Catspaw, I get it; heck, do you think I read the whole thread? I actually was trying to steer it, that's all. And so I'm waiting for your contribution that way if you have time...

Thank you katlaughing for the introductions. I'm not only new to mudcat but new to cyberspace (uh oh) because of problems with my f****** server (does anyone think the jerky boys are funny?); we had a helluva time getting online for years, dial up dial up dial up etc. so I just said f*** it, I read books, I play music, I see and touch people, and i'm a bit of a luddite, but not as I type these keys!..I know people who've been glued, and i'm shocked, just shocked, that anyone would...oh well...here I am...and I dig the shit out of it! And to think, everything I say and do becomes part of my permanent record, that I can dig a thread out...love that non-linear quantum leap logic...an intelligent search...would find...the exact songs I want to play, songs I don't even know even, with little MIDI squeal tones so that I can sing it, too...Dagadi dig it! And that people put so much time into it, and it's so wonderful! You all know that sharing is everything, right? Anyway, I'm prolix and never know when to shut up, because nobody really knows...except the silent wise sages who watch us with the most extreme patience (how do you italicise email, and put those umlauts and accent marks?)...The three dot lounge...as time goes by...self indulgence...for lack of others to indulge in?...cyber fellows...forgive the rookie, have you ever been tired, and I thank you for your sense of humor. Be careful out there!