Thanks for the welcomes everyone.
I will admit re: the site rules that for the longest time they were part of the reason I didn't join.
You see I'm historically a bit of a rogue & while I certainly understand the need for rules & restrictions on web fora, many of the restrictions for this site kind of prevent me from posting the stuff I would post. Not that I'm selling anything or trying to post nude pictures of myself (nobody needs to see that), but rather...well...I'm just a bit different (yes, even than some of your good selves) & I wanted to post my experiences here. Several of which seem like they would contravene this rule or that.
Anyway...I suppose I'll plod along & we'll see how we go. I shall try not to get permanently banned as much as I can.