 Where is everybody???
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01/08/09 04:44 AM
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Shortcake
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Is it my imagination or are the posts here on the Forums getting even more, far and few between?
It used to be that anytime I signed on to these forums, I could spend an hour or more just reading the new posts that had come in since I was on last. But lately (even more in the last few weeks) when I sign in there is only one or two new posts to read.
There are so many friendly names that I no-longer see posting here..... where are you???? We miss you! Please come back to see us, we want to hear from you!
Stephanie
God may have created man before woman,
but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/08/09 09:02 AM
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JJ
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Dave, I was wondering if the software still supported the chat room function? Maybe it's time to try a reunion chat to bring back some of our old friends and to introduce our new friends to HL style chat!
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/08/09 10:48 AM
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flacoastie
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What we have here is a situation that has been coming on for a couple of years. We have old members getting tired of posting all the time and new members not wanting to post either because they feel they don't know enough to make an interesting post or they are afraid to post. Eventually the members that do post will give up in disgust and that is what is happening now. As a good example, Daniel made a great post in the Fog Signal Building about the FC on the 3rd of January and has not received even one response to his post. We are having between 600-625 visitors a day and maybe 10-12 posts a day. We are averaging 50-55 members a day and only 10-12 posts. Maybe we will not have to worry about selling the WP and funding the Forums because of the lack of interest that is being shown. I don't see how you can have as many visitors as we have and yet no one is interested enough to take the time to post.
Rich
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/08/09 11:34 AM
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The Cape Cod Store.com
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Yes, I've been sporadic about posting in the past couple of months. Haven't been able to stop by and visit every day, and when I do, it's just time for a quick peruse. December is always extremely hectic for the website, as well is January with inventory and finishing up on the previous year's books. Not to mention, of course, the new HL's and other new products which we are putting together for the coming year. Ok, that's my excuse, what's everybody else's? Don't be shy, tell us what you're up to! 
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/08/09 01:01 PM
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Lighthouse Loon
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Don't look at me. I post daily. I ask questions. I post facts and my opinion on things. I comment on the new releases. Share my wishes. Play trivia and limericks. Welcome new members. Read and comment on jokes.
Maybe I post too much ???
Stan M
New Jersey Lighthouse Lovers
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Harry Wishlist: Tinicum Rear Range, Miah Maull Shoal, Finns Point, Bergen Point, Cross Ledge, Old Ambrose Lightstation, Romer Shoal, Barnegat Lightship, Liberty Lightship.
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/08/09 02:59 PM
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5lights
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I try to check every day...don't post as often as I would like. I've been busy with babysitting the grandsons, Christmas,my husband's billing for snowplowing, billing that I do for an attorney part-time, running errands for my neighbor lady that just returned home from having her leg amputated and can no longer drive...and if that isn't enough...my mother has been having health problems. That means taking her to the doctor, going over and monitoring her blood pressure, and doing all the things that she can't do. I just don't have enough time in my day...so I try to post when I can. Loon, you keep things interesting! 
Debbie
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/08/09 05:42 PM
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Shortcake
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Maybe I post too much ??? Not at all Loon! You keep on posting! I was talking to those who do not post. We need more people (like you Loon), who not only look at this site..... but stop in to say hello! Thank You to all those of you who do take a few minets to add your comments to any Forum.
Stephanie
God may have created man before woman,
but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/08/09 07:07 PM
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ericlighthouse
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My schedule has changed several times in the past year and every time it does, I seem to get out of the habit of posting. I just got a better schedule so maybe more this year.
Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/08/09 07:11 PM
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Webmaster
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Originally posted by JJ:
Dave, I was wondering if the software still supported the chat room function? Maybe it's time to try a reunion chat to bring back some of our old friends and to introduce our new friends to HL style chat! That was software we 'rented' by the year, JJ. There should be some free type software. I know you can do conference calling (phone) on some sites for free. And you can create conferences on Skype. Some of the Instant Messaging programs allow setting up group IMs. Anybody use Twitter?
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/09/09 03:31 PM
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Joined: Oct 2008
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wvlights0
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If we could get newbies to answer Rustyjax's welcoming questions, there would be no shortage of posts. Just saw that for the first time.  (Rusty, kissing a horse on the nose involves trust, all he has to do is toss his head an inch or two and you have a broken face. And yes I have, many times, but with care and discrimination.)
Laura
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/09/09 04:31 PM
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Shortcake
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I don't see anything here about kissing any horse, that may be in another Welcoming. But I agree, if you answered all these questions. There would be plenty of posts to the forums!!! WELCOME TO WHO’S BONKERS FOR BEACONS
IF WE MAY, HOW CRAZY ARE YOU?
What’s your most prized Harbour light
How many curio cabinets do you own
Do you display your HL in categories
Does company ever ask to see your collection
Do you have a “Lefton” mixed in your collection
Is most of your collection on display or in the attic
What was Gregory Peck’s character in “To kill a mockingbird”
What’s ya think of HL’S Jupiter inlet, open edition
Is it tacky to buy a HL off ebay
What’s your favorite lighthouse
Have you ever been spanked by a hickory stick
When you open a new piece, do you prefer peanuts or Styrofoam”
What gang did Charles Schulz create
What’s your favorite dessert with strawberries
Who moderates the “The Wish List”
Is HL’S “Barking Rocks” an actual lighthouse
Who is the only Beatle barefoot on the cover of Abby Road
Who was the girl who played in “Dirty Dancing”
Who is the moderator of “The Picture Gallery”
Does your collection have any “LIGHTED” HL’S
Do you own a Bill Younger doll
What HL piece was to be made without the loincloth
How many “feet” show on HL #627
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rustyjax
Stephanie
God may have created man before woman,
but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/09/09 04:38 PM
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Shortcake
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Ok here it is! WELCOME TO LIGHTHOUSE GOUPIES
ARE YA READY, NOW, WHO ARE YOU
What’s your favorite LH
About how many HL do you own
What’s the proper way to clean a HL
If you dropped your doughnut,would you still eat it
How did they elevate Hatteras 30 feet
What is the long side of a triangle called
How many sides on New Cape Henry
Who invented the automobile
What color is the water on HL’s Drum Point MD
What was Paul Bunyan’s ox’s name
If you could, what lighthouse would you live in
Oatmeal pies or Ho Ho’s
Proper HL packing techniques falls under what category
Did Fire Island HL come with a tent card
A wigwam is a type of
Would you re-sell a HL with a little bitty broken piece without telling
In John Mellencamp’s song, what is a “little diddy”(about Jack and Diane)
What does the “A” stand for in a Flag #
Are “little lights of mine” part of your collection
What is the 2nd tallest lighthouse in the U.S.
Have you ever kissed a horse on the snout
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Stephanie
God may have created man before woman,
but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/09/09 04:43 PM
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Shortcake
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rustyjax Keep them coming, I love it!!!  Could place them in the Laughs from the Lantern Room Forum!
Stephanie
God may have created man before woman,
but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/09/09 04:51 PM
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wvlights0
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Each one is different! (I wonder how long he can keep that up?) Come and someone else join, I want to see the next one!
Laura
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Re: Where is everybody???
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01/09/09 07:33 PM
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Danny
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Well, I could recycle some of my earlier postings and ruffle some feathers yet again!
Danny
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