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Old 03-06-2012, 06:13 PM   Top  -  End  -  #211
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Want rain. Lots of rain and weather I can comfortably wear trousers in.
Trousers are over-rated :)

We're sitting on low 20s and occasional drizzle at the moment, I'll see if I can send anything...
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Old 03-06-2012, 06:56 PM   Top  -  End  -  #212
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The weather here has turned gray and gotten a little colder in the last two days, which is a shame. It was fantastic on Monday, but I didn't get to spend any time out side and since then it hasn't been as good.

On top of that, I'm not at all well.
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Old 03-06-2012, 08:51 PM   Top  -  End  -  #213
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Weather has been bad here, which is frustrating as my fiance and I are trying to do our engagement photos.

Yes, I'm engaged. It's been almost two months.
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Old 03-06-2012, 08:59 PM   Top  -  End  -  #214
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I will be living in Melbourne for an undetermined bit, and will be frequently visiting any nearby areas just to absorb the culture. Any tips?
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Old 03-06-2012, 09:06 PM   Top  -  End  -  #215
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Trousers are over-rated :)

We're sitting on low 20s and occasional drizzle at the moment, I'll see if I can send anything...
But I like wearing trousers. My favourite weather is weather I can wear trousers and t-shirts in. Sometimes I miss New Zealand...

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Weather has been bad here, which is frustrating as my fiance and I are trying to do our engagement photos.

Yes, I'm engaged. It's been almost two months.
Congratulations! don't let wedding planning drive you nuts... and if it does, chamomile tea. It tastes odd and smells even odder, but it will calm you down like nothing else. I lived on the stuff the week leading up to my wedding.
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Old 03-06-2012, 09:14 PM   Top  -  End  -  #216
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No one tells you that the guest list causes the most headaches.
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Old 03-06-2012, 09:25 PM   Top  -  End  -  #217
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You're complaining about the weather?
You're complaining about the weather?!
Actually, I'm okay with that. Makes me feel less bad about the weather here
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...that's the closest anyone's likely to get to most of the places I've lived, okay? <.<
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Old 03-06-2012, 09:27 PM   Top  -  End  -  #218
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From Old Possums Book of Practical Cats by TS Eliot.
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Old 03-06-2012, 09:30 PM   Top  -  End  -  #219
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That's the one! Knew I was missing two adjectives...
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Old 03-06-2012, 10:39 PM   Top  -  End  -  #220
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Weather has been bad here, which is frustrating as my fiance and I are trying to do our engagement photos.

Yes, I'm engaged. It's been almost two months.
Congratulations on your engagement!
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Old 03-06-2012, 11:08 PM   Top  -  End  -  #221
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Happened one night at gaming, over the gaming table before encounter started.
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Old 03-07-2012, 05:10 PM   Top  -  End  -  #222
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I don't wanna advertise on the recruitment boards as I haven't got a game.

But I was curious if any of you awesome Aussies wanted to form a DnD MSN/Skype gaming group?

Since we're all Australians and I know time is hard to come by- the internet is often our only means. Same time zones are difficult to come by.

I'd happily DM?
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Old 03-07-2012, 05:43 PM   Top  -  End  -  #223
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I hate this rain.
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Old 03-07-2012, 05:55 PM   Top  -  End  -  #224
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Katana, goodluck with your wedding. I got married last week.

My mental breakdown is almost complete. ;)
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Old 03-07-2012, 05:58 PM   Top  -  End  -  #225
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You got to the good part though, after the wedding.
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Old 03-07-2012, 05:59 PM   Top  -  End  -  #226
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Just ;)

At least you'll have time. My fiance planned our wedding in 3 months with a budget that got shrunk by $20,000AUD.

(Her father is terminally ill and was given a life expectancy of 5 months- so she wanted him there to walk her down the aisle) Pulled wedding back from 2014 to 2012.

Killer.

Hopefully yours will be a lot less stressful.
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Old 03-07-2012, 06:01 PM   Top  -  End  -  #227
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It won't be until end of next year, but looking at stuff now.
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Well I'm the most immature 25 year old I know. But sure, I'll refer to myself as a grown up *grins* ;)
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Old 03-07-2012, 06:22 PM   Top  -  End  -  #230
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I'm 27, but people are usually think I'm younger and are surprised when I tell them how old I am.
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I like your blog Katana.

A lot of blog writers are completely illiterate. Kudos on making it interesting!
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Old 03-07-2012, 06:59 PM   Top  -  End  -  #232
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I need to update it, seriously. But I try and make it interesting and conversational. Not just my opinions but try and look at examples and stuff.

I do have a degree in English and History if that helps explain.
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Old 03-07-2012, 07:43 PM   Top  -  End  -  #233
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But I was curious if any of you awesome Aussies wanted to form a DnD MSN/Skype gaming group?

Since we're all Australians and I know time is hard to come by- the internet is often our only means. Same time zones are difficult to come by.

I'd happily DM?
Perhaps. I'm currently planning to join a possible game, so I'll see how that plays out before I go commiting to anything else.
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Old 03-07-2012, 08:31 PM   Top  -  End  -  #234
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Just ;)

At least you'll have time. My fiance planned our wedding in 3 months with a budget that got shrunk by $20,000AUD.

(Her father is terminally ill and was given a life expectancy of 5 months- so she wanted him there to walk her down the aisle) Pulled wedding back from 2014 to 2012.
A flatmate of mine did the same thing - planned the entire wedding in 3 months. I watched her slowly lose her mind. Congratulations though

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Heehee, I was 24 and Peregrine was 23 when we got married - I remember one day going into a store to buy paper to make invitations with - the woman in the store was surprised we were getting married - because she thought we were 19.

Having said that, I'm 29 and I'm still just a big kid... and I too look young for my age - as does my husband. If his hair is a bit long and he's shaved recently, he still looks like a teenager. Makes me feel old, the little horror
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Old 03-12-2012, 05:45 PM   Top  -  End  -  #235
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I don't want to feel old, the idea of not so long from now being an old married lady kinda scares me a little.

BTW, I got a TPK on Wednesday night at Encounters.
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Old 03-12-2012, 08:24 PM   Top  -  End  -  #236
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A flatmate of mine did the same thing - planned the entire wedding in 3 months. I watched her slowly lose her mind. Congratulations though



Heehee, I was 24 and Peregrine was 23 when we got married - I remember one day going into a store to buy paper to make invitations with - the woman in the store was surprised we were getting married - because she thought we were 19.

Having said that, I'm 29 and I'm still just a big kid... and I too look young for my age - as does my husband. If his hair is a bit long and he's shaved recently, he still looks like a teenager. Makes me feel old, the little horror
It's cause you're wee.

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Old 03-12-2012, 09:33 PM   Top  -  End  -  #237
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Don't worry about it. It's actually kinda fun

Then again, I'm not sure having been married for 4 years really counts as being an 'old married lady'.

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Guys, y'know how I mentioned having a sword for sale earlier? I now have three for sale of various styles. I've got a claymore, a singlehanded sword, and a katana for sale. I'd rather sell to friends than some random ebay person that I'm not sure I can trust not to decapitate themselves with idiocy after seeing some horror videos on youtube. Just ask for any details if you're interested, by PM if you'd prefer. I'm more than happy to look up local blade laws for you. They're all sharp, functional and very durable pieces. You'd get a very interesting display piece, with functionality and your awesomeness factor would go up several hundred percents. Also I'd be able to afford to buy food, so you'd be helping me out as well
Why are you doing this to me? Why are you selling these at a time when neither of us have jobs and consequently have to rely on Centrelink just to buy groceries... I want another sharp, pointy stick
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If I got Centrelink I'd probably keep them Or do better deals, and use the money to buy new ones. Or something. As it is, they kinda need to go.
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I think the moral of this story is: not having money sucks.

Speaking of, I should really get to and apply for some jobs already...
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Old 03-13-2012, 01:41 AM   Top  -  End  -  #240
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It's cause you're wee.

Guys, y'know how I mentioned having a sword for sale earlier? I now have three for sale of various styles. I've got a claymore, a singlehanded sword, and a katana for sale. I'd rather sell to friends than some random ebay person that I'm not sure I can trust not to decapitate themselves with idiocy after seeing some horror videos on youtube. Just ask for any details if you're interested, by PM if you'd prefer. I'm more than happy to look up local blade laws for you. They're all sharp, functional and very durable pieces. You'd get a very interesting display piece, with functionality and your awesomeness factor would go up several hundred percents. Also I'd be able to afford to buy food, so you'd be helping me out as well
Oooh, Claymore...
What're you asking for that one? Also.. what's Victoria's blade laws at the moment? I'm with the SCA so I've got a permit to own one, but from memory there's a bunch of hoops involving secure cases, lockable hideaways, alien influence, ID badges and whether or not you're allowed to wear pants once you own a sword.
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