9 LEE: jandyt: Ah, but mine moves. Andy T. Mine's too cool to move. Now there's a man who understands!

I can't really comment on all of the exotica mentioned in this thread - all I know is that the only system I ever lusted after was the 5000 system. I've had it (at least in part) from new, and would never part with it although I would quite like a CD5500 instead of my CD50 (just because it is more elegant in operation, and therefore more B&O

jandyt: Paul Potts was a virtually unknown Carphone Warehouse salesman til two or three weeks ago. On Tv he shocked the country by singing Nessun Dorma beautifully and won a place in front of HRH the queen in tomorrow's Royal Variety Performance. Piercepd sings opera. That'll explain it! I won't watch any "Factors, Brothers, Jungles

Medogsfat: There are very few American artsits who can really be classed as globally influential. Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground are a couple who spring to mind. The majority of them spew out the same old mid Atlantic light rock which is great for insomniacs. British music on the other hand has always stood apart by its constant refusal to pander

jandyt: Seems like we might be on the same drugs Seriously though, Do you think Piercepd is actually Paul Potts? I know his name is Paul. Adny T. You've lost me! - who is Paul Potts (sorry if I'm missing something obvious)??

jandyt:

jandyt: Since I'm being nice to you tonight, I'll put you out of your misery. First you have to pose on Pendle then run faster than the speed of light therefore overtaking the light reflected of your person. Turn round quick and take the photo'. If you ran a bit too quick you might have to wait a little while before pressing the shutter

Does anyone know how to make new ones?? I think moderator only smilies would be cool for the prize draw (obviously I've been drinking) but I'm sure jandyt would have been more thrilled with a "First Prize" smilie than his actual prize!

9 LEE: I did a whole section on BeoWorld in Wikipedia actually!... It took me a whole evening - then they deleted it 2 days later because it was promoting a website.. God loves a trier!

jandyt: Interesting thoughts Chris