Wow! I think I've got it!

Chickadee · Post by **Chickadee** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:17 am

Hi everybody! This is a first for me. I've never joined a "group" like this before. Never had the time. Now that I'm retired, I just might have some time on my hands. Or should I say at my fingertips? My hubby is almost 17 years older than I am so when that buyout was offered to me I was able to go for it. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Are there really over 4,000 here?? Hope I can remember who's who.

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:56 am

Chickadee wrote: Hi everybody! This is a first for me. I've never joined a "group" like this before. Never had the time. Now that I'm retired, I just might have some time on my hands. Or should I say at my fingertips? My hubby is almost 17 years older than I am so when that buyout was offered to me I was able to go for it. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Are there really over 4,000 here?? Hope I can remember who's who.

Hi Chicky, WECLOME to our garden, you'll love it here! Enjoy posting to your hearts content. Just retired, good for you, you'll love that too! I retired last year, was afraid at first, now loving it!

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:40 am

Good Morning Chicadee!:) I love your name!

There's so much here -- you'll have no problem finding your niche.

By the way, where is "my favorite maple tree"?

Chickadee · Post by **Chickadee** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:43 am

Now that I've determined how to reply - just had to scroll down a little smidgen more! - I'll say thanks for the welcoming words! I've just read another thread about Betty Boop's brown cardigan. How much fun was that?? I love silly and it looks as if I've come to the right place. Does everyone flirt with Arnold?

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:54 am

Chickadee, we are a fun group here and love to get silly together. But we're also good listeners when someone needs to "talk".

I myself refer to Arnold as "Arnie Baby":)

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:42 am

Hi Chic...welcome to the garden. I'm just 4 months away from semi-retiring, so I'll be interested to see how you're doing with your new found freedom.

Not sure if this link still works, but if it does you'll be able to identify all the 'Gardeners'

http://media.putfile.com/forumgarden-2

chocoholic · Post by **chocoholic** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:52 am

Hi Chickadee, welcome to FG, you'll love it.

I'm not retired as such but as carer for my elderly and infirm Mum I'm at home each day, although I can't spend as much time as I would like on the computer.

Hope to see you around lots of threads.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:04 am

Welcome Chickadee! Looking forward to your posts, and hope you enjoy retirement.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:34 am

Bez wrote: Not sure if this link still works, but if it does you'll be able to identify all the 'Gardeners'

http://media.putfile.com/forumgarden-2

Bez, the link still works and it is AWESOME!! I am so pleased to put the faces with the names.

Maybe we could update it at some point? However, it's still a blast to see everyone:)

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:00 am

Welcome Chickadee your will like it here for sure..:-6 Just be aware of our NOMAD he love to take newbie's under his wing and play with their minds..

He is harmless so just enjoy his wicked sense of humor..

Chickadee · Post by **Chickadee** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:52 am

This is so great! So friendly. Thank you all so much. I didn't go to the link yet, have just been scrolling through the messages. I have dial-up internet, so it does take awhile. Sometimes worse than others. Look forward to doing that in the middle of the night. Now to figure out how to put all those little pictures and symbols and fun stuff to use.

This little chickadee is going to love every one of you! Even Nomad.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:05 am

CARLA wrote: Welcome Chickadee your will like it here for sure..:-6 Just be aware of our NOMAD he love to take newbie's under his wing and play with their minds..

He is harmless so just enjoy his wicked sense of humor..

Good job, Carla -- I forgot to send out a warning:)

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:51 am

*waves*

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:57 am

Good day, Chickadee. Lucky you. I have about 10 more years before I can retire. I am already counting the days.

This is a neat place, but as someone, I think Snooze, said, there are much fewer regular posters than actual registered members.

I have just been here a few weeks, but as you can see from my post count, I have settled right in and become pretty regular.

Arnold is pretty cool. But, then there is Nomad....

Our resident, uhh..something..not sure what, but something. :p

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:17 am

cherandbuster wrote: Bez, the link still works and it is AWESOME!! I am so pleased to put the faces with the names.

Maybe we could update it at some point? However, it's still a blast to see everyone:)

We have Sixyearsleft to thank for the video. He may (if you talk to him really nicely) add newcomers if pictures are posted some where.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:53 pm

Hi, Chick. Welcome to the Garden. Come in and haver a sniff around.:-6

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:00 pm

Bez wrote: We have Sixyearsleft to thank for the video. He may (if you talk to him really nicely) add newcomers if pictures are posted some where.

Six --

I must tell you what a wonderful job you did on this! Just like you did on BR's wedding pictures.

You've got such talent! We're lucky to have you here in the Garden!:)

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:34 pm

Hello Chickie, welcome to FG!:)

Chickadee · Post by **Chickadee** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:25 pm

chonsigirl wrote: Hello Chickie, welcome to FG!:)

Oh, I like your purple flowers but I love your little bunny.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:58 pm

Chickadee wrote: Hi everybody! This is a first for me. I've never joined a "group" like this before. Never had the time. Now that I'm retired, I just might have some time on my hands. Or should I say at my fingertips? My hubby is almost 17 years older than I am so when that buyout was offered to me I was able to go for it. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Are there really over 4,000 here?? Hope I can remember who's who.

4000 ? :wah: No they just throw numbers up there at random. Also if you see an evil clown pop up then disappear, its just admin toying with you. Then they deny it. They think its funny to make us think were crazy. Whoops there goes one now :rolleyes: Its so childish.

Chickadee · Post by **Chickadee** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 5:46 pm

[QUOTE=cherandbuster]Chickadee, we are a fun group here and love to get silly together. But we're also good listeners when someone needs to "talk".

I have been reading threads the past couple of days, and I can tell that there is a very close group of friends here. Very supportive and caring. It's easy to tell that you do listen and you do care. It's wonderful to see and experience. I feel like I'm intruding when I read some of this. It is awesome.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 6:10 pm

[quote=Chickadee]This is so great! So friendly. Thank you all so much. I didn't go to the link yet, have just been scrolling through the messages. I have dial-up internet, so it does take awhile. Sometimes worse than others. Look forward to doing that in the middle of the night. Now to figure out how to put all those little pictures and symbols and fun stuff to use.

This little chickadee is going to love every one of you! Even Nomad

HEY !