I will say this only once and then I will --bog off-- get back to Xmas

jingl I really liked your clear, honest and open post. Didn't see any sins .... and I'll say it again - a warm welcome back. I've missed you.

thatbags I do agree with your post jings just seems to add that bit of spice which I find mostly amusing and if I don't then off to the next post.

Yes, we all get rattled at times and say more than we mean to, that is part of being human, though we should try to avoid it. It is carrying a grudge into other conversations, and shooting someone down as soon as they put their heads above the parapet to say anything which causes the most unpleasantness.

I agree with all that thatbags has said.
So, welcome back Jingle.

Well said, merlot and dollie. I second what elegran said too: it's worth bearing in mind, I feel, that jingl does not set out to cause offence; she has said so and I believe her. She may occasionally get rattled but don't we all?

funny how comments can be misconstrued when read and cause a riot ...i find it sad that some people take things to heart and think comments are made directly at them when in fact its ' just someones point of view' and to me should be treated thus..

I don't like the way some posters feel the need to lecture jingle about the content of her posts. Like Ana says, her pithy comments and flashes of wit might not be to everyone's taste but Gransnet should be for everyone to enjoy and not moulded to suit those who want it their way.

The problem is the moment jingle opens her mouth posts, there is someone waiting to pounce and some of the criticism is ridiculously petty.

I try and get on with everyone on Gransnet but it's no fun when there's a constant 'watch what you say' feeling about posting.

Agreed, generally, Elegran. But, I would also blame the lack of Greatnan.

Passes me by too - sounds as though it is probably just as well!

There are others who can do confrontation and discord at least as thoroughly as Jingle and with more ill-will behind their posts, and there are some who are exasperating in other ways too.

I think a lot of the subdued posting recently has been a result of the shock of Greatnan's fall, not the absence of one poster.

Not at all, Tegan it's the down to earth, pithy comments and flashes of wit that I've missed!

It depends on the definition of interesting I suppose. If confrontation and discord is your thing so be it. I found gransnet a very pleasant place to be recently; I'm sorry that other people found it so tedious .

I think I've said before that Jings is the salt that savors the meat!

Agreed, petallus!

You've only been back five minutes and already Gransnet is twice as interesting

I wondered where you had got to 123/jingle/JO9. Perhaps in time you will be welcomed back into the fold, just think before you type as you upset loads of GNers.

That clarifies it for everyone then, Jingle. I think.

I admire your cleverness in getting under Their skin so, jingl. Talent.

Actually it isn't just Soutra that is interested. Some of us don't understand why there is sometimes one rule for one and not everyone else. And I'm pleased that you've pointed out that sometimes the things you say can be seen to be upsetting.

Yes. I should have added that you can only register under one name at a time. As far as I know it is physically/technically impossible to do otherwise.

Like I say, this is mostly for Soutra. To put her out of her obvious misery.

Happy Christmas dear Cari.

I think the whole thing must of passed me by also.

Not a clue either!

Well I read it, no idea what you are on about, but good for you!

I'm only bogging off for a little while!