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Post by chuffedstokie on Dec 9, 2023 9:45:33 GMT
She joined our place a few months ago and we have recently just started talking to each other a bit more. She Works down stairs as a Health Care Assistant and i work upstairs. She seems really interesting. She came over from Ukraine. I just hope something nice comes of the situation. Good luck mate. It’s hard sometimes plucking up the courage (less so when you’re older as you don’t give a sh*t about them being told they’ve got a partner or they’re not so keen) but if there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years if you don’t ask the question you’ll regret it. If I’d listened to my advice now back in the day I think my younger years would have been happier more successful ones. Rejection can be tough but having a “yes” can be life changing Couldn't agree more cobs, details to follow after next weekend 😉🙂
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Post by cobhamstokey on Dec 9, 2023 10:51:26 GMT
Good luck mate. It’s hard sometimes plucking up the courage (less so when you’re older as you don’t give a sh*t about them being told they’ve got a partner or they’re not so keen) but if there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years if you don’t ask the question you’ll regret it. If I’d listened to my advice now back in the day I think my younger years would have been happier more successful ones. Rejection can be tough but having a “yes” can be life changing Couldn't agree more cobs, details to follow after next weekend 😉🙂 Good man 👍
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Post by scfcno1fan on Dec 9, 2023 14:24:11 GMT
I was terrible when I was 14-18. I wasn’t a bad looking lad (at least that’s what I was told), but my confidence was through the floor. Just didn’t go for anything because of the thought of rejection. Changed as I got older, if only I could have those years back though. ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/800541/images/kwfoKwtHI0jglJZ4qZf6.gif)
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Post by felonious on Dec 9, 2023 19:07:49 GMT
Check the Adams Apple before agreeing to anything. The voice of experience? You sound haunted. Well it's dark up Shagger's Common
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Post by Orbs on Dec 9, 2023 19:19:58 GMT
The voice of experience? You sound haunted. Well it's dark up Shagger's Common Not in August 😉
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Post by felonious on Dec 10, 2023 11:32:56 GMT
I've just got back from a week in Lanzarote with members of the various running groups that I've got to know over the past twelve years since Northy and to a much, much, much lesser extent Orbs persuaded me to get some running shoes. Outside of the limited running I had a fabulous social with Stone, Trentham, Silverdale, Newcastle, Biddulph, Newcastle Tri Club and met with runners from Alsager, Market Drayton, etc. At yesterday's get together social I was chatting with one of the ladies who is in her mid 70s who was out last week with both of her walking* groups culminating in cafe visits afterwards and good chat.
There are so many organisations out there that offer a social side beyond the activity itself if you've ever thought of joining something then I'd recommend that you don't hesitate it's certainly good for the mind, body and soul.
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Dec 10, 2023 20:38:00 GMT
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Post by gawa on Dec 10, 2023 23:16:29 GMT
Yes mate I have for a long time now mainly due to worrying etc. What I have been doing is taking a Nytol one a night tablet and spraying lavender on my pillow. Certainly has worked for me to a certain extent mate. Maybe worth a go for you unless you've tried it already bud. Never touched a sleeping pill but I think it's getting to that point. Can you get them over the counter? Fuck sleeping pills. Go the holistic route with some marajuana. That'll sort you out
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Post by gawa on Dec 10, 2023 23:23:02 GMT
Don't think I've posted on here before but I've certainly read it on a regular basis. My "black dog" comes and goes and I manage it without meds which I ditched some years ago. It's been a tough year with 9 funerals (family and friends) and I have to attend the funeral of a good friend on Friday- hopefully this will bring a form of closure for me. I will be on my own Christmas Day (my choice), anyone else in the same boat or just fancies a natter, I'll be around. (Sarah Millican the comic does similar on Twitter on Christmas Day). The most important thing is to realise you're not alone. Sorry to hear about the losses of family and friends huddy. Hope to see you in the shit government thread on Christmas day laying the smackdown. Then follow it up with some lovely turkey and gammon 🤤
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Post by Orbs on Dec 11, 2023 13:42:40 GMT
I've just got back from a week in Lanzarote with members of the various running groups that I've got to know over the past twelve years since Northy and to a much, much, much lesser extent Orbs persuaded me to get some running shoes. Outside of the limited running I had a fabulous social with Stone, Trentham, Silverdale, Newcastle, Biddulph, Newcastle Tri Club and met with runners from Alsager, Market Drayton, etc. At yesterday's get together social I was chatting with one of the ladies who is in her mid 70s who was out last week with both of her wanking* groups culminating in cafe visits afterwards and good chat. There are so many organisations out there that offer a social side beyond the activity itself if you've ever thought of joining something then I'd recommend that you don't hesitate it's certainly good for the mind, body and soul. * Edit: Wanking groups Wet widge? Any fingerblasting?
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Post by felonious on Dec 11, 2023 17:48:55 GMT
I've just got back from a week in Lanzarote with members of the various running groups that I've got to know over the past twelve years since Northy and to a much, much, much lesser extent Orbs persuaded me to get some running shoes. Outside of the limited running I had a fabulous social with Stone, Trentham, Silverdale, Newcastle, Biddulph, Newcastle Tri Club and met with runners from Alsager, Market Drayton, etc. At yesterday's get together social I was chatting with one of the ladies who is in her mid 70s who was out last week with both of her wanking* groups culminating in cafe visits afterwards and good chat. There are so many organisations out there that offer a social side beyond the activity itself if you've ever thought of joining something then I'd recommend that you don't hesitate it's certainly good for the mind, body and soul. * Edit: Wanking groups Wet widge? Any fingerblasting? None of your business Cosmo
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Post by frasier37 on Dec 12, 2023 12:28:17 GMT
I've just got back from a week in Lanzarote with members of the various running groups that I've got to know over the past twelve years since Northy and to a much, much, much lesser extent Orbs persuaded me to get some running shoes. Outside of the limited running I had a fabulous social with Stone, Trentham, Silverdale, Newcastle, Biddulph, Newcastle Tri Club and met with runners from Alsager, Market Drayton, etc. At yesterday's get together social I was chatting with one of the ladies who is in her mid 70s who was out last week with both of her wanking* groups culminating in cafe visits afterwards and good chat. There are so many organisations out there that offer a social side beyond the activity itself if you've ever thought of joining something then I'd recommend that you don't hesitate it's certainly good for the mind, body and soul. * Edit: Wanking groups Wet widge? Any fingerblasting? Dunner, that picture is now etched in my tiny brain. He's ruining Christmas meeting me on Christmas eve
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Post by felonious on Dec 12, 2023 17:48:07 GMT
Wet widge? Any fingerblasting? Dunner, that picture is now etched in my tiny brain. He's ruining Christmas meeting me on Christmas eve You having second thoughts about me meeting the wife now Shag?
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Post by frasier37 on Dec 12, 2023 18:15:17 GMT
Dunner, that picture is now etched in my tiny brain. He's ruining Christmas meeting me on Christmas eve You having second thoughts about me meeting the wife now Shag? Not a problem Fel. I'll get her hind forequaters washed and deodoriser
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Dec 13, 2023 22:06:58 GMT
I've just got back from a week in Lanzarote with members of the various running groups that I've got to know over the past twelve years since Northy and to a much, much, much lesser extent Orbs persuaded me to get some running shoes. Outside of the limited running I had a fabulous social with Stone, Trentham, Silverdale, Newcastle, Biddulph, Newcastle Tri Club and met with runners from Alsager, Market Drayton, etc. At yesterday's get together social I was chatting with one of the ladies who is in her mid 70s who was out last week with both of her walking* groups culminating in cafe visits afterwards and good chat. There are so many organisations out there that offer a social side beyond the activity itself if you've ever thought of joining something then I'd recommend that you don't hesitate it's certainly good for the mind, body and soul. * Edit: Walking groups You dirty dog felonious 😉 Fantastic to hear mate and couldn't agree more with everything you've said. Social stuff like that is invaluable to keeping a healthy mind. Good on you for giving it a go. 😏
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Post by felonious on Dec 14, 2023 7:09:59 GMT
I've just got back from a week in Lanzarote with members of the various running groups that I've got to know over the past twelve years since Northy and to a much, much, much lesser extent Orbs persuaded me to get some running shoes. Outside of the limited running I had a fabulous social with Stone, Trentham, Silverdale, Newcastle, Biddulph, Newcastle Tri Club and met with runners from Alsager, Market Drayton, etc. At yesterday's get together social I was chatting with one of the ladies who is in her mid 70s who was out last week with both of her walking* groups culminating in cafe visits afterwards and good chat. There are so many organisations out there that offer a social side beyond the activity itself if you've ever thought of joining something then I'd recommend that you don't hesitate it's certainly good for the mind, body and soul. * Edit: Walking groups You dirty dog felonious 😉 Fantastic to hear mate and couldn't agree more with everything you've said. Social stuff like that is invaluable to keeping a healthy mind. Good on you for giving it a go. 😏 I've been going on these trips for years. A lot of the running groups have a couple of overseas trips a year plus a few long weekends attached to UK races. I was in York a few weekends back and would normally have been in Conway a few weeks back but it clashed with something...... anyway this wasn't particularly about running but about the benefits of the social side attached to organisations. I was out with the dog on the Salt Line in Alsager yesterday and around 20 walkers came past me merrily chatting away about probably everything under the sun apart from walking and no doubt heading towards a hostelry afterwards. ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/800541/images/kwfoKwtHI0jglJZ4qZf6.gif) The likelyhood is that that group will also most probably arrange weekends away.
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Post by iancransonsknees on Dec 14, 2023 7:24:39 GMT
You dirty dog felonious 😉 Fantastic to hear mate and couldn't agree more with everything you've said. Social stuff like that is invaluable to keeping a healthy mind. Good on you for giving it a go. 😏 I've been going on these trips for years. A lot of the running groups have a couple of overseas trips a year plus a few long weekends attached to UK races. I was in York a few weekends back and would normally have been in Conway a few weeks back but it clashed with something...... anyway this wasn't particularly about running but about the benefits of the social side attached to organisations. I was out with the dog on the Salt Line in Alsager yesterday and around 20 walkers came past me merrily chatting away about probably everything under the sun apart from walking and no doubt heading towards a hostelry afterwards. ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/800541/images/kwfoKwtHI0jglJZ4qZf6.gif) The likelyhood is that that group will also most probably arrange weekends away. Is it like swinging without the good bit?
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Post by felonious on Dec 14, 2023 7:27:06 GMT
I've been going on these trips for years. A lot of the running groups have a couple of overseas trips a year plus a few long weekends attached to UK races. I was in York a few weekends back and would normally have been in Conway a few weeks back but it clashed with something...... anyway this wasn't particularly about running but about the benefits of the social side attached to organisations. I was out with the dog on the Salt Line in Alsager yesterday and around 20 walkers came past me merrily chatting away about probably everything under the sun apart from walking and no doubt heading towards a hostelry afterwards. ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/800541/images/kwfoKwtHI0jglJZ4qZf6.gif) The likelyhood is that that group will also most probably arrange weekends away. Is it like swinging without the good bit? No idea best speak to Orbs
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Post by flea79 on Dec 15, 2023 15:00:28 GMT
I've been going on these trips for years. A lot of the running groups have a couple of overseas trips a year plus a few long weekends attached to UK races. I was in York a few weekends back and would normally have been in Conway a few weeks back but it clashed with something...... anyway this wasn't particularly about running but about the benefits of the social side attached to organisations. I was out with the dog on the Salt Line in Alsager yesterday and around 20 walkers came past me merrily chatting away about probably everything under the sun apart from walking and no doubt heading towards a hostelry afterwards. ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/800541/images/kwfoKwtHI0jglJZ4qZf6.gif) The likelyhood is that that group will also most probably arrange weekends away. Is it like swinging without the good bit? the orgies were always alright but it was always a bit awkward when you had shot your bolt and had to extricate yourself from a mass of naked bodies
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Post by iancransonsknees on Dec 15, 2023 15:08:22 GMT
Is it like swinging without the good bit? the orgies were always alright but it was always a bit awkward when you had shot your bolt and had to extricate yourself from a mass of naked bodies Tell us your sexual stamina is lacking without telling us your sexual stamina is lacking.
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Post by flea79 on Dec 15, 2023 15:09:57 GMT
the orgies were always alright but it was always a bit awkward when you had shot your bolt and had to extricate yourself from a mass of naked bodies Tell us your sexual stamina is lacking without telling us your sexual stamina is lacking. well you know how it is! like the first day at a nudist colony always being the hardest!
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Post by felonious on Dec 15, 2023 18:15:08 GMT
Is it like swinging without the good bit? the orgies were always alright but it was always a bit awkward when you had shot your bolt and had to extricate yourself from a mass of naked bodies The Rise and Fall of flea79
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Post by Jimm on Dec 19, 2023 14:23:50 GMT
About to have my best mate of 15 years (My dog) put to sleep. Any advise on dealing with it cause it's already so difficult
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Post by dirtygary69 on Dec 19, 2023 14:48:02 GMT
About to have my best mate of 15 years (My dog) put to sleep. Any advise on dealing with it cause it's already so difficult I can imagine mate. At that age, they've had a hell of a life for a dog! All I would say is, don't be afraid to grieve. Whenever we have lost pets before, sometimes it just randomly hits you again days, weeks or months after and you just have a good cry. Let that happen. This will depend on the individual, but when we have lost pets, we've not taken long to get another. However, we hadn't had ours for 15 years so appreciate that might not be the case for you, or even what your circumstances are. I hope if circumstances do allow, you find yourself able to get another because you shouldn't feel guilty about that. Just know that you loved it, and it loved you more. “Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the centre of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made"
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Post by flea79 on Dec 19, 2023 15:10:17 GMT
About to have my best mate of 15 years (My dog) put to sleep. Any advise on dealing with it cause it's already so difficult its a terrible time of the year for it and you have my sympathies its an awesome age for a dog and what your doing is the ultimate act of love and compassion, I fully condone that we should be able to do this for our human loved ones to end suffering and pain my honest advice would be to take a day or two and let the dust settle, get down to city dogs home and see if you and a dog connect and bring that poor thing home for Christmas, your dog wouldnt want you to be lonely and have nobody to take a walk with you in the morning! much love
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Post by Northy on Dec 19, 2023 15:47:21 GMT
I've just got back from a week in Lanzarote with members of the various running groups that I've got to know over the past twelve years since Northy and to a much, much, much lesser extent Orbs persuaded me to get some running shoes. Outside of the limited running I had a fabulous social with Stone, Trentham, Silverdale, Newcastle, Biddulph, Newcastle Tri Club and met with runners from Alsager, Market Drayton, etc. At yesterday's get together social I was chatting with one of the ladies who is in her mid 70s who was out last week with both of her wanking* groups culminating in cafe visits afterwards and good chat. There are so many organisations out there that offer a social side beyond the activity itself if you've ever thought of joining something then I'd recommend that you don't hesitate it's certainly good for the mind, body and soul. * Edit: Wanking groups Wet widge? Any fingerblasting? I must put it in my diary for next year ...
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Post by felonious on Dec 19, 2023 16:27:49 GMT
About to have my best mate of 15 years (My dog) put to sleep. Any advise on dealing with it cause it's already so difficult Sorry to hear that it's always difficult to lose a dog but you've absolutely done the right thing not letting him/her suffer. We lost ours last June and by September his replacement had reached the magic age of 8 weeks and was with us. I say replacement but you can't replace a lost hound and you can't forget them either but they will fill the whole when you lose one.
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Post by Orbs on Dec 19, 2023 16:52:52 GMT
About to have my best mate of 15 years (My dog) put to sleep. Any advise on dealing with it cause it's already so difficult I can imagine mate. At that age, they've had a hell of a life for a dog! All I would say is, don't be afraid to grieve. Whenever we have lost pets before, sometimes it just randomly hits you again days, weeks or months after and you just have a good cry. Let that happen. This will depend on the individual, but when we have lost pets, we've not taken long to get another. However, we hadn't had ours for 15 years so appreciate that might not be the case for you, or even what your circumstances are. I hope if circumstances do allow, you find yourself able to get another because you shouldn't feel guilty about that. Just know that you loved it, and it loved you more. “Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the centre of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made"That’s such a lovely response from *checks notes* DirtyGary69 - your username is clearly masking your tender and sensitive side Gazza…
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Post by Jimm on Dec 19, 2023 17:00:17 GMT
Thank you for the replies! It means a lot!! Circumstances wouldn't be right for me to get another one unfortunately and I'm not sure I would want to even think of going through this pain again.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Dec 19, 2023 17:14:19 GMT
Couldn't agree more cobs, details to follow after next weekend 😉🙂 Good man 👍 Had a great day Saturday. It's about a 45 minute drive between the two of us but worth every minute of the journey. Rekindling a friendship after almost 40 years is good fun. Having a blossoming social life independent of just having some friends around here can only be a good thing. Next get together in the new year and can't come soon enough.
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