General Chat

I havent met anyone else as I live in NZ (unless you count my NZ relatives who are on here too). But I join in and now 'know' quite a few of the others on here. They are a lovely bunch, or at least the ones I have had contact with are.

I've never met anyone either... yet. Dee from Bexleyheath lives 5 minutes from me and we are meeting for a coffee when she gets back from Canada, Linda

Hi Aileen, I was born in East Ham, many moons ago now though and as I live in Q'land it's been years since I was there. What school did you go to? I went to Brampton Manor. I saw Yvette posted a message about the Wattlers and I second it, come down under via the internet and have a chat, Jillx

Len, Anne has such a thread, I will bump it up for you :-)) Maz. XX

There should be a thread giving details of meets: venues, dates etc. perhaps local directions and nothing else. I have seen one or two - after the event- which I may have been able to attend. len

Aileen, no, you're not alone. I haven't met anyone on here in the flesh either because I don't live in the UK. Maybe I will one day, if one of the North East meets coincide with one of my stop overs. Although I do manage to get back to the North East fairly regularly, reading and chatting on here really keeps my UK / Geordie batteries charged. There are some really wonderfully kind and funny people on here - better than a tonic! Margaret

You are not alone

Hi Aileen I've been a member for 3 years and i've not been to a meet either. Don't know why,but I like to read of others fun and look at the photos. Mau x;0)

Hi, I have been a member of GR or GC as it used to be called for 3 yrs or so. I spent most of the first year on the tips board and whilst I had loads of help on there, realised quickly that I did not have what it takes to become one of the popular people. Discovered the General board in the second year but was appalled at some of the racist posts that were going around. I quickly discovered whose views I agreed with and whose I did not. My first meet was at Chester last year where I met some very nice people, have been involved with the GB relay and went to the recent Chester meet. Since 90% of the people there had never noticed Jeanie A on the board it made be realise how invisible I am. So new name from today but I don't think it will make a difference. Jeanie A

Hi Aileen I'm stranded on the IOW where hardly anyone seems interested in Family history - mainly because they don't have far to go to find it if all their family are born and bred Islanders! Mine are all from the London area. I can't get to any of the 'meets' but have still met some lovely people on these boards...... Allie x

I've been to one meet where everyone seemed friendly enough but I was too shy. But that's me - I always feel left out. I felt like I'd blown an opportunity. I'll shut up now with my moaning lol

Hi Aileen - we did NEARLY meet once, didn't we??!! It would be lovely if you could make it to Enfield :-)) Maz. XX

Oh that's good Sally....it is good when you get the chance to meet up, even if it's with just one other. Gloria, well done!... Aileenx

hi aileen, i've only met one lady from here, when she came to london, and she was very nice. i haven't been to any of the meets, but intend to go to gwent, to meet howie, and julie anne. not forgetting my mate bendy, and gorgeous, must meet up with them soon. just join in with the fun on here, there really nice folk. bryan.

Hi Aileen, I haven't met anyone on here, never been to a meet, BUT, I am taking part in the Gaynor Bear relay on wednesday, so then I will be able to put at least two faces to names. Gloria :-)))))

Thats not so Aileen, until last week I had not been on any meets, until a lady called Penny decided to call a mini-meet because we live within miles of each other.........mini-meet it was because there was only the two of us... I took up looking for ancestors to take my mind of the illness a pet of mine was going through last September, and I got hooked on the boards - I needed to lift my spirits and have a laugh, and I certainly found quite a few witty people on here, as well as those who provide a shoulder to cry on, and tips on how to clean the oven.......... You don't have to be pushy, just keep adding to the threads that take your interest.......

PMSL Steve.... By the way what did call your dog after all. To think I racked my brains for a suitable name for the mutt and not heard so much as a dicky bird from you! LOL Aileenx

Ever the flirt ! spots a new lady and he has started, you are now officially....IN

Hi Aileen I've never been to a meet either lol and after all the errrrr fun i have had on here i dont think i should lol (i might get lynched) But i have made some beautifull friends on here. Sxx Ps you can jump onto my threads anytime you like

Aileen, don't for get other halfs are also welcome, I took mine to the Exeter meet last year, after all you have to have some one to go to the bar for you, more chatting time that way....lol I hope you do manage to go to a meet, but if your expecting loads of genes talk, then be prepared there is not a lot of that going on, more of laughs and jokes, so OH has no excuse. Bev