Addiction to Jumbletown

[Greeneyes]

Hello Jumbletown community

I find myself checking Jumbletown a lot, wondering if I got what I asked for and what is available now. I find it is very addictive and to be honest, I am beginning to get a little worried.


Do anyone else feel the same way?

Greeneyes

[maufant]

Yes Greeneyes definitely very addictive, but a good way to make new friends & dispose of surplus clutter

[paprika]

Yes, it is extremely addictive... :D

[Sabrinabray]

I love JT and all my friends on it!

[summersun]

Ha Greeneyes, ADDICTIVE is not the word.... its worse than that,

In my life before jt, i would happily be off to bed before 9pm, but thanks to my husband telling me about a site he came across, i have made some amazing friends although i have met only one , i have been given some wonderful bits and pieces that i never knew that i wanted as well as some things that i had a wanted add out for .... bed time has gone out the window, the kids,husband and housework are neglected as i keep being reminded FREQUENTLY... it can be nearly midnight now and i still havent a dish washed as i am pming back and forth to various jters...


BUT I LOVE IT, and i love trying to picture what people look like from their jt names, i wish we could have our photos by our user names...

How about that for an idea ChrisP...

hope that answers your question "green eyes...


Summersun

[magiceight]

Welcome to our world Greeneyes :P

[katga]

Hi there Greeneyes

Yes, it is totally addictive! No housework being done, no dinners being prepared, deprived of sleep, food,etc. The whole family are worried, they're seeking counselling! Even the poor dog is getting worried. She might never be fed again!!

But what a great community!
Thanks to all, especially to Chris & co. for having such a great idea.

Cheers,
Katga.

[paprika]

Hi there Greeneyes

Yes, it is totally addictive! No housework being done, no dinners being prepared, deprived of sleep, food,etc. The whole family are worried, they're seeking counselling! Even the poor dog is getting worried. She might never be fed again!!

But what a great community!
Thanks to all, especially to Chris & co. for having such a great idea.

Cheers,
Katga.

Haha, I was worried this was happening only in our house :D :D

[cavalin]

NO not addicted....honestly,no really I'm not ,no way!I'm only checking my computor is working I really mean it ........I....am....not ...addicted

[keno]

Hi all. Thanks to jt i've made lots of people happy ,especially my partner . Why you my ask?????? Well before JT i was addicted to EBAY, oh yes now thats dangerous.So not only am i saving a fortune and him lol ,i've made lots of new friends,keep the post office /postman busy,cleared out my attic,shed,etc .So all don't worry about the addiction, we could be doing worse !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Phoenix1]

Hi there, I have to say I soooo agree with this. I only discovered this site at the weekend and I have hardly done anything else since... I cant walk past my laptop without 'just checking' it and that turns into at least an hour... It's totally fascinating... The excuse I have given my other half is that we really need to do a big clear out and I'm just 'researching' the best way to get rid of it!!!

I'm really going to have do do the clear out now though and thats a reeeallly scary thought!!! I am a terrible hoarder, as is hubby, and we have bred another one!!!! We've moved house about 7 times in the past ten years and im sure there's still stuff in boxes from the first move...... HELP!!!!!!

[jenniferalan]

haha thought I was the only one!

[bluecurlygirl]

If being addicted means checking in every night to see the wonderful restorations, the great green tips, the videos and reading the poetry left by others not to mention checking out stuff for others etc then YES I AM ADDICTED and I have a list of people I want to meet before I head to South Africa. Party coming up in August folks - any addicts willing to travel to Cavan?

[Sabrinabray]

Even being addicted means checking in every night to see the wonderful restorations, the great green tips, the videos and reading the poetry left by others not to mention checking out stuff for others etc then YES I AM ADDICTED and I have a list of people I want to meet before I head to South Africa. Party coming up in August folks - any addicts willing to travel to Cavan?
Ah where is the poetry gone??? Never mind coming to Cavan for the party I want to go to South Africa lol

[bluecurlygirl]

Ah where is the poetry gone??? Never mind coming to Cavan for the party I want to go to South Africa lol

Mmmm, now you've started me thinking about a poem.... Come on ahead to both sure we don't mind. I have my suspicions you'd go down well in both places. I'd have a fellow poetry (or limericks) appreciator!!!! Now back to that poem mmmm...

[Sabrinabray]

Mmmm, now you've started me thinking about a poem.... Come on ahead to both sure we don't mind. I have my suspicions you'd go down well in both places. I'd have a fellow poetry (or limericks) appreciator!!!! Now back to that poem mmmm...
Oh there is going to be a party in Cavan
And I will have what bluecurlygirl is havin
We will get drunk and have a ball
Will have to be careful not to fall

We are all JT addicts, loyal and true
We love being here and having a goo
We will all party and have a good time
And perhaps have a peek online

We will dance the night away
Until the sun comes up on a new day
Then we will take to the bed
With headache tablets for the head

bluecurlygirl will lead the show
New people she wants to know
We will have to wear a badge with our name
Worn with pride and not with shame

The badge will say "I am a JumbleTowner"
I am never on a downer
My JT friends are the best
They recycle all the time and never rest

[baileyqueen]

Oh there is going to be a party in Cavan
And I will have what bluecurlygirl is havin
We will get drunk and have a ball
Will have to be careful not to fall

We are all JT addicts, loyal and true
We love being here and having a goo
We will all party and have a good time
And perhaps have a peek online

We will dance the night away
Until the sun comes up on a new day
Then we will take to the bed
With headache tablets for the head

bluecurly will lead the show
New people she wants to know
We will have to wear a badge with our name
Worn with pride and not with shame

The badge will say "I am a JumbleTowner"
I am never on a downer
My JT friends are the best
They recycle all the time and never rest


good on you Sabrinabray keep up the good work.

[bluecurlygirl]

Oh there is going to be a party in Cavan
And I will have what bluecurlygirl is havin
We will get drunk and have a ball
Will have to be careful not to fall

We are all JT addicts, loyal and true
We love being here and having a goo
We will all party and have a good time
And perhaps have a peek online

We will dance the night away
Until the sun comes up on a new day
Then we will take to the bed
With headache tablets for the head

bluecurly will lead the show
New people she wants to know
We will have to wear a badge with our name
Worn with pride and not with shame

The badge will say "I am a JumbleTowner"
I am never on a downer
My JT friends are the best
They recycle all the time and never rest

Well well, setting the standards high aren't we. Excellent job. I'll have to work hard at this one now!!! ;-)

[bluecurlygirl]

Oh those who read this thread know the story well,
logged in through the night until the dawn chorus knells
Cos the crack is going ninety and the slaggin is alarming
And the wisecracks and the poetry are really very charming.

The restoration projects whether big or small
Are a source of amazement, inspiration and awe.
The bmw, the boat, the hats, the quilt - far too many to mention
And I hope those skilled folks are eternally proud of their wonderful creations.

The craft links are deadly - magiceight you are to blame
for my children sometimes being neglected & my house it is a shame...
but thanks to you and to all the jters who jumped to my assistance
With crafty links, projects & instructions to decorate my house for Christmas (I know it doesn't rhyme - poetic licence ok?!)

And the wonderful advice on living green - who could miss out on that?
Whether you want your bins filling slower or your compost going great (poetic thingimy again)
Tips on ways to help yourself strive towards self-sufficiency
and yes that includes a way to make your own electricity.

As well as all the above-mentioned traits there is also the green tube
Which keeps us amused for several hours - in fact it'd have you glued.
There's nothing better than sitting back with all the lights on dim
Watching and hearing how beautiful our planet is in that little piece of film.

And of course it's always nice to get something on here too
or give something away to someone who needs it way way more than you.
And to meet a fellow jter is always really exciting
because the community here is full of cheer and sound so inviting.

The community here go out of their way to get something to somebody else
In fact in several cases they're a postal relay service in themselves!
The spirit of the members in something really special
And the friends you make along the way - even if they're virtual.

Well the time has come to make a stand and stand I certainly will
For being addicted to jumbletown gives me such a thrill.
And if being addicted to jumbletown is a serious "illness"
then I hope that it turns out to be something contagious.

And so I come to the point of my ditty
(and please excuse it if it wasn't too witty!!)
That the time for action is coming near
For all jumbletowners to say loud and clear
"We're jumbletown addicts and proud to be here"

And so a meeting is being arranged for a weekend
Towards the end of the summer - probably late August weekend (exact date to follow)
For any jumbletowners who want to be virtual friends no more
A party will be had and you can shake your shimmy on the floor.

And you can wear a badge, a hat or a crafty thing or two
And maybe let us guess who you are from some little "clue"
And I'd love to meet as many of you as I can before I go to African Skies
And have some fun and frolics and basically the time of our lives!

[Sabrinabray]

bluecurlygirl.... omg... wow!!! (Well it DID take u hours lol)

[bluecurlygirl]

bluecurlygirl.... omg... wow!!! (Well it DID take u hours lol)

Yeah I know it took hours (no need to gloat!!!) but I had to try a lot harder after the high standard you set. And I LOVE JUMBLETOWN!!!

And I meant the invitation guys.

[bluecurlygirl]

bumping ... calling all poets???

[Sabrinabray]

There seems to only be me an u
Who can strum up a rhyme or two
I know there r more out there
But r they here or where

In the pub
Or getting a rub
Having a drink
Not us I think

[Bibi]

There's a party in Belturbet
for all Jumbletown addicts...
It will be a blast
There's no doubt about it.

To Bluecurlygirl,
we can say "Bon Voyage"
as she sails to adventure
'neath African skies.

We will meet other addicts
who surf night and day
and maybe we'll meet
CHRIS P and DAVE!!!

[bluecurlygirl]

There's a party in Belturbet
for all Jumbletown addicts...
It will be a blast
There's no doubt about it.

To Bluecurlygirl,
we can say "Bon Voyage"
as she sails to adventure
'neath African skies.

We will meet other addicts
who surf night and day
and maybe we'll meet
CHRIS P and DAVE!!!

Wahey, welcome aboard bibi. Nice one. Like the thoughts of Chris P and Dave coming too - finally putting us all out of our misery. We get to see the faces behind our loveable admin guys!

[jenniferalan]

Great poetry u guys! Keep 'em comin'! :)

[bluecurlygirl]

Feel free to jump in - and to the invite too ;-)

[Poppy]

Yes I am also completly addicted to jumbletown. I check it every single time I log onto the computer.I think its a really great site and I've been really lucky on it so far. I'll have to work on my poetry skills though!

[kiwicooke]

I love trying to picture what people look like from their jt names, i wish we could have our photos by our user names...

I agree, we should have our pictures beside our usernames.

Sorry no poem, was never good with poetry in school lol

[kiwicooke]

I love trying to picture what people look like from their jt names, i wish we could have our photos by our user names...

How about that for an idea ChrisP...

Chris P and Dave??

[keno]

oh very cool

[Milky_moo]

My tuppence worth -( or maybe my 1c worth after reading your poems n here already!! lol)

JT
Last thing at night, when the kids are in bed
A familiar thought comes into my head
Turn off the telly, and turn the lights down
Turn on the computer to check Jumbletown

Is there anyone out there, who has something I need?
Kids Jerseys, some books from this generous breed?
Got a kitchen, some wardrobes, a table and chairs
Thank God for JT or I’d be saving for years!!!

I try to give back things that people might like
Saying ‘time to de-clutter, now get on yer bike’!
The banter, the kindness, the poems and the craic
With the big ‘R’ around hope they don’t want the stuff back!!!! (LOL)

Now print out a poster, and bring it to work
Hang it somewhere important, where you know people lurk
The more we have on here, the less waste there’ll be
To you it’s just rubbish but it’s treasure to me!!

It’s nice to be giving – to help people out
So if you’re in need, just give JT a shout!
Thanking givers and takers, Chris P and Dave,
Who are brill in their task to make sure we behave!

[Sabrinabray]

Love it Milky_moo!!!

[bluecurlygirl]

Excellent stuff Milky Moo. I love it.

[Milky_moo]

thanks! haven't written a poem since I was in school! which wasn't in this century btw! Used to love poetry - you all inspired me, lol

[ronaldomanu]

i wake up in the morning
and rush to my p.c
to see if theres anything
i can get for free
theres lots of us here
looking for things
i wake up in the morning
looking for things...............
jumbletown

[bluecurlygirl]

wahey ronaldomanu - nice one.

[nono]

thanks! haven't written a poem since I was in school! which wasn't in this century btw! Used to love poetry - you all inspired me, lol

Hi Milky moo,

Love the poem, you have a gift.

[Milky_moo]

thanks nono!

think I might get this one published in our paper with a jumbletown website link underneath - every little helps!! lol

[bluecurlygirl]

That's a great idea milky moo. Why don't we all try it? Not just poetry but letters to editors or something like that?!?!?

[Milky_moo]

I run a local paper here in Wexford, so really should be promoting the site more. Next Thursday gonna be my first one - will turn the page into a jpg and show you all - (hangs head in shame, was supposed to do this about 2.5 years ago and never got around to it!!!)
Is that ok with Chris & Dave -a little free advert???? Am sure you won't refuse free advertising, but just to be sure!!!!!

[Poppy]

Hiya
Im in Wexford, so lets know what paper it is and I'l be sure to buy it and have a look. Good luck

[Milky_moo]

Poppy, it's the Free Press -- so you don't have to buy it!!!!!

[Dave Hagan]

Free adverts are always welcome Milky_moo, thanks very much.

Regards
Dave Hagan
Admin

[Poppy]

Even better! will keep my eyes open for it. thanks

[Sabrinabray]

Milky_moo is writing a piece
We will all be in it
Oh this is so exciting
Now it just is innit!

Poppy will get the paper
And frame it for the wall
Then she will take a pic
And send it to us all

Dave Hagan gave permission
bluecurlygirl will take an ad
She will invite us all
Down to her pad

Greeneyes, maufant and paprika
They all confessed on line
To being JT addicts
Now that is just fine

Summersun, magiceight and katga
The stuck the oar in too
cavalin, keno and phoenix1
Supported the addicts through and true

jenniferalan and ned2009
They popped in to say the same
baileyqueen, Bibi and kiwicooke
Agreed it is good game

ronaldomanu wrote a verse
and nono loved Milky_moo's poem
Next thing she will be inviting her
Down to her Galway home

[Poppy]

Very good.
Im honoured to get a mention
even though Im sure that was not your main intention!

Poppy

[Milky_moo]

very good!!!!!
will be under severe pressure now - gotta match that!

[bluecurlygirl]

Excellent stuff.

[jenniferalan]

Great poetry! Thanks for including me sabrinabray, im famous now!!! haha. Would love to see your poetry published Milky-moo :)

[kiwicooke]

Milky_moo is writing a piece
We will all be in it
Oh this is so exciting
Now it just is innit!

Poppy will get the paper
And frame it for the wall
Then she will take a pic
And send it to us all

Dave Hagan gave permission
bluecurlygirl will take an ad
She will invite us all
Down to her pad

Greeneyes, maufant and paprika
They all confessed on line
To being JT addicts
Now that is just fine

Summersun, magiceight and katga
The stuck the oar in too
cavalin, keno and phoenix1
Supported the addicts through and true

jenniferalan and ned2009
They popped in to say the same
baileyqueen, Bibi and kiwicooke
Agreed it is good game

ronaldomanu wrote a verse
and nono loved Milky_moo's poem
Next thing she will be inviting her
Down to her Galway home

Haha very good sabrinabray, all very gifted people here, unfortunitly i'm awaiting an imagination in the post lol

[nono]

Thankyou so much Sabrinabray,
You really have made my day.
To see my name mentioned with such decorum,
on this really welcoming public forum.
This is my very first attempt at a verse,
so please, please no-one reply with a curse.

As to the invitation,
its extended to far and near,
I'll supply the tea, you supply the beer.
Theres a genuine welcome for one and all,
Here we dont stand to attention,
Just come down and call.

The only visitior so far to call
Has been Paprika, baby and all.
Her baby is gorgeous, so sweet and petite,
A bonnier baby you'll find it hard to meet.
So all you JT'rs, Galways a lovely town,
Dont be shy, just get yourselves down.

[Milky_moo]

Thanks Jennifer. Wow Nono!!!!! fab poem!!!!!!!!

[bluecurlygirl]

Nono - first attempt at a verse? It certainly doesn't sound like it. Well done. That's excellent stuff. God I'd love a trip to Galway before I go. Lived there for 3 and a half years and I miss it so much every now and then - especially for the arts festival and the macnas parade! Was stuck in the middle of that a few years too - great crack.

[nono]

Hi MilkyMoo & Bluecurlygirl,

Thanks so much for your kind comments. My dad could write a ditty at a moments notice about virtually anything. That was my first and last attempt. It took me til now to look at the thread, kept thinking 'Oh my gawd, what have I done'. Definately wont be venturing down that road again. Anyway again thanks a mill.

Very Best Wishes, Nono

[bluecurlygirl]

Oh Nono, don't give up like that. It was a great verse and if that was your first one you've obviously got a natural talent. Keep it up.

[kiwicooke]

Haha, Me too, I think Chris P should set up an online JA meeting lol (jumbletown annoymous)

especially when you have somehing to offer or if you have expressed your interest in something and your checking for updates, I seem to be a thread stalker eswel, so Chris a JA meeting is needed over here in Tullamore lol

[kiwicooke]

ha ha, yeah something is needed, and with the recession in full swing the gov won't be able to fund a meeting committee!!!!!! i think Chris should set up a "room" where we can go and seek help for this addiction!!!

Yes a very good idea, Chris is understanding and socially mature (as in he wouldnt laugh in our faces for admitting our problems lol)

Chris P!!!! Please help us lol

[kilk]

hi guys, great stuff!!

is the get together gonna be a reality before bcg goes on tour?
i'd hate to miss out!

[Sabrinabray]

hi guys, great stuff!!

is the get together gonna be a reality before bcg goes on tour?
i'd hate to miss out!
come in bcg? is the party at yours? lol

[bluecurlygirl]

ABSOTIVILUTELY - can't think of a better reason. It's looking like the last weekend in August guys so mark your diaries.

[summersun]

Great count me in ... I always wanted to go barefoot squelshy bog dancing....



Summersun

[bluecurlygirl]

Sure it'll all dry up when you arrive summersun!!!

[Sabrinabray]

Great count me in ... I always wanted to go barefoot squelshy bog dancing....



Summersun
Is that what we will be doing? Just barefoot he he

[bluecurlygirl]

Sure we're a fierce liberated bunch up here - I'm sure no-one would mind if you stripped to the knees!!

[misstake]

i hope to be there as to stripping just done that lol Was one of the :dip in the nip: to raise money for breast cancer not so long ago so i got to admit at near 60 it was great fun and cant wait until next year when we will do it again lol Now all i need is a time and day and BCG count me in got my sat nav all set lol

[bluecurlygirl]

The invites up guys in support forum "calling all jumbletowners"

[sparkwell]

Hi Anne

My husband says I no longer live in Portarlington because I moved to Jumbletown about a year ago! There is no cure just go with the addiction!

Sparkwell

[123.holly5000]

OK. sparkwell
will do ! do I get lessons in this brilliant poetery?

[summersun]

Ha Holly :-)


You are now trapped in the twilight jumbletown zone.... where life and days run into each other ... with you believing that you have been only sat at the computer for a matter of minutes.... rather than a whole day...


THERE IS NO CURE.... but we are a happy if somewhat mad bunch.... at least i am ...



In my life before jumble town i would happily go to bed around 9 ish... now it can be nearly midnight and i still havent a dirty dish washed nor much else achieved but having loads of fun trawling through all the sections looking for things that i never knew that i wanted or needed!!!! and busy chatting back and forth to various jters''

So enjoy your addiction... we could all be addicted to a lot worse :-)



Summersun









OK. sparkwell
will do ! do I get lessons in this brilliant poetery?

[miss lilac]

See there has not been any posts since 2010 so heres my tuppence worth...I have to admit it ....I am also addicted to Jumbletown....It is truly a community and I have also met such lovely people since i joined !! Have donated and sent items to people and likewise have received many items both in the post and collected them too from lovely people. Thanks to all who contacted me since I joined. I love checking in for items I am looking for....wardrobes this week since I have someone going up to Dublin and Wicklow with a van who could collect a wardrobe for me but still havent seen an ad for one...fingers crossed someone will post before Friday !!

Anyhow, have mentioned Jumbletown lots of time to people and have posted it on Facebook too.....wouldnt a facebook page for jumbletown be a good idea ? What does everyone else think of that ?
Ann

[Chris P]

Hi miss lilac,

See there has not been any posts since 2010 so heres my tuppence worth...I have to admit it ....I am also addicted to Jumbletown....It is truly a community and I have also met such lovely people since i joined !! Have donated and sent items to people and likewise have received many items both in the post and collected them too from lovely people. Thanks to all who contacted me since I joined. I love checking in for items...
Good to have you on board, miss lilac, and thanks for your contribution to the community spirit on JumbleTown.

Anyhow, have mentioned Jumbletown lots of time to people and have posted it on Facebook too...
Thanks for helping to spread the word!

.....wouldnt a facebook page for jumbletown be a good idea ? What does everyone else think of that?
There actually is a Facebook page for JumbleTown but it's inactive -- we have too much on our plate managing the site itself. Who knows, we might get round to using it at a later stage when time and resources allow.

Thanks for the feedback, miss lilac!

Regards
Chris P
Admin