General Chat

One thing about being away with only occasional WiFi is that you have to ration your time on here. That means only going on threads that are interesting so I have bypassed a lot of silliness. :-D

:-D :-D Are you coming to our first gig? Merlin is promoter and it will be in Australind (wherever that might be :-S :-S). Leeds area possibly.

Easier to support John the Baptist. Far more empty seats on that side.

John....if I could I would pop some with a pin until normality resumed :-D

You're not allowed to climb trees and collect egos, Kitty :-S ;-)

I won't let misplaced egos put me off................but the boredom factor is pretty high sometimes.

I just go up my tree and come back again with renewed hope that the egos will have shrunk................... ;-)

Merlin :-D :-D Genes are planning to sponsor events all over UK (one in WA too). Members can support gladiator of their dreams. No reporting, but loud booing and cheering encouraged. Then a free drink (paid for by evening's victor) down the local hostelry and all off to next venue. :-D ;-)

Merlin I cannot help but feel that comments such as yours could only serve to potentially fan the flames of a widely recognised situation.

A calm, considered, & compassionate debate is lovely. Differing views are welcome as long as they are made without being disrespectful of other contributors.

Name calling is sometimes used by immature youngsters in the school playground. But can I assume that most contributors to threads generally are 'mature' in mind & thought?

yes it has put me off posting

I have just started toad to add to posts now and again

but stay away from any nastyness

their is a lot offnames that have quietly slipped a way

sally w <3

I read a lot of posts,lots I laugh at .some I comment on ,others I usually Ignore,However what I am looking forward to is the "Larry the Lamb vs John the Baptist thread" It would (Or Should) be great fun with amusing Asides from other parties During the Contest.. :-D :-D :-D :-D

The same reasons made me leave about a year ago, but as I wanted to contact some tree owners on here I signed up for another year, but sad to say things do not seem to have improved much.

Have two mottos for forums, the one at the bottom of my posts which broadly translated is "Manners maketh man" and the other is "Don't feed the Trolls" ;-)

I read most of the threads, but don't post on all of them.

If I have something to add I do, but when things get "weird" I leave 'em to it.

Why would I be going anywhere John?

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I saw Stellas post and was about to respond as there appeared to be a misunderstanding. Sadly, somebody took it upon themselves to make it their business to report it.

Isn't there enough upset on the boards for you, the RR'r, already?

You better bother coming on here Stella, you're my kinda person, I can insult you, and you recipricate, and all in fun :-D

No idea why your post was rr'd, didn't see it. I'm sure GR will reinstate it though, it can't of been that bad, you're far too nice to add anything out of order :-D

Nooo not at all Stella! I didn't see your 11.05 post when I posted - I'm not a speedy typist.
I was responding to Lyndas OP, I agree with her.

we all live in the real world , what on earth is she going on about.. this is just cyber fun with old friends as far as i am concerned..if she doesn't like it she doesn't have to read it..

mmm..if that was meant for me , i thought Lynda and i were just having some friendly banter.Sorry i bothered coming back >>

I don't read or post so much now because I'm busy enjoying real life but when I do look in I'm often dismayed by the petty behaviour of an out of control member - recent days being the case in point. It is uncomfortable viewing - let's be honest, we all read it but it must be very off putting to anyone taking their first dip onto the boards.

As for cliques, cronies and 'in crowds', that just sounds bitter. If the 'old days' were so great where is everybody? Bored with it no doubt.

I think Roy will be on the job seekers list this time next week ..maybe Wayne as well..

The only thing that keeps me glued to the tele these days is snooker.. now that is skillful.


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