PRAISE*EPIC FOR NEW MEMBERS

Welcome the newbies, welcome them here.
There are so many newbies, I think we should cheer!
We met quite a few in the 22 thread,
I wrote some a Praisepoem (my fingers went dead).

I'd like to catch up, and I'll try to brief,
Since I know that verbosity can cause a "Good Grief!"
Besides, I've gone fishin', off writing a grant,
Hope sketching you quickly will lend the right slant.

I think I missed Troll when a newbie myself,
Thinking Troll sort of timeless and a nice kind of elf.
But I guess that a culvert (and not on a shelf)
Is where Troll of the Mudcat's been keeping itself.

(These poems, BTW, are a bit tricky for me--
You don't always say if you be she or he!)

Then there's JL of Ozland if right I recall,
Who has posted a word here or there to you all.
Hails from the Ozland where no kangaroos dwell,
Said Rolling in the Pantry was too tough to sell.

Now Tasmanian Shimbo may not be quite new,
But I haven't yet met Shimbo, so-- hi to you!
Same with the doesterr, his name he's explained,
But I'll read it Doe Stirrer, if it's all just the same.

And Metchosin-- whose image has been made clear to me
When I was directed to visit her tavern psyche.
I've already said, "Hey, I met yo sin!"
"Few are Metchosin," I was told, with a grin.

Now I mentioned the Sergeant (the Irisher one),
But only in passing, and while on the run.
He told Chocolate Pi he was quite an old fart.
Just where should a proper Praisepoem 'bout that start?

And when did the plumber arrive? Can you tell?
A member of "Wee Harbour Grudges" (sounds swell!)
This group sings (I'm told) in close harmony,
But the plumbers I know only know PVC.

Pixie signed in a guest here last week,
But says s/he is here for more than a peek.
"Not a musician or singer" s/he brags--
But isn't that usually a talent red flag?

And another new 'Catter-- RangerRoger he's called--
Been reading our funnies so much that he bawled!
Well that only happens to people who start
By getting to know us by our threads on Cat Fart!

I know Sorcha brought Bud (and God knows who more!)
And he's got his own thread! And welcomes galore!
I don't think I know him too well just as yet--
But an eventual Praisepoem for him's a good bet.

And now Chuck (of the Hemricks) has swept through my heart
With his e-mails, his CD, and his great big warm heart.
And he plays all the music that I love the best--
A Mudcatter now, he belongs with the rest.

Praise all the newbies, praise them with me,
For flying with Mudcat, and not MTV.
Newbies, you're welcome, and do jump right in!!
You must post! Post once more! And then? Post again!

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Praise them while I'm fishing! And keep seeding the ground.