Do you receive "Housey!" regularly?

[shoz]

"All pupils, families, staff, Old Blues and anyone else related to CH "

it's at the top of every page..... fairly clear, I would think ....
It's like the big-cats cage at the zoo, if you're not one and you still go in, then what happens is mektoub

As you rightly point out, at the top of every page it says 'and anyone else related to CH'. Your point being - I am not related to CH so, really, I shouldn't be here. Had it said 'anyone interested in CH' then perhaps things would have been different.

On to Richard's comments, and I am breaking a promise I made to someone only yesterday via a pm now - You say that I really don't get it. Well, you're right there, on the one hand you say you don't want the forum to be 'exclusive', you even say you welcome people's interest, yet on the other hand you find it 'strange' when someone with no CH connections joins the forum, shows some interest and starts asking questions. Have I missed something there? Is there a level of interest that would have been acceptable? Obviously mine was not. I also don't understand what you mean by 'urgency' of interest. This implies that I want the information in a hurry. Not so, anyone with information could have given it at their leisure, or not given it at all. I would never have pressed anyone for anything. No urgency whatsoever. My position has been called 'unique'. I'm not sure if this is because I am the only non CH person on the boards or if it is because of my interest. But CH is unique, hence my interest. When you say that you 'would not launch myself onto their alumni website, or try to get on mailing lists for publications', had Rock School been filmed elsewhere, I can quite understand that. You were lucky enough to have been to CH. there is no other school like it, so why would you need to bother? I believe there is another series of Rock School being filmed, this time at a comprehensive school but I certainly won't be watching that as comprehensives are 10 a penny.

Finally, - I can only assume that Euterpe13's comments were aimed at me. Someone else who welcomes interest in CH then goes on to compare me with Walter Mitty. You really must forgive me for thinking there are lots of double standards here. Again, I ask, what level of interest would have been acceptable? I simply had no idea that my presence on the boards caused any such feelings: to have a 'gut feeling', and an 'instinctive hackle-rise', something that 'does not gel' and to say that everything I have said on here registers on the 'BS-meter'. To cause such feelings in someone is totally unacceptable to me. Had I known this earlier I would have left long ago. (again, I hear you say!) To have a person mistrust you in such a way is one person too many. It is obvious that it would now be completely inappropriate for me to contribute further to the forum, with my every word being scrutinised and disbelieved.

Has any person here experienced a 'spark' of interested when confronted with something new? I remember my first real one. It was the Apollo moon missions, with Apollo 13 in particular. I was around at the time and simply could not get enough of it. With the advent of the internet I was able to to gain almost unlimited access to all sorts of information on the subject. Completely useless to most people, but of great interest to me. For some inexplicable reason I had a similar 'spark' about CH. Don't ask me why because I don't really know, but there it is. And yes, I do feel foolish when I tell you this, but you did ask.

Whether you like it or not, it is very obvious that this forum has turned into an exclusive club and I can fully understand why many people want to keep it that way. As I stated earlier it is not promoted in such a way as to invite non CH people into it, and that is absolutely no criticism of Julian, he has a marvellous site here. It must be much more interesting to yourselves to share stories that you have actually experienced than to answer questions from people who know nothing of the school in order to fill up their 'scrap books'.

[Richard Ruck]

Nothing beats Miss Jukes' pineapple pudding....
( although chocolate sponge with hot chocolate sauce is a close runner-up)

The Americans ( bless their little cotton socks) have scientificallyproved that chocolate prevents heart disease .... and there goes one of my NY resolutions...

Reminds me of some very good reasons for living in the South of France. Eat lots of rich food, drink loads of red wine and STILL live to be about 115 (provided you avoid the roads, of course...).

[Euterpe13]

Nothing beats Miss Jukes' pineapple pudding....
( although chocolate sponge with hot chocolate sauce is a close runner-up)

The Americans ( bless their little cotton socks) have scientificallyproved that chocolate prevents heart disease .... and there goes one of my NY resolutions...

Reminds me of some very good reasons for living in the South of France. Eat lots of rich food, drink loads of red wine and STILL live to be about 115 (provided you avoid the roads, of course...).

ah, but only if you speak french with the locals ( there is a wonderful mail lying around somewhere which proves that it is not the food, booze or assorted cholesterol-laden goodies which kill you , it is speaking english...)

[Mid A 15]

"All pupils, families, staff, Old Blues and anyone else related to CH "

it's at the top of every page..... fairly clear, I would think ....
It's like the big-cats cage at the zoo, if you're not one and you still go in, then what happens is mektoub

As you rightly point out, at the top of every page it says 'and anyone else related to CH'. Your point being - I am not related to CH so, really, I shouldn't be here. Had it said 'anyone interested in CH' then perhaps things would have been different.

On to Richard's comments, and I am breaking a promise I made to someone only yesterday via a pm now - You say that I really don't get it. Well, you're right there, on the one hand you say you don't want the forum to be 'exclusive', you even say you welcome people's interest, yet on the other hand you find it 'strange' when someone with no CH connections joins the forum, shows some interest and starts asking questions. Have I missed something there? Is there a level of interest that would have been acceptable? Obviously mine was not. I also don't understand what you mean by 'urgency' of interest. This implies that I want the information in a hurry. Not so, anyone with information could have given it at their leisure, or not given it at all. I would never have pressed anyone for anything. No urgency whatsoever. My position has been called 'unique'. I'm not sure if this is because I am the only non CH person on the boards or if it is because of my interest. But CH is unique, hence my interest. When you say that you 'would not launch myself onto their alumni website, or try to get on mailing lists for publications', had Rock School been filmed elsewhere, I can quite understand that. You were lucky enough to have been to CH. there is no other school like it, so why would you need to bother? I believe there is another series of Rock School being filmed, this time at a comprehensive school but I certainly won't be watching that as comprehensives are 10 a penny.

Finally, - I can only assume that Euterpe13's comments were aimed at me. Someone else who welcomes interest in CH then goes on to compare me with Walter Mitty. You really must forgive me for thinking there are lots of double standards here. Again, I ask, what level of interest would have been acceptable? I simply had no idea that my presence on the boards caused any such feelings: to have a 'gut feeling', and an 'instinctive hackle-rise', something that 'does not gel' and to say that everything I have said on here registers on the 'BS-meter'. To cause such feelings in someone is totally unacceptable to me. Had I known this earlier I would have left long ago. (again, I hear you say!) To have a person mistrust you in such a way is one person too many. It is obvious that it would now be completely inappropriate for me to contribute further to the forum, with my every word being scrutinised and disbelieved.

Has any person here experienced a 'spark' of interested when confronted with something new? I remember my first real one. It was the Apollo moon missions, with Apollo 13 in particular. I was around at the time and simply could not get enough of it. With the advent of the internet I was able to to gain almost unlimited access to all sorts of information on the subject. Completely useless to most people, but of great interest to me. For some inexplicable reason I had a similar 'spark' about CH. Don't ask me why because I don't really know, but there it is. And yes, I do feel foolish when I tell you this, but you did ask.

Whether you like it or not, it is very obvious that this forum has turned into an exclusive club and I can fully understand why many people want to keep it that way. As I stated earlier it is not promoted in such a way as to invite non CH people into it, and that is absolutely no criticism of Julian, he has a marvellous site here. It must be much more interesting to yourselves to share stories that you have actually experienced than to answer questions from people who know nothing of the school in order to fill up their 'scrap books'.

Shoz,

Why are you deliberately distorting what people have said? I made it quite clear that I described you as "unique" on the forum because you are neither an Old Blue or member of staff.

"Richard is the same with everyone but it is more noticeable with you because of your unique position on the forum, being neither an Old Blue nor a member of staff at the School. That comment is intended as an observation not a criticism".

That is what I wrote I also stressed that I for one welcomed you. However this little girl hurt act is now pi**ing me off and if any more of it is directed towards me I shall simply ignore your posts.

[sport!]

Had I known this earlier I would have left long ago. (again, I hear you say!) To have a person mistrust you in such a way is one person too many. It is obvious that it would now be completely inappropriate for me to contribute further to the forum, with my every word being scrutinised and disbelieved.

Is this farewell then?

[Richard Ruck]

On to Richard's comments, and I am breaking a promise I made to someone only yesterday via a pm now - You say that I really don't get it. Well, you're right there, on the one hand you say you don't want the forum to be 'exclusive', you even say you welcome people's interest, yet on the other hand you find it 'strange' when someone with no CH connections joins the forum, shows some interest and starts asking questions. Have I missed something there?

OK, hopefully my last word on this, as we seem to be going around in circles, and the divisive nature of this debate is not good for the forum.

Yes, yet again you misunderstand me. I have never said that it's 'strange' for someone with no C.H. connections to join the forum to ask questions. What I do find strange is the level of obsession to which you have taken this. This may of course be indicative of a lack of understanding on my part. After all, I am the sort of person who finds trainspotters a bit odd, too.

Tell me, Shoz, do you think that you are the only person in whom 'Rock School' generated a spark of interest? As far as I am aware, and those closer to the school will be in a better position than I to verify this, C.H. received a great deal of correspondence during and after the series was transmitted. No doubt these enquiries varied greatly in nature (history/admissions policy/school facilities etc./Dining Hall ceiling, etc.).

Some of these people may have come to this forum, and may even have signed up (anonymously). After all, this place is hardly a secret, there being links on both the Old Blues and C.H.A. sites.

However, given that we are on the internet here, and that this site is of course open to anyone who wants to look in, do you not think it strange that, out of the entire world-wide audience for this programme, most of whom, like you, have never been to C.H. and most of whom, like you, had never heard of the place, only one person came here wanting to know about bed-making, punishments, reasons for individual pupils being expelled, etc.

That one person would seem to be you, Shoz, so I suppose that makes you unique.

[Richard Ruck]

Had I known this earlier I would have left long ago. (again, I hear you say!) To have a person mistrust you in such a way is one person too many. It is obvious that it would now be completely inappropriate for me to contribute further to the forum, with my every word being scrutinised and disbelieved.

Is this farewell then?

Hi Sport!

Long time no see!

[sport!]

just recovered from the office Christmas party......the last few weeks are a complete blur

Happy New Year!

[Richard Ruck]

Blimey! Must have been a good one!

[englishangel]

Some of these people may have come to this forum, and may even have signed up (anonymously). After all, this place is hardly a secret, there being links on both the Old Blues and C.H.A. sites.

However, given that we are on the internet here, and that this site is of course open to anyone who wants to look in, do you not think it strange that, out of the entire world-wide audience for this programme, most of whom, like you, have never been to C.H. and most of whom, like you, had never heard of the place, only one person came here wanting to know about bed-making, punishments, reasons for individual pupils being expelled, etc.

That one person would seem to be you, Shoz, so I suppose that makes you unique.

How do we know? All the others are sitting there waiting for shoz to ask the questions they want to ask so he can take the flak

[sport!]

no different from the Grecian's club at the end of term

[Richard Ruck]

How do we know? All the others are sitting there waiting for shoz to ask the questions they want to ask so he can take the flak

Indeed, we have no way of knowing. All I said was that other people may be here......

[Euterpe13]

How do we know? All the others are sitting there waiting for shoz to ask the questions they want to ask so he can take the flak

Indeed, we have no way of knowing. All I said was that other people may be here......

Richard, this is turning into a version of X-Files ....

[Richard Ruck]

How do we know? All the others are sitting there waiting for shoz to ask the questions they want to ask so he can take the flak

Indeed, we have no way of knowing. All I said was that other people may be here......

Richard, this is turning into a version of X-Files ....

Hmmm. Little grey men?

[englishangel]

Green ones