Comments on: Go! Smell The … incubator?

By: Rufus

Rufus — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:28:54 +0000

Bridget Jones — I’d offer up that I was severely sleep deprived and on the verge of playing “Ghetto Monopoly” with the famdamily (you have understand that we arm ourselves with flying verbal abuse) — but I did over react which isn’t common for me.
I’ve been called several things in this Garden Ho’s life, and I take it all with a grain of salt. Several. Grains. Of. Salt. Being insensetive was a new one. My compassion and empathy run deep — it felt like a direct slap.

I stand corrected.
And thanks to your “chook” (GAWD! I love that!) Aussie Cynic for redirecting me back to the post. I missed this.

I don’t know you, you don’t know me, but I’ll hang out whether or not I’m inducted to the garden — and all that will change. Group Hug? Love is so contagious.

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Rufus · Blowing His Trust Fund — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:32:41 +0000

[...] For those of you who have followed me over here from the YaYa … take a look at ‘Go! Smell The Flowers’ — I’m a finalist for the coveted spot of “founder”. That link will take [...]

By: aussiecynic

aussiecynic — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:47:21 +0000

me too……
photoshop with him…… thank god it wasnt just me….

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By: aussiecynic

aussiecynic — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:41:50 +0000

I saw the movie so interesting, sad and thought provoking… see the movie it will remove any fanciful thoughts anyone may have….. it is truly a scary film in its realism……

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By: Buzzing with Ange

Buzzing with Ange — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:32:59 +0000

Hey Rufus, what a post! It just doesn’t look “right” a man’s face with that belly… it made me cringe, but hey, each to their own… and don’t forget flowers… there’s always cesareans… natural childbirth isn’t the only way they come out. I must say though that the child will be a tad confused as will everyone around them and the challenges the whole family will face will be huge to say the least. Lots of love and understanding and forgiveness will be required me thinks!

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By: Buzzing with Ange

Buzzing with Ange — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:25:02 +0000

Nice one Emma F… your contribution here is priceless!
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By: Jim & Em

Jim & Em — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:45:37 +0000

By: Rufus

Rufus — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:45:05 +0000

Here’s to Holy Cows and True Colors.

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By: Emma F

Emma F — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:44:17 +0000

Wow!

It’s interesting reading this bit of the post - misunderstandings, others taking offence on behalf of others. And when I read the start of this thread yesterday, where Rufus responded to Dubai Guy. I was wondering what the fuss was about.

It reminded my of a situation in Mike’s family, where his mum asked his brother what a w***er was. He couldn’t bring himself to explain so passed her a dictionary.

Welcome to the Garden Rufus - I guess you could call this an initiation ceremony.

By: Emma F

Emma F — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:25:36 +0000

Rufus - I didn’t really freak out - but my scientific mind started to wonder how it was possible.

It makes me wonder if we will soon see new editions of the ‘where do babies come from’ books, so all possibilities are included. It used to be so simple explaining it.

I guess he won’t be breastfeeding.

By: Taylor Blue

Taylor Blue — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:20:32 +0000

It does sound kinda weird… I agree with ya Dubai Guy!!!
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By: Taylor Blue

Taylor Blue — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:19:15 +0000

Rufus…It’s true here everyone has their own different personalities here. I know when I first came here Bridget was hard on me too…but that’s Bridget. And now Bridget (or Renee…lol Bridg!!) is one of my closest friends. I don’t find what she said out of place at all. I think it’s great that she commented because it seems like we can see your true colors off the bat. Sorry about being so harsh but HOLY COW!!!

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By: Emma F

Emma F — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:19:07 +0000

or you can get a friend to provide in a jam jar, and take it home and ‘deliver’ using an appropriate ‘tool’. Just have to keep it warm.

By: Jim & Em

Jim & Em — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:13:11 +0000

Fantablious - a new owrd at flowers FF,

Received with thanks.

Wiily Wonka.

By: Fertile Fish

Fertile Fish — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:08:38 +0000

This is great ain’t it? Told you this post had the potential to go off at tangents. Fantablious.

By: Fertile Fish

Fertile Fish — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:34:33 +0000

I knew there was something wrong with my comment, but can’t we add some vodka to that recipe?

By: aussiecynic

aussiecynic — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:04:53 +0000

sending your email now you wont beleive it… i am still reeling

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By: Bridget Jones

Bridget Jones — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:06:50 +0000

Well… As Tay would have said, Holy Cow!

I was certainly not expecting such a reaction to my comment, so it must clearly mean that I have come across as patronizing when I intended to share insights about a founder’s role. Well then, allow me to apologise for the perceived condescending tone Rufus, as well as for wrongly interpreting your response to Dubai Guy as being one of ridicule. Mike has a point, I should have asked for clarification first.

It seems as well that I may have been poorly inspired to think that a founder should share about Flowers’ implicit values with an aspiring one, so I’ll take that part of my comment back as well.

Happy Posting Rufus.

Chook, thanks for stepping in to be the mediator. Good point you make about the self-regulation aspect of the community. Things may have escalated out of proportion here so hopefully this note clarifies all misunderstandings. I must admit though that I wonder now what kind of reaction we’ll get if ever some day feedback gets delivered by the likes of Angry. Anyways, not my place to comment probably. How did things go with Mr Moronic btw?

By: fab

fab — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:23:46 +0000

Another cool blog idol post - awesome Rufus and boy did that image get my attention!

The guy / girl looks so Mother like, so caring. I wonder is there will be any complications and hormone mess ups?

By: BO

BO — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:47:25 +0000

At first i thought it was George Michael!! Poor kid is all i can say,funny post,good luck Rufus.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:03:24 +0000

Rufus -

“I don’t like her tone. In my opinion it’s rather sniffy and patronizing.”

I can see how you could read it that way, but get to know Bridget first before you jump to that conclusion.

Your answer to Dubai Guy just misjudged his question and Bridget was pointing this out. However she misjudged your motivation as well .. “A rather inappropriate tone from an aspiring Founder .”

Easy to do here in comments.

Let’s all give each other some space and ask for clarification before we pass judgments on each other.

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By: aussiecynic

aussiecynic — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:12:04 +0000

I am simply saying that you were a bit harsh in your response to my friend…
We dont all agree on everything said here as in real life however we do agree that personal attacks or not called for…

I do however like your posting and general comments and thorns are welcome….
GOd nows I cause enough of them myself…
but you do have the wrong impression and I am merely trying to retify that…..
Personalities here are hugely varied, from the everyday ordinary to the totally crazy, I fit more in the latter…. Bridget fits towards the front however can move through them easily…. I wish only to enlighten you on this perception as you where doing with us…

bridget is a well respected member of the founders club and a mediator to all of us…. any new founders will learn how important each of our unique personalities are to the community and each of us in one or another helps not only with this blog but with everyday life…
We do give a hand up when needed, will put people in their place and stick up for each other when someone goes to far….. regardless of if they are a founder or not…. this way the community is looking after each other as a community should…..

And yes chook is a nickname we use in Oz it is a term of friendship, which is only used with good friends I am fortunate to count chook amongst mine….
One day perhaps I will also count you amongst them too… but it a term I only use with great thought….

Btw I got an email of the interview with this Tom Guy…. he married to a woman….. I tell you it would been an interesting marriage considering he didnt the change……

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By: Funkygirl012003

Funkygirl012003 — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:55:22 +0000

I saw that on the news last night. You know he makes a pretty good looking guy. I don’t think I’d notice any particular feminine features if I saw him on the street, except for that big preggo belly of course!

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By: Funkygirl012003

Funkygirl012003 — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:50:56 +0000

They wouldn’t really be men then. I think they’d be a kind of asexual creature that sort of clones itself, like some plants.

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By: Rufus

Rufus — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:35:12 +0000

No no Dubai Guy, I’m not angry! Trust me, this isn’t Rufus angry.
This is Rufus bewildered by reactions that came from left field.

If anyone should apologize dear man, it’s ME! It appears that someone thought I was laughing at you and not behaving appropriately. Of course, this was their assumption of my “VBL” = virtual body language — and evidently you thought so too because you appreciated the “support”.

This does pose a dilemma for me because:
A) I didn’t think you WERE serious about not knowing how people could inseminate themselves in a home environment — I truly thought you were being glib, and
B) I have got to rethink the community posting here because I just won’t fit in if this is going to be the norm rather than the exception, and that just makes me sad. I Love This Place, it’s so quirky and weird! I deplore being underestimated or worse, told that I’ve been insensetive.

I mean Jeez, it’s me, yanno? Rufus?

Oh, wait. I get it.
We’re all just getting to know each other, eh? YEAH! That’s the ticket! You don’t know me, I don’t know you, so it’s best not to jump to conclusions.

I concluded you were being silly when you were being sincere, you both determined I was being insensetive when that was the farthest thing from my mind, and I presumed she was being a condescending fanny when she was really being friendly and helpful?

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