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ah men to that.'let us spray' -
We're all just pleased to have you and the cats back with us Camy.
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I have seen the rash appear with Red Tiger Balm but never with the White as it is not as strong. I suspect you are sensitive to the chillies component even in the lower amounts used in the White. Vick's is safe.I have actually been having a lot of success with saline nasal sprays used every half 30 minutes or so.They are non-medicated so there is no over use danger. It is even safe if you are pregnant, so the label says. (if you are pregnant you must tell me how you did that as my bf and I have been trying for ages without any luck at all.)I just discovered a new product (for us here in Oz, anyway) called Sinoclear, which is also a saline spray but with added minerals. It seems very effective at keeping the nasal drips at bay and I am most impressed with it. (Needless to say I have no connection with the Sinoclear company other than as a happy customer.)
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Thanks Bruin, We do have Vick's here, but I prefer White Tiger Balm. However, whenever you are down this way I am sure we can find something to rub it in to, but I think it would be better to avoid either of them being rubbed in downunder.
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I'm sure you have noticed that a rather large crowd of people are now following you around on the off chance of hearing one of your profanities, if not being the first to read your new story when it is ready.Such is the price of talent.
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Perhaps I could show you Jason, if you ever visit Adelaide.I'm still wondering about the whole, "head job" comment.Jason (the confused) Don't worry about being confused, I constantly confuse people with my references to head jobs, whenever they ask if I want a job.It has become a kind of a way to recognise me, by seeing if I mention a head job in otherwise innocent conversation. Sad isn't it?
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I understand Jason. I have often wondered how Australia doesn't have a DDD, Dead Dipshit Day, too.I invented a term to cover these assholes. Call them Smarns. Sado-masochistic anal retentive necrophiliacs.I always wish them, "good smarning."And of course they have absolutely no idea to what I am referring.One place I worked at, only employed Smarns to fill management positions, so after I told my staff, everyone was soon wishing the managers, "Good Smarning." One of the managers actually called me aside to ask me what smarning meant. I told him it was a term of endearment. He believed me.
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It's great to see you writing in your blog again, but remember a blog can be whatever you want it to be, and every entry can be a different style or whatever. I'm sure most of us would read it no matter what you write, because you do it so well.
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I can only offer outrage at the treatment Michael received.What can you do? What can he do?I don't know other than to suggest seeking to contact a support group.
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My heart goes out to you, Hylas. Trying to find a mentor of integrity with honorable intentions has in my opinion been made difficult in nearly all cultures. It is something that our era has confused with its condemnation of molestation. Worse still there is little understanding of the deep abiding friendship which grows into love. Despite the age of enlightenment and gay liberation, there seems to be a hangover from the Dark Ages, from times when superstition reigned supreme, which still inhibits the natural free expression and bonds of love between human beings. I doubt the human race can ever find peace until it overcomes its sexual hangups; until it learns to accept that love does not imprison people, but sets them free. Without acceptance of that freedom, our cultures will continue to deny our natural inclination to love each other.That so many people think this is just an impossible idea just goes to indicate how effectively the truth about love has been concealed from us all.The object of Human Rights is not just freedom of expression but ultimately comes down to the freedom to love. We just have to make sure our love, our passion, is always tempered with compassion.
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I understand the confusion Bruin. You have posted your contribution to the discussion, in the correct place in Pecman's thread.I considered my own response as being more appropriate here in my blog as it was really an essay (somewhat related, but also off topic) inspired by Pecman's question on whether "the world is really that hopeless," rather than my post being a response to the tragedy itself. I probably don't expect my essay to be either popular or much discussed, but it does allow me to post some thoughts on what constitutes some of the hopelessness from a not often considered point of view.
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Thanks Wibby, it's just nice to know you read it.
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Thanks Bruin and Camy,It's good to know someone likes to read my blog and gets something out of it.Do you think I should send a copy of this entry to Centrelink? Perhaps not, they would probably demand a fee for inspiring it.Hugs to you both
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Being a fan big epics I guess I like the one I linked to first the best. But they are all good. However I'm sure the Brighton Gay Men's Chorus would be more than capable of pleasing me, too.
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Thanks Bruin, such a pleasure to see ads that actually manage to adhere to the time honoured and classic methods of cinematography without making me dizzier than I already am.
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Thanks Camy. I didn't know anyone else was as old as me...Brilliant! It reminds me of the Hovis ad.I never knew you were the same age as Wibby!
I take it this is the Hovis ad to which you refer. It's a mini-epic in its own right, wonderful. 
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That's what I thought.
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I do hope someone else is reading this Wibby, even if it is just for seeing your sense of humour.
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My congratulations ELeCivil for your graduation costume. Oh and also for graduating. I am so damned ecstatic, pleased, happy, for you.Seriously, you have achieved excellence in the face of the system that would seek to curse you with a greyface. (thanks for the link
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No Wibby, I am not 120, even though I do feel like it some days. It was Australia in post WWII upto about 1955-9. We didn't have hamburgers in Adelaide until 1955. We took quite awhile to adopt the advances of post war technology. Now of course we are considered one of the "early adopters" of technology. Somebody should tell the people in Australia about that.
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Camy your UK government must have been talking to our Aussie government.Our Federal government's response to security provoked by the horrifying events of 9/11 was to announce that:
The fridge magnet had a message: "Be alert, not alarmed."We are holding our breath to see what the swine flu fridge magnet will say, if they issue one, that is. On the otherhand, that might just be their tactic; get us to hold our breath, so that we will be unable to catch the flu. Brilliant, I feel so safe now.This reply has been condemned as flippant and sarcastic."[...] every Australian household will receive a letter from the Prime Minister, a booklet and a fridge magnet on how to help the Government combat terrorism." - The World Today article
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Allow me to show you, Jason, how to whip up a delicious banana custard.*shakes head* Banana custard *wipes mouth*I don't know what you're talking about.Jason :angel:
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Banana custard is good too.
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...or things at least banana shaped.Orangutans do not have deep thoughts that don't involve bananas.
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Winners, both of you.I have a shed full of tools, left over wood, steel and fasteners from my renovation of the house which I was turning into a theatre where I would stage serious dramas. Unfortunately I got retrenched and now must live in the rubbish tip that remains and which I call, home. The circular saw table leans at a crazy angle because it got drenched in rain when the skylight came off the shed. (it was built by professionals.) My casual reading time is spent perusing the hardware store catalogues.We have a room full of electronic parts which were to become the sound and lighting in the theatre, but it's all now outdated or dysfunctional...a bit like my gaydar. I can't cope with the gay scene or its music, but the guys and gals are okay to talk to.As for the old people, well I have reached that age, BUT I have also discovered that no matter how old I get, there is always someone older, looking at me lasciviously, lecherously, and believe me, that, I find somewhat frightening given my current inclination to not groom myself other than to keep clean. (All my clothes are black by the way, bought from the local Target. (yes we have them in Australia too).I generally have to torture people to convince them I am gay, or introduce them to my partner who takes great pleasure in making certain they know I am off the market.Good for you James.