Supporting members ONLY...... Please

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:18 pm

So:

Why are you a $$$$$$ supporter of the GARDEN anyways?

I know why I am,.........

I have been surfing the Internet way back since when I paid a long distance toll charge just to hook up to a dial up service (ca 1979) and think I was the first to reach the pop up that said

"A$$ HOLE, YOU HAVE REACHED THE END OF THE INTERNET"

Then 03-21-2005 I found the "GARDEN" and was hooked...........Hated by some, but hooked. (Lady Cop brought me here)

So what is your story? And why do you support this site with $$$$ over thousands out there?

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:41 pm

one reason was my pm box would get full and i would have to empty it now being a full member I am allowed thousands of pms before i empty it......but also I love FG and it not much money to join and I presume the money we pay goes to running the site which I dont begrudge:D

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:22 pm

BTS;1172136 wrote: So:

Why are you a $$$$$$ supporter of the GARDEN anyways?

I know why I am,.........

I have been surfing the Internet way back since when I paid a long distance toll charge just to hook up to a dial up service (ca 1979) and think I was the first to reach the pop up that said

"A$$ HOLE, YOU HAVE REACHED THE END OF THE INTERNET"

Then 03-21-2005 I found the "GARDEN" and was hooked...........Hated by some, but hooked. (Lady Cop brought me here)

So what is your story? And why do you support this site with $$$$ over thousands out there?

The forum needs support to maintain and keep it running, as there are bills to be paid.

Also, I have free rein on my pms.....without that my box would be full

and last but not least, everyone knows I change my avator almost every day to one of my own.

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:44 pm

Odie;1172144 wrote: The forum needs support to maintain and keep it running, as there are bills to be paid.

Also, I have free rein on my pms.....without that my box would be full

and last but not least, everyone knows I change my avator almost every day to one of my own.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:45 pm

BTS;1172149 wrote:

thanks............do I get a prize?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:48 pm

I am thinking I might be the oldest member with the least posts............

2,794 since 03-21-2005

Anyone beat that?????????????

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:41 pm

I take from the Garden in terms of pleasure, stimulation and interest so I give back in return - and at less than £1 / month I get by far the best end of the bargain :-6

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:43 pm

bryn mawr;1172158 wrote: i take from the garden in terms of pleasure, stimulation and interest so i give back in return - and at less than £1 / month i get by far the best end of the bargain :-6

ditto

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:07 am

Hi BTS:-6

Aussie Pam brought me to FG. We are friends in real life. I support FG because I love this site for the most part. I love and adore my friends here. As Chonsi said....."Coming to FG is like opening up your living room door and seeing all your friends here." I agree.

I have many friends here that I talk with on the phone and plan to meet in the near future.

FG is my 2nd home, and I will always support the site no matter what;)

I find FG easy to manage. There is also a lot of freedom here to express your views without every word you say being monitored.

I belong to another site where the mods watch every word you say and delete it without telling you. Don't think I'll last there too long

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:39 am

Spot brought me to this forum so you can all blame him.

I became a supporting member because i got fed up emptying my pm box every five minutes.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:38 am

Odie;1172144 wrote:

Also, I have free rein on my pms.....
Better that than the other way around. :-3

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:02 am

BTS;1172152 wrote: I am thinking I might be the oldest member with the least posts............

2,794 since 03-21-2005

Anyone beat that?????????????

:yh_rotfl I thought I had you beat so I had to go look. This is post #5907 since I joined in August 2004. I guess I am more chatty than you. :wah:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:21 am

Made me look up the date I joined, 7-31-2005. It is nice to be here this long, and alway enjoy coming to the Garden daily to see everyone.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:18 am

this is the first time I've been black since joining here over 3 years ago. I just don't spend as much time here as I used to so I dunno if I'll ever go green again.....

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:25 am

Its the only site that lets me in.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:54 am

It is the best site out there just that simple why not support a place you spend so much time at. :-6:-6

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:25 am

Kathy Ellen;1172190 wrote: Hi BTS:-6

Aussie Pam brought me to FG. We are friends in real life. I support FG because I love this site for the most part. I love and adore my friends here. As Chonsi said....."Coming to FG is like opening up your living room door and seeing all your friends here." I agree.

I have many friends here that I talk with on the phone and plan to meet in the near future.

FG is my 2nd home, and I will always support the site no matter what;)

I find FG easy to manage. There is also a lot of freedom here to express your views without every word you say being monitored.

I belong to another site where the mods watch every word you say and delete it without telling you. Don't think I'll last there too long

Ditto Kathy. Yeah, I tried belonging to another site but couldn't navigate it like you can here. This place is much easier to get around plus I have loads of friends here too. I can't multi-task & do 3 sites a day...waste of my time.

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:24 am

I drift in and out through the years, when i'm here a lot i go green, see it as entertainment expenditure.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:56 am

I support because it keeps me in touch with my great friends here. Has been worth it since I joined... and I honestly can't put a price on the great friends I have made here...

Crikey my join date almost makes me furniture here in FG OMG!!! I feel so old.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:34 am

minks;1172353 wrote:

Crikey my join date almost makes me furniture here in FG OMG!!! I feel so old.

That must make me the old, broken down, worn out furniture. :yh_rotfl

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:04 am

chonsigirl;1172235 wrote: Made me look up the date I joined, 7-31-2005. It is nice to be here this long, and alway enjoy coming to the Garden daily to see everyone.

I think you *might* have one or two posts more than BTS though :wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:16 am

Peg;1172359 wrote: That must make me the old, broken down, worn out furniture. :yh_rotfl

not worn out "well loved and comfortable" :-4

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:26 am

I look good in green:D

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:28 am

sunny104;1172269 wrote: this is the first time I've been black since joining here over 3 years ago. I just don't spend as much time here as I used to so I dunno if I'll ever go green again.....

Go green again!

Ya' know this is one of very few places where being black isn't actually a minority... just sayin'... :-3

Chezzie;1172369 wrote: I look good in green:D
DAMN right you do, girlfriend! You go girl! :wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:04 am

Originally Posted by Peg

That must make me the old, broken down, worn out furniture.

minks;1172367 wrote: not worn out "well loved and comfortable" :-4

Shes right Peg youre not worn out. Comfortable, lived in, used but in good condition, still useful for the right owner.

All really positive qualities. :-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:01 pm

"If you wanna give a dance, you have to pay the piper." Ever hear of that ole saying?

Some of the reasons I subscribe is because I can personalize my posts, and add an avatar of my choosing. It's worth the money. I have fun here and enjoy the company of all my Forum Garden buddies.

Even Nomad. :wah:

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:02 pm

along-for-the-ride;1172530 wrote: "if you wanna throw a party, you have to pay the piper." ever hear of that ole saying?

Some of the reasons i subscribe is because i can personalize my posts, and add an avatar of my choosing. It's worth the money. I have fun here and enjoy the company of all my forum garden buddies.

Even nomad. :wah:

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:48 pm

sunny104;1172269 wrote: this is the first time I've been black since joining here over 3 years ago. I just don't spend as much time here as I used to so I dunno if I'll ever go green again.....

I know there is a joke there somewhere....

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:49 pm

along-for-the-ride;1172530 wrote: "If you wanna throw a party, you have to pay the piper." Ever hear of that ole saying?

Some of the reasons I subscribe is because I can personalize my posts, and add an avatar of my choosing. It's worth the money. I have fun here and enjoy the company of all my Forum Garden buddies.

Even Nomad. :wah:

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:51 pm

Nomad;1172403 wrote: Originally Posted by Peg

That must make me the old, broken down, worn out furniture.

Shes right Peg youre not worn out. Comfortable, lived in, used but in good condition, still useful for the right owner.

All really positive qualities. :-6

I read about the same lines on craigs list just yesterday:driving:

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:58 pm

Id love to pay my fee and be a supporting member as I always was.... but I try to pay and the system wont let me. I gave up a while back.

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:42 pm

BTS;1172152 wrote: I am thinking I might be the oldest member with the least posts............

2,794 since 03-21-2005

Anyone beat that?????????????

No, but I think I come second! :wah:

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:16 am

Weeder December 2004 3,069

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:02 am

G-man;1172370 wrote: Go green again!

Ya' know this is one of very few places where being black isn't actually a minority... just sayin'... :-3

I have to see what we end up doing in the next few months, dang gypsy soul....

BTS;1172724 wrote: I know there is a joke there somewhere....

:wah: :wah:

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:05 am

I do it for the prestige factor.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:12 am

YZGI;1172983 wrote: I do it for the prestige factor.

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:20 pm

weeder;1172809 wrote: Id love to pay my fee and be a supporting member as I always was.... but I try to pay and the system wont let me. I gave up a while back.

Mods.............do you hear this lady? Please assist her asap. She is a valued member of our Forum and she expresses a desire to be a supportimg member again. Who will come to her rescue and save this damsel in distress?:)

Omni_Skittles · Post by **Omni_Skittles** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:31 pm

yeah... i totally didn't pay for mine

Post by **Peter Lake** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:53 pm

I only come in now and again to hang out with Nomad. He makes me feel normal

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:16 pm

Anyone having trouble becoming a supporting member can let TS know by hitting the "contact us" at the bottom of the page.