Ulysses, time is ripe for you to go for the low-hanging fruit next! After that you can take your time and regroup knowing that you definitely ticked a box and put a project behind your shoulders.

Robert Douglas
Sun Sep 11 10:05:57 2016

@ Tammy,
You're right. Make or break, as they say. BTW I'll be announcing the answer to my question tonight at 11pm. In truth, I feel it's just something I need to say.

Robert Douglas
Sun Sep 11 22:05:37 2016

The clock strikes 11pm. Time for the revelation. Both South Africa and New Zealand (along with certain other countries) promote barefooting. I'm actually a barefooter - somebody who prefers to go shoeless. I started doing this about three years ago, on country roads near to where I live, tarmac helped develop and harden the soles of my feet. Last week I went barefoot in a town, then on subsequent days two cities. At first, being in the UK, I was apprehensive, but steadily built up confidence. I walked a very crowded street in the second city on Friday for three miles. That also includes both railway stations, trains, and buses.

Although not a medical expert, I wouldn't recommend barefooting for children (except in countries that promote the lifestyle), or those suffering from diabetes. However, the health benefits are that they improve the gait, makes the walker grounded, and naturally develops the feet. I would advise in watching where you step as regards glass, stones, dog business, etc, but surprisingly I didn't find many instances in the cities. A brief glance combined with a casual yet confident manner soon becomes second nature.

I'm looking forward to barefooting over the next few days which will be a September heatwave.

Tammy
Mon Sep 12 06:41:42 2016

Robert,

Did you know that in Canada many places will not serve customers who come in barefoot, wearing rollerblades and/or shirtless? Personally, I couldn't care less and would serve them anyways.

I myself would love to walk around bare foot 24/7 but I always live in a city so the fear of stepping on a rusty tack or used syringe kinda scares me, and the fact that I live in a -25C climate during certain months would be not smart on my part. Frostbite. :)

Phil Sadler
Mon Sep 12 07:18:28 2016

Barefoot? Bah. The only thing I ever wear is a hat.

Robert Douglas
Mon Sep 12 10:40:33 2016

Tammy,
Sadly, that is the case regards policy against bare feet. US and UK too, besides other countries. Yet New Zealand and I think South Africa let people into restaurants and supermarkets barefoot. You're quite right about the environment and climate as being unsuitable for barefooting - I'd advise sticking to pavements and being alert. Also, the general attitude towards feet aren't always quite favourable; it isn't a favourite part of the body for most people. Hence, the social prejudice. I don't care. I'm still going barefoot in public, and just avoid places that hopefully, one day, will dispense with such policies.

Yaztromo
Mon Sep 12 21:12:24 2016

When I used to coach kids in minirugby I did barefoot training sessions during the warmer months.
I loved it and the kids loved it too.

Robert Douglas
Thu Sep 15 13:57:37 2016

That sounds like good fun, Yaztromo. I think most children enjoy going barefoot, especially during sports. I don't think they allow it for summer outdoor activities at UK schools these days due to health and safety measures. Barefooting is much more awkward for men because in UK it's regarded as feminine (which I strongly disagree with). I'm still doing it regardless.

Yaztromo
Thu Sep 15 23:44:16 2016

They told me that in New Zealand is normal playing minirugby barefoot as well.

Robert Douglas
Thu Sep 22 17:23:43 2016

Hi All,
Sorry to mention this on FF, but I wish to share a shocking article on MSN website: an angler has caught a carp of fantastic size. However, the local angling community accuses him of fraud by 'introducing' the carp from overseas. Who knows? But instead of following procedure and conducting a proper investigation, death threats were made to his girlfriend and baby - which is by far the REAL crime here. Who on earth are these sick people? I only hope the law lock up such haters and throw away the key. Even if they're proved right, it doesn't balance up resorting to such a psychotic reaction. Sorry to say this on FFP, but it's just another example of sheer lunacy afflicting the UK.

A.E.Johnston
Tue Sep 27 19:41:20 2016

Hey Robert, thanks for sharing. Reminds me of a website back in the 90's during the early days of the Internet. There was some sort of game called "Norns" where people bred and raised made up creatures ( it was kind of like an early pet simulation game). Apparently the "Norns" could be genetically bred to be predisposed to certain behaviors, and could be punished as well as fed/ played with like a regular pet.

One particular user would play the game but purposely torture the "Norns" and make them addicted to alcohol/ pain or make them depressed and not want to eat/live. Take from that what you will, but the online backlash from him was ridiculously severe- real people sent him constant death threats, and graphically described how they would torturw him, because he was literally torturing fictional creatures in a videogame. Really boggles the mind how some people don't get the irony, and also how far some people will go to threaten other living people over matters so trivial.

Robert Douglas
Wed Sep 28 19:54:27 2016

@A.E.Johnston,
That's a very interesting story. But I would say that the young fellow needs help. It's an all-too common case of 'lashing out' in some form. Okay, so Norns are a digital pretence instead of the real thing, but in one sense you can understand how people are outraged - even if they did go way over the top. Like in the previous post, I mentioned something about procedure, or in this case method: to try and talk to the young man, calm him down, save him from himself and in turn spare those around him in the real world from possible forms of abuse. Some people have been dealt a bad hand and become, jealous, bitter, and angry so they're set on a path to destroy others.

It's also easy to become depressed by verbal abuse and intimidation. It happened to me where I live, walking barefoot one balmy evening, and - lo and behold! - there were sat a gang of teenagers. Not of the pleasant variety either. They saw I was barefoot, but did they politely ask why or simply ignore me? No, the ridicule came in waves. I expected nothing else, yet why they had to be causing trouble at 10pm boggles my mind. I wonder if Peter Jackson ever got abuse when he directed in bare feet? Or Joss Stone? Or Zola Budd? Or many other celebrities famous for bare feet? If I had the chance, I'd emigrate to New Zealand, and for a number of reasons.

Tammy
Fri Oct 14 03:06:03 2016

My story adapted from Rise of the Night Creatures is available to read on Wattpad now as I slowly add chapters. My profile on there is TMBadowski. I am also writing another story which is inspired from Vault of the Vampire. Not sure when that will be ready though as I am still writing it up, I doubt in time for Halloween. I've also fixed up the gamebook which has been sitting on my laptop for a really long time, it's part 2 of Grekgun. Will let you know when it's on Lulu for free download.

Tammy
Sun Oct 23 09:44:34 2016

Blacksky Book II is now available for FREE download on Lulu. The link to my Lulu profile is in the links section of Fighting Fantasy Project under Grekgun.

Haoie
Fri Dec 23 04:18:34 2016

Season's greetings to all FF fans!

Tammy
Sat Dec 24 03:08:58 2016

Fuck Christmas! Shitty holidays.

Robert Douglas
Sat Dec 24 16:41:38 2016

Everybody enjoy the season, whether it's winter solstice, Christmas, or the time of Locking.

Gavin
Sat Dec 24 17:16:24 2016

Locking eh, what's that

A.E.Johnston
Sun Dec 25 10:51:32 2016

Merry Christmas everyone! Just replayed "A Midwinter's Carol" I would definitely recommend the fun little story, especially for how appropriate its is at this time of the year.

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