HAPPY BIRTHDAY BTTB!!!!!!!!!
Ten years!?! Yowsers!! I've been a member on here for 9 of them and whilst,unlike others , I can't remember how I found my way here , I've never been more grateful that I have. I still think of this site as being more "official" that the official site and always find my way here if I ever need to reference any info about H&A. It's certainly been more up to date than the official one! The team who work on this site, in particular Dan F and I have to say Barbara both of whom have and still do put up with me when they really don't need to, are a fantastic,dedicated and brilliant bunch of people. I was one for - ooh about five seconds before I realised how rubbish I was - but, even seeing the hidden world of the staff room was astounding to have a glimpse at the work that goes in. However that five seconds was a dream come true for me.
MovingOn! - well it wouldn't be the same if I didn't!
Personally speaking - BttB has given and still continues to - a reason when really not much else does - that began mid 2005,I won't say why because I have more than enough before - I was also blessed to be able to contribute to a very special departure feature on here(though I'm sure they involve an awful lot of time and work,I do miss them!) - when episodes were able to be posted on here,I did that and loved it and through that I got to know one of my best (online) friends in all the world - if she ever reads this she'll know who she is,I'd hope! I then got the courage to venture into the episode section and with the inspiration of the posting style of another member (emmasi , who I did thank at the time) I found my courage and own way of posting on the threads every day/week - it still gets me through and allows me to debrief after an episode and interact with others on the board too.
Yes through that,I've had cross words with staff and members but never,ever have I felt unable to ask for help/support from staff, who have dealt brilliantly with me and the problem.
Overall, I have SO much to thank BttB, it's staff and members for personally. May BttB continue to go from strength to strength and here's to the next ten years - atleast!!