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Sacha wrote in message ... Then may I politely suggest to you that this is a genuinely friendly and informative group, as I've found to my own benefit. But posting in reply to others suggesting there is some form of elitism here and that people who use Latin names are somehow showing off, isn't going to help your start on the group. Please think of this - using Latin names for plants makes it easier for all of us to help each other because it's a universal language. Whatever a plant is called in Northumbria, it might not be called here in Devon. For example, the weed (for which I do not know the Latin name) which I know as goosegrass, is known to others as cleavers and/or stickie willie! Using Latin names isn't some form of snobbery or exclusion process, it's more helpful in the long term. That said, you don't have to know them to post here but you might find that you'll start to learn them and that by doing so, you'll expand what you came here for - gardening knowledge. Relax. Most of us really do like to help where we can. -- We also have to realise that. being the internet, we are read by people from all over the world, and they may have the same common names for plants as us, but those names may refer to totally different plants. We do point out to people posting from other countries that our knowledge is usually confined to the UK as we are a UK group, but we do get regular posters from Sweden, Canada and other countries. The Latin names are common throughput the world, and can therefore be our only means of letting people know just what plant we are talking about. Mike www.british-naturism.org.uk |
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On Wed, 10 Sep 2003 23:30:42 +0100, Janet Baraclough
wrote: The message from Victoria Clare contains these words: It's horrible if Anne thinks she can't pile in and talk about something just because she doesn't know much about it. It would be if it were true, but it's perfectly clear from her performance in this thread that Anne has absolutely no such inhibitions or modest qualms. Her main contribution to the group seems to be sniping at the regulars, running the group down in public to newbies; and painting herself as the innocent victim of a secret gang. Reminds me of Mike Crowe in drag. Perhaps Anne is Mike Crowe in drag? Hello Sailor! -- Martin |
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In article , anne
writes I hang around because you are infact a very knowledgeable bunch. However, that doesn't make you poilte, approachable or friendly which is a shame. Have just read this post of yours. Are you *really* implying that everyone on this group, apart from yourself of course, is impolite, unapproachable and unfriendly? If so, I think you must have very different ideas of what is friendly, approachable and polite from what most people in this group have. friendly, polite smile Perhaps I may suggest you would be better off in a group other than this one /friendly, polite smile!!!!!!!!! Or perhaps your post was, in fact, just a troll?????????? -- Jane Ransom in Lancaster. I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg but if you need to email me for any other reason, put jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see deadspam.com |
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In article , Mike Lyle
writes I'm really a shapely natural-blonde up-and-coming porn starlet from County Mayo who gets all her gardening info out of the Encyclopedia Britannica: real gardening would wreck my nails, darling! I pretend to be this bloke so the other girls will never find out. Many a true word . . . . . . . . :)))))))))))))) -- Jane Ransom in Lancaster. I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg but if you need to email me for any other reason, put jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see deadspam.com |
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Malcolm writes snip a whole screen of stuff You sound like a big girls tit anyway, so in this case you are quite believable. Malcolm, you should snip and not be so unfriendly!!! -- Jane Ransom in Lancaster. I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg but if you need to email me for any other reason, put jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see deadspam.com |
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Reminds me of Mike Crowe in drag. Perhaps Anne is Mike Crowe in drag? Hello Sailor! -- Martin ? |
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Janet Baraclough wrote in message ... The message from Victoria Clare contains these words: It's horrible if Anne thinks she can't pile in and talk about something just because she doesn't know much about it. It would be if it were true, but it's perfectly clear from her performance in this thread that Anne has absolutely no such inhibitions or modest qualms. Her main contribution to the group seems to be sniping at the regulars, running the group down in public to newbies; and painting herself as the innocent victim of a secret gang. Reminds me of Mike Crowe in drag. Janet. !! I'm almost speachless but not quite. Firstly, I certainly am not Mike Crowe in drag (whoever he is) !! I feel a little bit offended to say the least that you think I'm a fella! As far as "running the group down in public to newbies" goes, I'm a newbie myself and I did feel sorry for Culturalenigma (the AT fan if you've forgotten already). At times, I have felt the same as she obviously did and that's why I sent my post - it's as simple as that. If you read it again you might understand what was on my mind. I do think the "top posting" subject goes a bit far at times and so I mentioned this aswell and why shouldn't I? You obviously speak your mind Janet, so why shouldn't I be allowed to? The post I sent with the latin names was supposed to be a joke - trying to chill out. Other posts have been dumb questions, I do apologise Janet. And a handful of posts have been trying to give a little bit of advise if I feel I can. If I became really offensive to you (as offensive as you have just been to me) I suppose I will be labeled a troll, so I can't really win here can I? Therefore, I'll leave it at this. |
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Kay Easton wrote in message ... In article , anne writes My Convallaria majalis That's strange - mine are always OK. Well, I suppose they may get holes in the leaves - I never really look - but the flower heads are always untouched, and if asked, they're one of the things I would have said were OK against slugs. Interesting that your experience is different. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm The leaves were shredded and the flowers never materialised :-( |
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martin wrote in message ... On Wed, 10 Sep 2003 23:30:42 +0100, Janet Baraclough wrote: The message from Victoria Clare contains these words: It's horrible if Anne thinks she can't pile in and talk about something just because she doesn't know much about it. It would be if it were true, but it's perfectly clear from her performance in this thread that Anne has absolutely no such inhibitions or modest qualms. Her main contribution to the group seems to be sniping at the regulars, running the group down in public to newbies; and painting herself as the innocent victim of a secret gang. Reminds me of Mike Crowe in drag. Perhaps Anne is Mike Crowe in drag? Hello Sailor! -- Martin Don't you start Martin! |
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Jane Ransom wrote in message ... In article , anne writes I hang around because you are infact a very knowledgeable bunch. However, that doesn't make you poilte, approachable or friendly which is a shame. Have just read this post of yours. Are you *really* implying that everyone on this group, apart from yourself of course, is impolite, unapproachable and unfriendly? If so, I think you must have very different ideas of what is friendly, approachable and polite from what most people in this group have. friendly, polite smile Perhaps I may suggest you would be better off in a group other than this one /friendly, polite smile!!!!!!!!! Or perhaps your post was, in fact, just a troll?????????? -- Jane Ransom in Lancaster. I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg but if you need to email me for any other reason, put jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see deadspam.com No, not all Jane and I'm certainly not about to name anyone. Great, just because I disagree with something I become a troll? Nice logic Jane. |
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In article , anne
writes I feel a little bit offended to say the least that you think I'm a fella! How can you be sure Mike Crowe *is* a fella???? -- Jane Ransom in Lancaster. I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg but if you need to email me for any other reason, put jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see deadspam.com |
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Jane Ransom wrote in message ... In article , anne writes I feel a little bit offended to say the least that you think I'm a fella! How can you be sure Mike Crowe *is* a fella???? -- Jane Ransom in Lancaster. I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg but if you need to email me for any other reason, put jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see deadspam.com Erm... Mike, Michael? This is a bloke's name isn't it? |
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From: "anne" Date: 11/09/2003 15:51 GMT Daylight Time Message-id: Jane Ransom wrote in message ... In article , anne writes I feel a little bit offended to say the least that you think I'm a fella! How can you be sure Mike Crowe *is* a fella???? Erm... Mike, Michael? This is a bloke's name isn't it? Could be short for Michaela, as in michaela strachan. Of course I could just be incredibly bored and just idly stirring... **************************** Rhiannon http://www.livejournal.com/users/rhiannon_s/ Q: how many witches does it take to change a lightbulb? A: depends on what you want it changed into! |
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"anne" wrote in message ... Jane Ransom wrote in message ... In article , anne writes I feel a little bit offended to say the least that you think I'm a fella! How can you be sure Mike Crowe *is* a fella???? -- Jane Ransom in Lancaster. I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg but if you need to email me for any other reason, put jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see deadspam.com Erm... Mike, Michael? This is a bloke's name isn't it? Yes Anne, Mike is a bloke's name and I am proud to say I am Mike Crowe and am very definitely male and well respected to boot by many in the ex armed services association world. Get in touch with the Ministry of Defence on a Royal Navy or Royal Air Force related matter on 'those who have served' and you will more than likely be referred to me. And should you hapen to be in Paris and make an enquiry at the British Embassy, they they too will refer you to me. Not much liked by those who feel that they 'Rule urg' such as barraclough who is only able to shower insults on anyone who does not fit the 'nice and friendy' mould as you have found out. You are in possibly the 3rd most friendly newsgroup which I visit, uk.people.ex-forces and uk.people.silversurfers being the fore runners in the 'come and visit us, and welcome' stakes. As no doubt you will have discovered, there is a terrific amount of knowledge in this newsgroup and not many questions go unanswered. As the snipers will now come back and tell you I am not a gardener, but my wife Joan is and we have had great fun as a result of the cammaraderie and interchange on this newsgroup. For example sacha offered some seeds earlier in the year from a 'garden near her'. I sent our snail mail address and received a packet. A packet of unknowns, (named some sacha but I think Joan is still mystyfied with some, but emailing Iris and comparing notes!) Another plus was the information we were able to receive from the newsgroup about Great Dixter and Christopher Lloyd House and gardens, which as a result, Joan was able to go there and meet Christopher. He took her in the potting shed!!!!!! (To sign a book of his and wish her a Happy Birthday) So anne 99% friendly and helpful. Just beware of the Rockweilers and 'owners' of the newsgroup. Try your killfile on those you don't like and are anti you!! To the 'owners'. Don't bother to fire back at me, it will of course prove the point I have made I know, but I won't be here to read it :-)) I am just about to leave for a cruise in the Adriatic :-)) Postcards from Joan and Mike will be sent to the newsgroup, but as always with postcards from holidays abroad, we will return before they arrive :-( |
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"anne" wrote in message ... Jane Ransom wrote in message ... In article , anne writes I feel a little bit offended to say the least that you think I'm a fella! How can you be sure Mike Crowe *is* a fella???? -- Jane Ransom in Lancaster. I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg but if you need to email me for any other reason, put jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see deadspam.com Erm... Mike, Michael? This is a bloke's name isn't it? A late sister-in-law of mine was christened Alfons. I had an aunt who was christened Rudolphina. My grandfather was desperate to have his name propagated, but between him and my grandmother they succeeded only in producing 6 daughters. Franz Franz |
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