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Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by Jim2004
Well Mr thread stopper has decided to go, I know when I am not wanted.
I don't know what I've done wrong, but I seem to be stopping threads which isn't fair to the starter. I've added my comments to several threads over the last few days and I dunno, but that seems to be it, or they continue and NOTHING I say gets mentioned ?! It's as if I am not here. As I say I don't know what I did wrong, but something for sure. I only ever wanted to be part of the community, but I obv don't fit for some reason. I've had a few longish threads of recent and apart from the moderator Jeremy, there's been 4 or 5 pages with no other comments other than from 4 or 5 members :( 1,500 viewings tho! I appreciate they was Student Visa related, and not everyone has a lot to say about that if they are going with PR in hand, but even a word of support would've been nice. Instead of each time my partner asked "well, what are the other people saying?", I'd say "no one has replied but JAJ again", I'd love to have told her "oh 'so and so' has posted saying blah blah blah, but alas! I don't want knock Jeremy as he's helped us the most on here, but he can be a bit negative towards ppl who want to study to get PR. He's perfectly entitled to his opinion, but maybe a few opinions from others might have made the whole 'bashing feeling' we seem to have felt over the last few days not so bad. For me and my partner the last 2 years has been terrible as far as the Immigration (if it ever happens) has been. We've been on the roller coaster of emotions with the 'yes it's on' and the 'oh sh*t, we can't do it now'. We've been thru the TRA who took 7 months (with priority) to tell us no good! Reasons they gave were there under their eyes, its not like they had to do any checking to come to their conclusion, and maybe I am too paranoid, but I think they just wanted to mess us about, it doesn't take 7 months to tell me I have no qualifications when page 1 of my portfolio stated that! Anyway, we was told about study to PR, and that's been just as bad as which ever way I look, there is problems or high risks. The last week or so I have probably been spending up to 10 hours a day on the PC. Either on Expat, DIMIA, or whatever, but all Australia related. My partner suffers with depression anyway, and being a SADS sufferer has not been taking the Winter too good, but with all the stress of the last few days has had a break down, had to go to the Doctor, and is now on medication to get her thru this period. With hindsight maybe I have been too obsessed with this Australia thing that I have neglected her :( Either way the best thing I can do now is leave Expat and everything else, and put my time and effort where it is more needed for now. We'll be back on track with getting to Australia as soon as we are over this period. I thought about just disappearing and pop back with a new username then, but that's not fair to the few ppl that have helped me, and have pm'd me to wish me luck and keep them informed, so here's my last post I think, at least I have explained my reasons. I just want to thank everyone who DID help me with advice and support since I joined, especially JAJ even tho what I just said about the guy. I'll definitely need to post on here again in the future, but I think I'll get more responses as someone else :( which is a shame, we all need answers! THE END RIP Jim2004 (Paul) PM me your email addy so we can stay in touch if this is your final decision! (hope it isn't!):cool: Claire x |
Re: Goodbye (again)
hope your partner feels better soon paul, and hope you come back to the forum.
take care mate Trish :) |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
La la la , la la la
JTL |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
I'll name that tune in one... 'Hey Jude' by the Beatles, what do I win :D
JTL Pity you missed yesterdays prize, don't worry it was only a boring old Aston Martin :p (Jim will now be even more paranoid cos we have dragged his thread off topic :eek: , sorry Jim :o ) |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
(Jim will now be even more paranoid cos we have dragged his thread off topic :eek: , sorry Jim :o )
I AM going to be the last poster on this thread. Cheers, JTL |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
I AM going to be the last poster on this thread.
Cheers, JTL |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by Phoenixuk2oz
Are you? :D
Don't get your hopes up tho, I am the thread killer king, so watch out for a thread at the weekend that gets a big fat 0 replies :( :mad: :D Cheers, JTL Oh you can have this thread, you just need to kill it first. Say something 'funny' |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
Oh you can have this thread, you just need to kill it first. Say something 'funny'
'hairy bo##ocks' makes me giggle!! wonder how many threads have been killed with the last line being 'hairy bo##locks'?? :D :D :D |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
'hairy bo##ocks'
makes me giggle!! wonder how many threads have been killed with the last line being 'hairy bo##locks'?? :D :D :D He was too senior member but got discouraged... I think he must be watching his threads to drain... Sorry it happened again with him... Jim if you can come back it will be just great... Have some guts, Bad days wont be anymore....just Fight it out... We are with you...Hope we are involved in ourselfs may be little selfish but surely we have not forgotten you.. I am sure we are all here waiting for you.. We want you back..you can throw a brick back on us..we dont mind elder to your or not... may be we can improve and understand sentiments of each other.. I think we are worth to give you little support...so dont get discourage with this.. you know how many times I have revived my tread to ask questions...I just did it did it...till i got it... You need to have that spirit...after all its you who should make an attempt to step forward... so take little strength and have some faith..Trust us...may be not now but surely we can help you.. We dont want to miss you.. so welcome back...hey you there...cheer up......... And Smile like this -> :) ok... |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by Jim2004
Well Mr thread stopper has decided to go, I know when I am not wanted.
THE END RIP Jim2004 (Paul) Are you still here ? :D Every silver lining has a cloud :( Try to keep positive in life. Easier said than done I know but you owe it to yourself and family. Give Mrs Jim my very best wishes please :) |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by Bix
Hi Jim.
Are you still here ? :D Every silver lining has a cloud :( Try to keep positive in life. Easier said than done I know but you owe it to yourself and family. Give Mrs Jim my very best wishes please :) hmm am I missing something.. If hes younger then me then blessings... else my best wishes to him.. Jim are you there...you are Welcome once again... :beer: |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by pandya_m
Folks we missed Jim....
He was too senior member but got discouraged... I think he must be watching his threads to drain... Sorry it happened again with him... Jim if you can come back it will be just great... Have some guts, Bad days wont be anymore....just Fight it out... We are with you...Hope we are involved in ourselfs may be little selfish but surely we have not forgotten you.. I am sure we are all here waiting for you.. We want you back..you can throw a brick back on us..we dont mind elder to your or not... may be we can improve and understand sentiments of each other.. I think we are worth to give you little support...so dont get discourage with this.. you know how many times I have revived my tread to ask questions...I just did it did it...till i got it... You need to have that spirit...after all its you who should make an attempt to step forward... so take little strength and have some faith..Trust us...may be not now but surely we can help you.. We dont want to miss you.. so welcome back...hey you there...cheer up......... And Smile like this -> :) ok... Look he's in a bad situation at the mo, but he needs to deal with it himself, we're not a support group. Sorry if that sounds cold, but if something goes horribly wrong with me or Mrs JTLs life, this wont be the first place I run to. I sympathise with his situation, but he did spit the dummy a bit about not getting responses to his really complex queries. And he did hit the one person who was capable of helping him (JAJ). Good luck to ya Jim, hope you can get here, Cheers, JTL |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
Yes, yes, we know he will be back under a different name. We've done the rounds, said sorry, said goodbye, explained the lack of responses, we know he is reading this thread, either as himself or a new name.
Look he's in a bad situation at the mo, but he needs to deal with it himself, we're not a support group. Sorry if that sounds cold, but if something goes horribly wrong with me or Mrs JTLs life, this wont be the first place I run to. I sympathise with his situation, but he did spit the dummy a bit about not getting responses to his really complex queries. And he did hit the one person who was capable of helping him (JAJ). Good luck to ya Jim, hope you can get here, Cheers, JTL but lets hope for the best.. Its jim who has to decide... In whatever way..we are with him... All the Best.. |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by pandya_m
I dont think new name will add some spice to his problems..
but lets hope for the best.. Its jim who has to decide... In whatever way..we are with him... All the Best.. |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by pandya_m
apologies..I meant: spice to resolve the problems...
a bit of coriander, tumeric, nutmeg, ground black pepper, a hint of paprika, a few basil leaves, parsley, it does wonders, pour it in your bath instead of bubble bath. Just keep the dog away from you afterwards :eek: Cheers, JTL |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
a bit of coriander, tumeric, nutmeg, ground black pepper, a hint of paprika, a few basil leaves, parsley, it does wonders, pour it in your bath instead of bubble bath.
Just keep the dog away from you afterwards :eek: Cheers, JTL sorry if that coufused you... |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by pandya_m
By spice I meant variety...not literally..
sorry if that coufused you... If you read Jims original post, he thinks people are ignoring him. He is wrong of course. But if changing user name makes him feel better, then go for it I say. This place is dead friendly to new people. Too friendly sometimes... But I do think the spicey bath thing is a bad idea. What were you thinking :rolleyes: Cheers, JTL |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
Nah, it didn't confuse me, just a chance for a stupid joke.
If you read Jims original post, he thinks people are ignoring him. He is wrong of course. But if changing user name makes him feel better, then go for it I say. This place is dead friendly to new people. Too friendly sometimes... But I do think the spicey bath thing is a bad idea. What were you thinking :rolleyes: Cheers, JTL I think thats a sound statment and I am bound to agree with you... and wish Jim gets the required confidence with the forum agian. |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by pandya_m
No i am thinking about the point you just raise...I quote: "This place is dead friendly to new people. Too friendly sometimes..."
I think thats a sound statment and I am bound to agree with you... and wish Jim gets the required confidence with the forum agian. Cheers, JTL |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by NKSK
I've only discovered this week (after 3 months) what the hell 'karma' is all about - thought it was some new age thing that I didn't need to worry about. Apologies to all of you who have helped me and I've not sent any - will in future!!
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"I've only discovered this week (after 3 months) what the hell 'karma' is all about - thought it was some new age thing that I didn't need to worry about. Apologies to all of you who have helped me and I've not sent any - will in future!!"
I've been thinking the same thing - go on then what is Karma about? Oh and while I'm at it what's lol? Is it just cos I don't do texting that I don't understand these things? Sorry Paul for diverting from the theme but I didn't want to start a whole thread for one simple answer and thanks for raising this one - the only thread I've seen from you before was the one on where you got your name and you weren't last on that. Good luck |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by flip
"I've only discovered this week (after 3 months) what the hell 'karma' is all about - thought it was some new age thing that I didn't need to worry about. Apologies to all of you who have helped me and I've not sent any - will in future!!"
I've been thinking the same thing - go on then what is Karma about? Oh and while I'm at it what's lol? Is it just cos I don't do texting that I don't understand these things? Sorry Paul for diverting from the theme but I didn't want to start a whole thread for one simple answer and thanks for raising this one - the only thread I've seen from you before was the one on where you got your name and you weren't last on that. Good luck lol means laugh out loud pmsl means pissing myself laughing. If you look in the bottom left of this post you will see a button that says 'Karma'. Feel free to click it, a pop up box will appear, add some text if you want, make sure you identify yourself in the text cos the receiver of the karma won't know who sent it unless you say in the text. All other acronyms you read you can guess (like rofpmsl - rolling on the floor pissing myself laughing). Cheers, JTL |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
Ok, I'll tell ya but you have to give me Karma :D
lol means laugh out loud pmsl means pissing myself laughing. If you look in the bottom left of this post you will see a button that says 'Karma'. Feel free to click it, a pop up box will appear, add some text if you want, make sure you identify yourself in the text cos the receiver of the karma won't know who sent it unless you say in the text. All other acronyms you read you can guess (like rofpmsl - rolling on the floor pissing myself laughing). Cheers, JTL |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
Hi, hello !:D
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Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by flip
but what does karma do for you - if you get loads do you stop feeling ignored?
It does nothing, but it looks good on your avatar. They did an upgrade a while back and introduced this Karma thing which I thought was a load of rubbish. But then everyone got really keen on it, and tried to get as many of those little blue boxes as possible. I suppose to be sensible for a moment, it shows your reliability as a poster. But then its so corrupted, people exchange karma on these forums like you wouldn't believe, so if anything, if I see a poster with tons of little blue karma boxes, I'm suspicious. In my own stupid way, I decided my avatar would look a hell of alot cooler if I had a few arcade crowns underneath it. At least that means something. Karma is karma, its ethereal. But some people want it like a drug :rolleyes: Cheers, JTL Now give me Karma :D |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Just want to say thanks to everyone for their nice words :) I have not long awoke.
I just have a few comments. Yes, my attack at JAJ maybe came across wrong. I did say I wanted to thank him most, I know he has helped me the most on here, and I said that. I know he is bang on with what he knows and says, hence I have the most respect for him (and have made this clear on posts!). One day I was pretty much exchanging msg's about my Student query with him for hours! I'd reply, and within half an hour he would've replied, and it turn shot to pieces my idea. Still, he gives correct advice so I take it as gospel. I was just trying to say that altho I was happy in the fact I was getting good 'free' advice from him, I dunno, I spose I was just hoping I'd see a few 'good luck' or 'go for it' contributions from others as altho I spend hours on here trying to suss it all out, at the end of the day I really haven't a clue! I apologise to Jeremy, but we have spoke via PM about his views with study to PR. He has these views because he see's so many ppl try it, and fail. That is fair enough, but not everyone surely! I said why I'm Jim2004 and not Paul on the 'reasons you chose your username' thread if anyone thinks I'm a fruitcake because of this. That post fell flat on the floor tho, just like my one about getting knocked in the cab last night on the poll for violence or attacks and stuff (you know the one!) The thread stopper, well ok maybe I have this all wrong then, maybe I'm not the only one, but I've got a list of over 10 in my subscribed to that all show last comment by me. As to my private life and my partner. Yes this in now doubt stuff that isn't for this site, but get your violins out! I used to be a Bricklayer, I had to give up this job for medical reasons and went and done the Knowledge to be a black cabbie. I started off doing days, but VERY soon switched over to nights as the traffic drove me insane. I've rode motorbikes since I was 16 and got a bit used to the freedom I guess, but I switched to nights for sanity reasons. Nights works to a degree for me (a degree, I still HATE it) but the biggest problem is with Friday & Saturday night being the 'bankers' for the week, getting out with friends for a bit of a social is 1) an expensive loss, and 2) well it just never happens. When I lived in London I had loads of friends, but (if you've got your violin ready, we're going for an A Minor here!) since moving out of london to a new area and not being able to get out, well I'm just a larry now! (slang for 'on your own' for all who don't get that) Back to the private life, partner and stuff, well I'm just an open person and I don't mind posting stuff like that. I see it as relevant to what I'm saying so talk about it. I'm sure a lot of people think they come on here to find out about Oz, and don't want to read whinging pom Jim going on about HIS troubles, I KNOW we all have them as far as Immigration goes. I think I just don't have anyone apart from my partner (who is a wonderful girl! we met as teens, started a family soon and I was a dad to be at 18. We've been together over 16 years and ARE happy, very happy :) we have a few problems that hopefully Australia will sort for us. We accept that there is no guarantee of this, but are willing to give it a go. GETTING to Oz is the hard bit tho :( I just see I opened a bracket back there but this has prob been too much info to fit into brackets , but what I started off this paragraph by saying is, well apart from her I guess I just don't have anyone to talk to ............... larry! ...lol One of my best friends is someone I met over the net and they live in NZ. When I get in from work at 4 - 6am, (and all my friends are asleep!) because of the time difference, they are at work in mid afternoon, and we have a good ole natter. I think I want/need more from a forum than it can give, but I am learning this, and accepting it really :) I think too I am a bit of a geek and spent too much time on the PC anyway, but another story! I guess that's about it. Oh tiredwithtwins. I am sorry for ignoring your posts, I was not aware you had asked something but not got a reply. I think after a sleep and reading these replies, my best plan of action is to lie low for a while, as I've got a few weeks of work on my house before I can get agents round for a valuation (yup, got the stress of that to come yet!). It was going to go on the market asap, but this too is probably best to wait till my partner is better. The work in the house will occupy myself, and thankfully I have a wonderful daughter who is helping at home :) I'll probably return. Thank you my friends :) |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Ta da! .......... mr thread stopper!
lol Ok, I am reading into this enough has been said on this matter. I HAVE been reassured and thank you everyone. Please no one reply to this thread no more, I hope to be back soon :) THE END |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by Jim2004
Ta da! .......... mr thread stopper!
lol Ok, I am reading into this enough has been said on this matter. I HAVE been reassured and thank you everyone. Please no one reply to this thread no more, I hope to be back soon :) THE END Come back soon :) |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by possoms
Sorry but I aint gonna let you be the thread stopper on this one :)
Come back soon :) Oh well, Cheers, JTL |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
I thought it was kind of poetic.
JTL So did I :D Gillian |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
I thought it was kind of poetic. He thought he was a thread killer and so we let him kill his last thread.
Oh well, Cheers, JTL |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by Phoenixuk2oz
Me too. Best made plans an all that :D
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Re: Goodbye (again)
I think he must be smiling now :D
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Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by possoms
sorry :( but he feels bad enough, couldn't do it to him.
We ladies always have to get the last word in :D :D :D |
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I'm just curious to find out who the last poster actually will be :)
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Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
I'm just curious to find out who the last poster actually will be :)
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Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by Phoenixuk2oz
You :D
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Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by Phoenixuk2oz
Or JTL :p
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Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by possoms
No ME ME ME :p
Did you see the thread got killed and who brought the converstaion on track...:) ok dont know look in the chains, Its me silly .. So, I should have the privildge ok.. No fights....Just me...ok Just ME ME ME :D |
Re: Goodbye (again)
Originally Posted by possoms
No ME ME ME :p
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