No More Lurking
Friday, August 26, 2011 by Starcandy | Discussion: New Users
Hi
My name is Helen. I'm a long time lurker and finally decided to join. If nothing else, it makes it so I don't have to refer to myself as a lurker anymore. Which is great considering the voyeuristic overtone I read into the word lurker 
I've lurked ( ) for so long mostly because of my clinical depression and general misanthropy. I figured it was time to try and put myself out amongst people again, even if it is only online, and having lurked ( ) for so long I know what a wonderful bunch of people there are on here, so where better to start attempting to socialise again. I'm presently using Winstep Xtreme and the free version of Cursor FX, though I'm hoping to make some purchases in the near future. Object Desktop seems like a good buy from a value standpoint, but I'm not sure if it's worth buying considering how much of it doesn't function/has problems with Windows 7 64 bit, and as much as I'd like to, I can't say whether skinning is something I could do.
So, a little information about me. I live in the sunny North-West of England (no wonder I'm bloody depressed, lol) and I spend most of my time online with my fiancee, who lives in Ohio, USA. I'm a sometime artist. Mostly as and when funds permit me to produce artwork, which isn't very often. I enjoy Ben Elton novels, video games and the occasional movie, as well as a few different genres of music (EBM/Industrial, Techno, some Drum 'n' Bass, Alternative type stuff). All in all, I guess I live a very simple life. But then, I believe that life is not complicated; people are complicated. As such, life is as complicated as you make it. Hey, I think I know what to write in the motto part of my account 
I'm glad to be here, finally, and look forward to getting to know people on here better. To help get things off to a good start, I'll promise now that I will never ask Fuzzy Logic why his username is Fuzzy Logic 
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. Don't worry, I'll be referencing loonies in no particular order 
Reply #23 Friday, August 26, 2011 10:55 PM
You don't want to ask Fuzzy Logic about his name. It's a Looooooooooooong, Drawn out, and boring explanation. Hi, Fuzzy!
Grand Raspberries to all and to all a good night. 
Reply #24 Friday, August 26, 2011 11:36 PM
What's that saying...something like if the shoe fits. 
Helen...nice to see you joining in with the in crowd.
You do realize by merely bringing it up, Fuzzy will feel obligated to explain.
Reply #25 Friday, August 26, 2011 11:49 PM
Hey Helen.... I'm from sunny Devon originally... now in Queesnland [Australia].... sunny one day, perfect the next.
Well that's on days we don't have global warming and/or climate change.... when it's usually gloomy and raining political speeches.
But enough about Aussie politics and more about me... tho if you've been lurking as long as you say, you already know that I'm the village idiot around here.
Believe me, these Americans [and others] 'd have no idea what loony is until they've lived with me... just ask mrs starkers.
Yup, she can tell you that there is never a dull moment around me... and has recordings of me talking in my sleep to prove it.
Anyhow, Helen me old filly, welcome to the asylum and may your stay be eventful, joyous and replaces the need for meds. 
Reply #26 Saturday, August 27, 2011 12:26 AM
Getting involved is soooo much more fun than lurking. Welcome!
Reply #27 Saturday, August 27, 2011 1:17 AM
Welcome to WinCustomize. ObjectDesktop is the way to go.
Reply #28 Saturday, August 27, 2011 4:15 AM
welcome to wc helen..we really call lurking "stalking" lolz 
luvz your avatar name starcandy.........too cool!
Reply #29 Saturday, August 27, 2011 4:33 AM
At least you managed to get Old Crab out from under his rock. Bah humbug
Reply #30 Saturday, August 27, 2011 4:42 AM
I have about 8 or 9 ex GFs called Helen. They were all simple 
Reply #31 Saturday, August 27, 2011 5:36 AM
Welcome along...
My neck of the woods now days....
Do get our fair share of rain up here.
Reply #33 Saturday, August 27, 2011 6:16 AM
Helen, you should feel honored! syd has used her "traditional" welcoming gif, and even Old Crab has greeted you!
Reply #35 Saturday, August 27, 2011 9:56 AM
Welcome Helen! I'm a bit of a lurker myself, though I comment on occasion!
Reply #36 Saturday, August 27, 2011 10:01 AM
Holy Hell there are a lot of posts for me to respond to! That was seriously unexpected 
Okay, I'll just drink my tea with lemon and honey and have another ciggie, then I should be a little more awake.
Reply #37 Saturday, August 27, 2011 10:29 AM
I promised I won't. Though come to think of it, my neighbours are keeping me up late at weekends with their crappy music and arguments, so I could use something to help me sleep.
Nah, that would be too cruel
That is so cute and curmudgeonly. Thanks for dropping in Old Crab 
[quote who="CarGuy1" reply="24" id="2988617"]Helen...nice to see you joining in with the in crowd.
You do realize by merely bringing it up, Fuzzy will feel obligated to explain.
Thanks for the welcome CarGuy1. I know they're the in crowd. Insane that is.... but that suits me just fine 
If Fuzzy explains, then I'll apologise profusely and beg for forgiveness from you all.
Reply #38 Saturday, August 27, 2011 10:55 AM
Hey Starkers, pleased to meet you
I don't think I've ever been to Devon. Is that 'oooo aaaaarr, I've got a brand new combine harvester' country, or is that further afield? My Geography sucks!
I'll have to do a transcript of some of the late, great Bill Hicks for you. He did a great bit about Australia and all the English convicts. Makes me laugh every time.
I doubt I'll be quitting the meds, but I'm hoping being around good people will at least help to restore my faith in humanity a little. And if people didn't have hope, why would we even bother to get out of bed (besides going to the loo).
Reply #39 Saturday, August 27, 2011 11:01 AM
Thank you for the welcome Xiandi and willistuder. Glad to be here
Reply #40 Saturday, August 27, 2011 11:09 AM
That was kind of what I associated with the word too
You've got Front 242 to thank for that. It's one of their tracks. I tried three usernames before that one, but they were all taken 
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Reply #21 Friday, August 26, 2011 9:54 PM
Shhhhhhh, the others don't know that
Thanks vStyler!