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shabbapaul

The darkest hour is just before the dawn
Nick name:
shabbapaul
Real name:
Mike Hunt
Last online:
4 weeks ago
Registered:
6 years ago (Oct 31, 2017)
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Sex:
Male
Relat. status:
Widowed
Birth date:
1970-04-01
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About me:
Disconsolate, dispassionate, dysfunctional, dyplexic
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The Stor, a Rock Outcrop on the Island of Skye, Scotland

Scotland's fantastical landscapes are steeped in folklore and myths. The Old Man of Storr—a 164-foot rocky pinnacle on the Isle of Skye—is no exception. So named because it is said to resemble a craggy man when viewed from the right angle, it has long inspired tales of giants and magic. The Old Man towers over the Trotternish Ridge, a 20-mile-long landslip that is home to many stunning and strange rock formations, each with their own stories.It is also a suitably stunning site to toast Saint Andrew, who was named as Scotland's patron saint when the country declared its independence in 1320. The celebration of St. Andrew's Day was popularized by Scottish people in the US who wanted to connect to their roots. However, Scotland is not the only country to celebrate the saint. From Romania to Barbados, many nations celebrate the historic figure, applying their own traditions.


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Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
The enchanting Isle of Skye in Scotland is home to the Sligachan Old Bridge, built by Thomas Telford, a prolific Scottish civil engineer, in the early 1800s. The bridge arches over a river of the same name, and carries only cyclists and pedestrians, while a modern bridge downstream serves cars. From atop the bridge's weathered, mossy stones, travelers can take in the majestic Cuillin Mountains in the distance. According to local tradition, the Sligachan River's water contains a mysterious blessing provided by fairies. Those who dare to immerse their faces in these waters are said to be gifted with timeless beauty.


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Happy Birthday Shabs, have a great weekend smiley smiley


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Happy Birthday Shabbalouis. smiley


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Hiya, hope you had a great Christmas 🎄 take care Irene x

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@ijaija Thank you lovely. It’s been great so far. How about you ? What are you doing for NYE? I’m watching an Elvis impression with buffet at my local. Better than Vegas I reckon

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@shabbapaul Elvis hmmm! my friend is an absolute nutcase for Elvis, she made us all go to an Elvis impressionist years ago, don't tell her, but, It was actually a good night lol, much better than Vegas. We are staying home as my Husband isn't very well, Happy New Year to you and have fun.

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@ijaija Hope he gets better soon lovely smiley


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Hiya, What a final! It was the best final I've ever seen, fantastic.

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@ijaija Yes very very exciting and Mesis Anne Sunmers off the shoulder neglige was very nice too 👍

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@shabbapaul smiley I thought so too, its actually not allowed, there is a dress code on the podium believe it or not, and that aint it lol.


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Hiya, I told you it would be Argentina v France final all along didn't I, Brazil Spain who? smiley shame for Morocco. Enjoy the final. I'll tell you who I think will win After the game lol.

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@ijaija Wow 😯 do you do lottery numbers as well ?
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@shabbapaul I sure do, I win thousands every week smiley

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@ijaija Just want you to know, I won another few thousand again tonight...

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@ijaija I won a basket of winter vegetables at a village hall ceilidh dance once. The parsnips were amazing.
Second prize was 2 baskets

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@shabbapaul smiley smiley I won a box of chocolate cherries once, I hate cherries...


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Come on Morocco smiley


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Well, what can I say, who would've thought that would happen, good job I don't gamble, Spain not in the final, well done Morocco eh!

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@ijaija I drew Morocco and Japan in our work sweepstake. Spain were really boring weren’t they ?
What’s your prediction for Saturday ?
I think Argentina Netherlands should be good too.

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@shabbapaul Ooh, nice one, good luck with Morocco, every team I've wanted or thought would win has lost, I think I'll keep it to myself and pretend I knew all along who would win on Saturday and until the final smiley

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@ijaija I’d like England to win, I really would. I’m British and very very patriotic.
However, France look so strong.

Whatever happens, it’s going to be a classic I hope.
I’ll be watching it in the bar at our works do lol


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Good luck to Wales today x

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@ijaija Thanks lovely a draw will do smiley

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@shabbapaul First half wasn't great but second was, really enjoyed it, I really hope we both get thru, sorry to our American friends here smiley

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@ijaija They won’t mind lol They call it soccer ffs

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@ijaija Wales Iran tomorrow morning smiley

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@shabbapaul Yep and I will be watching, good luck.

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@ijaija Wales were lucky to get 0 lol
Hope the England games better tonight lovely smiley

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@shabbapaul I'm gutted for you, but Iran deserved it more, never did I think I would say that lol.


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Tigh Mor Trossachs on Loch Achray, Scotland

Fairy-tale castle? Check. Stunning Scottish backdrop? Check. Calm, tranquil loch? Check. If Tigh Mor looks idyllic to you, you're not alone. Queen Victoria spent time here in its heyday, and though the old hotel (it was built in 1849) declined over the years, a multimillion-dollar restoration has brought it right back to its former glory.

Tigh Mor sits above Loch Achray in Scotland's Trossachs, a region with scenery so stunning it draws artists and painters like moths to a flame. Writers are also inspired by its beauty: Way back in the early 1800s Sir Walter Scott's poem 'The Lady of the Lake' and novel 'Rob Roy' stirred interest in visiting this area of wooded glens, braes, and waterways called 'the Trossachs.'

Today many visitors hike or bike the Trossachs Trail, a beautiful 40-mile route that starts at Loch Lomond and winds along rivers and through woods, offering family-friendly adventures as well as challenges for mountain bikers and rock climbers. ...
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@Bread&Circuses Very nice m8


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Happy Halloween Teeny Style💋


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Ammonite pavement at Monmouth Beach, Jurassic Coast World, Dorset, England

Travel back 199 million years with a trip to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, a 95-mile-long stretch of coastline in southern England. This stunning fossil display is known as the Ammonite Pavement, where thousands of ammonite fossils are embedded in a limestone ledge at the west end of Monmouth Beach in Dorset. Although the ammonites look rather like snail shells, these are fossils of extinct sea creatures that are more closely related to today's octopus or squid. Britain's Natural History Museum notes that the fossil-filled ledge is unique in the world because of the sheer number and size of the ammonites: The fossils reach up to 27 inches in diameter. If you want to check them out, timing is everything—the ledge emerges at low tide, and there are more ammonites in large rocks nearby, too.

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@Bread&Circuses dosmovies.com/film/Ammonite

Total twaddle but same coastline

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@shabbapaul This was a great movie, see my review. dosmovies.com/film/The_Dig_2021


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What happened to shabbapaul after crossing ᚘ𝕺...
DOS doesn't forgive ᚘ𝕺 doesn't forget..(unless he's had his 3rd J..wait where am I?)
SPOILER ALEART FOR "Pantheon" fans


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@Bread&Circuses Extraordinary times. To some she WAS being British
She was the same age as Anne Frank whilst she hid in terror in a loft in Amsterdam.
Our queens father was king during the Second World War.
A lot of history


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So what is the problem now? You got bored and wanted some attention? Perhaps some pity for your 'ordeals' from your fellow members? Or is it 'Pick on the mod for sh*ts and giggles' day?

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@JudgeDredd No need to use profanity and in future, please PM me if you want an honest discussion about your role and attitude ok ? Thanks
Going through my friends list to prosecute your “ case” and then judging me based on your subjective opinion smacks of abuse of power

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@shabbapaul Seriously? You brought this up on Chat for crying out loud. And I am supposed to reply to you in private? How did you figure that? smiley smiley

Abuse of Power? Do you even know what that means? Cause I gotta tell you that using information that is publicly available to all members without restriction in order to support an argument, definitely isnt in that definition. smiley smiley

Furthermore, my role in here is crystal clear and not subject to your interpretation or approval. As for my attitude, it mirrors the attitude of the person I am replying to. So if you want that to change, perhaps you should adjust yours accordingly.

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@JudgeDredd To be honest mate, if you weren’t a mod I probably wouldn’t even bother replying to you. I brought it up in chat because someone asked to be a friend and I had to double check first in case they were someone undesirable ( in your opinion )
I’d rather not correspond with you at all and if I could block you I would.
Let’s just leave it there shall we ?
You moderate and I’ll use the services of a site I’ve used for nearly 5 years without any issues or problems until you interjected yourself into my world.
Fair enough ? Or are you now going to use your authority and powers on me ?

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@shabbapaul The fact that you brought this matter up in chat unprovoked after a full month from our social interaction, only proves that YOU interjected yourself into my world, not vice versa. In addition to that, the fact that you keep insisting that the visual proof of reprehensible conduct I provided from your own friends, is somehow subjective in its interpretation and as such the presence of such individuals is actually desirable, speaks for itself.



If you keep insisting on bombarding the forums with your unfounded and utterly defamatory allegations of bias and abuse of my authority, you can count me always being there to set the record straight.

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