Here we can all be heard for a little while. Part 2

Pyxis

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

:wave: JM, hope you haven't got too soggy? :wave: code Oooo the hot springs sound lovely! Enjoy!

Pyxis, you are a little minx! I'd love to see the shop keepers (or whoevers) face if code said "I am not a turtle" :rotfl:

I be no minx! (tee-hee!)
But it's a challenge!

I'm sure Code will be up for it!

There'll be a way, there will!


Go Code! Go!

Pyxis

Indie_Kid wrote: »

isn't part of the fun the rain?:p I

Ummmm, nooooooooooo!

Especially not if it's soggy in the tent! :eek:

Pyxis

Escapee break-out poll!


MONDAY.........Katy, Georgiegirl, RjHammond
TUESDAY........Flybaby, WaS, 7DW
WEDNESDAY...Pyxis, Mummyroysof3, Solarjunkie, Birdie
THURSDAY.....Codemonkey, Oldestgnome, Mellymoo
FRIDAY..........Geminilady, xXMessedUpXx, Elsien, BeardedOne
SATURDAY......JobbingMusician, Indiekid
SUNDAY..........Whitewing, HeartbreakStar

Pyxis

This is the regular repost of the Etiquette.

Pyxis wrote: »

(The thread etiquette will be reposted every ten or so pages.)
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Here is the suggested THREAD ETIQUETTE. By following this etiquette, all posters, whether new or existing, will feel safe, unpressured and respected..

!!!But first...............please be assured..................................................................******It should be pointed out that if anyone is feeling very distressed or close to a crisis, they do not have to worry about what they are posting, or whether it is a penguin for someone else or not. (See below about penguins). In a crisis situation, just post! We wouldn't want anyone to feel that they couldn't ask for help in case it's a penguin! The penguin thing only applies to a general discussion situation.******


- This is a thread for support. We have discovered some good friends on here, but we promise always to welcome and include new people, and not to be cliquey.

- People may make suggestions to help each other, and might even ask if the suggestions were helpful or have been carried out, but we'll really try not to nag each other or put too much pressure on.

- The normal board rules about sexism, racism, homophobia etc. apply, but if we are careful we should be able to discuss almost anything without breaching board rules - so far we have discussed subjects ranging from child abuse to incontinence!

-If someone thinks that too much pressure is being applied, they can post the trigger word PENGUIN and flag up the fact that they believe there's a potential for someone feeling too nagged to do something. ANYONE could post PENGUIN if they felt there was a danger that suggestions were being enforced too much.

Similarly, if they want to discuss something that might be a trigger for some people, then posting PENGUIN would be a warning that what follows in the whiteout might be a trigger.


- So, if you think something might be a PENGUIN, please post something like the green bit which follows.

"Possible penguin about.........(type of trigger)" The trigger might be:- child abuse, marital abuse/violence, paranoia, stalkers, death, etc.

Then, when you post, repost the word PENGUIN above the discussion. Then post the penguiny bit in white! And the phrase END OF PENGUIN when you have finished.

It will look like this. You will be able to see the white text if you highlight it or if you quote it, (so please don't 'quote' a post containing a penguin onto the thread!)
(Harmless example follows here):-
PENGUIN

This is a penguin. A nasty, crotch biting penguin (CBP).
It isn't really! So you can look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozGTv0hxhpc[/url]


END OF PENGUIN

(NB on a tenth-page repost of the etiquette, you can see these penguiny words because they are white against the green 'quote' background. On a normal post, they will be white against white, and so won't be seen on the thread.)

IMPORTANT: It has been ascertained that some posters to this thread have found that there are certain subjects which act as triggers, precipitating a worsening of their condition.
To protect these posters, you are respectfully requested NOT to discuss these subjects on this thread:-

Religion. (Please note: it is recognised that everyone is entitled to their beliefs, and we respect those beliefs. It is only because of the fact that religion does act as a trigger for some posters, that we exclude it from discussion.)
N.B. Please don't even mention the name of the religion.

The afterlife. The reason for this is explained in this thread by one poster, and there will be others for whom this is a trigger.

We ask and thank you for your co-operation in this matter.


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!!!So, to reiterate..............******It should be pointed out that if anyone is feeling very distressed or close to a crisis, they do not have to worry about what they are posting, or whether it is a penguin for someone else or not. In a crisis situation, just post! We wouldn't want anyone to feel that they couldn't ask for help in case it's a penguin! The penguin thing only applies to a general discussion situation.******

- More suggestions please.............We stress that we are suggesting that we AGREE some Thread Etiquette to HELP people who might feel anxious about posting, we are not trying to IMPOSE rules, just relating this to facilitating groups, so that people feel safe and able to participate as fully as they can.

...............Thread Motto...............
Nos Omnes Ad Audiendum Parumper

Wellyboots6

Oh flippin eck, I've laid on the sofa for a rest and I don't think I can get back up again!

Pyxis

Wellyboots6 wrote: »

Oh flippin eck, I've laid on the sofa for a rest and I don't think I can get back up again!

Perhaps this is a good moment for you to say " I am not a (stranded) turtle!"

Georgiegirl256

Just catching up on recorded programmes, and I'm watching Travel Guides (think that's what it's called?) where they send about 4-5 different groups of friends and family's to different locations. I taped this one because they're in the Lakes.

The reactions to it are hilarious! :rotfl: One girl thought it would be like Butlins! One fella thought a certain town name was so funny (got to admit it does raise a giggle if you've got a dirty mind!) and their reactions to having to climb Catbells (the mountain I split my head open on!) were funny. It's made me want to do the Via Ferrata again too.

Pyxis

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

Just catching up on recorded programmes, and I'm watching Travel Guides (think that's what it's called?) where they send about 4-5 different groups of friends and family's to different locations. I taped this one because they're in the Lakes.

The reactions to it are hilarious! :rotfl: One girl thought it would be like Butlins! One fella thought a certain town name was so funny (got to admit it does raise a giggle if you've got a dirty mind!) and their reactions to having to climb Catbells (the mountain I split my head open on!) were funny. It's made me want to do the Via Ferrata again too.

Now I want to know which funny-named town that was! I can think of several!

Georgiegirl256

I wonder if this will be sensored?! Cockermouth. Which others can you think of?

Eta: No it didn't sensor it! :rotfl:

codemonkey

Ok, I will try. In hindsight, possibly something I could have used at the aquarium, only there were no turtles.

Maybe I can say it in the hot springs. Could I say I am not a shark? I know that word now too.