Firstly,

The best thing to come out of all of this is the number of posts in forums suddenly.

I've been trying for months to achieve larger participation. I've got it BUT AT A PRICE.

I APOLOGISE

I apologise for causing negative conflict between people. That was never my intention.

I APOLOGISE

I apologise for using this forum to apologise but I thought it might be best seen here.

I have spent a lifetime in acting as a negotiator. God gave me the gift of seeing the best in people. I went on to get qualifications in negotiating and goal-setting because I enjoyed the role.

I have always been interested in opposing views and finding common ground, then I go and DO THIS.

My posting and message should have been more like this:

"I am surprised to find that the POTW this week comprises of people either little known to most of us or known to push business at us whether we want it or not.

This is what we get if we fail to support our community.

We all need to put forward names of people who contribute to the community as part of that community but, with so few active the list gets shorter."

I APOLOGISE

I apologise to anybody who has got hurt as a result of my outburst.

WHAT I DON'T APOLOGISE FOR IS MY ANGER AT SEEING A COMMUNITY FAILING TO ACT AS ONE.

I had already decided to reduce my presence in general as I am sure that many are sick of my constant posts. The intention was good but counter productive.

I shall continue to help where I can but will not be so much In your face.

Roger

Roger, there is no need to apologize for being human! We all act on impulse at times. You were upset and perhaps with thought would have stated as you have here. However, you of all people know one of the first rules - "remove 'should have' from your mind". I should not have, I should have... They are irrevelant. We cannot take back what has been done. You have been serving this community for a long time now with little results from other members. Few come by and say "oh, thank you Roger for that information", you have been such a big help. But just feel you mess up ONCE and the whole community shows up!! I think the end result here will be FOR THE BEST!

YES, all members are guilty if they have not made suggestions for nominees for POTW. Everyone has that opportunity but few take advantage of it but are so quick to judge what is the final presentation. Count me in the guilty - for I did not contribute this past week. I had earlier put in a name but I have no idea if it will be accepted or when it will be posted.

So, you my friend, are already forgiven. Now let us all forgive ourselves and get back to whatever it is we are supposed to be doing. Doesn't it go something like - HAVING FUN!!

My thanks go to you and Bogdan for this forum and the opportunity to voice a concern and get answers! That is important.

Now have a great day!

Sara

Thank you Bogdan! I had to tell you how much I love that picture! It is precious.

Have a good weekend,

Sara