General Chat

I'm still here, but only pop on to read threads now. Used to be Stella when I joined about 3 yrs ago.

I first joined in September 2003
Does that make me an oldie

Linda

I'm still here :o)
I came right at the beginning and joined in December 2002. When the site first started I think there were so few of us, it was like a small family. The 'great www' was still relatively in it's infancy for many of us and there were lots of members for whom this was their first foray into global communication. The internet has changed so much in the past 5 years I think it is forgotten just how much like a small friendly group it seemed back then.

I don't post nearly as much as I used to, not because I have ever been on the receiving end of abuse, but because I feel sad watching how others are baited until they are drawn into arguments, and then hounded (or banned) off the site.

This is, first and foremost, a genealogy site and still, in my opinion, one of the best, if not THE best. The vast majority of members are kind and caring people - just look at all the support threads and also at what has been achieved over the years for our members and their families and for charity.

Hello to all members, old and new - many of whom I've 'spoken to' before and others that I haven't yet. It's nice to see some 'oldies' names again that have not been seen on the boards for too long.

Sue
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An older member (in all senses of the word !) been here since December 2002 but haven't always renewed on time.

I find all the name changes confusing, it used to be the Chat board that was buzzing back in the early days. I have a list I made of people who chatted back then, not everybody because when it got to 3 pages I gave up. A lot of those people may still be here but now not using the same name. Have met quite a few at meetings over the years but not recently.

Kathleen

i joined in december '02 as Paul from Hampshire.

at one stage i felt i was really part of the crowd on here, but now i feel like a bit of an outsider, only because im hardly on here now, as ive actually been building my family tree for the past few months! lol!

made some good friends and contacts over the years though.

I have been here since 8th November 2002 - 3 days after GR started (or GC as it then was).

As for the nastiness and arguments - they are not new and even in the early days some people were being got at, rumours were started and people left due to the problems. It is nice to see that some do return.

Jacky :-)

Anne, will you please stop talking about "Old Members" makes me feel rather Aged .****M****.xx:o)))))> ( Nice to see you back among the Hooligans and Aliens)H.

~~~~~waves to Ann~~~~~~~

MWAH !!!

:0))))
Joan
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I see quite a few of the early members on this thread - I have been around since Feb 2003 I think. We made some good friendships back then and I am still in contact with many of them. I do find all the name changes a bit confusing - but then I am easily confused.....

I have had some good contacts and have made great progress with my tree. I have made most progress with random searches for names - another one this week with a common gggrandfather. It is wonderful to exchange photos and certificate images to bring the names to life.

I expect I shall continue my membership but admit I rarely look at the chat and general boards these days.

I just looked at the early 'my threads' and found that I talked to Ann L about coroners inquests in the early days. I remember the excitement when I was actually able to help someone by looking for a report in the local newspapers and send the member the article. I was, and still am, a very novice researcher, but was so pleased to be able to help.

Hello to anyone who remembers me!

Elisabeth
(the only name I have had!)

Hya and Waves~~~~~ to all that I have met.

I didn't mean that we were "Old" just olde members---if you see what I mean.
No I don't want any arguments and yes we did seem to know each other in the "Old " days,but then we move on.

Mwah---Joanie

Hi Sue,
As one who has been "baited" in the past I would just say the best medicine to offer is non-committal, that is just ignore any abuse. It really is not worth getting involved with such people and these are, believe me, in the minority. I have been in contact with by telephone, e-mail and this year whilst in England actually met one nice lady. Yes, I was so happy at meeting this lady and being able to put a face to a name. There really are nice people here so don't be frightened off by the malicious few.
Sylvia xxx
I always use my own name and don't hide behind a fictitious name. Why should I, I haven't done anything wrong?

im still here.
been here since march 2003

I joined in 2002, but didnt renew as didnt have the time to put into the research. Rejoined March 2005. I agree with Sylvia. Theres some lovely peeps on here now.

I am still here - even though I rarely post

waves to sheila

hope your ok hun

catherine
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am i a oldie yet only 2 years for me well and a 1/2 but was scared to post, only seemed to look in when there was trouble but now i find im much more confident and really enjoy the boardsx

I think I must be a middly,I joined july 2005 and although I have changed my name for christmas I am still Maddy (otherwise known as Shady Lady).

O, it's you Shady Lady, wondered who you were....!
I've been here since 2005 but not out playing as much as I used to...

Hi I have been a member since 2003 I don't know all the names I suppose I am a bit quite but I always read the threads.

Margaret (Finch) xx

Am I considered an oldie?
I was a member in November 2004, but took a while to pluck up the courage for the boards.

I never met her, but I remember Gaynor.
A lovely brave , funny lady.
I had all the photos of her at her wonderful day out in London.

The beautiful long limo, and the 'Pink message' on it.
Daisy with her huge daisy brooch.. and all of you with your hands grasping glasses full of *booze*. ;-0)
It was an exciting day even for those of us who could not go.

Then Pinks and all the things she organised to raise more money for the cancer fund.

I still have and use my book mark you sent me Pinks, but I lost all the pictures when my pooter died. ;-0(

Daisy is still around, but very busy just now.
SO.... do I qualify girls?

Deanna X