Hang around in here and get posting you'll soon find that everyone is just fabulous.
The regulars in the chatroom often do know each other, but it's surpriingly easy to fit right in if you just join in with the general chatter and nattering. Soon you'll be a regular too!
As for general 'how to join in' advice outdide the chatroom, I would recommend signing up for your local munch (click 'terminology' on the left if you don't know what a munch is) in the 'lets meet up' forum.
hope you enjoy it here.... we do!
hey professorj
just dive in, politely, and join in any conversation you can chip in with. do it enough times, people get used to seeing you. if the chatrooms too fast, do the same here and get to know us! most are friendly enough!
oh and :welcome: to the site by the way! have fun!
neil x x x ;)
Hi professorj - join in and get to know people and let them get to know you - it's the only way (easier on the Forum). It's fun - prepare to get addicted.