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MaxN
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24 Jan 2008, 10:31 pm

Or rather, Hello, my name is Max.

I am in my 40's and was officially 'diagnosed' as an Aspie a couple of years ago.

In many ways it was a massive relief to find out that my 'condition' had a name, further reading I managed to identify many of the 'traits' that I have as being fairly classic. I lack social functionality mainly, but also am incredibly compulsive and not exactly patient - actually that is an understatement - I have 'negative patience' according to many. I certainly was not disappointed to find I was not 'normal', whatever that is.....

What else can I tell you ?

I am English, but live in California, I lead a fairly normal life, I ride motorcycles have a love of fast cars and I take a lot of photographs - which are compulsively catalogued and categorized and please do not disturb me while I am doing that !

Like many, I had a truly horrible childhood, I was somewhat over emotional, withdrawn, bullied terribly and lacking any real friends, I was able to withdraw to my own world for much of it. In school I would get A's for things I liked and 'Ungraded' for those subjects I hated - there was at that point, no middle ground, love or loath. Very much a loaner, very much comfortable only with my own company.

Anyway - after spending many, many months lurking, I figured I should say 'hello', so 'Hello'

I guess it is your turn now

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JerryHatake
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24 Jan 2008, 10:35 pm

Nice to meet you, Max.

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24 Jan 2008, 11:13 pm

hullo Max, welcome to posting. hope you enjoy it here.

MaxN
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24 Jan 2008, 11:18 pm

Thanks both - I have lurked for a very long time.

If I over-post, you will tell me

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24 Jan 2008, 11:26 pm

Hi MaxN. Welcome to WP.

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24 Jan 2008, 11:43 pm

MaxN wrote:

Thanks both - I have lurked for a very long time.

If I over-post, you will tell me

ohhhh there's special threads just for people who like to 'over-post' Max. or uberpost maybe.

MaxN
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24 Jan 2008, 11:49 pm

Postperson wrote:

MaxN wrote:

Thanks both - I have lurked for a very long time.

If I over-post, you will tell me

ohhhh there's special threads just for people who like to 'over-post' Max. or uberpost maybe.

ohh - linkage is now needed :twisted:

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25 Jan 2008, 12:30 am

Well it depends on your inclinations, a think a lot of megaposters like the 'Off the Wall, forum games etc" section or the 'Random Discussion' section. There is a 'Counting' thread somewhere 1, 2, 3 etc if you just want to boost your post count.

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25 Jan 2008, 12:31 am

Nice to meet you - welcome to WP.

Where are your photographs? Do you have them online in Picasa or something?

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MaxN
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25 Jan 2008, 12:49 am

gbollard wrote:

Nice to meet you - welcome to WP.

Where are your photographs? Do you have them online in Picasa or something?

Thank you.

My car photographs are here I have other sites and galleries for other things, but they are fairly interesting if you like car gatherings. Enjoy !

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