I’ve met a few Tunster , Doug, Ian, Poet , AndyS , Jorgan , Savaloy, the Iain, EJ, Tony and Sheila P at varies events . Kemptonslim was on my western states 100 support team . And am in contact with Cleo and her hubby , and Malcolm and his hubby. Probably a few others but my memory is rubbish now days
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IM Austria 2009?
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Yep.
Forgot about Lizzie, met up with her for a curry when I was running in the Lakes one time
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Lol - nice to know you’re thinking of me - tho anymore comments like that I’ll be sure to direct you through a busy shipping lane 
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Maybe this should be in the confessions thread, but I had a pretty strange dream last night where a tritalker randomly paid a visit to my house.
I don’t want to weird anyone out by naming names. But it was @explorerJC.
The dream went something like this. I was sitting reading stuff from tritalk. Which is a weird thing to dream about in itself. The aforementioned TTer had written a long and very interesting post about how their training was going, which was made particularly more interesting because they revealed that they also lived in a house in a forest, which they had build themselves with a hammer and an axe.
There was a photo of him running past a tree full of squirrels.
Next thing I know, I was back home in Dorset. The house was full of kids - not all mine - some had thick glasses, Clark Kent style. And we appeared to have a Russian Nanny.
That’s when my TT buddy knocked on the door and said “Hi, I was just passing”. Great! Come in I said, would you like a beer? Specifically, Fosters? But I went to the fridge, and there was no beer. He said something along the lines of “Never mind, can I use your toilet” (I think it was that time of the night when a bathroom starts to work its way into every dream). Sure I said, and for some reason directed him to our neighbour’s outhouse. Then he went on his way.
Immediately after that I woke for a pee, and that’s why I rememember ther dream, so there you go, Sigmund Freud what do you have to say?
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Tell us about your relationship with your mother.
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Because he’s nuts, obvs.
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I ran all the way to Dorset and you didn’t even have a beer for me???
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Could be worse, he could have offered a beer and given you Foster’s.
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Good point
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It wasnt the real eJC, it was one of his 14 clones
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Thought maybe I’d save a few quid and ask ChatGPT rather than a shrink.
You: how might a psychoanalyist interpret this dream?
ChatGPT:
Dreams are highly personal and can be interpreted in various ways, but from a psychoanalytic perspective, certain elements in your dream may be symbolic. The tritalker, @explorerJC, visiting your house could represent a desire for connection or interaction with someone from a specific community. The forest and the self-built house with a hammer and axe might symbolize a sense of self-sufficiency and craftsmanship in your subconscious.
The image of your house filled with kids, some with thick glasses, and a Russian Nanny may reflect aspects of your own life, responsibilities, and perhaps a desire for nurturing or guidance. The presence of the Russian Nanny could introduce an element of foreign influence or unique perspectives.
Offering Fosters and finding no beer may signify a moment of disappointment or unfulfilled expectations. The bathroom theme in dreams often relates to a need for self-reflection or cleansing.
Ultimately, psychoanalytic interpretations can vary, and it’s essential to consider your personal experiences, emotions, and current life circumstances to understand the dream’s significance more deeply.
You
But what about the squirrels? Man there were, like, loads.
ChatGPT
The abundance of squirrels in the dream could symbolize resourcefulness, playfulness, or a sense of curiosity. Squirrels are often associated with gathering and storing, so they might represent aspects of your personality that are diligent in preparing for the future or accumulating experiences and knowledge. Alternatively, the presence of many squirrels could be a playful element, suggesting a need for lightheartedness or spontaneity in your life. Analyzing dreams is subjective, and the interpretation can vary based on personal associations and emotions tied to specific symbols.
You
Ok. Fair. But why would I send him to my neighbour’s outhouse? I don’t think my neighbour even has an outhouse. Certainly not since about 1930.
ChatGPT
Dreams can incorporate elements that seem illogical or unrelated to reality. The act of directing your TT buddy to your neighbor’s outhouse might be a manifestation of subconscious thoughts or feelings about boundaries or privacy. Outhouses can symbolize a need for personal space or a desire to keep certain aspects of your life separate. It’s essential to remember that dream elements are often symbolic and subjective, and their interpretation can be influenced by your unique experiences and emotions.
You
So you’re saying it’s not about anyone’s relationship with their mother?
ChatGPT
While psychoanalytic interpretations often explore themes related to unconscious desires and emotions, not every dream necessarily ties directly to one’s relationship with their mother. Dreams are complex and can encompass a wide range of personal experiences, concerns, and desires. The presence of specific elements, such as a tritalker, a forest, or squirrels, could carry unique symbolic meanings for you. If you find yourself reflecting on your relationship with your mother in connection with Russian nannies and squirrels in the outhouse, it might be worth exploring this with a professional you certified Womble.
(OK, I added the last sentence)
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You love chatgpt in a way that I can’t even begin to imagine
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In other words - ChatGPT could just have said - “this is a pile of bollocks. Stop smoking weed”
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I think his time would be better spent working as a Doctor for the NHS; too much time on his hands navel gazing in Qatar 
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So its saying you work in a foreign dry country, gagging for a beer and want to share it with a hammer and someone from tritalk. you also have mummy issues as she ran off with a Russian to a squirrel farm
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I didn’t know Qatar had a navy but it seems they’ve built up a small one. Probably explains Fruity’s interest.
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Plenty of typo-ing going on there!
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just updating my training diary…did i manage any miles last night???
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