Hello From Scotland

Goggs1 · 01-06-2007, 01:24 PM

Hi there,
I'm 27 yrs old and I'm from Edinburgh, Scotland was born deaf and I wear hearing aids in boths ears. I communicate orally and have no knowledge of any form of sign language since my parents made the choice to have me educated in mainstream schools. I'm tremendously excited to meet you guys as I don't really have that much contact with other deaf people at all. There are reasons why I don't have much contact with other deaf people and it would take way too long to get them all up here.

My goal in life is to be a writer of some sort, whether it be by writing novels, short stories, movie & tv scripts. I'm a member of a writers web community called Writersdock, so you'll find me there if I'm not here.

I look forward to chatting to you guys and having few laughs!

shel90 · 01-06-2007, 01:27 PM

to AD!!! Keep pursuing your dreams of becoming a writer!

Goggs1 · 01-06-2007, 01:32 PM

Aww thank you very much

sandragouran · 01-06-2007, 02:52 PM

wow congratulation for u!right did u go to university by your study abt writer...?I feel writing any novels,etc is hard for me ofc it maybe seem hard at first time, but if more execrise,will be following a writer or other things.
in addition,I have searched that word which is writer's dock that is so cool and nice

I just wanna sure is it Writers' Dock thx for sharing us.
Good Luck

Goggs1 · 01-06-2007, 03:08 PM

Hey, I've never studied writing at uni either, just an unpublished amateur at the moment. Most of my stuff is rubbish anyway but with help from the guys on the other website I'm slowly starting to improve.

The closest I've been to Uni is to an HNC in Structural & Civil Engineering, yep it is as boring as it sounds!

You've got the right website site there, was just a little unsure if it would be allowed to post a link to it, seeing as i've only just joined here. They know I'm deaf and I've had no trouble at all from anyone on that site. It's one of the friendliest and most open minded sites I've been on.

Angel · 01-06-2007, 03:24 PM

Hello,

Welcome to AD and enjoy your stay here

....

01-06-2007, 04:06 PM

To All Deaf Goggs1!!
Good Luck on your goals

Have Fun Posting &
Enjoy Your Stay Here

highlands · 01-06-2007, 04:23 PM

to Alldeaf.

I am happy to know a real Scottish . many people think that I am Scottish because of my member name here

but I am not Scottish.

Goggs1 · 01-06-2007, 05:48 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, hey any questions for me just fire away and i'll see what I can do.

Highland, why do call yourself that? You ever been to Scotland?

Hear Again · 01-06-2007, 06:19 PM

Welcome to AD!

What kind of writing do you enjoy? I also love to write. Short stories, nonfiction, poetry -- you name it. Right now I'm in the process of writing my autobiography (which describes my experiences with deafblindness) for future publication. Several people have encouraged me to do this, so I thought, "Why not?"

It has been very therapeutic for me in alot of ways. In regards to writing, I was fortunate enough to have 3 wonderful English teachers (one of them a published writer) who nutured my love for writing. Can you tell me a little more about Writersdock? I'd like to check it out sometime!

Goggs1 · 01-06-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hear Again

Welcome to AD!

What kind of writing do you enjoy? I also love to write. Short stories, nonfiction, poetry -- you name it. Right now I'm in the process of writing my autobiography (which describes my experiences with deafblindness) for future publication. Several people have encouraged me to do this, so I thought, "Why not?"

It has been very therapeutic for me in alot of ways. In regards to writing, I was fortunate enough to have 3 wonderful English teachers (one of them a published writer) who nutured my love for writing. Can you tell me a little more about Writersdock? I'd like to check it out sometime!

I write mostly science fiction and fantasy 'cause that what i like to read. Was inspired to write after reading Frank Herbert's "Dune" it was just so amazing the different worlds he created and i just thought, i wanna do that as well, so i did! Writersdock is a UK based website that has at the moment just over 3500 members, it's free to join and you can post every kind of writing you can think of on the website for reviews. They have sections for poetry, screenwriting, novels, short stories, song writing etc there are even several sub groups which have their own little specialist themes. If you're serious about writing but can't afford the riduculous prices some professionals charge, you can get your stuff looked at by fellow writers and get helped along the way with your spelling, punctuation and grammar.

In short, if you are interested in writing and want an impartial view on your work, this website is for you. And now i must stop because i sound like one of bad commercials you see for fitness equipment!

Writing is good for the soul, my brothers! I love it and i can't stop, I always have a project bubbling away. Right now I'm working on a collaborative fantasy project with a few other writers, we may self publish an anthology of our stories when we finish.

How far are you with your autobiography? Have you hit the stage in your writing where you just don't care what you're writing even if its total crap?

Cloggy · 01-06-2007, 06:58 PM

[quote=Goggs1;700356]I write mostly science fiction and fantasy 'cause that what i like to read. Was inspired to write after reading Frank Herbert's "Dune" it was just so amazing the different worlds he created and i just thought, i wanna do that as well, so i did! ....QUOTE]
Ah, Dune. Great books. Loved them.... wise quotes in there..

BTW.. Welcom !!

And put some of that writing here. Will be great to read some "snippers" of your writing....

Cloggy

Goggs1 · 01-06-2007, 07:11 PM

I might post something here, when I've written something decent, which could be a long long time. How long does an ice age last? Because it'll be as long as that! hehe

I talk a good game, but when it comes right down to it, my writing dosn't really compare with anything out there already, so i only write for myself. you never know right? Gotta keep that hope alive!

shel90 · 01-06-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goggs1

I might post something here, when I've written something decent, which could be a long long time. How long does an ice age last? Because it'll be as long as that! hehe

I talk a good game, but when it comes right down to it, my writing dosn't really compare with anything out there already, so i only write for myself. you never know right? Gotta keep that hope alive!

Growing up, I was always writing stories but I lost interest in it. In the past couple of years, I have been thinking a lot about writing and how I would love to go back to writing someday but I dont know where or how to start. Maybe that website u mention could be a good start.

Goggs1 · 01-06-2007, 07:25 PM

I was the same, in high school I used to love writing stories as it was pretty much my only escape from the bullying. It wasn't until about two years ago I was dreaming of being a writer and i spoke to my brother about it and you know what he said "What are you waiting for? Get Writing!" If you follow a dream it doesn't matter if you don't get it, at least you'll have the satisfaction that you tried your best to achieve it.

The secret to it is very simple, read all you can and write all you can. It doesn't matter if its good or not, if you're happy with it, who cares what anyone else thinks.

You want to write? What are you waiting for? Get writing!

PS I have to go now as its 1.25am and I can't keep my eyes open any longer. Goodnight folks, will speak to you guys tomorrow.

shel90 · 01-06-2007, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goggs1

I was the same, in high school I used to love writing stories as it was pretty much my only escape from the bullying. It wasn't until about two years ago I was dreaming of being a writer and i spoke to my brother about it and you know what he said "What are you waiting for? Get Writing!" If you follow a dream it doesn't matter if you don't get it, at least you'll have the satisfaction that you tried your best to achieve it.

The secret to it is very simple, read all you can and write all you can. It doesn't matter if its good or not, if you're happy with it, who cares what anyone else thinks.

You want to write? What are you waiting for? Get writing!

PS I have to go now as its 1.25am and I can't keep my eyes open any longer. Goodnight folks, will speak to you guys tomorrow.

I read everyday..I am addicted to it. Ha! Ok I guess I can start with using MS word-perfect and save them on CDs. See what happens.

Good night too!

Koala · 01-06-2007, 09:45 PM

to Alldeaf! Have fun browsing and posting!

hicham-belguim · 01-06-2007, 09:55 PM

welcome to Alldeaf me too new i from belgium

Opal · 01-06-2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

I look forward to chatting to you guys and having few laughs!

Are you wearing a Tartan kilt skirt today?

Welcome to AD

Are you a male or a female?

Phillips · 01-06-2007, 10:18 PM

Hello!!

Goggs1 · 01-07-2007, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Opal

Are you wearing a Tartan kilt skirt today?

Welcome to AD

Are you a male or a female?

I'm all man.
Oh yes, I like wearing my kilt and sporran, so much more comfortable than trousers, plus it's a great ice breaker at parties too.

Guys, get yourself a kilt, it'll do wonders for your love life. I garantee that no matter how ugly or overweight you think you are, a smart shirt and kilt will make sure the ladeezs pay attention to you all night long!!! If you're like me and turn into a babbling idiot when chatting to a beautiful woman (as they're all beautiful), the kilt can be a great excuse to flirt.

highlands · 01-07-2007, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goggs1

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, hey any questions for me just fire away and i'll see what I can do.

Highland, why do call yourself that? You ever been to Scotland?

Nope,I have never been to Scotland or outside of my country.. I was impressed by some movies like Highlander III and Braveheart.. Could you remember them ? and I liked scottish higlands area and blended it with my romance side and formed my member name here

Goggs1 · 01-07-2007, 06:38 AM

You have to be wary of movies like those ones, as some of the scenes were actually shot in Ireland, apparently Ireland looks more scottish, go figure!

"FREEDOM!!!!"

Scotland is a beautiful place, but part of that reason is to do with what the english did to scotland 200 yrs ago. Scotland is the most sparsley populated country in europe because of the highland clearances. If that hadn't happened, you would see a very different scotland today. Funnily enough the highland clearances did do a lot for america as many people over the pond can trace their history back to scotland. We do have own devolved parliament, but still have to take our orders from westminister in london.

Did you know that the american declaration of independence is actually based on a letter written by scottish nobles to the pope in rome 1320, ours is called the Declaration of Arbroath "It is not for honour nor riches, nor glory that we fight but for liberty alone, which no true man lays down except with his life."

highlands · 01-07-2007, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goggs1

You have to be wary of movies like those ones, as some of the scenes were actually shot in Ireland, apparently Ireland looks more scottish, go figure!

"FREEDOM!!!!"

Scotland is a beautiful place, but part of that reason is to do with what the english did to scotland 200 yrs ago. Scotland is the most sparsley populated country in europe because of the highland clearances. If that hadn't happened, you would see a very different scotland today. Funnily enough the highland clearances did do a lot for america as many people over the pond can trace their history back to scotland. We do have own devolved parliament, but still have to take our orders from westminister in london.

Did you know that the american declaration of independence is actually based on a letter written by scottish nobles to the pope in rome 1320, ours is called the Declaration of Arbroath "It is not for honour nor riches, nor glory that we fight but for liberty alone, which no true man lays down except with his life."

wow.. Interesting to see How we are 'fooled' by some american movie producers.. Anyways,I am keeping my sympathy to Scottish people who were invaded by English occupant troops in the past. I like knowing William Wallace ,as well... wishing the best for Scottish people

ITPjohn · 01-07-2007, 09:41 AM

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I write mostly science fiction and fantasy 'cause that what i like to read. Was inspired to write after reading Frank Herbert's "Dune" it was just so amazing the different worlds he created

Hello and welcome to AD. I'm a HUGE Star Trek fan. Over the last nine years, there's been an annual book of fan written short stories that I've loved reading. I hope that Strange New Worlds keeps going as long as Trek has.

Speaking of Trek, do you like the character Scotty? Jimmy Doohan was one of the fan favorites on the convention circuit until he died last year.

Goggs1 · 01-07-2007, 10:21 AM

I'm ST fan too! I have about 900 ST books on ebook format, dunno how I'm gonna read them all though! hehe I also own all the TV series and movies on DVD including the animated ST series as well.

It was a real shame enterprise got cancelled, it was starting to get really good, though i wasn't too hot on the Peter "Robocop" Weller episodes. My favourite series of them all is DS9.

Scotty was cool! Ye cannae huv an enterprise wi' oot a scotsman in yon engin' room. Don't know if you heard over there but in scotland here was a bit of an argy bargy going on about where in scotland scotty actually came from. Some say aberdeen, glasgow, or even edinburgh too. It all came about because of the various local councils wanting to commemorate Doohan's life and contributions.

I'm looking forward to next ST movie, should be good as JJ Abrahms, the guy behind LOST and ALIAS, is writing and directing it.

01-06-2007, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Goggs1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 18	Hello From Scotland Hi there, I'm 27 yrs old and I'm from Edinburgh, Scotland was born deaf and I wear hearing aids in boths ears. I communicate orally and have no knowledge of any form of sign language since my parents made the choice to have me educated in mainstream schools. I'm tremendously excited to meet you guys as I don't really have that much contact with other deaf people at all. There are reasons why I don't have much contact with other deaf people and it would take way too long to get them all up here. My goal in life is to be a writer of some sort, whether it be by writing novels, short stories, movie & tv scripts. I'm a member of a writers web community called Writersdock, so you'll find me there if I'm not here. I look forward to chatting to you guys and having few laughs!

01-06-2007, 01:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
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highlands In Love & Happy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in an inland city Posts: 4,066	to Alldeaf. I am happy to know a real Scottish . many people think that I am Scottish because of my member name here but I am not Scottish. __________________

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Hear Again Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,925	Welcome to AD! What kind of writing do you enjoy? I also love to write. Short stories, nonfiction, poetry -- you name it. Right now I'm in the process of writing my autobiography (which describes my experiences with deafblindness) for future publication. Several people have encouraged me to do this, so I thought, "Why not?" It has been very therapeutic for me in alot of ways. In regards to writing, I was fortunate enough to have 3 wonderful English teachers (one of them a published writer) who nutured my love for writing. Can you tell me a little more about Writersdock? I'd like to check it out sometime! __________________ Hear Again Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Right ear - Nucleus Freedom Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06 Deafblind/Postlingual

01-06-2007, 06:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cloggy Gravity Sucks Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,635 Blog Entries: 5	[quote=Goggs1;700356]I write mostly science fiction and fantasy 'cause that what i like to read. Was inspired to write after reading Frank Herbert's "Dune" it was just so amazing the different worlds he created and i just thought, i wanna do that as well, so i did! ....QUOTE] Ah, Dune. Great books. Loved them.... wise quotes in there.. BTW.. Welcom !! And put some of that writing here. Will be great to read some "snippers" of your writing.... Cloggy __________________ . The limits of my language mean the limits of my world. . . . Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889 - 1951) Information about . . . . . . . . . My daughter . . . . . . . . . How the ear works . . . . . . . . . Nonsense/ Myths about CI, here,or here.

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01-06-2007, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Goggs1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 18	Aww thank you very much

01-06-2007, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
sandragouran sandragouran Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 12	wow congratulation for u!right did u go to university by your study abt writer...?I feel writing any novels,etc is hard for me ofc it maybe seem hard at first time, but if more execrise,will be following a writer or other things. in addition,I have searched that word which is writer's dock that is so cool and nice I just wanna sure is it Writers' Dock thx for sharing us. Good Luck

01-06-2007, 03:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Goggs1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 18	Hey, I've never studied writing at uni either, just an unpublished amateur at the moment. Most of my stuff is rubbish anyway but with help from the guys on the other website I'm slowly starting to improve. The closest I've been to Uni is to an HNC in Structural & Civil Engineering, yep it is as boring as it sounds! You've got the right website site there, was just a little unsure if it would be allowed to post a link to it, seeing as i've only just joined here. They know I'm deaf and I've had no trouble at all from anyone on that site. It's one of the friendliest and most open minded sites I've been on.

01-06-2007, 03:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Angel Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,695	Hello, Welcome to AD and enjoy your stay here ....

01-06-2007, 04:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
JLFWildKat Guest Posts: n/a	To All Deaf Goggs1!! Good Luck on your goals Have Fun Posting & Enjoy Your Stay Here

01-06-2007, 05:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Goggs1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 18	Thanks for the warm welcome guys, hey any questions for me just fire away and i'll see what I can do. Highland, why do call yourself that? You ever been to Scotland?

01-06-2007, 07:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Goggs1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 18	I might post something here, when I've written something decent, which could be a long long time. How long does an ice age last? Because it'll be as long as that! hehe I talk a good game, but when it comes right down to it, my writing dosn't really compare with anything out there already, so i only write for myself. you never know right? Gotta keep that hope alive!

01-06-2007, 07:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
Goggs1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 18	I was the same, in high school I used to love writing stories as it was pretty much my only escape from the bullying. It wasn't until about two years ago I was dreaming of being a writer and i spoke to my brother about it and you know what he said "What are you waiting for? Get Writing!" If you follow a dream it doesn't matter if you don't get it, at least you'll have the satisfaction that you tried your best to achieve it. The secret to it is very simple, read all you can and write all you can. It doesn't matter if its good or not, if you're happy with it, who cares what anyone else thinks. You want to write? What are you waiting for? Get writing! PS I have to go now as its 1.25am and I can't keep my eyes open any longer. Goodnight folks, will speak to you guys tomorrow.

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01-07-2007, 06:38 AM	#23 (permalink)
Goggs1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 18	You have to be wary of movies like those ones, as some of the scenes were actually shot in Ireland, apparently Ireland looks more scottish, go figure! "FREEDOM!!!!" Scotland is a beautiful place, but part of that reason is to do with what the english did to scotland 200 yrs ago. Scotland is the most sparsley populated country in europe because of the highland clearances. If that hadn't happened, you would see a very different scotland today. Funnily enough the highland clearances did do a lot for america as many people over the pond can trace their history back to scotland. We do have own devolved parliament, but still have to take our orders from westminister in london. Did you know that the american declaration of independence is actually based on a letter written by scottish nobles to the pope in rome 1320, ours is called the Declaration of Arbroath "It is not for honour nor riches, nor glory that we fight but for liberty alone, which no true man lays down except with his life."

01-07-2007, 10:21 AM	#26 (permalink)
Goggs1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 18	I'm ST fan too! I have about 900 ST books on ebook format, dunno how I'm gonna read them all though! hehe I also own all the TV series and movies on DVD including the animated ST series as well. It was a real shame enterprise got cancelled, it was starting to get really good, though i wasn't too hot on the Peter "Robocop" Weller episodes. My favourite series of them all is DS9. Scotty was cool! Ye cannae huv an enterprise wi' oot a scotsman in yon engin' room. Don't know if you heard over there but in scotland here was a bit of an argy bargy going on about where in scotland scotty actually came from. Some say aberdeen, glasgow, or even edinburgh too. It all came about because of the various local councils wanting to commemorate Doohan's life and contributions. I'm looking forward to next ST movie, should be good as JJ Abrahms, the guy behind LOST and ALIAS, is writing and directing it.