It’s oh so quiet

Sep 3rd, 2009

by Dan.

It seems that Diet Coke is to my creativity as Samson’s hair was to he strength. I gave up drinking the stuff a couple of weeks ago, and since then I’ve struggled to throw anything of worth up here.

Actually it’s probably a lot more complicated than that. There’s a lot of background noise in my life at the moment. None of it permanent, insurmountable, or able to be discussed on this blog; but it’s affecting me never the less. I’ve also been distracted by reconnecting with my 15 year old geek within and moving little men around a cardboard football pitch.

The nights are also getting longer, which means I’ve had to give up my morning walk as the lanes I traipse are far too narrow, unlit, and treacherous to risk encountering bleary eyed early morning commuters in the dark.

So it’s been quiet around here lately. And probably will be for a little while yet. But I’m not dead, just resting.

Unless of course I decide to run off to the Bahamas with everyone’s Hadrian’s Walk deposit money. Then just assume I’m dead and chalk it up to experience.

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32 Comments on “It’s oh so quiet”

#1 Rosie Scribble
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 9:04 pm

Take care of yourself, we’ll still be here reading.
Rosie Scribble´s last blog ..Teachers are Brilliant

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:49 am
@Rosie Scribble, I’m not giving up exactly, just dropping my output. I’m guessing once a week or so.

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#2 Xbox4NappyRash
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 9:42 pm

If you’re spotted buying a canoe we’ll know the game is up.
Xbox4NappyRash´s last blog ..No walk in the park

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:49 am
@Xbox4NappyRash, actually i’ve been thinking about getting a canoe

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#3 Nota Bene
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 9:42 pm

No, not the Bahamas…better in Panama, but you have to paddle the canoe to get there
Nota Bene´s last blog ..Skeletons in the cupboard

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:50 am
@Nota Bene, what if I paddle right across the canal by accident and end up the other side? I’d rather not risk it.

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#4 SingleParentDad
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 12:08 am

We, the royal we, know where you live, mo fo.
SingleParentDad´s last blog ..Major rebuild

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:50 am
@SingleParentDad, you kow where I used to live before I bought a mansion with the deposit money.

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#5 Deb
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 12:41 am

Oh my god, Dan. You gave up Diet Coke? I’m truly stunned. What led to this life-changing event?

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:51 am
@Deb, I decided that 3-4 liters a day was probably not very good for me.

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#6 Jeff
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 1:41 am

I’d say you’ve been scarce. I posted an utterly fowl post the other day with YOUR name in it and I didn’t get so much as a cluck from you. But I completely understand… I’ve been in your quiet spot many times before. I say take advantage of it and just relax. Before you know it you’ll be puking out more nonsense than ever!
Jeff´s last blog ..W.T.F. FRiDAY’S

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:52 am
@Jeff, yes, this isn’t my first quiet spot. I took a entire month off last year. I’m just taking things steady. Blogging is no fun if it feels like an obligation.

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#7 SeattleDad
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 4:17 am

Sure, nice try. I know you are a member of the Justice League and have been off saving the world recently. But I won’t tell. BTW, give my regards to Aquaman. He is awesome you know.
SeattleDad´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: Tips for Getting Your 2-year-old to Sleep

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:52 am
@SeattleDad, what you talking about? I AM Aquaman!

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#8 Barbara
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 7:35 am

You’ve left us for some little men on a cardboard football pitch? I’m heartbroken and may never recover.
Barbara´s last blog ..Blue

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:53 am
@Barbara, I’m sorry you had to hear it this way.

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#9 Clair
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 9:00 am

Hooray for giving up Coke! I salute you!
Clair´s last blog ..Milton Jones – The Arts Theatre 31/08/09

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:54 am
@Clair, yes. I did once before about 5 months ago, but then had a relapse.

I don’t like being addicted to caffeine. Plus that stuff is pricey.

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#10 Arjan
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 9:33 am

you’re having withdrawal effects, they’ll pass ;)

oh and if you decide to flee with my 50 quid I’ll be sure to hire some ninja’s and follow you to the ends of the world. I demand an organized walk for charity sooner or later :P
Arjan´s last blog ..The Offspring @ Huntenpop

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:54 am
@Arjan, I actually had my withdrawal about two weeks ago. I was not a pleasant man to live with.

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#11 dadwhowrites
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 11:54 am

(”Squawk”)
Meanwhile, I seem to be hoovering my time away watching little aliens walk into a storm of lead on my iPhone. Hope it works its way through.
dadwhowrites´s last blog ..Summer sped by (part 1)

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:56 am
@dadwhowrites, I’ve been killing “the flood” on Halo 3 myself. and creeping myself out in the process.

Things will resolve themselves, they generally do. but for the time being my energy is at a rather low ebb.

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#12 Clair
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 12:06 pm

Need an extra incentive to cut down on the coke? Read this :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belching-Out-Devil-Adventures-Coca-Cola/dp/0091927048/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1252062327&sr=8-1
Clair´s last blog ..EcoTeams

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Dan Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
@Clair, I’m not keen on Mark Thomas. Reminds me of people I used to avoid in university. Give me Mark Steel and Jeremy Hardy any day.

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#13 tysdaddy
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 12:39 pm

As I wrote in my DC post, the same thing happened when I gave up smoking for a time a while back.

Enjoy the scenery . . .
tysdaddy´s last blog ..Closer

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Dan Reply:
September 6th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
@tysdaddy, maybe I should take up smoking coke. Then I’m sure to get my mojo back.

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#14 Holmes
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 3:35 pm

…it’s oh so still. Great, now I’ve got that Icelandic elf princess in my head.
Holmes´s last blog ..Don’t Leave Your Undies In The Street

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Dan Reply:
September 6th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
@Holmes, I think she’s more of a pixie than a princess.

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#15 Kelloggsville
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 7:04 pm

I reckon I’ve still got Cameroon in away strip up in the attic all ready and waiting for someone else to rediscover little men on a cardboard football pitch – I’ll be right over!!!
Kelloggsville´s last blog ..Things I can say and you will have no idea what it means!

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Dan Reply:
September 6th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
@Kelloggsville, ahh…but it’s not that type of football.
It’s sort of American football with orcs and elves and…

Oh forget it. you really don’t want to know.

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#16 Jo Beaufoix
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

Dan we all have these moments, and in the end you have a life. Your blog is a part of it, a fabulous part of it, but in the end it’s not as important as the other stuff. Chill, enjoy your Bloodbowl and Subuteo(??), and your wicked family, and if you buy a canoe with my dosh then can I have a go in it too?

And I really get the obligation thing. I’ve been struggling a bit this month too. We’ll be here when you feel like writing. Hugs to Kerry and the kids, and you can have a stiff handshake or a pat on the back or a small nod instead a hug ok? Take care.
Jo Beaufoix´s last blog ..The Night of the Questions

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Dan Reply:
September 6th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
@Jo Beaufoix, RSS is a wonderful thing.

I’ll be back properly eventually. I just didn’t want all the hadrians walkers to get worried about me disapearing from the blogosphere.

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