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Squid Tempest Jun 2, 2011 15:35:20

Replying to tjj

tjj wrote:

TMA Ed wrote:

Welcome to TMA. A polite reminder before discussion escalates:
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/forum/?thread=58979

I don't think anyone who wants to remain on this forum would comment one way or the other on the post made by 'aveburyantiquity'. My own view is anyone appearing out of the blue making a controversial post should be treated with a certain amount of caution. However, it does seem acceptable for a long standing, apparently well liked member to use language like 'bitch-slapped' and a general self congratulatory tone when all that is needed is a big 'Bravo!' to Jim Leary and his team - and English Heritage for facilitating the project.

What we should be discussing is what MM might have been used for and does it relate to Silbury in the way it was constructed, etc ... who broke the news first is not important.

Over and out ... the the sun shining. I'm going to make some free time and take a bus out to Avebury for a stroll in the sunshine. Will confirm later that Silbury still stands.

Have a nice stroll tjj, I wish I could be there in this lovely sunshine.

As you know, I've got no gripe with you (or anyone else on this forum that I know of), but I think I should point out that the "bitch-slapped" bit was just a joke by Goff, and nothing more. I know him a bit, and I'm certain it wasn't intended to be offensive. as it happens, I don't seriously think he was trying to claim credit for anything either.

Anyhow, have a good time at Avebury.

tjj Jun 2, 2011 18:51:57

Replying to Squid Tempest

Squid Tempest wrote:

tjj wrote:

TMA Ed wrote:

Welcome to TMA. A polite reminder before discussion escalates:
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/forum/?thread=58979

What we should be discussing is what MM might have been used for and does it relate to Silbury in the way it was constructed, etc ... who broke the news first is not important.

Over and out ... the the sun shining. I'm going to make some free time and take a bus out to Avebury for a stroll in the sunshine. Will confirm later that Silbury still stands.

Have a nice stroll tjj, I wish I could be there in this lovely sunshine.

Anyhow, have a good time at Avebury.

Thank you for taking the trouble to explain that Goffick was just joking - on reflection I can see he was just being a bit exciteable.

Avebury was very enjoyable as well ... met a woman in a wheelchair who was talking to some people in the SE Quadrant - she said she was from the planet Sirius and I didn't think she was joking, not until she started talking about Captain Kirk anyway.

goffik Jun 4, 2011 06:29:04

Replying to Squid Tempest

Squid Tempest wrote:

10 points to Squid for having actually read the post! :)

Of course I wasn't laying claim - either personally or by association - for the great work carried out by the good people of EH, with whom I have a great respect for. No - what I actually posted was a lighthearted unattributed quote I saw on Twitter, which said that Heritage Action had broken the news. Had it not all turned a bit Children of The Stones, I was going to expand upon it by adding it was in the context that it was a shame EH *hadn't* broken the news and had, in fact, remained unusually tight-lipped about it for some time after. But nevertheless, it was twisted to suggest I was claiming it as a victory for me. Which is, of course, piffle! :D

I truly have no idea why certain persons (actually, that appears to me to be singular if you ignore the sockpuppets) find my posts so offensive, when all I ever want to do is have a laugh with people about a subject I enjoy, as a hobby, very much indeed.

I found it amusing and thought others might. Turns out some did, but others didn't, but either way, the reaction was unwarranted.

With regards the bitch-slapping, well that's another story... For one thing, I didn't suggest it would be ME carrying out the punishment... ;)

Lighten up. I've not insulted anyone. Leave that to the night shift! ;)

Oh, and by the way - if anyone has any real issue with me, I'm not prepared to discuss it further on this forum (being the only forum I am actually a member of and actually post to) so please email me - you'll find I'm very approachable. :)

G x