How did you come to join this group?

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:30 am

This is a big confession....but....I came across this group while I was searching for a GARDENING Group (Gardening being one of my hobbies) LOL

How did you Guys come to join this group ?

kmhowe72 · Post by **kmhowe72** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:41 am

I think I just stumbled upon this group.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:43 am

I don't remember...they've brainwashed me so thoroughly it's all a blur...all I know is....I CAN'T GET OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rade_wolf · Post by **Rade_wolf** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:48 am

well first off im Rade and Ive been searching for information on what its like to live in various areas of the UK, ATM my g/f and i still live with her ex b/f we applied to housing about 6 months ago and are still waiting for confirmation that they know we exsist..when we go in and ask about our priority etc they say we're in the system have the highest priority and we should keep applying for housing ..the same as they've said for the past 6months :-5 i dont expect mircles as this is a council but having moved around the country abit when i was single it normally took about 2-3months to get a place ( before i moved here it only took two weeks to sort a place) things are getting desperate now her ex has a new g/f whos great but they obviously want their own space.. ATM we can have up to 4 aults and a 1yr old (my g/f and ex's daughter) in a two bedroom highrise flat..we dont want to move out of the area because we want easy access for the father but its getting to the point of ANYWERE..so id like to know about the city you live in...whats the services (dental GP etc) like (leeds has NO NHS dentists anymore) and the council like for housing (leeds advertises up to 30 houses aweek as immediate occupation and yet still offers none after 6 months :-2 ) and is it more rural or very inner city?

hope you guys can help a family keep its sanity

thankyou Rade

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:55 am

I'm trying to remember. :yh_think

I was pissed (the American kind) about politics in some fashion. I typed in ... gee, I don't remember ... in google. FG was one of many on the list. Not sure why I tried this one first but I'm really glad I did. I've checked others since, but this on is definitely top of the list!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:56 am

I was looking for a nice forum-one that I can still look at during the day at work that isn't blocked! So when I return to work tomorrow, I can always pop in and out!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:20 pm

:-3 Am I here, How the hell did this happen..!!:D

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:27 pm

We have a forum where i work, and it was down for a week or so,

i had a toodle on google joined a couple of forums but i could'nt follow the format on them!

Clicked on FG saw that it was the same software i was used to, and the rest is history.

I am glad i found FG, i consider you all as friends, and its a lovely homely place to come to when i have problems or worries.

Thanks Guys XXX

:-4

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:41 pm

I'm not sure exactly when I stumbled on this place, I know I wasn't looking for a forum as I didn't know what one was!!

All I can think is that I did a search on domestic violence and somehow that bought me here!!

I lurked and did a lot of reading before I joined, everybody seemed nice apart from the odd one or two!!! (who appear to have left now - before you all start wondering who they are :wah: )

I know being here for the first couple of months was quite scary as I had to hide it from the husband, but it helped me to get some things down in writing, and lots of people gave me advice. You guys were my 'secret' friends who helped me build the courage to leave an abusive partner. Thank you to all of you. :yh_hugs

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:04 pm

Bez wrote: This is a big confession....but....I came across this group while I was searching for a GARDENING Group (Gardening being one of my hobbies) LOL

How did you Guys come to join this group ? :)I wanted to meet you:-6 :guitarist

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:09 pm

capt_buzzard wrote: I wanted to meet you:-6 :guitarist

Gee whizz...for once I'm speechless :-4

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:11 pm

capt_buzzard wrote: I wanted to meet you:-6 :guitaristoh how fickle you Irishmen are Buzz! *crying* :-1

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:14 pm

destiny

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:19 pm

Buzz & Bezz

Sounds like a swarm. Or a Beer Brand!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:21 pm

I'll go for the beer.......

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:30 pm

I like it Accountable.. Great name for a Beer..

Sounds like a swarm. Or a Beer Brand! BUZZ & BEZZ ..

Bridget · Post by **Bridget** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 3:27 pm

I know I was looking for a forum. I was in another forum that wasn't half as nice as this one and it went belly-up finacially. So I was without a forum for a couple months. I tried others but they all had agenda's. Agenda's that did not interest me. I was very lonely as I live out in the country with no contact with neighbors. Husband doesn't want to spend a awful lot of time with me. His job is his sweet-heart. Anyway i just knew if i kept looking I would finally find one and I DID. You guys are the finest and have made me feel welcome. You have a multitude of areas to go and chat. An especially your from all walks of life and countries. That makes life more interesting. Luv you all.:-4

actionfigurestepho · Post by **actionfigurestepho** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 3:47 pm

I found this by using open directory.

It was the most diverse of all the forums and had the most topics. Also, I'm used to the forum software. That's why I picked it, but of course I'm staying with it because of y'all.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 3:47 pm

Bez wrote: This is a big confession....but....I came across this group while I was searching for a GARDENING Group (Gardening being one of my hobbies) LOL

How did you Guys come to join this group ?

One day as I was shopping in the supermarket I came across the wine selection and was trying to decide between picking up a bottle of California or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to go with the Shrimp Scampi that I was going to prepare for dinner. Suddenly, a woman with a child in her cart ran into the back of my leg and made me wince with pain. She appologised profusely with an accent that I could not quite understand. I told her no harm done and we both continued shopping.

What was the question again????

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 5:20 pm

Excellent Thread. I'm learning so much. I never knew Lon drank wine!

Seriously, though, excellent thread!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 5:28 pm

:-2 Am I still here, LC how the hell did I get here...anyone seen my shoes???

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:29 am

Far Rider wrote: I was actually looking for a good porn site... I typed in "beautiful dominering women" and up popped the garden... been flirting ever since!:yh_rotfl You got that right bad boy! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:43 am

I was on safari hunting albino rhino when I got a call from my commanding special ops officer. He was sending me upriver from Da Nang into Cambodia to eliminate a certain Colonel gone bad.

He was camped out in the jungle with the local tribesmen, reaking havoc on military etiquette. After a few days asssesing the situation I succesfully quelled the Colonel.

Before I left I got to talking with a crazy photographer who mentioned Forum Garden to me and I said Id check into when I got stateside. He told me there were North Vietnamese cloaked as British women and Im here on recon now.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:57 am

flopstock wrote: I was coerced. Promises were made. Deals brokered. Pictures exchanged....I was duped by nice looking knees....and baby blues;)
Uh yeh, about that, Flop. I've been meaning to tell you, my eyes aren't blue either. They're brown. I just told you blue to get you to like me. :yh_blush

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 5:56 am

Accountable wrote: Excellent Thread. I'm learning so much. I never knew Lon drank wine!

Seriously, though, excellent thread!

I'm really pleased I posted this...I'm learning lots about you all and realising that I really hit the jackpot when I fell over the fence (after a glass of red wine) into this wacky garden......People.....you're the best. When are we going into the beer business Buzz ?? :-4

Bez :-6 :-6

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:52 am

you're there already. I had one in Bothwell's Pub just last night. Heady and a little sweeter than you'd expect. Very nice overall.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:19 pm

I popped into the pub tonight....there was only Vodka on offer....yuk....

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:20 pm

Bez wrote: I popped into the pub tonight....there was only Vodka on offer....yuk....

Champers and Bud in there at the moment, and Abbeys telling stories!:wah:

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:41 pm

Betty Boop wrote: Champers and Bud in there at the moment, and Abbeys telling stories!:wah:No tales outa school perlease!

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:20 am

My very good friend the delightful Abbey told me about FG....only im not allowed to tell dirty jokes swear or talk about sex..... so obviously i dont post much !

mominiowa · Post by **mominiowa** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 7:47 am

I came here because I had searched for info on Jessica Lunsford...and found posts on it..My nephew(by marriage) was killed in Florida and I follow a lot of child abductions..and from there things just went NUTS! :-6 Now I am addicted....:-5

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 7:51 am

mominiowa wrote: I came here because I had searched for info on Jessica Lunsford...and found posts on it..My nephew(by marriage) was killed in Florida and I follow a lot of child abductions..and from there things just went NUTS! :-6 Now I am addicted....:-5
And we're fortunate! :yh_hugs

greydeadhead · Post by **greydeadhead** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 8:14 am

ummm.. well.. I tripped into the gardens aand haven't come down yet... errrr.. gotten up yet.. ohhhhh.. whatever...

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:52 am

Hmmm lie or tell the truth, lie or tell the truth ahahahaha

Ahhhh I was banned from another forum seems my intellect was far to high for them to handle. So I www.dogpile.com'd forums and whoooweeee it was eye opening what I found out there. So after trying about 1/2 dozen I found this one and came to realize we are a well matched group. Mature and respetful. Smart, good looking, financially stable, comfortable with our sexuality, open, honest, clean living, no sexual inuendos, flirt free (almost, Far dont' count) and kind to everyone who enters sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo having sorted through that I stayed hehehehe

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:28 am

Far Rider wrote: see..im already being pushed outta here...*sniff*

NEVER we wuvvers you too much hehehehehe

mominiowa · Post by **mominiowa** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 1:08 pm

Minks I was reading this and my son saw your pic. with the Incredible chic and he went nuts! Just had to tell ya......LOL:D

rainbowsmiles · Post by **rainbowsmiles** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:29 pm

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This is a big confession....but....I came across this group while I was searching for a GARDENING Group (Gardening being one of my hobbies) LOL

How did you Guys come to join this group ?

Someone posted a link to this site on a forum I moderate for another admin.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:48 am

Bez wrote: This is a big confession....but....I came across this group while I was searching for a GARDENING Group (Gardening being one of my hobbies) LOL

How did you Guys come to join this group ?

Any more contributions to this thread ??....I have noticed loads of the new guys and gals came across FG by accident.....they took one peep over the fence and are here to stay....just like me.....yippeeeee....:-6 :-6 xxxx

Bez

hotsauce · Post by **hotsauce** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:52 am

our old forum went to hell, so my sis started searching for new places for us to play. she came up with FG!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:58 am

I was a member on other forums but they simply reeked (badly I might add,) so went looking for another and found FG. Now I'm hooked on the great conversations and great characters that reside amongst this fine place.

So much so that I've chained myself to my computer and spend at least 20 hours on here a day, (ok that last bit was a lie, really it is :wah: )

pink princess · Post by **pink princess** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:04 am

i was in bed with my laptop bored and put forum into google and wound up here

you know ive a feeling i may have posted in this thread already.........

:-3

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:19 am

chrisb84uk wrote: I was a member on other forums but they simply reeked (badly I might add,) so went looking for another and found FG. Now I'm hooked on the great conversations and great characters that reside amongst this fine place.

So much so that I've chained myself to my computer and spend at least 20 hours on here a day, (ok that last bit was a lie, really it is :wah: )

Isn't that funny, I found the same thing. Badly run other forums or.... they are just shoddy excuses to talk trash.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:27 am

I know, some sites are so dis-organised and everything is just so naff. And that really is me being polite.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:52 am

chrisb84uk wrote: I know, some sites are so dis-organised and everything is just so naff. And that really is me being polite.

gotta go through the weeds to find the flowers.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:43 am

I have visited a few other forums but haven't signed up to any other than 2 Buddhist Forums, AGF which is a bit intellectual for me and BBC message boards for the Gardening topics.

Now I'm no prude....honest....but I have been shocked at some of the language and the viciousness of some of the postings in the 'other' forums....made me feel quite uncomfortable.

All I can say is that I am so happy to be here in the garden.....There's something for everyone....I'm sure that no one will ever want to leave.

Oh yes....and I discovered smileys here.....luv'em.....bez