Just lurking for now......

snowman · Post by **snowman** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:45 pm

Hi all -

Found this forum at the suggestion of someone (no, I won't tell), and having a look around.

Being quite fluent with forum software, what I did first was to set myself a custom avatar - can't do it without paying...

Then, I figured I would at least set myself a signature - can't do that without paying.

OK.....that's fine. I know it costs money to run a server and have it on-line as I do it myself.

So, still lurking around enjoying some of the conversations - so many topic sections!

Then, I find something that suits me for a first post - under "Show us your computer station" - but.....won't let me post a photo unless I have 15 or more posts - even though the image is on my own server.....

So, that's my rant for now - hope not to offend anyone or start anything - just my initial observations.

Probably not the best introduction for myself.......sorry. I really don't like "formal" introductions so this is the best I can do for now. Guess you might figure me out some more as I post in some other threads.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:47 pm

Oh, a mystery person!

How's Santa doing?:)

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:48 pm

snowman wrote: Hi all -

Found this forum at the suggestion of someone (no, I won't tell), and having a look around.

Being quite fluent with forum software, what I did first was to set myself a custom avatar - can't do it without paying...

Then, I figured I would at least set myself a signature - can't do that without paying.

OK.....that's fine. I know it costs money to run a server and have it on-line as I do it myself.

So, still lurking around enjoying some of the conversations - so many topic sections!

Then, I find something that suits me for a first post - under "Show us your computer station" - but.....won't let me post a photo unless I have 15 or more posts - even though the image is on my own server.....

So, that's my rant for now - hope not to offend anyone or start anything - just my initial observations.

Probably not the best introduction for myself.......sorry. I really don't like "formal" introductions so this is the best I can do for now. Guess you might figure me out some more as I post in some other threads.

Hiya Snowman welcome to FG, only 14 more posts before we see your computer station, hope its worth it

snowman · Post by **snowman** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:54 pm

abbey wrote: Hiya Snowman welcome to FG, only 14 more posts before we see your computer station, hope its worth it

But....I won't post just to get my post count up - - - -

Oh...is that what I just did....?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:56 pm

snowman wrote: Hi all -

Found this forum at the suggestion of someone (no, I won't tell), and having a look around.

Being quite fluent with forum software, what I did first was to set myself a custom avatar - can't do it without paying...

Then, I figured I would at least set myself a signature - can't do that without paying.

OK.....that's fine. I know it costs money to run a server and have it on-line as I do it myself.

So, still lurking around enjoying some of the conversations - so many topic sections!

Then, I find something that suits me for a first post - under "Show us your computer station" - but.....won't let me post a photo unless I have 15 or more posts - even though the image is on my own server.....

So, that's my rant for now - hope not to offend anyone or start anything - just my initial observations.

Probably not the best introduction for myself.......sorry. I really don't like "formal" introductions so this is the best I can do for now. Guess you might figure me out some more as I post in some other threads.

Glad you made it Jerry have fun !

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:58 pm

greetings, and enjoy your stay... will you melt away come summer?

cheers

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:58 pm

Far Rider wrote: Hey Bob? Is that you Bob? :-2

cousin bob from Topeka??

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:05 pm

snowman wrote: Hi all -

Found this forum at the suggestion of someone (no, I won't tell), and having a look around.

Being quite fluent with forum software, what I did first was to set myself a custom avatar - can't do it without paying...

Then, I figured I would at least set myself a signature - can't do that without paying.

OK.....that's fine. I know it costs money to run a server and have it on-line as I do it myself.

So, still lurking around enjoying some of the conversations - so many topic sections!

Then, I find something that suits me for a first post - under "Show us your computer station" - but.....won't let me post a photo unless I have 15 or more posts - even though the image is on my own server.....

So, that's my rant for now - hope not to offend anyone or start anything - just my initial observations.

Probably not the best introduction for myself.......sorry. I really don't like "formal" introductions so this is the best I can do for now. Guess you might figure me out some more as I post in some other threads.

Welcome Snowman! Sorry about the inability to upload a photo. We have so many wannabe spammers that hit us on an hourly basis, that this posting limit was a necessity - and by the way - it's working like a charm.

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:07 pm

Far Rider wrote: No thats Billy Bob, I thought this was Jimbob. Not to be confused with my cousin in Louisina.. BillyJoeJimBob... but my maw call'd him Cooder.:wah:

Go Home Far!

snowman · Post by **snowman** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:32 pm

Thanks for all the nice (and funny) replies - looks to me like quite a lively group.

I'm still taking it all in, and will do some more "finding my way around" in the next couple days.

For some reason though, I seem drawn to Bothwell's Pub - but I guess that's because I am drawn to just about any kind of pub!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:36 pm

Come on over to the Pub!:)

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:51 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Wasn't Snowman one of the names of the pilots in "Top Gun"?

I'm gonna have to google that.

Hi Snowman, nice to meet you.

So what about your melons ? Whats going on with them ?

Lil~Basco · Post by **Lil~Basco** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:01 am

snowman wrote: Thanks for all the nice (and funny) replies - looks to me like quite a lively group.

I'm still taking it all in, and will do some more "finding my way around" in the next couple days.

For some reason though, I seem drawn to Bothwell's Pub - but I guess that's because I am drawn to just about any kind of pub!
Howdy snowman!

Welcome to FG! Yepper, lots of nice 'n friendly folks here.

Awww...drawn to the Pub, heh? Well, just venture on in and we'll all make you welcome there! What do you like to drink? :-3

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:47 am

SnoozeControl wrote: I bet you tried to google "Snooze Melons" didn't you? You'll fall for anything Abbey tells you, huh?:rolleyes:Huh..And you did'nt?

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:25 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Wasn't Snowman one of the names of the pilots in "Top Gun"?

I'm gonna have to google that.

Hi Snowman, nice to meet you.

Think you're thinking of 'Iceman' hun, played by the hunkelicious Val Kilmer.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm......he could thaw my ...erm...boots.....off any day! Whew!

Welcome to Fg snowman. Hope you don't melt ifg things warm up! hehe

However, lob a few snowballs & you'll soon be up to 15! Plus some extra posts when the snowballs get lobbed back at ya! hehehe

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 5:16 pm

Welcome, snowman Bob.:-6 Ooops!.....don't want to melt ya yet.