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decoratress - that's pretty much what I understood too. I think I'll stick with a good walk ... once I can walk properly again.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 21, 2008 3:50 PM

woodnwine...

While not a doctor, I have asked several about the running issue.

It seems opinion is fairly consistent, that running is not the best form of exercise for the average person.
Running places enormous stress on knees, ankles & feet, & if one doesn't run correctly there is even greater likelihood of damage.
Women, especially, are advised against it- their internal organs are not so well supported (due to the need to carry babies), thus they are more likely than men to suffer internal adverse consequences from pounding the pavement.

If running is one's forte, of course, it's a wonderful thing, but many people suddenly undertaking an exercise regime dive straight into jogging... often with disastrous results.

Posted by: decoratress at February 21, 2008 3:30 PM

Gogs Kenny, you know...Gogs...don't you remember Gogs???

Bugger, my lack of proof reading has been exposed......and the g isn't even next to the d on the keyboard .

Maybe l was exercising my middle finger more that l should have been...staying on topic and all........K

Posted by: auntykaz at February 21, 2008 3:17 PM

gogs Kaz ?Yes i know it was a typo but still LMAO

Posted by: abckenny at February 21, 2008 3:07 PM

Are you sure they were gogs and not small ponies Wnw??

I have two larger dogs, one a rhodesian ridgeback and the other a lab...Taking them for a walk alone requires a bit of strength as they aren't particularly obediant when walking...they just want to go!!

Love them to death though, and they are good to have around..they make me feel safe if l am alone at night..........K

Posted by: auntykaz at February 21, 2008 2:52 PM

Are there any physicians or doctors on these blogs that would care to comment on running? I have never been big on running (although I did complete a competitive 10km run once) and have heard that it can be somewhat damaging to your internal organs due to the constant pounding .... is this true?

Posted by: woodnwine at February 21, 2008 1:30 PM

Hi Kaz - took my two dogs for a walk yesterday and stopped to help a woman get 3 large dogs into her car ... (no way she could have done it on her own) and now I have the sorest back so no exercise for me for a day or so. Youch!

Posted by: woodnwine at February 21, 2008 1:07 PM

Ah ignorance is bliss is that old saying..... Too true, too true.

And staying on topic...for that is what we are meant to do and as one who strays freuently off it l'm going to be good today ...have just taken the pooches out for a walk, the Melbourne weather being what it is at the moment, l didn't know whether to break out in a sweat or put a jumper on.
And Virgil, l'm going to a body balance class this afternoon as well.....before 2 hours of dancing classes at 7... Goodness l'm going to be tired..........K

Posted by: auntykaz at February 21, 2008 12:12 PM

Twoeyes, thank you for the courtesy of reading my profile.:-)
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 21, 2008 12:04 PM

Twoeyes, I did check your profile before posting, just as I have reread the post by you before answering. I agreed with your comment on viper with no objection. I objected to your post and found it offensive and I do not use double standards, read my profile it is the only one and it means what it says. A lot of people on these blogs twoeyes have no hesitation in tearing strips off people for whatever reason they want to vent their spleen. I am a least courteous and honest.
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 21, 2008 11:56 AM

Thanks WnW for the backup. This is yet another example of people taking things out of context, through not knowing what the other person is like.

WnW is exactly right. It was figuratively. Oldergent you can only surmise that i might be over 5.foot. I may be a midget, ( sorry politically incorrect there), and whatever is on my profile might infact not be true.
Yet you agree with what i have said, but maybe you would have said it differently. Thats what democrcay is for.

Just cos you dont like the way i have said something, yet agrees with it , smacks of a double standard.

Dont you think?????

Posted by: twoeyes at February 21, 2008 11:32 AM

oldergent ... I think you will find that twoeyes was speaking figuratively (am I right?) when referring to a person of small stature. I think he would have meant a person with issues and a lack of confidence, self-respect, self-esteem. This makes them a figuratively small person, regardless of height. Some tall people are in actual fact very small people inside and vice versa.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 21, 2008 11:23 AM

Grow up yourself twoeyes, what nonsense to class whoever it is on stature, that is like saying all who affect lip tashes are wankers. You have the option to remove it short people don't. While on the subject I would not have my height anyother way, it has more advantages than detractions and has been so all my life. Your post smacks of pandering. I agree RSViPer is offensive in nearly all of its posts, but it can only exist in these blogs if it is responded to.

Posted by: oldergent at February 21, 2008 11:18 AM

Usually the people who are kind, easy going, non-insulting, compassionate etc are the ones that are happy, at peace and have their lives together and there are many such people on here ... thank goodness. The angry people tend to be those with issues, problems ... they are generally unhappy and try to take out their anger on others. They should seek help in resolving their own issues rather than attacking or even involving others, particularly strangers.

Don't participate in their issues/problems ... just wish them well and hope they eventually sort themselves out.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 21, 2008 11:18 AM

Just turn a deaf ear everyone. The viper has nothing intelligent to contribute so why not just skip over their vindictive comments? After all they are meaningless. Say something intelligent, constructive, supportive or kind or just shut up ... I say.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 21, 2008 11:12 AM

its all good decoratress. rsviper is just another sad case and poor excuse for a human that likes to vent, and belittle people he/she has never meet nor would like to , i suspect.

I am picturing him/her as a person that has NO FRIENDS, nor is there much likely hood of gaining any.

He is more likely to be a male of small staure, with probably a severe case of ***** envy, and rejects society, due to some deep seated phobia from something that occurred, when he was an infant, and as such has never fully matured.

If this person is a female, then i truly, pity any male that comes into contact with her , for she would most likely be the human form of the black widow spider, and as such would use the male for her own means , then dispose of him in the cruelest way she saw fit..

I suspect that this person probably tore wings off butterflies etc when an adolescent, to assert their authority over something that was unable to defend itself.

RSVIPER GROW UP AND LEAVE WELL MEANING PEOPLE ALONE.

Posted by: twoeyes at February 21, 2008 10:55 AM

peanut butter is an aphrodisiac.... we lived on it whilst at teachers college, living in a group house when I was a student many years ago...it worked ......everyone was bonking all the time!!! Have a lovely day all...PS....make a note to myself, take a jar to sydney to experiment..for research purposes of course!!! and smile, it is nearly the weekend...jewels

Posted by: junebaby57 at February 21, 2008 7:42 AM

As for peanut butter being an aphrodisiac... I've not heard that one before... hahaha... are smooth & crunchy equally good?

Posted by: decoratress at February 20, 2008 12:00 PM

I could not tell you that decoratress, but its funny to know that...personally i go for the Sanitarium one or from a whole foods shop. Oh and I detest supermarkets, but use them of course.

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 21, 2008 1:13 AM

Hi blueeyes, leave the spider alone and he with sort out the cockies.
Cheers OG

Posted by: oldergent at February 21, 2008 12:18 AM

Damsel in distress. Last night 2 cockroaches,tonight a big huntsman spider right in front of dishwasher. You want exercise, I need exterminator now! Is that called speed dating?

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 21, 2008 12:00 AM

Accordin to google, virgil, a piss ant is something insignificant or obsolete: or a rock band dishing out punk music or in the US, a small ant that infests homes.
Why would you be asking? Hope that has nothing to do with your apparent speed dating.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 20, 2008 11:50 PM

well i just checked my emails and had a thank you from RSVP for helping get them into the Guinness book of records for speed dating.
Sorry to say, I had nothing to do with it.

By the way what is a piss-ant? I have heard the term but never been able to determine what it means

Posted by: virgil at February 20, 2008 11:38 PM

oops, sorry kaz- off to the spartan landscape of my fridge I go....

Posted by: decoratress at February 20, 2008 10:50 PM

...I'm remarkably plebby (thought it was 'plebeian' but dictionary says no..) when it comes to champagne, & have a glass of Yellowglen Pink on the table (& the bottle heh..)

When it comes to red, though.. I try to find Chateauneuf du Pape- a little hard to track down, but I've been known to sleuth occasionally.

ninaschen- your smile's a winner at 100metres!

Posted by: decoratress at February 20, 2008 10:47 PM

Weta at least you are eating as well as drinking.....Decoratress, are you paying attention??
Weta has his priorities intact.

Good taste?? Well l guess if the cap fits Weta best l put it on.

Weta if you did not digress l would be quite concerned that you were connipting.
And by the way .....hooroo to you .............K

Posted by: auntykaz at February 20, 2008 10:41 PM

kia ora auntykaz - You gym junkie You....

....You have always demonstrated good taste.....

....Les Mills is a fellow Tamakimakaurau boy - and a legend - he represented Aotearoa in discus, shot put and weightlifting in both Olympics and Commonwealth Games...

...but I digress....

....I'm fanging out on a glass of Seppelts DP37 Tokay and a piece of Whittakers 72% cocoa Dark Ghana....I'm sure You and Decoratress can relate to that.....

...haare ra.....

Posted by: weta at February 20, 2008 10:34 PM

Decoratress - I'd kill for your metabolism. And your smile!

Posted by: ninaschen at February 20, 2008 10:19 PM

auntykaz...

I'm on to it!

malsie...

Undoubtedly!!

virgil...

You're right- pokie venues I know nothing about by choice. I live 45mins out of the city, in the hills- an area which supports an eclectic mix of creative people. Luckily, demand decrees that there are many great organic cafes & restaurants.
Price is not an issue- good food is worth paying for.

As I said, in my case it's more a matter of remembering!

Posted by: decoratress at February 20, 2008 9:58 PM

have any studies been done comparing single people and married people using the Gym?
Do single pepole exercise more? are married blokes more likely to be "norms" couch potatoes?
I feel from the time I have been single I have tended to use the gym more than I did when I was married. That is before I got married, and since my marriage finished.

Posted by: virgil at February 20, 2008 8:31 PM

hi
Auntiekaz, I have done body balance at Kwinana Requatic Centre, I have a bit of arthritis and find it hard to do a lot of the moves, in fact I find I need a few solid weeks of aqua aerobics before attempting Balance and Pump.

Decoratess, probably quite a few of us bloggers live alone, in a capital city, that means we have access to cheap meals.

In Adelaide, they sell roast meals for $5 at the casino, for holders of an action card, and I believe that many hotels that haver pokies, have heavily subsidised meals.

As a hippie, you may have ethical reasons to not support venues with pokies, I dont know.

I occasionally think about that, but many times cannot bring myself to cook, and find it a viable option to actually buy my food out.

I feel I have to get away from the concept of family meals and what's appropriate, now that I live alone.

Posted by: virgil at February 20, 2008 7:40 PM

decoratress, do you think the fact that I have peanut butter on toast (with cucumber - yum) for breakfast most days is what's leading me astray? I've never heard of it being an aphrodisiac either....

Posted by: malsie at February 20, 2008 7:39 PM

Virgil, Les Mills Body Balance is heaven to do...... anyone who is a gym member where the do the Les Mills programs should try Body Balance for their mind body and spirit.
More interesting to me personally that straight Yoga, but thats just me.

Decoratress l find that a liquid meal is appealing at times..... you know, Sauv Blanc, JD, Cascade........
Just joking..... no l'm not........
and that is when you really wish you hadn't forgotten to eat...........K

Posted by: auntykaz at February 20, 2008 5:58 PM

Sunbury Oldergent- that was a long time ago. I remember going there with college friends (and my parents had no idea we went-we said we were going to stay at each others places). I can't remember what we did about food but can't forget Billy Thorpe singing "Over the rainbow" on the last night at midnight.There wasn't a dry eye in the place.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 20, 2008 5:15 PM

oldergent...

I'm as social as the next person, & spend as much time as possible with my friends- talking, laughing, eating, drinking... all the usual.

However, my socialising doesn't revolve around food. Of course, I eat with others- either out, at their house, or mine- but if it's at mine, well, I'm happy to go out & get a healthy takeaway- there are many in my area.

As I said- I'm not too concerned about it- just that eating isn't high on my list of priorities. I maintain a healthy weight, even if it's on the low side, & if I find I've lost a little then I make a bigger effort to eat more.

No need for a dietician or doctor- just a little more attention to remembering food!

Posted by: decoratress at February 20, 2008 4:43 PM

moreofaman4u...

As I said- 20yrs of taking on the role of cook, when I always hated cooking....

allergic!

And Woodstock? hahaha... that's a flashback! When the record hit the charts in the UK, the TV show Top of the Pops came & collected all of us art students, to film the music clip... somewhere in an archive, is film of myself, with friends, traipsing across Wimbledon Common, looking all cool & floaty & Woodstocky...

...those were the days!

...though I firmly believe that so are these!

Posted by: decoratress at February 20, 2008 4:30 PM

I forgot to mention, that as it is such bloody long hard work, there was never the need to go gyming, we just seemed to be fit no matter what our shape and size.
Cheers OG

Posted by: oldergent at February 20, 2008 4:19 PM

Hi all you non food junkies, food is just not the sustanance of life, it is the delight some of us get from preparing it, serving it, seeing the enjoyment of those partaking. the way it can draw people together, make the conversations expand and linger, (naturally Baccus I acknowledge your contribution). Surely Decoratress you do not exist without the enjoyment of the company it brings together wihich is another of the foods of life. I have been lucky in a way to have had a mother that seen nothing sissy in teaching a son to cook (from earliest memory) and from all the women and friends that have sat at my table/s and enriched my life with their presence.
Cheers OG.

Posted by: oldergent at February 20, 2008 4:13 PM

rider - don't we all? Oh yeah .... maybe not.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 20, 2008 3:58 PM

Posted by: amberlight58 at February 19, 2008 11:53 PM

Will I have the time for a woman you ask ? I make time for the people I care about...

Posted by: ridersonthestorm74 at February 20, 2008 2:48 PM

Decoratress,
Hello to you girl. Have read your profile, for starters, but, how can you be allergic to cooking or don't you just like cooking and see it as a chore?
As for you trying to put on weight, girl you are one of the lucky one's whom can eat, anything without putting on weight.Your metabolizem i agree must be at a fast rate.If you are really worried see your doctor.
i also see when you do visit the supermarket the items you are looking through are all Hippee style food, nothing wrong with that.
Can you remember,"Sunbury Rock Festival now what did you eat there,lololol ok or smoked there, days of Billy Thorpe an the Aztecs.
How about Woodstock, still love to see the movie,(original one), sorry getting side tracked here!
Have you thought of seeing a dietation for there advice as they can help gaining or lossing weight.

Posted by: moreofaman4u at February 20, 2008 12:54 PM

2 hours of volleyball last night .... now that's a good aeorobic workout. Are there any tall bloggers in Brisbane who would like to play volleyball ... always looking for new players. You can be short too if you can jump really high.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 20, 2008 12:26 PM

Decoratress - if your allergy can not be cured or at least curbed (ha ha) then maybe you should buy yourself a blender and make lots of health drinks using protein powders from health food shops, milk, eggs, cinamon, yoghurt and fruit (with maybe a bit of low fat ice cream). Yum!

The bottom line however is .... if you don't eat regularly you can't put on weight. I couldn't imagine forgetting to eat for a whole day ... I'd probably pass out. The more you eat, the more your stomach will expand and the more you'll want .... simply increase your intake slowly.

If I am rushed, I also sometimes have frozen meals ... Weight Watchers, Lean Cuisine etc. They can be OK for emergencies ... like when you forgot to go to the supermarket for a month.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 20, 2008 12:22 PM

slightsynchronicity...

Thanks for your suggestions- I do get Jalna yoghurts- when I can force myself into the supermarket!

And yes- those foods are my trusty staples- bananas, avocados, & peanut butter (or vegemite) on toast- I try to always keep them in the house. I've also found the 90sec/2min rice pouches to be a great standby- there are now quite a few brands available. Tilda, especially, have fantastic brown basmati rice in this quick-to-prepare form.

As for peanut butter being an aphrodisiac... I've not heard that one before... hahaha... are smooth & crunchy equally good?

Posted by: decoratress at February 20, 2008 12:00 PM

woodnwine...

hahaha- thank you for all that good advice!

..but I don't think you read my post carefully enough.. I remarked that I was allergic to cooking.

I cooked more or less every night for 20yrs & now I live alone, I have absolutely no intention of returning to doing something I always detested! I never cook.

It's also a matter of disinterest in food- so unless I'm really hungry, I simply overlook it altogether. It's difficult to eat when one's not hungry- I've tried over the years to eat breakfast & lunch, but it seems my system simply doesn't need them & is happy with one meal a day. I do drink a lot of milk, which helps.

I'm active, fit, & extremely healthy... eating little has had no ill-effect so far. My desire to put on weight really only comes when I've been slack, missed a day's eating completely, & dropped a kilo or two... then I HAVE to brave the supermarket (oh, how I hate it!)

Posted by: decoratress at February 20, 2008 11:49 AM

Decoratress - also, try to work out some healthy meals that are easy to cook .... spaghetti bolognaise, omlettes, stir frys, curries, home made pizza on pita bread and make larger portions and freeze your left-overs for those nights when you don't feel like cooking (and don't say that's every night).

Posted by: woodnwine at February 20, 2008 8:32 AM

Decoratress - eat, exercise to build up your appetite, then eat more. I know it is hard because I don't put on weight either and you just have to slowly eat more good quality food. Starting with a good breakfast usually helps.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 20, 2008 8:29 AM

Aliane,

I am just having another bite at the same cherry.

Its called personal weakness. Always come back for more of the same punishment.

Thats why I have reservations about lecturing anyone on anything, without knowing ones own defects.

It is always easy to see what someone elses problem is, but miss the moat in ones own eye.

There is probably a relevant Bible quote, but after Benny Hinn, I think I might stick to self improvement Womens Weekly style for a while, have to read something in doctors surgeries.

So always look for the good in the other (and maybe quietly encourage some self improvement in their own glaring weakness, but expect to receive the same treatment back, and accept an exchange of perceptions and recommendations with grace, and then work on your own weaknesses too; its all mutuality).

She thinks I should be fitter. My 20 years as a football referee are in the past. Never rely on fitness levels from a bygone era. Fitness is current and must be continuously worked on. As seen on a certain show on the Comedy Channel, the past- it generation are into things like kayaking (did 5km yesterday), cycling (road and mountain biking, crossing the Simpson desert, the Nullabor and cycling Cape York- see current issue of Outdoors magazine, climbing Mt Everest (yeah Pixie), aerobics, yoga, pilates (thats her, not me), swimming, on and on- they put the lazy, junk food eating Generation X and Y and Z to shame, and will be the longest living generation in history as a result.

She now wants to cycle the Tour De France circuit.

Gawd. Where do you get these women from?

RSVP of course.

Posted by: neuroticfish at February 20, 2008 8:10 AM

Posted by: decoratress at February 19, 2008 11:51 PM

Finding full-fat yoghurt, for instance, is a challenge, & the choice of brands & flavours far smaller.

decoratress, you could try Jalna vanilla yoghurt...full fat.......its delectable. A friend put me on it. Try stopping at a small bowl (I do, but you don't have to). If the vanilla one is not your flavour, you are sure to find one you like. Have you thought of sustagen also? Bananas, avocado and peanut butter, which is supposed to also be an aphrodisiac, I think. Time to sleep I guess, glad you are all sensible and doing the right thing.

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 20, 2008 2:14 AM

After all, the whole concept grew from the disillusioned corner/room/house/resort. Maybe there is no call for it anymore. Wouldn't that be great!

Posted by: ninaschen at February 19, 2008 10:00 PM

LOL ninaschen, perhaps jenjen and I could do some painting of the Maldives resort or something. The men are probably lolling under a coconut tree I guess. Personally I think it should be finished.

ODE can you unhide your profile for 24 hours?

I think I contacted all the SA bloggers, not sure if I missed any out. Could not find the young girl yummymummy or yummymum?? with a number at the end. You can send a kiss maybe if you are interested in catching up with SA bloggers one day.

Virgil, the Adelaide Aquatic Centre is nice also with a spa, sauna and there is always the fancy one at Memorial Drive, Next Generation. Now that is a health club, but have never been there.

SSC

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 20, 2008 2:05 AM

HOW TO SAY GOODBYE ON AN ONLINE-DATING SITE

In this installment, we're going to talk about saying goodbye to your mates on an online-dating site when you reach the realization that it's time to leave.

There are many indications that it's time to call it quits. One indication is having a horrible rejection rate. Another indication is having the realization that you've been on a site for nearly six months and have yet to experience a single date with a potential lover. Another indication is that the pain of loneliness has become too much and that online dating just doesn't accommodate the sense of urgency you feel.

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Make your goodbye note short and sweet. This way, your friends know you've gone, while you don't irritate other individuals with your inflated self-importance.

Step 2: Make your profile hidden for some uncertain amount of time. This way, you leave open the possibility of returning months ahead of now, perhaps when your gym sessions are starting to pay off and you can flaunt the topless beach pics that are the only means of success in online dating (for guys at least). True, you probably won't need online dating at that point anyway, but who knows?

Step 3: Post goodbye note.

Step 4: Leave.

Step 5: Return to add P.S.

P.S. You're all great. I wish you the best.

Step 6: Leave.

Posted by: onlinedatingexpert at February 20, 2008 1:30 AM

Thanks Virgil... have just rewired my profile & it's always good to get feedback.

Posted by: decoratress at February 20, 2008 12:26 AM

In my 20's I was desperate to put on weight, so used to regularly go to the Sanitarium shp and have special milkshakes with malt, honey egg, milk and icecream.
They worked for me.

Posted by: virgil at February 20, 2008 12:04 AM

decoratess
your photos look great, and I love what you have written in your profile.

Posted by: virgil at February 19, 2008 11:57 PM

I feel quite embarassed by all these serious and exhausting to read about exercise routines. I do try to walk my dog a few kms every night.........

Rider, will you have the time to have a woman in your life?

Must go, it's bed time well & truly
Goodnight All

Posted by: amberlight58 at February 19, 2008 11:53 PM

What does one do when WANTS to put on weight? If I exercised (other than yoga) I'd vanish..

My metabolism burns everything, & I'm the opposite of a foodie- frequently forgetting to eat.
Consequently, I struggle to maintain the kilos I have.
This is not as much fun as some of you would think..

At the supermarket, I'm confronted by walls of low-fat, fat-reduced, no-fat, sugar-free products..
Finding full-fat yoghurt, for instance, is a challenge, & the choice of brands & flavours far smaller.
Many convenience foods are also calorie reduced... HealthyChoice, WeightWatchers, etc..

I'm also allergic to cooking..

hmmmm...
...just off to to add something to my Ideal Partner section.

Posted by: decoratress at February 19, 2008 11:51 PM

the carton size middle would be unlikely to go to 6 pack size, but might end up half a carton.

Posted by: virgil at February 19, 2008 11:50 PM

Thanks Willow
All my old favortes from Les Mills, body pump, body balance, couldnt get into body step, combat, etc and while I was unfit, I loved aqua aerobics.

Posted by: virgil at February 19, 2008 11:48 PM

Yes Kaz,
We love them dearly and wouldn't be without them, but they are exhausting sometimes!!
My older ones are all driving and working now, so it's not as frantic as it once was, thank goodness!!

Posted by: amberlight58 at February 19, 2008 11:34 PM

Virgil, the Noarlunga train stop is right at the doorstep (near enough) of the Centre. To the east is Colonades, to the west is the centre approx 200m.

Posted by: willow1059 at February 19, 2008 11:32 PM

valrhys2

I find the new age, spiritual movement brilliant, and I wish it was around, well I wish I knew of it when I was younger.

My accountant tendencies come out here and were on display to all when I couldnt for the life of me understand why anyone would go fishing, as to the cost, return for effort, etc as opposed to going to the footy and having a few beers, then if I wanted to eat fish, I could buy it. No scacling, no gutting no mess, and chips would be an added bonus.

The new age movement has shown me how to walk lighter on the earth, the benefits of meditation, especially when my brain, after a hard week is demanding to be pickled in alcohol, meditation, aroma therapy and incense are a wonderful alternative to the friday night swim through.

And why do we need new age? the people of my generation, the ones who bought the single when it was released in 1965, who have it all together, are still happily married.
Those that did not have it all together, now can choose to receive wisdom from the greatest minds of the 21st Century, Dr Phil, Deepak Chopra, Eckhardt Tolle, and so many others.

Posted by: virgil at February 19, 2008 11:21 PM

Thanks Willow
I havent been to Noarlunga yet,but will certainly take a trip that way now.

I used to be a member of the Kwinana Requatic Centre, where I had a gold membership, covering use of pool. cardio area and gym.

Noarlunga is on the train line, if i decide I dont want to drive all the time.

I think Noarlunga will probably be about same distance as well.

Posted by: virgil at February 19, 2008 11:07 PM

Ha Amberlight, you brought back memories of when my kids were younger...now that they are meant to be adults it should be easier but not too easy. After all it wasn't meant to be as someone once said.

Son played footy and basketball and daughter played basketball so juggling training and participating was nearly a full time job in itself as well as actually working fulltime.

Luckily their own pursuits are now their responsibility in terms of social activity and working themselves, l'm there for the other mum stuff...you know, the bending at the waist, reaching over my head, and retail therapy....for the kids of course...........K

Posted by: auntykaz at February 19, 2008 11:04 PM

Well said Malsie - people are quite prepared to work on improving their work skills but just assume they automaticlly know how to improve their relationship skills without reference to anything. I find that after reading relevent books that I have gained a lot more inner peace. Some people have major problems but do nothing about it ... I don't want to meet them.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 19, 2008 11:04 PM

Hey Jen!!! How you been. Thought you'd run off to the Maldives cos I haven't seen you in eons....

Posted by: wishfulthinker03 at February 19, 2008 10:49 PM

Just back from my evening exercise of 2 hours solid dancing. T'is a lot more social than swimming laps ( although I'm sure Willow must meet some ladies in the kiddies pool ). But I then had to add to the cardio exercise by chasing a big black cockroach around the kitchen floor. I knew there was another reason why I was on this site looking for a man.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 19, 2008 10:41 PM

Hello everyone,
I'm with you Kaz, plus don't forget the early morning marathon of getting your future champion off to cricket, netball, football or whatever sport they play.
And of course the game all parents love "Mum, have you seen my.....?
(hat, mouthguard, protector or some item that your little darling can't even get on the court or oval without!)
After a few quick sprints around the house and garden, and some weight-lifting looking under the couch or refrigerator you may finally be ready to leave around about the time your child is supposed to be already on the court or oval. Although you drive in the car, on arrival you charge across to the said venue with your future champion in tow while they moan something about "....it's not even worth it now, I'm too late!!" You finally get there looking completely dishevelled as the coach yells out loudly "J you're here at last, you're holding everything up!" and then 'jokingly' makes some absolutely hilarious comment about J's mum's complete lack of organisational skills to all the smart and organised parents who've been there for hours. Finally you collapse exhausted onto the nearest seat or bench and then someone yells out "Can you score today?"

Posted by: amberlight58 at February 19, 2008 10:41 PM

No such luck Ninaschen.........I am just lurking here while I wait for work to restart on The Maldives Resort for the Disillusioned :)

Posted by: jenjen57 at February 19, 2008 10:38 PM

virgil 19 Feb 12:23AM "Gyms here in Adelaide dont seem nt come with pools and Spas' etc, at least the ones I have checked out in the Brighton, Marion area, does such a gym exist here?"

Virgil, not quite Marion but Noarlunga Aquatic Centre (behind the cinema) has gym, cardio, spa, pool and sauna. Also a great kiddies pool fully under cover.

Posted by: willow1059 at February 19, 2008 10:04 PM

thelynathdiary - I agree with what you had to say in your post, and would add that far from putting me off someone who was into self development and such like, that is in fact the kind of person I would be looking for.

I think the more "work" someone has done on themselves - and reached some sort of inner peace - then the less reactive and antagonistic they are likely to be, and therefore far preferable to have a relationship with than someone who plods along totally unaware of their own inner psyche, triggers and blind spots. That kind of "growth" could be achieved by a very circuitous path - some sort of breakdown or whatever (doesn't have to be anything "mystical"), but I still see it as very important to me.

Posted by: malsie at February 19, 2008 10:01 PM

SlightSync - Progress on The Maldives Resort has stalled, it seems. I know that Stratus challenged NotGodsGift about the whereabouts of the eskie when they met recently. Typical. Their mind is obviously not on the job, just preoccupied with the contents of that damned eskie.

Perhaps building progress has stalled because the participants of that fun night are not as disillusioned now as they were then. After all, the whole concept grew from the disillusioned corner/room/house/resort. Maybe there is no call for it anymore. Wouldn't that be great!

Posted by: ninaschen at February 19, 2008 10:00 PM

My favourite egg Rider...hmmm...let me see - rather partial to the Cadbury Trilogy (dark, milk and white chocolate - 3 eggs one inside the other)...if it's Cadbury's there is a good chance I'll eat it - and if it's marshmellow in the middle it's guaranteed not to touch the sides :)

Hmmm....now I think I need more exercise

Posted by: wishfulthinker03 at February 19, 2008 9:47 PM

Posted by: notgodsgift at February 19, 2008 2:05 PM

Rider, I agree with notgodsgift, boo hoo...can you exercise for me and can I live my life vicariously through you? (JOKE). A fortnightly Thai massage...wow, I have to resort to Reiki on my own back, and neck (not the same thing) And you have time for employment, friends and keeping your pool sparkling?

Perhaps you would like employment at the fictitious Maldives resort as a fitness motivator. Think I will go and sulk now and no-one has updated me on the building progress of the Maldives either. Did imanenigma ever reappear?...its very quiet on the building report side BTW.

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 19, 2008 8:54 PM

slightsync - I also find that opposites often attract but rarely stay together because they don't have enough in common and thus grow apart.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 19, 2008 10:14 AM

You are right, I am sure WnW. I particularly like what a man has between his ears and a sense of humour. As its the how to stage active as we age blog though : ) I would say that a guy who liked the sea, forests, hills and activities in them would appeal to me such as bushwalking and even (slow) kayaking. Also I really like the snow, not the black diamond runs but just easy runs. I guess like that common statement on profiles, that I am looking for an "activity partner" (maybe). Or someone not into anything I am, but who is not upset when I go off bodyboarding etc with my friends. There is no point having preconcieved ideas though for me, as I like to play scrabble and discuss books so do I look for cerebral man? This is why I think I have to not look and just live my life as surely we know when we meet "The One?".

SSC

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 19, 2008 8:45 PM

I doubt I will be going to a Pope rally anytime soon and definitely not a Benny Hinn Show.

Posted by: thelynathdiary at February 18, 2008 7:11 PM

Benny Hinn gives me nightmares thelynathdiary, shudder, shudder.

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 19, 2008 8:04 PM

Valrhys it surprises me that you are worried by people who state they are engaging in personal growth activities, search for meaning. steps towards self actualisation, self improvement -call it what you will.
To me there is nothing more exciting than life long learning in all contexts and nothing more boring than someone with stunted mental growth. (In fact this can be a cause of many relationship breakups if one partner grows as a person and the other doesn't)

I had a look at your profile and I doubt you reached your goals and developed your interests without quite a lot of self discovery over time.

Okay, some of the healing and new age stuff is quite trendy at present(although it is not really new at all)..the main group you are talking about are 50-65 and what are these people known as? That's right, Baby Boomers. And what is one of the main hallmarks of Baby Boomers? They intend to remain forever young and vital and they do this by taking up or taking an interest in the latest trends and inventions and keep informed and up to date.

Hence the ponytailed male mystics and healers or self improvement guru's,and the groovy grannies who are more likely to get a tattoo with their grandchildren that babysit them.

They are not trying to leave their past behind but trying to live a great life for as long as possible.
Nothing is wrong with them at all, and I think anyone who questions enough to want to change things in their life they are not happy with or in order to increase their happiness should be encouraged.

Of course there are some that are a bit over the top , but if you read the profiles you can usually see which ones you know you won't be compatible with and then simply avoid contacting them.
You seem surprised as though this is the first time in history this has happened, but even in your own heyday there were plenty of movements Things which parents found weird and disturbing and subversive! Late 50's 60's +70's (Hippies The Push ,Beatniks, Flower Power Women's Lib Music Revolution, Sexaul Revolution,War Protestors etc etc)
did you not engage in some experimentation of your own?

Posted by: thelynathdiary at February 19, 2008 7:08 PM

Thank you for your intelligent reply Woodwine. I still believe, though, that far too many people are simply not pro-active enough. It costs no money to look back on the past and realize that you are your own person now. RSVP is a very good way to learn in itself; from both the positive and negative experiences that one encounters through the site. Spruce up Profiles as well. Not by lying but just being you and not an RSVP cliche of either sex. I put a lot of time and effort into mine plus current photos. I also add or delete small comments if warranted such as adding the "baggage" one. People can simply update their latest interests. RSVP gives free tips on how to create a good Profile. Even if one is reading such literature it is a turn off to many to see it on a Profile. They may well be pleasantly surprised at the benefits of a well written and well presented Profile; plus a photo of course. Why the need for secrecy? Is that Godzillla or Frankenstein behind the mask? When people meet they will see them anyway!! I very rarely even consider someone with no picture. I did once, as the Profile seemed exceptional. He turned out to be a "crazy" making out that he was a retired U.S. Colonel doing voluntary work in Afghanistan and looking for an Australian wife--BS. I only responded as I have genuinely been an overeas Aid Worker.When I asked to see his photo, he tried to blackmail me into giving him my private Email in exchange. He turned out to be a local fantasist/sicko/psycho. Next time I saw him online he was 54 years old not 72. Shortly after, he was banned from the site. I relate the previous in order to demonstrate the lessons you learn for free on RSVP. To me, sure it was time wasted but also a geat talking point with other RSVPers. I have just looked over your comments. I too have been out of the loop for over 20 years.My first husband was extremely violent and abusive. I have only had 2 and the second is great but we disagree radically on climates. I need warm and he loves cold so I returned to Qld.after 20 good years. Please do not reply that I have the advantages of education and travel. I was introduced to RSVP by a friend in her mid 30s. She has had an appalling mariage which is over. She works long hours to support 4 glorious daughters and has had little formal education. She has had 2 very good relationships via RSVP. Along with her daughters, she decided that she was not retiring from a personal life after one terrible experience. She has a pleasant current photo, tells it honestly about her family plus her interests, many of which have begun since she became a sole Mum, and gets a flood of Contacts most of them positive.I saw an earlier posting which is apropos. My friend, too, has chosen not to wear her "victim status as a badge of pride" -way to go girl.Again I wish all RSVPers well in their search whatever path they choose to travel. For me now, enough said and it is everyones right to agree or disagree with me. I do not blog very often but that issue has worried me for some time. I have a busy life to lead despite falling down 15 stairs in 2000. It nearly nearly killed me but I have been mostly put together again and realized some time back that I have the rest of my life to live and I intend to do just that in as positive a way as humanly possible.

Posted by: valrhys2 at February 19, 2008 6:38 PM

Thank you for your intelligent reply Woodwine. I still believe, though, that far too many people are simply not pro-active enough. It costs no money to look back on the past and realize that you are your own person now. RSVP is a very good way to learn in itself; from both the positive and negative experiences that one encounters through the site. Spruce up Profiles as well. Not by lying but just being you and not an RSVP cliche of either sex. I put a lot of time and effort into mine plus current photos. I also add or delete small comments if warranted such as adding the "baggage" one. People can simply update their latest interests. RSVP gives free tips on how to create a good Profile. Even if one is reading such literature it is a turn off to many to see it on a Profile. They may well be pleasantly surprised at the benefits of a well written and well presented Profile; plus a photo of course. Why the need for secrecy? Is that Godzillla or Frankenstein behind the mask? When people meet they will see them anyway!! I very rarely even consider someone with no picture. I did once, as the Profile seemed exceptional. He turned out to be a "crazy" making out that he was a retired U.S. Colonel doing voluntary work in Afghanistan and looking for an Australian wife--BS. I only responded as I have genuinely been an overeas Aid Worker.When I asked to see his photo, he tried to blackmail me into giving him my private Email in exchange. He turned out to be a local fantasist/sicko/psycho. Next time I saw him online he was 54 years old not 72. Shortly after, he was banned from the site. I relate the previous in order to demonstrate the lessons you learn for free on RSVP. To me, sure it was time wasted but also a geat talking point with other RSVPers. I have just looked over your comments. I too have been out of the loop for over 20 years.My first husband was extremely violent and abusive. I have only had 2 and the second is great but we disagree radically on climates. I need warm and he loves cold so I returned to Qld.after 20 good years. Please do not reply that I have the advantages of education and travel. I was introduced to RSVP by a friend in her mid 30s. She has had an appalling mariage which is over. She works long hours to support 4 glorious daughters and has had little formal education. She has had 2 very good relationships via RSVP. Along with her daughters, she decided that she was not retiring from a personal life after one terrible experience. She has a pleasant current photo, tells it honestly about her family plus her interests, many of which have begun since she became a sole Mum, and gets a flood of Contacts most of them positive.I saw an earlier posting which is apropos. My friend, too, has chosen not to wear her "victim status as a badge of pride" -way to go girl.Again I wish all RSVPers well in their search whatever path they choose to travel. For me now, enough said and it is everyones right to agree or disagree with me. I do not blog very often but that issue has worried me for some time. I have a busy life to lead despite falling down 15 stairs in 2000. It nearly nearly killed me but I have been mostly put together again and realized some time back that I have the rest of my life to live and I intend to do just that in as positive a way as humanly possible.

Posted by: valrhys2 at February 19, 2008 6:37 PM

Rider and NGG, my Saturday morning excercise routine consists of numerous stretches all done in the horizontal position....otherwise known as waking up and yawning.....

Followed by what l would call Thai Chi but others would call slowly ambling to the kitchen with fairly leisurely and measured steps. Also known as stumbling blindly on my way to that morning cup of tea.
Not green mind you, l like my Dilmah first up......

Then l indulge in a bit of weight training myself...usually light weights if the kettle is empty, working my way upwards to a full kettle with one arm and then slowly emptying said kettle into mug bit by bit throughout the morning.....with the other arm....nothing like it and the caffeine does feel soooo good.

Then a bit of overhead training....some may call it "hanging out the washing" which also involves a bit of bending at the waist which at a stretch has been called "picking up the wet washing."

A bit of diversional therapy is often then in order, or as some call it "Retail Therapy," usually in the supermarket, butcher and fruit shop in response to that call most parents are aware of as a tribal screech..."WE HAVE NO FOOD".

My kids have really perfected that vocal exercise, good on them!!
Generally my hearing not being up to scratch results in not getting precisely the food they were after but at least l make the effort.

Which leads me to another exercise, memory usage.....A tricky one when you go shopping without a list as l invariably do....said list only gets lost in my handbag anyway, and l never carry a pen to cross it all out.....

So there you see, it aint only you fellas that get a bit of Saturday morning exercise...............K

Posted by: auntykaz at February 19, 2008 6:11 PM

notgodsgift and rider - hands on the desk, where we can see them please!

Posted by: woodnwine at February 19, 2008 4:06 PM

valrhys - you will probably find that not everyone reads these books to fix their own inadequacies. Dating etiquette, attitudes, proceedures etc have changed and there is some good literature out there to guide people with this, particularly people who may have just come out of a long term relationship or marriage and haven't dated since before computers were invented (or at least common in the average house). There are also people who have suffered at the hands of a violent or addicted partner and there is some good advice available for them as well. Then there are others who may just be trying to improve themselves to overcome things like shyness, low self-esteem etc.

Probably if someone was obsessed with self improvement you could be cautious but improvement can be a good thing. We try to improve our knowledge at work, why not in life, dating, romance, sex etc?

Posted by: woodnwine at February 19, 2008 4:05 PM

I have never done a blog on here before so I am not sure if this considered applicable to Dating. I think it is. It seriously worries me that so many people seem to be into either conventional self improvement literature or karmic healing and other New Age activities when they are between 50-80 yrs old. How bad were they previously I always ask myself. I tend to see male Profiles mostly but I do see some female ones as my page lists friendships with women. Platonic that is. Men tend to relate to that a la Seinfeld and/or standard male fantasies!!. But self -improvement is my big worry.Why? What was so wrong with them in their earlier days? Are they trying to drop their "baggage" which is a horrible term. It sounds like luggage as I state in my Profile. I am proud of mine and will only date someone who attempts ,as I will, to combine our shared life experiences as a jumping off point. Life is for living and not handing over money to professional chancers. It seems to me that it would be better spent on Dating in all its forms such as social, cultural, sporting activites, travel and whatever they find is to thir mutual enjoyment Good luck to all in their RSVP search. For me it has been an eye opener and I have not led a sheltered life. There are a lot of weird men out there and ,from what I have been told ,females as well. The fortune hunters, sexual fantasists, people after citizenship to name but a few types.Then there are the really great people that I have encountered even if we were not the "Perfect Match".

Posted by: valrhys2 at February 19, 2008 3:47 PM

I have never done a blog on here before so I am not sure if this considered applicable to Dating. I think it is. It seriously worries me that so many people seem to be into either conventional self improvement literature or karmic healing and other New Age activities when they are between 50-80 yrs old. How bad were they previously I always ask myself. I tend to see male Profiles mostly but I do see some female ones as my page lists friendships with women. Platonic that is. Men tend to relate to that a la Seinfeld and/or standard male fantasies!!. But self -improvement is my big worry.Why? What was so wrong with them in their earlier days? Are they trying to drop their "baggage" which is a horrible term. It sounds like luggage as I state in my Profile. I am proud of mine and will only date someone who attempts ,as I will, to combine our shared life experiences as a jumping off point. Life is for living and not handing over money to professional chancers. It seems to me that it would be better spent on Dating in all its forms such as social, cultural, sporting activites, travel and whatever they find is to thir mutual enjoyment Good luck to all in their RSVP search. For me it has been an eye opener and I have not led a sheltered life. There are a lot of weird men out there and ,from what I have been told ,females as well. The fortune hunters, sexual fantasists, people after citizenship to name but a few types.Then there are the really great people that I have encountered even if we were not the "Perfect Match".

Posted by: valrhys2 at February 19, 2008 3:46 PM

Hey Rider,

I do a very, very light weight session on Saturdays myself.....very, very light.......you know what they say about idle hands!!!

I spend my life getting massaged....women just walk all over me all of the time.

Bob

Posted by: notgodsgift at February 19, 2008 2:23 PM

I was waiting to see what you would say BOB ! haha

Posted by: ridersonthestorm74 at February 19, 2008 2:11 PM

virgil - I think there is chemistry and there is chemistry. One kind of chemistry is where you get on very well with a person, realise you have plenty in common and then you slowly progress to the romantic stage. Then there is the kind of chemistry where it is sudden and explosive and you just "fall for" each other. The first kind probably has a better chance of long term success but the second sure as hell knocks you on your back and makes you feel fabulous.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 19, 2008 2:11 PM

OK Rider,

I could have so much fun with your last post about your exercise routine....but RSVP might punt me!!

Heavy weights session every Saturday..........man, thats just bragging......Thai massage every second week......not the old "rub and tug" I hope fella...I am now crying like a baby!!!

Bob

Posted by: notgodsgift at February 19, 2008 2:05 PM

Posted by: woodnwine at February 19, 2008 8:50 AM
I do a free weight circuit workout..3 sets of 1x20, 1x20 and then 1x12.

20 minutes of cardio at the start of my session and 10 minutes at the end.

Ab workout each second day and a heavy weights session on Saturday.

Thai Massage every second week where I cry like a baby!!

Posted by: ridersonthestorm74 at February 19, 2008 1:38 PM

Virgil, maybe academic interest as you put it might be a better thing than pure chemistry. Being able to connect with someone and really communicate may be a better indicator of whether the relationship has possibilities for the long term :)
And as we get older I do think we get more fussy as we realise better the sort of person and the qualities we are looking for in someone.
Good luck :)

Posted by: jenjen57 at February 19, 2008 12:02 PM

Hi Everyone,
Was busy yesterday, working, chauffeuring kids to sport and picking up my 18 yo son very late at night after his trip to Perth.
I had a quick look at last night's comments before hitting the hay.
Aren't today's young people so confident and mobile? My older son went to Egypt, Turkey and the Greek Islands for 10 weeks last year, by himself, as the friend he was originally going with pulled out. He is 22. When I was 22 I had moved from Victoria to SA (to try to reconcile with my mother: another story!!) and although I would loved to have travelled I would never have had the confidence to go on my own. And of course, most of my friends left school and within a year or two, got married, so there was no one I knew to go with!!
These days of course, I could confidently travel by myself, but I still have a young one in Primary School (and a new mortgage!), so it will be another few years yet!!

NF, I notice you often make comments about women and their lack of self-esteem.
As per your comment:

"There are enough women on rsvp addicted to other debilitating diseases as it is, such as a mindless addiction to chemistry, relationships, turning themselves into humiliated and derisible doormats in the name of love, dumping all their self respect in their trash can, and losing sight of their self esteem."

I understand that your sardonic sense of humour (which we all enjoy greatly) is itself most probably the result of a life that has not been without its own share of pain and trauma, but some women don't even have a self-esteem to start with much less to lose sight of or dump in a trash can!

Self-esteem is not something they were raised to have. From a young age they were told (and shown) that they were worth little to anyone. Perhaps they learnt that sex was a way to be approved of, as was pleasing people, so they became doormats. Some women can't seem to be able to exist without a man by their side and sadly they and (and I think inexcusably) their children suffer the horrendous physical, psychological and/or sexual abuse that some men use to hide their OWN lack of self-esteem.
It takes years of hard work (and help from other people who do accept you for yourself) to build a self-esteem from virtually nothing. I guess you also have to be willing to look for and accept help and be willing to put in the hard work and yes, I also see and know women (and some men, which is why we have serial abusers) who just don't seem capable of getting past the injury that was done to them. Who seem to wear their victim status with pride.
But credit where it is due, NF, there are many women on this site (particularly amongst the bloggers here!!) who you can tell have done the hard work and are moving on nicely.
As I commented in an earlier blog: If all children at birth were blessed with bucket-loads of self-esteem there would be no need for the Jenny Craigs or Weight Watchers of this world and the Mental Health Teams in this country would have little work to do!
Maybe also if society (and parents) valued parenting as the one role that has the most impact on our future world, there would not be so many psychologically damaged people to start with (or to pass down that damage from generation to generation!)

Phew!! I think I better hop off the soap box now!! (Too much thinking on my day off!!)

Hi Willow,
How could you think that of me?! I just thought that as you obviously hoped for more from our new Sunday Mail that a pull-out (or on further thought, maybe even a sealed) section could be of use to you.
In the middle of the sporting pages would be most appropriate I thought, in view of your tips on seduction for the man who is obsessed by football. Perhaps you could also write a column!
Hi Today 122,
Thanks for the peck on the cheek. It was heavy going wasn't it?! Will answer, just don't be offended if it seems a tad inappropriate. (there is not a lot of choice in the responses!)
Well must away! Lots to do today before my son gets home. My kids aren't exactly enamored of my RSVP venture. They think it's a waste of time!
If I don't finish, I'll break Timewarps record for long posts!!
Perhaps I'll see you all tonight.

Posted by: amberlight58 at February 19, 2008 11:54 AM

I have met several women for coffee lately, some have stretched the truth a bit, others have been spot on.

I have a question on chemistry, does it seem to come at different degrees?

I have met one person, who I felt, "this person would be a good match" and that is the first time i have ever gone away from a meeting, with more "academic" for want of a better term, interest in a particular partner.

I wondered if this was a function of getting older, or being more fussy?

Posted by: virgil at February 19, 2008 10:31 AM

"Opposites attract they say though, so nothing is set in stone..."
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 19, 2008 8:58 AM

slightsync - I also find that opposites often attract but rarely stay together because they don't have enough in common and thus grow apart.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 19, 2008 10:14 AM

I work out 3 times per week or there abouts, jump rope quite a bit, and also train Muay Thai

Posted by: punk08 at February 19, 2008 9:20 AM

Hi slightsynchronicity...I actually just came on the blog to ask should I send back a kiss...not familiar with the protocol. I will send a reply so I can keep my 100% reply rate. Yes, we do have good taste in music! Music keeps me young at heart...mind you, I feel like a relic when I go to gigs and am surrounded by the youngens!!!
Cheers!

Posted by: bm1960 at February 19, 2008 9:18 AM

BM1960...hi, I just thought I would send a hello...do not be alarmed. Also in case anyone gets the wrong idea (not on this blog...surely!) am re-looking at most bloggers profiles to refresh my memory and to see profile changes. Nice to see some profile changes. The only reason I had time to blog more yesterday was due to being home feeling ill. When on the computer I usually sit on the pilates ball. Note: as a rule I do not watch TV. By not watching TV...I feel its OK to be online a little. A balance should be achieved with real life interactions hopefully outweighing online communication. I assume when uni starts back on March 3, I will have much less time to blog. Good fitness tips Aliane...cranking up the music and dancing around is a great idea.

Planning to get another bicycle, the other needs too many repairs and am going snorkelling again soon.

NF, I am actually cynical about relationships right now...no idea if everyone has chemmy and don't some people ignore it. I have trust issues now with men it seems and I really just do not care about all the fuss and bother. I like the blog and am not here to pick up. Everyone should keep their self respect and if people are looking for "the one", they should be fussy. If they are looking purely for a "friend with benefits, a short term relationship, or something else, like dating multiple partners...it would be great if they were honest. When I was in my 30's I liked (but never dated) younger guys. I also went out with a man 15 years older. Then I went out with a couple of guys a few years younger. At uni lots of my friends are younger...but some long term very close friends are young 50's. Now I would be happy with someone close to my age but it does not matter. They have to be able to keep up with me physically. Am only average fitness but its improving and I guess I need a "partner" who has a similar paced lifestyle, particularly involving outdoor activities. Opposites attract they say though, so nothing is set in stone...and I am busy enough with my own circle of friends. Reckon the blog is a way to learn about people if they are honest and if I am also.

My experience of meeting men from RSVP is positive bar one I posted on a while back who was sort of creepy and lied about several things like age. To me his attitude seemed sleazy but he was at least upfront. Being a bit more upfront on email and the phone could have saved a coffee meeting that was pointless though.

Uni has enough sitting around, so its sensible to reduce RSVP computer time for sure. Currently am walking at least 4-5 hours a day in my job 6 days a week, so am getting heaps of exercise.

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 19, 2008 8:58 AM

rider - just read your post last night that you do 1.5hrs at the gym every day .... that seems like a lot .... I guess you must rotate your programme so you aren't repeating the same thing each day. Remember that weight training is designed to break the muscles down and they then need time to re-build. I only do weight training every 2nd day but walk as often as the weather permits. I also play competitive sport once a week for 2 hours.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 19, 2008 8:50 AM

Aliane,

You are so right.

But I don't know about the epileptic fit.

Posted by: neuroticfish at February 19, 2008 8:29 AM

Stand up straight from your computer.

Thats right.

Premature debilitation of the spine for being hunched over so long viewing all those enticing female photos (can't say the same for the male dregs on her- a vomitory would be more appropriate in that case).

Straighten the back out.

Grab your mouse.

Now take your mouse on 20 laps of the kitchen.

Circuit training. Used to be very popular once!

Posted by: neuroticfish at February 19, 2008 6:11 AM

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 9:31 PM

Some sort of target shooting sport does sound like a reasonable way to pass the time. Like I posted, fencing as a sport is probably nice as an idea, but still it could be fun to try? Or a laugh. Have felt ill today and now its too warm to sleep. Goodnight all.

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 19, 2008 2:29 AM

Posted by: auntykaz at February 18, 2008 9:16 PM

LOL again.......you need a working bee, K. You know invite a pile of handy, fit bloggers, crank up the BBQ, have the corkscrew handy. Yes Antonio Banderas looks good in a fencing scene. As does Adrian Paul (from The Highlander series) my favorite actor/character I think.

Fencing the sport, as a idea is that it appears graceful and did not come across to me as aggressive, oldergent but energetic. Snorkelling however is peaceful and one of my favourite activities. I have no idea if I would get round to putting my name down for the fencing class. Its handy, at uni. I was motivated to do a bellydance class last year which was loads of fun. Apologies to readers who have read my previous posts about the class. I guess the sport fencing seemed like a possibly fun activity. Will be sure to post about it if it ever happens.

Darn fences always need mending somewhere K, don't they?

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 19, 2008 2:19 AM

You never see monks doing tris.

Posted by: neuroticfish at February 19, 2008 1:13 AM

Except those Kaolin??? (martial arts monks) Theyr'e fit.

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 19, 2008 2:08 AM

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 9:14 PM

What is a petty face? Something one would see in a courtroom, oldergent?

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 19, 2008 2:06 AM

Hi Istj54,

I agree, no-one should feel that their opinions are irrelevant and I hope to see your posts whilst I am on here. It doesn't matter that we agree or not, it matters that we respect each others right to express themself.

I dont really care what people think of me, its what I think of me that counts. However it does bother me that cheap shots are taken at completely innocent people that have become disillusioned by the thrust of the blogs here (present company excluded).

Bob

Posted by: notgodsgift at February 19, 2008 1:52 AM

Do bedroom gymnastics count as exercise?

Some of it can be quite anaerobic.

Or is that dis-her-robe-ic.

After all, all we ever had to do in the Army was 100 push ups.

How come it is now up to 500 due to the modern demands of liberated women.

The bedroom these days is no place for the faint hearted; think a monastery might be easier on the body as well as the soul. You never see monks doing tris.

Posted by: neuroticfish at February 19, 2008 1:13 AM

Virg, stay out of this mate I was born with a keg.
Cheers, now I am not going to look anymore, I am going to bed

Posted by: oldergent at February 19, 2008 12:48 AM

Willow,
Give some thought to forming " The living and kicking Australian's poets Society", stuff these yanks with a thing about necrophillia, I will donate a stamp for the formation.
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 19, 2008 12:44 AM

I am looking forward to Sundays NAB cup game at AAMI, not much interested in motor racing but the music sounds good.

I think the baby eagles did very well to only get beaten by 44 points, they gave up 1044 games in total experience to the best team freo could put on the park, eagles left out cox, kerr, stenglien, braun, butler, in total, 10 experienced players.

Hoping to see Adelaide smash the Dockers on Sunday

Posted by: virgil at February 19, 2008 12:41 AM

well this all sounds very healthy, although I have another question, I see bloggers proudly talking about their 6 packs, and 8 packs, can I join in? mine looks like the whole carton. :(

Posted by: virgil at February 19, 2008 12:32 AM

Blueeyes, Just noticed your post of 7.21.
Totally agree, I gave up some time ago of dying young and handsome, am now concentrating on dying old and healthy. With that in mind I am going to bed to get my ugly sleep. God willing I will be back tomorrow.
Cheers.

Posted by: oldergent at February 19, 2008 12:29 AM

Willow
Your poems are very good, and I also enjoyed your description of your dating experience. I have a question, has your date read your description of the date in the blog?

Posted by: virgil at February 19, 2008 12:28 AM

Gyms here in Adelaide dont seem nt come with pools and Spas' etc, at least the ones I have checked out in the Brighton, Marion area, does such a gym exist here?

Posted by: virgil at February 19, 2008 12:23 AM

All, Goodnight.

All for now..
Ho...
Ho...
GTTC

Posted by: greattimestocome at February 19, 2008 12:22 AM

Drastic indeed OG - I'm happy with my 5'5" - always wanted to be taller but not to that extent!!

Good things come in small packages was what I was lead to believe, and on that note, I'll say goodnight...

Posted by: victoriadownunder at February 19, 2008 12:22 AM

GTTC and all hopefuls and lovelies in here, be fussy, very very fussy, and you will have a wonderful future
OG, I am sure you had a similar profile at GGTC's age
Nite all

Posted by: kianee at February 19, 2008 12:22 AM

Willow I was going through the previous blogs and noticed your blog about you not gaining more than 5'9". In my day they had a machine that was guaranteed to increase that by 3 inches. It was called the gallows, wouldn't reccommend it thought, pretty drastic way to gain height, made me happy to be a short A--e

Cheers.

Posted by: oldergent at February 19, 2008 12:15 AM

No need for stage fright GTTC- we are all lovely ladies of the highest moral calibre... no 'otels required!!!

Posted by: victoriadownunder at February 19, 2008 12:09 AM

VDU!!, Careful, I might get stage fright...
Am checking out 'otels at the mo'...

Posted by: greattimestocome at February 19, 2008 12:06 AM

Oldergent, I was only kidding.. and daresay I typed it before you looked!!

As a new name;
How does 'Grunt' sound?

or 'Block'?

Posted by: greattimestocome at February 19, 2008 12:03 AM

oldergent 11:46PM, you are a brave man.

Posted by: willow1059 at February 19, 2008 12:03 AM

You never know your luck this weekend GTTC!!!!

Lots of lovely ladies for you to meet...

Posted by: victoriadownunder at February 19, 2008 12:00 AM

For Gods sake Gttc get a blokey name then I wont have to keep checking, you know us oldies have a short attention span. At my time of file I can't afford to have some strange people checking me, especially blokes, LOL.
Cheers.

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 11:58 PM

Trust me, so far it hasn't helped much... Anyway, remaining optimistic.

Posted by: greattimestocome at February 18, 2008 11:56 PM

There's something exciting on TV--have to go. xxx

Posted by: margie08 at February 18, 2008 11:56 PM

last year I had a big house and a pool, this year I have a small unit and airconditioning, way better.

Posted by: virgil at February 18, 2008 9:18 PM

I hear you Virgil... last year I had all of that with my partner, including air con, but now I have the small house too... gee I miss the pool!!!!

Posted by: victoriadownunder at February 18, 2008 11:55 PM

I am being checked out by the moderators--hope they approve. Willow, you sound like you love to write.....Am I right?

Posted by: margie08 at February 18, 2008 11:54 PM

Hi Kainee
true, wished I had the profile of GTTC
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 11:52 PM

Oldergent. You been looking at me again?? Stop it!! ;-)

Posted by: greattimestocome at February 18, 2008 11:51 PM

Hi all, I am new to the blogs, but I would love to join you all--bitterness and happiness go hand-in-hand really--

Well, I am not active in the trendy sense, and never will be. Not going to join a gym anytime soon, but would love to define my muscles some more.

Posted by: margie08 at February 18, 2008 11:49 PM

Willow there is now way I would want rider to do that much exerxise for me, I would have no more strength for my fantasies about all of the beauties on this site. LOL
Cheers. ( you beauties know I am kiding!)

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 11:46 PM

Gosh Kianee. Thanks. To answer though, just exceptionally fussy I think. Have a good one.

Posted by: greattimestocome at February 18, 2008 11:45 PM

There's a lot of peeking going on around here according to what I am reading. Taa OG for compliment. Dancing keeps me fit, not to mention probably being hyperactive and not sitting still for long.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 11:44 PM

rider you should get worried about me. You want the full monty, not a six pack but a true 8 pack.

You may well find yourself in the next Willow bloggers poem.

Posted by: willow1059 at February 18, 2008 11:44 PM

Hi OG,
Unfortunately the farming population is aging, and generally, not in good health. Also climate change is causing havoc, (droughts floods etc) But then, life in the city is a battle too, with housing shortages, etc. We just have to make the best of things, and fill each day with good things like easter eggs, and bunnies, and things !
GTTC , I peeked. Are the ladies in your area blind ???

Have fun all !

Posted by: kianee at February 18, 2008 11:41 PM

I put a few comments about exercise on here and I have all the guys checking my profile ?? should I be worried now ? haha

Posted by: ridersonthestorm74 at February 18, 2008 11:41 PM

Hi blue,
the mind boggles at how well it does fit, love it.
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 11:38 PM

Willow...not a spa fan as I get bored, as for time...you make time for things if you want to achieve a desired result.
Still working on that 8 pack...

Posted by: ridersonthestorm74 at February 18, 2008 11:37 PM

Gttc, Yes , am a parent 3 times over. Have the minimal baggage to prove it.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 11:31 PM

rider I have no idea how you find the time to go to the gym that much. Will you do a few sessions for me, lots of abs please I would like two six packs.

By the way, I hope you close that wide open mouth in your pic before you start working out. Never know what you may catch in the spa after.

Posted by: willow1059 at February 18, 2008 11:29 PM

Wish...what is your fav egg anyway ?

Posted by: ridersonthestorm74 at February 18, 2008 11:28 PM

GTTC,
Do I feel guilty ? sometimes, but it's part of my weekly schedule so as long as I am doing something to keep my heart rate I am happy.

Posted by: ridersonthestorm74 at February 18, 2008 11:25 PM

Blueeyes, Suit? You mean when i checked your profile? Couldn't remember if you were a parent or not...

Posted by: greattimestocome at February 18, 2008 11:22 PM

Awww come on Rider...how hurtful can an Easter Egg be??? Just get the marshmellow ones - much "softer"....

All that time at the gym...weehoo...you must have the body of Adonis by now....

Special Egg for me??? I can hardly wait - :)

Posted by: wishfulthinker03 at February 18, 2008 11:20 PM

Hi, kianee,
What ever you do where you are in the country, is better than what you will eventually think is better in the Cities. Been there and done that. Curse these respective govt's., that dont care about the county people and their struggle to feed the populace. When you cannot do that, they had better think about what they will eat.

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 11:18 PM

Rider, if you keep going at that rate, you'll wear out and won't need to worry!!

Do you feel guilty or depressed if you miss a session?

GTTC

Posted by: greattimestocome at February 18, 2008 11:18 PM

Posted by: malsie at February 18, 2008 8:22 PM

Hi mother in law...thanks for the kiss :)
Nice profile ...I lived in Devonport for 3 years

Posted by: ridersonthestorm74 at February 18, 2008 11:17 PM

GttC- no apology necessary- I was giggling at this end. And I saw you check out the suit.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 11:17 PM

Sorry Blueeyes. Couldn't resist. Had my 7yo daughter telling me all weekend what/when/how/where... Everythings about basics when you become a parent...

GTTC

Posted by: greattimestocome at February 18, 2008 11:14 PM

I have been going to the gym for sometime now...at the moment it's 6 times a week for about 1.5 hours a day and also train at Fencing 3 days a week plus riding my mountain bike, blading and running about once a week...ohh I also walk about 10k a week.
So as you can see exercise is a major part of my life...I need it to relax plus all those Easter eggs are going to HURT!! I have a special egg for you WISH :)

Posted by: ridersonthestorm74 at February 18, 2008 11:12 PM

OG, in answer to your question- it fits like a glove considering the mileage.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 11:11 PM

Hi Folks.
It is nice to see that all is peaceful and calm in here tonight.
I too am Keeping active as the years go by. For me it is via doing all the farming activities that I can do, and am pushing the envelope as hard as I can. Haven't quite made up my mind, whether, at this stage, I should establish a hermitage here, whether to venture out into the world It is a wonderful night here , hope it is the same where you are

Way to go , GTTC

Posted by: kianee at February 18, 2008 11:04 PM

Blue,
we were 14 up, and the western districts were a big thing, and believe me the suits the others were wearing were something to behold. you may be right about my suit now, hows yours?

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 11:03 PM

Now that particular chapter on keeping active should keep romance alive and kicking tonight with great times to come.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 11:03 PM

Greetings All!!

I find that all I need to stay active is a bowl of bran and a plate of prunes!!

GTTC

Posted by: greattimestocome at February 18, 2008 10:59 PM

Oldergent, you don't need to be a kid to skinny dip and we could always start training for the veteran Olympics.We might just take off the other direction though when we check out the suits others are wearing.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 10:50 PM

Thanks pic,
can I send you a stamp?
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 10:36 PM

Hi whistful,
When I was young out west, us youngsters used to sneak into the local pool at night and strip off. the girls used to pick the lane and the boys used to draw for our lane we swam in, winner used to take all. The club in my time produced an olympic champion and a commonwealth champion and a lot of wonderful families
cheers.

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 10:33 PM

Sounds great oldergent, thats more my style...you are on ;)

Posted by: picklessister at February 18, 2008 10:28 PM

I'm sure it's only a matter of time before you get a few bites,Willow.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 10:28 PM

Willow is home, this is the perfect subject for a hot day in Adelaide.

Have just spent two hours at the gym/aquatic centre doing gym/swim/spa/sauna.

From timewarp 2:17 PM "PS. BTW, I propose that younger people should be allowed to post to this blog, but only on irrelevant topics, not their prophylactic exercise regimens. That will let Willow entertain us on this blog too, when he has time."

I'll see what I can do later in the week to entertain you, I must admit this is not a subject I have allowed that wicked mind of mine lose on. Probably because the gym is just bloody hard work.

I do know one thing the machines have really stupid names. I have been working out on a machine called "Leg Extension" for over a year now. Well despite doing 3 sets of 12 reps at least twice weekly absolutely nothing has happened. My profile states I am 5ft 9inches. When I returned home I pulled out the tape measure and yes you could guess it I am still 5ft 9in. What a waste of time!

They have a rowing machine as well, but it is dry all around it. It's OK, I purchased a hose today so I'll take it with me next time I go and lend it to the centre. Its probably dry around the machine because of the water restrictions.

Unfortunately I do not own a fishing rod, so if there are any bloggers in Adelaide reading this could you loan me one for a little while. It does seem a waste to go rowing without throwing the line over the side.

Posted by: willow1059 at February 18, 2008 10:13 PM

HI , Pickle, what is better than having to fix a fence with lunch and an old
fine cheese some lovely pickles, with an old aunty to help, you maybe moam4y, could arrange it for us
cheers.

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 10:04 PM

Not so keen on the pickled look either of one who gets their exercise by lifting their hand or bottle to the mouth every few minutes.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 10:01 PM

My "latter" years?? What a horrible thought! Active seniors? Is this a blog designed for pension card carrying rsvp'ers?

To keep fit I swim....although I dont think I qualify for "latter" status for another 20-25 years yet. However, I'll continue to swim my 1.5-2.5km every other day or so...keeps me happy, gives me "thinking" time - and allows me to eat Rider's Easter Eggs!!

Posted by: wishfulthinker03 at February 18, 2008 10:01 PM

True blueeyes..and the smell...well how bout like great whisky then??

Posted by: picklessister at February 18, 2008 9:59 PM

Am avoiding the blue vein cheese look though.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 9:57 PM

Hi Rideronthestorm,
now you know where the expression "Shiver me timbers" comes from LOL
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 9:53 PM

You mean staying young OG..of course...young in mind and heart always..no such thing as growing old..just maturing ..like a fine cheese ;)

Posted by: picklessister at February 18, 2008 9:49 PM

Well oldergent there are a lot of spots in said paddock fence that require a bit of maintenance from time to time...its a paddocky thing...............K

Posted by: auntykaz at February 18, 2008 9:49 PM

To be on topic ,for a change i am not into the gym scene but do love to swim when i get the chance.Besides that, when its hot down here,in Melbourne, about 11.30 i start chasing the kittens about out side to get them in for the night. Don't like the babies outside all night, even make sure the old girl is in side.This can take any where up to half an hr.

Posted by: moreofaman4u at February 18, 2008 9:45 PM

Pick.
Have you thought of the alternative of growing old?
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 9:44 PM

Kaz.
just think of the joy of a fencer like Antonio in a cape and nothing esle helping you..... 12 months to finish the job of 5 metres of fence.
cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 9:41 PM

Hi Sync.
I tried that when I was young and very, very fit when at my GPS, gave it away for Rugby and boxing much less phsical, then found the joy of the non violent sport of target shooting, which is 95% mental and non agressive.
Cheers.

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 9:31 PM

Evening all, I am afraid exercise is not exactly one of my favourite topics of conversation...nor is getting old really.

Could we talk about favourite unusual holiday destinations instead?? What do you think?? Too risque?? ;) Or already done on another blog??

Posted by: picklessister at February 18, 2008 9:28 PM

Don't need the aircon on here. If it rains much more we will be scraping the mould off the walls for exercise.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 9:28 PM

I usually do the dishes in the morning, its really hot here, last year I had a big house and a pool, this year I have a small unit and airconditioning, way better.

Posted by: virgil at February 18, 2008 9:18 PM

Oh SCC is that a cork or a corkscrew???

Could be fun if it involves Antonio Banderas in a Zorro type role perhaps....

I need my paddock fencing fixed...and l do have paddock fencing no kidding.........

And the jumper is like the the rug......it will never get finished .............K

Posted by: auntykaz at February 18, 2008 9:16 PM

Moi Guru,
you are just not a petty face and a magnificent body, there is great mind hidden inside, oh the fate of age surpassed. xixi (that is a Chinese chortle)
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 9:14 PM

Certainly is Virgil. Must have been a party we weren't invited to or they are really out getting fit.I'll go back to doing the dishes.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 9:14 PM

It seems quiet in here tonght?

Posted by: virgil at February 18, 2008 9:10 PM

Kaz...ha ha that is fencing with that sword type thing with the cork on the end..most days at uni, I go past a poster and it looks cool in movies. Could be fun??? Horrible white outfit though. Or just something to think about doing and never do. And fencing the paddock could be fun with the right person. Obviously I need to get out more.

I think my life is unravelling, in a good way, like a knitted jumper when stitches are dropped. (Then you start again, hey)

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 18, 2008 9:07 PM

hey, ridersonthestorm - just sent you a kiss (don't panic) - thought I ought to introduce myself to my new
son-in-law :)

ps. we're big travellers in our family too!

Posted by: malsie at February 18, 2008 8:22 PM

today122 and ridersonthestorm - happy to oblige (you have had a look before, today, but feel free to do so again should you wish!) I will unhide it for a while, because I too like to be able to see who I'm writing to and understand the concept totally.

might just casually suggest to my beloved "child", rider, that she may like to have a glance at a certain profile herself.... whether she'll listen to me or not another matter entirely! :)

Posted by: malsie at February 18, 2008 8:03 PM

Where is everybody? I was going to suggest that if we are supposed to be getting fit,we should get off our blogging chairs and run around the block. I think I must have missed the starter's gun. Wait for me!

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 8:02 PM

I'm into mountain climbing myself.

You know the old saying.

Mountain men like mountain women.

Actually I'm taking a femme sailboarding tomorrow; about the only thing Madam has never done. Not quite as much an adrenalin rush as parasailing and throwing oneself off cliffs with a bit of a stupid sail, but good for some hapless antics nevertheless.

Just want to enjoy something I can secretly enjoy watching her fall off her bike for once, seeing she thinks I am soooooo unfit.

Problem is, she'll probably opt for a cat and we'll no doubt end up in the middle of the lake doing gymnastics trying to right it.

Posted by: neuroticfish at February 18, 2008 7:40 PM

Life's Motto.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body,
But rather skid in sideways,
champagne in one hand
strawberries in the other,
Body thoroughly used up,
totally worn out and screaming
"WOO HOO what a ride!"

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 7:21 PM

SSC is that farm fencing or your garden variety house block fencing??

Myself l like to crochet but have forgotten how to do the corners, so keep unravelling the same row and redoing..... its going to take me a while to finish that rug in time for winter.........K

Posted by: auntykaz at February 18, 2008 7:19 PM

At work, we were given a brochure with internet sites and interactive activities to do for the brain. I wonder were they hinting at something here.
I like to ceroc dance and after a 3 hour lesson in one night I really feel I have done my bit.
But whatever you do, get out and enjoy it. Yesterday a close friend and work colleague passed away after a 3 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was just 50. Make a list of things you would like to do no matter how trivial and start doing them. I have and did one of them last Friday night.Will find a poem I have and type it to post.

Posted by: blueeyes1955 at February 18, 2008 7:13 PM

NeuroticFish,
Please don't worry about getting me out of the house. I am out so often it is a relief to have a weekend night in to post with you.

It is easy to understand now the traumatic events which caused you to become a Religious Atheist.
I can only encourage you to keep trying to have some fun in life(that is the basis of sin isn't it?)
I too share a traumatic memory which caused me to go on a similar path to you...it was not my fault.. Sister Mary Joseph could not see the reasoning behind my interpretation of the goings on in the Garden of Eden.and was quite shocked when I told her the real reason that God forbade Adam to eat the apple..... I think the red marks on my legs have almost faded now....
I stood in awe of Sister Mary Winifred(I think she was Mary Josephs bodyguard)
I doubt I will be going to a Pope rally anytime soon and definitely not a Benny Hinn Show..

I am sure you will be fine with the results. A holiday might be good too.

Posted by: thelynathdiary at February 18, 2008 7:11 PM

Woops, typo ... should have read
"most people know Eric isn't really a fish .... he's just hung like one". Does that make more sense?

Posted by: woodnwine at February 18, 2008 4:32 PM

WnW...is that on the wall on a piece of wood?

You know those fish that hang on walls and sometimes make a noise or move when you walk past them...thought that was how he was hung.

Posted by: istj54 at February 18, 2008 7:02 PM

WnW...is that on the wall on a piece of wood?

Posted by: istj54 at February 18, 2008 4:37 PM

Sorry, don't understand .... please explain!

Posted by: woodnwine at February 18, 2008 6:56 PM

Crotcheting keeps the fingers nimble, scrabble or bingo keep the mind active, listening to Bing Crosby keeps the spirit happy, blogging maintains our fighting spirit .... what more could we want?

Posted by: woodnwine at February 18, 2008 1:08 PM

WnW...I could take up tatting to keep the fingers nimble and there is also good old macrame!!! Snorkelling, swimming, walking, running and bodyboarding are my fitness pursuits at age 44. I go to the gym but not often as there are too many males there!!!!!!!!!!! and its intimidating or something. I prefer the cardio lounge somehow with the music and a mix of males and females. In the gym part, you have to wait too long for each piece of equipment. Personally I do not feel old and really do not give the aging process much though. Fitness is important and I guess Karina is in her 20s. We have had some bloggers in their 20's and 30's too. I am interested in fencing (the sport) and may have a go this year.

Posted by: slightsynchronicity at February 18, 2008 6:49 PM

Timewarp,
you put a lot of effort into the politically sanitised blog.

It is open communication in the sense of keeping everyone informed (with the real facts) and freedom to ask without fear that I think is the best way to prevent the need for any misunderstandings. Some things should of course remain private . In the workplace , there are plenty of people who get their sense of power from withholding information in order to set others up to fail and then take pleasure in public humiliation. I agree that is not right at all. apart from bad behaviour and bad management it is extremely bad manners.

Posted by: thelynathdiary at February 18, 2008 6:32 PM

My memory is so good and so sharp that yesterday when I saw stoic post about hating the Eagles and their fans I thought "I didn't know they were touring"

Posted by: thelynathdiary at February 18, 2008 6:24 PM

Q: rsviper reminds me resistibly of nurseandpurse/etcetcetc - are they perchance related?

Posted by: pommysheila

A: Nooooo...wrong

Posted by: istj54 at February 18, 2008 6:14 PM

Oldergent...Have always found you polite and sincere. No one has to agree with anyone here...but some are so sure of themselves...read the timewarped one...that they feel they can judge and condemn others...hmmm...keep posting Robert...as it is your right on this very, very public site.

Posted by: istj54 at February 18, 2008 6:10 PM

oldergent, if you have a mouse which allows you to left and right click then this is what you do:

Click the cursor(the arrow) just to the left of the first world you want to copy.
This time press down and hold the left mouse button while dragging the mouse over the words you want to copy. As youdrag, the words will turn blue to show they are highlighted.
When they are highlighted, release the left button and click the right mouse button.
a menu will appear.
This time select and click on the word "copy"

The words are held. You can then open your new email to your friend and left click the cursor into the text box.
then right click and this time click on the workd"paste" and the words will be trasferred.
You can do this with lots of things on the internet and copy them to a file or to post somewhere. There are some sites which won't let you do it(easily)..they are protected works.

There are a couple of other features which are handy in the blogs that you may not be aware of.
First are the Keys Home and End and Page Up and Page down to the right on the keyboard.
The page up and down help you to
fast forward or back through the blog.
The Home and the End keys take you to the bottom of the page or to the top. These are handy if you get the constant sign in message and need to get to the bottom of the page easily to get to the message box.

A really useful tool if you want to find a post by name or by words written is to press Control F (that is the key that says Ctrl on the bottom left or right of the keyboard immediately followed by the letter F. a box will pop up whichwill say Find what? you can write in a name or a phrase and just keep clicking find next. It will show you every post with that name or phrase in it.
Beats searching for hours to find something someone has said.

Posted by: thelynathdiary at February 18, 2008 6:08 PM

Viper ..dentist...and I have just returned still on the high that you get when you have bravely overcome fear and gone in a cold sweat to the chair and lived to tell the tale...oh the adrenaline rush.....

could only presume you or at least your persona is/ are "into pain" by what you said to istj...hence my remarks

Posted by: thelynathdiary at February 18, 2008 5:50 PM

I think I stuffed up that last passage, but you all should know what I meant.
cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 5:43 PM

Thanks, Robert for the compliment! Most kind. I'm not really intending to complain about my neighbour's musical tastes - hey, I know how to use earplugs and as you say, it could be far worse.

And thank you too, BM, for the insights on your messageboard. So who will be the first/second/third to write a thesis on "multiple messageboard personalities I/we have known"?

rsviper reminds me resistibly of nurseandpurse/etcetcetc - are they perchance related?

Posted by: pommysheila at February 18, 2008 5:43 PM

FP,
I am pretty new to these pages and made the mistake of opening up (which I really very rarely do) under the influence of the red ( which I rarely do)last Saturday night. I have been copping flak ever since privately and publicy. It is not a very nice feeling and can be quiet debilitating. I understand FP having had enough, but I would ask her not to shut herself out of contact, listen to 54 and the rest of her friends. I think that a lot of the posts in the last day or so will clear the air, and bring reason and respect back into what should be a happy and like mined group of indivudals with the same goals in life. Then again I have been known to be wrong, in this case I hope I am. respectfully Robert.
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 5:38 PM

and Viper...just to make you jealous at 4pm I am undergoing 1 whole hour of root canal work....
it really, really hurts.....
Posted by: lynathdiary at February 18, 2008 3:41 PM
lynath, I'm confused. Have you a new boyfriend or are you talking about the dentist.

Posted by: rsviper at February 18, 2008 5:18 PM

FP...I am just watching American Gangster and it hit me...The Thin Blue Line...that is the mentality/group behaviour of many of the posters here...I won't stop posting...why should I? I have blogged since May last year and will continue for as long as I have something to say...in other words won't stop till I am six feet under:))

Thank you for saying I am a good friend too. High praise indeed and I return the compliment. As Bob said it is great to make good friends via these blogs and I have made many too...all intelligent, witty interesting "individuals"...who wouldn't toe the line if paid.

Posted by: istj54 at February 18, 2008 4:44 PM

WnW...is that on the wall on a piece of wood?

Posted by: istj54 at February 18, 2008 4:37 PM

Hi Bob,

Thanks...I was a little nasty but I feel it was called for...if it ever is.
I have felt no personal animosity towards anyone here but have been surprised, at times, with the animosity directed at some, myself included. I'm up for a hearty, healthy discussion any old time but some can't handle that and get way too personal...My only regret about missing the blogmeet was not meeting you. You have always come across, to me, as interesting, witty and reasonable.

WnW...was wondering where you were today...Timewarped continually refers to me in his posts and, very often, in a patronising, judgemental manner. I came home from work today, feeling ill, read his post and became riled. As if NF is my lapdog, really! he is continually critiqueing posters and it is not his role...is it rsvp? I sense a generation gap of sorts.

On topic....I keep fit by following a lowish carb diet, walking the dog, blogging for the brain and working with little children....oh, and some other things too:))

Posted by: istj54 at February 18, 2008 4:36 PM

Woops, typo ... should have read
"most people know Eric isn't really a fish .... he's just hung like one". Does that make more sense?

Posted by: woodnwine at February 18, 2008 4:32 PM

Istj54 re your post Posted at :February 18, 2008 3:07 PM - Iagree entirely with your comments. I have not posted for a couple of weeks now and yet my moniker FP is continually mentioned ad nauseum, I am accused of blogging under different names, with no right of reply.

When I do respond to state my case I am accused of " oh not this again FP- give it a rest, stop acting the victim" etc

Just look at the recent posts as an example:-
What a pile of ....and you are sounding like femalepersuasion!!!
I don't mormally(sic) get into these little fights, but I an getting sick of the garbage.
If you want to organsie a lunch or dinner with your friends...DO IT. Because that is what we have done.
Posted by: junebaby57 at February 17, 2008 9:36 PM
Those threats were taken very seriously and were made by FP also known as OLDG. The threat consisted of FP saying she would take photos of the participant and make said photos public (because the participant had password protected photos). Totally inappropriate behaviour and quite scary, actually. Hence, a genuine invitation to anyone on the blogs to meet up for lunch became high drama and the pin was pulled. End of story.
FP has been invited to organise alternative social activities for those who might be interested. Waiting.... waiting.....
And by the way, there is another coming up soon. But you won't hear about it here. A lesson has been learned.
Posted by: ninaschen at February 17, 2008 7:04 PM

Then there are the accusations from Timewarp about my posts as being plaguerised. easy to criticise as mud sticks with people who dont have independent thought. Slander nevertheless, so If you are going to accuse me of that, prove it with the evidence old boy.

Now as far as all this talk about the lunch, let me take this opportunity to clear up a few misconceptions from my point of view.

~ I went along to a lunch in Nov last year. Thought this was very generous of her to spend a stamp on me to let me know the details.

~ went to the lunch and enjoyed talking to people. Gave a box of chocolates to show my appreciation of her organising the event.

~read the blogs that night, to see posts by a woman who went to the lunch & had has a hidden profile for at least a year, write disparaging things about my photos.

~ I objected to this because my feelings were not only hurt, but I believe that if any one does go to a lunch they should feel safe in the knowledge that they are not going to be discussed publicly, and certainly not by someone who doesnt have their profile visible, for whatever reason.

~ I did not 'threaten" to expose anyone who wanted to remain anonymous, but I did say that I would be taking photos of everyone at the lunch, and as this is in a public place it is allowable. If someone can write slander on a public blog about me,It is within my rights to photograph them in public if I get the opportunity.

~ Let it be known that I did not want to go to another lunch after my experience with the one I did go to after the ensuing comments.

~ I am also not opposed to people joining their own groups or organising their own events.

~ But I do object to people gossiping about people they have not spoken to in person.

~ The two people that I did speak to that day are now close friends that I value very much. All other dtractors I have never met, or if in close proximity I never had the opportunity to talk with.

I do not wish to blog any more and my profile is not active at the moment.Even so, this is a statement I am making, I am not interested in responding to any other comments, however, rest assured, I will consider litigation if I am mentioned again.

Anyone with half a brain who reads these blogs has some understanding of how words can be misinterpreted, attitudes miscontrued as well as the shere volume of posts being open to misinterpretation.

I wish all of you well..friends and dtractors alike.

Posted by: femalepersuasion at February 18, 2008 4:31 PM

istj54 - you must be referring to another blog as I couldn't see you referenced on this one. I didn't bother with the last blog much as it became a bit of a trivial pursuit. Good to hear that you and FP had a nice day in Melbourne over a few drinks.

Most people know that Eric is just really a fish ... he's just hung like one. Come on Bill ... keep up.

Posted by: woodnwine at February 18, 2008 4:31 PM

Lynath (computer Guru of mine)
I have been trying to copy that joke so I can forward it to my friends in China. When I try to do the normal copy procedure it will copy the whole blog or parts of it but not just your post, any advice would be appreciated. I promise to stop off the red in future.
Cheers.

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 4:12 PM

Hi Lynath,
Truly a good one, just goes to show you don't have to be coarse to be good.
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 3:56 PM

and Viper...just to make you jealous at 4pm I am undergoing 1 whole hour of root canal work....
it really, really hurts.....

Posted by: thelynathdiary at February 18, 2008 3:41 PM

Now we're getting to the bottom of you Viper....your aim is to be a bad, bad boy and be punished as often as possiblel......

Posted by: thelynathdiary at February 18, 2008 3:39 PM

Hi Istj54,

I for one am very happy that you and FP had a great time on the Sunday. Though there may be animosity between individuals here, that doesn't mean that we cant wish each other the best. After all, we are all here from the same or similar reasons and the fact that we have differences is no reason not to wish the best to each other.

Bob

Posted by: notgodsgift at February 18, 2008 3:37 PM

istj54..... WOW. I'm turned on. You sound quite pretty when you are angry. Will you come and spank me.

Posted by: rsviper at February 18, 2008 3:34 PM

An elderly couple had been dating for quite a long time
and decided it was time to take the relationship a little further and get married.
Before the wedding they went out to a nice restaurant
and over the meal they had a long conversation about how the marriage might work.
They discussed finances, living arrangements and so on.
Finally the old gentleman decided to broach the subject of their physical relationship
and asked the old lady "How do you feel about sex?"
"Well", she said. "I would like it infrequently."
The old gentleman sat quietly for a moment,
and then over his glasses,he looked her in the eye and casually asked her.
"Is that one word, or two?"

Posted by: thelynathdiary at February 18, 2008 3:32 PM

Timewarpedone, or tryhardoldcodger...I was never going to answer one of your posts again but your total nastuness and absurdity has riled me...not traumatised...riled. You are one stupid, self-centred, opinionated, old man...Neuroticfish is not....NOT...Eric...they are two different people.
You are the nastiest, meanest man on these blogs...JMO...for the little it is worth.
FP and I did have drinks on the day of the other meeting and has a thoroughly enjoyable gabfest for over three hours...lots of laughs at your expense too.
Please, I implore you, never, ever use my name of refer to me again in your insulting, rude, long-winded, unfounded, drivelly blogs again or I will complain about you harassing me on these blogs. You seem to be obssessed with my name and keep using it in post after post. Get off my case. I couldn't care less about that meeting and couldn't care less who was friends with whom. Just please leave me alone.

...and, yes, Virgil, I know I will regret being htis nasty but I am angry at why someone would keep naming me for no good reason...endlessly.

Posted by: istj54 at February 18, 2008 3:07 PM

No worries, timewarp1...I was just pleased to be called nice! Just realised that my profile name should give a pretty good indication of my age anyway....The brain exercises but usually a lot slower than it should...:-)

Posted by: bm1960 at February 18, 2008 2:31 PM

BM1960: Sorry I didn't name you below. I type straight to the posting window, so couldn't park my stuff easily enough while I went back to the other blog to check what I hadn't remembered.

And after typing slowly 2-finger all night (!'m the tortoise) I wanted to be quick. And that was lunch - hit the road, Bill.

PS. BTW, I propose that younger people should be allowed to post to this blog, but only on irrelevant topics, not their prophylactic exercise regimens. That will let Willow entertain us on this blog too, when he has time.

But we youngies too, should have to state our ages.

I want to know how old Eric believes he is, in each of his 10? different aliases, so we can compare those design ages with the maturity ages that each alias is exhibiting from time to time. Retard City so often.

Posted by: timewarp1 at February 18, 2008 2:17 PM

Hi Pommyshelia,
Your too young to be up here with us so called oldies (might I add pretty too, and yes I am guilty of the dreaded P's), didn't the great Shake call them asides. I dont know what your council is but in the one I live in it is run on political lines and if anyone dares to complain about anything at all they take great umbrage, especially if the protest or complaint is couched in terms of more than two syllables, nor do the police want to know about hoons of any age. But I will swap that oldie for the young morons that have just moved in over the road. the incessant thump, and squeal and the loudness is getting too much. The police do not even bother to respond to calls now.
Cheers

Posted by: oldergent at February 18, 2008 2:07 PM

Oops....I should have previewed and edited before posting the previous comment about a rock bank!! Amended now to rock band!

Posted by: bm1960 at February 18, 2008 1:49 PM

I read, and sometimes contribute, on a rock bank messageboard...It is like watching a soap opera with all the multiple aliases, the in-fighting, the accusations of cliques etc...so I guess that is endemic to most forums. This is an old band so most of the people who are part of it are well into their 40's and more...At least it keeps the brain functioning when trying to work out who is who etc!!!! (My worst habit is exclamation marks..! Oh, and full stops....):-)

Posted by: bm1960 at February 18, 2008 1:47 PM

My pay-off line was supposed to have been "retires to cogitate" but the HTML censored it - probably wasn't worth repeating but anyway ...

Posted by: pommysheila at February 18, 2008 1:36 PM

Aaaaargh... my neighbour sits in his garage every afternoon, rain or shine, door open, car radio at full pitch blaring out Bing Crosby/Al Martino ... would the local council take a report of an 80-year-old hoon seriously?

Can't help noting how bizarre it is to return to the blogs after a few months to see that they are still populated by multiple-identity insult-peddlers of both genders (are they the same person/people as the previous bunch? Who would know?) and plagued by accusations of cliques and claques, punctuated (punctured?) by wise or witty (occasionally both) comments from the diamonds (some old, some new) glimmering through the mire.

Sorry about the structure of that last sentence (parenthesis being one of my worst habits).

All of which leaves me wondering: is this a uniquely RSVP trait or is it endemic on blogging sites?

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Posted by: pommysheila at February 18, 2008 1:35 PM

Crotcheting keeps the fingers nimble, scrabble or bingo keep the mind active, listening to Bing Crosby keeps the spirit happy, blogging maintains our fighting spirit .... what more could we want?

Posted by: woodnwine at February 18, 2008 1:08 PM

(47) Is 47 considered latter years? I hope not! I walk most mornings for almost an hour, but that is the extent of my exercise routine. I keep myself young at heart though. Working in the retirement industry, I see huge variations in fitness levels...I have a 100 year old who could run rings around some of those in their 60s....I guess it is all in the genetics and lifestyle choices. As for retaining a good memory...I can't keep what I have never had! :-)
Have a good week...and thanks for the 'nice newbie' description, timewarp1.

Posted by: bm1960 at February 18, 2008 12:37 PM

Now hear this: This blog is for "People who remain active in their latter (sic) years". That sounds like wrinklies to me.

So as a matter of honesty and authenticity, I'm suggesting that in this blog only, we should follow a part of that nice newbie's advice last week, and start each post in this blog only with our age in a bracket. This is to prove our qualifications to be allowed to explain the ways we are already being active in our later years.

And as someone who believes that I am not yet in my later years (only 72 till December), and am therefore still only a boring middle-aged fart, I think I better leave it at that, and go look for the new blog for all us younger people.

BTW, I think Eric must have some pull with RSVP, because they just closed the one I'd been posting in all night, as soon as he'd had the definitive last word on the subjects that were under discussion yesterday.

Even though he had already stopped fishing and started viping, so early in the day. Mondays are hell, and I need a drink too. Where's my Decaf?

Posted by: timewarp1 at February 18, 2008 11:53 AM