Is it just me?

[Rachel]

Hi Irene. Many of us feel a bit like strangers at times, even those of us who have been around from the very beginning. It is much harder now because Pet Talk is so big and it is hard to keep track of who is who at times. Just remember that this is a forum and by its very nature when a thread is posted, it is open to anyone and everyone who wants to comment. So if you have something to say, type away. You have to be a little thick skinned too and not take it personally if no one seems to *notice you*. Many of us have only a limited time to devote to the board so we might only be able to read a few threads and probably reply to less than that.

Anyway, I'm going to go check out Louie's Dog of the Day page right now.

[lizbud]

Just looked up Louis. He is such a sweet looking pupper

Here is is DOTD. http://dogoftheday.com/archive/2002/September/25.html

[Daisy and Delilah]

I think we all felt that way when we first joined. Welcome to PT!! My name is Terry andI'm proud Mom of Daisy and Delilah-2 Chihuahuas.

I would really follow what Rachel said. Try to be a little thick skinned. Don't let it bother you if you don't get tons of replies to a thread. Just try not to take anything personally. This is an unbelievable community here. I've never seen anything like it. Just try to reply and comment to as many threads as you can, post more pictures than I do , PM people to make friends, and just take a general interest in all of the happenings and pets. You'll feel welcome very soon.

[anna_66]

Irene, it looks like you've already gotten a lot of great advice so I have nothing to add except...Welcome This is a great community and I think your going to fit right in.

Oh, and Louie is a doll! I just read your post in Dog Health about him and I do hope that he starts feeling better.

[Louie and me]

Thanks everyone for the great welcome. The reason I lurked for so long was because I worked for a big international company that was very strict about internet usage and registering was out of the question. My daily routine was to get into work at 7am, fire up the computer and go straight to Dog of the Day to catch up with all the news. I often revisited at lunch time and through the day if there was a drama unfolding like when Glacier's Delta went missing (but don't tell my boss). Now that I am retired, I'm looking forward to participating more. Don't worry - I'm not thin skinned, just a little shy.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Welcome to PT!!! You'll find that there are many wonderful caring people here so jump right in the water's fine.