Goodbye and best wishes

[bramble]

If I come across a post that I don't like or agree with I just ignore it rather than getting into an arguement about it, unless of course I feel really strongly about it.
There will always be those in every walk of life that rubs us up the wrong way.
Having said that, there are enough people here to make your own decisions on who to correspond with and leave the rest to get on with it.
Don't let yourself be pushed out, there are loads of lovely people on here.

[Seahorse]

Becki, I think it's very clear that everyone wants you to stay!

However, I'm going to close the thread, to avoid things getting personal.

[Pumpkin Becki]

Seahorse has let me pop back on just to say thank you for the overwhelming support and kindness you have all shown me today. I have spent most of the morning in tears over this whole thing, but believe in my heart that the vine is a great place to share ideas/information and make new friends, and as others have said here, it takes all sorts to make a world (or allotment).

I've decided to take a break from posting, although I will answer PMs of course, and hope to return to the vine refreshed and with a slightly tougher skin - but not too tough or I wouldn't be me.

Love to you all
Becki xx

[sharonr]

Hope you come back soon.

[Flummery]

Haste ye back, kid!

[Glutton4...]

Can I just jump in and say 'Ditto the above' I don't recall having had a conversation with you, but can honestly say from what I have read of your postings, you have nothing to worry about.

We're all different, and what we write isn't always taken in the spirit that it is intended. I had some sharp responses to one or two postings early on, but rather than get upset, I decided to move on and appreciate the other person has a right to their opinion. I now avoid controversial threads for that very reason.

You will, like most of us, benefit greatly from this site - there is so much to learn on here, and so many lovely kind-hearted and knowledgeable people to share thoughts and experiences with. I have seen it written many times that this forum is the most friendly one that many people use, so please reconsider. We will miss you.

Regards,
Jane.X

[zazen999]

Make it a short break please.

xxx

[Rhona]

You shouldn't need to grow a thick skin to post on a gardening forum. Keep your skin thin (there can never be too many of us, and besides, it ages better don't you know? ) and be back soon! x

[Bephlam]

You've never offended me!

Take care...come back soon!! xxx

[shirlthegirl43]

Don't be gone too long - you post little enough as it is

[Irie Jan]

Take care Becki! Have a little holiday from us lot but remember; holidays soon come to an end and all us lot back here are looking forward to you coming back home to the vine soon!

[Nicos]

See you soon xx

[Pootle]

Please stay. Like chocolate - the good side outweighs the bad and it's far too much fun to give up!

I went through a patch where it seemed that everything I said was misunderstood, but I've realised that (hopefully) it wasn't really what I had written but what other people read into it. You aren't alone

[Stacey Steve]

PB

I've posted things, been misunderstood and promptly been "flamed" but then I just stop posting for a while until it gets irresitable to jump in again.

I might not come across as the most tactful or sensitive person to some but I have never gone out of my way the hurt anyone.

Just sit back on the side lines for a while and watch all us make complete arses of ourselves, then when you're ready, burst forth. Just don't leave permanently.

[Finedon.Dandy]

Keep up the encouragement guys - think its working as although she hasnt responded on this thread, I have had a second message from PB saying she does now still want to be included in the Pass the Parcel Seed Swap so that must mean she now intends to stay!

Tammy

P.S. WE all think you are bril PB so dont you dare go and leave us!