Is it just me?

[Louie and me]

Hi everyone:
I've been lurking round Pet Talk for so long and always really enjoyed reading everyones pet stories and celebrating or feeling concerned about your life events.
Now that I have actually joined, I feel like a new girl at a new school and can't quite figure out where I fit in.
I'm not really comfortable replying to other peoples posts because I feel as though I may be butting in since you all know each other so well.
Is it just me or did any of you feel the same way when you first joined.

[k9krazee]

First of all, WELCOME TO PT!

I definitely felt the same way when I first joined, and at times I still feel like that and I've been here for over 3 years.

The best thing you can do is jump right in!

[dukedogsmom]

Welcome ot PT! I joined when my dog was Dog of the Day back in 2001. I don't think I ever felt awkward, though. Your post reminds me of an episode of the Andy Griffith show. There was a man from out of town who had been subscribing to the Mayberry paper. He was talking to people as if he knew them and they got suspicious of him and his intentions there. Anyway, sorry for rambling. Just jump right in and you'll feel at home in no time.

[Ginger's Mom]

I didn't lurk too long (only about five days) before I just couldn't stop myself from telling someone how much I liked their dog. I was nervous at first, but since it was so well received, it sort of encouraged me to post more and more. Now you can't shut me up. Don't worry about where you belong. Although there seem to be clique's many of us do not really know each other outside of Pet Talk, and it is our love of animals that pull us together. Some of us may have different opinions or ideas, but by sharing those opinions and ideas we learn and become better pet owners. Welcome aboard.
I'm off to see if you have introduced Louie.
ETA: Found it. I hope Louie is feeling better real soon.

[Freedom]

Hello, and welcome!

I'm a bit surprised you feel that way if you've been reading for a while, as you must feel like you know us, or some of us anyway!

Just jump in and post your thoughts, like that's a nice pic,cute photo. And post some of YOUR pet pics. Get active and you will get over the 'new girl' feeling.

Sandie

[Karen]

Welcome to Pet Talk. It may seem awkward at first, but everyone was "the new kid" at some point! Go ahead and post in threads, that's how we get to know each other. I have never been shy, in real life OR online, but I do understand people who are.

My name is Karen, by the way, and my pet is Miss Hoppy, the little brown bunny you see as my avatar.

[jazzcat]

Hi and welcome to PT!

I lurked for a while before I joined but then I adopted my third cat and needed some advice so I jumped in. Everyone was so helpful that I quickly felt at home.

Just jump in and start posting. I think you will find you fit in well in no time. What pets do you have? I have all cats now.

[Louie and me]

Wow - thank you all for that encouragement. Louie (DOTD Sept 25, 2002) is my only pet. I joined and wrote about him in Dog Health because he is not doing so well at the moment. In his younger days I called him Louie the Lunatic and he still keeps me on my toes despite his limitations. I'll post more in Dog General from time to time if only to give you all a giggle.
My name is Irene by the way.