Cinnamon Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 At work today I got on to the subject of literature with a customer who was buying a bookmark (as you do!), & I mentioned that I organise an online book group, which she showed an interest in. I then had to explain that yes,all the members are my friends,but I haven't actually met any of them,just spoken to them online. She asked about the forum & I went on the explain how we had all bought the same sort of chicken house & that is how we virtually met. This was met by a blank stare It really does sound a bit odd when you say it out loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Yes, its odd alright! Just how many blank looks have I received over the years having such a similar conversation?! Too many!!! Its good though, to be part of something some people just dont understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I know what you mean. I did used to say someone off the Omlet forum said blahblahblah, which normally was registered with a knowing nod of the head by the friend/ member of family I was speaking to. Knowing full well they had no idea what I was talking about. Now, to save any embarrassment, I just say 'my friend said . . . .' and not expand on where I know said friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hehe! On a similar note, I renewed my contents/buildings insurance tonight and the call handler laughed when I asked if my Eglus would be covered. I had to say to him, no I'm serious! Then he put me on hold "to ask someone" - I actually think he was laughing! (*turns out I'm covered for losses in the garden to max £500 so that's not enough - I know I've said it before but I think Omlet should sell Eglu insurance!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 My M&S insurance gives me unlimited cover on anything in the garden ,including animal shelters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 People ask me if I use Facebook and I tell them "No, I use the Omlet Forum". Yet more blank stares. I tell them that it is like Facebook but for chicken keepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 My M&S insurance gives me unlimited cover on anything in the garden ,including animal shelters Thank you!!! I'll check that out tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Most of my friends now know what im talking about when i mention 'the forum' and some of them have even had a little nosey when ive told them about a particularly funny thread or cute pictures As for strangers...well,, who cares! its their loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 It's known as the chickeny forum here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 It's known as the chickeny forum here Chicken World in our house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 When I come up with some snippet (I prefer to call it "gem") of information at work..my colleagues give me that look and say..did you get that off your chickeny website thing?? Well it's their loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 My hubby calls it iCluck I usually say 'my friend' rather than 'someone on the chicken forum' I often wonder if my workmates log on to try and figure out which 'saddo' I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 My hubby calls it iCluck :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I've had the same conversation with loads of friends ... and mother when we've met people. She still doesn't 'get' forums - I just say its facebook for my chicken friends I just say 'my chicken friends' too, now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Him Indoors calls it Chickens Anonymous, and gets a glazed look if I happen to say that 'someone on the forum said.......' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I used to blurt out "Someone on the chicken forum said..." until I realised I was then explaining to people that I kept chickens etc. Now I just say "Someone I know said..." Much easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I used to blurt out "Someone on the chicken forum said..." until I realised I was then explaining to people that I kept chickens etc. Now I just say "Someone I know said..." Much easier Same here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I do that now too, say a friend said, too many sad looks were coming my way and frequent mutterings that I should get out more! I've just joined a lady bikers forum - not sure how that will go down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Just try not to get them mixed up! I've realised that I can't have one single converstaion without saying "on the forum....." - my family are used to it now and often ask what the forum think of certain things......whether to buy something.......do the forum members have?.........etc. I have found out so much from this forum.....the day when I don't learn something new will be the day to give up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I do that too, and my friends don't understand either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 A few years ago some friends I met on another forum and I went to Ireland together for a few days to see a band. The conversation with 'real' friends went something like: So you're going to see that band again..........3 times..........In 3 days.......In Ireland.........With some people you met on the internet???? At which point most people generally backed away.... The two friends who shared that trip with me I now meet up with frequently and will I think be friends for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 All I get at home is If I mention the forum. I don't refer to any quotes or opinions as being from The Forum.... it's too much hassle to explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 The two friends who shared that trip with me I now meet up with frequently and will I think be friends for life. Two friends I have met through the forum are on my 'top ten friends' list. I find people are generally absolutely appalled when I tell them that I am meeting with people I know through the internet. It goes against absolutely everything we advice others not to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I just refer to you guys as "my chicken friends". I've been on the internet a long time, I have a number of friends I met online that have been freinds for a long time, last year someone came to my summer party that I last saw when I was pregnant with James (he was 7 that day!) and I have only met offline about twice but we've known each other for a good 10 years. 2 more of my friends from that group actually live in the same town as my Granny and always say they would pop round if I was worried about her! I've met one of them once and the other twice before my granny moved there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I talk about my chicken friends too OH often asks me what is going on in the World of Chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
