Hello from Sunny Suffolk

[RegNirrab]

Just joined WAB today, while searching for an ID on a black and yellow insect. I haven't found the answer yet because I've spent ages trawling through loads of discouragingly (or is it inspirationally) fantastic photographs, plus all the really friendly welcome messages.
Somewhere I read an item from someone who referred to an on-line diary because they didn't like the term "blog" - Me neither - nice to see I'm not alone with that, either
And I don't like Forums.
They are often full of egotistical geeks out to start a row.
Why did I join this one, then???
Because members seem genuinely friendly, and helpful, and not geeks (excepting, of course those far-too-good photographers ).
I'm Essex-born and bred (if that's the word) from Hornchurch, male, 60-something (if you're of a similar age, you'll understand why it's just vaguely 60+ - can't quite do the sums on years any more ) My wife and I moved to Woodbridge, Suffolk in 1994. And my name's not Reg Nirrab - that's an anagram.
I suppose I'd better get off this introduction and over to the "insect house" to find the identity of my black and yellow blood-sucker-looking thingy.
P.S. I'll have to own up to my mate that I've joined a Forum - he knows I don't like them

[Pete Collins]

Hi 'Reg Nirrab',

Welcome to WAB! I'm sure you'll enjoy the site - despite your aversion to forums! Good luck identifying the black and yellow thingy.

You are very lucky - Woodbridge is a lovely town, in a wonderful area for wildlife. I used to live nearby in Kesgrave, and I've a good friend who lives in Woodbridge.

I'll now have to spend the rest of the day working out your real name from that anagram - is it Barnie Grr?

Pete

[Ollie]

Hi RegNirrab. Good to have you on board. You have joined the friendliest wildlife site on the net but you have already found that out. Enjoy the site and I look forward to seeing more from you
Roger

[RegNirrab]

Excellent try!
Some people will think that Barnie Grr is a most appropriate de-anagramisation!
Some days, anyway

[goosey]

Hello Regnirrab - your anagram has given me something to think about - is there a prize for guessing ? Anyway, welcome to WAB, this is a great place if you don't like forums - this isn't a forum this is the wonderful world of WAB! I dont like forums either, but since I discovered this alternative I have hardly been away .

[Jez]

Hi reg welcome to WAB yes i'm also pondering your anagram it's not Grin Reab is it, sounds more like a name for a bird? or is it Gary Birne??

[Tursiops2]

Hallo there, er... Rig Barren? R.B. Earring? Arr Binger? Brian Gerr? (this one could run and run)
...from just down the road.

Tursiops2

[jdurbo]

Hi reg
Welcome from me!
jen xxx

[Cheryl]

Hi Reg and welcome from me too, I've only just joined WAB this weekend too.

I havn't normally "done" forums either but feel this one could be addictive

[rlchew]

Hello Reg Nirrab

Welcome to WAB!

I think you will have us all trying to get behind the anagram and guess your name

I reckon Brian something but I can't work out the something bit

I still live in Essex but I do know your part of the world quite well.

Richard