Why is it so difficult to search for a thread???

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 01 Apr 2007, 16:21

I have spend the last 20 minutes looking for a thread on the search section. I have now given up as it is not user friendly. Can the search facility be made easier to use?

Can anyone direct me to the Black pudding thread?

Thanks

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 01 Apr 2007, 16:28

I see what you mean, Sandra

had a wee go myself and find it hard to believe that over 200 threads have reference to black pudding. I tried adding Stornoway to the search but didn't help any.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 01 Apr 2007, 16:29

It's on the POL Parly Dinner thread! Try selecting "posts" in the bottom left hand corner of the search box; I find that easier.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 01 Apr 2007, 16:34

Tried again and I think it is the "your work Xmas night out" thread you are looking for.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 01 Apr 2007, 16:35

Oh, I see Poppy has suggested another thread. We do talk a lot of black pudding on here.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 01 Apr 2007, 16:39

I think your thread is the right one, TG! I'm pretty traumatised after seeing all the "mushroom clouds" of frog spawn at Inveresk Lodge. Shudder!!

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 01 Apr 2007, 16:51

Lucky you, Poppy. We were out at Vogrie last week-end and there wasn't a frog or any spawn in sight.

Normally there's loads by now.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 01 Apr 2007, 16:57

How odd re Vogrie.

LOADS of spawn and quite a few froggies to be seen today.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 01 Apr 2007, 17:03

They had obviously been doing some work to the main pond which would explain the absence of any life but the other pond further back was also deserted.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 01 Apr 2007, 17:08

Would it be anything to do with warmth/light - the wee pond is surrounded by tall trees whereas the one at Inveresk is in an open and south-facing area?

Anyhoo, to get back on topic

, when one does the search as suggested above - click on "Subject" (on the far right end of the line with the date etc in small font above the text of the post). That takes you directly to the post - clicking on "Topic" takes you to the start of the whole thread!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 01 Apr 2007, 18:48

Thanks will have a look!

Its still very difficult to find though.

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 01 Apr 2007, 19:57

I put food in the search and " your Christmas Night Out" was top of thee list with the black pudding bit on the 7th page!!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 01 Apr 2007, 22:10

teddygirl wrote:Lucky you, Poppy. We were out at Vogrie last week-end and there wasn't a frog or any spawn in sight. Normally there's loads by now.

We were out at Vogrie today and they've drained the big pond where, last year, there was lots spawn (both frog and toad). There's still some sign of activity/spawn but it doesn't bode well.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 02 Apr 2007, 09:52

arachnid wrote:I put food in the search and " your Christmas Night Out" was top of thee list with the black pudding bit on the 7th page!!

so its that simple

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 02 Apr 2007, 10:21

The search facility would probably work best Sandra if we had better thread discipline. However, I can't see that ever happening on here

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 02 Apr 2007, 10:38

Ali seems to be able to locate historic threads very easily and quickly. Any tips Ali or am I imagining it?

ali · Post by **ali** » 02 Apr 2007, 14:06

Porty wrote:Ali seems to be able to locate historic threads very easily and quickly. Any tips Ali or am I imagining it?

Errr.......I think you're imagining it.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 02 Apr 2007, 14:09

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 02 Apr 2007, 18:32

Sandra wrote:
arachnid wrote:I put food in the search and " your Christmas Night Out" was top of thee list with the black pudding bit on the 7th page!!
so its that simple

Think I just got lucky!!!

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 02 Apr 2007, 20:28

Marya wrote:
teddygirl wrote:Lucky you, Poppy. We were out at Vogrie last week-end and there wasn't a frog or any spawn in sight. Normally there's loads by now.
We were out at Vogrie today and they've drained the big pond where, last year, there was lots spawn (both frog and toad). There's still some sign of activity/spawn but it doesn't bode well.

Did you check out the other pond Marya ?

The Brighton boys are still doing well by the way and have performed their duties again this year