newbies welcome here

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 03 Oct 2006, 08:03

Boo Radley wrote:Heard so much about the schools thread that I just had to join. Be kind to me

Belated welcome from me too Boo. Interesting avatar.

Boo Radley · Post by **Boo Radley** » 03 Oct 2006, 19:42

It took me so long to fix my avatar that I was getting worried Halloween would be over.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 12 Oct 2006, 18:27

Hello. Sorry should have introduced myself earlier.
What can I say about myself? Lived in Portobello for 20 odd (and some very odd ) years, near the Prom. I have kids aka the Clangers who range in age from 13 - 21

My mum was raised in Mellvile St ( now Bellfield St ) but I'm the only one from the family to remain in Edinburgh let alone Porty.

I remember the Power Station, open air pool- brrrr, tennis courts in Rosefield Park, salt water in the Baths, Mr Rudge's and Mrs Pelosi's shops in Bath St., the bakers round the corner, long sunny days on the beach.......................zzzzz

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 12 Oct 2006, 20:54

Should have said I'm the only one from my mum's side still living here. Pater Soup Dragon still in Porty supporting the local.

iainburnside · Post by **iainburnside** » 22 Oct 2006, 23:33

Hi, I'm the current newbie. Just moved to the area a couple of months ago and saw all the porty.org stickers in the shop windows. A couple of months later it dawned on me that I should actually check out the website! It looks good, so I'm off for another gander at it...

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 22 Oct 2006, 23:42

Great to hear that our publicity dept. (Bob) has lured in another poor unsuspecting resident.

Hello Iain.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 22 Oct 2006, 23:44

Hello Iain. Welcome to the forum and congratulations on being our most recent 600th registered member (pending).

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 23 Oct 2006, 09:08

Hello Iain!

Bellybabe

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 23 Oct 2006, 10:28

Hello Iain and welcome.

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 23 Oct 2006, 12:32

Hi there Iain!!

iainburnside · Post by **iainburnside** » 24 Oct 2006, 15:53

Thanks all!

I'm bloody knackered. Just walked back home from the uni carrying a big bag of library books. And now I get to go have the thrill of reading them! Um, fun

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 24 Oct 2006, 16:05

And a belated welcome from me!

Black Mamba · Post by **Black Mamba** » 30 Oct 2006, 19:48

And a belated welcome from me too!
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Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 01 Nov 2006, 16:21

Welcome Iain. Rumours abound that it is against the local law to use a stupid name when on this forum - this is totally unfounded and quite frankly a piece of nonsense. You may post under any ridiculous name you choose without any fear of beheading. I was actually thinking of not using my own name anymore and changing it to something silly

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 14 Nov 2006, 21:54

Sorry Epykat, Lawrence owns the sill franchise her in portobello.

Cleopas · Post by **Cleopas** » 15 Nov 2006, 02:09

Can I as a non-resident welcome people to the site??

Cos if you get into it, Iain ... it can be lotsa fun and serious enough for other issues.

I've enjoyed being here since day one. These guys here are actually intelligent (yes, you too Porty!!

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So come on and join in ... the water's fine!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 15 Nov 2006, 16:23

Porty wrote:Sorry Epykat, Lawrence owns the sill franchise her in portobello.

I think I managed to decipher what it was you were trying to say

. At first I thought you were trying to tell me he was a double glazing salesman! I can tell you went to a good school...........

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 15 Nov 2006, 17:08

Epykat wrote:
Porty wrote:Sorry Epykat, Lawrence owns the sill franchise her in portobello.
I think I managed to decipher what it was you were trying to say .

Well done Epykat...you speak Porty...can you translate for us lesser mortals

Messalina · Post by **Messalina** » 30 Dec 2006, 18:19

Hello peeps. After months of watching you from the wings, I am taking the bull by the horns and joining in. Be nice to me please!

Black Mamba · Post by **Black Mamba** » 30 Dec 2006, 18:27

Hi Messalina. Welcome to the family that is POL. I'm sure everyone will be nice to you.

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 30 Dec 2006, 19:33

Hi Messalina, welcome to the forum. Don't worry, we're a nice bunch really......honest.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 30 Dec 2006, 19:43

Welcome Messalina

Izzie · Post by **Izzie** » 30 Dec 2006, 19:58

A warm welcome Messaline.We are always nice

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 30 Dec 2006, 20:13

Welcome Messalina

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 30 Dec 2006, 20:26

Nice to meet you Messalina

Messalina · Post by **Messalina** » 30 Dec 2006, 20:36

Well, thank you all (so far) very much. All I need to do now is get one of those picture thingies on the left under my name.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 30 Dec 2006, 20:38

Welcome Messalina and I'm sure Bob will help you with an avatar.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 30 Dec 2006, 20:39

Messalina wrote:Well, thank you all (so far) very much. All I need to do now is get one of those picture thingies on the left under my name.

Try looking here for help Messalina.

Messalina · Post by **Messalina** » 30 Dec 2006, 20:40

Is that what its called? Thank you Porty. I'll maybe browse online for something appropriate.

Messalina · Post by **Messalina** » 30 Dec 2006, 20:58

How's this then??

Thank you for the link to Heather's animations.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 30 Dec 2006, 21:58

Very nice. I think you will find that most of us are very shallow and easily impressed by anything under 5kb that can move in this way. No, I'm serious. Welcome.

Messalina · Post by **Messalina** » 30 Dec 2006, 22:01

That's okay. I like shallow!

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 30 Dec 2006, 22:49

Hi Messalina and welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy as much as I have!

ali · Post by **ali** » 31 Dec 2006, 00:03

Helo Messalina - I'm the forum grump.

nice to meet you - and your avatar.

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 31 Dec 2006, 00:45

Welcome to POL Messalina; I hope you have fun here!