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Scuba Shifts North and Debt.

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  • scubaangel
    scubaangel Posts: 6,600 Forumite
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    God I need to not drink! Right now I have a leaky face because I can see pictures of a friend, which my ex has commented on.
    Closely followed by pictures of my sisters work (sis works in the music industry hence it's depressing).
    And the bloke I fancy of my friends is at work so cant chat/

    Scuba needs to sober up and get a fricken grip.
    It’s not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren’t doing it.
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  • ZTD
    ZTD Posts: 24,327 Forumite
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Not sure why but this evening I've been thinking about why I'm single, and how stunningly unsucessful I've been when it comes to dating. Still I've had some memorable dates - even if they haven't been with guys I'd want to see again.

    Is that not a successful date? ;)
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Sigh so I need a financially stable bloke with no kids/ex wives in tow who is my age or slightly older. Somehow thats starting to seem like a really tall order. Most of the mid 30's bloke's I know who aren't coupled up are single for good reason.

    I know quite a few - who vary from mid-30's to mid-40's who vary from reasonably financially secure to very financially secure and who vary from short-arsse to somewhat-tall. The reason they're single is that they all work in IT, and we IT people are not known for being suave/sophisticated/good with the ladies... :T

    Of course I know a couple in their early 30's who are newly single for a reason, but let's not go into that...
    scubaangel wrote: »
    God I need to not drink!

    Don't drink when you're not 100% - it makes it worse.
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Right now I have a leaky face

    :grouphug:
    scubaangel wrote: »
    because I can see pictures of a friend, which my ex has commented on.
    Closely followed by pictures of my sisters work (sis works in the music industry hence it's depressing).

    Why's that depressing?
    scubaangel wrote: »
    And the bloke I fancy of my friends is at work so cant chat/

    Scuba needs to sober up and get a fricken grip.

    It'll pass. :grouphug:
    "Follow the money!" - Deepthroat (AKA William Mark Felt Sr - Associate Director of the FBI)
    "We were born and raised in a summer haze." Adele 'Someone like you.'
    "Blowing your mind, 'cause you know what you'll find, when you're looking for things in the sky."     OMD 'Julia's Song'
  • scubaangel
    scubaangel Posts: 6,600 Forumite
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    ZZZZZZZ good to see you again. :)

    A successful date is one where I end up drunk and willing t see the poor sod again when I sober up.Can you send the early to mid 30's ones my direction please, they'll either learn to have fun and deal with non techy/geeky people or run away scared.

    Depressing because my little sister has more of a social life than me, as does apparently the ex who I couldnt live with due to his inability to be social outside of the house, or even in the house we shared.

    His being at work will pass, the fact hes 150 miles away will not which is a slightly irritation while I' in the mood I am.
    It’s not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren’t doing it.
    Sir Terry Pratchett
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  • ZTD
    ZTD Posts: 24,327 Forumite
    scubaangel wrote: »
    ZZZZZZZ good to see you again. :)

    Am I'm making you sleepy? ;)
    scubaangel wrote: »
    A successful date is one where I end up drunk and willing t see the poor sod again when I sober up.

    As opposed to one when you never see him again, and so never have to excuse (or explain) the fun you had? ;)
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Can you send the early to mid 30's ones my direction please,

    The "I need a financially stable bloke with no kids/ex wives in tow who is my age or slightly older." didn't last for very long then... :rotfl:
    scubaangel wrote: »
    they'll either learn to have fun and deal with non techy/geeky people or run away scared.

    Fun is had all right...it's just the conversation afterwards. Do you know what a multi-way associative cache is? Don't worry - you will...
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Depressing because my little sister has more of a social life than me, as does apparently the ex who I couldnt live with due to his inability to be social outside of the house, or even in the house we shared.

    Better social life than you right now. This too, will pass.
    scubaangel wrote: »
    His being at work will pass, the fact hes 150 miles away will not which is a slightly irritation while I' in the mood I am.

    There's other fish in the sea. Even those your age or slightly older than you with no good reason to be single... :p
    "Follow the money!" - Deepthroat (AKA William Mark Felt Sr - Associate Director of the FBI)
    "We were born and raised in a summer haze." Adele 'Someone like you.'
    "Blowing your mind, 'cause you know what you'll find, when you're looking for things in the sky."     OMD 'Julia's Song'
  • scubaangel
    scubaangel Posts: 6,600 Forumite
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    ZTD wrote: »

    As opposed to one when you never see him again, and so never have to excuse (or explain) the fun you had? ;)



    The "I need a financially stable bloke with no kids/ex wives in tow who is my age or slightly older." didn't last for very long then... :rotfl:



    Fun is had all right...it's just the conversation afterwards. Do you know what a multi-way associative cache is? Don't worry - you will...


    Hmm you may have a point. Explaining myself has never been a strong point. :o

    I don't have to keep him do I? And you could select from those who meet the criteria, assuming such a creature exists.

    You're meant to listen to blokes when they talk? Wonder if thats where I've been going wrong. ;)

    In the meantime I've had a surprisingly busy day given my hangover this morning (fizzy wine, evil stuff the next day). Went out for a walk with my Dad and sister this morning, 4miles around a local reservoir. Then out to see my nana in hospital with mum and a quick trip round the shops. Am in bed now thinking about having a nap before tea or opening the can of cider I found in my handbag. :A
    It’s not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren’t doing it.
    Sir Terry Pratchett
    Find my diary here
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5135113
  • ZTD
    ZTD Posts: 24,327 Forumite
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Hmm you may have a point. Explaining myself has never been a strong point. :o

    You just need to find someone with the same sense of fun as you. Then you don't need to explain.
    scubaangel wrote: »
    I don't have to keep him do I?

    You do when they're getting rare.
    scubaangel wrote: »
    And you could select from those who meet the criteria, assuming such a creature exists.

    Mid to early 30's who is financially secure, doesn't have wives/kids in tow. Yep - I know someone. However, you'll have to calm yourself down a bit - he's not an...exuberant...type. I just have the impression he'll be like a deer in headlights... :eek:

    Go with the older ones - they're made of sterner stuff. :rotfl:
    scubaangel wrote: »
    You're meant to listen to blokes when they talk?

    And talk back to them to prove you now understand what a multi-way associative cache is.
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Wonder if thats where I've been going wrong. ;)

    Not nodding your head and going "Uh huh" when they're talking is where you were going wrong. Most of them can't tell when you're faking...
    scubaangel wrote: »
    In the meantime I've had a surprisingly busy day given my hangover this morning (fizzy wine, evil stuff the next day). Went out for a walk with my Dad and sister this morning, 4miles around a local reservoir.

    Fresh air always does good.
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Then out to see my nana in hospital with mum and a quick trip round the shops. Am in bed now thinking about having a nap before tea or opening the can of cider I found in my handbag. :A

    In your handbag? Is it an official off-license?
    "Follow the money!" - Deepthroat (AKA William Mark Felt Sr - Associate Director of the FBI)
    "We were born and raised in a summer haze." Adele 'Someone like you.'
    "Blowing your mind, 'cause you know what you'll find, when you're looking for things in the sky."     OMD 'Julia's Song'
  • scubaangel
    scubaangel Posts: 6,600 Forumite
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    Rare but not yet extinct ;)

    And I can play nicely, I even have friends who think I am rather shy and quiet, others have even described me as quite reserved. I presume I'm either hungover or asleep when I meet up with them.

    In fairness I faked most of the last 12 months of my relationship with the creature I lived with, so faking conversation should be comparatively simple.

    I wish my handbag was an off license, would save me so much time. Instead I think the can has been in that particular bag since my leaving party in summer, I've just not been using the bag since as it's too small for my day to day essentials (Kindle, camera, and notebook) and I found the can while I was rearranging my box of accessories in to a smaller cupboard.

    Made the mistake of looking in the mirror earlier, think I'm overdue a visit to the hairdresser, am possibly taking a trip back down south next month so might try to make an appointment with the hairdresser I used down there to put off a little longer the trauma of finding one here.
    It’s not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren’t doing it.
    Sir Terry Pratchett
    Find my diary here
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5135113
  • ZTD
    ZTD Posts: 24,327 Forumite
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Rare but not yet extinct ;)

    You thinking of finishing off the last ones then? ;)
    scubaangel wrote: »
    And I can play nicely, I even have friends who think I am rather shy and quiet, others have even described me as quite reserved. I presume I'm either hungover or asleep when I meet up with them.

    Yet I am quiet and wonderful and lovely (:A) and yet seem to scandalise someone every time I open my mouth. I don't know how people get such a wrong impression... :whistle:
    scubaangel wrote: »
    In fairness I faked most of the last 12 months of my relationship with the creature I lived with, so faking conversation should be comparatively simple.

    That's not good. I'm sure there's plenty good men for you out there. You just need to find them. Close proximity also helps.
    scubaangel wrote: »
    I wish my handbag was an off license, would save me so much time. Instead I think the can has been in that particular bag since my leaving party in summer, I've just not been using the bag since as it's too small for my day to day essentials (Kindle, camera, and notebook)

    But it fits a can? How big is this camera?
    scubaangel wrote: »
    and I found the can while I was rearranging my box of accessories in to a smaller cupboard.

    Your box of accessories was in the bag too? ;)
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Made the mistake of looking in the mirror earlier, think I'm overdue a visit to the hairdresser,

    In a curious twist of fate - me too also. But I spend half my life needing a haircut, so not really surprising.
    scubaangel wrote: »
    am possibly taking a trip back down south next month so might try to make an appointment with the hairdresser I used down there to put off a little longer the trauma of finding one here.

    You've got to do it some time. Don't wait until you're back at the Shaggy DA stage... :naughty:
    "Follow the money!" - Deepthroat (AKA William Mark Felt Sr - Associate Director of the FBI)
    "We were born and raised in a summer haze." Adele 'Someone like you.'
    "Blowing your mind, 'cause you know what you'll find, when you're looking for things in the sky."     OMD 'Julia's Song'
  • scubaangel
    scubaangel Posts: 6,600 Forumite
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    Is it possible you need to not open your mouth so often? :p

    The bag is too small for the Kindle, it would fit the camera and notebook along with my purse and phone etc.

    If I head south its at the start of the month so only a couple of weeks before I go, so I reckon I can survive until then. It's already been about 10 months since my last hair cut so a few more days won't make too much difference.

    Just realised I missed the online tutorial for my OU course on Friday evening, which is annoying but as long as I remember the next ones I'll be fine.
    It’s not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren’t doing it.
    Sir Terry Pratchett
    Find my diary here
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5135113
  • ZTD
    ZTD Posts: 24,327 Forumite
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Is it possible you need to not open your mouth so often? :p

    Now where is the fun in that? :p
    scubaangel wrote: »
    The bag is too small for the Kindle, it would fit the camera and notebook along with my purse and phone etc.

    'Etc' being cans of alcohol? ;)
    scubaangel wrote: »
    If I head south its at the start of the month so only a couple of weeks before I go, so I reckon I can survive until then. It's already been about 10 months since my last hair cut so a few more days won't make too much difference.

    No, it won't. It must be some length now.
    scubaangel wrote: »
    Just realised I missed the online tutorial for my OU course on Friday evening, which is annoying but as long as I remember the next ones I'll be fine.

    Put a reminder on your phone. Half my life has a reminder tinkle.
    "Follow the money!" - Deepthroat (AKA William Mark Felt Sr - Associate Director of the FBI)
    "We were born and raised in a summer haze." Adele 'Someone like you.'
    "Blowing your mind, 'cause you know what you'll find, when you're looking for things in the sky."     OMD 'Julia's Song'
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