Hello @Former-Member
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I thought I would edit into this message, an expression that I like and that is probably pertinent:
"The only silly question is the one not asked"
Of course, what I am really saying is, please ask any question that you wish. If asking a question assists in allowing someone to know me a little better {to the limit available on the forum} then the question and its answer helps you or anyone else to feel more or less comfortable with the other person, me in this case, and is therefore relevant and pertinent. If there is some specific information that helps reach the level of understanding desired, please feel free to ask.
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I am pleased that you have asked about the other activities in which I am involved and participate. Much of my time is actually on the computer, quite a bit of time on the forum.
{possibly too much time on the computer and not enough outdoors activity}
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The following two paragraphs are an extract that I wrote for a Community Guide Online Event a little while ago so I may repeat some thoughts.
"I spend a good deal of time on the forums, often just acknowledging that I have read posts with "support"s. My writing and content style is different from many, however, I hope that it fits into the overall picture and offers the mutual and reciprocal support with activity on the forum through which some others and I benefit.
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"I involve myself in other community activities such as our very small local RSL sub-branch, singing a couple of times a week, one of which is at the local residential aged care community, church activities and I am planning to add more exercise into the mix. In these ways I have a balance of demands and rewards."
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As I've mentioned in other posts, I am aware that I need to get out for more exercise. I enjoy bicycle riding and swimming. The local pool is just across the road, so I intend getting a season ticket and getting over there in the morning to start the day. When I was a lot younger, I had no reservations about going to the pool or the beach, however, I am a little more reserved and hesitant now.
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Living in a small country town, in what is referred to as the Mid-West of Western Australia, there are plenty of roads with little traffic, so cycling is relatively safe. Walking is more difficult for me, because of what is referred to as stenosis or narrowing of the internal spinal column which has the effect of restricting and putting pressure on the nerve pathways. This mainly affects balance because of reduced sensation in the feet and lower legs. I've had 3 spinal fusion and laminectomy operations to address this problem, that I think have been successful. The operations have really allowed me to retain independent mobility. I use a staff for stability and balance.
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I am retired but may look for some driving work during the harvest season here. While a lot of my work-life has been in offices, as an employment officer, connecting other people seeking employment with positions, I have had a range of other jobs including brickies labouring, waiter in hospitality, truck driving - still have what is referred to here as a multi-combination (road-train) licence, school bus and taxi driving, and I have a motor cycle driving/riding licence.
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A few years ago I purchased a truck and skid-steer loader for the demolition of a house that was an insurance write off, due to termites through the frame. I am in the process of completing that project.
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Recently, I have revived my interest in classical and the Celtic styles of music, though I enjoy a fairly wide range of music styles.
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Thank you for asking about my activities during the day. Responding to your question gives me the opportunity to present a little of myself, so that you and other people know at least something about the person with whom they are speaking.
Responding to your enquiry, about a thread of my own, has also given me the opportunity to offer the information, memories and reflections that are also, now part of this thread and available for anyone who wishes to know a little more about me, my interests and activities. That detail may be the same as or add to what I have offered to other people in conversations that I have described as being retained in my profile.
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With My Thanks and Best Wishes, @Former-Member
@HenryX
