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What's pleased you today?

April 20 2016

This has to be the flip side of the venting thread.Two things have pleased me today, being human therefore somewhat selfish I'm happy to have a new job. It's no big deal as it's an internal vacancy doing essentially the same thing but it is an improvement as it involves a great step sideways, same pay grade but into another department with a better culture and budget (overtime $$$). So better pay and conditions, slightly better but significant.YAY.On the bigger picture the Govco's announcement about doing "something" about domestic violence against women is a long overdue initiative. It also looks like it has a chance of being effective and turning the tide and culture of the demographics that need a better break.*Please don't overthink my use of the word demographics as I mean women across the socio_economic spectrum*It's about time the cowards of this world disempowered, it's up to us the populace to to help curb this scourge of our society.If we can make this happen a double YAY would be in order

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  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Quoting 'lilyorchid' Quoting 'Qefenta1' Ontology how you can turn what I posted as a negative. I know you enjoy playing devils advocate and feel superior to other posters as none of us understand you..yadda yadda..well I am Mother Superior Q ...ps no more correspondence will be entered into. Yep. So he wants to think so..... so trying so hard to get a rise out of people.... I just skip his posts nowadays as it is more a rambling rather than communicating and connecting with people... History is littered with the damage wrought by "groupthink" and by the propensity of people to leap aboard passing "bandwagons" (as well as by lack of fully developed thought). I have long stated my intention to challenge such thinking. This would be clearly known and understood had you properly read and understood the many posts I have made to the forum over several months. (Though I suppose you may be thrown by some of the more esoteric creative writing and wordplay I've toyed with). I can bring you up to speed with this brief synopsis. In sometimes challenging peoples' thinking, it should be properly recognised I do not typically and simply seek to get a rise out of people. Certainly, I did make an exception with some posts today, but again this would be clearly understood had you properly read my earlier posts. I had actually described a capacity to do so, and I did forecast a possibility. This was to illustrate and reinforce a point previously made. It should also be clearly understood from my earlier posts, whether or not you read and respond to my contributions is your own free choice. I do enjoy and welcome discussion and debate on intellectually stimulating material, but I do not compel anyone to do so. Sometimes I do address posts to specific individuals, but it is an open forum. I also enjoy goofing off sometimes and making an ass of myself for a bit of fun. You might catch some self-deprecating humour in some of my writing. Much like in the Pub analogy I drew upon recently (where I likened each thread to a room in the venue, and everyone in that particular room are discussing aspects of the thread topic), you might consider my posts like you would a snippet of conversation overheard as you walk from one part of the room to another. You might choose to join the conversation taking place at one "table", or you might choose to pass by and join a different "table" discussing another aspect of the thread topic. In any event, you ought not feel compelled to participate in every conversation at every "table", or to call for censorship of conversations at other "tables" within the "venue". I have previously expressed my surprise how people participating in a website espousing "open minds", and documented instances otherwise mocking of "vanilla" concepts sometimes takes on it's own appearance of, or desire for conformity. If I am truly a minority figure in this realm, would I therefore qualify for special dispensation from the Political Correctness Police / Thought Police? FYI, you also likely did not notice early in my time on this site, I did admit that since childhood I have displayed ASD/Aspy traits. That ought not be any problem for anyone participating in this forum.

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    A man's profile that said in the about me section "idiot.idiot,idiot,idiot. In the looking for section"same but smarter" ..Gotta love that self deprecating humour 😈 Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I built a timber garden screen today, stained and varnished it and installed it against the colorbond fence, behind my small patch of soil in my courtyard. I'm stoked with how it looks, but its primary purpose is as a heat shield for the plants I put into the soil today too. All native plants, I hope I've given them a good start. There's something very satisfying in encouraging plants to grow...

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    That sounds amazing...May I have one too please ? 😄Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Which is amazing considering he just came out of hospital this week from pneumonia and his feeding issues went even more down hill as a result. We've been pumped to high priority through the hospital feeding clinic. But today he ate, toast, bacon, banana, apple and a bread roll. Not a balance of the five food groups but so much better than the last week and I'm so Proud!

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    that's so great, good to hear. Must be a relief for you. You must be exhausted too

  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    8 years ago

    Its nothing really.... just feeling very content and reflecting over a choice I've recently made. My future looks really Fucking fabulous! I can not wait! It's the right choice for me. I feel it. Ms Foxy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Woke up at the stroke of 9:00 this morning after 12 hours of fantastic sleep, had 4/5ths of a fifth of good scotch still left, felt great and ready to take on the world...or a small part thereof that I actually can influence. That... would be me! Knowledge is power.

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    8 years ago

    Quoting 'I_touch_myself2' that's so great, good to hear. Must be a relief for you. You must be exhausted too Nice sweet profile picture of you. but little do the cubs know that behind that sweet pic of a woman lies a horny she-devil... bwahahaha...

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I just came across this quote, and it pleased me, so thought I'd share it here. ;-) Princess Diana is a year or so older than me, she has always been something of a role model to me since she became a non-fairy tale Princess.. Anyway, the quote I came across... "Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you." - Princess Diana Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Quoting 'PeachyPearL' I just came across this quote, and it pleased me, so thought I'd share it here. ;-) Princess Diana is a year or so older than me, she has always been something of a role model to me since she became a non-fairy tale Princess.. Anyway, the quote I came across... "Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you." - Princess Diana Peachy I was raised in an environment which harboured such sentiment, and I do/have done many favours for people. Frequently this goes entirely unnoticed, or unnoticed fountillong after the fact. That is just fine by me. Actually, I would not even mention it except you raised the subject. Sometimes this may be an act, a task, a gift, a gesture of goodwill, or it may be as simple as making a suggestion and/or opening someone's eyes to an alternative perspective or solution to a problem. (Sometimes the true value of that other perspective is not readily understood or accepted. I know and have witnessed first hand how much damage can be done when a person falls victim to flawed thinking - so recently as VERY recently!). To draw a poker analogy: I'll see you, and I'll raise you. ; ) One factor you might like to consider is the idea that the performance of a good deed will give the benefactor of said good deed a feeling of gratification which is its own form of reward. (Thus, an unrewarded good deed is actually a misnomer!)

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    No, just no. If I say no to coriander, I don't mean I want several sprigs of it. :-P Also... If I'm in a high priced restaurant, I expect the staff to have the nous to advise me that the next course I have ordered also features coriander after I've commented to them about the first course. The better memory from the restaurant mentioned in the second part of my post... is perving upon the server preparing the crepes a la flambe while the customers at the table he serving were oblivious. Happy to have had the experience and to have provided the experience of the voyeur to the server in question. ;-) Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I can't argue against the point that a good deed is it's own reward, lol. I've read articles that explore the phenomenon and as a teenager and remember discussing with a counselor how I felt as a consequence of performing deeds. I've looked up an article that explores The Science of Good Deeds (by Jeanie Lerche Davis) today which starts with the heading. "The 'helper's high' could help you live a longer, healthier life. It finishes with... "All the great spiritual traditions and the field of positive psychology are emphatic on this point -- that the best way to get rid of bitterness, anger, rage, jealousy is to do unto others in a positive way," Post tells WebMD. "It's as though you somehow have to cast out negative emotions that are clearly associated with stress -- cast them out with the help of positive emotions." Pleased to have looked into this further today, Peachy :-)

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Planning the details for a break away, knowing where I'm going, and that I'll be having the people I love most as a part of the 50th celebrations for hisself. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    The Dalai Lama said "the interest of others is clearly the best form of self interest " hugs Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Nice one Q. Thank you for sharing that. A perfect example right there. Hugs you back, Peachy :-) xox

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    ...and the rain.

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Quoting 'Summersolstice' Quoting 'PeachyPearL' "Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you." - Princess Diana Isn't that an expectation? Taking into account the inclusion of 'might' makes it a maybe. I love it. Just Peachy

  • Lovinit28andKC72

    Lovinit28andKC72

    8 years ago

    Turned into an early mark from work for me today, so I'm pleased..😊

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Turned it on for the first time today... and the electricity bill is reflecting the saving from the summer cooling costs. Peachy ;-)

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    This morning, he came and snuggled up with me near my face and purred. Such a rare thing to happen. And not always easy to tell because he's so quiet. Love, Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    The cat was cold.

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    You don't know this cat... When he's Cold, he wants Under the blanket! Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Having a good laugh and sharing some caring in my new Admin role! Purely Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I just read that flamingo yolks are actually pink. How superb. <3 Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Have you ever seen the film Out of Africa based on the life of the author Karen Blixen? There is an amazing scene of masses of flamingoes,breathtaking .I didn't google this so not quite sure but I think they are pink because of the prawn like food they eat but that might just be apocryphal .Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    for the new BM release. So many pretties Doesn't please me that I can't afford all of them

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    One of my young colleagues loves Black Milk..she teaches English and has a pair of leggings with scenes from Hamlet inscribed on them Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I think you're right about the pink colour coming from the food they eat, at least, I've read that before. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    .. Makes me happy. Right up there with shoes, handbags oh and sex ;)

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    This release has pegacorns!! And chameleons!!

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Checked with he who remembers those sort of details haha, we have seen Out of Africa and I think I have a latent memory of the flamigos but would have to refresh my memory. I do have multiple memories of their glory via pics and videos. It is a wonderful planet we live on. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    During the week I made a comment in an email about something I wondered and worried about. Without being specific, those issues were recognised, addressed and went a step above in giving us a credit as a final touch. An unusual response IME to what could have been taken as criticism. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    That's a huge difference. I hope you don't have to wait so long time for next time either! Hank, I love my grandchild to pieces. I'm pleased to have the privilege to see that smiling face nearly every day. It makes my life complete. Hugs, Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    That is fantastic,I am jealous 🐞Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    The sight of a million children in Thailand meditating for world peace. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Robot dinosaur and unicorns come at me!!

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I sat in the sun watching children play sport..a new subject for me is a challenge.its learning how to be a sports coach..I am surprised at how interesting it is .🐞Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I couldn't be more pleased, I reported that the forum search wasn't working this morning and it's fixed. :-D Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    You're gonna rule the world one day

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Today I was spend time with friends and that plased me..

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Welcome but I did not know that New York was in Iowa Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    You flatter me... I was impressed with the speed it was fixed. Just quietly... I can't tell you how much I was missing my forays into the annals, lol. It's true about New York, I do love that piece of trivia Q. It's funny how our forums can be found outside the Au, I noticed that when I was using google to search the forums. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I um had to visit an adult shop tonight for a few supplies and had a really nice time in the end couldn't decide between the male mannequin, smoking hot omg I would have paid big money for him, or the particularly hot young staff member who I found very engaging hmmm know where I'll be next Thursday night

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    rudely interrupted by another customer

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Tickets to the Ball. Labyrinth :) Will have to find someone who will do some crazy makeup for me. Oh and an outfit.... ahh. Fun :)

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    It might seem strange I put this here under pleased but for all the mixed emotions I have, the strength of some I was not expecting, circumstances were memorable and considerate with the vet coming to the car rather than our baby having to experience clinical surroundings. Our family allowed us exit from tne street and we didn't even realise at the time. Lay Down Sally was the tune that accompanied us most of the way home. Thank you world.

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    So sorry to hear that, tough day for you xx

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    To hear that Peachy..hugs Q

  • PurePeony

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    8 years ago

    Out of curiosity, I measured my vital stats today and calculated my waist-hip ratio. Yippee! For the first time in yonkers, it falls within the healthy range! :-D

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Good for you, you go girl, knock 'em dead

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Much thanks to the ladies for your care and commiserations. It was an experience we shared as a family here keeping each other company and sharing memories last night. We'll miss her for a while yet but I couldn't be more pleased with this experience compared to when I had to let my cat go. The woman who insisted on chatting with us while we sat in the vet waiting room. How it took 3 efforts to finally get the needle in him. Having to race home and then to hospital because our grandson was deathly ill. I never felt I got the chance to say goodbye to him with respect. Grandson got better with no lasting effects but I'd missed the chance to see out my beloved cat's last days because of being at the hospital every day. :'-)

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    You look fiiine to me. Peachy :-)

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Is such a gorgeous sunny day here.I went to the local markets this morning and a former student went out of his way to speak to me...just two weeks ago he was expelled from our school,very problematic history .He looked happy ,said he was loving the new school, a trade college. He was like a different person. Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    and i are sharing a birthday today.I may not be sharing it with her in person but it's nice to know she cares by having hers on the same day as me. Rhubarb birthday cake is what makes my day though ;) P.s Call me Jennifer xx

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    But I'm a bit down and I do love to read other people's pleasing moments... Thanks for the thread Hank and thanks for sharing those moments everyone. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Peachy,you know you are awesome..you touch many people's lives..hugs Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I can do with those hugs. And thank you... Peachy xoxox

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Peachy, you're like a bright shining light in here, an example to all of us, so kind and compassionate, always fair. I hope you're okay xx also meant to tell you the other day how much I loved your pic, the one of you sitting on the beach, beautiful

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    My new pic looks pretty good. A lot like this... with hair. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Finally got my heating working God I was freezing, couldn't feel my fingers or toes. It's been like a cave in here, shit to feel the warm air come out of that thing, fuck yeah, defrosting slowly

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Had a sporting win last night. Winners are grinners!

  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    8 years ago

    After an exhausting emotional week, a few things actually. From coffee brought to me in bed (without any prompting) this morning, to my family/friends being supportive, to having a good work/life balance. So yeah, a few things have pleased me tiday and made me happy. I feel blessed. Ms Foxy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Thank you for your messages, posts and likes guys. For all your compliments and caring. That smiley face will be back. Peachy xoxox

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    On youpube cats and cucumbers, just what it is that makes them react like I don't know.

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    The Man vs Cucumber compilation on Youtube has me LOL enough to wake the sleeping. That man does a good job of acting like a pussy. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    The support of a beautiful friend who I met via RHP. Made me smile and even have a little giggle. You know who you are 😘

  • PurePeony

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    8 years ago

    After making my colleagues LOL yet again, one of them declared that I'm truly underappreciated and they are now going to attempt to matchmake me! Nice to know that I can make people laugh.

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Fridays can come up with all sorts of problems around here... no problems today. The sun is shining... in between hiding behind the clouds and the breeze is fresh. The house is quiet with only the 2 of us home. What more could a girl ask for. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    The breast in the West. One of my first naughty pics. is up but won't be for long. :-) Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    gorgeous little puppy at the beach, and seeing how everyone - human and dog - was enamoured by him. Seeing dogs play together always makes me happy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Having people who love and care about me. That will never get old. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I've sent a request to have my profile deleted. Thanks to you beautiful people I've had the pleasure of knowing. Peachy xox

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Received a message with a request to stay. So i have cancelled that request and apologise for the panic. Cheers for now. Slinking off to my corner. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I hope you're okay. It won't be the same without you. You're the only one I trusted on here. I'm so upset. Are you sure you have to go? I'm sorry, I do hope you're okay xx

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Just saw your last message. Don't ever do that to me again. I've never had that happen. I just started sobbing. I'm so happy you're staying xx

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I had a thought. Do you suppose they don't give us girls a button to delete our profile because we change our minds so often. It is a woman's prerogative to change her mind after all. Peachy blush.

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I would have missed you. I'm so sorry I made you cry. I was just feeling so down. Hugs to you. Peachy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    That made my day Peachy,thank you for staying... hugs 🐞🐢🐛🐍🐶🐶🐶🐜🐜🐜🐜🐝🐝🐝🐌🐌🐌from my friends in the garden including the fur babies XxQ

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    According to an article in this weeks Australian newspaper, poetry is having a "boomlet". Poets are responding to the awful things that are happening in the world and many of their poems are going viral .Maggoe Smith's Good Bones,Patricia Lockwood's Rape Joke. Serena Williams in a language of defiance read Maya Angelou's Still I Rise on You Tube. "Poetry is the language of crisis,of profound thought,and deep emotion" Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    You make me tear up my friend. Thank you. xoxoxox

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    On a slight tangent, Tim Minchin's - Come Home song that he released earlier this year was also a strong recognition of things that are going on in the world. The crowd funding from that release was used to send a group of survivors from Oz to Rome to witness Pells testimony. Power to the people. Peachy.

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    1. Got to go for a late Sunday afternoon Motorbike ride - only for 45mins, but haven't been for 3-4 weeks now, and just to get the air flowing through my head for that time was such a great unwind. 2. Got the day off work tomorrow. Looking forward to some easy going unrushed time at my favourite cafe another ride mid-morning tomorrow, then somewhere to enjoy the midday Sun.

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Quoting 'PeachyPearL_71' I would have missed you. I'm so sorry I made you cry. I was just feeling so down. Hugs to you. Peachy That's never happened to me before but I burst out crying, I was a mess, all I saw was a big hole in my life as I knew it, without peachy in it Don't do that to me again, you naughty girl

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    You have a good touch xox

  • MsJonesy

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    8 years ago

    A flirt from a guy....whose profile is locked up. Doesn't really help people make a decision about contacting you.... oh hang on it does!! Yeah....nah. I'll pass on that one lol.

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Was sitting in my garden's small patio in the sun,having a conversation about vampires 🐜🐛🐌🐝Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    It probably won't mean much to most but Bea got out of Prison today. PPL

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Brian Cox is back in Forces of Nature tonight..yay🐍🐢🐛🐝🐜🐞🐌🐘🐒🐰🐸Q

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    On my profile from 37 to 38. Sucks that I'm another year older on paper. But it means that I've made it through another year of living life and growing. That can only be good!

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    Is it your birthday? If so, Happy Birthday 😁

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    That moment when I wake up but haven't yet opened my eyes, brain adjusting to the waken state, not knowing if it's daylight or not, enjoying those moments like a new puppy trying to open it's eyes. With it brings the anticipation of the new day 🎧☕

  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    8 years ago

    Today, blowdry straighten, and thin out. Feels like a weight has lifted off my shoulders. LOL! Tomorrow a Keratin treatment. :) Ms Foxy

  • precious142

    precious142

    8 years ago

    with Madame after a grocery shopping trip, she checks RHP to find out that we were spotted by a RHP male......and he wanted to meet us. Bit too late BUT - Same time same place next week we will be meeting up with him......

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    I asked why he didnt say "hello" to us. He said he didnt want to intrude.....nice that there are still some guys with old fashioned manners.

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    What a wonderful way to live life, I will have to try your approach ;)

  • precious142

    precious142

    8 years ago

    Quoting 'Kokohoney' I asked why he didnt say "hello" to us. He said he didnt want to intrude.....nice that there are still some guys with old fashioned manners. I sure wouldn't mind a nice intrusion.....

  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    8 years ago

    I agree, very respectful 👍 Yes, it's true, there are some very respectful gents out there with old fashioned manners. I know, I have met them *waves* 👋 Foxy

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    After sending out lots of messages I finally got replies from two lovely ladies!! They were saying that they were in a relationship or not interested just now but so nice to get some feedback when you are new to this. It helps to realize that people are actually reading what was sent. Thanks lovelies, this very much pleased me today!!

  • RHP

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    8 years ago

    People who are proactive in their beliefs in the present age. A reassuring moment to see them act and in some way make a difference that matters. Peachy 😍

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