Insomniacs-R-Us!

[MrBroadway]

Hi, Elise. What I use most is the "Today's Posts (http://www.dance-forums.com/search.php?do=getdaily)" link. When you're logged on, you find it in the "Quick Links" menu. It shows me all the posts that have been made in the past 24 hours, regardless of forum, in order by recency, with the most recent on top. So, if you click it, say, every 10 minutes, any posts made during the previous 10 minutes appear at the top.

Thanx! Exactly what I was looking for (and didn't want to ask).
And probably what ED was looking for too!

[meow]

Well, getting some sleep was not hugely successful. It is now 4.55 am and I've been up since 4.30am. So, in a couple of hours I got 'snippets' of sleep but not good deep sleep. Am I home alone?

[meow]

Yeah, I have no idea about the "new posts" stuff, sorry!

Re: multiple quotes

Just embed (quote) multiple times:

(quote) Meow said stuff
(quote) tj said stuff
(/quote) (/quote)

Except you use the square bracket instead of the ( and )


Re: weather
Fall is finally here in Atlanta. Was still getting pretty hot up to a few weeks ago. Nights are chilly (finally). I must admit that I like how the winters aren't that cold compared to what I'm used to.

So are you enjoying the first hot day in a while? I hope so!

Anyway, I'm going to try to go to bed. Nite Meow & ED.

Hi TJ. I have to tell you that I am not a computer genius.:confused: I tried to follow your directions on multiple posts but it didn't work.
What do you mean by 'embed' and how do I do that? I know you must be wondering how anyone could be so dumb, but I truly don't know how to do it.:o
Would you please explain in more detail or perhaps, list what keys to use to do it? I would be very grateful for the assistance.:)

[elisedance]

Hi, Elise. What I use most is the "Today's Posts (http://www.dance-forums.com/search.php?do=getdaily)" link. When you're logged on, you find it in the "Quick Links" menu. It shows me all the posts that have been made in the past 24 hours, regardless of forum, in order by recency, with the most recent on top. So, if you click it, say, every 10 minutes, any posts made during the previous 10 minutes appear at the top.

If you haven't already discovered this feature, perhaps it'll be helpful to you.

-IJ

IJ: Thats exactly what I was thinking of. I'm usually pretty good at software but for some reason I have never really explored the whole of DF - too busy posting I guess. I was working with the subscribed threads link - but today's is much better since you see new interesting threads too. Gotta be a bit more adventurous.

thanks! :)

[meow]

Good evening ED. How are you?

[Indiana_Jay]

Hi TJ. I have to tell you that I am not a computer genius.:confused: I tried to follow your directions on multiple posts but it didn't work.
What do you mean by 'embed' and how do I do that? I know you must be wondering how anyone could be so dumb, but I truly don't know how to do it.:o
Would you please explain in more detail or perhaps, list what keys to use to do it? I would be very grateful for the assistance.:)

Meow:

To make a string of text look like a quote, you simply have to put a couple special strings of text at the beginning and end of the quote.

For example:

This is a quoteHere's how I did that:

This is a quote

If you want to attribute the quote, add "=username" to the first quote tag. For example:

This is a quote

Renders:

This is a quote

If you want to include a link to the quoted post, you have to include a semicolon and post number after the user name.

Thus the following string:

Hi TJ. I have to tell you that I am not a computer genius.

Renders:

Hi TJ. I have to tell you that I am not a computer genius.

If you have any skill at all with copying to and pasting from the Windows clipboard (if you're a Windows user ... if not, refer the equivalent operation with your operating system), all this become pretty easy. Just remember that you if you begin a quote with (or any of its variants above), you must end the quote with or everything else in your message will be part of the quote!

Does this help?

-IJ

[MissBallroomBear]

Hi all.
I can tell the above will confuse me so I'm not going to even attempt reading it..

Are there any insomniacs from the US on? I can't really be classified as an insomniac because it's only 7:48 pm here..

[Indiana_Jay]

Hi all.
I can tell the above will confuse me so I'm not going to even attempt reading it..

Are there any insomniacs from the US on? I can't really be classified as an insomniac because it's only 7:48 pm here..

Hi, MBB. Not an insomniac, just up early working. Hope you had a good day.

[MissBallroomBear]

Yeah, my day was comparitively good. lol. How great can a day at school be? I suppose that I'd better be greatful that I don't have to get up before 5 am! I think that's the time there?
It's 8:09 pm here at the moment. I'm supposed to be doing homework but I think it's a lot more fun to be stressed out of my brain at the last minute!

[Indiana_Jay]

Yeah, my day was comparitively good. lol. How great can a day at school be? I suppose that I'd better be greatful that I don't have to get up before 5 am! I think that's the time there?
Yeah, it's 6:30 a.m. here now, but I don't mind.
I'm supposed to be doing homework but I think it's a lot more fun to be stressed out of my brain at the last minute!I've never known anyone who thought stress was fun and therefore created it intentionally! :)

[MissBallroomBear]

Yeah, it's 6:30 a.m. here now, but I don't mind.
I've never known anyone who thought stress was fun and therefore created it intentionally! :)

Yes, I'm quite unique in that respect. :)

However, I'm a little concerned for you. How on earth can you function that early? You sound like my grandma who gets up at 4 am! You have my sympathy. ;)

[Indiana_Jay]

I'm a little concerned for you. How on earth can you function that early? You sound like my grandma who gets up at 4 am! You have my sympathy. ;)

Well, thanks for your concern, despite the fact that you compared me to a grandmother! ;) (I'm not quite that old yet).

Well, some people are morning people and others aren't. It's just a matter of what you're accustomed to, I guess. Really, it's no big deal, as long you I get enough sleep.

[elisedance]

IJ: that is very very useful - but the trouble is it will be lost in this thread. Shouldn't we have a user-guide area where one could look these things up. Ahem, thats assuming there isn't one that I haven't found yet! :)

[Indiana_Jay]

IJ: that is very very useful - but the trouble is it will be lost in this thread. Shouldn't we have a user-guide area where one could look these things up. Ahem, thats assuming there isn't one that I haven't found yet! :)

That would be a suggestion for one of the moderators, of which I am not.

-IJ

[elisedance]

Well, maybe one will read this??? :)

[tj]

Hi TJ. I have to tell you that I am not a computer genius.:confused: I tried to follow your directions on multiple posts but it didn't work.
What do you mean by 'embed' and how do I do that? I know you must be wondering how anyone could be so dumb, but I truly don't know how to do it.:o
Would you please explain in more detail or perhaps, list what keys to use to do it? I would be very grateful for the assistance.


Perhaps it'd be easier to know what you're looking to do, actually. And since it's majorly offtopic, I'll PM you. :)

[tj]

Well, maybe one will read this??? :)
Err, you should probably post it over in the "Private Messages to Staff" as a suggestion. We Mods don't actually do any programming/functionality of the forums, btw.

[Indiana_Jay]

Perhaps it'd be easier to know what you're looking to do, actually. And since it's majorly offtopic, I'll PM you. :)

LOL. I didn't know IRU had a topic!

[Indiana_Jay]

Err, you should probably post it over in the "Private Messages to Staff" as a suggestion. We Mods don't actually do any programming/functionality of the forums, btw.

Yes, but I thought that some moderators had the power to move messages from one forum to another. If so, it would be an easy matter for a mod to establish a new "Tips on Using DF" thread in the appropriate forum and move to that new thread any appropriate messages.

[tj]

Yes, but I thought that some moderators had the power to move messages from one forum to another. If so, it would be an easy matter for a mod to establish a new "Tips on Using DF" thread in the appropriate forum and move to that new thread any appropriate messages.
Well, if the subject/question is important enough to all of you, go ahead and start a new thread about it. Lol. :tongue: I don't want the responsibility to have to split off threads every time someone goes off topic in IRU.

[fascination]

precisely...that is why that feature is available to all members

[SDsalsaguy]

Have to say I agree with tj and fasc... if someone wants to make a suggestion we're always happy to hear it, but they need to do it appropriately (i.e. not expect moderators to sift through extant threads).

[elisedance]

I think we were getting to that point SD. Sometimes good ideas cause a disturbance in the otherwise orderly universe!

:roll::roll::rocker::roll:

And so back to IRU (with appologies)

[meow]

I should really take the blame as I was the one who started asking for help in quoting etc. But, I think I may be forgiven as I am a sleep deprived cat and who could look at a cat and stay mad?:rolleyes:;)

How are we all in IRU land?

[Indiana_Jay]

I think we were getting to that point SD. Sometimes good ideas cause a disturbance in the otherwise orderly universe!

:roll::roll::rocker::roll:

And so back to IRU (with appologies)

Elise, my understanding of what the moderators are saying is that if you think a "Tips on Using DF" thread is a good idea, you should start one. Then, people who want to can copy their tips from existing threads (like this one) into your new thread. Of course, the result will be some double-posting, but maybe that's not a big concern.

I don't know what forum would be most appropriate for your new thread. I suppose it should go in either General Dance Discussion or Dancers Anonymous. I've seen moderators move threads to forums they find more appropriate, so I suppose it doesn't matter. If they don't like where you put it, they'll probably move it!

-IJ

[SDsalsaguy]

A thread in DA would be fine, but using the messages to staff forum will always be the fastest way to get our collective attention.

[meow]

Here I am, sitting in the dark, but I can see, being a cat and all. But it is very quiet so it seems I may be all alone.......or not?

[MissBallroomBear]

Hmm.. I think someone was a bit bored?

[meow]

I am an extremely clever cat. I can tell the time and convert it to US IRU land time.:D
So, with my exceptional feline skills working, it is just under 6 hours before the US official IRU time arrives. You are noticing how clever this cat really is now.:rolleyes:
Therefore, I shall go and do some cat 'chores' and return later, hopefully to catch up with my fellow insomniacs.:cool:

[SDsalsaguy]

I am an extremely clever cat. I can tell the time and convert it to US IRU land time.:D
So, with my exceptional feline skills working, it is just under 6 hours before the US official IRU time arrives. ...
Depends which part of the US silly cat! ;)

[meow]

Depends which part of the US silly cat! ;)

Now, don't you think I already know that SDS? Of, course I do.:rolleyes: But the earliest part is in around 6 hours and then the rest catch up. Because the time line is between 14 to 18 hours different from my time, depending on the US location.;)
So me still clever cat.:p

[SDsalsaguy]

Almost... Hawaii is 6 hours behind the east coast! ;)

[Twilight_Elena]

Intelligent felines aside...
It's 1:37am. I am, of course, awake. Have been sleeping so much lately. Too much. I feel restless and comatose at the same time. Does that make sense? It's worse now that I've got a free week (some call it reading week, we call it half-term). I feel like crap all the time, like I want to sit in a couch all day and watch DVDs... and at the same time I DON'T. I can hear the voices of my acquaintances telling me that I'm in London, Europe's Broadway, city of arts and all around awesomeness, apparently. It makes me feel guilty for not feeling like exploring it.
And now that I mentioned awesomeness... coolest word ever: juxtaposition. I had to Google it to get a descriptive definition, but even if it meant "egg yolk" it would still be a cool word.

T_E

[waltzgirl]

Didn't you just have the flu recently? It sometimes takes quite a while to bounce back completely from that, even when you aren't actually sick anymore.

[Twilight_Elena]

Didn't you just have the flu recently? It sometimes takes quite a while to bounce back completely from that, even when you aren't actually sick anymore.

Not recently, really. It's been many weeks now. I'm sure the two are unrelated. It's probably (if not definitely) yet another manifestation of my weird head problems.

[waltzgirl]

Didn't you just have the flu recently? It sometimes takes quite a while to bounce back completely from that, even when you aren't actually sick anymore.

ETA: Sorry about the double post!

[Twilight_Elena]

Starbucks is evil! It's... it's... the essence of lawyers and hellhounds and Jane Fonda in leotards all wrapped up in a nice little package of 800 calories per visit! Defiled! Hoodwinked! Aaaargh!
And with this little insane snippet of my thoughts, I retire to the confines of my bed. See H&R thread for explanation of insanity.

T_E

[DrDoug]

Starbucks is evil! It's... it's... the essence of lawyers and hellhounds and Jane Fonda in leotards all wrapped up in a nice little package of 800 calories per visit!


Next time try the low-fat Belgian chocolate cake---the one made without juxtaposition.

[meow]

Almost... Hawaii is 6 hours behind the east coast! ;)

Oh. I forgot about Hawaii.:eek:

[SDsalsaguy]

Oh. I forgot about Hawaii.:eek:
;)

[Rugby]

Hello Elise, it looks like I'm not the only crazy one still up in the wee hours of this time zone.

[elisedance]

fell asleep but woke back up again. That means a looooong night ahead!

[meow]

Isn't that your usual pattern, ED? Me, in the middle of the night here, there is no-one on DF to talk to usually.

[Rugby]

Hey, I'm usually here. Kitty the cat came in finally from outside so I am going to head off shortly though.

[meow]

Well, you weren't here when I was earlier.;)

[Rugby]

I had to go off to call my dance partner. The sacrifices I make for that man. :rolleyes:

[meow]

OK. I forgive you.:rolleyes: So, has everyone else left us?

[elisedance]

still around - but working.... nice to have kitty visiting R

[Rugby]

Rugby has to go to bed now as she has to get up in the morning to get me something to eat and let me out. A cat has to know what is best for his, er, his human's health. :kitty:

[meow]

G'nite Rugby. And it seems you have left, too, ED. Nite all.

[MissBallroomBear]

Anyone awake in IRU land?

[elisedance]

fraid so - but been up since about 12.30 am so will crash soon (4.45 am)

[MissBallroomBear]

fraid so - but been up since about 12.30 am so will crash soon (4.45 am)

:shock: How do you function? If I kept those hours I probably would've died of sleep deprivation. (Is that possible?)

Hope you get some sleep soon, or as much sleep as possible for an insomniac.

[elisedance]

you can go mad
Many people find they need less sleep when they get older. What mine has done is settled into a two-sleep pattern - 10-2 am and 5.30 to 7 - about 5.5 hrs but varying quite a lot. I have to have the second sleep to function.

This may be true for everyone (at least older than 15 or so) because these two periods are when you have the deepest sleep, the bit between is often just below the surface

[MissBallroomBear]

You learn something new every day! :D
That's actually quite interesting. I wonder why those are the two deepest stages of sleep? I might just google that..

[Peaches]

you can go mad
Many people find they need less sleep when they get older. What mine has done is settled into a two-sleep pattern - 10-2 am and 5.30 to 7 - about 5.5 hrs but varying quite a lot. I have to have the second sleep to function.

This may be true for everyone (at least older than 15 or so) because these two periods are when you have the deepest sleep, the bit between is often just below the surface
You know, the 5:30-7:00 bit makes a lot of sense. I've always wondered why it is that when I call in (usually "sick") to work and go back to bed, that I sleep so unbelievably soundly...which, for me, is extremely unusual. I always just figured it had to do with the joy of not going in to work.

That also would seem like it could explain why I sleep so well on the train in the morning. Doesn't make sense otherwise--sitting upright in godawful uncomfortable seats, bright lights, lots of noise. And, yet, I sleep sooooo well. Part of it is habit, I'm sure, and a good part of it is pure fatigue. But it's also from about 5:45 to 6:55 in the morning.

Hmmm...

[Twilight_Elena]

Next time try the low-fat Belgian chocolate cake---the one made without juxtaposition.

:uplaugh:

[fascination]

You know, the 5:30-7:00 bit makes a lot of sense. I've always wondered why it is that when I call in (usually "sick") to work and go back to bed, that I sleep so unbelievably soundly...which, for me, is extremely unusual. I always just figured it had to do with the joy of not going in to work.

That also would seem like it could explain why I sleep so well on the train in the morning. Doesn't make sense otherwise--sitting upright in godawful uncomfortable seats, bright lights, lots of noise. And, yet, I sleep sooooo well. Part of it is habit, I'm sure, and a good part of it is pure fatigue. But it's also from about 5:45 to 6:55 in the morning.

Hmmm...I have heard that the older folks get the less sleep they need but I do not find it true in the case of very physically active folks...I require 7 hours a night minumum...and I can still nap...

[elisedance]

I have heard that the older folks get the less sleep they need but I do not find it true in the case of very physically active folks...I require 7 hours a night minumum...and I can still nap...

you must be heckishly more active than I am (I am sure thats true by the way - my job is mostly desk-top). Still, I don't find that I sleep all that much better after 4 hours straight dancing so its not true for me on the short term at least.

[elisedance]

You know, the 5:30-7:00 bit makes a lot of sense. I've always wondered why it is that when I call in (usually "sick") to work and go back to bed, that I sleep so unbelievably soundly...which, for me, is extremely unusual. I always just figured it had to do with the joy of not going in to work.

That also would seem like it could explain why I sleep so well on the train in the morning. Doesn't make sense otherwise--sitting upright in godawful uncomfortable seats, bright lights, lots of noise. And, yet, I sleep sooooo well. Part of it is habit, I'm sure, and a good part of it is pure fatigue. But it's also from about 5:45 to 6:55 in the morning.

Hmmm...

I have a term for it now - I call it my 'sweet sleep' because I wake up feeling totally ref*reshed whereas after the first one I feel like, well, IRU what can I say!

[fascination]

yea...it is prbably safe to say that I tend to over do it

[Terpsichorean Clod]

It may have but then, due to low ratings, could have been pulled. I guess that 'the poo' has a flavourful history in his hometown, some good, some bad, same as all of us. It's just that his gets publicity which is usually less than flattering.
Now, I saw a news report about Wikipedia not so long ago - this report said that anyone can edit and change any article they want. It went on to say that Wikipedia was, therefore not always a reliable source of info as it can be altered by anyone at any time. Don't know if this is true or not. Maybe something that is something you could check,TC? That may be why I never even realised 'Age of Love' was on air, if it was?;)
Hi meow! Age of Love did in fact air in Australia. Unfortunately, it didn't get very good ratings. :sad: I wonder why? ;)

http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/enews/tv-ratings-130707.html

[meow]

Hi meow! Age of Love did in fact air in Australia. Unfortunately, it didn't get very good ratings. :sad: I wonder why? ;)

http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/enews/tv-ratings-130707.html


Hi TC. Pretty obvious, i think, from my previous posts. 'The Poo' doesn't have a great rep here.
How are you, anyway? Are the fires anywhere near you? They have been shown on the news here and last night said the fires were getting worse. I know SDS is there and I hope he and his are OK.

[Rugby]

My tanning gel is dry enough to put a sweater on which is great seeing I'm a wuss for the cold. I couldn't handle freezing any longer and I was about to wrap Kitty the cat around my shoulders for warmth when he caught on to my ploy and took off. Just no loyalty these days anymore.

[meow]

Has anyone noticed that I posted a photo? - stage left.

[elisedance]

I was looking at that thinking how you've had a makeover! You are one gorgeous cat...

[meow]

Oh gee, thanks. :kissme:

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Hi TC. Pretty obvious, i think, from my previous posts. 'The Poo' doesn't have a great rep here.
How are you, anyway? Are the fires anywhere near you? They have been shown on the news here and last night said the fires were getting worse. I know SDS is there and I hope he and his are OK.
Hi meow. Thanks for asking. I'm pretty far from the fires, for now. Almost exactly 16 years ago, my area had a really bad outbreak.

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Has anyone noticed that I posted a photo? - stage left.
Love the photo, meow! I'm a little disappointed that it's not a full-body pic. We can't tell if you're wearing ballroom or latin heels.

[meow]

Love the photo, meow! I'm a little disappointed that it's not a full-body pic. We can't tell if you're wearing ballroom or latin heels.

I couldn't post a full body pic - the forum is rated G and I am only wearing my fur.:rolleyes::p
Where in CAL are you? I used to live in Palo Alto, many moons ago.

[Rugby]

Kitty just wanted to me to tell everyone that he looks just like this cat except he has greener eyes and is fatter, what, oh, more muscular.

[meow]

Good evening Rugby.

[Rugby]

Good evening. Is your guardian as much as a dufus as mine or did you luck out? :kitty:

[meow]

Most of the time I think I'm the 'dufus.' They seem to rule, I seem to obey.

[meow]

Where are the usual insom's these days? Where is ED, SDS, TC, just to name a few? A cat can get very lonely, you know.

[SDsalsaguy]

I'm about meow. Now that its fairly certain that the fires aren't coming my way I've got my desktop hooked up again and am trying to catch up on various writing and paper projects that got thrown off schedule.

[elisedance]

Hi all, I've been up for a while working to feed the dance habbit! Nora has been burning the midnight oil with me. She says it stinks. I agree. So, we put work aside and had a stroking/patting/scratching session. Somehow that was far more productive.

gee its almost time to get up and go practice....

[SDsalsaguy]

Hello you! :waves:

[elisedance]

hi sdg I' trying ot wave but there is a 19 ib gorrilla no its a cat on my lap arhhhgg

[SDsalsaguy]

Sleepy time for me... night-night all.

[elisedance]

wot? I just arrived at the YCC for breakfast. Sleep seems like a distant memory - which, of course, it is...

[meow]

Hi all. Hey, glad the fires seem to be getting under control, SDS. Pleased that you are re-plugged into the world.

[Twilight_Elena]

I have to sleep. I have to sleep. Argh. I've moved my days forward by approximately 5 hours; in plain English, it means I go to sleep around 5:30am and wake up around 2. Grr. Just had some chamomile. I don't know what they say about it, but I don't feel sleepy. Relaxed, sort of. Not sleepy.

[meow]

Are you enjoying England TE? Any prospective partners on the horizon?

[MissBallroomBear]

Anyone stirring in IRU-ville?

[MrBroadway]

Hi MBB - just checking the boards before heading to bed.
(At least, that's the theory! :) )

btw - my niece calls me "the dancing bear" because (a) I dance and (b) I have a 'thing' about bears (posters, stuffed, paintings, carved, ... ) and (c) I wake up 'growly' before my first cup of coffee. :p

[MissBallroomBear]

lol! I'm just bear because it rhymes with Claire.. Everyone calls me Claire bear so I adapted it to my passion.

Btw, we both have (c) in common!

Post ya later!

[MrBroadway]

LOL! I would presume that we also have (a) in common! :)

g'nite!

[MissBallroomBear]

Oh, yes. Sorry, it somehow managed to escape my attention. Well, you're the first bear to wear a tailsuit and I'm the first to wear high heels!:tongue:

[elisedance]

still, hanging around MBB? Whats the time there...

[MissBallroomBear]

Well It's 7:57 pm here now. But you asked me that 2 hours ago so it would've been about 6. What time is it there? (If you're still on..)

[elisedance]

Now 8.30 am - just slept for a couple of hours. Still feel IRU though... gotta get moving

[meow]

Daylight savings started here today so the time differential has changed. We have gone back one hour.

[Sagitta]

I actually was up at 3:00am US EST. But never got on the internet...

[meow]

When it is the middle of the night here and I am awake, which is most of the time, I don't get on the internet. I just can't be bothered. And, my IRU time is not the US IRU time, so I have found not many people to talk to then.

[MissBallroomBear]

Is it too early for my fellow IRUers?

[Indiana_Jay]

Is it too early for my fellow IRUers?
I'm here, but it's barely bed time here.

[MissBallroomBear]

What time is it? Here it's only 2:40 pm..

[Indiana_Jay]

What time is it? Here it's only 2:40 pm..
It was 11:40 p.m. Saturday night here when it was 2:40 p.m. Sunday afternoon there.

[MissBallroomBear]

That's confusing.:confused:

[elisedance]

12.17 am. back and going to bed.... see you in a couple of hours or so...

[MissBallroomBear]

Toodles!!

Btw, didn't you have a comp today ED?

[Indiana_Jay]

It was 11:40 p.m. Saturday night here when it was 2:40 p.m. Sunday afternoon there.
That's confusing.:confused:

Just think of it this way. You're 14 hours ahead of us. That means when your Monday starts at midnight Sunday night, it's still midnight minus 14 hours here, or 10 a.m. Sunday morning.

[MissBallroomBear]

Just think of it this way. You're 14 hours ahead of us. That means when your Monday starts at midnight Sunday night, it's still midnight minus 14 hours here, or 10 a.m. Sunday morning.

Okay. I'm now slightly less confused. :D

[Indiana_Jay]

Okay. I'm now slightly less confused. :D
Glad to help! :)

[elisedance]

I'll never get it - the only way to be sure is just to ask!

Slept nearly 6 hrs. Doesn't feel like enough...

[Twilight_Elena]

3.15AM. Talking to MSN friends. Glargh...

[meow]

Why is it that I seem to be mostly alone here? Meeeoooowwwww!!! Calling out to someone, anyone.....

[elisedance]

woof!
sorry, we just happen to be in the wrong hemisphere...

[MissBallroomBear]

I'm on!

I just made a complete idiot of myself at a presentation at school.. Need to find something hard to hit myself over the head with so as to forget the scenario.. Maybe suppressing would work just as well..

Anyhoo, how are we all?

[elisedance]

hi MBB. We all have those wonderful moments tucked into our brains that recur at the most inopportune times - I'm going to take that over to another thread.... (you can share there - it helps to cure.

Somehow you just have to brush it off and carry on knowing that everyone else in the class has their own personal bogies too!

And, we are tired and should be working and not posting!

[MissBallroomBear]

It wasn't my class! I'm in an extension group for 6 girls and it was an out of school time presentation. The principal was there, our families were there, special education coordinators from other schools were there! Couldn't have had a better crowd to embarass myself infront of!

Enough complaining, have to do some homework.

[elisedance]

now your talkin', down to it...

[meow]

No-one around again? I am becoming one lonely cat.

[meow]

OK. I will talk (or purr) to myself. The IRU thread wasn't on the bottom of the page - it had actually disappeared to page 2!!! How could this be allowed to happen? What will we insomniacs do if the thread disappears into no man's land? So, I will keep it going and , although I don't wish Insomnia on others, I hope those who have it will join in more often.:kitty:

[meow]

I am still purring to myself, purr, purr, purr.

[Rugby]

Kitty the cat here. Rugby is watching that show on t.v. where people jump around like pathetic creatures with no cattly grace or athletic ablility. Rugby says its called Dancing With The Stars but it makes me see stars. Can't figure out why they even bother.

[meow]

At least your stars are Hollywood ones. Our stars are not. Not as exciting. And, I'm getting a little sick of the show, at least ours. Don't know how good yours is.

[Rugby]

Ours is getting boring too. I don't know how much longer I want to watch unless they make next season better.

[meow]

Looks like the regulars are sleeping. Good for them, bad for cats.;)

[MissBallroomBear]

I'm on!! Wasn't on much last night, dancing and then a heap of homework kept me busy.

Is someone else on or am I talking to myself?

[elisedance]

did sleep a bit - but been up a while elsewhere. When I open DF I usually hit the user CP button first and read the threads from the bottom up. IRU just happened to be on the top so it got read last.

there, boring information of an DF addict.

Oh, just got a fabulous pic of DP and I at the last comp. I have to reduce it a bit but will post soon...

[elisedance]

aparently, now I'm alone here. Sort of like keeping watch...... tick, tock, tick, tock, /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\....

[waltzgirl]

The east coast folks are starting their morning posts, and I haven't been to sleep at all yet in California. I hate this! Wish I could sleep.

[samina]

aparently, now I'm alone here. Sort of like keeping watch...... tick, tock, tick, tock, /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\....

i was there about 5 hours ago... tick, tock, tick, tock... yeesh.

[elisedance]

The east coast folks are starting their morning posts, and I haven't been to sleep at all yet in California. I hate this! Wish I could sleep.

well, I stay awake all night and then at 6-7 am, when its time to get up, on comes the sleepies. Sheesh.

hey, is this the whining thread?

[samina]

hey, is this the whining thread?

i think it goes along with the territory. when ya wanna sleep and can't... very easy to whine. first thought when alarm went off at 6:00... "oh maaaaaayun... i want at least four more hours..."

[elisedance]

You woke with the alarm? Whatchyou doin' here eh?

The alarm goes off to remind you its time to stop not sleeping and try not being awke for a change.... :rolleyes:

[samina]

The alarm goes off to remind you its time to stop not sleeping and try not being awke for a change.... :rolleyes:

well, yes, that's how it was... didn't say i was sleeping when the alarm went off...:rolleyes:

[elisedance]

Sorry, my assumption.

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRING - ah, time to go to sleep over morning coffee...

[Sagitta]

went to bed at 1:00am and woke up at 5:40.

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Love the photo, meow! I'm a little disappointed that it's not a full-body pic. We can't tell if you're wearing ballroom or latin heels.I couldn't post a full body pic - the forum is rated G and I am only wearing my fur.:rolleyes::p
I have it on the best authority that we strive for PG-13. :rocker:
...we do try to keep our conversations PG-13...

[meow]

I have it on the best authority that we strive for PG-13. :rocker:

Now, TC, did you know that most cats are very shy? It is so true. Trust me.:rolleyes:

[meow]

Hanging out here. Anyone around?

[meow]

Will slink around a little while longer - why I am the only one awake?

[latingal]

hey meow, I'm up and doing my regular DF duties before getting to posting myself. You know, gotta make the DF world safe from some really disgusting spam and the like... *grin*

[elisedance]

hi there LG - no, this is not :spam:, its just about :spam: and full of virtual :spam: - thats good :spam:

why am I feeling hungry all of a sudden

hi meow - if you are still up...

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Now, TC, did you know that most cats are very shy? It is so true. Trust me.:rolleyes:
I don't know much about cats. I once tried to feed hot dogs to a cat. Maybe I should've gotten ones which were kosher or halal?

[and123]

One of my cats chowed down on pork rinds the other day....:shock:

[Terpsichorean Clod]

One of my cats chowed down on pork rinds the other day....:shock:
Without beer??!!! :shock:

[elisedance]

I would recommend a Sow's Ear semillon from the piggs peake winery NSW AUstralia...

[meow]

I don't know much about cats. I once tried to feed hot dogs to a cat. Maybe I should've gotten ones which were kosher or halal?

No, the problem was they were hot 'dogs.' And cats are cool - just look at me!!:p;)

[meow]

hey meow, I'm up and doing my regular DF duties before getting to posting myself. You know, gotta make the DF world safe from some really disgusting spam and the like... *grin*

hi meow - if you are still up...

Hi all. I was up all night - not one teeny bit of sleep. But, with both kittens home at the moment, can't get to the computer in the middle of the night.:( So, reading and crossword puzzles had to do.

[elisedance]

Must be nice to have both kits home - but not sure about the DF sacrifice! gotta be a compromise there somehwere...

[Terpsichorean Clod]

No, the problem was they were hot 'dogs.' And cats are cool - just look at me!!:p;)
You're the cat's meow! ;)

[meow]

You're the cat's meow! ;)

Aw, shucks.:friend:

[meow]

Must be nice to have both kits home - but not sure about the DF sacrifice! gotta be a compromise there somehwere...

Maybe they could sleep in their cars or in the back shed?:raisebro:

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Do you have a tent? Tell them they're going on a camping trip...in the backyard.

[meow]

No, don't have a tent. Darn. So, How are you TC in the land of shaking?

[Terpsichorean Clod]

TC sends his greetings to meow in the land of the spinning and says it's quite still over here.

No worries (see, I can speak Aussie :cool: ), they'll be fine without a tent. I'm sure they've seen some episodes of Survivor: The Australian Outback.

[meow]

Fair dinkum, mate. Ya reckon? :rolleyes::D

[Terpsichorean Clod]

I tried to get AltaVista's Babel Fish to translate that, but there's no option for Australian to English. :headwall:

[meow]

gottcha

[etp777]

lol, y'all definitely need some sleep.

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Taking your advice. 'Night, etp777! Hmmm, looks like meow's disappeared. Anyway, 'night to you, too, meow!

[etp777]

Night TC.

Sadly, it's 10:31 am here, so I don't think I'll be going to sleep any time soon. Though I was dangerously close to nodding off earlier. ;)

[meow]

I only disappeared to 'talk' on the phone. Since everyone has gone to bed, I guess that is my cue. Nite, guys.

[etp777]

Night meow

[elisedance]

wait a minute, which thread did I reply to IRU on then? Do we have two??

Oh, good morning meow (I assume you got to sleep last night)

[meow]

Hi, ED. Yes, after being awake for nearly 48 hours, I did sleep. Or pass out. Either way, feel better. I hate those nights when I don't get any sleep at all - feel slightly sick until I do get some sleep.
So, How are the other IRUers today/tonight?

[elisedance]

you didn't notice the post count?? was a bit of a scamble getting the last few of the 000 (thread in anonymous forum)

[MissBallroomBear]

Hello fellow insomniacs!!

I just got home from a sleepover/ birthday party so I'm zonked. Went to sleep at 4 am and woke up at 6 am. I wish I didn't have to do my assignments..

Anyway, how are we all??

[elisedance]

off to bed MMB... hope I do more than 2 - comp tomorrow........
snrk snrrrr, hmmmmmmmmm

[meow]

Sorry, I didn't. But big congrats:applause:. Imagine 5k in posts....:cheers:. But remember that I didn't notice my own milestone of 1k posts til after the event.:rolleyes:

[elisedance]

thanks meow - we had a little party over in damcers anonymous! :)

[meow]

Hello to my fellow insomniacs. If I was a paranoid cat I might start to think that IRUers are avoiding cats these days - there is no-one around. :rolleyes:Cats are cool, you know. So, where is everybody? Wake Up!!!!!:p;)

[meow]

Just a bit of info but not worth starting a thread.

Tuesday Nov 6 at around 3pm, 'The Race that Stops a Nation" is run - The Melbourne Cup. It is a public holiday and I am serious, everything and everyone stops for that one race.:D

[samina]

Hello to my fellow insomniacs. If I was a paranoid cat I might start to think that IRUers are avoiding cats these days - there is no-one around. :rolleyes:Cats are cool, you know. So, where is everybody? Wake Up!!!!!:p;)

:)

i'm here. 3:50 wakeup... grrrrrr

[MissBallroomBear]

What a bummer..

I'm here as well!:D I really shouldn't be though.. The upcoming weeks are full of due assignments and tests..:(

..meh

[samina]

yah, this is just ridikiluss... i did a load of laundry, folded what came out of the dryer, got somethin' to drink... and my alarm's scheduled to go off at 5:15, so there's no going back to sleep for me...

[MissBallroomBear]

I don't think I could function that early! People know what to expect from me If they try to rouse me before 7.. They don't call me bear for nothin!

[samina]

lol... i'm not an early bird either.

[samina]

well, i have 20 minutes before the alarm's gonna go off. think i'll shut my eyes a bit til then. long day comin' up...

[MissBallroomBear]

Hope you get some sleep! Just sleep while you're driving!:p

[meow]

Had another sleepless night and got up and watched some tv around 3am. Then tried to sleep again but didn't so did a crosswod puzzle. This no sleep thing can be soooo annoying.

[elisedance]

Hi meow: perhpas you need to get more tired physically? I danced 2 hours last night - thats about the only time I sleep. Is it better, worse or no different when your kits are home?

[meow]

Hi meow: perhpas you need to get more tired physically? I danced 2 hours last night - thats about the only time I sleep. Is it better, worse or no different when your kits are home?

Makes no difference whether kittens are here or not? Most of the time lately is pain keeping me awake. Only so many pills you can take.
And the more I do physically, the more pain later. That doesn't stop me from doing things though.
The only thing is that I can't get to the computer in the middle of the night with both kits at home - that is a real bummer.

[Twilight_Elena]

1:32am here. It's so weird, but I think our dancing (be & partner, obviously) is coming together. :D Of course, I might be completely wrong and might be looking AWFUL myself compared to my past dancing. Scared of going back home in a month and getting bad comments...

T_E

[elisedance]

Well, TE there, are always two standards: your own and those of an external viewer. Seems to me you have already achieved the first one at least - and that makes the partnership workable.

I suspect that you will actually be a lot less sensitive to what the 'folks back home' think - college has an odd way of doing that. Their lives will seem more distant and less of a gold standard. But I could be wrong - let us know...

[etp777]

Yep, ignore the opininos of folks back home. Unless one of them is a cute guy you're sitll interested in. ;)

[elisedance]

Lessee, you were in the states and now you are in Kuwait - yes thats certainly closer to Greece. Go for it, I say.... ;)

[meow]

Slinking in and sitting in a very ladycat-like manner. Shall see if anyone is here.

[Terpsichorean Clod]

I didn't know that cats crossed their legs.

[etp777]

I'm confused again. Maybe Ill actually go see if there's some work I can do and maybe this will make sense when I get back. :)

[elisedance]

You mean DF is NOT your work? Oh...

[meow]

I'm confused again. Maybe Ill actually go see if there's some work I can do and maybe this will make sense when I get back. :)

Don't count on it.:p

[meow]

I didn't know that cats crossed their legs.

How many times do I have to remind you......I am a special cat!!;)

[meow]

Howdy all. How are things in IRU land?

[meow]

well, it seems that in IRU land there is nothing happening. I seem to be posting to myself. Now, that is a worry....I don't mind being nuts but not insanely nuts!

[etp777]

You were right at least, meow. It still doesn't make sense. :)

[latingal]

It still doesn't make sense. :)

You're expecting an awful lot of the sleep deprived are you not? *grin*

[etp777]

:) Sadly, I think the problem is me, and I don't have that excuse, even went to bed early last night, and now it's about lunch time.

[elisedance]

hi there - 4.45 here but I've been lucky and slept a few. Just heard the familiar crash of the Globe And Mail hitting the front door. One of these days he is going to knock it down...

[meow]

Back again. Sorry, ETP, but it is very hard to be logical when sleep deprived. I seem to confuse myself sometimes.

[meow]

You know, a couple of weeks ago we began daylight saving time. I am so confused now about the time differentials - I shouldn't be as it is only 1 hours difference but I am. I don't seem to know which way is up these days.
BTW, still talking to myself.

[etp777]

Heh, yeah, really was not happy that daylight savings stime started almost immediately after I got here to kuwait. Made it even harder to nail down the difference in time between here and home. Finally got it figured out though.

[meow]

You are good. I haven't gone anywhere and I'm still confused. So, how is Kuwait? Are you glad you went there?

[etp777]

Now that I found out it's actually civilized here (aka there are opportunities to dance, even if I can't take advantage of any of them yet), I feel a lot better about bein ghere. :)

But yeah, everyone I work with is good, the housing is decent, several restaurants within walking distance, which is nice since I can't drive yet. Overall, beyond the long days and horrible hours (up at 3 to catch ride at 4 and get in to office at 5, then 12 hour shift and reverse the process), it's not bad. Am definitely happy I took the job so far, think I would have regretted passing up the opportuinity.

[meow]

That's good. It takes courage to go to a foreign place without knowing what to expect. Me, I don't know whether I would have done it - cats are fairly chicken sometimes (that's why we like to eat chicken).

[etp777]

mmmm, chicken. Was actually just hoping that there's some chicken at dfac(dining facility, one of the new terms I had to learn here) for lunch today

Yeah, there are a whole lot of good reasons I had in my head not to do this, jsut barely weighed out in favor of doing it, one of main things that made it possible to me is that I already knew someone here. Pretty much everyone was either so-so about it, or actually outright against me going, which of course made me lean against it. Two people really pushed me though, my pro and my youngest sister. Their push, plus knowing someone here, finaly pushed me to take the job (along with all the positives of course, seeing new country, fixing a soft spot in my resume with some experience I needed tech wise, getting out of debt, etc). Oh, and of course the most important reason, that combination of gettin gout of debt ($1100/mo in bills I'll no longer be payign on when I get out of debt), and fact that network expereince and security clearance should let me find a higher paying job, add up to twice as many dance lessons, 5 times as many coachings (2 in 11 months vs going to at least once a month), and a lot more comps (1 a year to at least 5). Dancing is always the most important part. :)

[latingal]

Hey etp and meow....good to see both of you. I am so tired I have got to get off to bed, but did want to at least say "hi" to the two of you.

etp, good to hear you are safe and sound and settling in. Hope all is well with you...

can barely keep my eyes open and fingers typing...a bit of a headache coming on, just a few more things to check then off to bed with me.

[meow]

Yeah, being out of debt is great. I know as I don't have any debt. And getting a high security clearance can only be a good thing when looking for better jobs. As well as having gone to a semi-dangerous place. Loads of good reasons but still gutsy. I take my cathat off to you.
I might go for now. Might catch up tomorrow.. Have a good day or night, which ever it is over there.

[meow]

Hi to you to Latingal. I'm getting off but wanted to say hi before I did. Have a good sleep.

[etp777]

Good night you two, and thanks. :)

And it's Day here, we're seven hours behind Sydney, or more important to me, 9 hours ahead of Central Time (until daylight savings kicks in in 6 months)

[MissBallroomBear]

I'm on! I'm on! What'd I miss?

[latingal]

Hey MBB, not much, just a bunch of sleepy DF'ers...hope all is well with you today. I'm off to bed.

Sweet dreams to you all!

[MissBallroomBear]

May you find peace in the land of nod!

And yes, I'm fine thanks. Would be better if I didn't have so much stupid homework.:mad:

[elisedance]

don't look to me this time MBB - homework doesn't stop when you finish school y'a know :)

[meow]

Elise is right MBB. Even if you are not in an educational facility you are always learning and every 'job' tends to have stuff that you need to bring home to finish. Learning is something that never stops. We are even learning when we don't even realise it. And you know, I am really glad of that.

[elisedance]

hi meow. Suppose you are off line - I just made it in time for IRU.... today its going to be cleaning leaves up in the garden. Our tree, an Elm, likes to hang on to most its leaves until the first snow. Then they all freeze in place and are stuck in permafrost till spring....

[Twilight_Elena]

2.23am. Writing down a list of random things I want to/have to do. I'm sure I'm forgetting something important. Brain isn't working that well today. Grr. 'Night.

[meow]

hi meow. Suppose you are off line - I just made it in time for IRU.... today its going to be cleaning leaves up in the garden. Our tree, an Elm, likes to hang on to most its leaves until the first snow. Then they all freeze in place and are stuck in permafrost till spring....

Hi. The trees in my yard aren't dissiduos but I still have to clean up leaves fairly regularly. I get them blowing in from other properties whenever there is a north wind. So, that is what I did yesterday. The back and front both look neat now but I don't know how long that will last.:)

[elisedance]

But you are still in spring - so why are the trees 'deciduating'? Gee, never will understand your upside down country! :p

[Twilight_Elena]

There's a crazy pile of clothes on my bed,complete with things that aren't clothe such as bags, belts and a couple of scarves.
There's a fairly big pile of unwashed dishes on my kitchen counter. I will have to wash at least one cup and one spoon for my coffee tomorrow.
There is a scary pile of assignments on my desk (I think four need my immediate attention). Lab reports. Such joy.
And it's 12:44am. Does this qualify as IRU time? Can't remember. I'm facing the age-old dilemma: do I sleep or do I study? If I sleep I will not study. If I study I will not sleep. It's not going to be pretty tomorrow one way or another.
Will try to study (write the damn labs). Head hurts. Want to sleep badly. Remind me how I managed to procrastinate this homework AGAIN...

[Twilight_Elena]

Did I mention the threatening pile of laundry in my full laundry basket? That too.
I am such a horrible person for procrastinating so long and so badly!

[elisedance]

maybe set the alarm and sleep for a while? question is whether you can function well on no sleep - if not its best to at least get a few hours up front....

[Twilight_Elena]

I need at the very least 5-6 hours to function adequately. Have done less, but I'm mentally and emotionally tired these days, which would make it nigh impossible to get out of bed with less than 5h.

[DrDoug]

If I sleep I will not study. If I study I will not sleep.

Just walk beside me, and . . . oh, never mind.

[Twilight_Elena]

Just walk beside me, and . . . oh, never mind.

...cult reference?

[DrDoug]

...cult reference?

The cult of cheesy Hallmark greetings:

"If you lead me, I will not follow. If you follow, I will not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend."

[Twilight_Elena]

The cult of cheesy Hallmark greetings:

"If you lead me, I will not follow. If you follow, I will not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend."

Had to Google Hallmark. I swear, Google is better than buttered toast.

[Rugby]

Have you tried Dogpile? It gives you the results found on all the search engines.

[Peaches]

Why, god? Why?

Why am I awake? I'm exhausted, but my brain won't stop...but it's not even thinking about anything useful. Why have I been awake since 3am? Why have I been awake, on and off, all night long?

This is one sick, cruel joke.

[elisedance]

I think I'm alone in the universe of sleeplessness. Tonight has been a doozy - sleep at 10 pm then up at 1. And still here, tapping away writing annoying answers to nonsensical threads. Ah well, its a living.

Not even Meow is around, - she's been a bit quiet of late, no meowing and no purring - hope the kittens are behaving themselves..... Peaches must have got some sleep finally. Sweet dreams you. Sweet dreams all. Even my cats have given up and gone to sleep - hey, you're supposed to be the nocturnal ones.....

[meow]

But you are still in spring - so why are the trees 'deciduating'? Gee, never will understand your upside down country! :p

Do you think being upside down (the country, that is) could explain why I am a cat? And a slightly nutty cat, at that?:wink:

Don't ask me why the trees are losing their leaves at the wrong time of year. I can hardly tell what season we are in - looking around and the weather reports - hey, it could be any time of the year. :doh:

[Twilight_Elena]

It's almost 1am. I am exhausted. Not a true IRU today.

[elisedance]

You have to get your sleep TE - I guess its half the problem. If you are rundown due to lack of sleep then everything else becomes bigger....

Maybe get a large teddy bear?? Not kidding, it works....

[Twilight_Elena]

You have to get your sleep TE - I guess its half the problem. If you are rundown due to lack of sleep then everything else becomes bigger....

Maybe get a large teddy bear?? Not kidding, it works....

I'm sleeping too much, actually. Slept 14 hours this Wednesday (though I did have a bad headache that night).
My big teddy is back hooooome! Wouldn't fit in my suitcase when I first came here, will probably take it with me now. Look:
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/thedancingpineapple/teddybear.jpg

[elisedance]

He's gorgeous, wiht those lovely big feet. Maybe your parents would fedex him?? He could drive the truck maybe..... :)

[Twilight_Elena]

Naaaah. Going home in a month (with my huge suitcase, no less). My only concern is that, during my packing and storing in the summer, it will take up lots of space. Eh. We'll see.
Plus, I've sort of outgrown teddies. This one was just too cute.

[meow]

Not even Meow is around, - she's been a bit quiet of late, no meowing and no purring - hope the kittens are behaving themselves..... Even my cats have given up and gone to sleep - hey, you're supposed to be the nocturnal ones.....

Hi ED. It has been extremely hectic. Hope I don't jinx myself - the kittens are OK, they have just have kept me really busy. And I cannot get to my computer in the middle of the night - that is a real problem.
So, how are you keeping? And how is the family of cats and Flippy?
Since I am a cat and cats are nocturnal, does that mean I'm not an insomniac? :o If it does, I will have to turn into a human so I don't get turfed out of IRUland.;)

[elisedance]

well, it means that you can legitimately post here in the middle of your day - though I dare say the gods will have an opinion on that.... !

[meow]

Hi all. Well, I finally got to my computer and it is the middle of the night here. 1.15 am. Cannot sleep. It is rather too warm with no breeze - YUK. Also in some pain. Took meds and waiting for them to hopefully kick in. Maybe will get some sleep then.

I'm pretty sure I am legal being in IRUland during the middle of the day if I am talking to someone else who is in the middle of their night.

[meow]

It has been 8 minutes since I posted - where is everyone? You are allowed in IRU to talk to me even if it is the middle of your day. I'm waiting..........

[meow]

OK. After an hour of 'slunking' around - too tired to 'slink' - I am going to try to get some sleep. Catch ya, later.

[meow]

What is going on? Where are you all? Have you become traitors to IRU and found a way to sleep? Share.

[elisedance]

most of us are trying to sleep i suspect. I am on the couch, under my couch-duvet with a cat, Nick, straddled accross my lap and the laptop just beyond him. Not the easiest way to type but very comforting somehow.

still up?

[meow]

No, sorry but I got bored being alone so got offline. I was up that whole night though.

[elisedance]

Still up now? I got bored sleeping, aparently.

[meow]

Yep, still here. How are you?

[elisedance]

a bit woozy. I should still be asleep - and tomorrow (today) I have a big day. Hour practice with DP, lunch with same, then a first try at a group lesson after which we will get to practice at a large studio. Thats followed by a dinner party for a 50th birthday. All go! somewhere in there I have to clean up some more leaves before the snow comes...

[meow]

I have had a really lazy day. Did the usuals (as in housework) that gets done everyday but then just read a book and sat on DF. Kitten having 4 hours of lessons today.

[meow]

Go to 'photo of the day'. I put up this really cute pic. And it isn't me.

[elisedance]

I did - but the pic didn't show (just got that little box wiht an x in it). Have you checked that it uploaded OK?

[meow]

I went back and it is there; looks OK to me. But in case it isn't working for others I have uploaded it again in a different way.

[elisedance]

gotcha!

[meow]

I have to go for now. Let me know how the vid conversion is going. Have a nice day with DP, practice and b/day party. Talk soon.

[elisedance]

Ko!

[MissBallroomBear]

Greetings to all inhabitants of IRU land! As you people are obviously the ones to come to about sleeping disorders, i've got a query for you.

Does anyone know anything about sleep walking? I do it quite a bit and almost always wake up with fresh bruises. I would think that hurting myself would wake me up but it doesn't. Anyone have any suggies for how to stop it? Apart from chaining myself to the bed..

Thanks, MBB.

[MrBroadway]

Hi MissBB!

I was a sleepwalker as a child - but grew out of it before high school.
(Worst shocker was when I woke up and found myself in a closet!)

Do you get enough regularly-scheduled sleep?
Or do you instead not get enough sleep, or on an irregular schedule?
Supposedly, enough regularly-scheduled sleep will alleviate sleepwalking.
Also see references from Google: http://www.google.com/search?q=sleepwalking