<![CDATA[Around Montmorillon - Help using the forum]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:01:34 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Cant find forum]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=984 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:15:59 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=984
Someone kindly gave me the link to this site.  Is it a website not an FB page ?.as whenever i type it in page not found.  I have to go back to link person gave me to access the forum ?]]>
Someone kindly gave me the link to this site.  Is it a website not an FB page ?.as whenever i type it in page not found.  I have to go back to link person gave me to access the forum ?]]> <![CDATA[Taxi service]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=908 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 17:03:17 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=908 Thank you]]> Thank you]]> <![CDATA[External door restoration & new windows]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=907 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:59:03 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=907 Also a price on new windows 
Thank you]]> Also a price on new windows 
Thank you]]> <![CDATA[Cannot change password]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=736 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 06:39:57 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=736 <![CDATA[login problems]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=703 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 10:53:57 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=703
Anyone else reporting this problem?  Or maybe it's just me having a bad tech day..Thanks.]]>
Anyone else reporting this problem?  Or maybe it's just me having a bad tech day..Thanks.]]> <![CDATA[Change user Name]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=644 Tue, 15 Aug 2017 06:23:47 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=644
Can anyone please tell me how to change my User name from the above to Linda.

Thanks

Linda (Goatlover123xz) Smile]]>
Can anyone please tell me how to change my User name from the above to Linda.

Thanks

Linda (Goatlover123xz) Smile]]> <![CDATA[Website access issue]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=198 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 23:47:53 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=198 A useful (free) app us "open door" which is available for iPhones etc and possibly others,. We have been able to connect using this without getting the "error 403 message " that we get if trying to connect otherwise.
May not be very useful to many others but handy if your in parts of Asia etc.
There were various other VPNs etc that we tried which all worked well but they were nearly all trial versions of paid apps.
Open door seems to be permanently a free one Thumb]]> A useful (free) app us "open door" which is available for iPhones etc and possibly others,. We have been able to connect using this without getting the "error 403 message " that we get if trying to connect otherwise.
May not be very useful to many others but handy if your in parts of Asia etc.
There were various other VPNs etc that we tried which all worked well but they were nearly all trial versions of paid apps.
Open door seems to be permanently a free one Thumb]]> <![CDATA[Want help with your advert ?]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=196 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:27:02 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=196 We all now how important it is to get your advert noticed, but you may not know how to make it look good on the Around Montmorillon Forum.

There are some tips in the help section if you do want to go it alone see these threads. Starting a new thread and Images in your post But for those of you who need some help please give me a shout either on this thread or via PM and I will work on something for you. There is no charge and I may not get it done immediately, but I will do it as soon as possible.

Just think how your potential clients will view your ad and how it could affect enquiries, would you reply to the first one or the second?

#1

Around Montmorillon

A forum for English speakers around Montmorillon.

Come join us www.aroundmontmorillon.com

#2

Around Montmorillon

[Image: logo.png]

An English speaking forum for people in or around the Montmorillon area of the Vienne dept 86 Poitou-Charentes region of Western France.

What you will find on Around Montmorillon.
  • Introductions.
  • Out & About, Motoring, Holidays, Shopping.
  • Garden, Pets, Livestock.
  • Around The House.
  • Health, Social, Legal, Work.
  • French Language.
  • What's On.
  • For Sale.
  • Wanted.
  • Business Ads.

Registered members also get more privileges.
  • As a member you will be able to start new threads or answer existing ones.
  • Chat Board for conversations not in the public domain. (you will have to join us to see what we are talking about)
  • Private message system.
  • Use of the Search Facility.
  • Use of the Random Thread Button.
  • Every member gets their own Personal Notepad.
  • You can opt in for the Monthly Newsletter.
  • You can get notifications of new threads and/ or posts.
  • User Control Panel.
  • And more.

It's free to join and use, there are no annoying pop-up ads and we won't ask you for donations. What you will find is a friendly bunch of people. wave  

Joining is simple just Click Here and follow the instructions.]]> We all now how important it is to get your advert noticed, but you may not know how to make it look good on the Around Montmorillon Forum.

There are some tips in the help section if you do want to go it alone see these threads. Starting a new thread and Images in your post But for those of you who need some help please give me a shout either on this thread or via PM and I will work on something for you. There is no charge and I may not get it done immediately, but I will do it as soon as possible.

Just think how your potential clients will view your ad and how it could affect enquiries, would you reply to the first one or the second?

#1

Around Montmorillon

A forum for English speakers around Montmorillon.

Come join us www.aroundmontmorillon.com

#2

Around Montmorillon

[Image: logo.png]

An English speaking forum for people in or around the Montmorillon area of the Vienne dept 86 Poitou-Charentes region of Western France.

What you will find on Around Montmorillon.
  • Introductions.
  • Out & About, Motoring, Holidays, Shopping.
  • Garden, Pets, Livestock.
  • Around The House.
  • Health, Social, Legal, Work.
  • French Language.
  • What's On.
  • For Sale.
  • Wanted.
  • Business Ads.

Registered members also get more privileges.
  • As a member you will be able to start new threads or answer existing ones.
  • Chat Board for conversations not in the public domain. (you will have to join us to see what we are talking about)
  • Private message system.
  • Use of the Search Facility.
  • Use of the Random Thread Button.
  • Every member gets their own Personal Notepad.
  • You can opt in for the Monthly Newsletter.
  • You can get notifications of new threads and/ or posts.
  • User Control Panel.
  • And more.

It's free to join and use, there are no annoying pop-up ads and we won't ask you for donations. What you will find is a friendly bunch of people. wave  

Joining is simple just Click Here and follow the instructions.]]> <![CDATA[Change the notification of post made]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=74 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:53:30 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=74
Go to your User CP and on the left hand side click "Edit Options" Scroll down and on the right you will see "Show friendly redirect pages." Uncheck that box and click "Update Options".

No more message. Thumb

*Please note this will also affect a sent PM, so you will not get notification that your message was sent successfully.]]>
Go to your User CP and on the left hand side click "Edit Options" Scroll down and on the right you will see "Show friendly redirect pages." Uncheck that box and click "Update Options".

No more message. Thumb

*Please note this will also affect a sent PM, so you will not get notification that your message was sent successfully.]]> <![CDATA[Still Need Help?]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=38 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:55:41 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=38 HERE and ask away.

However if you need help regarding a private matter that you would rather discuss away from the public domain, please contact a moderator or use the "Contact Us" button found in the bottom menu.]]> HERE and ask away.

However if you need help regarding a private matter that you would rather discuss away from the public domain, please contact a moderator or use the "Contact Us" button found in the bottom menu.]]> <![CDATA[Posting a reply]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=37 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:40:38 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=37
  1. Click new reply button [Image: newreply.gif] this will put your post as the next one on the thread.


  2. Use the quote button [Image: postbit_quote.gif] Click this in a post from another member scroll down and post your comment after the last '[/quote]'


  3. If you want to quote more than one post click [Image: postbit_multiquote.gif] in each relevant post and add your post after the last '[/quote]' of each quote.
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  1. Click new reply button [Image: newreply.gif] this will put your post as the next one on the thread.


  2. Use the quote button [Image: postbit_quote.gif] Click this in a post from another member scroll down and post your comment after the last '[/quote]'


  3. If you want to quote more than one post click [Image: postbit_multiquote.gif] in each relevant post and add your post after the last '[/quote]' of each quote.
]]> <![CDATA[Logging In and Out]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=36 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:23:10 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=36 Login Or Register) or in the bottom bar where it says Contact Us | Login | Register | Etc.

To Log-Out go to the top bar where it says (User CP - Log Out)

If you're having problems please try Here! Or use "Contact Us" on the bottom bar.

Why would you want to log-in? Logging in will give you access to many more options and boards that guests can't use or see. It will also show you new posts, PM alerts, Etc since your last visit.]]> Login Or Register) or in the bottom bar where it says Contact Us | Login | Register | Etc.

To Log-Out go to the top bar where it says (User CP - Log Out)

If you're having problems please try Here! Or use "Contact Us" on the bottom bar.

Why would you want to log-in? Logging in will give you access to many more options and boards that guests can't use or see. It will also show you new posts, PM alerts, Etc since your last visit.]]> <![CDATA[Book Icons]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=35 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:39:55 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=35 and [Image: off.gif] these tell you if there any new threads made since your last visit. They will also change when you are on-line and someone starts a new thread.

[Image: on.gif] A closed book means there are threads you have not seen.
[Image: off.gif] An open book means there are no new threads, so you haven't missed anything.

If you see a closed book but don't want to visit that board to check it out, just click it and it will change to an open book.

Why Books? I thought Montmorillon ..... Books or Macarons. And a half eaten Macaron just didn't look right. .................................. Ok Ok I ate them all. Blush]]> and [Image: off.gif] these tell you if there any new threads made since your last visit. They will also change when you are on-line and someone starts a new thread.

[Image: on.gif] A closed book means there are threads you have not seen.
[Image: off.gif] An open book means there are no new threads, so you haven't missed anything.

If you see a closed book but don't want to visit that board to check it out, just click it and it will change to an open book.

Why Books? I thought Montmorillon ..... Books or Macarons. And a half eaten Macaron just didn't look right. .................................. Ok Ok I ate them all. Blush]]> <![CDATA[Possibly related threads]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=29 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:54:30 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=29
So if you are reading a thread about Books it should show you other threads that have the title of Books. It may take a while to get it going but it's a handy addition.]]>
So if you are reading a thread about Books it should show you other threads that have the title of Books. It may take a while to get it going but it's a handy addition.]]> <![CDATA[Portal]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=28 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:45:17 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=28 Portal

The Portal is found at this URL https://aroundmontmorillon.com/portal.php if you want to use it as your landing page.

What's in the portal?
  • The first section has a little bit about Around Montmorillon and how to join.
  • Below that on the left you will find some of the newest threads made.
  • On the right you will see the last ten threads with new posts.
  • Welcome Box
  • Private Messages if logged in.
  • Links to some Polls running on the forum.
  • Some Quick Links.
  • Stats of the forum.
  • Who's online.

We hope you find it useful, if you have any comments or suggestions for the please let us know.

Tip: Some people bookmark the portal as their landing page.]]> Portal

The Portal is found at this URL https://aroundmontmorillon.com/portal.php if you want to use it as your landing page.

What's in the portal?
  • The first section has a little bit about Around Montmorillon and how to join.
  • Below that on the left you will find some of the newest threads made.
  • On the right you will see the last ten threads with new posts.
  • Welcome Box
  • Private Messages if logged in.
  • Links to some Polls running on the forum.
  • Some Quick Links.
  • Stats of the forum.
  • Who's online.

We hope you find it useful, if you have any comments or suggestions for the please let us know.

Tip: Some people bookmark the portal as their landing page.]]> <![CDATA[Sneaky Peek]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=27 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:37:20 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=27
Click photo to see full size
[Image: speek.jpg]

Just hover your mouse to make it work.]]>
Click photo to see full size
[Image: speek.jpg]

Just hover your mouse to make it work.]]> <![CDATA[RSS Feeds]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=26 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:16:49 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=26 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS

Get your reader. Sage feed reader add-on with Firefox is good.

Now you want your feeds. you can find them whilst on Around Montmorillon via Sage feed reader or you can click RSS Synication at the foot of the home page and make your own. *Note: the latter will only find the thread version, to get the post version add 2 after syndication.

Now you choose which version you want:
this one https://aroundmontmorillon.com/syndication.php?limit=15 gives you new threads.
and this one https://aroundmontmorillon.com/syndicati...p?limit=15 gives you new posts.

Click them and you will see the difference. *Note: Members only posts are shown if you are logged in. if you log out you will see the same as guests.

There you go you have RSS. there are lots out there and with Sage you just click the magnifying glass whilst on a website and it will find them for you.

Have fun with your RSS.]]> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS

Get your reader. Sage feed reader add-on with Firefox is good.

Now you want your feeds. you can find them whilst on Around Montmorillon via Sage feed reader or you can click RSS Synication at the foot of the home page and make your own. *Note: the latter will only find the thread version, to get the post version add 2 after syndication.

Now you choose which version you want:
this one https://aroundmontmorillon.com/syndication.php?limit=15 gives you new threads.
and this one https://aroundmontmorillon.com/syndicati...p?limit=15 gives you new posts.

Click them and you will see the difference. *Note: Members only posts are shown if you are logged in. if you log out you will see the same as guests.

There you go you have RSS. there are lots out there and with Sage you just click the magnifying glass whilst on a website and it will find them for you.

Have fun with your RSS.]]> <![CDATA[Using the search facility]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=25 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:13:04 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=25
  • Search by Keyword: Type a word in the box and click "entire Post" (gives all posts with the chosen word) or "titles only" (gives threads with the chosen word in the title)
  • Search in Forum(s): By default the search will be in all boards. Your can highlight one board to search, or by holding down "Ctrl" on your keypad you can make multiple choices.
  • Search by Username: This will find all post by a certain user.
  • Search Options: The two drop down menus give you additional display options.
  • Sorting Options: Sorts the results by Author, Date, or Board in ascending or descending order.
  • Display Options: Choose if you want results as Threads or Posts.
  • Search button: Click this and your results will pop up.
*Notes:
Only members can use the search facility.
The more options you choose the better the results.
You need to allow 30 seconds between searches.]]>
  • Search by Keyword: Type a word in the box and click "entire Post" (gives all posts with the chosen word) or "titles only" (gives threads with the chosen word in the title)
  • Search in Forum(s): By default the search will be in all boards. Your can highlight one board to search, or by holding down "Ctrl" on your keypad you can make multiple choices.
  • Search by Username: This will find all post by a certain user.
  • Search Options: The two drop down menus give you additional display options.
  • Sorting Options: Sorts the results by Author, Date, or Board in ascending or descending order.
  • Display Options: Choose if you want results as Threads or Posts.
  • Search button: Click this and your results will pop up.
*Notes:
Only members can use the search facility.
The more options you choose the better the results.
You need to allow 30 seconds between searches.]]> <![CDATA[Starting a new thread]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=24 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:11:03 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=24 button. Or click "New Thread" on the front page to quickly start a new thread.

In the window "Thread Subject" this is where you put your heading.

Thread Description: here you can add a brief description about you thread.

Post Icon: here you can choose an Icon which will show on your thread. handy if you want to give an idea of what your thread is about.

Post your message in the big white box. above the box you will see options for Font, Align, Insert, Etc.

Smilies: Just click a Smilie to add to your post. (it will show as a code until you preview or post)

Scroll down and click "Preview Post" once you are happy click "Post Thread"

You can always test your thread/post in the members test section HERE!]]> button. Or click "New Thread" on the front page to quickly start a new thread.

In the window "Thread Subject" this is where you put your heading.

Thread Description: here you can add a brief description about you thread.

Post Icon: here you can choose an Icon which will show on your thread. handy if you want to give an idea of what your thread is about.

Post your message in the big white box. above the box you will see options for Font, Align, Insert, Etc.

Smilies: Just click a Smilie to add to your post. (it will show as a code until you preview or post)

Scroll down and click "Preview Post" once you are happy click "Post Thread"

You can always test your thread/post in the members test section HERE!]]> <![CDATA[Images in your post]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=23 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:12:07 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=23
Lets add a photo.
First you will need to host your photo somewhere so you can get a URL (see below if you don't know how to do this)
  • Start a new thread as normal
  • Type in your text
  • Click the little photo image box 6th from the right
  • Put the URL of your image
  • Click OK
  • You will now see your image URL between to IMG Tags
  • Click "Preview Post" and if you're happy click post thread

RESULT: A nice photo of your holiday home. (Click the image to see it full size)
[Image: 2_04_10_13_9_06_06.jpeg]


Hosting an image and getting the URL: (if you know how to do this skip this part)

Do a Google search for "Free Image Hosting" there are lots of them, it costs you nothing and some are more easier to use than others. For this demo we will use https://postimage.org
  • Go to postimage.org
  • Click the "Browse" button
  • A window pops up from your computer usually where your images are.
  • Find your image and double click it
  • You can leave the other options as they are and click "Upload It"
  • Once the file is uploaded scroll down and copy where it says "Direct Link"
  • Paste that link in the little image box we mentioned above

RESULT
[Image: pond.jpg]


*Please note images are not shown on the forum at their full size, you need to click them to see full size.

Want more for your holiday home advertisement? See next post in this thread.]]>
Lets add a photo.
First you will need to host your photo somewhere so you can get a URL (see below if you don't know how to do this)
  • Start a new thread as normal
  • Type in your text
  • Click the little photo image box 6th from the right
  • Put the URL of your image
  • Click OK
  • You will now see your image URL between to IMG Tags
  • Click "Preview Post" and if you're happy click post thread

RESULT: A nice photo of your holiday home. (Click the image to see it full size)
[Image: 2_04_10_13_9_06_06.jpeg]


Hosting an image and getting the URL: (if you know how to do this skip this part)

Do a Google search for "Free Image Hosting" there are lots of them, it costs you nothing and some are more easier to use than others. For this demo we will use https://postimage.org
  • Go to postimage.org
  • Click the "Browse" button
  • A window pops up from your computer usually where your images are.
  • Find your image and double click it
  • You can leave the other options as they are and click "Upload It"
  • Once the file is uploaded scroll down and copy where it says "Direct Link"
  • Paste that link in the little image box we mentioned above

RESULT
[Image: pond.jpg]


*Please note images are not shown on the forum at their full size, you need to click them to see full size.

Want more for your holiday home advertisement? See next post in this thread.]]>