Ozone Hole's New Member Intro

First off I'll state how interesting this web-site is, and I figured this was a good forum to start with a first post.

I've done some reading in the different forums as a non-member and found the "Fragile Earth" area very informative so that's why I picked Ozone Hole as a user name.

I'm very surprised by the knowledge base of the members at this site.

I have a million questions right now, but I'll spend more time looking around before I ask what's probably been asked before. With a bit of searching I'll likely find the answers on my own.


A bit about myself for the introduction:

I currently live in Canada.
Happily married with one grown child and 3 grandchildren.
I'm no longer working and have plenty of time on my hands, so I miss that part of my life.
I read a lot on-line, mostly science, space, tech, and the environment.


I really hope I have something I can contribute to ATS.




That's my introduction, I'll see everyone around the boards.

Ozone Hole

Welcome to ATS, Ozone Hole.

As a retired Canadian myself, I can see we (have) something in common.



[edit on 073131p://upMonday by masqua]

There are lots of handy tips available in the Handbook of ATS Links.

Here are some Smokin' BBQ Threads (Important Website-Related Topics).

Configuring your MyATS page is the easiest way to put the ATS universe at your fingertips.

Be sure to check out Social Issues on PTS. I'm sure you will find the atmosphere to be friendly, enlightening, and rewarding.

Here's an excellent little, unobtrusive spell checker, in case you need one: IESpell 2.1.1 build 325

A convenient text editor also comes in handy when composing those epic posts: EditPad Lite.

Sooner or later you will find a use for TinyURL!™

Oh, and vote for the Automotive Forum.

Grady

Plenty of time on your hands you say

In no time at all, you will be wondering where all the time went and you will be a true ATS addict.....

In the meantime, you've arrived at the best website to discuss what others say not to discuss at all:
Religion. Politics. Paranormal. UFOs. NWO. WOT. Podcasts. Skunk Works

Here is a hand book of links that may help you answer some questions you have about stuff on ATS
And be sure to check out Smokin BQB Threads and the Freshman Forum to facilitate your enjoyment at ATS.

If you have any questions feel free to u2u me, or any other staff member. After you have made 20 posts, you can u2u with all members.

Also, for avatar info, here are kinglizard's avatar instructions and a reminder to all ATS members.
And, for help to make those images fit and keep those links from going on forever, please see thisImage Size Guidelines

Also, here's a great link to help you organize your favorite forums. It will also keep threads you post in as favorites: www.abovetopsecret.com...
This link is also up at the top as MyATS

And, don't forget to check out PTS and BTS. You can log in to these other two forums with your ATS login information.

Also, there is Ignorance Denied, and TinWiki.org which require a separate logins.

Have a good time here

And,

Welcome to ATS

I have some reading to do, but the links you gave me are helping me find my way around.
It's a very big site.

I get the feeling that ATS has a more mature member base than most boards, and from reading some threads, there seems to be a level of civility that's non-existent in other forums.

You people have a good thing going here and I hope the members appreciate that.

I'm sure I'll be a regular visitor.

Hello, and welcome to ATS.

Hello Ozone Hole!

I hope you enjoy yourself