The Well is Dry

@p1kef1sh (45681)
May 25, 2008 1:46pm CST
I have run out of ideas. I have spent the past couple or three days trying in vain to think up a bright, witty discussion without any success. I can't even write about my ego as that seems to have hidden itself away too. So if you don't see anything from me for a while, it's not because I am not here, it's just that I have been struck dumb. Now I read that back, it looks like my ego has made a tiny appearance. Look after yourselves and play nicely. XX
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@novataylor (6570)
• United States
26 May 08
You haven't run out of ideas - you just can't see them right now, that's all. But you will - and that ego is going to reappear too, trust me. Go check your PMs, please, p1key. I think I might be able to help get that ego to poke it's little head out again.
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• United States
26 May 08
Welll, little, big, head, ego, matters not. We're gonna get you back on track, darlin, that's what I know. Just you wait. XXX
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• Regina, Saskatchewan
26 May 08
It's 'little head' nova? LOL Surely an ego has a 'big head'? ROFL
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
26 May 08
Checked and replied Nova. I have no doubt that i shall create some discussions soon enough. I just don't have the energy or inspiration right now. But my "little head" will pop up out under your expert guidance I have no doubt. LOL.
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@mummymo (23706)
26 May 08
There are plenty of ideas in that amazing labyrinth of imagination you call a mind my darling p1ke I am sure of it! Perhaps you just need to rest your brain a little to let it flow - you know we are all here with baited breath waiting on your next little treasure and perhaps that is the problem - we are putting to much pressure on! Ok we will give you a break for a day or two but after that I will be heading down there to force you to write if you haven't already started! lol Hugs as always xxx
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@mummymo (23706)
26 May 08
Glad I could raise a smile if nothing else! No pressure sweety we just need to make sure that we concentrate more on you than our selfish need to take from you! Are you ready to get tucked in adn a night night kiss? xxx
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
26 May 08
I am ready Mummymo and thank you for your words. XX
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
26 May 08
That brought a smile Mummymo. But I am defeated right now. I shall rally I am sure. But not yet. Mind you, if you are on your way, then I'd better sharpen the quill. LOL. XX. Night night.
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
25 May 08
That has happen to me more often then not. like you when i draw a blank i like to just wait until my ideas start to come back to me. I rather not post silly topics. Don't worry, it will all come back to you my friend
@34momma (13882)
• United States
26 May 08
it will, it happens to me and then pop, i have a discussions in my head
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 May 08
I do hope so Momma. I am sure that it will.
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
25 May 08
Come on, you can always find something online to report and give your personal opinion about. I never run out of things to talk about since I started doing that.
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
25 May 08
Ever since I started doing the link thing, I have been making twice as much as I use to. I try to put my personal feelings in it. That way, even if someone else does report on it, mine will still be original. It allows the person to read what you have written and then they can go to the actual article and there is proof of what you said. You can also do informative information that others would need or want to know.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 May 08
No no Rozie. I will never do that. So far as I am concerned it must be original, not a link or a clipping. I only did one link and no one viewed it anyway, except Transdisc I think. Never again.
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@CanadaGal (4304)
• Canada
25 May 08
I've been having a tough time coming up with discussion topics as well. I know I phase in and out of that... more out than in it seems. Ah well... summer won't last forever. Before too long the weather will turn cold and dreary again, and many of us will have nothing better to do with our time but to come on here and come up with a zillion new topics for discussions. **Cheers to the end of summer!!!**
@CanadaGal (4304)
• Canada
26 May 08
Oh, we'll see each other around... of that I'm fairly confident. :D
@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 May 08
Well yes - but I like the summer. I like winter to, spring's pretty good and autumn is wonderful. Oh heck - maybe there's something in all that. Otherwise, see you when the skies darken and the first snows of winter drift down over Ontario. Probably before actually. I hope so anyway.
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• Regina, Saskatchewan
25 May 08
Concentrate on responding then. Just to keep your presence here noticable if nothing else. I know that a lot of discussions are not going to float your boat - but that's when it gets interesting. You have to really think, not just write off the cuff. And when you have to give it some thought - it's really quite amazing what goes through your mind and before you know it, instead of responding, you're posting a new discussion. Just a thought. Otherwise take some time to work on your blogs. I haven't had an alert from them in some time.*pout*
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• Regina, Saskatchewan
26 May 08
Well we can't have your brain freezing P1ke. Keep a notebook handy and jot things down as they occur to you and just relax for awhile.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 May 08
The harder I think the more my mind freezes though. My best posts have all been spur of the moments - as have been my best responses. I do need to get back on the blog though. I have been outclassed on the Dark Side, so I shall get on with my day to day stuff and stop the story writing. I don't have the heart or ability for it right now.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
25 May 08
P1 it happens to me to very regular so do not worry about it It will blow over and you will back on the roll soon Are you ok though as you sound a bit on the downside I hope you are Big Hugs xxx
@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 May 08
I do hope so Gabs. And yes to the other part of your response. It'll blow over too I expect.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 May 08
Sorry Gabs, I've forgotten my manners. That was very sweet of you and thank you for asking.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
25 May 08
I thought so p1 I get like it At the moment I am very down to but like you say it will blow over but if you need to talk just PM me or if you want my Email just say I am here and I know how you feel You will be just fine I promise A big Hug to you You don't have to thank me p1 it does not mean you have forgotten your Manners xxx
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
25 May 08
Things come and go here all too often. Like the blank mind and or dry well. I have been burned out many a times here as well. Today is that way. All I am doing today is rsponding to discussions even though I have many ideas and photos for discussions. I just don't feel like starting any today. There have been days where I log in and check my email and just log off saying, not today. That's how burnt out I have been in the past. It 'll be back for you soon I am sure. Have a great day/evening. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 May 08
Thank Grandpa Bob. I am sure that there is something hidden away just waiting to burst forth. Don't know what yet though.
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
26 May 08
Take your time, p1ke.. We all do have those "blank" moments here, but let them take you down. You can always share your inputs by responding on other posts, visit some of your your friend's profile and get to know them more (just like what our good friend, Spark suggested!). You always provide the community with humorous and well-thought discussions, we'll wait for that time to get your groove back again.
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
26 May 08
I'm sure someone would assist on that one, but before anything else, I would like to add you first on my friend's list so we could do those "comments" and other stuff in each other's profile..
@p1kef1sh (45681)
26 May 08
Thank you Raijin. This sounds silly, but I have visited my friends profiles but I don't really know what to do there. I don't have any witty pictures to leave and wouldn't know how to anyway. I can post, and upload photos, but everything else goes right over my head. Maybe what I ought to do is go and learn how to do some of that stuff. Watch your profile - if some half baked twerp leaves a completely non-sensical comment - I'm probably the culprit!!
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
25 May 08
I feel the same way quite often. Coming up with something new and different is really quite difficult considering the number of discussions that have been posted before us. I'm sure it won't take you long though to get back on top of your game. I have every faith in you.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 May 08
Thank you. I shall do my best.
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@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
26 May 08
It seems that right now I'm in the same boat. I have an idea for one but that's about it. Sigh...I'm sure I'll come up with something or something will happen that the mylot world will want to hear or talk about.
• United States
26 May 08
LMAO!! Now your on to something.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
26 May 08
I am sure that it will Skinny. No, you're not getting me in a suspender belt and stockings. LOL
@ellie333 (21016)
25 May 08
Well I have never known you lost for words or discussions but I must admit sometimes I struggle to think of some new ideas so will just respond to as many as I can and then suddenly I get some inspiration. What about one re Lewis and his win today, what about asking about how feel people about a night race etc. What about getting annoyed over the fact that some one has chipped away part of Stonehenge as a momento. I'm brainstorming here as I am not posting until I've played catch up on responding LOL so haven't had too many thoughts today. I am sure you will think of something funny to share with us all. Ellie :D
@ellie333 (21016)
25 May 08
Hi I am so pleased that you knew who had one. What time is it on as I missed it too as was travelling back from Surrey just caught the end as I arrived back. Yes I had a lovely evening last night and ready again for work tomorrow as I don't get the Bank holiday off. Try the Singapore one again as I have never seen it so must be before my time here or you would have had at least 1 point rather than 0 points eh! Something will definately trigger a flurry of excited discussion from you at some stage soon I am sure. You enjoy the rest of your weekend too. Ellie :D
@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 May 08
The Highlights are on from 5 past midnight tonight on ITV1, or 18.00 to 19.00 on ITV 4 tomorrow.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 May 08
I didn't see the race today as I was taking my parents off on their holidays. A riverboat in the rain. Hope the bar is good! I was waiting to watch the re-run tonight. I did hear the result though. I had thought about doing one about Singapore, but I did one before that is on my "null points" list. LOL. I shall come up with one sooner or later. Like most things if you try hard to think of something, it doesn't. But some random thought will penetrate the old grey matter sooner or later. I hope!! Thanks Ellie. Hope you're having a good weekend.
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• Canada
27 May 08
Oh, p1key, I will miss your wisdom and kindness. But, the well isn't really dry. You just need a little new and some variety, maybe. We will always love you regardless.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
27 May 08
Thank you Annie. I have come up with a couple since I posted this discussion. But they're not great.
• Canada
27 May 08
I always like reading your stuff. I guess we just haven't been motivating you enough lately sweetie.
@nupats (3564)
• India
26 May 08
U r not a machine to keep coming up with ideas every second...till u dont think of something u can always go and comment on other discussions...that will keep u thinking...ur well will fill up again...hehe...i liked the title...take care...cheers
@p1kef1sh (45681)
26 May 08
Thank you. You are quite right, I am not a machine. But I don't have any inspiration either. Something will turn up I'm sure.
@nupats (3564)
• India
26 May 08
good luck to u...happy my lotting...will look forwrd for ur next discussion dry well!!..have a nice day
• United States
27 May 08
Pike, thats always the way it is with me too, I have to have some sort of inspiration to post a discussion of my own. I have gone weeks before starting one myself. Instead I spend my time responding to you all. Catching up the few discussions of my own that I have let fall temporarily to the way side. The block eventually gives way to some happy or rant that must be put to mylotters. Never fear yours will do the same.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 May 08
It's started already Angel. I am back posting discussions. Not great ones admittedly.
@mmiller26 (1930)
• Canada
28 May 08
I come up with ideas. They just don't get any responses. *shrug* Sometimes I wonder if starting discussions is overrated.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 May 08
I don't know. I generally manage 10 plus responses. I have got nearly 50 on this one and I didn't expect any!! Keep trying, it does improve.
@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
27 May 08
p1ke my well is always dry.you will be back with a vengence as soon as an idea comes to your mind.just relax for a few days and things will just pop in your head and then you will flood us with your wonderful discussions,till then put your feet up.cheers sue
@p1kef1sh (45681)
27 May 08
Thanks Sue. I did come up with a little one last night about bed times. But I have really struggled. I shall have to do some thinking. There's a first. LOL.
@jerzgirl (9291)
• United States
26 May 08
I'm in the same boat, and I'm a newbie compared to you. But, what I do is kind of look around and see if anything brings a thought to mind, or look at the calendar or listen to the news or read something on line that makes me thing of a question, etc. Maybe even going through the list of unanswered discussions might bring a thought to mind. But, if it's been a while since your first questions on MyLot, I wonder if you could recycle them for the newer crowd? What do you think?
@p1kef1sh (45681)
26 May 08
I think that my first four discussions got no responses at all. LOL. I shall come up with something of that I have no doubt. But when is anyone's guess. Thank you for the support and enjoy your own posting.
@jerzgirl (9291)
• United States
26 May 08
Mine, too! Then, after three months, I begged (literally - LOL). It worked!! ROFL I'll try not to do that again - not good form, but darn it - there were others asking the same darned things and getting answers. LOL Good luck. Oh, that site mentioned by the other person for ideas? I did go there and, believe it or not, it did trigger an idea for me, even if it didn't come from there.
@mommyboo (13174)
• United States
26 May 08
LOL! I would give kudos to the people who constantly day in day out come up with witty, interesting discussions. I prefer to respond and I only start one if a good idea occurs to me. I don't think this is bad, I think that ideas cycle and we can't all have lots of good ideas at the same time.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
26 May 08
The spring will flow again I'm sure. But there is nothing there yet.
• United States
26 May 08
I just joined yesterday and i think i will stick to just answering for now . I have done post but arent very popular.
@setroc (853)
• Philippines
28 May 08
oh same here, i dunno i just cant think of anything to write about, i just comment most of the time, the discussions that ive started are questions about this site and a greeting post telling people im new
@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 May 08
Stuff does come eventually. But anywhere is a good place to start. I have often been surprised by the rubbish that I have started and that has taken off big time. "Intelligent" discussion that I start often go nowhere. Happy myLotting.