where has cyprus 44 gone

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 15:07

i don't recognise this forum any more , it's all getting a bit too heavy , i know , i know , freedom of speech and all that , and i am not disputing that , and i do know that it is healthy to debate issues . but on a personally shallow note , i for one , am missing certain members and the friendly banter we use to exchange . will it ever be the same ? i wonder !!! hope so

regards , simbas

mountbatten


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 15:11

Simbas,i feel the same,best stay out of it,when are we going to get some sun ?

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 15:16

god only knows !! its about time we had some surely !!

mountbatten


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 15:23

Its getting expensive sitting under this sun lamp all day,as i am sitting here now,the sun has come out,off to the post office now.

Take Care

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 15:27

Hi Simbas,



Doing my best to keep it lighthearted!



wyn

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 15:30

Wyn....



Were you at Tervetuloa Hotel last night having a meal with a group of friends?

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 15:40

Hi Pat, hope you are well,

I know what you mean but there is alot going on at the moment what with the talks and all.There does seem to have been more arguments as oppose to debates recently though.I suppose as the membership grows there will be more conflicts of interest.You have got to admit though the help that wynn recieved with his flight and taxi last week was really heart warming and goes to show that there is still alot of good will on this forum.





The story last week and even now,regarding the donkey had me belly laughing my man boobs off.It was hilarious.Perhaps some of us need to chill out a little.

Keep posting though Pat as it is always good to hear from you,

Warm Regards,Paul.

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 15:42

Pat,

I think the main reason for many more different types of discussion, many as you say 'heavy' now going on are that Cy44 has without a doubt become the number one BB for TRNC.

I remember joining the old MSN board, most of the posts were just helping each other out, nothing too 'heavy', plus there was Vaughan's technical BB, the Alsancak owners BB etc all on MSN. Then when that board closed, everyone moved to the phpbb3 villaowners board, most now I beleive contributing too (or insetad of) to Cy44, and just look how many members there are, Cy44 has an amazing 2,100 members (though I am sure a few people have second names), with the phpbb3 board running at 1,305. With so many people, so many attitudes, so many opinions, things are bound to get more involved, but lets not forget, in greater numbers also comes greater knowledge, and we all have the opportunity to learn more, and find out answers easier as a result.

I guess it's like moving from a village to a town, more opportunities, but at a price. However, where esle could everyone benefit from such a wealth of information. We all have pretty much free speak on the board, and we all have the opportunity to either contribute or ignore.

To the boards benfit, you contribute on a regular basis, and are usually one of the first to congratulate, welcome, praise etc making you in my opinion and invaluable member.

Stick around, ignore the crap, and continue to enjoy.

Happy posting

Brian

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 15:48

puppylover,



Sorry not me. Must have been two others!



If you are trying to spot me, I am the bald headed one with deep pockets and short arms.



I have eaten in at The Ship every night! (Its cheap, and the management were foolish enough to give me credit.



wyn

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 15:54

dodger,



Are you snivelling to Pat. You will do anything to get out of buying a round.



The insults I have had to endure this week from people like you! Disgusting!!



I have warned the Management of The Ship about you. The are having the hotels name stiched onto the towels and bedlinen.



Seriously Paul you will have a great time here in September. I cant wait again.



wyn

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 16:09

Wyn,

You are spot on as usual.Yorkshiremen eh.Just ask Tatlitsu for me we had to fight over who bought the next round when we where over in June.At least we never hired a donkey though.How is the ass anyway have you got it safely tethered.Keep it well fed on black puddings but remember to stand well clear if it farts,

Keep smiling matey,

Paul.

wackyjim



Joined: 04/06/2007
Posts: 760

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 16:12

Hi Simbas



Getting bigger doesn't necessarily mean it gets any better...therefore I think I know where you are coming from.



I suppose when the board was in its infancy and had far less members there was an intimacy ( like we all had a personal interest in each other) that we don't perhaps have quite so much of now.



However the board in that respect is a victim of its own success and instead of feeling down about it you should take pride in playing a big part in making Cyprus44 one of if not the best source of information and help for all those with a genuine interest in Northern Cyprus.



Also the fact that I'm still here just makes it all the better!!!!



Jim.

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 16:19

Nice on James.



chin up Simbas.

gillken


Joined: 25/05/2008
Posts: 521

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 16:24

Hi everyone



Well I know I haven't helped on that score. Even I look at what I have posted and don't recognised myself. I love to laugh and have seen some things that have really tickled me.



Loved the one about using oranges as missiles.

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 16:32

Jim,

I couldnt have put it better myself.But then again,you are perfect,

Paul.

goonerstan



Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 397

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 16:35

bring back the hornet ,

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 16:38

steady on gooner !!

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 16:46

no don't do that

wackyjim



Joined: 04/06/2007
Posts: 760

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 16:47

Paul



Msg 15.... Thanks Paul I have always admired your intelligence!!!!

steelman550


Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 16:47

Hi Simbas

Always found this forum to be very helpful and interesting.

jim's point about the forum getting bigger is a valid point but i still think we should still be able to see debates and difference's of opinion without the recent slaging and mud slinging in recent months.

I for one tended to stay out of it and i'am sure there were many more.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion as long as it doesn't become personnel.



Kind Regards



Sam

Chessman


Joined: 13/05/2008
Posts: 486

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 17:05

I am a new member and I joined this forum purely and simply because it was informative and fun. I think it still is. Yes there have been some 'heavier' discussions that perhaps have got a little out of hand on occasions but the essence hasn't really changed. It never will change provided Simbas, Wyn, littlenige and many others are here on the forum.



There is a great variety of topics and long may that continue (sensibly!) I had a great discussion with No1 Doyen (albeit brief) which I thoroughly enjoyed. However I didn't get too embroiled in the seriousness of the subject to stop me making a lighthearted comment about using oranges for missiles as gilken referred to above! In fact that is the beauty of this forum, it is easy to change from a serious subject to one where you can have a laugh! However I agree with Simbas, the latter will hopefully prevail.



This forum enables us to have a brief time away from the trials and tribulations of life. I can't believe I just said that! Here I go with my inane and daft comments which you will all get used to from me!



Stop me rambling, please!

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 18:28

Pat,

some good replies to your initial post keep them coming guys,

Paul.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 18:36

i will put off self mutilation for the time being then paul !!

regards pat

wackyjim



Joined: 04/06/2007
Posts: 760

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 19:53

Pat



Next time you feel down and out....just think of me and the sunshine will just flow back into your life!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Jim

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 21:20

hi pat

i do note your concerns, and like a few members have said the forum has fallen to victim of its own success the popular it gets the more members join that are a bit more argumentive and ready to listen to other peoples views especially the heavier subjects!!! i was gone for a few weeks then the next min i come back im drawn into discussions where their is no conclusion just goes round and round

the forum has lost a bit of its appeal especially for us members who know each other thru the board but my remedy for this is to just post to each other with no other interferance, you are bound to have discussions that people dont agree but of late this is happening a lot more never mind these certain members like always will come and go and the core members will always be here to stay

regards to all my forum buddies

ukturk

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 21:25

Hi Simbas,



I agree with what you are saying, I joined in June 2007 same time as you and I have noticed that a lot of the original members have stopped posting. I miss them too. I find the majority of postings now are either too heavy and descend into name calling, or just so trivial and silly that it is posting for postings sake Maybe we could try and find out why some of the old members stopped visiting this site.



The Butlers wife

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 21:25

Hi Pat and all

Just wanted to say hi. Hope you all have a nice evening. At least the sun was shining today!!!!

Nicky

Beths


Joined: 20/04/2007
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 21:35

Hi as one of the older members that tends to read rather than post I must admit its good to see posts from some of the older (not in age) members again - I wondered where you had got to ukturk.



As for Wyn I hope Zube is looking after you well - god only knows what time you'll be getting off too bed with Julie not there!!



Regards to all

Beths

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 22:27

Hi ukturk and Bored housewife,



Lovely to hear from you, where you been? Will be out in Cyprus on the 16th July for 2 weeks. Any old members out then maybe we could meet up.



The Butlers wife

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 22:41

hi the wife of the butler lol

been a bit busy on work commitments to post but i did time to time have a look peek on what was going on while i was m.i.a

have a good break not sure if ill be in cyprus cos of being to busy here in turkey



i must say nick you are looking better and better as the days go by and the brown hair suits you more than the purple hair and the glasses !!!!! lol cant wait for a update of your next display pic

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 23:25

hi chessman,will you please stop.rambling with your inane and daft comments.

oh,that was lovely i agreed with someone.you see the 44 forum is not so bad

after all.

simma



Joined: 03/02/2008
Posts: 346

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 23:31

Hi Everyone, I too spend more time reading than posting but have also found some of the posts a bit boring or non informative. Hopefully this will alert everyone to revert to a happier helpful conversation. Good post Simbas.

John.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 23:44

Pat,

Well done for starting this post.



Erkan,

great to see a post from you also.Hope you are well,

Paul.

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 23:51

Informative, Humorous,Verry Addictive...

By in large decent people.



jock

dy1259


Joined: 10/08/2007
Posts: 357

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 23:53

But this is a forum-why shouldn't people be able to express their views? If it gets so unpleasant that it becomes offensive, the moderator steps in. Horses for courses, differents threads for different discussions, surely?

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 23:54

Dy,

Stop calling me Shirley lol.

dy1259


Joined: 10/08/2007
Posts: 357

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 00:03

Oh so sorry, Paul.

Horses for courses, differents threads for different discussions, pauly? That better?

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 00:11

I found this forum by accident - like many I suppose - and was really impressed by the friendlyness of those who post and reply. We have brought a house in Lapta (not able to move out yet as planned, due to the house market in UK ) and it is really reassuring to know that there is so much knowledge around from those who have gone before that they are willling to share their experience and knowledge. I feel as though, when we are able to relocate, there is a whole bunch of new potential friends. Love this forum, despite the occassional bitching.

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 00:13

Ver well said laptagal....



jock

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 01:00

hi simbas

your quite right so i,ll lighten the mood and tell you an old turkish joke.

a tc completly brass is moaning to his cousin ali ,ali says too him why dont

you go to england the streets are full of money,so he sells everything in cyprus and comes to england ,as he comes out of the airport he sees a twenty pound note blow pass him ,he thinks f..k it i,m too tired i,ll start tommorow.

its funnier in turkish.

i hope it cheers you up.

regards musin

dy1259


Joined: 10/08/2007
Posts: 357

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 01:32

This one is true, someone told my parents they'd overheard it: A TC man on a bus was asked by an Englishman what time it was. He looked at his watch and replied, 'Upstairs, downstairs it's one o'clock.' LOL.

dy1259


Joined: 10/08/2007
Posts: 357

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 01:35

Should have said, 'Upstairs, downstairs' is a Turkish idiom meaning about/approximately.

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 09:57

Hi Avril Nice to hear from you. Been a bit busy lately. I hope you are well too x

Chessman


Joined: 13/05/2008
Posts: 486

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 10:00

Thanks cruggs. Phew! You saved everyone from me! LOL

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 10:23

hi chessman,only jokeing but you left yourself wide open for that.

have a good day

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 10:46

you know george , i just forgot about the mere thought of just your name , just fills me with joy , you behave yourself now

have a great day , pat

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 10:48

Hi paul ,it feels a bit better now , don't you think ?

have a good day , pat

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 10:49

hi wyn , you are always there to lighten the load , thank goodness

have a good day , pat

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 10:51

Hi Chessman, like you I'm new to this board - only found it the other day following a link from another BB.

Anyway - you keep rambling. Have a great day.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 10:54

where has cyprus 44 gone?



It's right here - alive and kicking. Obviously a great bunch of people who have original and honest comments to make. Power to the People!! God Bless you all.

Chessman


Joined: 13/05/2008
Posts: 486

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 10:56

Hi cruggs. It's ok, I knew you were joking. I deliberately left myself open as I wanted someone to reply to me! I was lonely! Sad git that I am! LOL.



You have a great day too. It's Friday, last working day of the week!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 11:06

tiggy , did you get the youtube thing i e-mailed you ? he's not right is he ?

have a great day , simbas

Chessman


Joined: 13/05/2008
Posts: 486

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 11:07

Hi No1 Doyen. Good to hear from you, my friend. Your message 50 is a good summary and nice sentiments. Now why couldn't i have kept it short like that!

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 11:40

I think the forum self moderates itself pretty well despite it's size. People step in where necessary and ask us to take a reality check. i.e simbas has just demonstrated so on this thread. Cyprusishome steps in when people are not debating but making personal attacks. etc



Can I suggest that if anyone posts a political thread could they write (political post) after the subject heading. Most of the posts are obvious but that would ensure that people don't get embroiled in any heavy debates. Mind you I think alot of people like the entertainment generated by the cut and thrust of these debates. (not everyone of course). Maybe that's why the 'Apprentice' programme is so popular



I do have some concerns for integrity of the forum. If more political activists are lured to this site then it could change significantly, without some change to the structure of this site. But hey, that probbaly won't happen. Lets just enjoy the site. More jokes would be good to balance things out.



A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack.



'Miss Whack, I'd like to get a £30,000 loan to take a holiday.'



Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name. The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it's okay, he knows the bank manager.



Patty explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral.



The frog says, 'Sure. I have this,' and produces a tiny porcelain elephant, about an inch tall, bright pink and p erfectly formed.



Very confused, Patty explains that she'll have to consult with the bank manager and disappears into a back office.



She finds the manager and says, 'There's a frog called Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow £30,000, and he wants to use this as collateral.'



She holds up the tiny pink elephant. 'I mean, what in the world is this?'



(you're gonna love this)



The bank manager looks back at her and says...



'It's a knickknack, Patty Whack. Give the frog a loan, His old man's a Rolling Stone.'





(You're singing it, aren't you? Yeah, I know you are........)



Never take life too seriously! Come on now, you grinned, I know you did!!!

Have a lovely day

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 11:45

ilovecyprus,



I really enjoyed that one.



wyn

Chessman


Joined: 13/05/2008
Posts: 486

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 11:46

Brilliant! I love this type of joke.

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 11:55

glad you liked it wyn and chessman, i did too

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 11:55

Knock knock!



Who's there?



Maybe a sick horse



Maybe a sick horse who?















Maybe a sick horse I'm a Londoner...............



You're singing it, aren't you.



Lem

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 12:12

yeah Lem I sang it. Nice one.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 12:35

Bumper sticker seen on a stealth bomber:



"If you can read this, then we wasted 50 billion bucks."

dy1259


Joined: 10/08/2007
Posts: 357

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 12:39

How do you stop a rhino from charging? Take away its credit card.

shazza


Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 12:57

Knock Knock

who's there?

Aurthur

Aurthur who?

Aurthur fogot!!!

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 13:03

here we go again,taking the rise out of sick animals now, what with wyn,s

crippled donkey, and now a sick horse.i just give up.we should be there too help sick animals and not make jokes about them.last week i found an injured

bird in our garden,one i had never seen before so i called the r.s.p.c.a out to look at it,and asked her where it had come from,but she didn,t know but said it was probably an ill legal

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 13:21

Hello Simas,



I have received the article and will look at it later on.



seems a lot of the 44 old team and some of the new are replying to your concerns.



Nice people and long may it last.



Hope you all have a great weekend.



T.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 13:27

Hi Beths,



How are you both? Good I hope.



Yet again had a lovely holiday at The Ship. I will pass on your best to Zube and the lads.



The weather has been stunning. Never mind home tomorrow! Why does there always have to be a reality check in life?



Regards,



wyn

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 13:38

Hey cruggs!.



My comments were about an hypothetical donkey were in a tale dreamt up in my over

enthusiastic imagination. NO real animals were involved. .I personally am a great lover of animals, and I still shead a tear for our westie that we lost a year ago. For the record I havent barbequed the builder either!



Humour, is just that, and no offence was meant!



Cheers mate!



wyn

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 13:47

hi wyn,

just sent you a great joke via email as i can't post it on the sit. once you open it click each page i'm sure it will tickle you. as you seem to know everyone else on the sight perhaps you can share it with them.

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 13:55

hi wyn glad to know you had a good holiday,sorry i could not have been at the ship with you,but please read my posting again,it was a wind up on this posting

thats all, i knew you were joking about the donkey, as i was about the

ill legal >>> ill eagle

have a nice day and a safe trip home

wackyjim



Joined: 04/06/2007
Posts: 760

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 14:49

Cruggs



Don't worry about it everyone else got the joke...its just a Wyn thing and you have to make allowances he is a Black country lad and the poor chap is obviously pining for the warm embraces of the good Lady Wyn also he still feels a bit upset at losing my FAVOURITE donkey!!!



Lets hope someone takes pity on him as he trudges his way back to Larnaca during the early hours of Sunday morning his feet blistered and bleeding...If anyone does see this poor soul on the road don't stop just roll down the window and shout out see you on the 24th.... Donkey killer!!!!!



Jim.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 07:22

Hey wackyjim,



No need to get uptight Old Son......I wasnt telling the truth! I didnt give the donkey a pint of Effes....I drank it myself.



Still the donkey tasted lovely , fricassayed in Black Pudding.

Better get training lad. You wont have Simbas to hold your greasy hand on the night!



wyn

lovelife


Joined: 07/07/2007
Posts: 231

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 13:07

Hi simbas, trust you are well



Its nice to see this post.



I agree, I had got disheartened by it all, I do not mind the political debates as there is alot going on with the island that we should know about, I am all for a good debate and exchange of views, but the rudeness/condescending/insulting/behaviour of some puts me off.





Have a good weekend



LL

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 13:51

cruggs,



Could you not get the ill eagle treated on the Elf service.



Just a fairy tale



wyn

glencoe


Joined: 01/02/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 13:56

Gawd you two and yir donkey get everywhere

Wacky n Wyn - its got a ring to it

Mebbee enter you for the Blaydon races



And got to agree with Lovelife got very bored with all the childish inuendo and personal attacks and was starting to stoop to the same level myself so quit, although still read all the threads.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 16:49

Hi Gregg,



Sorted. Thanks for your help. You still digging for that YTL you dropped down the drain

Thursday?



wyn

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
14/07/2008 14:21

Hi nicky , just realised i had'nt responded to your post , hope you and your family are keeping well , when are you off to nc next ? we hope to go very soon , a last minute thing , it does'nt look very hopeful though , oh well , we'll see ,we were going in around oct anyway , don't stop posting nicky

regards , pat

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
14/07/2008 15:17

Hi Pat we are going out in August - will be very hot!!! Looking forward to it though. We are all great thank you. Boys are excited about breaking up from school - the eldest got up at 5.15am this morning thinking he was on holiday!!! I have just posted some info on flights for you on the other post you did. Have a look - not sure if they are any help to you.

Have a nice afternoon.

Nicky