| chattycathy |
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| 16/05/2008 00:21 |
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Is it just me who thinks that in recent days we all have opened up a little bit more on the forum...If so is it due to the recent sad posts that makes us realize we all have a common bond & all we want is to give support to anyone who needs it & gain support from anyone who is willing to give it...maybe it is just me thinking too much so I dont mind if you dont agree,Cathy X
| Foxie |
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| 16/05/2008 04:57 |
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Hi chattycathy
I think you are right. There has also been less sniping and backbiting and talk about 'newbies' and 'oldies'.
Foxie
| Gemini |
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| 16/05/2008 05:35 |
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Good morning Cathy, morning Foxie,
Yes the forum has been a pleasure to be on the last few days! I think that you've hit the nail on the head Foxie!
Enjoy your day girls...I'm off to work now...
| twinsmum |
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| 16/05/2008 06:22 |
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I'm pleased to say it seems to be 'just as good as ever' as I can't comment too much about the atmosphere of the Forum on a day to week basis, as I just haven't had enough time to dip in quite as frequently as I used to/ But here I am catching up at the crack of dawn along with a few other early birds!
Have a lovely day Gemini and Foxie - like me, yours is in full swing already by the look of it!
(Still raining heavily here, grr.)
| Duffy |
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| 16/05/2008 08:14 |
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Morning girls...yes all very friendly....alot of sad stories and trauma in lives..but all here for each other..and that brings strength to many.....
Nearly the weekend...abit chilly and wet in not so sunny Norfolk...Im going to do some painting!!...
Have a lovely day all of you...and thinking of those who have posted such heart-rendering stories this week.... Xxx
| Peregrine |
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| 16/05/2008 08:17 |
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Yes chatty you are right. It's so nice to share isn't it, and we are all so comfortable with each other that it is easy to open up.
Have a great day everyone.
perry
| chattycathy |
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| 16/05/2008 08:29 |
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Morning Girls,its Beautiful here,has been all week...I'm going to make the most of my day as I'm working nightshift tonight but I will dip in & out of the forum inbetween(scared of missing something me)Have a lovely day girls,so good to see the forum at its best so to speak,love to all.Chatty X
| scarlett |
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| 16/05/2008 08:58 |
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Hi Chattycathy and other ladies, yes the forum is a better place, when I logged on yesterday so many sad threads but so many lovely positive ladies replying to them. Long may it continue. x
| Chickadee |
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| 16/05/2008 08:59 |
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I'm feeling virtuous because I dd an hour's housework (much needed) before coming on the forum. I've just re-read Perry's "Happy" thread, a Pm from Psyche who is bravely venturing to Wales and we're going to meet for coffee next week, and now I'm starting the day with a big smile on my face. what could be better? (Part from Headgirl's policeman!!!)
| annemari |
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| 16/05/2008 09:00 |
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Morming Cathy and good morning all you other girls.
I agree there is a lovely atmosphere spinning around,and its wonderful that we feel we can share so much between us all,some bad,some sad,some good and some happy.
I think it helps to balance out life espeicially if you are not in a position to socialise as much as you would like to.
Thanks again for all the lovely messages:Re;My grandson,he did put his own thank-you on towards the end,and his friend who came to tea thought it was great.
Hope you all have a great day. It's wet here,but hey we can't control the weather,can we.
| Spanishlady |
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| 16/05/2008 09:06 |
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Top of the morning to you all
| PLASMO |
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| 16/05/2008 10:03 |
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Morning Everyone, It is a lovely place to be at the moment with our circle of friends.
I am so looking forward to this evening as I am attending my first supper club with some of the ladies in Lichfield, it will be lovely to meet the ladies, that up till now have only read their thoughts and opinions. It will be lovely to talk to them in person.
Hope you all have a happy day. Plasmo x
| Chickadee |
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| 16/05/2008 10:09 |
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Have a lovely evening Plasmo - and Annemari I'm sorry I missed your gs's birthday - dashing in and out yesterday - but belated birthday wishes to hm!
| PLASMO |
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| 16/05/2008 10:18 |
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Valaber, thankyou will tell all about it tomorrow. Plasmo x
| Sallykins |
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| 16/05/2008 10:18 |
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Hi Cathy...I totally agree with you, there is just such a lovely warm feeling on here at the moment. I think it's because despite times when our individual opinions differ on some subjects when the chips are really down and someone needs help and support or when someone wants to share good news we are all united...like I said yesterday, it's a kind of sisterhood.
By the way I went on youtube last night and saw more of Sara's work. Tears to the eyes again!!! I loved her poem about night time and saw her lovely blog where she shows her litle tiger to the screen. She is so talented and beautiful.
| issi |
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| 16/05/2008 10:20 |
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I don't know if it is just you chattycathy but if everyone is feeling happier and more positive then I want to be part of it too!
| chattycathy |
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| 16/05/2008 10:47 |
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Goodness knows what she has put on there Sally,her & my youngest daughter are a bit mad at times! They are always up to something...
Have a lovely day everyone!
| Jud |
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| 16/05/2008 12:14 |
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Hi Everyone
Sorry don't get much time to post but do nip in an out of the forum when I can and I think we are all so different and yet have many things in common - it really makes me realise there are some lovely people out there - not everyone is like the ones we read about in the paper and see on the tv.
Stockport and Sale supper club were out 'on the tiles' again last night and we had a really good laugh, again lovely ladies from the forum.
Jud
| HeadGirl |
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| 16/05/2008 14:16 |
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Cathy, you're so right. I think it's a brilliant place to be - I can't get enough (of the forum Gemini and Valaber!!!!!)
Especially for you Val - enjoy!!!!
| patdock |
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| 16/05/2008 15:00 |
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Hello girls
I am a fairly new member, but even I have noticed that in the last couple of weeks ' normal ' people have been sending messages. I guess we were there all the time. Just didn't want to open up.
We can learn a lot from each other. Let us keep it up.
Weather dreadful here. I was just beginning to get a little suntan when it rained !!
| Chickadee |
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| 16/05/2008 15:28 |
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Thanks Headgirl.
Love his long hair! (How did you guess!)Is he another item from the attic??
| Chipmunk |
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| 16/05/2008 17:57 |
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Cathy, the feelgood factor has certainly been restored and long may it last. Its lovely to see everyone sharing and supporting all the good and sad things that have been happening.
I do think people have opened up more but I think that is down to noone feeling out of it or excluded.
xx
| HeadGirl |
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| 16/05/2008 19:04 |
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Don't mention the loft/attic again or I'll take him back!!!!
| AlexP |
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| 16/05/2008 21:10 |
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I think you're right chattycathy. I think the forum seems happier - more relaxed. Everyone seems to be joining in without anyone feeling excluded. It's a good place to be!
| Chickadee |
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| 16/05/2008 21:32 |
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It's been a reallly nice mix of serious and lighthearted topics, with people expressing different views but no-one getting uptight about the fact that we don't agree - much more respect for our differences and for each other's opinions. I really like that.
| AlexP |
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| 16/05/2008 21:37 |
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I agree valaber - everyone seems to be feeling free to post on any topic and agreeing to disagree, if that is the case, rather than getting upset. Much more 'comfortable', if I can put it like that.
| elann |
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| 16/05/2008 22:00 |
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Absolutely agree with all the views expressed. It feels really nice to be here. Love talking to all you ladies!
| simplyme |
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| 16/05/2008 22:23 |
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I'd agree to with this too, the forum is a really supportive place and I'm really looking forward to meeting lots of you in York. Keep up the good work!
Enjoy the rest of your evening ladies,
SimplyMe
| malefan |
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| 17/05/2008 01:12 |
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Headgirl. are you following me with your camara AGAIN!!!!!
| Fuschia |
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| 17/05/2008 03:43 |
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I think it's been so much nicer and supportive on the forum too, and I wish I could join you all in York.
This picture doesn't apply here exactly but someone just sent it to me and I thought you might like it.
I can't figure out how to make the picture big enough to read the writing but here's what it says:
"This is a picture from an article called the Rescuing Hug. The article details the first week of life of a set of twins. Apparently, each were in their respective incubators and one was not expected to live. A hospital nurse fought against the hospital rules and placed the babies in one incubator. When they were placed together, the healthier of the two threw an arm over her sister in an endearing embrace. The smaller baby's heart rate stabilised and her temperature rose to normal. Let us not forget to embrace those whom we love."
I just loved the picture of the one little baby supporting the other and thought I'd post it here.
| chattycathy |
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| 17/05/2008 08:04 |
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What a lovely picture Marg,it just goes to show you how important hugs are...I remember when my daughter was very ill in hospital a nurse who was pregnant with her first baby went against the consultants wishes & saved her life...thank God for for people like that...
| Chatelaine |
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| 17/05/2008 08:05 |
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Marg, how incredibly touching and beautiful that is!!! Thank you for posting that!!
| Countrygirl |
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| 17/05/2008 08:15 |
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Oh Marg, what a lovely story to share with us all. It's heartwarming. Hugs to all.
| Lisafizzy |
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| 17/05/2008 18:09 |
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Hi Cathy and everyone. Coming in a bit late to this thread I'm afraid but I agree with you all. The forum is really nice at the moment. All the negativity seems to have faded away thank goodness, and no more comments of how things were so much better in the old days. There is a lovely positive, warm and caring vibe on the forum, and it's so nice to know that in times of need we are all here for each other. Thank you everyone for making the forum such a nice place to be. Lisa. xxx
| Vicky123 |
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| 17/05/2008 18:15 |
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Hi Cathy. Glad the forum is working for you, as I hope it works for others. Lets hope we can all keep up the good feeling and sisterhood we have at the moment, such a nice place to be eh!
V
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| HeadGirl |
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| 17/05/2008 19:51 |
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Well said Cathy. The forum helps us all in different ways. I'm so glad to be a part of it.
Can't get too mushy, so......
| PLASMO |
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| 17/05/2008 20:10 |
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Ladies,
If you are all as nice in person as the three friends I met last night then this forum is the happiest place to be. I felt as if I had known them for a while and the chat just flowed.
We do have our differences, but its all generally in good humour, and after all we live in a democracy, so if we cant say what we feel there would be no point in contributing to our forum.
I, for one, am so glad I joined the forum. Plasmo x
| maja |
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| 17/05/2008 21:18 |
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I´m so happy, and grateful, for all these wonderful ladies on this forum. I ave whined and moaned, and had tremendous support, I have laughed, I have felt touched and moved, I have read serious posts as well as hilarious ones, I have had serious issues of my own about family and about work, and less serious such as candle wax on tablecloths, recipes, and there is ALWAYS someone there.
What a great place to be.
thank you
a buch of flowers to you all
| chattycathy |
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| 17/05/2008 21:44 |
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Thankyou maja,like you I have gained a lot from being on this forum...I have had moments of thought & a tear for some of the difficult times my forum friends have gone through & tears of laughter at the daftness & fun we share...I feel very fortunate to be made so welcome & join in with everyone...Hugs Cathy X
| PLASMO |
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| 18/05/2008 08:23 |
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Girls, please tell me why some of the words in these threads are highlighted? Plasmo x