Hi Beagle, and welcome! To start your own topic, just click onto the catagory you want to post in. There are several each under Dogs, Cats, Pets and General. When that page comes up, look in the upper, right hand corner for a little green box that says "New Topic." Just click that, and a screen similar to the one you see for posting a REPLY comes up. Only difference is that you put the title of your topic in the narrow box above your message area. That's it! When you get that time, we can tell you how to edit and delete a post, post pics., etc. So, give it a try! I think you already know how to "reply." And look in Breeds. There's a post there near about about a young lady asking about life with beagles! Good Luck! Sandra

[ December 10, 2001: Message edited by: tatsxxx11 ]