by MaryAnne, Director of Member Services
Member since:
June 25, 2006

Transcript of New Member Mixer - Wednesday November 4, 2009

November 04, 2009 01:21 PM EST (Updated: November 10, 2009 03:07 PM EST)
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Hi everyone~

Please join me at Welcome to Gather! later today. Whether you’re new to Gather or you’ve been enjoying the site for a while, come introduce yourself to some of the newest members in the comment section below. Share a little bit about yourself and you just might meet a new friend!

NEW MEMBERS, this is also a chance for you to give feedback about Gather from a new member’s perspective. We’d love to learn about your early experiences on Gather. Why did you join Gather? Are you finding friends and topics of interest here? Do you have recommendations about how to make Gather easier for other new members? Please leave your thoughts in comments below.

Hope you can join us sometime between 4:30pm and 9:00pm ET today, as your schedule permits. If you can’t make it this afternoon, stop by now or anytime and say hi!

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Comments: 114

ashley y. Nov 4, 2009, 2:09pm EST
can someone tell me what time this is mountain time?
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Nov 4, 2009, 2:25pm EST
http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/usa/mountain-time/
Go here its website to figure out the times
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 3:34pm EST
Hope we get to see you later today, Ashley. Mountain time is 2 hours after Eastern time.
Patti M. Nov 4, 2009, 3:38pm EST
Ashley, if you are mountain time, at 4:30 here it will be 2:30 your time.
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Nov 4, 2009, 2:27pm EST

Click here

I will not be able to make it seminar from 6-9pm maybe I can stop in before hand ... If I remember.. :D
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 3:34pm EST
Have fun at your seminar. Looks like your already thinking about the holidays!
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:51pm EST
Angel,
Enjoy your seminar. Is it anything interesting?
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Nov 4, 2009, 8:46pm EST
I am late again, I feel like an idiot , its on thursday ....My Hallmark calendar reminder popped up and I told Larry its today .
But it is for Cpap users to make sure we are using our machines right and cleaning our masks.
I probably won't be on here at that time, so I'll just say WELCOME to the new members now. Look forward to seeing you all around Gather.
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 3:35pm EST
Thanks for your warm welcome, Renda!
amy r. Nov 4, 2009, 2:44pm EST
Hi, Mary! I am anticipating checking it out as long as the kiddies are behaving :)
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 3:33pm EST
Sounds good, Amy. Hope you can make it.
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:51pm EST
Amy,
If your kids are like mine were, they will act up when you want them to behave most. LOL
amy r. Nov 5, 2009, 11:27pm EST
Lol, isn't that all of 'em? I only have one. Sometimes that's even crazier, because they have nobody else to play with lol!
Patti M. Nov 4, 2009, 3:42pm EST
MaryAnne, we are getting our hair cut and doing some shopping after. I hope to be back in time. If not, welcome everyone.
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 4:33pm EST
Have fun, Patti! I cut my hair recently after wearing it shoulder length for years. It was fun to have a change.
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:50pm EST
Patti,
Don't forget to post photos of your new hair cut. :)
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 5:00pm EST
Patti - you've got to show us before and after photos.
Patti M. Nov 5, 2009, 6:47am EST
I like your shorter hair. My before is my old icon photo. She took a little more off than I expected so it's pretty short. I'll try to get a photo.
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 5, 2009, 11:42am EST
Do you like it? I'd love to see it.
penni d. Nov 4, 2009, 3:44pm EST
Hello, new members and old. I am currently sharing my computer and trying to enclose my porch for a much needed extra room, so am not posting much...But I enjoy reading those who are posting, and would love to read some new folk. if you do short fiction, humor of any kind, let me know. I will come give a look. have a happy afternoon! :)
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 4:36pm EST
Thanks for leaving a welcome comment, Penni. Can't wait to hear about your remodeling project.
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:49pm EST
Penni,
It sounds like this is a very busy time in your life.
dave gustafson Nov 4, 2009, 11:29pm EST
Sorry could not amke the meet;I worked.porch sounds wondeful.I could do laundry for my boss and go to a "porch"on a laptop.Anyone know wwhy coffee bean &tea leaf posts on facebook when they only are in three states? How can u enjoy coffee when you can't smell it online?ANyone heard more about the dui chair in duluth,minnesta which hit a parked car>We were saying the $40000 they were to get on ebay should go towards new light poles somewhere.They had to resubmit the entry on ebay because it was no t laz-boy chair.Why would a furniture maker care?They could have made some money on this! Think of people motoring at ball games,nascar or parades>i am having fun now.Guy in bar b4 the bus came said he was surpised we had soo many courthouses.he bought Polaris snowmobiles here then had them shipped out east.Dave gustafson-travelguy33
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 4:35pm EST
Welcome to today's New Member Mixer! I'll kick things off by saying thanks for stopping by! I hope over the next few hours to meet some new people and get to know some regulars a little better.

I'm commenting from Gather's office in downtown Boston.
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:36pm EST
MaryAnne,
Are you staying at the office all evening? Please tell me that you are going home tonight. :)
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 4:38pm EST
Hi Connie,

I'll sign off for a while during the evening hours to head home and have dinner. But I'll be here as much as I can. I have a hard stop at 9:00. It's GLEE night and I'm totally hooked on it.
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:41pm EST
GLEE????
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 4:51pm EST
sorry i'm on a phone call. be back in a minute.
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:52pm EST
Glee is a tv show thats just started this year it about high school students who join glee club
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 4:53pm EST
Connie - have you ever watched the show GLEE? I'll find a link to it for you. It's a lot of fun.
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:54pm EST
you can watch it for free on hulue.com just type in glee
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:56pm EST
I never heard of it before. Interesting. I will have to check it out.
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:57pm EST
I think I'll write an article about it and include the link to watch it online for free
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 5:03pm EST
Here's the link to hulu.com

http://www.hulu.com/search?query=glee&st=

The story line is kind of outrageous... but the songs/dances are fun.
Patti M. Nov 5, 2009, 6:30am EST
I loved being in Glee Club when I was in high school. There was no dancing involved though. We just stood and sang. We might have swayed or done some hand/arm motions but no dancing. MaryAnne, how about you?
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 5, 2009, 11:44am EST
I tried it glee club my freshman year, but enjoyed drama more. I was never too confident in my singing voice.
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:35pm EST
I am here! I have been a member of Gather for over 3 years and I love it. There is always something new to check out! I love to see new members bring their talents to the gather community. I have many hobbies such as reading, sewing, knitting, hiking and writing. I would love to connect to anyone who wants to connect to me. I try to view as many posts as possible but I can not guarantee to read everything you write. :)

Welcome to the Gather community and I hope you enjoy it here.
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 4:43pm EST
Please connect to Connie. She does a fabulous job publishing the "Today" post everyday. She keeps all the members... and most of the staff... up to date on what's happening around the site - promotions for members, contests members are running, content she wants to highlight.

And Connie is also big on publishing freebies and deals. We all like that!
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:50pm EST
hey everyone is thi still ongiong?
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:50pm EST
this on going lol
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:52pm EST
Hey Golds!
How are you doing this evening? What are your hobbies?
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:53pm EST
I'm good! Reading and spending time with friends! to name 2 I like to listen to music and watch movies... and of course spend time on Gather! what about you?
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 4:55pm EST
Hi golds - thanks for introducing yourself to new folks.
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:55pm EST
I enjoy music myself. It has a calming affect on me. I can get more work done when my music on on too. :)
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:56pm EST
no problem I've been a member here since 2007
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:56pm EST
Connie in that case you really should watch glee
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:57pm EST
Golds,
What kind of books do you like to read?
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:58pm EST
all types from fiction to nonfiction so long as its not sci fi mystery or horror I'm good!
Esteban Anguiano Nov 4, 2009, 4:50pm EST
hello everbody steve from las vegas sin city baby
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:53pm EST
Hello Steve,
Welcome
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:54pm EST
Steve,
I see you just joined. How do you like the Gather community so far?
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 4:54pm EST
Hi Steve. I finally got to Vegas for the first time this past year. It was a fun place to visit.
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:51pm EST
hey Connie you still here?
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:53pm EST
Golds,
I am here
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:54pm EST
lol I just answered you question above Connie!
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:55pm EST
till what time is this mixer going?
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 5:06pm EST
The mixer is going until 9:00pm ET. I'll be stepping out to take the train home and have dinner. But I'll be here for about another 1/2 hour or so and stopping back in later.
Esteban Anguiano Nov 4, 2009, 4:57pm EST
so i am new at this can you all give me some advise
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:57pm EST
what would you like to know?
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:58pm EST
I am here to answer your questions too. We are glad you joined us
Esteban Anguiano Nov 4, 2009, 4:58pm EST
will i have not really got the chance to spent time on it saw am email and thougt it was a good idea to drop in
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 4:59pm EST
cool welcome !
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 4:59pm EST
What are your interests? Do like to enter contests? Do you like to read or are you into politics?

There are groups geared towards just about anything you can imagine.
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 5:12pm EST
Steve,
If you need help getting up and running on the site stop by the Help Group at help.gather.com
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 4:59pm EST
I've been a staff member at Gather for the past 3 1/2 years. It's been fun, busy, crazy, entertaining, hard work and different from any other job I've held.

I live in Boston with my husband. I have 2 'kids' who are both recent college grads. I'm thankful that they are both employed in positions they enjoy. I like to walk around the city, discover new spots to eat or have a drink at, golf with my girlfriends and decorate around the house.
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 5:00pm EST
you're a busy women MaryAnne!
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 5:13pm EST
I like being busy, golds. It's just part of my personality.
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 5:57pm EST
lol in that case enjoy it just dont forget to take some breaks so you dont burn out
Esteban Anguiano Nov 4, 2009, 4:59pm EST
wil first of all how do i get points?
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 5:02pm EST
You need to read my latest Today On Gather post. It has tips on making more points. Click here to read that post.
Esteban Anguiano Nov 4, 2009, 5:00pm EST
wow Maryanne seems like a lot of fun
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 5:01pm EST
comment like you're doing now earn you points post some articles,videos,photos and have fun that seems to make a diffrence in making points!
Esteban Anguiano Nov 4, 2009, 5:01pm EST
i like contest and reading not much into politcs
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 5:03pm EST
Read my comment above for a post that will help you enter contests and get points. :)
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 5:03pm EST
so there are lots of groups you can join sometimes members hold their own contests and gather holds contests every week for different things connect with Stefanie Plumer Gather Partner and join the group gathergiveaways
Esteban Anguiano Nov 4, 2009, 5:03pm EST
oh ok will just need to get my camara and i will start by puting in my pic
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 5:04pm EST
have fun with it and dont forget to connect to people and make friends here the more friends you have the more people see your articles and comment on your posts!
Esteban Anguiano Nov 4, 2009, 5:04pm EST
what is the contest connie
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 5:04pm EST
Steve,
I just now sent you a friend request.
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 5:06pm EST
Here is the link again.
Click here
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 5:06pm EST
I submit a post each weekday with the contests that are going on around the community. I also try to keep the members up on the latest news.
Esteban Anguiano Nov 4, 2009, 5:07pm EST
thank you connie
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 5:08pm EST
You are very welcome. I really do hope you enjoy your time here at the Gather community.
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 5:23pm EST
I have a question for you, Steve. I can see that you joined Gather Oct 28th and we conducted an upgrade to the site on Monday Nov 2nd. When you go to your My Gather page the layout has changed for you.

I'd love to get your feedback on site navigation. Are you able to easily find things on Gather? Do you see that any mail sent to you now shows up in the upper right corner of every page. Also the "Tasks" is a new link alerting you to either friend requests, group content to monitor and other tasks. Let me know what you thinks.
Connie C. Nov 4, 2009, 5:11pm EST
Hey Everyone,
I need to go do some work for a bit but I will try to come back again later this evening. Have a great chat.

Steve,
Again, Welcome

MaryAnne,
Have a great time watching your show.

Golds,
Enjoy your evening.
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 5:15pm EST
Thanks Connie! I'll talk to you later.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Nov 4, 2009, 5:14pm EST
Hi ya'll!!
Glad to see any newbies!!
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 5:15pm EST
Hi Dnbuster. Cute icon!
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Nov 4, 2009, 7:56pm EST
Hi MaryAnne!!
thanks thats my baby girl Jessica she turned 13 on Halloween:)
Tonya P. Nov 4, 2009, 5:21pm EST
Just dropping in to say HI to all the newbies !!
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 5:24pm EST
Hi Tonya. Thanks for stopping by. Not too many newbies here yet today. We'll have to check a little later in the afternoon/evening to say hi.
Esteban Anguiano Nov 4, 2009, 5:45pm EST
sorry maryanne and yes it looks good i do see it all
Esteban Anguiano Nov 4, 2009, 5:47pm EST
i am a new bie
Tonya P. Nov 4, 2009, 6:00pm EST
Welcome to Gather Esteban !!
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Nov 4, 2009, 8:50pm EST
Welcome
Esteban
golds g. Nov 4, 2009, 5:58pm EST
bye everyone
Tonya P. Nov 4, 2009, 6:05pm EST
I will be back in a little while gotta fix dinner.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Nov 4, 2009, 6:08pm EST
Welcome all new and old Gather members.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Nov 4, 2009, 7:59pm EST
Hi ya Sandy!!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Nov 4, 2009, 6:26pm EST
Hello and Welcome to all new and old Gather Members!

I am looking for new friends now so please contact me if you would like to have a new Gather friend. Also if I can help anyone with anything here on the site, please do not hesitate to ask.

Have fun!!
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 8:34pm EST
Hi Esther -
Thanks for stopping by and offering a warm welcome to new Gather members!

New members - Esther is a wonderful Gather member to be friends with. She has lots of friends on Gather and she appreciates all different kinds of people and perspectives.
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 8:37pm EST
I'm back checking to see if any new members stopped by. I usually take the "T" - Boston's subway- home from work. Today my husband was arriving into Boston just as I was leaving the office so he picked me up and we sneaked off for dinner just the 2 of us. It's been weeks since we've had dinner alone. It was relaxing and delicious.

What did you do for dinner?
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Nov 4, 2009, 8:48pm EST
Larry and I got from Buscemi s pizza a sub and a pizza wrap it was good~
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 8:49pm EST
Yum! I had ravioli for dinner. It hit the spot! ;)
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Nov 4, 2009, 8:55pm EST
Yummy that sounds good I like ravioli too!!
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 4, 2009, 8:59pm EST
I'm signing off for the night folks. I'll be back online in the morning.

Feel free to contact me anytime you need help on Gather. Hope you all have a good evening.
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Nov 4, 2009, 9:02pm EST
Good night

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