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Title: Grand Opening
Post by: C3PO on February 26, 2017, 21:56:35 PM
I have been advised by the system administrator that, and I quote, "everything nearly seems to sort of work". We will therefore be opening our doors properly at 08:00 hours on Wednesday 1st March at which point all the members who have registered but not yet be able to post will be able to use the forum.
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Iminei on March 01, 2017, 07:24:58 AM
March 1st 2017, 7:15 am .....
and I'm pacing around an empty forum, waiting for all my friends to arrive!!

Sadly I won't be here when the early birds come through our doors...
(I mean ... work??!! Today???!!! Really??!!)

so I just want to say

A Big thank you

to all of you who helped us make this happen and ...

Go, Explore, Enjoy!!!
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Vegegrow on March 01, 2017, 08:01:36 AM
Well done everyone... sorry your not here at the grand opening but we'll keep the champagne chilled for you... I'm only around for a bit as I have a dentist appointment this morning speak to you later
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: twopence on March 01, 2017, 08:08:12 AM
I'm here. Looking forward to populating this forum and watching it grow. A big cheer to those who worked hard to make it happen.
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: fajita on March 01, 2017, 08:13:12 AM
Hello. Congratulations on the new site.
I've got five minutes then off to work, so don't break it whilst I'm gone.
Whoop whoop, party time!
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on March 01, 2017, 08:34:18 AM
Ooh, did someone mention champagne?Thanks to all involved for their work in producing this new forum, it's very much appreciated.
I'll be taking a proper stroll around once I struggle out of my warm cosy duvet... (with apologies to those who have to get up and go to work!)
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Catllar on March 01, 2017, 08:38:29 AM
I'm here in ze foreign parts!  Yes and the champagne is in the fridge but it's a bit early perhaps even for me!
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: b15erk on March 01, 2017, 08:53:59 AM
Hi All!!  ;D

I'm wandering round with a plate of canapes and a bottle of champagne. 

Lovely to see you!

Jessie
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Kittensposies on March 01, 2017, 09:17:02 AM
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I'm here!  (In spirit, at least - in body I am at work. Boo.)

SO exciting to have a forum back!

Most enormous thanks for making this happen.

Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Tamnymore on March 01, 2017, 09:17:19 AM
Hello everyone.
I raise my (virtual, alas) glass of champagne in salute to you all and in grateful thanks to all of you who made this happen. It looks fantastic!  :). and cool!  8)
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: maliw on March 01, 2017, 09:26:33 AM
Hi everyone, I'm now back, great to see you all and a big thank you to Iminei, Mr Iminei and Fran. Happy days are here again ;D
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: rubywishes on March 01, 2017, 09:30:47 AM
Alrighty then...not sure about the time difference between me "over here" and you lot "over there" but I'm here and waving! ;D
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Ellabella on March 01, 2017, 09:33:11 AM
Another one here with Champers, it never to early to party!

Thanks Fran and the Imineis, long may this party continue.
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: sewing in oz on March 01, 2017, 09:58:10 AM
Glad to come to the party!  Not too early for champers here  ;D  Thanks to everyone who made it happen.  Now to explore, glass in hand.
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: sewing in oz on March 01, 2017, 10:01:42 AM
Alrighty then...not sure about the time difference between me "over here" and you lot "over there" but I'm here and waving! ;D
  Hi Rubywishes - I just discovered that under "Profile" you can select local time, and the function to auto-detect the time difference did work.
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Lilian on March 01, 2017, 10:20:18 AM
March 1st 2017, 7:15 am .....
and I'm pacing around an empty forum, waiting for all my friends to arrive!!

Sadly I won't be here when the early birds come through our doors...
(I mean ... work??!! Today???!!! Really??!!)

so I just want to say

A Big thank you

to all of you who helped us make this happen and ...

Go, Explore, Enjoy!!!

Hi Imi, I have just made a payment :-))

It's all looking good. Looking forward to browsing through and watching it grow.

Thanks again for all your hard work  8)
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: ajuga on March 01, 2017, 10:32:45 AM
Good to be here. I will raise my glass as well. Thanks to all who made it happen. Looking forward to having a wander round.
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: C3PO on March 01, 2017, 10:34:47 AM
Good to be here. I will raise my glass as well. Thanks to all who made it happen. Looking forward to having a wander round.

Phew, you got in - I was hoping there wasn't a problem
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Elnnina on March 01, 2017, 11:02:56 AM
I just wanted to add my Thanks to all who have made this new forum possible. Let us go forward  with renewed enthusiasm for our crafts and of course friendship.  Enjoy today.
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Ploshkin on March 01, 2017, 12:15:17 PM
I will add my thanks to Mr & Mrs Iminei and Fran for their hard work to make this happen.  I am truly grateful to people who have the tech skills for things like this as I have none.  If you ever need help with bovine, ovine or porcine midwifery just give me a call.
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Iminei on March 01, 2017, 12:21:41 PM
If you ever need help with bovine, ovine or porcine midwifery just give me a call.

Ahh...actually I was just going through the yellow pages (remember them?) for a Porky midwife.....

hahahahaa...I will keep it in mind!
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Mama likes to make on March 01, 2017, 12:24:50 PM
Yeah so happy to see this up and running! Thank you again to all involved for the hardworking and I look forward to seeing the new community grow
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Lowena on March 01, 2017, 13:17:45 PM
I' don't like Champagne, but have opened a bottle of Merlot to celebrate this momentous occasion..... cheers all  8)
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Efemera on March 01, 2017, 16:26:36 PM
Gordon Bennet... can you believe I forgot my password...but I'm in now..
Off for a good look round.
Thank you :D
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: MrIminei on March 01, 2017, 17:58:28 PM
Well today has gone brilliantly. 278 Posts in 60 Topics by 65 Members after 10 hours.

Everybody has been very kind with both words and donations / subscriptions. Thank you all. The most pleasing thing for me though is watching the boards fill up with posts.

Fran has been a complete star - not only has she completely re-vamped the site theme (it's been like living in a virtual "Changing Rooms"), she has written tech guides and posted in the forums. Thanks Fran!

Coincidentally today is the 30th anniversary of the day that Iminei & I met. So we're going out to eat (on a schoolday!) We will raise a glass to you all and check in later.

Andy
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: supergran on March 01, 2017, 18:26:46 PM
Congratulations Iminei and Mr Iminei. Have a well deserved break and enjoy a lovely meal out. xxx
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Vegegrow on March 01, 2017, 18:28:58 PM


Coincidentally today is the 30th anniversary of the day that Iminei & I met. So we're going out to eat (on a schoolday!) We will raise a glass to you all and check in later.

Andy

Have a lovely time xx
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: crgblondie on March 01, 2017, 19:33:59 PM
So pleased to have found another home great work and thank you to all invokved. ::)
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: SingingSinger on March 01, 2017, 21:17:01 PM
Wow, the new home looks fantastic. Thanks for all the hard work putting the forum together and will look forward to settling in and meeting friends old and new  0_0 <3
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Vegegrow on March 01, 2017, 21:19:19 PM
Lovely to see familiar friends ... have a wander round .. so much to see and do
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Lilian on March 01, 2017, 21:40:54 PM

Coincidentally today is the 30th anniversary of the day that Iminei & I met. So we're going out to eat (on a schoolday!) We will raise a glass to you all and check in later.

Andy

Congratulation to you both. Have a well deserved evening out.  What a great day this is for you  :toast:
Title: Re: Grand Opening
Post by: Lowena on March 02, 2017, 11:00:13 AM
Hope you both had a lovely evening   :toast:
Hope you got up on time for the school run  ;)