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Post by macromeister on Sept 1, 2012 17:39:16 GMT
My beloved died yesterday  She was faithful. Always there in my hour of need. Always compliant, eager to please - albeit in a flashy way. Always coming up trumps, when I, like a fool, thought she wasn't up to it. She was with me along many a dusty and weary trail, hot and uncomfortable, but never complaining. She took it all in her stride - she knew my limitations, and I, in my arrogance, often forgot her needs. How I regret that now. We were together in a relationship that others could not understand. There were those that said, 'Rob, what are you messing around with her for?' but I said 'No, you are wrong, she goes beyond all that ephemeral materialistic stuff'. She was my rock, my friend, my partner. She died as she would have wanted to, doing what she did best. May she rest in peace... |
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Post by janis on Sept 1, 2012 18:07:22 GMT
Harrumph! No doubt you will have found a younger and prettier model to replace her in short order, you faithless hound.  |
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Post by macromeister on Sept 1, 2012 18:23:24 GMT
Harrumph! No doubt you will have found a younger and prettier model to replace her in short order, you faithless hound. I can see your point, Janis, but I'm grieving here. Show a little sympathy for the devil? |
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Post by maryloveslucy on Sept 1, 2012 18:29:19 GMT
My heartfelt sympathies go out across the ocean to you, Rob.
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Post by janis on Sept 1, 2012 18:43:51 GMT
I can see your point, Janis, but I'm grieving here. Show a little sympathy for the devil? Sorry, but this week has been full of rejection on grounds of irreconcilable differences and it has hardened me. |
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Post by macromeister on Sept 1, 2012 19:07:13 GMT
Sorry, but this week has been full of rejection on grounds of irreconcilable differences and it has hardened me. I often think there is a difference between 'differences' and 'disagreement'. A disagreement can occur between two or more parties, who may normally agree. It could be a misunderstanding, or an error (false information). Difference, on the other hand is the existence of two or more distinct states/attitudes that by their very nature are irreconcilable - that's why they are differences. As I have shared my pain with you, and you have shown such sympathy, or is that empathy (how would an old Aspie like me know?) perhaps you would like to share your pain? I would also recommend feeding the goldfish once a day, not twice. Yours Agony Aunt Ashcroft. X |
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Post by janis on Sept 1, 2012 19:15:06 GMT
As I have shared my pain with you, and you have shown such sympathy, or is that empathy (how would an old Aspie like me know?) perhaps you would like to share your pain? (Hmmm, what is he up to? I have shown him neither sympathy, nor empathy, so why should he show any to me? I smell a trap.) Omigosh, I think I forgot to feed the dog. I'll get back to you. |
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Post by macromeister on Sept 1, 2012 19:16:05 GMT
My heartfelt sympathies go out across the ocean to you, Rob. My heartfelt thanks for that Mary. And may I say (it's funny how these things spill out under grief) I've always thought you looked so much like that nice American actress, Miss Moore. I'm giving my age away now. It must be the same first name, and that cute face.... I don't suppose there's any chance that you are... no, that's silly. Grief talking.  |
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Post by janis on Sept 1, 2012 20:13:24 GMT
Difference, on the other hand is the existence of two or more distinct states/attitudes that by their very nature are irreconcilable - that's why they are differences. Okay, okay, I exaggerated. So far my partner has only rejected parts of me, those parts that, unlike new clothing, hair, and eyeglasses, cannot easily be improved upon short of surgical enhancement, a procedure which is not covered by our famous universal health insurance and which I can ill afford, my funds being earmarked for other important purposes. He, you see, has responded to middle age by suddenly going off on some kind of New Age-y self-improvement kick. He works out now and has changed his diet, such that he has completely transformed his body type. He constantly looks at himself in the mirror and goes on and on about how good he feels. He's a new man, he says, and he nags me to join the bandwagon. I try to explain that it is not as easy for me, that I don't have his genetic advantages. But he only hears me with one ear, the other is tuned to the drumbeat of youth and progress. I can see his eye wandering and there are parts of me, those parts I referred to earlier, that he won't even look at anymore. I know it is only a matter of time. Hence my bitterness. |
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Post by The Wirefox on Sept 1, 2012 20:33:54 GMT
I take it we are talking the Panasonic here Rob...your little pink cheery friend...tough titties. Seriously though Rob what is the replacement going to be?
Jan, I think you need to e-mail me...
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Post by macromeister on Sept 1, 2012 20:34:17 GMT
RIP
Dear little pink friend
Wirefox sends his condolences
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Post by macromeister on Sept 1, 2012 20:38:58 GMT
I take it we are talking the Panasonic here Rob...your little pink cheery friend...tough titties. Seriously though Rob what is the replacement going to be? To paraphrase the Stones song (I see a red door and I want to paint it black...) I see a red camera and I want to paint it black... it's arriving from the Amazon Basin (a big warehouse in Swansea) on Monday. www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DMC-G3-16-1MP-Compact-Body/dp/B004ZKHAUY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1346531875&sr=8-8Jan, I think you need to e-mail me... Ni, I really don't think she does... |
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Post by The Wirefox on Sept 1, 2012 20:49:29 GMT
Very nice replacement if you go for that baby...what about..  It is far more 'you' And We are now no longer the knights who say Ni. We are now the knights who say IKKI IKKI IKKI PATAING DOOO BOOOING boing boing. Ni. |
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Post by rasbury on Sept 1, 2012 20:54:46 GMT
Just remember not to say that word.
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Post by macromeister on Sept 1, 2012 21:08:45 GMT
What a callous bunch of bums on this forum. You posted this cri de coeur over 20 mins ago, and not one single waste of space member has responded. Well! (Aunty is cross ) Okay, okay, I exaggerated. So far my partner has only rejected parts of me, those parts that, unlike new clothing, hair, and eyeglasses, cannot easily be improved upon short of surgical enhancement, a procedure which is not covered by our famous universal health insurance and which I can ill afford Sometimes we can be mislead by ephemeral, whimsical fashions and tastes. Fashions come and fashions go, but the essential you is still there. Hang on in there, kid - but er, ummm, perhaps join a gym? my funds being earmarked for other important purposes. She means new cameras, dear readers. He, you see, has responded to middle age by suddenly going off on some kind of New Age-y self-improvement kick. He works out now and has changed his diet, such that he has completely transformed his body type. Gee! Now I suddenly don't feel so good. He sound just like me over the past month. here is my garage...  He constantly looks at himself in the mirror That's good. It proves fairly conclusively that he NOT a vampire. But just to be on the safe side...  Allium sativum #2 by rob ashcroft @ www.macromeister.co.uk, on Flickr ...and goes on and on about how good he feels. That too is good. He could go on about how good he is... What are you saying? You want him to be a woman? he nags me to join the bandwagon. Personally I'm cool with two bottles of Pinot Grigio a day. the other is tuned to the drumbeat of youth and progress God! That's a wonderful phrase... the drumbeat of youth and progress... I need to get you on my Wednesday afternoon list. Sorry your 40 minutes are up. Aunty Ashford. Have a big sloppy (non-sexual) kiss  I always go too far... |
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