cooperlola Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 A couple of minutes ago I noticed I'd past the 4,000 post mark![:-))] Surely, I could have been doing something better with my time?[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Someone on another thread has already suggested that we should all get out a bit more. [:P]But I bet they've hung on every word you've posted about this health care debacle. [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 And there's me worrying about a misspent youth! Now, all I've got to look forward to is growing old disgracefully! What's happened to the bit in between? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 [quote user="cooperlola"] A couple of minutes ago I noticed I'd past the 4,000 post mark![:-))] Surely, I could have been doing something better with my time?[:D][/quote]Calls for a celebration Debs....................................[B][B][B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 [quote user="Bugbear"][quote user="cooperlola"] A couple of minutes ago I noticed I'd past the 4,000 post mark![:-))] Surely, I could have been doing something better with my time?[:D][/quote]Calls for a celebration Debs....................................[B][B][B][/quote]What could possibly be better? [:D] I agree with Bugbear, I think you should be celebrating. But be sure to celebrate with your husband, chances are he would appreciate your company for a change instead of spending your free time on the computer. [:-))]!Unfortunately, I have heard this comment made by my husband once or twice. [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 He beavers away in his room and/or in the "railway barn" (don't ask!) all day. But we both emerge at dinner time and that's that. I try to stay away from the dreaded c thingy in the evenings! He'd be pleased to know you're thinking of him though.[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 [quote user="cooperlola"]A wasted life?[/quote]Anything but!By your own admission, you are not directly concerned by these changes and yet you beaver away on behalf of all those who are... Well done and here's a [B] of Bishops Finger from me to you and all those who work with you on this matter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Wow coops! That's a lot of posting - but hey! you HAVE been doing a lot of stuff on the CPAM thread so....I wouldn't say it was wasted. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Dordogne Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I realised a few days ago I've hit the 1000 mark recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I wonder if it all depends on what youare posting. Some people seem continually logged-on to a forum andleap in immediately to respond to any post. They primarily want tochat with others but are happy to Google, find something (relevant ornot) and then be an "expert". Some people use fora(?) tohave a group of friends (maybe making-up for aspects of their reallives that are lacking).Others participate to help others, behelped and learn (i.e. positive motives). An occasional check,offering assistance and happy to be disagreed with. No need to spendages justifying their expertise when it turns out their Google searchgave then a spoof/out-of-date/just wrong site for their "expertise".Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I just Googled what you posted and you're absolutely right[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 [quote user="TWINKLE"]I just Googled what you posted and you're absolutely right[:D][/quote]Makes you an expert. However, if I disagree with you, you are now obliged to regularly and repeatedly post messages convincing everybody about your expertise and experience.(Note how quickly I posted this response - so who is just sitting here with nothing better to do [:$])Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 I think the "I'm right, you're wrong" approach is the best - makes for a nice long, spiral thread, in my experience. Much better if you're actually wrong too..[Www]Deffo... Nothing better to do. I wish![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Sorry for not replying immediately Ian (mate[;-)]) but I was Googling stuff for the other 24 forums I contribute to on a daily basis. Don't you DARE disagree with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 [quote user="cooperlola"]I think the "I'm right, you're wrong" approach is the best - makes for a nice long, spiral thread, in my experience. Much better if you're actually wrong too..[Www][/quote]Don't like come across too agressively but in this case "you're wrong and I'm right". Sorry but I've just been on Google again so I am the expert here ('cos Google is such a secret and only used by the elite few really knowledgable.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 [quote user="TWINKLE"]Sorry for not replying immediately Ian (mate[;-)]) but I was Googling stuff for the other 24 forums I contribute to on a daily basis. Don't you DARE disagree with me![/quote]Nearly 15 mins. Tut, tut, tut. People will begin to suspect you have other aspects to your life and they any "expertise" will disolve fast. I know this because I am an expert.But now there is a decent wind, sun is out (though very cold) so I'm off sailing (in the full knowledge that I was right).Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Going sailing cannot be right. I've googled it and it says its been proved by a group of Lithuanian scientists that it is bad for your health, and that of those around you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I'm on a sailing forum too - so feel free to ask any question you may need expert advice on[:)]http://www.cruisersforum.com/[:D]Going horseriding with my daughter now (which I know all about too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 [quote user="cooperlola"]Going sailing cannot be right. I've googled it and it says its been proved by a group of Lithuanian scientists that it is bad for your health, and that of those around you.[/quote]Actually there is probably too much wind for me here today so I'll probably be posting to the Health forum later today. Sort of funnels down the river valley and can on occasions get quite strong. Still, one has to try.Probably safer than being on a horse though.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Just one little thing - There was a study in Japan - reprinted in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 2004 ( part of the British Medical Journal Group) which has shown a link between heavy computer use and Glaucoma in people who have refractive defects - especially short-sightedness. - and I didn't even google it!!It is an interesting paper and the researches are aware of several limitations to the study and suggest further work is undertaken but it could maybe serve as a reminder to everyone out there ( especially over 60) to have regular eye tests and dare I say spend a little more time away from the screen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 [quote user="Nickel"]Just one little thing - There was a study inJapan - reprinted in the Journal of Epidemiology and CommunityHealth...[/quote]Getting back on topic here. Good sail, nearly bottled out just before launching, but no damage andI'm OK too.One side issue raised earlier in the thread aboutpost numbers. Maybe its a bit like turning 40 or 50. Forme 40 (the traditional hard one) was just not relevant, but I didfind 50 hard. Maybe you 2000 posts is similar.And thenGlaucoma. My father has it (caught before it was a problem anddealt with by drugs). However, due to the genetic link I amsupposed to have regular eye tests. In the UK I was told everyyear after age 40. I was surprised when I eventually got roundto having my eyes tested last year in France that they then saidevery 3 years - and I'm over 50 (plus they were aware of the glaucomain the family). Still, as I'm being thrown off the state healthcover in Jan I had another eye test last week (mostly paid for by theFR gov). Plus, I need a medical certificate dated 2008 and, as Ilose cover 5/Jan I need to try and sort out FFV membership, get thecard and get the medical all before 5/Jan (so Sarkozy has to pay forit).Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Poor Nicolas! It won't just be his wife who'll be taking him to the cleaners then[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Deimos,Whoops - but I did think the topic was - A Wasted Life - a thread started by Cooperlola "I noticed I passed the 4000 post mark .Surely I could have been doing something better with my time"I was merely quoting a source that says there may ( yes may ) be a link between too much computer use and glaucoma - thought it was worth a mention, perhaps not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 [quote user="Nickel"]Deimos,Whoops - but I did think the topic was - A Wasted Life - a thread started by Cooperlola "I noticed I passed the 4000 post mark .Surely I could have been doing something better with my time"I was merely quoting a source that says there may ( yes may ) be a link between too much computer use and glaucoma - thought it was worth a mention, perhaps not.[/quote]Definately was worth a mention. I was being light hearted (but never could get to grips with these smiley things). And the topic was about posts (not my sailing today).Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Ian!Have you been sailing to-day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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