General Chat

Hi Newby

I look in every so often, but since the dreaded 'Shingles' attacked me in November I cannot seem to get enthusiastic about anything.

Good to see you back xx

I think people got disheartened a while back by the constant RRing of posts for petty (it seemed) reasons and several didn't renew. Also there is a quite large contingent who used to be very active on here who chose to go on facebook instead of renewing.

Quite a few of the well known long standing members moved to pastures new, ie other genealogy forum/s, and can be found still offering their valuable knowledge there.
Moves were mainly due to the fact that these boards were not moderated and at times things got way out of hand. Certainly it seems things have settled down lately :-)

I'm still here if only occasionally ;-)

Hi Newby :-D

Keep the name........ don't change to Oldby, or HereAgainby



:-)

I'm still here but, like Viv, only occasionally. Less so now Rose has gone.

I pop on now and again but just done have anything to say * bet thats a sentenace you never thought you 'd see me post* ;-)

As Ann says Muffy isnt a member now but still has an account I think as does TW,

Ive been here since 2005,post now and then,try to keep away from controversial threads.
There are a lot of folk on here that are really nice people ,will help,laugh with you,listen to moans ,advise etc,....but some try to spoil things by taking everything out of context .
My advice is to ignore.We all meet people in life that we don't agree with..wouldn't do for all to have the same ideas,but it's a fact of life and lets just get on without getting upset.
Welcome back Newby and enjoy the chat.
:-) :-)

A Saturday ~~~~~~~~~~ from me

:-D

Hi Newby and Others.
I have got my Ten year Badge.
There were times I was angry with GR, and had my way by deleting my massive threads. but I do pop in when I see a friend in need.

Bill in Oz

I am just about to renew again, 9 yrs since I joined and found out how to communicate with people all over the world through these boards. Have made some lovely pals and met several of them, lost some too although they are always in my thoughts and heart.
Hope I can manage a few more years yet!

Lizx

Hayley ! ..
TBH its nice to see you and people really underestimate you ..
(she is not all nails and cushions)

Hi ya purple ..xx always lovely Billin .. that's what makes the boards interesting x
Budgie ? I just LURVE you xx
Carol .. stands by what she believes and a true friend .. missed you girl xx
Ello Brenda ..Ive got relatives in Blaina xx
Lady Scozz .. change my name? that would be admitting defeat wouldn't it?
I am and always will be Newby
Gwen .. respect .. nice lady xx
Viv .. Karen !!
OMG how many times did we talk on here late into the night .. where you there when I cleaned the GR offices at 2am?
It was a few years ago when I could stay up for hours! ;-)

Sue .. the most amazing person .
You were there for me all the way through..
Tough time,s but you are one in a million and I will never forget the support you gave me
Huge (((HUGS))))
lovely lady
xxx

OMG I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER HERE 10 YEARS IN APRIL
TEN YEARS,,THAT PROVES IT,I MUST BE A LOONEY
LOL

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ to Newby :-)