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This thing is just awesome! I wish I had the skills to build something this epic.

http://geeksleek.com/mechanical-donkey-kong/

I recently completed one myself - I bought a beaten-up Scott (unsure of age) and cannibalised that and my orignal bike into one decent rig. My original ride was a 1995 Specialized Hardrock GX, which I absolutely loved and did hundreds of miles on...until I passed my car test, since then it's been k...

DPrinny wrote:Going bed when its still daylight.

I used to have to do this all the time. I worked Overnight.

Found this pretty cool Nintendo Quiz. I didn't do too well though
http://namethatgame.net/nintendo-trivia/

jdanddiet wrote:What you mean, like this?

http://www.retrogamer.net/forum/viewtop ... gs#p375396

I didn't know about that thread, I'm glad you posted it. And it would be awesome if it was stickied. I love reading other people's blogs.

Wow, I had no idea this thread existed. Looks like I have some reading to do. I've been wanting to post some blogs on the sidebar of my site and I'd love to include some members on here! I love blogs and have my own too. Give it a look when you have chance. And I'm always looking for guest bloggers ...

Great thread here! I love the idea.

Been to the cinema a couple of times already this year! Been on a bit of a movie spree recently. Went to see Girl with the Dragon Tattoo yesterday. Unfortunately I haven't seen the Swedish version yet to compare (nor read the book...), but have to say it was much better than I was expecting. Think ...

I used to love The Tick. Now I have to go and watch some episodes and reminisce!

Scoobies were a bit more of a girly thing. Thin strings of plastic that you could plait and weave to make stuff with. The full name is the copyright swerving 'Scoubidou'. Wikipedia . Ah, now I remember. They were all over for a while, but considering I wouldn't even wear a watch, there's no way I'd...

JazzFunk wrote:I never understood the appeal of them but when I was working at Argos during Xmas '95, they were the most popular thing ever, they literally flew out of the warehouse!

Looking back I have no idea why they were so popular either, but I sure did love them lol

POGS!

some more pics for you guys:

I did a little write up on pogs on my site ( http://geeksleek.com/remember-pogs/ ) and ordered some online to reminisce on the good ol days with Pogs. I know I can't be the only one that played with pogs. http://geeksleek.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Remember-Pogs.jpg Post your pogs if you gottem!

I'm gonna snap a pic of my pogs when I get the chance and put them on here.