noob intro

[splunge63]

I'm a noob here, but have been heavily following politics for most of my nearly 60 years. Very happy with the 2018 midterms and quite hopeful about 2020. Been lurking here for ~3+ years, it's time to join the party.

[RGinNJ]

1. Welcome!

[PoliticAverse]

2. "have been heavily following politics for most of my nearly 60 years." - you have my sympathy.

Welcome.

[splunge63]

8. lol. The last 3 years have been surreal, amongst other things*

[blm]

3. Hullo

[lunasun]

4. Looking forward to hearing more from you ! Welcome noobie

[Niagara]

5. Welcome to DU, Splunge63

[Skinner]

6. Welcome to DU

We're glad you're here.

[Skittles]

7. HOWDY NOOB, Er, SPLUNGE63

[splunge63]

9. btw, handle origin: Monty Python

splunge: it's not good or bad, but it's not wishy washy either.

63: the model year of my Ford Falcon ragtop

[JudyM]

10. The 2020 party's just getting started, you're right on time.

[happybird]

11. Hello

Nice to meet ya!

[Karadeniz]

12. Hiya! I see you know how to post...you're ahead of me! You'll only see me in replies!

[3catwoman3]

13. Welcome aboard.

This place helps keep me sane.

[littlemissmartypants]

14. Welcome to DU, splunge63. ❤ nt

[JDC]

15. Welcome

[bluestarone]

16. Big welcome to ya!

Great group here!!

[defacto7]

17. Make yourself at home!

Beer's in the fridge.

[splunge63]

22. don't mind if I do, thanks*

[salin]

18. Welcome!

[True Dough]

19. Glad you finally took the splunge!

Welcome to the DU!

[splunge63]

21. lol. Me too, long overdue*

[Soph0571]

20. Welcome!

[yuiyoshida]

23. Hajimemashite! dozo yoroshiku!

Nice to meet you!

[splunge63]

24. and you

I'm more of a totoro guy. Miyazaki rules.

[yuiyoshida]

26. My family came from Miyazaki (and Hawaii)

[splunge63]

27. didn't know it's a place too. good stuff, thanks*

[trof]

25. Well come on in!

[bluecollar2]

28. Welcome!

Enjoy!!!

[Magoo48]

29. Welcome