I think throughout my life I have been around dogs.
When my firstborn came along, I actually had 4, all different breeds. All of them with different temperaments, all of them with their own personalities.
Of course any dog owner with kids has to accept that there is a risk, but there are also a multitude of rewards. When I was a kid, growing up with my boxer was something I remember with very fond memories indeed.
It does sadden me that certain breeds are picked on by the media, typically the large breeds. It was not that long ago that a study found that Golden Retrievers were accountable for more attacks on people as a percentage than any other breed.
We talk so much about the responsibilities of dog owners, which I agree with. However, parents also have a responsibility. I used to own a Pyrenean Mountain Dog, a huge fluffy white thing. I used to take her to the local pub, sit in the garden and she would sit under the table good as gold and wait patiently for the odd crisp. What annoyed me was the number of kids, especially very young kids, who would come up to her and tease her in full view of the parents. The amount of times I had to have words with the parents to tell their kids to leave the dog alone, I hate to think. All the parents and kids saw was this white cuddly thing that maybe reminded them of a fluffy toy they had at home.
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BallouBear
Over 90 days ago
Straight Male, 64
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Well, I did ponder all last night, literally almost all of last night. The result being that I do have an opinion that I will share.
Last year I had my heart broken big time. An event that really crushed me and one, if I am honest with myself, am not truly over.
I then found myself opening up to someone who became so much more than a friend and helped me with the loneliness.
End result, another broken heart.
So it’s back to loneliness again. Is that better than a broken heart? Personally I don’t think so. Mostly I suppose it’s to do with my current circumstances, trust me, living in a shed ain’t that much fun. Therefore maybe my judgement is clouded.
Loneliness can be such a desperate thing. To wake up each morning knowing that you are truly alone.
People deal with things differently, for me, I suppose I prefer to keep things inside, certainly now. Last time I opened up, it was thrown back at me.
Maybe loneliness is just to deal with the acceptance of the situation. No idea, maybe if I ever discover the truth for me, I will come back and update this entry.
Weird isn’t it, I read the thread thinking it was about one of the worlds greatest rock bands and end up writing stuff that, when I read it back, just comes over as bollocks.
Last year I had my heart broken big time. An event that really crushed me and one, if I am honest with myself, am not truly over.
I then found myself opening up to someone who became so much more than a friend and helped me with the loneliness.
End result, another broken heart.
So it’s back to loneliness again. Is that better than a broken heart? Personally I don’t think so. Mostly I suppose it’s to do with my current circumstances, trust me, living in a shed ain’t that much fun. Therefore maybe my judgement is clouded.
Loneliness can be such a desperate thing. To wake up each morning knowing that you are truly alone.
People deal with things differently, for me, I suppose I prefer to keep things inside, certainly now. Last time I opened up, it was thrown back at me.
Maybe loneliness is just to deal with the acceptance of the situation. No idea, maybe if I ever discover the truth for me, I will come back and update this entry.
Weird isn’t it, I read the thread thinking it was about one of the worlds greatest rock bands and end up writing stuff that, when I read it back, just comes over as bollocks.
Quote by keeno
The words of wisdom from the saggy bottom boys
I am a man of constant sorrow
I've seen trouble all my day.
I bid farewell to old Kentucky
The place where I was born and raised.
For six long years I've been in trouble
No pleasures here on earth I found
For in this world I'm bound to ramble
I have no friends to help me now.
It's fare thee well my old lover
I never expect to see you again
For I'm bound to ride that northern railroad
Perhaps I'll die upon this train.
You can bury me in some deep valley
For many years where I may lay
Then you may learn to love another
While I am sleeping in my grave.
Maybe your friends think I'm just a stranger
My face you'll never see no more.
But there is one promise that is given
I'll meet you on God's golden shore.
He'll meet you on God's golden shore.
Ahhh - George Clooney at his best
As for contributing something to the thread - I will ponder that overnight.
Sometimes posting on impulse can be a very bad thing indeed.
And err - Keeno - it was Soggy, not Saggy if I recall correctly!!
Quote by Alex_NorthEast
I previously liked black russians, but after an unfortunate incident with a mini bus, a ruined expensive dress and the pavement, I definately won't be drinking that again!
Alex xxxx
Oohh what a vision Alex.
I reckon you need to expand on this snippet of info :twisted:
Quote by robbie_rob
lol i think i should drop the "arsed bit" what i was hoping for was for people to say what they liked to drink and then say whether(as a seperate issue) they were the type that sent quick replies etc or those who typed out long descriptive replies and was trying to see if there was any pattern.i agree that this experiment was badly timed and badly thought out so drop the "arsed" bit and just tell us yr fave drink lol
Oh bugger
Just shows how quickly I type!
Errrr
I don't actually have a favorite tipple as such as it changes dependant upon mood and weather conditions.
For instance, if I am mellowing out, relaxing listening to music, then a nice brandy, probably an Otard.
If I am socialising after a nice dinner and a cigar, it would be a whisky, a Bowmore Dawn
If relaxing on a hot summers day on the patio, gin and tonic, unless thirsty or on a promise, a pint of vodka and pineapple.
If same but down the pub, then cider.
Pub in winter - then a local real ale
Pub in summer but not that hot, lager, probably Kronenburg
During the six nations - Newcastle Brown Ale
Can I be arsed?
I reckon the above gives an adequate response!
I don't actually have a favorite tipple as such as it changes dependant upon mood and weather conditions.
For instance, if I am mellowing out, relaxing listening to music, then a nice brandy, probably an Otard.
If I am socialising after a nice dinner and a cigar, it would be a whisky, a Bowmore Dawn
If relaxing on a hot summers day on the patio, gin and tonic, unless thirsty or on a promise, a pint of vodka and pineapple.
If same but down the pub, then cider.
Pub in winter - then a local real ale
Pub in summer but not that hot, lager, probably Kronenburg
During the six nations - Newcastle Brown Ale
Can I be arsed?
I reckon the above gives an adequate response!
Quote by Darkfire
...please state on yr reply what yr fave tipple is and whether you can be arsed.
it will be interesting what the can/cant be arsed drinks are!!!
am i allowed to say.... i havent got a flucking clue what you mean??
i get the favorite tipple bit...the rest...whooosh
Dark,
that aint fair, I had typed out the same and everything.
Next time shout and save my fingers.
Robbie, sorry mate, I really dont know what you mean by the second part.
Quote by Missy
This summer I didn't... Do Go Ape, which I've done with my eldest for the past 4 years! ..... Due to go in October tho :bounce: with my youngest, who's now tall enough to do it :happy:
I did - Twice
ner ner ne ner ner
Still can't get the hang of those stirrups though
Oohh and that harness, I am sure my voice is a couple of octives higher
Quote by fembernie
OK - my social night last night actually had more females than males :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: even though 17 guys were on the list and only 3 females or so!! We ended up with 5 females and 4 males
Some guys did send messages to say they couldnt make it - but most didnt. (Nothing new there then). Due to the large number of guys on the list, I did actually close the list to some guys, who may actually have turned up!
Anyway - a good time was had by all who did turn up (I think).
BUT did we make history here by having more females than males at a social????
It certainly was a shame Bernie.
I did see the thread, but by the time I got sorted and rechecked the list was closed to single guys and from looking down the list of attendees I think you made the right choice.
Just a shame for the poor turn out. Hindsight etc etc I wish I had asked to be put on a reserve list. Never mind, maybe another time?
Quote by fembernie
OK - my social night last night actually had more females than males :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: even though 17 guys were on the list and only 3 females or so!! We ended up with 5 females and 4 males
Some guys did send messages to say they couldnt make it - but most didnt. (Nothing new there then). Due to the large number of guys on the list, I did actually close the list to some guys, who may actually have turned up!
Anyway - a good time was had by all who did turn up (I think).
BUT did we make history here by having more females than males at a social????
It certainly was a shame Bernie.
I did see the thread, but by the time I got sorted and rechecked the list was closed to single guys and from looking down the list of attendees I think you made the right choice.
Just a shame for the poor turn out. Hindsight etc etc I wish I had asked to be put on a reserve list. Never mind, maybe another time?
Quote by Jags
I don't understand why you think that 'swingers' are better people, or different people, to anyone else.
We're all swingers here and yet we still have wars, arguments and heated debates and sometimes can't decided on what the rules should be at SH?
Why should swingers be any different? Or better? Are swingers not in every part of today's society already? Government? Hospitals? Education? Industry? Black? White? All other shades of pink? New Age? Old Age? I am totally confused.
:thumbup:
Spot on
Thats Jags - certainly saved my fingers skipping across the keyboard this morning
Quote by Missy
however I hated the Tony Christie song "show me the way to amirilo"
Oh noway!!! :bounce: You gotta try hoovering to that song - can get a right march on doing it :lol2:
Although tend to just do the middle of the floor cos can't march round the edges very well :undecided: ........ then do the edges when me daughter puts on one of her crap hate/death/pain/grrr eff you songs on
I hate to think what you listen to when you polish.
Another one bites the dust
(sorry it was the best I could come up with at this time of night)
Quote by varca
Is it just me or when you hear a song for the first time, you initially hate it and then it grows on you the more you hear it until you can't get the damn thing out of your head??
I know this may seem a bit odd to some, but when I first heard Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) I hated it.
Over the months after it was released it grew on me until I played it to death.
Quote by Sassy-Seren
I do remember fondly the Banana Splits days.
If I mentioned the words "Rozanne Kabar", would that mean anything to you
It sure would ! Another old fave
boy, am I showing my age! :shock:
:karaoke: la la la, lale la la :karaoke:
I am so pleased it meant something to someone Sassy
Maybe if I had said Rozaaaannnnnnnnnnne Kabaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrr and waved my hands about it may have made a difference
:Bugger
Ok
Just imagine me waving my hands about instead
Quote by varca
Ohhh I'll have to have a google, thanks Sassy-Seren
Wacky Races that's the one I was thinking of, thanks Louise_and_Joe
Errrrr
Wacky Races never had a pigeon.
Catch the Pigeon starring Dastardly and Muttley featering the Vulture Squandron, did however have a pigeon in it (oddly enough)
The cartoon also went under the guise of Dastardly & Muttley In Their Flying Machines
Quote by Sassy-Seren
Hi Sassy, what are the clangers? never heard of them.
I have my very own fluffy Clanger sitting on my desk right now and it "speaks" to me
Ohhh errrrr I am worried now
The voices again Mano?
Maybe just old age Sassy
Mind, he olny ever speaks to me when I press his tummy
Quote by Kiss
So am I to ascertain from reading this thread that because I'm a ‘cheating swinger’, I am not worthy of any advice or support should I need it?
Also I thought bringing this thread up again would be useful as it touches on some of the issues raised.
http://www.swingingheaven.co.uk/swingers-forum/viewtopic/87080.html?highlight=
Sorry Kiss, but your thread certainly does not touch on any point I was trying to make.
It does not bother me one iota what married people post. What is irratating is the responses that they receive in further posts.
If anyone believes that my post was a direct dig at the originator of this thread, then sorry, maybe I worded it incorrectly. I am purely pointing out the differences in replies if the same thread had been started by a male.
