Lack of sleep? In any case, it should sort itself out in a couple of days latest without the help of a fork or toothpick. x
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Lack of sleep? In any case, it should sort itself out in a couple of days latest without the help of a fork or toothpick. x
Oh no! I had that a couple of weeks ago for a few days. Drove me insane. Hope it passes before you use the fork. π¬
Definitely a handy power to have. π
If I relied on my bodyclock to wake me... Weirdly, tho, it always works when I have to take an early flight. π
Uncanny. π²π
My night snack. ππ
Oh my god, I'm doing just that as we speak! π€£
Oh no! I hope she's ok.π
Now you mention squirrel, have you seen Harriet since you've come home?
Fact. βΊοΈ
I only joined Bsky in mid-November last year, and luckily I found you lovely lot pretty quickly. π₯°
So true and sound advice. ππ
Naw. You don't even like autumn, JP, or snow?
Enjoy! x
Right. I like Anton. π₯°
Yeah, well, thatβs your lot. We women, on the other hand, just get rounder in all the places I could really do without. No matter how much we work out. π©π€£
So do I. π I have been meaning to ask you; does anyone call you Ella? I once knew an Antonella at school who we called Ella.
Sheβs gorgeous, David. Just look at that radiant smile! π And I can see the family resemblance, also with your sister who looks lovely too. You, on the other hand, are absolutely rocking that Count Dracula disguise. ππ¦ 6'5" Crikey!
I bet it is. π It seems to be a manβs fate: getting hairier in some places while losing it in others as the years go by. π
Impressive - keeping the family tradition alive. π Has your daughter also inherited your signature Boughton blue skin tone? And by the way, was she the lovely girl in that photo with one of your dogs the other day?
Agreed.
You are a good' un, Grumps. π
Hm, possibly. π
That's fine. You can keep the hug anyway. π And you might have a point. I'd deffo look like a clown. I'm 5'5". Blimey, the women in your family are tall! π²
Now I want halloumi! π
Not sure about the middle parting tho.
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π€£ Fact. There is song "Greek Lover" by the Greek band ΞΞΌΞΉΟΞΊΞΏΟΞΌΟΟΞΉΞ±.The chorus, "Greek Lover Greek Lover ΞΌΞ΅ ΟΟΞ―ΟΞ± Ξ³ΞΉΞ± ΟΞΏΟ Ξ»ΟΞ²Ξ΅Ο" roughly translates to "Greek Lover with hair for a sweater," which is a reference to the stereotypical image of Greek men as hairy. It's become an expression and a graffiti.
Let's hope he's right.
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No, not at all. Because I live where I live, I am feeling easy breezy all year round, so I don't quite recall the other "hairier option". Ok, now I might have said too much. π€
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More like afternoon napping these days, eh? π
Easy breezy... ππ Yes, I suppose it's a similar feeling all over your body.
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We have a very good friend who is hairy everywhere - apart from his head, but that's a different story. I swear to god, his shirts never touch his skin. He has this cushion of hair in between. He once waxed. Apart from the fact that it was excruciating, he hated the feeling of cloth on his skin. π€£
Terry! π€£
*snigger
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Right? I didn't want to say anything, but I agree.
No, chest hair is nice, I agree. I'm having a bit of a problem with dense shoulder and back hair. And, no, I'm not talking about I myself. I'm talking about partners with dense shoulder and back hair. π€¨
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Hm, Wes Anderson, eh? Maybe I should start writing scripts. Might not make any money, but I'd deffo enjoy it way more than my current job. π
Oh crap! π¬
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Not gonna lie, life here often feels like living in an Almodovar movie. π Iβll keep you posted on any furtherβ¦ developments. π
Good lord! π³π Mr K had a neighbour in London who was extremely noisy. We never saw her face, but could have easily identified her by her shouts and moans. π€£π€£
They are! Pretty sure it was a couple. She sounded a bit too enthusiastic IMO, maybe even putting on a performance. The headboard kept rhythm (hopefully not her head against the board π¬π ), and an elderly ladyβs shouts from another balcony cut through it all, calling them βhorny dogsβ. π€£
It's usually cursing those "stray" parakeets that sit on an antenna opposite of its balcony and mock it for being incarcerated in its aviary like a fool. π€·ββοΈ Those parakeets have escaped from the national garden a couple of years ago, and have taken over downtown Athens from the doves.π¦
Those sounds always remind me of those old Italian movies. π
Yeah, those.
π fair. Judging by the sounds, there were at least some *two* shagging.
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I know right? I mean, who does that???
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I'm 1.
I have none either. I'm better thanks. My mood swings are currently hormone-related. It'll pass. I'm already feeling better. You ok? x
Back in Athens with all the other Athenians: windows open in the heat, trying to work while the couple opposite scream at each other, a newborn cries, a dog barks, someoneβs noisily shagging and the parrot upstairs joins the cacophony. π
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Same here.
Cheers, David. xxx
π¬ Safe travels!
Mind making me a cuppa while youβre at it? Morning! π
Wow! π
I highly recommend it. Mid September is the best time. It's usually not that hot anymore, but the water is still warm, and the islands are far less "peopley".
I love the soft autumn light.
So I've heard. I could do with some cooler temperatures by now, but I'll have to be patient for another month or so.
Thanks, V. π€π€
Same here. ππ
It's been hot and muggy here all day. September is starting with high temperatures. No sign of autumn yet, apart from the softer light and the shorter days.
Wot?
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I just knew it! π€£
π€’ Are those from that garden centre?
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Love this.
He's a good' un, VB. π
That's certainly true. xx
Well...
I often feel that way too, and not only do I then realise that they are not but, more often then not, they think that I got my shit together. π€£ Evening David. x
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Same. π
Mate that must have been extremely difficult. I'm sorry.
We used to before we had a kid, and we are currently rediscovering those Sundays and holidays just the two of us.
Love it! π
Have the best of times, Stu. x
Wise words, indeed. I'm sorry for your loss, Theresa. π«
Oooh, congrats! That takes me back to my childhood too. My parents had a similar caravan, though we never travelled with it. Ours was parked at a lake near Hanover with a big awning, more like a little weekend house. Fond memories. I hope youβll make just as many with your family, Fairy. π
Hey Sooks, I think most of us have been there. There are times when Iβm at peace with myself, and others when I canβt stand a single thing about me. My brother once told me, βBe gentle with the child inside you, and treat yourself with the same kindness you give to others." That stayed with me.
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You two seem to have a special bond, so I'm sure that, given a little time, he'll tell you more. N has been in a relationship for a little over a year now He is such a lovely bloke that by now we've practically adopted him. π
Thank you, JP. Am already much better tonight. x