jargon

[january Newbie Poster Find all posts View Profile Close january]

The use of unexplained jargon has stopped me using this site.
I just don't understand it. I haven't found the site user friendly. Even now I don't know where this message will end up.

[Tentpeg Diamond Poster Find all posts View Profile Close Tentpeg]

There are a few abbreviations I suppose that are commonplace at large on the internet, but honestly they are quickly learnt.... I am presuming you are new to the internet? Please do ask and welcome, if you cannot work things out just ask and any mistakes you make can soon be sorted by Graham or Pauline.

Couple of common abbreviations

LOL = lots of laughs
ROTFL = Rolls on the floor laughing

And now my mind has gone a complete blank

Also you successfully said hello, so , can I ask what camping unit you use?

[Graham Admin Find all posts View Profile Close Graham]

The use of unexplained jargon has stopped me using this site.
I just don't understand it. I haven't found the site user friendly. Even now I don't know where this message will end up.

Hi January

I have sent you a personal message and in case you can't access that I have sent you an email.

[glenw Diamond Poster Find all posts View Profile Close glenw]

Firstly, Hello January

I'm really surprised by your post, I think this forum has a very low amount of jargon compared to most others. I occasionally use forum related to gardening, bird watching and my car and they all contain a lot more jargon than here.

Anyway, the best thing about this forum is the friendly people on it! If there is something you don't understand, just ask. We won't laugh, ignore, berate or belittle you - everyone is here to help.

We've all asked daft questions, well I know I have anyway and I'm sure everyone else will think they have too ( I've read some of them, don't let them tell you otherwise!!!!)

If your posts ends up in the wrong place, don't worry, Graham and Pauline will move it and then send round the heavies to collect payment for their time....joking....it will end up in the right place.

If it helps, how about we try a jargon buster thread somewhere?? Off the top of my head, the only jargon that is sometimes used on here other than the abreviations roamingsue mentioned are related to types of equipment or specific motorhomes/caravans/awnings. c15,hylo, hi-top, dimension, kip, movelite etc....

Don't give up on the forum, if you are a camper/caravaner/motorhomer or a wannabe any of the above, you will be more than welcome to join in the chatter and hopefully meet up with us at some point.

[Graham Admin Find all posts View Profile Close Graham]

Firstly, Hello January

I'm really surprised by your post, I think this forum has a very low amount of jargon compared to most others. I occasionally use forum related to gardening, bird watching and my car and they all contain a lot more jargon than here.

Anyway, the best thing about this forum is the friendly people on it! If there is something you don't understand, just ask. We won't laugh, ignore, berate or belittle you - everyone is here to help.

We've all asked daft questions, well I know I have anyway and I'm sure everyone else will think they have too ( I've read some of them, don't let them tell you otherwise!!!!)

If your posts ends up in the wrong place, don't worry, Graham and Pauline will move it and then send round the heavies to collect payment for their time....joking....it will end up in the right place.

If it helps, how about we try a jargon buster thread somewhere?? Off the top of my head, the only jargon that is sometimes used on here other than the abreviations roamingsue mentioned are related to types of equipment or specific motorhomes/caravans/awnings. c15,hylo, hi-top, dimension, kip, movelite etc....

Don't give up on the forum, if you are a camper/caravaner/motorhomer or a wannabe any of the above, you will be more than welcome to join in the chatter and hopefully meet up with us at some point.

Post of the week, thanks Glen.

[Twinkletoes Silver Poster Find all posts View Profile Close Twinkletoes]

Even now I don't know where this message will end up.

Hi January, welcome to the forum. Don't worry, I registered in October and didn't know how to do anything. I am slowly learning and see, I can even do 'quotes' at last.

We are a friendly bunch, and if you can get to any meets, you will have a great time. Ann

[Annie van Silver Poster Find all posts View Profile Close Annie van]

Hi January and welcome

It took me a couple of months before I dared to introduce myself or reply to other peoples posts. Now I love it and log on fairly regularly to see what topics are being discussed. Thanks for asking about the jargon - I've been wondering what LOL meant, and now I know! LOL
Mary

[pendel Diamond Poster Find all posts View Profile Close pendel]

Yes we are a friendly bunch and always happy to welcome new members to the forum. I have been on here for a few years now and still get it wrong but as Glen w said Graham & Pauline always get it sorted, so dont give up on us yet.

[Tentpeg Diamond Poster Find all posts View Profile Close Tentpeg]

Annie a list for you to be really up to speed!
http://www.missingkids.com/adcouncil...nlinelingo.pdf



TEST later

[Ian.C.S Diamond Poster Find all posts View Profile Close Ian.C.S]

Hello january,
Dont give up on us, ask questions, you will always get an answer.
I am a computer dinosaur, and if I can do it, anyone can.
( dinosaur - large lumbering animal, little brain, big bum, always in the way and treading on peoples toes.)

Come on, be a friend

Ian

[Annie van Silver Poster Find all posts View Profile Close Annie van]

Annie a list for you to be really up to speed!
http://www.missingkids.com/adcouncil...nlinelingo.pdf



TEST later

Hi Roamingsue

Wow! I'm amazed at how long the list is. I really must learn it all before the test! Then I'll really be able to impress my grandchildren
Mary

[Twinkletoes Silver Poster Find all posts View Profile Close Twinkletoes]

Annie a list for you to be really up to speed!
TEST later

A new language to learn, I don't think I'm up to it now. I had enough trouble with Spanish a few years ago, especially when it got to the grammer and technical bits- past participles and all that! (what's that when it's at home?)
Ann

[Ian.C.S Diamond Poster Find all posts View Profile Close Ian.C.S]

A new language to learn, I don't think I'm up to it now. I had enough trouble with Spanish a few years ago, especially when it got to the grammer and technical bits- past participles and all that! (what's that when it's at home?)
Ann

Its a piece of an ciple thats gone beyond its sell by date
whats a ciple? its what Jayjay does in her caravan.

[jayjay Diamond Poster Find all posts View Profile Close jayjay]

Its a piece of an ciple thats gone beyond its sell by date
whats a ciple? its what Jayjay does in her caravan.

That would be a Kiple then!

[Twinkletoes Silver Poster Find all posts View Profile Close Twinkletoes]

Its a piece of an ciple thats gone beyond its sell by date
whats a ciple? its what Jayjay does in her caravan.

Oh, I like it, Just what I need after today. A 2 vehicle home - both gone to the repairers - no wheels boo hoo.

Plumber here all day fitting new expensive boiler - there goes funds for a few week-ends away. At least I'll be able to have a nice full steaming bath at the end of it instead of a boiler dripping all over the drainer, and lukewarm water.
Ann