Are you sure this is safe Icarus, I've never flown on a first date before.
Harry0
Is that what you call a Spring Lamb then
Harry0
Recently I was asked at short notice to give a lecture at a local W.I. to fill in for someone who had to cancel.
On arrival I was informed I would be the second to speak that evening. I was invited to take a seat and listen to the first lecturer who was a rather nubile young lady, who I spotted, wasn't wearing a wedding ring.
The subject of her lecture was Men and their ability as Lovers. I listened absolutely fascinated. At the end she asked if there were any questions the audience wished to ask her.
One matronly woman asked, "Is it true that the Frenchmen are the best seducers"? " Oh no" replied the lecturer. "That honour goes to the North American Red Indians, they are fantastic seducers".
Another lady asked, "Is it true that coloured African men are the most well endowed men"? "Far from it", the lecturer replied, " The Greek men are by far, the most well endowed of all men".
During the short break between the lectures this young lady came over and asked me. "Are you the next lecturer", "Yes", I replied, " permit me to introduce myself, I am Tonto Theodopoulis".
Well you have to try, don't you. I won't say how the evening ended but it was very pleasant as far as I was concerned.
Harry0.
Most people use the loo for doing that these days.
Harry0
bugger, bugger,bugger Wilma beat me again
Is that the only trick your avitar can do?
Harry0
Oh for F==ks sake I cant keep up with this
Harry0
Well just stand there, take the dress off
Harry0
you look just like my last girlfriend
Harry0
Don't look now but one of your stockings is at half mast
Harry0
Bugger, bugger, bugger missed it again.
Be careful Sappho, roses can grow on you.
Harry0
bugger where did those two other posts come from?
Hi Crofty,
Details re. forthcoming Munches are posted as Stickies at the top of the Let's Meet page.
Usually only a date and a vague location is given. Those interested contact the organiser by Posting their interest or by PM direct to the person concerned.
You will only get to know the exact location of the venue the day before the Munch takes place via a PM from the organiser. This is to stop gatecrashers and of course the media from attending.
Munches are great, the last one I attended was well worth the 430 mile round trip drive to attend it.
Harry0
Hi Fred,
Welcome back. I have read your thread starter three times, and have given some considerable thought to what I should write in reply. So this is more of a speech to other roomies rather that to yourself.
I don't think anyone would argue with the premise that Swinging Heaven is a great site. Those of us who do care about maintaining the high standards of simple enjoyment, fun and frivolity have volunteered to take jobs as either Forum Moderators or Chatroom System Operators. Working as either can be more than a handfull at times.
Many roomies have 'posted' their admiration for the work the Moderators do although very few realise just how much is entailed, although a look at Mal609's post in this thread might enlighten them.
Similarly in The Chatroom, most members are totally unaware of what a lot of work goes on behind the scenes. Some people simply think SyOps are there to kick them out. They know nothing of the work that has been done just to try and make The Chatroom run smoothly. Rules and regulations don't suddenly materialise out of thin air. Even fewer people know that the SyOps have rules that they have to obey. All rules have to be formulated and that involves discussions, sometimes protracted one's at that, over every single line. For those who don't know already, Fred had a hell of a lot to do with that as well.
As far as I am aware Fred is the only person on this site who works as both a Moderator and as a senior or Super SysOp. Because of his computer expertise he has advised dozens of members, including myself, who have problems of various sorts. All this takes up time, and time is a precious comodity, especially when you have a job and a family as well.
I think I can understand where Fred is coming from. I felt something similar some ten years ago when holding a senior position in a nationally known company. It was simply too much pressure. It got to a stage where it started to affect my health, so I came to a simple solution. I said, 'Fuck It' there's more to life than this. I now work for myself for less than half what I earned then, but I am happy, and I enjoy that feeling.
So, I'm not suggesting to Fred for one moment that he ceases to be a site member, but what I would suggest is that he take a break for a while. Hang up the Moderator and SyOPs hats for a week or two. I'm sure none of us would mind him having a break. The Other Mods and SyOps will take the strain. When you feel like it Fred, pop in and post by all means and chat in the chatroom, but do it as an ordinary site member. Take some time to get your own life back. When for instance did you actually last get to chat to someone in the chatroom Fred, or better still, chat up another couple with a view to meeting? I bet it was a long, long time ago.
Swinging Heaven is very addictive, I know, just ask me who switches on his computer and logs in, before having breakfast.
I may be quite out of order in making this post, if so, I apologise wholeheartedly to all, and especially Fred. It was not made with any malice whatsoever. I know what Fred has done to help this site. Directly or indirectly, all members have benefitted greatly from his input, whether they know it or not.
Harry0
Although it's useage is now very 'infra dig' or politically incorrect, to use todays parlance.
The word WOG is actually an acronym.
It originated, allegedly, during WW1 in North Africa in a memo from a senior officer who stated that: Henceforth the native population should not be referred to in derogatory terms, but as to Worthy Oriental Gentlemen.
This may of course be legend, but I cannot see why anyone should take offence at it.
Harry0
. Don't get all shy and reseved on us now. There's 70+ people that have already put their names down for the NW munch and they're all really looking forward to meeting you. 
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. Artificer, believe it or not, I once did that in Africa.
Ok rant over please make things less complicated :shock: 
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