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    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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      @gaseousclay:

      @Filthy:

      I was just basically wondering of it is a dangerous place to go to. I have a meeting with the company Monday and I guess I can ask them.

      @Filthy Given the current dangers of Nigeria, is there any way you could tell the company that you won't go? I don't know of any job that's worth risking your life for.

      unfortunately, no. Not unless I quit. They tell me I am going to be staying at a compound with other workers and there are armed guards. So it shouldn't be any more dangerous than when I have to work in other dangerous places.

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        Just visited Canoe Club in Boulder,and got to meet Timothy,who does all their buying. Super nice guy,great shop,and I saw the new goatskin jacket. Just beautiful.

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        • Matty123M
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          @Jett129:

          Just visited Canoe Club in Boulder,and got to meet Timothy,who does all their buying. Super nice guy,great shop,and I saw the new goatskin jacket. Just beautiful.

          Wow! That’s awesome. That’s a Jacket I really would Love to see with my own eyes.  I know it’s got to be amazing.

          Maybe so. Maybe not

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          • gaseousclayG
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            @Filthy:

            @gaseousclay:

            @Filthy:

            I was just basically wondering of it is a dangerous place to go to. I have a meeting with the company Monday and I guess I can ask them.

            @Filthy Given the current dangers of Nigeria, is there any way you could tell the company that you won't go? I don't know of any job that's worth risking your life for.

            unfortunately, no. Not unless I quit. They tell me I am going to be staying at a compound with other workers and there are armed guards. So it shouldn't be any more dangerous than when I have to work in other dangerous places.

            I hope they’re paying you well for going [emoji383]

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            WTB:
            IHSH-129 size L (blue)
            IHSH-19

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            • mclaincauseyM
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              @Jett129:

              Mac Weldon are my absolute favorite underwear,but haven’t tried any of their other products.

              Agreed–their tees are great too.

              Think it, be it.

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                @Matty123 I think “Sick” is the operative word.

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                • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                  I'm pretty stoked to get my stuff. Cashmere/ merino wool long johns sound pretty excellent.

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                  • scooterS
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                    @Jett129:

                    …and I saw the new goatskin jacket. Just beautiful.

                    I've been thinking of taking a trip, 90 miles south of me, to Mildblend, just to get a glimpse of it.

                    I've got some jeans that need to be hemmed, too. I might as well kill two birds…

                    Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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                    • Matty123M
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                      @scooter:

                      @Jett129:

                      …and I saw the new goatskin jacket. Just beautiful.

                      I've been thinking of taking a trip, 90 miles south of me, to Mildblend, just to get a glimpse of it.

                      I've got some jeans that need to be hemmed, too. I might as well kill two birds…

                      I read recently that a vegan organization would rather people is the phrase “Feed two birds with one hand.”
                      In order to discourage harm to birds. I don’t know if it will catch on

                      Maybe so. Maybe not

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                      • DougNgD
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                        One of my jobs routinely does business in Ethiopia and Nigeria. We don't let anyone out of the sight of the armed contractors assigned to them.

                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                        • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                          Loneliness is more dangerous than smoking or cardiovascular disease, according to former US Surgeon General:

                          https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs_this_morning/video/MHysZ87Ob9qD_pXvkMEEknY_kYCLHky5/former-surgeon-general-on-how-loneliness-could-reduce-lifespan/

                          Pretty interesting. I'm doomed.  😃

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                          • mclaincauseyM
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                            @Filthy:

                            Loneliness is more dangerous than smoking or cardiovascular disease, according to former US Surgeon General:

                            https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs_this_morning/video/MHysZ87Ob9qD_pXvkMEEknY_kYCLHky5/former-surgeon-general-on-how-loneliness-could-reduce-lifespan/

                            Pretty interesting. I'm doomed.  😃

                            Growing research indicates that nonmedical factors such as "social isolation" constitute anywhere from 60-80% of healthcare outcomes. Your ZIP code is more impactful to your health than your genetic code. Healthcare is in the midst of adapting to this reality, and there will need to be more social interventions to address loneliness, hunger, housing issues, addiction, interpersonal violence, and other risk factors that have traditionally fallen outside of healthcare.

                            This is a global trend, but in the US, where healthcare spending is approaching 20% of our GDP and the most expensive patients typically have one or more social risk factors, it is absolutely necessary for a sustainable for-profit system.

                            Think it, be it.

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                            • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                              That's kind of a vicious cycle because when I read about it, it just makes me want to withdrawal even more.

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                              • mclaincauseyM
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                                Yeah @Filthy , so many destructive patterns are that way, and unfortunately I can say that from firsthand experience. I hope you find some local folks you like to be around. I am an introvert with a low tolerance for human foibles, so it takes energy for me to hang–but luckily I enjoy the folks I hang with when I occasion to hang with em, and that makes a huge difference. So does my dog! And so does art (ironically, often depressing music).

                                Think it, be it.

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                                • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                  Thanks for the meaningful responses. I have a hard time articulating what I am thinking sometimes so this is why I am so brief. Yes, I need to try and figure something out. The doctor in that video suggests forcing yourself to go out and at least go to places you enjoy. Maybe I will give that a shot? Thanks a lot for taking the time to talk to me, because it means a lot. I really appreciate all of the people I get to talk to here. Cheers @mclaincausey

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                                    I have always been a solitary sort, @Filthy, so I definitely identify.  Most of the things I like to do, like reading, riding my bike, hiking, crafting, are by nature lonely activities.  I find that I feel a lot less lonely going about my hermetic existence in public–when I go to the café or the bar to read, for example.  I also try to walk at the public park where I'm around other humans.  It helps that I have a pretty social job.  Before I had a partner I was often very lonely, and felt a little isolated at times--but it was definitely a big help to be out among people, so I tried not to just nest in my house every day and night, and I think it made a difference.

                                    I've also often found that it relieves a bit of loneliness to talk to people online!  So here we are.  😃

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                                    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                      @sabergirl hmm that would be cool to find a bar I could read a book at. Most of the places I go to are pretty low brow. I do spend a lot of time looking at pictures of clothing and cats when I go to the bar though. I am afraid people think I am looking at Facebook just like everyone else. I tried checking out meetup but I didn't find any groups that were similar to my interests. Plus I have to leave home for work all the time, so it is hard to maintain even the most casual of friendships.

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                                      • ChrisC
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                                        My wife tells me that the research seems to to indicate that online interaction doesn't take the place of human interaction.  And that interaction with your spouse isn't enough- apparently, we need honest to god, real world friends, too.

                                        So I guess I'm doomed to an early death, too, filthy…

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                                        • gaseousclayG
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                                          @Chris:

                                          So I guess I'm doomed to an early death, too, filthy…

                                          Me three

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                                          IHSH-19

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                                          • UnTuckedU
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                                            @Chris:

                                            ….. research seems to to indicate that online interaction doesn't take the place of human interaction.  And that interaction with your spouse isn't enough- apparently, we need honest to god, real world friends, too.

                                            So I guess I'm doomed to an early death, too, filthy...

                                            Sounds like I should be dying any day now… Outside of conversation with my ex-wife and children, I routinely go an entire week without saying more than a simple  "Hello" to anyone except my wife, and that's including work as well......

                                            In search of:
                                            IHV-04, med.
                                            IHSH-185, large
                                            IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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