Hi All!

Furry Samaritan · Post by **Furry Samaritan** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:00 pm

At ThePheasant's suggestion & invitation, I'm writing a brief hello & introduction. I happened upon Forum Garden while doing research on breaking out of dysfunctional situations and trying to attract emotionally healthy people. The interchange between people here was very warm & engaging, and this seemed the perfect place to find nice people!

I've answered pretty much all the questions they ask of us in our member profiles, so I won't repeat any of that here. I'm truly looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Cheers!!!:D

Post by **spot** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:17 pm

Does breaking out of dysfunctional situations not involve leaving forums rather than joining them? I've long been of the opinion that using forums is a distinctive symptom of a troubled existence, it's interesting to see someone express the reverse.

Welcome to the site, have fun posting.

Omni_Skittles · Post by **Omni_Skittles** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:19 pm

Welcome to the garden! Want advice?

Stay off as much as possible. this can get really addicting.

Furry Samaritan · Post by **Furry Samaritan** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:50 pm

spot;801562 wrote: Does breaking out of dysfunctional situations not involve leaving forums rather than joining them? I've long been of the opinion that using forums is a distinctive symptom of a troubled existence, it's interesting to see someone express the reverse.

Welcome to the site, have fun posting.

I'm not talking about dysfunctionality here in Forum Garden - I'm talking in my non-cyber space life. People who engage in persistently self-destructive/self-defeating behaviors and then are surprised at the results - or those who seem perfectly content to be in a constant state of no-win frenzy.

Most of the people here have been rather kind and supportive. I'm somewhat surprised by your response, to be quite honest.

Post by **spot** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:03 pm

Of course we're mostly rather kind and supportive. Most people are. The dysfunctionality stems, I think, from people regarding their online existence as something distinct from real life. The more difficult things get day to day offline the more online becomes an escape, as though real life stops for the duration or can't intrude here. It's an attitude in which what happens online is considered unreal merely because it can be kept disconnected from the remainder of existence. It's not unreal, of course. It's even possible to tie the two areas together though the idea terrifies many people.

I'll make up an aphorism for you to reflect another aspect of it - those who can, live. Those who can't discover more and more repetitive behavior to entrap themselves in, for which a computer or heroin or playstation or xbox is the ultimate fix.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:09 pm

spot;801562 wrote: I've long been of the opinion that using forums is a distinctive symptom of a troubled existence
So what is it that is troubling you Spot?

Welcome to the garden FS. :-6

Post by **spot** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:13 pm

I would, not unreasonably, prefer to keep that to myself.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:47 am

Welcome to FG, have fun :-6

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:53 am

spot;801601 wrote: I would, not unreasonably, prefer to spill all to Auntie Immy who would never laugh or spread gossip.

Ok Spot - I'm listening.............

Miss Maam · Post by **Miss Maam** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:10 am

Hello Furry from Arizona ~ my sister and family live there in Apache Jet! Glad to meet you and hope to run into you around-n-about these friendly forums. I'm sure you will enjoy all the friendly folks here at ForumGarden!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:21 am

Welcome to the furry (I mean forum) garden:wah: You will love it here. I read your bio, we seem to have a lot in common regarding books, movies, music, etc.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:31 pm

Welcome to FG, enjoy your time here! :-6

Furry Samaritan · Post by **Furry Samaritan** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:57 pm

Miss Maam;802056 wrote:

Hello Furry from Arizona ~ my sister and family live there in Apache Jet! Glad to meet you and hope to run into you around-n-about these friendly forums. I'm sure you will enjoy all the friendly folks here at ForumGarden!

Thank you much! I live in the Tempe area - will be moving back to Phoenix soon.

I'm finding the vast majority of folks here in Forum Garden very friendly - nice place here. I hope to chat with you again as well.

soft3419 · Post by **soft3419** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:56 am

Hey everyone. New here from Mississippi, USA. Have been looking for a place to meet new friends and chat with people. I am originally from Mass. But left the snow for SUNSHINE....I am a happy girl. lol

Hope to get to meet some of you and have some good chats....

Debbie:-6

Furry Samaritan · Post by **Furry Samaritan** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:29 am

qsducks;802069 wrote: Welcome to the furry (I mean forum) garden:wah: You will love it here. I read your bio, we seem to have a lot in common regarding books, movies, music, etc.

Hi QSDucks - thanks for the warm greeting. Sometimes I feel way out there, so I'm thrilled when I find I have something in common with another!:)

Are you reading anything interesting at this point?

This weekend's busy so far - Easter baskets for my coworkers, cupcakes for our monthly birthday party at work, cornbeef & cabbage for St Patty's Day, and still keep up with my housework! And OH YES...Since that newspaper article about Apple I-Pods coming right out of the factory *potentially* virus-enhanced, I had the joy of updating my virus scanware, running it, and hoping like mad I don't have one of the i-pods that shipped with a "currently undetectable" virus! Life gets interesting, doesn't it? .

All my best - enjoy spring while it lasts. I don't know which state you live in, but here in the desert, it gets HOT after May. And when the temperature's above 85, I have to turn on the a/c to accommodate my kitties while I'm out and about!

Furry Samaritan · Post by **Furry Samaritan** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:30 am

chrisb84uk;802682 wrote: Welcome to FG, enjoy your time here! :-6

Thank you very much - for the most part, I *am* enjoying the garden. Of course, every garden has a few snakes & spiders that you need to learn to step around, but nothing major.

Take care!

Furry Samaritan · Post by **Furry Samaritan** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:33 am

soft3419;804398 wrote:

Hey everyone. New here from Mississippi, USA. Have been looking for a place to meet new friends and chat with people. I am originally from Mass. But left the snow for SUNSHINE....I am a happy girl. lol

Hope to get to meet some of you and have some good chats....

Debbie:-6

Hi Debbie - I'm originally from Massachusetts, too. The weather isn't what did me in, the 1990s economy in that state forced me to venture elsewhere. When everyone said Phoenix had a booming economy, I thought that referred to a "knowledge worker/professional" economy - Now I know they meant "Circle K on every street corner" booming economy! I did (at last) get a well-paying professional job with a company that treats its employees like gold, but it was a long journey from temping & call centers to where I am now.

All my best - hope things go well for you!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:07 pm

Hi Furry and welcome to the garden. Hope you enjoy your stay here:-6 We really are a nice family and have always been so supportive of each other.

Pull up a rocker and have a nice glass of chardonnay in the garden:-6

Furry Samaritan · Post by **Furry Samaritan** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:31 am

Kathy Ellen;804561 wrote: Hi Furry and welcome to the garden. Hope you enjoy your stay here:-6 We really are a nice family and have always been so supportive of each other.

Pull up a rocker and have a nice glass of chardonnay in the garden:-6

Kathy Ellen - How wonderful to meet you - I'm enjoying my time here - and thank you - yes- I believe I WILL have some of the chardonnay! Meeting you so close to St Patrick's Day is an extra treat. This year is a little strange - St Patty's and Easter coming so close together, I'm combining McDonalds Shamrock Shakes with Easter candy, and my Easter Sunday Dinner is going to be Corned Beef & Cabbage! This week sure is a festive & colorful one!

Erin Go Bragh to all!:D

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:47 am

Furry Samaritan;801556 wrote: At ThePheasant's suggestion & invitation, I'm writing a brief hello & introduction. I happened upon Forum Garden while doing research on breaking out of dysfunctional situations and trying to attract emotionally healthy people. The interchange between people here was very warm & engaging, and this seemed the perfect place to find nice people!

I've answered pretty much all the questions they ask of us in our member profiles, so I won't repeat any of that here. I'm truly looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Cheers!!!:D

:eek: Oh great! Another popular member encouraged by that 'Pheasant' person. :wah::wah:

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:07 am

soft3419;804398 wrote:

Hey everyone. New here from Mississippi, USA. Have been looking for a place to meet new friends and chat with people. I am originally from Mass. But left the snow for SUNSHINE....I am a happy girl. lol

Hope to get to meet some of you and have some good chats....

Debbie:-6

Welcome to FG Debbie. You should probably make a new introduction thread so that everyone can welcome you properly, because some people may not see this here. Anyway enjoy your time here.

soft3419 · Post by **soft3419** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:41 pm

chrisb84uk;806425 wrote: Welcome to FG Debbie. You should probably make a new introduction thread so that everyone can welcome you properly, because some people may not see this here. Anyway enjoy your time here.

Thanks Chris for the welcome. Looking forward to have some great posts with you guys.

redfan29 · Post by **redfan29** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:08 am

hello hello

soft3419 · Post by **soft3419** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:47 pm

Furry Samaritan;804500 wrote: Hi Debbie - I'm originally from Massachusetts, too. The weather isn't what did me in, the 1990s economy in that state forced me to venture elsewhere. When everyone said Phoenix had a booming economy, I thought that referred to a "knowledge worker/professional" economy - Now I know they meant "Circle K on every street corner" booming economy! I did (at last) get a well-paying professional job with a company that treats its employees like gold, but it was a long journey from temping & call centers to where I am now.

All my best - hope things go well for you!

Good for you. Phoenix had been a consideration for me. But people said was even hotter then here and this is hot enough for me. :yh_sweat Opened my own business and doing well. Good luck to you Furry....

sleepingbeauty · Post by **sleepingbeauty** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:50 am

I agree!

Anywho, I'd like to extend my warmest welcome to the newbies

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:59 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by spot

Does breaking out of dysfunctional situations not involve leaving forums rather than joining them? I've long been of the opinion that using forums is a distinctive symptom of a troubled existence, it's interesting to see someone express the reverse.

Welcome to the site, have fun posting.

I'm somewhat surprised by your response, to be quite honest.

Id like to be able to tell you you get used to his responses....