Lurkers? I'm w/ you, Brook... Being a voyeur is only fun when the watchee suspects they're being watched! If you wanna lurk voyeuristically here, by definition first you must at least slyly announce your presence! Besides, some of we exhibitionists only put on our best shows when we know we have an audience! Hee-Hee!

But seriously- welcome to all. I'm one of the many folks who fled that other foodie forum due to some dusfunction there that I really grew uncomfortable with. Here? Everyone I've had the pleasure of associating with has been warm, accepting and genuine. If they had some nasty habits, an addiction or two, and smelled a bit I'd say they were just like family! So come on in, pull up a chair and help yourself to the pitcher of iced tea- we're glad you're here!

Anyway- my name's chubbyalaskagriz- what's yours?