For Spyware specific I also use a combination of Ad-Aware and Microsoft.
As much as I hate to admit it - the Microsoft product is very good - it certainly picks up more than Ad-Aware, plus it does have some nice little features.
On top of this I also use Norton for anti-virus specifically.
My only comment would be that it is such a shame that you need all this stuff now. I have been in the industry for so long that I do remember the early days of the net when there was an abundance of useful freeware and the world seemed a happier place!
It seems, certainly from the phone calls of help from my friends, that now the main issues are spyware rather than viruses. I once looked a guys pc who had more than 900 spyware programmes on his pc. He hardly ever used it, but he did have 3 teenager kids.
A lot of "free" programmes like Kazzaa are just loaded with Spyware, I wish that the warnings on a lot of these downloads are not more apparent.
The smell of freshly baked bread
Holding hands
Shrek
Playing with my rockets
Shrek 2
Listening to Hungry Eyes
Finding Nemo
Looking into a certain persons eyes
Successfully getting the kids to clean my car properly
Well, not being the smallest guy in the world, (understatement) I have to say that it took an awful lot to go to Rio's. The fact that I was encouraged by 2 fab people really helped.
However, the nerves really kicked in as I was sitting in the pub beforehand and I almost backed out.
However with the kindness and understanding of a fantastic lady I did take the plunge. I shall never forget going through the front door, getting changed then immediately wanting to hold her hand for re-assurance.
Once at the bar and you start to meet people you soon come to realise that it’s not about size. People will still converse no-matter how you look. Everyone, and I really mean everyone, made me feel really welcome and I just forgot about the nerves.
That was the first time for me and I have to say it was one of the best afternoons I have ever had and I can’t wait to go back.
I don’t think I could have done it without being with someone who is very very dear to me. That said, if I hadn’t gone I would have missed a huge life experience.
I came across this a couple of days ago - god knows how it does it, but it always beats me.
Probably because I am just to damn obvious!
Anyway - if you get bored - give it a go.
Have fun
Absolutely superb news
Huge Congratulations to the both of you
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Let's hope they are both little :angel: and don't keep you up all night!
Well, just recently there have certainly been a few thought provoking threads and this is another.
Maybe it is good to get some of this out into the open and I truly believe that the recent threads have been an opportunity for both newbies and oldies alike to vent their frustrations.
I don’t necessarily believe that all threads are just to bump up the post count – I do believe a lot are from a “look at me†perspective, however that said, this applies to newbies and oldies alike, it is just that there are more from newbies. When the oldies do similar, they are received and replied to, why, because the individuals are known, but to a newbie that post could also be perceived as dull purely because they cannot participate.
I do detest inane threads, so most of the time I just don’t bother to enter a post in reply.
It was said to me recently that I don’t post enough, that is why people don’t know me. Do I care? Of course not. I post because I want to, not because I need to. I also post one liners and in one or two cases a lot more. Again why? Because I feel it appropriate for me. Do I care that most that I submit is ignored? – Of course not, if I did, my style would change and that would not be in keeping with who I am.
Bottom line – yes there has been an influx of dull threads and replies, but if we look back, they have always been there, just in less numbers and the community was smaller and I believe more patient. How many times have we seen in the past dull threads be turned into great reads purely because one or two individuals have that knack of instilling warmth and humour into any thread.
Now that the site is bigger hopefully some newbies will also show that ability if given the chance.
BBQ's in the afternoon followed by drinks outside till the early hours with good company.
Nice warm evenings though only seem to happen a couple of nights a year.
I normally start with good intentions but end up clustered around the dying embers of the BBQ.
Gas operated wine bottle cork opener/puller thingy.
wow
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
All donations of wine gratefully accepted (full bottles only please) and I dont want that cheap crap with a screw top.
I am more than happy to give in-house demonstrations ..............
I just love going to munches and people asking who you are.
Manowho?
Lishi
Never heard of you
Are you on the list?
Manolishi?
What was the end bit?
lishi?
Never heard of a Rotary Club member by that name
Oh bugger - wrong pub again
Errr, we seem to be drifting off topic here with all this talk about tight foreskins, so in an attempt to bring it back!
To communicate or not?
For me, absolutely. As each of us is different with what pleases us, then unless we know how can we both attain ultimate pleasure? Of course this must be a two way thing.
I have been with women who faked an orgasm, only to discover it was fake over a drink afterwards. Sometimes it can be for the most silly of reasons that if I had known I could have done something about. I have also been with women where it is just take take take, not just because that is what they wanted, but sometimes because they were unsure of exactly what I wanted from them. This can range from a particular position to more oral or whatever.
It takes two to tango as they say, unless you communicate you may be doing the foxtrot and your partner may be doing the waltz.
Well, not a lot more can be said that has not already been said.
I would certainly agree with the comments from MikeNorth, davej and Missy, but to be honest they always have something constructive to say.
It’s not worth quoting them, as if you read this far then you will know anyway.
The only other bit I wanted to say was just a huge thank you to the Laird to post something that obviously people have been thinking.
There have been a couple of posts recently from newbies that have been immediately jumped on and berated solely because some individuals have taken it as a slur against SH and the common reply will usually be, “if you don’t like it leaveâ€.
The fact that this was posted by a respected member of the community and immediately followed by other respected members has fortunately allowed this thread to grow into something that is not criticism, just constructive feedback.
This is a site for all, not just a select few. Everyone has an opinion and we are all different, that’s what makes us human. We should allow that opinion to be heard unless it breaks site rules.
We all know that there really has been some incredibly boring threads recently, but this thread may just be hinting at the fact individuals are wary of posting anything that is contentious.
Definitely food for thought – thank you the_Laird
) and I just couldn't bring myself to suck it, so just did other stuff instead because I didn't want to insult him.....
