My honey and I live in a semi-rural area. Neighbors across the road, but we've got a big yard, and out back it's all forest and hiking trails. Absolutely lovely, and we're only a few minutes from the beach. We both grew up in big cities, so we're especially conscious of how peaceful it is here, and how nice it is to take a deep breath and smell only pine trees.
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Anyone live in the country or have a mini farm?
by BrentR init seems alot of members here live in the burbs or city so i was wondering who else besides me lives on acreage or rural areas?
i live on eight acres at the base of the cascade foothills.
a half mile away the power lines stop and the old logging roads start.
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In all seriousness, why must people insist on shoving random items into their orifices? Granted, it may feel very nice at first, but in many cases, it's terribly dangerous. For example, what if that bottle were to break? I hate to think about the possible internal damage. And what of the indignity of a visit to the emergency department when an item gets stuck? If one has the urge to try this sort of thing, any reputable adult products store (like Good Vibrations) will have a nice selection of toys that are designed to be safely used for these activities. For a minimal investment, one can be certain that their sexual activities are both fun and safe, so there's really no reason to use Coke bottles and god knows what else.
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Now, come on, people- where's the love for Doctor #1, William Hartnell? I loved how sullen and peevish he was, and how utterly self-absorbed. He was the Doctor you just always wanted to slap!
But in the most recent incarnations, #10 beats out #9 by a razor-slim margin, possibly just because the writing is a tiny bit better than last year's. As for companions, Sarah Jane was pretty awesome. Between Martha and Rose, most def Martha. She's got far more depth and intelligence, and I always thought Rose was a bit vulgar for someone as sophisticated as the Doctor.
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Believe it or not, I sometimes have trouble sleeping. Try lowering the lights in your home about an hour before you retire; this sends a message to your brain to start winding down. A hot bath may help, or anything you find relaxing and calming. This may or may not include sex- if you find it relaxing, give it a go. Put on fuzzy socks- research suggests warm feet make us sleep better.
I could go on, as I have about a million sleep-inducing tricks. But ultimately, your body and brain are in charge, and they won't always cooperate. When this happens, and sleep just won't come, try not to stress. Don'y lie there trying to fall asleep, as this only makes the situation worse. Relax, find something soothing to occupy yourself with, and when you're good and ready, you'll snooze.
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Does a person's true personality come out when they're drunk?
by lfcviking ini've heard this been said before that when you have had loads to drink and when your inhibitions are temporarily removed then the real you is exposed.
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some people when they've got a skinfull they might start talking about money & bragg about personal financial achievements and how much more money they're going to earn.. some people after a few beers suddenly think they're rocky balboa and think they can take the world on.. others after sinking some g & t's might turn into a crazed sexual tyrannosaurus!!.
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I'm ordinarily a rather reserved person, one who doesn't often act in an "emotional" way. The emotions are all there, but I'm careful to keep them locked up. However, alcohol picks that lock every time for me.
With one whiskey, I get warm and mellow. I smile a lot, get blissed out by the beauty of nature, and tell my partner how very much I love him and how special our cat is- for some reason, I fixate on my cat. With two whiskeys, the glow fades and I go from sentimental to maudlin to depressed within a few minutes. I lose control and start crying, and once I've started, I only stop when I've cried myself hoarse. It sucks, and it scares me, so now I'm careful to quit while I'm still in that "warm and fuzzy" stage.
The thing is, all of it- the cuddly, affectionate stuff, as well as the suicidal despair, is what's in me to begin with. So far as I can recall, whiskey has never caused me to say or do anything contrary to my nature. It won't make me attracted to a person whom I would otherwise find repulsive, nor will it make me say bitchy things to a friend I truly care about. It only makes it hard to contain the emotions I already have. I think it's much the same for most people.
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Rasputina's latest album
by Insomniac inany raspy fans here?
i've been trying to get hold of a copy of "oh perilous world," their latest, to no avail.
it seems the local music store only got a couple of copies, and sold out quickly.
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Any Raspy fans here? I've been trying to get hold of a copy of "Oh Perilous World," their latest, to no avail. It seems the local music store only got a couple of copies, and sold out quickly. I've asked them to order me one, but it's going to be a couple of weeks.
I've heard mixed reviews; one reviewer said it was Melora's best work ever, while others have said it's not worth buying. What's your opinion?
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Christmas Is Not Pagan!
by Sarah Smiles insomeone wrote about christmas and i could not find your post to reply!
so here is my reply why i think christmas is not pagan!.
i just read a thread where one of the posters was saying christmas is not pagan.
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Flipper- I'm living proof that it's possible to be both Pagan and fun!
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Christmas Is Not Pagan!
by Sarah Smiles insomeone wrote about christmas and i could not find your post to reply!
so here is my reply why i think christmas is not pagan!.
i just read a thread where one of the posters was saying christmas is not pagan.
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SusanHere- in point of fact, my friend Mike is a practicing Druid. It's an actual religion, embraced by a great many people all over the world. When Mike the Druid went through basic training when he joined the U.S. Army two years ago, he was directed by the base chaplain to a group of his fellow soldiers on that same base, who were all Druids as well. Apparently, there's quite a few Pagans and Wiccans in our armed forces, also.
Regarding the original topic of this thread- I'm Pagan, and my partner is not. I celebrate Yule, he celebrates Christmas. It's hard to tell where one ends and the other begins, because the customs of each holiday are so very similar. It's not something we worry about, though; it would seem silly and a waste of our time to try to argue which faith can rightly lay claim to our shared traditions. It's way more fun to just decorate our tree and give each other presents!
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What's your favourite line out of a song?
by lfcviking inhere's a couple of mine;.
"eleanor rigby, waits at the window wearing a face she keeps in a jar by the door" eleanor rigby - thebeatles.. "there's a hole in my soul, you can see it im my face it's a real big place" feel - robbie williams.
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"Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds."
Bob Marley, Emancipation Song.
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i'm so freaking nervous
by bigdreaux inwell, as some of you know, i've hung up my tools and am leaving the mechanic world.
i start my new career tomorrow.
i am going into new car sales.
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Congrats, man!
I hope to hold on to my Toyota for a few more years, but when I'm ready to trade her in, I'll drive down to see ya!