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  • Gardener49

    There is a big feature coming in the main Dundee paper soon
    about the rare football record I found recently but it's already gone up online here :
    https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/…

    • Is the record worth any moneydrgs
    • around a hundred but I'll leave it to my offspring to sell it when I'm goneGardener
    • Looking good S! All smiles +Wordsworth
    • I want a Hammy & The Hamsters reunion tour in 2023!fooler
    • haha, it MIGHT happen, 2 are still alive!Gardener
    • Nice one!instrmntl
    • Congrats! Spin it for us!robthelad
    • awesome!Krassy
    • Sweet!YakuZoku
    • Is that an original No Future UK LP?fooler
    • it is, first pressing from 77Gardener
    • Love ya Gardy. Question: What is your least favorite record you own?garbage
    • wow very coolSquiddy
    • Congratulations, always lovely to hear such stories!SimonFFM
    • @Gardener You're Scottish? Didnae knoe.jagara
    • from Carlisle, married to a Scotch lassGardener
    • I have plenty of least fave records garbage, if only because I keep them for the sleeve and never playGardener
    • The best Football song ever has to be 'We have a dream' by Scotland World Cup Squad in 1982
      https://youtu.be/gmz…
      microkorg
    • Fair enough, and a followup question: What is the ugliest sleeve you own? It can't be a text only or The White Album..garbage
    • ..but a cover that really makes you think "somebody made this?"garbage
    • i'm not keen on this one!
      https://images.eil.c…
      Gardener
    • lol, judging on where I know you from, I'd assume that would be a fave in a golden frame!garbage
    • it just annoys meGardener
    • Ha, that pig in boots neds to be put on a Tfaxion
  • i_monk38

    This afternoon I had to lift my elderly neighbour off his shower floor, stepping in his blood and shit with my socks. He was grey, his legs so frail. Didn't think 'don't move him, in case it's more serious', could only think of getting him off the floor, because that's what you do when a little old lady meekly knocks on your door and is barely able to say her husband had fallen. I got him into one of those plastic shower seats—probably what he fell out of in the first place—while his wife called for an ambulance. She's been going senile for a year now, couldn't remember '911' for an ambulance. The paramedics bandaged the deep gash in his leg and got him to walk to the gurney in the hallway. I couldn't tell what he'd hit his leg on, but there was blood smeared all over the tiles. He was shaking, shock I suppose, when they wheeled him out.

    My dad has a long history of falling and I thought about that the entire time. He's broken both hips, fractured his ribs and a vertebra, and splattered blood across the bedroom floor from hitting his head, on four separate occasions. Those are just the ones that did serious damage: two years ago he fell on some ice in the driveway and couldn't get up without a passerby's help. Tonight my mom told me about a time he fell out of the bathtub when I was away at college—I hadn't heard that one before. Two months ago he fell in their laundry room; no injuries but he couldn't even turn himself over and my mom couldn't lift him anyway, so my sister and brother in law had to go over to pick him up. His feet have been fucked up since his days as a paratrooper, they don't always work properly. (My mother fell last October and broke her arm, checking the neighbour's mail while they were away.)

    I can still smell the blood and shit seven hours later. Frailty is terrifying.

    • You're a good human, i_monk. <3PonyBoy
    • Mensch!Continuity
    • upvoted your readiness to help, the situation is fucked up. I had to do it once with my grandfather. he was so ashamed. fuck getting old eh...oey_oey
    • Youse a good dude.jagara
    • pics?drgs
    • Well done mateHayzilla
    • Old age is the single most horrifying thing in life.shapesalad
    • One day we will all be in such a situation and then you'll be happy to have a partner or a good neighbour to take care for you.milfhunter
    • Very well done :)OBBTKN
    • The thing is, that old man, inside, he feels like he did at 28, or 35, 40... just the body isn't responding like it used to do.shapesalad
    • First, spot on because your fight or flight instinct probably saved this man, but also your personal history and that trauma.. take a day off.garbage
    • Elderly down in the shower is one of the few "don't don't move them" situations. It could be a minor stroke, myocardial situation, or a medication complication.garbage
    • That shit is not easy, not even for the pros. Stellar job, and also take a breather and give yourself some time.garbage
    • Rule One of trauma is having to take some of it for your own. Anybody who says otherwise is a fucking liar.garbage
    • Good job. Frailty, specially with old people, makes me very sad :,(maquito
    • Empathy!ideaist
    • crazy, man. way to step up, it's tough to be put in that situation_niko
    • I've had to do the same thing for my Mother-In-Law a few times... it's pretty upsetting. But I'm glad I've been able to help. It's what family is for.exador1
    • so for what it's worth, i know how it feels dude. Proud of you.exador1
    • damnYakuZoku
    • Sad but good that you were able to helpSquiddy
    • Good man. Also, old people need to wear helmets more oftencrazyprick
    • My grandfather died falling off the toilet, hitting his head on the tub, lost consciousness and then suffered brain damage from lack of oxygen.cotton
    • I didn't sleep much last night, I keep thinking about it.i_monk
    • I can relate. I hope to have neighbours like you when I'm that oldhotroddy
    • @cotton - i almost died from losing consciousness (trauma to the head causing brain hemorrhage. ) and it's probably not a bad way to go. you just fall asleep.hotroddy
    • Jeez cotton, that's a rough one.

      @imonk It's hard to shake the gravity of those situations, and quite frankly it takes some time. You did the right thing.
      garbage
    • thank god you were there i monk, i've heard some nightmare situations involving wives unable to move their husbands in later life. horrible thing to contemplatekingsteven
    • @i_monk you have a big heart. Respect.Krassy
    • Yes, it very much is. Thank you for sharing, I hope you're OK.BuddhaHat
    • Bless you for your help. May someone do the same for you someday.cannonball1978
  • capn_ron34

    A best friend passed away on Monday after getting hit by a car on her e-bike. 35 years old with her whole life ahead of her. She had her 16-month-old baby in a carrier and somehow the baby came out without a scratch! Her husband is a firefighter and now his and the baby's life will forever be different. I will miss how she brightened up a room and was always so happy. Her poor daughter will never know how great her mom was other than by the stories we will share with her when she grows up. This week is tough for me.

    Hug your friends, and call your folks.

    • Condolences. This is terribly sadnb
    • Very sorry to hear :(NBQ00
    • Treasure and remember those stories! Life truly is an unpredictable son of a bitch.

      Hang in there, ron <3
      scarabin
    • May time heal your pain.cannonball1978
    • That is brutal. Take care my friend.tank02
    • Oh fuck. HorribleGnash
    • So sorry to hear this.stoplying
    • : (ideaist
    • Heard about this... absolutely horrible.duckseason
    • thank you all. support is a must-have right now.capn_ron
    • I think about this sort of shit a lot - not sure if apt, but I'd consider recording as much as you can about your friend for her baby to view when she's olderNairn
    • And yeah, I'm so sorry for you too, Capn.

      Life's utterly shit sometimes.
      Nairn
    • So sorry to hear. Stay strong.Krassy
    • So incredibly sad. Sorry for your loss.mort_
    • What a horrible thing. Sorry to hear, capn.Fax_Benson
    • Some people are incredibly unfortunate. Brutal story with no joy for anyone...shapesalad
    • So sorry for your loss. That's horrible.formed
    • So sorry captain :( my condolences...OBBTKN
    • Damn so sorry to hear broYakuZoku
    • Fuck man, so sorry.garbage
    • Sorry to hear. Life can be incredibly cruel, especially when you can imagine growing older together.PhanLo
    • So sorry for your loss.instrmntl
    • So sorry Ron :(dyspl
    • I've been at a loss for words all day since I read the fb posts. Thought of you immediately. What a tremendous loss. Sending a huge hug my dear friend. <\3sea_sea
    • Horrible, my condolences ronContinuity
    • So sorry to hear this :´(jagara
    • terrible way to pass. Sorry for your lossmilfhunter
    • so sorry dude. What a horrible thing to happen.exador1
    • seeing a friend this weekend, his wife died a year ago in a car accident. Life is short. you said it perfectly. Hug your friends, and call your folks.exador1
    • big hugs to you all for the kind words! You have no idea how much I appreciate it and it has made me feel more connected to this little community of ours.capn_ron
    • Condolences capn ron.thumb_screws
  • shellie41

    They offered exactly what I wanted (17k more than my last gig, great benefits, and a relocation bonus if I move to Austin (not required). So, I'm taking the offer as is. They want me to start 11/24 -- right before Thanksgiving so I get paid for the holiday. How nice! And, I'll have health insurance before the end of the year.

    It all looks great so I'm signing for sure. But, not before I interview with a competitor today. They reached out yesterday out of the blue, they know I have an offer, and rushed an interview for this afternoon. Let's see how this goes!

    • Well done!Nairn
    • hell yeah!moldero
    • Booyeahnb
    • Wild to have an interview on a day like today. Everyone at my work is on edgenb
    • now that's what i wanted to see :D
      congrats!
      sted
    • keep rollin with the good newsbezoar
    • Yes!Melanie
    • Rad, shellie <3PonyBoy
    • Wooo!zarkonite
    • Oso ondo!!OBBTKN
    • Excellent.aslip
    • Congrats. Well deservedGnash
    • Nice job. Good fortune.DRIFTMONKEY
    • Awesome news, and a great way to cap off a shitty, shitty year.Continuity
    • Yay!pixellette
    • Haaay! Good for you! Congrats.toemaas
    • Id' be suspicious going to that competitor interview, how did they find out? What if it's a trick to test your loyalty...just be careful, good luck!grafician
    • woop, great news!BaskerviIle
    • @grafician they both found me at the same networking conference in October. it's a normal amount of time for either to come back to me with interest.shellie
    • I didn't apply for a specific job but I did share my resume and reel during meet + greets. Im surprised either would hire before next year.shellie
    • Congrats! would you have a preference for either (if offers were the same)?ben_
    • Awesome. People who get a break have worked their ass off for it. Go get it! Congratulations!Gucci
    • Ha, this post brought a couple of lurkers to the yard.
      Hey there, pixellette and Mel!
      Continuity
    • Congrats!instrmntl
    • Congratulations, and if you do relocate to Austin, welcome to Texas! :)MondoMorphic
    • So, 190 plus another 17? Well done youmisterhow
    • @ben, the first offer. but I believe they misclassified the job title in the second company. I've pushed back for EP title and pay and a guaranteeshellie
    • that nobody is hired over me and I am promoted to department director as it grows. they want someone to run a new division.shellie
    • Noiice! Good for youben_
    • going with my first option. it feels so right.shellie
  • ideaist40

    My wife is having an interview for an artist / illustration role in a corporate environment.

    3rd / 4th round and things are looking/sounding good.

    I have open headphones and i'm trying not to listen BUT I can't not listen.

    Empathizing as I've been there; this job COULD change her and (by connection) my life.

    Send +++ QBN vibes.

    Limit the hate.

    xo

    • Good luck both! Art is needed these days...grafician
    • Good luck for you both!PhanLo
    • Regardless, we drink beer(s) afterwards with OR without mascara on her and/or my face(s).

      : )
      ideaist
    • Best of luck :)Gnash
    • +++ QBN vibes sentethKrassy
    • Good luck Mrs. ideaist!!OBBTKN
    • pics?drgs
    • come on!stoplying
    • Break a leg!scarabin
    • Questine: did she upvote Money Margenb
    • ^^^^^grafician
    • What's a corporate artist job?omahadesigns
    • Making covers and illustrations for a magazine or newspaper for example.sted
    • Good luckpango
    • Godspeed, ask for more money!whatthefunk
    • Coincidentally I’m having a creemore as I’m reading this lol, not sure if you still live there_niko
    • send nudes!utopian
    • Best of luck!Sellies
    • Outside of Creemore now 6km in a hamlet called Dunedin.

      Xo all and keep the positive going while we can.

      Georgian Bay QBN meetup y’all!
      ideaist
    • hooray!garbage
    • Creemore!! One of my favourites! Impossible to find out west! Best of luck!Static_Line
    • Still waiting to hear re: Money Margenb
    • good luckmilfhunter
    • 4th round? Jesus. Good luck!section_014
    • ^ my thoughts, too.SimonFFM
    • NOT a direct "Money Marge" result, BUT I guess I upvoted it and it carried through to her by association?!

      THANK YOU ALL!!! QBN +++ IS REAL!!!

      : )
      ideaist
    • Best of luck to the both of you. I think I remember meeting you both at a QBN Drinks NYC event before the Apocalypse.CyBrainX
    • "and (by connection) my life", yep she could at some point leave you, happens a lot.i_was
    • "she could at some point leave you" - Bartender cut you off last night @i_was?

      ; )
      ideaist
  • Moderator54

    To friend and foe:

    Be the change you want to see. This is the beauty of a community. If you see a community lacking in positive things, contribute those things. Be the harmony you desire.

    That is all.

  • jagara0

    I wonder what the average age of QBN members is. I've been here since the Newstoday days. Is there a steady stream of new members? There seems to be a steady stream of village idiots (RIP docpoz)...

    A/S/L ?

    ;)

  • YakuZoku51

    upvote money bird for endless riches in 7 days

    • my parrot would just rip up the money, gotta keep it away from him.BabySnakes
    • Brah...I'm about ready to get paid!utopian
    • On vacations on a week, thanks, I need these dollasOBBTKN
    • Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda
      -SHULA
      utopian
    • Parrots are assholes. Not this one, though. I like da money birbmaquito
    • I wonder if any one of you’z ever got lucky enough with one upvote click?Ramanisky2
    • like the ones who got lucky and you don't see them these days on QBN? ;)sted
    • This better works!
      -MILF
      milfhunter
    • I love you moneybirdsrhadden
  • Melanie33

    I've been on QBN for 15 years. I've gone through ups and downs in my participation (I've been almost non-existent on here for the past 7 years since being a mum) but I love this place so much.

    That is all.

    • Participate more!eryx
    • https://i.imgur.com/…PonyBoy
    • Qbn mugs is a nice start... ;)OBBTKN
    • To the Proud Mums thread!Nairn
    • Nairn? Are you a proud mum? What are you trying to tell us?Continuity
    • :DBennn
    • 15 years? This is the first time I see a post from you.NBQ00
    • I think it's been about 16 years or so for me...and I agree with you Melanie... I still love this place too :)exador1
    • https://i.imgur.com/…utopian
    • Hello :wave:dorfsman
    • https://img.buzzfeed…Maaku
    • For a moment I don't feel so alone.shellie
    • Same here, I dont post much, lots of lurking. Early 2000'sArmandoEstrada
    • we all come and go, it's hard not to. glad you're back. ;)sea_sea
    • 15 years of just watching over us. Working us out. Weeding out the arseholes. Your reign can now begin as you must be the chosen one, erm right?Ianbolton
    • 15 years.. ugh im here longer than you.. i used to love this place.. but lately [last 10 years] oi hahah wait did OSFA win again?? recount dammit!!e-pill
    • 17 years, just lingering and loitering once in a while. Outlasting them all.nuggler
    • ugh 17 yrs.. im still older than youze!!e-pill
    • i have more usernames than you have posts.. let alone broadcasts.. go back into hiding nuggler.. you hit outlasting anyone.. pfft!! -ee-pill
    • Hello. There is hope for QBNMrT
    • I was back recently after maybe 9 years, welcome back!grafician
    • Hi! Riskunlogic here, member since 2011!riskunlogic
    • Same here, except for the mum part. Welcome back!cherub
    • about 10. I go long stretches without posting, but always love to POTD and gif threads as a 2 minute distractionProjectile
    • it's not about how many postings you do on QBN. it's about the one posting at the right time! thank you melanie for the fulfilledprophecy!api
    • Hi MelanieGlitterati_Duane
    • People love this place. I feel the same. Enough to shared the same thought. It's oddly pleasant, never felt connected to a group like this. 15+ yrscanoe
    • 13 years here. I'm addicted for life.Krassy
    • QBN is a cultKrassy
    • <3ernexbcn
    • Ahhh. The notes - they get you right in the feels. :)Melanie
    • Hi, see you in another 7 years! :)futurefood
    • I've been here 17 years too. Welcome back.CyBrainX
    • Hi Melanie, where are you from? Introduce yourself somehow?! I’m Ian and I’ve been listening to everyone’s valid opinion for about the same timeIanbolton
    • If you can sum your 15 years in a tiny box like this that would be great!!Ianbolton
    • Cool story brocannonball1978
  • utopian11

    I'm going to hospital to say goodbye to mom before we pull plugs on her..this sucks!

    • fuck..... sorry man...pango
    • damn mansince1979
    • :( sorry, dude :(
      <3
      PonyBoy
    • fuck dude, that's rough. you know you can vent here if you need it...scarabin
    • man that sucks.. peace to you broautoflavour
    • woke up sad with a couple things right now and first thing i read is your post. this is ultra fucked. fuck. sorry to hear that man. stay strong utopian. hugs <3oey
    • hearts out to you and your family.omg
    • stay strong mateOBBTKN
    • sorry to hear.BusterBoy
    • Sorry to hear.Maaku
    • Man, really sorry to hear :(pinkfloyd
    • That's terrible news man. Stay strong the best you can.HijoDMaite
    • at least you get to say goodbye. good luck man.sarahfailin
    • So sorryMrT
    • no words dude...vent here whenever you feel like it.sureshot
    • So sorry to hear this :(
      Vent away on here.
      fadein11
    • I just watched her die in front of me, the heartache.utopian
    • Life is short...If you are fortunate enough to have a mom give her a hug and kiss for me.utopian
    • :(
      My dad had a massive stroke 6 years ago - UK had massive snow so roads were terrible - I got to hospital just in time so he squeezed my hand when nurse said
      fadein11
    • my name - we then watched him die slowly for 12 hours. Horrible. I feel your pain mate. You sounded like you were a great son though this last year from whatfadein11
    • you have said about it on here. It gets easier. Best wishes to you and your family.fadein11
    • It's good that you were present in the moment.cannonball1978
    • xdetritus
    • I've done this twice (father and brother). the definition of heart breaking and the worst...sending lovebabaganush
    • Shit. Sounds awful man. xIanbolton
    • Sorry to hear that. Its tough. Hope you are okDillinger
    • So sorry to hear. My thoughts are with your family.Gnash
    • Sorry to hear utopian. All the best.emphor
    • sorry for your family's loss utopianIRNlun6
    • really sorry to hear about your loss.mugwart
    • :( Sorry to hear, good luck and stay strong.Bennn
    • Oh man so sorry. I'm calling mom.monospaced
    • :( oh man...oey
    • Very sorry to hear that utopian!yuekit
    • :-(Krassy
    • ; _ ;i_monk
    • oh man, so sorry, Utopian. Stay strong. :-(chukkaphob
    • I'm so sorry to hear, good to see others share their stories. Stay strongmartinadolfsson
    • I don't know you, and I can't even imagine how you feel. But my thoughts are with you and your family.Longcopylover
    • Harsh, man. T_TDRIFTMONKEY
    • Feeling for you, man. Reaching out to my mom right now.aslip
    • fuck man, sorryjaylarson
    • damn....condolences utopianstoplying
    • My Deepest condolences, sorry to hear...Please stay strong.antimotion
    • shit man, condolences. please take care.bezoar
    • So sorry man. Stay strong.maquito
    • Oh wow, I'm so sorry for your loss utop :(
      *hugs
      sea_sea
    • Sending my condolences my friend.robotron3k
    • Whoa, that's heavy man. Sorry for your loss.garbage
    • That's some heavy shit you're going through. Stay strong, fella!mort_
    • Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all of the love and support.utopian
    • dude, sorry to hear. keep your head up!dbloc
    • really sorry utopian. sending love. if there's anything i/we can do here in NYC... name it.bklyndroobeki
    • hope you're okay. sorry you're going through this.cbass99
    • damn, sorry to hear brother, i went through the same with my dad for about 15 years till he finally past 2 years agomoldero
    • So sorry to hear that utopian.lowimpakt
    • loosing a parent is tough, hope the support from your loved ones bring you peace during this difficult time. my deepest condolences to you...sted
    • Thoughts to the best QBN'er.meffid
    • Hope your hanging in there. I don't know where you are based but please let me know if you need a hand around London way.mugwart
    • fuck. sorry to hear, man. keep your head up.lvl_13
    • Very sorry to hear that utopian.Jetserf
    • Sorry for the losskgvs72
    • I know we're just a gaggle of shitheads, but we're your gaggle of shitheads. My condolences.garbage
  • bjladams40

    I’ve been out camping for the last month and just getting back home. we had a few brief spots with internet and tried to keep up with the few other campers we crossed paths with, but is still a bit of a shock to arrive back and process all the news. The weather is still beautiful, so maybe good to pack up and enjoy the outdoors again for a few more weeks--

    • Do it, now! Do it for us, the rest of jealous confined humans... Have a blast!OBBTKN
    • Were you with Jared Leto?PhanLo
    • Awesome!HijoDMaite
    • Beautiful pics bjRamanisky2
    • lol, PhanLoduckseason
    • lol @ Jared Leto.

      Know what you mean though, have done similar when 'important' things have happend.
      webazoot
    • LOL @PhanLoKrassy
    • Keep at it!aslip
    • BTW, stunning photos! beautiful!Krassy
    • Jealousy generator, this one.garbage
    • Wow awesome Overlanders a d amazing pics... so jealous. Yeah definitely go back out for some more weeks!!!robotron3k
    • Now that is what I call social isolationTurboslacker
    • Not too shabbyinstrmntl
    • 'Splendid Isolation'webazoot
    • StunningAlum31
    • RespectGnash
    • niiiiceBennn
    • Looks amazing. Where is this?SimonFFM
    • wow, looks incredibleFax_Benson
    • New Zealand?milfhunter
    • wow, great shots. And seems you're socially distant enough out there to survive this crap. Go enjoy life.dopepope
    • yeah, NZ- excellent time outbjladams
    • updated: I've been out CAR camping [on a road trip]canoe
    • I love you, Ben, but I also hate you so much.Nairn
  • oey_oey35

    After 7 months looking and around 50 applications sent I finally managed to get a job.

    I'm not going to design or do anything creative. It will be digitalizing archives. From city halls to law firms, from construction companies to museums.

    It can be boring but it also can be really interesting especially when the documents are from the 19th century and written in old German style or DDR logos from the 20th century.

    Still need to sign the contract but I'm pretty excited.
    It doesn't pay much but I work only 20 hours a week and have time for my own projects and for my family.

    I have a lot of benefits, I tell you guys about it later after signing the contract, and I have the chance to improve my skills by participating in workshops and making professional training courses in different areas.

    I will also follow the recommendation from fellow QBN members and take a year to build a relevant portfolio.

    So no more client work from now on, especially no websites.

    Let's see what happens.

    • I was really getting desperate and the mood at home was really shitty when it came to financial issues.oey_oey
    • Congrats! No websites!monospaced
    • That sounds great. Archiving tech can be super interesting. Stay positiveGnash
    • Congrats dude!PhanLo
    • Congrats!Continuity
    • nice oneFax_Benson
    • Sweet!scarabin
    • hell yeah!YakuZoku
    • That sounds awesome. Congrats.Ramanisky2
    • Congrats oey! All the best man, good luck :)OBBTKN
    • Good news!palimpsest
    • My dream job in 10 years from now.
      Make a thread to post your findings
      drgs
    • Congrats, sounds good and interesting to me. Especially the part with "time for own projects and family".Longcopylover
    • Those jobs are actually super satisfy. Sure pay may not be great, but low stress, high satisfaction.shapesalad
    • Well done, you have done well.shapesalad
    • yo! Thanks everybody, I really appreciate it! I received great support and advice here.oey_oey
    • I'm a sucker for archives too, just love historical photos of familiar places. Bonus is that you get to do something important instead of web design for shitty_niko
    • ...clients or for brands you just don't give a shit about. I think it's a great pivot :)_niko
    • Sounds great to me!Beeswax
    • tbh, the thought of a cut and dry gig sounds relieving w/o so much subjective back and forth w/ clients and leadership! Congrats!whatthefunk
    • Amazing news, congrats!SimonFFM
    • thank you guys, for real! so much positivity!oey_oey
    • Parabéns! 20h/week sounds perfect!dmay
    • Good for you Oey! I wish you much success with your new gig.utopian
    • Great news and hope it leads to more good stuffSquiddy
    • It's a great Job! Congrats!
      Don't forget to post some graph and type gems you encounter:)
      uan
    • congrats!plash
    • thanks again!oey_oey
  • fadein1132

    My father in law died 2 hours ago from it.
    He was old with dementia but this stopped us all ever saying goodbye to a lovely man.
    I wasn't prepared to tell my youngest that her grandpa had died. I did the best I could. I hope it was good as it could be.
    She never knew my dad as he passed before.
    Various friends and neighbours have lost loved ones.
    Reality bites.
    Stay safe and well everyone x

    • He tested positive on Mondayfadein11
    • sorry to hear that. stay strong man.renderedred
    • So sorry to hear :(Krassy
    • Condolences.robotron3k
    • sorry, fade <3PonyBoy
    • I'm so sorry to hear fadein.utopian
    • My friend's brother has it (he's in stable condition) and now his wife has it (critical condition) she just went on the ventilator.utopian
    • sorry to hear utop, awful.
      thanks everyone.
      fadein11
    • Condolences. That's really nicely said - I'm sure your youngest couldn't have heard it any better.Fax_Benson
    • Dang, sad to hear. Hang in thereGnash
    • Sorry to hear that fadein11. My condolences to you and your family.Bennn
    • So sorry to hear that. My wife’s grandmother just passed from other causes but only one of 10 siblings was allowed in to be with her. Sad times.ben_
    • So sorry to hear thatinstrmntl
    • Very sorry for your lossformed
    • Sorry to hear. Hope nobody else in your family is infectedNBQ00
    • Sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and your family.MarleyMarl
    • Condolences, fadein. You stay safe too.bezoar
    • So sorry to hear. Condolences to you and your family.mandomafioso
    • so sad, sorry to hear man._niko
    • DamnDRIFTMONKEY
    • I'm sorry for your loss.sea_sea
    • Sorry to hear this :(
      This virus is a horrific thing.
      microkorg
    • Sad. Take care of your loved ones fadein :(OBBTKN
    • thanks all for nice messages, appreciatedfadein11
    • Really sorry man, not being able to collectively grieve is a hard one and not being able to be there is painful.PhanLo
    • So sorry, that really sucks.BonSeff
    • Fuck.
      x
      Nairn
    • I'm sorry fadein :(Maaku
    • Damn.. sorry to hear bro..autoflavour
    • Condolences.nb
    • thanks all again.
      fuck me some good has to come out of this somewhere.
      fadein11
    • Sorry to hear mate. Sad news.BusterBoy
    • i downvoted becuase that is sad hope that helps with the feelersdeathboy
  • Fabricio25

    Man... dealing with depression absolutely f...g sucks.
    At 38, I expected to be having some future plans issues, thinking about buying a place, moving to a different country, meeting a new boyfriend, etc.
    But instead, I have to keep changing medication and seeing which ones worked and which one didnt, talking constantly with psychologist and realising it is not helping me much either. And I dont even feel like talking to friends about this anymore, as I got tired of hearing myself talking about this (and quite embarassed to be honest...as it feels thatI dont have my shit together, which at the moment, it is true)...

    Going outside is also a struggle, a constant battle to continue doing the things I used to do, or enjoy, like playing videogames, etc. I dont even feel like drawing or doing any personal artwork anymore, as it is hard enough to find energy to do the commercial projects.

    I wish I could just go back to my normal self from 2 years, snap my fingers and suddenly, not having to rely on medication to sleep or to stop myself from feeling miserable. Go back to my drawings and 3D experiments, finish my shortfilm, etc...

    Does it really "get better" or was this just some sweet internet cute moment? Hehe..

    Sorry for the long rant.

    • Sucks, hang in there man, them meds are sometimes as bad if not worse than the condition they are treating (have been on many over the years),dee-dubs
    • but hopefully you may find one that works better! Anyway, you ain't alone and I'm sure many QBNer's been though or going through similar that can empathise.dee-dubs
    • as someone that goes through similar shit. let it pass, that's what i learned. meds can be a bummer, it took me several years to get it right. be strong man!renderedred
    • and yes, some meds make it worse, take care.renderedred
    • take care brother.pango
    • This will pass, mate... don't force yourself to be-creating-superb-a... From my experience, this creates a LOT of anxietyOBBTKN
    • Especially when you're on a burnout phase. Take a break, get out, take care of meds and alcohol, and like renderedred said, be strong!!OBBTKN
    • ^ "creating superb art all the days"OBBTKN
    • Focus on self development, everything is gonna be fine, give it some time, it's not gonna happen overnight. Hang on.ApeRobot
    • And talk about it with someone confident with you... therapists are not the best listeners sometimes...OBBTKN
    • Sorry to hear you going through it, but you'll find a way. I find this guy has helped me so much recently: https://www.youtube.…Ianbolton
    • you can do big things in small steps. focus on getting the easy, tiny things done... you'll start feeling better.robthelad
    • my mum's been trough it and it has been the worst episode in both our lives so far. It does go away some time, it really does!mekk
    • You're already doing the hardest / most productive thing you can do - talking about it with friends and a professional. Lots of people don't get that far.Fax_Benson
    • stick with that. The drugs I guess may or may not work but talking will, long term.Fax_Benson
    • Hey Fabricio, I was there last year (minus the meds), you will turn it around, just keep your spirit up including with others (avoid self-pity at all costs)spl33nidoru
    • make short term plans (less crushing) and reasonable daily goals/lists, be kind with yourself, you'll come out of this strongerspl33nidoru
    • Health is wealth brother; hang in their!

      Keep moving, eat well and take care of #1.

      : )
      ideaist
    • I'm surrounded by it brother. Family, friends, colleagues even my wife suffered post natal depression. It'll get better dude, stay strong. Exercise and water.Hayzilla
    • Fabricio, are you also trying natural alternatives? My combination is CBD, deep breathing techniques, sweat lodge therapy, vitamin D3, massage, among others.sea_sea
    • I guess what I'm saying is you have to find a way to do more self care. Do the work drag yourself to the gym whatever will work for you.sea_sea
    • Something that will help spark up that joy. Produce more serotonin etc. I know how difficult it is, trust me. Here for you.sea_sea
    • What aperobot said, self development is key. Take control. You got this.sea_sea
    • Sea_sea +1
      It goes away but it takes a while. psychologists and medications don't allow it vanish they just sweep it under the rug. Do the natural methods...
      Beeswax
    • Your work is dope by the way. Dont plan the future much.none of my dreams become true but I can't be more thankful for the moment that I'm living and breathing.Beeswax
    • Sorry guys and girls, didnt want to sound so alarming :( Yeah, this frigging sucks...and I feel like I am not heading to a proper direction, hence me venting ouFabricio
    • And to see if someone has experienced similar things. It is brilliant so many of your responses and support. I cannot thank you guys enough!Fabricio
    • The thing about this not happening overnight I guess is part of the problem... I really, just want to go back to normal, and it feels like I have no control..Fabricio
    • ...about this. But I am extremely thankful for everything you have written so far, I will take it to my heart, really <3Fabricio
    • vent all the way down man, we're here to listen (:mekk
    • Yeah, I've been trying some natural stuff, specially for sleeping... sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesnt. I also started with meditationFabricio
    • What SeaSea said, are you trying natural remedies. CBD worked wonders for me. wish id known about it years ago!microkorg
    • Keep going... And always remember today will tomorrow soon. Find the small wins, don't overwhelm yourself with trying to do it allnecromation
    • All the best! Never give up. Try not to think about it all the time. Your thoughts are going in circles. Distract yourself as much as you can.SimonFFM
    • Hope you're ok man - I've been up and down a lot lately too. Try keep in touch with friends as much as possible, talk to them. Try exercise as much as you can.pedromendez
    • A new hobby away form work might help too - that shifted my focus and gave me something new to obsess about. Best of luck dude.pedromendez
    • Man, try to sleep, take time for you. cut social media for a while, even screen time. Hang in there!Salarrue
    • Try probiotics + Vitamin B complexdrgs
    • As important as emotions are, remember feelings aren't facts. Ur friends are there for you and care about u, if u feel like a burden, remember u are not = fact!whatthefunk
    • I'm sorry to hear Fabricio...stay strong bro!!!utopian
    • Fabrico, one thing that always cheers me up is posting things on the Trump thread to piss off mono, then he comments to act like he's really smart. Try that!robotron3k
    • https://wjfranklin.c…dbloc
    • https://newatlas.com…zaq
    • seriously @robo there's a time and a place to be a troll.renderedred
    • Dont know what I could say to help.. but keep on fighting. I can tell you moving into a new career helped me a ton. Maybe try labour work, something different.eryx
    • Good luck Fabricio. I have you covered by 15 years and I still have no fucking clue about my future. You're young!BusterBoy
    • You guys are awesome, thank you so much. I will look into all these links and the advices. Thank you :)Fabricio
    • Fabricio, stay strong! You can go through this. As mentioned by @Fax above, the fact you're talking about this & have the courage to share w/ others, is huge!Krassy
    • Remember always that you are capable and strong enough to re-program yourself and change both your feelings and your thoughts. You're powerful!Krassy
    • I hear you man! I'm quite a bit older than you, and I'm on 3 psyche meds every day. But they've helped me a lot, and I'm much better than I was 2 years ago.boobs
    • Take good care of your microbiome! That might require changing your diet and exercising more. Try meditation and the Wim Hof cold showers & breathing exercises.Krassy
    • Try new hobbies. Don't avoid people. Stay away from meds. Go to techno raves. Go hiking. Swim. Run. Play backgammon with strangers in the park....Krassy
    • Do continue to talk to us on here. This QBN community is absolutely incredible and has proven time & again to be supportive and to be beating a big big heart :)Krassy
    • Krassy, this is so heartwarming, thank you so much. I've been trying new hobbies, and they do help, even if it is a tiny bit.Fabricio
    • I've been learning how to play guitar, and also to produce sounds and synths inside ableton... getting a bit into music production, which is completely outFabricio
    • of my comfort zone. Going through different paths, etc.. I feel this does help me a bit, But yeah, I hope I can shake this off eventually...Fabricio
    • I hear you Fabricio, i'm also in a bad period right now, having anxiety crisis and shit. So much things going on in my head for a long time.Bennn
    • It's exactly that fabricio, one step, one good feeling thought at a time. After a while the minutes become hours and days. It's not far, trust your instincts.sea_sea
    • Self care for me is key. We put so much pressure on ourselves. Give yourself a break and find fun stuff to do.sea_sea
    • welcome to the mid-life crisis! and no, nothing works to help it (well having 2 young kids lessens it for me).pr2
    • @Krassy: you rock.
      @Fab: you rock too! keep the process going.
      uan
    • Think of things you're grateful for. Get back to creating the awesome stuff you share with us in Recent Work. Watch Adam West Batman.CyBrainX
    • read this https://en.wikipedia…srhadden
    • I would recommend seeing an actual licensed therapist.pango
    • I went through the exact same thing for a few years. Krassy is right re: the gut/mind connection. Pre + probiotics, exercise and time help. Hugs too. xMelanie
  • OBBTKN29

    Here we are. The day has come. Today is my 50th birthday.

    Although the body says otherwise, I don't feel old yet.

    I remember, when I was a kid, that then a fifty-year-old person was already almost an old man.

    Well, inside that old man, there is still a young soul.

    It's been a good trip, let's go for another fifty!

    Love and peace, locos ;)

    • feliz cumpleanos OBBTKN, que tengas muchos años mas :)BuddhaHat
    • \(◕ヮ◕\)BuddhaHat
    • Happy birthday, sir!

      (I'm a year and a half away from where you are)
      Continuity
    • ¡Muchas felicidades y que cumplas muchos más, tómate algo rico y disfruta del día!uan
    • Muchas felicidades amigo, que tengas un dia muy bonito con tu familia. Cuidate y nos vemos en 50 años otra vez!oey_oey
    • Felicidades!!! Que disfrutéis un montón.
      Zorionak zuri !!!...
      Miesfan
    • Welcome to the club!mort_
    • Zorionak! Que tengas un buen día!Chimp
    • Happy birthday! I hope you have a lovely day.fadein11
    • HBD! Hope you have a good one.garbage
    • HBD, i'll be joining you in the 50s club next year :|dee-dubs
    • happy birthday from someone well north of thathans_glib
    • congratz young old man!milfhunter
    • Congratulations on the decoupling of 'age you feel' with 'age you look like'.shapesalad
    • I remember being a kid and thinking a 25 year old was an old man hahaha HAPPY BIRTHDAYnb
    • hbdrgs
    • HBD. 50 is the new 40.bezoar
    • HBD...Now get off my lawn!utopian
    • HBD!Wordsworth
    • 1/2 way to 100 brother; xoxo!ideaist
    • Love you, Felix!! Even if you’re and old man!! ❤️PonyBoy
    • Give us a chance to catch up, FFS!
      HBD!
      palimpsest
    • HBD!

      I'm almost there
      YakuZoku
    • Happy birthday and congrats dude! I'm turning 40 in a couple months. You "old guys" on here give me something to aspire to.nocomply
    • Happy Half Century, dude! Live it up!Krassy
    • If we are what you aspire to there's no risk of being disappointed when you get there.palimpsest
    • H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y !SimonFFM
    • Big time!stoplying
    • Happy 50!desmo
    • congrats! post a pic old man!ArmandoEstrada
    • Happy birthday! I'll be joining you shortly. :(MondoMorphic
  • YakuZoku47

    Upvote Money Fuckey for much riches in 7 days

  • scarabin52

    Movement to delete NSFL thread.

    All those in favor, upvote.
    All those who say nay, downvote.

    Mods, please take note.

    • Wow, 800 upvotes and 792 downvotes!nb
    • Wait! Are you talking about the NSFL (L!) thread? Or the NSFW? Anyways, I wouldn’t delete shit, just curious. Keep!maquito
    • https://www.qbn.com/… ?maquito
    • That’s the onescarabin
    • It could do with a bit of a speed bump at minimum. New qbeans don’t know what they don’t know.jtb26
    • Cute little minimalist snob knoll for designers with funny gifs. Then suddenly shit that haunts them for days.jtb26
    • Wait! I was going to start the snuff movie of the dat thread!!oey_oey
    • I already posted my giant fat lady in an outdoor tub pic. So I’m done with thread. Delete awayfuturefood
    • why are people so obsessed with censorship? it's there, don't click it, fuckin' a!renderedred
  • Ianbolton26

    Hi folks. I've been in bed since Friday with a fever and now showing full symptoms of this exciting new virus! I actually feel like i'm going crazy laid here trapped in my small room. Just looked up the cough online and it then started saying that if it get's into the lungs you basically have pneumonia. It's fucking nasty. Surrounded by all the news (which I'm now avoiding) and people sending me shit saying 5G started it, and how i just don't understand, instead of just being nice! Mindless cunts!!

    Anyway, stay safe gang. Loving all the input as always - but who let Ethered back in?! Hiya mate

    • I hope you've surrounded yourself with energy directing crystals, ian - stay safe!Nairn
    • Haha. I'm just sticking to homeopathy and reiki for now mate, but i'll look into itIanbolton
    • get well!Fax_Benson
    • I’ve had the symptoms for a week now. It’s not fun.Chimp
    • get well Boltonethered
    • i dont have it yet but Ill surely get it soon tooethered
    • 5G caused this whole mess and the Chinese gov’t blamed it on wet markets to destroy that industry. Get well soon!ben_
    • all the best Ianfadein11
    • 60% of us will get it inevitably. You're on the front lines! Get well soon.hotroddy
    • Hey man, sorry to hear. But why the fuck would you go to homeopathy and reiki for this? It's not time for quackery, especially for a serious condition.monospaced
    • Rest, drink lots of HOT liquids, and treat the symptoms with medicines that are designed for them. You'll be a lot better off that way.monospaced
    • Perhaps you were being sarcastic, and in that case, punches for me.monospaced
    • lol at not respecting reiki and homeophaty for it‘s immense healing powers and then proposing hot water as alternative:)uan
    • get well soon Lan!uan
    • Jesus, mono - perhaps slow down a bit before jumping in with a response, hahaNairn
    • Slow down? The guy is laid out with a fever and is talking about "positive energy" healing. I'm only trying to help save his life, ffs.monospaced
    • Wish you well Ian!mort_
    • Always double down, mono.Nairn
    • And as I said, if he's just fucking around, I already offered up punches for me jumping in like this. But this isn't time to fuck around now, is it?monospaced
    • Damn straight I'll double down that reiki isn't real, especially if someone is turning to it with coronavirus. But if it's a joke, then it's on me.monospaced
    • mono is trying to give him sage advice
      https://i.chzbgr.com…
      ethered
    • Haha, cheers Mono, That is a fair response considering - but I was most definitely mucking about. Take it easy man xIanbolton
    • Any clues to where you go it? Hope you get through it ok. I just sent some Reiki positive healing energy - did you get it?shapesalad
    • This post delivers.
      Thoughts and prayers.
      deadsperm
    • Get well IanBennn
    • get wellutopian
    • Surely it can't just be me with it. One of you must have it? Or am i the only attention seeking whore on here? (I know I'm not)Ianbolton
    • Soup is getting boring btwIanbolton
    • you still gott taste and smell?uan
    • Get well! Hope you have toilet paper, you gonna need it *jkdmay
    • Get well, and update us about your situation.Beeswax
    • Hang in there, buddy.DRIFTMONKEY
    • Feck! Align your shakras, get a tin foil hat and get well brother!!!Projectile
    • Get well soon, duder!Krassy
    • Get well, good luckNBQ00
    • Fight the good fight!stoplying
    • no bat soup for youutopian
    • Woah... feel better, manPonyBoy
    • get well guys!SimonFFM
    • Tits! Get better!robotron3k
    • GWS!microkorg
    • Have you tried that naked sun bathing with your butthole to the sun thing? Should clear it right up.
      https://www.instagra…
      PhanLo
    • Seriously though, hope you're ok.PhanLo
    • Take care Ian!!OBBTKN
    • Cheers guys. Feel like shit. If I'm not around for a while I've probably not made it. But i'll be fineIanbolton
    • not acceptable. Promise to recover.zaq
    • Get well Ian.instrmntl
    • RIPBusterBoy
    • Just kidding. Get well cunt.BusterBoy
    • Get well man!mantrakid
    • 5G phwhaha wtf.

      get well soon!
      milfhunter
  • monospaced34

    I bought a house on Friday — finally — and we are moving into it today. I can’t wait to relax in my yard and enjoy the peace and quiet far from nyc, reunited with my boy, who has been camping out at the grandparents for the last few weeks.

    • How the heck do you buy and move in so quickly? Here in Aus, that process is generally at least 30 days.BusterBoy
    • In the USA you are allowed to move into a house the day you buy it. I believe this is true in Australia too if I’m not mistaken.monospaced
    • We started this before the lockdown. It was a long process. We had a closing date and scheduled the move accordingly. :)monospaced
    • nice, mono!PonyBoy
    • Congrats...probably a good time to escape from city life!yuekit
    • Nice! Congrats!lukus_W2
    • Thumbs upSimonFFM
    • I'm on your heels mono. congrats. I'm trying my luck in 15 monthsshellie
    • in the process of looking for a place as well.
      if you have a vancan attic, let me know :P
      pango
    • or basement
      https://i.imgur.com/…
      pango
    • So you did move out of NYC ;)NBQ00
    • word up, have fun unpackingBonSeff
    • Back to Jersey? ;) j/k... Congrats mono, enjoy the summer!OBBTKN
    • Congrats mono, enjoy the yard.ben_
    • Nice, congrats. We moved from nyc to Westchester a couple years ago. Love having a yard and grilling.OP31
    • Currently leaving the city. Long day.monospaced
    • suburbs?utopian
    • enjoy!whatthefunk
    • 100% suburbs.monospaced
    • Congrats Ben! What town are you moving to? I was always keen on South Salem.instrmntl
    • All the best mono, enjoy your new family home.fadein11
    • PICS or it didnt happeninteliboy
    • Congrats mono! Show us pics when you have the chanceBennn
    • Domestication rocks brother!

      : )
      ideaist
    • Are you staying in NYS Mono, or yeeting out of NY altogether, like I did?bulletfactory
    • Oh, and Congrats!bulletfactory
    • Congrats - making the suburbs a cooler placestoplying
    • Money cat deliversdrgs
    • Congrats and welcome to the house maintenance club :)robotinc
    • We moved to a nice suburb in Nassau County NY with a quick ride into Penn and a fairytale neighborhood. Got fios and have 600Mbps WiFi.monospaced
    • Nice - Congrats again!bulletfactory
    • 600?!?!?! WTF! im still running 30mbps! fuck this shit! im outta here!pango
    • Haha pango. I talked the Verizon guy into running fiber directly into my office :) he was like “hell yeah bro!”monospaced
  • pedromendez39

    I posted here a few months ago looking for some advice, opinion & abuse on what steps I should take on my career. Got some sage advice as always. Thanks Internet Friends™. My decision was torn between whether to stay in a really comfortable agency role where I've been for 10+ years or move on to somewhere new which would involve more travel. A tricky decision with kids in your life.

    I sent out some cv's had a few skype interviews for different roles and got a final round call back for one role that seemed like a good fit. I didn't expect much as I hadn't done an interview in 10+ years - I thought I'd go through the process to gain some experience and see how it went. The final round interview involved a small project and presentation.... and I got offered the job!

    A little more travel needed now, but starting on almost double my current salary and will have the option to work remote 1-2 days per week so it should balance out nicely.

    After months of agonising over so many options and decisions, it all seems to have fallen into place nicely. Signing contracts for the new role tomorrow!

    Thanks as ever for the advice you beautiful people. xxx

    • Congrats! Would love to see the project you did any tips on how you presented past work in the interview?Hayoth
    • Very good news Pedro! Congrats!! :)Fabricio
    • Amazing, congrats and good on you for taking the leap.ben_
    • Congrats!Melanie
    • Great news! I can only imagine if I was in your shoes and wanted to do this. It takes balls and you got'em. Kick ass at your new position, keep us posted.eryx
    • Congrats man!mantrakid
    • Congratulations!SimonFFM
    • Cool Pedro, good luck!!OBBTKN
    • Well done!spl33nidoru
    • yeaaaaah buddy!ArchitectofFate
    • yeah boi! https://www.youtube.…mekk
    • Thanks all - bit of a massive life chapter change to be honest, its caused me some tears! :) But feels like a good move.pedromendez
    • Hayoth, it was a project review to show my thought process and approach . I was just very logical and clear, seemed to work! Drop me a mail if I can help more.pedromendez
    • congratsrenderedred
    • Drinks are on pedro!
      *sharp elbows way to front of bar
      Nairn
    • A Socialism Success Story®utopian
    • Exciting stuff - you can do it!stoplying
    • Well played.aslip
    • You should never listen to us.. LOL.. nice work tho..we except a monthly royalties from now onautoflavour
    • Very cool! Congrats!Krassy