greetings from exeter!

[blissful urchin]

hello, my name is elly aka the blissful urchin, ive just arrived on this forum and have already spent far too long this evening reading all the interesting posts and replies instead of doing my chores

i found this site when i was searching for an answer to my question, the inquisitive being that i am i like to find out what the little bug on the window sill is or why an animal is behaving in a certain way, i think that brings you one step closer to understanding and relating to the world around you, and its great to see so many other inquisitive people and a place to share our knowledge and passions.

im an ecologist by day (and night during the summer!) so have a fair bit of hands on experience of protected species such as bats, great crested newts, dormice, badgers and the like, and am trying to swat up on my birds, bugs and botany, but in my spare time i love just soaking up nature, you cant beat the pure organic sound of bees buzzing in the flowers and birds chirping in the trees or the smell of a bluebell wood or a pine forest. its heaven on earth. i hope i can be an active part of these forums when im actually near a computer not rushing round doing surveys, just as i hope i can learn from everyone too.

i also love the cultural aspect of the human animal, taking great interest in art and music especially that produced on a community level, and with reference to nature, music wise i like the organic sound, real instruments and tribal rhythms. www.myspace.com/blissfulurchin if anyone identifies with my wavelength and wants to be a friend!

[jjdevon]

hi there elly aka the blissful urchin!!! i live just a short drive from you in little ol tiverton. welcome to wab, you will love it here its full of great people, i am still a beginer but it is great just to read what others are chatting about. hope to read some of your posts soon. see ya

[Deer Stalker]

Hi elly.

[blissful urchin]

thanks i feel very welcomed already! its such a great idea, i could spend hours here! i probably will! look forward to future chats...

[Ollie]

Hi elly, great to have you on board, look forward to seeing your posts.
Roger

[FungiJohn]

Hi elly and a very warm welcome to WAB. Enjoy!

John

[wildlifesnapper]

Hi Elly,

welcome. Time flies on here doesn't it.Enjoy your stay.

neil

[buzfuz8149]

Hi Elly,

A warm welcome to WAB, I know that you will at home here, the company is friendly and the site is the best on the web, I look forward to your posts and photos.

Carol.

[goosey]

Hello Elly, well you found us here, the hard job is getting away from us - it is so addictive and you'll find that house work takes an ever increasing back seat
Have fun and enjoy the site, you sound as if you will be able to help out and make some very interesting posts - Welcome

[rlchew]

Hello Elly

A warm welcome to WAB from me too.

Enjoy the website.

Richard

[demicav]

Hello and welcome. Sounds like you have alot to share and I'm looking forward to reading your posts. Sure you'll love the site, it's very addictive.