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Reply to As We Wind On Down The Road in Blogging Stardock Forums

Tova, I am going to put some of the garden pictures up tomorrow, hopefully. I still haven't got our blasted modem problem sorted out but hope to have this solved this weekend. I guess you know what I mean when I write about the sense of peace gardening gives a person. There is nothing like it, is there? We're not into ornamentals but we do plant marigolds amongst all our vegetables as natural pest repellants. We're amazed by the success this method has an

Reply to While the feline is elsewhere... in Blogging Stardock Forums

Serenity, good to see you too :) As my previous post explained, I've been busy in real life hence the lack of my input here. Now, I probably should have prefaced this post with an 'I am trying to be funny' subheading too. I appreciate what you're saying though. Thanks very much.

While the feline is elsewhere... in Blogging JoeUser Forums

My wife is away for a few days at her parent’s place. As she is the only child, and her folks are quite elderly, she likes to go there a couple of times a year and do all the big jobs they can’t manage. This is typical of her. I married an awesome lady. I’ve run into a few mates around and about and they’ve asked after her, naturally. When I’ve told them where she is, their reactions

Reply to As We Wind On Down The Road in Blogging Stardock Forums

Kelly, I wouldn't say we're master gardeners, at least not yet, anyway. But we are certainly enjoying it and have been pleasantly surprised with the results so far. I've got a heap of pictures taken over a few months. I should put them together and let you all see how it is looking. I will do my best not to stay away for too long again. Don't want to have my friends worrying about me. I'm looking forward to seeing Roy back too.

As We Wind On Down The Road in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Ooh, it makes me wonder… First up, thanks to my friends here who have recently contacted me wondering if I was alri

Reply to Twilight-Sucked in Entertainment Stardock Forums

[quote]When I read them I tried to identify with her from when I was 17, and it was very difficult. [/quote] While I pride myself on having a good imagination, I don't think I'll ever be able to identify with a 17 year old girl, no matter how hard I try.

Reply to Twilight-Sucked in Entertainment Stardock Forums

My wife brought and read the first three in less than a week. She said they were very teenage, kinda crappy but okay. I decided to skip them. While I was kind of looking forward to the movie, from the sounds of it, I might just wait until it is out on DVD. Thanks for the heads up.

Reply to Bad Economy = Bad Service ? in Misc Stardock Forums

This is happening here too. There is a culture of slackness that I will never understand. Some people just don't want to do their jobs, regardless of where they work. Sounds to me like WalMart needs to do some pretty serious employee evaluations. I'm pleased your husband is going to complain, too.

Reply to We do carry the baggage around forever in Blogging Stardock Forums

[quote]You have to do what makes you happy! [/quote] Well said. I agree completely. A question, though: what do you mean when you say 'dress your age'? I'm not quite sure. I've always worn jeans, hightops and tshirts. My nephews and nieces dress similarly but I'm not going to change my ways just because someone thinks it might not be age-appropriate. I think this is a very grey area.

Reply to I'm just sick. And tired. in Blogging Stardock Forums

I don't get nervous like this anymore. I take Cacto's line and don't think about it. I can't be arsed worrying about whether something will happen or not anymore. I've done more than my fair share of worrying in the past (and have the grey hair to prove it). I do hope it sorts itself out soon enough, though. I'd hate to think of you wasting away to nothing while waiting to hear where you're going to be.

Reply to Sole and the SkyRider Band = AWESOME. in Music Stardock Forums

Sounds like a great show, mate. I am still trying to hunt down Sole releases here. I've been told he has a local distributor but so far, the name has proved elusive. I might drop the man an email at his web site and see if he can enlighten me himself.

Reply to Mini-reviews for the majorly bored. in Entertainment Stardock Forums

Tex, good to see you too. I've not been around here much lately. Been caught up with 'real' life things. Its all good, of course. I'm just about to get some more work done on my tattoo. Once its done, I'll post some pics here for all interested. Let me know what you think. Just so you know, currently I'm listening to The Butterfly Effect's 'Final Conversation Of Kings' (these are an Aussie hard rock band and very good); The Eagles Of Death Metal's 'H

Reply to Mini-reviews for the majorly bored. in Entertainment Stardock Forums

I've been trying to track down as much Sole as I can. I am very impressed with his lyricism and the beats are just huge. I also like how he mixes so many different genres. Some of the work reminds me of yet another hip hop artist I think you'd dig - Buck 65. I have two albums of this Canadian hip hopper and he is really different but very good. Thank you for pointing Sole out. Now all I have to do is see if his albums have been released here.

Reply to I'm going to a concert! in Entertainment Stardock Forums

Hey mate, I'm pleased to here you're expanding your tastes into this genre. I agree with you that there is a large amount of c-rap but there is also some very good music to be had. Might I recommend English artist who calls himself Roots Manuva. He suffers from synesthesa, which makes for some interesting beats. Another group I can highly recommend is The Roots (the name similarities are a total coincidence). This Philedelphia band are great musicians who write

Reply to What Was Your Silliest Injury? in Blogging Stardock Forums

A school friend and I were in a tree showing off to a couple of girls we fancied. We decided to get down and talk to them. He swung off a branch, did a graceful leap through the air and slid down an embankment towards them. They were pretty impressed. I attempted to do the same except the branch I grabbed to swing from snapped under me and I fell, breaking both my wrists and rolled down the embankment to land at the girl's feet. They were seriously impressed but

Reply to unmotivated in Blog Communities JoeUser Forums

I am feeling much the same way at the moment. Maybe it is just the time of the year. The weather here has been screwy as well - one day it is in the high 20s and the next it is in the mid-teens (celsius that is). Plus JU isn't the same anymore. It takes ages to load up and most of the blogs are tech or games related. Boring, boring, BORING!

Reply to First Snowflakes in Blogging Stardock Forums

I am with you on this. I don't like the cold. I don't like winter one little bit. And as for fucking snow, well even though we don't get it here, I hate the very thought of it. Winter sucks, which is why my wife and I are planning on moving to the tropics very soon.

Reply to TRUE BLOOD, Sip and Thirst in Movies & TV & Books Stardock Forums

I've seen this advertised but have yet to watch any of it. Like SanCho, I do like Anna Paquin, even as a blond, so I might have to have a look. I'll let you know what I think.

Reply to Bill O'Reilly has brain cancer. in Humor Stardock Forums

Oh yeah, forgot to mention the quote on my desk calendar today. I think it is rather appropriate, given O'Reilly's obvious hatred of secularism. "If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity." - John F Kennedy And how long ago did he say this?

Reply to Bill O'Reilly has brain cancer. in Humor Stardock Forums

I am not familiar with his work but a quick peek at the 'Sweet Jesus...' site gave me a pretty clear picture of what this man is about. We have similar such broadcasters in Australia - hypocritical jerkwads whose lies know no bounds. I agree with you about the new Hulk too and also just got it on DVD (along with the very excellent 'Ironman'). Incidentally, I also just finished the final volume of Y: The Last Man and was blown away. What a fantastic series. I'm g

Reply to The need for ethics reform. in Politics Stardock Forums

Interestingly, there was an opinion piece in the Sydney Morning Herald recently talking about the US and its moral stance. It is kind of in keeping with this piece. You might like to check it out here: <a title="Here" href="http://www.smh.com.au/news/opinion/us-fell-off-the-moral-high-ground/2008/10/28/122495603441

Reply to Haiku #1 in Poetry Stardock Forums

I know the feeling, mate. Really like this one.

Reply to I Punched Him In The Face in Blogging Stardock Forums

Ah, yes, this is what the Australian Defence services used to call 'contact counselling'. It worked when all other avenues failed.

Reply to Haiku #2 in Poetry Stardock Forums

[quote]What I want is for you to please get your ass back here.[/quote] :LOL: Me too...

Reply to A Recurring Dream in Just Hanging Out Stardock Forums

I remember reading somewhere a definition of the mind or the subconcious as a series of rooms. I've also read it described as a library full of books. But I don't know whether either of these apply to your dream, mate. I've had a recurring dream for years too. In fact, I have a couple. They're freaky but not scary. Like you, I have a hard time describing them. I just know I've had them before. Do you remember the state of