Bbypets: Hi everyone, just wanted to let everyone know I'm leaving FanStory. Thank you everyone for sharing your stories, your work, and helpful hints.
    I am Cat: Good luck in everything you do! -


Bbypets: I'm going home from the hospital tomorrow. I can't wait. I've been in the hospital for 16 days. I miss my computer. So I'll be writing again and start sharing my stories again with you folks.
    mrsmajor: Wonderful new...I certainly wish you well... -
    I am Cat: Good to hear things are looking up... Take it easy❤️ -
    Bbypets: Thank you everyone. Back home now and another month without walking. Ugh. Trying to keep my spirits up. -


Bbypets: Hi guys, won't be on here again for a while. I got bad news at the Dr today. My hip didn't take so I'm going in for surgery again tomorrow for a total hip replacement. Very depressed and pissed off. I haven't walked since Feb 23rd. See you when I'm able to sit at the computer again.
    I am Cat: ((((((sending hugs)))))) heal quickly and come back to us! -


Bbypets: I like this... I try to live this way today.

"I think it's my adventure, my trip, my journey, and I guess my attitude is, let the chips fall where they may." - Leonard Nimoy


Bbypets: So glad I'm back writing again and can sit at the computer longer now. Hopefully next week I can start PT on my hip.
    mrsmajor: I'm so happy for you...and I hope your progress continues...I had a spell recently, where I couldn't write or review, as I wanted...but now I;m on the mend...I wish the same for you...
    All the best -
    Bbypets: Thank you Mrsmajor. Glad your on the mend too. -


Bbypets: Hope everyone had a nice Easter weekend. We had a quiet one.


Bbypets: Today I decided to read people stories on my tablet and then post my reviews when I get on the computer. It too hard to post with my tablet for some reason. So frustrating.


Bbypets: Still another month to go with the walker. Ugh.
    I am Cat: But tomorrow will be one less day! ;) -
    Bbypets: Yep. Today I actually got on the computer 2 times for half an hour. Yay! -


Bbypets: Update on me. Slow recovery, but getting better everyday. I got the ok from my Physical Therapist to go back on my computer for a short time during the day. That made my day! You can only do so much with a tablet. I've been reading and writing by hand the past couple of weeks. Can't wait until I can come on here regularly again.


Bbypets: I'm back home from the hospital . It's going to be a long recovery. I'm too young to have a broken hip. I'm only 49. :( I'm going to see if I can a least read and do some reviews on here. I won't be able to post stories for awhile until I can get back on my computer.
    GWHARGIS: Get better. The good news is you'll probably have a good stash of "FS dollars" by the time you are ready to post. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Gretchen -
    I am Cat: A broken hip at 49? Holy moly! That sucks! :( (((((((heal well))))))
    mwah -


Bbypets: Hi guys, won't be on here for awhile. I'm in the hospital , I broke my hip. So I won't be able to come on here until I can use my computer again.
    I am Cat: ((((((heal quickly))))) :( -
    mrsmajor: I wish you the all best...Get well soon! -
    Joy Graham: Ouch, get better soon! Sending hugs from Canada! -


Bbypets: Wow! what a nice surprise this morning. I got a blue ribbon for my "Modern TV Technology" story. Thank you everyone that read my story.
    DIS-illusioned: Those things are dished out like contraceptives at Planned Parenthood--quite liberally.
    Congrats, and enjoy! :-) -


Bbypets: Feeling crappy today. Roof is leaking in my house again!! Heavy rain today. UGH! We thought it was fixed last month. Plus, today is 1 week and still no email on Outlook. I'm at a loss as to what to do about that. I posted a new story for a contest. Doesn't look like anyone can see it? Not sure what I done wrong with that either. Am I suppose to promote it every time I post a story? I have no member dollars at the moment.
    I am Cat: Sorry about your day...
    Might call Microsoft as to your Outlook. ;)
    If no one can 'see' your entry, it might be because it's in preview, check to make sure it's not. As far as promoting, you must review to make member dollars, that's how it works. Fan others, review their work, it takes time to build a loyal fan base. Good luck!
    Cat -
    Linda Engel: Very good advice, Cat. I tell newbies FAN, FAN, FAN others and review. That is a good way for others to get to know you. -
    Bbypets: Thank you cat and Linda. As for Outlook we called Verizon and they said their the one having the problem. They said 72 hours until its fixed. then we'll be able to get our mail back over to Outlook I hope. Don't care about getting my email on Verizon everyday. Outlook is much nicer.
    As to my story I'm not sure how to fix it. In the right hand corner its showing a little red box with "not shown to reviewers. I posted different this time somehow. Won't do that again. I'll stick to writing on my Word until I'm ready to share over here on FS. -


Bbypets: Hi Guys, haven't been on the past couple of days. Our e-mail is screwed up. Outlook is out. Not sure if its Verizon or Outlook having the problem. Grr. At least I can get my e-mail over on Verizon's website but we like Outlook better. So.... Time for me to move my butt and get writing again and not obsess over the email issue.

    Bbypets: Yay! It worked. Thanks Cat! -
    DIS-illusioned: Them is some kool kats ya got there. Nice pussies. LOL! -
    I am Cat: Hey! you did it! And cats... of course. LOL -


Bbypets: OK. How do you guys post pictures on your profile thoughts?
    I am Cat: I could tell you, but then I'd have to shoot you. ;)

    just kidding, I"ll send you a PM -
    Bbypets: I hope you got my messages Cat. I send it twice and it doesn't look like it went through when I hit send. -
    I am Cat: got it now... messages sent, received, arrived, sent back, posted, yeah all that. ;) nice pussies, by the way. ;) -


Bbypets: Yay! The groundhog said Spring will come early!
    flylikeaneagle: We have a blizzard here in Minnesota which we got from the Colorado folks. See you on the ski slopes! flylikeaneagle -
    evilynne: I hope the groundhog isn't lying! Evi -
    Linda Engel: I think he'd tell you whatever you'd want to hear so he can get back in his box and you leave him alone. -
    MaBaker: I'm waiting for Winter! It's stinking hot down under. -


Bbypets: Man! I hate feeling self-conscience about myself. I have to stop comparing myself to others.
    mrsmajor: Indeed!...stop comparing yourself to others...each one of us is an individual, with ideas, and thoughts of our own...if you continue to compare yourself to others you are ignoring your own value.. -
    Taffspride: I often have trouble with that, then self tells me I am me, and all I can do is my very best. So as Mrs Major says stop comparing yourself. You might then find your own worth. -
    Bbypets: Thank you Mrs Major and Taffspride. I'm back in the swing of things today. -


Bbypets: Well, I posted my 1st poem. Enjoy!
    kiwisteveh: Good for you! And it's doing well by the look of it... -


Bbypets: Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I've been a member of other types of forums in the past (like Cats) so it shouldn't take to too long to find things on here. My 1st time on a writers forum.
    I am Cat: 'Cats,' the Musical? lol
    or Cats, as in... meow? lol or do you mean MY old forum? ;) -
    Bbypets: Cats forums. LOL It was a forum for people that love cats, and we would talk about our cats and post pictures. It also had good info on health issues for cats too. -


Bbypets: Well, I signed up on here today. Lots to read and learn about this site. I will post one of my short essays soon.
    Linda Engel: welcome. and we're looking forward to reading your work. Check us out and fan those your enjoy so that you can get their work in your messages. If you have any questions, just ask them here . Someone will give you an answer. -
    I am Cat: Great to have you here! ;) -
    ~Dovey: Hi! Welcome to the community. :) You'll find the rating guidelines for reviewing in the Q&A tab at the top of your screen under "Community". Feel free to ask in the forum if you have any questions not answered there. -
    mrsmajor:
    Hi,

    Welcome, good to have another writer join us...when you're ready, we'll be happy to read some of your work...Enjoy! -


Bbypets: I'm not sure if anyone sees my profile thoughts? I'm new here and still checking out this site. I like it so far. So much to learn on here yet. I'm still not sure if I want to Upgrade and start sharing my own stories.
    Muffins: Can't wait to read your work. -


Bbypets: Life is what you make it!