# hello there. I don't see an introduction board ,so **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 22, 2012, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527 "2012-03-22T18:23:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mr.Natural](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9adbd/32.png) [@Mr.Natural](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Natural)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/1 "2012-03-22T18:23:18Z")
I figured this is as good a place as any to get started. It’ll allow me to try a few things like an image… [![](https://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/122/NATURAL2.jpg) ](https://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/122/NATURAL2.jpg) \\ or not?.. [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHjXpMFLf5Y) By the way, my real name is Robert. I’m 55, and a couple of yrs ago I moved back to my old homeplace in Alabama, after living in Georgia (but only about 36 miles away) for some 35 yrs or so. I’m a builder, but since nobody is building new houses these days, I’m investing in some foreclosures, repairing them, reselling them, or renting them. I have two grown children, and have been married about forever. Nice to be here. : ) ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Natural](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9adbd/32.png) [@Mr.Natural](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Natural)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/2 "2012-03-22T18:28:17Z")
oh, ok then. I see that you can’t post an image, or hotlink a tune. I could have read that, had I taken the time to search it out, but I did not. Now, though, I know. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/3 "2012-03-22T18:32:07Z")
Welcome **Mr Natural**! Nice to have you with us. Many people join up because they have a burning question that needs answering. Some just stumble in. Regardless, we’re happy you’re here! ---
**Author:** ![Doctor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Doctor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/4 "2012-03-22T18:35:23Z")
Some of the setup of the boards is a relic of the days when the boards used to be hosted on a 386 in someone’s basement, I think. 😉 But seriously, the forums here are streamlined for conversation, debate, questions and general snark and so don’t allow none of them fancy pictures and stuff on 'em. Anyhow, welcome aboard and I hope you enjoy your stay! ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/5 "2012-03-22T18:40:22Z")
Welcome. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/6 "2012-03-22T18:44:39Z")
At night, are you a [Junk Food Junkie](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ--JIh8zTY&feature=related)? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Natural](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9adbd/32.png) [@Mr.Natural](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Natural)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/7 "2012-03-22T18:45:06Z")
no problem. I was just trying out stuff. Thanks for the welcome. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/8 "2012-03-22T19:07:56Z")
Since this is turning into an intro thread, I’m moving it to the Mundane Pointless Stuff I Must Share forum from About This Message Board. ---
**Author:** ![Encinitas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Encinitas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Encinitas)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/9 "2012-03-22T19:34:40Z")
Do you prefer goats or squid? ---
**Author:** ![Invisible\_Chimp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/10 "2012-03-22T19:41:25Z")
Welcome! You can submit a pic to **Arnold** ’s unofficial [gallery](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=539257) if you want, but it’s not required. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Natural](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9adbd/32.png) [@Mr.Natural](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Natural)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/11 "2012-03-22T19:51:38Z")
well, to put a face to the persona, here you go. I’d note that I only had the beard for two weeks. I didn’t know it was going to come in that gray. Last time I grew it, it had more black. What a drag it is getting old. ehheh (not really. I’m quite content these days, I guess)… [http://i41.tinypic.com/1zdvrcy.jpg](http://i41.tinypic.com/1zdvrcy.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Natural](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9adbd/32.png) [@Mr.Natural](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Natural)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/12 "2012-03-22T19:55:41Z")
goats or squids, eh? I’ll have to think about that one. How about a platypus? They may be under-rated. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/13 "2012-03-22T20:30:53Z")
Welcome - it’s nice to have another member of the over-50 crowd here to keep the whippersnappers in line and off the lawn! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/14 "2012-03-22T20:40:19Z")
Hello **Mr Natural**! Be welcome. Enjoy your stay. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/15 "2012-03-22T20:56:25Z")
Hello, **Mr. Natural**. The rest of the welcome committee should be along shortly. Until then, here - have an imaginary cup of lemonade and a cookie. ---
**Author:** ![YogSothoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8edcca/32.png) [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/16 "2012-03-22T21:51:43Z")
> [@Mr.Natural](#): > > well, to put a face to the persona, here you go. I’d note that I only had the beard for two weeks. I didn’t know it was going to come in that gray. Last time I grew it, it had more black. What a drag it is getting old. ehheh (not really. I’m quite content these days, I guess)… > > [http://i41.tinypic.com/1zdvrcy.jpg](http://i41.tinypic.com/1zdvrcy.jpg) Why are you naked with your butt to the camera? And who’s that guy staring at the camera? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/17 "2012-03-22T21:57:29Z")
Welcome! Your first initial isn’t _ **B** _ by any chance, is it? eta: re-reading your OP, it’s kind of close! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dc4da7/32.png) [@The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_With_The_Golden_Gun)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/18 "2012-03-22T22:03:27Z")
Welcome, Mr. Natural. As a 25-year-old, I believe I am the youngest person on Earth who knows what your screen name is referring to. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2012, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/19 "2012-03-22T22:03:29Z")
Welcome **Mr. Natural**! Like **FCM** said it’s nice to have another over 50 around to yell at all the whippersnappers to get off the lawn. 😃 Sounds like you moved from West GA to East AL. I’m from large and in charge LaGrange, GA over in West GA and my home stompin’ grounds are all over West Central GA and East Central AL. Where ya from? ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Natural](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9adbd/32.png) [@Mr.Natural](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Natural)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527/20 "2012-03-23T02:24:49Z")
yeah, YogSosoth: I figured somebody was going to make that joke. I got it the other day when I posted the picture on another general discussion board where I often hang out. Actually, I have the dreaded white man’s syndrome= flat azz. My black friend in the background there is Cisco, a Paso Fino. blondebear: My first initial isn’t a B but I’m sure I’ve had a nickname on some forums, in the past, that started with B. swampbear: I know LaGrange well. I lived just up the road from you, in Carroll County, Ga. from about 1974 up until December of 2009, when I moved back over to adjoining Cleburne County, Al, where I had grown up, till 18, on property that was my Great Great Grandfathers. So now I’m back there. I still do business, though, in Carroll County. In fact, I just got home from Temple, Ga. I jam around on some music with some guys there. My Mom also lives in Temple. A picture out the back door of my new home, which is built on the land of my old home, where, as noted, I grew up. Back to the future, or something like that… [http://i43.tinypic.com/ajxh7n.jpg](http://i43.tinypic.com/ajxh7n.jpg) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-there-i-dont-see-an-introduction-board-so/616527.md?page=2)