feemcg Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Anybody noticed how much busier the forum is recently? I just can't keep up, especially in 'Chickens' - I go away and come back a couple of hours later and there's about 20 red arrows . I used to answer a lot more queries but I spend so much time catching up with the reading that I've stopped replying . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I logged on yesterday and went to work today, came home and had 3 pages to read!! Imagine what its going to be like when I come back from 2 weeks holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I suppose Hugh and Jamie are to blame! There is such an interest in hen keeping after their recent programmes. The mother of one of my son's friends rang me earlier this evening ( I haven't actually met her!) to ask about hens. She has always wanted to keep them and spurred by the programmes she asked if she could come for a hen chat. Am always happy to oblige! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 A hen chat?...ooh, I'd be struggling with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Have you got a copy of your Radio programmme that I could play for her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 I did sound like a bit of a blether - ah well, it's nice to be passionate about something, and a compliment that we're looked upon for information and advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I did sound like a bit of a blether - ah well, it's nice to be passionate about something, and a compliment that we're looked upon for information and advice Give over!.......You were great....we were all terribly impressed! And it is nice to have the opportunity to talk chickens. I shall view the exercise as a dry run for my Hen Party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I logged on yesterday and went to work today, came home and had 3 pages to read!! Imagine what its going to be like when I come back from 2 weeks holiday My thoughts exactly !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I haven't been able to keep up for months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hmm, I am always pleased to try and answer a query, specially as I am still a bit of a novice myself, (Ijust feeding back what I've learned from all you experts!). Lately however, there have just been too many posts to get through - I'm being very selective. A lot of people asking the same questions, as well. Still, it is good to see there's so much interest in chickens - and we can all feel smug that we were doing it before Jamie and Hugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I haven't been able to keep up for months! That is because you are studying hard Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hmm, I am always pleased to try and answer a query, specially as I am still a bit of a novice myself, (Ijust feeding back what I've learned from all you experts!). Lately however, there have just been too many posts to get through - I'm being very selective. A lot of people asking the same questions, as well. Still, it is good to see there's so much interest in chickens - and we can all feel smug that we were doing it before Jamie and Hugh! I just made it before them! So i feel smug too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 It's great, isn't it! I'd hate anyone to think I was a crowd follower ... honestly, I had the idea to buy Crocs, TubTrugs and a steam cleaner all on my own! I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 It's great, isn't it! I'd hate anyone to think I was a crowd follower ... honestly, I had the idea to buy Crocs, TubTrugs and a steam cleaner all on my own! I did! Oh no i have all 3 of those!!! The shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I noticed the forum crashing a couple of times yesterday too - once I even got a page telling me that the server was 'up to it's limit' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 . A lot of people asking the same questions, as well. I've started to add a bit about looking at the stickies as they contain the answers to most questions, when I reply now. I try to respond to peoples queries as I remember how grateful I was for advice when I was a new comer. But now that the forum is so busy and there are so many new members, it is hard work typing up the same stuff over and over.....and it is impossible to keep up with them all. I feel a bit guilty if I don't answer, but one does one's best! No chance if Coronation Street is on though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I noticed the forum crashing a couple of times yesterday too - once I even got a page telling me that the server was 'up to it's limit' I notice that happening once or a week or so anyway (no "up to its limit" though). Is that normal or is it just me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I noticed the forum crashing a couple of times yesterday too - once I even got a page telling me that the server was 'up to it's limit' I notice that happening once or a week or so anyway (no "up to its limit" though). Is that normal or is it just me . Yes....I couldn't get on twice yesterday. I thought it was my computer which isn't in its first flush of youth. Perhaps it is the volume of traffic recently. Maybe an update is needed. Things always go pear shaped though when forums/fora are upgraded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I noticed the forum crashing a couple of times yesterday too - once I even got a page telling me that the server was 'up to it's limit' This happened to me yesterday morning, I couldn't get on to the forum for about an hour I was amazed at how panic stricken I was without some chicken chat Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 It took me an hour to get yesterday. It got the shakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I think they might need to move to a server with a bigger capacity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 oh no! I'm addicted to this forum ... what will I do if it goes down? (er - possibly get on with some of the other things I ought to be doing, like ironing, cleaning, and filing!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 oh no! I'm addicted to this forum ... what will I do if it goes down? (er - possibly get on with some of the other things I ought to be doing, like ironing, cleaning, and filing!) Ditto to the above. If I'm at home I do a housewifely task such as clean the bathroom, and then reward myself with a few minutes on the forum....but with all this traffic a few minutes can turn into half an hour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 clean the bathroom, You're supposed to clean a bathroom . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 clean the bathroom, You're supposed to clean a bathroom . Apparently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
