Chickie

So THAT'S the maturity you were crapping on about? Sweet. Me thinks you did mean the first post the way it sounded. Thanks for clearing that up. I would LOVE to see where newbie's have been attacked like you claim though. And for future reference. Everything is about me. You haven't been around that long have you? (pats Beka on the head) Run along now love.

Maybe the "Someone" shit is wearing a wee bit thin? If you don't want people thinking that you really DO think that the "Oldies" who have got to goal are obnoxious, condescending and self righteous, perhaps you should say what you mean, and mean what you say. Because it is sounding more and more like your first post was your true feeling on the subject. And I do hope you are not trying to say that *I* have been PM'ing you with attacks... Because I have never PM'd you, or anyone else in an aggressive manner.

I don't think I have actually seen anyone directly treated like you describe (feel free to link me to a post where it has actually happened if it indeed has) I know that there have been playful threads where very tired questions get thrown about, and silly answers given... But I am yet to see anyone treat a newbie like they were a child.

I never claimed to be mature. Nor do I ever want to be if I have to take myself seriously all the time.

It's not about demonizing people. It's an economic decision.

That's what I was thinking too.

It's 6.05pm Wednesday evening, in sunny Queensland.

:spit:Perfect!

And it has to be HUGE and glittery!

Is R&R's always this much fun?

Do an "Oldie" a favour and fix her typo in your quote. kthxbye.

You will have to type louder. I can't hear you from up here on my high horse

I would make it bigger... But then it would annoy me. And lets not forget... It's all about meee.

I love it too. There is something there for everyone to hate. I am thoughtful like that :love:

Forgive me if this has been suggested (I only skimmed the thread, feel free to spank me) What about making R&R's permission only. Like you have to PM a mod to get access? So if you want in, you can get in. But if you don't wanna know what goes on in R&R's you don't have to see it in "New Posts"?

LJM is very good people. What was said wasn't meant to be hurtful to the newbies, quite the opposite actually. It was an idea to stop feelings getting hurt. (Correct me if I am wrong, LJM, but that's the way I took it)

I please to aim. Me too. I thought it fit. My almost 11 year old DS read your post (over my shoulder when I snorted, farted, then snorted again) and said "Losing weight didn't make you that way, you were always self righteous, obnoxious and condescending" And collapsed into fits of laughter. My kid, much like his mother, calls 'em like he sees 'em. No offence taken, and I hope none given. I get pissed, but I get over stuff very quickly. Life's too short. Like my memory.

I like you. I think we shall keep you. That was one of the coolest headed replies to a thread like this I have ever read.

I really don't know... And it was only 30 where I live. Brisbane city itself was more like 26. Really, really odd.

I am glad they inspired the right things in someone! If you like, I can PM you the addy for my personal web page. But the photos stay down for the moment. I don't want to be accused of showboating or attention grabbing. Holy crap! It was only 30 in Brisbane today! I don't envy Melbourne weather. LJM, if it quacks like a duck..... And you are pretty amazing too! And don't you dare forget that!!

I keep going to reply to you Gummibear. But I really don't know what to say. I am not ignoring your opinion, but I really don't know what you want from us.

I forget I am banded on a regular basis. And unless someone points out my weight, I don't really think about my weight or size. So yeah, if that's what you call "out and living life" I am doing it, and have been for some time.

I had a lot on my stomach, and needed a tummy tuck (which I had in August 2006). But aside from that, I am just a bit flabby here and there, nothing I can't live with.

My DH would miss me more... Who would Iron his shirts, make him dinner, make his life a living hell? I have to admit, that aside from some nerves at the though of 42.2km. I am pretty darn excited about the GCM.