Quick disclaimer here. This group was not created by me exactly, it was created by the wonderful ideas and input of many members. Apologies to Dazz for butchering here lovely intro(darn 250 characters!)There is a Discussion Forum available and it is encouraged that it be used. The links that I provided are somewhat by design. The Q&A was not linked as it is it's own tab. Let me know if I goofed anywhere and I will try to clean it up.

Welcome to TBD! I've been with TBD, the old and new, since November of 2008, and have met some great people here. Come on in, have some fun and make some new friends along the way!

It is me, hello everyone

OK. I'm in. If I get too disruptive, feel free to send me back to Q & A.

Hi MoosieMike :-) I forgot to introduce myself...DOH!! My name is Jack some folks call me by given name Jackie. I am actually a chiuhuaha undercover as a Chow working for the Purina Corp.

Hi WTF. Nice to see you. Hope to see you pop in on some new folks.

This seems to be the kind of place that I usually get thrown out of, but What the Hell, eh?

Nothing political here Snagg(folks can find that at TBd soon enough). Just a place to welcome new and not-so-new folks(see, I didn't say old :-) Might get myself tossed out! Great talking to you last night BTW...Cramps this Sunday? I have a brand new copy of "ROCKINNREELININAUCKLANDNEWZEALANDXXX" Maybe I should it to the station for ya.

Hi Sara!

Just picked up the notice. I'm looking forward to participation in the lounge.

hello all......

Good afternoon all

what a charming idea

"Ello ! Nice job Jackie
A warm welcome to new members! Some of us joined TBD in 2007, some in 2008, some in 2009 - and now 2010 - which is to say we have staying power, and a lot to offer. From fun in the Forum & the Q&A (Questions & Answers) "lounges" (as I like to call those two groups) to frisky and feisty and argumentative and informative and spiritual and wise, you will find a group that suits your interests! So don't just lurk and peek, please jump right in!

YIPEEE SKIPEEEE! This is very cool. Great going to the geek/brains behind this! Forgot one thing....where is the lurkers room...?! Just kidding...sorta. There was some fun stuff going on there. Hubba hubba on the image there DZ!

Hello all! Very nice turn out for the Grand Opening. If anybody has any further ideas for improvement or in general, feel free to PM Cat, Dazz or myself. Once again I am so proud to be part of this community and seeing the warmth from so many great people, YOU guys are AWESOME!! New members are in very good hands here.

Thanks Jackie, Looking good my friend!

That's ok Sara! It's real good to see you!

I went to the Welcome Lounge on TBD1 and then my whole TBD life began: TBD morning, noon, mid-afternoon, martini 4PM, dinner at 7 TBD, and then after-dinner TBD mints when I suddenly disappear.

Welcome Sara, you picked an exciting day to join us. I think you'll like it here.
I'm realteal, or rt.
Hello everyone else!
Hey, peeps that put this together, nice idea.

Hi Gang. I'm CWO3ROBBIE

Haven't talked to many of you since a few hours ago.
My tbd history:
I Read about he original TBD in the Washington Post in 2007. Joined in Jan 2008 and became really hooked in April 2008 when Prunella Farquar picked up her 100th friend and we had a party to celibrate. I live in an RV with a big Black dog and write a blog about our travels. When I get bored I hunt up KarenSme and she bores me so much more, I just have to do something.
Here you will find a mix of personalities and intellects like no other place. So come on in.

Robbie! I was so excited to see you here!

Pssst . . . we are in trouble - notice how KarenSme just sneaked in ?!? /;-D

Welcome to TBD! You're gonna love it!

Thanks to everyone! It's been a fun night! Keep coming back and feel free to send us your thoughts.

So happy that so many of you are sliding, skipping, shimmering, jogging, roller skating (and blading) skiing, boating, horse riding and flying in (did I miss anything *chuckle* ) to join us here! We SO appreciate all the support and kudos!
Further suggestions are always welcomed, and in the mean time - make yourself comfortable!

this is where everybody is---I thought I was going to have to go over to the sexy group----helloooooo

Hello, everyone. Nice, real nice!!!

Well, I just stumbled in here, glad to see the place opened up, looks good, can't wait to meet you all.
Oh wait, some of you look vaguely familiar.

Mak...lol...you're funny...xox. Good morning TBD...lots of good reading in here.

Leave me alone, I'm practicing being cloistered.

Hello, I just became the sixty-first member, funny since I was born in '61..

'Ello everyone! Things are humming along I see! We haven't frightened the new people have we - yet? /;-D . . .. speaking of new - what was the name of the huge influx of a group from another site last year 'round this time? They were sooooo much fun and work! Pru and I were so exhausted running all about tending after them we had to go down for a nap! Aliens? A - something . . . I wonder how many are still with us - Hue - Quilty, Maricel . . .?

Wasn't that Eons or something like that Diana?

It wasn't Eons - it started with an "A" - dart this elder brain freeze moment - I'll run and ask Pru . . . Remember? There were lots and lots of them - some quite naughty and many of us helped and ran after them hither and yon trying to douse the fires and calm the frayed sensibilities - arrrrrrrrrrrhhh it's frustrating racking the few remaining brain cells -

Answerology...I think. They were a fun bunch....but I think we assimilated them just fine!

resistance was futile.

Oh yes! Thank you Jaylee you have saved me sanity! That's the name - answerology - oh my but that was a VERY active bunch with their own group (where they would congregate to talk about "us" versus "them" and how different TBD was from their site)!
resistance was futile.
hahahaha! Yup - we wore 'em down alright with our 'sweetness' !!!

Hi Dottie, We just opened the Welcome Lounge on Monday afternoon. I am one of the Moderators. If I can be of help, leave a note on my profile. Glad to have you with us.

Hahahaha Dottie darling - it's all brand new! All these questions at once oh my!
Drinks - yes . . . something akin to that wonderful and ever so fun "Monica's Bar" is in order - gosh but she was a fun bar-keep - the sock puppet, the pyjama party . . . the memories.

Good morning TBD! Happy Hump Day!

Hi Belle! Good morning to you too!

Hahaha! Dottie - the drinks were free on TBD Prime! Here - it costs a hug ! J/K ...one Shirley Temple" coming right up - and it's a double darlin' ~ I KNOW you can handle it!

As for that cute guy over in the corner -do you mean the one on the left? Or the right? /;->

Oh geez. . . I hope she means the one on the left. The one on the right is wearing. . . well, I'm not sure what that is. . . but it looks really uncomfortable!

ROFL! Understood.

Where's Crabby? I hope to see you here Sir.

Oh..He's already here. Hi Crabby :-)

42 minutes? Well, I have never liked quitters. Keep up the good work Mr Boyer.