General Chat

To Lemon, Jess and anyone else leaving - I do understand why. However, times change and the people using this site change. The general board could have a whole different atmosphere again in 3/6 months. You will also have had time for your feelings to calm down and you may feel less angry/hurt. All I want to say is - don't let your pride stop you coming back at any time in the future. That would be the saddest thing of all. Cherie

I too believe these Boards will never get back to how they were. I am into my fourth year as a member of GR. I don't post much but I read the Boards every day and Joan I agree with you.... mindless pap comes to mind which is why I don't add to a lot of threads. I stay as a member for old times sake and live in the hope that certain people will get fed up and let their memberships lapse and then maybe we can return to a certain level of intelligence on the board. Jess I will really miss your contribution to the Tips and Records Boards. You helped me out no end when I was looking for my 'Fowler clan' and for that I thank you. Lems... what can I say to you. I have never met you but feel as if I know you. You have been so much fun and a champion of the underdog when necessary. I wish you both well and hope that at some point both of you will feel able to return to GR. Jean x.

Lemon, Jess and all the others who will NOT be renewing. I know that the GR boards will miss your imput. The smiles, the laughter and the tears of Joy. The heart ache of the September outrage is really what turned GR into a no go area for so many ......and made many others reluctant to post or be seen to be posting. May you all be happy in the Year 2007, and may you all remember the good times and your true friends - who are never more than a thought away. X I'm nudging the 'Keeping a light on ' thread .... especially for Lemon Nelly XX

I have to go make my Hubbys packed lunch as he is night shift...but I will reply to anyone still unanswered, I will never leave anyone unanswered on this thread it is the very least i can do now .....BRB

Lemon and Jess, I have not really got to know either of you. But I have enjoyed your threads. A lot of people will be sorry to see you go and the general board a sad place with out you. Have a good new year and happy hunting. Jacqui

I remember the day you deleted yourself - I rushed home from work and sat here and cried ........... a bit like I am now You were and are always there with a kind word - more behind the scenes with me - we had to maintain our pretend love-hate relationship on the boards lol. And of course we have spoken - not always regularly, but a that's a sign of a good friendship, that the warmth is always there regardless of how often the contact. And then finally we met - and then we met again and you welcomed me into your home - and made me sleep on your dining room floor *shock horror you cruel woman* LOL And as promised many many months ago - you cooked me a proper meal :O))) I don't post on here as often since our joint suspension - which still baffles me and makes LMSO ........ but I know we will continue to meet elsewhere in cyberland or real life. That said this place will be all the poorer for losing you. Luv ya Lems *cue toothy grin* (UUU) xxxx

Lems love It will be a sad sad day now that i will never see you post a thread again You were my first flirt on here when we meet that night on KimKats thread, then i became your official stalker lol I even got my daft name coz of the way i behaved with you and your *long slim legs* Lems you will always remain in a wee box in my heart. Stay safe and look after Gman Sxx

Jess All i can say is you were my fave looker upper on here before i got the knack of doing my own research so for that i thank you very much Sxx

I respect your decision and your reasons, Lems, but I'll miss you here. I don't think we've ever disagreed but if we did I'm sure we would deal with it far more maturely than some have. Such a shame that a relatively small group of people destroyed the trust in our GR community altogether. Sad to say, I'm wary of newcomers now because so many 'newbies' seem to know exactly how the site works ten minutes after joining. And so many only post on contentious threads. If GR had dealt with the problems when they first emerged it would have helped. I wish it wasn't possible for people to post abuse and then to delete, some stuff that's been posted and then deleted here is sickening. The only side I want to be on is the side of those who don't post abuse and don't defend those who do. Gwynne

OMG TEARS,,,XXXXXXXX

I'm in agreement with much of what you say Lems. However for me there is more to GR than this board, and those who constantly spoil it. I do look in on the tips and records boards but either dont have a query, or cant do a look up (not on ancestry etc) . I would have left here long ago if this site was just the general board, but you know the old saying 'Don't let the b*ggers grind you down '? Well I'm staying, not just because I like this board, warts and all, but because ive had some great contacts, made cyber friends, love the diversity of the board. and im darned if im going to be driven from here by those who think they are wonderful and aint. Oh and I got a hotmatch on boxing day too, a good one, so dont give up hope ! You will be missed on here, so will Jess, who has given so much and continues to do so. People will miss out, they are the losers, those who need help. not those who ruin the site. I will see you both elsewhere , im always poking my beak in most days. Elaine x

So sorry Lemon and Jess that you are leaving thank you for all the help you gave to people like me that have know computer sense and ask silly questions we will miss you your advice and fun threads God bless you and yours and i hope you both have the best year in 2007 love Valxxx

I echo what's been said already; you two will be missed. Mind you, I'm due for renewal on 5th Jan, so still unsure of what to do. See you both over t'other side. xx

Cherie yes times change and I hope better times come for everyone and the board in 2007. But one thing for sure like Corontion Street, people come and people go, some slip away and it is hardly noticed (hey I was always too loud in my stilletos to go quiet lol) but the story goes on and so will GR. i hope the changes are for the good of everyone, that the spats will be ones that can be forgiven and the laughs will be loud, but apart from anything else I am too tight to spend a £10 on hoping.....and when the time comes it is best to let go XX

Jean you and I mainly spoke on PMs and I hold you and people like Jean Bazansk, Sue Ward, Hilary Jarman and Heather, and oh so many more in a wee corner of my mind and will never ever not have time for you XX

Lemon We have had a lot of good times and loads of laughs on here but it isn't the same anymore. I completely understand why you are going and unless things change won't be renewing myself when the time comes. I still look in here most days but find that usually there is little I want to add to so don't bother. I will miss seeing you on here tho although we'll still speak elsewhere and one day soon hopefully we'll get to meet in person again lol. Juliexx

Sally I raise my glass to you, someone who has told me parts of their life they haven't told others...and I did the same back, and I don't do that easily. XX Chris thanks for the light thread, I always hoped if nothing else maybe if I could show a light for anyone who needed it, that I would be happy, my light will grow dim as days pass and memories fade, but I will remember all of you. yes September was the final straw for me, and I firmly believe panic caused it, who ever was in charge that day at the GR offices panicked, but hell they are only human too. Sad part was the rejoicing by some afterwards, but it was to me the last straw. Now for all of you who remain ...walk on....don't look back, and hold your heads high, noone is more special than you XX

Jacqui you have a good new year too and I hope you and yours remain safe and happy XXXXx Well Steve what can i say.....I remeber it well....Babs was so shocked that i even had a boffin from tips flirting with me lol i think you as well as anyone know if I have something to say....ooops I say it lol....but it doesn't linger as a grudge, I learnt a long time ago to let things only nip for a wee while then get on with it. I always enjoyed flirting with you, and you did it with such charm. Good luck XX

hey Ann we go back a way lol....and your teef amazed me...your man cupboard had me in awe......I ached for you so upset on the night the ex did the runner, but this time I am going and you know where I am and I will never be far. We will have other meets and laughs and maybe even you get to see my Lemon face in a paddy again lol...but hey its part of being mates...in for a penny in for a pound. Anyway you are stuck with me cos i still wanna be at the wedding when we manage to pin a pluddy man to the wall for you XXX

Hiya Lems So sorry to hear you're leaving this site..... the Gen board will be all the poorer for it.....but I completely understand why. I come on hear most days but find myself adding less and less due to the people who are around and the inane threads they are posting. I'm so gald I stayed on a little while longer that night when you posted about your loft hatch! LOL. And I'm glad my warped sense of humour didn't frighten you away! Jess.....Sorry to hear you're leaving too. I think we only spoke a few times before you were treated so apallingly by certain members on this site. But it was their disgusting behaviour that made us chat more regularly, so some good has come out of it! All the best to both of you for 2007, and I know where to find you in future.....and hopefully we can get together at a meet some time in the New Year. Jeanette xxx