I've never liked being the new kid...

[Sundrop]

That was a straitjacket? I thought it was a chew toy. Oops. I don't have to turn it in when I leave, do I? Could be awkward...

Oh, and welcome. Enjoy your stay. We're not all crazy here, not yet.

Um.....this may surprise you.....
but if I may borrow a phrase from The Eagles.......

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You can never leave

[nate_watkins]

[nate_watkins]

[GNTLGNT]

I thought we passed those out instead of taking them.....

...we give them the embroidered ones you got at the stall in the market in Yemen....

[GNTLGNT]

It says a lot about my self worth to say I was thoroughly pleased and surprised to see so many people had replied!

...little lady, you are a priceless gem simply because you exist and don't you EVER think differently!...your self-worth shouldn't be tied to something as ephemeral as this Board...however, the people here are genuine and loving-and some of the finest it has been my honor to know....we are family, sometimes cantankerous, but family and you are now a valuable member of same...

[tenngolfer]

...little lady, you are a priceless gem simply because you exist and don't you EVER think differently!...your self-worth shouldn't be tied to something as ephemeral as this Board...however, the people here are genuine and loving-and some of the finest it has been my honor to know....we are family, sometimes cantankerous, but family and you are now a valuable member of same...

[tenngolfer]

Actually, it's cookies for giant, don't get near the cookies.

[GNTLGNT]

Actually, it's cookies for giant, don't get near the cookies.

...yer damn tootin' there son!...

[tenngolfer]

Come on in. Lemme take yer straitjacket.

[not_nadine]