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

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I've just gone out today and bought 2 goldfish and a lovely big tank for them.
Back when I was a child, all you needed was a glass goldfish bowl, some stones for the bottom, some food and a lot of water!
Now though they recommend a filter, light, special food, special water conditioners etc etc. Not sure if this is some money making gimmick or if it does atually make the fish have a longer life span - I'm going to test the theory out though! My fish survived for 3 years when I was younger so I'm going to see if these fish beat that - I know it's not a scientific experiment as it doesn't have the same factors taken into account but I'm going to try anyway!
On this note..... what pets do you have? How long have you had them and what are their names?

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Well, I have sent my pics to debbiewebs but for tonight only (well until I remember to take the thing off) I have put my picture up in my avatar. I have changed it slightly though as I'm still not brave enough to put my proper un-edited picture up!
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Well I PM'd just one Warwick and didn't get a reply! Maybe I should PM the other 2 too? biggrin
I'm already forming my PM to Sarge..... its going to be a long one!
No problem at all Devs - Glad to be of some help to someone!
Hope you enjoy it on here smile
In the past, I've been in the situation your friend is in and I have a little bit of advice:
No matter how far she pushes you away, please don't leave her stranded. I know it can be very hard to deal with but believe me it is worth it.
If she doesn't want to talk about things, don't force the issue. Let her come to terms with things herself but be there for her. Talk about normal things instead of what might be bothering her.
It might feel to you as if you're not helping her but the chances are, you probably are helping by being there for her. You probably can't physically help her but being there for her is just as effective sometimes.
Last but not least - Foxy, you sound like a very good friend indeed. Good on you for not running away from your friend when things get tough. A big hug to you for sticking with it. :therethere:

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I have often thought about showing my face in my avatar but alas, I've not done it yet as i'm too damn scared!
Not to mention who might see me on here - I'm not ashamed but this is the only part of my life that remains private from everyone.
I'm quite happy for regular users to see what I look like out of curiosity, but I don't have the guts to show myself on my avatar.
I'm going to the Notts Munch and can't wait already! It'll be great to meet you people.

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There was a young lady from Devon
Who placed an ad on Swinging Heaven
She found a great treasure
who claimed he could give her pleasure
But he was only 14 years old.
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It does seem as though a lot of people are down about the general content on the Forum/Cafe.
I'm afraid the only solution is to get posting!
I personally find it hard to find subjects to write about which are interesting, funny, thought provoking etc which is why I don't do it much as I don't like to stretch my brain too far! But, I do try and that's what matters.
If we all say the Cafe is going downhill but do nothing about it then surely we are partly/wholly to blame?
This isn't supposed to be a dig at anyone - I'm just trying to steer things into a positive kind of thing.......like.
(I still stick by my previous comments on this thread too!)

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I'd like to add some of my views if I may.
I know I'm not one of the "older" regular's on here and that I'm not as well respected, liked or well known etc BUT I am my own person and that's what I want to be shown on here. I'm not bothered that I'm not a member of the so called clique that's going on. Personally I don't think there is much of one although, I must admit it was very daunting at first with all the people who knew each other well. That is just life though - you meet new people and you interact with them - others join in and so the circle goes on.
I was thinking of leaving, partly because of the arguments and bitchiness and also for personal reasons but I couldn't do it. I find I'm more selective of the threads I now read and post but other than that things are as normal for me.
It seems since the Munch (I didn't go to it) things have got a little better on here. There have been a few threads where arguments have occurred but everyone has disagreements now and then and we can't all play nicely with each other all of the time!
There are a lot of different personalities on here and to think that we could all agree on every subject is just silly. Debate is fine, it's just when things get personal or when things go too far, people go away feeling bruised and attacked (so to speak). Obviously everyone has bad days now and then but just remember that although this is the internet and it's not a real place, the people on here are real. Something that you say may not affect you, but it might just affect that other person.
I personally think very hard before starting a thread as you never know where it might lead! I think a lot of people do actually think about what they write and how to phrase things and the qaulity of threads has gone up considerably.
Anyway, I'll stop rambling now!

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Ok, so do any of you believe that someone can predict the future for you?
Personally I don't know what I believe. I've never been to see a clairvoyant or anything like that as I think I'd rather not know what is to happen.
Also Horoscopes - are they accurate?
I get mine sent through by email everyday - I don't read them religously but they do sometimes make sense. I know that what they say can be applied to millions of other people but what made me kind of believe was one a few years back (in the Sun newspaper of all places!) which went along the lines of "If you are going out with friends tonight be prepared for a musician who has his eye on you. He will be interested in seeing you again."
What actually happened:
I went to the pub one Friday night with some friends after work. We were all sat round a big table and one of the blokes (we'll call him Scott) friends joined us. A few people went home by this stage so we all moved to a smaller table. It turned out that the people who had joined us were Scott's band mates. On the Monday Scott told me that one of the band members liked me and wanted to go out for a drink........ we ended up going out for a few months and had a really good time.
I didn't read the horoscope for the Friday until the next day (Saturday) so I didn't "plan" any of it - it all happened how the horoscope said it would. Now personally I don't think this could apply to many people. I could be wrong though!
It did make me wonder if any of it is actually true or if it is just luck.
Your thoughts please?

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Hi Tim, :welcome: to the Cafe!
I'm sure you'll be right at home here.... and you are right, it is a great community.
Join in and I'm sure you'll have fun.
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Does anyone else have the habit of singing at the top of their voice in the car (even when sitting in traffic) thinking that they are a great singer and someone might actually "spot" them and bring them to stardom? (Not me, one of my friends)
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Guess not then! Must be just my "friend".
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Oh, go on Tune, tell us................... Please?
I'll ignore the fact that you "accidentally" put hump instead of passionkiss in the Soppy thread. (although I understand it's the same thing for a lot of men)
Hey Steve..... I was gonna do that one next!
I do have a strict plan I have to stick to you know.
Now I'm going to have to sit up all night trawling the Cafe for any threads that haven't been mentioned before and re-plan my diary for the dates that I will be posting my threads. Such an inconvenience! biggrin
Back on the the original question now......
My most spine chilling song has to be Radiohead - Creep. I love it so much.
There are others but I won't bore you all!

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I'm not up North either!
Though I agree with MrsFC - wish I was up North sometimes too!

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I do that a lot too - There are lots of songs I don't know the the words to so I make it up!
I can't think of an example at the moment though. (probably because I don't want to embarrass myself)
Does anyone else have the habit of singing at the top of their voice in the car (even when sitting in traffic) thinking that they are a great singer and someone might actually "spot" them and bring them to stardom?
(Not me, one of my friends)
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Wow, what a sensitive bunch we are!
Some of your stories had me welling up........ I won't post another thread like this again......it's not good for me to be seen crying in front of the pc!
I do think it's good to look back at things that have happened in our lives, good or bad, it gives a certain kind of perspective.

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Ok, slight hijack here but what the hell are you on about - 3 Warwicks confused:
I don't get it.... is it an "in" joke or something that I've missed out on? rolleyes
Anyway, I've now sent a PM to the only Warwick I know of........ Warwick!

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Quote by MISSCHIEF
Oh I can't listen to Mike & the Mechanics 'The Living Years' without bawling.
An amazing song that just gets me every time.
Yep, will go with your Bette Midler song too, beautiful.

I agree with you on Mike and the Mechanics - Listening to it now and can feel the tears welling up!
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my immortal by Evanescence it has so much meaning it makes me cry every time

I love that song too - The first time I heard it I loved it.
I've love to be able to write or sing something that has a lot of meaning to it to lots of people - though admittedly my singing makes people cry.............with laughter!
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I'm in a soppy mood and I know we've had lots of threads about musical tastes but I'm not sure this one has been done before.
What particular ONE song is guaranteed to bring a tear or two, to the eye?
It would be good if some of the men in the cafe could actually admit that a song can make them shed a tear but I don't think that'll happen!
I've had many favourites over the years and it's really difficult to choose one but I think I'll go with Bette Midler - Wind beneath my wings. (Incidentally I love the film Beaches - makes me cry every time!)

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I'm the office dogsbody...... really I'm supposed to deal with company cars but that takes up about 2% of my time as I've been assigned something else to do which is far less interesting.
Hence why I'm looking for a decent job!

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I'll most likely be on here reading through all the threads I have missed.
Other than that......absolutely nothing! Oh what a boring life I lead....... wink
What makes me happy is a big, lovely cuddle.
It's the simplest of things to do but gives me so much happiness. There are other things of course..... but they don't even come close.

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Orders carried out - I've now PM'd Alex....... and I tried to make it as meaningful as possible!
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I know what ya mean ....... I'd open the windows but all the moths swarm around my comp and they tickle rolleyes

Forget the moths - it's the wasps that annoy me! My mum, bro and sis are still up watching the Olympics then they all run out the room like it's on fire or something. I'm the one that had to get rid of the damn thing..... I don't like them myself!
I tell you, we have a good old nature reserve in this house. Spiders (big black ones), moths, crane fly things, wasps - you name it and we've probably had it in here!

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I have that same problem every night! That's why I'm on here all the time....sad eh?!
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er....Thanks for that reminder Neil!
Saves everyone reading the whole thing I suppose! hehehe

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