Not drowning but waving

TypoToffee · Mar 3, 2011

Good morning everyone. This is my first post. I am past the point of no return for posting my age, but I have the heart of a VERY bad five year old if that helps!

I have written a novel and a few short stories. I wanted to join the water cooler for all of the obvious reasons - but mainly because the blog has been so helpful along every step of this itchy brick road.

So lots of love and big goofy smiles to all! TTFN. Time to explore undiscovered blogs.

BTW. I am techno-useless. How do I put a silly picture in my profile?

RobJ · Mar 3, 2011

Hello and welcome, Toffeehead.

Did you know that most drowning people don't wave? They slip quietly down into the water apparently, with their arm raised. At least, I read that somewhere recently. I also read once that it's common for people who drown to feel stupid while it's happening because of how their friends and relatives will think of them, for getting into trouble and drowning. Apparently. I can only assume this is known from interviewing survivors.

Once again, welcome.

jvc · Mar 3, 2011

Greetings and welcome to the watercooler :welcome:

Take a wander around the various forums, there's lots to see and lots to learn, and even some fun threads too. Come along and pop on over to the Newbie Pub (at the top of the Newbie forum) and say hi, there's plenty of friendly faces that you can chat with and lots of banter. There's also the Question of the Day threads at the top of the Newbie forum where you can answer random questions.

Don't forget to read the newbie guide, and if you want to know what all the buttons mean check out this thread.

nocomposer · Mar 3, 2011

I've only been here a week or so, and someone posted this:

http://www.queryshark.blogspot.com/

QS helps writers sharpen their query letters, and just by reading a few I've had to totally rewrite mine.

nocomposer · Mar 3, 2011

Oh, and welcome!!

regdog · Mar 3, 2011

Don't forget to read the Newbie's Guide and enjoy AW

Members who want to start a thread in Share Your Work to have work critiqued need
50 posts. So take some time to read the stickies, greet fellow newbies, critique other members’
works, or join a discussion.

I have passes for the pool on the roof, only $10

To add an avatar click User Cp on the left hand side you will see a list click Edit Avatar and upload your photo.

TypoToffee · Mar 3, 2011

Rob - sounds like a Medieval water goddess thing... as she slipped gracefully under the icy waters...

Me. I'm all about comfort so that rules that out!
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JVC - Will do. I will head in that direction later today after I have given my tithe of blood and sweat for the day.

TypoToffee · Mar 3, 2011

No composer - Thank you! That's definitely where I am at right now. It has to be the QL since they haven't even seen my work.

I have been in this business for a teeny, tiny fraction of time - and have already discovered how little I know. It's daunting, but then if it was easy... would it be worth it I suppose?

Thank God for philosophy - it will have to do for now!

Ondi · Mar 3, 2011

Dido That

Toffeehead said:
No composer - Thank you! That's definitely where I am at right now.

I have been in this business for a teeny, tiny fraction of time - and have already discovered how little I know. It's daunting, but then if it was easy... would it be worth it I suppose?

Thank God for philosophy - it will have to do for now!

Wow! I've been reading past posts and soaking it all in. Definitely, a daunting line of work to partake and yes worth it all in the end.

I like to keep it simple, though.
Keep in mind, "It's all fun and games, until somebody looses an eye."
-Author unknown (Perhaps, my brother)

VP_Benni · Mar 3, 2011

Welcome

~Amber~

Nickie · Mar 3, 2011

Hello there, and welcome to the forums.

Nickie

CACTUSWENDY · Mar 3, 2011

Welcome to AW. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.
How do you like your popcorn?

If you go to the bottom of the page to the ‘forum jump’ you can scroll down and find all the areas of this place. Most of the SYW areas require the password of ….vista. A word to the wise, (50 posts), it would be a good idea to participate first in helping others before you think about posting your own work. After you have been around here for awhile, then post something of your own for help. Good luck.

Smaddux · Mar 3, 2011

Welcome

thehairymob · Mar 3, 2011

TypoToffee · Mar 3, 2011

I like my popcorn threaded. Or was that a trick question? I hope it's not another techy thing. This is the girl that thought blackberries were someting you picked off a bush!

TypoToffee · Mar 3, 2011

I am following some of the suggested threads but some things seem soopa, soopa old. or maybe just I am. Is there a "current" pub? Where can I find it? What are the next winning lottery numbers?

:flag:

jvc · Mar 3, 2011

My gran used to take me to the local woods to pick blackberries. We got them back to her house and she'd make jam. Best jam in the world. :drool

jvc · Mar 3, 2011

Toffeehead said:
I am following some of the suggested threads but some things seem soopa, soopa old. or maybe just I am. Is there a "current" pub? Where can I find it? What are the next winning lottery numbers?

The current pub is at the top of the newbie forum, and I also have a link to it in my sig line below.

Oh, and the next winning lottery numbers are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. What? They are just as likely to come up as any other combination.

TypoToffee · Mar 3, 2011

I'll put a dollar on that! Thank you.
Blackberry and apple pie was my grans thing, covered in a big dose of custard lurrve. I'd write a story about it but American Pie pipped me at the post!

Not drowning but waving

TypoToffee

RobJ

jvc

Fearsome Dragon Mod

nocomposer

likes to write stories

nocomposer

likes to write stories

regdog

The Scavengers

TypoToffee

TypoToffee

Ondi

VP_Benni

likes a colorful font

Nickie

Not too old to learn

CACTUSWENDY

An old, sappy, and happy one.

Smaddux

thehairymob

If I had a brain I'd still be dumb

TypoToffee

TypoToffee

jvc

Fearsome Dragon Mod

jvc

Fearsome Dragon Mod

TypoToffee