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Posted by just plain jane on September 29, 2004, at 21:00:53
are you lost?
Posted by ron1953 on September 29, 2004, at 22:43:46
In reply to ron1953, posted by just plain jane on September 29, 2004, at 21:00:53
Jane:
Yes, I'm lost. But that's beside the point. Depending on your time zone, I missed ya. When I signed on, I was all alone (and scared). How 'bout we try to set up times in advance? I suppose this isn't an original idea.
Ron
Posted by gardenergirl on September 30, 2004, at 1:12:56
In reply to Re: ron1953 » just plain jane, posted by ron1953 on September 29, 2004, at 22:43:46
Ron,
I saw this thread on Newbies, but I couldn't reply there because I am not a greeter.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/newbs/20040812/msgs/395947.htmlI just wanted to say I admire your restraint in your response. And also aha! I knew I recognized your name from somewhere, but I guess I'd blocked out our last meeting. :)
I never responded to your last post to me because you were unable to reply at the time, and it didn't seem fair to keep a dialog going with someone who couldn't respond.
I'm glad you are back and it seems like you are more comfortable here. That's nice to see.
Be well!
gg
Posted by saw on September 30, 2004, at 1:50:19
In reply to Re: ron1953 » ron1953, posted by gardenergirl on September 30, 2004, at 1:12:56
<I saw this thread on Newbies, but I couldn't reply there because I am not a greeter.>
I am not a greeter but have replied to posts on Newbies hoping to offer support. Was I wrong to do that?
Sabrina
Posted by just plain jane on September 30, 2004, at 9:18:10
In reply to Re: ron1953 » gardenergirl, posted by saw on September 30, 2004, at 1:50:19
Dunno for sure, but tried to post a response there once and was told I was no longer considered a newbie and therefore could not post.
just plain wondering jane
Posted by just plain jane on September 30, 2004, at 9:34:28
In reply to Re: ron1953 » just plain jane, posted by ron1953 on September 29, 2004, at 22:43:46
Ron, (and anyone interested in "open" chat room)
Sure, we can do that.
I'm in Eastern time.
I know some of the posters are not in the US, but most are.
So.....
How about...
between 9pm & 11pm Eastern
that is 8pm & 10pm Central
that is 7pm & 9pm Mountain
that is 6pm & 8pm Pacific
for starters.NO ONE NEED BE SCARED, worried, or otherwise intimidated by the concept of "open", which is simply a chat room.
I am patient and willing to coach, teach, learn, wait, and be honest with whomever is interested in trying Open chat.It is an opportunity for more direct communication, familiarization, private conversation is possible, a challenge/goal, lots of benefits in participation.
If enough interest I am willing to establish another time frame also.
Any questions, comments.... feel free.
just plain jane
Posted by ron1953 on September 30, 2004, at 9:46:36
In reply to ron1953, and ALL- Open (chat) C'mon!!! » ron1953, posted by just plain jane on September 30, 2004, at 9:34:28
I have men's group tonight, although I may be home in time for the last 1/2 hour or so.
Ron
Posted by ron1953 on September 30, 2004, at 10:08:50
In reply to Re: ron1953 » ron1953, posted by gardenergirl on September 30, 2004, at 1:12:56
gg:
Thanks for the kind words. I'm feeling better - new AD, divorce is final, social life improving and learning a lot from the posts on these boards. I reply if I think I have something useful to add. Otherwise, I keep practicing a valueable social skill; keeping my big mouth shut.
I've gotten some very nice feedback, like yours, from others, and it seems I'm making more new friends.
I'll have to go back and look at my last post to you and see if it has any merit whatsoever.
Ron
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on September 30, 2004, at 12:14:26
In reply to Re: ron1953 » ron1953, posted by gardenergirl on September 30, 2004, at 1:12:56
Ron,
Thanks for answering that apostrophe question! I was quite frustrated that I was unable to respond on the newbie board. As you may recall, I feel passionately about the apostrophe. Thanks for your help!
Posted by ron1953 on September 30, 2004, at 12:49:56
In reply to Ron, thank you!, posted by Miss Honeychurch on September 30, 2004, at 12:14:26
MH:
No problem. I know how passionate you are about the language. I DON'T know why I could respond on newbie and others couldn't. I'm curious - along with your passion for English usage, do you enjoy some of the language's contradictions and word play in general? Some very clever comedians have pointed out some interesting things, such as:
Why is abbreviation such a long word?
Why is the word phonetic spelled with a "ph"?
Of course there are many more that I can't remember at the moment.
Regards,
Ron
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on September 30, 2004, at 13:37:11
In reply to Re: Ron, thank you! » Miss Honeychurch, posted by ron1953 on September 30, 2004, at 12:49:56
Oh, yes, I love all stuff like that. Wish I could remember all those witty observations or even be clever enough to think of some of my own!
By the way, here's a recent "saying" I saw on the back of a pick up truck this morning (I live in Virginia). I was crying so hard from laughter by the time I reached work, I had two coworkers ask me what they could do to help!
"Southern Born, Southern Bread, and when I die, I'll be Southern Dead."
Of course I wanted to report this immediately to the language authorities, but alas, there are none :)
Posted by jay on September 30, 2004, at 14:57:57
In reply to ron1953, and ALL- Open (chat) C'mon!!! » ron1953, posted by just plain jane on September 30, 2004, at 9:34:28
there was no 'there', there! Really, nobody was there...just me and a blank screen...and this was in the posted EST list. Well, I tried...
Jay
:-/
Posted by just plain jane on September 30, 2004, at 19:31:30
In reply to I went and... » just plain jane, posted by jay on September 30, 2004, at 14:57:57
I don't know what the problem is/was but that's what happened to partly cloudy and ron1953 also, I believe. Perhaps they'll tell us what occurred for them.
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 30, 2004, at 19:31:38
In reply to Re: ron1953 » gardenergirl, posted by saw on September 30, 2004, at 1:50:19
> I am not a greeter but have replied to posts on Newbies hoping to offer support. Was I wrong to do that?
Not at all! But after a while, you won't be considered a newbie anymore...
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on September 30, 2004, at 19:38:47
In reply to But I could see you. » jay, posted by just plain jane on September 30, 2004, at 19:31:30
I did not scroll down far enough to the bottom of the screen. that is where all the talk is typed in.
another one of my doh! moments, slap forehead with hand.
Posted by gardenergirl on September 30, 2004, at 20:09:21
In reply to Re: ron1953 » gardenergirl, posted by saw on September 30, 2004, at 1:50:19
Hi Sabrina,
I literally cannot post on the Newbies board. Just like those who are new eventually cannot once a certain period of time has passed. Old-timers, for lack of a better word, who sign up to greet newcomers, are allowed to post. I'm not signed up to be a greeter, but I do look at the Newbies board occasionally.gg
Posted by saw on October 1, 2004, at 1:31:34
In reply to Re: not a greeter, posted by Dr. Bob on September 30, 2004, at 19:31:38
This is the end of the thread.
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