Funny. I was instantly popular. I think you all knew a hottie when you read one. ;)

KIDDING! I was PARANOID for the first three or four months. I'd seen a couple people get slammed, and I was sure I was next. I didn't even understand how forums worked, and as one of about three men who were posting semi-regularly, I felt like even more of an outsider.

But Villette, Bettyeanne, Sylvan, StewiesMom and a few others took pity on me and replied to a few of my posts. It's been good ever since. I can honestly say there is not a member here who I don't like. Well, I don't know everyone, but there's certainly not a member here who I dislike. I even like the brat MeganS, but don't tell her that. I'd rather be slammed.

awwwww...I'm sorry you lost your friend :( and don't despair ...Posting in the wrong section is not a crime !! :D and as far as your welcome - this site is SO big many get missed....I used to try to post on every welcome or picture posted ....but no one can...it just moves way too fast now.

don't give up and I sent you a PM LOL - you are getting a NEW animated Avatar TODAY if you see my pm. Everyone needs one to show off their yorkies.

and Mike. Ya.... you were an instant hit allright - posting that picture of yourself in your undies really helped........:D :D :D

HA !!!!! KIDDING (mike really did NOT do that) he doesn't have to - we DO know a hottie when we see one.

When I had my first conversation with V LOL that is when. And then I had a huge scare for about a minute and sooo many people pm'ed me wishing me the best and offering advice. That was when!!!

OH most importantly, when I couldn't kill the thread killer thread!!! I knew then! I swear, I have posts here that no one ever replied to!! Or they died after I replied to someone else's posts LOLOL

i still feel i dont belonged here maybe its because i dont post alot. i do found this board very helpful and enjoyable.

I joined about a year ago and I didn't feel like I belonged but I'm typically not a "forward" person--I usually sit back and people watch--but I get really chatty after I get to know someone better. I started to feel like I was a part of the site when I opened Cafe Max and started selling treats here because I had the opportunity to speak with people more. Then daisy mae06 sent me a Christmas card, which was really sweet. There still are some days when I feel out of the loop but that's okay :) .

LOL and look at you now girl !! :love-hug3 :love-hug3 :love-hug3
you've been so great - and thank you again for the Bobo's you had at such a great deal :thumbup: ...connie's Maddie loved it...you cheered up a sad little yorkie

So............POST MORE !! :D :D :D (I'll be happy to do an animated avatar for you if you want one ...I'm really slow on label orders right now and can get to it right away - just send me a pm)

and Bren - HUSH UP !! You've been a great addition to the site since you joined and your treats ROCK !! My son loved his gift basket and I can't say enough about your professionalism with your online biz....

aww thanks vett i would love a animated avatar!

:eek: I hope I belong soon.I only got one reply to my Hi Everyone thread:eek: :p Just kidding. I am me thats all.I really hope to make some friends and learn all I can here.You all have a great group here, I hope I can be a part of it:D
Bianca

hehe I replied !! I just went and checked and whew !! Had it covered lol

it IS a great group and again - welcome !!! when you need an avatar just shoot me a pm too ok ??

:thumbup: Thanks so much...
Bianca:p

OMG, I did a double take and wondered what picture I'd posted. There was that night I was up drinking wine ... I'm glad you 'fessed up!

To all those who feel left out sometimes, hang in there. Long after I'd established myself on YT as a "regular," I went to another dog forum and ran into the same thing. I was nobody and nobody replied to my posts. I disliked the forum for a long time for that reason, but you know what? They came around with time.

I think it's just the nature of public forums. There are thousands of posts, and you can't reply to all of them. You pick and choose from those you connect with, and sometimes it takes a while for posters to be noticed as someone who's going to stick around and be part of the group. Hang in there! And post cute pictures of your dogs!

ROTF !!! Just so everyone knows he PAID me to dispute the undie comment. He really did post that picture.....:p :p :p

and VERY Well said ....you made great points even if you do post in BVD's

Same here don't worry. I still don't feel like I fit completely in but I know it takes time. I will say however since I started posting on the "thread Killer" I feel welcomed to post like my opinion counts for something. In other threads my posts can get lost. But I really enjoy being part of YT.

LOL !! I need to go back to the thread killer and see the latest....and your posts DO count. You said something very nice to me today and I won't forget it - thank you :)

Ya know we Love ya girl And I love the Killer thread I have met lots of sweet people there. It is always fun and you can talk about anything :)

V ya better get over there it grows so fast you'll be there hours trying to catch up :)

I don't fit in
 

Being new is part of it. The folks that have responded to my posts have been very nice for the most part.
The part that makes me feel like I don't fit in are more along the lines of

1. I don't "spoil" my baby....at least that much.

2. I don't have her Yorkie coiffure done regularly. She does get brushed, tho.
Heck, Can't afford my own hairdo!
3. I'm not on a first name basis with our Vet. I might need him once a year (thank goodness).
4. I don't feed my dog organic (or my kids for that matter) stuff, just what I can find at the grocery store and feel is decent. Please don't slam me about the corn content and all.... Sweety is healthy and eats plenty.

There are a bunch of other stuff that I see from the posts that I don't do. Some, I have tried to change to benefit Sweety. Some are things that go on my priority list way down there below some of the stuff I need to do for my skin kids and husband.

Then there is the one someone mentioned before about being slammed. Because I am different than alot of folks on here, I worry about being slammed. I'm not weird. I'm just suthern! We don't do organic in my neck of the woods. We do homegrown! :D We fry our taters and about anything else that will float in Wesson when it's done. :)

Anyway.. just thought I'd jump in with two feet!:D

What a cool thread!

Well, silly me, I still feel a bit like an outsider looking in:eek: ...I mean I'm completely addicted and don't seem to have a shortage of posts, lol, but I still read plenty of threads and think "oh how sweet, look what great buddies those members are" or something of that ilk. I also hesitate to jump in with both feet (like previous poster) when I see something I completely disagree with.

Anyway, I've met many wonderful folks on this site and have several who's posts I read faithfully, because they always make me laugh, or I love their pics, etc.

LOL! Nobody hardly ever responds to my threads! So half the time I dont feel like I belong either!

I don't, but then, I'm obnoxiously new. And I lurk a lot xD

Okay...now I'm going to go check out your threads:)

I went against my better judgement and did that a few times (posted on something I didn't agree with)......the last time I got slammed and then slammed again in a PM. So I pretty much stick to the noncontroversial threads now!

*pout* I try!!

I've been here a while and I still don't really feel like I belong yet. There are alot of people that I know, but I don't think anyone knows me. I know that I should try and post more than I do, but sometimes I just feel like I don't have anything eloquent enough to contribute. I'm hoping to get to know more people though. I know then I'll feel like I belong.

LOL I always stay away from them! They freak me out! Just Kidding... but kinda not! :D

When Villette made my avatar for me and helped me with my pictures. I thank you so much Villette. I see you are always helping people and making them feel welcome.

Though I've met a few friends for life on here, as far as the YT 'community' goes, I still feel like a new member even though I've been here almost a year. Not sure why I feel that way...I just do.

But, you're "family" to me!

:aimeeyork I have a hard time feeling as if I belong too. Not because anyone has been anything other than helpful though! I think I just don't feel knowledgable yet. I am learning very fasy though! A lot of times I don't stay with my thread because I am so very busy with housetraining my Uma, and of course JuJu HAS to do everything the new pup does, so she is getting a refresher too! Then there is the supervised play time, the leash training, the free time outside, chow time,and of course cuddle and groom time! I am just busy! Hopefully things will slow down as Uma matures, and I will be able to spend more free time of my own. I do love this site!:aimeeyork