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Hello - my name is Gobbyjock and I am a forum addict!!
I`ve found myself logging on to this site several times during the working day - always end up looking guilty if my boss catches me (even if I do manage to minimise the screen in time
) I get up in the morning switch the pc on and check the site, I get home at night and find the first thing I do is go on here & check what is happening (much to the disgust of my starving child, dog & cat). My 9 year old daughter even asked me why I was obsessing about Oz & the computer, am I alone this?? - Please someone tell me I am not totally nuts and what the hell do I tell Mr Gobbyjock when he gets home in a couple of weeks (not tonight dear I`m busy having my fix!!) :scared: Do people tend to stop going on as much once they`ve made the move and has anyone thought of setting up Forum Anonymous??
I`ve found myself logging on to this site several times during the working day - always end up looking guilty if my boss catches me (even if I do manage to minimise the screen in time
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Originally Posted by gobbyjock
Hello - my name is Gobbyjock and I am a forum addict!!
I`ve found myself logging on to this site several times during the working day - always end up looking guilty if my boss catches me (even if I do manage to minimise the screen in time
) I get up in the morning switch the pc on and check the site, I get home at night and find the first thing I do is go on here & check what is happening (much to the disgust of my starving child, dog & cat). My 9 year old daughter even asked me why I was obsessing about Oz & the computer, am I alone this?? - Please someone tell me I am not totally nuts and what the hell do I tell Mr Gobbyjock when he gets home in a couple of weeks (not tonight dear I`m busy having my fix!!) :scared: Do people tend to stop going on as much once they`ve made the move and has anyone thought of setting up Forum Anonymous??
I`ve found myself logging on to this site several times during the working day - always end up looking guilty if my boss catches me (even if I do manage to minimise the screen in time
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Hello I'm Fraser and I'm a karmaholic. I'll prostitute myself and sink to all kinds of depravity just to sate my appetite :scared:
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Originally Posted by fraser
Hello I'm Fraser and I'm a karmaholic. I'll prostitute myself and sink to all kinds of depravity just to sate my appetite :scared:
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Originally Posted by gobbyjock
Please someone tell me I am not totally nuts
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But remember: You are not alone!
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Originally Posted by gobbyjock
Hello - my name is Gobbyjock and I am a forum addict!!
I`ve found myself logging on to this site several times during the working day - always end up looking guilty if my boss catches me (even if I do manage to minimise the screen in time
) I get up in the morning switch the pc on and check the site, I get home at night and find the first thing I do is go on here & check what is happening (much to the disgust of my starving child, dog & cat). My 9 year old daughter even asked me why I was obsessing about Oz & the computer, am I alone this?? - Please someone tell me I am not totally nuts and what the hell do I tell Mr Gobbyjock when he gets home in a couple of weeks (not tonight dear I`m busy having my fix!!) :scared: Do people tend to stop going on as much once they`ve made the move and has anyone thought of setting up Forum Anonymous??
I`ve found myself logging on to this site several times during the working day - always end up looking guilty if my boss catches me (even if I do manage to minimise the screen in time
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You're deffo not alone. Stand tall and be proud.
When we leave for Perth and I'm computer less for however long the shipment takes............what will I do......I hope there are plenty of internet cafes.
Note to self, take note of login details.
When we leave for Perth and I'm computer less for however long the shipment takes............what will I do......I hope there are plenty of internet cafes.
Note to self, take note of login details.
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Originally Posted by webgum
You're deffo not alone. Stand tall and be proud.
When we leave for Perth and I'm computer less for however long the shipment takes............what will I do......I hope there are plenty of internet cafes.
Note to self, take note of login details.
When we leave for Perth and I'm computer less for however long the shipment takes............what will I do......I hope there are plenty of internet cafes.
Note to self, take note of login details.
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Originally Posted by neil.b
Do like me, and buy a laptop before you go.
I can just picture the scene webgum waiting outside internet cafe to open, shaking with cold sweaty palms
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I can proudly put my hand up and say I'm also an addict- first thing in the morning, before I go to work, when I get home, after dinner, then again before bed. I understand the first step is admitting you have a problem, is someone gonna set up expat forum anonymous?
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Originally Posted by fraser
I can just picture the scene webgum waiting outside internet cafe to open, shaking with cold sweaty palms ![Big Grin](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Originally Posted by gobbyjock
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Originally Posted by neil.b
Rifling through pockets for scrawny bit of paper with log in details written down.
Do you mind, I'm a subtle addict - it'll all be written on my arm like when I cheated in 4th year History. In indelible ink........
and laptop, in my dreams, getting there is costing enough.... we are stopping in Singapore tho......thinks.......
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Originally Posted by gobbyjock
Hello - my name is Gobbyjock and I am a forum addict!!
I`ve found myself logging on to this site several times during the working day - always end up looking guilty if my boss catches me (even if I do manage to minimise the screen in time
) I get up in the morning switch the pc on and check the site, I get home at night and find the first thing I do is go on here & check what is happening (much to the disgust of my starving child, dog & cat). My 9 year old daughter even asked me why I was obsessing about Oz & the computer, am I alone this?? - Please someone tell me I am not totally nuts and what the hell do I tell Mr Gobbyjock when he gets home in a couple of weeks (not tonight dear I`m busy having my fix!!) :scared: Do people tend to stop going on as much once they`ve made the move and has anyone thought of setting up Forum Anonymous??
I`ve found myself logging on to this site several times during the working day - always end up looking guilty if my boss catches me (even if I do manage to minimise the screen in time
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Originally Posted by sonictigger
I have a baby who has learnt to crawl early because mummy sits at the computer rather than reaching to get his toys for him,
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Can I just say thanks to those who have sent me karma - I will return the favour as soon as I have some more.
I have to say though that coming on here is a bit a lifeline whilst Mr G has been off gallivanting (sorry I meant working really hard) - It can be a real laugh reading some of the nutty comments and it`s nice to see how people rally round in a crisis (sending karma may not seem much but I reckon it means a lot,
as you can kind of say - hey keep your chin up)
I have to say though that coming on here is a bit a lifeline whilst Mr G has been off gallivanting (sorry I meant working really hard) - It can be a real laugh reading some of the nutty comments and it`s nice to see how people rally round in a crisis (sending karma may not seem much but I reckon it means a lot,
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