Originally Posted by
Scots rool:
“You're more than welcome to come back & join in. 
In some cases it can seem like that, it's also a bit daunting joining a long established thread for the 1st time. We try our best to be welcoming & include others...........strangers are only friends you haven't met yet.
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Strangers are only friends you haven't yet met........I saw that and my heart nearly stopped, for my dear old Scottish Mum used to say that to me often.......one of the many.......as well as........You can only wear one pair of shoes'.........
......I have lived by those, and can confidently go into any room of strangers and not feel uncomfortable, because every one of us has a story to tell.......and by.......some of those stories are so interesting.......
.....back to my cup of tea and memories of a lovely wise Mum........