Oh Gerald,
If only that's what Kitty wanted to help me with, but it seems to be
her mission in life that she can't seem to settle, waving her bum
around constantly. I love her to bits, but really ... there are
limits.
Best Wishes
Amanda
On Monday, April 14, 2003, at 01:57 pm, G.F. Phillips wrote:
> Hello Amanda
> Good points. However what I wanted to say was that one of my cats
> religiously sits between my lap and the keyboard. Sometimes tapping
> in letters that I don't want. I shall let her type my next post
> :-) Sorry folks if this is a bit off topic.
> Best
> Gerald
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Amanda Poyner <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 13 April 2003 15:30
> Subject: Re: don't be afraidt
>
> Dear Helen,
>
> Everyone's personal email address appears at the top of the posting.
> For instance I know that yours is [log in to unmask] right?
>
> I think you have put it all very nicely. Although I personally don't
> worry, nor feel irritated, or excluded by the chattiness of this group
> at times, I can see that others clearly do feel some of these things,
> and am happy therefore, to be flexible in my responses, and inclusive
> when someone enters with something to reply to. That is, of course, if
> I am able to respond. It might be that I am neither interested,
> qualified, of even present during the thread.
>
> However, all things evolve, including the cat that is parading her
> bottom in front of my face every few seconds as she TRIES to settle
> between me and the keyboard! She will evolve on to the floor in a
> minute. Oh, does this chattiness, constitute something that is
> superfluous to the scope of the group?
>
> Sorry, I think I am being a little obtuse ..... probably because I am
> thinking as I go along with this, that all the above, would mean
> treading on eggshells. Perhaps we could therefore just get on with
> being part of the diverse group that this is, and stop worrying about
> whether we are being excluded or not. If you do not contribute, for
> whatever reason, how are we supposed to know that you feel this way,
> or for that matter that you exist as a member at all? Afterall (just
> put the cat on the floor!), are we all not completely responsible for
> our own process, our own feelings, and the extent to which we
> contribute or not.
>
> If you want a serious discussion, then create one! and those who wish
> to contribute to it, will do so.
>
> Regards
> Amanda
>
> On Sunday, April 13, 2003, at 02:26 pm, helen hannick wrote:
>
> Hello everyone.
> I've just returned to my pc and perused the postings regarding Nick's
> departure.
> One way or another it seems some 'group process time' emerged after
> Nick left. What I've picked up is the way some of us feel that top
> heavy- lightweight exchanges (!?)can potentially put some people off,
> either because they feel excluded or are disinterested in the
> non-content (or perceived lack of substance) of the exchanges.
> The proposed solutions to this seem to be that we introduce ourselves
> when we come on the scene and try to contribute frequently
> meanwhile responding to personalised postings 'backchannel',-thus
> respecting the overall aim of this e group without becoming too
> rigid thereby losing our spontaneity and the space to let off steam.
>
> This is my spontaneous contribution. And if there's anyone on the list
> out there who feels daunted by the perceived 'clubiness'
> I'm encouraging you not to hold back for as long as I have.
>
> A question: how can we respond backchannel if an individuals email
> address doesn't appear on the posting?
>
> Helen
>
>
>
> From: G.F. Phillips
>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 5:07 PM
> Subject: Nick Totton
>
> Hello Folks
> Just to let you know that I have taken it off my own bat to write to
> Nick saying that there were numerous responses asking him not to
> leave. I added that his would be a valuable voice in any future
> discussions about Psych-Couns and essentially asked 'Will you come
> back'
>
> I've told Nick that I would let everyone know of my post to him.
> Kindest
> Gerald
>
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