Every now and again…

*greenfinch" you're right, but it's partly because we don't know the whole picture, that (for me anyway) the light-hearted threads are the ones that lend themselves mostly to this sort of thing (forum chat).

Having said that, I'm glad of many issues I've been ignorant about and learnt about on the treasure trove that is "Gran*d*snet".

absent (yeah - I did guess that!)

Going back to the OP - I agree entirely.

jingl There is a 13-hour time difference. Also, I couldn't be bothered.

Yes

There must have been a bit of daytime in there mustn't there?

Perhaps she is in bed.

I am surprised absent has had nothing to say in response to the comments on this thread.

I don't post much now as I find too many posters speak down to me and I just want to justify myself but can't be bothered. Someone once tried to explain to me what a foster mother is (!) though I have been one myself. I must come across as naïve .We don't know each others' backgrounds so should be careful with comments.

I really enjoy the meet-ups though and can speak openly and really listen to others. You get to know where others are coming from then (and I don't mean geographically).

I post on all sorts of things which is probably significant-never have learned to keep my mouth shut! I hope sometimes I am helpful, I know I get into political debates because of my leftish views (sorry grandad was a communist!). I hope I have a sense of humour about these things though, and I am sorry if some people are upset by what I say. Sometimes my ideas run away with me, and sometimes (Shh) I read what I have posted and think 'did I really say that?'!

Was the OP meant to be arrogant and rude or was it a joke?Apologies if this sounds ignorant or Alien

In fact, I would imagine we all feel the same,but perhaps would not have posted it.

do you know absent I find myself agreeing with what you wrote in the OP, I feel the same many times . so sometimes I bother to post, and others not.

S

Re the OP, there are ignorant and stupid people in all walks of life. There are pompous, boring and intolerant people too.

Dad or chip?

what teetime, ash and others have said on page 1.

Or, I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time

jinglbells I agree about it not being all light relief. I'm more than happy, though, to lurk in the heavy threads and giggle at enjoy all the squabbling and self-righteous indignation intellectual debate without getting drawn in and exposing myself to attack .

I don't have as much time to read all the 'active' threads as I used to do so I post much more infrequently.

cheers henetha large small glass of

This is a nice friendly thread. Hi to everyone. I'm raising my (small) glass of sherry to all of you right now... .
Good night....

waves to glass (soz was out in garden)

I agree that the emoticons are a bit limited. The one always looks rather unfriendly, but sometimes I use it because isn't quite right...

Phoenix your restraint is very impressive .i feel I have something important to say about everything and anything but I'm too lazy to post on every thread and I have a rule that only online with drink in hand(a fine Georgian red if you must know).waffles are good. In fact a new emoticon for ramblers and waffles should be produced. Much nicer than a biscuit.

And welcome HappyNan1 and Bamm. Enjoy the 'craic'!