Hi Lee,I don't claim to be one of the original pioneers. The bb had already been up and running for (I think) a couple of years when I came on. Alan just remembers my "mouthiness" and thinks that I've always been here. Judy started it with the help of Bob. I believe that Lynn Yarbrough and Don Peaslee were in on things at the very beginning also. I'm sure that Don is still out there "lurking" but sadly for me, he doesn't post much anymore.
He has a wealth of knowledge and a delightful sense of humor. Say hi if you are lurking, Don! Sadly, there aren't many of the original posters that still post on the bb.
Not sure that Judy is up to telling us how things got started since she's babying her corneal abrasion but maybe one of the others will step up and relate the story.
I have been on the bb for about 9 years but things were well established when I came on and I was so delighted to find a group of people that understood what was going on.
It's great that you've started a support group in New York, Lee!
Shirley in New Mexico