h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Howdy Jen
couldn't believe the news that they want to shut down GW! Read all the postings on Thursday but before I could put in my own the Police were knocking on my door to tell me my car had been broken into! Back now and went to iCAN to add my name to the list, just wondered why they want my first and last name and tell me they'll put it onscreen? noted everyone else is displayed as per screen name?? what did I do?
Dee
P.S. decided to throw caution to the wind and get married after only 12 years engagement!

just realised it's actually 13...and a half years...am worse than a bloke!

Awh... CONGRATULATIONS!!

You are an auld romantic!!
Awh... shucks doll! That has cheered me up no end plus all that mad ! What are ye like!

Well, we are now settling into our 12th yr together but will no way get married, that is for sure! lol

Actually our American friend Handsome Jesus got married last week! There must be something in the air or what! I won't be catching the same 'love bug'!
I'd probably if asked!

And I'm really sorry to hear about your car! Did the catch the wee feckers and was there much damage done? You poor soul, first the washing machine, the PC and now the car! God, you and appliances etc... don't have much luck together!

Was thinking that I hadn't seen and heard from you in an age. If you want I'll get all the most worthy links posted on this 'Shocking Revelation' and post them in here.

As for th iCan, there are useful hints on how to access it and there is no need to put your real name in (or postcode as asked), just put your GW name in instead.

Quite a few have experienced the same problem as yours and then have posted a comment on the page so that their name is displayed. I intend to put my tuppence worth in later today.

Will go fetch a few useful links for you...

Back soon (and great to hear from ye, doll!)

Jen

The links: Here's the response that Mark Pettifer got from the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/getwriting/F1703092?... The GW Site Members Meeting: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/getwriting/F1704378?... Minutes from GW Meeting: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/getwriting/F1704378?... Add your reasons for keeping GW open and what it has done for you, 'Ships Ahoy!': http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/getwriting/F1704378?... And another interesting iCan link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/getwriting/F1958651?... The initial reactionary views when news broke: More reactions: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/getwriting/F1703092?thread=539063&skip=0&show=20 And here some more, with a bit of cheek (lol): http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/getwriting/F1704378?thread=538990&skip=0&show=20 And sign on the GW petition link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/getwriting/F1704375?... The 'Save the Get Writing Community' Campaign on iCan: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/ican/G893..... . Updated guidelines for signing into iCan with link in article too: A3361213 Plus keep an eye on all the threads that pop up in the 'Community Forum' section, and through Kitty's port U554256 and through mine as all new messages seem to get posted to my port. Word of warning though, most of these threads are like novels, they are really quite long, so beware!! Hope all these will help inform you quite a bit. Phew! Need a fresh coffee, me thinks! Jen

One I seem to have left off above:

The initial reactionary views when news broke:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/getwriting/F1703092?...

Also if you have any contacts, or know of any little or well-known published authors/writers, who would be willing to aid our 'petition' by signing or by leaving encouraging comment, I'd be delighted.

I'm working on this with JackSprat and Star. We've had some great contacts and info so far and possibles. All contacts will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality. You could post direct to thread or to my port or by email, whatever is most suitable.

The thread is:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/getwriting/F1704378?... .

My email is: [email protected]
(Or just drop by for a wee chat!)

NOW I'm away for that damn coffee!!

Geez!!!

I'm just after looking up an see how LONG this is! Bet you wish you hadn't called around for a chat, now! Ha! Ha! Sorry!

Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ca't help myself!!!




OK, I'll grow up then...



Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!


Alright! ALRIGHT! I'm away NOW!

He! He! He! ..................

Blimey! !
Have tried to catch up with most stuff, bit short of time tonight! So many people up for supporting the good cause, how could they possibly shut us down now?
As for the wedding thing, said yes initially many years ago, when I was young without a clue and told him much later it would never happen, can't be doing with the meringue and churches etc. (Don't mind the though ) but he bought me a very nice necklace for my birthday last month, and my lovely little girl said 'wouldn't it be nice if you asked mum to marry you when you give it to her?' It matters to her, so I said yes. Not looking forward to arranging it all really, plus, I'm late for everything, I know it's obligatory to be late, but I think folk might get fed up after, say, two days......and lots of Maybe a drive -thru in Vegas?
And Mr. Odd got married too eh? The 'Odd' couple, hehe
Yes they the that broke into car, actually, neighbours (from about 20 doors away, never seen them before!) drove round the corner and saw the door open, stopped, and then gave chase when he ran away, and stuck with him until the police caught him! I can't believe it! Apparently he was young, and very, very drunk no damage to car though, he said the door was open, fecking liar! I am NOT that slack!
Will sign up to fight the good fight, probably not 'til Thursday when I'll be back for a 'long one' fnaar.
Keep up the good work, just as well you're an insomniac, you don't have time to sleep!
Dee
P.S. Am [email protected]

...and thanks for all the info!!!

Had a few spare minutes, so signed up at Machiabelly's musical petition, what an excellent idea!

...off to put up tacky Christmas lights all over the outside of my house - the things you do for your children! ..........

Hiya Dee,

You're as mad as I am I see!!
And to think you do it all for the 'children', aye right!
Well, I've been off here for the last few days and have no idea what is going on and where to start reading, replying, writing, reviewing, whatever, wherever.... Aggghhhh!
The guilt seeps in for neglect and timing. Real life grabbibg you and reducing input in here. Hoping to catch up, if I can, tonight and take it from there. My head is still stuck somewhere in late September and not a twinkle of belief in Christmas just a round the corner. Need to get my life in order! We'll see!

Getting there.... How's about you? Belief in Santa still with your kids? How do you do it! Good luck and don't forget to leave the bottle of whisky and some mince pies out for him when he arrives! (And of course, carrots for the reindeers!)

Catch ye soon,

Jen
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