General Chat

Thanks, Mandy. happy birthday to a friend Gwen Bennett 99 today, and happy birthday to my brother tomorrow. :-) Joy

If you dont mind, I would like to add my comments to this thread, I dont think any of you realise how many members are people living on their own, I certainly didn't. I never expected to get emails thanking me because that was the only reference that had been made to their birthday. There are a lot of sad lonely people out there, members of Genes! Both men and women. I agree when I started, it was intended for members only but it is hard to know who is a member, some husbands and wives are both members. I have asked GC/R to set up a separate board on two occasions and have not even received a reply. So instead of causing an argument over this, will you please email GC/R, and request a separate board. Then if they set up a Birthdays/Anniversaries Board you wont be troubled, although some of us will still have to skip what we consider "unimportant" on General Topics. I think its time we had a little bit of " LIVE AND LET LIVE" on this board, remember, we all pay our subs and are entitled to free speech. By the way Birthday and Anniversary lovers, I will still be putting the threads on, in fact a competative site has started it too, they liked the idea! Thankyou my supporters June

I am with June on this - this site is a link to the outside world for some members - and to have someone say HAPPY BIRTHDAY can make such a difference to people.

June I was not targeting you or anyone else! It was a general comment. I fully support anything goes on the general board but these messages are obviously relevant only to the people involved. That's my point. A separate board would be ideal, perhaps this thread might get us one. Getting things done, that's what discussion is all about isn't it? We don't have to go on the defensive so much because someone offers a different viewpoint :)) Bob

Repeating what I said earlier: June, please don't stop doing this, it's really kind and thoughtful of you, and VERY much appreciated. Bob, I (and probably others) only became defensive because it is nearly all the time the work of one person - June - and therefore the thread was personal.

June , you are doing a grand job and long may you continue to do so. Thanks for all your time and effort xx Magsx

I am beginning to think as soon as things calm down on here another antagonistic thread is started. And for what. We all pay our subs as has been said. What's the point of starting another row. We are not all in the same situation and it's true many people don't see another human being from one day to the next why knock somebody giving them a bit of recognition. Keep it up June Dianexx

June.. Keep up the good work... When you don't receive a card it's nice to get some messages.. Hope my lot remember mine on Wednesday,, doubt it. Pat

i would just like to say a BIGGGG thankyou to june for making my mum and dads golden wedding anniversary even better! i printed off the thread and also the one for mums birthday, and they were overwhelmed to think that so many people ,who they had never met,were sending them good wishes. june,you are one in a million.please dont stop susie

I agree with Mandy - the thread did appear to be personal as only one person does the well wishes for Birthdays etc on the board, and I have to say Bob that you did admit to expecting an "arguement" when you started your thread. June IS my Mum and I would support her to the end - I know their is alot of thought and effort put into these messages. However, hysterical I was not, and your reply to mine was a typical response to criticism. As for capitals - again is it REALLY important? We are all aware of what should be in capitals and in lower case, however these are Bithday / Anniversary greetings after all - and celebrated as such. We are not in the workplace on GC are we now..... or maybe some of you are IRL .... I don't know ;-)) Anyway that said, I would like to re affirm what I also said last night, that there are far more important issues to debate over, and many more upsetting events going on in the world. We are each entitled to our own opinion and that's how it should be. However, perhaps a little more thought should be given before we criticise those who give up their own personal time to perform acts of kindness by fulfilling requests and more often than not - making someone's day I won't add anymore to this thread as I think it really is depressing to read...... So in my Mum's words: "Live and let Live" we are all friends here. :-)))) G xxx

I can see both sides of the coin I do think it sometimes goes to far, eg: Percys, grandmothers sister in law. ect. (well you know what i mean), especially if the recipient is too young or doesnt know anyone who will reply to the thread anyway. I wont add my 2 kids birthdays ( age 5 & 9 )for that very reason. However THANK YOU June, for my Birthday greetings in May. I got such a thrill when I read all the kind words added, Long may you go on adding to this board, if it makes one person happy for that day then its well worth the space it takes up. Elaine xx

This site is unique in that it gives so many people out there who live on their own or what ever comfort, friendship,laughter,tears,support - you name we all do it for each other - so please lets keep it that way:o) Bob - say hi to your sons:o)))) Jude sarf wales:o)