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!!!!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand and strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!
--unknown
Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see
--Polar Express
Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.
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