Hugs for all!

[Colapop]

Well, I know that I've become somewhat of an unwittingly cause celebre around KB for hugging people. It's not something I intended but not something I shy away from either. Now, some people may think I'm a bit of a nut-job or prevert or some such thing and admittedly perhaps I am but there has never been any malice or untoward intent in any of the genuine affection I've shown people. KB is a special place with many wonderful and special people in it.

The real world sadly isn't always that way.

So today at work I decided to change that (in my own small way.) I'm currently seconded to Archives NZ in charge of the maintenance contract and it is a staid place to work at the best of times - you'll have to remember that this is a government department and archivists are really glorified librarians. No offense intended to librarians but the majority are very conservative!

I have been hugging people. I started by hugging the PA to the CEO. I've worked my way around the office from the security guards to the CEO herself. There are a lot of interesting people in this world who react in various ways to physical contact. I am happy to report that I have not had any negative responses to my activities today. As a side note good cheer and smiles have been promoted around the office and people seem to be generally very happy!

:grouphug: Go forth and hug someone. Show affection for humanity. :grouphug:

[Paul in NZ]

Now, some people may think I'm a bit of a nut-job or prevert or some such thing :

Don't under sell yourself Col.... EVERYone that has met you thinks you are a "bit of a nut-job or prevert or some such thing" .....

Honestly - the excessive modesty is not required... ;-)

[Pussy]

Well, I know that I've become somewhat of an unwittingly cause celebre around KB for hugging people. It's not something I intended but not something I shy away from either. Now, some people may think I'm a bit of a nut-job or prevert or some such thing and admittedly perhaps I am but there has never been any malice or untoward intent in any of the genuine affection I've shown people. KB is a special place with many wonderful and special people in it.

The real world sadly isn't always that way.

So today at work I decided to change that (in my own small way.) I'm currently seconded to Archives NZ in charge of the maintenance contract and it is a staid place to work at the best of times - you'll have to remember that this is a government department and archivists are really glorified librarians. No offense intended to librarians but the majority are very conservative!

I have been hugging people. I started by hugging the PA to the CEO. I've worked my way around the office from the security guards to the CEO herself. There are a lot of interesting people in this world who react in various ways to physical contact. I am happy to report that I have not had any negative responses to my activities today. As a side note good cheer and smiles have been promoted around the office and people seem to be generally very happy!

:grouphug: Go forth and hug someone. Show affection for humanity. :grouphug:
Just make sure you show some restraint with the hug/arse grope combination

[jrandom]

I have been hugging people.

Good on you, bro. There's not enough love in the world.

:sunny:

[oldrider]

Just make sure you show some restraint with the hug/arse grope combination

I'll second that! :shit: John. PS: what actually is a prevert?????? (lol)

[007XX]

Mmmmmm...cuddles, cuddles, cuddles....:chase::hug:

Good on you Col...:2thumbsup

[007XX]

I'll second that! :shit: John. PS: what actually is a prevert?????? (lol)

isn't that a bush or suchlike that people can be allergic to...???:innocent:

[Curious_AJ]

YAY! hugs!! I like hugs too... Col, when I come down to Wellington i EXPECT a hug! If not, I will destroy you... ^_^

[Colapop]

Just make sure you show some restraint with the hug/arse grope combination

...there has never been any malice or untoward intent
as above

What is a prevert?
A prevert is a as yet, to mature, vert...

[jrandom]

what actually is a prevert??????

The full term is, in fact, 'deviated prevert'. You need to watch Gen. Jack D. Ripper in action (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057012/) to appreciate the phrase in context.

As a matter of fact, I'm starting to worry that Colapop might be a communist, conspiring to sap and impurify our precious bodily fluids...

[ManDownUnder]

Onya Col. Doin' it your way m'man... :niceone:

[DMNTD]

Now, some people may think I'm a bit of a nut-job or prevert ...
Think? Bro...come on!
Forget the hug,giz a blowy




... Col, when I come down to Wellington i EXPECT a hug! If not, I will destroy you... ^_^
LOL...oh the young and naive!
Wear protection whenever you're around Col,AJ or something else may pop

[Curious_AJ]

As a matter of fact, I'm starting to worry that Colapop might be a communist, conspiring to sap and impurify our precious bodily fluids...

phew... you still have no idea that that's what I'm doing...

I mean.... nevermind! :innocent:

*runs*

[Curious_AJ]

LOL...oh the young and naive!
Wear protection whenever you're around Col,AJ or something else may pop

oh don't worry, I'll be plenty protected...

[Chickadee]

Yeah it's interesting to see how some people are unfamiliar or don't hug/show physical affection.

You hug some folks and it's like they're a tree/cardboard cut out. I think they don't get enough in their childhood and just don't know what to do!

Shaking hands is another one, I shook plenty of business folks hands when I worked in London, boy could some people crush hands, wet cold straight hand shakes, warm friendly shakes. The cold stiff ones were the creepy shakes, really made you think about the type of character the are.

Personally for me hugs are great, I'm a big fan of personal affection. My Dads one of the stiff board types, I guess his old man wasn't big on public shows of affection, all -be a man, only girls cry, and very single minded that education was a waste of time and that certain things were womans work. My Poppa on the other hand was the polar opposite, very huggy, did knitting and any chores round the house. Just different blokes with different ways they were raised I guess. Interesting the end result though.

Funny how a lot of folks with low EQ (Emotional intelligence) end up in jobs where a lot of it would be a good thing. I.e. being a doctor etc. You need to be able to read people to be a really good one.

Oh and big hugs ColaP Diddy:hug:

[James Deuce]

I hate it with a passion.

I come to work to work, not be felt up by some pervert with a death wish.

[jrandom]

I hate it with a passion.

Jim, you're so wonderfully curmudgeonly, it just makes me want to hug you...

[McJim]

I'm very posessive of my personal space. If someone I don't know gets too close I tend to react badly.

If I know it's coming I'm alright but tend to avoid human contact with all but my close family.

[Chickadee]

Glad you like me then, don't fancy getting punched in the face for a hug
Hee hee
XXXOOO

[jrandom]

I'm very posessive of my personal space.

Must be something to do with being named James.

And being a curmudgeon.

[McJim]

Glad you like me then, don't fancy getting punched in the face for a hug
Hee hee
XXXOOO

What are you doing on the 'puter? Get back to work!:love: Clean that house! It's for sale dontcherknow! :rofl:

[The Stranger]

Personally for me hugs are great, I'm a big fan of personal affection.


Trust me on this one, you may want to edit that line out of your post before Col sees it.

[Chickadee]

Trust me on this one, you may want to edit that line out of your post before Col sees it.

He's already squished me, I was holding wee McJim the 2nd at the time so I he restrained himself from a full on bear crusher!

[Chickadee]

What are you doing on the 'puter? Get back to work!:love: Clean that house! It's for sale dontcherknow! :rofl:

Pot - kettle, black. Get back to earning the moula my good man.
Luv ya

[Hitcher]

Just remember the words of the song immortalised by Sting:

"If you hug someone, set them free!"

[Curious_AJ]

I'm the type that tends to get in a person's personal space a times.. just because I like to be annoying... mostly this is with people i know though.
I'll hug someone I don't know either though, depending on the situation ofcourse, heh.

but yeah, ask Magua or Indy about the me liking hugs lol... oh, not to mention the odd black cap or two to the unsuspecting...

[Colapop]

Trust me on this one, you may want to edit that line out of your post before Col sees it.
I have...

He's already squished me, I was holding wee McJim the 2nd at the time so I he restrained himself from a full on bear crusher!
...and I did... :innocent:

[Trudes]

This is for you Col. (I'm blonde and don't know how to post a youtube vid)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMBgSfQI49E

Oh and :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[chanceyy]

I am a hugger/ toucher .. as quite a few on here can attest too,:yes:

personally I think there is definately a lack of personal affection in ppl's lives, I have had freinds who could not stand the most basic form of touch ... a simple touch on the arm .. just had to warn them when I was gonna touch them .. yet they crave it as well, just do not know how to receive it .. & to those with their minds in the gutter it has nuffing at all to do with sexual touch :gob:... that is something different all together :devil2:

[Curious_AJ]

I am a hugger/ toucher .. as quite a few on here can attest too,:yes:

personally I think there is definately a lack of personal affection in ppl's lives, I have had freinds who could not stand the most basic form of touch ... a simple touch on the arm .. just had to warn them when I was gonna touch them .. yet they crave it as well, just do not know how to receive it .. & to those with their minds in the gutter it has nuffing at all to do with sexual touch :gob:... that is something different all together :devil2:

agreed, this is me too!!

[avgas]

Are you crazy, there are no hot women at my office :(

[judecatmad]

Now, some people may think I'm a bit of a nut-job or prevert or some such thing

Yeah.....

:drool:

We luvs ya Col!

(here's an idea - get one of those sandwich board thingies, write 'free hugs, come and get em' on it, and walk around town with it on!)

[Oakie]

One of my old HR managers (a female) taught me to hug a few years back. Nothing wrong with it.

I used to work with the guy who sold a hug on TradeMe for a few hundred bucks couple of years back.

[James Deuce]

There's nothing wrong with a hug - unless it makes the recipient uncomfortable.

I don't drop my trousers at work because I work better in my undies. I expect it would have an adverse affect on my co-workers mental stability and job performance.

So I don't do it.

[Dooly]

I hate hugs.

I can sense when the missus is in the mood for a hug or wants to give me one.
I take off, or usually manage to sidestep her and gone..........

As for a bloke giving me one..........never!!!!(so far)

I saw the size of Colapop the other day and would guess it could be akin to a bearhug!!!

[MadDuck]

....now if I recall correctly there was some wierd dude in Wellington going for the guiness world record for the number of hugs. Either on the News or Close Up not so long ago.

I kind of expected to see Col there.

Any one in the workplace hugs me they will get their arm biten off :shit:

[Lissa]

I like hugs... dont mind getting them. Infact since joining KB i have never had so many hugs in all my life. Keep it up Colahug! :sunny:

[oldrider]

Have you ever noticed the difference between urban and rural people?

When they come together to interact/talk/etc, urban people step forward, rural people step back!

Space is of paramount importance to country folk, they generally have a very distinct "comfort zone"! :yes:

Hugs don't go down so well in the rural areas either. :o: :oi-grr: John.

[kickingzebra]

....now if I recall correctly there was some wierd dude in Wellington going for the guiness world record for the number of hugs. Either on the News or Close Up not so long ago.

I kind of expected to see Col there.

Any one in the workplace hugs me they will get their arm biten off :shit:
I hugged you in the workplace just last week!!

[MadDuck]

I hugged you in the workplace just last week!!


....ohhh shit so did Mr Poos. Are you both walking round on a lean :sunny:

[Str8 Jacket]

I hate hugs.


Yeah, same! But Col kind of sneaks up on you..... hehe, I remember the day that Col followed me home and ambushed me with a hug. You're very lucky that I could never hate you Col! :yes:

[Colapop]

It's about not being threatening. Now, I know people see me and generally freak out, but I estimate I have hugged over 150 people today. NOT ONE NEGATIVE COMMENT.

[McJim]

. NOT ONE NEGATIVE COMMENT.

er....coz they were too scared to?.....runs away and hides :rofl:

[Maha]

It's about not being threatening. Now, I know people see me and generally freak out, but I estimate I have hugged over 150 people today. NOT ONE NEGATIVE COMMENT.

Your Hugs are legendary nationwide Col....my once bruised ribs are testiment to that....:love:

[yungatart]

Good on you, Col!
Just imagine if people hugged their kids instead of bashing them...

[sels1]

Have you ever noticed the difference between urban and rural people?
When they come together to interact/talk/etc, urban people step forward, rural people step back!
Space is of paramount importance to country folk, they generally have a very distinct "comfort zone"! :yes:
Hugs don't go down so well in the rural areas either. :o: :oi-grr: John.

This is so true. I spend a bit of time working in rural areas, and you have to make a mental switch when dealing some folk.

[janno]

Just make sure you show some restraint with the hug/arse grope combination

I LIKE getting the hug/arse grope combo. Feels niiiiiice . . . especially with just the right squeeze pressure.

As long as we are on friendly first name basis, of course.

[Colapop]

So when are you over here?

[jrandom]

So when are you over here?

Get in line, dude, get in line...

[janno]

Monday!!

I shall present my arse for a squeeze forthwith, or at the otherwise earliest convenience.

Said arse will also be at Cold Kiwi, though squeezing might not be so much fun as I'll be dressed like the Michelin Man . . .

[Colapop]

JR seems like he may have to wait!!

[Pussy]

I LIKE getting the hug/arse grope combo. Feels niiiiiice . . . especially with just the right squeeze pressure.

As long as we are on friendly first name basis, of course.

Let me know when you get back to NP then, Janno. One hug/ arse grope combo coming up! All in the best possible taste, of course.....

[007XX]

Monday!!

I shall present my arse for a squeeze forthwith, or at the otherwise earliest convenience.

Said arse will also be at Cold Kiwi, though squeezing might not be so much fun as I'll be dressed like the Michelin Man . . .

Don't worry about that Babe, I'll make sure we keep you warm...with sleeping bags and fire of course!:innocent::sunny:

[Curious_AJ]

I really want to go to cold kiwi. but I lack gear at the moment and mostly what i've been offered isn't suitable... dang it!! I have bum-space offers too (on bikes by the way) lol...

[canarlee]

It's about not being threatening. Now, I know people see me and generally freak out, but I estimate I have hugged over 150 people today. NOT ONE NEGATIVE COMMENT.


and i bet none of them had a bald head for you to write on did they?



Your Hugs are legendary nationwide Col....my once bruised ribs are testiment to that....:love:

and my written on head, with a permanent marker too!


bugger, im going to regret bringing this back up aint it......

[Curious_AJ]

rofl... writing on bald heads... sounds like a plan...

[Colapop]

bugger, im going to regret bringing this back up aint I....
Yes you are

[Curious_AJ]

rofl... can I write on your head canarlee?? (i'd need a stool probably but can I?)

[007XX]

rofl... can I write on your head canarlee?? (i'd need a stool probably but can I?)

Oh me too...we should do a "Sign Up Day"! Obviously only once Colapop has done his artwork...:innocent:

[Curious_AJ]

*gasp* I just thought of something... Col can help us to draw on canarlee's head! by ways of picking us up! .. saves the need for a stool... but I agree... after he's had his go with the marker...

[canarlee]

oi my head has allready been written on thanks AJ!

do you not know what the "ccc" stands for under his user name?

oh and AJ, im a short arse so i doubt you would need a step ladder to reach my shiney bonce lol



hmm thinking about this, maybe the baldy KBers should let 007xx and curiousAJ, oh ok and colapop draw on their heads for charity, i can think of a couple of good causes that the money can go to right here on KB! (macktheknife for his bro and HXC for his overseas trip)

fark, even do a sponsered head shave at the same time!

guys and girls, what say you?

[Colapop]

The CCC approves of such a venture.

[canarlee]

The CCC approves of such a venture.

i thought it might!


well come on girls and guys, what say the rest of you?


or shall i start a new thread?

[Zuki Bandit]

You know what? Im going to hug my co-workers, and then I will let you know how many punches I get in return.

But seriously, good philosophy mate. We could all do with being a little more positive.:yes:

[Curious_AJ]

haha... drawing on heads ftw

[Colapop]

Another day another hug... It's not as mundane as that. To those that have commented to me about my antics of Sunday - Thanks!
I have doubts sometimes, when people are unsure of exactly what my intentions are when I hug people. They are quickly erased when I see the smiles that hugs cause.

It can be difficult to reach out and hold someone close to you, but the reward is worth it. Smile and some people will think you're maybe a little insane. Hug and they'll know you care...

[007XX]

Another day another hug... It's not as mundane as that. To those that have commented to me about my antics of Sunday - Thanks!
I have doubts sometimes, when people are unsure of exactly what my intentions are when I hug people. They are quickly erased when I see the smiles that hugs cause.

It can be difficult to reach out and hold someone close to you, but the reward is worth it. Smile and some people will think you're maybe a little insane. Hug and they'll know you care...

:hug::clap: the only philsosophy I fully embrace on a daily basis :sunny:

Big :hug: to you my friend!

[MadDuck]

Another day another hug... It's not as mundane as that. To those that have commented to me about my antics of Sunday - Thanks!
I have doubts sometimes, when people are unsure of exactly what my intentions are when I hug people. They are quickly erased when I see the smiles that hugs cause.

It can be difficult to reach out and hold someone close to you, but the reward is worth it. Smile and some people will think you're maybe a little insane. Hug and they'll know you care...

Thanks for the hug on Sunday....it certainly brightened up my day :2thumbsup

[Macktheknife]

I can only guess you guys have not heard about the world-wide movement of free hugs.
Check this out....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4
Keep up the good work Col, you are a star!

It gets my support as often as possible, in fact I am thinking about doing it soon myself somewhere in the city.

This is some more information on it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRVzXcybd2c&NR=1
See also http://www.freehugscampaign.org/
Get out there and hug someone!

[LilSel]

Your hugs are special!! I like your hugs... can I have more?

[fireball]

I can only guess you guys have not heard about the world-wide movement of free hugs.
Check this out....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4
Keep up the good work Col, you are a star!

It gets my support as often as possible, in fact I am thinking about doing it soon myself somewhere in the city.

This is some more information on it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRVzXcybd2c&NR=1
See also http://www.freehugscampaign.org/
Get out there and hug someone!

can i have a hug dad?:niceone:

[LilSel]

can i have a hug dad?:niceone:

:killingme.... hahaha... hey... does that mean Mack is now my father-in-law?

[surfchick]

your hugs are all good bro!
there's no-one you're not big enough to hug ...
wihoo...no-one left out :)

[Macktheknife]

can i have a hug dad?:niceone:

Of course you can son... anytime.

[Macktheknife]

:killingme.... hahaha... hey... does that mean Mack is now my father-in-law?

oooow errr, um, ..... no.

[Colapop]

I can only guess you guys have not heard about the world-wide movement of free hugs.

Dunno about a movement... I do it coz they're good for what ails ya. Sometimes they're good for me too... If I brighten someone's day it makes me happy too! I like being happy.

[Str8 Jacket]

Dunno about a movement... I do it coz they're good for what ails ya. Sometimes they're good for me too... If I brighten someone's day it makes me happy too! I like being happy.

Yes, but what about those of us that cant escape you?!

[babyB]

Yes, but what about those of us that cant escape you?!
ya get carried away :rofl::rofl:

bugga :crybaby: missed col :grouphug:

[Colapop]

There are those that try... and I will not force anyone *I know who you are*... hugs are about good things not bad.

[klingon]

Please Mr Col, where do I line up to get a hug? :confused:

[Colapop]

No need to line up. When I am around there will hugs available for anyone who wants one. I do not have a cause or a movement - just like the smiles that hugs make. People that fear my hugs generally haven't had one from me...

[judecatmad]

No need to line up. When I am around there will hugs available for anyone who wants one. I do not have a cause or a movement - just like the smiles that hugs make. People that fear my hugs generally haven't had one from me...

You do great e-hugs too!

:D

[Macktheknife]

Please Mr Col, where do I line up to get a hug? :confused:

I am his local agent for quality hugs at short notice, please feel free to apply at any time. lol
This offer is open to all who feel like it.

[Colapop]

Mack is a worthy hugger in my absence, however do be gentle with him as he is fragile... :love:

[riffer]

Hugs are good. :niceone:

There's gotta be something wrong with anyone who can't handle a good hug. Even from another man. Good onya Col.

[Drum]

Ah, but there's a right way and a wrong way to hug!

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=creepy+man+hug

[Colapop]

I welcome anyone telling me I've been wrong in my motives or intent or that I make them feel uncomfortable. You've never refused me D, and you have every right to if it makes you feel uncomfortable... (I know you don't overly mind it :hug:)

[Drum]

S'all good Col. I'm secure enough in my sexuality to handle a bit of man love. (gees that sounds dodgy!).

[Colapop]

Awww give us a cuddle, D!

[007XX]

S'all good Col. I'm secure enough in my sexuality to handle a bit of man love. (gees that sounds dodgy!).


Awww give us a cuddle, D!

:corn::2thumbsup

[Al]

Good onya Col

Hugs are good for the hugger as well as the "huggee"!

Al

[007XX]

Good onya Col

Hugs are good for the hugger as well as the "huggee"!

Al

So what about spoons? :buggerd::whistle::lol:

[jrandom]

what about spoons?

Leads to forks.

[Grahameeboy]

Leads to forks.

Did you say 'Forks'..........

[007XX]

What a gorgeous morning in the City of Sails...

Hugs and cuddles to all....:hug::love::sunny:

I am in such a good mood today!!!!:clap: