Fri Apr 28, 2017, 12:37 AM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
How I found DU
Hi fellow undergrounders!
![]() I literally found you by entering "fuck donald trump" in to Duck Duck Go. ![]() (some time ago) I watched, I waited, I watched, I waited. You had been hacked. I read, and read, and read. I decided to join about a week ago because I get NO Dem solidarity anywhere else. I have a strong opinion. I am a strong female. I am a participator. I am WAwannabe because I am newly divorced after 25 years married to a conservative and I am nearly batshit. ![]() Really, I just hope to settle where there are more liberal (sane) minds. So, I am planning my second big move across country but this time SOLO! Really? I'm just damned glad to meet ya and be here! Salute! ...and Fuck Donald Trump!!!!!!!
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Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | OP |
mahina | Apr 2017 | #1 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #59 | |
Chevy | Apr 2017 | #2 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #9 | |
Chevy | Apr 2017 | #10 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #13 | |
Chevy | Apr 2017 | #14 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #15 | |
Chevy | Apr 2017 | #16 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #19 | |
Chevy | Apr 2017 | #24 | |
sl8 | Apr 2017 | #66 | |
Chevy | Apr 2017 | #69 | |
radical noodle | Apr 2017 | #3 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #5 | |
radical noodle | Apr 2017 | #6 | |
True Dough | Apr 2017 | #4 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #7 | |
CaliforniaPeggy | Apr 2017 | #8 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #11 | |
CaliforniaPeggy | Apr 2017 | #43 | |
Laffy Kat | Apr 2017 | #12 | |
Lint Head | Apr 2017 | #17 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #18 | |
lastlib | Apr 2017 | #65 | |
denbot | Apr 2017 | #20 | |
Astraea | Apr 2017 | #21 | |
Doreen | Apr 2017 | #22 | |
BigmanPigman | Apr 2017 | #23 | |
C Moon | Apr 2017 | #25 | |
pnwmom | Apr 2017 | #26 | |
StevieM | Apr 2017 | #27 | |
Warpy | Apr 2017 | #28 | |
Upthevibe | Apr 2017 | #29 | |
Upthevibe | Apr 2017 | #30 | |
StarryNite | Apr 2017 | #31 | |
NBachers | Apr 2017 | #32 | |
sellitman | Apr 2017 | #33 | |
Number9Dream | Apr 2017 | #34 | |
ProfessorGAC | Apr 2017 | #35 | |
Fla Dem | Apr 2017 | #36 | |
DoBotherMe | Apr 2017 | #37 | |
flying_wahini | Apr 2017 | #38 | |
Skinner | Apr 2017 | #39 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #42 | |
annabanana | Apr 2017 | #55 | |
mnhtnbb | Apr 2017 | #40 | |
steve2470 | Apr 2017 | #41 | |
Wawannabe | Jun 2017 | #71 | |
sheshe2 | Apr 2017 | #44 | |
femmocrat | Apr 2017 | #45 | |
benld74 | Apr 2017 | #46 | |
JustABozoOnThisBus | Apr 2017 | #47 | |
a kennedy | Apr 2017 | #48 | |
DFW | Apr 2017 | #49 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #56 | |
lunatica | Apr 2017 | #50 | |
underpants | Apr 2017 | #51 | |
samnsara | Apr 2017 | #52 | |
The Polack MSgt | Apr 2017 | #53 | |
oldcynic | Apr 2017 | #54 | |
spooky3 | Apr 2017 | #57 | |
rurallib | Apr 2017 | #58 | |
SunSeeker | Apr 2017 | #60 | |
yuiyoshida | Apr 2017 | #61 | |
IronLionZion | Apr 2017 | #62 | |
smirkymonkey | Apr 2017 | #63 | |
iamateacher | Apr 2017 | #64 | |
sl8 | Apr 2017 | #67 | |
Wawannabe | Apr 2017 | #68 | |
MrScorpio | Apr 2017 | #70 | |
kairos12 | Jun 2017 | #72 | |
yuiyoshida | Jun 2017 | #73 | |
denbot | Jun 2017 | #74 | |
Wawannabe | Jun 2017 | #75 | |
LuvLoogie | Jun 2017 | #76 | |
TEB | Jun 2017 | #77 | |
uriel1972 | Jun 2017 | #78 | |
lunasun | Jun 2017 | #79 | |
MFM008 | Jun 2017 | #80 | |
rock | Jun 2017 | #81 |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 12:39 AM
mahina (14,810 posts)
1. Welcome to DU! So happy to meet you too!
Aloha!
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Response to Chevy (Reply #2)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:02 AM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
9. Chevy
My favorite auto...tho I currently drive a Hummer H3.
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Response to Wawannabe (Reply #9)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:04 AM
Chevy (1,063 posts)
10. I am fond of my Vette. :)
Response to Chevy (Reply #10)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:09 AM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
13. What year?
I had a 1974 for about 4 years. Moved to MT back in '06 and departed.
My dream car? 1970 with LOTS of chrome accoutrements!!!! ![]() BTW?? Are you single?? ![]() |
Response to Wawannabe (Reply #13)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:11 AM
Chevy (1,063 posts)
14. 78 Silver Anniversary and yes :P
Response to Chevy (Reply #14)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:13 AM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
15. well...
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Response to Chevy (Reply #16)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:37 AM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
19. Old school, too?
I note the manual emotees.
Just saying... I like old skool. |
Response to Wawannabe (Reply #19)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 02:02 AM
Chevy (1,063 posts)
24. Old school is my middle name. ;)
Response to Chevy (Reply #10)
Sat Apr 29, 2017, 10:16 PM
sl8 (9,623 posts)
66. "Chevy, Chevy, I Love When You Fall Down"
Last edited Sat Apr 29, 2017, 11:18 PM - Edit history (1) When I see your name on a post, it reminds me of this: https:// |
Response to sl8 (Reply #66)
Sat Apr 29, 2017, 11:29 PM
Chevy (1,063 posts)
69. Haven't heard that for awhile. :P
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 12:41 AM
radical noodle (7,635 posts)
3. Welcome!
Sounds like you're in the right place. Consider taking your blue self to a purple state to help turn the state blue!
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Response to radical noodle (Reply #3)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 12:50 AM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
5. That's a radical "thought"!
But the ball is Rollin WESTWARD!
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Response to Wawannabe (Reply #5)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 12:57 AM
radical noodle (7,635 posts)
6. Good luck!
You'll be welcome here no matter where you end up!
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 12:48 AM
True Dough (13,918 posts)
4. Wa-wa-welcome, Wawannabe!
If you're looking for "Dem solidarity" you won't find it here, at least among the Bernie/Hillary warmongers who JUST WON'T LET GO!
But you probably know that from reading this board for a while. That said, there's still a whole lot of good people here, and almost every one of 'em will agree with you when you say, "Fuck Trump!" |
Response to True Dough (Reply #4)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 12:58 AM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
7. True That!
On the solidarity "here". lol
I skip most of those arguments. I have fresh fish to fry. That topic reeks ! |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:00 AM
CaliforniaPeggy (142,278 posts)
8. Welcome to DU, my dear Wawannabe!
I'm glad you found us!
C'mon in, put your feet up, have a drink of your choice and relax! The batshit will soon be a faint memory. ![]() ![]() |
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #8)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:05 AM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
11. Hi CA Peggy!
Either you been around DU a looooooonnnnnngggg time...or you are flipping glued to your computer!
121k posts whew! Thanks for the welcome. See you around! |
Response to Wawannabe (Reply #11)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 11:39 AM
CaliforniaPeggy (142,278 posts)
43. Well....it's a little of both!
I joined in Feb. 2005 AND in the early years, I was glued to my computer!
I had just retired and had loads of time to play in. This is a most addicting place! ![]() |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:07 AM
Laffy Kat (14,820 posts)
12. Welcome.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:30 AM
Lint Head (15,064 posts)
17. Fuck Orange Dung Truck
Response to Lint Head (Reply #17)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:34 AM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
18. Fuck Thurmond too
Hahahahahahahaa!!!
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Response to Wawannabe (Reply #18)
Sat Apr 29, 2017, 09:06 AM
lastlib (19,780 posts)
65. ...with a LO-O-O-ONNNNNNNG stick with splinters!!
Welcome to DU,WAwannabe!!
![]() *(We call it the "No Pants Lounge" in tribute to a departed and dearly loved DUer, MiddleFinger Mom. You'll hear about him if you spend much time around us.) |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:46 AM
denbot (9,785 posts)
20. Welcome to DU.
I pass through MO often and can't help but notice it is redder than red politically. If you want to make a move, the West Coast States, or Colorado are good bets to find less reactionary neighbors.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:50 AM
Astraea (439 posts)
21. I don't remember, but I probably did the same
I probably wrote something in a search engine about Bush Junior after he was (s)elected... but I didn't join right away. Phew ... I feel old now. It's been a long time, hasn't it?
Welcome aboard! |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:56 AM
Doreen (11,668 posts)
22. Welcome to DU.
I really like having intelligent like minded people to talk to and if you need to vent they listen.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:59 AM
BigmanPigman (46,508 posts)
23. San Diego is OK but the Bay Area is more "blue" and 420 friendly.
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 02:27 AM
C Moon (10,933 posts)
25. Welcome! I know the feeling. It's no wonder the right wing shut DU down in the last election:
DU is where the good people and truth come to educate one another.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 02:31 AM
pnwmom (106,324 posts)
26. Congrats on your escape from marriage to a "con."
And welcome to DU! Hope you find some friends here.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 02:41 AM
StevieM (10,343 posts)
27. Welcome to DU, Wawannabe!! (eom)
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 02:50 AM
Warpy (103,111 posts)
28. Welcome to DU
I found it 16 years ago thanks to a Top Ten Conservative Idiots of the Week link at another site.
I don't care how you got here. Glad you finally got sprung. Looks like you might belong here. Oh, and FDJT . |
Response to Warpy (Reply #28)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 03:01 AM
Upthevibe (5,454 posts)
29. Welcome! This is a wonderful forum...I've been here since the beginning but had to change my
name and password a couple of times because of computer crashing issues so my posting count is very low. I think you'll like it here!
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 03:07 AM
StarryNite (8,251 posts)
31. Welcome!
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 03:09 AM
NBachers (14,759 posts)
32. Congratulations on making big improvements in your life, Wawa- Welcome!
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 06:54 AM
sellitman (11,155 posts)
33. Sorry to hear about your marriage.
Glad to have you here though.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 07:35 AM
Number9Dream (1,488 posts)
34. Welcome to DU
Hopefully you'll like it here. I've been here over ten years.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 07:52 AM
ProfessorGAC (53,613 posts)
35. Welcome!
I joined around the 3rd month of DU when I heard Skinner on a phone interview on CSPAN WJ
Visited the next morning and have been here since |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 10:09 AM
Fla Dem (19,602 posts)
36. Welcome to DU! Good luck with this new chapter in your life.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 10:12 AM
DoBotherMe (2,290 posts)
37. Welcome to DU
It's a great place.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 10:20 AM
flying_wahini (4,131 posts)
38. A Big welcome to you Wawannabe!
There are some really tremendous writers here! But you probably already know that. |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 10:27 AM
Skinner (63,645 posts)
39. That might be the best "how I found DU" story I've ever heard
I decided to try that search myself, and was pleased to see DU is the eighth result
![]() https://duckduckgo.com/?q=fuck+donald+trump&t=h_&ia=web Welcome! |
Response to Skinner (Reply #39)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 11:16 AM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
42. Sup skinner?
Thanks man! I can search out anything that is there if I'm looking. Stumble upon some good shit once in a while!!! I been on the internet since the beginning of the tech bubble. Managed a small ISP tech dept - 2400 baud modems and analog tele lines.
I was young then...a lot has changed!!! Like I said. Damn glad to be here and Fuck that orange M F er!!!!!! |
Response to Wawannabe (Reply #42)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 06:47 PM
annabanana (52,791 posts)
55. WOW!
A shout out from the boss in your first week! (Marks you as a "poster to watch".. lol)
Welcome home hon.. |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 10:43 AM
mnhtnbb (29,604 posts)
40. Welcome to DU, WAwannabe
We lived in St. Joseph, MO from 1988-94. Moved there from California. Have been in Chapel Hill, NC for going on 17 years now. Great university town in a very blue county in what used to be a purple state. But the Republicans gerrymandered districts after the 2010 election and since 2012 they have set out to destroy the state. Doing a damn fine job, but Dems are doing their best to fight back. Throwing McCrory out and electing Cooper as Governor was a first step in 2016, but we have a LONG way to go. Republicans can do a lot of damage in four years.
Are you headed to the state of Washington? It's beautiful when it isn't raining, but damn, they've had a very gloomy fall/winter/spring this last year. |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 10:47 AM
steve2470 (37,383 posts)
41. Welcome to DU Wawannabe! Many kindred spirits here!
FDJT also! Do your best to not take things personally in GD
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Response to steve2470 (Reply #41)
Sat Jun 17, 2017, 06:36 PM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
71. Haha!
A little over a month later and I totally get your tip about GD! Lol!
I, um, did get my panties in a wad once. Person came from way outta left field at me. I gotta tell ya that is a learning curve. However, I respond with kind sarcasm or not at all now. I will choose a battle now and again. Gotta stand for something or you will fall for anything.... |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 12:09 PM
sheshe2 (76,408 posts)
44. Welcome to DU, Wawannabe.
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 01:44 PM
femmocrat (28,371 posts)
45. Welcome to DU, Wawannabe!
You sound like a hoot!
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 02:25 PM
benld74 (9,608 posts)
46. Welcome aboard
I found DU
When W was selected to be POTUS And I thought he was bad,,,,,,, HAve fun |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 02:43 PM
JustABozoOnThisBus (22,147 posts)
47. If you're looking for Democratic solidarity, you've come to the right place ...
Many of us are looking for it, too.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 02:47 PM
a kennedy (25,362 posts)
48. So happy you have found a place that you can find a fellowship of liberal and
sane leaning comradeship. W E L C O M E .
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 03:17 PM
DFW (47,717 posts)
49. Married for 25 years to a Republican, and lived to tell the tale?
Your skin must be thicker than the Great Wall of China!
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Response to DFW (Reply #49)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 07:46 PM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
56. ROFL
I never thought of it just thata way DFW. Thiought I just had a high tolerance for pain!
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 04:05 PM
lunatica (53,098 posts)
50. Welcome to DU
I came to DU because I was desperate to find sanity during the early Bush years. I googled Democratic site and there was DU. I was a lurker for years until I finally joined to be part of the online dialogues.
I love this place and many very important things came from it, although I usually take time out during Presidential election years. Too much blood. But then things settle down and I come back. |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 04:07 PM
underpants (170,182 posts)
51. Welcome to DU
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 04:13 PM
samnsara (16,109 posts)
52. welcome and yes.....
...FUCK TRUMP!
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 04:19 PM
The Polack MSgt (11,370 posts)
53. Hello and welcome
We are Democrats here which means that although we agree on 92% of everything, we will argue constantly about that 8% difference.
"I belong to no organized political party, I'm a Democrat." Will Rogers |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 05:18 PM
oldcynic (385 posts)
54. divorced after 25 years means you are entering the best of your life...
Don't save for the future, go where you want, do what you want. Enjoy!
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 08:40 PM
spooky3 (29,965 posts)
57. Some people will tell you it's crazy to choose a
community based on how blue it is. But I moved from a reddish area to a blue one, and it enhanced my life.
So good luck to you in this next phase of your life, and welcome! |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 09:15 PM
rurallib (59,158 posts)
58. hey, hey, hey new undergrounder (I like that)
As the father of a couple of strong young women may I wish you a warm welcome and a happy stay.
I would note that next July Canada will be one place you could go and never be hassled about weed. And here is a hope that your new life comes together well. |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sat Apr 29, 2017, 02:26 AM
SunSeeker (47,081 posts)
60. Glad you're now living your life on your terms. You deserve to be happy!
Glad to have you here.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sat Apr 29, 2017, 02:58 AM
yuiyoshida (38,316 posts)
61. Welcome to Du!
DU えよこそ。いっらしゃいませ!
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sat Apr 29, 2017, 08:03 AM
IronLionZion (39,079 posts)
62. Welcome to DU!
![]() and Donald Trump can go fuck himself |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sat Apr 29, 2017, 08:24 AM
smirkymonkey (63,221 posts)
63. Welcome to DU!
I found this place back during W's first term and it has kept me sane! Helps to have a community of like minded people. We don't agree on everything, but we all HATE Trump!
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sat Apr 29, 2017, 08:29 AM
iamateacher (1,019 posts)
64. Welcome!
It's a great place!
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sat Apr 29, 2017, 10:16 PM
sl8 (9,623 posts)
67. Welcome! n/ t
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sat Apr 29, 2017, 11:11 PM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
68. Cool!
So I just noticed this post under the "cool" heading on the front page... and I might have blushed.
Here's a big old school COOL right back at ya'll! I have enjoyed reading every comment and will certainly look forward to more "no-pants" lounge! I will likely be here with no pants at some point! :0) BTW... Fuck DT!!!!! |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sun Apr 30, 2017, 08:07 AM
MrScorpio (73,343 posts)
70. Welcome to DU
And FDT.
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sat Jun 17, 2017, 06:40 PM
kairos12 (11,302 posts)
72. A most hearty welcome Wawannabe to DU!!
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sat Jun 17, 2017, 11:01 PM
yuiyoshida (38,316 posts)
73. DU e yokoso!
DUへようこそ!
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sun Jun 18, 2017, 01:58 AM
denbot (9,785 posts)
74. Well met Wawannabe, again..
On Edit
I do live in a 420 state, and I am stoned enough to not have recognized that I had already responded, D'oh! |
Response to denbot (Reply #74)
Sun Jun 18, 2017, 02:18 AM
Wawannabe (4,438 posts)
75. Bwahahahaha!
Time for bed!
That's just what I am going to do! ![]() |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sun Jun 18, 2017, 02:40 AM
LuvLoogie (5,962 posts)
76. Hi! Welcome....
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sun Jun 18, 2017, 03:35 AM
TEB (10,035 posts)
77. Welcome
I'm new as well
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sun Jun 18, 2017, 03:59 AM
uriel1972 (4,261 posts)
78. Hello from someone who found DU
Just after Bush II the Sequel made his appearance. I am sorry you missed the adventures of Bob Boudelang (spelling?) and the Top Ten Conservative Idiots (or whatever it was, my memory is growing grey). However welcome to DU3 and hope you find some relief in these dark days.
Cheers Uriel |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sun Jun 18, 2017, 07:59 AM
lunasun (21,646 posts)
79. Hey there. Glad to see you joined . Hope to see more posts . Your plans sound exciting !
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Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sun Jun 18, 2017, 08:59 AM
MFM008 (19,656 posts)
80. Newbies!
WELCOME.
get posting!! ![]() |
Response to Wawannabe (Original post)
Sun Jun 18, 2017, 09:13 AM
rock (13,218 posts)
81. Welcome to DU!
Hope you have an enjoyable stay!
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