Hello from your oldest new member!

Hi all,

I don't mean oldest in age, oldest in that I have been a member of ATS for a long long time, and occacssionally chip into conversations, but I have never actually introduced myself! How rude!

I live in Grimsby UK, and work for the local council but don't hold that against me!! I am a statistician as I have a maths degree, so I am a nerd, and as you would expect, have a lot of interest in the science forums. I am also really curious about religion. I find the concept of blind faith quite fascinating, and although I don't believe, I would never rubbish anybody else's opinion/belief in creation. I suppose that I am more spiritual than religious. I find it difficult to believe that we are just a bag of carbon, water, calcium and metal, but can all be so different. There has to be a spark of something that makes us individuals. Whether that is an immortal soul, spirit or other, I won't even pretend to know.

I am also really intrigued by the whole 2012 thing. I have said for years that there's been a build up of something coming, but I don't know what. I am hoping it involves zombies!! I also hope it does happen as I told my girfriend we would look at getting married next year!!! On a serious note, I do think that we are in dangerous times and this year will be a turning point in some way.... Hopefully, it will be for the better, rather than global destruction!!

Talking of that, here is an amusing story from Saturday where I work part time as a pizza delivery driver.

We'd just heard that Whitney Houston had died, and were having the usual conspiracy theory, Illuminati discussions and I started looking for links. Found an intersting thread on here about Olympic Conspiracies which took us to a Youtube video. We just started watching it when this guy came in wearing a t-shirt with the pyramid and eye on it. I think it was actually the design from a US dollar. After he'd gone, the video would no longer play on my phone. We all thought that was quite bizarre, but I am sure it is just one of those coincidences and not something more sinister!

Hopefully...

You're not technically new then, just forgetful...

A VERY belated welcome. I'm sure you've enjoyed your stay, so I'll just say this:

RUN!

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Well, It's better late than never as they say, lol. Nice introduction!

Always good to see more UK members around here as well.

I'll cya around.

Welcome to ATS...I usually give cookies or cheese platters to notable newbies...but, since you have a fondness for Zombies....

Here is your Welcome to ATS...better late than never...Zombie Cake....



Des

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Welcome to ATS. Nice intro but I just can't concentrate on it anymore after having seen Destinyone's unbelievable cake. Do you mind if we share?

Enjoy your time here and I hope to see you around.

Zombies, Yum!

Hello newest old member Nice ta meet ya!

Welcome, Great intro - I agree with your view on religion and life

Your talent could come in very useful for the members of ATS I imagine (Your Maths Degree),

I know I have seen a lot of funny maths on this site (and others).

Big up the UK my good sir

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Haha. Love the cake! If it's ginger, there is no way I am sharing!! :-p

Originally posted by UKLionheart
Haha. Love the cake! If it's ginger, there is no way I am sharing!! :-p

Ginger eyes... chocolate brains....