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Tippy

By Tippy
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Tippy Apprentice
Tippy
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I'm not sure if this is the place to put this, but I was wondering if there was any way we could get a Welcome center for the forum? Just a place where new arrivals can say hi and regular attenders can meet them? I just think it'd be really helpful for some ^-^

Thanks!

~Tippy

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Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Tippy:

Most newbies identify themselfs as such. As I have seen, most if not all get a welcome. We have a wide variety of people who specialize in their duties. Some are welcommers, some are good with products and some have the technical abilities.

It does seem to work well. But I do understand your thoughts though.

Rebecca47 Contributor
Rebecca47
Posted
I'm not sure if this is the place to put this, but I was wondering if there was any way we could get a Welcome center for the forum? Just a place where new arrivals can say hi and regular attenders can meet them? I just think it'd be really helpful for some ^-^

Thanks!

~Tippy

Welcome Tippy, everything might seem over whelming, but it does get easier. When I first joined in Aug I was scared to death. Everyone on here is very knowledgable (probably spelled wrong) not a good day for me. You will learn alot. have a happy new year.

Pondlady Newbie
Pondlady
Posted

As a newbie, agreed

Kaycee Collaborator
Kaycee
Posted
We have a wide variety of people who specialize in their duties. Some are welcommers, some are good with products and some have the technical abilities.

It does seem to work well. But I do understand your thoughts though.

Welcome Tippy

Hope to see more of you here on the forum.

And it is so true Momma Goose, and I had never thought about that before, that we all all had our duties and specialized in them

I am not quite sure what my duty is, but I guess I will slot into my position eventually.

Cathy

outOfThisWorld Newbie
outOfThisWorld
Posted

Its interesting this was brought up. The first thing I looked for recently when joining was an Introduce Yourself area. No doubt depends on available resources for maintenance but could be worth while.

Tippy Apprentice
Tippy
Posted
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Nice to meet yall too ^-^ Im usually ok with just jumping in to stuff, so it wasnt too big an issue not really introducing myself ^-^;;; I hope to get to know a bunch of yall soon!

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Viola 1 Rookie
Viola 1
Posted

Hi Pondlady and Tippy. Welcome to the board. Glad you have jumped in without an individual welcome thread :D It is a good thought, perhaps would be a good place to post the 'Newby" kit.

happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
Posted

Just wanted to jump in here and welcome yall to the board!

Often, a newbie will start a thread, introduce themselves, describe where they are in the process of being sick/getting diagnosed, etc. So feel free to post it....maybe in the coping section. You'll be sure to get lots of welcomes :)

Laura

happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
Posted

Just wanted to jump in here and welcome yall to the board!

Often, a newbie will start a thread, introduce themselves, describe where they are in the process of being sick/getting diagnosed, etc. So feel free to post it....maybe in the coping section. You'll be sure to get lots of welcomes :)

Laura

mamaw Community Regular
mamaw
Posted

To all newcomers

I wanted to say "Hello" & welcome you to this wonderful group , mix of caring people.!!!! I can honestly say I've learned more from this site than from my doctor...

Remember there is no dumb question & if you have a ????? & you don't see it ever discussed , by all means start a new topic & ask your ????.

blessings

mamaw

plantime Contributor
plantime
Posted

Hello everyone, it's nice to meet you! Tippy, please explain the ^-^ in your posts. It looks like a kitten's ears peeking up over a table!

Viola 1 Rookie
Viola 1
Posted
Hello everyone, it's nice to meet you! Tippy, please explain the ^-^ in your posts. It looks like a kitten's ears peeking up over a table!

:lol: You're right, it does look like a kitten's ears and nose :rolleyes:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted
please explain the ^-^ in your posts. It looks like a kitten's ears peeking up over a table!

It really does! I'm also wondering what that means :unsure:

Tippy Apprentice
Tippy
Posted
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lol its a smile ^-^ happy eyes and a small mouth... if that makes sense =P i tend to make my own expressions rather than use the smilies provided @___@ but thanks for asking! i tend to forget most people dont recognize them ^-^;;;; (thats a sweatdrop)

Scott Adams Grand Master
Scott Adams
Posted

Hi Tippy,

I recommend that you use our expressions here rather than these--people have no idea what yours are, and you will just spend too much time explaining them to everyone...thank you!

Take care,

Scott

lol its a smile ^-^ happy eyes and a small mouth... if that makes sense =P i tend to make my own expressions rather than use the smilies provided @___@ but thanks for asking! i tend to forget most people dont recognize them ^-^;;;; (thats a sweatdrop)

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