Hi Marilyn,
I would like to say sorry, for letting you down. I did not respond for
there are a lot who do. Please forgive I will do better. I am glad you are
with us, and a BIG WELCOME TO YOU. Janice 51/50/46
----- Original Message -----
From: Marilyn Gang <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 1999 10:04 AM
Subject: Boo Hoo! Lost and Abandoned!
> Hello List! I sent my first (and introductory) message to this list
> yesterday and although there have been about 40 onlist messages
> since then, there has been not one acknowledgement of my message.
> And, although I did ask questions, they too have gone unanswered.
>
> I am a long time Internaut and Cybernut and present on many lists.
> This is the first time this has happened to me and I am surprised
> at the feeling of abandonment I have. Ever get excited about going
> to a party when you move to a new neighborhood, you go there and
> no one talks to you because you are new and your excitement turns
> to sadness? That's how I felt.
>
> I was not sure that my message was received by the list until I
> received one reply offlist, so I knew it had been received.
>
> I live in Toronto, my Dad, PWP is in Boca Raton, Fla. I have been
> able to find 2 support groups but still have questions about medical
> care. Should I resend my [original, initial] message?
>
> Last night I was realizing the power the Parkinson's List has.
> Do you realize, that you are THE interactive Internet source on
> THE ENTIRE PLANET for Parkinson's Disease info? This is _the_ list
> on the planet and has subscribers from all over the world. That's
> pretty amazing, and so are y'all.
>
> Nope, I'm not mad, teasing a little bit because I would like to
> feel like a welcome member of the list.
>
> Barbara Patterson does a great welcome message for those who initially
> sign on. Maybe 2 or 3 folks can keep their eyeballs peeled for newbies
> who post their first message so they/we don't feel so out in the cold?
>
> How many are on this list, anyway?
>
> See you online.
>
> - Marilyn -
>
>
>
> Marilyn Gang [log in to unmask] Toronto, Ontario, Canada
>
