It all started at work with the occasional glance at the Cat of the Day.
Then I started looking at Dog of the Day and Pet of the Day on a daily basis.
Then I found myself viewing the PT forum. Even though I was not registered, I would sneak in at lunch time and read the stories and AWWWWWW at the pictures.
Soon, I found myself logging in as soon as came to work in the morning. I kept it on all day long.
Temptation finally got the better of me and I registered in Dec, 2002.
I would log on as soon as I came to work every morning and keep it minimized so no one would see.
That worked for awhile....but I had no computer at home. On the weekends I found myself getting shakey. What was happening in Thursdays? How are everyone's kitties? Any political fights stirring up??
I couldn't stand it any longer. When my employer changed everyone's computers I bought my old one and took her home. I set her up with internet and the first time I logged on to PT at 7am in my jammies, I shed a few tears of joy.
So now, 2 years later, I have PT running constantly at work and when I get home. PT has brought me some wonderful and caring friends but something was missing.
I could email them but it would be nice to hear their voices.
I signed up for a long distance plan.
I now plan my holidays around PT gatherings.
I started a travel savings account.
When I can't sleep, it's PT to the rescue.
I learned about ICQ so I could chat to PT'ers.
I even consult PT'ers when it comes to major purchases.

....BUT I AM NOT ADDICTED!!!!