Am I a little sensitive today or......

[Russian Blue]

September is always a busy month in my household. I've currently job searching and now trying to introduce the two cats as well. But my time has always been hit or miss. I might make it on PT for a week then you don't see me for awhile.

If I get the job I just applied for I won't have the time for PT that I've had over the last few weeks.

I agree with most people...you try to read and catch up as much as you can but time is usually limited.

[kb2yjx]

HI Jen!!
Like the other who have posted, I, too, try to read posts even if I do not reply. Maybe people are not interested in what is posted! You never know...

[Queen of Poop]

I think it is just that September is so darn busy. What with the kids starting school again, and their activities kicking in there doesn't seem to be time for much. With the computer at home on the fritz the only time I can check is at work.

[cloverfdx]

Jen i have noticed alot of regular posters getting sadly overlooked lately .

Also, some post so many threads it's quite overwhelming.

That is one of my biggest pet peeves, and it has been increasing quite a bit the last couple of weeks .

[sirrahbed]

Yes it seems slow to me also. I love PT as always, but it has changed over the years and sometimes I miss having it as it was at one time for me.

I agree with Randi that there seems to be more threads and the page changes so quickly. That part frustrates me alot. I usually scan the first page several times a day and then move on if nothing interests me. I generally read about folks I know

I miss Lisa/catcrazylady/CCL. She is my good friend and she used to keep the board pretty lively and funny.

Maybe you are sensitive, too. Nothing wrong with that. But, you have been here for a long time and are part of the "purrsonality" of PT. (((((HUGS)))) - maybe try to look at the hit count and that might help some. I think I understand what you are saying - I am trying to...but please know you are loved and important, and that many folks are following your threads and enjoying your stories and pictures.

more (((((Jen))))) to you my friend

[kuhio98]

I confess that I never even look at how many people read or reply to my threads. Was I supposed to? It's not that I don't care. It's just that I say what I want to share with everyone. If they feel so inclined to respond, that's nice. But, if they dont, I never noticed. I'm not the most observant, that's for sure. I never thought of looking at the counts as any kind of rating system.

[catmandu]

Jen we always love reading your threads.
And as I am retired , I can post more often as I have nothing to do, and all day to do it.
I love reading about your Clowder and Fosters!

[Barbara]

Since some months now I have two jobs (ok- within the same company)- one is in London and one here.
With all that security, travelling takes 7 hrs from the London office to Munich airport!!!!! And I travel about every 2 weeks. I can hardly visit all the cats I know already...

It will be for about a year and I hope I'll have more time for PT again.

[MajesticCollies]

I myself have been real busy and keeping my computer time down. The past two weeks I have been preparing for a seminar at the "Meet the Breeds" area of the National Dachshund Races this Sunday. So all of you know, I read as many as I can and if it applies I keep you in my thoughts. Just don't have the time to reply as much lately. September is a very busy month!!!

[Lizzie]

I have noticed that it is quieter than when I joined early this year, especially on weekends. Like other posters to this thread, I am having a hard time posting at work now. In fact, during the two lines I've written so far I've been interrupted for two meetings and several visits by staff. Less than one week from today, 10-12,000 students will storm through our doors daily and I have to get this building ready for the onslaught. Once fall quarter is in session, I will be able to post at work more easily. I read while I'm on the phone, or when I'm thinking about what to write in a memo, etc. and I truly appreciate all the interesting threads people put up for me to read, but I just can't repond very often. I hope everyone who is concerned about non-response looks at the number of hits their thread has had, that's what I do, and realize they have posted something others found interesting.

I rarely post at home any more either because my computer is in the ringworm isolation room. Typing with heavy rubber gloves on my hands is incredibly laborious and I have to correct many, many typos.

As others have said, we seem to have hit a time when everyone is incredibly busy and/or sick.

I'm glad others have said they like it when old threads are resurrected because this is what I tend to do, with an update and date changed on the subject line. I wondered if this was the best thing to do and it seems that it is.

Anyway, thank you, Jen, for posting and keeping us up-to-date and entertained. We are reading you. Now, back to work.

[Jessika]

Well, school did start recently I have noticed activity down a little, too, but it is still MUCH higher than most other boards I post on! So if you think activity is down... that just means we must post more pictures and stories hehe

[RedHedd]

Like everyone else has stated, school is back in session so the younguns are probably offline during the day. For me, work ebbs and flows; when it's busy I don't post as much, although I do find myself lurking more. posting less. It's just part of the natural flow of life - up and down and sometimes sideways. I hardly ever pay attention to thread counts, hits or replies. If a post has poor spelling or grammar or is a sticky situation I prefer to stay out of, I probably won't respond; cute kitty pictures I will almost always respond if I haven't fainted dead away from the cuteness.

[KitCat]

I am working and going to school so I have a lot less time than when I was unemployed. Then I'm burnt out without much to say.

[Craftlady]

I dont worry about posting counts, replys. I'm here to enjoy reading stories of peoples fur babies, seeing photos. Posting when I have something to share, contribute etc. Life is to short to worry about posting counts etc.