The Magic 500

United States
February 12, 2008 6:43pm CST
I can't believe it, but I've reached that pinnacle, that mountain top, that number of numbers! It was pointed out to me while ago that I was at 499 and I was astonished. I really didn't realize I was that close, but there it was, staring right at me! Geez, now when my Firefox closes when I'm in the middle of a long, drawn out comment and I come back to it, it should still be there and I won't have to see that damn 'can't post till 500, prevent spam' bullshite! What a relief! My stupid browser closes all the time and it drives me to distraction when I can't pick up where I left off. I can be in the middle of the most well thought-out, complex, emotional, heartfelt response to someone and poof! it's gone. So, let's see, a question. Hmmm, ok, how about this: Do I just talk entirely too much? If not, then how have I gotten to 500 posts in only 2 months??? And another one: How do you feel when you get cut off like that? Right in the middle of a good response. Geez, this is fun!
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17 responses
@mummymo (23706)
13 Feb 08
Nova sweety well done - I remember how excited I was when I reached 500! I don't think you talk too much at all I just wish I got a chance to 'hear' more of what you say but life is conspiring against me at the moment so that I cannot get here as much as I would like! I loathe when I lose my connection in the middle of a response but even worse is when you have finished the response hit submit and it disappears! aaaaarrrrrgggghhhh xxxxx
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• United States
14 Feb 08
Thanks, mummy! Yeah, it's quite exciting - and I don't know how in the world I did it in such a short time. Hmmm, I guess I DO talk too much, but that's the way it is, so why fight it? I need infinitely more time tonight to answer these, but I just don't have it, dammit! Thanks for commenting, Mummy, I really do appreciate it. Kisses, baby!
@lexus54 (3572)
• Singapore
13 Feb 08
When I started in myLot, I was wondering if I could grow my posts by the hundreds. I saw some members had thousands of posts and was marveled by them. They must be doing full time here at myLot, I thought. Then when I reached my first 100 posts, and was given my star, wow that felt great like I was recognized for having fought a war. During some of my posts, I realized that I could not copy and paste. It was frustrating and I was advised that one had to make at least 500 posts in order to trigger the copy/paste function, so that spurred me on to hit the 500 mark. It took me a few months to achieve that, but boy it sure felt good to have reached that milestone. So now, as you have surpassed that milestone too and in a relatively short time, I warmly congratulate you and like you, I know the sense of elation at achieving this. Keep it up, my friend, and you will be gunning for the 1000 mark soon enough. I have managed to achieve this a few weeks ago. If you keep posting and posting, that mark will be breached before you even realize it.
@lexus54 (3572)
• Singapore
14 Feb 08
I like to write and share things, and I am also touched by what you have said. You can look for me here http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1405098.aspx as I have created something for everyone for Valentine's Day, you included. I'll be happy to respond to more of your discussions if I happen to come across them. Catch you later.
• United States
14 Feb 08
I went to your link and responded. I'm smiling as I type this, as I have been since I started reading your original comment here. To put it mildly, you rock! What a guy you are. I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for you around here. You're a treasure, Victor, Lexus, you big sweetie!
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• United States
13 Feb 08
Yes, reaching this point in such a short time astounds me. I really wasn't aware that I was getting that close and wasn't keeping such an eye on my numbers, but suddenly it seemed that I was 2 posts away and then, as my fingers kept flying, there I was! I still haven't used the copy/paste function, but I'm planning to very soon. I know that it's the simplest thing in the world to do, but I'm a little leery of trying. Sounds stupid, but, still. So later today, when I actually have the time to be sitting here, I'll do it and see what happens. Lexus, it was so kind of you to write this response to me and offer me such kind words. I'm truly touched by it. I've seen you around in some of the discussions I've answered and in some I haven't, but we haven't spoken as of yet. So, getting this from you feels like a gift and I thank you most sincerely for it. I will be looking for you in the future. Thanks again. I'll be seeing you! :)
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
17 Feb 08
Congratulations of your 500th. I just worked out...I've been here a year now and I am averageing just over 332 points a month. Go me. My next big number is 4000...hopefully tonight.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
23 Feb 08
Now look at us...I am 4031 and you are 599...you winner you! Go for it champ! LOL.
• United States
17 Feb 08
Well, guess what, sugar? As of this reading, you are at 4001! What a coup! 332 points a month is huge! Geez, you beat me, even, with that! Keep those fingers flying, MsTickle!
• United States
23 Feb 08
Thank you darlin! You know, I've been on here a lot less over the past 3-4 days, so I'm not sure how I got there, but, well, there it is, isn't it? Guess I better get those fingers flying again and make that 700. ha!
@Sissygrl (10912)
• Canada
26 Feb 08
lol it really took you a whole 2 months to get to 500 posts ??? Lol i'm kidding i dont remember how long it took me but i sure did have a lot more time way back then when i was aiming for 500. Sorry i missed this discussion when you first started it, I dunno how that could have happened. I better set your notification for your discussions on!! *HUGS*
@Sissygrl (10912)
• Canada
27 Feb 08
soon you will have to do enough typing for both of us!! i wont have much time.. Some days i fear i dont have the time now! today for instance. I haven't had much time on here all day. been on the go, and my hotmail wasn't working so i was mad at the pc. lol. So i left it alone for the most part!
• United States
27 Feb 08
That's ok, Sissy! You're not late, you're just running on Sissy time, that's all. I was happy to see you here. Yeah, I've taken a bit of ribbing from one or two people here about the speed with which I made that 500. I guess I do talk too much. But I'm not gonna be stopping anytime soon............
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• United States
27 Feb 08
Ha, funny, you're having a baby, and I'm typing for two. :-) No problem, darlin, I'll do all the typing I have to, you just let me know what you need.
• United States
13 Feb 08
Hi Nova dear, Getting cut off like that. Good Grief.... Congrats on your 500 mark. I would give you all of my numbers and money too if they allowed it.
• United States
14 Feb 08
Well,Miss 999, look at you! Talk about that magic number! You are so completely sweet, offering me your numbers and money like that! You know, I'd give mine away too, frankly, and happily if I could, and if it would go to something worthwhile. The last thing I've ever been interested in is the money. Funny, I've never been too interested in money. It's great to have, but it's certainly not the be all and end all for me, never has been. And as to getting cut off, aarrgghhhh, that drives me crazy, can you tell? But it's something I have to put up with and it's worth it, honestly, because I've gotten something here that is immeasurable. I've gotten more friendship, support, love, reassurance, shoring up, and so much more than I can describe - right here on this Lot. From people like you. thank you, terilee, thank you so much.
• United States
14 Feb 08
Well,Miss 999, look at you! Talk about that magic number! You are so completely sweet, offering me your numbers and money like that! You know, I'd give mine away too, frankly, and happily if I could, and if it would go to something worthwhile. The last thing I've ever been interested in is the money. Funny, I've never been too interested in money. It's great to have, but it's certainly not the be all and end all for me, never has been. And as to getting cut off, aarrgghhhh, that drives me crazy, can you tell? But it's something I have to put up with and it's worth it, honestly, because I've gotten something here that is immeasurable. I've gotten more friendship, support, love, reassurance, shoring up, and so much more than I can describe - right here on this Lot. From people like you. thank you, terilee, thank you so much.
• United States
14 Feb 08
OH, FOR GOODNESS SAKE, LOOK WHAT HAPPENED! I was cut off by Firefox, returned, and my stuff was still there! When I came back, my post was right there, big as life, and I hit the post comment. Lo and behold, it repeated itself right on the very page!!!!!! No re-typing! No having to remember how I wanted to say what I said! HA! Double-post, even! I love Mylot!
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
15 Feb 08
Congrats hun!!
• United States
15 Feb 08
I'm sorry babe I was trying to get to all the discussions that I needed and wanted to respond to and with school- I'm just trying to keep up! :)
• United States
16 Feb 08
don't give it a moments thought, darlin. I know exactly, I mean exactly, what you mean. :)
• United States
15 Feb 08
well, thanks, darlin! So glad you dropped by. too bad you're so darn wordy, though! :)
@caramello (4377)
• Australia
15 Feb 08
Well done novataylor! I remember getting to my 500 and before you know it......the rest just keep on coming! But think it may have taken me longer than 2 months to get there...hence maybe I don't talk as much! lol
• United States
15 Feb 08
thanks, caramello! and I don't think too many people talk quite as much as I do. but then again, maybe they don't have as much to say....
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• United States
14 Feb 08
Happy Valentines Day!  - roses
Well Darlin, You are now 516:)) I missed this one yesterday. By the way I have missed you today. Its been bery bery quiet in here today. Cheesey and Goodie make me cry every time I see them.. So I had to go take a nap.
• United States
14 Feb 08
I've missed you too, Angel. I've been at work, then at the bar with hubby, then on the phone forever with a good friend and now, here! Sorry I've not been around today. No wonder it's been so berry berry quiet! Yeah, Cheese and Goodie can break our hearts, can't they? I haven't talked to Goodie today yet, but I plan to tomorrow and I have talked to Cheese, at least somewhat. I'll be talking to him again tomorrow too. Bless your heart, darlin, you must have been all done in, if you actually went and took a nap. Do you need my special brand of comfort? Well, it's here, waiting for you anytime you want. :)
• India
13 Feb 08
well congrats to u for this i wanna tell u that i joined this ite on 26 jan 2007 and still i havenot reached 1000 posts. that's great for u that u have done in two months.
• United States
14 Feb 08
Love your name! Short and sweet. And nicely descriptive, if I let my imagination run wild, which of course I do. And thanks for your congrats - um, I guess you're just gonna have to get those fingers flying like mine, but talking this much might not come as naturally to you... :) I'm hoping to see more of you around the Lot - feel free to post more pics. (I'm smiling here...)
• United States
14 Feb 08
Well, congrats to you my special friend, how exciting! I might make it there one of these days. Oh yah, I haven't been cut off yet. :o) Have a swell day, and Happy-Valentines day, too.
• United States
14 Feb 08
Hi, Sugar, so happy to see you here. Thanks for coming! Trust me, you'll get there. Just keep typing, honey, and answering those discussions. that's how you'll make your friends, too, I guarantee it. It's how I made mine, and they are the bestest ever, believe me. I think you and I are going to have a lot of friends in common. Now, won't that be nice? Keep posting, and I'll see you on the Lot.
@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
13 Feb 08
Congrats on the 500 posts. I think you are doing great and got that very fast. So yes you must talk alot hehe. Now you can copy and paste which has been handy for me and you can put a photo in your responses something I never do. But anyways, I am glad you are here and want to congratulate you on your achievement!
• United States
14 Feb 08
Thanks, Vicki! Yeah, I can copy and paste and put in photos, but I've gotta figure it all out first, and that's not something I'm good at, to say the least. Two people have 'taught' me how to copy and paste, but I haven't done it yet. I'm putting it off for a while. They're gonna kick my butt when they read this, too! :) But, thanks a bunch for your congrats and encouragement - very appreciated! Hope to see more of you around the Lot.
• United States
10 Mar 08
Congratulations... I can see you're way beyond that number now but it must have been a wonderful feeling to know that you can now cut and paste content into myLot without being accused of spamming. Maybe I'll get there some day, too but until then I guess I'll just have to keep offering 100% original content. It's my sacrifice for a spam-free myLotting experience for all.
• United States
10 Mar 08
Yes, it's a good feeling reaching that number, but it seems so easy now to have gone so far past it - I'm accused of talking too much, would you believe it? No, not me! I just have to go over my instructions for cutting and pasting again. No, really. I'm not kidding. I'm so clueless, it's pathetic. Hey, thanks for weighing in here - so lovely to see you!!!!!
@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
14 Feb 08
nova congrats on the big 500,soon you will be the big 1000.its great.i don't think you talk too much,i love your posts and fun bantering you have with your friends.you have a gift of the gab.lol which i love.so keep up the good work.happy v.day cheers sue
• United States
14 Feb 08
Suehan, you just gave me my first really big smile of the day! Thank you! So you don't think I talk too much? I'm so glad you enjoy my posts and my silly bantering. I just love my friends so much! You among them. Happy V Day to you too, darlin. I hope you have a wonderful day!
@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
26 Feb 08
Good for you. I remember when I reached my 500 posts I was so happy that now I can copy and paste but then I never did it anyways and still haven't. I don't have anything to copy and paste so it is no big deal to me anymore. Do you have anything you want to copy and paste? And if so what is it you would do? But is it still a nice accomplishment for you and you will be happy when you rech your 1000 post, like most members here are. I have now reached over 1800 posts and I will be happy to reach the 2000 mark. So congratulations on reaching it, my friend.
• United States
10 Mar 08
Hi, Chrislotz, I'm so sorry I"ve taken so long, but I just now saw this response here and I'm kicking myself for not seeing it sooner. I do want to copy and paste a couple of things, but not necessarily here on the Lot, but I've got to go over my instructions as to how to do that. I know, I know, it's easy, but I still need help. Hey, what can I say? I'm a dinosaur. Rawwwwrrrrr!
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
13 Feb 08
It is a lot. When I look at my site I start asking questions how come I was able to get that far over 500.... See you more often than...:))) HUGS!
• United States
13 Feb 08
Hello, Pola, my little video gift giver friend! I so love the links you put up for us to enjoy. And yeah, geez, you're really up there in your posts, aren't you? At the rate I'm going, I should join you in about l0 months or so. lol Boy, that's a lot of posts! Thanks for answering here, Pola, I appreciate it. You're the greatest! Hugs right back to you, and kisses too!
@nempel (139)
• Indonesia
13 Feb 08
hello novataylor, congratulations to your 500 posts, I'm still work hard to get that number, must write and write again and again, arrrrgh sometimes I'm getting many times can't write anything since there is no topic that suites with me, and if the topic is not suites with me, I just can't get any idea to write.
• United States
13 Feb 08
I know what you mean, nempel, sometimes it can be very hard to find something that you want to respond to, but you just have to keep on looking. There are so many things here to talk about and I'm sure you can find some that will suit you. Do you look for discussions in your areas of interest? that can help. I hope that you will be able to find some more things that you'd like to talk about, nempel. and thanks so much for your generous comments to me.
• United States
13 Feb 08
Ahh I remember the days of trying to reach 500 posts. It was only a week ago and look at me now. LOL I think I talk too much. You don't talk nearly enough but you sure do have a lot to say. I also hate it when I firefox closes on me especially when I am writing a book comment to someone who has gotten on my nerves. But I think that is intervention on the parts of the powers that be just keeping my account alive. LOL welcome to the 500 club. Next member should be our beloved knight in shining armor.
• United States
13 Feb 08
Actually, Cyn, I wasn't really TRYING to get to that number. It just sort of happened. I was, however, looking forward to that '500 spam thing' not coming up anymore. It always happens when I'm in the middle of a book too and I can't stand that. So I don't talk nearly enough,huh? Now, that's a new one! I don't think I've ever heard that before..... And yup, I do have a few things to say, don't I? Just try and stop me! You know, I've often felt that the so-called powers that be had something to do with my browser closing - it's usually when I'm typing furiously about something I'm either furious about or something I'm really emotional about, and wham, it stops cold! Aaarrgh! It happened last night when I was answering a post by GoodnightMoon, and I was telling him something personal and complicated and loonnnngggg and I really wanted to tell him all of that. But, boom, there it went. So I simply wrote that it had happened and that I would get back to it the next day, which happens to be today, so I'm gonna have to get back there and do it. I can't wait to see if I can really continue after Firefox closes, since with it I can get right back to where I was when it closed. We'll see if the Lot lets me do it. Hmmmm. Thanks for the welcome to the club. Yes, our Knight should be getting there any moment now. We'll have to have a party!