Aw, shit! I really AM closing in on 6,000 posts.

[Seabiscuit]

Why, oh, why have I wasted so many words?????

Will New Yawker (sp?) finally recognize that I exist when I hit 6K? Don't count on it.

Maybe I was better off during the years I lurked here without posting. At least I didn't piss anyone off back then. :)

Edited to add: maybe DU was better off during those years...

[In_The_Wind]

1. *giggle*

I piss people off from time to time ...

but ~ I'm still here ...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Why my dear Seabiscuit!

WASTED? I hardly think so....

You are an intelligent and lovely guy...you have brought me comfort...

How can you possibly think that your words have been wasted?

They have NOT! I love you...and I celebrate your friendship...

Early congrats, BTW, on attaining 6000...and here's to many, many more!

:party: :toast: :toast: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :toast: :toast: :party:

[Seabiscuit]

3. Here's to Joan and Peggy - 2 of my favorite RAO people...

:hi::toast::hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Why thank you, my dear Seabiscuit.......

But I confess I do not know what is RAO.......

If you could educate me, all will be well......

:bounce: :bounce:

[Seabiscuit]

7. Sorry - I meant "DU people"

I don't know what happened - I used to post on a ng called "RAO" years ago... WTF happened to my brain since I joined DU????

[Shine]

4. So, if you don't mind me asking...

How long did it take you to get to this most auspicious juncture? Just curious, as a newbie...

This site is addictive! :)

~Shine

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Dear Shine....

I think you will REALLY like it here...since I see you live in a rather RED area....

Welcome to DU!

I will be sending you a PM in a moment....I need to ask you something...




:toast:

[Seabiscuit]

8. I've been posting on DU since May 19, 2004

And lurking for almost 2 years before that.

If you go to any of my posts and click on the little head to the right of my handle, you'll see a little summary of my profile, including my posting starting date.

[Shine]

9. Oh, thanks for the tip Seabiscuit! So that's how it works.

I'm still trying to get my bearings, with all the cutesy smilies and icons...I'm a bit lame in the techie dept. I'm a fast learner, though..

Yeah, I lurked for over a year, too, and just joined up over the w/e. I'm not exactly sure what compelled me to finally jump aboard, after all that time, but hey, I'm in the Mystery of it All and enjoying the ride! My experience thus far is everyone is really friendly and welcoming. It's kind of touching, actually.

This place is truly unique and a real gift.

Cheers to you, :toast:
Shine

[Seabiscuit]

10. Don't feel bad - it took me about a year to figure out the icons.

I just didn't pay attention. I'm not much of a "tecccchhhhhie" either. (never can get that word out without choking)

Welcome to DU!

The best place on the 'net!

[Seabiscuit]

11. 14 posts away, but don't have the energy to continue tonight.

By the time it happens I'll forget I was even near 6,000 posts.