# Hi it's me! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 2, 2003, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617 "2003-05-02T13:55:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![HarperLee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HarperLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HarperLee)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2003, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/1 "2003-05-02T13:55:33Z")
Hi! I’m new here and learning the ropes. I actually was asked by a friend to look at a thread (now moved into the pit) and give my perspective. I came out of it decidedly neutral but in the process fell in love with you people! Not sure how much time I will be able to spend here as I run my own board on another system, but I sure will try to visit as often as I can. Is it just a coincidence that so many members’ names are allusions to my favorite novel? What’s going on with that?:dubious: ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2003, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/2 "2003-05-02T14:00:38Z")
Hi! Welcome to our playground. Did your friend tell you that newbies are supposed to bring snacks for the rest of us? Seriously - snacks and a variety of beverages. And those cute little paper parasols for our beverages. 😃 Enjoy your stay - this is an addictive, fun place. Even without paper parasols in our drinks. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2003, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/3 "2003-05-02T15:00:35Z")
So, Ms. Lee, what have you done since _Mockingbird_? I’ve been looking for a sequel, but haven’t found anything yet. Welcome to the SDMB. Have a good time, but don’t forget to wipe your feet before you come in. The mods hate cleaning the floors. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2003, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/4 "2003-05-02T15:56:41Z")
> [@](#): > > but in the process fell in love with you people That’s just the mind-controlling drug laced alcohol talking. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2003, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/5 "2003-05-02T16:04:13Z")
When you have the time [treat](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=92133&highlight=Mockingbird) yourself to this little Mockingbird gem. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2003, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/6 "2003-05-02T16:11:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by HarperLee \* > \*\*Hi! I’m new here and learning the ropes. I actually was asked by a friend to look at a thread (now moved into the pit) and give my perspective. I came out of it decidedly neutral but in the process fell in love with you people! Not sure how much time I will be able to spend here as I run my own board on another system, but I sure will try to visit as often as I can. > > \*\* For the record, which Pit thread caused you to fall in love with us? And _wilkommen_. Happy ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2003, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/7 "2003-05-02T16:35:49Z")
Welcome **HarperLee** - it’s my favorite book, too! [brag - sorry, no one wants to here about it anywhere else] I have an actual first edition of To Kill a Mockingbird - it’s the best book in my collection by a leap or bound or two. I got it for a song (ugh) and have watched go through the roof collectibility-wise. And later, I got a bookplate signed by Harper Lee - very cool. [/brag] ---
**Author:** ![Kn\_ckers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/96bed5/32.png) [@Kn\_ckers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kn_ckers)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2003, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/8 "2003-05-02T16:42:32Z")
We’re in love with you, too, **Harper** , but society frowns upon our lifestyle, so we have until now hidden our tender and amorous feelings. No more! Cast off that hulking mantle of repression! Declare your love for **Harper**! I’ll start: Love ya. 🙂 -Kn\*ckers P.S: I brought you welcome cookies. They’re um… cabbage chip. Sorry, the chocolate ones got eaten up pretty quickly. ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2003, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/9 "2003-05-02T19:01:22Z")
I am strangely drawn to this thread. I must post. Why, I’m not sure. Welcome, **HarperLee** -scout 😃 ---
**Author:** ![HarperLee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HarperLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HarperLee)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2003, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/10 "2003-05-03T04:10:42Z")
JeanLouise, you little rascal, you’re always up to somethin’. The cat thread, of course, how could I not be drawn the LadyVenom, mockingbird as she is (_sniff_ _sniff_) and her tale (ugh). ---
**Author:** ![HarperLee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HarperLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HarperLee)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2003, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/11 "2003-05-03T04:23:33Z")
leiu - I cannot thank you enough for the link. Love . . . exciting and new . . . come aboard! We’re Expecting YOU . . ." (hope the eslipsis haters don’t come get me) ---
**Author:** ![brianmelendez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/65b543/32.png) [@brianmelendez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brianmelendez)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2003, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/12 "2003-05-03T04:24:09Z")
Welcome to the SDMB, **HarperLee**! _Loved_ your book. ---
**Author:** ![lightingtool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/57b2e6/32.png) [@lightingtool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lightingtool)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2003, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/13 "2003-05-03T04:40:19Z")
Simply because this has been going through my head for the last five minutes, I will share it with all of you: _singing_ Hi, it’s me I’m **HarperLee** I’m proud to be a neeewwbie Think about the musical Grease and you can join my personal hell. If you still don’t get it, consider yourself lucky. And welcome, from one newb to another. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![it\_sjustme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/da6949/32.png) [@it\_sjustme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/it_sjustme)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2003, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-its-me/172617/14 "2003-05-03T06:22:53Z")
Awww heck, when I read the title, I thought this thread was about me. When am I gonna learn it’s not all about me?!😃 Welcome **HarperLee** from one newbie (whose favorite book is also TKaM) to another. The more you hang around here, the more you’ll find to love.