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I have received seeds in the post from EternalOptomist. Does that validate me? -
I've paid lightng to do some work for me, so I'm pretty sure he's real (as the work got done and the money got claimed).
I've seen wxman on the telly, and almost done some work for him.
AFAIK, nobody has met me in "real life" - although I have a strange feeling oracleslave works near me..."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Yeah, wxman added. I don't think we can have sockpuppets authenticating each other though.Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostI've paid lightng to do some work for me, so I'm pretty sure he's real (as the work got done and the money got claimed).
I've seen wxman on the telly, and almost done some work for him.
AFAIK, nobody has met me in "real life" - although I have a strange feeling oracleslave works near me...Comment
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This is like new labour all over. we are all guilty till we are proven innocent, we all have to get vetted before we can take our rightful place on the spreadsheet.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostYeah, wxman added. I don't think we can have sockpuppets authenticating each other though.
Its a travesty
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Ah, EO, my faithful retainer! The years have not been kind to you my old friend. Come rest your weary bones by the fire while I fetch you something to stave off the cold!Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostThis is like new labour all over. we are all guilty till we are proven innocent, we all have to get vetted before we can take our rightful place on the spreadsheet.
Its a travesty

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Originally posted by Churchill View PostAh, EO, my faithful retainer! The years have not been kind to you my old friend. Come rest your weary bones by the fire while I fetch you something to stave off the cold!
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Hey, I'll have to tell you the story one day, of the time I graduated from uni in Liverpool, I had my grad party in the Masonic hall there, even though I am not a mason.Originally posted by Churchill View PostAh, EO, my faithful retainer! The years have not been kind to you my old friend. Come rest your weary bones by the fire while I fetch you something to stave off the cold!
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We're not fussy mate, we'll hire out the buildings...Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostHey, I'll have to tell you the story one day, of the time I graduated from uni in Liverpool, I had my grad party in the Masonic hall there, even though I am not a mason.

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nah. it was an invite, but not by a mason. I'll tell the story some other timeOriginally posted by Churchill View PostWe're not fussy mate, we'll hire out the buildings...
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I can confirm I know rsingh and have worked with them on several occasions.Comment
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