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Discussion in 'New Members Introduction' started by Steve 309, May 17, 2016.

  1. Lorea

    Lorea Wine drinker

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    Welcome Steve! I used to be on the GW forum too, but got fed up of all the bickering and clique forming that seemed to go on all the time. :red_card: I find GC just so much more pleasant, laid back and with a wide variety of members. :peace:
     
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    • Steve 309

      Steve 309 Gardener

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      Hi Laura :)

      I never found it cliquey although there were one or two people whose opinions I didn't much like. Just like life really :stirpot:

      Now, what about some gardening...
       
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      • "M"

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        ... it makes my tea go cold? :whistle: :heehee:
         
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        • JWK

          JWK Gardener Staff Member

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          Hello and welcome to the forum Steve :)
           
        • Anthony Rogers

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          Hi Steve,

          Welcome to Gardeners Corner :)

          I've never used any other Forum, I can't ever imagine me needing to. You can get advice on here from virtually any subject on Earth.

          :sign0016:
           
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          • Steve 309

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            It certainly seems friendly - as was the other one - and gardeners tend to be oldish (well, I do...) and have therefore accumulated a lot of knowledge over the years, not just about gardening.
            Thanks, everyone, for a warm welcome :ThankYou:
             
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            • Beckie76

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              :sign0016: From me too Steve :thumbsup:

              Our forum is great, we talk about all sorts of things....sometimes we even talk about gardening :roflol:! Joking aside we are a friendly lot, I look forward to seeing you around the forum :)
               
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              • ARMANDII

                ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

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                Hi Steve, welcome to Gardeners Corner!!:thumbsup::snork:
                 
              • joolz68

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                Hi steve :) images (6).jpg
                 
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                • shiney

                  shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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                  Even if we know nothing about it. :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
                   
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                  • shiney

                    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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                    @Steve 309
                    It refers to how many times the members have clicked on the 'Like' button on your posts. :blue thumb:

                    The comment buttons are to the bottom right of each post.
                     
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                    • Steve 309

                      Steve 309 Gardener

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                      Jolly good.
                      How do I apply to be a Grumpy Old Man?
                       
                    • martin-f

                      martin-f Plant Hardiness Zone 8b

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                      Go here Steve and you can be what you want :).
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                      • Oakridge

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                        I haven't been here long, but I have found it very friendly and helpful. I don't understand the ratings and forum cash thingies, but my eyesight it very poor so I tend not to bother with anything in small print. I have been a member of the Allotment Gardening forum for quite some time. I did join Gardeners World but all the white space makes life difficult. I also watch a lot of YouTube allotmenteers some of whom are very good indeed and some ramble a bit.

                        I have been gardening for 50 years but that doesn't mean I know anything.
                         
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                        • HarryS

                          HarryS Eternally Optimistic Gardener

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                          The forum cash is for the admins end of season bash at GCHQ . They do like a bit off bubbly and caviar :biggrin:

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