Webmaster
Well since you asked! :- 'Gormless' comes from the old Scots word 'gaum,' meaning 'attention or notice'. Someone who is 'gormless' lacks attention, doesn't notice things, is tuned out, vegged out, hopeless and clueless. Gorm is also an Irish word for 'Blue', but (I think) has no relation to 'gaum'. (I'm not clever, I just checked on Google!)
Hi Ann, I know who you are looking for as Alex happens to live next door to me! Actually next door to where this site is hosted. Isn't that weird? I have been informed that he is currently studying at Nottingham University, although I don't know if it is the original Nottingham University or the Nottingham Trent University as I have not spoken to his parents. I will mention to his father ...
I have renamed the images. Unfortunately the order is a bit tricky as the page is dynamically generated from a database. I will have a go at this when I have some spare time as it may be an idea to add some order to the pictures.
OK, you can have the post back. Please post your email address Ernest for any complaints;)
Alex, you are right, we are not presenting a good picture to the outside world of Dawlish, but then everyone in Dawlish has the opportunity to contribute. I would prefer to see more healthy debate and less cynicism from posters, although I respect everyone’s point of view. If the popularity of the forum continues then I will modify it appropriately by archiving older discussion threads & ...
OK.
It was in the herald express last year, also the news of the world:- http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/story_pages/news/news3.shtml
Sorry missdee, I don't think I will have the time to do such a change in time for valentines day. Nice idea though. Maybe start a new discussion thread for valentines day or use this one, or use the noticeboard?
Not to worry, I have corrected it for you.;)
Glad you like it. Thought this was the most logical first step. By the way 'no holds barred' as I think we should let allow people to discuss whatever issue they are interested in. I don't think anyone who has posted here has been offensive, maybe a 'bit silly' at times in some peoples eyes, but who cares... (I don't). Post what you like as I have a disclaimer at the bottom of the site! If ...