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Post by Kathy Lee on Sept 30, 2015 20:05:12 GMT -5
Through this forum I have made and even got to meet wonderful friends...this forum is the best and I sincerely hope it goes on for many years to come! And I have the pictures to prove it.....if I ever get around to posting them!
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Post by Kathy Lee on Sept 30, 2015 20:09:17 GMT -5
This forum is going strong because of many things. You need good admins & and you need good people participating and you need respect between members We have all of that here. I was a moderator for years on another forum that had 10,000 posts a month (yes that it a lot) and because some moderators just opened the door a little bit to trollish/negative people, many came in and it became a site for people whining about whether 1992 or 1994 was a better year (and the fights they had, oh my goodness) and it became very left wing liberal and full of hate towards any religion and a whole number of people left because of that and because of people whining over any post you can think of (even non religious, non political ones) If this board would be like that one, you'd have this type of discussion here - I like Erin - I hate Erin -Well then you are stupid -No you are stupid, Erin is annoying, Elizabeth was nice -No Elizabeth was a pain, Erin was nice, you are an idiot -No you are an idiot -No you are -Go jump on a land mine -Go swallow anthrax etc..you get the jist of it. Then the swearing would begin. Forum admin wouldn't let that happen here. This place is so sane compared to other forums I've never been on any other forums, chat rooms, Facebook or anything else. If I hadn't met Kathy Lee at Earl Hamners boyhood home by chance, I never would have even known about this forum. By meeting just one person( and her husband and granddaughter) my life became so much fuller. It just goes to show how a word or two from a stranger can impact your life. So blessed. Thanks Kathy Lee. Love you all. See some of you soon. Isn't it funny how things work out? We just happened to be in the same place at the same time. Remember how we were quoting the show and your hubby thought we were so funny. "John Boy, here is a dollar for gas."
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Post by Kathy Lee on Sept 30, 2015 20:11:38 GMT -5
The Dachsie Bulletin Board. Have you ever read the Halloween picture book "The Hallow Weiner"? It is very cute.
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Post by clyde on Oct 1, 2015 10:04:48 GMT -5
Kathy Lee - I don't belong to a Walton's Facebook group - I just friended individuals over time. There may be a Facebook group, but I'm not aware of it.
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Post by Jan on Oct 1, 2015 23:10:06 GMT -5
Well said, Daniella! I feel exactly the same. Marge and I have talked on the phone and I am friends with some of you on Facebook, but I haven't really met any of you yet. Still, I feel like I know some of you already. This is a wonderful forum with equally wonderful folks. I don't post very often due to a busy life but enjoy catching up on the threads when I have the time. I started on Ralph's forum back in the late '90's but life quickly got in the way (as it still does now) and I dropped off until I resurfaced when I found this forum about three years ago. I am glad I did. I am the admin on Facebook for an alumni group of 500. I believe Scarlett posted that usually only a handful regularly post here. Perhaps that is the norm, as I have the same thing in my group. It's always the same folks commenting or posting. I tip my hat to Brenda for running a top notch forum! Keeping my fingers crossed that we will meet soon! We are planning on it! We'll be hitting the road headed toward the mountains real soon!
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Post by Kathy Lee on Oct 2, 2015 5:23:50 GMT -5
Keeping my fingers crossed that we will meet soon! We are planning on it! We'll be hitting the road headed toward the mountains real soon! I am getting really excited now that the reunion is almost here! Can't wait to see everyone. Did you know that the Rockfish Post Office will be open and there will be a garage sale there? Last year, we met the man who own the post office. He was so nice and is so proud of his little post office! I think he has a Facebook page on his post office. Also, the museum is having a special anniversary event with music, a book signing by Lynn Coffey, and horse drawn carriage rides.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2015 12:57:03 GMT -5
This is the first and only Forum in which I have participated. I enjoy everyone's posts, and have only occasionally noticed any negativity. I never take anything to heart - if I don't like the way a Thread is going, I just don't read it! I am also a fan of Facebook, and have quite a few friends there whom I "met" on this Forum. On Facebook you get to "meet" the real people and learn more about their families, activities, etc. I think there is room for both! The only Forum member I have met in person is ForeverWaltons ( and her wonderful family). However, I corresponded with several other folks when Nicki Wallace started the PenPal group several years ago. Just recently, I purchased a lovely work of art painted by dowsee's talented wife. The Forum has "introduced" me to people all over the country and the world - how cool is that?! I appreciate all the frequent posters who help keep the Forum going. May it continue for a long time! Hi clyde, It’s great that you got to meet some friends thru the Forum & Facebook. I’ve made some wonderful friends thru the Facebook too, some are fellow artists & some are art appreciators!! The formers are so generous sharing their tips & experience, the supporters are my cheerleaders! One of my first FB friends, a very talented artist even offered to draw a portrait for me! I was so touched & surprised!!
Then I got to know some great Forum friends thru my hubby Dowsee, like Nickie, Daniela, then Weezer & yourself! And Daniel came to visit us, the first FB friend we met in person. All of these seems so “unreal”. Initially I was very sceptical about FB & the like… now they are my real friends in my life, & such blessings to me & Frank! And some of the Forum friends even bought some paintings from me, incl yourself. I was so excited about that!
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Post by Kathy Lee on Oct 2, 2015 21:40:24 GMT -5
This is the first and only Forum in which I have participated. I enjoy everyone's posts, and have only occasionally noticed any negativity. I never take anything to heart - if I don't like the way a Thread is going, I just don't read it! I am also a fan of Facebook, and have quite a few friends there whom I "met" on this Forum. On Facebook you get to "meet" the real people and learn more about their families, activities, etc. I think there is room for both! The only Forum member I have met in person is ForeverWaltons ( and her wonderful family). However, I corresponded with several other folks when Nicki Wallace started the PenPal group several years ago. Just recently, I purchased a lovely work of art painted by dowsee's talented wife. The Forum has "introduced" me to people all over the country and the world - how cool is that?! I appreciate all the frequent posters who help keep the Forum going. May it continue for a long time! Hi clyde, It’s great that you got to meet some friends thru the Forum & Facebook. I’ve made some wonderful friends thru the Facebook too, some are fellow artists & some are art appreciators!! The formers are so generous sharing their tips & experience, the supporters are my cheerleaders! One of my first FB friends, a very talented artist even offered to draw a portrait for me! I was so touched & surprised!!
Then I got to know some great Forum friends thru my hubby Dowsee, like Nickie, Daniela, then Weezer & yourself! And Daniel came to visit us, the first FB friend we met in person. All of these seems so “unreal”. Initially I was very sceptical about FB & the like… now they are my real friends in my life, & such blessings to me & Frank! And some of the Forum friends even bought some paintings from me, incl yourself. I was so excited about that!
When you have more painting, let us know the web address again. Would love to see what you have!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2015 13:25:37 GMT -5
Hi clyde, It’s great that you got to meet some friends thru the Forum & Facebook. I’ve made some wonderful friends thru the Facebook too, some are fellow artists & some are art appreciators!! The formers are so generous sharing their tips & experience, the supporters are my cheerleaders! One of my first FB friends, a very talented artist even offered to draw a portrait for me! I was so touched & surprised!!
Then I got to know some great Forum friends thru my hubby Dowsee, like Nickie, Daniela, then Weezer & yourself! And Daniel came to visit us, the first FB friend we met in person. All of these seems so “unreal”. Initially I was very sceptical about FB & the like… now they are my real friends in my life, & such blessings to me & Frank! And some of the Forum friends even bought some paintings from me, incl yourself. I was so excited about that!
When you have more painting, let us know the web address again. Would love to see what you have! Hi Kathy Lee, I paint almost everyday as I really enjoy painting. Here’s my Page on FB where I post most of my paintings. Hope you enjoy it. www.facebook.com/Teresa-YM-Pavlin-1384313985214467/timeline/
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Post by clyde on Oct 3, 2015 14:23:18 GMT -5
Serenity has a picture of the painting I purchased on Facebook. It is beautiful and I love it! I have attached a very small picture of the painting. Maybe it will get larger if you click on it. Attachments:
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Post by Kathy Lee on Oct 3, 2015 16:15:31 GMT -5
Serenity has a picture of the painting I purchased on Facebook. It is beautiful and I love it! I have attached a very small picture of the painting. Maybe it will get larger if you click on it. That is lovely!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2015 18:31:28 GMT -5
Serenity has a picture of the painting I purchased on Facebook. It is beautiful and I love it! I have attached a very small picture of the painting. Maybe it will get larger if you click on it. Thank you Clyde for sharing my painting!! Very kind of you. I'm so happy that you love it!
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Post by patriciaanne on Oct 4, 2015 8:01:37 GMT -5
Theresa, I looked at your paintings and they are beautiful! The barn is my favorite.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2015 18:13:28 GMT -5
Theresa, I looked at your paintings and they are beautiful! The barn is my favorite. Hi patricianne, Thank you for visiting my Fan Page. Glad that you like the barn! Keep checking as I paint almost everyday & post the new ones from time to time. Hope to get to know you more here. Take care!
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Post by sdw on Oct 5, 2015 10:56:33 GMT -5
Sernity your paintings are bwautiful.My uncle who is dead now painting,and we have one of his paintings hanging up.
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