General Chat

I'm not sure it's any happier but there are less rows, I think, which is good. I do find it a bit dull at times but if I can't think of anything to add I'm adding to the dullness, aren't I? Everybody who pays has a right to add but I sometimes get mildly peeved when interesting stuff is pushed off the board quite quickly by threads containing personal conversations. Maybe that's why I don't add so much. But I can always find something else to do Gwynne

Afternoon all. It is becoming so nice and placid on here I am seriously thinking of putting my Anderson Air Raid Shelter on Ebay. What do you think. A bit premature? Any offers? Oops my tongue is stuck in my cheek! Aileen xxxx Now where did I put that tin hat?

Hayley, don't delete, this is a good thread. As people have said, if they think the board is boring, chat etc then let them add something stimulating. people still add to all sorts of threads. if it has an 'off' day, that is as far as my likes are concerned, I go and do something else. I think for most of us, gone are the days that the boards are the be all and end all for most of us. Sheila, keep trying, I like to see your comments to threads (Kim, Sheila has been around a long time, even though you may not have seen her), you always have a valid opinion. I think there is a place for all sorts on here, serious, funny and just plain daft threads. some don't appeal to me, but that is fine, I read the title and a couple of replies then don't bother to go on that thread any more. Some of the funny threads have me laughing out loud. In fact there was one on tips that started as serious thread and ended up being very funny, a really good tonic. So let us not criticise, let us try and input the subjects and threads we want to the board. And, if a serious debate gets zapped, let's start another one, meanwhile trying not to provoke too much. we usually know the sort of things that will upset people so maybe if we think and read before we add we can avoid people's threads being zapped. Most of all, don't get disheartened, develop a thick skin, if a thread doesn't take off, try pushing it yourself, often it has just been overlooked, and if it still doesn't take off, try another subject. If a thread is not supported it usually is not personal. Ann Glos

sending bc some paracetamols and a glass of vodka to swill them down

aww BC,bless ya.never mind you have a good rest,lol.xxx

Joy, that was yesterday! *holds head in hands and groans* that last bottle last night did me no good....have to find a dark room to lie down in (but dont tell Hayley!) lol BC XX

hayley i think this is a good positive thread.we all have different tastes.some like light threads,some debate threads ,some fun threads.and by looking at this thread,you,ve had very few negative responses.so lets keep up the good work,and enjoy each other. [whats BC been drinking,lol.shes full of beans .] xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

its really nice at the moment shows we can be nice sometimes keep it up please strangers are sometimes friends we havent met yet so lets not be strangers at all

good thread hayley peace perfect peace

I think it's become dumbed down and boring and for the most part no more than a glorified chat board - nay forget the glorified! Every now and then there's a spark of something interesting that's worth reading but often it's lost in a sea of dross - happy dross, maybe, but still dross. Mags x

HiYa Sheila , not met you before but pleeese join in , everyones opinion is valued . Otherwise there wouldn,t be this board ! Kim XXX

I have contributed, or tried to, but I've never received much response, guess that makes me boring too, lol! Also, 'interesting' threads such as debates on possibly controversial subjects, are often deleted because a) the originator gets worried that it will turn into a slanging match, or b) it DOES turn into a slanging match. There have been many debates on here in the past, however, which have not turned nasty and have made for very interesting discussion.

BC thanks for the advice re the shoppin trolley You have to buy at least 3 loaves of bread to hide the bottles ratlin as you leave Morrisons ! Kim xx

Oh well done Kimmy, I can now make you a Member of The Elite Tartan Shopping Trolley Gang....go girl go.......lol...

shut it

BC has her own family crest on hers......pmsl...

BC .. you are soo right , it,s easy to complain about the boards being uninteresting , perhaps the peeps doing the complaining would like to contribute ? Ps have oiled the wheels on me Tartan shopping trolley an added 'go faster stripes ' lol xx Kim XX

I dont think you should delete, Hayley. If trouble breaks out and I'm sure it wont, then it has nothing to do with this thread. Also re the words 'boring' and 'bland' that some members have used, perhaps if they added something a bit more intellectual or stimulating the Boards would be all sparkly again? just a thought:-) BC XX

Do you think I hould delete this as a couple of people have said I am tempting fate ?

Hayley have a bowl of -Grope-Nuts you will feel on top of the world,,they make you all up and go,so I understand,,,,,,,,,)