This seems like the best place to post this...

[the.fee.fairy]

I think its the great mods (ok, ok, i've been abit slacking in the mod stakes lately...).

Actually, being a moderator of this forum is a lot easier than some other moderators that i've spoken to, we very rarely have any problem that we really have to step in and deal with, and there are really no members that i can think of who shouldnt be here. Other mods that i've spoken to have problems with flame wars and trolls, and we don't tend to get a lot of that - someone always posts somethng sarcastic in reply and the whole things cools down. I also love the fact that the members are involved in the moderation - its you guys that tell us about spam that we might not have seen (we don't all read all the threads).

I've met a few Ishers too, and each and every one of them has been absolutely lovely!

I love you guys! *wipes away a small tear* you always support everyone in everything that they do, and any problems they've had. Sometimes, a few well written words can mean more than all the hugs in the world, and you're all great at them.

[Milims]

Aww Fee .......> Trots off to post tissue to China!

[Brij]

I've been an on-and-off forum user for a while now, and I totally agree. Whether I'm after a rant, advice, info or a chuckle, Ish is up there in my bookmarks!

[Gert]

lol, it's lovely that everyone is so chilled out and happy.

We had a couple of self-sufficient Nazi's turn up in the village a couple of years ago. They had quit the london jobs and moved to the country. Everyone offered support and help, but they were really rather rude and were very quick to suggest that none of us knew a thing, about anything, us being bumpkins and all that and that they could do it all alone and far better thank you very much.

So, we watched with a curious half grin, as they planted out of season and completely failed to collect any winter fuel.

After about six months, the village tried again to help them, but they still didn't want to know, so we left them to it.

Needless to say, they lasted about 18 months before they returned from whence they had come.

I suppose what i'm saying is that. In order to survive the self sufficient lifestyle, you can't be SELF-sufficient, we all need to help each other. Which is pretty much what goes on in here.

Well done Andy, Dave and the rest of you for your online village

[Russian Doll]

I have to agree-we're friends here, we stick by each other through stuff and a big Cheer to all my Ish friends, we put up with each others ups and downs, cheer the ups and commiserate with the downs.

I'm away over here in Canada, otherwise mrsflibble and Russian Doll would have me dropping in for tea and offering to play with their kids.

I get soppy too, and there are some days when I wish I had plane fare to come over and spend time with my friends.

Lois

aw bless ya hun your always welcome

[yugogypsy]

Thanks Doll,

If I ever get a passport you and Mrs.Flibble are first on my list to visit.

And I promise I'll bring some lovely but not expensive things from Canada. What do you like with your tea?, I;ll stop and get some tea goodies on the way to your house.

Luv Ya
Lois

[Russian Doll]

Thanks Doll,

If I ever get a passport you and Mrs.Flibble are first on my list to visit.

And I promise I'll bring some lovely but not expensive things from Canada. What do you like with your tea?, I;ll stop and get some tea goodies on the way to your house.

Luv Ya
Lois

lol..ive got such a thing for cookies at the mo...yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm