Starcandy

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No More Lurking

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Hi

My name is Helen. I'm a long time lurker and finally decided to join. If nothing else, it makes it so I don't have to refer to myself as a lurker anymore. Which is great considering the voyeuristic overtone I read into the word lurker :puke:

 

I've lurked ( :puke: ) for so long mostly because of my clinical depression and general misanthropy. I figured it was time to try and put myself out amongst people again, even if it is only online, and having lurked ( :puke: ) for so long I know what a wonderful bunch of people there are on here, so where better to start attempting to socialise again. I'm presently using Winstep Xtreme and the free version of Cursor FX, though I'm hoping to make some purchases in the near future. Object Desktop seems like a good buy from a value standpoint, but I'm not sure if it's worth buying considering how much of it doesn't function/has problems with Windows 7 64 bit, and as much as I'd like to, I can't say whether skinning is something I could do.

So, a little information about me. I live in the sunny North-West of England (no wonder I'm bloody depressed, lol) and I spend most of my time online with my fiancee, who lives in Ohio, USA. I'm a sometime artist. Mostly as and when funds permit me to produce artwork, which isn't very often. I enjoy Ben Elton novels, video games and the occasional movie, as well as a few different genres of music (EBM/Industrial, Techno, some Drum 'n' Bass, Alternative type stuff). All in all, I guess I live a very simple life. But then, I believe that life is not complicated; people are complicated. As such, life is as complicated as you make it. Hey, I think I know what to write in the motto part of my account :grin:

 

I'm glad to be here, finally, and look forward to getting to know people on here better. To help get things off to a good start, I'll promise now that I will never ask Fuzzy Logic why his username is Fuzzy Logic

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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Getting involved is soooo much more fun than lurking. Welcome! :grin:

Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top

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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top

welcome to wc helen..we really call lurking "stalking" lolz

luvz your avatar name starcandy.........too cool!

 

Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top

At least you managed to get Old Crab out from under his rock. Bah humbug >:(

Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top

All in all, I guess I live a very simple life.

I have about 8 or 9 ex GFs called Helen. They were all simple ;p

Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Welcome along...

My neck of the woods now days....

Do get our fair share of rain up here.

 


Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Helen, you should feel honored! syd has used her "traditional" welcoming gif, and even Old Crab has greeted you!  :grin:

Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Fuzzy, reply 30
I have about 8 or 9 ex GFs called Helen. They were all simple

Had to be!  Well they went out with you, didn't they. :-"

Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Welcome Helen! I'm a bit of a lurker myself, though I comment on occasion!

Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Holy Hell there are a lot of posts for me to respond to! That was seriously unexpected 8(|

Okay, I'll just drink my tea with lemon and honey and have another ciggie, then I should be a little more awake.

Reply #37 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Old, reply 23
You don't want to ask Fuzzy Logic about his name. It's a Looooooooooooong, Drawn out, and boring explanation. Hi, Fuzzy!

I promised I won't. Though come to think of it, my neighbours are keeping me up late at weekends with their crappy music and arguments, so I could use something to help me sleep.

Nah, that would be too cruel ;)

Grand Raspberries to all and to all a good night.

That is so cute and curmudgeonly. Thanks for dropping in Old Crab  \o/

Quoting CarGuy1, reply 24
Helen...nice to see you joining in with the in crowd.

You do realize by merely bringing it up, Fuzzy will feel obligated to explain.

Thanks for the welcome CarGuy1. I know they're the in crowd. Insane that is.... but that suits me just fine

If Fuzzy explains, then I'll apologise profusely and beg for forgiveness from you all.

Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hey Starkers, pleased to meet you :grin:

I don't think I've ever been to Devon. Is that 'oooo aaaaarr, I've got a brand new combine harvester' country, or is that further afield? My Geography sucks!

I'll have to do a transcript of some of the late, great Bill Hicks for you. He did a great bit about Australia and all the English convicts. Makes me laugh every time.

I doubt I'll be quitting the meds, but I'm hoping being around good people will at least help to restore my faith in humanity a little. And if people didn't have hope, why would we even bother to get out of bed (besides going to the loo).

Reply #39 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thank you for the welcome Xiandi and willistuder. Glad to be here :grin:

Reply #40 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Vampothika, reply 28
welcome to wc helen..we really call lurking "stalking" lolz

That was kind of what I associated with the word too :puke:

luvz your avatar name starcandy.........too cool!

You've got Front 242 to thank for that. It's one of their tracks. I tried three usernames before that one, but they were all taken XO

Reply #42 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I figured it was time to try and put myself out amongst people again, even if it is only online

 

 

goodonya Helen...   :sun:

Reply #43 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Fuzzy, reply 30
I have about 8 or 9 ex GFs called Helen. They were all simple

I've dated 2 women called Emma. They both drove me batshit crazy! What's in a name, huh? :rofl:

I have to ask this, and I do apologise if I seem rude. Maybe it's just the shadow around the nose that makes him look funny, and the beard... but why does the Spock in your avatar look like something out of an Aphex Twin video

Reply #44 from WinCustomize Forums Top

RickJP, thanks for the welcome. We get plenty of rain in my area. It's like the Seattle of England :grin:

Quoting Fuzzy, reply 41
https://forums.wincustomize.com/62135

Reply #24 says it all

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!! 8C

Reply #45 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for the erm "unique" welcome sidneysiders, and thank you for the motivational picture. Not quite how I see myself, but maybe I'll get there. I also have social anxiety, which means I only go out once a week to pay bills, do shopping, pick up my prescription and anything else that needs doing. Then I scurry home and hide myself away until the same time a week later. So I've really just disconnected from people for the longest time. But yeah, if I can connect a little online, it's a start.

I really didn't expect to receive as warm a welcome as I have here. But it's very inspiring for me, and I thank you all for.... being the people you are.

Reply #46 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hey Starcandy! I live over in Leeds (it rains a lot here too). I'm the opposite of you, I went from active to lurker. These lot don't realise I'm still watching their every move, lol.

Have Fun!! B[]

Reply #47 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Starcandy, reply 38
Is that 'oooo aaaaarr, I've got a brand new combine harvester' country

 

It be me lovely, it be... and despite being here in Oz for 42 years, I still 'aves me Devonshire aaaaccent.  oooo arrrrr.

quote who="Starcandy" reply="38" id="2988776"]I'll have to do a transcript of some of the late, great Bill Hicks for you. He did a great bit about Australia and all the English convicts. Makes me laugh every time.[/quote]

Sounds good... looking forward to it. :)

Quoting Starcandy, reply 38
I doubt I'll be quitting the meds, but I'm hoping being around good people will at least help to restore my faith in humanity a little. And if people didn't have hope, why would we even bother to get out of bed

Nothing wrong with meds... tho I'm not too fond of laxatives.  :-" I love happy pills and stuff that eases the pain, though

Quoting Starcandy, reply 38
(besides going to the loo).

You get out of bed for that?  :rofl: :w00t:

Seriously, me too.... have to at my age.... several times a night... morning, whenever I get to bed.... like it's 2.30 am and I'm still not sleepy.  Yeah, that's another story!  I suffer with insomnia and spinal issues that keep me awake.  About a year ago I got a Viagra stuck in my throat and I've had a stiff neck ever since.

Okay, the bit about the Viagra didn't happen, but I do have a stiff neck that keeps me awake nights.  The doc says it's inoperable but reckons he'll give it a bit of lubricant at my next grease and oil change... which hopefully helps me swallow these flamin' horse pills he prescribed.

Anyhow..... :sun:

Reply #48 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting BoXXi, reply 46
Hey Starcandy! I live over in Leeds (it rains a lot here too). I'm the opposite of you, I went from active to lurker. These lot don't realise I'm still watching their every move, lol.

Have Fun!!

Hey BoXXi! One of the nutty ex's I mentioned a few posts up lives in Leeds. Long may she stay there :grin:

I like your avatar. The art style reminds of some that I've seen before, though I can't remember his name. It became very popular amongst Graphic Designers. Aaaaarggghh, that's going to bug me all day now until I find out what he's called.

Reply #49 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for the welcome karmat :grin:

Reply #50 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Anybody want to help a gal out with posting images (specifically screenshots)? I see an insert/edit image button on here, but I've no idea how it works.