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  1. 01-13-2010, 04:08 PM #1
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    Smile How times have changed!

    Wow, it's been a loooooong time since I posted on here.

    The whole format has changed and that's hard for a technophobe like me, I don't understand half of the new set up

    Anyway, in the time I have been away life has been er, interesting here, hubby had a rare stroke (caused by a migraine!)which has affected his vision, he has recovered from the stroke, but still has visual problems. He is a non smoker, slim, strict vegetarian with very low cholesterol, but hey, it could have been worse.

    I have had mutiple surgeries on my wrist and hand.
    Our beloved special needs rescue dog passed away with cancer a few weeks ago and we miss her so much life just isn't the same without my beautiful fur baby

    The UK based sites are no where near as friendly as you guys! sometimes they are so hurtful to each other I despair ............
    There are so many new folks out there, I am not sure there is anyone around that will even recognise me?

    Anyway, I might need a masterclass in how this new fangled site works!
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    Hi and welcome back from Florida! Nope, you don't know me but looking forward to reading about you. Best thing to do is play around and jump right in. Won't take you long. And yes, everyone on here is friendly.

    So sorry about all the bad health your family has had including your baby dog. Glad hubby has recovered fairly well.
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    No, I don't recognize you, but sure love your picture!! Welcome back - you'll pick up the setup before long!!

    Glad your DH is on the mend. So sorry about your dog - such an important part of your family!!

    Jump in and make new friends - we're all waiting for you!!
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    Welcome back! I do remember you

    Don't worry, the new set up has a very small learning curve. You'll pick it up in no time. You'll use what interests you and never mind the rest
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    Hello, welcome back from a fellow English FVer

    I know what you mean about the layout i get used to something then it changes, oh well all the more fun finding things lol
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    Hi I remember you also like Heather.
    I don't post much but read about every day.
    Wecome back.
    You'll get the hang of it again soon.
    I know how you feel about your fur baby. Had to put ours down before Christmas. We miss her terribly
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    Welcome back from Atlanta, Georgia. So sorry to hear about your dog; very glad to hear DH is on the mend.
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    Welcome back!!! Nope I don't recognize you, buth then again I may have joined after you quit posting.

    Sorry to hear about your dh's stroke, but glad he is on the mend. So did all your surgeries help your hand/wrist? Hopefully you are on the mend too or completely mended! (((hugs))) It's always hard to lose a pet they become members of the family and there is always a void after they pass on.

    Hope to see you around and get to know you...can always use a new cyber friend!!!
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  9. 01-13-2010, 05:54 PM #9
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    Welcome back!!

    I just think the changes are kind of like what the grocers do every year or so... just when I have the layout memorized they move the the aisles around
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    Welcome back, I remember you! I'm sorry for the tribulations you've been experiencing. I'm glad you're back here at FV.
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    Welcome back. I recognize you too. I was still lurking then I think.
    I have been on here quite a while and sure don't have the skills that some of the younger ones have. Whipping quotes here and there. Just decide to learn 1 or 2 new things a month. Thats what i do. Everyone here is so friendly most all of the time ,true. I did accidently get involved in a european conversation and was quite put out at a response. So i agree. You can hang out w/ us Anytime.
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    I remember you, welcome back from a very cold, snowy, icy Holland.

    From a fellow technophobe, if I can do most of the stuff on here (definitely not everything) then believe me ANYONE can do it, so I wouldn't worry too much.
    And should you have problems then there is always someone on here who will explain it patiently.

    You are right, this is one of the friendliest forums that I have ever come across.

    I am sorry that you have been going through so much. (((HUGS))))

    How are you coping in the (unheard of) cold in the UK?
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    Welcome back . So sorry to hear about all you've had happen.
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    Thanks guys for the warm welcome back, I did a long post to this and it vanished! time for hubby to remind me how to safe guard my replies, I think LOL!

    It's been snowing again and the roads are a bit grim, so I might get chance to do some posting over the weekend, once I have sorted out the safeguard.

    Can someone point out a " key" to all the stuff that now appears on the left hand side please?

    Also can you still PM people?

    Have a nice day everyone

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