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Subject Topic: why am i addicted to this
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10/2/2006 at 2:51pm
 Location: Cardiff
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I think it's the people. They're really friendly on here. The ones on the BBC gardening on TV board are well bitchy!!  Meeeooow.


10/2/2006 at 7:44pm
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Every once in a while someone starts a thread like this.........and as someone with some expertise in psychological matters, I can confirm a few points that you may like to share with your loved ones who may be becoming concerned about your sanity................

1. Camping is the best past time in the world and so it is IMPOSSIBLE to be TOO interested in it - we are not addicts or fetishists, we are committed outdoorists.

2. Human beings have evolved into the most successful species on the planet because we are genetically programmed to be social animals and to form lasting bonds with each other. UKCS offers a valuable cyberspace opportunity for such connections to be made between like-minded souls. This also happens in real time and space on UKCS meets.

3. If all the world took notice of our lead, stop bickering about money, resources, politics and religion, and followed us out under canvas, tin, or whatever, then we could achieve world peace inside 2 years.

4. If anyone thinks that point 3 is an exaggeration, I refer them back to points 1 and 2.

5. I have lots of letters after my name and work in a University, so I AM right.

6. I am on my third G&T and this has helped me to distil my wisdom into the above points.

Thank you for listening. (hic)



10/2/2006 at 7:57pm
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Iv'e got the message board page as the homepage on my computer so every time I log onto the internet there it is.  I can't seem to navigate my way away from the site without reading the message boards first, even if the last time I looked was only 5 minutes ago!!!

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10/2/2006 at 11:09pm
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I am going to get a hobby so I wont be tempted to waste time on here.

My wife says I should get out more.

The kids have gone.



11/2/2006 at 5:58am
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Quote: Originally posted by edward452 on 10/2/2006

I am going to get a hobby so I wont be tempted to waste time on here.

My wife says I should get out more.

The kids have gone.





Isnt that the irony though if you take up Camping as a hobby then you will need to come back on here to help you with your new hobby.But then you will have to go camping again and so the circle continues


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24/2/2006 at 12:32pm
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Quote: Originally posted by r1ck06 on 09/2/2006
at the minute its a substitute for the real thing for me! should be off camping in next couple though, roll on spring.

Speak for yourself

I'm off camping this very weekend, this time in my new Hurricane 300.



24/2/2006 at 11:23pm
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 I'm Getting withdrawl symptoms this site helps

must go camping sooooonnn



26/2/2006 at 6:07pm
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Hi De Hi Capers

Me also addicted to this wonderful site.  Two kids, busy job but feel deprived.  Most of time just surf through the topics enjoying every minute of the unfolding story or requests for help and GETTING LOADS OF GREAT TIPS.  Its bloody great!  Camping is now officiallly top of the list and I am infecting everybody I meet with it.  KEEP ON TALKING and occasionally I'll get chance to post a reply.  CAMPING IS GREAT!!  even when it is hissing down and the kids piddle the sleeping bags!



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26/2/2006 at 6:54pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Trekkin Tekkie on 09/2/2006

Today I've basically been on since about 7.30 this morning (that's 14 hours ago!!!)


I have to say maybe you need to do some work or even join a charity!

Seems like you maybe single!



02/3/2006 at 3:17pm
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I've become addicted over the last week too!  Can't wait to meet everyone at the meets.


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02/3/2006 at 3:50pm
 Location: Doncaster
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I know what u mean my OH joined last yr and i was like ' what a doing that is soooooooo sad' then we went signed up for a meet so i thought hey ill register and here i am having more posts than my OH and have booked the meets this yr - just told OH and have others in mind too (oh aint got a clue) lol now OH sits there nodding at me and saying 'remember when u used to jibe me about going on there and now ur on more than me' well its true and yeh i have to keep checking if theres any new replies - only prob is though that ive replied to that many posts cant keep up lol


02/3/2006 at 4:01pm
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Know what you mean 100acrewood, have seen your replies on quite a lot of discussions.  Starting to recognise names, but don't know who anyone is yet!  My OH also can't quite understand why I'm on here so much.

D



03/3/2006 at 6:56am
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U wait til uv been on a meet and then the OH will understand ull have to fight to get nr the comp lol See u at the robin hood meet!!!!!



03/3/2006 at 8:06am
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Can't wait - also waiting for a reply on the Wolds Way meet, so hopefully another one there too! Luckily we have 2 computers, so OH is allowed to get addicted.  See you at Robin Hood (unless we decide to do Easter aswell, although that looks unlikely, as I'd like EHU, and it appears there's a slight battle on for that at the mo!). 

Must start limiting myself to time on here though...



03/3/2006 at 3:43pm
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limiting yourself isnt possible - just look at the amount ive posted since i joined last October! ive tried but aint possible good luck with trying though lol ull have to let us know how u did it if you do manage it!!!!!!! (and send a message to Ratty and let him know that youve found the door)!!!!!!!!!


03/3/2006 at 8:38pm
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Think I might have managed to limit myself today (a bit)!  But now I kind of want to get an extra yellow tent under my name!  How many postings do I have to make to do that? 

It's strange how you can feel so addicted to writing postings to people that you don't even know.  And can't wait to go camping now (despite today's snow!).  The only thing is, you read all of these postings, and think of new and wonderful things to buy for those all important camping trips - and I was trying to cut down on the amount of stuff that we take with us!  There's only 2 of us in the car, don't know how we'll manage if we have kids (get a bigger car maybe? - or take both cars!)!!!!! 

Am going to leave it now for the evening - OH wants me to spend some time with him!  Have any known divorces been caused by addiction to this site?  Only we don't get married til July!  Maybe by then he'll have realised the addiction of all of you lovely people!

Having pink stuff to drink tonight, just to get into the swing of things - hope it's nice!  Will let you know how I feel in the morning...

lol,




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