't worked out in time, but the supervisor was actually surprised by how much of it we managed to do, so it worked out ok.

Today's only because the supervisor was away for a conference, normally he gives us at least a week's notice. So again I'm planning to do as little as possible and shower him with excuses.
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visesh
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Gah ******* RED TAPE. It'll probably be easier for any one you you to get a visa to travel to India than it is for me at the moment. I've waster over £90 so far, and now need to skive off for 2 days and go to London to try and sort this **** out. *******.
Blaah
For me; never. Well we got similar at the start of term when supervisions weren't worked out in time, but the supervisor was actually surprised by how much of it we managed to do, so it worked out ok.

Today's only because the supervisor was away for a conference, normally he gives us at least a week's notice. So again I'm planning to do as little as possible and shower him with excuses.


Seems unreasonable. But good luck, sir, with your excuses.
visesh
Gah ******* RED TAPE. It'll probably be easier for any one you you to get a visa to travel to India than it is for me at the moment. I've waster over £90 so far, and now need to skive off for 2 days and go to London to try and sort this **** out. *******.


What's been their excuse? :eyeball:
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visesh
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ukdragon37
What's been their excuse? :eyeball:

Apparently they think I still have my old (cancelled) Indian passports. I need to get a certificate of surrender, but I got rid of them over 12 years ago in another country before such certificates were issued. I've had 10+ visas since then, with no hassle, but now they're taking the piss. They've also outsourced their visa services to a private company in London who cannot be contacted unless you go there directly or call a premium rate number at 95p/min. I've called that number, been on hold for 20 minutes, and was put through to an absolute ******** who couldn't help. You also have to apply online, and pay before you can print the forms out. I did that a few weeks ago sensing no potential problems, and wasted another £55. I then had to send my documents to them via special delivery with another special deliver SAE, which cost me a further £20.

I'm going to have to go to London and speak to both the agency AND the embassy to knock some ******* sense into them. I think this is all a scheme to force me to apply for "dual citizenship", which I wouldn't mind doing if they took more than 10 applicants per day and if it didn't take a month and a half, and cost £170.

I've already bought my tickets to travel, and they are as usual, non-transferable and non-refundable. I bought them when they were cheap(ish) at £850 because I thought that as I've got lots of visas in the past with no problem, this time would be no different. I really WANT to get out of Cambridge (having been here for around a year without leaving) and this is the only chance I get every year to see my family in one place (they live all over the world and converge to India for about 5 days over the new year...)
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visesh
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GAh\ohirdthjioaergtpojideraghiodfhjidrth

On top of all this, I need to appy for my NHS bursary and cannot find my driving license counterpart. I must also head to Luton at some point tonight...
alex_hk90

PS: On downing vodka shots - flavoured ones (i.e. Revs) tend to be easier. :yes:

That's because Revs flavoured shots are about 10%. :rolleyes:

Back from a weekend in Portsmouth. Have an essay to read and write for before Tuesday morning.
alex_hk90
PS: On downing vodka shots - flavoured ones (i.e. Revs) tend to be easier. :yes:

Just make your own skittles vodka. Its not that hard, and they are much stronger than the usual flavoured shots you get. And downing vodka shots are easy, except for the fact i dont like vodka
It could be lupus
Just make your own skittles vodka.

I vouch for this. Great stuff.

And quick reminder that the Downing Open Mic night is next Monday (23rd), so put it in your diaries, and if you want to perform (which of course you do), please let me know. Plus, I've got alcohol which I bought at the start of term which I haven't even touched, so post-drinks at mine to use it up. :biggrin:
Stratocaster
And quick reminder that the Downing Open Mic night is next Monday (23rd), so put it in your diaries, and if you want to perform (which of course you do), please let me know. Plus, I've got alcohol which I bought at the start of term which I haven't even touched, so post-drinks at mine to use it up. :biggrin:

While I might 'want' to perform, I know that it would be disastrous, so I won't. :nah: But I might come along to watch. :yep:
Stratocaster
I vouch for this. Great stuff.

And quick reminder that the Downing Open Mic night is next Monday (23rd), so put it in your diaries, and if you want to perform (which of course you do), please let me know. Plus, I've got alcohol which I bought at the start of term which I haven't even touched, so post-drinks at mine to use it up. :biggrin:

I even hunted down and Attending'd the FB event :wink:

Anyone coming to/performing at Caius' tomorrow?
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Craghyrax
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Gnargh! I've brought on an awful work crisis :dry: I meant to only stay for dinner tonight, but it was too much fun :awesome: We went to Al Kazbar (I think) and then for shisha afterwards. I didn't smoke, but several hours of good conversation with baklava and mint tea was really good :biggrin:
Catsmeat
How often does this happen? It seems unusual, at least from my perspective, but we very rarely have 'essay crises' simply because most supervisors that I have allow us to set the dates for the work, and don't mind overly if you reschedule in order to complete work ...

EDIT: I've just made all archaeologists look very bad. ****.

Well it all depends. In second and third year, when I had less papers and more coursework, and flexible supervisions - I could just do that most of the time. But in first year, with 12 essays a term, rescheduling - while possible in theory - would only have made an already bad work situation into an impossible work situation!
Canned Door
I've heard a few variations and I never remember what's right so I just avoid pennying people and don't really mind being pennied without reciprocation. Must learn.
Why? :rolleyes: I haven't taken any interest in it at all and I have plenty fun at formals. Just go with people you get on with.
ukebert
And who cares about the Queen drowning anyway?
Exactly! When I was first pennied at Matriculation Dinner, my response was 'Well let her drown!'
visesh

Another example of how privatisation ruins everything :judge:
My ex-boyfriend has deleted me off of Facebook. We were together almost three years - I don't know why he's done this. I think he wants to end all contact with me. :frown: :bawling:
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visesh
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ROFL, Orange have blocked the last 2 pages of this thread for inappropriate content. I guess it didn't like my tirade against red tape, or someone has posted some pr0n :hmm:

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