General Chat

It takes all sorts........I personally am not interested in reading or posting on a thread where I have to go to the last page of many, only to find that someone has added a word or two, as part of an ongoing game. Without going through all the previous pages, how do you know that your post hasn't been said before - perhaps, many times?

Some posts are trivial, some silly, and some interesting and/or the kind where I want to add my opinion. If I'm interested, I stay - but if not, I just move on to the next one. Don't know why others don't do this instead of criticising the writers - and very often ruining the thread - but we are all different - that's what makes it interesting!

If you feel that the subjects are not interesting enough - start one yourself and see how it grows!

You took your time Susan.....**tuts** ;)

Good to see you.

See Lesley...we are all here when called :-)))

Daff Lol!!!!

*pokes tongue out at Ann*

Lolol!!

Love

Daff xxxx

Yes, even the depressions and anxieties thread has its comic moments, just because the title insinuates it is all gloom and doom doesn't necessarily mean it is, those who don't read Daff's thread miss a lot of laughs!

edit, Daff. if the wind changes my girl your face will stay like that!!

Ann
Glos

I daren't have a farm.

My Pet Ethel nearly died from dehydration and starvation when I was on holiday, and she was in need of a good wash.

I couldn't cope with a farm as well as furnishing a house for Ethel and making sure she sees her friends every day.

Gwynne

*pouts* Gwynne, I can't even FIND a farm, leave alone be childish about it, lololol.... so will have to be childish anyway ;¬))

*pouts some more, for effect*

Some of the support threads are not just about support... they are also about fun... well, my lovely one from Taff is, anyway.... and that was the support I needed... well, still do sometimes ... but I hope others have got the same from it, as well! *glances across and smiles at a now de-traumatised BC*

Love

Daff xxxx

I have to agree that the farms are very childish. Pet Society, however, is VERY grown up. ;)

Gwynne

I have been away for the weekend but yes the boards were a bit slow last week. I think it is probably an accumulation of reasons and chat is slow because of FB and farms, but that is a phase and probably wont last. We know that the boards are what we make them and they have had times like this before, usually in the summer, sometimes after problems on the boards. as Kemp says, it doesn't help if people feel they are being criticized as to what they can post, but then we, the members should not allow that to happen, going off at a tangent was always fun. also it doesn't help when people are unsure which board they should be posting on and are corrected by other members or the boards are criticized for being depressing when we want to be there for people who need support. A lot more tolerance would make people feel more comfortable.

But all in all I don't think there is too much wrong with the boards.

And BC I am so pleased that you are no long traumatised.

Ann
Glos

It's been a busy few months at work, Lesley, but the load is getting a bit lighter now the school holidays approach.

Life is good, thanks.

And 2 weeks in Northumberland isn't enough! We'll have to go back to see all we missed.

Gwynne

~~~~hello Gwynne~~~

I have missed you. i haven't seen you in ages. Hope all is well. Maybe the board has been grinding to a halt without you ;)

Glad you enjoyed Northumberland,

~~~waves to Elaine :)

*waves to Lesley*

I've been in Northumberland in case you missed me. And very lovely it was as well.

Gwynne

As said before, people are probably out and about in the real world.

I personally don't post on here much of late as I feel this board at times seems one big tale of woe, which is really depressing if one has their own down times off board.

I'm not talking of the odd moan, whinge or gripe, or cry for help, but those who post misery almost every time they post as if they thrive on it

Recently this trend slipped over to the chat board (sticky topic aside) & to be fair I gave the board a glance over then retreated onto more cheerfull sites :o)))

Maybe others fell the same at times ?

*eyes up BC's Vase-sized Bailey's glass, and raises eyebrows*

Mmmmmmm.

~~~~ to Deanna

Love

Daff xxxx

Well done you... ha ha ha
nice to see you.
Deanna X

lol Deanna, thanks for being on my side! But I am a reformed character you know...I only drink Baileys at the weekends now:-) XX BC

Hi BC... long time no see, are you well?

I am happy on the site, although I do admit it is often very slow.
I have a few complaints about it since the format has changed, but it is not our fault and so we cannot do anything to fix it.

as far as the General Topics board is concerned, I think people are just busy these days, and as someone else said, the weather has been so nice.

And while I am on here... will you lot stop getting on to poor Buttercup about her drinking.... we all need a hobby don't we? ;-0)

Deanna X

Thanks Daff, I am in the recoverry mode now. It just means a change of makeup, lifestyle, clothes, etc etc...*breaks down again......

Moonchild, I've a few cherry tomato plants in some hanging baskets outside and peas. It's far less strenuous :)