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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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 Posted - 04/21/2005 : 19:06:09
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 19:26:56
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I agree, Carl. It's one thing to find a certain type
(of man, woman) attractive. We're all entitled to our
quirks and preferences. But to outright denigrate
someone for their physical attributes is ignorant
and rude.
To take it a step further, I have a whiny friend who keeps
bitching about how she's single. Yet the last guy she
turned down was an absolute sweetheart, plus
clever and cute, the total package. Why did she
refuse to marry him? Because, despite having so many
things in common, he did not like 19th century literature
and she "always dreamed" that her husband would like
19th century literature. To which I gave the Carl
long, blank "are you serious?" stare.
 I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 19:28:22
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I lost a stone this past month. I think it was sedimentary.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 19:30:26
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 19:33:06
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Nothing but net!
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 19:35:55
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
I agree, Carl. It's one thing to find a certain type
(of man, woman) attractive. We're all entitled to our
quirks and preferences. But to outright denigrate
someone for their physical attributes is ignorant
and rude.
To take it a step further, I have a whiny friend who keeps
bitching about how she's single. Yet the last guy she
turned down was an absolute sweetheart, plus
clever and cute, the total package. Why did she
refuse to marry him? Because, despite having so many
things in common, he did not like 19th century literature
and she "always dreamed" that her husband would like
19th century literature. To which I gave the Carl
long, blank "are you serious?" stare.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics
I do understand how maybe someone might not find someoen attractive if they're 'too' short, or 'too' tall, or whatever, but, yeah, to totally disregard someone because of this is, in my opinion, kind of ridiculous! |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 19:38:10
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That chick was a bitch. There's no excuse for saying that to someone. Bite the bullet and tell them you're not interested, sure; the less specific, the better.
I'm not in your dreams/Get out of mine |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 19:46:32
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i find it strange how short girls are more likely to only want to date really tall guys, whereas average height girls, or even tall girls, seem to have less of an issue with it.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 19:53:36
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 19:55:07
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yeah, i guess it's worse if you're both midgets. one of you may as well be tall, right?
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 19:59:10
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[Star Wars reference alert]
But I can't imagine Kenny Baker dating David Prowse.
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2005 : 13:49:14
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If the British are supposed to have switched over to the metric system, how come they still use "stones"?
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2005 : 15:07:23
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Stones. Yeah. Reminds me of my post in one of the
'how much do you weigh/how tall are you threads?"
where I listed my weight as 14 stone, which is, like
200 lbs. No one said anything, which is scary.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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mosleyk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
607 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2005 : 15:53:47
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quote:
Originally posted by floop
i find it strange how short girls are more likely to only want to date really tall guys, whereas average height girls, or even tall girls, seem to have less of an issue with it.
Actually my husband is the first and only tall guy I ever dated. I met him when he was sitting down |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2005 : 17:42:31
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Hey Cheeseman!!
I am trying to loose weight too. I have really puffed up since I quit smoking.
I started my diet about a month ago and so far I have lost a little over 5% of my all time fat weight.
My keys have been working out every day, eating all my fruts and veggies... cutting way back on sodium and sugar and just getting a variety of healthy food. Oh and portion control is key. Man, its funny how I thought what used to be a portion is double or more than what I thought it should be
Drop me a line if you want to chat. |
Edited by - Daisy Girl on 04/22/2005 17:44:36 |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 04:05:02
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Cheers Daisy, I should probably look into portion control - what I consider a portion is probably five or six times what you used to!
Here's the steps I'm going to be taking. I'm looking more into a sustainable thing rather than lose-weight-fast, so I'm not including swimming or anything (and I know you're all going to say well, thats just not enough. Boo to you) - I honestly don't think I'd keep that up. Plus, I realise it all seems kind of obvious, but it's easier to say these things than to put them into practice.
At least 5 portions of fruit & veg per day
No alcohol
Cut down on sugar and salt
Absolutely no fast food or takeaways
Cut down on portion size
Healthy snacks (e.g. fruit rather than chocolate)
Drink lots of water
No eating after dinner (thanks for the tip, kathryn)
Get off the train at least one stop early everyday (AM)
Wherever possible (sometimes it's just not) get off the train at least one stop early (PM)
Do some sit-ups everyday
Badminton once a week
Make a point of doing long walks when I have the time
 I'm like a lost snail in the night. |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 05:32:08
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What seems to work for me is making sure I have breakfast everyday so that there's no need to resort to eating crap midmorning. I always take a packed lunch (well it's not as if I even leave the office during the day as it is) and I keep fruit on my desk - cherries, litchis (because it's fun to pretend they are eyeballs) and grapes - all small and snacky. It also means that everyone stops by for a bite which I enjoy since it means that I chat to people I don't normally work that closely with.
The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 05:44:39
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Never ever go to bed on a full stomach.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 08:01:50
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Yeah, mattresses are much more comfortable than stomachs.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 08:05:08
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Originally posted by VoVat
If the British are supposed to have switched over to the metric system, how come they still use "stones"?
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.
i don't understand why americans use pounds but not stones.
 Oh let it linger |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 08:07:09
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We also use feet and miles, but not rods and furlongs.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 08:09:34
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stones are in the same system as pounds and ounces. i guess just here though.
people still use it out of habit i guess. most scales have kg too..
Oh let it linger |
Edited by - PixieSteve on 04/23/2005 08:10:13 |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 08:29:44
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And the rod and the furlong are in the same system as feet and miles. A furlong is an eighth of a mile, and there are 320 rods in a mile.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 08:36:59
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ah yes, i remember my dad trying to explain all that to me a while ago.
we're still using miles here for like driving (mph, etc.), tend to use meters for shorter distances (as opposed to feet). it's all over the place really.
Oh let it linger |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 09:03:45
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Eddie Furlongs?
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 11:18:52
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Yeah, she was a bitch and I almost burst out laughing. The long "do you hear yourself" stare would've been better though, I think. Make her consider what she'd just said.
 "I joined the Cult of Frank / Wooteenie!" |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 11:41:01
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You know, you have to wonder, if a foot was originally defined as the length of the King's foot, how was the rod originally defined? :P
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 11:56:21
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His sceptre!
"I joined the Cult of Frank / Wooteenie!" |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 12:15:09
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Cheesman, I think your plan sounds great. I think it's one of those things like quitting smoking that you gotta be able to commit to and sustain. Your plan sounds like both and you will see much success!!!
That alcohol thing too... wow that's good. I had no clue some of the mixed drinks I was drinking had 450 callories in a regular size. Then think of all those callories in such a huge margarita glass.
Right now I have switched to red wine only. I think it's like 150 calories. I think a lite beer is another good option, but it doesn't have the antioxidants.
Keep ups posted on your progress.
Last night I cheated but I had a salad and a glass of wine instead of our usual mixed drinks and pretty fattening appitizer.
Good luck!!!! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 12:47:00
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All you Canadians will weep with me, I am sure:
yesterday I learned that an order of poutine has
3,000 calories. 
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 12:50:29
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spirits are good, vod-kya!
You know, whilst I appreciate the aesthetic I do not understand this "too short" too tall" arbitrary dismissal, I know it is a typical woman answer the "it's whats on the inside that counts" but I am far more likely to be attracted to someone who is a nice bloke than the body beautiful, my housemates used to call my ex 'fatty speccy bad hair' (all true I may add) and as cliched as this may sound, I never noticed until I stopped giving a shit because he was (when he wanted to be) a great bloke and we had a lot in common and he made me laugh harder than anyone else I know and I loved him to bits. When I first met the guy if I were to give a 'type' it would have been androgenous skinny little indie boys, A was a big rough round the edges *bloke* who was so far from any of that, and if I had dismissed by type (well sure I may have saved an ultimate broken heart, but) I would have not had some of the best and funnest years of my life. So I find the way a lot of people react to these things to be quite, well, shallow. The ultimate killer for the ex and I was when on holiday one year he muttered the deadly words "You know, on a mental level we're a 100% compatible but physically... it's not there for me".
Ouch huh? Especially from someone with the moniker fatty speccy bad hair. We're still friends, but fuck that. I honestly believe the physical is less important (not NOT important but less important) than the cranial. (cf. Jimmy Carr, prrowr) It matters not how hot if there's nothing to back it up.
I know for guys though, you lot are all about the physical, you shallow buggers, bless you, bless your cotton heads.
(I'm kidding there by the way before you bite me)
Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 12:55:27
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oh man, that was funny. i enjoyed reading that tre. you crack me up
new forum name ideas:
cottonhead
fatty speccy bad hair
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 12:58:49
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oh, and i disagree. i think physical attractiveness equally important.
ok, more |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 13:05:28
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I said less important not unimportant, speccy had fucking sexy arms.
Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 13:06:46
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Arms? Just arms?
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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Conforming To Societal Norms
