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mark2521971

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Traveling Alone? Posted: 9/18/2009 3:12:19 PM
I'm off to New Zealand for four weeks on my own, would have loved to share that with someone, but being on my own isn't going to stop me!

mark2521971

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Do you like your partner's intelligence to match yours? Posted: 11/14/2008 11:51:23 AM
I have to say I prefer my partners to be smart. That doesn't necessarily mean the have to have a great knowledge of everything under the sun, but an open mind and keen intellect is very attractive to me. That said I do tend to gravitate towards the smarter girls, a Doctor, a Lawyer, an Accountant, a Microbiologist and an Artist amongst them! ...and they would all probably give me a slap for calling them girls.

mark2521971

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Most Wild Place You Had sex! Posted: 10/3/2008 8:06:17 AM
In a second hand bookshop on Tottenham Court Road, after we finished we noticed we were under a CCTV camera!

mark2521971

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Smarter ladies have worse sex Posted: 6/22/2008 5:15:11 AM
The Sun!! I must be true! Best sex I ever had was with a Microbiologist, second best was with a Lawyer, intelligent women rock my world.

mark2521971

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The day you were born. Posted: 6/22/2008 4:35:40 AM
George Harrison - My Sweet Lord Beter than I feared!

mark2521971

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Travelling Experiences Posted: 8/8/2007 11:28:33 AM
Just because you travel on your own, doesn't mean you have to be on your own, I went to Japan and had a great time and met some fantastic and funny people. Highlight was me running after a group of Japanese business men at two in the morning with then screaming "Godzilla!!" We all had a good laugh and lots to drink.

mark2521971

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First Meet - Unattractive etc Posted: 8/8/2007 11:21:24 AM
I can see past most physical shortfalls, after all no-ones perfect no matter how much they may think so, and I'm certainly not. The only thing that would, and has made me run was a complete self centered, selfish or bigoted person. Luckily I've not dated any women with bad hygiene......yet.

mark2521971

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Working Away From Home Posted: 8/6/2007 4:04:35 AM
Well, I usually get year long contracts, and they tend to be abroad so I usually put that I'm in a different country. Anything under a year I usually put that in in so-and-so until whenever, but that I will be back. But if I met the right girl then I would probably revert to UK contracts only, but thats a whole other issue! In short, be honest. After all, if you are looking to start a relationship with someone, deception from the offset is probably not a good idea.

mark2521971

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What pets do you have. Posted: 5/12/2007 4:38:16 AM
None, I travel too much and it would not be fair on them. I would love a snake though.

mark2521971

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Double lookalike somewhere out there Posted: 9/26/2006 2:38:04 PM
Apparently I look like someone on Interpols top ten most wanted list...or so the border guard with the rubber gloves told me.

mark2521971

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Old wive's tales Posted: 7/2/2006 1:39:47 PM
Geordiegirl I think the original findings of a trial concluded that regular consumption of local honey can desencitise a person in 25% of cases. In short, if you're lucky it may help a little, but probably not until next year! The top 11 simple measures to combat hay fever! 1. Remain indoors when pollen levels peak and when the grass in being cut. 2. Take antihistamines starting two weeks before the pollen season starts. 3. Apply a little Vaseline to the lower nostrils to protect and trap pollen grains from entering the upper nose. 4. Wash or douche the nasal passages with a dilute salt water solution or use commercial saline sprays available from all chemists (Sterimar). 5. When travelling, make sure the car windows are closed and switch on the air con which will filter out pollen grains. 6. Wear protective "wrap around" sunglasses to prevent allergic eyes. 7. Keep the bedroom windows closed during the day to keep pollen grains out. 8. Rather tumble dry washing and do not hang washing outdoors during the day (it acts as a pollen trap). 9. Shower and wash your hair in the evening as soon as you return home from work or college to remove all pollen. 10. Change into fresh clothes as soon as you return home from work (pollen will have become trapped in your clothes). 11. Consider taking a teaspoonful of local honey everyday starting a few months before the pollen season starts - this may act as a form of oral desensitisation (the honey will have been contaminated with pollen)

mark2521971

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London Meet, Sat 27th May 2006 - O'Neills 31-37 Wardour Street, London W1. Posted: 5/3/2006 11:16:53 AM
Wow, I'll actually be in the country! I wont sign up, because I don't know for sure that I will make it, but would it be OK just to turn up?

mark2521971

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London Meet -4th March Posted: 2/2/2006 8:47:11 AM
Another weekend I wont be in the country! A regular night out may be fun though, its how you really get to know people after all.

mark2521971

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What`s the most romantic thing you`ve done on valentines day Posted: 2/2/2006 8:45:20 AM
Took the friday off, got a friend of my girlfriends to pack a weekend bag for her, went up into town to see her at work with a dozen roses, took her off to heathrow where we flew to Paris. Checked into the Hilton, in a penthouse suite overlooking the Eiffel Tower.... ...and she complained because the marble floor in the bathroom was cold. There is just no pleasing some people. I am a bit of a romantic at heart really.

mark2521971

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Ex-Pat?Ever Been One? Posted: 1/8/2006 2:32:46 AM
Ex-Pat? I am one at the moment! In the last four years i've been.. Madrid, Spain. Chennai, India. Aberdeen, Scotland (Yes, I count that one) And now Stavanger, Norway. You get to see loads, but it's lonely, women are not interested in someone who is going to dissapear in a year or six months time. Hense I'm staying in Surrey from June and only taking on contracts abroad if they are 3months or less. Only 5 months to go!

mark2521971

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last album you bought ................ Posted: 1/7/2006 2:42:18 AM
Deftones - Self titled album. Santana - All that I am. Ed Alleyne-Johnson - Purple Electric Violin Concerto No 2. I buy a lot of music!

mark2521971

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Where were you when the world stopped turning? Posted: 1/7/2006 2:35:29 AM
Assassination of JFK - Not born! Berlin Wall - In a pub in Richmond. Live Aid - Can't remember, probably at home, I was young. Death of Diana - Asleep, woken by a call from a friend telling me to switch on TV. 911 - In a plane on the way back from Madrid, we were not allowed to land for four hours, nobody would say what was going on. Personal World stopping event - My ex told me she has miscarried, on my 20th birthday, then told me it probably wasn't mine anyway. Ouch.

mark2521971

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Love at first sight - yes or no? Posted: 12/8/2005 10:41:15 AM
Agree 100% with Candika ^^^, no more I can add.

mark2521971

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CHECKLIST? Posted: 12/8/2005 10:25:18 AM
Good personality Intelligent Sexy Smile

mark2521971

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Nick names in the school yard Posted: 12/8/2005 10:23:21 AM
Switsoozy, did you smoke?

mark2521971

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Nick names in the school yard Posted: 12/8/2005 9:26:58 AM
ah, children can be cruel, but I didn't get one until college, where I suddenly became Yeti... ....I believe it was the long hair and beard that did it!

mark2521971

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You have an hour...... Posted: 12/8/2005 9:16:49 AM
Wallet, Passport, washbag and Camera. Everything else can be bought. Hardly ever go anywhere with more then hand luggage. Hey, anyone fancy Iceland this weekend?

mark2521971

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New Year's Eve plans? Posted: 12/8/2005 9:04:32 AM
Working...... .......In Norway!

mark2521971

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What do you want for christmas? Posted: 11/28/2005 3:57:45 PM
Cinders, trust me, you don't need them!

mark2521971

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do you look like a celeb? Posted: 11/28/2005 3:54:07 PM
Does Shrek count?

mark2521971

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Would you step in??? Posted: 11/28/2005 3:37:07 PM
I've done it twice now.. 1st When I was 18, I went to the aid of a policewoman who was being attacked by two guys, everybody just seemed to be looking on and doing nothing. I was joined by a couple of other guys after a few seconds. Glad I went to her aid, but wasn't very happy that the police had to take me into the station just in case the thugs wanted to press assult charges! They didn't. 2nd When I was about 27, went to the aid of a barmaid in my local who was about to be hit with a barstool, this time, after the other bar staff had him restrained, I didn't wait around for the police. Luckilly the bar staff knew me, but swore to the police they didn't. Again, happy to help someone in need, tell the truth I don't even think sitting by and ignoring it would have ever been an option.

mark2521971

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“ Sex is god’s little joke” Posted: 11/19/2005 12:08:20 PM
Sex is a necessity of evolution, "God" has nothing to do with it.

mark2521971

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hangover cures lol Posted: 11/19/2005 10:20:54 AM
NEVER drink orange juice or anything too acidic. Was the coke FLAT, and did you sip it?

mark2521971

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hangover cures lol Posted: 11/19/2005 10:16:49 AM
Dont drink too much the night before..... ....failing that, flat coke and a multivitamin.

mark2521971

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whats the funniest thing you have done when drunk lol Posted: 11/19/2005 9:57:44 AM
After an all day drinking session in London, someone commented that there was a 24hr bar at the airport...... .......two of us woke up in Dublin!

mark2521971

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Best gig/concert you've ever been to Posted: 11/12/2005 3:01:53 AM
Motorhead at the Guildford Civic Hall when they retook the "Loudest Gig" world record, I made the mistake of standing in front of the stacks! Couldn't hear for four days, I thought they had done permanent damage at the time, but all's well in the end.

mark2521971

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Which Swear (Curse) Word Are You? Posted: 11/8/2005 10:57:42 AM
I'm the same as Rio ^^^^^ , I'd much have prefered Fcukwit!

mark2521971

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donnie darko Posted: 11/8/2005 10:49:37 AM
Ultimately it poses the question, "What would you be willing to give up for someone you love?" Would you have done what Donnie Darko did? Alternatively it explores the possibility of parallel universes... ...or maybe the script writer was on acid? Strange, but a great film.

mark2521971

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What do u want for xmas (apart from the look I'm so selfless answers like world peace,no hunger etc) Posted: 11/8/2005 10:44:10 AM
That job coaching the under 21's Swedish beach volleyball team..... .....or some new sushi knives.

mark2521971

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What is the closest you`ve ever been to death!!! Posted: 11/7/2005 11:19:48 AM
Urrrm, I used to go as Death at fancy dress parties and Helloween do's etc, but after a scary incident involving the bathroom mirror at 4am, alcohol and non removal of make-up, I kinda gave up.

mark2521971

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Wat do u really think of xmas? Posted: 11/7/2005 10:59:49 AM
Great when there are little ones around getting all excited, when I'm on my own though, I tend not to bother with decorations and all that Jazz.

mark2521971

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which celeb do you fancy? Posted: 11/6/2005 11:06:31 AM
Kristen Kruek or Lucy Liu, and I wouldn't kick Heidi Klum out of bed for eating busciuts either!

mark2521971

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MP3 Players Posted: 11/6/2005 5:39:07 AM
ipod is a brand, mp3 is the format of the song file, like wma or ogg. With ipod you are paying for the name, they got the marketing spot on.

mark2521971

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WRAP THEM IN MY MANE Posted: 11/6/2005 3:56:22 AM
Yes, I'm a sucker for long hair, only drawback is when you wake up half way through the night choking on it after breathing it in.

mark2521971

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Brownies anyone? Posted: 11/6/2005 3:45:08 AM
Stuart, you meant to remove to metal badges BEFORE consumption.

mark2521971

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MP3 Players Posted: 11/6/2005 3:39:49 AM
Depends on quality of the rip, I would guess at average quality and an average of say 3.30min songs, probably about 150 -250 songs, but don't hold me to that. The blurb you read says 345 songs, but that is probably low quality wma/mp3. Look it up on Amazon, or the creative site, it should give you more info then I can supply.

mark2521971

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Brownies anyone? Posted: 11/6/2005 3:34:59 AM
After mentioning them yesterday, I decided to bake some today. If anyone wants one, they will be ready in about 10min.

mark2521971

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MP3 Players Posted: 11/6/2005 3:32:32 AM
Zen Nano by Creative are very good, better sound quality than ipods, a 512Mb one will cost about £60 on amazon, maybe less if you shop around. Bought my nephew (9) one for his birthday and he's very happy with it.

mark2521971

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Why soo many girlies up late? Posted: 11/6/2005 2:36:27 AM
Totally forgot it was Bonfire Night back there, I do miss taking the nieces and nephew to see the big displays, I'm usually more excited then they are. Hope your son is feeling better, Love X.

mark2521971

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favourite film and why? Posted: 11/6/2005 2:10:38 AM
ILFORD HP5 ISO 400, great for moody black and white pictures.

mark2521971

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Why soo many girlies up late? Posted: 11/5/2005 4:59:58 PM
Just got woken up by the rain here, 2am and lots of you you still up, well I guess its only 1am there huh? You should all be tucked up in bed by now getting your beauty sleep, not that any of you need it though. Nighty night all.

mark2521971

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SINGLES VENUES IN LONDON Posted: 11/5/2005 4:55:18 PM
Was that a good, or bad "out of hand" cxc?

mark2521971

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SINGLES VENUES IN LONDON Posted: 11/5/2005 2:59:41 PM
If no-one turned up, why are people on here? Surely the point for a majority of people is, at the very least, to meet new friends?

mark2521971

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SINGLES VENUES IN LONDON Posted: 11/5/2005 2:56:17 PM
Amen, keep it simple.... ....but a Thursday!! I'd never make it back to Norway in time for work. How about a Saturday?

mark2521971

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Have you ever found your hair colour made people treat you in a certain way and how did it make you Posted: 11/5/2005 1:13:41 PM
I'm just glad I still have my hair, even though i've started going grey at the temples.

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