New Members

[Nick]

Dare I say - as a new member the 'banter' seems too 'in joke' and when you post a reply the in jokes carry on at the newbies expense, you don't know whats going on and some of it is not exactly encouraging.

I read posts, lots of obscure stuff going on I don't know about so can't really add anything.

I think main members really need to open up more and give newbies a break - in other words don't be such a bunch of smart arses (and I exclude wench from this - she holds her end up very well )!!! 

I smote you, but fair comment. Some of us have ahistory. You will fit in nicely, but take nothing seriously!

[ice and a slice]

Thanks Snoopy and Nick- appreciate it! even if you are a pair of bastards.

[Berek]

I have actually applauded you......I expect one in return

[Darwins Selection]

we have tried not to bring old habits with us.

Speak for yourself.

Ice-person does have a valid point, but it is hard to uncover all the historical humbug, the origins of which are in many cases lost to my memory.

I suggest just jumping in and accepting that the topics have little or no sense of direction.

[ice and a slice]

I have actually applauded you......I expect one in return

Consider yourself applauded.

Still on minus 4 tho!   Still, long way to go to get to Barmans high standard.

[Misunderstood]

Dare I say - as a new member the 'banter' seems too 'in joke' and when you post a reply the in jokes carry on at the newbies expense, you don't know whats going on and some of it is not exactly encouraging.

Agreed!  In this pub we mean no offence to anyone new or not, we mostly know each other and know how we will react generally. 

It does us good to be reminded that there is a different viewpoint.  Keep it up, if we get too cliquicky - remind us, and one day soon someone new will be pointing the finger at you too.   

[Darwins Selection]

It does us good to be reminded that there is a different viewpoint. 

Remind me, is that a quote from Mandelson or Stalin?


Where is that rolling-on-the-floor emoticon? Barman, get your Bishops finger out.

[Darwins Selection]

It does us good to be reminded that there is a different viewpoint. 

Remind me, is that a quote from Mandelson or Stalin?


Where is that rolling-on-the-floor emoticon? Barman, get your Bishops finger out.

Found it!

[Barman]

the topics have little or no sense

You hit that nail right on the head! 

[Snoopy]

the topics have little or no sense

You hit that nail right on the head! 

Would it be impolite of me to point out that 79 of the topics have been started by someone called "Barman"? 

[Barman]

the topics have little or no sense

You hit that nail right on the head! 

Would it be impolite of me to point out that 79 of the topics have been started by someone called "Barman"? 

Doh! 

[Boozehag]

Well I'm new.  Hello. 
It's so nice to be able to come in somewhere and start afresh.  No-body knows who you are (well, with 1 exception!      Your lips are sealed. . . ok?

Fixed that for you.  OK!

[Boozehag]

Why are the bloody emoticons not showing?

[Nick]

No they aren't, I denounce you as  !

[grumpyoldsoldier]

Why are the bloody emoticons not showing?

They look quite nice from here.......