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TommieMommy

(1,317 posts)
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 07:26 AM Jul 2024

Hi I'm new here

I've been following this website for awhile and decided to join. My husband passed away 3 years ago. I miss him we did everything together. I have a 3 year old cat who is spoiled and I'm feeding 2 strays outside. I feel very welcome here 😁 thank you.

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Hi I'm new here (Original Post) TommieMommy Jul 2024 OP
Welcome! redwitch Jul 2024 #1
Hi! MerrilyMerrily Jul 2024 #2
and Welcome to you as well KarenS Jul 2024 #5
Thanks! MerrilyMerrily Jul 2024 #15
Life is but a dream True Dough Jul 2024 #9
It is sometimes MerrilyMerrily Jul 2024 #16
Choppy waters, Cap'n True Dough Jul 2024 #23
Welcome welcome! I have an indoor cat and feed an outdoor cat as well, my boyfriend passed away 19 years ago Walleye Jul 2024 #3
Hi and welcome KarenS Jul 2024 #4
Welcome gab13by13 Jul 2024 #6
Glad you saved your little one TommieMommy Jul 2024 #12
It is by and large moniss Jul 2024 #7
Welcome. Biophilic Jul 2024 #8
Welcome to our family! Turbineguy Jul 2024 #10
Welcome to DU TommieMommy! Looking forward livetohike Jul 2024 #11
Welcome to DU thinkingagain Jul 2024 #13
howdi! AllaN01Bear Jul 2024 #14
Welcome to DU! Marthe48 Jul 2024 #17
Nice to have you with us! Different Drummer Jul 2024 #18
Welcome. LoisB Jul 2024 #19
Welcome aboard, it's a good place to come and discuss lefty politics and life. lark Jul 2024 #20
Welcome TommieMommy. Enjoy yourself and have fun in the Lounge. debm55 Jul 2024 #21
Welcome! I've been here about 20 years and have never left! CTyankee Jul 2024 #22
Hello TommieMommy! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 2024 #24
Welcome IcyPeas Jul 2024 #25
Yes thank you TommieMommy Jul 2024 #31
Hello snowybirdie Jul 2024 #26
Welcome TommieMommy! AmBlue Jul 2024 #27
Welcome TommieMommy sdfernando Jul 2024 #28
I tried to post pics TommieMommy Jul 2024 #32
Welcome to DU, TommieMommy! Niagara Jul 2024 #29
Welcome TommieMommy to DU virgdem Jul 2024 #30
We've been waiting for you. chouchou Jul 2024 #33
Welcome and sorry for your loss n/t Just_Vote_Dem Jul 2024 #34
Welcome aboard! Emile Jul 2024 #35
You are more than welcomed here... hwmnbn Jul 2024 #36
hi there! Skittles Jul 2024 #37
Welcome to our big, noisy, argumentative, loving, amazing DU family. You are niyad Jul 2024 #38
Welcome to DU!! ailsagirl Jul 2024 #39

MerrilyMerrily

(195 posts)
16. It is sometimes
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 08:51 AM
Jul 2024

Rowing gently is not easy lately, is it? Gotta believe we'll get there anyway.

Walleye

(36,774 posts)
3. Welcome welcome! I have an indoor cat and feed an outdoor cat as well, my boyfriend passed away 19 years ago
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 07:32 AM
Jul 2024

I joined DU as a member when Joe Biden announced for president. Because I know him, being a Delawarean, to be a good man. Still can’t stand all the slander about him. I’m really glad you decided to join us. Looking forward to hearing more.

KarenS

(4,717 posts)
4. Hi and welcome
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 07:32 AM
Jul 2024

This is the first place I come in the morning and the last place I visit before bed,,,,

gab13by13

(25,624 posts)
6. Welcome
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 07:34 AM
Jul 2024

I have 1 indoor cat and 3 outdoor,

1 outdoor cat is 12 years old, another one is 9 years old, when he first showed up we took him to the vet and found out he had feline leukemia, I think that's what it was. Vet suggested we put him down because he could transfer it to the other cat if they fight. I said no, they don't fight, and he is still doing fine. 3rd outdoor is 2 years old.

The outdoor cats have heated cat houses in the winter in the garage.

TommieMommy

(1,317 posts)
12. Glad you saved your little one
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 08:00 AM
Jul 2024

I'm going to get them a safe place to sleep for the winter even though I'm in Florida we do get chilly nights. The 2 outside cats used to stay across the street from me but changed to my place. Maybe they like the food here better at Carole's back porch cat cafe. They are so precious. 😁

moniss

(6,258 posts)
7. It is by and large
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 07:41 AM
Jul 2024

a caring, supportive group of people here who have genuine curiosity and diverse knowledge. Welcome.

Biophilic

(5,112 posts)
8. Welcome.
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 07:49 AM
Jul 2024

No cats anymore, but I love all the cat stories and videos people post. It’s definitely a cat friendly space.

thinkingagain

(1,066 posts)
13. Welcome to DU
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 08:04 AM
Jul 2024

Sorry about the passing of your husband that would be difficult.
But you will find friendly, caring,supportive people here are the DU.
With all ranges of knowledge, information and wisdom.
And pet lovers.

lark

(24,395 posts)
20. Welcome aboard, it's a good place to come and discuss lefty politics and life.
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 09:18 AM
Jul 2024

I love it here and hope you do too!

CTyankee

(65,441 posts)
22. Welcome! I've been here about 20 years and have never left!
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 10:13 AM
Jul 2024

You have a safe, welcoming community at DU. People are nice here and there are so many talented, warm, dedicated liberal Dems! I rely on DU to be a refuge, a safe place in a political storm, a venting area, and a learning area, too.

I hope to see more of your posts as you get acquainted.

AmBlue

(3,447 posts)
27. Welcome TommieMommy!
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 02:09 PM
Jul 2024

Lots of good hearts and sound minds here. I've been here for 20 yrs, not including the four I lurked. Condolences on the loss of your husband. Look forward to seeing you around!

sdfernando

(5,472 posts)
28. Welcome TommieMommy
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 03:23 PM
Jul 2024

Glad you are here with us. You will find many, many cat lovers on this site. If you can, please share some pics of your little furry ones. 🐈

TommieMommy

(1,317 posts)
32. I tried to post pics
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 04:56 PM
Jul 2024

I can't get them to copy and paste. My spoiled baby boy is all black and the 2 stray cats one is all black and the other is black and white. All are so precious.

virgdem

(2,220 posts)
30. Welcome TommieMommy to DU
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 03:41 PM
Jul 2024

We are a diverse group of politically like-minded people (Democrats).
You will definitely enjoy the comradery of a safe haven in these tumultuous times.
And check out the Pets group, my favorite place.

niyad

(121,081 posts)
38. Welcome to our big, noisy, argumentative, loving, amazing DU family. You are
Wed Jul 17, 2024, 12:57 AM
Jul 2024

safe here, amoung friends. This place has been my home officially for 21 years (and unofficially for well over a year before that.

So pull up a chair, get comfortable, and jump right in!

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