squeezed . . .
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Posted:Apr 10, 2012 5:22 am
Last Updated:Apr 28, 2024 10:21 am 9524 Views
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and yet another apology . . .
This week, I have received a couple of letters from scammers. I simply reported them; don't worry! they got nothing from me! 
However, I also received a couple of 'real' letters, too. The problem is (and where my apologies are from!) is I am not allowed to reply to them.
AFF wants me to buy a premium membership to respond to letters written to me.
I'm sorry - but at this point, I'm still not convinced a paid membership is worth it . . . and I resent being squeezed like this, to be honest (since several have told me it is NOT the same for non-premium females).
So, if you were kind enough to write me, and see this, then you have my humble thanks.
Sincerely yours,
Glen
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a humble apology
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Posted:Mar 25, 2012 5:44 am
Last Updated:Apr 28, 2024 10:21 am 7697 Views
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Sunday evening, and the horses are settled down, I've cooked dinner, and the cats & I are lazing on the back porch. Tomorrow, and back into the work routine.
I have received a few winks & mails since creating my profile, but I need to say something here (and probably edit my main profile, too):
Guys don't have it the same as gals here.
As a (currently) standard member here, I can't view profiles, wink, send out friend/network invites, see pictures, etc. I can't even reply to others who try to contact me.
I will probably move to Silver in April, just to 'give it a go' for a month & see if it is worth my while.
so, if you are interested, and trying to get a hold of me, my sincere apologies in the meantime.
regrets & regards,
~G~
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April weekends . . .
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Posted:Mar 23, 2012 6:34 am
Last Updated:Apr 8, 2012 2:02 am 8847 Views
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So, April is definitely shaping up to be a 'work month,' although, here in Malaysia, that isn't really a bad thing.
Let me explain that a bit -
Most of my working career (after university), I have been a teacher. Which usually meant 2 things: 1) weekends were generally free, from Friday afternoon until Sunday night (and occasionally Monday morning), and 2) there were lots of holidays & some long vacation breaks and holidays.
When I was in Texas, I coached speech (as an elective) on the weekends, so I often 'lost' my Friday nights and/or Saturdays - but it was worth it, for my students.  During winter, I would take trips and visit my friends around the USA, and in summer I would often plan longer trips on my motorcycle.
After leaving the US, I still mostly enjoyed a similar school calendar - weekends usually free, and long vacations.
Not to bash Brunei (because, in truth, I loved my time there), but the previous 3 years were harder. Although I had my long vacation breaks (10+ weeks/year of paid vacation), there are no 'off' weekends there, as the work week is Mon-Thur + Saturday; you have Fridays & Sundays off.
Yes, that is still 2 days. No, that is *NOT* a weekend! 
You finish work on Thur, and you can't go anywhere, because you have to work on Saturday. You can't go out on Friday night, because you work on Sat morn. You can't go anywhere Saturday afternoon, because you work Monday morn. You can't go out Sunday night, because you work on Monday morn.
That gets REALLY old after a few months. Day or single-overnight trips to Labuan/Sabah/Sarawak are just a tease - not really fun at all!
But . . . now I am here, working in Malaysia. With real weekends again. And I truly appreciate where I am living, too. It takes me very little time to go to KL, Singapore, Penang, etc. I can leave Ipoh on Thur afternoon, travel for 1-2 hours, and still have 2 full days & nights somewhere (in fact, 3-4, if I REALLY want/need it - I love that about my new job!)
And Ipoh is a pretty good place in and of itself. Some good restaurants, many recreation options, even nightlife (although nothing like some other places, but drinks & dancing still boleh, lah!).
So no set holidays for April - solid work weeks every week until May. But the weekends belong to me, and I'm in a good place to do things in. If I can figure out what to do.
And maybe someone to do things with??? 
~G~
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The hunt is on . . .
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Posted:Mar 21, 2012 7:10 am
Last Updated:Apr 28, 2024 10:21 am 7745 Views
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Although I moved to Ipoh in January, it is really only now I'm turning my attention this way. Work & my house are pretty much settled into routines, and I've already had my 1st set of longer holidays abroad (scuba diving, in Thailand, earlier this month).
After the past 3+ years living in Brunei, I can say I'm very much looking forward to the social/dating opportunities here! Ipoh has the 'normal' Malaysian mix of Malays, Indians & Chinese, as well as a sizable expat population. Add in the ease of Penang, KL, and even Singapore, and one thing I won't be lacking is opportunities!
I'm really, really enjoying the peninsula side of Malaysia; just would prefer to have a someone to enjoy it with!
~Glen~
PS - if you have looked over my profile, and have a suggestion for something interesting to do in the greater area, please feel very free to mention it!
Cheers!
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