When WE were Newbies

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 11, 2009 3:52 pm

Remember when we first came to Forum Garden, and introduced ourselves?

I invite you seasoned Forum Gardeners to locate your first post, permalink it, copy it and paste it here. Has anything changed in your life since then?

Here's mine. :wah: That was just over 4 years ago!

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... #post37907

Instead of a Winnebago, we now have a Jayco Fifth Wheeler.

Instead of a motorcycle, we now have a boat.

Hubby and I are still the same, just a little older.

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abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon May 11, 2009 4:31 pm

This was my first post #4

There wasn't many members back then, lovely Peg was the first to welcome me aboard. :-4

I definitely have changed, I'm not as gullible was a lot more fun, and four and a half years younger!

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon May 11, 2009 4:33 pm

I just went on my post and corrected a spelling mistake! :wah:

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Mon May 11, 2009 4:38 pm

I can't find mine. :-1 It would be really odd if I didn't introduce myself.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Mon May 11, 2009 5:19 pm

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... #post71253

Almost my 4th anniversary!

Since then:

I moved from Las Vegas to San Antonio

I'm not unemployed

I'm teaching high school thanks to tons of encouragement from my fellow Gardeners (special thanks to Chonsi :-4)

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Mon May 11, 2009 5:50 pm

Hi. My name's Peg and I'm a forumholic. I go by Peg which is a shorter version of Peg Bundy, my way of saying Married With Children. This site seems pretty nice so expect to see a lot of posts from me. I'm upfront, straight forward, so don't ask anything if you may not like the answer. I like to have fun and joke around a lot. It takes a while, but you all will get used to me.

I'm still a forumholic, still married with children.

That was August 24, 2004

I really don't have a large post count for the years I've been here.

My signature back then was: My husband said he needed more space. So I locked him outside. -- Roseanne

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:34 pm

I tried I can't find anything I posted back in 2004 I will keep looking. :wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:57 pm

CARLA;1187253 wrote: I tried I can't find anything I posted back in 2004 I will keep looking. :wah:
http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/membe ... #post10421

Just do an advanced search with your name and nothing else, done in ascending order. This is yours, Carla. :-6

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Mon May 11, 2009 8:12 pm

Thank you ACC I use advanced search all the time just brain dead tonight. :yh_rotfl

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/membe ... #post10421

[QUOTE]Quote:

Originally Posted by CARLA

I tried I can't find anything I posted back in 2004 I will keep looking.

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/membe ... #post10421

Just do an advanced search with your name and nothing else, done in ascending order. This is yours, Carla. [/QUOTE]

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon May 11, 2009 8:20 pm

This isn't my first post----For some reason I can't find it--but here is one from 2005.

A Special Ship For Seniors

There are any number of special living arrangements for seniors depending on their finances, health and preference. How about a ship, equipped with small apartments, complete with state of the art medical facilities. Younger or more fit seniors would be in the front of the ship where there would be a pool, jogging track, gym, dance floor etc. The middle of the ship would be for less active seniors with more limited activities like crocheting, reading, chess etc.

The aft of the ship would carry the seniors with diminished capacity. This would be more of a Hospice arrangement with a crematory at the extreme aft. Creamated remains scatted at sea, or, you could even have a "Soylent Green" facility.

Victoria · Post by **Victoria** » Mon May 11, 2009 11:27 pm

This as my first post and Abbey was the first to reply. I think on the whole its still fairly civilised here. Things get heated from time to time but not OTT and some of the replies and support from other members is fantastic.

Hi

I found this site by chance and it seems nice enough. Ive previously posted on the forums at Orange but I cant stand the nasty behaviour there any more, every comment results in a personal attack of one sort or another, Ive read through some of the posts here and it all seems civilised...so heres hoping..

Im English,kinda, Ive lived in the Netherlands for a long time but its still sometimes nice to just be in touch with English speaking people.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:56 am

Lon;1187268 wrote: This isn't my first post----For some reason I can't find it--but here is one from 2005.

A Special Ship For Seniors

There are any number of special living arrangements for seniors depending on their finances, health and preference. How about a ship, equipped with small apartments, complete with state of the art medical facilities. Younger or more fit seniors would be in the front of the ship where there would be a pool, jogging track, gym, dance floor etc. The middle of the ship would be for less active seniors with more limited activities like crocheting, reading, chess etc.

The aft of the ship would carry the seniors with diminished capacity. This would be more of a Hospice arrangement with a crematory at the extreme aft. Creamated remains scatted at sea, or, you could even have a "Soylent Green" facility.
Found this:

Lon;9123 wrote: I am very happy in retirement and if I had known that it would be this much fun, I would have tried to retire earlier than age 57. Remember recess when you were a kid, and how you hated to hear the bell ring because you were having so much fun?

Well, the bells not ringing any more. We are fortunate to have both good health and the financial resources to travel extensively and enjoy our varied interests. Living for half the year abroad these past 11 years has been a fantastic experience.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:08 am

this was my first post,, on the FOC thread:D

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/587821-post2.html

this is my intro thread:D

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... ryone.html

Just over two years now

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 12, 2009 4:53 am

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Post by **Sunshine** » Tue May 12, 2009 7:24 am

I still am sort of. :-3

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Tue May 12, 2009 8:28 am

I first joined as ArnoldLayne back on 4th April 2005.

I'm still the same big galloot I was then.

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... ooooo.html

tmbsgrl, minks and Abbey were the first to welcome me

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue May 12, 2009 8:29 am

Hi, I'm Qsducks (my kid is a rubber duck collector, hence the name) - Live in a small town right outside of Philadelphia, PA - Go Eagles & Phillies, but most of all I'd love to see the Boston Red Sox win the World Serious again! Full time mom/everything to 4 kids 6 to 18 all still at home/school. Married to a Simon Cowell look alike and the only difference is my "Simon" is nicer and funnier.

Dabble in arts/crafts, yard sales etc. Fave color is blue, fave food is Cheesesteaks - the REAL KIND from the Philly Area (Pat's & Geno's), vacation in Ocean City, NJ (Weird Week participant every year). Love to have fun in general and glad to have these boards as an outlet to explore and have a good time with people. I already know several people here, so it's nice to meet everybody.

Still collect rubber ducks, go to yardsales, etc. Laura has since moved onto college and working full time and the other 3 are getting ready to bump up to the next grade in Sept. Hubs is still working. No Weird Week this year...going to Ireland instead. Must say, I've met a load of wonderful peeps here on the FG.:-4

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue May 12, 2009 8:43 am

I think I made buttercup cry on my 1st day.

Shortly afterwards Lady Cop started making phone calls to my house.

Then I made someone else cry.

Thats about it.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue May 12, 2009 8:46 am

Nomad;1187486 wrote: I think I made buttercup cry on my 1st day.

Shortly afterwards Lady Cop started making phone calls to my house.

Then I made someone else cry.

Thats about it.

I think you need to go to Weird Week and do some projects such as sculpting the Empire State building out of french fries.:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue May 12, 2009 8:54 am

qsducks;1187489 wrote: I think you need to go to Weird Week and do some projects such as sculpting the Empire State building out of french fries.:wah:

Which way ?

Omni_Skittles · Post by **Omni_Skittles** » Tue May 12, 2009 8:55 am

i can't find mine...

but i'm not a seasoned member anyways.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue May 12, 2009 9:10 am

Nomad;1187495 wrote: Which way ?

Up:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue May 12, 2009 9:29 am

I think it could be done if you used those big flat steak fries. I just dont see it having any stability with McDonalds type fries.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue May 12, 2009 9:36 am

Nomad;1187534 wrote: I think it could be done if you used those big flat steak fries. I just dont see it having any stability with McDonalds type fries.

I love Mickey D fries:-4. No, they give you a paper plate to do the art work on. I don't think you want to attempt building it with salt water taffy in August:wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue May 12, 2009 9:53 am

Cant find mine either... biggest change for me....

I have become less confrontational

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue May 12, 2009 10:21 am

minks;1187551 wrote: Cant find mine either... biggest change for me....

I have become less confrontational

Oh back then you were like a wide eyed new born. Giggling and drooling, pooping your pants, I took you under my wing and look at you now....all grown up. :-6

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue May 12, 2009 10:22 am

minks;1187551 wrote: Cant find mine either... biggest change for me....

I have become less confrontational

But your still upside down:yh_rotfl

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue May 12, 2009 10:32 am

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... roses.html

I just re-read mine...so funny:yh_rotfl

Some of the Roses are now very very special :-4

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue May 12, 2009 10:38 am

Chezzie;1187570 wrote: http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... roses.html

I just re-read mine...so funny:yh_rotfl

Some of the Roses are now very very special :-4

You were suspect from the get go.

There was a subtle underlying tone indicating you were an eternal world damnation supporter.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:27 pm

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/125645-post1.html

A short and sweet opening post in September 2005.

A lot has happened since then but I haven't looked back and still enjoy coming on to the Garden. Even if it's only to laugh at you muckers.:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

You could say that if it wasn't for FG, I wouldn't be where I am now.

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:44 pm

Here's my thread, Something very interesting. :sneaky: I just realised that Nomad picked on me from the very beginning. :wah::wah:

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... hello.html

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:49 pm

Thank you all for your participation. I went to the Introductions Thread and see alot of folks that have briefly come.............and gone. But we stayed, and found friendships. :-6

Nomie, here's Spots introduction.

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... #post55250

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:53 pm

:wah:

And behold the young Nomie:

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... #post82317

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:55 pm

did Spot ever get his new bike?:yh_rotfl

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:58 pm

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotflEasygoing & peaceful !:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Hang on let me catch my breath.........................Okay I can go again now

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:04 pm

OMG A post from Mominiowa. I wonder how she is

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:04 pm

And here's our friend, Gallbally as a newbie.

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... post154330

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:11 pm

And here's RedGlitter:

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... post196485

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:16 pm

You've unfortunetly started something here AFTR

I'm now looking through some of my old threads. Good God! I can waffle on about nothing:wah::wah:...............................Shut Up Nomad.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:18 pm

I found OpenMind, too.

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... post125645

And good ole Uncle Fester:

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... post144171

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:28 pm

:)And here's Immy:

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... post412775

A virgin, eh? :wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:34 pm

And WonderWendy, I found you, too.

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... post454608

I'll be back here later. If you can't find yourself, I will try to find you and bring you here to share your introduction. :sneaky::wah:

Accountable, you have been a great help. Thank you.

If you can find some more for this thread, please do so.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:04 pm

Nomad;1187563 wrote: Oh back then you were like a wide eyed new born. Giggling and drooling, pooping your pants, I took you under my wing and look at you now....all grown up. :-6

Well that explains my warped thinking tendancies

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:10 pm

I was a bit shy about introducing myself

so did the class clown bit and dived in with some jokes.

This is STILL one of my all-time favourites. :yh_rotfl

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/just- ... d-one.html

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:21 pm

Here's some other (still great) jokes. :yh_rotfl

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/just- ... jokes.html

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/just- ... jokes.html

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/just- ... roans.html

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu May 14, 2009 4:48 pm

I found our illustrious Tombstone's introduction:

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... ml#post462

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat May 30, 2009 3:24 pm

Odie.............you thought I was gonna let you slip by. Oh no, my friend. :wah:

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... post925009

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat May 30, 2009 3:27 pm

And here's hoppy as a newbie............

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... post813913

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat May 30, 2009 3:29 pm

I remember joining back in 07...man was I fresh kill...now I'm used to it:wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat May 30, 2009 3:39 pm

qsducks;1197016 wrote: I remember joining back in 07...man was I fresh kill...now I'm used to it:wah:

I found you too, buddy. :wah:

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/intro ... post785351