Genealogy Chat

Anne, I can think of someone else who could do with a kick up the a## but she's a bit too distant for me.

Robert is a lot closer in the north east and could just hop over the dales to administer the coup de grâce.

On second thoughts it's all right Robert, I don't think she would really notice with all that padding so it's not worth the risk of a journalistic exposé.

I know you like a quiet life ;)

The Battle of Hastings 1066

Well Howdy there Jock - nice to have you drop in on us.

Just packing up for the night.

Thanks Frank for being there when I need you - i just need a bit of a kick up the *** on occasions.

Its all to do with the decisions I made a long time ago about my dogs - I regretted it at the time and still do - It would be lovely to be able to turn back the clock - its lovely to dream about them every now & then - but I always get so very upset - for several days after as well.

I am a great believer in Reincarnation - what goes around comes around etc. and in past lives and one of these days will pass on a few thoughts as to why i am such a great believer.

Now i am going off for a small snack as i have been trying to catch up on all the things i have missed over the last week.

I will put my investigative powers to another use & see what I can find lurking around in the fridge for me to eat.

Once again this is you Roving reporter in the SE signing off until the senior roving reporter from the Scottish region returns with his trusty notepad (or is it IPAD these days) closley followed by the Celeb amongst us with more tales of her Scarlet Adventures in the murky depts of the GR Thread.

Are there any others out there waiting to be discovered - Frank over to you & Jock to sniff them out.

Take care all - nighty night

Hi Anne,

It certainly is very difficult not to have any regrets and they do of course pop up at the most inoppertune moments.

I'm afraid Edith Piaf has a lot to answer for ......

The if onlys which could, might, should have made a difference to our ongoing lives when we may not even been aware of the possible changes.

A bit like playing a slot machine where by gradually selecting the perfect combination of holds, nudges and a bit of luck, you may once in a lifetime hit the jackpot.
More often than not, we end up with a few highs followed by some of lows.

Who knows if this really is a test on earth for us to follow on to the a new life, using what we learn here to our advantage in the next phase.
It might explain why some people just appear naturally more "savvy" about life.

Do I have any regrets, well apart from my obvious younger life, probably having five girls dump me (twice engaged!) before meeting mrs right and I can only explain that as my being too quiet, dependable and unwilling to take risks.
We all have to carry on but it is sometimes hard trying to cope with all the knocks along the way.

That's life.................

Hang in there Anne.

Well. aren't you getting all - what's the word- Journalistic-- no that's not the word but maybe you know what I mean. No?

Jock on the Tyne.

Well well a Celeb in our midst - and a roving reporter

What have you two been up to while Evelyn & I have been away.

Sue & Sylvia shame on you for not keeping a better watch on these two.

Evelyn I wonder if it would have all happened if we had been around - looks like you two need a closer watch kept on your adventures.

Was that Sylvia's rolling pin on view again?

Thanks for the wise words Frank - don't know where the thoughts got dragged up from after all these years (over 30 years for some & 20 the other) The trouble is they are all regrets - its the if onlys again - things I should have done but was far too weak to do it etc. Just ended up with a few tears while typing, how stupid at my age too. Just added a few more tissues to the bin.

OH oblivious to all this as watching a film I recorded yesterday - swares he has not seen it - I know he has I saw it with him at least twice. Its a very good film too - so I am more than happy to have it on now.

Off to see the quack tomorrow as I think I am falling apart bit by bit & very slowly. I need to get rid of this pounding headache - I have a nasty feeling its either a trapped nerve in the neck again or from the very nasty bump on the head I had last year just before my first op. My consultant told me he though I had cracked my skull & should have an X-ray but I didn't want to put off my op. Then I thought it was all after effects from the various ops etc & so forth.

Now it just won't go away - so its time to do something about it, over 10 months of weird headaches for several hours nearly everyday is getting to be a bit of a joke, even by my standards.

Off to check up on my family tree etc as a week away & I have withdrawl symptoms.

This is your roving reporter for the South East signing off now & handing over to the team from the North West & Scotland for the night.

Stay tuned same time - same channel - I will return

Take care all

Hey, it's your roving reporter again with all the latest news on Ms Taylor's latest faux pas.

I was faced with the unenviable task of proving to the press commision that my story was in the public interest while at the same time having to fend off the furious advances of a red faced woman in full flow.

Perhaps some herbal HRT or even a nice cup of Earl Grey would be of benefit ;).

We at the genial genelogical reporting services will not be intimidated by anyone attempting to interest the locals in illegal practices.

Smack.............'ere, isn't that illegal whatever way you take it ;)

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round the ear 'ole for you Frank m'lad!


There's me hoping it will die a death and there's you encouraging everyone else to read it.........I've a good mind to report you to the press commission....or whatever it's called!


My head was not hanging in shame........that was sheer embarrassment....could you not tell by the glow emanating from my rosy cheeks???


Ah well, water off the proverbial ducks back......quack quack.


A beautiful day here even if a little chilly. Just been to a local sweet/ce cream shop which sells coffee. It gets my daughter and I out of the way whilst OH has his Sunday afternoon snooze.


Right.....off to do today's batch of messaging and keeping an eagle eye out for any Kathleen's!! lol


Cx

######################################## HOT NEWS FLASH ########################################

We have breaking news that Ms Taylor has aquiesced to demands that her ageing style of contact collection be halted.
This was however seen a a smokescreen by some who claim to have been receiving further invitations to share contacts.

"if you would like to pm me please. My contact list is over 8,000 "

"If you would like a copy of the message I send out, I will be happy to pm it to you."

A rather turgid press conference was halted after claims that a malfunctioning hearing aid merely had run out of batteries.
Supporters groups urged Ms Taylor to tie some string around her finger.

"so that you do not forget again"

A hearing aid spokesman suggested the problem lay with the on/off switch.

Until Ms Taylor regains the use of all her faculties, this is your genial or should that be genealogical reporter diving for cover.

Ouch................

Sylvia & Susan,

What do you mean you missed it?

How could you, I mean it was headline news with our Cynthia holding her head in shame as as her moniker was blazed across the boards.

There follows a report from our bored reporter ;)

Guilty of spreading allegedly unwarranted messages on the threads, the hereto unknown Ms Taylor was slated for her brazen attempts to increase her contacts.

"My contact list is over 8,000"

Locals were quite horrified at the thought of strange messages appearing in their Personal Mail and rallied to the side of the plaintiff with very strong views on the matter.

"I think she sounds quite rude!"

" Best not message me"

"...you could always block her....end of annoying messages "

There were even some ageist comments being thrown into the mix.

"we all start losing our memory....maybe Cynthia is of that age.."

"Do write Kathleens details in large letters....and keep taking the memory pills"

Will we see the demise of GR's infamous poster or will common sense prevail and allow an old woman to while away her final years on a (t)rusty keyboard.

I'll leave you with a final comment from one fan who would appear to be in agreement with our manic messenger.......

"contact Cynthia when we have "strange"people pop up "

Further details may be found at the offending thread ;)).

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.asp?wci=thread&tk=1241904

Hi Everyone

Yes I think I missed it too what is that all about,tell tell .

Welcome back Anne as Frank said it is always nice to have everyone back again.

It will be lovely to have Reece back in the fould,of course when she is ready,we are all thinkig of you Reece.

We had a hot day today 27c,just bought myself another Rose.
It is called Camp David ,quite appropiate seeing as I had a request from an American Major General to chat on Skype.
Very nice long stem Red Rose Ideal for picking.

We have visitors for a barby coming soon ,really love my Barbys good weather for it now.

Check in Later
Suex

I missed it!

Cyn's day of fame or shame I mean


what did I miss??

do tell!


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xx

Well Cynthia, we can always nudge up your day of fame (shame) ;))

Wise words Frank......wise as well as funny, what a great combination! As for the way you wear a kilt....well, I am speechless.

I think Kathleen has got over it so to speak. It was just so embarrassing seeing my name on a thread heading so am glad its disappeared.



Busy day, went shopping this afternoon with daughter. It went better than I expected as she gets very uptight about making decisions on what to get.


Glad you had a good break Anne but hope you feel more cheerful soon. I can dream for England but I don't take any notice of them to be honest.....mostly I am busy and hithering and thithering around. It's more restful to wake up sometimes!! lol


Right, off to bed I go......take care all. Cx

Hi Anne,

Always nice to have you back with us although I am rather saddened at the fact that even after your break,you are feeling a touch down .
I could say that it's only another year but I'm sure that's not what's bothering you.

I suppose it's easy to say but I feel that to focus on the future while trying to live with whatever is bothering you from the past is the key.

I can go back to my rape and remember every second however unpleasant but manage to keep it to the back of my mind.
I must admit that I don't have bad dreams about it.
I also had to cope with my parents divorce but perhaps it helped that I was the eldest of six and used to just pushing on regardless of whatever else was going on around me.
That doesn't make me hard or anything like that, merely accepting what life throws up and hoping for better things to come.

"Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. "

Take care.

Well - everyone seems to be ok - Frank what planet do you live on these days with tht sort of heat?

Had a lovely week away - no internet access - too many trees aparently - so using up the spare dongle time at the in-laws while they are talking to the OH.

Had a very quiet birthday yesterday - yet another year older but don't feel that old at all - I know I look it - thanks Frank & Cynthia.

What have you all done with Evelyn?

Kitchen sounds lovely Sylvia - did we get a colour scheme?

Susan - don't let your s-i-l get down hearted - my friend had 4 very good years - until she went for a reconstruction - which in my opinion was her downfall - I am sure she would still be with us if she hadn't had all that invasive surgery. Please don't let her opt for that.

Tell her to live life a day at a time & enjoy herself and do everything she can.

There now I am getting depressed again - had a few bad nights - funny dreams keep creeping up on me - very strange - things I don't want to think about any more.

Lovely day today - sitting here looking out over the Thames towards the Kent coast - wonderful sunshine - loads of boats out on the water.

When are we having our joint birthday party Sue - Next weekend? Your place or mine?

I feel like a cheer up session is required - Reece please pop in if you can - we all miss you.

Well better join in the family chat again - will try & join you all again tomorrow.

Take care all

Our problem with Skype is that my OH will call our daughters then go on Skype to show them something or other while still talking on the phone and wandering about the house.
That means I can't get near the computer until she's finished on the phone so it doesn't get any cheaper.....

Now then Susan,

Men are hunter gatherers, we go out for something, catch it, kill it and return to the cave.

Women would go out to look for the "kill" before deciding.....

It was too big for the oven.
It didn't have enough legs.
It was the wrong colour.
It looked too cute.
It 's so last year's fashion.
Her mother was coming to tea and she was a vegan, well at least from another planet .

How did we ever survive ?

UGGHH

P.S. 27c today warming up fast ??!!

That's our high summer if we're lucky.

Hi Everyone

Frank , thankyou for that advice,I will stay away from Major Gen's espec, thats if he was who he said he was.

It really is good though as it costs nothing,so my phone bill should go down.
I have also up'ed my internet to the next level,more gigs and a faster speed,that should fix any problems.

We went up to Perth today just for a day trip of shopping ,no good taking men,the OH winged all day .
He could have stayed home. and watched the football but no he wanted to come.

27c today warming up fast.
Check in tonight.
Suex

Thanks for that Cynthia,

But I don't think my kids would agree as they usually just point their eyes at the ceiling and say "Aawww Daaaddd !"

P.S. Stop annoying Katheleen.............. ;)))

Awww.....I was just going to add that I already speak to a strange man!

Good to hear from you again....you're not really strange, but you're really funny at times :))

Sylvia,

Open a word document or e-mail or similar and write your stories on that, then copy & paste it into this wee GR box.
That way, if it goes belly up you still have the original.

For the next message just open the same document, delete the contents and use it again.

Simples ;)

Susan,

Just be very wary of anything "strange" on the internet and that includes Nigerian bankers looking for your bank details as well as American Major Generals in Iraq who have nothing better to do than look for contacts...........

And Cynthia, don't you be getting ideas about talking to strange men.

Be careful out there!

P.S I don't count ;)