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in support of a friend

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Unknown Report 25 Aug 2004 00:19

Just a few words in support of Donna, who has been vilified on here over the last few days. I didn't see everything that was said, and don't want to start the whole arguement again, all that I will say is that she has taken the flak doing what she thought at the time was right. She wasn't the only one to act as she did, but was the only one brave enough to admit it. She was acting in what she saw as the best interests of a close friend. However, she's been so harshly treated that she may not come back.. and that would be a sad loss.

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom Report 25 Aug 2004 00:27

As usual one person has been singled out for treatment. Actually there were more than one person who contacted GR about vals thread. Only Donna had the guts to say why she thought it was right to do it. now Donna may not come back, and I for one will miss her if she goes. Come back Donna, ignore those who constantly moan & try to drive people away from here. As for the rest of you all....including myself... Let he without sin cast the first stone... Elaine x

Unknown

Unknown Report 25 Aug 2004 00:28

hy paul, not sure i know about this,but all i will say is that in my oppinion,donna is one of the sweetest ladies on here,and i dont want her to leave. bryan.

Unknown

Unknown Report 25 Aug 2004 00:36

Donna is also known as Strump

Patricia

Patricia Report 25 Aug 2004 00:42

HI. Sorry as usual I've missed what has been going on, Has someone been nasty to Donna,, well she has my full support. She has been trying to do something very nice for someone else.. Pat

PennyDainty

PennyDainty Report 25 Aug 2004 01:41

Hello Paul and Donna, I agree with Di, there was a lot of nasty things said, and not I believe directed personally to you Donna. It was a highly emotive thread, where all we (the readers) knew was that some people were complaining about Val's kind act. As I said on the thread Donna I admired you for speaking out and that what you did was out of concern rather than what most people had previously thought, nastiness. In a situation like this where we all feel so helpless, being given the chance by Val to do 'something', perhaps we all did rush in without thinking through the practicalities and legalities. I am still more than happy to have contributed to Val's request, as I know she like you only did what you both did with good hearts. I am sad to think this has caused any bad feeling between yourself and Val, when ultimately you share the same goal, that of being a true friend to Gaynor, and surely she is the one that matters most. Please don't leave Donna, there have been enough good people leaving the site. Take care Christine

valinkent

valinkent Report 25 Aug 2004 08:27

Hi Donna and Paul Thank you for supporting Donna Paul .I support her all the way .Donna has been though so much herself she does not want all this name calling,all those people should be ashamed of themselves. DONNA we want you back on here,so come on gal get into the swing again . LOL Val xxxxx

Amy

Amy Report 25 Aug 2004 10:00

Hi Donna, Don't know what happened last night as the threads have been deleted but hope you're feeling better about it today. Amy x

Gerry

Gerry Report 25 Aug 2004 10:54

So pleased to see people are being sensible today. Full support for Donna. As I said yesterday every one is entitled to an opinion and whether you agree with it or not there is no need for all the name calling that went on. Lets get back to SMILES :-))))))))) Gerry

Stephanie

Stephanie Report 25 Aug 2004 11:11

Hiya Donna Hope you are feeling ok...will speak to u soon. -x-x-

**Sheesh

**Sheesh Report 25 Aug 2004 13:47

Hi Donna, i seem to have missed most of the furore and have no idea why anyone would want to be nasty to you. Your comments are usually positive and thoughtful. I'm pleased you're feeling a bit happier, and Gaynor too. It seems to be going a bit crazy on here at the moment, maybe we're all getting water on the brain with all this rain??? Love from a very laid back Sheila who likes to live and let live xx

Lisa

Lisa Report 25 Aug 2004 20:27

donna i didn't mention you personally.all i said was that maybe you should have mentioned it to val first and if you still wern't happy with her explanation then go to g.r.i'm no troublemaker and tes we can have a view on it.sorry if i offendedxxx(:

***Julie*Ann***.sprinkling fairydust***

***Julie*Ann***.sprinkling fairydust*** Report 25 Aug 2004 20:34

i hope donna returns, it seems sad there are so many bullys getting away with it on here. they continue to moan and never see the overall picture. dont give in to them donna.

(eyes)

(eyes) Report 25 Aug 2004 23:11

you deserved the support Donna, I am sure its a hard road but its a right road. Pat x

(eyes)

(eyes) Report 25 Aug 2004 23:25

I know what you mean Donna and yes your right, best to get back to norm and remembeer you can please all off the people some of the time etc etc. that will always be the way. But knowing you are doing the right thing with the right intentions is more important :) last word on the subject nite nite :) x

Lisa

Lisa Report 26 Aug 2004 10:38

hi donna i am sorry if i didn't put the question the way i should have.mates againxxxxxx(:

Sandra

Sandra Report 26 Aug 2004 10:41

hi donna i missed it but i hope your ok,and you know i would support you, my friend and i look forward to seeing you & Dave on the 5th, sandra

Joy

Joy Report 26 Aug 2004 18:22

I have been away for a few days so have missed things and do not have the emotional strength or mental energy, or whatever are the right words, to go searching through for the threads - but just wanted to say very sorry that anyone is being upset by anyone else. Life really is too short for it. Joy

badger

badger Report 26 Aug 2004 19:18

Hi Donna ,ive been off the boards for nearly two weeks ,between going through a bad patch health wise ,and now ,house hunting,so i missed all the bother you have been going through.i,and many other people don,t believe for one minute that anything you said was meant to harm anyone,you aynt that sort of people .for what it,s worth ,you ,and the other two beutiful ladies have my full support,and please stay [ all of you] .Fred.xx