Good Morning Friday 20th August 2021

Greyduster, I have always regarded you as a measured and kind poster. Just keep being who you are, please don't change.

When DH died earlier this year I received some very kind messages of sympathy and support on the GM thread. Seeing as I don't post here I was very touched.

When I posted my thanks I explained that I would find it hard to keep up with all the goings on and would hate to upset anybody. The responses were light hearted and one poster jokingly suggested I should wake up earlier to avoid rush hour!

This kind and supportive thread has existed mostly without conflict for a very long time so it's normal for the odd spat/misunderstanding to rear its head and ruffle feathers. It will soon die down. That's life!

Don't fall out, folks. It's not worth it.

Oh dear , so sad that people are upset. Certainly not what this thread is meant to do.
I would hope we can all try not to take any omissions in our names not being mentioned personally . Sometimes a remark I have made gets some comments bother times not a whisper. That’s the way it goes.
It’s hard to remember everything you have read and I most often put a general ‘ thinking of all ….

I think it’s quite difficult to remember all who have posted something that it would be nice to make a response to. I know I’m guilty of not mentioning everyone, but it’s not an intentional omission. The truth is, by the time I’ve read through the posts (of which there are quite a few by the time I post), I can’t always recall who has said what, and I think it’s quite difficult on this forum to keep scrolling back and forth, so those that stick in my mind (and, importantly, the name of the poster who said it) will get a mention. I can only apologise to those I miss out, but it’s certainly not done with intent.

The other thing I’m doing increasingly now, is skimming posts if there are lots of them, so that parts of posts get missed by me, and I’m afraid that probably happened with dragonflies post yesterday as I missed her comment about her friends funeral. I’m so sorry that you have been unable to attend the funeral and send you my condolences ?.

I think there are many of us who don’t get a mention, or only very occasionally, but personally speaking, I don’t get upset by it. As I say, there are so many posts, some fairly long (like this is becoming ??), that’s it’s difficult to remember who said what sometimes, but I’m sure omission isn’t done deliberately.

This has indeed always been a kind and supportive thread to which I have offered and received both kindness and support since joining here in 2012. I did not mention anyone personally, I genuinely didn’t intend to cause any upset by my observations but I care enough that no one should feel left out/ignored in favour of those on lists only, worth a mention as I and others have noticed.
This may be the way things will be on our GM thread now and I am behind the times.
It wasn’t at all my intention to upset anyone and I sincerely apologise if I have.

How very sad this thread has turned into this (post 09.16 was the start, and I knew it would be).

Why can people just not let things be. This is a lovely thread, I have enjoyed it for many years. What does it matter how long posts are and what references are made, it really doesn't.

I, and I suspect, many others enjoy the posts whether long or short, particularly Mary's. It is good these days to have a smile and also to be able to pass on thoughts to people who are struggling.

I would add, I have been on here for years, not under this name, I had to re-register when the internet failed. I have always enjoyed this thread. Such a shame.

I agree lavenderzen, very sad to see such a friendly thread being spoilt in this way, and unfair to Mick too. Just because one poster is not mentioned by another. I hope people will not be driven off this thread by these comments.

I'm completely lost!!

Is it unfriendly? I hadn't noticed but then our timelines are a bit different so maybe I missed something. Another beautiful day in lockdown and when the weather is like this and you can get out into the garden I don't mind. At least I can do some weeding which I don't usually have time for. Have a good day everyone....