alligande Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Like others this is the only forum I follow now, I check it regularly as there is always something to learn. Over the years I have learned an amazing amount about border collies, dogs, farming and others way of life's. I am certainly not anti-Facebook but I use it to stay in touch with friends, I do belong to groups etc but rarely post as I don't like the style and tone of most discussions, if I post it is to provide information I never get involved in discussions. Thank you Eileen and Heather for your hard work and to those members who patiently answer questions that have been asked a 100 times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon's girl Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 This forum is definitely one of a kind! Thank you to everyone who contributes to make this place what it is. Thank you to everyone who selflessly gives of their time to answer all those questions and share their expertise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brndlbc Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 mum24dog wrote: It's very sad but but one of my erstwhile favourite UK agility discussion forums has rapidly deteriorated into a site for simply posting show schedules following the formation of a fb page aimed at the same audience I too miss the forum. I visit often but its like a ghost town. Want me to start a 4th height discussion??? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Stein Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 And may I just say that I'm really glad to hear that this forum continues to be useful and enjoyable for you. We have lost some valuable members to Facebook (and to blogging before that), but IMO we still retain a lot of wonderful contributors, and continue to acquire new ones. The value of this forum comes from its contributors, and I'm very grateful to those of you who take part, and especially to those who respond to newbie questions that you've answered many times before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald McCaig Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Dear Fellow Posters, As others have noted: this forum has been designed by and is managed by Eileen Stein and Heather Nadelman and it is by Eileen and Heather's sensibility and love of Border Collies that you and I enjoy it. The freedom we have to write and comment is a great and unusual compliment. Donald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMP Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I do love a good discussion, with or without disagreement. As long as we keep inventing venues for good conversation and the civil exchange of ideas, we'll continue on our merry evolutionary path. From salon to silicon, we keep finding ways to talk. I value this place, even when it makes me bonkers. Maybe I value it even more when it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum24dog Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 mum24dog wrote: It's very sad but but one of my erstwhile favourite UK agility discussion forums has rapidly deteriorated into a site for simply posting show schedules following the formation of a fb page aimed at the same audience I too miss the forum. I visit often but its like a ghost town. Want me to start a 4th height discussion??? LOL Hi Tim. You haven't changed I see. Your sense of humour and common sense is missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum24dog Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I find that the more we talk the more we recognise the things we have in common rather than what divides us - if we are open minded enough to recognise it. There are some things that others find acceptable that I never will but there is always some common ground to be found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I enjoy this forum very much. I check it daily on my lunch break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Gotta say a BIG THANK YOU to Eileen and Heather for all the work they do, providing us this safe and sane place to share our stories and ask questions. And thanks again to mum24dogs, for starting this thread. I love reading the appreciation from everyone. Makes my day. Ruth and SuperGibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I also would like to extend my thanks to Eileen. She does a great job. This is the one and only forum I am active in. I also feel that that civilized exchange of knowledge and experience is the way to learn. Which includes being able to defend your own, very valid and real experiences to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Agreed on the appreciation of civility and grammar even when disagreeing. Kudos to those who mange the Boards, and kudos to those who contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geonni banner Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I also appreciate the efforts of Eileen and Heather, and contributors. Among the latter, special thanks to Julie, Gloria and Tea, who always set me straight with patience and tact when I stick my big 9 1/2 size foot in my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I also appreciate the efforts of Eileen and Heather, and contributors. Among the latter, special thanks to Julie, Gloria and Tea, who always set me straight with patience and tact when I stick my big 9 1/2 size foot in my mouth. Yes, thanks to Julie, Gloria, and Tea for all their advice and perspective. Their help is something money can't buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geonni banner Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Yes, thanks to Julie, Gloria, and Tea for all their advice and perspective. Their help is something money can't buy. You too, Sue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden's Mom Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Chiming in late here but I also wanted to say how much I appreciate those who manage (Eileen and Heather) and contribute to the forums making it a great place for open, thoughtful and civilized discussion. That quality alone seems to be very rare these days... especially in venue where people are discussing something they care about so passionately (as we do our dogs). Even though I've not been as active these past few months I still check the boards daily and enjoy reading and following the discussions quietly from the back seat. Thanks everyone for making this an inviting place for newbies as well as a place regulars can enjoy returning to on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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