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[HunterM]

Shes back?

cya next blegh holiday guys

[~Msv~]

Shes back?

cya next blegh holiday guys

See you in about 10 years then.

[Kevin]

Do u think she'll stink the place out til then? Is BLEGH! Our nightmare housemate here on ts?

[kyler]

Mang, I have a diamond stone. Pop over and I / you can sharpen your knives
Will cost you a wristy though.

legend.

I warn you though, these knives are blunt as fuck, they probably need a new edge. They are Tash's families and I don't think that they know you have to sharpen them...I've stopped using them but you have to pierce a tomato first before you can cut the flesh lol....I catch Tash cutting up chicken/meat with pairing knives because they are the only sharp thing in the house haha.

Will flick you an email to arrange a time

[BLEGH!]

Do u think she'll stink the place out til then? Is BLEGH! Our nightmare housemate here on ts?

Yes I will stink the place out for years to come.

No, I'm not your average nightmare housemate !! More like an adorable pet

[chay]

HELP ME TEKNOSCAPE

how do i politely but firmly turn down invitations to peoples houses that i do not want to go to?

house1: newly bought house by a workfriend which is 40 mins from city, it would be expected i would get drunk making it extremely hard to get home, making it awkward because the offer of staying over is there but i simply do not want to

house2: same person but their mothers house, also way out of the city, for a bridal / champagne / bridesmaids something (?) event - so far i have already done the hens night, AND a day out shoe/jewellery shopping with the bridesmaids and frankly i think i've fulfilled my quota of wedding related things before the actual wedding?

assertiveness halp?

[Curare]

Well, you could lie.

you do have two parties to go to, they don't need to know which one you're not going to.

[heist]

arrange dinner with someone on whatever night you don't want to be elsewhere

use dinner as excuse, no lying necessary.

and i'm sure big L would love to have dinner with you

[brooa]

legend.

I warn you though, these knives are blunt as fuck, they probably need a new edge. They are Tash's families and I don't think that they know you have to sharpen them...I've stopped using them but you have to pierce a tomato first before you can cut the flesh lol....I catch Tash cutting up chicken/meat with pairing knives because they are the only sharp thing in the house haha.

Will flick you an email to arrange a time

yeah if they are blunt as fuck they will need re-edging. even closer

Angel Knife Sharpening
47 Felton Street, Balcatta WA 6021
0409 112 562 ‎

[chay]

ahh lies, my old friend <3

haha dinner (or lunch as it would be) would work for the champagne day thing, but the 'coming to my new house to get drunk' thing is going to be a standing offer i really need to just say 'no' effectively for once or it will keep coming up and being more awkward each time, possibly culminating in her thinking i am a feeder and psychologically trapping luke in our marriage just so that i can force dinner upon him repeatedly...

*edit: which is actually kind of true, but not in a creepy way

[heist]

so someone's trying to make friends with you, but you don't want to be friends?

easy. just keep making progressively more half-assed excuses until it gets to blatantly obvious shit like "soz, can't, i have a, uh, thing... i gotta do... not with you." and then they'll finally get the message and you woin't have to deal with any more awkward invitations.

though you will have to deal with the occasional brooding, wounded stare across the lunchroom table.

which isn't a problem for me because i actually find those pretty hot.



edit: who the hell says "woin't"

[Curare]

Woint?

[chay]

easy. just keep making progressively more half-assed excuses until it gets to blatantly obvious shit like "soz, can't, i have a, uh, thing... i gotta do... not with you." and then they'll finally get the message and you woin't have to deal with any more awkward invitations.

though you will have to deal with the occasional brooding, wounded stare across the lunchroom table.


which isn't a problem for me because i actually find those pretty hot.

damnit heist...i asked for assertive advice, not PUA tips!



srsly though, yes. we are already friends, but i do not believe that staying over people's houses is a non-optional social convention (such as accepting bridesmaids invitations is, for example). i mean, is it? i really, really really do not enjoy staying at other people's houses. i am still working out how to say that tactfully.

[frogman]

i am still working out how to say that tactfully.

"I prefer to stay in my own bed thanks."

You could even sweeten it up a bit and say something like "I prefer to stay in my own bed, because it smells of Luke".

[Curare]

An irrational fear of other people bed-sheets?

you don't have to explain it, it's irrational!

[Brown Paper Bag]

ahh lies, my old friend <3

haha dinner (or lunch as it would be) would work for the champagne day thing, but the 'coming to my new house to get drunk' thing is going to be a standing offer i really need to just say 'no' effectively for once or it will keep coming up and being more awkward each time, possibly culminating in her thinking i am a feeder and psychologically trapping luke in our marriage just so that i can force dinner upon him repeatedly...

*edit: which is actually kind of true, but not in a creepy way

just say it's against your ethics/morals to contribute to global warming by traveling to the edge of the burbs to drink with breeders.

[chay]

"I prefer to stay in my own bed thanks."

You could even sweeten it up a bit and say something like "I prefer to stay in my own bed, because it smells of Luke".

haha! awwww. except luke would be expected to come, and "i prefer to stay in my own bed, because it smells like our little fluffy dog <3" doesn't really have the same aww factor.

srsly though i think it is going to have to be that simple. workplace assertive i've got downpat, personal assertive is still a work in progress :\

*edit: er, just to clarify the bed doesn't actually smell like dog, kthx

*edit2:
curare: hah! needles, and bedsheets - *shudder*
bpb: YES! its extra funny because they are seriously planning to breed in less than a year.

[Curare]

Acutally, the dog is a great way to bail from social situtions, you just have to remember to forget to bring the dog.

"Whup, can't stay forever, gotta go home and feed the dog!"

[~Msv~]

legend.

I warn you though, these knives are blunt as fuck, they probably need a new edge. They are Tash's families and I don't think that they know you have to sharpen them...I've stopped using them but you have to pierce a tomato first before you can cut the flesh lol....I catch Tash cutting up chicken/meat with pairing knives because they are the only sharp thing in the house haha.

Will flick you an email to arrange a time

Yea hit me up whenevs. Im not home on saturday, but got nothing on sunday

[nosaj D:]

Petrol is cheap is australia.

http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_inte...comparison.pdf

Good info, but it's still too rich for my blood
No wonder Sweden like their bikes

[Satan]

Yes I will stink the place out for years to come. No, I'm not your average nightmare housemate !! More like an adorable pet

That is old and in obvious distress the only kind thing to do is have it put to sleep.

[Infinitude]

$1.57/L at Johnston St Abbotsford station I just walked past.

[brooa]

Petrol is cheap is australia.

http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_inte...comparison.pdf

yeah thats in 2005 tho...

[frogman]

yeah thats in 2005 tho...

http://www.aip.com.au/pricing/internationalprices.htm

Better?

[~Msv~]

Technologically savvy peeps: My gfs laptop has all of a sudden gone all weird. these pink lines / stripes keep going down the screen. Thoughts of what it could be and how to fix it?

[neonknome]

Technologically savvy peeps: My gfs laptop has all of a sudden gone all weird. these pink lines / stripes keep going down the screen. Thoughts of what it could be and how to fix it?

New girlfriend?

[geisha]

ex-colleague i was friends with keeps texting to say he misses me and do i want to catch up for lunch etc. i'm sure it's nothing, he just wants to stay friends. but i feel kinda awkward. people kept saying to me "does he LIKE you" so now i am thinking there's another motive for these catch ups. just feels a bit inappropriate given i have a partner. not saying boys and girls can't be friends but i feel weird about this. help?

[~Msv~]

New girlfriend?

4 years in June... so yea pretty new! :P

[frank]

has anyone had experience travelling internationally with an authority script medication - do you need a doctor's note or anything ?

[japan]

[geisha]

has anyone had experience travelling internationally with an authority script medication - do you need a doctor's note or anything ?

[japan]

was wondering this myself. i think a lot of people do get doctors notes for this kind of thing, just in case.

but surely if you have the meds and they have your name on the label etc, then it's evidence enough that it's obviously been prescribed to you?

[neonknome]

4 years in June... so yea pretty new! :P

No. To fix the laptop problem you'll need to get a new girlfriend.

[ravewiththemachine]

hahahaha

[~Msv~]

has anyone had experience travelling internationally with an authority script medication - do you need a doctor's note or anything ?

[japan]

I took stilnox OS with no issues (they didnt even check) but I had a copy of the script with me.

No. To fix the laptop problem you'll need to get a new girlfriend.

Oh lol...

[neonknome]

has anyone had experience travelling internationally with an authority script medication - do you need a doctor's note or anything ?

[japan]

depends on the medication - http://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/e-web/medicine.html

[chay]

ex-colleague i was friends with keeps texting to say he misses me and do i want to catch up for lunch etc. i'm sure it's nothing, he just wants to stay friends. but i feel kinda awkward. people kept saying to me "does he LIKE you" so now i am thinking there's another motive for these catch ups. just feels a bit inappropriate given i have a partner. not saying boys and girls can't be friends but i feel weird about this. help?

so wait, you've already been out to lunch a few times? or this is a first reconnecting-after-working-together lunch he is texting you about?

has anyone had experience travelling internationally with an authority script medication - do you need a doctor's note or anything ?

[japan]

(i have not experience, but) i would imagine yes. i would get one anyway even if the airline says you don't need one (what if you switch airlines? what if you have a really anal TSA dude (pun intended) etc)

*edit: beaten <3

[geisha]

so wait, you've already been out to lunch a few times? or this is a first reconnecting-after-working-together lunch he is texting you about?

went out for one afternoon drink at a pub. i felt shades of inappropes after that. we mainly just discussed work stuff. nothing exciting. he texts me and says shit like "i miss you" etc. it's everything added together that kind of makes me wary.

[chay]

went out for one afternoon drink at a pub. i felt shades of inappropes after that. we mainly just discussed work stuff. nothing exciting. he texts me and says shit like "i miss you" etc. it's everything added together that kind of makes me wary.

if it makes you uncomfortable, you should tell him straight out - (if you even want to remain friends with him? you don't have to).

"hey dude! this is going to sound kind of awkward but i just wanted to let you know that texting me to say you miss me makes me a bit uncomfortable, given i have a bf. can you please not do that in future? i'm sure its just a misunderstanding, but just wanted to be clear. lets do beers soon!"

LOVE GEISHA XOXO

[HunterM]

went out for one afternoon drink at a pub. i felt shades of inappropes after that. we mainly just discussed work stuff. nothing exciting. he texts me and says shit like "i miss you" etc. it's everything added together that kind of makes me wary.

1. dont let your boyfriend see him texting you saying he misses you

2.tell him you feel its a little inappropriate that he says that when you have a partner.

3. continue being just friends

edit: oh chay you are fast

[geisha]

he already knows because i told him. i didn't want him to think i had something to hide

i like this guy, he's fun and we have a grand old time but i don't want to give the wrong impression either.

of course it's also very likely i have the wrong end of the stick completely and it IS just friends but i'm incapable of being "just friends" with bOyS.

maybe i'll suggest group catch ups in future. i'd be pretty annoyed if my partner was consistently being contacted by one female and meeting her up for lunch/drinks etc.

[fatnick]

has anyone had experience travelling internationally with an authority script medication - do you need a doctor's note or anything ?

[japan]

your doc will write one. no bigguns. i travelled all over the world with 10 bottles of dexees and bulk xannies but the letter was never even needed to be displayed.

edit: the main problem is if you carry a significant ammount. In my case i was moving overseas and had 6 month supply.

[geisha]

your doc will write one. no bigguns. i travelled all over the world with 10 bottles of dexees and bulk xannies but the letter was never even needed to be displayed.

yeah i'm taking xannies to the states. they're just for my flying anxiety so i'm not bothering with a doc's note.

[neonknome]

trust isn't a very important part of a relationship though

[~Msv~]

he already knows because i told him. i didn't want him to think i had something to hide

i like this guy, he's fun and we have a grand old time but i don't want to give the wrong impression either.

of course it's also very likely i have the wrong end of the stick completely and it IS just friends but i'm incapable of being "just friends" with bOyS.

maybe i'll suggest group catch ups in future. i'd be pretty annoyed if my partner was consistently being contacted by one female and meeting her up for lunch/drinks etc.

Good option telling him

You could have the wrong end of the stick, but at the same time, its very odd for a male to tell a female 'friend' that he misses you. Even if he does, it should be just a 'hey havent seen you in ages. Want to catch up for a beer?' type thing.

Another good option. Group = less chance of awkwardness.

[HunterM]

he already knows because i told him. i didn't want him to think i had something to hide

i like this guy, he's fun and we have a grand old time but i don't want to give the wrong impression either.

of course it's also very likely i have the wrong end of the stick completely and it IS just friends but i'm incapable of being "just friends" with bOyS.

maybe i'll suggest group catch ups in future. i'd be pretty annoyed if my partner was consistently being contacted by one female and meeting her up for lunch/drinks etc.

groups work well.

one of my best and closest mates is a chick. same situation really. catching up a lot etc.
got to a point where I told her saying certain things made my partner uncomfortable and she completely understood.

we still catch up, and we all catch up together a lot now as well , and its awesome.

[geisha]

Good option telling him

You could have the wrong end of the stick, but at the same time, its very odd for a male to tell a female 'friend' that he misses you. Even if he does, it should be just a 'hey havent seen you in ages. Want to catch up for a beer?' type thing.

Another good option. Group = less chance of awkwardness.

neoknome - wtf? that's why i told him. as i don't think hiding things is especially conducive to being in a trusting r'ship.

msv - yeah you're right. i think you've nailed it. "haven't seen you in ages" would be more casual, just friends. i miss you is a bit more. i'd certainly be fuming if my bf got such a text from a girl.

there's no need to see eachother that often. we caught up for an hour the other week, hardly like there's that much to talk about. don't mind hanging out in a group sitch of course.

[chay]

but catching up in a group isnt addressing the issue that he's making you uncomfortable being all kissy-texty! he knows you've got a boyfriend, but he doesn't know how he's communicating you isn't cool with you. that's kind of important in a friendship.

just use your words and tell him

[HunterM]

fuming if my bf got such a text from a girl.

Thats normal in my experience

[geisha]

but catching up in a group isnt addressing the issue that he's making you uncomfortable being all kissy-texty! he knows you've got a boyfriend, but he doesn't know how he's communicating you isn't cool with you. that's kind of important in a friendship.

just use your words and tell him

it's not making me uncomfortable per say, if i was single and unattached then i would probably go for it with this guy. doubt it would lead anywhere but i'm sure it'd be a fun toy-boy fling. i'm good at those as we all know lol

i think it's prob just some mrs robinson-style crush.

distance is good.

[heist]

it's not making me uncomfortable per say, if i was single and unattached then i would probably go for it with this guy. doubt it would lead anywhere but i'm sure it'd be a fun toy-boy fling. i'm good at those as we all know lol

i think it's prob just some mrs robinson-style crush.

distance is good.

keep him around then - there's nothing wrong with having a few back ups. heh.

[linelevel]

Cheapest place to hire a lounge suit for a wedding tomorrow?