How long do spend online

princessNicky · Post by **princessNicky** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:44 am

As a mother of four i only get a limited time to myself. So i can only get online now and then but i noticed a few people here are here an awful lot (ok i'm busted i did lurk for a little while before i joined up) . So how do you manage it .

koan · Post by **koan** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:51 am

I work at home now so I have FG on in the background all day... or night depending when I'm up. I check in every now and then. I'm online as often as I need to be. And too often to get all the housework done.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:04 am

My hours are flexible at the moment, and I do spend a lot of time here cause it gets a bit addictive. I also end up staying up late talking to people as well, but its kinda nice so I thinks to meself, why not!! :wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:05 am

princessNicky;509045 wrote: As a mother of four i only get a limited time to myself. So i can only get online now and then but i noticed a few people here are here an awful lot (ok i'm busted i did lurk for a little while before i joined up) . So how do you manage it .

I come on for 7 minute intervals.

I might do that 32 times in a 24 hr period.

Belladonna · Post by **Belladonna** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:17 am

Its different every day, depending on my schedule. I don't watch a whole lot of tv...some people watch 2-hours a night...so..lol! I may be here, or there..instead of infront of the tube.

I need the net to wake my brain up in the morning though, that's for sure!:)

Fibonacci · Post by **Fibonacci** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:16 am

I'm on more when I have a day off of work. But I usually get on for a couple of hours after work.

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:42 am

"More than I should be" seems to be the phrase of the day, doesn't it? Like most of the folks've said, I keep FG open while I'm working and check in if I see an interesting email notice.

I'm constantly delighted that I can chat with people all over the world...simultaneously.

Nicky, your children are growing up in an amazing world!

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:51 am

Hammy, you're not a complete innocent - what about the late night chats when I can't sleep hmmm........

But it is addictive. I'm self-employed too and when I should be book-keeping more often than not I'm here instead. Got a busier week this week though so shall have to limit my time here:-1

Bet I don't really

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:57 am

"I'd like to add that when Lulu is on I stay online far too much during the day and that Galbally and Pinky keep me on here waaaayyyy too late at night!

It's all their fault!"

:rolleyes: OH, RIIIIIIIGHT! :rolleyes:

(One should always indulge a mum-to-be.)

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:09 am

I have Fg on all day and pop in and out.

I set myself tasks like, go strip all the beds, sort some washing then have a coffee Fg break!

Now my little girl has started school I guess I'll be looking for a job.

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:13 am

I get to come on alot while at work, due to the flexability of my job. I am actually more able to get on while at work than at home.

Four kids? I commend the fact you give yourseolf some "me" time.

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:06 am

Betty Boop;509136 wrote: I have Fg on all day and pop in and out.

I set myself tasks like, go strip all the beds, sort some washing then have a coffee Fg break!

Now my little girl has started school I guess I'll be looking for a job.
.......Or having more coffee FG breaks

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:29 am

Uncle Kram;509184 wrote: .......Or having more coffee FG breaks

:D I could, but I'd better not, unless of course you're offering to pay my rent? :wah:

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:53 am

I try to shake the hook as quickly as possible so as not to be someones dinner.

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:06 pm

Betty Boop;509199 wrote:

I could, but I'd better not, unless of course you're offering to pay my rent? :wah:
:o ...I've just had a word with J.Barron & Son on the Strand and they said you can have your old paper round back :yh_giggle

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:08 pm

Hamster;509113 wrote: I'd like to add that when Lulu is on I stay online far too much during the day and that Galbally and Pinky keep me on here waaaayyyy too late at night!

It's all their fault! :yh_angel :yh_angel

Its true, we do do that alright. Sorry hammy, but I won't stop either! :wah:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:59 pm

Uncle Kram;509245 wrote:

...I've just had a word with J.Barron & Son on the Strand and they said you can have your old paper round back :yh_giggle

You meanie!!! :p

Does that mean I'll have to dig the pushbike out again :rolleyes:

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:04 pm

Pinky;509273 wrote: Me neither! :yh_bigsmi

So are you girls all gonna have a party in the girlie thread, and leave us lads out here all alone with nothing to talk about except the FA cup, the war, and the correct way to describe marmalade?????

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:10 pm

Hamster;509338 wrote: Yeah!!! He he he if I am in there then you can't keep me up and chatting! :sneaky:

Thats true, but you will still just stay up talking about chocolate, relationships, chocolate, and chocolate wont you? I know what women are like, its "kiss me, kiss me you impetuous fool", then its "give me chocolate, and not the crap stuff". Sometimes its also the other way round, god I love women, you never get bored of them, :wah: seriously, you don't. :-6

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:19 pm

Hamster;509348 wrote: Have you been drinking? :-3

God no, I am just a bit tired, which is when my posts start to get a bit wacky usually, sorry if it came out wrong. :-2 I probably need an early night, overtired thats all! :wah: Its a bit slow in here tonight as well init?

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:20 pm

pompom;509350 wrote: So that's what blokes talk about on a boys' night out?

( I can sleep easy now...:p )

I know, I know, we are sad really, aren't we! :wah:

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:24 pm

I rarely log off... but that doesnt mean Im sitting in front of the screen. I get up at 5am... sit here for an hour while I wake up with coffee.. and start the day off right.. smoking myself to death. And then, like many others.. I do some work.. take a break, and have a peek here. The computer used to be in my business, at the desk, and it was tough not to be addicted to FG. But I was for a year.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:29 pm

Pinky;509358 wrote: I've never demanded chocolate!

Wine, maybe!:wah:

Oh its all good, I have not had any wine tonight, though I think hammy thinks I have!!!!

I think I am just sulking because I am not able to have a party with you girls, and have to talk about marmalade with spot instead. How are you tonight pinks, did you really go driving out for honey and yogurt? I know what thats like, I often end up driving off late at night for some nice cheese and crackers, or blue M&Ms.

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:36 pm

Betty Boop;509272 wrote: You meanie!!! :p

Does that mean I'll have to dig the pushbike out again :rolleyes:

I'm afraid so........and the stabilizers

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:39 pm

Pinky;509370 wrote: I certainly did! Once you really crave something you have to go find some!

Can't you kind of sneak into the party? I'm sure everyone will be slightly pie-eyed by now and might not notice it's supposed to be girls only! Besides, I think they like you popping in really!;)

Oh I don't know about that pinks, it could be a dangerous situation, anyway, I would just spoil the well-deserved girlie fun. You guys enjoy yourselves, I will just stay out here,........in the cold,...........crying softly.........no, no, its alright. :wah:

I'm trying to think when was the last time, I absolutely had to go out and get a treat, hmmmmnnnn

, probably about 36 hours ago, emmental, pate, and choice grain crackers, yum! :wah:

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:44 pm

Hamster;509380 wrote: Yep I'm feeling a bit tired too...for some reason! :wah:

It was probably all that Star Trekking! :-3

God, its actually 20 to 10, later than I thought! I don't feel so tired now actually, but I better get an early night somehow.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:48 pm

Pinky;509383 wrote: I was earlier, I fell asleep in front of the telly!

I'm all wide awake and ready to go again now though!:D

I was watching this "dispatches" program about the what the British soliders are experiencing in Afganistan, it was very interesting, there were some Irish lads there as well, they are brave fellas and good fighters. On a completely different note, while I was flicking I noticed that they have put that actress who was in the spoof sit-com add for Daz into Corrie for real (well Corrie real).

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:50 pm

Pinky;509389 wrote: Shall we talk to you about really dull stuff, like lawnmowers? It might make you drop off!

Oh, you could probably even make flymo's interesting for me pinks. I wonder if its possible to actually have a conversation about lawnmowers??? My dog always eats the power cables of any I have, so thats about the only interesting thing I can think of.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:55 pm

Uncle Kram;509375 wrote: I'm afraid so........and the stabilizers

Would be dangerous without stabilizers! Especially after two glasses of wine!

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:09 pm

Pinky;509395 wrote: Oh right! D'ya know, I haven't got a clue who's in Corrie or who any of the characters are! The girls at work sit and talk about it, and at first I thought they were gossiping about real people..

Let me see, who do I know in corrie? There is Ken Barlow of course, then there is Deirdre something, that Irish lad from Boyzone is in it, or was in it, and there was some evil kinda guy who was married to that woman, erm Gail, I think. Now there is the woman from the Daz add in it as well, she has nice hair, I will say that for her. The pub is called the rovers return, and the Cafe is not in corrie is it, thats about all I know either. Ah well, if people like soaps I am all for it, its no harm, unless you start thinking its real of course, and start taking is personally when people have affairs and stuff. People get like that about shows like lost and star trek as well though, so its common enough. People are funny really aren't they?

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:12 pm

Pinky;509397 wrote: Aw, bless ya!:-4

Well, my neighbour has one of those sit-down petrol jobbies that he does the Dell with every couple of weeks. He let me have a buzz around on it a couple of weeks back, and I'd have to say they're pretty good fun!

Better than my rubbish electric one that stops every five minutes because it's jammed again:rolleyes:

You have a dell where you live, isn't a dell like a kinda hollow with a pond in it? Kinda cool. My friend had one (a lawnmower, not a dell), as he had a big house in county waterford and they kinda needed a big one, it was kinda brilliant driving it around chasing the rabbits, I can see the attraction (p.s. no bunnies were mowered in the writing of this post)!