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houghy

Posts: 31
From: Cheltenham
Registered: 30-Mar-2004

Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 12:38

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I've decided that I'm going to stay away from the boards for a while. I don't know how long but the boards have become a bit nasty and negative, also I'm getting really annoyed with some one posting and then someone replying in text speak which takes me twice as long to read. I know people might not like people but don't post it on here as personally I have enough crap in my life to put up with. I also think a break away from it might make me feel better as I'm constantly thinking about my health at the moment. I hope everyone keeps healthy and has a good christmas. If I don't come back I would like to say thankyou to

Angel
Emmie
Softie
Darling
Andrewh
Jacarr

and anyone who helped me wih replies that I forgot to post on the list

softie

Posts: 1,070
From: Croydon, Surrey
Registered: 07-Feb-2004

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 12:59

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I'm sorry you feel you've got to take a rest, but I agree: just at the moment there are some very unpleasant posts appearing on the forum. It spoils it for everybody else.

Take care, stay well!

Richard.

Oli

Posts: 201
From: Milton Keynes, England
Registered: 12-Feb-2004

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 13:01

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I'm sorry to hear you feel you've got to leave, too, but as with Softie, I've got to agree that for a little while now these boards haven't been the haven of mutual support and camaraderie that they should be/have been in the past.

Keep well and keep smiling.

Anders

Posts: 47
From: Glasgow
Registered: 05-Jun-2004

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 13:14

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I know i'm not on your list of people, but i thought i'd respond anyway.

It's a shame when people feel they have to leave the boards, but i can't really disagree with Sofite or Oli and therefore i understand.

Wish you all the best and take care

Anders

Angel

Posts: 491
From: London
Registered: 17-Feb-2004

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 13:15

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It's never good when suddenly CF becomes everything you think about so a break sounds like a good plan

Very best wishes Houghy, I hope you stay well over christmas and keep on smiling

Take care and hope to see you posting some time in the future

Lizzie83

Posts: 44
From: Manchester, UK/ Connecticut, USA
Registered: 06-Nov-2006

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 13:21

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I'm just going to echo what others have said, I'm sorry you feel the need to leave too and i completely understand where you're coming from. I think it's something in the air as other boards i look at are also being nasty....christmas spirit need not apply eh?

I hope you feel you can come back soon, as those of us who believe in support will be waiting

Lizzie xxxx

FiC

Posts: 337
From: North of Aberdeen
Registered: 09-Feb-2004

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 13:28

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I agree with all the above - not only can the boards make you focus on your health a little more than is 'healthy' sometimes

, negativity can also take the shine off sharing issues comfortably. I often take extended breaks, so all the best and if you don't reappear before Christmas, have a good one.

Stay warm
Fi

Emmie

Posts: 36
Registered: 06-Nov-2006

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 14:47

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Thanks so much for saying I helped Houghy! I know you helped me with replies too so I'm sad to see you go. I totally understand what you mean about CF taking over sometimes when you focus on these message boards too much, and I'm also saddened to see them change in style a lot over the last year.
Please come back from time to time though when you feel up to it, it would be nice to hear how you keeping

Lots of love
Emma xxx

Lil Raver

Posts: 73
From: ma house
Registered: 08-Nov-2006

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 14:50

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I agree with all the others not much else i can say other than, Take it easy hope you keep well, Hope to see u posting again if u decide to come back.

All the very best Houghy.

James H.

Jacarr

Posts: 67
Registered: 13-Nov-2006

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 14:59

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I'm sorry to see you go but can fully understand your reasons (and share them to a large extent). Hopefully the sense of camaraderie on the boards isn't totally lost, so I'm hoping we'll see you on the boards again or perhaps on MSN messenger.

Hope you have a happy Christmas

Best wishes,

~ James

Sweetpea

Posts: 83
From: Scotland
Registered: 09-Nov-2006

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 21:44

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I am not on your list either but I just thought I'd say what the others have said in that I am sorry you have come to this decision. Though its understandable at the same time. As I feel like that at times; all I focus on is being ill and the board just highlights that for me. Time away can help or not getting involved as much; reading all the messages. I sometimes stay away for a few days at a time and give my mind a rest too from things, which helps me. So I understand where you are coming from.

Have a great Christmas

Sweetpea x

sandylizz

Posts: 97
From: Shrewsbury
Registered: 10-Nov-2006

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 23:13

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Totally echo whats already been said.. There do seem to be alot of jibes at diffrent people and I to get annoyed when people are being nasty.. I to take a break from the boards now and again it does somes times help!
Hope you have a good xmas..

xx Sandy xx

trollydolly

Posts: 38
From: west sussex
Registered: 26-Nov-2006

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 05-Dec-2006 00:04

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Hi,

Im really sorry to hear youre upset. I must admit, I havent been posting much lately as my daughter has been ill, but I havent read a lot of the posts, so I didnt notice anything nasty.

I hope you keep well and keep smiling.

Love,
Trollydolly
xxxx

Darling

Posts: 731
From: Here
Registered: 06-Feb-2004

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 06-Dec-2006 21:50

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Hi Houghy

Would have replied sooner but I'm in the big house so not playing on the web much.

Thank you for saying thanks. With the support of other advocates (Tom and Sarah in particular) in 2000 I asked The Trust if we could have a forum. Rosie agreed and since it's launch the forum has evolved and helped a great many people. At times we all need to walk away from CF world and go back to the one away from the screen.

The old guard will be here when you come back.

Have a break, live for yourself and have a fabulous Christmas.

andrewh

Posts: 860
From: South London
Registered: 06-Feb-2004

Re: Leaving the boards for a while
Posted: 06-Dec-2006 22:08

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Hi Houghy

I can only echo all the sentiments expressed in the replies to your post. Look after yourself and know that you'll be welcomed back here with open cyber arms when you feel ready.

I wish you well and hope you have a fab Christmas.

Andy