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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
Something a bit more uplifting and affirmitive today, and I'm a bit bored of being a bull or a bear on the animal thread.
In the entirety of your long or short lives, what is the achievement that makes you most proud?
If you say children, you must give a second answer and move past the cop out 🤣
Give detail to yout answers please 😊 |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Saved someones life once by doing CPR. The ambulance guy shouted ‘move’ and pushed me away and took over. "
Thats seriously impressive stuff, and making a difference in the world.
You didnt get 175 replies though, so get back in your box. |
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"Saved someones life once by doing CPR. The ambulance guy shouted ‘move’ and pushed me away and took over.
Thats seriously impressive stuff, and making a difference in the world.
You didnt get 175 replies though, so get back in your box."
Sorry I called you a Panda bear
Buying my house outright a few years back after working very hard and saving for many years |
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By *WB85Man 3 weeks ago
Staffordshire |
I've my own engineering business making machinery used to cast jewellery.
We're only small, but now we have dealers selling our products all around the world.
I feel very greatful for it all, the team I have working for me have done me proud....I couldn't have done it without them. |
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I used to build custom cycle frame sets (until high interest rates and under capitalisation put paid to that). Had some national stars on them and generally specialised in slightly off beat stuff, especially with exotic tubing  |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"I can't think of anything.
I don't see achievements as successes.
Oh, maybe a really lovely, homemade Victoria sponge cake with fresh strawberries and cream.
I got the sponge recipe from here."
I can get down with a sponge cake. Baking is science. |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Saved someones life once by doing CPR. The ambulance guy shouted ‘move’ and pushed me away and took over.
Thats seriously impressive stuff, and making a difference in the world.
You didnt get 175 replies though, so get back in your box.
Sorry I called you a Panda bear
Buying my house outright a few years back after working very hard and saving for many years"
Who doesnt want to come to fab and be compared to a lazy, overweight, sexless animal! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 |
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"I can't think of anything.
I don't see achievements as successes.
Oh, maybe a really lovely, homemade Victoria sponge cake with fresh strawberries and cream.
I got the sponge recipe from here.
I can get down with a sponge cake. Baking is science."
It was the best sponge I've ever made but I lost the recipe.
There were some bakers on the forums at the time who gave me the recipe.
I've made nice ones since but nothing like that one.
Wish I could remember what I called the thread. |
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"Saved someones life once by doing CPR. The ambulance guy shouted ‘move’ and pushed me away and took over. "
Same. D*unk af walking home at 5am a woman shouts over to all for an ambulance. Loved down at my phone next time I looked up couldn't see her. She collapsed behind roadworks. Massive head wound. Twice she stopped breathing and couldn't feel her heartbeat. Felt like a lifetime waiting for ambulance. No one else even walked by the whole time |
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Haha other than my kids there’s not much I’m proud off most my adult life been a depressing shitshow, I’m proud of the fact my kids have picked me off their own back to be the parent to live with if that counts haha
Relatively proud of what few bits I’ve achieved running my own business for over 29 years, owning my house and flat outright.
I also have things I deeply regret and I’m not proud of things that torture my brain with guilt and make me think I deserve the mostly failure riddled adult life I have now
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For me it is achieving my 3rd Dan Blackbelt (3 blackbelts) in kickboxing.Competing in British,European championships and eventually becoming an instructor of which i co teach with my instructor today.Teaching a mixture of children & adults is a great satisfaction especially when you have a child with low self esteem.
Once they’ve trained a few months they are like a new person full of confidence and a spring in their step which makes me proud. |
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Done quite a lot that I'm proud of
Used due diligence and professional curiosity when concerned about the welfare of child in my care....Turns out the Childs Mum was a drug runner on the Boris line and the house the Child was living in was being used as Cuckoo nest. Yes the Child was removed from the Mother and placed in care of the Dad. Mum ended up jailed. I was commended by the local LEA and the College who owns the Nursery I work in
Administered CPR to a Child when she stopped breathing after having an epileptic seizure
Helped a lady who was miscarrying her baby. A&E released her and she was waiting for a lift to Maternity unit which was 15 minutes away....
Despite being dyslexic I completed my BA Honours Degree. Always told at School that I wouldn't amount to much.....
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Can I have more than one?
I used to help build and service rally cars, and did so on several RAC rallies back when they were 4 day monsters.
I played cricket to a level just below County Championship level and with and against a few lads who went in to play for England nd other national teams
Over a period of 4 years I mentored 3 people, and all of them got 2 promotions. |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Can I have more than one?
I used to help build and service rally cars, and did so on several RAC rallies back when they were 4 day monsters.
I played cricket to a level just below County Championship level and with and against a few lads who went in to play for England nd other national teams
Over a period of 4 years I mentored 3 people, and all of them got 2 promotions. "
Be my guest, dear boy. |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Done quite a lot that I'm proud of
Used due diligence and professional curiosity when concerned about the welfare of child in my care....Turns out the Childs Mum was a drug runner on the Boris line and the house the Child was living in was being used as Cuckoo nest. Yes the Child was removed from the Mother and placed in care of the Dad. Mum ended up jailed. I was commended by the local LEA and the College who owns the Nursery I work in
Administered CPR to a Child when she stopped breathing after having an epileptic seizure
Helped a lady who was miscarrying her baby. A&E released her and she was waiting for a lift to Maternity unit which was 15 minutes away....
Despite being dyslexic I completed my BA Honours Degree. Always told at School that I wouldn't amount to much.....
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I haven’t totted up properly, but you may be winning. |
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By *am450Man 3 weeks ago
Sidcup/Bexley |
Managing to get back on my feet several times (twice after redundancy) in the constantly changing and less than sympathetic Financial Services Industry. Retired early last year from a well paid middle management job after forty years in various roles. Don't miss the struggles, constant stress and worry of getting the chop in the coming year. Seeing former colleagues for a beer or four tomorrow night, will feel odd being an outsider looking in probably feeling their pain after more job cuts. Paid well but always had to earn it the hard way giving the firms their desired " pound of flesh or blood". |
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Oh seriously I thought it's a joke on the beginning that is why I put about teaching my kids switch off the lights.
In my life I did some good things im proud of it like back in the days when I was leaving in my mother hood country I was a lifeguard and I saved too many people 2 of them I will never forget them ever a pregnant woman with her 3 years old boy I rescued both of them same time where.
I saved someone's life in york in a Saturday night want to take his life to jump in the river ouse I was talking to him and I dialled the emergency number 999 and let them listen to the conversation with me saying look at this beautiful york city and her special river house, so the police know where i am exactly.
Last year I was on holiday and I end making a cpr to a man with Cardiac Arrest.
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I’m proud that after a lifetime in accounts I changed professions when was 49.
I qualified as a brickie with distinctions across the board. I passed my forklift license and started teaching. Love working with the ‘naughty kids’ those that are adhd. They really don’t get enough support or understanding. |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Oh seriously I thought it's a joke on the beginning that is why I put about teaching my kids switch off the lights.
In my life I did some good things im proud of it like back in the days when I was leaving in my mother hood country I was a lifeguard and I saved too many people 2 of them I will never forget them ever a pregnant woman with her 3 years old boy I rescued both of them same time where.
I saved someone's life in york in a Saturday night want to take his life to jump in the river ouse I was talking to him and I dialled the emergency number 999 and let them listen to the conversation with me saying look at this beautiful york city and her special river house, so the police know where i am exactly.
Last year I was on holiday and I end making a cpr to a man with Cardiac Arrest.
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To be fair I just figured you liked punishment. |
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"I've saved a few people's lives. Never told anyone about it.
Also, I've eaten a family meal on my own. With room for dessert. Which I had after."
I've eaten a sharing bag of maltesers all to myself 💪🏼 |
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"I've saved a few people's lives. Never told anyone about it.
Also, I've eaten a family meal on my own. With room for dessert. Which I had after.
I've eaten a sharing bag of maltesers all to myself 💪🏼"
New photo idea? 😜 |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"I've saved a few people's lives. Never told anyone about it.
Also, I've eaten a family meal on my own. With room for dessert. Which I had after.
I've eaten a sharing bag of maltesers all to myself 💪🏼"
I can actually go to a buffet restaurant and get value for money, but have stopped in the name of health. |
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By *icouple24Couple 3 weeks ago
north west and Belfast |
Mr : expelled school with no qualifications at 13 and pushing myself to work my way through the kitchens to working in a 2 Michelin star restaurant, and getting a distinction in a degree in Irish history through the open university
Mrs opening and running her own business successfully for 10 years then her closing it due to her landlord selling the premises and her being able to work her way to a spa manager position in a 5* hotel within 6 months |
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"I've saved a few people's lives. Never told anyone about it.
Also, I've eaten a family meal on my own. With room for dessert. Which I had after.
I've eaten a sharing bag of maltesers all to myself 💪🏼
I can actually go to a buffet restaurant and get value for money, but have stopped in the name of health."
Those were the good ol' days. I haven't been to a buffet in years. Definitely not worth it anymore. |
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"I've saved a few people's lives. Never told anyone about it.
Also, I've eaten a family meal on my own. With room for dessert. Which I had after.
I've eaten a sharing bag of maltesers all to myself 💪🏼
New photo idea? 😜"
Oooh! 💡 |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Mr : expelled school with no qualifications at 13 and pushing myself to work my way through the kitchens to working in a 2 Michelin star restaurant, and getting a distinction in a degree in Irish history through the open university
Mrs opening and running her own business successfully for 10 years then her closing it due to her landlord selling the premises and her being able to work her way to a spa manager position in a 5* hotel within 6 months"
Forget about sex, Im coming for dinner.
Signature dish? Share a recipe on PM if you like. |
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"I've saved a few people's lives. Never told anyone about it.
Also, I've eaten a family meal on my own. With room for dessert. Which I had after.
I've eaten a sharing bag of maltesers all to myself 💪🏼
I can actually go to a buffet restaurant and get value for money, but have stopped in the name of health."
I love a good Chinese buffet! Definitely get our money's worth! 🐷 |
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By *icouple24Couple 3 weeks ago
north west and Belfast |
"Mr : expelled school with no qualifications at 13 and pushing myself to work my way through the kitchens to working in a 2 Michelin star restaurant, and getting a distinction in a degree in Irish history through the open university
Mrs opening and running her own business successfully for 10 years then her closing it due to her landlord selling the premises and her being able to work her way to a spa manager position in a 5* hotel within 6 months
Forget about sex, Im coming for dinner.
Signature dish? Share a recipe on PM if you like."
Thanks lol I wasn't the head chef of the 2* but the fact I was able to work from a KP to a c.d.p in a 2 star is something I hold very dearly
Though that's my biggest success my biggest achievement in my opinion was cooking at a function Marco Pierre white attended and he said my fish course was perfect |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Mr : expelled school with no qualifications at 13 and pushing myself to work my way through the kitchens to working in a 2 Michelin star restaurant, and getting a distinction in a degree in Irish history through the open university
Mrs opening and running her own business successfully for 10 years then her closing it due to her landlord selling the premises and her being able to work her way to a spa manager position in a 5* hotel within 6 months
Forget about sex, Im coming for dinner.
Signature dish? Share a recipe on PM if you like.
Thanks lol I wasn't the head chef of the 2* but the fact I was able to work from a KP to a c.d.p in a 2 star is something I hold very dearly
Though that's my biggest success my biggest achievement in my opinion was cooking at a function Marco Pierre white attended and he said my fish course was perfect "
Thats amazing. |
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By *icouple24Couple 3 weeks ago
north west and Belfast |
"Mr : expelled school with no qualifications at 13 and pushing myself to work my way through the kitchens to working in a 2 Michelin star restaurant, and getting a distinction in a degree in Irish history through the open university
Mrs opening and running her own business successfully for 10 years then her closing it due to her landlord selling the premises and her being able to work her way to a spa manager position in a 5* hotel within 6 months
Forget about sex, Im coming for dinner.
Signature dish? Share a recipe on PM if you like.
Thanks lol I wasn't the head chef of the 2* but the fact I was able to work from a KP to a c.d.p in a 2 star is something I hold very dearly
Though that's my biggest success my biggest achievement in my opinion was cooking at a function Marco Pierre white attended and he said my fish course was perfect
Thats amazing."
Are U a chef |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"I've saved a few people's lives. Never told anyone about it.
Also, I've eaten a family meal on my own. With room for dessert. Which I had after.
I've eaten a sharing bag of maltesers all to myself 💪🏼
I can actually go to a buffet restaurant and get value for money, but have stopped in the name of health.
I love a good Chinese buffet! Definitely get our money's worth! 🐷"
I've another 2 months of carbon cutting, this is basically edging with sweet and sour sauce. |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Mr : expelled school with no qualifications at 13 and pushing myself to work my way through the kitchens to working in a 2 Michelin star restaurant, and getting a distinction in a degree in Irish history through the open university
Mrs opening and running her own business successfully for 10 years then her closing it due to her landlord selling the premises and her being able to work her way to a spa manager position in a 5* hotel within 6 months
Forget about sex, Im coming for dinner.
Signature dish? Share a recipe on PM if you like.
Thanks lol I wasn't the head chef of the 2* but the fact I was able to work from a KP to a c.d.p in a 2 star is something I hold very dearly
Though that's my biggest success my biggest achievement in my opinion was cooking at a function Marco Pierre white attended and he said my fish course was perfect
Thats amazing.
Are U a chef "
Amateur perfectionist. I'll spend hours playing. Cooking is an art with science behind it as you know. |
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By *b40Man 3 weeks ago
lisburn |
"In all seriousness, probably my biggest achievement was trying to find work whilst caring for my mom. Taught myself to cake decorate and set up a business from home, which was a roaring success. "
Well done should be very proud of your achievements |
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"In all seriousness, probably my biggest achievement was trying to find work whilst caring for my mom. Taught myself to cake decorate and set up a business from home, which was a roaring success.
Well done should be very proud of your achievements "
Thank you..and yes, I'm a masterbaker |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"In all seriousness, probably my biggest achievement was trying to find work whilst caring for my mom. Taught myself to cake decorate and set up a business from home, which was a roaring success.
Well done should be very proud of your achievements
Thank you..and yes, I'm a masterbaker "
I bake all birthday cakes in my family.
Like my profile says, there are many sides to me 🤣 |
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"In all seriousness, probably my biggest achievement was trying to find work whilst caring for my mom. Taught myself to cake decorate and set up a business from home, which was a roaring success.
Well done should be very proud of your achievements
Thank you..and yes, I'm a masterbaker
I bake all birthday cakes in my family.
Like my profile says, there are many sides to me 🤣"
Do you want a bake off 🤪🤪🤣🤣 |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"In all seriousness, probably my biggest achievement was trying to find work whilst caring for my mom. Taught myself to cake decorate and set up a business from home, which was a roaring success.
Well done should be very proud of your achievements
Thank you..and yes, I'm a masterbaker
I bake all birthday cakes in my family.
Like my profile says, there are many sides to me 🤣
Do you want a bake off 🤪🤪🤣🤣"
I'll upload the last cake I made... |
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"In all seriousness, probably my biggest achievement was trying to find work whilst caring for my mom. Taught myself to cake decorate and set up a business from home, which was a roaring success.
Well done should be very proud of your achievements
Thank you..and yes, I'm a masterbaker
I bake all birthday cakes in my family.
Like my profile says, there are many sides to me 🤣
Do you want a bake off 🤪🤪🤣🤣
I'll upload the last cake I made..."
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By *icouple24Couple 3 weeks ago
north west and Belfast |
"In all seriousness, probably my biggest achievement was trying to find work whilst caring for my mom. Taught myself to cake decorate and set up a business from home, which was a roaring success.
Well done should be very proud of your achievements
Thank you..and yes, I'm a masterbaker
I bake all birthday cakes in my family.
Like my profile says, there are many sides to me 🤣
Do you want a bake off 🤪🤪🤣🤣"
Instead of the great British menu and great British bake off let's have the great fab off
A bread course
A starter
A fish
A main
2 desserts
All in nothing but an apron |
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Just before Christmas I saw a young girl being attacked by her boyfriend outside of my flat, while I was taking my daughter to school.
I repeatedly screamed at him to get the fuck off her. Stayed with her until police came |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Just before Christmas I saw a young girl being attacked by her boyfriend outside of my flat, while I was taking my daughter to school.
I repeatedly screamed at him to get the fuck off her. Stayed with her until police came"
Well done for looking out for her x |
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I would say that my biggest achievement besides my kids is when I completed and got my degree after 6 years of studying, essay tantrums, late night's and one the day my degree certificate arrived in the post.. I gave a sigh of relief and smiled  |
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"I would say that my biggest achievement besides my kids is when I completed and got my degree after 6 years of studying, essay tantrums, late night's and one the day my degree certificate arrived in the post.. I gave a sigh of relief and smiled "
I have encountered this ...
late nights at a lichen table ...
Head in hands totally number blind thinking why did I bring this on myself...
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
In the early 2000s I was earning silly money for a bloke in his twenties and disappeared into hedonism, partying every night, too much booze and too many chemicals. 3 bottles of vodka a night and accompaniments.
When I went travelling at 26, most of my friends thought it would be the last they saw of me.
I came back worse, not better, and decided to fix myself. I sold or gave away everything, left my career, and chose to live on the streets for two years to humble myself and see the other side of life. It was beautiful.
I read voraciously, learned my own mind, learned to master my desires, rebuilt my career, and turned myself from a broken shell of a man into a self-sufficient man and a proud father. Even now, I well up when I think.of that journey. |
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"I would say that my biggest achievement besides my kids is when I completed and got my degree after 6 years of studying, essay tantrums, late night's and one the day my degree certificate arrived in the post.. I gave a sigh of relief and smiled
I have encountered this ...
late nights at a lichen table ...
Head in hands totally number blind thinking why did I bring this on myself...
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🤣🤣🤣🤣 exactly that.. most of the time, all my assignments are just a load of waffle really. One assignment i got a really high mark for.. I messaged my tutor and asked was she having a lazy day that day when she marked my paper 😅🙈🤣
I should of shut up by then 😅🙈🤣 |
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"I would say that my biggest achievement besides my kids is when I completed and got my degree after 6 years of studying, essay tantrums, late night's and one the day my degree certificate arrived in the post.. I gave a sigh of relief and smiled "
How the hell did you manage?
Im strongly thinking of studying in October so any advice would be greatly appreciated |
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I went to South Africa when I was at University for 4 weeks as part of some programme. Saw Lions, Leopard, Hippos in the wild. My proudest moment was helping a group of conservationists and rangers help sedate a huge Nile Crocodile who was injured and help treat the big guy. Took about 12 people to help sedate and then release him back into the river. |
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"I went to South Africa when I was at University for 4 weeks as part of some programme. Saw Lions, Leopard, Hippos in the wild. My proudest moment was helping a group of conservationists and rangers help sedate a huge Nile Crocodile who was injured and help treat the big guy. Took about 12 people to help sedate and then release him back into the river. "
That and also diving and seen a few Tiger Sharks in the sea. They have amazing stripes and spots on their back. And also saw the Hammerhead Shark too. I'm glad I went. Gave me a greater love and appreciation for wildlife on this planet. |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"I went to South Africa when I was at University for 4 weeks as part of some programme. Saw Lions, Leopard, Hippos in the wild. My proudest moment was helping a group of conservationists and rangers help sedate a huge Nile Crocodile who was injured and help treat the big guy. Took about 12 people to help sedate and then release him back into the river.
That and also diving and seen a few Tiger Sharks in the sea. They have amazing stripes and spots on their back. And also saw the Hammerhead Shark too. I'm glad I went. Gave me a greater love and appreciation for wildlife on this planet."
Wow that is amazing. I worked in Zimbabwe for 6 months and did something similar over a weekend, in the national parks. |
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"I went to South Africa when I was at University for 4 weeks as part of some programme. Saw Lions, Leopard, Hippos in the wild. My proudest moment was helping a group of conservationists and rangers help sedate a huge Nile Crocodile who was injured and help treat the big guy. Took about 12 people to help sedate and then release him back into the river.
That and also diving and seen a few Tiger Sharks in the sea. They have amazing stripes and spots on their back. And also saw the Hammerhead Shark too. I'm glad I went. Gave me a greater love and appreciation for wildlife on this planet."
Awww jealous I've always wanted to see the hammerheads but never have done seen lots of other amazing things whilst diving but never the hammerheads. |
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"I would say that my biggest achievement besides my kids is when I completed and got my degree after 6 years of studying, essay tantrums, late night's and one the day my degree certificate arrived in the post.. I gave a sigh of relief and smiled
How the hell did you manage?
Im strongly thinking of studying in October so any advice would be greatly appreciated "
Stick with it,we are are own worst enemy tell yourself you can and you will |
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"I went to South Africa when I was at University for 4 weeks as part of some programme. Saw Lions, Leopard, Hippos in the wild. My proudest moment was helping a group of conservationists and rangers help sedate a huge Nile Crocodile who was injured and help treat the big guy. Took about 12 people to help sedate and then release him back into the river.
That and also diving and seen a few Tiger Sharks in the sea. They have amazing stripes and spots on their back. And also saw the Hammerhead Shark too. I'm glad I went. Gave me a greater love and appreciation for wildlife on this planet.
Awww jealous I've always wanted to see the hammerheads but never have done seen lots of other amazing things whilst diving but never the hammerheads."
sits fighting on his hands repeating don't type chilly don't type ... this is a less is more opportunity....
hod dam it you fool I said don't...oh well too late now .. |
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I don't do pride, but other people think things like starting a successful business in New Zealand at 23 was impressive, i just needed money to survive ! I am very proud of Muse though for her character & values |
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"Something a bit more uplifting and affirmitive today, and I'm a bit bored of being a bull or a bear on the animal thread.
In the entirety of your long or short lives, what is the achievement that makes you most proud?
If you say children, you must give a second answer and move past the cop out 🤣
Give detail to yout answers please 😊"
Being so successful on fab and other lifestyle websites.
#living my best life |
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By *am450Man 3 weeks ago
Sidcup/Bexley |
"Serious answer completing Uni whilst on my own with 2 toddlers and then being able to do a job that actually makes a difference for people "
Blimey, proper grafting all week long, dedication and commitment gradually becoming rarer qualities these days.  |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Something a bit more uplifting and affirmitive today, and I'm a bit bored of being a bull or a bear on the animal thread.
In the entirety of your long or short lives, what is the achievement that makes you most proud?
If you say children, you must give a second answer and move past the cop out 🤣
Give detail to yout answers please 😊
Being so successful on fab and other lifestyle websites.
#living my best life "
Errr, well done?
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By *orba69Man 3 weeks ago
Doncaster |
Sad 2 say it was actually sitting with my mother in law whilst she died….. we couldn’t stand the sight of each other & yet I didn’t want her 2 die alone & sat with her in the small hours until she passed. I actually miss her now…. |
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"I went to South Africa when I was at University for 4 weeks as part of some programme. Saw Lions, Leopard, Hippos in the wild. My proudest moment was helping a group of conservationists and rangers help sedate a huge Nile Crocodile who was injured and help treat the big guy. Took about 12 people to help sedate and then release him back into the river.
That and also diving and seen a few Tiger Sharks in the sea. They have amazing stripes and spots on their back. And also saw the Hammerhead Shark too. I'm glad I went. Gave me a greater love and appreciation for wildlife on this planet.
Wow that is amazing. I worked in Zimbabwe for 6 months and did something similar over a weekend, in the national parks."
That is amazing mate. Where you ever told to be careful for Hippos because I was. Seems like Hippos were the number one thing locals were most worried about. |
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"I went to South Africa when I was at University for 4 weeks as part of some programme. Saw Lions, Leopard, Hippos in the wild. My proudest moment was helping a group of conservationists and rangers help sedate a huge Nile Crocodile who was injured and help treat the big guy. Took about 12 people to help sedate and then release him back into the river.
That and also diving and seen a few Tiger Sharks in the sea. They have amazing stripes and spots on their back. And also saw the Hammerhead Shark too. I'm glad I went. Gave me a greater love and appreciation for wildlife on this planet.
Awww jealous I've always wanted to see the hammerheads but never have done seen lots of other amazing things whilst diving but never the hammerheads."
I was very lucky as Hammerheads are very shy Sharks. What have you seen whilst diving? |
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I'm sorry but it's my daughter so far,I grew up on estate,yeah I got a trade that's me,my highlight, and some major escapeds close shaves and scrapes, and in general tossed it off,and drove my parents mad wasting talent I had.
She grew up climbing trees,riding motorbikes fishing, and going on the football.
But, I had a saying...do as I say, not as I do, let dad be the dickhead I want better for you, I wrapped myself her,made all the sacrifices,she only left my side at 18 ,when she moved t London to go University.
11A* GCSE 4 A LEVELS 2 As and 2A* A*in half A
LEVEL
Got a place at UCL doing a BBC Economics degree, smashed that and got a first,First job at Morgan Stanley as an undergraduate, then a couple more places in the city as an investment banker,which she does now still £150000 a year at 25,and still that same humble kid from an estate she's been....How the fuck did I manage to nurture her to help her get where she is now, when all I've been is a clown.
My lads work in progress..we'll leave there with him for now. |
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"I went to South Africa when I was at University for 4 weeks as part of some programme. Saw Lions, Leopard, Hippos in the wild. My proudest moment was helping a group of conservationists and rangers help sedate a huge Nile Crocodile who was injured and help treat the big guy. Took about 12 people to help sedate and then release him back into the river.
That and also diving and seen a few Tiger Sharks in the sea. They have amazing stripes and spots on their back. And also saw the Hammerhead Shark too. I'm glad I went. Gave me a greater love and appreciation for wildlife on this planet.
Awww jealous I've always wanted to see the hammerheads but never have done seen lots of other amazing things whilst diving but never the hammerheads.
I was very lucky as Hammerheads are very shy Sharks. What have you seen whilst diving?"
White tips and manta rays they are pretty awesome to see and obviously loads of other fish and moray eals but the manta ray was my fav. |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"I went to South Africa when I was at University for 4 weeks as part of some programme. Saw Lions, Leopard, Hippos in the wild. My proudest moment was helping a group of conservationists and rangers help sedate a huge Nile Crocodile who was injured and help treat the big guy. Took about 12 people to help sedate and then release him back into the river.
That and also diving and seen a few Tiger Sharks in the sea. They have amazing stripes and spots on their back. And also saw the Hammerhead Shark too. I'm glad I went. Gave me a greater love and appreciation for wildlife on this planet.
Wow that is amazing. I worked in Zimbabwe for 6 months and did something similar over a weekend, in the national parks.
That is amazing mate. Where you ever told to be careful for Hippos because I was. Seems like Hippos were the number one thing locals were most worried about."
No, we weren't told about hippos. Elephants with kids was the warning. |
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Leaving an abusive relationship.
My biggest regret was allowing it to happen again (twice. In another relationship and a close friendship. Clearly I am not a quick learner 🙄)
Growing a spine and recognising that I didn't deserve the way I was being treated, despite being told I did, and putting boundaries in place has been a really big deal for me.
I'm naturally a people pleaser and a worrier so I don't like people thinking badly of me.
Learning that if they're people who can treat me the way they did, it doesn't matter what they think, has been very free-ing.
On a less emotional note, completing my ironman last year. I'm not naturally sporty or athletic, but it was the best thing I've ever done. |
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"Sad 2 say it was actually sitting with my mother in law whilst she died….. we couldn’t stand the sight of each other & yet I didn’t want her 2 die alone & sat with her in the small hours until she passed. I actually miss her now…. "
That is something to be proud of. |
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Memorising the Gospels by rote learning for a New Testament Greek module at uni instead of bothering to learn the language. I got the highest score the uni had seen and my lecturer who desperately wanted to fail me all semester had to swallow his words. Even better the uni got me an award. He was mortified. |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Leaving an abusive relationship.
My biggest regret was allowing it to happen again (twice. In another relationship and a close friendship. Clearly I am not a quick learner 🙄)
Growing a spine and recognising that I didn't deserve the way I was being treated, despite being told I did, and putting boundaries in place has been a really big deal for me.
I'm naturally a people pleaser and a worrier so I don't like people thinking badly of me.
Learning that if they're people who can treat me the way they did, it doesn't matter what they think, has been very free-ing.
On a less emotional note, completing my ironman last year. I'm not naturally sporty or athletic, but it was the best thing I've ever done."
Congratulations on getting yourself to a better place x
Shame it happened again, but you're in the right spot now 😘
Ironman, f*ck me, that takes some effort, that's an achievement! |
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"Leaving an abusive relationship.
My biggest regret was allowing it to happen again (twice. In another relationship and a close friendship. Clearly I am not a quick learner 🙄)
Growing a spine and recognising that I didn't deserve the way I was being treated, despite being told I did, and putting boundaries in place has been a really big deal for me.
I'm naturally a people pleaser and a worrier so I don't like people thinking badly of me.
Learning that if they're people who can treat me the way they did, it doesn't matter what they think, has been very free-ing.
On a less emotional note, completing my ironman last year. I'm not naturally sporty or athletic, but it was the best thing I've ever done.
Congratulations on getting yourself to a better place x
Shame it happened again, but you're in the right spot now 😘
Ironman, f*ck me, that takes some effort, that's an achievement!"
Fuck you? Now there's an offer and a half 
But thankyou, I'm pretty happy with that one |
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By *omeotherguy OP Man 3 weeks ago
Sheffield/London/Derbyshire |
"Leaving an abusive relationship.
My biggest regret was allowing it to happen again (twice. In another relationship and a close friendship. Clearly I am not a quick learner 🙄)
Growing a spine and recognising that I didn't deserve the way I was being treated, despite being told I did, and putting boundaries in place has been a really big deal for me.
I'm naturally a people pleaser and a worrier so I don't like people thinking badly of me.
Learning that if they're people who can treat me the way they did, it doesn't matter what they think, has been very free-ing.
On a less emotional note, completing my ironman last year. I'm not naturally sporty or athletic, but it was the best thing I've ever done.
Congratulations on getting yourself to a better place x
Shame it happened again, but you're in the right spot now 😘
Ironman, f*ck me, that takes some effort, that's an achievement!
Fuck you? Now there's an offer and a half
But thankyou, I'm pretty happy with that one"
Ahahahaha Well I hadn't offered but I'm enjoying where your deviant brain is going, so do feel free to message! |
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By *t2010Man 3 weeks ago
Stockport |
Saved my mother's life after she started choking on a profitter roll on her 80th birthday, it covered her airway completely.
She did about a minute with no air, never done the hymlic manoeuvre, really lucky it worked.
All happened too fast to be scary |
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By *JandCMCouple 3 weeks ago
cardiff |
Back in the early 2000's I started up my own business, my total investment in it was £10.
It lasted for around 15 years n after the first year I gave up my daytime job to run it n it made me enough money to live off, plus gave me a deposit for me to buy 2 houses to rent out.
Not bad for £10. |
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