Why is it that most people here are from the US?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 15, 2018:

I think it's a number of reasons. It's an American site to start with but I think there is more pressure in America re religion and so the push against it is perhaps more visible. But as a percentage of the population I think you'll find more Agnostics and Atheists per head in the UK and around Europe than in the States. I'm sure there are stats available on the belief/non-belief demographics

I was wondering about something else: Are men the only one having one night stand?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 15, 2018:

No it's not just men, women do it too. Well not all men and women but you know what I mean :-)

I have been to the US often on business but id really like to there on a long vacation.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 14, 2018:

Just do one bit at a time. I went there around 8 times bteween 1987 and 1998 and spent nearly 8 months there in total. Drove coast to coast - twice! Set foot in 30 States and learned to fly a plane there. It takes a few trips but plan what you'd like to do each time. I had a brilliant time, met some great people and saw some amazing things. I would really recommend going :-)

I see that we have some "believers" in the group.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 14, 2018:

I don't care if they're here or not. If they're here to open their eyes then groovy, if they're here to try and open mine they can fuck right off.

Employment

ipdg77 comments on Sep 14, 2018:

I quite enjoy my work but don't love it, it's a means to paying the bills. It's the best place for me to be due to pension etc. I don't bring work home either physically or mentally, I leave it all there and so my time is free time and fortunately my mental health is in pretty good nick. If I won the lottery I'd quit tomorrow and do what I would like to do with the winnings

I am 48.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 14, 2018:

I'm 58, the chances of me finding someone else are remote for a number of reasons: 1. I don't do things that would be conducive to meeting someone else 2. I'm not convinced I'm making myself available 3. Without sounding dramatic I've lost the ability to trust someone emotionally 4. I'm not that fanciable (That's not self loathing it's a truth that life has taught me) 5. I have my work and my daughters, not sure I have room or want to make room for someone else. And contrary to the questioner I'm actually less picky in what I find attractive, could be it doesn't matter anymore or that I've gained a bit of wisdom along the way.

Caption this.....

ipdg77 comments on Sep 14, 2018:

I dunno, they're fishmongers? RFC = Real Fresh Cod and they even have the right logo

Itsy-bitsy celebration

ipdg77 comments on Sep 14, 2018:

Well done you :-)

10,149 more points to level 8 and my T-shirt.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 14, 2018:

I look forward to it. I'll probably get to level 8 before you but can't promise the same kind of reaction :-)

I took this pic 3 years ago today! This was at a bonfire.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 14, 2018:

Cool pic :-)

God is the construct of society ,Philosophy is dead.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

In order: 1. yeah pretty much 2. No, I wouldn't agree, you can philosophize about anything. 3. I don't know and nor does anybody else. 4. I got 1/3 :-)

Woo hoo just reached level 7. Thank you guys xx

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

If I helped then you're welcome, if I didn't I've just contributed to level 8 and you're still welcome :-)

Hey Agnosticating Intelligiosos; Just wanna say how great of a time I'm having on this site.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Thx dude :-) and likewise

What is an item you've inherited that you most treasure?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

I've got a few bits and bobs that have come my way but looking around I do have a tin plaque on the wall, it's a replica but both my parents lived thru WWII, that says *War Dept* WHEN IN DOUBT **Brew-Up** :-)

Are you very concerned what happens to your body after death?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Not really, it's not as if I can do much about it. I suppose the one thing would be is that I don't want a grave, that would mean upkeep for someone and in your face reminders, all the good stuff should be in your heart and head. So scatter my ashes in the compost at a garden project I'm involved in, that'll do :-)

Tell me your thoughts on Ricky Gervias and his comedy.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Bit of an acquired taste and it took me a while to get used to him but nowadays yeah cool :-)

Prejudice 😡

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

I work in employment support for disabled adults. We do cold calling to companies to try and find people opportunities. We visited one company, explained who we were etc and the response from the woman we spoke to was 'We haven't really got anything, we had one of those last year' Ignorant bitch.

So, you don't believe - that means you want to be your own god

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

I thought you were talking a load of shit until I saw Peter O'Toole, then I understood :-)

How’s your driving?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

I drive over the speed limit but not like a maniac, I have my window open unless the rain's coming in and the music up nice and loud, I'm aware of what other drivers are doing around me, I usually have a running commentary of how shit other drivers are, I warn other drivers of a speed trap they're coming up to, I never wash my car (well very rarely) I'm courteous (for the most part), I use all my mirrors, that's about it :-)

Do you decorate your home for Xmas or any other winter holiday?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Only Xmas and inside :-)

New here and needing more points to actually use the website.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Hi Jay, have some more points :-)

Worst 20th century world leader

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

I'd have voted for Pol Pot, he murdered around 35% of the population of Cambodia when he was leader.

My goodness, Neil deGrasse Tyson is so much fun to listen to! :D

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Love me some NDT :-)

How often do you laugh at yourself?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

All the time, usually with me saying 'Fuck-a-doodle do' because I've cocked something up :-)

Addendum: I did not mean we were couch potatoes I was curious if anyone like organized sports.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Love it, especially Football, Baseball and Soccer but also Rugby, Cricket, Boxing etc etc. Have participated in many over the years but am a bit beat up now :-)

I would like to see "friends", like Fb on here. Is that possible? Agree, disagree?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Not sure it's necessary, I know who my buds on here are, don't need a list :-)

Would you rather (A) _____ or (B) ______?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

A) Take me to a Viking's game at US Bank Stadium or B) Have me take you to a Viking's game at US Bank Stadium :-)

Hi folks.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

For me, in the UK, the remnants of the class system, specifically the notion of deference to a 'higher' social class. So, if for example, the Queen was visiting my place of work tomorrow I would make sure I was out on a call rather than be expected to bow, tug my forelock or do the whole 'Yes Maam' thing.

Life...no body knows what will happen tomorrow.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

I've got a fairly good idea what will happen tomorrow unless it all goes Pete Tong lol

A partial friend is NO friend.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

I think there are degrees of friends and friendship but I agree with your statement, it's like being slightly pregnant, either you are or you aren't :-)

COFFEE! That’s all I have to say. Haha

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Been a bit slack today, only 10 cups/mugs so far today :-)

We are all human ?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Are we human or are we dancers?

I know most of you here are mostly Soccer fans, and I like Soccer as well.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

I'm from the UK but have been a rabid Vikings fan for 30+ years SKOL! :-)

I might have mentioned this before but it keeps bothering me.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

The English Premier league has gobs of money in it from the TV, therefore we can attract most of the top players because we'll pay huge wages. This in turn means less places for home grown players, why coach a youngster thru when you can go and buy a ready made replacement. Chelsea are a great example of having tons of young talent and hardly any ever gets to the first team because the manager is under pressure to win now, especially at Chelsea, also their business model is buy lots for less and sell at a profit, but the problem is you let go real talent. De Bruyne and Salah be two examples The bottom line with England is that although the league may be the best or one of the best in the world Southgate only has a pool of about 70 English Premier league players to choose from, not brilliant when you think that the Premier League has in the region of 500+ players. I'm all for our young guys going abroad to get experience and playing time and even have a career abroad if necessary. They can still play for England but they won't be riding the pine in the Prem :-)

Looks like I'm number 1 for now in our fantasy.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Takes a few weeks to settle down, and picking up the ones who slipped under the radar during the draft. There's also the problem of the under performing high draft pick, how much time do you give them before giving up on them?

Superstition

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

I think the daftest one is the black cat. Depending on who's mythology you use determines whether it's good or bad luck!!! There's plenty though, some are taken seriously some are ridiculous: Don't walk under a ladder If you put your knickers/pants on back to front leave them No number 13s Throwing salt over you shoulder for luck Waft a money spider round your head three times for good luck If you see a Buddha statue rub the belly and on and on -)

Music or no music during sex?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

No music, I'm really not concentrating on anything other than who I'm with :-)

First impressions can be over-looked?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

For me the first impression counts for a lot but it's my instincts that say the most. Doesn't mean I take any notice of them but they're usually spot on. :-)

One thing I've noticed with my middle child (ASD level 2 but now considered "high functioning") is ...

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Without knowing all the specifics playing in the park, and staying active, is a great way to stimulate most if not all the senses. Sensory overload and underload (can't think what the opposite is) can quite often be areas where stress and anxiety build up leading to what a lot people see as 'odd'. Having a place to unload is just as important to having a place to unwind. Sensory issues are a really important area for ASC and it's good to see research in this area :-)

My Packers somehow pulled out a win in the 4th quarter. Yea!

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

More's the pity....Skol! :-) See you at Lambeau!

It's with deep sorrow that I share the news that my mother, Ellen, passed away today.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Sorry for your loss

Ok guys what are you all doing tonight?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Absolutely nothing, have worked 42 hours in three days so it feet up time :-)

Arch Enemy No Gods No Masters. :) [youtube.com]

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

This woman can growl :-)

Hello all just out of a curious though how do you unwind after a hard day's graft (work).

ipdg77 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Much as I've done tonight, make sure my fantasy teams are set, bit of grub, see if there's a film on to have in the background and check this place out. All washed down with plenty of coffee :-)

One Final Concert-Who Would You Bring Back?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 12, 2018:

ELP

Which one or ones are your favs? Grandma"s cooling and Play-Doh for me

ipdg77 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

2-7-8-11-13-14-16-20

Often I "hover" by accident..."visit" is always intentional...

ipdg77 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

I kept doing it so much I turned the hover feature off :-)

I wish this man still toured.Bob Seger ,Come to Papa [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

Love Bob Seger, did get to see him once many moons ago, never tire of listening to him :-)

New here saying Hello

ipdg77 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

Hi Frank, this may be the first time that someone from the Isle of Wight has spoken to you, welcome aboard :-)

I don't mean to seem like I'm sucking up or anything.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

Not sure if we've ever crossed paths but we have now. It is cool gang to hang out with :-)

I think they are pretty...

ipdg77 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

I'd say amazing rather than pretty but still positive :-)

Three Words???

ipdg77 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

:-)

What are you grateful for?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

My daughters/family My sense of humour Coffee

What's your current theme song? [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Long As I Can See The Light https://youtu.be/g_vOX0ZjT4w?list=PLmSMDJeBxZ1LowcYSk9EE8_SbbzhVOlJV

Black Sabbath: Symptom of the Universe [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Always have time for Sabbath :-)

Iron Maiden, Fear of the Dark. [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Fantastic, one of my favourite Iron Maiden tracks :-)

For as long as I can remember, there has always been a bitterness between American Football, and ...

ipdg77 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

From my experience having played both sports and having coached American Football for 20 years is that when each side take the time to learn about the other sport then a mutual respect grows. There used to be the line that American Footballers were pansies because of the pads and rugby players are crazy because they don't wear pads. Both assumptions are totally inaccurate. There is a hard core line that some rugby fans take that American Footballers wouldn't stand a chance playing rugby but the same is true when rugby players take up football, if they have. You cannot switch codes and rely on your physical ability, American Football, and rugby for that matter, are so nuanced it has to have an instinctive element to it when played, that only comes with years of experience. Bottom line is that they are both great sports and should be enjoyed as they are without comparison :-)

What if you could know...?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Will I see my eldest daughter again?

Have you ever felt so completely out of your depth, tried to think of the people there to support ...

ipdg77 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

I don't feel of my depth and I don't feel lonely but I am alone. I have my daughter that I see (11 years old) and a daughter I don't (15 years old), courtesy of my ex, I have friends, good friends, and a brother who I get on well with, I also have colleagues at work I get on well with and my work involves learning disabled adults who rely on me but I have no one I would confide my feelings with, at least not a confidante. I make all decisions by myself and have only my own sense, intelligence, intellect and intuition to problem solve. It is what it is, I make the best of it, I cope because I do, it's just the way I am.

What is something you ate growing up that you never ate again once you became an adult?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Pease Pudding. It is beyond revolting

I have to admit I am not familiar with UEFA Nations League

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

You're not alone, nobody is....not even UEFA!

LEAVE ME ALONE Santana [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Keep on keeping on, Santana work as well :-)

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT :S Weird Al [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

This works too :-)

NIRVANA anyone? [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Works for me :-)

You know what's really, powerfully sexy?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Damn it, I was really hoping the last word would have been spelled 'Presents' lol

My bestie got me a new tea cup. She's a christian.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Looks like a good size mug, that's all that counts really :-)

Please help settle this very important issue before it tears my family apart ??

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

In general or with something in particular?

I came across this site by chance.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Yup, live on the Isle of Wight, might as well be on Mars :-)

Dear Aliens ?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

I think this is why they haven't visited yet, or if they have they kept a low profile :-)

Am I alone!!!! Lol

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Depends :-)

Just posted a few of my creepy photography.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Where are the photos or is this the Emperor's New Clothes?

Boris Johnson's burka jibe: Why do some Muslim women wear the veil? - BBC News

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Respect the culture of the country you're in. We have to respect theirs when we visit so.......it should be a two way street.

Flashing lights..

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

I'm a law abiding citizen so have not had many dealings with the police except one occasion, which I won't go into detail about, so my opinion is based primarily on this experience and I found them arrogant, condescending, ignorant, duplicitous and generally untrustworthy. I'm still a law abiding citizen but wouldn't trust the police further than I could spit.

Anybody out there like musicals?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Love the old Hollywood musicals, my mum used to watch them so I did too. Not so keen on modern(ish) ones like Grease but Singin' In The Rain....yes please.

Just some optical illusions to help you get through to the weekend.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Excellent, love the black dot one :-)

I present to you, people of the web, my first attempt at a fan comic! This is my personal story idea...

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I love the look and the art work, don't know the video game (I'm old!) but good luck with it :-)

How do you deal with nosy people?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

It depends on the nature of any given enquiry but in general if someone is just being nosey I tend to give the shortest most unhelpful answers I can. Or I just tell them to mind their own business :-)

If you could have a cup of coffee with anyone, living or dead who would it be?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Stephen Fry

I had recently come across some trivia about time. Can someone set this straight?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I think think your time/flat earth premise may be in error https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myth_of_the_flat_Earth https://www.thoughtco.com/did-medieval-people-believe-in-a-flat-earth-1221612 https://www.newsweek.com/even-middle-ages-people-didnt-think-earth-was-flat-420775

I may say.....

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Out of the people I see posting the most you strike me as an absolute sweetie, whether you swear or not :-)

I may say.....

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I swear like a trooper, whatever that actually means, but I tone it down when I need to but I think of myself as an honest, decent, fair minded sort of chap with no tolerance for the mean and selfish or for fuckwits (damn it slipped out!) in general :-)

Can any of the gentleman here on the site who are "open to meeting women " give me some sort of an ...

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I'm open to meeting women but put community on here 'cos there's nobody remotely close to me to even think about so.......... A first date with me would be nice surroundings, and what that is depends on the person, and lots of chat. If can't talk we can't.......anything :-)

How do you relax?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Pretty much what I'm doing now, ashtray and backy close by, coffee within grabbing distance, laptop on my lap, feet on a small table, tele on with, in this case, The Martian coming up :-)

This is pretty cool: Linkin Park's 'IN THE END' Sung by 183 Movies .

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Excellent :-)

Saw this article.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I'm sure they do but the description under the photo turned me off straight away. 2 years old is too young for a safe diagnosis and nobody recovers from autism, you learn to cope with it using strategies etc, if you can, there isn't a cure, it's not a desease

Is your workplace atheist friendly.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

It's different in the UK, nobody gives a toss what you believe or if you believe at all.

What is a book that has been important in the development of your worldview?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I would say the first proper book I read had the most effect. Not because of it's content or story, it was The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but because it opened up the idea of reading. I never read anything in my own time and only read what I had to at school to get me by. John Wyndham opened up a universe of wonder.

How many of you had a boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse tell you that they wanted to end their long-term ...

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Never been an issue although we have both sought divine intervention at certain times ;-)

I heard this today driving down the interstate, it took me back.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Love these guys :-)

Am I the only one bothered by the phrase 'Innocent until proven guilty' ?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I think it's a fair point but really you're not no matter how it's phrased. If you're charged with a crime you're guilty until and/or unless you can prove your innocent.

Does this seem "off" to you?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I've got a female friend of over 30 years who's on her third husband, nothing to do with me btw and he's the best one by some distance too, we don't need rings or any of that stuff, we're just there for each other as friends are and it doesn't interfere with dick :-)

A perfect moment caught

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Camping on Dartmoor (UK) this summer, no phone signal, no internet, just a camp fire and my daughter for company :-)

Scottish singer Susan Boyle became an overnight success at almost 50 after appearing on Britain’s ...

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

With respect, Susan Boyle does an ok job with it but it's hardly a mediocre song, it's from one of their best, and well known albums (Sticky Fingers)

Why do other people my age seem so old to me? I can't be the only one!

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I know what you mean. No disrespect to any of the ladies but I see women my age who are grandmothers who look like my granny, there are plenty who don't I might add, quite a few on here as it goes, not that I would embarrass any of them by saying who they are. Same with the guys, there are a lot who seem very comfortable with the slippers and the pipe, fine if that floats your boat, but if I must grow old I intend to grow old disgracefully :-)

Who believes in love at first sight?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Attraction at first sight, lust at first sight, PHWOARRRRRRR!!!!! at first sight but love?....No.

Do you give Season's Greetings cards in December?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

It's Christmas, I stay away from the overly religious stuff but join in with prezzies and stuffing my face :-)

Still learning to navigate this place. Test post. ?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Test Successful. Now repeat with something pithy and insightful :-)

Ain’t No Grasshoppers Here!

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Being shat on by my ex

Today is my 48th.

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Happy Birthday :-)

What is your biggest fear?

ipdg77 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Given that I'm not immortal it would be dieing before I have sorted some stuff out