A Message from the Silent Majority

[smugaboo]

To those of you that post in this topic time and time again. Who challenge bigotry, misconceptions and sexism where you see it. To posters like StewieGriffithsMum, Dittany, HerBex, AyeRobot, Himalaya, garlicbutter, seeker and countless others who take the time to post insightful, thought provoking comments that challenge deep seated mysoginistic views. I just wanted to let you know that there are many of us out here who don't post much (due to time restrictions/willingness to learn rather than talk right now etc) who support you and learn more all the time. And pass it on.

You take a lot of shit but I think you are making a difference. You may not be waving placards, jumping in front of horses or 'burning bras' (I know, a myth) but this (the internet) is the new medium for thought exchange and activism and you are making a difference. And the MRA know it too, or they wouldn't send in their trolls in every now and then.

Don't let the bastards get you down.

Sorry if that seems 'crawly bum lick' but I have nothing to gain for giving you support. Just needs to be said sometimes.

Could I come please, Prince?

I am another childless one, but I will take bribes to swear your children are G&T if you just PM me ...

LRD You could just offer to look after the children for us

Not the children!

No, seriously, it'd be rather nice to meet RL Mumsnet Mums - when I first came on here I was simultaneously broody and petrified of having kids, but now you have all convinced me it's not only quite manageable, but quite fun-sounding too!

Besides, I want to see how many of them are wearing pink sparkles.

If it's a weekend I could do no DD, just comes down the final details. Would consider a train knowing there is Oxford-York one plus I recall there being a good vegetarian/vegan tapas place there. Hopefully get enough notice to get cheaper train fares.

Would people be up for some room sharing in houses/hotels?

LRD what about if we bring our sons in pink sparkles?

Actually this is something I'm having a feminist dilemma over. DS keeps asking to watch Barbie films (as he's seen them at the childminder's). Should I let him (on youtube, I'm not buying them) in the name of subverting gender roles, or ban them for being pink sparkly rubbish?

Also sorry meant to say - yep room sharing in a house or hostel is fine with me. I'm a bit skint and York is fairly far away. Advance train tickets are cheap enough but accommodation is going to be more I think. Also would be nice to have people to chat to once children are in bed and you can't go far from them :)

BB, PA - you two would probably make highly compatible room-mates...!

Sheesh, our July weekends are already bursting at the seams.... but I live in hope....

Is the proposed date, July, I had better start working out how I can get there ! Are we able to organise any kiddie friendly entertainment? Happy to help out..off to find the FB groups now.

..btw IC, thanks for the namecheck.... I have never had one before

I will probably drive - am coming from Gloucester so can pick people up on the way.

Great thread I'm mainly lurking but keep promising myself that I really will start posting properly rather than just the odd comment.

InmaculadaConcepcion I'm another one in the Bristol area but unfortunately stuck out in donkey land for the time being and find it difficult to get into the city for all the great sounding BFN events.

SGM Will let you know who I am on FB - could you add me to the group please?

Ooh, excellent HTH!

You're welcome snowmama - a mention well overdue in that case!

Another mostly lurker FeMNist (wrong time zone to join in most discussions and still a bit scared of showing myself up ).

Agree with smugaboo that regular posters do a great job. On behalf of this lazy lurker, thank you.

What a lovely thread.

I am also up for sharing as it would be lovely to continue chatting (..drinking) after the little ones have gone to bed.

No car here, but if anyone fancies travelling on the same train from the midlands let me know.

I mainly lurk with the odd post but like others read mainly on my phone and run out of time to post before I get to the end of the thread! I have followed those of you who have given your twitter name. I am maryanncv8

For the person who was asking about bristol there is Bristol Fawcett and Bristol Feminist Network

I am a member of Coventry women's Voices if anyone is near Coventry

If I come (and I would love to), we may end up driving as it'd probably work out cheaper (if a bit slower). I am a single parent so would have to bring DS (4). If I do drive, I will be coming up the M1 and would be grateful for company - sparkling or otherwise :o