For those of you who are interested in how the community has evolved have a look at the following link to see GardenStew in all its previous forms: GardenStew through the ages Note: not all images are displayed on some pages
What a lot of changes over the years. I joined on January 6, 2006 and I think I had just gotten used to the forum setup when you changed it again. I wasn't sure then that I was going to like it but soon realized that each change really made the Stew better and easier to get around. I really am glad you left that original forum format behind before I joined or I might not have joined. I don't enjoy reading forums with that set up, they have no personality, just a place to say a few words but you really have no reason to hang around and browse to see what else is there.
The old set-ups were all wrong in my eyes. Strange to see, though. Wonder what it will be like in three years' time.
I agree Toni, the Stew definitely has it's own unique look now. Don't expect any drastic changes Droopy, I think the magic design formula has been reached to an extent. Do however expect new features :-D
An amazing archive, Frank. Garden Stew has really blossomed into a beautiful site, thanks to ( and for) all of your hard work.
I know that I've only been here since 2006. Then a new job took me away. I was able to come back and enjoy learning through the stew crew. I would like to put in my thanks to Frank for creating a great website. Also thankyou to the moderators. It takes alot of work to keep a good thing going. I have enjoyed exchanghing ideas with everyone and learning things from differant parts of the world. I hope to keep learning more as the years roll on. A big thankyou for your hardwork.
Being new to the Stew I haven't experienced the older formats. I find the current format easy to use and I enjoy browsing through the forums. Keep up the great work.
i haven't been here that long, but i certainly like the way the Stew is, the layout, its easy to use, easy on the eyes, an well just looks nice,,,seeing all those past yrs tho,,, i'm glad what the Stew has evolved into.
Frank you've certainly created something to be proud of with GardenStew as it is today. The best thing is that you listen to the members and try your very best to incorporate their ideas into the forums. This, I think, is what makes your website so welcoming and why everyone is so happy here.
Great stuff Frank All that hard work, you Toni and Eileen are fantastic. It seems that each change was for the better. I am so proud to be part of the Stew. Thanks for a great forum. May It have a long and happy life on the Net.
