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Post by Orbs on Jan 21, 2023 17:16:49 GMT
It also helped with my peace of mind that she seemed not insane Take my advice and presume that they all are, that way you won't be surprised or disappointed. It's a tactic I've used for years with Stoke, go to the match expecting a defeat. Anything else is a bonus. Done that since Pulis' first stint and really and truly the result doesn't impact the rest of my weekend and is soon forgotten about. This sums up the situation I think.
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jan 21, 2023 17:31:28 GMT
Take my advice and presume that they all are, that way you won't be surprised or disappointed. It's a tactic I've used for years with Stoke, go to the match expecting a defeat. Anything else is a bonus. Done that since Pulis' first stint and really and truly the result doesn't impact the rest of my weekend and is soon forgotten about. This sums up the situation I think. That's a proper TED talk.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 22, 2023 18:19:09 GMT
So, I'm happy to report I'm feeling a lot better now guys. I'm seeing about 10 or so mates today for a meal and I'm really looking forward to catching up with everyone. I clearly hit a rocky patch. But I'm working myself out of that, so a Stoke win wouldn't go amiss! I acknowledge, life is shit, life is good. Not every day is going to be perfection. But you can bet I'll be doing everything I can to make 2023 a bloody good one. Minor update on the dating thing. So I've come to the conclusion this 2nd date more than likely isn't going ahead. I've had the slow fade from the girl in question for the week now. It is what it is. I'm not going to cling on to every last fibre of chance. Things will go how they go. But... it's an every cloud situation, because I've actually got a date with someone else planned tomorrow, as luck would have it. Again, she seems really nice. But she actually wanted to speak over the phone a couple days ago. How very 90's. But we had a good chat for 45 mins or so. It also helped with my peace of mind that she seemed not insane, and likewise she may well have been just scoping me out to make sure I wasn't insane either Well in Chigster, certainly seems like you’re back on the dating scene with your plethora of dates in the last few weeks. I’m sure your new found confidence has done the trick. Itlll take a while to find a decent one bit stick at it. The phone call is promising and definitely a good idea to case each other out and get to know a few more things before meeting. Hope it all went well. Keep going mate you’re clearly a sound bloke with plenty to offer👍🏻
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Post by felonious on Jan 22, 2023 18:50:26 GMT
So, I'm happy to report I'm feeling a lot better now guys. I'm seeing about 10 or so mates today for a meal and I'm really looking forward to catching up with everyone. I clearly hit a rocky patch. But I'm working myself out of that, so a Stoke win wouldn't go amiss! I acknowledge, life is shit, life is good. Not every day is going to be perfection. But you can bet I'll be doing everything I can to make 2023 a bloody good one. Minor update on the dating thing. So I've come to the conclusion this 2nd date more than likely isn't going ahead. I've had the slow fade from the girl in question for the week now. It is what it is. I'm not going to cling on to every last fibre of chance. Things will go how they go. But... it's an every cloud situation, because I've actually got a date with someone else planned tomorrow, as luck would have it. Again, she seems really nice. But she actually wanted to speak over the phone a couple days ago. How very 90's. But we had a good chat for 45 mins or so. It also helped with my peace of mind that she seemed not insane, and likewise she may well have been just scoping me out to make sure I wasn't insane either Thing is Chig you've got to understand that there are many nice women out there so don't fall into the trap of expecting the worst. My kids are your age and after kissing a few toads over the years they've dropped on the nicest partners you could wish to meet which makes me so happy Don't expect the worst and put any disappointments on the wave behind because it's their problem. Experience tells you there's a better option on the horizon.
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 22, 2023 18:53:13 GMT
So, I'm happy to report I'm feeling a lot better now guys. I'm seeing about 10 or so mates today for a meal and I'm really looking forward to catching up with everyone. I clearly hit a rocky patch. But I'm working myself out of that, so a Stoke win wouldn't go amiss! I acknowledge, life is shit, life is good. Not every day is going to be perfection. But you can bet I'll be doing everything I can to make 2023 a bloody good one. Minor update on the dating thing. So I've come to the conclusion this 2nd date more than likely isn't going ahead. I've had the slow fade from the girl in question for the week now. It is what it is. I'm not going to cling on to every last fibre of chance. Things will go how they go. But... it's an every cloud situation, because I've actually got a date with someone else planned tomorrow, as luck would have it. Again, she seems really nice. But she actually wanted to speak over the phone a couple days ago. How very 90's. But we had a good chat for 45 mins or so. It also helped with my peace of mind that she seemed not insane, and likewise she may well have been just scoping me out to make sure I wasn't insane either Well in Chigster, certainly seems like you’re back on the dating scene with your plethora of dates in the last few weeks. I’m sure your new found confidence has done the trick. Itlll take a while to find a decent one bit stick at it. The phone call is promising and definitely a good idea to case each other out and get to know a few more things before meeting. Hope it all went well. Keep going mate you’re clearly a sound bloke with plenty to offer👍🏻 How do badger! I ended up getting back from the date about half 4. It wasn’t for me unfortunately. Now I preface with this, she was a lovely girl. But she bought up some stuff on the first date on her personal life which for me, wasn’t suitable conversation at all for a first date and for me, should wait until a few dates in IMO. I felt extremely uncomfortable with it I’m not going to lie, and sadly it wasn’t like she was speaking particularly quiet either, so the table next to us got an earful of the chat as well. Had things have gone like they did on the 2nd half of the date with the bowling, 100%, id have definitely seen her again. Good banter and ribbing each other. But look, like you said mate, it’ll take a while to find ‘the one’ so to speak. But with the weight loss and confidence gain, I’m getting more matches, chats and that than I did when I was a rayt fat bastard, so to me mate, onwards and upwards absolutely. On a separate note, I actually wore a muscle fit t-shirt for the first time ever today, and fuck I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel good wearing it and flowing in confidence. It’s probably the best look I’ve ever had. Had I have not been on a date, I certainly wouldn’t have had the confidence to wear it!
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 22, 2023 18:54:04 GMT
So, I'm happy to report I'm feeling a lot better now guys. I'm seeing about 10 or so mates today for a meal and I'm really looking forward to catching up with everyone. I clearly hit a rocky patch. But I'm working myself out of that, so a Stoke win wouldn't go amiss! I acknowledge, life is shit, life is good. Not every day is going to be perfection. But you can bet I'll be doing everything I can to make 2023 a bloody good one. Minor update on the dating thing. So I've come to the conclusion this 2nd date more than likely isn't going ahead. I've had the slow fade from the girl in question for the week now. It is what it is. I'm not going to cling on to every last fibre of chance. Things will go how they go. But... it's an every cloud situation, because I've actually got a date with someone else planned tomorrow, as luck would have it. Again, she seems really nice. But she actually wanted to speak over the phone a couple days ago. How very 90's. But we had a good chat for 45 mins or so. It also helped with my peace of mind that she seemed not insane, and likewise she may well have been just scoping me out to make sure I wasn't insane either Thing is Chig you've got to understand that there are many nice women out there so don't fall into the trap of expecting the worst. My kids are your age and after kissing a few toads over the years they've dropped on the nicest partners you could wish to meet which makes me so happy Don't expect the worst and put any disappointments on the wave behind because it's their problem. Experience tells you there's a better option on the horizon. Cheers Fel, very well said mate.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 22, 2023 19:01:00 GMT
Well in Chigster, certainly seems like you’re back on the dating scene with your plethora of dates in the last few weeks. I’m sure your new found confidence has done the trick. Itlll take a while to find a decent one bit stick at it. The phone call is promising and definitely a good idea to case each other out and get to know a few more things before meeting. Hope it all went well. Keep going mate you’re clearly a sound bloke with plenty to offer👍🏻 How do badger! I ended up getting back from the date about half 4. It wasn’t for me unfortunately. Now I preface with this, she was a lovely girl. But she bought up some stuff on the first date on her personal life which for me, wasn’t suitable conversation at all for a first date and for me, should wait until a few dates in IMO. I felt extremely uncomfortable with it I’m not going to lie, and sadly it wasn’t like she was speaking particularly quiet either, so the table next to us got an earful of the chat as well. Had things have gone like they did on the 2nd half of the date with the bowling, 100%, id have definitely seen her again. Good banter and ribbing each other. But look, like you said mate, it’ll take a while to find ‘the one’ so to speak. But with the weight loss and confidence gain, I’m getting more matches, chats and that than I did when I was a rayt fat bastard, so to me mate, onwards and upwards absolutely. On a separate note, I actually wore a muscle fit t-shirt for the first time ever today, and fuck I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel good wearing it and flowing in confidence. It’s probably the best look I’ve ever had. Had I have not been on a date, I certainly wouldn’t have had the confidence to wear it! That’s the only trouble with these dating sites, a lot of em are so pent up up with history they want to get it all off their chest in one fell swoop, had plenty of those when you think “ Jesus Christ this isn’t right”🤣 So the second half went well? But based on the first half you wouldn’t see her again? Do you think you might have second thoughts? She may just have been really nervous. Ace news on the T-shirt, if I wore one of those it’d look like a boob tube! All the best anyway, sounds like you’re on an upward trajectory and you’re an inspiration to others tbh👍🏻
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 22, 2023 19:18:46 GMT
How do badger! I ended up getting back from the date about half 4. It wasn’t for me unfortunately. Now I preface with this, she was a lovely girl. But she bought up some stuff on the first date on her personal life which for me, wasn’t suitable conversation at all for a first date and for me, should wait until a few dates in IMO. I felt extremely uncomfortable with it I’m not going to lie, and sadly it wasn’t like she was speaking particularly quiet either, so the table next to us got an earful of the chat as well. Had things have gone like they did on the 2nd half of the date with the bowling, 100%, id have definitely seen her again. Good banter and ribbing each other. But look, like you said mate, it’ll take a while to find ‘the one’ so to speak. But with the weight loss and confidence gain, I’m getting more matches, chats and that than I did when I was a rayt fat bastard, so to me mate, onwards and upwards absolutely. On a separate note, I actually wore a muscle fit t-shirt for the first time ever today, and fuck I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel good wearing it and flowing in confidence. It’s probably the best look I’ve ever had. Had I have not been on a date, I certainly wouldn’t have had the confidence to wear it! That’s the only trouble with these dating sites, a lot of em are so pent up up with history they want to get it all off their chest in one fell swoop, had plenty of those when you think “ Jesus Christ this isn’t right”🤣 So the second half went well? But based on the first half you wouldn’t see her again? Do you think you might have second thoughts? She may just have been really nervous. Ace news on the T-shirt, if I wore one of those it’d look like a boob tube! All the best anyway, sounds like you’re on an upward trajectory and you’re an inspiration to others tbh👍🏻 Given how deep the stuff spoken about on the first half was mate, for me personally it killed the inital mood. I'm not going to mention what she spoke about, because it was THAT deep. Make of that what you will, but it's not my place to share those details.
Haha, cheers mate! I'm sure you'd look dashing
And cheers again! Defo on the upward mate, and absolutely loving it.
Anyway, enough about me. How is everyone's Sunday/weekend going? The Mighty Potters hitting 4 certainly made a nice change didn't it!
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 22, 2023 19:26:19 GMT
That’s the only trouble with these dating sites, a lot of em are so pent up up with history they want to get it all off their chest in one fell swoop, had plenty of those when you think “ Jesus Christ this isn’t right”🤣 So the second half went well? But based on the first half you wouldn’t see her again? Do you think you might have second thoughts? She may just have been really nervous. Ace news on the T-shirt, if I wore one of those it’d look like a boob tube! All the best anyway, sounds like you’re on an upward trajectory and you’re an inspiration to others tbh👍🏻 Given how deep the stuff spoken about on the first half was mate, for me personally it killed the inital mood. I'm not going to mention what she spoke about, because it was THAT deep. Make of that what you will, but it's not my place to share those details.
Haha, cheers mate! I'm sure you'd look dashing
And cheers again! Defo on the upward mate, and absolutely loving it.
Anyway, enough about me. How is everyone's Sunday/weekend going? The Mighty Potters hitting 4 certainly made a nice change didn't it!
Fair enough mate, just think sometimes people can be full of nerves and say stuff they regret the next day. Yes a most welcome victory, certainly lifts the spirits on here at least. I finally got the weekend off after working at least 12 hour shifts every day since Jan 3rd. Or so I thought…….. Was on the vinegar strokes this morning and looking forward to a lazy day when the phone rang at 9am from site. I had to turf her out there and then! They were missing stuff so had to go into work(in fucking Crewe) and crawl around some trailers to find shit and call someone to drive it down to London by 6pm or it was curtains! He got there at 5.53! Another one bollocked off! I got home, collapsed on the sofa and watched nogger, excellent game it was too!
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Post by knype on Jan 22, 2023 19:34:04 GMT
Hope everyone is doing OK, I start a 12 week bootcamp very soon and am looking forward to getting fitter and also the lighter nights
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Post by Orbs on Jan 22, 2023 19:36:00 GMT
Given how deep the stuff spoken about on the first half was mate, for me personally it killed the inital mood. I'm not going to mention what she spoke about, because it was THAT deep. Make of that what you will, but it's not my place to share those details. Haha, cheers mate! I'm sure you'd look dashing And cheers again! Defo on the upward mate, and absolutely loving it. Anyway, enough about me. How is everyone's Sunday/weekend going? The Mighty Potters hitting 4 certainly made a nice change didn't it!
Fair enough mate, just think sometimes people can be full of nerves and say stuff they regret the next day. Yes a most welcome victory, certainly lifts the spirits on here at least. I finally got the weekend off after working at least 12 hour shifts every day since Jan 3rd. Or so I thought…….. Was on the vinegar strokes this morning and looking forward to a lazy day when the phone rang at 9am from site. I had to turf her out there and then! They were missing stuff so had to go into work(in fucking Crewe) and crawl around some trailers to find shit and call someone to drive it down to London by 6pm or it was curtains! He got there at 5.53! Another one bollocked off! I got home, collapsed on the sofa and watched nogger, excellent game it was too! Well in Chig lad - you’ll be reet eventually. Just got to keep in there mate. Treat yourself a bit like Dwight Gayle - you’ll score eventually! Going well with you then Badge? Still stabbing’ eet on a regular basis?
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Post by Orbs on Jan 22, 2023 19:36:56 GMT
Hope everyone is doing OK, I start a 12 week bootcamp very soon and am looking forward to getting fitter and also the lighter nights Too right Kynpers - can’t wait for them and the lighter mornings. What’s the boot camp entail?
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Post by knype on Jan 22, 2023 19:38:56 GMT
Hope everyone is doing OK, I start a 12 week bootcamp very soon and am looking forward to getting fitter and also the lighter nights Too right Kynpers - can’t wait for them and the lighter mornings. What’s the boot camp entail? Hit classes, PT's and eating clean with no alcohol for 12 weeks
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 22, 2023 19:42:15 GMT
Hope everyone is doing OK, I start a 12 week bootcamp very soon and am looking forward to getting fitter and also the lighter nights Must keep us updated on the bootcamp mate, I'd be very interested to see how you find it!
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Post by knype on Jan 22, 2023 19:44:30 GMT
Hope everyone is doing OK, I start a 12 week bootcamp very soon and am looking forward to getting fitter and also the lighter nights Must keep us updated on the bootcamp mate, I'd be very interested to see how you find it! I've done quite a few in the past so know what to expect, I love it tbf
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 22, 2023 19:47:48 GMT
Must keep us updated on the bootcamp mate, I'd be very interested to see how you find it! I've done quite a few in the past so know what to expect, I love it tbf Good stuff.
I did a bootcamp during the Tier 3 time round here, but it was very poorly done by the PT unfortunately.
Now I'm fitter and healthier, I should maybe try one after PT is done, could be fun.
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Post by knype on Jan 22, 2023 19:51:22 GMT
I've done quite a few in the past so know what to expect, I love it tbf Good stuff. I did a bootcamp during the Tier 3 time round here, but it was very poorly done by the PT unfortunately.
Now I'm fitter and healthier, I should maybe try one after PT is done, could be fun.
My last PT was awesome and knew how to get the best out of us, hoping a new one can do the same. You're smashing it anyway mate
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 22, 2023 19:53:42 GMT
Too right Kynpers - can’t wait for them and the lighter mornings. What’s the boot camp entail? Hit classes, PT's and eating clean with no alcohol for 12 weeks Best of luck with that mate. You’ve got far more patience than I have
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 22, 2023 19:56:37 GMT
Good stuff. I did a bootcamp during the Tier 3 time round here, but it was very poorly done by the PT unfortunately.
Now I'm fitter and healthier, I should maybe try one after PT is done, could be fun.
My last PT was awesome and knew how to get the best out of us, hoping a new one can do the same. You're smashing it anyway mate I think that's the key thing. If the PT can extract every last drop of effort and desire out of you, they're doing a good job. The whole classic 'aggressive approach' like you'd see from some sort of 90's miltant American bootcamp leader just isn't as effective as someone who is able to communicate effectively and plan accordingly.
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Post by knype on Jan 22, 2023 20:39:06 GMT
My last PT was awesome and knew how to get the best out of us, hoping a new one can do the same. You're smashing it anyway mate I think that's the key thing. If the PT can extract every last drop of effort and desire out of you, they're doing a good job. The whole classic 'aggressive approach' like you'd see from some sort of 90's miltant American bootcamp leader just isn't as effective as someone who is able to communicate effectively and plan accordingly.
Tbf, I like both approaches, never get beat attitude
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Post by knype on Jan 22, 2023 20:39:37 GMT
Hit classes, PT's and eating clean with no alcohol for 12 weeks Best of luck with that mate. You’ve got far more patience than I have Love it mate honestly, love a challenge
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jan 22, 2023 21:18:01 GMT
I've done quite a few in the past so know what to expect, I love it tbf Good stuff. I did a bootcamp during the Tier 3 time round here, but it was very poorly done by the PT unfortunately.
Now I'm fitter and healthier, I should maybe try one after PT is done, could be fun.
I did British Millitary fitness a few years back and it was tough but great fun. Pretty good value too. Nice way of meeting new people too.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2023 13:31:54 GMT
So, I'm happy to report I'm feeling a lot better now guys. I'm seeing about 10 or so mates today for a meal and I'm really looking forward to catching up with everyone. I clearly hit a rocky patch. But I'm working myself out of that, so a Stoke win wouldn't go amiss! I acknowledge, life is shit, life is good. Not every day is going to be perfection. But you can bet I'll be doing everything I can to make 2023 a bloody good one. Minor update on the dating thing. So I've come to the conclusion this 2nd date more than likely isn't going ahead. I've had the slow fade from the girl in question for the week now. It is what it is. I'm not going to cling on to every last fibre of chance. Things will go how they go. But... it's an every cloud situation, because I've actually got a date with someone else planned tomorrow, as luck would have it. Again, she seems really nice. But she actually wanted to speak over the phone a couple days ago. How very 90's. But we had a good chat for 45 mins or so. It also helped with my peace of mind that she seemed not insane, and likewise she may well have been just scoping me out to make sure I wasn't insane either I always fall at the insanity test hurdle.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 26, 2023 20:44:01 GMT
Just checking in with the sound ones on here😉 Everyone ok? Always a tough month is January for all kinds of reasons, hopefully everyone has battled through it so far
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 26, 2023 21:31:26 GMT
Just checking in with the sound ones on here😉 Everyone ok? Always a tough month is January for all kinds of reasons, hopefully everyone has battled through it so far All good on my end mate, work has been killer though with moving IT infrastructure and doing some office moves. I'm ready for the weekend for certain. Speaking of, meeting my mate from my old job on Saturday morning for a brew and catch up, pretty much become a once a month thing. And against my own initial judgment, and thinking on the advice of others (yourself included on here) and a couple of mates I've spoke to, I am meeting that girl again on Saturday afternoon. However, not as a date. But I did say to her I'd like to chat in person, and I'm thinking this could be a good way to clear the air at a minimum so to speak on last Sunday, and just see if we end up on the same wavelength. So it is what it is.
How about you Badger? Busy dipping your bread?
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 26, 2023 21:34:29 GMT
Just checking in with the sound ones on here😉 Everyone ok? Always a tough month is January for all kinds of reasons, hopefully everyone has battled through it so far All good on my end mate, work has been killer though with moving IT infrastructure and doing some office moves. I'm ready for the weekend for certain. Speaking of, meeting my mate from my old job on Saturday morning for a brew and catch up, pretty much become a once a month thing. And against my own initial judgment, and thinking on the advice of others (yourself included on here) and a couple of mates I've spoke to, I am meeting that girl again on Saturday afternoon. However, not as a date. But I did say to her I'd like to chat in person, and I'm thinking this could be a good way to clear the air at a minimum so to speak on last Sunday, and just see if we end up on the same wavelength. So it is what it is.
How about you Badger? Busy dipping your bread? That’s good on the bird mate, give it another go then you’ll know for sure👍🏻 Me? My cock is about to drop off but I won’t bore anyone with the details🤣 Going really well is all I can say
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jan 26, 2023 21:44:20 GMT
All good on my end mate, work has been killer though with moving IT infrastructure and doing some office moves. I'm ready for the weekend for certain. Speaking of, meeting my mate from my old job on Saturday morning for a brew and catch up, pretty much become a once a month thing. And against my own initial judgment, and thinking on the advice of others (yourself included on here) and a couple of mates I've spoke to, I am meeting that girl again on Saturday afternoon. However, not as a date. But I did say to her I'd like to chat in person, and I'm thinking this could be a good way to clear the air at a minimum so to speak on last Sunday, and just see if we end up on the same wavelength. So it is what it is.
How about you Badger? Busy dipping your bread? That’s good on the bird mate, give it another go then you’ll know for sure👍🏻 Me? My cock is about to drop off but I won’t bore anyone with the details🤣 Going really well is all I can say That'll be the TB.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 26, 2023 21:53:16 GMT
That’s good on the bird mate, give it another go then you’ll know for sure👍🏻 Me? My cock is about to drop off but I won’t bore anyone with the details🤣 Going really well is all I can say That'll be the TB. Shhh I haven’t told her about that yet, it’s gonna be a difficult conversation
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Post by Orbs on Jan 26, 2023 22:05:22 GMT
Just checking in with the sound ones on here😉 Everyone ok? Always a tough month is January for all kinds of reasons, hopefully everyone has battled through it so far It’s starting to get a bit lighter in the mornings and staying lighter at night too. Always a bonus that. Plus, I’m eternally grateful for never, ever being a contestant on The Apprentice. What a bunch of fucking weapons.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 26, 2023 22:13:56 GMT
Just checking in with the sound ones on here😉 Everyone ok? Always a tough month is January for all kinds of reasons, hopefully everyone has battled through it so far It’s starting to get a bit lighter in the mornings and staying lighter at night too. Always a bonus that. Plus, I’m eternally grateful for never, ever being a contestant on The Apprentice. What a bunch of fucking weapons. I watched one the other night, they surely just pick ‘em for being massively thick
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