giggirl Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 For as long as I?ve been signed up to the EDF there's always been at least one thread on the go in the lounge debating its shortcomings. So I just wanted to say that, whatever room for improvement there may be, the forum has enriched my life immeasurably. Sometimes I?m too busy to post or even worse ? like now ? too busy to lurk. But I have made treasured friends that I wouldn?t have made if the forum didn?t exist, and, amongst other things, that?s given me a real sense of community.I have new friends who are part of my day-to-day life now. I haven?t known them for long but they?re on my doorstep so I see them all the time and that cements a relationship very quickly. Conversely I have close friends scattered all over the globe and I?m fearful of losing those friendships through lack of regular contact. I hope not, but who knows? I have people smile at me in the Post Office and I figure it might be someone I?ve met at something so I smile back. Whatever ? it makes my world a better place. I have a poker group! Yea! I always wanted to play poker and now I do. I am beyond bad at poker. But I try. Thanks to the EDF I?ve stumbled upon a group of people who don?t mind too much that I can never seem to remember what the blinds are or where the bidding is at. I don?t mind loosing and they don?t mind taking my money. I?m getting better so they best watch out. Very occasionally I feel overwhelmingly lonely and isolated. Once upon a time I would have thought this freakish. Now I just think it?s a normal human condition. I have friends all over the place but you really can?t beat having the phone number of someone who can meet you at Green & Blue within 20 minutes (give or take). That really is priceless. Most of my ?forum friends? are not regular posters so don?t assume that the lounge is the beating heart of the forum ? it isn?t. It?s sad that the attendance at the drinks is so low now. I?ve been to two drinks in two years so I?m guilty of indifference too but I honestly think that we should all make a supreme effort to go to the next drinks.The forum, just like most other things in life, is what you make of it. I?m not knocking Daizie?s ?What?s Happened to the EDF? thread ? it?s a really vibrant thread and I?ve enjoyed reading it. I didn?t want to add to it though. I started a new thread instead because I felt very strongly that I wanted to say thank you.To my knowledge I?ve never met the forum?s founding father but I?m very touched that someone I?ve never met has impacted my life in such a positive way. Whoever you are ? thank you. Pxxx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 * presses the Like button * Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 * presses the Ditto button * Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brum Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 GG, we love you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 What giggirl said! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 you are all great, really. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliecharlie Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 yes giggirl... I think to forum is brilliant, of course it will go through phases and changes, but imagine something that never changed... how dull would that be???It is a great asset to the area for manny, many reasons...http://odadeo.com/images/big-thank-you.png admin/chair and everyone else who 'makes it happen' Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 You are so right GG. xx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSJ57 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Fantastic post giggirl! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Great post giggirl and I really enjoyed meeting you and BellendenBelle that fabulous afternoon and hope I will meet you both again. I am not really a 'joiner' although I do make intentions and then never keep them. But I have met several EDFers over the years either one to one in the pub or cafe when we realise we have something in common (eg Marmora Man and LostThePlot), and buying or selling things (usually buying) like the fabulous bread machine for ?10, the FREE DVD player, and the motorcycle bag at an astounding bargain from kford just the other day. I love this forum too. Hope to see you again giggirl, and maybe I'll go to the next forum drinks. Maybe! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizie Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 stab my eyes out with a saudering iron Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Blunt hedge clippers would be more poetic Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizenED Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Way to go Giggirl - what a life-affirming post. You are right, whatever it's shortcomings, the Forum is fantastic. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Giggirl, you are the forumite that I'd most like to meet in person, and I owe you a drink for those tickets! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Giggi, to quote PG Wodehouse you are a queen of your sex and stand alone.To quote my old Jewish mate Les, you're a mensch, boubalah.Now I know why I keep coming back here. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 word! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy two times Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Thanks for Fcuk all EDF. The Kuntz cut my gas off the other day.......hang on......we are talking about the same EDF aint we? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 jimmy two times Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Thanks for Fcuk all EDF. The Kuntz cut my gas off> the other day.......hang on......we are talking> about the same EDF aint we?Oh welcome back Hatchet Boy!! (Football Focus thread readers will understand this!). Lovely to see you back on form.:)). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 It gives me great pleasure to say What Keef Said. (except about the tickets) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie1997 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 giggirl - I loved reading your message, its so true. Very well said. xxx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Agreed. Thanks EDF, where would East Dulwich be without you?:) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11446-thanks-edf/#findComment-326967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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