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[templecone]

Not sure what this forum is about (I rarely get involved with any forums so you might understand this contribution) but I'm intrigued by the fact that, at this time of year, in Cyprus, so many people are sitting in front of computers participating in forums.

The beaches are great whether you like sandy ones or rocky ones. You can laze around on loungers, airbeds etc or enjoy freshening up in the sea (and I can recommend snorkelling if you haven't tried it - it's amazing what you can see around here, even if it is not really for those who like coral lagoons etc). There are some lovely walks once you get slightly away from the built up areas and into the mountains so, whether you are really laid back and inactive or enjoy a bit more of a physical effort there really is plenty to do without getting bored sitting in front of a computer.

Let's have some ideas of what people like doing. What is so addicitive about sitting in front of a PC? What else do you like doing? Why do you think other people would be intrested in some of the things you like doing?

By the way, I think I qualify as "Old Blood". I am 72 later this year and have worked in the computing arena in a variety of roles for over 40 years (and, as a result, think they are an even greater threat to a civilised socail life than the mobile 'phone - now there's a topic for debate ).

If I'm out of order for this forum please acceptmy apologies but I hope I've avoided being boring!!

[denizaksulu]

Not sure what this forum is about (I rarely get involved with any forums so you might understand this contribution) but I'm intrigued by the fact that, at this time of year, in Cyprus, so many people are sitting in front of computers participating in forums.

The beaches are great whether you like sandy ones or rocky ones. You can laze around on loungers, airbeds etc or enjoy freshening up in the sea (and I can recommend snorkelling if you haven't tried it - it's amazing what you can see around here, even if it is not really for those who like coral lagoons etc). There are some lovely walks once you get slightly away from the built up areas and into the mountains so, whether you are really laid back and inactive or enjoy a bit more of a physical effort there really is plenty to do without getting bored sitting in front of a computer.

Let's have some ideas of what people like doing. What is so addicitive about sitting in front of a PC? What else do you like doing? Why do you think other people would be intrested in some of the things you like doing?

By the way, I think I qualify as "Old Blood". I am 72 later this year and have worked in the computing arena in a variety of roles for over 40 years (and, as a result, think they are an even greater threat to a civilised socail life than the mobile 'phone - now there's a topic for debate ).

If I'm out of order for this forum please acceptmy apologies but I hope I've avoided being boring!!

Nothing wrong with your post Templecone. Its just got me thinking deep. Indeed there must be life out there. I am tempted to smash my laptop now. Sorry, no can do yet. I have a mission.

How rude of me to forget to welcome you to this forum. Your new ideas are welcome too.

DenizAksulu.......................Deniz for short will do.

Regards

[pantheman]

Not sure what this forum is about (I rarely get involved with any forums so you might understand this contribution) but I'm intrigued by the fact that, at this time of year, in Cyprus, so many people are sitting in front of computers participating in forums.

The beaches are great whether you like sandy ones or rocky ones. You can laze around on loungers, airbeds etc or enjoy freshening up in the sea (and I can recommend snorkelling if you haven't tried it - it's amazing what you can see around here, even if it is not really for those who like coral lagoons etc). There are some lovely walks once you get slightly away from the built up areas and into the mountains so, whether you are really laid back and inactive or enjoy a bit more of a physical effort there really is plenty to do without getting bored sitting in front of a computer.

Let's have some ideas of what people like doing. What is so addicitive about sitting in front of a PC? What else do you like doing? Why do you think other people would be intrested in some of the things you like doing?

By the way, I think I qualify as "Old Blood". I am 72 later this year and have worked in the computing arena in a variety of roles for over 40 years (and, as a result, think they are an even greater threat to a civilised socail life than the mobile 'phone - now there's a topic for debate ).

If I'm out of order for this forum please acceptmy apologies but I hope I've avoided being boring!!

Welcome to the forum templecone,

i would say that most that post during the day do so from work. The reason they are not at the beaches is because they are suppose to be at work. for the others, well, we shall just say they must be a miserable bunch

Nice light hearted post, no offence to anyone.

All the best.

[templecone]

Thanks for the positive reception

The comment about many posts being from people at work (definitely a discussion for a much broader audience) but it reminds me of a frequent comment about secretaries in France when I was working there. It was along the lines that they spent more time painting their nails than they did working.

Before being attacked for sexist comments I will qualify that with the fact that it was usually said with a big smile (except perhaps for the French who knew it was not totally untrue).

Just taking one last look at the new moon, the stars and the outline of the mountains before signing off for the day.

Cyprus may not be perfect but it has an awful lot going for it if you look for the positives and do what you can to minimise the rest.

As Dave Allen used to say "Goodnight and may your Gods go with you". These days he may have added "and may your computers rest in peace"

[bill cobbett]

Thanks for the positive reception

The comment about many posts being from people at work (definitely a discussion for a much broader audience) but it reminds me of a frequent comment about secretaries in France when I was working there. It was along the lines that they spent more time painting their nails than they did working.

Before being attacked for sexist comments I will qualify that with the fact that it was usually said with a big smile (except perhaps for the French who knew it was not totally untrue).

Just taking one last look at the new moon, the stars and the outline of the mountains before signing off for the day.

Cyprus may not be perfect but it has an awful lot going for it if you look for the positives and do what you can to minimise the rest.

As Dave Allen used to say "Goodnight and may your Gods go with you". These days he may have added "and may your computers rest in peace"

Welcome to the forum mate/matess.

If you're star-gazing, you should soon be able to see Jupiter, which will rise in the south-east in an hour or so - very bright!

[umit07]

The question is ; What are your expectations from the forum? As I see it the people who seem bored the most , just want to go through tens of pages of continuing arguments full of insults against each other.

[miltiades]

The forum becomes interesting when heated debates emerge and two or more Plonkers are severely reprimanded by yours faithfully !!

[kurupetos]

The question is ; What are your expectations from the forum? As I see it the people who seem bored the most , just want to go through tens of pages of continuing arguments full of insults against each other.

Don't worry Umit. Oracle & GR are still out of the forum.

[Magnus]

Thanks for the positive reception

The comment about many posts being from people at work (definitely a discussion for a much broader audience) but it reminds me of a frequent comment about secretaries in France when I was working there. It was along the lines that they spent more time painting their nails than they did working.

Before being attacked for sexist comments I will qualify that with the fact that it was usually said with a big smile (except perhaps for the French who knew it was not totally untrue).

Just taking one last look at the new moon, the stars and the outline of the mountains before signing off for the day.

Cyprus may not be perfect but it has an awful lot going for it if you look for the positives and do what you can to minimise the rest.

As Dave Allen used to say "Goodnight and may your Gods go with you". These days he may have added "and may your computers rest in peace"

Welcome to the forum Templecone. If you like stargazing, take a look at this post, it might be of interest to you:

http://www.cyprus-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=18525

[umit07]

The question is ; What are your expectations from the forum? As I see it the people who seem bored the most , just want to go through tens of pages of continuing arguments full of insults against each other.

Don't worry Umit. Oracle & GR are still out of the forum.

I quite miss GR and even though Oracle could be a real beach I had a soft spot for her as well. I think I'll change tune for a while myself just to get things back up to normal standards.