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Joined: 5/23/2007

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Has anyone been brave enough to meet someone with no pic at all? Posted: 10/5/2007 6:01:34 AM
Strangely enough, I've just added 2 or 3 photos to my profile that I had taken on my birthday last month, but, after reading some of the comments here, I'm not sure I should have done! Something someone said on here about people going to our profiles and not reading what we've written because they're distracted by photographs struck a cord so maybe I should hide mine and see what happens!? As regards meeting someone from POF who didn't have a picture.... yes I have. I'm not sure that I'd do it again although I'm not totally discounting the possibility. The person I met was someone I had spoken to for hours on the phone and thought there was a possibility it could have gone further but on meeting in person, I knew there was no chance of that.. there was no spark, no chemistry. I was a little poorly at the time though but I don't think that had any influence on how I felt. However, having said all that, this person is still one of the best friends I have ever had and we are still in touch.

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should a man call a woman hot or beautiful???? Posted: 10/5/2007 5:39:09 AM
For me, neither compliment has any real meaning or significance behind it coming from someone I don't know, but from someone I do, I would like either, depending on the circumstances. :-) My personal favourite though is 'bewitching'. When that comes out, I know its genuine because it comes out of the blue and only from someone who's spent some time with me. (Wouldn't be any good if someone from POF ever said that to me now though would it because they may have read this posting! lol )

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Infinite Memories Posted: 6/20/2007 2:06:53 PM
I remember when I was a lass my father did love me, but thats in the past Jules you are lucky to have had such a dad you were blessed and lucky and thats never bad My parents did part when I was a teen my father remarried to a woman so mean the wicked witch did ride again she rode her broom in the world of men once captured my father turned away and never changed to his dying day I never again got to see his smile or to hear his voice for just a while over 20 years I grieved for him until his presence was like it had never been then one day a phone call telling me that he'd gone and there was no more chance to see for the very first time I was allowed in his home but he wasn't there, he'd gone, he'd flown Wicked witch greeting me at the door like nothing had happened, say no more I saw in her eyes that she knew what she'd done but it didn't matter, I lost, she won I was his only daughter but he let me go like fast running water No good memories of my sire no fondness, love or emotional fire I've no respect for the man he was what he did was bad, indeed it twas But I'm strong, whats done is done it can't be changed, like midday sun no wallowing in the past or pain is something that will always last So shrug my shoulders, que sera sera I am what I am, we are what we are The wicked witch took my father away but now she's alone with heart of clay as for me, I still stand tall and proud easily spotted in a crowd head held high, no matter what self respect I've surely got I smile broadly every day I laugh, I'm joyful, I sometimes play no more time spent in sad regret the wicked witch is in my debt

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Weight loss information Posted: 6/12/2007 4:11:12 AM
I was morbidly obese and developed Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol - I got to the point where my doctor told me that if I didn't lose the weight, I'd be 'deceased' within 3 years. That was the kick in the pants I needed, especially as my youngest son was with me at the time. I came out of the surgery and that was it... I totally changed my diet and set about getting myself healthy. In 10 months, I'd lost the majority of it and in under 12 it had all gone. I lost 149 lbs and I've kept it off. I feel healthier now than I have for years. Someone else said earlier in the thread about becoming vegetarian and thats happened to me too. It wasn't deliberate, it just happened. I also agree that losing weight is great but to keep it off, it involves a lifetime committment. Congrats on your weight loss and for the thread. :-)

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Is the Universe Infinite? Posted: 6/7/2007 7:56:35 PM
Quite right, each miniscule part must function in a certain way in order for everything to eventually work and thrive. Our bodies are a Universe unto themselves and within that universe, there are individual 'worlds' such as each organ, and within each of them are the individual parts each doing their own thing in order to make it all work properly, as a whole. Take the blood as an example. Its like a Solar System in its own right, plasma being the Space and the individual blood cells being the planets contained in it. In each of those, there are yet more 'groups', all going about their daily functions in order to enable its Universe to thrive - our body. The average lifespan of a red blood cell is 120 days and then they die and are absorbed back into the body but they reproduce themselves at a rate of 2 million a second. We go from day to day, most of the time oblivious to the constant circle of life and death that is going on inside us which is reminiscent of the birth and death of stars. What is going on in us as individuals is no different to what is happening on our planet, or widening the field, our Solar System, our Galaxy, our Universe. Its all life within life within life within life. Absolutely incredible and when one thinks about it like that, it does seem rather bizarre to entertain the idea that it all happened circumstantially. I've pondered on some of the things said in a couple of the other postings and would say that my general opinion is that the Universe is finite, just as we are finite, (our skin being our 'edge of the universe') which is a shame because I quite like the idea of existing in every way, shape or form. Imagine all the vastly different experiences we could have (and all at the same TIME!) if that were actual!! It was said about the 'other side' of the Universe's edge being some sort of other dimension, well, maybe thats true. Maybe its also true that heaven will contain the infinite universe but maybe heaven IS the infinite universe and everything is contained within it. Many different dimensions all contained within the one ultimate one. If that were true, that would be a dimension with no boundaries!? An infinite Universe.

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Is the Universe Infinite? Posted: 6/5/2007 4:59:36 PM
I've never really looked into String Theory but having read those last messages, I've been delving into it and bookmarking sites left, right and centre. This is just what I've been looking for and I'm going to enjoy learning about it more thoroughly, but in the meantime, I've scanned a little of the information. Apparently, the String Theory is now called M-theory and this is a little snippet from one of the sites (Cambridge Relativity - Quantum Gravity) One of the islands that was found on the M-theory planet corresponds to a theory that lives not in 10 but in 11 dimensions. This seems to be telling us that M-theory should be viewed as an 11 dimensional theory that looks 10 dimensional at some points in its space of parameters. I have always had a pull to learn more about Quantum Physics and this thread has given me the spur I needed to finally look into it more fully so thank you. I've never been a 'three-dimentional' thinker anyway and I've always believed that it was possible that there were many dimensions co-existing, sometimes, even occupying the same space. I've wondered if, when we sometimes feel that little 'chill' that passes us through us and we shudder for a moment, whether it isn't possible that two dimensions got a little closer for a miniscule amount of time. Thats probably the dreamer in me and the facts would probably say something entirely different, (if we knew what they were), but in the meantime, I can speculate to my hearts content. I remember once when I looked at my hand, but not at the surface, more in depth. It was like viewing it through a huge microscope and it was wonderful because rather than just seeing a hand, I saw that every little piece of it, every pin-prick size piece of it, inside and out, was teeming with life. Now THATS a Universe.

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Is the Universe Infinite? Posted: 6/3/2007 5:23:32 PM
Sorry! I'm apologising in advance because I don't think I'm supposed to do this (reply to people individually) in a thread but I'm going to do it anyway! I think its rude not to SO, Ender, I'm glad you liked the video and I agree with what you said about it being very humbling. Sometimes, it takes viewing something like that to put other things in perspective. Thank you. Stonestongue. It certainly was a mouthful! :-) Speaking for myself, there was absolutely no need to apologise for your posting. I did intend to respond to it but it was very late and my little grey cells weren't capable of digesting it at the time. Not to worry. :-) I'm glad you liked the video. With that said...there is another posing question to infinity. At one point in time we thought that the cell was the smallest component to what is alive. In my high school biology class we were taught that the first living thing on earth was a one celled creature much like a jellyfish. Since that time we know now that DNA is the smallest component known to man in something that is living. So what is DNA made up of? Does infinity exist into the universe of our own body? I've thought about this question too. It's very possible that infinity does exist in our own bodies. To my mind, the Universe and our bodies are almost one and the same thing. All the componants and ingredients that make up the Universe, are also contained in us. We are made of star stuff! Wonderful. We each have to come to our conclusions but to me, it seems natural to think that, to a larger or lesser degree, whatever ' laws' apply in the Universe also apply to us. If that be the case then we're all looking in the right place to find answers.. inside ourselves.

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The poet place ..No rules.. just muse. Posted: 6/3/2007 5:45:50 AM
In the deepest, darkest recess of mine own mind I see, The drearest of the visions in a dark and gloomy sea. I fight to stop the waters from covering my head, And pray that I will finally find the sunshine land instead. As I'm sinking deeper, I begin to accept my fate, And wonder if its all a waste and for peace its just too late. Suspicions are mine enemy and questions are the bane, Seems too much to cram into a simple name like Jane. The waters try to claim me but I fight to stay afloat, I will not swap this life of mine for a death-veil overcoat. A gleaming rubber ring I see come floating into view, The word 'truth' is written in a bright and glistening hue. I grasp the ring and hold on tight, this is all that there can be, To take me from the shadow until the sunshine land I see.

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Is the Universe Infinite? Posted: 5/31/2007 5:16:34 PM
I was writing my last posting and posted before I saw the one by you Black Knight. You're right, ultimately, it all comes down to faith and what we believe to be true. Hopefully, the majority of people have searched for their answers and then come to a decision about what they believe to be true. Wittgenstein pondered on the question of 'God' for a while and in the end he said: "What we cannot speak about we must pass over in silence". Those few words speak volumes and apply to anything where the absolute facts, proof or knowledge are not possible to gain for the time being. Besides, if we knew all the answers, there'ld be nothing left to strive for, to stretch our imaginations or thoughts. Dreams and belief would be redundant. Sometimes, its not the ultimate knowledge that matters, its the striving to attain it, even if its unreachable.

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Is the Universe Infinite? Posted: 5/31/2007 4:59:44 PM
Hi :-) Yes, a big bang Universe creates its own expanse as it expands but if it has edges, (which the current research suggests) and if (as is believed) that our Universe is just one of many (also with edges), then it stands to reason that there must be 'something' that all these Universes are in that is 'allowing' them the opportunity to expand! The Universe as we know it isn't supposed to be infinite is it. Research by Nasa/Astronomers has shown evidence that they have reached (and seen) virtually to the edge of our known Universe - right back to the 'Creation'. The Ultra Deep Field image that is on the link I put in my last post is proported to be at a distance of 47 billion light years. 47 BILLION!! With the information I've gathered, I was led to believe that it was a virtually an accepted fact that our Universe is not infinite. However, unless we discover a way to travel vastly faster than the speed of light, we're unlikely to be able to proove it! So yes indeed, it is the ultimate question. :-) Maybe every Universe just exists in its own immense black hole amongst a myriad of others in a squashed up little piece of 'something' that just keeps folding in on itself and only makes it SEEM that things are changing and growing when in actual fact they're not.... they're just moving around and we're seeing the same things over and over again but just don't realise it! Maybe I'm overtired. Sorry about that. :-) Doesn’t "mankind" sound a tad sexist? Smiles it must be the feminist in me! It does indeed sound a tad sexist, it should read 'Humankind'. :-)

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Is the Universe Infinite? Posted: 5/31/2007 2:33:55 PM
Does the universe stretch on forever galaxy after galaxy or somewhere out there does it just end. And if it ends then what is on the otherside? I also pose the question of when was the beginning of the universe. And if there was a beginning to it then what was before it? What caused the universe to suddenly come into existance and then time begin? Or has time always been? Infinity is such a complex term? Does it exist? I've asked myself the exact same questions. The theory is that there are numerous Universes and its been proven that its expanding, but expanding into what?! If there are numerous Universes and they're all expanding, it stands to reason that they must all be in yet another 'expanse' of some kind, an expanse that we know nothing of and probably never will... at least not in our lifetimes (unless we're lucky!) As for the galaxy's, theres a remarkable video on a well known site. It's incredible. The Universe is 75 billion light years across and the picture/video is considered the most important image ever taken by mankind. The deepest and most eye-openning image ever seen. I don't know if anyone has already seen it (you probably have!) but here's the link anyway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgg2tpUVbXQ&mode=user&search= If you go to the same site and put in a search for Hubblecast, there's some wonderful things on there. Infinity. I don't think we have enough brain cells to comprehend it but logically, I think our minds are automatically geared to thinking that something MUST have an end (unless its a circle! But even a circle has edges!) Oh dear oh dear. Unanswerable questions. Maybe its all like a gigantic saucepan of thick pea soup that is sitting on the stove and kept simmering. All through it, little bubbles form, come to the surface then burst and disappear (universes) only to be replaced with new ones and the whole process repeats itself. Eventually though, the saucepan would run dry, so maybe thats not a good analogy. :-)

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When was the last time you received a love letter Posted: 5/30/2007 5:13:35 PM
I was supposed to have got one about 18 months ago from a chap in Alaska!! He lives in a place that is only accessible by plane and they call the postal service 'Moose Express' because it takes so long. Well, the Moose carrying that letter must still be paddling across the Atlantic because I still haven't had it!! Ah well, its the thought that counts.

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Infinite Memories Posted: 5/30/2007 1:22:19 PM
And the last for now is the POF one. I hope its ok to post it here?! It is memories in a way because I was pondering on the site one night (before I deleted my original profile) and thinking of the people I'd met in here, the experiences I'd had myself, things I'd seen other people experience and things I'd heard. This was the result. ODE TO POF All the little fishes, swimming in the sea, Some in shoals, some alone and some in pairs you see. Some are brightly coloured and puffing out their chest, Thinking that thats all it takes to make them seem the best. Some fish blow more bubbles hoping that will win the day, Leaving hot air in their wake as they travel on their way. Some fish just swim idly, looking here nor there, Some fish love exploring, looking everywhere. Some fish carry little scars because they've met up with a shark, Some let this encounter scare them and stay swimming in the dark. But some stay swimming in the light and keep their colours bright, Some like me love fairy lights and candles lit at night. Some fish use their lures a lot to draw their victims in, But some fish do get lucky and escape with just a damaged fin. Some fish are paper thin because there's nothing much inside, Some plumper fish are full of love but find a place to hide. Some fish swim by happily because they think they've found their match, They'll be smiling broadly and be really proud of their oh so perfect catch. Some who aren't so lucky hope that all they needs a wish, But others take more action and end up in Plentyoffish.

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Infinite Memories Posted: 5/30/2007 1:16:21 PM
This is the memory of the Thursday nights when my eldest son was at home. LADS NIGHT Thursday night and here I am, being patient as before, Waiting for the next loud knock or whistle at the door. Since time began I've suffered this, but being a Mum I do, Two sons I have but the eldest is definitely the younger of the two! Does this make sense I ask myself, then I listen to the noise, I listen to the voices and think "Oh well, boys will be boys"! They let so many secrets out when they're full of vim and vigour, And how could I forget the tongue loosener called liquor?! Ah well, at least I get free tapes of all the bands that I adore, I just wait for dear old Thursday and the chance to get some more. I think that I'm an angel to put up with this and so, I feel no guilt, I'm innocent and my halo is aglow

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Joined: 5/23/2007

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Infinite Memories Posted: 5/30/2007 1:14:09 PM
Hi Jules, I've just sat and read through this thread and its beautiful. Thanks for telling me about it. Reading about all the Mothers love made me start thinking of my own so I've just sat and wrote this.. Little jerseys that I've kept and can't bear to throw away, A little sock that brings memories flooding from that day. All the school books are still around, all their drawings too, Little scraps of paper from when they both were two. They're both grown now, my lovely sons and one has left the nest, They still stand strong and will always know that I think they are the best. What a beautiful feeling to see the men they have become, And know that I played a part in that because I am their Mum. No matter how old they get or where their new lives be, I know there'll always be some room in their new worlds for me. It may not be as often, it may only be a little time, But any time with them is treasured because they're precious sons of mine. ---------------------- You're an inspiration.

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Old Souls......only Posted: 5/29/2007 5:28:44 PM
I don't post in forums as a rule because I don't normally feel comfortable with it but tonight, I went to switch the pc off and had the urge to come into POF and have a look around them. I headed straight for the Poetry section and spotted this thread straightaway because of its subject. Its good to know theres a few of us about. I'm going to post one of mine but its long and it rhymes. :-) Deep Thought - Truth Seeker. At night I hear the wind blow, sometimes it's quiet and soft, The voices are so tender, they soothe my troubled heart. But wild is what I crave for, it suits my soul within, The power and strength of Nature are my secret kith and kin. Howling winds and crashing waves pounding still and solid rocks, Rain pouring down upon my face, the wind tugging at my locks. I wonder what my nature is, the secret soul within, Who can she be to crave such things, the wild, the free, the sin. My soul craves and cries for freedom but can this thing be found, This thing that is hiding somewhere, buried deep below the ground. I must delve deep inside myself, discover what is there, But it is a scary place, the unknown is everywhere. My courage will not fail me, my strength won't let me fall, I have to dive in headlong for I hear Truths distant call. I've gone deep, yet deeper still I know I have to go, Feels like the hidden depths of sanity, maybe thats what scares me so. The search is long and arduous but discovery takes us home, The search can make one feel an outcast and then we walk the road alone. To know myself is something, but can anyone ever be, That someone who can share and love, my secret soul with me. The world above is surface, emotions tame and bare, Their knowledge is so shallow and very hard to bear. They think that they know everything, but really, they know nought, Ask the relevant questions and in their ignorance they are caught. The true knowledge lies much deeper, in a dark and unknown place, Only those who have the courage venture to the spirits deepest base. Once there, it is tormenting, but there is no turning back, The road is closed behind us so through the briar we must hack. Once there, we have to face our fears, face the shadows of our minds, Face the demons and the devils and all their kindred kinds. Bring out the vampires and illusions, face the horrors of our Psyche, The ugly faces of deception, lies, fear and the like. Break through the tests, the horrors, and the light is truly found, Look around and you realise that your heart can cease to pound. The horrors and illusions are gone that were put to test us in our quest, Realisation and understanding put our hearts and souls at rest. Arrive and we find the freedom, of the heart, the soul, the mind, Look around and you will see that there are others there of our kind. But then with it comes frustration, we live among the Horde, They don't see or understand us so our minds are in discord. They exist in one dimension and are blind to all the rest, I pity them, they don't see the depth, they only surf the crest. I wish that I could help them find the door that leads them there, But though I try, I cannot, and the effort leads nowhere. Now I know its up to them! Their doors are their own to find, If they wish to seek it out, they'll find it hidden in their mind. Once there, a key is needed, but where IS this magic key? Its hidden inside all of us, but only the few can see. Only the few brave seekers will risk all to seek it out, Only the few will search for it, steadfastly and devout. Only the few will see the light, see the glimmer of the key, Those that don't are left to wander, lost and aimlessly. For the few, the door is opened, then starts the true and secret quest, Step through the door and you will know that you're different from the rest. Unless we find another who has found and used the key, We find out just how lonely, the normal world can be. Truth Seeker, yes, that's who I am - a Seeker of the Truth, Though it's hard, I'd change it not, it's been there since my youth. The magic key to freedom, helping us to find our true home ground, Did we touch insanity? Maybe, but I smile and understand. Which is real? The dream or outward world? I know what I believe, I know that dreams are deep and real, the freedom now is me.

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