Is it possible to have a thread without snide remarks and back-biting?

[just john]

Whatever you'd like to discuss, (but no snide remarks or back-biting)

[woolybanana]

Yes, of course John, it would be a pleasure. What would you like to chat about on this beautiful sunny morning? Though my time is limited as it is the start of the big pre-Xmas clean.

[Théière]

[quote user="just john "]Whatever you'd like to discuss, (but no snide remarks or back-biting)[/quote]

Was it the head of google who said all threads start off ok but begin to go that way after 7 replies?

[woolybanana]

Those seeking factual answers have usually achieved their primary purpose after a couple of posts, whilst the others just like to explore all avenues, then on comes Normie!

[just john]

Weather's a good start, lovely and sunny here, but serious snow forecast, how has it affected rural France?
and what I wonder is the forecast for English Christmas and New Year Traditional celebrations amongst Midnight Mass, and le Réveillon,
a few maison secondaire friends say they are ''escaping to France to get away from the English over-indulgence,'' . . . 

[Théière]

[quote user="just john "]

 friends say they are ''escaping to France to get away from the English over-indulgence,'' . . . 

[/quote]

I was intending to escape to france for over indulgence [:)]

[woolybanana]

Seems a bit restrained here so far, but of course it all kicks off on Friday when the kids break up - and the snow falls!

[Chancer]

To be fair it has been a very long time since I remember a thread being pulled or editted let alone anyone being banned.

I think overall the forum has improved, very few if any personal attacks apart from towards politicians, their spouses and those in the media spotlight. 

[Russethouse]

 Posts are removed virtually every day, but they are mainly advertising, also we edit where appropriate....if you haven't noticed we must be doing something right ! [:)]

 

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Woolybanana

"Those seeking factual answers have usually achieved their primary purpose after a couple of posts, whilst the others just like to explore all avenues, then on comes Normie!"

Where is the 'Like' button?

[woolybanana]

Gie us a kiss big girl!

[ericd]

[quote user="Russethouse"]

....if you haven't noticed we must be something right ! [/quote]

 

Spotted your missing verb ! [:)]

[Christine Animal]

She has now edited it and we didn't even notice!

 

[Russethouse]

 LOL [:)]

 I think quicker than I type (thank goodness) and have to check everything for missing words !

[woolybanana]

Go on RH, tell the twooth, it was the little extra few nips of sherry wot did it!

[Russethouse]

 Not at that time in the morning, even if it was Christmas......I'm always extra careful what I post after a drink, very dangerous [;-)]

[LEO]

[quote user="Russethouse"]

 Not at that time in the morning, even if it was Christmas......I'm always extra careful what I post after a drink, very dangerous [;-)][/quote]

Have I overslept ?

Did Christmas come early this year

[Russethouse]

 No, I have started getting in the festive mood early though, Christmas time would have been a better expression

[woolybanana]

As we are playing the game, RH, 'expresion'? Better sort it before Norman comes along, as regular as the 33 bus that is never there on time!

[Théière]

I guess the title of this thread has begun to fail already, already begun to fail, oh what the hell [:D]

[Russethouse]

 I'm too tired to think leave alone post, a trip to John Lewis, House of Frazer, Debenhams and Marks and Spencer, plus queueing up in the PO to post a parcel, then food shopping and I'm pooped....a glass of something may help !

[cooperlola]

[quote user="Théière"]begun to fail already, already begun to fail, [:D][/quote]I think both are fine.  However my English has begun to already fail so maybe I'm wrong! (Even the old Captain Kirk splits are alright these days though, are they not?)

[Frederick]

R. H. You should get a medal for stamina..or bravery for facing that lot this time of the year. I lasted from the front door to the blouse section in M & S last Friday . Then it was off to the coffee shop with my paper and instructions to Mrs F to have her mobile turned on and ring me when the performance had ended !

[mint]

Frederick, never heard of JOINT responsibility then?  Why is it that poor Mrs F was left to do her bit and you ducked out of YOUR bit?

Don't talk to me about doing things as a couple.  I am cancelling Christmas as OH seems to pretend it has nothing to do with him.  This afternoon, he told me he was going to be writing out some cards but lo and behold, at the end of the afternoon, I saw no cards written out never mind ready for la poste.

[Théière]

Well that's one present sorted out for your O/H Sweets, by him a ...................