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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Hi Folks
I wonder if I could please get your opinion?
I had a really difficult Christmas last year, feeling very very lonely and vulnerable etc. Luckily things have vastly improved for me, thanks to the kindness of good friends being there for me. And it’s something I’m very very grateful for.
As such I was contemplating, if I could be a Christmas friend for anybody on fab this year?
Just something simple like a social distanced coffee ,chat and / or walk in a public place over an hour or 2 if someone’s feeling lonely over the Christmas period.
Or if you just need a friendly face to chat to ( all in strict confidence of course!)
This is not a offer of a social meet, and is open to males and females with absolutely no intention or expectations of anything whatsoever inc future meets etc.
I’d be free in the general dublin area for a few days over the Christmas holidays and I can get drive to parts of Louth/ Meath/ Kildare no problem.
(Subject to any lockdown )
You might all think I’m mad- and maybe I am!’
But I’d just like to give something back,no matter how small
Take care ,stay safe and happy Christmas.
N
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hi Folks
I wonder if I could please get your opinion?
I had a really difficult Christmas last year, feeling very very lonely and vulnerable etc. Luckily things have vastly improved for me, thanks to the kindness of good friends being there for me. And it’s something I’m very very grateful for.
As such I was contemplating, if I could be a Christmas friend for anybody on fab this year?
Just something simple like a social distanced coffee ,chat and / or walk in a public place over an hour or 2 if someone’s feeling lonely over the Christmas period.
Or if you just need a friendly face to chat to ( all in strict confidence of course!)
This is not a offer of a social meet, and is open to males and females with absolutely no intention or expectations of anything whatsoever inc future meets etc.
I’d be free in the general dublin area for a few days over the Christmas holidays and I can get drive to parts of Louth/ Meath/ Kildare no problem.
(Subject to any lockdown )
You might all think I’m mad- and maybe I am!’
But I’d just like to give something back,no matter how small
Take care ,stay safe and happy Christmas.
N
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Lovely gesture and feck it ill offer the same , I'm sligo/mayo direction and if anyone wants a chat, a social distance coffee let me know. I am working all the Xmas but I'm here to chat |
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There are some angels out there good on you OP. Xmas can be such a lonely time for some our house is full i even feel alone at times. I hope you have a better 2021 and let's hope that who ever avails feels better two.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What a lovely offer OP and it's a beautiful thing to pay forward the support and care you were shown by others. I hope your generosity is a little ray of hope to someone |
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"Hi Folks
I wonder if I could please get your opinion?
I had a really difficult Christmas last year, feeling very very lonely and vulnerable etc. Luckily things have vastly improved for me, thanks to the kindness of good friends being there for me. And it’s something I’m very very grateful for.
As such I was contemplating, if I could be a Christmas friend for anybody on fab this year?
Just something simple like a social distanced coffee ,chat and / or walk in a public place over an hour or 2 if someone’s feeling lonely over the Christmas period.
Or if you just need a friendly face to chat to ( all in strict confidence of course!)
This is not a offer of a social meet, and is open to males and females with absolutely no intention or expectations of anything whatsoever inc future meets etc.
I’d be free in the general dublin area for a few days over the Christmas holidays and I can get drive to parts of Louth/ Meath/ Kildare no problem.
(Subject to any lockdown )
You might all think I’m mad- and maybe I am!’
But I’d just like to give something back,no matter how small
Take care ,stay safe and happy Christmas.
N
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 what a lovely gesture but no more than I would expect from you..you are a truly genuine selfless guy who always looks to help others
A lesson for us all fair play |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Very kind. Maybe volunteer your help with a charity or trust that does/needs that kind of things.
Such offers can be easily misconstrued on a swinging site. I’m this wouldn’t be where folk in such need would necessarily look for such an offer and thus your offer goes a begging. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Very kind. Maybe volunteer your help with a charity or trust that does/needs that kind of things.
Such offers can be easily misconstrued on a swinging site. I’m this wouldn’t be where folk in such need would necessarily look for such an offer and thus your offer goes a begging. "
Thanks Bref, I already volunteer with first fortnight festival / https://www.firstfortnight.ie/
over new year etc they are helping to break down the stigma around mental health. |
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Not sure why people feel vulnerable and lonely at Christmas.. Society has a lot to blame for this.. We get bombarded every year with Christmas this and Christmas that.. A time for family bla bla bla.. Never fall into that trap.. Christmas can be whatever you want it to be..you should never compare your life to other people's as you will never truly be happy.. Always someone better or worse off.. It's just like any other time of year only its called Christmas that's it and you'll get time off work that's the only thing I look forward too  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Hi Folks
I wonder if I could please get your opinion?
I had a really difficult Christmas last year, feeling very very lonely and vulnerable etc. Luckily things have vastly improved for me, thanks to the kindness of good friends being there for me. And it’s something I’m very very grateful for.
As such I was contemplating, if I could be a Christmas friend for anybody on fab this year?
Just something simple like a social distanced coffee ,chat and / or walk in a public place over an hour or 2 if someone’s feeling lonely over the Christmas period.
Or if you just need a friendly face to chat to ( all in strict confidence of course!)
This is not a offer of a social meet, and is open to males and females with absolutely no intention or expectations of anything whatsoever inc future meets etc.
I’d be free in the general dublin area for a few days over the Christmas holidays and I can get drive to parts of Louth/ Meath/ Kildare no problem.
(Subject to any lockdown )
You might all think I’m mad- and maybe I am!’
But I’d just like to give something back,no matter how small
Take care ,stay safe and happy Christmas.
N
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Oops -apologies
I forgot to mention, if anybody’s interested, just drop me a mail on fab. I’ll be checking daily over Christmas.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This could come in handy for myself who will be alone this year for the first time. Due too my father's passing recently an my mam 5 years ago so it's just me on my todders.. but looking at helping out with a local charity dinner for people in need that might pass a few hours an keep my mind at ease |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"This could come in handy for myself who will be alone this year for the first time. Due too my father's passing recently an my mam 5 years ago so it's just me on my todders.. but looking at helping out with a local charity dinner for people in need that might pass a few hours an keep my mind at ease "
The charity dinners are mostly a bit different this year and you might need Garda Clearance
Dinners are being delivered by car to people in their houses or shelters instead of big group meeting in The RDS
Try ringing on monday if you want to help ....it takes a bit of time
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"This could come in handy for myself who will be alone this year for the first time. Due too my father's passing recently an my mam 5 years ago so it's just me on my todders.. but looking at helping out with a local charity dinner for people in need that might pass a few hours an keep my mind at ease
The charity dinners are mostly a bit different this year and you might need Garda Clearance
Dinners are being delivered by car to people in their houses or shelters instead of big group meeting in The RDS
Try ringing on monday if you want to help ....it takes a bit of time
The charity dinners are mostly a bit different this year and you might need Garda Clearance. Dont be such A DICK FFS. we are all just trying to help people  "
When I want your opinion I'll ask for it thanks
He actually says that he wants to help at his local charity dinner so I helped him with some rules that are new this year
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By *willfindyouWoman
over a year ago
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I have a right to my opinion???
Of course you do...i just didnt ask for such an ill informed one
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oops Me bad have helped alot of peeps thro this and still will. I dont need a garda to tell me what to do.. get a dog you need company  |
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Thanks for posting this OP, that's very kind and generous of you. If you reach only one other person, with your generosity, it will be worthwhile. (it's hard to see how the trolls will take umbrage at your post, but there's always someone who got out of the wrong side of the bed) |
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I have a right to my opinion???
Of course you do...i just didnt ask for such an ill informed one
oops Me bad have helped alot of peeps thro this and still will. I dont need a garda to tell me what to do.. get a dog you need company "
OMFG. He was sharing helpful information, not giving an opinion. What’s up your ass!? |
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I have a right to my opinion???
Of course you do...i just didnt ask for such an ill informed one
oops Me bad have helped alot of peeps thro this and still will. I dont need a garda to tell me what to do.. get a dog you need company
OMFG. He was sharing helpful information, not giving an opinion. What’s up your ass!?"
Some people just love stirring it  |
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I have a right to my opinion???
Of course you do...i just didnt ask for such an ill informed one
oops Me bad have helped alot of peeps thro this and still will. I dont need a garda to tell me what to do.. get a dog you need company
OMFG. He was sharing helpful information, not giving an opinion. What’s up your ass!?
Some people just love stirring it "
Totally unnecessary too. Lovely BM.  |
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