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txshopper73 · 03-02-2007, 05:12 AM

I remember being a first time member here. It was Villette that first pm-d me and made me feel at home. Over time, I had made some really close friends. It went from simple pm-s to phone calls. Now days, I don't hang with anyone. I kinda keep to myself.

red98vett · 03-02-2007, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

I remember being a first time member here. It was Villette that first pm-d me and made me feel at home. Over time, I had made some really close friends. It went from simple pm-s to phone calls. Now days, I don't hang with anyone. I kinda keep to myself.

awwww....I didn't know that ....

and I can take it a step further - YOU made ME feel special that day we met....so everyone can see - Friendships CAN happen online - this is Txshopper and I at the doggie park....Isnt she too pretty ?

another way to get to know people is by going to meetups in your area...there are regional boards here http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=26

marcerella02 · 03-02-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by spiked_poodle

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!

i felt that way too.. people would ask for help on something and i have no idea what to say so i felt like i coudlnt' contribute.. but the more i read the more i learn and i find the longer i've had layla the more things i've expereinced that i can help someone with. i'm not sure my advice is any good mind you.. but i know i feel better when someone at least responds to my post. I feel VERY good since this is the first time i've posted and had SUCH a huge response.. usually i'm happy if i can get 9!

carleirulesme · 03-02-2007, 06:42 AM

never really felt like it.

red98vett · 03-02-2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by carleirulesme

never really felt like it.

don't give up !! it really helps to connect via pm's....many times I see something in the RIP section

or a little puppy is sick and will write that person just to wish them well....I've gotten to know several people by doing that ....i always feel so bad hearing about puppies who are sick or who passed on....and it only takes a minute of our time to offer moral support ....

Tink's Mom · 03-02-2007, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

don't give up !! it really helps to connect via pm's....many times I see something in the RIP section

or a little puppy is sick and will write that person just to wish them well....I've gotten to know several people by doing that ....i always feel so bad hearing about puppies who are sick or who passed on....and it only takes a minute of our time to offer moral support ....

V it's very true. That's how I started feeling like I belonged. When I was crying over someone's posting about their pet, I PMd the person to say so or else posted it. After I lost my poodle last year, people were so nice to respond to my posting about it. That's when I began to feel a part of YT. Now, I'm pretty comfortable here.

I don't always respond to everything that interests me because I can't do them all. And I don't respond to the negative/slamming posts unless it's apparent that the poster needs some encouragement toward the positive or I have facts that are different than what he or she says. If they're just being slammers, I stay away. I don't want to encourage that.

I've met some special people here on YT. I think we're a pretty good group of people!

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Rusty's Momma · 03-02-2007, 08:39 AM

I just started looking at the bottom of the main forum page and looking at the birthdays. I look at their profil page and if they have been on recently I send a Happy Birthday wish....
I figured it might just be a little something to get my foot in the door. And maybe just maybe bring just a little joy to their day.
Angi

red98vett · 03-02-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty's Momma

I just started looking at the bottom of the main forum page and looking at the birthdays. I look at their profil page and if they have been on recently I send a Happy Birthday wish....
I figured it might just be a little something to get my foot in the door. And maybe just maybe bring just a little joy to their day.
Angi

That's a GREAT idea and good for you thinking of it.....

Breny · 03-02-2007, 12:53 PM

I found YT while I was searching for help with my Chi who was born with a cleft palate. And even though she wasn't a Yorkie, ALOT of people reached out to me to help me, as I think my very 1st post was a scream for help!!! Never even took a second to introduce myself

I loved all the help and concern I recieved for my baby Tia and I decided to stick around.

Since then...there have been days I may have felt unloved or no one answered my threads and my feelings may have been hurt a bit, but over all........I think I've mat some AWESOME, HEARTFILLED, LOVING, CARING, GIVING, HELPFUL....... I could go on and on....people ever.

I think I actually felt I belonged when all the xmas cards coming in

Its was the 1st time I ever got sooooo many cards !!!

I love everyone here........YT has been great

Rusty's Momma · 03-02-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

That's a GREAT idea and good for you thinking of it.....

I just thought of doing it after this thread got started so it has just been 2-3 days of it. You would NOT believe the amount of people in the Birthday section that with no activity since 2004, 2005 and mid 2006. LOTS... I usually only get 1-3 that are still active.

Sent Stinky a Birthday wish and got a Thank you in reply. I just think it is neat to have someone notice you on your one & only special day..

Amando · 03-02-2007, 05:24 PM

I think that with these online boards, you have to make yourself known. Whether it's posting a picture of your furbaby or asking for advice, you have to post in order to get recognized. Even if it means your post might be controversial!

There are times when I want to post, and then I think "are these people going to think that I'm an idiot?" In the end, I probably delete 3/4 of the things that I type...

I really appreciate everyone's help from Izzie's lack-of-growth-spurt to just showing off pictures of her!

monique1625 · 03-02-2007, 05:41 PM

I JUST JOIN IN TODAY, AND YET NO ONE TALKS TO ME

red98vett · 03-02-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Amando

I think that with these online boards, you have to make yourself known. Whether it's posting a picture of your furbaby or asking for advice, you have to post in order to get recognized. Even if it means your post might be controversial!

There are times when I want to post, and then I think "are these people going to think that I'm an idiot?" In the end, I probably delete 3/4 of the things that I type...

I really appreciate everyone's help from Izzie's lack-of-growth-spurt to just showing off pictures of her!

LOL you are so right....I made myself known as a goofball pretty fast here and sometimes I think I need to delete 3/4's of what I say

TootiesMom · 03-02-2007, 05:47 PM

V, if you deleted what you said, there would be alot of people here not smiling.... you are a bright light!
d

Syl- · 03-02-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by monique1625

I JUST JOIN IN TODAY, AND YET NO ONE TALKS TO ME

Well, I am still pretty new here and feel out of place too and posted in this thread. I will say welcome to YT and they will come to know you if you post. Welcome!!!!

03-02-2007, 05:12 AM	#91
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	I remember being a first time member here. It was Villette that first pm-d me and made me feel at home. Over time, I had made some really close friends. It went from simple pm-s to phone calls. Now days, I don't hang with anyone. I kinda keep to myself. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

03-02-2007, 06:42 AM	#94
carleirulesme YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 545	never really felt like it. __________________ o0Tashia, Jonathan, Carlei, and Sophie0o CaSh

03-02-2007, 08:39 AM	#97
Rusty's Momma & Sweet Sophie's too!!! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 2,797	I just started looking at the bottom of the main forum page and looking at the birthdays. I look at their profil page and if they have been on recently I send a Happy Birthday wish.... I figured it might just be a little something to get my foot in the door. And maybe just maybe bring just a little joy to their day. Angi __________________ Angi ~ Mom to Rusty, Sophie & Sandy

03-02-2007, 12:53 PM	#99
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	I found YT while I was searching for help with my Chi who was born with a cleft palate. And even though she wasn't a Yorkie, ALOT of people reached out to me to help me, as I think my very 1st post was a scream for help!!! Never even took a second to introduce myself I loved all the help and concern I recieved for my baby Tia and I decided to stick around. Since then...there have been days I may have felt unloved or no one answered my threads and my feelings may have been hurt a bit, but over all........I think I've mat some AWESOME, HEARTFILLED, LOVING, CARING, GIVING, HELPFUL....... I could go on and on....people ever. I think I actually felt I belonged when all the xmas cards coming in Its was the 1st time I ever got sooooo many cards !!! I love everyone here........YT has been great __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

03-02-2007, 05:24 PM	#101
Amando Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 100	I think that with these online boards, you have to make yourself known. Whether it's posting a picture of your furbaby or asking for advice, you have to post in order to get recognized. Even if it means your post might be controversial! There are times when I want to post, and then I think "are these people going to think that I'm an idiot?" In the end, I probably delete 3/4 of the things that I type... I really appreciate everyone's help from Izzie's lack-of-growth-spurt to just showing off pictures of her! __________________ Amanda & Izzie (The Little Princess)

03-02-2007, 05:41 PM	#102
monique1625 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: QUEBEC Posts: 61	She A Beauty I JUST JOIN IN TODAY, AND YET NO ONE TALKS TO ME __________________ MONIQUE FROM QUEBEC My two yorkies are my

03-02-2007, 05:47 PM	#104
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	V, if you deleted what you said, there would be alot of people here not smiling.... you are a bright light! d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)