Goodbye and best wishes

[TonyF]

Becki, please don't do it.

Some of us Frenchies belong to Forums about living in France which are truly awful, combative, aggressive, rude, people are bullied and even people who are truly experts in their field get verbally assaulted.

You're right, sometimes messages and emails sometimes get misunderstood.

That's not necessarily your problem but if somebody does get pissed at you, hopefully on the Grapevine we're all gardening minded enough to accept that things get misinterpreted, things get explained and we move on.

There are some people in here that I really don't find add much. On the other hand, there are other people in here who are expert gardeners so that even old fogeys like me can still learn from them.

Stick with us Becki, leaving just cuts you out of this always interesting information loop.

And remember, for some of us, this IS our allotment and regardless of whether you've got a wiindow box or 4 acres (seemed like a good idea at the time), you get all sorts on allotments!

[Nicos]

Now look ye here young Becki...I'm already very upset cos one of my chicks has died....don't upset me any more or I'll need a cuddle.( and I'm on my own in the middle of nowhere- and it's a long walk to find someone who'll offer to cuddle me.)

[HeyWayne]

Becki, please don't do it.

Some of us Frenchies belong to Forums about living in France which are truly awful, combative, aggressive, rude, people are bullied and even people who are truly experts in their field get verbally assaulted.

You're right, sometimes messages and emails sometimes get misunderstood.

That's not necessarily your problem but if somebody does get pissed at you, hopefully on the Grapevine we're all gardening minded enough to accept that things get misinterpreted, things get explained and we move on.

There are some people in here that I really don't find add much. On the other hand, there are other people in here who are expert gardeners so that even old fogeys like me can still learn from them.

Stick with us Becki, leaving just cuts you out of this always interesting information loop.

And remember, for some of us, this IS our allotment and regardless of whether you've got a wiindow box or 4 acres (seemed like a good idea at the time), you get all sorts on allotments!

Perfect. Well said Tony!

[Flummery]

Cuddle from here Nicos? (((((((Mwa)))))))
And for Becki (((((((Mwa Mwa))))))))

[di]

Becki try not to let it get to you hun!!I still consider myself relatively new,but even in the (almost) year I've been here things seem to have changed.It's getting to be a bigger community almost by the day& I guess as with all life situations...the more peeps you put together,the more likely there will be some you just don't gel with.
It is really tough to get your true sentiments across without being face to face,I dread to think how many things I've typed that have been interpretted quite differently to how I meant and I'm sure on the flip side I've misread someone elses posts?
It's obviously your decision,but it'd be a total shame if you,someone with lots of valuable input,did leave because of maybe one or two individuals.
Coffee????(I got brownies too!!!)

[jackie j]

I have never thought that anyone on here is rude, we all have opinions about everything we do, If I find someones post is a bit off I just ignore it even if its about something I have said.
Please dont go we are all here for one reason and that is primarily gardening. I might not give a lot of advice but I do take advice from all. I dont know a great deal but I remember things that I have learnt on here from nearly everyone.
We should be one big happy family, family's argue and fall out, but at the end of the day family's usually make up, we are here for each other.
I hope you stay.
Hugs Jackie

[pigletwillie]

Well, we shall just be forced to hunt you down and bring you back kkicking and screaming till you post again.

Dont worrit Becki, there are some on here who need a job as a moaning assistant in a moaning factory cos all they do is moan, others are always on the up, some all over the place. All however are in the main pleasant so dont take comments to heart.

[piskieinboots]

... moaning assistant in a moaning factory cos all they do is moan, others are always on the up, some all over the place. ....

erm, any other options please? I don't see myself in any of those clubs

and you, young Piglet, need a haircut before I left you in here to pay your debt to me!

[selfraising]

I'm relatively new to this forum but please don't go. It takes all sorts to make a world and all sorts to make a forum. DON'T GO

[SueA]

Becki please don't let anyone upset you, I think it is difficult sometimes in that what someone types can come across as different to how it would seem if spoken face to face but we can always ignore anything we don't agree with. You'll be missed if you go so please stay & carry on contributing to the gardening sections even if you feel uncomfortable in the 'chat' section.
P.S. Nothing you've posted has ever upset me & I've just noticed that we share our birthday so you definitely can't go now!

[lynda66]

Lynda dear - could you reduce some of that text please, it has stretched the box off my screen and almost into my garden.

I think PB has got the idea that you don't want her to go

it just doesn't have the same impact now though

[ixi1456]

i dont know whats happend here nor wish to do so but i am sure that leaving a place that you like and you get enjoyment out of is a little harsh if somewhat (please dont take this the wrong way) childish as there is only you that suffers and thats not fair on you. if some one has made a remark about you and you dont like it there is not a lot can be done only by ignoring it and re reading the other comments and just plough on and keep smiling

[SlugLobber]

I've obviously missed something. Please reconsider, Becki. You aren't going to agree with everyone all of the time and vice versa. I certainly haven't taken offence at anything you've said! Confused, now!

[Rhona]

Can I just join the chorus of don't go's?

I haven't a clue where the offending thread is, or whether it's been taken off or whatever, so dunno what's happened. But generally, some people (in real life too) do like getting all flighty and fighty about something perfectly innocuous - don't ask me why. I also think Alison has a point - ignore what you have to and enjoy the rest of the site. PW speaketh such sense that most here are so nice and friendly, and you're one of 'em. So don't go. Y'hear? DON'T GO! There. You made me raise my voice.

[squashysu]

dont you dare disappear!!! ok honesty time here!

what is happening in this world - its ok to have a laugh and a joke but when things get personal it starts to annoy and irritate me!!!

I work with 3/4 year olds and I will leave it at that!!!!! come on PB, dont let anyone get to you, your knowledge and sense of humour is greatly accepted xxx