Allotment Stuff => The Basics => Topic started by: tubs on March 26, 2004, 22:29:45
Title: Allotments4All?
Post by: tubs on March 26, 2004, 22:29:45
Allotments. Full Stop! Jesus H. Wept, I joined this site to discuss/enjoy/ask/read about allotment subjects. All I see is inane babble! Read 1976 - my comment was at the end. You may say - that's where it should stay. But if it stops the thread - O.K!
Should wind up some (hopefully decent subject comments?) Reading me Ed.? I don't do childish 'smilies' either
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Andi on March 26, 2004, 22:35:50
There is plenty on this site for allotment owners and productive gardeners.
1976 is in The Shed...an area for NON allotment stuff.
Happy surfing...
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: rdak on March 26, 2004, 22:43:26
by all means feel free to read the topics here, but if you want to discuss and ask questions, you may find it helps not to be so critical.
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Mrs Ava on March 26, 2004, 22:53:55
For most of us, our lives do not revolve purely around our allotments or gardens, in fact, shock horror, some members don't even have allotments! Allotments are meant to be fun, a place where you make friends and enjoy the social aspects as well as the growing aspect. If you don't want to take part in the friendship side of the site, then stay out of places like the shed, to talk plants, go in the plant sections.
Oh, and I DO do smilies! :) ;) :D ;D >:( :( :o 8) ??? ::) :P :-[ :-X :-\ :-* :'(
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Garden Manager on March 26, 2004, 23:28:05
To Tubs
Constructive comments are fine and welcme
Unwarranted criticism and a chip on ones shoulder are not.
This site is also a friendly community. Please dont spoil it with such comments.
PS If all we talked about was Allotments and gardening i think it would get very boring. Unrelated chit chat is good :)
PPS I can do smilies too ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: eileen on March 26, 2004, 23:40:54
I really think you should find yourself another forum if you don't like the looks of this one, there's plenty out there to choose from you know!
As others have said there are a number of topics that are to do with gardening/allotments but we're all friends here and do have other things to discuss as well. We also like to have FUN, know what that means?
We really don't take kindly to a newbie, who obviously hasn't checked all the topics out properly before slating us all, coming on here and assuming he knows all about the boards and making inflammatory comments.
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: SueT on March 26, 2004, 23:56:37
Well said Eileen ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: busy_lizzie on March 27, 2004, 00:41:08
Like everyone else has said, tubs, if you don't like this site, it is your free choice to go else where. Personally I think we are a well rounded community. Plenty of gardening and allotment stuff, (can't believe you missed the huge range of gardening topics), but also laughs and gossip and chat and a real sense of good natured fun. Most of all people are respectful and considerate of each other. busy_lizzie
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: legless on March 27, 2004, 07:33:21
the site has been quite nicely set out tubs so that non- allotment stuff tends to go in the shed and other clearly marked areas, i think the members tend to be excellent at making sure that stuff in the 'on topic' areas stays 'on topic'. I do hope you'll take the time to look a bit deeper and join some of the topics that interest you BUT no-one is forcing you to read it so i'm afraid wrist slapping an entire online community to try and change the way it is to your liking isn't the most productive idea.
hope to chat soon
Jo ;D
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: kenkew on March 27, 2004, 08:08:10
:-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :P
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Palustris on March 27, 2004, 09:55:47
And personally Tubs I object very strongly to the blasphemy in your message! "Thou shalt not take the name of thy Lord God in vain."
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Gardengirl on March 27, 2004, 10:01:59
I have not got an allotment Tubs and was initially a little reluctant to join in this site but was encouraged to do so by other gardening 'friends' and boy am I glad I did as I have made so many new friends and learned so much from their knowledge of gardening. Without going into detail as there has been so much said already, I agree with all the comments already made.
Life is too short to be deadly serious about just one subject 'Allotments'. Go on Tubs, let your hair down - join in the fun - especially our Sunflower Growing Competition ;) :)
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Muddy_Boots on March 27, 2004, 13:16:33
Smacks to me of someone just diving in here to get a reaction without having the slightest interest in gardening! Suggest they go and troll elsewhere where they might find like non-minded individuals to pander to their inanities
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: MagpieDi on March 27, 2004, 15:10:21
Absolutely in agreement with you there Muddy !!
Got to be a wind up folks! Probably just managed to hoodwink the wardens for an hour !! ::) ;D ::)
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: flowerbaby_uk on March 27, 2004, 15:49:44
like that one magpie ;D ;D ;D oopps emicons :P
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Hugh_Jones on March 27, 2004, 18:30:49
Now hold on a minute good people. Don`t forget that Tubs has been a member of this site for all of 5 weeks and 5 days, and has managed to make a full 5 postings in that time, so no doubt he feels that he is justified in thinking that his own vast contribution to the site entitles him to tell all us lesser mortals how to behave.
However, if he looks elsewhere on the site, he will find that Richard was touting for members for two other no doubt worthy (invitation only) sites, and perhaps he would feel more at home in their more select atmosphere.
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Muddy_Boots on March 27, 2004, 18:55:51
Hugh,
You are an officer and a gentleman! :D
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: kenkew on March 27, 2004, 19:08:56
Well, Tubs. Looks like you loose, sorry....(no I'm not!) Thing is, on every chat site there will be someone willing to pull to pieces those that contribute to it. It's just so easy to jump around the sites and slag people off because your brain cell isn't engaged or in tune with what the site is all about. First rule of any argument Tubs, is to have an alternative to what you disagree with. Seeing as how your disagreement is about people enjoying the company of like minded people, I can't see where any alternative would fit in. That really only leaves you two options,
Stop picking on people who just want to do, The things that they want, (of which you haven't a clue,) Or use jerky movements and writhe on the floor, Or *Watershed language* to you.
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: tim on March 27, 2004, 19:34:17
PLEASE tell me, WHY do people rise to the bait every time , and give these i....s their pleasure??
Just let it be - & die? Don't allow another beeb here. = Tim
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Hugh_Jones on March 27, 2004, 19:59:20
But tim, it`s such FUN.
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Muddy_Boots on March 27, 2004, 21:19:03
no Hugh, fun is seein them crucify emeselves! We just sit here and watch! Tim is right, ain't even worth bothering about and rather feeling I should not have even bothered posting!
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: kenkew on March 27, 2004, 22:25:55
But like the rest of us, you both did, did you not?
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: cflossy on March 27, 2004, 22:33:19
I have only just registered after several weeks of looking at this great website and have found loads of helpful hints and tips to help us with our new allotment ( we acquired ours in January) I found Tubbs views completely outrageous and he clearly has not looked at the other varied topics on this site. I am a complete novice when it comes to vegetables and have really been inspired by what some people have said and taken what they have said ( as well as the books) to my allotment. I can't wait for my seeds to grow, ( radishes allready coming up - is it too early? they are covered with fleese but i was told to grow them with the parsnips)
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Mrs Ava on March 28, 2004, 15:05:39
Congratulations on your new plot cflossy. I think the reason you grow radish in the same 'hole' as your 'snips is because radish come up and reach maturity in no time, and parsnips need to grow and grow and grow taking up the space for a year (peeps on our plot have sowed this years 'snips and are still pulling last years!). I don't think it is too early for radish, spesh if they are under fleece. You haven't said where in this big old world you are (and I must confess to not looking at your profile thingy to see if you have stuck your pin in the map) but if you are down sowf then it seems we can sow a good few weeks earlier than those gardeners oop north. ;D
[subtle subject change/] ;D
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: rosebud on March 28, 2004, 15:26:40
TUBS GET A LIFE SOMEWHERE ELSE LEAVE US HAPPY FOLKS ALONE
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Garden Manager on March 28, 2004, 15:52:00
I think the message here is ' lighten up or go elsewhere'. You are clearly disturbing the friendly commnity we have here Tubs. >:(
Just if you do go elsewhere, dont make it the groups Hugh so 'kindly' pointed out. :(
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: cleo on March 28, 2004, 16:12:30
I have a very clear view on `spoilers`-show them your `dibbing finger`-and then let them rot.
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: tubs on March 28, 2004, 17:59:23
Well done all! Magpie DI got really close. Love it - I won a bet that the acid would flow from the 'Venus' reactions.
Don't worry girls, I'll stay out of the shed, you probably hope I'll stay out of all the forums! To answer a couple of points, I am actually a professional gardener and have two large allotments to relax in. I also love a good joke! Ah, well! Back to my six acres! Tara a bit!
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Mimi on March 28, 2004, 18:22:01
Yes we all love a good joke dont we. :-X Can I suggest that you have a joke on another site at someone elses expense.
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Hels_Bels on March 28, 2004, 18:23:39
OK, I've been reading this thread, wondering whether it would just run out of steam, but now I'm REALLY angry. I joined the site a few weeks ago, as a very novice allotmenter and have loved the warmth of welcome and advice from everyone - whatever their age, sex, experience, anything.
I found your comments sexist and patronising. You might think that you've 'won' some kind of 'smarter than you' competition you designed in your own head, but I think that you really are missing out on some of the best and friendliest advice you can get. If you don't feel you need advice because you have sooo much experience, then leave the rest of us to it.
>:( >:( >:( Hhmph, still angry, but think I will leave it there.
H_B
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Dunc_n_Tricia on March 28, 2004, 18:32:02
Don't you know when somebody uses the word "actually" when telling others he is a "professional" gardener, they are lacking something.
The girls will know what I mean - a bit like the men who drive big cars to convince themselves they don't have tiny w*****s.
Many sympathies to Tubs, he doesn't sound like a man with too many friends (at least on this site).
Don't let him wind all you good people up too much and remember to smil(i)e!!!
:-* Tricia
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: Mrs Ava on March 28, 2004, 19:57:52
hahahah Dunc and Tricia, you read my mind! I figured, smallest p e n i s in the world, therefore needs to back up his life by telling us all how great he is and that he is a professional. Well, who gives a toss, not me! Not worth the time or energy, so lets bring this to a close and get on with our lives!
:) ;) ;D :) ;) ;D :) ;D
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: rdak on March 28, 2004, 20:10:39
Suggest that others, like me, won't be replying to any of Tub's postings.
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: kenkew on March 28, 2004, 21:27:12
I reckon you summed it up Ross. Most sites I go to with a sensible audience tend to simply ignore those who try to upset things. If these people are ignored they soon get fed-up of talking to themselves. I have a question for the ladies; How do you know thet 'Blubs', woops, sorry, I mean 'Tubs', has a Peenica-twee? And what words mean the other way inclined?....mmmmm!
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: tubs on March 28, 2004, 21:33:55
Keep it going folks. Best day I've had for years!
Love you all.
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: campanula on March 28, 2004, 22:50:43
hi there, just wanted to throw in my thoughts. Tubs, I am a bit new to most things internet stylee but one of the things that amazes me is the general feelings of friendship or relationship on the basis of a few postings. The internet seems to actualise a sort of intimacy and readiness to reveal ourselves to almost total strangers - this simply would not happen in 'real' life. I guess what I am saying Tubs, is that it is very easy to get caught up with 'trivialities' - I am sorta shy but have been taken aback by the ease with which it was possible to slot into an on-line community. Once that happens, I guess people inevitably wish to get toknow each other and conversations invariably digress away from plants and planting - but that's OK isn't it? I have been a bit anxious at some of the ire that has floated about (flaming, I believe it is called) and often people have taken great chances revealing personal details about themselves which takes for granted a certain level of trust. However, it is easy to back away from postings which are not of interest and the benefits and advice off this site has more than compensated for occassional feelings of irritation. Live and let live, I say,
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: gavin on March 28, 2004, 22:55:44
Our choice
- give the troll his thrills, get angry, respond with wonderful verbal pyrotechnics ------- and lose things that we value?
- or ignore the sad, silly pillock, and let him find some other suckers to wind up?
Gavin
Title: Re:Allotments4All?
Post by: eileen on March 28, 2004, 22:58:58
And so then end is here.
Let's all move on folks - we've got better things to do and better people to do them with!