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<blockquote data-quote="Stuart K" data-source="post: 604521" data-attributes="member: 121596"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Hi all, </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">What is your name? </span><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-size: 18px">Stuart</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">How old are you? </span><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-size: 18px">54</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Are you male or female? </span><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-size: 18px">Yes.....(sorry, I'm male)</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Which country are you from? </span><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-size: 18px">Scotland</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Which city/area do you live in? </span><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-size: 18px">Paisley</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Are you religious? </span><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-size: 18px">No</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Pick three words to describe your personality. </span><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-size: 18px">Childish, grumpy and </span></span><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #0000ff">incorrigible (my partner's words, not mine)</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Do you have any pets? </span><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-size: 18px">No</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Microsoft or Apple? <span style="color: #0000ff">Apple - easiest question in this questionnaire</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? <span style="color: #0000ff">Haha! I wish. It used to be football and tennis but my hip decided enough was enough!</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Do you get angry easily? <span style="color: #0000ff">Over to my partner......Yes</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? <span style="color: #0000ff">No, not my thing</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">List your five favourite musicians/bands. <span style="color: #0000ff">Level 42, the late James Griffin (ex Bread), Go West (remember them?) , Chris Rea........</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">What would you say your favourite music genre is? <span style="color: #0000ff">Did you read the previous answer? I'd love someone to define my fav genre cos I'm struggling to!</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">What is your favourite flag? <span style="color: #0000ff">eh? As a Scot it would have to be the Saltire</span> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- Ever gone camping? <span style="color: #0000ff">Last time was about 13 years ago, Scottish highlands, devoured by midges.</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- Ever been in love? <span style="color: #0000ff">Yes with my current partner who is T1 and great support.</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- Ever used fake tan? <span style="color: #0000ff">LMAO! Stop it with these questions! </span> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- Which countries have you visited? <span style="color: #0000ff">Not many. Spanish mainland twice, 2 of the Canary Isles (Gran Can 4 times), 2 Balearic Islands and 2 Greek Islands.</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- Favourite city? <span style="color: #0000ff">London and Barcelona.</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- List your five favourite TV programmes. <span style="color: #0000ff">Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Place in the Sun, Homes Under the Hammer, Spanish La Liga (does that count?) and any DIY progs.</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- List your five favourite films. <span style="color: #0000ff">Green Mile, Open Range (Kevin Costner, Robt Duvall), Planes, Tranes & Automobiles, Whisky Galore and Castaway.</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- Are you wealthy? <span style="color: #0000ff">No!</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- Do you work? If so, as what? <span style="color: #0000ff"> I'm a trainer. I teach both IT skills and Employability skills.</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- List the subjects you study/have studied. <span style="color: #0000ff">Degree in Maths/Computing Programming. Diplomas in Stress Consultancy, Hypnotherapy and have also studied Nuclear Weapons Analysis. Bit of a mixed bag.</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- What do you like most about yourself? <span style="color: #0000ff">I'm a caring person.</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">- What do you like least about yourself? <span style="color: #0000ff">My reflection.</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-size: 15px">I started to gain weight 18 years ago through bad diet. Feeble attempts to be sensible were dwarfed by periods of comfort snacking - 2 bars of chocolate, packet of Rolo or Starburst and a 2litre bottle of full-fat coke were the norm most nights after I'd eaten my evening meal. By the time I was diagnosed (Feb 2014) I had gone from a 32" waist to 38", 12.5 stones to 15.5 stones. You'll probably know the numb feeling I experienced when hearing the word diabetic but it gave me the kick up the rear end I needed. I still eat choc - about one bar a week and the lowest sugar dark chic I can find - and still enjoy my soft drinks but all sugar free. I drink too much of them for my liking but I can't stand diluting juice or water. I'm now back to a 34"waist and weigh just over 13 stones. </span></span></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
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