ATWT Discussion Group -- Just saying hi

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Topic: Just saying hi

Topic Posted by: Deb
Date Posted: Thu Apr 24 21:57:15 2008
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Hi everyone. I've been a member of MD for a couple of years now, but I don't post much - just like coming here to read all of your posts. I usually watch Y&R, B&B and ATWT, but recently had to narrow it down to ATWT. My FIL has been in the hospital for over a month (had surgery to remove a cancer tumor on his pancreas) and since we were out of town, I only set my DVR to record ATWT. Right now, I'm watching the April 3rd show. I've watch ATWT off and on since 1980 when my in-laws introduced me to the show. I just wanted to say that MD has been a bright spot for me during this time and even though y'all don't know me --- Thank you! Deb (in Texas)

Posted by: maggimae
Date posted: Sun Apr 27 13:57:38 2008
Message:
Welcome Bev and Javajunkie, too. I started watching ATWT when I was pregnant with my daughter who just turned 50. I've been on the MD board for a long time and post once in a while, but not that often. I really love this personal topics board. Glad to see some action on it as it has been kind of dead lately.

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Hi maggimae, and thanks for the welcome! Just curious--did your daughter ever get hooked on ATWT? I hope my kids do someday. Javajunkie

Yep, my daughter used to watch with her Grannie when she was a kid. She used to watch regularly, but doesn't anymore. Just doesn't have the time. I keep her up on the comings and goings. My sister watches and one of my daughters-in-law./mm

Hi there Maggimae. Again, thanks for the welcome. You really are a loyal viewer....50 years!! As I said, I've watched since 1980. Of course, there were times that I had to quit watching due to going back to work. I would try to tape the show, but with raising 2 children, I would get behind. I might quit for a few months, but would eventually get drawn back in. I also love the personal board and have noticed that it has been slow lately. Maybe it will pick up soon. I hope all of you have an awesome afternoon. Deb

It was tough before VCRs because I worked, too. Sometimes I could take my lunch hour and see it then. For a while I worked in an appliance store and watched on one of the TVs in the show room. There were three years in the mid eighties when I could not watch because I was living in Australia. And sadly that was during the Marland years when the Snyders and Walshes came on the scene. But my family kept me informed on what was happening./mm

Posted by: Janie
Date posted: Sun Apr 27 1:49:53 2008
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Hi newcomers and welcome. I will have been on the board 2 years this coming July, 2008. I started to lurk and then posted after a few months. My main purpose was to get previews and spoilers. Can't wait to see what will happen next but now in addition to that, it is really fun to complain, rant, rave, compare notes on characters, etc. Besides that, it's cool to look for some regulars that you really like and their posts. Hope you will enjoy being on the board as much as I do.

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Thanks for the welcome Janie. I think it has also been about 2 years for me lurking around, occasionally posting. I stumbled onto MD looking for spoilers. I've come to recognize a few names and love to read their posts. Always interesting to see others views and ideas on the show. I know I'll enjoy the board even more than I do now, when I get my life back.... :-) Deb

Posted by: fee
Date posted: Sat Apr 26 21:30:50 2008
Message:

Hey, ya'll! I remember when Holdum was young, and all he had to do was lean against a wall or something, and he smouldered! Well, THAT's gone! HAH!!!! He was much better before he started opening his mouth! I DEFINITELY remember that look, though! I had stopped watching when Brian Bloom and Lily came on, and started watching again later when I got a VCR, but Dusty was gone then.

I still use my VCR and my tapes. I don't trust the DVDs as far as you can throw them! Tapes mess up badly enough; I would get REALLY mad at DVDs!

I started out lurking, but it only lasted a couple days. I have NEVER been able to keep my mouth shut for that long! I really love MD, it's fantastic! Hope ya'll will be happy here!

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Hi Fee. Totally agree with the Holden comments. I used to have a few pictures of him in my room when I was about 17! Hot!! As for VCR tapes, I was so far behind, about 4 months, that my tapes were piled up and were very dusty. The PVR is so amazing--the push of a button and it's done. Anyway, I look forward to reading more of your posts. Javajunkie

Hi Fee. Oh, I definetely remember the early years with Holden and Dusty. I was so taken by those two. I'm hoping that Carly will bring Holden to a new light for us. I hated to see Dusty written off - as I love the older characters that have been around for a while. I hope that I'm able to post some every day, but if I don't, at least I'll be reading all of y'alls posts. Thanks for the welcome. Deb

Posted by: Roxie
Date posted: Sat Apr 26 18:42:18 2008
Message:
Hello Deb and jj! Glad you are both here and posting. Once you start posting it's hard to stop!!! I lurked for a year or more before I ever posted back several years ago. We will be happy to hear your comments and opinions. Please feel free to share with us. I'd love to hear what you guys think about characters and storylines. And jj, I'm still recording on a VCR tape!! I still haven't caught up with technology yet, LOL. I did record on DVD for awhile, but it was worse than VHS and I went back to the trusty VCR! And Deb, I hope your FIL is doing well since his surgery.

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Thanks Roxie! I will definitely be sharing my thoughts on the characters and storylines. As I mentioned in one of my posts, I started watching because of Brian Bloom's blue eyes, and Holden's smouldering good looks. That was the hook for me! Looking forward to joining the banter on the discussion board. Javajunkie

Good morning Roxie. I'm hoping that things slow down so that I can start posting more. I'm not sure my opinions will be popular....I think I'm the only one that ''sorta'' likes Katie....haha. I'm a big time Carjack fan, but I'm enjoying Carly and Holden's growing friendship. Guess time will tell. Thanks for the well wishes for my FIL, unfortunately he is still in the hospital. His surgery was the 21st of March and so it's been a pretty long journey. Deb

Posted by: javajunkie
Date posted: Fri Apr 25 22:40:41 2008
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Hi everyone. I am also pretty new to posting. I have been reading this board for years, and have been watching ATWT since 1986. I always enjoy seeing the many different opinions that we all have of various storylines. One thing is for sure--we are loyal fans. For a while I was taping (yes, on a VCR with actual tapes!) everyday, but didn't always have time to watch and became very behind in episodes. Like, 4 months behind. I finally had to skip to the present, and now have a PVR (like Tivo but in Canada we do not have TiVo yet) and am caught up. I look forward to reading more of everyone's comments, and maybe posting of my own!

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Hi Javajunkie welcome to another Canadian. I have been watching ATWT for years and began posting on this board when they started it up again. I vcr everything, still haven't bought a dvd yet, waiting to find out about the HD and Blueray system before I commit to one. BTW we now have TIVO in Canada but I object to having to pay more to use it. I hope to you have fun posting on this board. It has been kinda slow lately but I have a feeling it is going to get a little more active LOL

Hi Katnim. Also nice to hear from another Canadian! Do you ever watch How I Met Your Mother? Last week, they kept referring to Canada and making very funny jokes, since one of the characters is Canadian. As for TiVo, I did not know that it is available here. I have my Personal Video Recorder(PVR) also called a Digital Video Recorder (DVR). What ever the name, it is far easier that taping on tapes. And I think you'll agree, we here in Canada don't really say 'eh' !! Stay warm! Javajunkie

Hi there....guess we are the ''new kids on the block'' :-). I finally got caught up this weekend. Like you, maybe I'll put my two cents in when I get the chance. Welcome! Deb

Hi Deb! We may be new to posting, but it sounds like we are loyal viewers! Thanks for the welcome. I will look forward to reading your posts and hearing your views on things. I also have been behind at times, but I always come back. Sometimes it feels as if the characters on ATWT are my extended family! Only a true viewer could relate to that. Javajunkie