Resource for Scottish members.

[Izzy]

Scottish members may be interested in this forum

http://www.bletherbox.org.uk/

It's along the lines of TP but very new.

 

[Izzy]

I've had a look at this forum a couple of times but not many people use it. Perhaps any Scots members of TP might like to have a look?

http://www.bletherbox.org.uk/

 

[Loopiloo]

I've twice had a look, Izzy, but there doesn't seem to be much going on?

Loo xx

 

[FifiMo]

Hiya Izzy,

Thanks for the link. Maybe we can help them get it going.

Fiona

 

[Izzy]

There's not Loo. I don't think there are many members at present and they're trying to build this up - which I think will take quite a while. i've just been on and I've put up a few posts. I've seen a couple of interesting information clips on it though - one which has encouraged me to get the wii fit out and get Bill going with the 10 pin bowling game!!

 

[Izzy]

Sorry Fiona I didn't notice your post! Yes I do think they need a bit of a hand to get things going.

 

[jimbo 111]

-------- one which has encouraged me to get the wii fit out and get Bill going with the 10 pin bowling game!!

------
Izzy
your reference to a wii ( and you being a proud Scot ) reminds me of an amusing
incident
At the club I go to a large black box suddenly appeared under the huge tv hanging on the wall , as we sat drinking tea I asked the rather 'dour' Scotsman who ran the youth club what it was
He said ' it's a wee '
Knowing how proud I am of my understandingof the Scots language
I said ' yea a wee what ?????
His reply rather angrily before he stormed off ' A wee man- A wee- Are you stupid
I was rather mystified at his reaction to what I thought was a sensible question
Grinning all over his face a younger member explained that it was a 'wii'
Until then I'd never heard or seen a wii
Now I am a bit wiser , but the dour Scotsman still thinks I was taking the 'mickey '

jimbo111

 

[Izzy]

Ha! Jimbo that's brilliant!!! x

 

[Skye]

Hi Loo & Fiona

Please do join in.

You're right Loo, there's not much happening yet, but there won't be unless people make it happen. I've been fighting for a Scottish forum for at least five years, I'm so glad someone has taken the plunge (Not Alzheimer Scotland, though they're backing it.)

Lots of professionals have joined, so that's a great advantage, but it needs carers to get the chat going.

 

[Izzy]

I think I'm up to 13 posts Hazel!!

 

[Skye]

Well done, Izzy!

It's getting a bit more lively now. Any more takers?

Jimbo, you can be an honorary Scotsman!

 

[Loopiloo]

You're doing well, Izzy!

Hazel, I've had a browse and will return! Good on you trying for so long to get a Scottish Forum going. I remember beng surprised Alzheimer's Scotland did not have one.

Yes, an advantage to have professionals on board, but as you say, it needs carers to contribute. Reticent Scots?

Early days though.

Loo xx

 

[Skye]

Come on Loo, we need you!

Anyone know where Necion is?

 

[FifiMo]

I'm on there now Hazel before you name and shame me! hahahahaha

Have made a few posts too! Twas great to hear familiar lingo like going for the messages! LOL

Fiona
x

 

[Izzy]

I know Fiona. Wonder if they bought a half loaf? Or two bridies - a plehn ane n' an igngin' ane an a!!! Pure dead Dundee by the way!!

 

[FifiMo]

Or maybe some Rowies ! Forfar bridies are great - no wonder we all have heart disease - they were like dinner plates! hahaha

Fiona

 

[Izzy]

Oh now, rowies!!!! When I was a headteacher in Aberdeen we always had rowies at HT meetings etc. We also had 'fine piece' day on a Friday at school. When it was my turn for the fine piece I avoided the sweet stuff and brought rowies. Needless to say I had one eaten from the bag in my car before I got anywhere near the school. The cook used to heat them and bring them to the staffroom warm at break time!!!

OMG! No wonder I need to be in the TP slimming club.

 

[Skye]

Well done Fiona, great that you've joined, you talk so much sense.

Wonder if I can get hold of samIam?

 

[Uratopper]

Have made a few posts too! Twas great to hear familiar lingo like going for the messages! LOL

Fiona
x

Aye, that would be me "going for the messages" in my alter ego as Momo

But, seriously, I think BB could be great and between you, me and the other thousands on here while I've found TP a great help, sometimes, when I'm not in a good place I find it almost too big and overwhelming But you're all wonderful!

Jimbo, thank you, that's the first time I've laughed out loud in weeks

 

[Izzy]

Hi Momo!! x