Phoebe Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 As a new user, i am finding this such fun that I spend far too long on the forum and get nothing done. Can you all stop posting things I want to read, or suggest a way I can ration my use so OH does not keep tuttting as he walks past me and my laptop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 erm......can't help you there.....I've been here since I got up - and I'm supposed to be working! Tell your OH that the quality of his life will improve because of all the fabulous tips you'll pick up from here - just don't tell him his wallet will suffer from having to have the latest 'Omlet Must Have' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 its worth a try - you see I still have n't gone..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Nor have I I'm going now....... in a minute..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 It doesn't work. Nothing works. Once you get the hen bug, and the forum bug, all is lost..... BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I couldn't possibly comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 No cure, sorry, he'll just have to get used to it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Just tell him its a valuable source of research. Mine has given up tutting when I'm on the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Phoebe, I am so sorry! I can suggest absolutely nothing to help you with your addiction, even though I am a trained counsellor. In fact, there are times when I need support myself when my OH complains bitterly about the amount of time spent on this forum! It just begs the question....who is it more interesting to talk to?............... Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 A serious point - see I'm back again after a little light activity, muh of which was chicken related - is that everyone is so welcoming here. I have been on other (non-chicken) forums where you are ok if you stay on the forum subject, but the general chat bits are really cliquey and no-one answers you if you are new ! here is much nicer now, must get on with something useful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Good luck with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ha ha. Sorry but thats it really for you. Its better than telly and pretty much most things really. Wait till you start buying things recommended on the forum. Its called the 'omlet effect' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Oh don't be daft Phoebe What could possibly be more 'useful' than gaining all the knowledge, information. advise etc. etc etc. than you will get here All you need is a minimal knowledge of 'pooters, a valid card (for ordering on line) an OH who can chuck some food at you occasionally (that robot hasn't been invented yet ) and an enormous liking for like minded, caring, generous, intelligent people.....I could go on for ever ( and that covers every age group). I have never looked at any other forum (apart from River Cottage) and I reckon I never will Providing I don't get thrown off, I'm here for the duration Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Sorry Phoebe. You are done for. There is no way off, it's just too nice here! Seriously, we all have OHs who say 'ask Omlet' whenever they need to know something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have to say I somehow have managed to get better recently. That may have been down to spending too much time on facebook, ebay and the joules website drooling over their clothes though...went to their local outlet store today and got a lovely top and dress though-both had 75% off too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 it's terribly addictive.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I got better for a while too then somebody PM'd me - raging addiction now back in full flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 My OH has been loving me being on here every evening it means he gets to control the TV he has watched sport, police chase/camera programmes and all the DVD's he got for christmas without so much as a murmur from me. He evens brings me coffee in the ad breaks!! I have him well trained!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 There's no hope! We're all as bad as each other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 get some needles, yarn and a simple knitting pattern as you sit reading the posts, knit... that will fool anyone in to believing that you're busy with something useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) My OH calls the forum 'iChicken' because he can't be bothered to actually find out what its all about as already mentioned above your OH won't make a fuss as he gets to watch what he likes - mine is obsessed with Sky+ at the moment Edited January 24, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 ok then - I'll just gracefully accept my fate. Suits me ( I do knit - only squares for charity - but I am still so hopeless at it that I don't think I could manage both at once ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 you cannot possibly be a worse knitter than me keep at it! especially for such a good cause. yes just pull up a chair admit defeat, know when your beaten and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 it's our destiny and when we're not here we're often somewhere else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
