The Kintyre Forum

Usuall concise and witty response Bill.Should I sing a Johnny Cash song?

Govangirl wrote:Tarmmaker, you are entitled to that opinion. You and I were just under the impression that the forum is all about having different views.

But I give up now, life is too short.

'Nothing is more curious than the almost savage hostility that humor excites in those who lack it.' ~George Saintsbury

This was the last post I put on this forum before I left. I had enough of the snide remarks from Roger. However, I came back on tonight to check about the terrible Glasgow tragedy and to make sure Bobh (who I knew lived near) was okay. I often had some spats with Bill myself over the last few years but he always retorted with humour and grace and I kept in mind he was a popular and original poster. He obviously has a much thicker skin than me so well done to him but I cannot understand why you are so childish and spiteful Roger. And to top it all, you then go on and make a thread about how you miss the folk that you drive away - the utter irony of it!!!!!!

I have had problems which I will not bore you with.I hereby apologise to you all.Goodbye.

There are many folk on here with problems Roger but I'm just making a plea not to belittle others, that's all. Perhaps reflecting before posting would be better than a goodbye. I put my hand up at being someone who often had to do that, not always successfully mind you.

Govangirl.When you refer to snide remarks look at Bill's posts when he refers to items that I posted.You should also look at your own sarcastic comments historically.Stop playing Mother Theresa.

When I made comments about Murray it was ironic but some of you thick feckers on here do not understand irony.

LANDROVER ROGER wrote:When I made comments about Murray it was ironic but some of you thick feckers on here do not understand irony.

Sorry, I'm such a thick fecker I never noticed any irony.

That is your problem.Not mine.

bill wrote:
I agree that we do not always see eye to eye, but we never dropped to the level of childish name calling. Did we

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Absolutely not! Name calling, yes . . . childish, no

bill wrote: well I'm sure I have had at least twenty years more aging than you. Where as you are a young chicken,[/size][/color]

Ha ha, I can assure you there are not many years between us but I'm glad folk on here think I'm a young chicken - as those who know me in the non-virtual world will testify!

bill wrote:

[b][i]BBC Sports Personality of the Year is.....Andy Murray......Game/Set/Match

And getting back on track, I totally agree! Go Andy!!!!!!!

Well.At least I have got people posting again by being a sacrificial goat.

Isn't it good to see someone from the younger generation who can accept the accolades without resorting to the current (imported from America) trend of over reaction to absolutely everything that happens. This is usually expressed by breathless shouting of "OMG" , then countless repeats of "amazing" and "awesome", then hands clasped over mouth or to the sides of your face before degenerating in to floods of tears followed by the obligatory bear hugs from people that you've known for all of five minutes. All of this is encouraged by TV programme makers who are always keen to promote the biggest reaction possible to the most menial of events.

I absolutely agree, Andy Murray came across as a genuinely grateful and humble winner. I very much enjoyed his low-key response.