1) Every couple of months I read through this thread again - always has me in stitches about how daft some of my posts were. Then again, some of the regulars were acting a bit silly at times.
2) My site now has a new domain name redirect - sorry but it's a .tk (but no rap music fortunately). http://justtotheleftofvenus.tk (to get it without the popups, here's the actual location) is packed with free games. When I update it (v. soon) it will also have on it ONY-X, my attempt at a DOS WIMP GUI.
3) Harris and StarStrike II can install anywhere on your hard drive, and so will ONY-X be able to. As for the ancient technology that is StarStrike I, that can only be installed in C:/PROGRA~1/ECSE/STARSTRIKE I because I see no point in updating something so old even I don't like the graphics. It's only there because of the running story.
My site now has a new domain name redirect - sorry but it's a .tk (but no rap music fortunately). http://justtotheleftofvenus.tk (to get it without the popups, here's the actual location) is packed with free games.
You can pay for your .tk-domain if you want to get rid of pop-ups...
You can equally well give people the actual location link, and only use the .tk-domain for a) telling people face to face where to find your website and b) trying to get picked up by a search engine (reminds me, haven't prodded Google yet).
Swish site there.
CKay, my name is Edward. The MI simply likes to annoy me by calling me Edwin.
And do I detect a hint of sarcasm?
You can equally well give people the actual location link, and only use the .tk-domain for a) telling people face to face where to find your website and b) trying to get picked up by a search engine (reminds me, haven't prodded Google yet).
Swish site there.
CKay, my name is Edward. The MI simply likes to annoy me by calling me Edwin.
And do I detect a hint of sarcasm?
Just having a laugh calling you Edwin :) No I wasn`t taking the pi**, well only jokingly, I tried your other game, so was gonna have a look and try this one. Happy coding Edwin :D
Hey ... can you guys please refresh my candy-history ... which was introduced before the other, Smarties or M&M's???
I first saw Smarties in the 1960s, and I doubt that they were new then. I didn't see M&Ms until the 1990s.
In one of those Pic'n'Mix places, I once came across what were called "Smarties" but, on tasting them, obviously weren't -- they were carob rather than chocolate (the difference is slight but detectable -- one of the differences is that carob has no caffeine, hence no bitter undertone) and the orange ones had no orange flavouring. :)
I never make misteaksmistrakesmisyaleserrurs — oh, sod it.
I first saw Smarties in the 1960s, and I doubt that they were new then. I didn't see M&Ms until the 1990s.
In one of those Pic'n'Mix places, I once came across what were called "Smarties" but, on tasting them, obviously weren't -- they were carob rather than chocolate (the difference is slight but detectable -- one of the differences is that carob has no caffeine, hence no bitter undertone) and the orange ones had no orange flavouring. :)
Are they still making Smarties? I just remember the tubes being handy and the plastic lids were different (or they were engraved with the logo or something). For some reason I remember the lids being memorable (though small) but that was close to 20 years ago.
In my memory I prefer Smarties over M&M's, not sure why though.
Skarpo :-)
PS ... this thread's not gone AWOL yet, right? I mean it's labeled " A Public Service Announcement"
According to Wikipedia Smarties were introduced in 1937, while M&M's were first sold in the USA in 1941.
M&M's are the American version of Smarties. There was (and still is) already present another candy by the name of Smarties, so the product was re-named for the US market.
Now here is my snag ... my tastebuds have told me there is a slight difference between the two products. That's just my personal observation and there is nothing I can do about that.
The other snag is that Nestlé bought Smarties back in the late 80's, which is after I had tasted the Rowntree's version of Smarties. My personal opinion is that Nestlé ruins any candy they touch with their grubby, little hands. Ok, they do have a signature Nesthisthat flavour but f.ex. the Rowntree Macintosh flavour was completely ruined (imho) when Nesthisthat bought the company.
So ... after that little rant I have to ask those wise enough these two little questions:
Do Smarties taste the same as M&M's?
Do Smarties still taste the same as before Nespoop meddled with the production?
Skarpo :-)
PS Imo the only fair-tasting Nesthisthat product is Nesquik ... but the bunny is annoying!
PPS I am a part of the public, so please service my announcement (erm ... )
That I don't know. I'm fairly sure they taste the same as they did when I was a lad - but I could very easily be mistaken. Unfortunately I wasn't around in the 30's so I don't know the original taste.
No. M&Ms (the plain chocolate ones) taste more "peanutty". Smarties have more of a proper chocolate taste.
That I don't know. I'm fairly sure they taste the same as they did when I was a lad - but I could very easily be mistaken. Unfortunately I wasn't around in the 30's so I don't know the original taste.
I agree with you about the peanutty taste.
The other thing, I meant to say this: "Do Smarties taste the same as before Nespoop bought out Rowntree?"
This is still a Public Service Announcement, the thread title just doesn't say what the announcement is therefore we're still officially on-topic.
And then you say I contribute nothing to WoS...
On the topic of "Smarties", can I just say that it's not smart to eat "Topic"s :D. [No. Oh, too late, you already have - Ed.]
Skarpo, you are right, Nestloser ruin everything they touch. The yellow bit of Fruit-Pastille Lollies being a prime example.
robert@fm - you missed one in your list of contradictions-in-terms - Military Intelligence :D. Or possibly something along the lines of me and humour.
You can equally well give people the actual location link, and only use the .tk-domain for a) telling people face to face where to find your website and b) trying to get picked up by a search engine (reminds me, haven't prodded Google yet).
:-x Why are you lecturing me? You're the one complaining about pop-ups with your .tk-domain. I only wanted to show a way to get rid of the pop-ups
:-x Why are you lecturing me? You're the one complaining about pop-ups with your .tk-domain. I only wanted to show a way to get rid of the pop-ups
I wouldn't expect any sort of meaningful argument, zx128. After all, even though he's only 14, AY is (apparently) an astrophysicist, nuclear physicist, aspartame expert and conspiracy theorist (with a unique insight into the real inner workings of Freemasonry). He also has an alleged IQ of 271.
Unfortunately, his Social Skills Quotient (SSQ) and Common Sense Quotient (CSQ) average around 5-10.
I wouldn't expect any sort of meaningful argument, zx128. After all, even though he's only 14, AY is (apparently) an astrophysicist, nuclear physicist, aspartame expert and conspiracy theorist (with a unique insight into the real inner workings of Freemasonry). He also has an alleged IQ of 271.
Unfortunately, his Social Skills Quotient (SSQ) and Common Sense Quotient (CSQ) average around 5-10.
Necros.
I know he is only a teenager... so I blame it on his age.
I wouldn't expect any sort of meaningful argument, zx128. After all, even though he's only 14, AY is (apparently) an astrophysicist, nuclear physicist, aspartame expert and conspiracy theorist (with a unique insight into the real inner workings of Freemasonry). He also has an alleged IQ of 271.
Unfortunately, his Social Skills Quotient (SSQ) and Common Sense Quotient (CSQ) average around 5-10.
Necros.
And to slightly mis-quote James T Kirk "I am still laughing at his superior intellect ":lol:
I know he is only a teenager... so I blame it on his age.
Ay Says :
Uuggh!!! its just soooogh unfaaiiiirr.... I haeygh yooou!!!
Anyone not from the UK will be confused so let me explain. This relates to a TV show in the 1990's in which a teenager called 'Kevin' used to rant and rave in an pre-pubic adolescent rage.
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Waht are yuo on abuot, mysteriousinternaut? My name is not 'Edwin' yuo liyng ba*d.
Hope you enjoyed that chatfest of intentionally incorrect spelling.
1) Every couple of months I read through this thread again - always has me in stitches about how daft some of my posts were. Then again, some of the regulars were acting a bit silly at times.
2) My site now has a new domain name redirect - sorry but it's a .tk (but no rap music fortunately). http://justtotheleftofvenus.tk (to get it without the popups, here's the actual location) is packed with free games. When I update it (v. soon) it will also have on it ONY-X, my attempt at a DOS WIMP GUI.
3) Harris and StarStrike II can install anywhere on your hard drive, and so will ONY-X be able to. As for the ancient technology that is StarStrike I, that can only be installed in C:/PROGRA~1/ECSE/STARSTRIKE I because I see no point in updating something so old even I don't like the graphics. It's only there because of the running story.
You can pay for your .tk-domain if you want to get rid of pop-ups...
http://www.zx128k.tk
(under construction)
You can equally well give people the actual location link, and only use the .tk-domain for a) telling people face to face where to find your website and b) trying to get picked up by a search engine (reminds me, haven't prodded Google yet).
Swish site there.
CKay, my name is Edward. The MI simply likes to annoy me by calling me Edwin.
And do I detect a hint of sarcasm?
Just having a laugh calling you Edwin :) No I wasn`t taking the pi**, well only jokingly, I tried your other game, so was gonna have a look and try this one. Happy coding Edwin :D
Skarpo
;-)
You mean he's a Smartie with a hard on Mr K?
Oh, no - that's a drawing pin innit.
:D
Skarpo
:-)
*Sounds like a start of a joke, or something.
There's no such thing as rap music anyway -- it's a contradiction in terms, like civil war or reality television. :D
misteaksmistrakesmisyaleserrurs— oh, sod it.I first saw Smarties in the 1960s, and I doubt that they were new then. I didn't see M&Ms until the 1990s.
In one of those Pic'n'Mix places, I once came across what were called "Smarties" but, on tasting them, obviously weren't -- they were carob rather than chocolate (the difference is slight but detectable -- one of the differences is that carob has no caffeine, hence no bitter undertone) and the orange ones had no orange flavouring. :)
misteaksmistrakesmisyaleserrurs— oh, sod it.In my memory I prefer Smarties over M&M's, not sure why though.
Skarpo
:-)
PS ... this thread's not gone AWOL yet, right? I mean it's labeled " A Public Service Announcement"
M&M's don't count cos they're american. Smarties have been around for more year than I can remember and thats quite a few...
Maybe your sig should read "I've forgotten more than you will ever know!"
:-P
Skarpo
:-)
According to Wikipedia Smarties were introduced in 1937, while M&M's were first sold in the USA in 1941.
M&M's are the American version of Smarties. There was (and still is) already present another candy by the name of Smarties, so the product was re-named for the US market.
Now here is my snag ... my tastebuds have told me there is a slight difference between the two products. That's just my personal observation and there is nothing I can do about that.
The other snag is that Nestlé bought Smarties back in the late 80's, which is after I had tasted the Rowntree's version of Smarties. My personal opinion is that Nestlé ruins any candy they touch with their grubby, little hands. Ok, they do have a signature Nesthisthat flavour but f.ex. the Rowntree Macintosh flavour was completely ruined (imho) when Nesthisthat bought the company.
So ... after that little rant I have to ask those wise enough these two little questions:
Do Smarties taste the same as M&M's?
Do Smarties still taste the same as before Nespoop meddled with the production?
Skarpo
:-)
PS Imo the only fair-tasting Nesthisthat product is Nesquik ... but the bunny is annoying!
PPS I am a part of the public, so please service my announcement (erm ... )
No. M&Ms (the plain chocolate ones) taste more "peanutty". Smarties have more of a proper chocolate taste.
That I don't know. I'm fairly sure they taste the same as they did when I was a lad - but I could very easily be mistaken. Unfortunately I wasn't around in the 30's so I don't know the original taste.
The other thing, I meant to say this: "Do Smarties taste the same as before Nespoop bought out Rowntree?"
Skarpo
:-)
And then you say I contribute nothing to WoS...
On the topic of "Smarties", can I just say that it's not smart to eat "Topic"s :D. [No. Oh, too late, you already have - Ed.]
Skarpo, you are right, Nestloser ruin everything they touch. The yellow bit of Fruit-Pastille Lollies being a prime example.
robert@fm - you missed one in your list of contradictions-in-terms - Military Intelligence :D. Or possibly something along the lines of me and humour.
[edit]ONY-X has now been uploaded.[/edit]
Squirrel Shit!
D.
:-x Why are you lecturing me? You're the one complaining about pop-ups with your .tk-domain.
I only wanted to show a way to get rid of the pop-ups
Unfortunately, his Social Skills Quotient (SSQ) and Common Sense Quotient (CSQ) average around 5-10.
Necros.
I know he is only a teenager...
so I blame it on his age.
And to slightly mis-quote James T Kirk "I am still laughing at his superior intellect ":lol:
Very good! :lol:
Ay Says :
Uuggh!!! its just soooogh unfaaiiiirr.... I haeygh yooou!!!
Anyone not from the UK will be confused so let me explain. This relates to a TV show in the 1990's in which a teenager called 'Kevin' used to rant and rave in an pre-pubic adolescent rage.