Lio

Who's Frank who also got a gold record from Axl the same as DJ? It doesn't look anything like Frank Ferrer but its the only Frank I know of who would get one - this one has curly hair. Unless Frank has had a makeover during the last 8 months.

there's already a thread for this.

It's a platinium record. and It's presented to Frank Ferrer, signed by Axl as a gift. And obviously, it is someone from his family who must be really proud.

Oh sorry, didn't know there was a thread. My bad.

It's his mother, apparently.

People who can't handle being single annoy the fuck out of me. I don't know if it's because I've spent most of my life totally on my own, but when someone comes out of a long term relationship, moans about it like it's the apocalypse for a couple of weeks and then is miraculously wrapped up in another relationship, my instinctive emotional response is generally not a positive one.

It's like "Where the fuck do you FIND these people? I can't even find ONE person willing to give me a shot..."

Some people just can't be on their own I've never understood people coming out of long relationship, seemingly devastated, and almost instantly having someone else. I just take longer to heal. It's happened twice to me and twice it's taken a year before I had someone new. It just took that long to be ready for a fresh start. Some people try to heal by replacing their bf/gf immediately, others have to be on their own for a while.

That being said, there were times I was pretty desperate and I had the exact same feeling as you have: where do they find all these people?

You'll be alright, Graeme. Some people are just not cut out for flings.

He's not telling. Did you miss that? He was obviously bribed with an admin position.

(j/k, of course, Downzy!)

lukepowell1988: Five years ago this day, Downzy partied with Axl Rose and he was supposed to tell us the story today. Alas.

I would be sad, like I was last year, when there was this hoax of Axl retiring.

You'll do great, Arnold. I hope you have fun.

Me and Steven share a Birthday today. Congrats Popcorn.

Happy Birthday, cspalding!

Oh, and happy Birthday, Steven

Lio, what did you think of the score? To me, it's wonderful.

I have to admit I didn't really pay much attention to it. I did think there would be more silence, don't know where I got that, I suppose I read it somewhere.

I haven't watched it on a notebook, like Amir, but I think this film really should be seen in 3D, on a big screen. We don't have 3D and just a regular screen.

Neither... It was an obvious trolling thread considering how it was set up. Referring DJ as the "driving force on new music" for GNR is obviously meant to promote vitriol and fervour considering we haven't heard one DJ contributed GNR tune and there is no update regarding a new album.

I see your POV, but driving force FOR new music could be true.... esp. if you consider that Bumble is out and DJ is still in and we've heard about that DJ is among the few people who heard a few things about new music and working on new stuff (i'm not talking about the usual "I've write tons of songs for GNR, Axl hear my demos" same old shit....)

Personally, I thought the OP, parisrocks, is just a fan, not a cupcake. As far as I can remember, he's always pretty positive about DJ. I see the risk of it escalating in a cupcake thread, but it seemed a bit unfair of accusing parisrocks of trolling I could be wrong of course, but that's how I see it.

I can't help it. I like this pope much better than the ones before him. I can't imagine anyone in an official position saying such a thing, let alone the pope.

I do wonder if there still are so many catholics breeding like rabbits though...

Mags and his Gaza-wasps

Have a happy birthday, Bacardi

thanks magisme - i'm trying my hardest to beat this thing before it spreads

I too wish you all the best and a lot of strength, pockets.

Saw Gravity last night. Very underwhelming. Maybe I just expected too much I can see it would look great in 3D cinema though.

I'm wondering why Towlie follows DJ on instagram is he's not a fan of DJ....

Come on, Coma, Axl gives DJ that present and that is what you're wondering?

Give us your theory re the gift! Surely everything Axl does, is a clue for his fans to unravel what his next steps are? Play the game.

Maybe the disc actually contains CD 2 but cleverly disguised as CD 1 to throw everyone off the scent. If DJ figures this out he passes Axl's ingenious test and is allowed to make contributions to the next album.

Nice theory. I guess he's cleaning out his house, that's why he scribbled DJ's name on it. He probably has something for everyone, but DJ's the only one who's bragging on Twitter/Instagram. I see this as a sign to a new start, out with the old, in with the new (album).

Maybe Bumblefoot got a broken DVD player or an old iron. Lol

Can't wait to see his tweet

Why are people congratulating DJ? Do you congratulate someone with a gift or do they think he's actually on there?

Maybe the disc actually contains CD 2 but cleverly disguised as CD 1 to throw everyone off the scent. If DJ figures this out he passes Axl's ingenious test and is allowed to make contributions to the next album.

Nice theory. I guess he's cleaning out his house, that's why he scribbled DJ's name on it. He probably has something for everyone, but DJ's the only one who's bragging on Twitter/Instagram. I see this as a sign to a new start, out with the old, in with the new (album).

Is this a new award or one he's randomly taken off the wall and sent? DJ sounds as if he wasn't expecting it (that doesn't mean anything of course, for all we know he's been asking for one sending for the last three years)

Maybe he did take it off the wall, to make place for the new album.

And, as one Ashba fan says:

A gift so deserved ! It's finally a reward so much deserved given all that you bring of wonderful in the group !!!

@SM

Terrified of it. Trip's going to be emotionally exhausting. Never mind that it's work and I have to worry about the experiences of a dozen teenagers.

Wouldn't be anything I'd like to do. We had a concentration camp survivor coming to talk at our school and we visited a fort closeby that was used as a concentration camp, Breendonk. That was more than enough for me personally. I can't say it's an experience I'll ever forget, neither is the lecture by the survivor. Amazing how one little old lady could shut up an entire room filled with otherwise loud teenagers.

Ugh.

On the bright side, I'll be in Europe in March so I'm gonna feel right at home.

Meh, not in jihadi territory, I bet.

I know. It just doesn't feel right.

Jewish schools were closed today and a rabbi in Brussels has asked to have two police officers in front of every Jewish building at all times, or else to allow Jews to carry weapons. Luckily, most (Jews) think this is ridiculous. I mean, police officers are now allowed to take their guns home, because they were the target. Yesterday evening, one accidentally shot in his own leg and his colleague's foot.

People are using this to try and push all sort of horrible measures through, in the mean time saying we should all be calm and don't panic.

Scare us into submission. People tend not to question government overreach as much when they're scared. See Patriot Act.

It's difficult when only yesterday they were able to prevent an attack by killing two and arresting one terrorist. I could live with this being a temporary measure, I suppose, but I see there's a huge risk, I'd hate it if we found this kind of 'protection' normal in the future. Armed police or soldiers give me anything but a safe feeling at the moment.

After the anti-terrorist operations yesterday, tomorrow, the army will be deployed in Antwerp (Belgium) to guard public buildings. I can hardly believe it.

True dat. It seems like all jeans are made for either fatties with a huge waist and big legs or skinny guys with a tiny waist and thighs like toothpicks.

Same problem, I put some jeans on the other day and it took me about 2 minutes in the changing room to get them off because they stuck around my calf muscles. Crap really but having a 32 inch waist seems to doom you to skinny legs.

I thought cycling made your legs skinnier, not bigger. I mean it's cardio, ain't it? I suppose all them uphill mountainous terrain mularkey you get up to is a different kettle of fish to just getting on them bike down the gym.

Speaking about that, have you learned how to ride a bike yet, Lenny? And no, look at all those cyclists, most have big legs.

Anti-terrorist operation in Verviers, Belgium, one hour ago. Two jihadis supposedly died, another wounded.

Boyhood is boring as fuck.

Don't think so. He wouldn't get convicted in less than a week if it was only drunk driving.

Why not, i did Well, fortnight.

Wow, that's efficient! I'm sorry, justice here is very sluggish, so to be convicted for drunk driving within a week is barely imaginable. Maybe it's different in France, though I doubt that.