Is it just me?

[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.

[Medusa]

Greetings and welcome to PT! When I first joined, it was due to the death of a rescue and I was distraught. I left for a while and came back and now I just have to log on daily. There are wonderful people here w/lots of encouragement, kindness, knowledge and information to share and I consider most, if not all, my friends. I'm sure you'll come to feel the same way w/time. Just stick around and jump right in.

[sumbirdy]

I felt that way too, and sometimes still do. But as everyone else has said, just jump right in. You'll find that the people here are very welcoming. A good way to get to know people on here is to post stuff about you and your pets, a lot of times, depending on your posts, people might share similar stories and you'll get an insight into who they are.

My name is Summer by the way.