billstergirl
Full Member
Posts: 194
Jun 27, 2014 20:50:26 GMT
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Post by billstergirl on Aug 4, 2014 5:21:47 GMT
I am a HUGE lurker. I am usually pretty shy IRL and unfortunately that transfers over into my online life as well. I lurked at twopeas for years before actually joining. I don't know my post count but it wasn't a whole lot.
I am going to try to post more often. In fact, this is my second post tonight! YAY! Go me!
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Post by katieanna on Aug 4, 2014 13:14:57 GMT
Another ex lurker here. Just be reassured that the people here don't bite (as much) as at the old place! I used to think that nothing could top 2Peas---I was wrong. The NEW 2Peas ROCKS!!
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scrappert
Prolific Pea
RefuPea #2956
Posts: 7,960
Location: Milwaukee, WI area
Jul 11, 2014 21:20:09 GMT
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Post by scrappert on Aug 4, 2014 13:19:38 GMT
I agree with a lot of the still lurkers, I get to reading, then forget to post. I am starting to get more in a routine about it. My counts are going up!!
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 4, 2014 13:56:52 GMT
This is the second time I have tried to post on this thread, hence the reason why I should probably stay in my cave. I have been with the peas a very long time both unregistered and registered. I tried to come out of hiding but was driven back in a few years ago when I was mocked by a troll for living in Alaska. I really love the new board and I want to post more. So here I go, I'll see if this post goes through! Karen Troll was probably jealous that you live in gorgeous Alaska! Seriously, I have always wanted to visit and will achieve that dream on a cruise next year. Welcome! "see" you around on the threads, I hope.
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Post by alibama on Aug 4, 2014 14:41:33 GMT
It is great to see so many lurkers posting now. I am amazed at some of your post counts. Very happy to see all the new folks coming out to play.
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betazed
Junior Member
Posts: 84
Jun 28, 2014 3:17:59 GMT
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Post by betazed on Aug 4, 2014 15:19:25 GMT
Trying here..... Don't want to be "shy member" anymore! Your pup looks exactly like my sister's little pup. Hers is supposed to be a bishon/poodle mix. My male is supposed to be a Maltese/poodle mix. My sister was just here this morning with her and the two dogs get along so well. My sister said my dog is the only other dog that hers will play with. She's tiny and mine is bigger by 4 pounds, but very gentle, so I guess that's why she feels safe to play. What breed is your dog? Hi Lexica, Our dog is a Bichon with a little Maltese. She is a very sweet dog and tolerant with kids and most other dogs. My dd and friends have dressed her up with tutus, butterfly wings, hawaiian lei (avatar)...you name it. Takes it all in stride!
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lambchop
Junior Member
Posts: 83
Jul 7, 2014 18:50:47 GMT
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Post by lambchop on Aug 4, 2014 15:48:42 GMT
Sometimes (usually) when I post something, I'll read it and feel really stupid! Then I'll think I really shouldn't have said anything at all. Like even right now as I reread what I've written I'm having second thoughts! Ok...hitting post! If it makes you feel any better, I am the same way. I am such a dork sometimes... This is me too! I am trying to post more though. I really like it here!
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Post by joyfromny on Aug 4, 2014 16:13:42 GMT
I was one over at the other place. But here I feel I post more. Hey I've already become a Jr member.
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Post by Lexica on Aug 4, 2014 19:30:51 GMT
How sweet is that! She plays dress up. That is a patient little dog. This is my first small dog, and it is a whole different world than having big dogs.
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bobbi1027
New Member
Posts: 3
Aug 4, 2014 19:54:06 GMT
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Post by bobbi1027 on Aug 4, 2014 20:16:05 GMT
OK; here is my first post! I lived on the NSBR board since it's inception, but I never posted. My family can verify that I am always quoting the peas. (It was a sad day when, back in 2007, my new son-in-law wanted me to ask the peas something and I had to tell him I was only a lurker.) No more! I am out of the closet!
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mama2twoboys
Junior Member
Posts: 70
Jun 26, 2014 14:28:27 GMT
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Post by mama2twoboys on Aug 4, 2014 20:50:48 GMT
I am still a lurker but would love to be more active so I'm going to try! Previously I felt never had anything to add to the discussion or felt too intimidated to post.
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Post by Mary W on Aug 4, 2014 20:58:30 GMT
Hi. My name is Mary, and I'm a Lurker! ....(waiting for you all to say,"Hi, Mary!")
I'm trying to post more, but I'm finding that I don't have as much time as I need! I really should be doing work during the day (since I'm at work and getting paid to work), and lately at night I'm all caught up in my gazillion Words with Friends games and stupid Kitchen Scramble! Oh, what pathetic excuses! I'd feel better about it if I said I didn't have time because I was too busy zip lining, kayaking, hiking, or training for a marathon! Well, this is who I am and that's why I don't post as much as I should!
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Post by gar on Aug 4, 2014 22:27:19 GMT
Hi Mary and bobbi and all the other new or nearly new peas............don't stop now!!
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Post by liya on Aug 4, 2014 23:09:18 GMT
I thought I was coming out of my shell but my low post count seems to indicate otherwise.
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flamingogrrl
One Post Wonder
Posts: 1
Aug 5, 2014 14:44:20 GMT
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Post by flamingogrrl on Aug 5, 2014 15:06:35 GMT
Just found the board! So excited to reconnect with so many Peas.
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Post by alibama on Aug 5, 2014 15:08:17 GMT
OK; here is my first post! I lived on the NSBR board since it's inception, but I never posted. My family can verify that I am always quoting the peas. (It was a sad day when, back in 2007, my new son-in-law wanted me to ask the peas something and I had to tell him I was only a lurker.) No more! I am out of the closet! Awesome! Now we have to keep you out of the dang closet
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Post by alibama on Aug 5, 2014 15:08:48 GMT
OK; here is my first post! I lived on the NSBR board since it's inception, but I never posted. My family can verify that I am always quoting the peas. (It was a sad day when, back in 2007, my new son-in-law wanted me to ask the peas something and I had to tell him I was only a lurker.) No more! I am out of the closet! Awesome! Now we have to keep you out of the dang closet Glad you found us!!
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peppermintpatty
Pearl Clutcher
Refupea #1345
Posts: 3,947
Jun 26, 2014 17:47:08 GMT
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Post by peppermintpatty on Aug 5, 2014 15:14:01 GMT
This place is very tame compared to the old 2Peas. come on in.
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kauri
Junior Member
Posts: 98
Jun 29, 2014 3:17:08 GMT
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Post by kauri on Aug 5, 2014 15:21:07 GMT
I've already surpassed my post count from over 10 years at the old board, so I am trying .. it's definitely a time suck to just lurk, and I also have to read every post in a thread before I feel that I can respond… add that to my irrational thought that I'd have to stalk that thread to see if anyone responded to my post … and well, I just don't have the time for that!!
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AmyInAK
New Member
I love my daughter Jill!!!!!!!!
Posts: 5
Aug 5, 2014 5:32:42 GMT
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Post by AmyInAK on Aug 5, 2014 16:15:50 GMT
My excuse for lurking before was there was so much to read and no time to type! The news sites just don't cut it after reading 2Peas for so long. I mean, after typing this post I realize that I could have at least read a few shorts threads and maybe part of a drama one...
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humblegal
Shy Member
Posts: 20
Jul 8, 2014 20:47:29 GMT
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Post by humblegal on Aug 5, 2014 17:55:44 GMT
I've already surpassed my post count from over 10 years at the old board, so I am trying .. it's definitely a time suck to just lurk, and I also have to read every post in a thread before I feel that I can respond… add that to my irrational thought that I'd have to stalk that thread to see if anyone responded to my post … and well, I just don't have the time for that!! Me too! But I have already learned so much that I can not seem to step away. Trying to respond more spontaneously!
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kymelissa
Shy Member
Posts: 24
Jul 7, 2014 16:50:11 GMT
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Post by kymelissa on Aug 5, 2014 20:09:05 GMT
If you are a lurker here, can you tell us why you don't want to post? I'm online shy! Sometimes I have a response typed out and then I just can't post it. I'm trying to do better...
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