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Morning Sbird. I don't think I know your name yet - Is it Helen?
I've just got up and scanned through the night's posts. I haven't read them all properly because I'm a slow reader. I see chats about gravy, pants, donkeys, biscuits. All good stuff!
I've got St Barnabas this morning and am very nervous. I still plan to go though.
Have a good day everyone,
Geoff.
Morning Geoff.
Well I've seen you through mine now and I found you personable, amusing and natural. And you don't mumble at all!
I really enjoyed the stroll you took, where nothing was open on a Saturday in high season, the curly bench no-one could sit on and the 'inviting' poo café. I even spotted Helen's motorhome near oyster pond!
So, along with your captions, commentary, zany music and the revelation about The Inbetweeners (I've watched every series - appeals to my puerile SOH) I had a great early doors chortling fest. Bravo!
Please make some more Geoff, and let's up those views. I think you've already gained some fans here.
Hugs xxx
Morning Gill. Awww thank you Gill for being kind about me. It's so hard for me to see myself as being all those good things, it really is. I just accept that others don't think the same way as I do. When I was younger I looked worse, and there were other things about me that caused me all sorts of problems as far as getting to know people. I was a total outcast. I have changed since then, thankfully, but how I felt then lingers on in my mind.
Oh yes nothing ever seems open here, it's nuts. I don't remember seeing those huts nearer the river without shutters down.
I'm glad you also like the Inbetweeners! It's so crude, beyond belief, which is what makes is so funny. I watch a Youtube channel called RegenerationnationTV where they've been going through all the Inbetweeners episodes and reacting to them. So it was a good opportunity to watch them all again. Plus it's fun seeing their reactions, as they're Americans and some of our British humour shocks them.
I do plan on making more videos. I kinda want to make one today on my trip to St Barnabas, but there wouldn't be much to take. I wouldn't film once inside so it would only be the journey there and back, which wouldn't be very interesting. I'll be too nervous on the way there to film anyway. Maybe once I'm home I could sit at home and talk about it to camera.
I've been experimenting with talking to AI recently, and having funny conversations. I thought I would do a video or 2 of me arguing with one of them. I wouldn't have to worry about going out then. I was laughing lots the other day when trying to communicate with Grok AI.
Have a good day Gill.
Thank you Geoff, and I was being truthful; you made me laugh and that's something we all thrive on.
Get yourself off to St Barnabas this morning and embrace it all. Yes, please tell us about it when you get home. Looking forward to your account, which I'm certain will be favourable.
Carpe Diem hon xxx
Sorry Geoff , I forgot it's your 1st day at St Barnabas, it's understandable to be a little nervous meeting new people for the 1st time, but you will meet many amazing, friendly, and caring people today, just be yourself my friend it's all you need.
Eddie
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