Friendly Forum

[Barge1914]

Having just visited a canal boat forum that I’ve been a member of for many years it has occurred to me that our forum here really does have a friendly feel. So many posters there merely seem out to prove how clever they are by belittling newcomers and most threads end up more as arguements than discussions.

Here I think that newcomers are made to feel very welcome, with no sneering from the more experienced. I think there is a strong sense of community with contributors keen to help their fellow vanners, and there’s certainly no van snobbery.
I only frequent here and WC, so don’t know if it’s just that motorhomers are more friendly in general than boaters or if other motorhoming forums are a bit unfriendly at times like the canal boat one.
There are spats here occasionally of course, but in general I think that here we have a nice place to visit.

Hard to say between boaters and motorhomers. We had our old barge in France for 14 years and rarely pulled up anywhere without ending up having a good natter and maybe a glass or two with someone...of any nationality. I rarely find that to be the case with motorhomes, you seem to have to make a real effort...except of course with wild campers.
However I must admit coming across quite a few of the sneery brigade who because they’ve learned to steer a boat consider themselves due the hat doffing respect of an admiral!

 

[oppy]

The ghost of wintonian lives on

 

[Pauljenny]

We'll...

Well stated Bill agree 109% Let's not get too carried away

 

[Pauljenny]

I must agree.
As an honest, simple Yorkshire man, thick as 2 short planks, and proud of it, . .
I must ask if you foreign Picts, Scots, and kilt wearers ... Might try to use the Queen's English..
So that we might understand what you are saying about us.
I do find that First Minister of yours ... Jimmy Krankie.. very sexy tough

The noo.

 

[Pauljenny]

Whit, wee nippy sexy gan awae and bile yer heed, jist gonnae no dae that, jist gonnae noooooooo!

Thanks.. that sounds very complimentary.. I think..!
Anyone got Wully's number?
He might interpret it for me..