The Way I See It

In response to:Forums

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:46:05 +0200

Thanks for reading and the advice. It also seems to me that forums develop a culture all of their own and when someone comes along who is a bit different then the "oldies" don't like change and resist them.

I think the other important issue is that most forums the individual can be anonymous.

In response to:Son Off to University

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:09:10 +0200

I had never thought of it in that way, we have never really pushed him academically and I think he must take all the credit for that.

I'm enjoying his girlfriend and its like having a daughter in the family, just hope it works out for them and thanks for reading my rather mudance blog.

In response to:Son Off to University

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 12:26:33 +0200

When that happens, it makes you realise what a good job you made of being a parent. Enjoy the peace. You may have a wedding to sort out

In response to:Forums

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 12:17:30 +0200

I agree - that's why phrases like 'lol' ('lots of laughs') were invented, so comments that could possibly be construed as 'having a go' can be instantly turned into happy sarcasm, 0r just '...having a laugh, no offence meant...'.

- there's also smileys nowadays.

I have witnessed many a pissing contest on forums. Moderators should just delete them and warn the posters to keep on topic or have their discussion 'elsewhere'.

Agree?

In response to:Paris

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:22:19 +0200

Thank you the whole experience of the course has changed my life (Iknow that sounds very dramatic but its true). And of course Versaille and Paris is such a special place.

In response to:Paris

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:19:41 +0200

I'm also 53 and my tip is don't give up even when it seems almost impossible. Just about one of the best experiences I have ever undertaken and even thinking of undertaking another course with the OU. I know the advert says it and its true, its changed my life.

Oh by the way I obtained an MBA.

Thanks for the response.

In response to:Paris

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 18:03:30 +0200

Congratulations! A well deserved happy time.

In response to:Paris

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:52:45 +0200

Congratulations. I'm 53 and starting a full-time degree course tomorrow.