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Welcome to the ultimate guide to using text messages to get back together with your ex girlfriend.
When I started writing this guide I literally thought to myself,
"What if there was an entire guide that taught men everything that they would ever need to know about texting their ex girlfriend?"
Naturally, I got curious to see if such a guide existed online right now and I was shocked to learn that one hadn't been created yet. I mean sure, some webmasters out there have created "texting guides" but the truth is that they aren't really worth your time to read because they don't cover everything that needs to be covered.
So, I am about to remedy that problem with this guide!
This page has one goal, to teach you everything you will ever need to know about texting.
Can You Text Your Ex Back?
Look, I am going to get bold here and say that never before has a guide this in-depth been created (and given out for free on the internet) for men wanting to understand exactly what to text to their ex girlfriends. However, with that being said there is a flaw with this guide, that's all that it covers.
The reason that you are here is because you want your ex girlfriend back. While knowing what to say to her via text messages is an important part of the process there is a lot more to winning her back then that. If you would like the actual step by step method that you should employ to get her back I suggest you take a good hard look at a guide called, The Texting Bible.
With that guide not only will you gain more insight into what you should text your ex to get her back but it will show you everything that you need to do in order to win her back. In other words, it will hold you hand throughout the entire process.
Not to mention that it has over 250 example texts that you can use!
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When Is The Right Time To Text An Ex Girlfriend?
Most men make a major mistake when they text their ex girlfriends. I am sure you have heard that phrase:
When emotions run high logic runs low
Well, let me ask you a question. When you go through a breakup do you honestly think that at that moment you are thinking logically?
The answer would be a resounding NO.
So, what typically happens when a guy texts an ex girlfriend immediately after a breakup?
Well, in my experience three things can happen.
- You can spam your ex girlfriend with text messages and leave her thinking that you are a psycho.
- You can send a bunch of really hateful messages to your ex girlfriend and hurt your chances of getting her back.
- You can send overemotional messages that are seen as needy or "begging."
Lets take a moment to examine why we don't want these things to occur.
Spamming An Ex With Text Messages
God.. isn't it so annoying when someone, who you don't want to talk to at all, continually messages you?
Well, if you spam your ex girlfriend with text messages then you will become this to her.
Yes, it is true that a lot of women loved to be chased. However, you start bordering on the pathetic when you send your ex 20 text messages back to back to back. Please don't do this.
Remember, neediness is the opposite of attraction.
Sending Hateful/Mean/Rude Messages To Your Girlfriend
Ok, you are on this page because you want your ex girlfriend back right?
So, explain to me your reasoning behind sending someone, who you desperately want back, really mean messages that could potentially drive them away?
Hey, I am not trying to judge you here. I have been angry before and have said stuff I really didn't mean to just get a "shot" in but the thing you have to understand about people is that they typically gravitate towards things that make them feel good.
In other words, the more your ex girlfriend associates bad feelings with you the less likely she will come back to you. It's as simple as that.
Begging For Your Ex Girlfriend Back
Explain something to me.
What girl finds a guy begging for her attractive?
Sure, there may be some out there but generally women want their men to be… well, men and the thing about men is they don't beg. Besides, have some self respect for yourself. It is literally pathetic when you start begging a girl to be with you.
Look, with this guide I am going to teach you to do something so much more powerful than begging.
I am going to be teaching you how to influence your ex to take you back so she thinks it was her idea when the fact was that it was your influence that got her to get back with you.
So, When Is The Right Time To Text Your Girlfriend?
I kind of got off track there a little bit didn't I?
Well, let me just say this. Having an intense conversation with your ex right after a breakup is not a good idea. In fact, I think it is one of the dumbest ideas there is. Now, I do realize that logically you may realize that this is the case but when you are actually in a situation that you have so much invested in it is hard to take a step back and think logically.
Just know that most of the time texting your ex immediately after a breakup is a bad idea.
In fact, I cover this exclusively in the bible.
This is why I recommend something called the no contact rule.
What is the no contact rule?
I am glad you asked.
The No Contact Rule- A set period of time where you don't talk, text or call your girlfriend at all. Generally, there are three different NC "rules." A 21 day rule, a 30 day rule and a 45 day rule. See my super post to learn more about which rule fits your situation best.
The advantage of using a no contact rule before you text your ex is the fact that you can kind of get her on the ropes a little bit.
What do you think I mean by that?
Imagine that you were to use the 21 day no contact rule on your ex girlfriend. Around day 6 she sends you a pretty generic text message. You know, something like,
For the next few hours she is constantly checking her phone waiting for a response except you are doing the 21 day NC which means a response won't come. This angers her and she swears to "make you pay." Of course, we all know that women are emotional creatures so around day 14 into no contact you get another message from her. Except this time instead of a generic "hey" it is an emotional message and you are really tempted to respond to it but you don't because you are sticking to your original plan.
Of course, since you didn't respond to her emotional message she is hurt and promises to never text you again for the rest of her life which she articulates to you in a text 😉 . You don't freak out because like I said women are emotional creatures.
Deep down she desperately wants to hear from you. You are the only cure to the pain she is feeling.
It is at this point that you want to contact her. When YOU become the only cure for her depression.. her sadness.
Have A Clear "Big Picture" Goal When Texting Her
While this page is dedicated to text messages it is important to remember that the overall goal you are trying to achieve here is not to just learn how to text your ex girlfriend it's to actually get her back.
While it is not impossible to get your ex girlfriend back through text messages it is highly unlikely.
"Wait… WHAT???"
Getting an ex girlfriend back is probably not going to be done strictly through text messages. It will probably take conversations on the phone and in person to achieve that goal. So, I think it's best if you manage your expectations when it comes to texting. Rather than viewing it as the "go to" tactic for getting her back the smarter way to approach it is to view it as a stepping stone to getting her back.
What Is The "Goal" Of Texting Your Ex?
In my massive 12,000 word guide on how to get your ex girlfriend back I talk a lot about having a game plan.
Now, while I definitely recommend that you read that guide I am going to assume you are lazy and won't (because let's be honest you are.) So, what I am going to do is give you a brief overview of the "game plan" that I laid out to recover your girlfriend.
Texting/Attraction = Phone Call/Attraction = Date/Reconnection
What does any of that mean?
After the no contact rule you will use texts to build attraction which should eventually lead to a phone call where you will build attraction and by then you will have built up enough attraction to earn yourself a date. Obviously the process is a lot more complicated but that is the brief overview.
Now, at this point you may be wondering,
"What does any of this have to do with this guide?"
Well, this guide looks specifically at the "Texting/Attraction" part of the strategy. In other words, this is the go to guide for teaching you exactly what to say through text messages to start the overall process out. But is that the goal? To build or rebuild attraction with your ex girlfriend?
Well, yes and no.
While rebuilding attraction is essential for getting your ex girlfriend back it isn't the main goal you are trying to accomplish here.
Remember, the main goal is to advance from:
Texting/Attraction to Phone Call/Attraction or if you are lucky Date/Reconnection.
It just so happens that building attraction through texting is how you advance to the next level of the game plan.
Again, you should really check out that massive guide I put together because it will explain things better than I can in the short amount of space I dedicated to it here.
Understanding The Basics Of Text Conversations
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Before I can start getting into the tactics that you can use to help move the reconnection process along there are a few things I need to teach you about text messages. I entitled this section "the basics of text conversations" because I feel there is a lot you need to understand about the basics of this process before you take any major steps like text messaging your ex.
So, what is the first thing we are going to cover?
Hmm… how about word count?
Word Count
I have an interesting question for you.
How much do you think word count matters when you are texting an ex girlfriend?
It's such a simple question right? And yet the answer tends to be quite complicated.
It is best if you don't view word count in those terms. Rather, word count should be looked at as a "check" to see just how interested the person is in what you have to say. For example, if you send a text message to your ex girlfriend that is about 25 words and she responds with a 1 word answer that might be a little troubling. Sure, maybe she was busy when you sent that text and she didn't have time to write a proper response but imagine if this trend was consistent throughout the history of your conversations as of late. Chances are probably high that she is not too invested in what you have to say (or she is just really pi**ed about something.)
My point here is that word count and how interested a person is in what you have to say can have a direct correlation most of the time.
"Wait, what do you mean "most of the time?"
Well, there will always be those women who get busy while they are:
- At work
- With friends
- Out and about
- You get the idea
The point is that you can't automatically assume that just because you got a one word response ONE time from your ex it means that she isn't interested in what you have to say. It could mean she was just super busy or that she didn't quite know how to respond.
What you need to be looking at is the overall trend.
Like I said above. If you are consistently getting a one word text message response from her THEN you have a right to be worried.
Response Time
It's interesting to me that no one really ever talks about the importance of response time when it comes to getting your ex girlfriend back. Most of the "experts" out there just focus on what texts to send. However, just figuring out what type of text messages to send is not going to help you understand the entire situation.
In this section I am going to teach you everything that you will need to know about response time when it comes to using text messages.
Now, before I really get started here I do want to say that not everything I say in this section will hold true to you. Look, your ex girlfriend is a human being and human beings are notoriously hard to predict. What I will be talking about in this section should give you insight into your ex but in the end every single man reading this will be in a different position because every girl out there is unique and what is talked about in this section is a generalization of women.
So, it is best to look at the information here as a "guideline" rather than a set rule.
Consider yourself warned.
The Basics Of Response Time
It is best to look at response time as a gauge of how interested the other party is in what you are saying (just like word count.) For example, in my book, I give an example where I was texting a girl and I responded to her texts every few hours. Based on that you can assume that I am not very interested in what she is saying. However, if I was texting a girl that I was very interested in and I responded to her texts every few minutes then I am definitely engaged in what she is saying.
Deep down this isn't anything new. Pretty much everyone on planet earth with a cell phone knows this.
But what about when you apply this knowledge to your ex girlfriend?
Well, then things tend to get more complicated. Since you dated this girl we can assume that at one point you were her top priority when it came to texting.
Sure, she may have texted her friends a lot but during the high point of your relationship you were probably priority number one to her.
Immediately after a breakup do you think you are still a top priority to her?
Well, that depends on how bad the breakup was. Obviously if the breakup was really bad then she may not want to talk to you and you will have to earn the right to get those quick responses from her again. However, I would say that in most cases she will be willing to talk to you and respond pretty quickly if the breakup wasn't horrible.
Of course, the question that is probably on your mind is,
"What do I do to earn back the right of quick responses if the breakup was really bad?"
Don't worry, that is what this entire guide is for and I will be giving you the step by step plan on texting her a little later. First though, I would like to move on to how you can use response time to your advantage.
Using Response Time To Your Advantage
What do you think is better.
Rushing things when it comes to text messages?
Slowly building the anticipation so that you can almost get a guaranteed quick response?
I vote building up anticipation.
There is a way in which you can do this through the use of a text message to get a quick response and ironically it all has to do with your own response time. The fastest way to get a quick response from a girl is to build up the anticipation through text messages so that she is constantly waiting for your response to her text.
Pretty simple idea right?
Well, putting it into practice can be really tough because there are two battles that you are going to be fighting. The first battle is going to be the most obvious one in that you have to get her connected in a conversation with you. The second battle is going to be going on inside of YOU! It is the fact that discipline is going to be required to pull this off.
So, how does this anticipation "response" strategy work?
Your first goal is to engage your ex girlfriend in a text conversation. What you are going to be doing is looking for one specific text message. This text message has to be sent from her and it has to be one where she opens up emotionally or really wants an answer from you about something.
My recommendation is to look at the word count (yes the word count) of her text message. The longer the word count the better the text message to "pick."
Lets say that you have accomplished this. You have engaged her in a texting conversation and you picked out a text that she sent that was high in word count and emotional (the more emotional the better.) Once you have your pick I want you to ignore this text message for:
30 – 60 Minutes!
Do you have that? Ignore her text message for half an hour to an hour.
Why do you want to do that?
Well, this is how the anticipation is going to be built. She will check her phone constantly waiting for your response. Heck, she may even get angry because she feels you are ignoring her (and women hate being ignored.) Of course, when your response finally does come 30 – 60 minutes later she will be absolutely thrilled.
What you will have successfully done if you pull this off is that you just made her realize how much she wants to hear from you and her response time should be quicker from that point on.
THAT is how you use response time to your advantage
When To End Texting Conversations
Have you ever texted someone and intensely waited for a response?
You wait for what seems like an eternity (5 minutes) and you constantly check your phone waiting for that text message to hit but it never does. Now 30 minutes have passed without a response and you think to yourself,
"OH MY GOD… I will be alone forever. Why does my life suck??"
Essentially, if you are put in this position where you desperately want a text response you are left wanting more. This is a concept that I want you to wrap your head around because it is so important when it comes to ending texting conversations with your ex girlfriend.
I know this is a lot to swallow so lets just focus on the "wanting more" part for now. I will get to when to end the conversation later.
Why You Want To Leave Her Wanting More
Re-read the beginning of the section above.
You know, the part where I go on and on about how you desperately want a person to text you back but they won't. If you are in that frame of mind then you are left wanting more. Now, imagine if you could do that to your ex girlfriend so she is literally anticipating your text.
This idea is something that I can't really take credit for.
No, I am afraid I am going to have to give credit to pretty much every girl that has ever rejected me because every single one has successfully been able to do this to me.
If you end a texting conversation with your ex girlfriend and you successfully leave her wanting more here is what will happen.
- First – She will probably look at her phone multiple times waiting for you to respond (if you follow my directions in the section after this.)
- Second – When you do decide to message her again (either later in the day or the next day) she will respond very quickly to your text message.
- Third – It is going to give you the power. What do I mean by this? Simple, if you leave her wanting more then that means to her YOU are the only want who can satisfy her emotional hunger.
As you can see there are a lot of advantages to ending a conversation where she wants more.
I guess now the question becomes HOW do you do it?
How To Leave Her Wanting More
Understanding how to leave your ex girlfriend wanting more is actually quite easy. But pulling it off is an entirely different story.
I mean, if it was easy I wouldn't have to have written The Texting Bible.
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Let me start off by saying that in order to leave your ex girlfriend wanting more she is going to have to be invested in a texting conversation. How will you know if she is invested. Well, you can look at things like response time and word count (which I covered above.)
The X factor here is how emotionally engaged in the conversation she is. In other words, if she is responding quickly with rather long messages it still might not mean she is emotionally engaged in the conversation. How can you tell if a girl is emotionally engaged in the conversation?
The truth is I really don't know.
My best advice is that you have to feel it out. Generally, if you are responding emotionally to her messages then she is probably responding emotionally to yours. The key to leaving her wanting more is finding the high point of the emotional conversation. In other words, you need to keep an eye out for a text message that satisfy all three characteristics.
- It has a high word count (25-60)
- It has a relatively quick response time (1-5 minutes.)
- It has to be emotional (you have to feel this one out buddy.)
So, lets say that I am texting a girl. The two of us are texting pretty frequently. Eventually I get to a point in the conversation where I find a string of text messages that satisfy all of the three characteristics I just talked about. It is at this point that I should end the conversation because that girl would be left wanting more.
The idea is to find a string of text messages that satisfy the BIG three characteristics. Once you find it then that is when you should end the conversation on a high note because that is how you leave someone wanting more.
Now, there is one thing I would like to point out.
Lets pretend that the string of text messages that have all three characteristics but are a bit negative (again, this is something you have to feel out.) Do you think you should end the conversation there?
NO, whatever you do, do not end the conversation on a negative note. If you do then that means you have just left your girl NOT wanting more. The idea is to end the conversation on a positive note because then she will associate the good feelings she has gotten throughout the conversation with you.
As you can see the "theory" is actually pretty easy to grasp but trust me when I say that it can be quite the challenge to put it into practice.
The Four Responses You Can Get While Texting
The four responses is something I covered in the how to get your ex girlfriend back guide pretty intensely.
Well, since the four responses directly relates to texting it only makes sense that I talk about them again within this guide. Of course, I am going to be going a lot more in-depth on them and I will also teach you exactly what you are supposed to do when you get each response.
Lets get this party started.
Positive Response
I wanted to start out with the best possible outcome to a text and work down from there.
Obviously, the best type of text response you could get is a positive response. This is basically a text message that would look like this:
This one is pretty self explanatory. You text your ex girlfriend and she responds with a message that is clearly positive. It is happy, upbeat and might even make you smile. Messages like this are pretty much the holy grail when you deal with your ex girlfriend.
Think of it like this.
Every single time you get a positive response to a text message you are slowly inching closer to your goal of getting your ex girlfriend back.
What Do You Need To Do If You Get A Positive Response?
This one is pretty simple. You can either advance the conversation or end the conversation. Generally, I am a fan of advancing the conversation. The only difference when it comes to that is when you are sending your first text after the no contact period is over (which I will talk about in a minute.)
Let's move on to the next type of response, neutral responses.
Neutral Response
Neutral responses are pretty self explanatory. You send a text message to your ex girlfriend and instead of responding positively she responds in a neutral type of way.
I realize that it is a little hard to explain so I think it would be best if I just showed you:
So, in the mock example above the man sent a pretty harmless text message to Georgia.
"Hi Georgia, I hope you are doing well."
Rather than responding to that text message in a positive way Georgia decided to use a one word text message,
You will find that a lot of neutral responses are one word text messages.
What Do You Need To Do If You Get A Neutral Response
The challenge that you are going to face is that you are going to have to decipher if the message you got was a neutral response or just a fake neutral response. I want you to imagine something for a moment. Lets say that you and your ex girlfriend are texting pretty frequently. The two of you are responding at a pretty good clip (meaning both of you are responding to one another.) I think in this case when she has already proven that she is responding to you in a frequent manner you don't have to pay as much attention to neutral responses if they are in the middle of a texting conversation.
However, when you are starting a conversation and you get a neutral response then you need to pay attention because that means you probably shouldn't engage her for a while. Let some time pass before you respond.
How much time?
Well, generally I would say 2-24 hours. How long is up to you.
Lets move on to negative responses.
Negative Response
Negative responses suck.
There is no way around that fact. If you get a negative response then you have definitely done something wrong (either that or your ex girlfriend is really crazy.)
What does a negative response look like?
If you are getting a response like that from your ex then you have some serious work to do.
In my experience, negative responses (when dealing with exes) usually always revolve around how bad the breakup was. The worse the breakup the worse the responses tend to be.
What constitutes a bad breakup?
If there was a lot of yelling, name calling, things thrown and mental warfare from both sides then I think you had yourself a pretty bad breakup.
What Do You Need To Do If You Get A Negative Response?
Have you ever heard that quote.
Time heals all wounds?
Well, we are going to really put that into practice here. The mistake I see most men making is the fact that they are unable to remain classy when they get a negative response.
Hey, no judgement at all here. I totally get what you are feeling when you get a negative response. Nevertheless, this is a time to let your class speak for itself. If you do get a negative response apologize for the inconvenience you caused and then do not text her back.
Don't worry, you will text her eventually but it is going to have to be later down the road when her emotions have settled in a bit.
Lets move on to the final texting response that you can get, no response at all.
No Response
In my opinion, this is probably the worst type of response you can encounter.
Now, "no response" is pretty self explanatory. It basically means that you send a text message and your ex girlfriend doesn't respond to it.
What I would like to talk about now are the different degrees of "no response." In my opinion, there are two types of no response meanings. Lets start with the most positive outlook when it comes to NR (no response.)
Imagine for a moment that you and your ex girlfriend are having a texting conversation. Lets say that the two of you text for about 2 hours. After two hours you send a text message and she doesn't respond to it. Technically, this is a "no response" type of outcome. However, do you think in this case it would be negative?
I mean, you did text her for two hours straight. In all honesty, that is pretty good. I think in this particular case a NR isn't all that horrible. It's not ideal (usually YOU should end the conversation first but we can survive with this.)
What you really need to watch out for is the NR when you reach out to start a conversation.
That would look like this:
Having this happen to you is probably the worst type of outcome. Lets take a look at how you are supposed to deal with it.
What Do You Need To Do If You Get No Response?
If you don't get a response when you initially reach out don't panic. Most men think that the world is ending. Trust me when I say it's not. Heck, look outside the window right now if you need re-assurance. Not getting a response sucks but it can also tell you two things.
- That your ex needs more time before she can talk to you. So, give her that time.
- You may need to come up with a more compelling text message.
Coincidentally that is what the next section is all about, the first text after no contact.
Your First Text Message After NC
Assuming you have followed my instructions (by implementing a no contact rule) the first type of communication you are going to have with your ex girlfriend after the no contact rule is going to be done through a text message.
Why do you think a text message is better than something like a phone call?
Generally speaking a text message will yield a higher response rate and also a phone call after a no contact rule may seem out of place.
Hey, I am a huge fan of surprises but when it comes to this stuff surprises are never a good thing. I mean, look at it from her perspective. For the past month you have essentially ignored her and then all of a sudden she gets a phone call.
While she may be excited it is too much too soon.
Oh, and in case you forgot the main goal of this entire guide is to use text messages so you can advance to a phone call or a date. However, in order to do that you have to rebuild some trust and create some rapport. Don't be the eager schoolboy ready to rush things. Be the man ready to advance thing at a comfortable pace.
This leads us back to the first text message you send after the no contact rule has been completed.
So Good It's Impossible For Her To Not Respond
When it comes to first text messages your main goal is to get a positive response from your girlfriend.
In other words, your text message has to be so intriguing that she can't not respond to it. Seems relatively simple right? Well, here is where things get a little trickier. Our goal here isn't to bull rush her with something super emotional. No, we are going to take the slow and steady approach.
You are going to have to stay away from the following topics in your text message:
- Your previous relationship with her.
- Anything mean spirited.
- Anything controversial.
- Her new boyfriend (if she has one.)
So, what can you talk about? In my experience, your best bet is to go with something that reminded you of your ex. Something like a TV show, restaurant or sporting event. Let me give you an example using a TV show.
(For more text message examples please check out The Texting Bible.)
This was a nice little text message.
Basically the way it works is that you say that a TV show that you and your girlfriend used to watch reminded you of her. It is intriguing, non controversial and it should be enough to get her to respond. Of course, there is always the possibility that she won't respond to you.
If you send a text similar to the example above and she doesn't respond then don't freak out. You aren't out of the game yet. While it is a little bit of a setback I am going to tell you exactly what you should do. First things first, in the event that she completely ignores your text message wait about a week before you try anything else.
That means you need to slip back into no contact for 7 days (EVEN if she gets back to you on day 5 of that no contact.) After the 7 days is up it is time to send something that should yield a response 95% of the time. Something that I like to call the "Something I Have To Tell You" text.
The way this texts works is pretty darn simple.
Now, I don't know about you but if someone texted this to me I would respond immediately fearing the worst. It is only human nature to fear the worst.
If your ex girlfriend receives this text then it will only be natural for her mind to be racing with possibilities.
"Did he cheat on me while we were together?"
"What if he is about to drop a bombshell?"
I want you to let these thoughts marinate in her mind for a bet. I realize that is a really cruel game to play but there is a method to this madness. While it may cause her extreme anxiety for a while it will also make her realize how much she cares about you and that is what you want.
Wait about 30 minutes after she responds to the text. That should be enough time to let her sit and worry for a bit. Of course, what happens next is where the real challenge lies.
What do you say to her?
Well, it can't be controversial and it can't be too emotional. However, it does have to pack a punch and make her interested enough to respond back. So, what do you say?
Hmm.. how about something like this:
Notice how the mention of the dog makes the entire statement non controversial.
Ideally what will happen is that she will be relieved when she reads the "something" that you had to tell her. The idea is to shock her with the initial "I have something to tell you" and then awe her with what you have to tell her.
Shock and awe man..
Shock and awe.
When To End The Conversation?
Lets pretend things go your way.
You have completed a no contact period with no slip ups. You have sent your first text after the no contact period and gotten a response. Essentially, you have followed the plans I have laid out here to a T and they worked for you perfectly.
There are still a few questions that we need to have answered.
Firstly, how long should you stay in a conversation with your ex for? Secondly, when should you end the conversation?
- Answer to question one: Not long
- Answer to question two: Very soon.
Alright, It should be ok if you engage your ex in a small conversation. What do I mean by small? I am talking about 2-3 text messages maximum.
However, if you really want my opinion I think you should end the conversation immediately. In other words, after you get a response from your first text message after NC you simply don't respond or you say something like,
"Hey, I have a meeting coming up soon let me text you later."
You want to end the conversation on your terms and get back to her at a later date. Remember, this is not meant to be a process where you accomplish everything you want to accomplish in a matter of hours. Rather, you accomplish it in a matter of weeks or months but trust me when I say if you are patient the strategies outlined on this page can be extremely effective.
Lets move on to the "re-building rapport" section.
Re-Building Rapport With Your Ex Girlfriend
(Want more advice on getting your girlfriend back in record time? Check out The Texting Bible.)
After you have sent the initial "first text" after the no contact period you should wait a few days and turn your attention to re-building some rapport with your ex girlfriend. Now, I have thought about how best to explain this to you and finally I settled on this statement.
Rapport is something that you have to earn and you earn it with a slow ascent of text messages that build trust.
I want you to think back to when you first met your ex girlfriend. Back when the two of you weren't dating yet but you were in that "talking" stage. My guess is that building rapport was easy. No history had been written for the two of you yet so both of you got along great.
The situation you find yourself in now is that a breakup occurred between you and your ex girlfriend and that can cause some awkwardness when it comes to texting. Seriously, don't underestimate the negative impact that a breakup can have on text messaging.
So, how are you supposed to overcome this roadblock?
Simple, with a slow and steady approach. Ok, most men who make it this far screw up royally because they go too fast. Re-building rapport with your ex when it comes to texting is almost the same as re-building trust. It isn't going to happen overnight but if you slowly advance things you can see some fantastic results.
I want to give you a brief overview of what you should do to rebuild the rapport with your ex.
The Overview
- You send your first initial text after the no contact rule and ended the conversation very quickly.
- Your next text message should be sent about 1-3 days after the first initial text message after no contact. You should also look to extend the conversation a little bit deeper this time.
- After that conversion ends I want you to wait a day before you start up another conversation. You don't want to seem to available. Also, you should look to extend this conversation even deeper.
- Again, I want you to wait a day before you start another conversation. This time you can really let loose and carry on the conversation for as long as you want (try to end the conversation first though.)
- The very next day I want you to start a conversation with your girlfriend. Again, it can last for as long as you want.
There are a couple of things that I want you to take note of here. Firstly, do you notice how I slowly but surely upped the frequency of texts? At the beginning you would only talk once every three days and towards the end you were talking every day. This is the perfect strategy for re-building rapport.
Slow and steady wins this race.
Of course, the burning question in your mind is,
"What should I say to rebuild rapport with her?"
What To Say To Re-Build Rapport
The best piece of advice I can give you about rapport with your ex is to be interesting.
I want you to treat every single text message that you send her very seriously. Each and every one has to be well thought out and interesting. Oh, and here is the most important part.
You can't get upset if she doesn't respond the way you want her to (or if she doesn't respond at all.) Look, your attitude throughout this entire process should be the following,
Your ex girlfriend doesn't owe you anything. Do you have that? She owes you NOTHING!
Once you have that mindset mastered you won't be as disappointed if things don't go your way as quickly as you had hoped. Nevertheless, most of the time if you don't get the type of response you were expecting it means you didn't make your texts interesting enough.
I want to take a moment and give you some examples of the most interesting type of texts I have come across.
The Ridiculous Story Text
Now, obviously I just made that story up.
However, I am betting you found that story interesting. Stories like that to women are fascinating. The goal is to spark a good debate so you can get some rapport going. The more ridiculous the story the better. The disclaimer I would like to add is that you should not make up your ridiculous story.
I am sure if you think hard enough you can think of some bizarre stories in your life to share.
The Reminder Text
Do you want to know what every woman wants?
Every single woman on the face of this earth wants to feel wanted. They want to feel protected and cared for. One of the things I have always been impressed with is how caring women can be. Any girlfriend I have had is always there to remind me when important stuff is about to come up. While most men may be a little annoyed with the constant reminders I am not. I kind of like that there is someone out there watching out for me.
So, why not return the favor and have your girlfriends back?
In order to pull this text off you need to have specific knowledge about your ex. Knowledge like,
- Her favorite TV show.
- Important events coming up in her life.
- A family members birthday (that is about to come up.)
- Basically, anything that she would really appreciate a reminder of.
Why do you think this text is so interesting to women?
Well, actually it isn't all that interesting to us men. However, to a woman having a man remind her of something that she would genuinely appreciate being reminded of means that, that particular man cares enough to look out for her.
And trust me when I say if you pull this text off then you are in a very good position.
Talking About Your Previous Relationship Via Texts
Talking about your previous relationship with your ex girlfriend can be pretty tricky because it is bound to bring up old memories and not all of those old memories are going to be very good. On top of the "bad memories" things get can get really emotional and if you don't know how to handle those emotions the conversation is going to eat you alive.
I would first like to turn our attention to how you should approach talking to your girlfriend about your previous relationship.
Talking about your old relationship is bound to happen when you are talking to your ex. You need to understand that before you even attempt to send any text.
In fact, there is one particular exercise that I want you to take advantage of during your no contact period. I like to call it the "list" exercise.
The List Exercise
If things don't go well when you talk to your girlfriend about your old relationship it isn't going to be because you are unprepared. I am a huge fan of being prepared when it comes to texting conversations. This way you always have something to draw on to talk about to keep a girls interest.
Since we are specifically focusing on your ex here I want you to be prepared when your old relationship comes up.
One of my favorite things to do is to make a list of topics to talk about (aka: the list exercise.) I want you to create one of these lists about your old relationship.
Here is the twist though. The list has to be a compilation of your best memories together.
You know how successful musical artists have a "greatest hits collection" right? Well, think of this list as the greatest hits of your old relationship. We aren't going to be focusing on anything negative. We are just focusing on the best aspects of your old relationship. That means there can be no negative memories on this list.
Are there any rules to the memories you can put on this list?
You bet your butt there are.
Rule 1: Every single memory has to be positive. (A high point in your relationship with her.)
Rule 2: You have to know for a fact that SHE loved these memories.
Rule 3: None of these memories can be about sex they have to be more about emotional connection type things.
Rule 4: It can't be about the first time you said "I love you" or anything like that.
The more memories that you can put on your list the better. The point is that you want to have a lot of material to bring up. Now, lets pretend for a moment that you were able to think of something like 15 memories that you could use. Well, it isn't enough to just text her something like,
"Hey do you remember that time that we did blah blah blah…"
When it comes to talking about memories the key to them lie in the details. The more details that you can bring to the table about how you felt, how she felt and about what happened the better. Now, the real challenge lies in the fact that you can't get too overly detailed.
You want to be detailed but you also don't want to go too overboard with them. Let me go through a few examples with you so I can show you how to properly use a relationship text.
Lets pretend that you and your ex girlfriend loved cuddling. While it's not anything HUGE about your relationship it is an aspect that filled both of you up with good feelings.
Here is what a bad example of using a "cuddling relationship text" would look like.
Bad Relationship Text (About Cuddling)
It's actually not a horrible text. I mean, I am sure if a girl I really liked told me that she loved cuddling with me I would be over the moon but the truth is that this text could be so much better. If you are going to be talking about an aspect of your old relationship with your ex girlfriend I want you to pay attention to the details and that is something that this text lacks.
You see, you should be talking about how cuddling made you feel and the specific things you liked about.
Here is a good example of how to do that.
Good Relationship Text (About Cuddling)
(Want more examples like this? You know where to go by now 😉 .)
Do you see how detailed that was?
Yes, I get that there are going to be some guys that read this and think it is the lamest thing ever. But you want to know a secret. Ask any girl what she would think if a guy she was falling for sent her a text like this. Something tells me that they would absolutely love it.
The Transition From Texts To The Phone
(Learn more about the process of getting your ex back by reading my book, The Texting Bible.)
Ideally, what we hope happens is that you do such a good job texting that your ex girlfriend will want to talk to you on the phone naturally. However, it is my experience that most women wait for men to make the first move and that is not a problem because I know exactly what you can do to get your ex talking on the phone in no time.
One of the biggest concerns that most men have when they are about to call a woman is the fact that they are worried that she may be busy or preoccupied. Most of us are pretty nice guys right? We don't want to be a burden and interrupt her day.
Well, what if I told you that I had discovered a way in which you can transition from a text message to a phone call seamlessly and have a super high success rate. Do you think you would be interested in learning something like that?
What If You Knew EXACTLY What to Text, How to Respond, and How to Make Her Go Crazy Waiting for a Reply…Learn More
Well, lets get started then.
The Time Of Day Matters
I do a lot of research when I put pages like this together.
Seriously, every time I start writing one of these I think to myself,
"I have to create the best page on this topic in existence."
When I was researching ideas on how to transition from texting to phone calls I came across this book that actually recommended that you call your ex during the day (when she could be potentially busy at work.) That is officially the dumbest idea ever.
Do you know what an inconvenience it is to get called at work?
It's a HUGE inconvenience.
I know this may be asking a lot but you need to be aware of your exes day to day schedule. Not in a stalkerish kind of way I just mean you have to be aware of when she will be at work, out with friends or basically any time that it is not socially acceptable to take a phone call.
Assuming you want this phone call with your girlfriend to go well you want her to be alone in her room or something like that. The point is to get one on one time with her that won't be interrupted and trust me when I say you aren't going to get her undivided attention if she is at work or out with friends.
When is the best time to potentially set up a phone call?
- At night before she goes to bed.
- A weekend when you know she is alone.
- Sometimes in the morning (not my preference though.)
Ok, now that you know when to set up a phone call with your ex girlfriend lets talk about how you actually set one up. In other words, how you can transition from text messages to phone calls.
Transitioning From Text To Call
Most guys make a classic mistake when calling their ex girlfriend.
Most women love surprises. However, in my experience when it comes to getting an ex girlfriend back surprises are your enemy. Now, tell me, what is a bigger surprise to a girl than an ex boyfriend calling her up out of the blue with no warning at all?
I have always been of the mindset that you should give a girl a warning before you call her. However, I am a pretty clever guy so my "warnings" don't sound like warnings at all.
Essentially my "warnings" are stories that have to be told on the phone.
What do I mean by that?
I think it's best if I just show you.
Lets say that I am in your shoes and I send the text above to an ex girlfriend I am trying to get back.
The first thing I would have to come up with is a compelling story to tell.
I think I would tell a funny story because funny stories are always interesting to people. Now, I can't make up the story it has to be real that is important. Women always appreciate authenticity and a story that is made up is not authentic.
Now, the initial "transition" text message also serves as a test for your ex girlfriend.
Notice how the text message says,
"Can I call you and tell you about it?"
This part of the message serves as the test for your ex girlfriend. She can either accept your invitation to talk on the phone or decline it. If she accepts it then you can run around your house like a crazy man full of excitement. If she declines it don't take it personally. She may be busy at that particular moment or you may not have built up enough attraction yet. It just means you have a little more work to do.


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I recently attended a Sunday Supper Blogger educational weekend event sponsored by Florida Strawberry Growers Association. I received no further compensation for writing this post. All opinions are my own.
What comes to mind when you see, "Fresh from Florida" on boxes of strawberries?
Recipes run through my head. Strawberry pancakes, muffins and milkshakes. Mile high strawberry pies, salads with strawberry dressing and chicken to name a few.
I know when I see strawberry packages from Florida that those strawberries are fresh. Florida strawberries are picked and shipped the same day. These red beauties are picked at their peak. Only ripe strawberries are selected and picked by hand to be shipped. Most shipments arrive in your store by the next day!
I was fortunate to recently spend a weekend with Isabel Laessig and Sunday Supper Movement bloggers hanging out and learning about Florida Strawberries and the Florida Strawberry Growers Association (FSGA). Come along, I want to share my wonderful experience with you!
We were welcomed at FSGA headquarters in Plant City, Florida.
Our hosts from FSGA were so gracious! Susan Harrell, better known as Strawberry Sue, FSGA Marketing Director, Kenneth Parker, Executive Director, FSGA Tiffany Dale, Director of Member Services and Community Relations, FSGA and Sarah Williams, Business Manager FSGA.
Strawberry Sue took us on a tour of the strawberry fields where we met Mark Harrell.
Mark manages several farms for the growers co-op. Here Mark shows us how runners are used for strawberry propagation. There are two varieties of strawberries grown this season, Sweet Sensation and Radiance.
Freshness and quality starts in the fields with careful daily monitoring of every acre.
I have my #FLSTRAWBERRYCAP on. I'm ready to get down to business. 😉
Here's some interesting facts about growing Florida Strawberries:
Our next stop was to Grimes Produce Company where the strawberries are packed for shipment.
The packaging house is a busy place!
Strawberries are moved from the fields to the chill blasters to remove excess heat and retain their high quality. Remember Florida strawberries are picked at their peak ripeness.
Our lunch time pizza party was held Olde Towne Pizzeria and Pasta Company.
Everyone had a chance to try a variety of slices.
Look at that cheese, Jeremiah!
I think the meat lovers is my new favorite. Of course we also had strawberries on our salad!
After lunch we headed to the University of Florida IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) to meet with Dr. Vance Whitaker. Dr. Whitaker led us through the greenhouses and research fields where new varieties of strawberries are bred for better quality and disease resistance.
It takes over 5 years to bring a new variety from development to market! Thank you, Dr. Whitaker and GCREC for all your dedication and hard work to bring us the best strawberries!
Of course we HAD to stop at Goodson Farms Strawberry Market for some fresh made strawberry shortcake!
Off to dinner at Oggi Italian in Tampa. This family owned restaurant prides itself in serving farm to table meals. The owners and staff created memorable strawberry packed dishes including a chicken dish called, Pollo Al Forna w/Fragola made with a balsamic reduction, arugula and cherry tomatoes.
The owners and staff even joined in the fun with Strawberry Caps!
After dinner we returned to Guy Harvey Resort to reflect on a full day of fun learning more about Florida Strawberries.
I came back to my room where a nice surprise was waiting for me!
These chocolate covered strawberry beauties in 4 flavors!
Sunday started out to be another beautiful day at Guy Harvey Resort, St, Pete Beach.
Sunday's schedule was filled with fun informative demonstrations held at Tradewinds Resort main hotel.
First we were treated to an interactive q&a with Chef Aaron Schweitzer from RumFish Grill. Chef Aaron showed us how to make a special Florida Strawberries dish he created called Key West Shrimp and Strawberry Ceviche.
Chef Aaron was gracious enough to let us sneak in to get a good shot.
Here's the finished dish. Key West Shrimp and Strawberry Ceviche.
Time for lunch! What a great time and delicious food at Bermuda Restaurant at TradeWinds Resort. We started off with a Marinated Watermelon and Strawberry Salad.
I had the Sage Brown Butter Cheese Ravioli with Strawberries, Arugula and Aged Balsamic Reduction. Tremendous presentation! So good.
And dessert was just as delicious. Strawberry Zabaione.
Thank you Bermuda staff for such a good time!
Next, we spent time with Anthony Ciecalone, Mixologist at RumFish Grill. Anthony explained how to balance flavors to get that perfect drink. We got our strawberry on with his creation made just for Florida Strawberry, Strawberry Mojito Martini.
We even got helpful Instagram tips from local artist photographer, Jeremiah Khokhar.
Next it was time for our Facebook Live we hold each week at 4:00pm EST on Sunday Supper Movement Facebook Page. Strawberry Sue made chocolate dipped strawberry "footballs" which are perfect for the big game! She also made some stuffed strawberry which were so tasty!
Next, back to Guy Harvey Outpost for S'mores on the Beach!
Time for live Twitter chat!
Dinner was held at RumFish Grill at TradeWinds Resort.
We dined with a backdrop of a floor to ceiling aquarium!
Here fishy!
I had the Shrimp and Grits with Tasso Ham, plum tomatoes, caramelized onions and pickled okra! Sensational! By far the best shrimp and grits I've ever had!
Look at the size of this Strawberry Cobbler! A perfect way to end a wonderful, informative weekend.
Find out more about Guy Harvey Outpost, RumFish Grill and TradeWinds Resorts. Learn about all the fun things to do in St, Pete Beach, Clearwater.
Visit Strawberry Sue and FSGA on their website.
Join us every Sunday for great meal ideas and more with the Sunday Supper Tastemakers!
Don't miss our weekly Facebook Live demos and giveaways starting 4:00pm EST!

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Those who jump into the void owe no explanation to those who just watch... I Live for each day, and each adventure and travel that I can possibly experience.
I made a move in early 2015 that I have been dreaming of for many years - to the West Coast! After being an East Coast girl for a majority of my life, I decided to adventure to the Santa Cruz/Bay Area to get re-inspired by nature and the beauty of the coast here - and I'm LOVING it!!!
I'm a Dreamer, photographer, music lover, sometimes blogger, adventurer, foodie, beer and wine drinker, meditation practitioner and wannabe yoga doer... I LOVE coffee... coffee shops, bookstores, nooks and crannies, art, shows, live music, performance art, long drives with no destination...exploring by foot, off the beaten path... Meeting new people and hearing their story. Learning and teaching... I am real. I am fun. I am talkative when need be, and quiet as well. I am a human being who strives on learning and experiencing... I remember being a lot younger and telling my parents that I wanted to meet as many people on the face of the earth as possible in my lifetime... I'm doing a pretty good job soo far...
I live each day like it's my last..... No longer confined to the 3 walls of a cubicle, I've shed that part of me and decided to LIVE my life for me and see all that I can -- thru my eyes, my lens, and thru others... Respecting each and every soul along the way...
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I'd like to "surf" in a few area to get a feel for this -- of course slightly intrigued but safely apprehensive, but then my sense of adventure takes over. Who knows, you may be on MY couch someday!
Have only surfed a couple times soo far and LOVED it! Made some incredible new friends!!! Whenever I've reached out to fellow surfers since joining for possible stays - everyone has been amazing and nice!
My interests are pretty varied... I'm cautious but adventurous at the same time... I watch people, not trying to figure them out, but to try and learn something from them.... I like surfing, rowing, walking, skateboarding... Musically - pretty varied from Classical to White Zombie... I love Richard Avedon photography with a twist of Robert Mapelthorpe... Reading to gain knowledge, not to just fill space...
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The Life of Pi, The Tao of Travel, Tales of a Female Nomad, The Alchemist, Walking in Circles Before Laying Down, Many Lives, Many Masters, The Lovely Bones, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, The Power of Now....among many others, but these are ones that stand out for now....
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soo far, One of this coolest things I can think of was watching the sunrise over the crater then mountain biking down the worlds largest dormant volcano in Maui - Mt Haleakala. My recent travels to Kathmandu, Nepal also tops my list -- trekking to a Buddhist Monastery and having breakfast and lunch at someones home overlooking the Himalayas -- breathtaking.
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Ashley Olsen and Margherita Missoni are friends, so it's funny that both of them wore Missoni's sequined vest. I guess some friends do dress alike! Ashley first wore it at an amFAR event back in January, with barely any accessories. Underneath it, she wore a white, silk floor-length dress that covers her shoes. Margherita opted for a little more dazzle when she wore the vest at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. The dress she paired it with is also white with small pink dots, and her oversized clutch is metallic gray. She also threw on bangles, earrings, and a necklace. Ash is characteristically understated, and Margherita is accessorized like always. Who do you think wore it better?


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The weather is cooling down and chicken soup, pops into your head to keep you warm. How about chicken soup dog treats? Yes! Bake some comforting dog treats, for your special four-legged friend. They smell delicious! I love baking for our dogs. They love getting the treats too!
Only five normal ingredients to bake these. Chicken broth, shredded carrots, an egg, chicken and flour. You'll be able to see real chicken and carrot pieces in these dog treats. I'm sure your dog will not resist these chicken soup dog treats.
Our dogs couldn't keep their paws off of these dog treats. That makes me happy, that they love the treats.
Remember to save one cup of left-over chicken and chicken skin. When you're removing and scraping out the bits of chicken, set some aside. These treats come together really fast. Our treat jar is running empty, so that means I need to start baking some treats for our dogs.
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1 egg
- 1 cup finely chopped cooked left-over chicken and skin
- 2 1/2 cups flour
STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Set out a large baking sheet. Grab a medium mixing bowl and whisk together the egg and chicken broth. Add the finely shredded carrots and chopped chicken. Mix well.
STEP TWO: Add the flour and mix into a dough. Once a dough is formed, flour your work surface. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes and place on baking sheet. You can place them close to each other, they won't rise. Re-roll any remaining pieces and finish cutting out shapes.
STEP THREE: Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes and get golden brown. Make sure they bake up nice and crunchy. Cool completely before giving to your dog.
Get in the kitchen and bake some natural and healthy dog treats!
Bake some memories!
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Hodgkins, Isabel Jane 1867-1950 :[Trees by a river] / I.J.F. [Early twentieth century?]
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Download Agile Run / Jog / Walk Timer apk 1.0.2 free for Android smartphone
Posted by Agile Sumo in Health & Fitness | Jan. 9, 2015 | 2 Comments
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Agile Run/Jog/Walk Timer is a highly customisable app for timing workouts. It can be used for alternating running / jogging / walking sessions or indeed for simply alternating between running / walking workouts.
Product Features:
* Add run, jog and walk intervals of varying length in any order you desire
* Edit mode for individual exercises for easy updating
* Create unlimited number of workouts which are saved ( for example can be used for designing a weeks workouts in advance )
* Optional vibration feedback on transition between exercises
* Optional audio feedback on transition consisting of different bell tone and a voice prompt for each exercise
* Countdown clock for individual exercise as well as overall duration
* Workouts can be paused
* App can be used in background while you listen to music
( App temporarily silences music from other apps during audio transition prompts )
Run / Jog / Walking intervals is an ideal way to build up your stamina by designing your own workouts.
You can use the app to incrementally increase the amount of running you do and work towards reaching your goals.
Ideal for training for 5km / 10km / half-marathon / marathon events.
Benefits of running:
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* Help maintain a healthy weight by burning calories
* Helps promote positive mental health. A regular running habit will you lift your mood and build self-esteem.
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Does what it says. I have two nits that could easily be corrected: 1) Transition from run to walk alert isn't loud enough. When running I don't always feel or hear the alert. It sounds like the bell they ring for the final lap of a race, but can be a bit muffled when carrying the phone in a pocket. The run alert is much loader (like a starting bell for a horse race) and I never miss that one. Perhaps these audio alerts could be selectable to allow the user to choose alerts that work best for them. 2) Setup of a workout can be a bit tedious. It would be nice to be able to set a repeating interval pattern without entering each interval individually. For instance, if I want to setup 8 minutes running to 2 minutes walking intervals that repeat for an hour, I shouldn't have to enter each of the 12 segments individually.
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Needs a countdown alert. If I do a 3 min, 2 min, then 1 min interval, it would be nice if an alarm went off every minute to let me know my progression.


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Camel Racing Essay, Research Paper
This paper offers a description of camel racing as a growing traditional cultural heritage sport in Gulf Arab societies. An integrated approach is used in describing and analyzing the multiple aspects and functions of the races as an evolving cultural revival within the broad contexts of oil wealth, the building of modern nation-state, and modern global forces. Camel racing is analyzed as an activity for distributing oil wealth among the Bedouin segment of the United Arab Emirates national population, as a significant component in the enterprise of statecraft and state formation, and as cultural festivals for preserving and promoting national cultural identity, which appears threatened by loads of global cultural flows.
The camel racing season starts in the United Arab Emirates from mid-October until mid-April. The races are held each weekend. In Dubai, the races are held at the Naad Al-Sheba racetrack. Camel racing is not for the faint-hearted: the moment the starting gun sounds, dozens of very excited Emiraty s speed down the side of the track in their 4WDs, usually paying more attention to the camels than to where they are going. There is camel training most mornings, which the public can attend during the racing season. There is no entry fee to either the training sessions or the races.
Camels, called the "Ships of the Desert," have an indisputable place of prominence in UAE history. However, modern camel racing resembles nothing from the past. These desert dwellers once raced camels at festivals and weddings, but they never rode so hard for so long. A camel must be trained for years to maintain the pace of a race. At full speed, its legs kick in all different directions, which is abnormal for the animal.
And while camels were the mode of transport long before there was oil for the nation's numerous Mercedes and Land Rovers, few racing camels actually originate in the UAE. Dubai, for example, has an estimated 50,000 of the world's 14 million camels, but only a fraction are born here. Thousands are imported every year from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Africa. The arrivals of the camels are heralded by local headlines that refer to the "VICs" – Very Important Camels.
The costs are enormous, even without counting perks or adding expenses, champion camels can sell for US$500,000 or more.
The stakes are equally high. Betting is banned by the government, which, instead, showers winners with prizes and publicity. The races are covered live by television, and written up in the sports pages of the local dailies. The camels become celebrities. The jockeys, often as young as four, are never mentioned. Instead, praise is heaped upon the rich owners of both animals and riders, who claim prizes that include luxury cars, four-wheel-drive trucks, yachts and cash.
Long ago, UAE nationals were the jockeys. But these days, all of them are Indian and Pakistani, and have been for the past three years or so.
There are 15 racetracks throughout the UAE, but the sport is bigger in Dubai, which claims two of the six main stadiums, as well as a Camel Hospital. The season runs from October into April. Races begin at four kilometers, gradually increasing to reach the full 10 kilometers.
The training is grueling, which last years. Camels are fed a rich diet. Special factories prepare the grain, with magnet sweeps for metal, and vacuuming of any dirt. Racing camels munch high-nutrition trail mix consisting of milk, dates, honey, barley and clover, sometimes spiked with vitamins. Although camels often vomit this breakfast before or after the race, the trainers consider it a good sign, indicating a camel that is ready to run.
Camels move at four different speeds, which all involve unique leg patterns. At its fastest, the camel has been clocked at 65 km/h, but not for long. Females can maintain a steady speed of 40 km/h for a full hour, which makes them the more competitive camel. Fifteen to 20 camels usually participate in each race, but the field grows to about six dozen towards the end of the season.
The bouncing during a race is treacherous. There are stories of children not only being roped to the mounts, but attached with velcro. It's a dangerous sport. Slipping from the saddle can result in broken bones or being dragged to death.
The children (jockeys) scream loudly at the starting line, shrieks of pure terror. This is part of the plan. Their startled cries excite the camels, pushing them to top speeds. As the camels run around the sandy track, a group of vans and 4WD s follow on a ring road. Video cameras catch the action, which is played on television screens mounted on poles in front of the viewing stands. There are several segregated sections. Sheiks and sultans claim the luxury boxes in the middle, while common folk sit off to the right. The last section is for western guests and tourists.
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How To Write A Strategic Plan: A Simple Outline
This paper gives an outline for writing a strategic plan. So, if you read it as an outline and work through the answers in each area, you will have a strategic plan that can also double as a grant proposal. Mission statements should be one sentence long and include; service, to whom, guiding value, success measure and uniqueness.
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August 6, 2009 at 1:16 pm #93803
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@Claire wrote:
Surely it is a public duty to name these thieving crooks if they are still trading.
If the person who was wronged wants to give his story to mark, or whomever then yes. But look what happened with a certain company that should not be named.


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Hard Corps: Selected Sinners MC Romance (Selected Sinners MC #7) by Scott Hildreth
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My brother brought a boxer home from the gym for Sunday dinner. His body was perfectly sculpted, he was a Marine, a biker, and very handsome. I immediately found him intriguing. It wasn't any of those attributes that garnered my full attention. It was when he said he protected all people – at home and abroad – that he had my interest.
Because I need protected.
Author's note: STAND-ALONE BOOK. If you're looking for a typical MC Romance, look elsewhere. This book has NO cheating, NO sex outside the relationship, and minimal MC presence. It is the story of Alec Jacob – a vigilante, boxer, loner, war hero, and biker. He has been present in every series I have written at one point or another, and appears from the shadows to seek vengeance against all who threaten his brethren. This book is a love story, and because everything Alec Jacob does is well though out, the love depicted in it is without fault.
Alec Jacob.
This is his story.
And it is a roller coaster ride of feelings.
Contains: HEA, NO CHEATING, BOXING RING AND WARTIME VIOLENCE, ACTS OF VENGEANCE, ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, HATRED OF RACISM, and REGRET.
If you want to feel, this book is for you.
BUT, it is NOT my typical MC Romance, and is NOT like the other books. This is a story of healing and falling in love.
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Kevin Feige, crazy mastermind behind all of Marvel's hugely successful movies (and The Incredible Hulk, which, though I loved it, didn't exactly break the bank), really likes Doctor Strange. Now, I don't know who that is, other than that he looks like Vincent Price, but the character is apparently very popular with comic book people, so this news should excite you.
With Phase 2 kicking off with today's release of Iron Man 3, Marvel Studios is already looking forward to Phase 3, whose first film will be Ant-Man in late 2015.
Says Feige, as reported in Collider, "As we look past 2015, past Avengers 2 and Ant-Man, I think Dr. Strange should be one of the next movies in the years following that."
I guess we can expect a Doctor Strange film sometime in 2016 or 2017, which would be totally cool, if I had any idea who this guy even is. Somebody please explain this guy to me in the comments, as well as who would be able to play the character. I vote for Vincent Price, resurrected via cutting-edge CGI effects.


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Continuing to lighten the load, here is my XF for sale. Done less than 2000 shots, still has the plastic screen covers intact, all caps/covers etc. Never used power supplies/adaptors etc in box as new.
As much as I love this camera and I truly believe its the best MF SLR camera ever built, when you get it and a few lenses the weight is just getting too much for me to lug around on landscape journey's (I have reached 65 Years and retired) - so I have decided to just stick with the Cambo WRS etc.
A chance to get this as-new camera at a better than new price.
Price is in US Dollars and payment by PayPal or by other arrangement. Camera is located in Sydney Australia and will be shipped within 48Hrs of your payment.
Phase One XF with Prism Finder and 80mm LS lens (not Blue Ring) $7,500.00


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The Stags Pavilion
- Telephone 01770 830 600
- Seasonal times Nov–Mar: Fri–Sun 11.30am–8pm. Closed Mon–Thu.
- Food served Apr–Oct: Thu–Tue 10am–4pm, 5.30pm–8.15pm. Closed Wed.
- Website www.stagspavilion.com
Situated next to Lochranza Golf Course (it used to be a club house), The Stags Pavilion is nestled at the foot of the spectacular hills in the north end of the island. Rino Pisano runs the kitchen, his Italian background influencing the otherwise traditional menu, and his Scottish wife Valerie manages front of house. The regularly changing menu is dependent on what is available on the island or in season – think Italian stuffed crab, pot roast pheasant or pear & amaretto gateaux – and covers lunch, tea and cake and dinner. The restaurant's garden is a good place to spot red deer and squirrels, and they also run a small groceries shop, handy for campers at the neaby site. Evening booking is advisable.
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Feshelo is basicaly like trying to make eba using cold water.
It was kinda popular in secondary boarding schools in Nigeria (where boiling rings and stoves where outlawed). I remember many nights of agony I spent on my bed after a meal of feshelo. But it was a welcomed relife from the hunger pangs that drove us to trying this strange meal anyway.
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- Artist: The Reducers
- Format: CD
- Release Date: 8/21/2012
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They're upbeat bad boys ("Count on Me"). They're pessimistic roots rockers ("Paranoid Blues"). They punk it up ("Nothing"). They bop ("Yeah Yeah"). They analyze ("Oh dear, she's having a meltdown"). Like the Buzzcocks, The Reducers have two strong creative voices at the helm -Peter Detmold and Hugh Birdsall are each great songwriting frontmen. Together, they're unbeatable. Their shared knack for emphatic rock statements makes the job of the rhythm section-bassist Steve Kaika and drummer Tom Trombley-that much harder, and that much more impressive. Some Reducers songs are admittedly a hair-band's breadth from becoming a much cheesier kind of rock, so it's the band's stripped-down style, unencumbered solos and nods to rockabilly, punk and I'm even gonna say hardcore Henry Mancini that keep all this 30-year-old band's material on the highest plateau of hip. As for this album's extraordinary 10th track, "My Problem"-a typical Reducer mix of tough vulnerability, misfit identity and emotional control, yet handed to a guest vocalist, Connecticut proto-indie '80s contemporary Mark Mulcahy-whole books could be written on it's virtues, if the scribes could even pick up a pen after hearing it. - Christopher Arnott, New Haven Advocate.


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I know I have to stop thinking so often about you. I keep telling myself that, but . . . you're you . . . and I can't let go . . .
I know we can't be together, for so many compelling reasons. But that night we had together . . . Do you remember that night? That one night . . .
I can't explain why you have always been so special to me. I don't know if it's the way you look, or if it's the way you make me feel. But no matter how unfulfilling or unequal our relationship has been, I can't get past it. And I don't want to.
I was so ready for you that night. I had thought about it so many times. Thousands of times. That night fulfilled every promise. It was everything. The way you exhaled when my fingertips first touched you . . . how I inhaled your scent . . . the adrenaline rush when you touched me . . . I remember the taste of your sweet mouth . . .
You tickled me. I giggled. You made me want to dance with abandon. You made me want to sing--shapeless, formless songs . . . You whispered to me all evening until you were spent and we both quieted.
Is it okay for me to say this? Probably not. But I'm saying it anyway. I love you. I have since the beginning. I may never know how you really feel about me, but I will always love you.
That night . . .
Amy Winehouse loops over and over on my conscience. Exquisite, sticky web of guilt.
I cheated myself.
Like I knew I would.
I can't stop thinking of you. I can't stop wanting you.
I will recall that night as often as it takes so it never truly becomes part of the past. So close I can almost reach back and touch it.
That night . . .
That night when you held nothing back. You gave me everything that you are. And I savored every moment with you.
That night . . .
I am yours.
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Three days after Sherlock was pronounced dead, the funeral was held. It was incidentally also when it finally dawned on doctor John Watson that he had been in love with his best friend the whole time, without allowing himself to admit it. It seemed a silly and slightly useless thing to realize, now that it no longer mattered. On the other hand, it felt more appropriate for a grieving lover that for an army doctor whose flatmate had committed suicide to be begging a gravestone for one more miracle.
The service was quiet, with only a handful of people having turned up. John was not surprised, considering the circumstances of Sherlock´s death and the headlines still calling him a criminal mastermind. He was not upset by the low turn-up. This was how Sherlock would have liked it, he reckoned.
With Mrs. Hudson crying on his shoulder and the pastor's quiet words droning on in the background, his own emotions strangely dimmed, like the deafness one experiences after a grenade has gone off too close, he felt detached from his environment. His eyes started wandering over the small group gathered and came to rest on Mycroft at the back.
Sherlock's brother was as usual impeccably dressed, a pleasantly neutral look on his face and an impenetrable air around him. He found himself curious as to what lay behind that carefully cultivated mask. Did he feel guilt? Sadness? Did he miss Sherlock as much as John did? Or was he glad to be rid of his troublesome brother. For some reason John had to know.
After the service, Mycroft made an attempt to disappear into the shadows, Anthea and his trusted black Audi already waiting, but John intercepted him. He needed to know.
"You don't believe them, do you? That he was a criminal. Because, I know how this looks and what everyone seems to be whispering and…"
"No," came the soft reply. Just a negative, his words not betraying any feeling behind it, the word only intended to soothe John, not soothing in itself. John wondered, not for the first time, if the eldest Holmes was even capable of human emotion, was he even affected by his brother's death or was he glad for not having to clean up his messes anymore? He caught himself before he could lash out. He did not want to fight with Mycroft, definitely not at a funeral, and now that he had his answer, there was no point to continue this conversation. He mumbled his condolences and made his way back to Mrs. Hudson.


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Praise for On Being a Cop
Want to get a long peek behind the Blue Curtain? Want to get a police father-and-son's take on the blood, sweat, and tears of the terror and humor of The Street? Want to see why there are moments in the eight-hour tour of duty that God notices and cares about? Read On Being a Cop.Chaplain (ret), Chicago Police Dept.
If you ever wondered what it's like to be a big city cop, read this book. Jim and Jay in a compelling way tell the stories of the horror, humor, and heartache that they encountered as Chicago police officers. Their stories show why being a cop is certainly a front row seat to the greatest show on earth.Retired Superintendent of the Chicago Police
Every day, men and women put themselves in danger's way to protect the rest of us. They often go without thanks. They experience being shot at, disrespected, working long hours for far less pay than they deserve, and they do it over and over again because, quite simply, they are heroes who believe in law and justice and making the world safe for the rest of us. In On Being a Cop, two of those heroes tell their stories of heartbreak, of triumph, of incredible death-defying rescues, and of tender moments that will make you shake your head, wondering how anyone could be brave and strong enough to do what they do. You will come away feeling incredibly thankful to know they are at work while you are sleeping and all other hours of the day. May God bless them all.Ph.D. and award-winning author of The Best Place
This sharp collection of short stories is about everyday cops drenched in the complicated, funny, and sometimes hurtful life on the street. Jim and Jay have deftly shared the front seat of a Chicago police car. Sit back and enjoy the ride.Sergeant at Arms, U. S. Senate
If you want to walk a mile in the uniform of those who serve and protect, then this book is for you. You will find yourself both laughing and wiping away your tears as you gain an even better appreciation for those courageous men and women who protect our streets 24/7.International Best Selling Author of Creating Your Own Destiny and The Affluent Entrepreneur


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If it wasn't bad already, things just keep happening. Just a few days after my last post I saw my other grandma for the last time in her little assisted living apartment. She got influenza b and ended up in the hospital. I don't know how she survived the influenza but she did sort of. She got so weak and ended up in rehab. It was there they told us she was failing rapidly. She ended up going on Hospice and I was with as she took her last few breaths. She was an amazing grandma. I was happy to be there for my mom and her siblings. My grandma was 95. She was such a positive endearing person.
I also got re-certified for CPR. This made me happy to get this again… Now to keep it up. ? this helped me get through some bad anniversaries.
My son Colten passed his Drivers Ed. So soon we will go get that permit at the DMV and I will have another driver. But first get through all the graduation parties.
We have had little campfires. We have had friends over. Kids have played ultimate frisbee, baseball, dancing, etc. We have had some fun times. Kodi had some fun times this last school year.
I'm really not sure what this activity is… But the marker on top with the X tells him how many more times he has to do it.
He bruised his knee and so they let him get a ride. He found a way to entertain himself with the ball and stay in the stroller.
And exploring trees… He does seem to love them.
And then holding a fluffy bunny. He is not a cat lover. He does like dogs and horses. By the look on his face I believe he now loves bunnies… So underneath his sweatshirt he has a little invention communication device. His intervenor did a great job inventing.
Last day of school and its graduation from grade school. Now no more grade school kids for me. Almost 3 teenagers. I'm scared. We were glad Nana was here for the last day of school. Kids were so happy to have their Nana.
Kodi had his hearing test only to learn we need to do the sedated hearing test and MRI to see if he even has the nerve allowing him to hear. However, he did smile during the bone conduction hearing test. He actually didn't cry. We met with the doctor involved in this trial and we will see where it will go from here.
My oldest began CNA classes after school ended. So now her schedule is very crazy. She is feeling quite stressed and worried. Then she will begin clinicals. My second is trying to get some lawn mowing jobs so he can make some money. And well Kodi is just flat-out challenging everyone.
Last Friday we went to MOA to look for some cheep graduation things for my daughters Senior photos… Hmm! Fun. Kodi was having a blast running through the mall. Our event was successful.
Saturday afternoon we went to a graduation party. It was a nice summer day. And Kodi was enjoying a new place to explore outside. Around 8:15 he got his meds and my daughter was somewhere else and Colt was goofing off with Kodi. Then brought him back to me. Kodi was calmer and standing there while I was trying to contact Symone. He let go of my hand and bolted off giggling and laughing. He ran right into a retaining wall with boulders and bushes etc. Everything was all ok except he had some scratches and bruises. Or so I thought. He was laughing and when I finally got him up and rolled to his back on the driveway I realized his left knee was cut wide open to the bone. The 1 1/2 inch cut wasn't bleeding much so you could easily see it. I held it shut with my fingers calling for help. My friends got their first aide kit and I patched him up. We loaded him up and took him to ER.
He was still laughing. When we got there they quickly got numbing cream on him. They were efficient in getting s wound sutured up. 2 dissolving internal stitches. Then 5 outer ones. We discussed how we were going to keep his leg immobile. Knowing my kid I wanted a cast. Just for a few days. But they refused. They gave me a knee immobilizer that I knew he would get off. This meant round the clock care from us by having someone be up with him. We didn't get home until about 1:30 am. Colt said he would stay up with him so we could sleep.
Sunday am I woke up to Colt yelling that Kodi got the splint off and I asked if the stitches were still good. He looked and NOPE! They were popped. At least the top 5. So I called the ER. We were told to come in and they. Would try to resuture them. When we got there we had to wait. They didn't put numbing cream on. We just had to wait. Then in the room we still waited. Finally, when the nurse practioner came in we talked. They did put numbing cream on again and we had to wait more. They would not suture it but put aquacel on it and the brace back on with referral to wound and Skin integrity specialists. So I felt agrivated, sick and frustrated.
The next day I called the people and they informed me that he needed to come in. That they could have done something more the day before but now it is to late and we now have to go down this road of possibly 3 to 6 weeks with high risk of infection now. I felt sick. And for the first time since his injury almost in a state of shock. I almost felt panic. It makes me sick that you put your trust to have someone call in the specialists and they use wording like "suture intolerant" that was misinterpreted to mean an allergy to the materials vs "he bent his knee and popped the sutures out!" Oh and they also were not told that it was cut to the bone. Seriously I felt as though she just didn't want to touch my son. I was asked "please tell me she removed the sutures that no longer held?" I said "yes but only after I said 'either remove them or give me something to do so'…" I was very upset. My kids were upset and Kodi was very persistent to get that brace off. It's all he wanted. Poor little guy!
So today we got some amazing news. First his wound is not infected. It was cleaned as well as possible. It is looking amazing since Sunday. But then he also has not bent his knee. After listening to our experience, learning about the Houdini we have on our hands we devised a plan. She wanted to use a product that works and does amazing things with wounds.
So the benefits of bees… And if he gets it off and eats it all that is in it is honey and seaweed. The bandage is made out of silicone so it sticks but does not break down the skin. And you understand the scissors. We cut two "v's" opposite of each other and it makes it so you can bend your knee. So he can now bend his knee. We will do this every couple of days. The honey looks like honey comb. It's the coolest thing!!! We measured his wound and depth. We will do this again to make sure it's healing. We go back in two weeks or sooner if it's having issues. If he gets a fever or other infection signs we will go see his primary doctor.
After consulting with her we agreed let him try without the brace. Let him bend as tolerated. Yes it will pull but the honey will make things soft and help new skin to form. However, the whole way home he tried to get at it. We got home and he took a chunk out of the bandage but thankfully it was still covered. I just used tape and gause to cover the remaining area as reinforcement. Put his PJ's on and taped above and below just so he can't get his hand under the tape. This way he can't get the pants up or down. Well he tries to get the tape off…. But we have time that way to stop him.
I'm on this shift at midnight… allowing Colt to sleep while waiting to the clock to strike 1:30 am. Then he will get up and watch until 5:00. My mom is a morning person and said she will do the 5:00 until his lovely sweet dear PCA comes. Colt will sleep. Both Symone and I will be off to school or work. Colten heard this might go on for weeks and he said "I'm going to become nocturnal.." Almost like he was really excited about that.
I could not find the time to blog… But now since I have to stay awake… I decided to use this time to email friends, blog and take care of things needed. I'm excited to see how these products work. If this kid avoids infection, heals quickly then I will write them with his story.
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A brilliant performance by Brazilian striker Pato saw AC Milan inflict what could prove to be a fatal blow to Napoli's Serie A title hopes here on Monday as the leaders cruised to a 3-0 win.
The 21-year-old - a somewhat controversial omission from last year's World Cup finals squad - set up Ghanaian Kevin-Prince Boateng for Milan's second goal and then added a glorious third two minutes later to give them a five point lead over champions Inter Milan while Napoli are six points adrift of the leaders.
Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic had opened the scoring for Milan early in the second-half from the penalty spot - a harsh call by referee Gianluca Rocchi for handball on Napoli defender Salvatore Aronica, who while the ball clearly hit his arm it did not seem to be deliberate on his part.
Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said he believed from his viewing point that ROcchi had called it correctly.
"Seen from the sidelines it was a penalty," he said.
"But independent of that moment, Milan produced a good performance, and deserved the victory.
"We really played very well, (Christian) Abbiati didn't have to make a save and we created several chances.
"The thing that really pleased me was that the team was looking to make it 2-0, and even 3-0.
"The six point lead is a tidy advantage, but there are still a lot of matches to go, including the derby with Inter, and Napoli cannot be discounted yet."
Napoli - who exited the Europa League last week - gave few problems to Milan and the game went beyond them in the 77th minute when Pato found an onrushing Boateng and the World Cup star slotted the ball home to spark wild celebrations with the former Portsmouth player tearing off his shirt.
The 77,000 spectators were driven delirious with joy in the 79th minute.
Pato advanced with the ball, saw the Napoli 'keeper off his line and chipped into the far corner prompting once again huge celebrations with captain Gennaro Gattuso even mimicking his infamous headbutt on Spurs assistant coach Joe Jordan as he embraced Allegri.
Napoli found little in the final 10 minutes to raise their spirits as their two standout players this season Uruguayan striker and scorer of 20 goals Edinson Cavani and Slovakian playmaker Marek Hamsik failed to sparkle when it mattered most.
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Commercial Real Estate Lending Kept Growing In 2013: CBRE
Banks made 30 percent of the loans and life companies made 28 percent; together, they represent the most active entities in the commercial real estate space. Refinancing and investment sales buoyed the volume of transactions, CBRE said, countering an increase in yield.
"We expect 2014 to remain a borrower's market," CBRE Debt &...
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