Here to introduce myself.

[k55f5r]

Hi there. Long time lurker, finally signed up.
I live in southern Arizona near the Sonoran desert, one of the most beautiful places on the earth.
Retired from construction in 2017 and now I read and smoke cigars

[debm55]

1. Welcome to DU, k55f5r

[OAITW r.2.0]

2. Welcome aboard.....once you start posting,

it's a whole different experience here.!

[EarnestPutz]

3. Welcome aboard. Hope to hear from you and your "swing state" in 2024.

[hlthe2b]

4. Welcome aboard!

But, do keep the cigars a bit in check. We need you around and working to turn AZ blue!

[GreenWave]

7. I thought OP reads cigars...

I was thinking smoke signals may come in handy if the grid goes out.

[AllaN01Bear]

5. hiwhodi and welcome to a good group of people .

[WhiteTara]

6. I hope you give up the cigars

but I guess it doesn't matter, we all die. (how my little sister died)

But reading is fun.

Sorry, that was a crappy way to say hello.
Live Long and Prosper.

[Goddessartist]

8. Welcome!

I lurked for many years before signing up too.

[AKwannabe]

9. ...

[anciano]

10. Welcome aboard.

[Fla Dem]

11. Welcome aboard! Glad you're enjoying you're retirement!

[magicarpet]

12. Hi,.... welcome...... AZ.

[Niagara]

13. Welcome home, k55f5r.

I remember the days of lurking and I'm happy that you signed up.

[brush]

14. Near or in Tucson? How does it look for Gallego from your vantage point?

BTW, isn't southern Arizona part of the Sonoran desert?

[calimary]

15. YAY!!! Welcome to DU, k55f5r!

Glad you're here and all signed up now! You sound like my husband. He too reads and smokes cigars. Fortunately for me, he keeps it outside on the deck, or in the car, vented out the driver's side window. (Thank You Dear GOD!)

[XanaDUer2]

16. Hi nt

[markie]

17. Welcome!

[JoseBalow]

18. Smoke 'em if ya got 'em!

[appalachiablue]

19. Howdy, good to have you on board. I enjoyed

a brief visit to the Scottsdale and Sedona area years ago. Awesome beauty. Enjoy your stogie, people's health comments are usually meant well if preachy..

[niyad]

20. Welcome to our DU family. About time you came in from the

cold.

[Bundbuster]

21. Good to have you aboard

I'll bet you're happy that the Arizona summer is (hopefully) finally over.

[CousinIT]

22. Welcome to DU!

[Skittles]

23. about time you announced yourself!

WELCOME!

[AuntieKatie]

24. Welcome to DU!

I'm glad you are here.

[GAJMac]

25. Hi, I'm new too,

And every time I hear someone mention the Sonoran desert, I'm reminded of the song "Sonora's Death Row". The version I'm most familiar with is Robert Earl Keen's. Hope all is well out in the desert, and welcome to DU!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

26. Welcome to DU

[True Dough]

27. We've allowed you to please introduce yourself

Were you I 'round when Jesus Christ
Had his moment of doubt and pain
Made damn sure that Pilate
Washed his hands and sealed his fate
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game

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[ret5hd]

28. Are you a man of wealth and taste?

Likes the heat: check
Likes smoke: check

[Emile]

29. Welcome to du.

[PittBlue]

30. Welcome!