relaxed1's blog on Informed Consent http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/weblogs/relaxed1/ The IC RSS Gadget webmaster@informedconsent.co.uk 360 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:05:38 GMT Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:05:38 GMT Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:05:38 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/318427/ I want to say a big thank you to all who sponsored @chatterbox's recent run. You can never know how much I appreciate the generosity. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:22:05 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/315651/ This has become a favourite of mine, by the incomparable Tim Minchin. Not perfect by Tim Minchin My favourite lines are Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:58:17 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/315581/ It was the first time in years that I'd been to LAM, not for any particular reason, mostly that time and energy are not in abundance. I have to say that I'm very glad I did. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:22:15 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/309800/ There's not much that annoys me, or even bothers me, but sulking... And responses such as “nothing” to a question. These are the type of things I've had to deal with lately. “Grow a thicker skin” or “ignore it” would be good advice, but that's what I used to do, many moons ago. Mon, 23 May 2011 14:26:12 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/305383/ I have had a wonderful weekend, aside from setting a plant pot alight as I left (who would have thought that mud was flammable?). Tue, 17 May 2011 13:17:49 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/304976/ It was bothering me the other day, as things so often do, and set me wondering. A thread on IC was asking something along the lines of “should a Dom have tried subbing, so that he understands how it feels” - I'm undoubtedly paraphrasing, but the gist is there. Mon, 16 May 2011 19:40:51 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/304935/ I realise that I was a little self-deprecating in my last blog – not that any of the wonderful responses seemed to give a toss about that. I know that I am very lucky to have found my girl. Thu, 12 May 2011 13:19:01 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/304627/ I am, as so many others I suspect, getting thoroughly sick and tired of the continued hijacking of threads by a certain individual who shall (with deepest respect for the AUP) remain nameless. Sun, 08 May 2011 11:41:48 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/304271/ I have often seen discussions about 24/7 and I've contributed to a few, but they've always been unsatisfactory because of polarised views on what, and if, and how 24/7 can exist. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:35:39 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/303228/ I am feeling tired, but don't want to give in to sleep just yet, so I was browsing around, the way I do, and thinking about the profiles of those I have known, now and in the past. I should preface this by saying that nothing I write refers to any one profile; that would be wrong and, in any case, isn't relevant. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:38:39 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/302768/ I was a little unsure if I might be making a mistake. I've always loved Camden, the vibrancy, the way it seems never to sleep. But I'd promised several friends that I'd go to the Crunch and if a man can't stand by his word... Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:03:24 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/302297/ As a long-time sesquipedalian, I have always rejoiced in interesting words of all kinds (not only long ones). This morning, I flicked the tube on whilst eating my breakfast and happened upon an episode of “Poirot”. Within a few seconds I was delighted to hear 'hors de combat' (by reference to a man's 'manhood' and 'avuncular'. Both terms struck in their deliciousness as being so rarely used. Much as on 'QI' “Stephen Fry doesn't have beer goggles, he has Madeira pince-nez”. God I love words. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 12:23:03 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/302142/ The more I think about it, the less sure I am that I am fit for a D/s relationship. I don't mean in any conventional sense – whatever the hell I mean by that – but a full-on D/s relationship. Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:37:46 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/301627/ It's odd. I don't really 'do' spontaneous these days (well, if I don't plan a bit ahead I always forget something, and usually it's important), but I kind of did on Friday. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:39:42 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/301274/ The more I know about life (the universe and everything) the more clear it becomes to me how little I know. And that's fine. Actually, it's better than fine. It is very reassuring. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:42:23 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/300213/ I was asked today about my dreams – what dreams do I have that are as yet unfulfilled. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:43:14 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/299791/ Why do people need to be so judgemental? Not in a critical, intelligent way, but in an ignorant, self-publicising way. Many of you might think you know to whom I refer. I won't be naming names; it is undignified and unnecessary. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:18:17 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/299657/ I always got criticised by my kids for the way I shaved (or rather, didn't). The leaving of a bit under my bottom lip ('soul patch', 'clitty tickler' or whatever term you prefer) would always attract 'threats' to shave is off when I was asleep. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:47:51 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/298091/ I was musing following the thread on what women like to be called as I've never been quite certain what *I* like to be called. Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:16:56 GMT http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/posts/297609/ Recent threads about honest reminded me of something I wrote some years ago. I don't think it's lost any of its relevance with the passage of time.