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Reply to 45 is NOT the new 35 in Misc Stardock Forums

Buddah, I've always loved tattoos so this latest work isn't a manifestation (fuck I like that word), more a continuation of a lifetime pursuit. I am already planning the work I want done on my left arm and other places. It won't happen quickly but it will happen. I say if you want to wear your hat in the house then go right ahead. It don't bother me none. As for male patent balding, I too know it reasonably well now, dammit all. Modman, <p

Reply to Taking Shape in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Kelly, [quote]Way to go Maso..on the stories and the tattoo as well as your fitness. [/quote] Sorry I didn't respond to you earlier. To be honest, I've not been here much lately. Been busy in real life and writing as much as I can. I can't believe how healthy I am feeling at the moment. Toni has commented numerous times on how buff I'm looking, something I am still finding hard to believe. I actually have pecs! :LOL: [quote]Sorry about the

Reply to Taking Shape in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Buddah, Thanks mate. Yes, I have to say, on the whole, life is pretty fucking excellent. I do wish my hearing was better but hey, we can't have everything otherwise then what would we dream about? The laser surgery wouldn't help tinnitus, unfortunately, particularly my kind. But thanks for the thought anyway.

Reply to My Gift To You in Writing JoeUser Forums

Buddah, thanks very much, mate. Good to see you too.

Reply to She Poured Lemonade Down the Toilet in Blogging Stardock Forums

Great article Tex. I don't have any tips to add but just wanted to say g'day. So... G'day!

Reply to Comrades in Poetry Stardock Forums

I agree with Loca. Touching, indeed. May the battlefield be pockmarked with hope.

Reply to CSI: Golgotha in Poetry Stardock Forums

[quote]the hallmark of humanity is sinful imperfection[/quote] Strong stuff, this, although I think there is much beauty in imperfection so I don't necessar

Reply to Steel Satyagraha in Philosophy Stardock Forums

Good advice, mate. Sometimes it is better to sit back and have a good look because being too close means you never see the whole thing. And it is never good to beat at a thing for too long. Leaves all sorts of scars... :SURPRISED: ;)

Reply to Luke Goss the real star of HELLBOY 2 in Entertainment Stardock Forums

I'm still having trouble reconciling the fact that this is the same Luke Goss who was in Bros. But Modman is right, he also appeared in Blade II.

Reply to He's Dead in Life Journals Stardock Forums

I too am pleased you got to spend some time with him. My thoughts are with you and yours and you have my condolences.

Reply to My Fat Ass and Other Things in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Awesome photos, Tex. Izzy is SO gorgeous. Her eyelashes are awesome. She is going to be a beauty, just like her Mom. Is Xavier a good artist? What is his 'thing'? (I was really good at drawing space scenes when I was a kid).

Reply to Chuck 'n Mike in Writing Stardock Forums

:LOL: Great dialogue, mate. Two can play the game, but you notice usually one has the winners?

Reply to Luke Goss the real star of HELLBOY 2 in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

[quote]He looks like my brother Jay...a LOT[/quote] Wow... Is Jay a big guy?

Reply to Continuing in Fitness Mode in Diet Stardock Forums

Serenity, I'm pleased you're kicking on with your program. Nice work :) The only way to lose weight is through good diet and exercise. As you say, quick fix methods are dangerous to an individual's health not just in the short term but in the long term too. These methods can damage organs, screw with your metabolism and generally make things worse. I'm glad you're making changes the proper way.

Reply to At the Mercy of our Hate in Blogging Stardock Forums

((((Donna)))) You're such a wonderful person. I agree with some others here; focus on the positives. I get like you at times. Sometimes its hard not to feel a little down about the way the world is. But I do believe in humanity and do believe we'll be a better race, all round, one day. I believe it will be mostly due to people such as yourself, too.

Reply to Luke Goss the real star of HELLBOY 2 in Entertainment Stardock Forums

I have a list of must see movies at the moment. 'Hellboy 2' is second on the list, first being 'The Dark Knight'. I also want to see 'Twilight', which is about to come out here as well. I always thought Ron Perlman was inspired casting for the Hellboy roll. Luke Goss looks awesome though. I can hardly wait to see this movie.

Reply to Ramble on... in Misc Stardock Forums

As others have mentioned, I do hope you're accepted into college. I have no doubt if you are, you'll do well. Good luck also to your husband. I hope the operation is a complete success. But I know about rotator repair. Make sure he follows the doctors advice and rests otherwise he will do even worse damage. I've not read any of the Anita Baker series. I've been too captured by a couple of graphic novel series of late to do any 'real' reading (by thi

Reply to Mercy in Life Journals Stardock Forums

What an incredibly powerful letter you've written. I do hope the judge offers the kind of mercy you're referring to and doesn't take the lazy way out by lumping Jay in with his deadbeat brothers. My thoughts are with you.

Reply to Taking Shape in Blogging Stardock Forums

Donna, [quote]I know giving up the band will be really hard for you to do. I'm glad you have the chance to make the choice with your hearing still in tact, however brief that may be. [/quote] In some ways it is hard but in some ways its not. I have been deliberating on this for some time now, discussing it with Toni and thinking a lot about it. The thing I am struggling most with is that I feel like I'll be letting the boys

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Rose, [quote]Maso, sorry to hear about the hearing problem. Itis a major decision you have to make concerning your music and your band...I wish you the best with that. [/quote] Thanks for your good wishes. I know it will be tough for both the boys and for me, but I'm confident I'm making the right decision. I hope to complete the current round of work I'm doing with the band so that my friends, both here in Australia and overseas, will get to hear the final lot of ou

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Loca, [quote]Congratulations on the publication! Woo hoo, Dynamaso. I will have to check out that website when I'm in a literary mood. [/quote] Thanks. It really is a great site with some very, very good writers posting stories there. I feel blessed to be in such company. [quote]The hearing thing is horrible. It seems like a cruel joke that a musician would have hearing problems. Here's to being able to continue to enjoy music at a lower volume for a long time

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[quote]My SIL had over 85% hearing loss in the right ear for almost her entire life. She went a few months ago and they did some kind of laser thing to it...now she doesn't even need a HEARING AID...how cool is that? Ask your Dr if its correctable. [/quote] Tinnitus, unfortunately, is irreparable. There are some options I will be exploring. A lot of people have had success at reducing the ringing with homeopathic solutions, which I am currently researching. The only o

Reply to Taking Shape in Blogging Stardock Forums

Momijiki, [quote]Rough news about the hearing. Sorry to hear you had to face such a hard decision. [/quote] Thank you. The reality is I don't want to lose what hearing I have left. I still want to be able to hear my wife speak to me (sometimes :SURPRISED: :LOL: ), I still want to hear music and the sound of birds. I still want to hear the crash of surf and wind through the trees, so while it has been a hard decision, it has also been easy, if this makes any sen

Taking Shape in Blogging JoeUser Forums

There are a number of things in my life that are taking shape at the moment. Some are good, some are not so good. But this is the way life goes - as one phase of life ends, another begins. So, I'll assume you all want to know the bad new first... I recently had my 45 birthday checkup. My doctor was particularly pleased to hear I'd given up smoking and had started exercising instead. While there, I also had the usual checks - weight, body fat, blood test

Reply to Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Nicky, good to see you. I hope you get your writing project up and running too. I would love to write a musical one day. Believe it or not, after recently watching, for the nth time, Mad Max - Beyond Thunder Dome, I've not been able to get the idea out of my head of it being a great stage musical. Crazy, huh? I hope you and Kole are both enjoying your summer. Our winter has been very mild so far. While this is good for me as I don't like cold weather, it is a clear indic