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    The Bear Pit

    OK I give in! I have heard of the mysterious Bear Pit but do not see it on the forum list! I can even access the mythical SC but I don't have BP.

    Is it invitation only like the Masons, or even more exclusive.

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    No penguins.

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    You have to PM Eddie for access.

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    Be afraid, be very afraid........
    When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlphaOmega View Post
    No penguins.

    Lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlphaOmega View Post
    No penguins.
    Pfft! It's only bears, they won't be able to get the wrapper off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pingu View Post
    Pfft! It's only bears, they won't be able to get the wrapper off.

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    Foul mouthed grumpy bears too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hood View Post
    Foul mouthed grumpy bears too.

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    Some hairy pictures in there.

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    You can *see* SC but you can't post there, can you? Not for another two months and 150 posts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    You can *see* SC but you can't post there, can you? Not for another two months and 150 posts.
    Yes and obviously interact via pm if necessary, I did say access I wasn't referring to posting. I was simply using SC as an example as until I had my post quota it wasn't even visible hence my query around BP not SC.

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    Don't forget, it's all at the boss's discretion.

    He scrutinises your post record to decide whether you're worthy, SC and BP access depends on quality of posts, it's not simply a numbers game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by walkerwek1958 View Post
    Don't forget, it's all at the boss's discretion.

    He scrutinises your post record to decide whether you're worthy, SC and BP access depends on quality of posts, it's not simply a numbers game.

    Paul
    Absolutely Paul. Seems relatively fair. I am still obviously finding my feet, enjoying reading lots and learning new things. Feeling my way as it were.

    I am interested in adding to my collection (or rather starting one) as well as learning about the hobby, biggest issue is too many nice things far too few resources. I feel like a kid in a candy store.

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    They're all cute and cuddly pandas in the BP! ;-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by pingu View Post
    OK I give in! I have heard of the mysterious Bear Pit but do not see it on the forum list! I can even access the mythical SC but I don't have BP.

    Is it invitation only like the Masons, or even more exclusive.
    You’re too young still, and barely even teething – wait until you're at least six months and start dribbling more excessively.

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    And of course there is the initiation video you have to submit.
    Cheers..
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    There be dragons.

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    Quote Originally Posted by walkerwek1958 View Post
    Don't forget, it's all at the boss's discretion.

    He scrutinises your post record to decide whether you're worthy, SC and BP access depends on quality of posts, it's not simply a numbers game.

    Paul

    When he looks at your posts he takes into account how much you swear and how foul your swearing is. You need to be prolific and at least disgusting to gain entry.
    F.T.F.A.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pingu View Post
    Absolutely Paul. Seems relatively fair. I am still obviously finding my feet, enjoying reading lots and learning new things. Feeling my way as it were.

    I am interested in adding to my collection (or rather starting one) as well as learning about the hobby, biggest issue is too many nice things far too few resources. I feel like a kid in a candy store.
    The quickest way to access the BP is to start a post telling us all about yourself. Like a CV really. Your likes, dislikes, future hopes and dreams, any hobbies you're into (the man main is big into origami and Ancient Greek needle craft from the Bymoen era circa BC 150 to 120, so if you're into either of them make sure you add them). If you make it really informative and interesting he's been known to give instant access, occasionally even the key to the executive toilettes (can't confirm if that bits true as I only have access to the public one).

    Good luck, we're all rooting for you :-)

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    You broke the first rule of the BP;)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devonian View Post
    The quickest way to access the BP is to start a post telling us all about yourself. Like a CV really. Your likes, dislikes, future hopes and dreams, any hobbies you're into (the man main is big into origami and Ancient Greek needle craft from the Bymoen era circa BC 150 to 120, so if you're into either of them make sure you add them). If you make it really informative and interesting he's been known to give instant access, occasionally even the key to the executive toilettes (can't confirm if that bits true as I only have access to the public one).

    Good luck, we're all rooting for you :-)
    Oh WOW how cool is that! So similar. Everyone gets Origami but it is so difficult to find someone to have an intelligent conversation with around the the evolution and influence of Chinese and Indian needlecraft on that of the Greeks through trade and the influence of this on the mosaics through the Byzantine era.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pingu View Post
    Oh WOW how cool is that! So similar. Everyone gets Origami but it is so difficult to find someone to have an intelligent conversation with around the the evolution and influence of Chinese and Indian needlecraft on that of the Greeks through trade and the influence of this on the mosaics through the Byzantine era.
    Please don't thank me - just do it!

    I've said too much already . . . . . .

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    The BP is quite an amusing read but I'd not be in a rush to post there.

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    Yes the bear pit does sound an interesting place however I'm probably too much of a neophyte to be granted access. I shall continue to serve my apprenticeship until I deem myself worthy to apply.

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    The Bear Pit. 'tis a silly place.

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    Always reminds me of going into a Weatherspoons pub for the first time. A lot of drunks, have nots and hand shandy types...................................

    Worth going in for the cheap though.................................

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    Quote Originally Posted by luckywatch View Post
    Always reminds me of going into a Weatherspoons pub for the first time. A lot of drunks, have nots and hand shandy types...................................
    Well, if you will go in at 7AM

    M.

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    In true Bear Pit spirit I guess we will see you next Tuesday.

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    Quote Originally Posted by snowman View Post
    Well, if you will go in at 7AM

    M.
    Seven?!!!! Bloody part timers, where's your dedication to your craft

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    I think you're all mistaken. There is no Bear Pit on TZ-UK.
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    They're just winding you up mate. It's really friendly in there, like a big knitting circle. The most exciting thing that ever happens is when someone drops a stitch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by catch21 View Post
    , like a big knitting circle.
    Well its certainly like some kind of circle

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    Sounds like the dark side..... Or a nice place for a childish fallout between so called adults.
    Enter at your perill

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