General Chat

hey Jean Joy...another of my quieter friends.....yes we had some laughs didn't we, so many happy, sad times, but now I need to move on. Always always if anyone wanted me I am reachable, people like Jupeee and Em and many more know where to reach me so I am not lost to anyone, but I also know that others will and can take my place, and that is good, i was never anymore special than anyone else, and I am glad that I know that XXX

hey Glenys fuff to you too lol Debs my key ring jangles as I drive, and it catches the sun and shines.....my Canadian sunshine. It was great to meet you and M, sorry my count down was misleading, and I will stay till Hogmonay then slip quietly away which is why this thread was day 4....I want no sadness at the turn of the year or anyone left feeling bad, so i had to do it sooner. But hek we still got 3 days lol XCX

Well Lems, The end of an Era is upon us.. as the year closes so does your membership with GR, and in that, a little light, that always twinkled with a smile, a light heartednes and a reassuring voice leaves the Gr boards... You have been there for so many, me included, we have laughed til we cried... and cried also sometimes at the injustice, the travesty and despair of the tragic hands some members lives have been dealt... Its been a rollercoaster of emotions Lems, our Gr friendship, we have weathered the storms of unrest and the highs of hilarity.. we have forged good and strong friendships that have seen the test of time.. and will go on doing so.. many years after GR may be a long and distant memory, and thats what matters.. As the little Lemon star fades out of GR for good... I know that you are still there.. for me and others... on another website, at the end of the phone, and at the end of a car journey... but most of all... in our hearts and minds... Good bye from GR Lems my big sis... But not goodbye my friend. xxxxx

hi Jenny...oh more good memories...meeting you in Darlington railway statione with Ann Lazenby and Sue Smith. The great meet in Boro.....eeeeh good days....and then the picnic on the beach. You, Jilly me and DKL sitting in harmony at a moments notice after our wee Thelma and Louise detour....krikey it was a long drive that day, but worth it. We will meet again XX

Hi Woody as my first love was and is my tree, how I came to GR, and something I am a lot more dedicated to than is often apparant, but you know it is my passion , I will after New year look at the Scottish site. See you over yonder and you can use fuff as much as you like XX

Hi Tinkle Bell....yes the new site is different, and for me has worked as with months already under its belt I feel safer. hence I will donate my money for renewal here to that. But not because I want GR not to go on....just to go on and be happier. yes always people will disagrea, but oh I so hope it never goes too bad again. XXX

Rose I can wish you the same, that 2007 is good for you and yours XX

What a lovely thing to say to me, Lems - thank you. :-)) Something I've just thought about - if I didn't go over t'other side I'd really miss your unique language! Fuff. x

hi Fiona, oh thankyou for remembering the Muskegon thing. You were so kind to me offering to help. I will PM you before I go with his details and pass my e mail addy to you. See it is things like this make me feel sad to go, so many many good people who I know and many don't even know exist. Thankyou Fiona XX

And here's me thinking that the countdown of days was for a big New Years Eve party. I'm sad. Lemon I too will miss your posts. Having met you, I can truly say that you are a wonderful person. A person whom I shall never forget. Jess - we have never had any contact, but your contributions to the boards will be sorely missed. Deb

Oh Haddy thank goodness for the loft hatchers.....my first thread and I was so scared noone would talk to me. I read your addition to my birthday book often and laugh.....that brings back so many good memories for me. It gave me a feeling I was in a good place that night....and I was right. always always you will be amongst the treasures I carry from GR....and hey.....I think we will share a drink this year to toast the hatchers XX

hey Jupeeee..we will meet again, this year no doubt as I will be back in the Port often. you ran the 'Lemon is innocent campaign' with Hevs so many months ago...you were going to bring lemon curd sarnies to the airport for me.....we sat on Lucias box to stop her doing a debate one night for a laugh...hey kid you don't get ridda a lemon that easy X

Hi Lem's, you dont need me to tell you just how much you shall be missed on GR. I had the priviledge to meet you at the Boro' meet and then on the sands at Tynemouth where we had our picnic. lol. Jess, you will also be missed, I have had a few chats on the phone to you Jess and hope we shall do so again in the New Year. All I can say is, GR will never be the same after 'Black September' I too shall not be renewing after the GB Relay has come to an end. If there are still enough interested, there will still be a big met up in the midlands and hopefully you can both join us. I would like to thank you both for all your help in the GB Relay. Love Jenny. xx

I fully understand your reasoning Lems - I have till May for my decision so should you need to contact anyone please 'use' me! Can't disagree with anything you've said, really - you've been there with advice when required and it was great to meet you. I have a bad case of 'the can't be bothered's' about posting now, so this is a rarity. I'm not worried about it or afraid - I just can't be 'fuffed' if I may steal your phrase!! Good luck, will see you on FTF and think about having a look at scotfamtree - it's really interesting, not a chat forum as here but lots of history and genealogy. Good luck and a very Happy New Year to you and the Garage Man!

hi Val and all the very best to you and yours too, I hope all you do will work well. I have a new Grandbaby to look forward to and so this is a year of fresh beginnings for me, but I will never forget any one who has been nice to me XXX Glenys I will see you over yonder hill, and if you do stay good luck, I always found you a good honest peep who posted what she thought was fair. XXXX

well lemon,im shocked.i have spent many hours laughing at your threads and antics.i can agree with so much you have put.ive watched to see who are the troublemakers,but i question who they are.i think people either gel with someone or not,if not avoid them.i have many who i like,and so few i dont like,so i avoid the ones i dont like.i dont add to much but only for personal reasons,not because im upset by other members at all.the other site is lovely,but different.i wish you well in your life and hope that you have a lovely 2007.x

Hi Elaine now what can i say....you used to scare the hell out of me at first....eeeeh sometimes when you said what you thought about something I wanted to hide under my desk. but i often saw the other side of you....and it made me roll.....you have one wicked sense of humour, remeber when I promised no to smoke on you if you didny f*** on me? or me choosing you for my BB house.....along with Mike Chambers and some other folks who scared me.....then I chose Malc Gentle Giant to hide behind lol him being 6ft 3 But because I saw your sides.....scarey.....funny....and often very sensitive I never really ever thought....eeeeh i dinny like her....and no matter what I admire your sheer determination. Good luck Elaine x

bye lemon take care and have a happy 2007 Rosex

Lemon, I understand how you feel but I haven't got over to Muskegon yet for the grave of that Boonstra fella. And when you deleted yourself all your messages to me went and I'll be damed if I can find his grave ref on the internet, must be missing something. Anyway I will miss you!! You too Jess!! Fiona. x

hey Gwynne .....right from the start you and me got on....even when I wis no way gonna be anything but lemon lol I respect so much the people like you who went through the ups and downs and refuse to give in. I am not a quitter either , so I see this more as moving on, having no more to offer here. I almost feel relief through the sadness that finally I am able to let go, and so fitting that my last night is the end of the year XXX