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onlyme1981
Over 90 days ago
Bi-curious Female, 45
UK

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Thank you all for your words of support.... I can't quote everyone and comment as it'd take me a week!
I'd like to turn this thread into something postive - You have shown a great community spirit and should be proud of yourselves. I know it's "only" a forum, but you have shown how everyone can pull together in times of need.
No matter what anyone says...... you are a great bunch of individuals. I've cried, laughed, moaned, needed advice, posted advice etc etc and I can honestly say I can't bloody stay away! (ooh that rhymed!)....... I'm no longer here for the swinging as some of you might know but I have made some good friends on here - as have lots of others - so it proves that this site does work for lots of people, although sometimes not in a way they'd imagined it might! Oh and I can't wait to meet some of you at the Notts Munch!
Big cheer for all of you! drinkies

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Hello, bit of a long one this. I wasn't going to reflect on the posts I thought were negative but I do feel the need to add some of my opinions.
Firstly I want to explain why I posted this thread..... Yes we all have bad days but different people cope in different ways. Normally I bottle things up and all the hurt and pain etc never sees the light of day but yesterday was different.
I'm tired of having to bottle things up and keep a smile on my face even though things are crap. Sure, I am willing to do that most of the time but yesterday I just needed a release so I thought I'd vent my frustrations on here..... people do it all the time, why should I be singled out and made to feel like a child having a tantrum?
Maybe I was having a tantrum but as I have no one else to turn to (so you were wrong there HornyLondon123) I thought I'd see if I could be cheered up by some strangers on a swinging site whom I've never met (tongue in cheek that was!)
We are real people - we are talking in a virtual world but we are real. Not everyone is happy all the time and I think people get uncomfortable with that fact. Some people choose to bitch at others when they've had a bad day, others choose to just sit and watch whats going on, others choose to make light of it. I chose to post a thread of how I'm feeling in general. I didn't bitch at anyone....yeah I moaned a bit but I didn't really do anything wrong.
I'm sorry if this thread wasn't to some people's liking but there are plenty of other threads to read. I will probably now be labelled as someone who's seeking attention etc but to be honest, I'm past caring. Almost all of my posts are well thought and I take a great deal of time over them. I usually check to see if it may offend someone or upset someone in any way etc etc. I'm there to offer advice and support when someone needs it, I like to have a laugh and I like most discussions on here.
This thread was a bit out of the blue for me but rather than slate me and be harsh on me why not just ignore it? Everyone has difficulties in life and everyone chooses to deal with them in a different manner....as I said earlier I normally choose to refrain from shouting out as I don't actually like attention being brought upon myself. I'm sure everyone has posted something that's going to make them self-indulgent for a while.
Secondly, thank you to those of you (most of you in fact) who supported me and gave some really nice advice. kiss
I'm feeling a bit better today - still have the cold/flu thing but I'll be fine.

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Hello kalsi9
My advice would be to carry on as you have started.... keep on posting!
Also read through previous threads to see if there is anything of interest to you there. There is lots of advice for new people..... you just have to take time to look.
You could also try placing an ad or posting on "Lets meet up".
Anyway, welcome and have fun!
This is a general rant..... I've had a crap week so far and the only (apparently) supportive comments have been:
"If you think things are going to be crap....they will be"
"Stop thinking about things so much"
"Always remember that there is someone worse off than you"
"If you try smiling, you'll feel better"
etc etc etc etc

I know all of that but it doesn't bloody help!
To make matters worse, I have this horrible cold/flu thing that a lot of others have (so they'll know just how bad it makes you feel), I can't seem to have a conversation with someone without it turning into an argument, my pet hamster died today, no one ever answers their bloody phone when I want to speak to them, I had Barclaycard on the phone 4 times tonight trying to sell me something....once I can handle, but 4 times???? Do they not communicate?, my inbox is full of spam (156 in just one day!), I have to go to work tomorrow......
Maybe I'm in need of a holiday......?
Rant over.
Apologies.... this is a "look at me" thread and I don't care at this moment in time.....(although I'll probably go and delete it in the morning!)
I've lost a stone in the space of about a month. And before you all shout etc I have been eating (I've had a lot of stick about losing lots of weight in one month).
I used to eat nothing for days and then get so hungry I'd eat loads to compensate. Now I'm eating more regular and having more exercise (that'll be with help from my new bloke!).
I haven't cut out chocolate etc fully as I know I'll crave for it so I allow myself something if and when I want it. I do find now that I don't want it as often as I did.
I don't believe in dieting really, I've been on so many diets that have worked for a short period but all the weight has gone bac on again.
Just eat healthy, get some exercise and don't cut out everything that's bad or you'll crave for it.
I know everyone is different so all I'm saying is the above works for me!

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Er.... compassion isn't really my thing as anything I say will sound cliched..... oh hell, I'll say it anyway!
Things will be better, ride with the rough and the smooth will be worth waiting for.
See, told you it was crap!

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Onlyme... compassion may not be your thing.... but that avitar picture of yours is mighty comforting ;)
Not wanting to hijack the thread too much as it is a bit of a serious one..... thank you Chris!
Er.... compassion isn't really my thing as anything I say will sound cliched..... oh hell, I'll say it anyway!
Things will be better, ride with the rough and the smooth will be worth waiting for.
See, told you it was crap!

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Well done girls! Maybe you can give me some tips on how to win something.....I want a title! hehehe
Seriously though.... very well done.

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Oh tune..... I guess you don't tick the box to receive an email notification when a topic you have posted in has been added to confused:
Anyway, you have actually inadvertantly helped me as it's working now...... must have been me being silly!
No help required now.

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Ok, this is really going to sound thick but..... why don't I receive topic reply notification?
I've ticked the box, I've checked my spam folder and there 's nothing there.
I've posted on a few threads and not had an email notifying me of replies...... and yes, there have actually been replies!
It used to work so I'm not sure why it's not working now..... I think it's happened over the last few days.
Does any one else have this occurrance? Or can anyone help?
Thank you in anticipation.

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Well I'm obviously extremely popular on here! (Just kidding....I'm not in a strop or attention seeking....although writing that makes me look like I am..... Oh hell, I'll get my spade!)
I nominate:
westerross
dambuster
lovecommando
There are others I would like to nominate but I don't want to be thrown out for breaking the rules (thats if I ever get "in" rolleyes )

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I vaguely remember there being a few (hundred) threads about Blue's party.... sounds like it's going to be hell of a night!
But hey.... we're stuck here (not in a bad way!) so while we are, let's make the most of it.

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Back to the topic as I seem to have missed this one previously:
My views on the "in crowd" have changed somewhat. When I was new to the site it did feel like there was an "in crowd" but now I've been here a bit longer I've realised that it's just part of life. Not everyone will get on with each other - if that happened it'd be a boring place. There are always going to be people who click and who have a bit of banter in the forum - maybe it should be left to PM or maybe not - that's for them to decide. If I see that happening I do tend to shy away from it as it's between those people and normally I have no interest or don't understand what's being said anyway!
I've posted threads where I've put a lot of thought into it and I've had a small number of responses or none (recently and when I first joined). Now, this does make me question whether I'm welcome here sometimes (normally when I'm having a crap day) but after 2 minutes the self pity gets lost and I'm replying to other threads and joining in. I even forget I've posted a thread sometimes!
Clare and Steve - I always saw you two as part of the "in crowd" when I joined so it's surprising to see that you feel a little left out sometimes.
I'm sure we all go through that at some point and some of us are a little more sensitive than others but I think this thread has proved that you two are well liked and respected among the SH gang.
I hope I interpreted your original post correctly!

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Ok, well I guess the person must have deleted it then because I had 2 PM's last night - both with email notifcation which are in my recently deleted emails.
Now who was it - Own up now......it's NOT FAIR!!!!!!
That was my plea..... not very good as plea's go but it won't work anyway!
Thanks for your help WBB, TnH and J3di biggrin
Hiya,
I have a bit of a stupid question:
I had an email today notifying me of a PM, I got quite excited at this (sad eh?! rolleyes ) so I logged on and there is no new PM evil .....what's going on there then?

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I wasn't sure how many pics we are allowed to enter and I couldn't decide from about 30 so I've sent a few..... not the full 30....obviously!
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I don't want to get into yet another argument about this site and I don't want to put you off.....but.....
You have only been registered since 1st September and this is your first post in the Cafe.
Please don't judge the site on the ads or because you've had no luck meeting you might need to persevere with the ads section or in "lets meet up".
The Cafe is full of wonderful people who respect each other, who like to have a laugh, who like to meet up with others etc etc but if you come here moaning or making accusationary statements on your first thread you won't get much help or luck i'm afraid.
There are lots of people in your position, and yes, it might be frustrating to contend with timewasters and the like but don't tar everyone with the same brush. There are decent people who want to meet others just like you do. Join in, have a laugh but don't take it personally if you get rejected or people are a waste of time..... just carry on and in the end things will come right. Patience and luck both have their part to play so bear with it and all will be fine.
You might find it helpful to look through past threads with advice on meeting people - I assume you are a single male. There are lots of advice threads on here so you can help yourself, as much as you are willing to.

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This might not be much help but the Royal Opera House do some cheap tickets (link below) - I took an ex there once and we had a brilliant time. The seats weren't the best in the place but they were cheap, we got to dress up and do the grown up thing and we had a really good time. He thought I'd spent loads of money but it was only £15 per ticket!

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Quote by MISSCHIEF
Oh Onlyme!!!! Now you've made me well up ........ thats just beautiful kiss

Thank you Misschief - I may come to regret the sentimentality in the morning but hey....!
And just where have you been young lady????? I don't see an absence form filled out anywhere!!!!

Apologies..... I'll remember to fill one in next time! (although hopefully there won't be a next time!) biggrin
Hello all.....
I've been away again for a little while but while I was away I was thinking about things and the fact that some of you have helped me (intentionally or not) in the past. This poem is for all of you but especially those who I have been in contact with through PM or those who have given really good advice. I hope it's not too sick making........ I'm in a soppy mood!

How should I start this?
I have lots of things to say
not sure how I should proceed
so I'm going to start this way
You are all beautiful
both inside and out
you are perfect examples
to what friends are all about
Whenever I feel lonely
and really quite down
you lot are there
telling me to turn my frown upside down
You make me laugh
You give good advice when it's due
you are a good bunch of people
in my humble view
I'm glad I have 'met' you
you have helped me mend
just always remember
I'm here for you too, with everything to lend.

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Thought I'd crawl out of my hole and add my opinion on this one......
I'm seeing a guy and although I didn't find him stunningly attractive at first I have now grown to see him in a different light. I never base anything on looks alone as I know from experience that it's not the be all and end all but I will admit that I didn't think we'd last very long. 1: because I wasn't bowled over by his looks and 2: because I didn't think he'd find me attractive. I've got to know him more now and his personality and charm etc have had an effect on me and I now see him as an attractive all round person....looks as well. I don't think I've ever fallen in love at first sight as I'm not into looks completely...... there does have to be some attraction though and what I might constitute as attractive others may find repulsive! I do feel that we can grow to love each other - you may not be stunned by someone's looks straight away, but once you get to know them, their beauty shines through. I'm not sure I've written this too well to try and make my point but I know what I mean!
I agree with others on the smell thing...... everyone has their own unique smell - without perfume/aftershave etc - I love that.
Oh, by the way, for anyone that may have noticed me missing.....I'm back....again! (or for anyone that gives a damn.....I do have a proper explanation.... I'm NOT attention seeking!)
I've sent one now..... Thought I'd join the bandwagon and participate, rather than browse in the Cafe for a change.
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Hmmm, well I've had a bit of a think and I reckon Dambuster's Avatar is, in my opinion, the best.
Others were close though - so I did eeny meeny miny mo!

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Congratulations Clare and Steve.
It's lovely to see people still happy in marriages.....if we were to believe what's said in the papers, no one is happy!
But you two are and I'm sure many other couples on here are.

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Well I feel fine this (late) morning! I don't get hangover's which is cool.
As said by some of you - It does depend on the place and company I'm with as to what sort of drunk I am but generally I'm a happy one.
I don't usually drink to excess or ever even, but every now and then I think it's a good thing to let your hair down and have a bloody good time - so that's what I did last night!
Must say my feet hurt a bit from all the dancing!

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Hello everyone who reads this.
Sorry if this is a crap post but I'm feeling good tonight. There is a point to this post ....somewhere!
Had such a wonderful day and night.
Ok, so I'm a bit drunk but hey..... I've not been out for aaaaaaaages!
Does anyone else feel really good when drunk? I know a lot of people who feel sad, angry and violent when drunk so what sort of drunk are you?
(This has taken me about 15 minutes to write...... i have triple vision at the moment!)

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Well done LC kiss
I'd like to thank you for your great posts and brilliant advice. You really have helped me out and I appreciate that. You have been excellent!
Here's to another 500!
Take care,
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I'm sickened at how the terrorists have acted. They have no place in the human race.
I can't really think of what else to say as I'm to dumbstruck to be quite honest.
It beggars belief how people can do this.