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[Dragonette]

I know the feeling!

Yes, I think I should head to my lair very, very soon!

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Re: pure and simple

pure and simple, through the net by the way of lit i met the woman of my dreams

Yes, and you are the man of my dreams! Looking forward to really making our dreams come true!

 

[OzSteamer]

Tolkien made a similar point

Hi tatts~horny65
Innocence is no match for familiarity.
We are all innocent until we become familiar with what we should be innocent about,then & only then,do we move away from innocence to familiarity.


Tolkien said as much, in his essay "On Fairy Tales", viz:

"Of all faces those of our familiares are the ones both most diffcult to play fantastic tricks with, and most difficult really to see with fresh attention, perceiving their likeness and unlikeness: that they are faces, and yet unique faces.

This triteness is the penalty of 'appropriation': the things that are trite, or (in a bad sense) familiar, are the things we have appropriated, legally or mentally. We say we know them. they have become like the things which once attracted us by their glitter, or their colour, or their shape, and we laid hands on them, and then locked them in our hoard, acquired them, and acquiring ceased to look at them."

Tolkien goes on to say:

"Creative fantasy, because it is mainly trying to do something else (make something new), may open your hoard and let all the locked things fly away liked cage-birds. The gems all turn into flowers or flames, and you will be warned that all you had (or knew) was dangerous and potent, not really effectively chained, free and wild; no more yours than they were you."

I laugh (in the best sense of that word) at the effectively simple language used: no complexity, and from the author of the best story of modern times: Lord of the Rings.

I have not the time (and the room) to conclude the essay, though it is the BEST read I have had in many a year: if you can get it, oh fellow forum members, get it:

Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories".

Sorry for the depth. There's more to me than wetsuits!

Oz

 

[QuickDuck]

*yawn*

grats on getting over the "1300 posts" mark guys

and maree .....









/wave
QuickDuck

 

[Gil_T2]

LOL @ Ladybird

Hey LB you and dragonette look like the computer experts on here with your added images in your posts great work ladies.

 

[winnethepoo]

Hello fellow aussies

Hi there guys and gals...31/m here in Sydney looking for some fun ....im new here and i like what i see so far....chat soon

 

[Ladybird]

Welcome winniethepoo !!

It's great to see you here, swelling our numbers.

As you've seen, this is a very special thread... we don't argue, bitch, complain, degrade or belittle..

We hug, love, support, help and cheer up each other,

and do you know why?

Cos we're Aussies.. and thats what we do best.

http://www.ozemail.com.au/~stowie/hugsanimate.gif

 

[cherrylips_au]

Hi just want to say that I hope everyones enjoying the long weekend, not that there's much left of it
Congrats Maree on losing your virgin status and Gil_T2 your not alone being a virgin.

 

[Ladybird]

Re: LOL @ Ladybird

Hey LB you and dragonette look like the computer experts on here with your added images in your posts great work ladies.

Aww gee... thanks Gil_T2..

give us a big wet sloppy kiss..

http://home01.wxs.nl/~hof01014/pictures/funny/thumb/smooch.jpg

 

[Maree]

Welcome Winnie! You have the nick of my favourite thing in the entire world aside from peas and vegemite!

and Quick Duck:

 

[Dracoa]

Aussie friend here

I'm an Aussie friend in the US. 22 male in Virginia to be exact, one of my friends over there in Oz is in Virginia as well. I thought that was funny when I heard it, such a coincidence. And another of my friends over there, well let's put it this way, I'd move to Australia and stay there forever if I could be with her. Add in that I've always wanted to visit, and you've got someone who could very well love your country.

Dragonette, I looked at your pic, and I must say, you are very attractive, and well I do have something of an obsession with dragons, as my name here implies.

Ladybird and Dragonette, I've wanted to know the pleasures of a more experience woman for a while now, and you two are very attractive.

 

[Ladybird]

Dracoa.. thank you for your kinds words regarding Australia and Australians, as well as my dear friend Dragonette and myself.

I hope very much to see you here one day.

http://www.greet2k.com/friendship/thank_you/thumbs/bunch.gif

 

[Ladybird]

My dear friends..

I've had an awful day.. and all because of an insensitive man.

Some of you know that I separated a few months ago from my husband of 30yrs. Its been tough getting used to being on my own, but it was made easier last November when I met a man and we just got on together really well.

Right from the start we established that we were looking for the same kind of 'relationship'.. an easygoing.. uncomplicated.. commitment free friendship.

We had great times together, both in and outside of the bedroom, and seemed well suited.

Then... I got an email last night from him saying that he's not ready for 'attachement' and hoping that I find someone else!!

I was totally unprepared and completely surprised by his email. Had he spoken to me.. it would have been easier, but an impersonal email was hard to take.

Now I'm new at 'dating'... this fella being my first date since 1970! I've got a lot to learn I know... but... is ending a relationship by email the 'norm'? Have I over reacted?

I didn't love the man, but was fond of him, and expected better treatment. With each hour I'm feeling more and more angry.. and hurt.

Single life sux doesn't it

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Dearest Ladybird!

Now I'm angrier as well! I mean you both said at the outset about a carefree casual relationship, no strings and all. I feel that sending you an email was a very cowardly thing to do; very insensitive! Perhaps he realized HE was starting to feel more seriously about you than he had planned, but there's no excuse to end it without meeting and speaking directly with you.

I'm so sorry! Huggggggggsss and 's.

 

[Ladybird]

Oh Jenny..

Thank you so much for your kind words..

...it really does help to know that my feelings are not unusual.. and that he handled the farewell badly.

You're a good friend Jen.. and I'm grateful for your support..


LB

 

[omahaman2]

sorry

Dearest ladybird, my dear dear dear friend, I echo the words of jenny, and apologize for the insensitivity of some of my species. As one of the tub ladies protectors, I wish so much i could have protected your feelings in real life. If you need to talk, just remember youve got us two among the throngs of your friends,that will be there for you always and i mean always. Sorrry(((((((((((((((((((((((((( ladybird)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

 

[Ladybird]

Oh Oman... you are such a darling man... thank you so much.

I love your choice of words.. 'As one of the tubs ladies protectors', cos thats what I feel I need right now... a protector to put his arms around me, and reassure me.

Lovesya Oman..


LB

 

[Ozzie Buzz]

hi all havent been in here much since christmas being a sydney sider have a had a few things going on (or is that up)

but everythings cool now
ty anyway

hope everybody had a great christmas and new year and may 2002 be your best year ever
congrats jenny & oman i wish you both all the best

ty all for my b'day wishes - would you believe i actually worked - i just feel another year younger

m'lady something for your pain and a hug as big as the bridge maybe i 'll just keep that one on ice for you in april - make lunch a Sunday and i'm all killkenny's

 

[Ozzie Buzz]

just a quickie
oh by the way m'lady is that a new hair colour

 

[QuickDuck]

WHAT?!?!?!?! an email?

that is just plain rude of him LB.

*hugs* to you.

at the guy.

anyway, he's the one who is going to miss out on the wonderful person that you are.

*huggles* again
QuickDuck

 

[winnethepoo]

To many

You guys are good..first day in here and i get 2 replys from my first post...hope its like this all the time....and there is to many pages to read all but hi to all those that i didnt read......hope to read your stories soon kermit is kool this is for Ladybird

 

[Ladybird]

Hey.... Aussies are the best.. aren't they!!

Ozzie babe.. it's sooooo good to see you back here, and will be even better when I collect that hug.. I can't wait. And yes, my hair colour is different.. sadly.. this is my natural colour. God coloured me blonde, and life made me darker!

QuickDuck... you haven't been a part of our family for long, but already you're an important member. Thank you so much for your kind wishes. I must admit to feeling 'flat' at the moment, but I'll bounce back.. better than ever !

winniethepoo... brand new to us, and one of us already. What you see is what you get here. We really do care about each other.

Cos.... we is Aussies

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Welcome back Ozzie Buzz, and thanks for your good wishes for the getting together of Oman and Jenny! He's been a lifesaver for me already, and I'm so fortunate to have met him. Makes it seem so sad to hear there are men who can treat others so cruelly and nasty.

Hi to winnie too, and you'll certainly enjoy this aussie thread! It's an honor to be part of this terrific group of people.

 

[Maree]

*hugs Ladybird*

 

[softey]

ladybird

Anytime you need a shoulder to lean on, count on me I can tell by your words and affection remarks that you are truely deserving a good life and you will find the star that is shinning out there for you