I'll try to maintain this burst of bravado that has me posting for the first time to AWADtalk!

Hi there, vanguard and a belated welcome. I also lurked for a while before dipping my toe in the water ( by disagreeing with Jackie over some trivial thing - sorry, Jackie!). But I've never regretted joining in - I have learnt so much about so many things in this past three years. (almost, for me)

There's no doubt that we're a weird mob, but. And you learn some weird constructions and phrases, like the Oz ones in the last sentence. But we're a pretty friendly bunch o' folk who squabble and fight and make up again as only true friends can.
So - come along and pull up an empty barrel, grab a glass and a plate and join in the fun!