General Chat

To stop Lemon Nelly and all the rest of the peeps leaving the boards and GR. I'm first Betty

I'd love Lemon to stay - but - I think that she has made up her mind, and noone isny gonna change it! Maybe we could chip in, renew her membership, and she could pop in and out for a chat? Deb

Hi Debs, maybe if we get enough people on this thread she will stay along with all the others who are about to leave GR. Betty

Lems is a woman of her word and she means what she says. I wish she'd stay but her mind is made up Gwynne

i would like her to stay tina x

I would love Lemon and Jess to stay, but i respect thier views and i wish them all the best for 2007 with lots of love Helenxx

There are may of us that wish it had not come to this, where much liked and respected members feel that they have no other option but to leave Genes. I too wish they would all feel that they could stay. However, it is their decision to go and I don't feel that we should put any pressure on them to stay if they don't want to. All I ask of them is to look in occasionally and if, in 6 months time they like what they see, would they then reconsider rejoining, with nobody feeling they are going back on their word to never post on here again. Never is a very long time. Good luck to all of them Ann Glos

PLEASE STAY -LEMON AND JESS, Ros

Helloooo Betty Boo l would love them both (have only just realised Jess is going too) to stay as well - but as others have said it has to be their decision. Leaving here is rather like moving away from something/somewhere (abit like leaving home for the first time!!) you have known for a very long time, and where you've had great joy and comfort - BUT sometimes we have to move on! There's nothing to stop them coming back when they are ready and/or peeking in occasionally. Good luck and happyness to both of them and you Betty Boo:o) jude sarf wales x

It won't be the same without you Lemon,but good luck in all you do.Fred.

We're not likely to change their minds but I wish they would!! xx

I dont want ANYONE to leave because of the actions of a few people have spoilt the board and driven them away. I think both Lems and Jess know how well liked they are and how none of us want them to leave, however if they are really unhappy on here and feel they cannot give and receive anything more from this site then their decision sadly may be final. I'm sure there will be a minority who will applaud their leaving in private and im really sad that a few have spoilt the board with such vindictiveness that people feel they have no choice but leave. The board needs good people and it now looks as if we have lost two of them Elaine x

I have not said a lot but Elaines reply has prompted me, although it is, I must admit, with a tear in my eye. I always 'gave' here,did look -ups and searches endlessly,day after day after day and took very little,except flack. I have loads more to give - I enjoy giving - just cant 'take' anymore

I would also like everyone to stay. Like Elaine says, Jess & Lems are 2 of the best to go. It must be their decision but hopefully they will miss it so much & come back in a few months. Good Luck to everyone who decides to leave. I wish them all a very happy 2007. Hilary. x

It's a nice thought Betty but I think they've made their minds up. Maybe one day Lemon and Jess will return, but in the meantime we can still talk to them on the other side Jeanette x

Hi Betty, i am afraid Lems wont stay.........she made her mind up a while ago, and it will be GR's loss when her, Jess and others leave. I wouldnt still be here if my son hadnt renewed as a suprise. I would have glady signed if i thought she would stay, good luck. Wendy.xxxx

Why is Lemon going!!!!!! Please stay we will miss you.

I would love to see Lemon and Jess still posting in the summer but if they don't feel able to stay, then who are we to push them. I know Lems said her pride would not let her back down from her decision but I for one wouldn't respect her less if she changed her mind. Que Sara, Liz

I don't know why others are leaving but I doubt if I will renew when my sub is up in a few months time. The board used to be good and interesting but now when I come on its like sinking in a morass of trivia One is no longer able to tell the subject of a thread from the topic line. Indeed, the more inane the subject, the more obscure the title - almost as if the author has to bait readers into the thread. There are so many of them like that now and it would take half a day to read them. As for the writers who have to report that they have a cold ....or about to go to bed...... Len

I'm with you Len, I won't be renewing either. It used to be so interesting on these boards........but not any more :-((