The Hive - best buzz I've had for days (well, had to before somebody else does...). I'll join toute suite.

ha ha ha! get well soon. :-)

Hey Zoe. yeah I like this page. Had to duck out of the debate as Monsieur Buckley seemed to be getting a little spiteful...didn't want to become a target! ha ha ha

Hi Zoe,

You sent me a message which I can't find - I'm not good on these sites! Thank you for the invite to tap your knowledge on the Fier, I may take you up on that as I would like to see more of France and now we have only  one dog we should travel some more. At the moment I have trips planned to the Forss in the North of Scotland and maybe the Beauly, near Inverness. The North Esk is a great river and possibly the most improved in Scotland. I used to fish it every year but became "persona non grata" with the syndicate I fished with. That's the problem sometimes, you teach someone to fish and they suddenly know more than you! I may find a slot sometime in the year to fish it with friends.

Quite miserable and wet here but still unseasonably warm, I hope you're keeping warm and dry.

Best Regards,

Brian

Hi Zoe - I still trying to work this site out. I have sent a friend request so I can send you a message.I did bring a whole load of personal vitriol onto myself. I have strong opinions, but try not to make it personal.

Glad to find that not every one is a right wing bigot here!

Please keep in touch S x 

Hi Zoe

thank you for your reply.

I got a bit worked up ~ the Clarkson comments were dreadful and saw most of the replies that I hated came from the "smug couple" type Daily Mail reader. and to be honest I find it is the attitude of expats. I have lived in the ME and Africa (before I my husband died) and always made an effort to mix with people of all nationalities - made me understand the problems of the people thrown out of their land in Palestine and living stateless - oooh better not mention that on the site!

I don't usually bother here on this site. Not  sure if it is the best place to make friends ?

best wishes Sara  

Hi Zoe, If the discussion fails to get back on track it has nothing to do with what you have done. You have held your own beautifully and won my vote. Will have a chat soon. Joe

nice, thank you zoe - i don't eat garlic or the onion 'family' so will try without and feed back to you 

hey a bonus i get a new recipe and a new friend too! good to meet you Zoe -)