Around a month ago I started having problems connecting to the internet at work. Being in an office on my own meant I had to call someone to get it sorted and they ended up having to get me a new router.
With office politics and the stupidity of others this has arrived today. I am now online, at work. The last month has been...
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With office politics and the stupidity of others this has arrived today. I am now online, at work. The last month has been...
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We moved away from London about two and a half years ago and into a small village central to 3 American Air Force bases. As such, most of my friends now are American and I have noticed something.
Americans are selfish people!
I am not Anti-American like many people these days. I have even endured insults and nasty remarks from members here due to my...
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Americans are selfish people!
I am not Anti-American like many people these days. I have even endured insults and nasty remarks from members here due to my...
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It's good news/ bad news time.
In the good section of the news, I quit smoking. I know it may be premature to brag about it after only a week but it's something I did 10 years ago (until recent events) and I know that I don't need it anymore. The first couple of days were really hard and I will admit that I slipped...
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In the good section of the news, I quit smoking. I know it may be premature to brag about it after only a week but it's something I did 10 years ago (until recent events) and I know that I don't need it anymore. The first couple of days were really hard and I will admit that I slipped...
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ammo:
wow, you sound a lot better! so glad I don't have moles. (and sorry I've been gone so long)
happy happy birthday! ... I think pizza makes an awesome birthday, but I'm biased as I love pizza so much.
And if you can study accounting you have more patience than i... I'm not a fan of numbers, or money, or sitting for long periods of time.
and an update on girl situation, natalie is out of the picture.... but now I might have something going on with quinne.... not completely sure... I also have a date with this girl joey from petco haha.... but we'll see.
happy happy birthday! ... I think pizza makes an awesome birthday, but I'm biased as I love pizza so much.
And if you can study accounting you have more patience than i... I'm not a fan of numbers, or money, or sitting for long periods of time.
and an update on girl situation, natalie is out of the picture.... but now I might have something going on with quinne.... not completely sure... I also have a date with this girl joey from petco haha.... but we'll see.
llama:
I love Taz. Nice choice!
The training is going well, although we have no real need to start hard training just yet I have been trying to lose some weight since I found out my bad news. I don't think I am fat, I used to lift weights very regularly and after I stopped, things - kinda went a bit downhill so I feel I need to tone up a...
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lilli:
Doooood!!!!! I just saw that it is/was your birthday today! Happy Birthday, buddy!!!! 
jewelz:
Happy belated birthday doll!
I sang you..uh...typed you... a birthday ballad in Geezers today!
PS> I'd let you have all of my M-n-M's if I could figure out how to get them to you, honest injun!!
I sang you..uh...typed you... a birthday ballad in Geezers today!
PS> I'd let you have all of my M-n-M's if I could figure out how to get them to you, honest injun!!
The decision is made. The places are booked. The destination is COSTA RICA.
We have decided to trek the rainforest of Costa Rica for Kirstie's 2nd and my 1st charity trek. We will be walking through the rough terrain over 72 kilometres for 8 long, hard days. Sleeping under jungle canopies and swimming in waterfalls. Dealing with spiders, snakes, crocodiles and poisonous FROGS.
I am...
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We have decided to trek the rainforest of Costa Rica for Kirstie's 2nd and my 1st charity trek. We will be walking through the rough terrain over 72 kilometres for 8 long, hard days. Sleeping under jungle canopies and swimming in waterfalls. Dealing with spiders, snakes, crocodiles and poisonous FROGS.
I am...
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brian_h:
Dude!! I don't think that this could be any more awesome!! I'm excited for you. Hopefully the on-air mention I gave you got some people to go to your sponsorship site!!
brian_h:
Okay...I'm willing to look past you liking the Steelers and still be your friend, only because you don't know any better. 
As for the Cavs, they sent 6 guys packing in exchange for 4 that are leaps and bounds better. LeBron will finally have some help. It's an exciting time to be a Cavs fan!!
As for the Cavs, they sent 6 guys packing in exchange for 4 that are leaps and bounds better. LeBron will finally have some help. It's an exciting time to be a Cavs fan!!
It's been a busy couple of weeks for me. We went to see Linkin Park at the O2 arena in London the other week, they were amazing. Before this my list of concert goings has been somewhat embarrassing and consisted of - Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi (Twice, I know they're not cool but but they remind me of being a kid), Elvis (I don't care...
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brian_h:
I've seen LP a couple of times and they definitely didn't disappoint. I hoping to catch Stone Temple Pilots in May when they come through on the reunion tour!
As for the trip...wow. I wouldn't be able to decide. They all would be pretty incredible!!
Glad everything is cool. Congrats on renting the house.
One more thing...thank you for being such a great friend to me. Seriously. I appreciate it...
As for the trip...wow. I wouldn't be able to decide. They all would be pretty incredible!!
Glad everything is cool. Congrats on renting the house.
One more thing...thank you for being such a great friend to me. Seriously. I appreciate it...
mae_:
YEP YEP!!
I have my own shower to!!!
YAY
I have my own shower to!!!
YAY
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lilli:
Love the new profile image! 
jewelz:
Top of the morning to ya!!
Sure feels like Friday to me today for some reason.... probably cause of the slight hangover My honey and I went to the "titty bar" last night for the our last hurrah before my daughter gets home, and we get all wrapped up in the whole Christmas and family thing.
What is it that you do that you can have SG up all day??
Sure feels like Friday to me today for some reason.... probably cause of the slight hangover
My honey and I went to the "titty bar" last night for the our last hurrah before my daughter gets home, and we get all wrapped up in the whole Christmas and family thing.
What is it that you do that you can have SG up all day??
Why do we bother playing other people's games?
I have this friend, a really good friend and my wife is close to his wife. In fact, they were friends first and introduced us. They have been coming over to my house every Saturday night for the past two years and hanging out, playing xbox, watching movies etc.
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I have this friend, a really good friend and my wife is close to his wife. In fact, they were friends first and introduced us. They have been coming over to my house every Saturday night for the past two years and hanging out, playing xbox, watching movies etc.
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jewelz:
"'m glad you have finally friended me. Does that mean that you've been thinking about me all these weeks? ".....
BUT OF COURSE!!!!
Hearts, Jewelz
BUT OF COURSE!!!!
Hearts, Jewelz
miya:
I can't believe they wouldn't take away a snake! Thats terrible! Hope you have sorted out your friend issue.
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Hey Kids.
How ya been?
I went to visit my in-laws at the weekend, they're really cool. I guess I'm lucky. My wife's sister was visiting too and it's the first time I've seen her for a while, I was amazed by how good she looked. Before you start judging me, this isn't gonna be about how much i want fuck my sister-in-law (dirty minded...
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How ya been?
I went to visit my in-laws at the weekend, they're really cool. I guess I'm lucky. My wife's sister was visiting too and it's the first time I've seen her for a while, I was amazed by how good she looked. Before you start judging me, this isn't gonna be about how much i want fuck my sister-in-law (dirty minded...
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mae_:
Yer they are Its really cold because they keep leaving the door open!!!
Have you seen my new (old) pic?
xoxo
Have you seen my new (old) pic?
xoxo
mae_:
Maybe 
She's back and everything is good in my little corner of the world. Apart from the fact the she's hobbling about on crutches after losing 3 toenails, getting an infected toe and tearing ligaments in her knee. At least she's home though. One thing which came out of her trek into the desert is that she thinks she's Tomb Raider and now wants to do...
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lilli:
Thanks for the comment. I think you're right about girl's taking this information in stride. My daughter was all business about it. Her older brother, on the other hand, kept asking to be excused, PLEASE. 
You have a beautiful family. Glad your honey is home. Home really is the nicest word there is. My hubby is reading the Little House books to our daughter these days and he is so in awe of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Which is nice, since she was one of my childhood heroes.
You have a beautiful family. Glad your honey is home. Home really is the nicest word there is. My hubby is reading the Little House books to our daughter these days and he is so in awe of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Which is nice, since she was one of my childhood heroes.
brian_h:
Well...as far as the scoring goes, the system isn't terrible. I just don't think the judges necessarily follow the guidelines correctly. It ends up being too subjective. Here's part of the criteria according to the NSAC:
E. Judging Criteria
1. Judges are required to determine the winner of a bout that goes to it's full time limit based upon the following criteria:
-Clean Strikes
-Effective Grappling
-Octagon Control
-Effective Aggressiveness
and then...
L. Criteria Evaluation
1. Each judge is to evaluate which fighter was most effective. Thus striking and grappling skills are top priority.
2. Evaluating the criteria requires the use of a sliding scale. Fights can remain standing or grounded.
Judges shall recognize that it isn't how long the fighters are standing or grounded, as to the scoring the fighters achieve ,while in those positions.
3. If 90% of the round is grounded one fighter on top, then:
-effective grappling is weighed first.
-clean striking is weighed next. If clean strikes scored in the round, the Judge shall factor it in. Clean Striking can outweigh Effective Grappling while the fighters are grounded.
-octagon control is next (pace, place & position)
I'm not so sure all of the judges follow these guidelines the same. They need to reeducate the judges on this stuff.
E. Judging Criteria
1. Judges are required to determine the winner of a bout that goes to it's full time limit based upon the following criteria:
-Clean Strikes
-Effective Grappling
-Octagon Control
-Effective Aggressiveness
and then...
L. Criteria Evaluation
1. Each judge is to evaluate which fighter was most effective. Thus striking and grappling skills are top priority.
2. Evaluating the criteria requires the use of a sliding scale. Fights can remain standing or grounded.
Judges shall recognize that it isn't how long the fighters are standing or grounded, as to the scoring the fighters achieve ,while in those positions.
3. If 90% of the round is grounded one fighter on top, then:
-effective grappling is weighed first.
-clean striking is weighed next. If clean strikes scored in the round, the Judge shall factor it in. Clean Striking can outweigh Effective Grappling while the fighters are grounded.
-octagon control is next (pace, place & position)
I'm not so sure all of the judges follow these guidelines the same. They need to reeducate the judges on this stuff.
you're all troubleee.!