What's on your mind?

[GorboGorboze]

Some gray hair left at the sides and a bit at the back, oh well, why not. At least I have small beard growing, which is nice I guess.

I've got lots of gray hair on my back as well... Oh wait, that's not what you meant is it?

[RelentlessOblivion]

One brother moves out so the other one moves back in. Well at least nights won't be so damn spooky anymore...I hope. Seriously the sound of whispering in your ears at night when you're the only one out there is friggin' terrifying.

[MacabreEternal]

Apparently yesterday a small group of Far Right thugs attempted to march through the town centre near to where we live.  According to Facebook the everyday shoppers, market traders and business owners as well as the general public stood shoulder to shoulder and forced the mob to turn back from the town centre and disperse.  Allegedly the thugs were targeting a hotel not far from the centre that is currently housing asylum seekers.  Appalled though I am that such an extremist group exists on our doorstep virtually, I am genuinely warmed by the response of the public.  Down with the fascists!

[TheDumbOne]

Started 'Arrow' marathon, It's okay though it'll make you cringe for cliche scenes and stuff. But hey on the second thought every movie and tv series are cliche these days.

[RelentlessOblivion]

Apparently yesterday a small group of Far Right thugs attempted to march through the town centre near to where we live.  According to Facebook the everyday shoppers, market traders and business owners as well as the general public stood shoulder to shoulder and forced the mob to turn back from the town centre and disperse.  Allegedly the thugs were targeting a hotel not far from the centre that is currently housing asylum seekers.  Appalled though I am that such an extremist group exists on our doorstep virtually, I am genuinely warmed by the response of the public.  Down with the fascists!

Every now and then you here a story that makes you think maybe, just maybe, the human race does have redeeming characteristics. Whilst it is appalling such a group would form and I can only assume they planned to attack the asylum seekers based on how you described them that people are willing to stand against such actions fills me with hope for the future.

[MacabreEternal]

The rumour is that they planned to set fire to the hotel the asylum seekers were staying in.

[RelentlessOblivion]

Started 'Arrow' marathon, It's okay though it'll make you cringe for cliche scenes and stuff. But hey on the second thought every movie and tv series are cliche these days.

Can't get into Arrow. I suspect it's my bias against DC Comics. I know it's a fairly radical departure from the source material but the show just never grabbed me. Meanwhile I'm gritting me teeth through an hour of Peter Capaldi butchering his role as "The Doctor" in Doctor Who. There have only been 2 actors whose performance as the quirky time lord I haven't enjoyed. Capaldi is one and Colin Baker is the other. Hopefully Capaldi's tenure will be equally short-lived.

[Iceni]

Apparently yesterday a small group of Far Right thugs attempted to march through the town centre near to where we live.  According to Facebook the everyday shoppers, market traders and business owners as well as the general public stood shoulder to shoulder and forced the mob to turn back from the town centre and disperse.  Allegedly the thugs were targeting a hotel not far from the centre that is currently housing asylum seekers.  Appalled though I am that such an extremist group exists on our doorstep virtually, I am genuinely warmed by the response of the public.  Down with the fascists!

I'm always amazed that such a proportion of European publics are so vehemently averse to asylum seekers. There's some anti-immigrant sentiment in the US but almost all of what I've heard is about illegal immigrants and a lot of the time (in New Mexico at least) it comes from Mexican-Americans. Disliking freeloaders I can understand, but asylum seekers aren't so much seeking to cynically exploit the system as they are trying to not die and asking the government to evaluate their claims to being in immediate danger of death before deciding whether or not the sword of Damocles is of the appropriate size and shape to permit approval.

Then again I've got a nagging suspicion most of the mob members are on the dole themselves, which is how they had the time and incentive to form a mob. They won't think of asylum seekers as a drain on the system so much as competition in the race to drain the system.

I could well be getting a lot wrong here, but these are my general and preliminary impressions. In any case, good on your public for stopping a mob.

[MacabreEternal]

The Establishment hugging media use the asylum seekers as a great distraction to the real social ills of the country.

"Yeah, all those NHS waiting times and A&E closures, along with slower train times and increased gas and electricity prices are all down to asylum seekers!" is the gist of most headlines from the Daily Mail et al!  

 

[RelentlessOblivion]

Bad as that mob was it's got nothing on the Australian government. "Seeking Asylum? Come to Australia where you will be treated like a criminal regardless of your age or gender simply for wanting to escape persecution. That is if we don't intercept and sink your boats in international waters." If that's not bad enough the Australian Border Force act swears all "detention facility" employees to secrecy. Yep it's now a criminal offence punishable by up to fifteen years imprisonment for someone working at one of those facilities in any capacity to talk about possible physical or emotional abuse, mental health issues, general wellbeing, or the conditions in which asylum seekers are being housed. Now why would our government need to do something like that I wonder...

 

I often say Australia is the greatest nation on Earth and for the most part we are. Sadly we are let down in a few key areas which forces me to reconsider my position.

[Midi]

Due to moving to my new house, the last couple of days have been quite hectic. Now however, everything apart from some minor issues has been sorted out and I can finally catch my breath.

On another note, I'm picking up my new bow on Friday and my rosin could arrive in the mail any day now. It's taken too long for my gear to be complete, but I'm almost there now...

[FatherAlabaster]

Good luck in your new home! 

[Midi]

Good luck in your new home! 

Thanks! Based on what you said earlier I think you know how relieving it feels when the moving is over

[RelentlessOblivion]

Best of luck in your new place Midi.

 

On my mind? The pain and swelling in my right knee. No clue what I did to it yet but since late yesterday afternoon it's been giving me trouble. Went to the track and trained in spite of this and when I was going hard things weren't too bad. Lower speed though was a big problem. It's the medial side of the knee which is really the only encouraging news. If I have somehow damaged the medial ligament it's only a 6-8 week injury and I'll still be able to turn the legs over starting early in the rehab. Of course it could also be a tight ITB pulling the knee out of place which would also be relatively short term. Either way though these constant interruptions to my training are wearing me down as much mentally as anything else.

[jfk36]

Good luck Midi and I hope your leg heals soon Relentless.

This, ladies and gents, it what not to do on a chemistry exam:

Yes, that is my AS-level chemistry exam. Although I did manage to pass... by 0.6% (technically an E is a pass at A-level).

Edited September 23, 2015 by jfk36

[FatherAlabaster]

Batman's arms and legs are way out of proportion to his head, and the torso and cape are wrong too, so I'm not surprised you didn't get any credit for that answer.  

[Natassja]

Best of luck in your new place Midi.

 

On my mind? The pain and swelling in my right knee. No clue what I did to it yet but since late yesterday afternoon it's been giving me trouble. Went to the track and trained in spite of this and when I was going hard things weren't too bad. Lower speed though was a big problem. It's the medial side of the knee which is really the only encouraging news. If I have somehow damaged the medial ligament it's only a 6-8 week injury and I'll still be able to turn the legs over starting early in the rehab. Of course it could also be a tight ITB pulling the knee out of place which would also be relatively short term. Either way though these constant interruptions to my training are wearing me down as much mentally as anything else.

Hope you feelin better soon..

[Frostaudn]

Good luck Midi and get well soon RO

[RelentlessOblivion]

Knee's a little better so it's probably just a sprain. Shows the frame of mind I'm in though that the slightest injury has me thinking worst possible scenario every time.

[FatherAlabaster]

Sprains are no joke either. Glad you're feeling a bit better. My right knee has been ok recently, but the left one now hurts from compensating for it. Meh.

[RelentlessOblivion]

Man you just can't catch a break. I've had to put up with sporadic knee pain every now and then but to deal with it more or less constantly would make me completely miserable. I'd say it would drive me stark raving mad but crossed that bridge many a year ago.

[RelentlessOblivion]

So as promised that radio show. I may have an opportunity to come on as co-host of a metal, punk, and alternative community radio show. I'll find out more Wednesday but I'm pretty interested. Admittedly my knowledge is somewhat lacking compared with BAN, FA, Macabre, and Midi but I still believe I have a good deal to offer.

[RelentlessOblivion]

Well that's handy. Guess who just found a new source to check for upcoming metal gigs in his hometown? Got a full breakdown of everything from the next gig (Behemoth w/ Watain 2nd October) to the latest confirmed gig (Iron Maiden in May) unfortunately there's nothing I want to see. Not even Black Sabbath on their farewell tour because I hear Ozzy's voice is pretty much gone these days.

[MacabreEternal]

I meant to mention that my MP got back to me about my query about mortality rates for those with benefits withdrawn by our Government, saying she was actively pursuing their publication. Today she has got back to me again with a copy of a letter from the Department for Work & Pensions confirming the publication of these rates. I am impressed with her. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

[RelentlessOblivion]

Contemplating leaving all my forums and deleting my facebook account. It's been pointed out my priorities are in the wrong place and something must be done to change things. So don't be surprised if this is my last ever post.