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Sue Mackay
30-10-2010, 4:37 PM
AdeleE’s a Canadian member, who doesn’t need very much sleep,
The hours that she spends here on B-G must make her family weep,
She works in a museum some days, and often can find what is hidden
In places we never would think of – she always gives great help when bidden.

Our Geoffers he does love his cricket, he’s a “tuch typist extrawdinaire”,
Wills, Army, Navy and Norfolk, he could sit in the Mastermind chair
On all of these subjects and much more, as his thousands of postings will show,
And if we Mods are stuck for an answer, we are wont to say “Geoffers will know”.

Now Heather’s a little bit quieter, though you can see that she keeps out an Eye
For the forum when Britain is sleeping – to wish all those spammers goodbye.
She knows quite a lot about IT, she’s our expert on all things Jamaican,
I’m sure if you ask her a question she’ll try hard to bring home the bacon.

Jan1954, known as Daft Bat, can blarney non stop with the best,
She helps out at fairs, exhibitions and open days with Parish Chest,
When not earning a crust, or on B-G, you can find her outdoors, rain or shine
With a Labrador puppy called Henry – his pictures are now here on line.

If you need to know ‘owt about London, then Kerrywood probably knows
Where the records are kept and how early the doors of the offices close.
Her postings are always so useful, her ‘Thanks’ count amazingly high,
And if she does not know the answer, she’ll give you some pointers to try.

Ladkyis is a long serving member who lives on the South Coast of Wales,
She acts as Gwent FHS chairman, her commitment to that never fails.
She loves scrap-booking, crafts and blogging, whenever she gets the chance
And descends from an actress called Nathan, who led her a right merry dance.

Mark J is a true son of Cornwall, and loves to be out on the fell,
He’s a bit of a computer techie, so speaks Kernow and Linux as well,
He’s got bats in his attic (real ones), but never gets into a flap,
He’s looking for Trenerry worldwide, but lots of his research is Crapp!

Our Mutley’s a London lass really, but lives in the sunny Algarve
Where she rescues some tired old donkeys and makes sure they never will starve.
She gives us a smile with her humour, her kindness and help know no bounds,
She’ll let fly at brick walls with gusto – her stamina simply astounds!

Neil Wilson was an RAF policeman, he now keeps us members in check,
So please keep your postings in order, or poor Neil will end up a wreck.
He knows about Derby and Nottingham, and can plan out a website dead quick,
Like Mark he will help with your queries on why your computer is sick.

Procat is an Australian member who looks after our ‘upside down’ friends,
To newbies and old hands together, his help and his care never ends.
He isn’t a cat lover really, his username shows he’s been here
Since TNA catalogue was PROCAT – oh, and he does like a beer!

Sue Mackay is descended from settlers who went to the Cape of Good Hope,
And transcribes lots of Cape files and records, which offers her plenty of scope
For days out at Kew with her camera; she’s a New Orleans Saints football fan,
She plays croquet when not doing research, and helps on B-G when she can.

Ladkyis
30-10-2010, 6:29 PM
~smiles self-conciously and takes a bow~

Colin Rowledge
30-10-2010, 9:32 PM
I'll raise a glass of cheer to the mod's - super or otherwise and to Bo, our shepherdess, I'll make it a 'double'.

v.wells
31-10-2010, 1:26 AM
Just in case you didn't know, they are a great team of mods. In fact, they are the best.

Many hats off to our wonderful group of Moderators|cheers| and thank you Sue for such a charming poem depicting them all :clap: Their knowledge, humour and willingness to help others is definitely worth a |bowdown|. Thank you.

warncoort
31-10-2010, 1:31 AM
That explains why the forum is such a place of wonder for those less skilled-like me,thanks all.

Waitabit
31-10-2010, 2:40 AM
A worthy lot, I feel I know them already, & alphabetically pleasing as well. :)

Procat
31-10-2010, 2:48 AM
A worthy lot, I feel I know them already, & alphabetically pleasing as well. :)

A week or so ago and you would have been in there also Wendy. :smile5:

Waitabit
31-10-2010, 2:54 AM
I do keep a low profile, think of it this way,made Sues' poetic musings a little shorter. I'm helpful like that. :biggrin5:

British Viking
31-10-2010, 3:28 AM
Oh what a dashingly lovely poem!
Our moderators, why you only need to ask 'em

Though my searchs often stretch to Denmark
They frequently end up in London I should remark

True, I'm a fairly new, erm, newcomer here
But already I've learnt lots here no fear

Thanks to you all my Family Searching's improved
And the old Family Tree's truly pruned

With inaccurate info discarded daily
And correct info smoothed like Bailey

BV

Sandra Parker
31-10-2010, 6:41 AM
Wow, what a great lot you've got Bo! I feel I know all the Mods that much better, thanks to Sue.

Sandra
whose spectacled aura is now far better informed about the BG Forum folk and the Super Mods.

Jonesy
31-10-2010, 7:20 AM
I've only been here 18 months but I already love 'em all, especially Kerrywood and AdeleE. :wub:

Purely for the particular help I've received, you understand...

Philippa_Harvey
31-10-2010, 7:59 AM
Wish I had the wherewithall to reply in rhyme, but being a bit of a peasant in things "arty" I'll have to stick to straight prose.

Sue, that was excellent and gives a "human" face to those who slave on our behalf. I've "met" a few outside the forum and feel I know them quite well, but it's nice to get a glimpse of the other lives of those superheroes we can sometimes take for granted.

I hope you all know how much I personally appreciate the time and effort that our supermods expend, but just in case I've missed out on the odd occasion - thank you so much for your dedication and drive. Even if the answer is not always there, the words of encouragement always spur me on, not to mention the directions and suggestions given for further research.

This forum is truly the best place to be whether for serious research or for a bit of diversion and entertainment.

Keep it up, everyone, you are the salt of the earth.

Philippa

junedye64
31-10-2010, 8:19 AM
Bo I don't know how you've managed to get the cream of moderators on your forum.
But you certainly have.
Sue how clever you are to write that excellant poem.
PLEASE do a little one for Waitabit. :smile: She deserves it.

June

Philippa_Harvey
31-10-2010, 8:22 AM
PLEASE do a little one for Waitabit. :smile: She deserves it.

Well said, June - Over to you, Sue!!!!

Philippa

Sue Mackay
31-10-2010, 9:48 AM
A week or so ago and you would have been in there also Wendy. :smile5:


I do keep a low profile, think of it this way, made Sues' poetic musings a little shorter. I'm helpful like that. :biggrin5:



PLEASE do a little one for Waitabit. :smile: She deserves it.

June


Well said, June - Over to you, Sue!!!!

Philippa

Our Waitabit was in the W.R.A.A.F. and is still a high flier today
She's had to stop being a Mod, 'cos family ill health's in the way
Of her giving her all to the task - but she so loves her time on B-G
That she'll help when she can I am sure, and we'll all read her offerings with glee.

Jan1954
31-10-2010, 11:08 AM
Awwwww! Shucks!:blush5:

Thank you all and a big thanks to Sue. |hug|

busyglen
31-10-2010, 11:16 AM
Great poem Sue,

Hurrah for the Mods! :)

Glenys

Mutley
31-10-2010, 11:30 AM
Thank you Sue, that was a lovely surprise.

The Mut will continue to slide down the mountain on her majestically superb backside
helping the members of BG Forum that need a guide,
though as age creeps up on me, I may find a donkey to ride,
It would be a darn site more comfortable than continuing to slide!

sue2white
31-10-2010, 11:33 AM
Fantastic!! I love it!!

janbooth
31-10-2010, 11:36 AM
Superb!! Whose going to be the next Poet Laureate??

Janet

Sue Mackay
31-10-2010, 4:22 PM
Superb!! Whose going to be the next Poet Laureate??

Janet

Depends when Pam thinks I am no longer "slightly dizzy" |shakehead

cristol
31-10-2010, 4:40 PM
That’s really great Sue. :clap: I’ve not been able to get my usual “fix” of the forum recently (long story!) but what a wonderful first post to greet me – reminding me how much I’ve been missing. I thought I was fairly familiar with the mods but you have enlightened me of some little details of their lives outside of Brit-Gen., which I wasn’t aware of. Many thanks for reminding us of how much time and effort you all expend on our behalf. And just like Jonesy - I love ‘em all. |hug|

Waitabit
01-11-2010, 4:24 AM
Our Sue she gets aboutabit, & keeps us all enthralled
with tales from near & far away of transcripts she'll unfold.
She's been a huge help to me here & others as we know, I thank you June & Philipa for the chance to thank her now.

Sue MackAy..take a bow.
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Sue Mackay
02-01-2011, 5:29 PM
Now Graham's joined the happy band, he's "notanotherminer",
A Yorkshireman (hence that white rose) - whatever could be finer!
He's only been with us a year but knows his way around;
A friendlier, more helpful member could simply not be found.