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Being kind on J2ski

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:07:08 GMT

The old J2ski clickometer is whizzing round at a great rate, an extra 3000+ registered users since the 35000 J2s thread in October. This is a great credit to the interesting layout and content of the site, the quality of the contributions, and the sense of humour of the writers, and the humour and discipline of the ogre that runs the site.

Many newbies are new to skiing/boarding, and ask questions that have been asked before. For the most part, they get receive the skill, knowledge and wisdom, from those fortunates who have "done it". Just occasionally, their first reply is a sarcastic comment about an obvious way to get their information. Even worse, is an "Oh.No, we have done this to death" That is not very welcoming. If you find a subject will bore you, then maybe move on to the next thread, and let someone else help.

Then there is kindness towards each other. I once described J2ski as being like going into your local pub, and having a drink with other skiers/boarders. But, when people get to know each other, the gentle leg pulls tend to get a bit stronger. When you are in a pub, you can nudge the person, or pull a face, so they always know it is a mickey-take.

But on J2, the pub is in cyberspace, so we need to perhaps take a little more care about what and how we say things. I have met so many J2skiers, all of them nice folk, none of whom would intentionally give offence to other people.

I too have been guilty of giving unintentional offence, and when I subsequently re-read my comment, I was horrified, and pm'd an apology, which was graciously accepted.

End of lecture, as you were.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:45:35 GMT

Thank you for those words Dave. Heartily agree.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:46:47 GMT

Some words of wisdom there from Dave :)

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:53:16 GMT

Old gits lecture - part 2

Well said Dave

Although there are over 38,000 members, I would guess that 95% of the postings are made by less than 1% of the membership which, as a newbie, does make this feel more like a 'private' club than an open forum.

And I agree there has been an increase in sarcastic responses to newbies that has often made me cringe, and public 'mocking' does not encourage new posters.

I am not sure how we encourage a wider participation, other than repeat previous early-season requests to ask newbies to introduce themselves - ages; how many weeks skiing they have had; where have they been; where are they going this year and when; with a group; do they have any basic queries that experienced members can help with; and encourage a post trip report.

Aitch

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:04:06 GMT

Probably less than 1%, .1% is more likely.

I am probably guilty of it (or I will have been in the past) as well but good shout.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:20:11 GMT

Nice one Dave :thumbup:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:31:13 GMT

I totally agree that we should all make more of an effort to be nice to each other, and particularly to the newbies :D

Dave, I have also been guilty of accidentally upsetting someone and having to apologize by pm. Misunderstandings can easily occur with the typed word.

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:14:05 GMT

Always enjoy reading & participating in the commentry, Keep the posts coming everyone.

Well said Dave.

Cheers everyone.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:29:51 GMT

It was a trend I had noticed recently. Thanks for voicing it Dave.

Trencher

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:59:51 GMT

It is really strange this one I suppose I have been posting on J2ski now for over a year and not once have I taken offence at anybodies posting even the Wickham horse :lol: why because it is a bit of fun, Yes I have had a couple of run Ins over that time but nothing that would stop me posting on this site.
Now this is possible the part that will make me slightly unpopular and it is all about the word "Ego" why would anyone take offence at somebodies opinion or because they like to ski in a certain resort because
I don't really care where people ski or what people do with their leisure time, unfortunately there are some of our more sensitive members who seem to take comments to heart and I really do not understand why they would get so upset by somebodies opinion.
I do not intend to change the way I post and if I have upset someone feelings over the past year I have been the first to PM them with an apology, but come on I have seen nothing on this site apart from the odd clash of personalities and ego's, it seems yet again a mountain is being made out of a mole hill. I thought most of the members here were mature people now I'm not too sure.

Goodnight it is way passed my bedtime

xxx

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:40:02 GMT

I think what Dave is referring to, is not the odd poke at a regular poster, but a tart response to someone's first few post. It can be quite intimidating to be a new poster on a forum, and an innocent question does not deserve a dismissive reply.

Trencher

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:41:01 GMT

As an habitue of a couple of other forums I think that this place is a very friendly place, with no bad language, or really officious "elder statesmen" posters who think they know it all and ignore newbies or are officious.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:40:10 GMT

I guess I would say I'm a fairly sensitive person, and I thought the Wickham horse, the Tina, and some of the Borovets comments were a bit over the top, and I was very glad they weren't directed at me.

However, I do usually find that some kind person will intervene before things get totally out of hand. And, failing that, as a last resort, Admin is very good at controlling threads and if he can't get people back in line, then he locks them. I wouldn't like to belong to an unregulated forum.

Thank you very much Admin :D :D :D

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:54:51 GMT

As someone who posts and frequents too many rugby message boards, this is the least antagonistic board I've come across. Indeed, I'm surprised just how 'nice' some people are to each other!

I'd suggest to any lurkers, dive in and don't worry what others think. You'll enjoy it!

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:02:16 GMT

Trencher wrote:I think what Dave is referring to, is not the odd poke at a regular poster, but a tart response to someone's first few post. It can be quite intimidating to be a new poster on a forum, and an innocent question does not deserve a dismissive reply.

Trencher

In which case I apologise, as I have been guilty of that lately. It is hard to post tongue in cheek or sarcastically, and as people have said, it can be taken the wrong way unintentionally.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:19:51 GMT

J2ski is the only forum I frequent because it is so friendly. I have dipped into a few other forums including a couple of other ski forums and a 'tortoise forum'. :shock: :lol: I can honestly say that on J2ski I have never seen anything that compares to some of the outrageous or nasty posts elsewhere. Having said that I can see how new members who are not familiar with the different personalities, may be offended easily.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:23:42 GMT

No need to apologise - it's just human nature that we tend to take others a little for granted as we become familiar with them, so it's easy to misjudge sometimes.

Group Hug everyone? :lol:

Welcome to all our newcomers; over 100 signed up yesterday. :shock: Pablo's probably about right with the percentages; many register just for the snow mails and, as with all forums, the majority will only ever read the posts, without writing in.

Whether you read, write or ignore us - welcome!

As you were...

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:24:44 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:tortoise forum

You really should keep that quiet... :lol:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:29:44 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:J2ski is the only forum I frequent because it is so friendly. I have dipped into a few other forums including a couple of other ski forums and a 'tortoise forum'. :shock: :lol: I can honestly say that on J2ski I have never seen anything that compares to some of the outrageous or nasty posts elsewhere. Having said that I can see how new members who are not familiar with the different personalities, may be offended easily.

I looked at a tortoise forum once but I found it moved along far too slowly for my liking.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:32:36 GMT

jonah690 wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:J2ski is the only forum I frequent because it is so friendly. I have dipped into a few other forums including a couple of other ski forums and a 'tortoise forum'. :shock: :lol: I can honestly say that on J2ski I have never seen anything that compares to some of the outrageous or nasty posts elsewhere. Having said that I can see how new members who are not familiar with the different personalities, may be offended easily.

I looked at a tortoise forum once but I found it moved along far too slowly for my liking.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:46:59 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:The old J2ski clickometer is whizzing round at a great rate, an extra 3000+ registered users since the 35000 J2s thread in October. This is a great credit to the interesting layout and content of the site, the quality of the contributions, and the sense of humour of the writers, and the humour and discipline of the ogre that runs the site.

Many newbies are new to skiing/boarding, and ask questions that have been asked before. For the most part, they get receive the skill, knowledge and wisdom, from those fortunates who have "done it". Just occasionally, their first reply is a sarcastic comment about an obvious way to get their information. Even worse, is an "Oh.No, we have done this to death" That is not very welcoming. If you find a subject will bore you, then maybe move on to the next thread, and let someone else help.

Then there is kindness towards each other. I once described J2ski as being like going into your local pub, and having a drink with other skiers/boarders. But, when people get to know each other, the gentle leg pulls tend to get a bit stronger. When you are in a pub, you can nudge the person, or pull a face, so they always know it is a mickey-take.

But on J2, the pub is in cyberspace, so we need to perhaps take a little more care about what and how we say things. I have met so many J2skiers, all of them nice folk, none of whom would intentionally give offence to other people.

I too have been guilty of giving unintentional offence, and when I subsequently re-read my comment, I was horrified, and pm'd an apology, which was graciously accepted.

End of lecture, as you were.

"Oh no its another lets be nice to newbies thread"! Havent we done this to the death? :lol:

Thats a joke by the way, just incase :wink:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:50:07 GMT

Admin wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:tortoise forum

You really should keep that quiet... :lol:

I was going to add a note at the bottom of my last post asking 'Mr Admin' to protect me from the torrent of abuse expected after my 'tortoise forum' confession. I was not expecting you to highlight it and provoke them! :lol: :wink:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:06:45 GMT

Sorry Snowbandit,
But I was fairly sure you wouldn't mind, or I wouldn't have laughed :D

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:11:02 GMT

AllyG wrote:Sorry Snowbandit,
But I was fairly sure you wouldn't mind, or I wouldn't have laughed :D

Ally

Ally...you were correct. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:11:33 GMT

jonah690 wrote:
I looked at a tortoise forum once but I found it moved along far too slowly for my liking.

I think you need to come out of your shell a bit more :lol:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:12:33 GMT

jonah690 wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:J2ski is the only forum I frequent because it is so friendly. I have dipped into a few other forums including a couple of other ski forums and a 'tortoise forum'. :shock: :lol: I can honestly say that on J2ski I have never seen anything that compares to some of the outrageous or nasty posts elsewhere. Having said that I can see how new members who are not familiar with the different personalities, may be offended easily.

I looked at a tortoise forum once but I found it moved along far too slowly for my liking.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:39:40 GMT

tra la la la la la. I love a happy thread :D
Good man Mr Mac :thumbup:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:25:30 GMT

Good work DM. I remember when I first signed up on here and was hounded for voicing my opinion about Innsbruck airport, fortunately I've got pretty thick skin and battled my way through to the other side fairly unscathed.

Now that I know most of the regulars I can give as good as I get. It can be tough joining a new forum and this one in particular is full of friendly people with good advice and when a newbie comes along we should welcome them to our little world because we are all here for the same reason - a love of the mountains and sliding down them :D

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:29:30 GMT

I think you all play very nicely...so far.

To keep the "fluffy love" going here is a ski related video may of you may have seen already, if you have not you wont forget it as you will never get the tune out of your head!

Assuming I get this to work

[youtube]E_v468ptuXw[/youtube]

Maybe not, will try again!

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:36:59 GMT

Verglas,
These are the (edited) instructions Pablo gave me when I was stuck trying to put up a utube video (I printed them out so I wouldn't forget!).

Copy the link from the address bar at the top of the Youtube page
Go to reply on the thread you want to post the video on.
Click the 'youtube' button which is on the bar of options along the top of the page you get when you are typing a message on j2ski.com.
Paste the link in
Click the Youtube button again
Add any comment you want beneath it.
Hit the 'preview' button to make sure it works before you push the 'submit' button next to it.

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:37:13 GMT

Try again, here we go!

<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/E_v468ptuXw&hl=en_GB&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/E_v468ptuXw&hl=en_GB&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

Give up whats the secret guys and girls?

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:39:33 GMT

Okay Ally 3rd time lucky!

Bingo!

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:43:58 GMT

Verglas,
The big tip Pablo gave me was to try 'preview' first each time, and then you don't have to keep editing it, or posting a new attempt. It took 10 edits to get my first photo up :shock:

Well done for getting it at your third attempt :D

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:59:12 GMT

Hey everybody, it's the ski patrol

Thanks for finding that verglas. That is classic.

Trencher

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:39:35 GMT

Knock it off you guys, the missus is away, and I'm supposed to be cleaning, instead of which, I dancing round the conservatory to James Brown, with the mop as a partner.

Righto, who owns up to teaching verglas how to post a video? Once the genie is out of the bottle...... Is that a track from "The best Geordie Folk Songs, Ever"? : )

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:40:43 GMT

caron-a wrote:tra la la la la la. I love a happy thread :D
Good man Mr Mac :thumbup:

VORSICHT! OBERGIGGLE WARNING!

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:15:47 GMT

Aren,t the jumpers and cardi's fantastic?

The god father of rock 'n' roll? not on that day perhaps!

Like a sex machine!

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:31:57 GMT

verglas wrote:Aren,t the jumpers and cardi's fantastic?

Look no further...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vintage-MENS-FESTIVE-WHITE-CHRISTMAS-SKI-JUMPER-SMALL_W0QQitemZ390130156391QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Men_s_Vintage_Clothing?hash=item5ad591c367

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:32:57 GMT

What a snip at only a smidgin under GBP40.00!!!

Shame they dont have my size.

I see a business oppertunity here, will have a word with the mother in law, I am sure she does knitting.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:49:13 GMT

When I was a student back in the 80s (ahem) Icelandic jumpers were all the rage. You knit them on circular kneedles ie the kneedles are joined together, rather than separate ones, and they had fancy patterns around the shoulders and cuffs like the one in Snowb4ndit's ebay photo.
I'd love to resurrect the pattern and knit one for my ski wardrobe.
Allie

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:06:40 GMT

acarr wrote:When I was a student back in the 80s (ahem) Icelandic jumpers were all the rage. You knit them on circular kneedles ie the kneedles are joined together, rather than separate ones, and they had fancy patterns around the shoulders and cuffs like the one in Snowb4ndit's ebay photo.
I'd love to resurrect the pattern and knit one for my ski wardrobe.
Allie

Call it a chritmas pressy!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-knitting-pattern-jumper-Lopi-iceland-ski-folk_W0QQitemZ390130956470QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Crafts_Knitting_Crochet_EH?hash=item5ad59df8b6

I think we'd like to see pictures of your finished product! :mrgreen:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:13:23 GMT

Why would you buy a pattern when Alexander McQueen has already made one for you? Jeez :roll:

Only GBP300 as well!

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:41:28 GMT

@ Pabs. Mine was definitely nicer than this crummy Alexander McQueen one :twisted:
And it was soooo cosy.
@ Snowb4ndit. Yessss! It was just like this picture.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:00:23 GMT

Looks like they are all the rage again! :lol:

Being kind on J2ski

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:00:29 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:The old J2ski clickometer is whizzing round at a great rate, an extra 3000+ registered users since the 35000 J2s thread in October. This is a great credit to the interesting layout and content of the site, the quality of the contributions, and the sense of humour of the writers, and the humour and discipline of the ogre that runs the site.

Many newbies are new to skiing/boarding, and ask questions that have been asked before. For the most part, they get receive the skill, knowledge and wisdom, from those fortunates who have "done it". Just occasionally, their first reply is a sarcastic comment about an obvious way to get their information. Even worse, is an "Oh.No, we have done this to death" That is not very welcoming. If you find a subject will bore you, then maybe move on to the next thread, and let someone else help.

Then there is kindness towards each other. I once described J2ski as being like going into your local pub, and having a drink with other skiers/boarders. But, when people get to know each other, the gentle leg pulls tend to get a bit stronger. When you are in a pub, you can nudge the person, or pull a face, so they always know it is a mickey-take.

But on J2, the pub is in cyberspace, so we need to perhaps take a little more care about what and how we say things. I have met so many J2skiers, all of them nice folk, none of whom would intentionally give offence to other people.

I too have been guilty of giving unintentional offence, and when I subsequently re-read my comment, I was horrified, and pm'd an apology, which was graciously accepted.

End of lecture, as you

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:26:00 GMT

Look at the skis and the technique

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:31:40 GMT

I'm really pleased we are all back to being a friendly lot :lol: ......... if we were ever unfriendly :shock:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:14:05 GMT

We're just one big happy family :D

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:17:53 GMT

I like it when we're all being nice and friendly and helpful. I know no-one's going to 'shout' at me because I've mis-named a piste or said something silly.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:25:24 GMT

I think I need a bucket! :hunf:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:33:19 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:I think I need a bucket! :hunf:

Would you like me to pass you one? :wink:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:40:12 GMT

Would you like a waffffer thin mint?

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:07:24 GMT

NellyPS wrote:We're just one big happy family :D

:lol:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:56:46 GMT

Right, this appears to have died a death.
Can we start picking on people again now??????

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:00:05 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Right, this appears to have died a death.
Can we start picking on people again now??????

You picking on me :wink:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:00:53 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Right, this appears to have died a death.
Can we start picking on people again now??????

You picking on me :wink:

I havent even started yet....

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:03:18 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Right, this appears to have died a death.
Can we start picking on people again now??????

You picking on me :wink:

I havent even started yet....

Careful mate I'll come and knee cap you :lol:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:09:55 GMT

Come on now boys, tis the season to be jolly...Group hug? 8)

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:10:24 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:Come on now boys, tis the season to be jolly...Group hug? 8)

Where's that bucket :lol:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:34:00 GMT

Ally's got it. :lol:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:39:33 GMT

Here you are Ian (I pass Ian bucket). Please be good enough to wash it out and return it when you've finished with it :lol:

And Merry Christmas to one and all :D

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:48:57 GMT

I have just seen Ian Bucket and he said he didnt see you.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:03:38 GMT

Stewart Dowling wrote:I have just seen Ian Bucket and he said he didnt see you.

Stewart,
You're not trying to tell me that Ian's lost that bucket already??? :D
It was a very important j2ski bucket, and someone else might need it in a minute :lol:

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:06:09 GMT

AllyG wrote:

Stewart Dowling wrote:I have just seen Ian Bucket and he said he didnt see you.

Stewart,
You're not trying to tell me that Ian's lost that bucket already??? :D
It was a very important j2ski bucket, and someone else might need it in a minute :lol:

Ally

It's full :shock:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:09:21 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

It's full :shock:

Well hurry up and empty it, and wash it out, and give it back. Honestly... men.... :D :D :D

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:10:36 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

AllyG wrote:

Stewart,
You're not trying to tell me that Ian's lost that bucket already??? :D
It was a very important j2ski bucket, and someone else might need it in a minute :lol:

Ally

It's full :shock:

Bladder problems Ian? There are more discrete ways of dealing with that on the slopes...Look on the saga website. :lol: :wink:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:24:25 GMT

I dont know.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:20:34 GMT

That didn't last long did it?

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:58:00 GMT

NellyPS wrote:That didn't last long did it?

I thought I was being very kind passing the vomit bucket around :D :D

In fact, I was even going to ask Admin for a bigger j2ski bucket, seeing as Ian had managed to fill it :D (but I had to go out to deliver Christmas cards and look for a Christmas tree).

I am hoping that the helpful and kind Christmas spirit will continue and more newbie J2skiers will dare to post their first message (and if anyone needs the bucket I think Ian still has it - I just hope he's washed it out now!)

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:48:02 GMT

AllyG wrote:
I thought I was being very kind passing the vomit bucket around :D :D

In fact, I was even going to ask Admin for a bigger j2ski bucket, seeing as Ian had managed to fill it :D

I am hoping that the helpful and kind Christmas spirit will continue and more newbie J2skiers will dare to post their first message

Ally

Yeah right Ally, so you are a newbie, tuning in to J2, and right now, they are all seen to be passing cyber buckets of puke and urine around. Thinks, "This looks like a good ski site, must tell all my friends!" :wink:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:51:46 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:

Yeah right Ally, so you are a newbie, tuning in to J2, and right now, they are all seen to be passing cyber buckets of puke and urine around. Thinks, "This looks like a good ski site, must tell all my friends!" :wink:

Dave Mac,
It's not my fault if certain J2ski members can't stomach a bit of 'niceness' :D I'm only trying to clean up after them :lol:

Would you like a cyber piece of Christmas cake instead? I've just been out buying a very special organic, vegetarian and gluten free one, and you're more than welcome to a piece :D

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:58:21 GMT

This is all getting a little surreal. Have you been on the mushrooms again Ally?

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:03:06 GMT

Tony_H wrote:This is all getting a little surreal. Have you been on the mushrooms again Ally?

Not at all Tony :D once was enough for me.

Would you like a piece of Panatone or stollen?

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:05:30 GMT

AllyG wrote:

Tony_H wrote:This is all getting a little surreal. Have you been on the mushrooms again Ally?

Not at all Tony :D once was enough for me.

Would you like a piece of Panatone or stollen?

Ally

Neither thanks. I wouldnt touch anything you had made, you might put something illegal in it )

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:41:58 GMT

It's okay Tony, you'll be quite safe, I'm pretty useless at cooking, and I bought them :lol:

Here, we could have a big J2ski virtual party where everyone brings their favourite food and drink, and if anyone drinks too much, well, we still have that bucket ... :D :D :D

The big advantage is that it won't cost us anything and none of us will get fat so we'll still be able to get our ski trousers on :D.

What do you think of that idea?

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:10:14 GMT

Well, nobody would have to drive home, and of course we wouldn't have to carry you back, Ally! :mrgreen:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:26:11 GMT

Well I've just been out for a ruby and a couple of beers so can we do it another night?

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:54:27 GMT

...and to think that I have been trying to convince my mum that people on chat forums are not raving nutters! :hunf:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:03:42 GMT

Well,
Can we do it another night then? I think it would be quite good fun - seeing what sorts of different foods and drink we all like. Plus, there'd be no washing up :D And doesn't everyone like a party?

Snowbandit,
I think your mother is quite right to warn you about me - I am definitely a total raving nutter :D :D :D

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:06:02 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:...and to think that I have been trying to convince my mum that people on chat forums are not raving nutters! :hunf:

Snowby, are you sure your mum is not a registered user? :wink:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:09:40 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:...and to think that I have been trying to convince my mum that people on chat forums are not raving nutters! :hunf:

Snowby, are you sure your mum is not a registered user? :wink:

My mum is only just getting used to putting her own petrol in the car, cash machines are a no no and the mobile phone I bought her last year has not been switched on yet. Registered on j2ski...I think not! :lol:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:14:11 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:

Dave Mac wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:...and to think that I have been trying to convince my mum that people on chat forums are not raving nutters! :hunf:

Snowby, are you sure your mum is not a registered user? :wink:

My mum is only just getting used to putting her own petrol in the car, cash machines are a no no and the mobile phone I bought her last year has not been switched on yet. Registered on j2ski...I think not! :lol:

Snowbandit,
That's a bit of luck, or your cover would be totally blown! :D

I dread to think what my Mum would say if she read any of my posts :(

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:19:00 GMT

AllyG wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:

Dave Mac wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:...and to think that I have been trying to convince my mum that people on chat forums are not raving nutters! :hunf:

Snowby, are you sure your mum is not a registered user? :wink:

My mum is only just getting used to putting her own petrol in the car, cash machines are a no no and the mobile phone I bought her last year has not been switched on yet. Registered on j2ski...I think not! :lol:

Snowbandit,
That's a bit of luck, or your cover would be totally blown! :D

I dread to think what my Mum would say if she read any of my posts :(

Ally

She'd think you've been on the mushrooms again! :lol:

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:12:13 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:...and to think that I have been trying to convince my mum that people on chat forums are not raving nutters! :hunf:

A lone voice in the wilderness, I have just read 4 pages of this and I am bloody confused.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:28:58 GMT

tino_11 wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:...and to think that I have been trying to convince my mum that people on chat forums are not raving nutters! :hunf:

A lone voice in the wilderness, I have just read 4 pages of this and I am bloody confused.

Tino, the first three or four pages were full of admissions, mea culpa, hugs, I love you all J2skiers. Admin practically owned up to a tear in his eye.

Then along came Wickers and the girls! All really friendly, but no one had a clue what was happening. Whats a J2ski bucket?

I just wish I was in Hinterglemm.

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:00:11 GMT

Tino,
Where's your imagination? Wouldn't you like to come to a virtual party here in cyberspace on J2ski? :D :D :D

Thanks for trying to explain it to him Dave Mac, and we were only having a laugh - it is Christmas after all :D :D

Ally

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:14:42 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:Admin practically owned up to a tear in his eye.

Yep, you're enough to make a grown man cry... 8) :lol: :P

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:31:29 GMT

AllyG wrote:Tino,
Where's your imagination? Wouldn't you like to come to a virtual party here in cyberspace on J2ski? :D :D :D

Ally

I'll be washing my hair that night

Re:Being kind on J2ski

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:53:34 GMT

Admin wrote:

Dave Mac wrote:Admin practically owned up to a tear in his eye.

Yep, you're enough to make a grown man cry... 8) :lol: :P

Don't cry Admin, here, have a piece of panatonne (Ally hands Admin the panattone) :D It's quite safe, it's from the shop :D

Ally