I'm Back

Okay, I'm BACK AGAIN....sort of. Things have been a little rough for me since Mum died (totally unexpectedly) last November.

I'm not sure how much posting I'll do. I've been a bit active on Facebook recently, so I figured I should drop in now that I've warmed up a bit. But things are up in the air regarding Mum's estate (minimal such as it is). So my posts may be a bit scattered and inconstant. But I've MISSED ALL OF YOU SO MUCH.

Thanks Eldo, Odo, and Petty for your encouraging emails.

SO much has happened since I've been gone. New Decor, thousands of new threads. Obviously I won't be able to catch up, so bear with me as I will just post afresh. And obviously there is a lot of other stuff I've been following and I can't possibly repost ALL of it here. So please find me and friend me on Facebook so we can keep in touch even if my posts here are sparse.

GB's facebook wall:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002588430365

I'm not sure where to start, so give me a chance to browse a bit before expecting new posts.

GB

Whatever time you find to spend with us here GB is time to be savoured. Welcome back.

Thanks Petty.

I'll start off slow at first, but I expect my Hobbit Forum addiction will come back full force now that I've slipped off the wagon.

GB

welcome back ^_^ Don't think we've met, hello anyway

Lifes so much better on a wagon GB. Well, ok its not, but it seems a lot better and thats what counts!

Glad to have you back GB - we were all chattering along on some thread (your name actually came up) when SsWhoooshh everyone suddenly disappeared. Couldn't figure out where they'd all gone, then discover you have returned...like all the paparazzi rushing out of the room on an Elvis rumor.

But GB, seriously, FACEBOOK = MORDOR. Don't go there!

Norc wrote:welcome back ^_^ Don't think we've met, hello anyway

Thanks Norc. Nice to meet you too!

Watch out though, my Crabbity posts can give Petty's Crabbity a run for the money. So watch out for collateral damage.

GB

halfwise wrote:Glad to have you back GB - we were all chattering along on some thread (your name actually came up) when SsWhoooshh everyone suddenly disappeared. Couldn't figure out where they'd all gone, then discover you have returned...like all the paparazzi rushing out of the room on an Elvis rumor.

But GB, seriously, FACEBOOK = MORDOR. Don't go there!

Good Lord. "Halfwise," you wouldn't be another of Odo's and Wisey's extended family are you?

GB

Orwell almost took me in when his kid stopped eating his scrumptious veggies, but no, that would have been an outright adoption if it occurred.

I was on the old forum a little bit. Wouldn't necessarily expect you to remember me, though some did.

GB comes back and suddenly theres 9 folks on and its a party!

Halfwise is definetly an independent soul GB from our old forum, but you may because of the name be confusing him with Biffo Banks who is certaingly half wise. But not the good half.

Hello GB,

good to see you here!

Its great to finally meet you Gandalfs Beard, you are quite a Legendary figure, and I cant wait to see you out crabbit Petty, he's been driving me nuts.

WELCOME BACK, GB!

I'm so glad to hear that things are getting better for you. I'm sorry that so much is still up in the air for you but it's good to see around here again. I sent you a friend request on Facebook, though my account there is under my real name. I look forward to seeing you here for as much as you feel able to post.

Mrs Figg wrote:Its great to finally meet you Gandalfs Beard, you are quite a Legendary figure, and I cant wait to see you out crabbit Petty, he's been driving me nuts.

Actually Figgy, GB's closer to your sensibilities. That's why they tangle. Don't get jealous....

And make no mistake, Petty's the Crabbitmeister, and what most gets under his skin is when people should be crabbit but they ain't.

Though if I remember my ancient history I believe Odo was the one who first introduced the term.

Well if he is liking film Denethor it will be interesting to go back for round two. ding ding. Ill get the hot flannels and masseuse ready.

I you mean 'crabbit' Halfwise it was a word of such splendiferuosness that Oz hobbits were ignorant of it, although it was I believe Odo who first queried my use of it and demanded a definition.

Mrs Figg GB likes everything PJ did.

I knew he was cool. That just confirms it.

Pettytyrant101 wrote:I you mean 'crabbit' Halfwise it was a word of such splendiferuosness that Oz hobbits were ignorant of it, although it was I believe Odo who first queried my use of it and demanded a definition.

Ah, so I just caught wind of it when he first started using it. Makes sense that it originated with you.

Thanks for all the kind welcomes.

As far as being Crabbity, Petty and I mainly tangle over PJ's version of LotR , and his crabbitiness far surpasses mine on that topic. But we share many of the same Crabbity views when it comes to politics. In that regard I only Out-Crabbit Petty with my strong language when I rail against Right Wingers. javascript:emoticonp('') (bloody bastards)


GB

PS: My memory is coming back. My apologies Halfwise for not instantly recalling you.



GB

is okay, I was just a disembodied voice back then.

Just posted on the other thread, not knowing you had already posted here - welcome back, GB It's great to see you here again, I've missed your voice among Petty's screams of rage and dismay Take your time and come back in full when you can. Once again, nice to see you back on here

Ooh, so you're are actually back! Serves me right for not reading all the threads-- there are just so many nowadays!
Really happy to see you here again!! :)x

Oh my goodness. So it's come to this: the old Arch Liberal is back!

Me send emails --- Must have been that silly Orwell... For all his tough masculine talk he's a sentimental pussy cat when it comes to you, Mr Beard!

{{{And there's me thinking we got rid of him once and for all.. }}}

Miaow!