New to this level of info!!

Hey all! Finally, after reading post after post here about many different things, I decided to join. One of the things that helped me to decide was a post I saw a few days ago about waking up and getting the "sleep" out of your eyes to get to the source. I have been "awake" for a few months now...42 years old, and just now waking up...

I look forward to collaborating with all of you. I may not be able to contribute as much info as some others, but I look forward to participating in conversations with all.

mastersmurfie

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Welcome. You don't need to know much, just be honest and polite. Most of us here aren't rocket scientists or have access to major secrets but the discussion itself often reveals new things.

Enjoy your time here and I look forward to seeing you on the boards. A Mod will hopefully be along to help you with some good info and links.

PS Life begins at 40.

heya fella, welcome to the show.

beware, there aint no way back once you step into the rabbit hole.
and the rabbit hole is a sad, dirty, corrupt battlefield

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