Joe--Fireworks and the Golden Gate Bridge....WOW! That is certainly a romantic setting! Personally, I love the lookout point on the Marin side (the old battery[?] area)...at first I thought you might have been talking in metaphors when mentioning fireworks!

-----------

Even though I may not contribute a lot at Mudcat or get into many of the discussions, I do enjoy reading what everyone has to say...'course there are things I skip over...like in everyday group conversations, some stuff applies to you, some doesn't (selective listening/reading)....I like that about Mudcat--from the specific music threads to the BS to the periodic flirts and teases mixed in (yes, I am guilty)...I think all of that makes Mudcat what it is. The "personal conversations" that are seen sometimes at Mudcat often bring a smile to my face...even though it doesn't concern me, I know the comradery evoked in such portions of threads helps give Mudcat a homey feel. (IMHO)To be "sterile" with the thread contents would ruin Mudcat...You simply skip over what doesn't interest ya--it's as easy as that!

I admit there are names I look for in the thread responses...and it is nice seeing new names appearing all the time.

In my personal experience, Mudcat has helped me relax when it comes to cyberspace connections. I feel comfortable asking the friends here for assistance.

Yes, there have been other threads in the past that are related to this one...and it is good that the topic comes up over and over again! Hopefully it helps the newcomers feel more welcome and helps them know what Mudcat Cafe is all about!!! Little Neo you might want to dig up the past thread "Falling in Love with Mudcatters" from a few months ago...(if I remember the name correctly)...it is truly related.

Cheers everyone!

Mary