Hello, I am new to this forum...

7 years ago

I use a Apple IPad, and not very skilled at computers
In tech terms. But, I do a lot of research,and like to post
On forums. I first had a Dell computer and posted a lot
On KINGSNAKE out of California.
My husband and I are retired.
We live out in the woods,and own quite a bit of land.
We are mainly in Timber,and I had to give up my dairy
Goats and horses abt when I reached Medicare age.
He retired after abt 30 years as a social worker,and
I retired after my last 13 years working for recreation
Morale support for the Dept of the Army(civil service).
Anyway, after my first "read" thru kitchen table I
Am very impressed with the diversity of the posters
And the "back and forth" flow.

So, I will enjoy reading, but I can not make "comments"
Because the bar does not work, and I have not been
Able to recover the submit button. I think it is the IPad.
DD

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wanda_va

7 years ago

Welcome from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The Kitchen Table is the best place on the web! We are a family, which means we sometimes have squabbles, but we love and respect each other. I hope you resolve the iPad problem, so we can get to know you better.

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katlan
7 years ago
Welcome dragonflydee! Nice to meet you. I'm Kathy. Live in south central PA with my husband of 35 years. Two grown kids. We are retired. I hope you can get your computer problems figured out so you can post replies.

There are several very tech savvy people on this site that have helped many of us at one time or another. Perhaps they can help you also.
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7 years ago
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Welcome dragonflydee, Pull up a chair and make yourself at home
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Jasdip
7 years ago
Welcome DragonflyDee, from Ontario, Canada.

This is a diverse, friendly, welcoming, and helpful forum. Don't hesitate to ask for help regarding your replies issue.

You had horses and goats?? Oh how you must miss them. Have you "met" MarilynC? She's a rescuer of horses, donkeys, possums, raccoons, cats, darned near any living creature. Murraysmom also has horses, she recently had to put down her beloved Teddy.
hounds_x_two
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Welcome! I hope you are able to figure out why you are unable to post comments. I use my iPad most of the time here.
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HI and welcome from South Dakota. I grew up on a farm and still enjoy going to my brothers farm. After Thanksgiving I will get another kitten. I had to have mine put to sleep a few years ago and now I decided I want another one.
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Hello and welcome!
socks
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Welcome. We love new people. As for the "back and forth flow," it has been a little more intense lately!

You absolutely should be able to post comments from your ipad. Give us a little more detail about the problem. Not sure what "the bar does not work" means. People here can help you. What fun is it if you cannot post comments! You can even start a separate thread on this if you want to.
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Hello and welcome. Many here can help troubleshoot your problem with posting.

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Welcome!
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Welcome, Dragonflydee! Glad to have you join us.

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Welcome. What area of the country do you live in? Woods sound nice for retirement.
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7 years ago
It's always such a pleasure to have a new gal at the table. I'm in Southern Oregon....lots of timber here surrounding our Valley. I complain (a lot) all winter long about our weather and sing its' praises when the sun comes back and shines.
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Welcome to the group. I'll look forward to reading your input to the various discussions.

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Welcome to the group. If you start a new thread about your iPad problem, perhaps someone can help you. Commenting is a big part of the fun!
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