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icon7.gif A potential new friend  [message #1754] Fri, 29 March 2002 14:26 Go to next message
tim is currently offline  tim

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I have been told that a young man is likely to come here to see us and decide of this is a place he will feel safe. He may use the name "Thad" or may choose a pen name of his own, in which case we will never know if he has arrived. His call. But this message is for him to say "Welcome, even if you never choose to post a single thing".
icon14.gif Welcome, Thad or ?  [message #1760 is a reply to message #1754] Fri, 29 March 2002 21:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
trevor is currently offline  trevor

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I learned a lot about myself by lurking for awhile, began to see that there are others in the same situation as myself, and eventually made some "virtual friends" who help me stay sane and let me say whatever I need to say - or tell me what I need to hear - or to vent once in awhile.

So, Welcome Indeed to Thad and other lurkers. As you get to know the zoo full of regulars, you may want to let us know who you are just so we know you're here, even if you don't have anything to say. Eventually, maybe a bit about yourself in case we can offer a wide range of advice which you should immediately question and second-guess! But at least we might get you thinking. You can e-mail someone, too, if you aren't good at "public speaking."

But, all in due time, if ever, no rush.
icon7.gif Echo Tim and Trevor...  [message #1765 is a reply to message #1754] Sat, 30 March 2002 00:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
charlie is currently offline  charlie

Really getting into it
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any and all are welcome here to pass time and seek amusement (and some of the posts are very amusing). I too lurked for a time before making my first post. Now Tim probably wishes I would post less, but Na na na na na. Anyway, lurk to your heart's content, and if you must answer, please be kind to me (I bruise easily). And most of us attach email addys to the name if you want to go private.

One last thing, hugs to all!
Charlie
Re: Echo Tim and Trevor...  [message #1786 is a reply to message #1765] Sat, 30 March 2002 18:04 Go to previous message
tom is currently offline  tom

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Registered: March 2002
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If you're there, make yourself feel right at home.


Nothin' to see here, officer.
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