Isn't it amazing

[Jimbo]

Isn't it amazing how people come into the forum, post a lot for a while and then disapear never to be heard of or at least very little.

Why is that. Have they got what they need and once having obtained it disapear or do they run out of things to talk about or do they simply move on to other parts of their lives.

Where are the Balinese Angels. I look upon the time they were in here as the peak of my time in the forum. Now.....almost nothing.

Its a shame. If folks are lurking in the background please come forth and start up again other wise this forum will degenerate into.....How much is a bottle of beer and which place is good to stay type postings.

What do you think?

[rien.gluvers]

I think one of the reasons might be that after a period of time all the questions one has about Bali are answered, and if not living in Bali it is hard to participate in discussions about subjects regarding living in Bali.

[Roy]

Rien, I might agree with you, but the aspect of this portion of Bert's forum is, after all, the travel section of this forum.

[Dyah]

Pak Jimbo,
i´ts should be spring time here... but the weather is very bad ... i think many people escape now from the couldness and enjoying their "little" sun anywhere, without laptop, without internetcafe, ... just relaxing and maybe dreaming about bali. I´m sure they will be back to take part of interesting discuss.

[rien.gluvers]

Rien, I might agree with you, but the aspect of this portion of Bert's forum is, after all, the travel section of this forum.

Yes, also right. Some people just visit Bali once and have a lot of questions before they go about places to see, stay and so on. And others wich have travelled to Bali a lot have nothing more to ask about the travelling.

[JAMIE]

Jimbo .... I feel this forum went through a " shake up " in the last 30 days or so . I feel the powers to be want this site to be exactly what you hope It doesnt become " How much is a bottle of beer and which place is good to stay type postings. " But as Roy points out that is the name of this forum . I liked It better when the topics and people involved with them where a bit more real , I feel the new tone of this forum has shied some folks off . The bannings , the moderation has become alittle stuffey , I guess boring is safe . just my thoughts ?

[JAMIE]

A thought , a new heqading in the forum a " rants and raves " section , a free forall , no rules , no gloves , say whats on your mind ...? thoughts

[pooochie]

Hi Bapak Jimbo Kekasihku

Sorry I have not been so active lately :oops: , I have been very preoccupied with doing the gym thing ready for my dreaded 30th :( . Also my mum has taken much of my time up, she has the “all clear” from the consultant this morning, so I am now busy enjoying some wine with my Alien husband after this news and him taking me and my family shopping, I am now very happy. :)

Hi All

A thought , a new heqading in the forum a " rants and raves " section , a free forall , no rules , no gloves , say whats on your mind ...? thoughts

I agree. I opened the thread entitled “BAR CHAT - Beware Adult Humour”. I thought this could be a place to have a laugh. Not serious political or name calling type place, but a place to say what you would to friends that you are having a drink with. No one has bought the next round :( .

Oom Bert I know it may be a lot of work, but what about a private section in the forum that is an approved VIP area that you need to login to view, and whatever is in that section stays in that section and cannot be cross-referenced for general public view :?:

I do think the forum has become too moderated, but it is not my forum and I have a lot of respect for Oom Bert and the reasoning behind his decision. Not to say that I will keep quiet on any issues that come up in the future that I disagree with, but it is Oom Bert’s and Tante Mats job to keep us right with what we do here.

I have always been reading the posts and I shall endeavour to try to participate more. As my husband said in one of his earlier posts, we both think that we will be able to contribute more when we are actually in Bali. Then I will not be an expat but my husband will be – this will probably end up creating a new thread “What qualifies a person to be able to call themselves an expat in Bali :?: ”, no doubt some person(s) will say my husband is not one :lol: Only joking :lol: , or could this be a new thread :?: He says he is looking forward to meeting BB1 :shock: . If he ends up the same as BB1 :oops: , :idea: I already have a first class stamp with the Queens head on to send him back :lol:

Until we get to Bali all we can do is dream…..

Kind Regards

Ni Luh

PS. What’s your favourite Malt, Bapak Jimbo :?: We will ensure we have a bottle waiting for you down the “Dark Side” :lol: of Bali on the lovely golden beach just metres from our home :D . Don’t forget you promised I could be the editor for your memoirs. Can’t wait :D , of course for you FOC for the work – I will just take royalties :wink:
PPS. As I am asking “What is yours Oom Roy :?: ”
PPPS. Oom Bert don’t forget “What’s your favourite cheese :?: ”
PPPPS. Anyone else :?: Sanurian :?: Tommy :?: Pak Colin :?: Anyone in Bali :?:

Okay I am nearly finished but I have a question “What is the best oleh-oleh/present for an expat in Bali if anyone comes to visit them :?: ”

Example: My husband says he thinks it would be “Pataks Indian Paste” and “Bisto”, but that’s him being English. BB1 and Pak Colin do you miss your “English Style Indians” and “Sunday Roasts” :?: My husband shipped lots of Indian spices/pastes and gravy granules to Bali just recently. His brother just recently went to Phuket and his other brother said can you bring me some Bisto as well and some Yorkshire pudding tins.

Ah! well – as Oom Bert says “That’s it”.

“See you later alligators” – time for some more wine :) . It’s cheap here in the UK :D . but expensive I understand in Bali :(

Its just not here.

It's very obvious from all the groups that I belong to that this is the "low season" I used to worry about it on my own group but I have learned to see the patterns now.

Things will pick up soon I am sure!

[Davo]

Well i think its all normal and nothing to worry about.

Things tend to go in waves.