Do you think people you know lurk here?

BicycleBride10

I lurk here but don't know any of you irl as far as I know. I occasionally post on GP and very rarely comment on a post on TIP. I've been lurking TIP for three years and GP for 2 years. I started lurking here when you all moved from the carribean or wherever. If you want to know why I lurk and don't join in it's because I think of these boards as more of a television show in that I watch what happens and watch people's stories play out. I guess I'm kind of shy in person too. I tend to stand back and listen more than jump in.  

TSD

Oh, and I post shiit all the time that no one cares about or comments on. If I let that stop me, I'd have been able to give up my nest addiction a long time ago.

 

CaliopeSpidrman

I'm still waiting for a response to my RunKeeper post from the other day.

WendyToo

CaliopeSpidrman:

I'm still waiting for a response to my RunKeeper post from the other day.

I almost did, but I didnt really have anything to say. I love run keeper and have never had problems with it like that. Intriguing huh? 

Mr.andMrs.T2B

I have been lurking since the whole Chop/Proud/Elfstergate thing went down.

 I think my lack of posting all the time comes from not worrying so much about people not replying as I'm busy or I feel like I don't have anything to contribute or if I do have something to contribute I'm afraid it would come off as a snarky wannabe.  Some of you are rough on newbies.  I think that's changed though. 

ChristinS

You GUYS!  On my wedding day, some of my family went to a local bar after the ceremony, and the waitress asked my Dad if they had come from my wedding!?  I guess this was when I posted heavily on my local, and the bar was near my ceremony location.  My dad thought it was so weird/funny.  But really, STFU random waitress!

_Fenton

Hello

Anthony.

 

(I'm sure he doesn't check every day, but at the rate he used to stalk my FB, I'm sure he's looked this up a few times)

mrs.moosie

I'm a long time lurker, from the NEY/AFB days (I think the farthest back I can remember was the pearl necklace B-pics or whatever). I am a regular on my local, and always liked to read the funny here. I ordered a gift for my mom from Noisy's business, and have asked a few questions and got some helpful responses from you guys. I didn't follow as much when you were CB, and now check in to see cute baby pics and enjoy the funny stories. I am a west coaster and have a swing shift schedule (so I don't even wake up until around noon my time) and I am usually too late to post anything. I'm pretty sure I don't know anybody here IRL.

WendyToo

Let me add my sister to the list.  She mentioned today that she saw my Monday OOTD.

BobLoblaw

You go Glen Coco!

MinneSconnie

LTL (long-time lurker) here- but I promise I'm not creepy.  I started on looking on my local board in 2008 when I got engaged, and one day clicked over to SB,  I think recently after they renamed it.  I juuuust missed Elfstergate.  So yes, I went island hoppin to the Caribbean with you, mon.

 What has kept me around is the great conversation- I was in law school when I was engaged, it was nice to see work-life balance discussed, trashy celeb gossip, hobbies, crafts, fashion, etc.  I just got in a habit of reading the knot/nest at the end of my workday (4pm on), and didn't wan't to feel like a weirdo just randomly adding a thought to the end of every thread.

 Andplusalso, I think HT was joining the club around then.  She pretty much has the market on awesome/funny/relatable sort-of-newish lawyer, so not sure I can compete!

 

redarmadillo

Another long time lurker, came on about the same time as Minnie. I don't post for two main reasons. One I am in Australia so time difference means I am always super late to the game (like this). I have also always used the board as a real time book, kind of like a written soapie, where if I got involved it would change the character progression, sort of thing anyway. Plus I am just not all that interesting....and I abuse smileys.  Is it more freaky to lurk when you aren't in the same country even?

WendyToo

redarmadillo:

Another long time lurker, came on about the same time as Minnie. I don't post for two main reasons. One I am in Australia so time difference means I am always super late to the game (like this). I have also always used the board as a real time book, kind of like a written soapie, where if I got involved it would change the character progression, sort of thing anyway. Plus I am just not all that interesting....and I abuse smileys.  Is it more freaky to lurk when you aren't in the same country even?

I bet more people than you think check in at night at least. We need some more evenig action here.   

modb1rd

I remember when this place was humming at night. Sigh

mrs.kay+emm

Another long-time lurker, although I have posted a few times here an there in the past. I started in 2007 when I was planning my wedding and got hooked during one NEY/AFB battle.

For a while I worked at a desk job that was really boring, so I read (and eventually posted here and there). Then I started teaching, so I just don't really have time to respond during the day. By the time I read it, it is like now, when the conversation is no longer relevant. I also suffer from not feeling witty/funny enough to contribute.

I've thought about posting on WeWa posts as I have been doing it for a while and have been pretty  successful (-80 lbs, helllll yeah!)

redarmadillo

WendyToo:

redarmadillo:

Another long time lurker, came on about the same time as Minnie. I don't post for two main reasons. One I am in Australia so time difference means I am always super late to the game (like this). I have also always used the board as a real time book, kind of like a written soapie, where if I got involved it would change the character progression, sort of thing anyway. Plus I am just not all that interesting....and I abuse smileys.  Is it more freaky to lurk when you aren't in the same country even?

I bet more people than you think check in at night at least. We need some more evenig action here.   

I will happily amuse you in the evening anytime :-) 

modb1rd

I remember you Mrs. Kay! Congrats on the weight loss!

mrs.kay+emm

thanks!! now I just need to move past the lack of motivation, because I'm feeling pretty good, but still about 15-20 lbs from goal.

 

You gave me some good book recs

KristenBtobe

I remember you too! 

TSD

modb1rd:

I remember when this place was humming at night. Sigh

I'm here checking in every night while we watch tv. But it always seems like no one else is here.

noisy_penguin

I check in here in the evenings as well. We should all chat and stuff. 

I promise to post tonight as I'm watching Breaking Dawn (if I get done with my work early enough), as I'm sure I will want to share my horror an self-loathing with everyone. 

WendyToo

I remember Kay+Emm too.  

I am about to take a nap, but I will get back up around 12:30 (CST) for a couple of hours to hang out with Kevin when he gets home. Stupid opposite schedules. 

noisy_penguin

Opposite schedules are the suck.

KristenBtobe

Beer is not the suck. That's truth.

modb1rd

So I took a Thursday lunch time yoga class. We spent the last 5 minutes alternating the one nostril we were allowed to breathe through (not kidding). So I doubted I got much out of the class. But ummmm. Oh my god my abs hurt so bad today. 

noisy_penguin

KristenBtobe:

Beer is not the suck. That's truth.

I'm halfway done with work. There's a bottle of wine calling to me from the kitchen. It better not be the suck either. 

FluffyShoe

Lurkey Lou here! I started lurking NEY in 2007 when I was on maternity leave - the first post I remember was Chop & Noisy having fun with Toot/Cherished. I remember the creation of Officer McLaughlin! The NEY bunch all had siggy pics of porn stars w/ big racks. This was when the only regular with a baby was Star and any new meat that showed up with a baby in their siggy was shunned for procreating and having the nerve to venture over from the baby boards. Ah, thunderdome.

I've posted some over the years with a couple or so different screen names. I usually only post if I really have something unique to add to a topic, or if I've had enough wine/bourbon/beer/vodka/etc. I am a bit of an introvert and like a PP said, this is like a watching a reality show. Over the years I have benefited from the wealth of product recs, recipes, etc. and I love the drama, when it happens. So, thanks for the entertainment and recs! I'm also a bit lazy when it comes to social media, so I've never been into investing the time it takes to 'integrate'.

In short, I love you guys, from afar, across the smokey internets.

modb1rd

Wendy and I never get credit for our role in that hot mess

noisy_penguin

I CREDIT YOU ALL THE TIME.

buddhagouda

modb1rd:

Wendy and I never get credit for our role in that hot mess

which hot mess? There have been so many.