Where has everybody gone?
Apr 25th 2004, 3:37 pm
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Where has everybody gone?
Is it me or has this forums members reduced?
A couple of months ago you would go into the Australia/New Zealand forum and the list of browsers used to fill the top of the page. Now it seems that that the list of names is about 25% of what it used to be.
I know WBB is in oz validating his visa, but did he really have that much pull?
Or is it that everybody has emmigrated?
Or has the forum lost its appeal?
Any reasons other than those?
A couple of months ago you would go into the Australia/New Zealand forum and the list of browsers used to fill the top of the page. Now it seems that that the list of names is about 25% of what it used to be.
I know WBB is in oz validating his visa, but did he really have that much pull?
Or is it that everybody has emmigrated?
Or has the forum lost its appeal?
Any reasons other than those?
Apr 25th 2004, 4:16 pm
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Re: Where has everybody gone?
Originally posted by ADELAIDE BOUND
Is it me or has this forums members reduced?
A couple of months ago you would go into the Australia/New Zealand forum and the list of browsers used to fill the top of the page. Now it seems that that the list of names is about 25% of what it used to be.
I know WBB is in oz validating his visa, but did he really have that much pull?
Or is it that everybody has emmigrated?
Or has the forum lost its appeal?
Any reasons other than those?
Is it me or has this forums members reduced?
A couple of months ago you would go into the Australia/New Zealand forum and the list of browsers used to fill the top of the page. Now it seems that that the list of names is about 25% of what it used to be.
I know WBB is in oz validating his visa, but did he really have that much pull?
Or is it that everybody has emmigrated?
Or has the forum lost its appeal?
Any reasons other than those?
I honestly think that most of the old timers:
(WBB
Podgy Possum
Timber Floor
Steve Bannister
Neal
Tired With Twins
Grayling
etc etc.......................)
Circumstances have changed for them or have their visas they don't feel the need to 'chat' on here so much.
I know this may be only my view but now we have our visa it is not the same as that awful wait, so tend to post when we think we can help or we have an update, rather than joining in any great debate.
But hand on heart this site has really really helped me during that awful wait, but we are all moving on soon to start our new lives and may not need this site as a crutch.
Jill
Apr 25th 2004, 4:47 pm
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Re: Where has everybody gone?
Originally posted by Go Banana's !!
I've been thinking eactly the same recently, used to have some real night time laughs on here, some great debates and some fantastic advice when feeling crap.
I honestly think that most of the old timers:
(WBB
Podgy Possum
Timber Floor
Steve Bannister
Neal
Tired With Twins
Grayling
etc etc.......................)
Circumstances have changed for them or have their visas they don't feel the need to 'chat' on here so much.
I know this may be only my view but now we have our visa it is not the same as that awful wait, so tend to post when we think we can help or we have an update, rather than joining in any great debate.
But hand on heart this site has really really helped me during that awful wait, but we are all moving on soon to start our new lives and may not need this site as a crutch.
Jill
I've been thinking eactly the same recently, used to have some real night time laughs on here, some great debates and some fantastic advice when feeling crap.
I honestly think that most of the old timers:
(WBB
Podgy Possum
Timber Floor
Steve Bannister
Neal
Tired With Twins
Grayling
etc etc.......................)
Circumstances have changed for them or have their visas they don't feel the need to 'chat' on here so much.
I know this may be only my view but now we have our visa it is not the same as that awful wait, so tend to post when we think we can help or we have an update, rather than joining in any great debate.
But hand on heart this site has really really helped me during that awful wait, but we are all moving on soon to start our new lives and may not need this site as a crutch.
Jill
Given that details of the visa for which we hope to apply aren't even available yet, we're probably tomorrow's oldtimers
Apr 25th 2004, 4:51 pm
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Re: Where has everybody gone?
Originally posted by Gravyman
Perhaps all that is needed are a few oldtimers-in-the-making!
Given that details of the visa for which we hope to apply aren't even available yet, we're probably tomorrow's oldtimers
Perhaps all that is needed are a few oldtimers-in-the-making!
Given that details of the visa for which we hope to apply aren't even available yet, we're probably tomorrow's oldtimers
Jill
Apr 25th 2004, 4:53 pm
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By the way, I'm a saddo with hayfever who has come in from a lovely sunny afternoon and hasn't got any tablets yet!!
Jill
(that's how my eyes feel)
Jill
(that's how my eyes feel)
Apr 25th 2004, 5:02 pm
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Originally posted by Go Banana's !!
By the way, I'm a saddo with hayfever who has come in from a lovely sunny afternoon and hasn't got any tablets yet!!
Jill
(that's how my eyes feel)
By the way, I'm a saddo with hayfever who has come in from a lovely sunny afternoon and hasn't got any tablets yet!!
Jill
(that's how my eyes feel)
Is that a tree pollen allergy you have and if so how are you going to react to Aus tree pollen?
Will it have any effect? Hmmmm
Mrs Gravyman
Apr 25th 2004, 5:07 pm
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Originally posted by Gravyman
Is that a tree pollen allergy you have and if so how are you going to react to Aus tree pollen?
Will it have any effect? Hmmmm
Mrs Gravyman
Is that a tree pollen allergy you have and if so how are you going to react to Aus tree pollen?
Will it have any effect? Hmmmm
Mrs Gravyman
Have no idea. went out there this time last year, which is Autumn so it was great to be 'free' - started a thread about it a few months back - but the answer is I will find out when I get there as everyone is different. I am hoping we can live as close to the coast as poss and that maybe I might not be alergic to Oz pollen, some hope.
I'm only suffering 'cos I didn't get myself organised - this hot day has been a bit of a shock, usually have it under control.
With everything else going on clean forgot to get myself dosed up.
Can't drink now as that makes it worse!
Jill
Apr 25th 2004, 5:13 pm
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Re: Where has everybody gone?
Originally posted by Go Banana's !!
I've been thinking eactly the same recently, used to have some real night time laughs on here, some great debates and some fantastic advice when feeling crap.
I honestly think that most of the old timers:
(WBB
Podgy Possum
Timber Floor
Steve Bannister
Neal
Tired With Twins
Grayling
etc etc.......................)
Circumstances have changed for them or have their visas they don't feel the need to 'chat' on here so much.
I know this may be only my view but now we have our visa it is not the same as that awful wait, so tend to post when we think we can help or we have an update, rather than joining in any great debate.
But hand on heart this site has really really helped me during that awful wait, but we are all moving on soon to start our new lives and may not need this site as a crutch.
Jill
I've been thinking eactly the same recently, used to have some real night time laughs on here, some great debates and some fantastic advice when feeling crap.
I honestly think that most of the old timers:
(WBB
Podgy Possum
Timber Floor
Steve Bannister
Neal
Tired With Twins
Grayling
etc etc.......................)
Circumstances have changed for them or have their visas they don't feel the need to 'chat' on here so much.
I know this may be only my view but now we have our visa it is not the same as that awful wait, so tend to post when we think we can help or we have an update, rather than joining in any great debate.
But hand on heart this site has really really helped me during that awful wait, but we are all moving on soon to start our new lives and may not need this site as a crutch.
Jill
You didn't mention (say) Dotty, Ceri, Wilf, PB, Gra, Slipper, Sky, Arlene, Southerner, deedee, Sandra etc etc
:
Apr 25th 2004, 5:22 pm
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Re: Where has everybody gone?
Originally posted by pleasancefamily
Funny but your old timers aren't the same as mine, I guess it all really depends on when you first log on/ engage and who is active at that time.
You didn't mention (say) Dotty, Ceri, Wilf, PB, Gra, Slipper, Sky, Arlene, Southerner, deedee, Sandra etc etc
:
Funny but your old timers aren't the same as mine, I guess it all really depends on when you first log on/ engage and who is active at that time.
You didn't mention (say) Dotty, Ceri, Wilf, PB, Gra, Slipper, Sky, Arlene, Southerner, deedee, Sandra etc etc
:
Forgot about Dotty (back in the UK I think - she did do a farewell message) and wasn't Ceri the one who had the big row with WBB ??
There are lots more that I have noticed haven't posted and it isn't until they occassionally post that I remember them! such as Tazzy.
Hope you stay around, 'cos you have a name I can remember
Jill
Apr 25th 2004, 5:32 pm
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Re: Where has everybody gone?
Originally posted by Go Banana's !!
Hope you stay around, 'cos you have a name I can remember
Jill
Hope you stay around, 'cos you have a name I can remember
Jill
Nobody realised for several days.
Apr 25th 2004, 6:07 pm
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Re: Where has everybody gone?
Originally posted by pleasancefamily
Funny but your old timers aren't the same as mine, I guess it all really depends on when you first log on/ engage and who is active at that time.
You didn't mention (say) Dotty, Ceri, Wilf, PB, Gra, Slipper, Sky, Arlene, Southerner, deedee, Sandra etc etc
:
Funny but your old timers aren't the same as mine, I guess it all really depends on when you first log on/ engage and who is active at that time.
You didn't mention (say) Dotty, Ceri, Wilf, PB, Gra, Slipper, Sky, Arlene, Southerner, deedee, Sandra etc etc
:
Apr 25th 2004, 6:08 pm
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Tend to agree.....the last couple of weeks has been soooo boorrriinngg
Apr 25th 2004, 7:08 pm
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think a lot suffering from visa application burn out !
all the best plum ( formally know as plumber39 )
all the best plum ( formally know as plumber39 )
Apr 25th 2004, 7:25 pm
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Hi Guys I think there are a lot of new people just registered and are just starting out with their applications.And also a lot of people I reckon have probably had their dreams shattered by the extra 5 points etc and feel there is no point on coming on this site anymore.I may be wrong but thats my theory.There have also been no end of people who have recently got their Visas and are probably busy with everything else.
Myself I am one of the sad ones on the waiting list and do not to expect to hear anything for another 6 months so I am still well and truly hooked but also busy with 2 young children.
All the best to everyone still waiting I think this site is brill and keeps me going when the doubts start creeping in.
Myself I am one of the sad ones on the waiting list and do not to expect to hear anything for another 6 months so I am still well and truly hooked but also busy with 2 young children.
All the best to everyone still waiting I think this site is brill and keeps me going when the doubts start creeping in.
Apr 26th 2004, 3:12 am
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Re: Where has everybody gone?
Originally posted by ADELAIDE BOUND
Is it me or has this forums members reduced?
A couple of months ago you would go into the Australia/New Zealand forum and the list of browsers used to fill the top of the page. Now it seems that that the list of names is about 25% of what it used to be.
I know WBB is in oz validating his visa, but did he really have that much pull?
Or is it that everybody has emmigrated?
Or has the forum lost its appeal?
Any reasons other than those?
Is it me or has this forums members reduced?
A couple of months ago you would go into the Australia/New Zealand forum and the list of browsers used to fill the top of the page. Now it seems that that the list of names is about 25% of what it used to be.
I know WBB is in oz validating his visa, but did he really have that much pull?
Or is it that everybody has emmigrated?
Or has the forum lost its appeal?
Any reasons other than those?
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