Dare I say - as a new member the 'banter' seems too 'in joke' and when you post a reply the in jokes carry on at the newbies expense, you don't know whats going on and some of it is not exactly encouraging.
I read posts, lots of obscure stuff going on I don't know about so can't really add anything.
I think main members really need to open up more and give newbies a break - in other words don't be such a bunch of smart arses (and I exclude wench from this - she holds her end up very well )!!!
Icey, may I call you icey? You have an excellent point. Especially as you excluded me from it!
I personally welcome another lady to the board and hope that you will become as prolific as some of the other layabouts in here. I need support!
Hag, I think you have to have posted 10 times before emoticons, links etc kick in. Hang on in there you will soon be able to emote like the rest of us!