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Obsessions
March 23 2016
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RHP User
10 years ago
I love your topics Well it's pretty obvious what my obsession is. Definitely taken over every waking moment, every thought, and yes to the exclusion of the general world. I need to curb that but not too worried, will find a way to bind it all together. Happy though. It's nice that you like gardening, a healthy thing to do, and I can understand why people get into gardening. I hate it personally, in a 'no garden' phase of my life lol which suits me but appreciate nice gardens and the work that goes into them, the passion that goes into them, nice one my other passion is toys as I've mentioned before. When I was a child, we didn't have a lot of toys, though had a privileged life, but back then, we only had a few, unlike today. So I had the girl's toys but always longed for matchbox cars, tracks, actiion figures, all the things I didn't have. I started searching for the toys I had as a child, found some in op shops, had some send from America even, now have them all again, and then set about searching for old matchbox cars and other boy toys lol That became an obsession and my toys are now part of who I am, I love them, have them displayed, some amazing toys. Children's books as well, the old ones, way way too many, but again, started looking for my old ones and got carried away. Love superhero toys, that kind of thing
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QLDtwo4fun
10 years ago
I have too many interests to become obsessive about any one. I always have to balance time and money between my interests.
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AnnieWhichway
10 years ago
Not so much projects or such. When the surf is happening, not much else is happening. Focus shifts as long as its good. Addiction but there are worse addictions around and my brain needs it. If you saw the Sunday program last sunday you'd understand
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RHP User
10 years ago
I think I'll leave this up to the independent readers of the fora....lol About 8-10 months ago, I started planning a dual battery system for the ute. The need arose when I went camping, having sleep apnea requires I use a machine that pressurises my airway to stop the snoring, and help to prevent O2 saturation in ones blood dropping. Where do I start?? Ahhh ha!!! Forums, and mates that had already started down the path. That gave me a direction and a process to start assessing how much storage I would need. But then I asked, "what if my needs change??" Do I design this to allow for a third battery but only start off using 2? If so, how will I orientate the batteries in the tub of the ute?? Because if if I mount them in the wrong direction, I'll lose cargo space. That's not a good look. That then brought me to yet another dimension....what else am I going to mount in the back of the ute?? What cargo requirements do I have/need etc?? Back to the forums, and mates. Types of batteries then became an issue, should I look at lead acid, agm, calcium or a litium type of battery?? Well, that then depends on where you mount them, and the type of terrain you're going to be in....lol So that process was about a month and I decided on agm. Battery chargers.....lol, do I look at ctek or redarc?? Cable size, fuse boxes, power plugs, solar panels, the box design and how to mount it securely in the ute, canopies to provide weather protection, coverings for the battery box, inverters, switches, building materials, etc... Needless to say I think you're getting the picture. Many weekends have passed that have had me in a frenzy over deciding on it all. Many social gatherings I've passed on, family get togethers I've brought notebooks and my iPad to and sat in the corner busily doodling, visualising, pricing, reading etc....catch ups with my lover, lol.... Ok, you decide lol My thoughts are I'm not just obsessed, I'm possessed lmfao :p - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
Maybe we'll see you on Shark Tank one day!!! LG
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RHP User
10 years ago
I can go a full on Netflix marathon ( I don't use Netflix I use Vuse, its faster :-) with no guilt, like 10 episodes or whatever. House of Cards Season 4 was my last fixation and with a quiet Easter planned there's stacks I still want to watch (which reminds me Soft, did you enjoy the rest of War and Peace ?) The same with a good book, I just curl up and off I go, often forgetting to have a decent meal, I just pick at food while I'm getting into it I've recently tried growing my own herbs (legal) and I've become a bit excited that I have managed to grow something and it has decided to survive. As a result I'm being a bit Martha Stewart about cooking at present adding fresh herbs to everything. I am a bit obsessive about exercising. For me its not just about looking after the body but its the best way for me to cope with stress and clear my head, so I do make it a priority in my day, so I can cope with the rest of the day.
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Seachange73
10 years ago
I can be single minded in pursuit of a goal, not sure if obsession is the word. Obsession has a negative connotation to me as it basically describes that I have lost control of my surrounds in the pursuit of something and is quite unhealthy, in my opinion. I prefer to use 'focused' as i like to put my energies in something that triggers my imagination without losing touch of my kids and the real life. I have a love of arts, so polar opposite of my current work. At one of my work gigs overseas, I was exposed to the art of glass making while in Europe. It was wonderful and consumed me with a passion. i bought books on the subject and learnt as much about it as I can online. An opportunity arose for me to do a course in glass fusing and blowing so I went to Venice for a couple weeks to learn from the masters and then to England for a week to further my learning. i still am in love with the art and have created a business on the side on this and it is doing well. Who would have known? i just found a niche, a profitable niche.
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RHP User
10 years ago
I think i have the opposite problem I dont start projects for fear of getting bored and not finishing them
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RHP User
10 years ago
The difference IMO is how much of what you are focussing on affects your interactions with others..Does it exclude them even for a short time?..Does it take over nearly every waking thought? More than just ring focused . Usrightnow..A 17th century newspaper,how jealous am I ! How do you preserve it ? Is it made from cotton rags ..I can't imagine that wood pulp would have survived..so amy questions have I lol xxFreya
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RHP User
10 years ago
When I was in Venice I visited the island of Murano..fascinating ..and such beautiful objects xxFreya
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RHP User
10 years ago
Such an inspiring man xx😂Freya
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Seachange73
10 years ago
Quoting 'Freya70' When I was in Venice I visited the island of Murano..fascinating ..and such beautiful objects xxFreya Yep. Murano was where I did my course. A magical island for me. It was full on and one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. a 10-12 hr day course for 10 days. Intense. I had to get away from my kids for 3 weeks to 'focus' in discovering my passion which indeed took me away from my day to day life and filled my every breathing moment while I was away. weeks leading to the course, I was anxious and sleeplesss with excitement, but I still had to focus on the kids when they were with me. At the end of the course, I was exhausted yet fulfilled, like finding a bag of gold at the end of the rainbow after what seems endless chasing of rainbows.
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RHP User
10 years ago
I know more about battery systems than any chick should! We may know the same ute obsessed man ;) Mary xx
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RHP User
10 years ago
Mine is an Optima deep cycle - but it was already set up when I bought my car. It's under the bonnet - thankfully Range Rover provide a nice spot ready for it to sit in 😉
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RHP User
10 years ago
I've mentioned on a couple of posts I have ADHD. Which sucks when I find people, work or things uninteresting. But one of the bitter sweet things that comes with ADHD is called hyper focus. It's fab for me but not so much for others around me. I'm still learning how to manage it and sometimes I need to be pulled up by the hubby or a friend and given a dose of the present. If I find a new interest will consume me including loosing 3 or 4 days sleep until my body has had enough. I'm getting better at the finding some balance, but my kids are usually the ones that snap me out of it. The great thing is when I find something fascinating it will take me a long time to become bored. Using an example of watching a series - I could easily spend 24 hours straight with eating and toilet breaks, phone going to the answering machine etc if given the opportunity. Somethings have been having a baby (and the plethora of products to research that are available), books, TV series, art and craft, exercise, forums, YouTube, study, charity work. The current interest of the hour is sex and everything to do with it 😉 Lily - have you looked at Colin Heaney's work? I'm a big fan
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RHP User
10 years ago
I so wanted a yellow top or 2, as they have a whopping 900CCA(cold cranking amps...which is used for starting your car btw) as well as being a fantastic deep cycle agm type battery....it's just a pity I haven't found them to be any bigger than about 85amp hours :/
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RHP User
10 years ago
Is shark tank anything like shark week??? :p
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RHP User
10 years ago
I think so 😂.Soft I have done that .watching a series all the way through ..Orange is the New Black did that to me,but I have no small kids.just dogs 😝xxFreya
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MissBishere
10 years ago
Yes I am often obsessed with things. Right now its breast bondage
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'Stirry' Is shark tank anything like shark week??? :p Haha ... no ... I didn't know such a thing existed so looked it up. Shark Tank is a TV program where 4 sharks (wealthy entrepreneurs) vie to invest in new business ventures. But you probably already know that LG
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madotara69
10 years ago
Marigolds attract lady beetles, lady beetles eat aphids, a native bee hive is pretty cool too, worms to make worm juice, try planting a native lime, mum's got one :), Sea Acids are cool and permaculture would give you a sustainable obsessive compulsive lifestyle Miss Freya and if Stirry has read this, he'll be sleeping like a baby about now, plus there is some awesome silent signwave inverter generators to dream about mate and a visit for Bowen Therapy I dare you...Righty oh then, back to obsessing Missb's breast bondage obsession right now while Tara ties my balls up and inserts this sounding rod into my penis, then she wants me to hang her upside down and ............... ............./\./\ Mado /``\ (black ears and matching cape) ........|...\.^./...| ......./....|B |....\ ...../...../......\.....\ Mado Tara xx
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RHP User
10 years ago
I was totally obsessed with Orange Is The New Black. Still am actually lol!! Xx - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
ooooo....I don't get to see much TV, I'll go have a look on YouTube to have a look - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
I ;like to take on projects.... from a new type of coral reef keeping, to restoring a boat. When something interests me I tryy to learn as much as I possibly can about it. Not sure that qualifies me by definition as obsessive.... but to others my interest in that thing may appear obsessive. DG
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RHP User
10 years ago
I've been googling spouts and batteries this week, mine and his focus being settled on small home improvements, lol. He wanted to put off visiting the store today until Saturday but I couldn't handle having it on my mind anymore after initially buying the wrong tap set online and knowing I'd have to return them as part of our transaction, lol. All done with that portion now. Oh yay! Now to delegate the installing of aforesaid spouts and tapset. First time in over 20 years. Hm, I think I might become crashing bore... hehehe... Peachy
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RHP User
10 years ago
Although when Im designing I cant stop untill te project is finished. I would say Im more passionate which could be a form of obsession? - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
I have a bit of an addictive personality. I can get very caught up in things, which can cause problems. On the flip side I have a pretty short attention span so the focus doesn't usually last all that long.
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RHP User
10 years ago
I'm like a dog with a bone once I start something and not happy til I'm finish with it. A true Arian for sure.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'Stirry' I so wanted a yellow top or 2, as they have a whopping 900CCA(cold cranking amps...which is used for starting your car btw) as well as being a fantastic deep cycle agm type battery....it's just a pity I haven't found them to be any bigger than about 85amp hours :/ Just go with lead acid.So long as you have a multi stage (3 stage at least) charge controller that limits the charge current and charges to peak which is above 12v, deep cycle has to be charged to about 14.2v to reach full charge and a car alone is not enough to charge it to peak, charge controller needs a boost convertor in it to do that, most have it.Some have dual out for 2 ancillary batteries as well as solar panel input. Also because deep cycle can be discharged much lower then 12v without harm unlike a cranking battery then to get the full benefit of the deep cycle you can use a buck boost converter that can convert anything from under 10v up to 14v input and output 12 volt constant.That way you have for example 12v even when the deep cycle has 8 volts and use the extra range the deep cycle can provide from 14v down to 8v or lower with constant 12v output. But that system aint cheap so most just use the top range of the deep cycle only down to 11v or 10v or where 12v loads drop out and then have to charge it.For all intents and purposes they may as well just use a cheap cranking battery and a basic solenoid type charge switcher if they are not making use of the full deep cycle aH range, and that allows reverse jump starting too if the vehicle battery goes flat. Cranking and deep cycle hybrid batteries are a compromise, choose which you want depending on the ancillary battery system you have and get the best battery for that.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Focus is just focus.Obsession is a type of focus.Obsession is being focused on something that intrudes on your thoughts, to the point of disturbing you or causing anxiety. If you are focused on something you wish to be focused on then that is not obsession,Obsession is often used wrongly by people often as a negative slur on other people who are capable of maintaining longer periods of focus on matters than them.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Interesting topic Freya.I'm guessing that some posters who manage 4 to 5 thousand posts year in year out could consider that an obsession. With that level of obsession I think its fair to say that life in general would take a back seat. ...lol
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RHP User
10 years ago
Gee that certainly is a lot of posts,but that is where multi tasking comes in handy ..Most posters post from their mobiles while living life 😀xxFreya
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RHP User
10 years ago
On the surface I agree. However I'm very good at posting while talking on the phone, eating dinner, darning socks etc. and I don't sleep much - between 2 hours and 5 hours a night. So I have much more disposable time on my hands for a variety of interests 😉
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RHP User
10 years ago
my current obsession is with the fascinating properties and actions of the high powered laser cutting and engraving machine.I have a brand spanking new $4595.00 machine (a cheapy as far as lasers go) sitting in my bedroom. Once you focus this baby up it will cut through most materials like hot butter through a knife, including stray fingers, limbs and hands etc (makes mental note never ever EVER to fire this beast up while under the influence of alcohol ever again :S ) Luckily I had the power dialed down at the time so I still can count to ten, but it can tattoo fingernails and skin quite nicely :DAnyway back to the laboratory/bedroom *insert maniacal mad scientist evil laugh* MMMMMMMWWWWWWWWAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahah }:D>
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MissBishere
10 years ago
Amy Schumer do a comedy routine and I'm obsessed with her very sexy legs... Can't focus on anything else they really are quite stunning.
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RHP User
10 years ago
I ended up buying the redarc bcdc1240LV. It's a dc-dc charger and has also a MPPT(maximum power point tracking) solar controller incorporated. With a 40A output, coupled with 4B&S cable between the alternator and the batteries, a changeover relay to switch between the solar panels and the alternator, it's going bang that charge back into the 2 fusion 120Ah batteries in no time as I've decided on 4x100w flexible monocrystalline solar panels as well. This is to ensure that after each night running the fridge and my sleep machine, I'll start off each sun down with 100% charge, making at a complete off the grid design so it doesn't matter if I'm going overnight or for a week. Call now and we'll include 4 blunt spoons, and a large packet of popcorn lol. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
I totally understand your friends obsession with his ute, I have finished doing up an old Hokden Panel van and now that its finished its got to be gleaming before I take it out for a spin, obsession, passion 😎 - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'Stirry' I ended up buying the redarc bcdc1240LV. It's a dc-dc charger and has also a MPPT(maximum power point tracking) solar controller incorporated. With a 40A output, coupled with 4B&S cable between the alternator and the batteries, a changeover relay to switch between the solar panels and the alternator, it's going bang that charge back into the 2 fusion 120Ah batteries in no time as I've decided on 4x100w flexible monocrystalline solar panels as well. This is to ensure that after each night running the fridge and my sleep machine, I'll start off each sun down with 100% charge, making at a complete off the grid design so it doesn't matter if I'm going overnight or for a week. Call now and we'll include 4 blunt spoons, and a large packet of popcorn lol. - Posted from rhpmobile That's the way to go if you're serious about dual batteries.I make machinery I fit to vehicles as well as PC workstation and a bunch of other ancillaries and supply a pair of deep cycle batteries and solar panels on the roof of the cabinets as well.They drive them off road a lot so everything gets a beating.I supplied AGM batts a few times and they died a bit sooner than I thought, went back to lead acid deep cycle and had no trouble. It may be the application but the lead acid seems a bit more rugged and forgiving.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting '0z_boy' my current obsession is with the fascinating properties and actions of the high powered laser cutting and engraving machine.I have a brand spanking new $4595.00 machine (a cheapy as far as lasers go) sitting in my bedroom. Once you focus this baby up it will cut through most materials like hot butter through a knife, including stray fingers, limbs and hands etc (makes mental note never ever EVER to fire this beast up while under the influence of alcohol ever again :S ) Luckily I had the power dialed down at the time so I still can count to ten, but it can tattoo fingernails and skin quite nicely :DAnyway back to the laboratory/bedroom *insert maniacal mad scientist evil laugh* MMMMMMMWWWWWWWWAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahah }:D> That'd come in handy for a few jobs. Had some nasty jobs from a few laser cutting services doing 6mm ms.One place was so bad it looked like they used a plasma cutter.I found a place that can cut it clean and square, not cheap, but they probably have one of the most expensive laser cutters.
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RHP User
10 years ago
I'll keep an eye on that, thanks for the heads up. I chose the AGM type for its advertised diversity and its low need for ventilation....despite planning for ventilation, as I don't believe batteries should be confined without it. :) - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
with random women.. Moreso IF they are married..I have found over the years that this has had a VERY destructive effect on the relationships I had at the time..I ALSO discovered that MOST men do NOT like it.. and some actually become quite ... ummm .. "Unreasonable" about it...
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RHP User
10 years ago
We are determined by the language we use. Obsession might be a compulsive pursuit of reward, even if it’s just for the sake of doing it, that we see as passion while it lasts. When we lose it we tend to call it an obsession, to make ourselves feel better. Just a dream that went out of control. There is nothing wrong with being a perfectionist, but the hardest thing is to keep your passion last. It is hard sometimes to say what is a behavioral problem and what is an addiction...Can you be addicted to obsession?
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Seachange73
10 years ago
Quoting 'usrightnow' Now, what to focus on next? 😊 Why dont you get some obsession on my lawn and windows... That will keep you busy for ages. they need to be focused on..Lol
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'Probity'That's the way to go if you're serious about dual batteries.I make machinery I fit to vehicles as well as PC workstation and a bunch of other ancillaries and supply a pair of deep cycle batteries and solar panels on the roof of the cabinets as well.They drive them off road a lot so everything gets a beating.I supplied AGM batts a few times and they died a bit sooner than I thought, went back to lead acid deep cycle and had no trouble. It may be the application but the lead acid seems a bit more rugged and forgiving. I made a post which seems to have vanished, but it also warned about the Optima types committing suicide fairly early in their short lives. They looked nice - but that was the only benefit. Optima's seemingly randomly with dead cells was just not on. oz_boy: very jealous of that laser cutter, I'd love to get one - but an interchangeable head to machine carbon fibre and plywood sheet. My 3D printer is currently getting a good workout, but no good for those sorts of jobs.
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RHP User
10 years ago
To create a beautiful garden in a very neglected shady space..The soil is crap so I am I working on that. I have been reading about the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi.embracing imperfect things. I am keeping the broken pots for plantings now too..they provide a quirkiness in their corners. The coolness at 4am is perfect here for gardening,it's still so hot by nine xxFreya
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RHP User
10 years ago
When I replaced the Optima battery in my Rangie after only owning it a few months - checked the date, and the battery was 11 years old! That's a pretty impressive lifespan. Having said that I don't know much about batteries lol!
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RHP User
10 years ago
Batteries USED to last for many years.. now they do NOT...Of course.. with all the improved technology.. this is actually NOT possible..Unless of course, there was un underlying reason.. Which of course.. there IS..HOWEVER.. if you try to talk about it.. you get called a "Conspiracy Theorist nutter" So.. from now on in.. you will need to replace your battery every year... SOME times.. you MAY get 18 months.. but don't expect that..
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'SoftandCurious' When I replaced the Optima battery in my Rangie after only owning it a few months - checked the date, and the battery was 11 years old! That's a pretty impressive lifespan. Having said that I don't know much about batteries lol! Is they are a bit hit and miss.They are not all bad but you don't know if you have one that will as mentioned above, suicide early.The lead acid are just a bit more predictable with respect to life expectancy.
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RHP User
10 years ago
...however do enjoy them all thoroughly! (Now to hit "spellcheck" twice then double-check the size and colour of the text)
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RHP User
10 years ago
When I say sex, actual sex is just a part of the obsession. It started as a curiosity. Why can I do that will help a woman cum more. Is it better toys, is it me, is it technique, how can I learn more. This then translated, into reading about body language, then sex books, female and male psychologies, effects of hormones, estrogen, testosterone, prolactin, oxcytocin, effect of scent, effects of sound, aphrodisiacs for her and me. How to make a woman cum multiples, how to help her cum, quickly easily, and for longer. Help her have an expanded sexual response, where the orgasm gets her to nirvana, when laughter giggles and jelly legs takes over, like they are high. Scouring the internet and books for any and all tips, facts and suggestions. In fact reading rhp for female insight, both positive and negative, learning to be a better more intuitive lover. What I have found is that every one is different and want different outcomes. What's bliss for one, is an annoyance for others. The great thing with sex obsession is that there are so many unexplored facets to it and I'm still learniing, Im currently trying erotic hypnosis, and I am finding , the results exciting and fascinating and alot of Sexy fun. Yes sex can dominate me to the exclusion to all else, but research is different to practice, and I love to practice, practice, practice and this tends to bring me back as I have to loose myself to my lover and be there for her. Keep up the obsessions fellow fora😊😊😊
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RHP User
10 years ago
As you have developed and refined a battery system which has addressed interesting technical points that l can use to develop a battery system so when I take the little tikes camping we have a suitable power supply, have you looked into or considered the Buteyko Breathing Method as a backup for Sleep Apnea and snoring. This is what l recall from the course. Critical is breathing through the nose and pausing between breath's to retain the suitable amount of carbon dioxide in the lungs (around 6%) which equates to balanced body ph, alot of sleep is disrupted by hyperventilating when the oxygen levels are to high and out of balance grow taking in to much air. The nasal passage is tuned to the lungs, the hairs are filters and so breathing should be through the nose. When sleeping use a small piece of tape from the chemist across the lips diagonally and with the lips loose and relaxed. This promotes breathing through the nose and feel comfortable that if you had to you could take in air through the mouth, between the lips or corners, a little piece of mind thing as to be comfortable and relaxed to sleep. And how does this stop snoring, "ya can't snore when breathing through ya nose", apparently.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'cavey50' Batteries USED to last for many years.. now they do NOT...Of course.. with all the improved technology.. this is actually NOT possible..Unless of course, there was un underlying reason.. Which of course.. there IS..HOWEVER.. if you try to talk about it.. you get called a "Conspiracy Theorist nutter" So.. from now on in.. you will need to replace your battery every year... SOME times.. you MAY get 18 months.. but don't expect that.. 2 reasons lead acid don't last as long as they used to. Heat is the main one, modern car engines run hotter and the battery gets cooked.Many Euro cars like Merc etc house the battery behind a firewall near the windscreen not near the radiator to avoid the heat, result is they don't kill batteries as fast, some fit it in the boot to avoid it getting cooked. Heat causes the plates to distort compromising the plates and its contacts inside that go high resistance causing more heat and boiling off of the electrolyte and eventually go open circuit.Result is modern cars the battery often dies suddenly when it goes open circuit and doesn't deteriorate slowly like car batteries used to. Moderns cars also draw more standing current and recharge at higher current than older alternators which in turn causes more heat in the battery worsening the situation. Alternator in a car in 70s was 35 amps and that was a decent size, now a 100 amp output alternator isn't uncommon.If the standing current is high the battery will drain down more and when started it'll be taking high amps every time. Older cars not so, they never discharged the battery standing much and only recharged at about 40 amps. Current = heat, so heat is the major factor in why modern cars kill lead acid batteries faster.. The other is that during the life of the battery a fair bit of scale falls off the plates inside into the sump area inside the bottom of the case.In the quest for ever lower profile battery cases to stuff into compact spaces now have a shallower sump area allowing any debris build up to short the plates sooner in its life, if the heat doesn't kill it first. So in short, lead acid battery should last 3 years now, if you are lucky longer.Used to last 5 to 6 years minimum and not uncommon for 10 years. If a battery dies sooner then 3 years it may be a fault with the car, bad starter drawing high current or alternator reg can kill a good battery, or the battery is just getting cooked due to poor battery placement in the vehicle in which case changing brands may or may not help much.. On AGM batteries and why some die, my theory on that is that keeping in mind AGM batteries require quality materials and higher precision to make a battery there is only so much people will pay for a car battery and the result it to keep the cost of them low the quality and or materials used are not "optimal" resulting in a high failure rate of them. They were supposed to make lead acid redundant but failed to live up the hype and justify the extra cost of them.Unless trey are appreciably better in longevity and performance why spend a lot more for one.And they may be far better in theory but that likely relies on high quality manufacture which may price them out of the market.
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RHP User
10 years ago
nahh I haven't even heard of it before lol is that like another breathing thing designed for asthmatics where they run around a circle holding their noses or something?? Re: your battery design....as long as you know your usage to a pretty fair guesstimate or even invest in a little meter that you can pick up from EBay for about $20, that measures your watts, amperage, voltage, and calculates your amphours for you.... I looked up online the info about my waeco cf-50 fridge, and the resmed machine. The resmed was an 80amphour battery on its own based upon the humidifier setting being 3, and a 30oC air temp for 8 hours. Which based on a 50% discharge cycle(recommended for battery life optimum) indicates it uses 40 amp hours over 8 hours or 5Ah an hour. The fridges are the tricky ones as they may draw 5amps continuous while they're running, but they may only run for 25% of the time. So in an hour that could be safely estimated at 5x.25=1.25amp per hour, or 1.25Ah. Then over a constant 24 hours you can guesstimate that 24 hours x 1.25 = 30Ah....that's your usage for 24 hours, so we double it so that we only discharge the battery by 50%. In this instance it's 60Ah. Add that to the 80Ah for the resmed and it comes to 140Ah minimum storage.... If you're then running stuff from an inverter, your load on the inverter of say a microwave of 800w. For a 12v system we divide the 800w by 10(and 12 for a 24v system) and we can estimate that we will draw 80amps continuous for that microwave. Over a 10minute period, that equates to about 13.33 amps. Anyway I'm getting carried away a bit I think. Point is, start off with what you want to run right now when you head out, then add on what you MIGHT like to run off it and then double your usage to calculate your storage and then build the charge system around that. Be it a dc-dc charger with a solar input or whatever fits the needs and your budget. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
vibration and heat fuck batteries like a nun having a sleepover with the priest. Car manufacturers have a lot of work to do now that they've cluttered the absolute bejesus out of the engine bays. I believe to a detrimental amount as it's clearly reduced airflow around the engine that would've otherwise dissipated much of the heat. I had an SS commodore prior to colorado, it's battery was in the boot. I had that car for 3.5 years, and I'd even ran the battery down flat once after I fell asleep in a parking bay with the radio etc on. Push started it, and it also sat for about 8 weeks stagnant after I accidentally threw the keys out in the rubbish(including the spares and that's a whole other story lol), and it was a lead acid type....never been replaced, and it was still going strong when I traded the SS in on the colorado, and let's face it, V8's have a greedy start lol - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
what was I smokin when I wrote brad?? Don't answer that :p - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
but only for a project that takes a few days.In my 20s and 30s I would restore cars butrather than cut time with people I would cut time with sleep.
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