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    The last thing that made you laugh

    David Jason came to NZ in the 80's to do some adverts for the Cob & Co restaurant chain.
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    Where do you live?

    I live in Pukekohe, New Zealand which is a sprawling semi-rural town some 50 Km's south of Auckland city.
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    What was the last movie you watched?

    The First Spaceship on Venus, a 1960 East German sci fi movie dubbed into English. It's quite good and atmospheric, you can see it in YouTube.
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    Post something Weird or Random

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    Science Poll

    Ornithology and Astronomy. In the past I enjoyed ichthyology and paleontology.
  6. Laughingowl1975

    Does anyone like collecting?

    Books, owls (lots and lots of owls), bottles of cologne and classical music CDs (at least 500 at present).
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    What song are you listening to right now?

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    Classical music evokes so many thoughts!

    An Alpine Symphony by R. Strauss The Pines of Rome by Respighi La Triade by Brusa "Aurora Borealis" Piano Concerto by Tviett Nocturnes by Debussy
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    What else do you have combined with Autism/Asperger's & how do you think the compliment or detriment eachother?

    Mild Asperger's (diagnosed age 37) Nvld (likely but not confirmed) Dyspraxia (diagnosed age 6) Myopia Slow cognitive tempo/speed
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    I am dipping my toes into classical music now.

    My recommendations would be... The Planets by Holst The Grand Canyon Suite by Grofe The Pines of Rome by Respighi Nocturnes and La mer by Debussy The Lark Ascending and Symphony No.5 both by Ralph Vaughan Williams
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    What song are you listening to right now?

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    Fictional Characters whom you think have Asperger/autism

    Uncle Quentin from the Famous Five stories is clearly an aspie, including his poor social skills, fixation on his interests, trouble organizing himself and dislike of noise.
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    The last thing that made you laugh

    Peter Cook and Dudley Moore live-action parody Gerry Anderson's puppet TV shows from the 60's (e.g. Thunderbirds, Stingray and Joe 90).
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    Words, Phrases and Sayings you heard when you were younger, but don't hear much nowadays

    Ones I no longer hear are: As thick as a two-bob watch - meaning someone who is stupid or useless. Living off a pig's back - to be rich. Stone the crows - exclamation of annoyance Rad - excellent (only heard this in the early 90's) Couldn't lie straight in bed - hopeless at lying
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    What is your preference for COLORS & MATERIALS?

    I prefer cotton or similar materials for clothing, I don't like wool (except as socks) and anything that goes round the neck like a turtleneck collar is a big no to me, tight clothing is out too. Shiny nylon-like material is not a favorite and silk is worse, it feels so slippery and weird. As...
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