Have you changed any behaviour as a result of this forum?

[SeanMacGabhann]

Have you changed anything you do or the way you think as a result of anything on this forum?

A small example occurred to me today as I got off the bus and picked up all of my newspaper - I used to leave the sports section and anything else I was finished for "others to read" but having been picked up on by (I think) Alan Dale and looking at the general mess on buses anyway I started to collect and take everything with me - dunno if that's any better or not but I wouldn't have changed my behaviour if it wasn't for discussion on here

Anyone else got any (and better) examples?

[Brendan]

Walking down Lordship Lane I now stop and say hello to more people than I ever used to.

[spadetownboy]

no,still drink in the vale,eat at the harvester,shop in sainsburys and use plastic bags.

[SeanMacGabhann]

we Irish are creatures of habit, it's true spadetownboy

[????]

Yup, I watch my back, don't open my door to anyone carry a stanley and spend more time in the bookies

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

I eat curries now.

[annaj]

It's definitely changed the way I feel about the area, just my perception I'm sure, but I feel more of a sense of belonging and community. But that's a bit wishy-washy and I think you're looking for more definite answers, so lets see.

A year ago I would never have been brave enough to go to a pub to meet a group of people I'd never met and I had no idea how to make new friends. Most of our friends had moved away or settled down with young children and I was worried I might start to feel isolated. Definitely don't feel like that now.

Also, have had reusable bags for ages, but make much more of an effort to take them out now, not because I think it'll change the world, but because I can't face the disapproval ;-)

[SeanMacGabhann]

Not really (the wishy washy bit) - I feel pretty much the same way

[Keef]

I am doing some weekly exercise (badmintoo) and sticking to it for the first time in a few years.

[Annasfield]

My liver has taken a pounding since meeting Keef and Jah Lush ;-)

[Moos]

I waste more time on the Internet now...

[Keef]

Heh heh heh, glad to be of service, and you keep up with the best of them!

[KalamityKel]

I'm less stressed in the real world :))

[SeanMacGabhann]

what, coz of this forum?

[Annasfield]

Keef - I rarely suffer with hangovers, however the times I have been out with you - boy have I suffered the next day. One hangover lasted nearly 24 hours ::o

[SeanMacGabhann]

ignore me Keef - I've only JUST noticed the badminton thread

[ClareC]

Did Ralph visit ;-)

[Annasfield]

Not yet ClareC, although I feel a visit may be imminent. It generally happens when I visit Reading. :(

[citizenED]

Yes - should be doing some work now, it's vital to my future, my wellbeing, my family's future and that of those in my care - and yet I'm typing this on here. Double Jeeeesus!

[SteveT]

It has made me feel that I'm part of 'Forum Village life'

I feel like a member of a nonexistent club.

Like annaj said, it makes me feel differently about the area but in a good way.

I am getting out more, into a local pub every month getting as drunk as a skunk and sick as a dog, yes it has improved my life enormously.

I have bought products from shops recommended from here, that I otherwise would not have discovered.

I sit at the front of the house more in front of the computer screen, when I would normally have been at the rear watching the tv screen, so I am getting more exercise;-)

[snorky]

No

[SteveT]

Snorky could you please be more succinct;-)

[snorky]

Actyually, yes.

I have recently had to change my location when I am begging with implied menace in ED - ED Station & Outside Dominos is out of bounds now

[KalamityKel]

And soooooooooo last year eh snorks? ;-)

[PeckhamRose]

Nope.

But if I ever make it to a drinks meeting beyond the first five minutes I hope to!

I walk down Lordship Lane and wonder who I may not be seeing!