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  Hello Unknown Visitor my name is opticalillusion, but most people call me opti for short. I first came across h2g2 when I was at University and since then I've been under h2g2's spell. Yes that's right just like the addiction of chocolate, h2g2 is addictive too. Be Warned!! Since my first steps I have conjured up several Entries to be added to the Edited Guide including: The Golden Retriever, Billy Connolly and Oxfordshire. For those who'd like to see all my solo Edited Entries click here.
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 When I'm not writing for the guide I can usually be found at work, watching TV, reading1, maybe even sleeping. I'm also the event organiser when my family go on holiday. I would love to be paid for doing a job like this. I love the great outdoors rockclimbing (opti strong hands) and white water rafting. I also love dancing, acting and am interested in the world around me (who'd have guessed?). It's amazing how much there is to learn out there. I have visited a variety of places around the world. Here is a map of where fellow H2G2ers live.
Many of my Entries are about celebrities. Do you know them well? Why not take the BBC: Hollywood Idols Quiz and find out. I think my Chinese Star Sign2 (the boar) is a true reflection of my nature; as is my mother's comment that life is like a game of chess. | 1911 | 1923 | 1935 | 1947 | 1959 | 1971 | 1983 | 1995 | 2007 | 2019 |
Those born in the year of the Boar (also known as the Pig) are said not to say much, though they have a thirst for knowledge. They don't have many friends, but those friends they do have are friends for life and they are exceptionally loyal to them. They tend to be chivalrous and gallant and they loathe arguments, despite their quick tempers. They face the problems of life head-on, and solve them with fortitude and honesty. Boars are said to be compatible with those born in the year of the Goat and Rabbit. If you've read this far then I must have you under my spell. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the meet. It was a pleasure to finally meet you and I still can't get my head around how different you are from what I had imagined. You have a lovely voice and a good way with words, I noticed when you spoke in the City Tour group that everyone else was quiet and listened, not at all how you described that speech you gave and wrote up for The Post when you were so nervous, I wonder if there are two Optis - GB Just practise your vocal techniques and send them to Skankyrich, he will soon let you know if your voice is going to be an asset to the group. Having heard you in person, I wouldn't anticipate there being a problem there. - Lil Why don't you go here Scouts-Recruit and apply? I think you'd do a great job. You'll never know unless you give it a go. You've got your 25 badge now, which proves that you're good at what you do. You comment on lots of entries already, so the only difference would be that you'd get to pick your favourite Entries every month.– Rich Keep the Bios coming! – Icy North Its people like you that make H2G2 what it is, and I am glad there are quite a few, but only one Opti. - loftskywalker
1 I'm currently a fan of Nancy Drew, Malorie Blackman, Benjamin Zephaniah, Michael Morpurgo and Meg Cabot.
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Welcome to this Researcher's Journal. If you'd like to comment on anything they have written here, just click the relevant 'Discuss this Entry' button. Opti Does Denmark
(Aug 25, 2010)
In the red corner we have a fantastic h2g2 researcher going by the name of Pierce the Pirate and in the blue corner an unknown visitor? that's right free1982. Ok while they do battle over princess Opti  I'll let you into a slice of an h2g2 mini meet in Denmark.
It seems everyone that Opti knew had either gone away on holiday, was going on holiday and others were questioning where are you going Opti? This she wasn't sure of at first but soon decided that she would like to see her favourite captain in Denmark so with the plane booked she was to fly solo to Denmark.
Then disaster happened her new found bf (found through an online dating site) was hit on the m25 by a lorry. Opti wanted to run to his rescue but there wasn't anything she could do. They decided that France didn't want him to pay her a visit so he was to accompany Opti on holiday to Denmark and fortunately the Captain agreed.
On wednesday Opti couldn't resist donning her shoes and dancing one last time in her home town so that left 3 hours sleep before she drove to the airport and the couple went through the normal procedures of going through departures. On arriving free1982 (not so free anymore) spotted the Captain peering through the glass and as they waved they felt a sense of 'yay we made it'. The Captain then showed the tired two, parts of Copenhagen including the Resistance Museum, a screening of the Little Mermaid who'd swum to china to be in the Expo!damn cheek! and refreshed them with drinks before they made it to his ship 2 hours later. Both of them were knackered so kept falling asleep during the trip. 
The next day they made it to the medieval centre and as the knights were out of town the Captain decided to have his own little battle. Of course in an h2g2 battle the unknown visitor (free 1982) wouldn't normally stand a chance but by this time he was on to winning the heart of Opti and the Captain had had too many drinks anyway so forgot that he was in a battle.   
Later they joined the Captains friends for more drinks who warmly welcomed them and they saw a local band play in the square too.
The next day the couple took the train to Copenhagen where upon they visited the Hans Christian Andersen museum (the best one by far is in Odense though), got caught up in the gay pride and took a site seeing bus tour to a part of the area that used to deal in drugs.
On sunday the trio journeyed to the seaside and later that day found time to make some burgers.
The last day of the journey was taken up by site seeing again. First they saw the church where the Captain lives and then they journeyed on to Copenhagen where they found a place to store their luggage. They stopped by the Slot and saw the jewels, frescoes and armoury. Even in torrential rain it was clear that they'd left the best till last. Then it was time to fly home, ok they knew the saying  but that day they both panicked as Opti had remembered the Captain suggesting there were about three airports and she was worried about turning up at the wrong one. After a frantic call to the Captain sounding very much like something from Who Wants To Be A Millionaire they made it to the airport and everything ran smoothly there after.
Opti and Free1982 would like to thank the Captain once again and if the reporter has accidentally missed out something she'd like to apologise. She is still rather tired and suggests she has been drinking  oops lemonade hiccup, hiccup, hiccup
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Life can be a rollercoaster
(Apr 3, 2010)
Gees life can be a rollercoaster playing havoc with your emotions. People coming and going within your life and we are forever learning.
Sometimes you will feel like you are in full control behind the wheel, at other times just the passenger and sometimes you need to leap off and take a break. I fell down the rabbit hole of SL was struck by it's awe and beauty, created outfits, listened to others and wrote words that resonated with all and sundry. Just like H2G2 there's a great community there also not just on a lazy Sunday. Now I feel my time of virtual communities is at an end, the call of rl needs to be met take care my virtual friends.
Opti <bluebuterfly>
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Please tell me I'm not the only one
(Feb 3, 2010)
Please tell me I'm not the only one...
who reads a passage and can't decipher the meaning at times
who listens to someone speak but can't arrive at an answer to give them
who sees a presentation put up on the board and when asked a question about it can't understand
who tries to answer a question and a friend/family member says what they mean is ....
What is this thing I'm experiencing....it's frightening me.
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Tieing Up That Present
(Jan 6, 2010)
Greetings one and all. I hope you all had a great Christmas and I wish that all your fondest wishes come true this year. 
For me I feel this past year has been one of ups and downs. I said goodbye to my ex in the spring and got myself a new man in the fall. Bagged myself a teaching qualification and put my ball shoes on and had a blast with Samba and Ceroc. Moved out of my parents house and then said goodbye to a job I held down for a year and a half despite being bullied. Oh and I still remain a budding writer....writing not only for here be it less and less these days though  but also for another internet and writing friendly place  So I'm branching out leaving a bit of me here and there. The only thing I should really do though in that process is to make sure I finish my pieces off. I've still a couple of full blown Entries I'd like to write too for here as well as tie up the hair and moomin stuff. I'll get there though. 
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now you see me...
(Nov 8, 2009)
Ok I admit it once you are bitten by the h2g2 bug, you cant leave for good can you. There are so many great things about this site such as Askh2g2, the community,  and more that it's hard to leave it all behind. So if anyone feels like they'd like to be interviewed by me for or just say hi. I'm still around.
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The Opti Interview: Galaxy Babe (Jan 17, 2010)
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The Opti Interview: Clive the Flying Ostrich (Nov 7, 2009)
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The Opti Interview: 2legs (Oct 11, 2009)
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The Opti Interview: Matt (Sep 13, 2009)
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Morrissey - The Singer (Jul 18, 2009)
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