by Terry M.
Member since:
August 25, 2007

Overwhelmed

September 19, 2007 10:46 PM EDT
views: 66 | comments: 31

I have been out of town for the last three days. To say the least I was overwhelmed when I checked my email. Thanks to Mark and Carol, my ratings and comments went from three to double digits. After three weeks on gather I was discouraged, now I am in shock.

For the next three days I will be working 16 hours at my job, but will read and rate everyone who have been so kind to me. Even though it may take me several days to do so.

Thanks to everyone.

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Comments: 31

Dee W. Sep 19, 2007, 10:51pm EDT
You'll find that there are a lot of very nice people here.
Louise M. Sep 19, 2007, 10:52pm EDT
Just want you to know. I was knew once too. It does take awhile and get to know people. If you enjoy writing and be part of gather then surely you will see the gather family will enjoy being part of you too. Enjoy!
Susan B. Sep 19, 2007, 11:02pm EDT
take your time - Gather is not life - It is fun though :)
Barb M Sep 19, 2007, 11:25pm EDT
If you are my "friend" I always go to every article to make a comment - sometimes it takes a couple of days - but I'm very loyal - See you when you get back!!!!!!!!
JoAnne D. Sep 20, 2007, 12:00am EDT
I know the mailbox can be overwhelming, once you get a system it's not so bad.
gaelyn k. Sep 20, 2007, 1:48am EDT
I understand taking a few days. Sometimes I have an hour sometimes only minutes. We all understand.
Timothy S. Sep 20, 2007, 1:48am EDT
Gather is a great place.. You will like it!


If you like true stories, check out the high school Diaries
Angela P. Sep 20, 2007, 4:38am EDT
Don't sweat the points so much, just have fun.
Rushmore J. Sep 20, 2007, 8:11am EDT
Welcome to Gather. I've written an article for new members that you might find useful: Getting Started At Gather
Good luck and enjoy!
Dolphi D. Sep 20, 2007, 9:44am EDT
Welcome to Gather, Terry!
Anne M. Sep 20, 2007, 10:12am EDT
I know exactly how you feel. I really just been active for a month, and my articles don't get many comments.

The ones I do get are from the nicest people.
Christopher K. Sep 20, 2007, 11:08am EDT
take your time Terry,least your gonna get some good OT

there are some good peeps on Gather,but there are bad ones to,lol
Lucky Stars Sep 20, 2007, 11:16am EDT
Just enjoy Gather and the points will come.

BTW - Welcome! I've been out of town lately.
Jessica W. Sep 20, 2007, 11:39am EDT
glad we could help
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Sep 20, 2007, 11:41am EDT
Well, Terry... I've been here over a year and just did a beautiful photo-essay about Luther Burbank's Farm (a historic site) that took me HOURS to put together and have gotten all of 3 or 4 people's comments... So, don't feel badly...
Kadee K. Sep 20, 2007, 11:41am EDT
Geez, I've been a member for quite some time and I don't get this amount of comments! Welcome to Gather and glad so many people commented!
J R B. Sep 20, 2007, 11:43am EDT
We enjoy Gather, hope you will too.
Paul J. Sep 20, 2007, 12:41pm EDT
Terry, been there and done that !!

I fully understand your shock when the deluge comes. Sometimes it just takes a "nudge" from one person and the world caves into comment after comment.

Welcome to Gather, friend.

pj
Kim J. Sep 20, 2007, 1:33pm EDT
Good luck!
Janet "Jax" B. Sep 20, 2007, 1:54pm EDT
Welcome. It just takes time to get comments and connections.
Krysten L. Sep 20, 2007, 4:18pm EDT
Terry welcome to gather
Rhoda S. Sep 20, 2007, 6:31pm EDT
Glad you are not discouraged any more. I have found that the more I post, the faster the points go up. I jut have a hard time coming up with things I want to post.
Todd .. Sep 20, 2007, 10:30pm EDT
You've got some good friends. Good luck on the point gathering :)
Susan *. Sep 21, 2007, 9:30am EDT
don't be shocked! We like your work....it takes some time to get used to gather and for people to find you. you've got great friends who sent many of us your way....glad to have you onboard and let me know if there is anything I can ever do to help navigate the site! :-D
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Sep 21, 2007, 4:06pm EDT
ummmmm . . . uhhhhhhh . . . what they said! Heh heh heh

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
Sharon B. Sep 23, 2007, 11:16pm EDT
you will meet a lot of great people on here
Megan H. Sep 24, 2007, 1:37am EDT
good luck!! hope that the points keep rolling in for you :)
Nina A Sep 25, 2007, 1:35am EDT
That's the beauty of gather. That's what we are here for. I hope you grow to love it; I have.
April H. Sep 26, 2007, 2:08am EDT
Hope those points keep coming in.
Jon S. Sep 27, 2007, 6:42am EDT
Just have fun.

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