I tried that "doing something positive" thing last year, Teetime. I'd forgotten all my good intentions within a week. I know it's not in the spirit of Lent, but it's easier just to give something up even if it is chocolate 
But if you all desert us, what will the rest of us do? 
I've given up chocolate. I'll be miserable enough without having GN taken away.
My dear friend a curate in Essex posted on FB today the introduction to 40 actions which she uses as the basis for her devotion in Lent. It was very thought provoking as it was possible to follow without any religious allegiance whatsoever - it was just about paying closer attention to the needs of people who aren't close to us but we interact with on a daily basis e.g shop assistants, the postman that kind of thing. If one is of a Christian bent it used the text ' Love they neighbour as thyself'. I like that I'm going to go with it. So good wishes to you all and I hope you have a good day. 
I do not believe in God, though I am not against the basic Christian rules for living a good life. Old cultural habits die hard. This year for the lenten period I am giving up FB and GN and plan to spend an hour or two a day making items that will help those in a less happy situation than myself rather than 'surfin'.
So see you all at Easter
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