General Chat

I absolutely agree, it is totally out of order not to respond to those taking the trouble to help, and even to those that cannot. I have joined several Rootweb mailing lists, and it becomes second nature. After all are we not all seeking the same? There are times when we are faced with a brick wall and can only rely on the good nature of others for look ups, local knowledge etc. Lynda

Hi William, I got on to Rootschat but because i dont know dates of b. m. d. it just kept saying sorry no match found, what do I click on to get on the censes in Shropshire. thanks, Margaret

I was very happy to do lok-up's for people and it gave me quite a thrill finding the requested info and passing it on, I'd spend time searching for details only to find people were posting the same message on several boards at the same time and asking other people as well as myself for the same info. I hope you read this and realise how selfish and bad mannered you are. Because of your inconsideration and ignorance I now only help a small few. There are some lovely people on GC but there are lots who cant even be bothered to say thank you.

Hi All, I too think a black list should be set up. I ALWAYS try to say thank you. It might get a little delayed as the e-mail address I have registered on here is my work one and unfortnately I do have to do some work during the day and I'm not sat there 24 hours but I really try my best. Thanks Naomi xx

Thanks William, I will have a go and let you know how I get on . Margaret

Hi Guys, it's my again ,I put my message on because I am driven mad trying to find them and when I get on to a site for Shropshire I dont know how or where to look ,( I feel awful now,I should have put message on trying to find ,but I did ages ago and nothing),so I need a lot of help don't I Love Margaret

Hi Girls, well here goes I have been trying all sorts to find a family in Shropshire by the name O'Neill, Father Jim (James) Mother Lucy,Father born in Kildare Ireland , Mother in England ??? they had 9 boys and 1 girl who died soon after birth,children all born in Shropshire, but I dont know which part ,they are my cousins on my Mums side ,Jim and Lucy I would say married in England I would think in the 30's he worked as a porter at Paddington railway station I only met them once as kids when the came to visit my gran, I only remember 2 names Desmond and Kavin or Caven , it has domenated me for a long time ,so there you go , well you did ask, so any leads would be great Love to you all Margaret

Margaret.. I will help you as well,more so if its in Southwark or there abouts,because i had a moan does not mean that i wont help anyone.If you dont like putting it on the board im sure no one would mind if you sent them email,and if they cant that might know someone that can. Mary

Hi Margaret I'm fine, had a busy day shopping, and then gardening again. So come on, tell us what it is you want to know - you mention freebies not working for you, and not understanding the jargon. Lots of us don't. Now Colin is very knowledgeable and seems to have endless patience bless him. He put me right only yesterday because I had something I didn't understand.So just you ask away, and if others can't help you, then we'll rope Colin in. Big Hug Norah

Thanks Nora ,How are you tonight? I will try to pull myself together one day and ask for help,but all the sites drive me mad cos I dont know how to use them, but I keep going on thinking this will work,that will work , but nooooo, so I get fed up ,and read the boards to try to pick up hints .then get all big headed about it ,but !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Margaret

Once again thankyou every one. Mary

Please don't be discouraged by the few people that do not have the grace to thank you for your efforts on their behalf. The rest of us are more than grateful. regards Tricia

Its nice when they reply - even if its in the negative to say - sorry - no link - only takes a moment.

I am not often able to help people, but if and when I can, I am thrilled to be able to do it. However, as others have said, it can be very disappointing when you hear nothing back. I get so mad sometimes, I am tempted to start a blacklist of names! No thanks, no help! Just a very wicked thought...sorry! Dierdre X

I feel like you, Mary. I have helped many people over the last couple of months and probably less than a third have bothered to say "Thank you". Not that is why I do it but you do wonder a) if they got the information and b) was it any help to them. I hope that I have replied to everyone that has tried to help me, which I really do appreciate, or I will have egg on my face!!! Nes

June....I like how you handled that one! LOL! Judy :)

Mary The other week I was quite naughty.I sent an email for the 2nd time and wrote I am sending this email again, because I realise that you haven't received the first one, otherwise you would have replied

Thankyou for your replys,and yes most people do say thankyou but when you are sitting in doors it makes you wonder why you dont hear anything. Mary

Just a quickie... us young 'uns (or relatively young 'uns lol) aren't all rude, I make a point of replying to EVERY email I get, and am always grateful for any help or advice. Paul

Hi Margaret Don't get discouraged - your brain box is as good as anyone else's. We all have a different idea of looking at things. If you ask for help, you will get it, and if you don't understand what you have to do, please ask, someone will lead you through it. Big Hug Norah