From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

[skinnydawn]

Hi Stevie hunk,

Glad you've decided to rest those poor pinkies for a bit. We all know how much your walking means to you, but it's so not worth b*ggering up your feet for.

Like the horseriding idea!!! How random is that!!!

I hope you have better luck than me...fell off and smashed my shoulder to pieces! :character00264:

 

[gl12282]

Hi Stevie hunk,

Glad you've decided to rest those poor pinkies for a bit. We all know how much your walking means to you, but it's so not worth b*ggering up your feet for.

Like the horseriding idea!!! How random is that!!!

I hope you have better luck than me...fell off and smashed my shoulder to pieces! :character00264:

poor you Dawn.

Horseriding is definitely better than the parachute jump option (and you are light enough to do that now too - I never realised until recently that they have a weight limit ). Have you ever thought about diving ???

Well done on meeting your 200 mile target for this month. And well done for being sensible and not overdoing it. If your feet aren't up to it, they're not up to it. The rest will do them good and then you can keep walking if you want to. That's brilliant.

Congratulations on the iPad2 purchase. Lucky you. I need to sort out a new phone as my contract has run out. I'm not sure whether to wait for the iPhone 4G or even the 5 - I've been considering buying one and then getting a 'contract free' (not quite) SIM so that I'm not tied in for so long. I read somewhere a while ago that was the cheapest way of doing it even though there is obviously an initial significant outlay. Any thoughts as the 'Apple Guru' ?!

Anyway, have a lovely weekend. Hope the weather is better for you than it is here .

Gail x

 

[Maximus]

Hi Stevie hunk,

Glad you've decided to rest those poor pinkies for a bit. We all know how much your walking means to you, but it's so not worth b*ggering up your feet for.

Like the horseriding idea!!! How random is that!!!

I hope you have better luck than me...fell off and smashed my shoulder to pieces! :character00264:

Even I have been known to have the odd bout or attack of commonsense! - don't get used to it, as it is usually followed by some disastrous decision!.

Wish you'd never mentioned falling off the horse! - that is a morbid and quite irrational fear of mine! - wasn't falling off horses what done for Roy Kinnear and John Candy? (at least I'm not their shape now).

poor you Dawn.

Horseriding is definitely better than the parachute jump option (and you are light enough to do that now too - I never realised until recently that they have a weight limit ). Have you ever thought about diving ???

Well done on meeting your 200 mile target for this month. And well done for being sensible and not overdoing it. If your feet aren't up to it, they're not up to it. The rest will do them good and then you can keep walking if you want to. That's brilliant.

Congratulations on the iPad2 purchase. Lucky you. I need to sort out a new phone as my contract has run out. I'm not sure whether to wait for the iPhone 4G or even the 5 - I've been considering buying one and then getting a 'contract free' (not quite) SIM so that I'm not tied in for so long. I read somewhere a while ago that was the cheapest way of doing it even though there is obviously an initial significant outlay. Any thoughts as the 'Apple Guru' ?!

Anyway, have a lovely weekend. Hope the weather is better for you than it is here .

Gail x

By diving, I assume you mean either deep sea, or scuba diving? - I've always wanted to do both as it goes. I always was a "water baby". Never had a fear of water. Was never sure if I'd fit into a wet suit though Now I'd have no problem

What do you dive for and where? - how do you get into such things? - as you can probably tell, I want to try all new experiences. Things I never did before, things I always wanted to do. It's all part of the new me where the phrase "I can't " is abolished.

Already pencilled in for loads of new Florida experiences ranging from shooting (at a police firing range) balloon ride, astronaut for a day and more to be arranged!

Not quite and adrenalin junkie, but moving out of the comfort zone.

 

[Maximus]

Sorry, Gail,

I neglected to answer your question. Not sure about the Apple Guru - is that your way of calling me an old fruit?

I'm not an expert on Apple, it just "happened" that I hated their products, or more specifically Itunes so much, I became obsessed with them!

I bought the 120Gb Ipod Classic - this houses thousands of photos and over 6000 singles collected from 1960-2005 - great storage. I then purchased an Ipod Touch - a lovely bit of kit, and wireless too - meaning as well as being able to use apps, I can surf online as long as I have wifi. A great little toy.

Soon realised the Touch is great - until you're out of wifi range! SO I needed something that would work and that meant the Iphone4 was next on the list! - you see the pattern and I must be an ad-man's dream! - the iphone4 means i can go online and receive emails even in the countryside, middle of nowhere (as long as there's a phone signal of course). It also gives free wifi where available (hotspots, Macdonalds, BK, Subway etc,)

All well and good, but since I started wearing contact lenses, my eyes struggle close up - so the smaller screen was an issue. Hence the purchase yesterday of the Ipad 2. It is basically a large-screened Ipod touch. Superb facilities for internet, browsing, apps, email and unbelievable quality for watching movies.

So long as your eyes are fine close-up the Iphone can be recommended (The current model is fine) however, the phones from HTC are also excellent (I have owned one) and many people like the Android system and prefer it to itunes! - just to add another to the mix- there's Blackberry! Blackberry has its own system again and fewer apps.

Blackberry are more for business imo, (but not exclusively so) Iphone 4 is all Apple -this annoys some people. The HTC phones are great, usually cheaper and a better contract rate.

Most important though is the fact you can send and receive emails as well as operate minimins from your phone - either wirelessly or via 3g/telephone. The issue isn't so much which smartphone do I get?, but more You MUST get a smartphone!

Best deal I got was £35 per month for 18 months - a tad expensive but to renew I can do it for 10-15 a month (keeping my phone). I may take another phone either android or blackberry at a cheaper rate. I know Virgin Media offered me a Blackberry for £10 per month!

I love Apple stuff, but appreciate not everyone does.

Sorry to be a gadget bore on here PM if you need any specifics, Gail

Steve

 

[skinnydawn]

Yay!!!

Action man Steve!!! :flirt2:

Don't be put off by my stupid fall hunni...it was all my own fault (on a friends horse trying to jump home made jumps made out of bean poles ). But sadly it was enough to put me off ever riding again. You go for it Stevie babe...I'm sure you'll love it.

And Gail can tell you all you need to know about diving so you'll be well sorted

 

[gl12282]

I have PM'd you Steve but before I'd seen your posts above. Happy to talk more (and 'ad infinitum') about the diving. How exciting - a new challenge............

Gail x

 

[Pommette]

so retire on 250 mile for the month.

Its a fantastic achievement Steve. Be proud - and very sensible NOT to damage your footsies any further.

Anyhow....

I've agreed and despite being terrified of, and not particularly liking them, I'm going for a horse riding lesson! - I'm now light enough not to hurt them, and despite a couple of ex's asking me to go horseriding, I always avoided it like the plague!

Not sure if it is new found confidence, bravado, stupidity or just me wanting to try new experiences but looks like I'm going cowboy

Well it was either that or parachute jumping

Steve

Horses much better than parachutes. We have a friends whose father was a spitfire pilot and was shot down and had to bail out 3 times in the war. I can still hear him saying "Why would anybody want to jump out of a prefectly functioning aircraft of their own free will?"

Mind, my hubby hates riding (I love it) and has been heard to say of horses "There's one end that bites, and one that kicks and shits so I'm not going anywhere near one".

What do you dive for and where? - how do you get into such things? - as you can probably tell, I want to try all new experiences.

There's loads of fantastic dive spots in the NE and Scotland. If you want to learn to scuba dive, look up www.padi.com or www.padi.co.uk . You can take lessons in loads of places in the UK and abroad - there's a PADI school just down the road from us here in Alicante province.

I'd love to go diving but hubby says he could not wear a mask (he's a bit claustrophobic) and I don't want to go on my own. Fancy coming here to learn Steve? Then I can come with you.

 

[gl12282]

PADI (I have some sayings for them which I probably shouldn't post here for fear of being sued !) or BSAC (British Sub Aqua Club). They both have positives and negatives. If you are seriously thinking about it I can help give you some advice

Gail x

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Mind, my hubby hates riding (I love it) and has been heard to say of horses "There's one end that bites, and one that kicks and shits so I'm not going anywhere near one".

Hilarious :8855:It's only 07:14 but that's made my day !!!

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Morning Steve, speaking as a person who is absolutely terrified of flying and is always one 'bump' away from the screaming ab dabs on an aircraft, I would definitely go for the horse riding over parachuting out of a flying machine any day of the week. Don't overdo it though, you don't want to be exchanging sore tootsies for a sore ar$e now. Harder to get someone to rub ar$e than feet. I don't think you can go into a parlour and get a bum massage, whereas reflexology, chiropody (sp?) always freely available and won't get you your face slapped when you go to enquire about an appointment

 

[skinnydawn]

Harder to get someone to rub ar$e than feet. I don't think you can go into a parlour and get a bum massage, whereas reflexology, chiropody (sp?) always freely available and won't get you your face slapped when you go to enquire about an appointment

Ahh...I don't think you frequent the same massage parlours as Steve Chelsea Lou...

The only thing they won't rub is his ego...

 

[Maximus]

Yay!!!

Action man Steve!!! :flirt2:

Don't be put off by my stupid fall hunni...it was all my own fault (on a friends horse trying to jump home made jumps made out of bean poles ). But sadly it was enough to put me off ever riding again. You go for it Stevie babe...I'm sure you'll love it.

And Gail can tell you all you need to know about diving so you'll be well sorted

Action Man! pmsl - had visions of a cord sticking out of my back. You pull it and it says "Hello, my name is Steve, can you point me to the Helipad?"

I have PM'd you Steve but before I'd seen your posts above. Happy to talk more (and 'ad infinitum') about the diving. How exciting - a new challenge............

Gail x

PADI (I have some sayings for them which I probably shouldn't post here for fear of being sued !) or BSAC (British Sub Aqua Club). They both have positives and negatives. If you are seriously thinking about it I can help give you some advice

Gail x

Ooh! do tell the sayings. I think we all come across these organisations that are too full-on and as a result ridiculed by the very people they purport to represent.

Hilarious :8855:It's only 07:14 but that's made my day !!!

Morning Steve, speaking as a person who is absolutely terrified of flying and is always one 'bump' away from the screaming ab dabs on an aircraft, I would definitely go for the horse riding over parachuting out of a flying machine any day of the week. Don't overdo it though, you don't want to be exchanging sore tootsies for a sore ar$e now. Harder to get someone to rub ar$e than feet. I don't think you can go into a parlour and get a bum massage, whereas reflexology, chiropody (sp?) always freely available and won't get you your face slapped when you go to enquire about an appointment

Just sneaking in like Lou?

Hmmm you've clearly not heard of Thailand/Bankok. Or indeed Middlesbrough!


Welcome back Bev! - a good weekend away?

 

[skinnydawn]

Yo Action Man Stevie babe!!!


Quite like the idea of a little Stevie doll...


Gail could dress you in a little scuba diving outfit and float you in the bath...

Chelsea Lou could take you riding...

Sue could brag to all her friends about what a handsome hero her boy is ...

And I could just take a little peek under those boxers lol!!!...

 

[Pommette]

Yo Action Man Stevie babe!!!
. . .

And I could just take a little peek under those boxers lol!!!...

I don't think you'll ever get the chance Dawn. He's hiding away.

Welcome back Bev! - a good weekend away?

Ish - 2 days cleaning apartments and one relaxing isn't quite the balance I had in mind. But it was good to get in the pool there - if only for a dip as it was too crowded to swim.

 

[skinnydawn]

I don't think you'll ever get the chance Dawn. He's hiding away.

I don't blame him!

So would I if I had a harem like the one he's got lol!

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Chelsea Lou could take you riding...

Oh, I'd take him riding alright ...

 

[ginlin]

Hope your tootsies have healed

My son bought an i-pad 2 at the end of June, absolutely fab bit of kit, but, he has to take it back today as it won't charge

I haven't been to Florida for five years, so really looking forward to hearing about your planning etc.

 

[Monkey_Monkey_Underpants]

Yo Action Man Stevie babe!!!


Quite like the idea of a little Stevie doll...


And I could just take a little peek under those boxers lol!!!...

Ummmmm.....

I know it's been a long time, and all that,
so my memory might be a bit rusty.

But if I remember rightly, if that's what Steve looks like under his boxers, ...

... isn't there something missing???

Or has it been so long that I've forgotten?

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Ummmmm.....

I know it's been a long time, and all that,
so my memory might be a bit rusty.

But if I remember rightly, if that's what Steve looks like under his boxers, ...

... isn't there something missing???

Or has it been so long that I've forgotten?

Perhaps he's tucked it away

 

[skinnydawn]

Perhaps he's tucked it away

Phew!

Had to read that twice there Chelsea Lou...

So glad you said Tucked...