Type what you're thinking about right now (11)

[Rocket Spud]

Originally Posted by SpectralOwls

I'm sure the US has a whooole lot of variants of dialect as well, but generally it's divided between northern or southern accent. The south has the really strong accent, like when you think of Texas or Louisiana. I think when people stereotype American accents from other countries they probably think of that first.

So perhaps it's the brain adjusting to the English accents. If you're an American (from the North), move to England, fully adjust to listening to English accents, suddenly Irish accents sound similar to Southern US accents to your own perception. Super interesting!

Yeah, i could probably recognise a good handful of different US accents and their relative locations - might make for an interesting thread!

Sorry, i thought you meant Irish settlers (in the US) would begin sounding southern american after a time, lol. I certainly wouldn't get the two confused but, yeah, perception can be an odd one.

[biscuits]

Love the colour scheme you've gone for, Mr Elf.
It's so pretty

[SpectralOwls]

Can't wait to see more of it come along, Elfy! :3

[anxiouslondoner]

The most members online over 24 hours was 862, 31st December 2014 at 13:13.
Albertduh, AlbertSpeat, alusru92, AnthonyFap, AnthonyWaw, anxiouslondoner, biscuits, Bogdanblh, Bogdaniyc, Bogdanomc, Bogdansdn, Bogdansds, Chess&Junkfood, Chestercum, Chestertag, Clintdal, DavidMal, Donaldfup, Donaldpaf, Hectoramism, Hollie, humphrey, InSilence, JackieDib, JamesBig, johnshy, Luciussew, mancman71, MatthewPhamb, Matthewwaymn, Michaeltak, neilm, NFL_fan, Oddity, Orb, Percy, Robertmooni, Sandrablida, Sandraemica, silence, Silent Ninja, silly-moo, sparky10, SpectralOwls, Tembo, webgirluk, wednesday, Your Mum

Some interesting repeated names in that list - I suspect bots?

[Mike.Kzov]

^ How dare you. I'll have you know Bogdanomc, Bogdansdn and Bogdansds are all dear friends of mine.

[biscuits]

Some of those names

[Chess&Junkfood]

My favourite are the Chester names! Or as I like to call them, the Chesters! I don't know what it is, but that name just does it for me! And bots or no bots, I would still like to be friends with the Chesters! I can even imagine going on a cruise with the Chesters.


I also want to give a quick update on my healthy eating plan. It's still going. I think I'm on day 40 something. Possibly day 41? I'm not sure. I probably should have written it down when I first started my healthy eating plan



Even spending the Christmas holidays with the Chesters!







But I think this healthy eating plan has been beneficial for me. Although my sugar cravings are through the roof!



I would now like to dedicate a song to the Chesters!

anyway



Now seems like a good time to stop my healthy eating plan

[genovese]

Don't stop it!

What are the specifics of your specific plan?

[Chess&Junkfood]

Originally Posted by genovese

Don't stop it!

What are the specifics of your specific plan?

I appreciate that, genovese. I would go on. But what with the sugar cravings. And the lack of oomph in myself lately.

As for the specifics of my plan:

I was mostly eating shreddies for breakfast. A cheese sandwich for lunch. And a jacket potato and a pasta salad for dinner.

That more or less covers it. Although I would have liked to have given you a better plan. But what with the lack of oomph.

[newbs16]

Awake a this time of the morning, thinking about work!

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[Tonkin]

That's dedicated! What time do you actually start work?

[genovese]

Originally Posted by Chess&Junkfood

As for the specifics of my plan:
I was mostly eating shreddies for breakfast. A cheese sandwich for lunch. And a jacket potato and a pasta salad for dinner.

Chess, I very much don't like the basis of your plan.
It doesn't look sustainable with all that carb high & lows and there's no room for satiety.
We need to have a serious talk young man.

[Chess&Junkfood]

I appreciate your concern, genovese! I was close to quitting the other day, but I managed to push through. And you will be pleased to know that I have started to incorporate more nutrition in my meals. Such as fruit and veg. I also take a multi vitamin a day.

As for the satiety. Maybe that is something you can help me with

After all, you know what I'm hungry for!!!!

But we can discuss that at a later date!

I would now like to dedicate this song to genovese. And of course to a stick of celery:

[indignant misanthrope]

i'm thinking about all the times in the past I have been stupid and trusted people, and all the times I wasn't paying attention while people were actively engaged in causing me harm. I have been so frickin careless.

[twosocks]

I don't really know how to navigate reddit. It all seems a bit random and confusing, i never know which thread to read

[Azalea]

^ It looks amazing.

[Consolida]

^^ Is it Christmas in your house?
It looks awesome Elf!


@ Chess&Junkfood - Gosh, that Dennis Roussos number takes me back. It's made me think of that other Greek singer - Nana Mouskourie

Originally Posted by indignant misanthrope

i'm thinking about all the times in the past I have been stupid and trusted people, and all the times I wasn't paying attention while people were actively engaged in causing me harm. I have been so frickin careless.

I'm sorry to hear this
Sometimes it's impossible to know who is genuinely trustworthy however careful you are, until it's too late. I suppose the solution would be for us to never trust anyone but then I guess that would also take away the chance of enjoying any human engagement and connection.

Originally Posted by twosocks

I don't really know how to navigate reddit. It all seems a bit random and confusing, i never know which thread to read

I've never used Reddit. Navigating my way around this forum is about as much as I can cope with

[SpectralOwls]

Really digging the Christmas photos. ^

[twosocks]

I took this enneagram test. I don't hold much merit on these things but i came up as a 4, some parts were spookily accurate, others a little harsh.

[SpectralOwls]

Originally Posted by twosocks

I took this enneagram test. I don't hold much merit on these things but i came up as a 4, some parts were spookily accurate, others a little harsh.

Oh I actually haven't tried that test. Recommend any good ones? I'll take one myself now. These are always fun to me.

[Tubbs]

@The*Crafty*Elf
Your decorations look gorgeous! Well done! I expect I'll be getting my decs out soon. We need a dedicated Christmas decorations thread!

[biscuits]

Eek. I've lost my voice!

[Percy]

Originally Posted by biscuits

Eek. I've lost my voice!

Get well soon biscuits

[biscuits]

Thank you. Laryngitis!

[genovese]

It seems Spud has been giving Madonna photography advice

[biscuits]

^ she must be looking for lost socks to put in the washing machine.

[Rocket Spud]

Looking for her marbles more like!

[Percy]

Originally Posted by Rocket Spud

Looking for her marbles more like!

[anxiouslondoner]

Do I really want to consider moving to Bromley?

[Mellie]

I’m only human after all. I have feelings, but people think it’s right to bully people with mental health and learning difficulties.