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ChicagoLiz
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18 Oct 2023, 5:42 pm

Posting an "I'm new" post as recommended in the guidelines but really I'm like a cat: I'd prefer to wait a bit and check all the corners and make sure I feel comfortable in a new space before exposing my belly. So, just a few quick points:

ASD, Level 1, late diagnosis (in my 60s) and yes, it explained everything which is why I finally insisted on doing it. Native Chicagoan. Like to travel, especially to visit my adult children, but also very much a homebody.

Looking forward to getting to know this place and the people here.

Liz

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18 Oct 2023, 6:15 pm

Welcome to WP!

I've always wanted to visit Chicago.

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ChicagoLiz
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18 Oct 2023, 6:55 pm

Tim_Tex wrote:

Welcome to WP!

Thanks!

Tim_Tex wrote:

I've always wanted to visit Chicago.

It's really a great city in so many ways. You should definitely visit!

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18 Oct 2023, 8:43 pm

Welcome to WP! I hope you find it to be a nice diversion.

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19 Oct 2023, 6:00 am

Welcome to WP! I can relate to your feelings about writing a "Hi! I'm new!" post. But, maybe it's for the greater good and a way to weed out any introverts? :wink:

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19 Oct 2023, 9:55 am

Welcome to Wrong Planet. I lived in many places; one of them was Chicago. It was in a small new development called Villa Park. That was over 60 years ago.

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19 Oct 2023, 10:03 am

BillyTree wrote:

...and a way to weed out any introverts? :wink:

I'm confused. :silent:

^{Per MBTI I have a strong introversion preference.}

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19 Oct 2023, 1:15 pm

Double Retired wrote:

BillyTree wrote:

...and a way to weed out any introverts? :wink:

I'm confused. :silent:

^{Per MBTI I have a strong introversion preference.}

I refered to the fact that new comers are supposed to make a post where they introduce themselves to the community. It was meant as a joke.

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19 Oct 2023, 1:19 pm

BillyTree wrote:

Double Retired wrote:

BillyTree wrote:

...and a way to weed out any introverts? :wink:

I'm confused. :silent:

^{Per MBTI I have a strong introversion preference.}

I refered to the fact that new comers are supposed to make a post where they introduce themselves to the community. It was meant as a joke.

Ah!

^{Maybe my Autism was showing.}

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softlyspeaks41
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19 Oct 2023, 9:59 pm

Hello and welcome from a fellow homebody

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21 Oct 2023, 5:08 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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21 Oct 2023, 5:10 pm

Welcome to WP!

:alien:

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23 Oct 2023, 4:47 pm

Welcome Liz! I grew up in northern IL and lived there most of my life. Retired to Mi, got a very late in life diagnosis, haven't looked back. It was a huge relief! Glad you are with us!

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23 Oct 2023, 8:51 pm

Hello Liz and welcome to Wrong Planet from New Zealand - I hope you will enjoy it here

ChicagoLiz
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27 Oct 2023, 1:26 pm

Double Retired wrote:

Welcome to WP! I hope you find it to be a nice diversion.

BillyTree wrote:

Welcome to WP! I can relate to your feelings about writing a "Hi! I'm new!" post. But, maybe it's for the greater good and a way to weed out any introverts? :wink:

jimmy m wrote:

Welcome to Wrong Planet. I lived in many places; one of them was Chicago. It was in a small new development called Villa Park. That was over 60 years ago.

softlyspeaks41 wrote:

Hello and welcome from a fellow homebody

AnonymousAnonymous wrote:

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

blitzkrieg wrote:

Welcome to WP!

:alien:

autisticelders wrote:

Welcome Liz! I grew up in northern IL and lived there most of my life. Retired to Mi, got a very late in life diagnosis, haven't looked back. It was a huge relief! Glad you are with us!

The_Wolf wrote:

Hello Liz and welcome to Wrong Planet from New Zealand - I hope you will enjoy it here

Thank you all for the wonderful welcome! I left my computer behind and forgot what the login was, so I had to wait until I got back home to login again! So silly of me....and frustrating.

I hope to get to know this forum and take part on a more regular basis. I've made note of my login so I can access no matter what device I'm on in future!

Glad to hear there are other nearby posters. It feels like there isn't as much opportunity for like-minded community in the Midwest.

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