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<feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2009-11-21:/</id><title>Estranged</title><link rel="self" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/feed/atom/comments/"/><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/"/><subtitle>The online diary of a person who has mislaid himself somewhat...</subtitle><generator version="1.0">MokoFeed</generator><updated>2009-11-21T06:04:03+01:00</updated><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2008-08-12:/2008/08/12/rotating-fish-4579531/#c7498371</id><title>In response to:Rotating Fish</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2008/08/12/rotating-fish-4579531/#c7498371"/><author><name>Zappy5971</name></author><published>2008-08-12T21:53:26+02:00</published><updated>2008-08-12T21:53:26+02:00</updated><content type="html">While you are stewing your Mother, pop in a bayleaf, it will make her into a much tenderer (is that a word) human being, or at least easier to chew.  </content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2008-08-12:/2008/08/12/rotating-fish-4579531/#c7498382</id><title>In response to:Rotating Fish</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2008/08/12/rotating-fish-4579531/#c7498382"/><author><name>Zappy5971</name></author><published>2008-08-12T21:53:21+02:00</published><updated>2008-08-12T21:53:21+02:00</updated><content type="html">Dammit I meant much easier to digest.  Damn this medication.  Horace - where did you put the bong? </content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2008-08-12:/2008/08/12/rotating-fish-4579531/#c7498367</id><title>In response to:Rotating Fish</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2008/08/12/rotating-fish-4579531/#c7498367"/><author><name>Zappy5971</name></author><published>2008-08-12T21:52:57+02:00</published><updated>2008-08-12T21:52:57+02:00</updated><content type="html">While you are stewing your Mother, pop in a bayleaf, it will make her into a much tenderer (is that a word) human being, or at least easier to chew.  </content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2008-08-06:/2008/08/06/too-silly-4552723/#c7453412</id><title>In response to:Too Silly</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2008/08/06/too-silly-4552723/#c7453412"/><author><name>Zappy5971</name></author><published>2008-08-06T22:23:05+02:00</published><updated>2008-08-06T22:23:05+02:00</updated><content type="html">I love you.  Please be my friend. &lt;br&gt;
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I especially love this "with all due respect, the right honourable gentleman is an inbreed fuckwit and wouldn't know his arse from his elbow!?'"&lt;br&gt;
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When you are in power, can I be in your cabinet please?</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2007-09-11:/2007/09/03/silence_is_golden~2919783/#c4613090</id><title>In response to:Silence is golden(?)</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2007/09/03/silence_is_golden~2919783/#c4613090"/><author><name>KsanUK</name></author><published>2007-09-11T21:46:09+02:00</published><updated>2007-09-11T21:46:09+02:00</updated><content type="html">I don't think we set any new records, Shortstuff decided she was bored of not talking to me after a couple of days. I could have gone a day or two more without being reminded almost daily that we've yet to get married lol</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2007-09-11:/2007/09/10/the_simply_entitled_question_post~2956973/#c4611663</id><title>In response to:The simply entitled: Question post</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2007/09/10/the_simply_entitled_question_post~2956973/#c4611663"/><author><name>KsanUK</name></author><published>2007-09-11T20:21:58+02:00</published><updated>2007-09-11T20:21:58+02:00</updated><content type="html">It would seem my readers are lurkers! The stats say people actually read my drivel for whatever distraction it provides but no one has thus far ventured forth to publicly reveal an opinion!&lt;br&gt;
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Damnit! If this had proven though-provoking or titillating in any degree I was all poised to follow up with the equally prophetic Pink or Brown quiz next :P</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2007-09-04:/2007/09/03/silence_is_golden~2919783/#c4537704</id><title>In response to:Silence is golden(?)</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2007/09/03/silence_is_golden~2919783/#c4537704"/><author><name>deleted user</name></author><published>2007-09-04T09:09:58+02:00</published><updated>2007-09-04T09:09:58+02:00</updated><content type="html">I hate not talking and ignoring... it does my head in.&lt;br&gt;
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Be a mature man (if there is such a thing ;) ) and bloody talk to her.&lt;br&gt;
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My hubby's just the same!!! grrrrr... I find it so immature!!!! grrrrr... its a pet hate of mine!!&lt;br&gt;
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Its always me that talks first in our house, but do you know what I don't give a shit!! I just find the whole ignoring each other thing a waste, if you've got something to say... say it... then make up.</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2007-07-31:/2007/07/17/the_ex_factor~2654411/#c4232276</id><title>In response to:The Ex-Factor</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2007/07/17/the_ex_factor~2654411/#c4232276"/><author><name>phinebooty</name></author><published>2007-07-31T16:05:49+02:00</published><updated>2007-07-31T16:05:49+02:00</updated><content type="html">That you have blogged at length about it makes me think you do wish you had spoken to her. these things happen. &lt;br&gt;
as for shortstuff, she is just being typically female. women cant help but compare themselves. They always built up images that are nothing to do with reality into their own heads. she needs to let it go, afterall you might just react the same way with one of her exs&lt;br&gt;
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Deciever got a shock when he saw me a few weeks ago. I was very much in control, a couple of his exs were there, they didn't affect me but he bombarded me with phone calls and texts after. Im still letting him hang. it's fun;)</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2007-05-21:/2007/02/15/who_am_i_trying_to_kid~1747947/#c3588472</id><title>In response to:Who am I trying to kid?</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2007/02/15/who_am_i_trying_to_kid~1747947/#c3588472"/><author><name>phinebooty</name></author><published>2007-05-21T17:36:14+02:00</published><updated>2007-05-21T17:36:14+02:00</updated><content type="html">have the demons abated yet?</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2007-02-15:/2007/02/15/who_am_i_trying_to_kid~1747947/#c2819104</id><title>In response to:Who am I trying to kid?</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2007/02/15/who_am_i_trying_to_kid~1747947/#c2819104"/><author><name></name></author><published>2007-02-15T21:36:35+01:00</published><updated>2007-02-15T21:36:35+01:00</updated><content type="html">you sound cuckoo to me!!!&lt;br&gt;
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I know what you mean about two of you...&lt;br&gt;
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what are you congitive behaviours? tell me. I'm interested.&lt;br&gt;
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You know trying to keep a lid on things is going to make things worse don't you? x</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2007-02-05:/2007/01/30/creeping_doubt~1653302/#c2737564</id><title>In response to:Creeping doubt.</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2007/01/30/creeping_doubt~1653302/#c2737564"/><author><name>phinebooty</name></author><published>2007-02-05T14:17:38+01:00</published><updated>2007-02-05T14:17:38+01:00</updated><content type="html">you sound very upbeat, posive and definitely strong. I have watched your progress as well. this sounds like somone very much intouch with himself. be proud;)</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2007-01-31:/2007/01/30/creeping_doubt~1653302/#c2701192</id><title>In response to:Creeping doubt.</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2007/01/30/creeping_doubt~1653302/#c2701192"/><author><name></name></author><published>2007-01-31T00:21:28+01:00</published><updated>2007-01-31T00:21:28+01:00</updated><content type="html">X</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2007-01-30:/2006/01/22/is_there_such_a_thing_as_an_introverted_~496638/#c2694044</id><title>In response to:Is there such a thing as an Introverted Extrovert?</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2006/01/22/is_there_such_a_thing_as_an_introverted_~496638/#c2694044"/><author><name></name></author><published>2007-01-30T02:42:29+01:00</published><updated>2007-01-30T02:42:29+01:00</updated><content type="html">At moment I haven't got a perfect day... alone in bed, wollowing in self pity sounds good... probably says a lot about my present mood!&lt;br&gt;
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Introverted extrovert... emmm... depends what mood I'm in!</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2007-01-30:/2005/11/20/horrible~324334/#c2694037</id><title>In response to:Horrible</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2005/11/20/horrible~324334/#c2694037"/><author><name></name></author><published>2007-01-30T02:35:40+01:00</published><updated>2007-01-30T02:35:40+01:00</updated><content type="html">Everyone thinks I'm really laid back...if only they were inside my head!&lt;br&gt;
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BTW Do you EVER reply to your comments?! </content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2007-01-30:/2005/10/08/title~222433/#c2694011</id><title>In response to:title-222433</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2005/10/08/title~222433/#c2694011"/><author><name></name></author><published>2007-01-30T02:11:05+01:00</published><updated>2007-01-30T02:11:05+01:00</updated><content type="html">wow... thats nearly me!&lt;br&gt;
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I'd go black!&lt;br&gt;
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So Its over a year since your first post... have things changed for you?&lt;br&gt;
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I always hold the door open for others, male or female, just cause I think its good manners.&lt;br&gt;
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I also seem to need a lot of me time. I prefer my company to anyone else’s… except for Princess - my daughter... even then sometimes I don't feel I can always cope. I still need to be with just me... I'm rambling aren't I?!  That sounds dreadful - I can't always cope with my daughters company.&lt;br&gt;
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I also seem to go into some kind of shut down when I’m really stressed.&lt;br&gt;
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Tollbox? Cigar? Meh, sometimes its best not to question these things, I don't!&lt;br&gt;
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And then, resisted all day until Shortstuff was home and then decided to open it and proceeded to break and scrunch it into tiny l'il pieces on its way to the bin. If I had just thrown it or snapped it in half it would have been recoverable (I have salvaged my own dog ends in the dire fits of cravings before now *ugh, I know*).&lt;br&gt;
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Dunno, quite how I did that but today (day 10) has so far proved infinitly better than the edge weekend.&lt;br&gt;
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Onwards and upwards! &lt;br&gt;
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Unless she has had some kind of problems with her reproductive problem, getting off the pill almost guranteeds immediate pregnancy, so that potential extra income shall come in handy. sounds like you habndled your boss exactly the way we all should when bargaining. well done!&lt;br&gt;
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The CV has already been dusted off and given a polish :P</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2006-10-29:/2006/10/29/fuming~1272615/#c2013803</id><title>In response to:Fuming.</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2006/10/29/fuming~1272615/#c2013803"/><author><name>nicola66</name></author><published>2006-10-29T03:59:27+01:00</published><updated>2006-10-29T03:59:27+01:00</updated><content type="html">Ask your boss for a 1:1 to discuss what will happen when your colleagues leave and how this will affect the work load and your working relationship with the boss.  i.e what does he want and what do you want from him as a manager.  You may well frighten the shit out of him and he'll respect you more, or he may just find out you're a reasonable and dedicated employee (!!) If you think its going well and know that your work load will increase, ask him if there is any consideration to raising your salary.  If he needs to consider, advise you'll be happy to show him how you cope and discuss again in 6 weeks?  &lt;br&gt;
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If he's still a twat after this meeting, you will know it's not going to change, so smarten and update your CV, join some agencies and start looking for another job.  This is what a 30 year old will do if you want to stay the office junior continue as you are.  &lt;br&gt;
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Best of luck</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2006-10-02:/2006/09/14/beyond_words~1126971/#c1826378</id><title>In response to:Beyond words.</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2006/09/14/beyond_words~1126971/#c1826378"/><author><name>phinebooty</name></author><published>2006-10-02T16:22:13+02:00</published><updated>2006-10-02T16:22:13+02:00</updated><content type="html">I think your rediuced need is someting a lot of people here go thru at different points. we start off having to vent or let off some steam, then we settle in and eventually we think,"i have nothing to write about" but the need never goes away completely which is why you continue. just do what you feel like, when you feel like it!</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2006-08-21:/2006/08/08/they_laughed_thank_fluff_for_that~1024403/#c1561457</id><title>In response to:They laughed (Thank fluff for that!)</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2006/08/08/they_laughed_thank_fluff_for_that~1024403/#c1561457"/><author><name>phinebooty</name></author><published>2006-08-21T16:12:59+02:00</published><updated>2006-08-21T16:12:59+02:00</updated><content type="html">sounds fantastic. you were sweating over nothing. interesting: ex and her eyes!:))what did you do to the poor girl:)</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2006-08-08:/2006/08/08/they_laughed_thank_fluff_for_that~1024403/#c1499206</id><title>In response to:They laughed (Thank fluff for that!)</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2006/08/08/they_laughed_thank_fluff_for_that~1024403/#c1499206"/><author><name>Lola-J</name></author><published>2006-08-08T22:25:26+02:00</published><updated>2006-08-08T22:25:26+02:00</updated><content type="html">Great blog, loved the "fuck me purple" thing and the bit about the ex, I know that feeling as a woman all too well i can assure you!!!!</content></entry><entry><id>tag:estranged.blog.co.uk,2006-08-01:/2006/07/29/doing_the_rounds~999036/#c1464517</id><title>In response to:Doing the rounds</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://estranged.blog.co.uk/2006/07/29/doing_the_rounds~999036/#c1464517"/><author><name>KsanUK</name></author><published>2006-08-01T21:35:18+02:00</published><updated>2006-08-01T21:35:18+02:00</updated><content type="html">Ermmm... When I've had a few I have been known to start flinging my arms above my head at a nightclub or (*gulp* and *cringe*) invade a stage... But that was quite a few years ago. Nowadays, I think I'd just look like a pratt! &lt;br&gt;
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I was going to say "here's to hoping I don't retreat into my own dark world", but that said I dont think I've ever entirely stepped out of it - more poked my head out occasionally and said a few things!&lt;br&gt;
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I think perhaps I had a notion then half made a decision, then said it and over the next few days and weeks I'll realise exactly what it means. There's still so much unsaid, so much that pops-up and gnaws at me but now, maybe even if its only for a few months, I'm going to wing it.&lt;br&gt;
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I wonder if anyone will ever ask me again how I am and not just settle for a blunt "fine..."?&lt;br&gt;
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I better stop thinking about it else I'll get scared lol&lt;br&gt;
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Ringmaster - "Ladies and gentlemen I give you Ksan! He will now attempto to leap the wide expansive chasm of the dark impregnable mind without a safety net. Hurrah!!!"&lt;br&gt;
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Audience - "Muppet."&lt;br&gt;
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Ksan - "To infinity and beyoooooooooo" *Splat*&lt;br&gt;
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