OK so this is not my normal gig. But I’ve agreed to do it…and I’ll damn well going to have fun doing it.
Tonight at 9 (EST) I’ll be making myself available on the PetHobbyist chatroom for a community grilling. And you're all invited (you don't have to become a member).
No, it’s probably not like that. Not an ‘attack the vet’ thing, but a slightly intimidating adventure nonetheless—not least because I really don’t type that fast and I’m not a chatroom kinda girl.
In fact, this’ll be the first time I play for any length of time in a chatroom. In the past, all similar experiences have been of the lurking variety—like when I’ve taken online courses on VIN where can I hide in the back of the class, as it were.
The topic of today’s entertainment? “The smart pet owner’s guide to great healthcare on the Web.”
Anybody have any great points I might not have considered?
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We are looking forward to your visit tonight. One major hint... chatting is more like talking. Type responses in thoughts rather than composing an entire answer before sending it to the room. As a long time reader, and occasional commenter, I am pleased that I will be one of your hosts at the chat (PHAbymom).
Moira O'Connor June 25th, 2008 12:10:00 PM
Good luck, Dr. Khuly! I wish I could join you, but my 2 fingered typing and lack of web shorthand skills, makes for serious ineptness. And wouldn't want to risk offending anyone with opinions, truthful statements, or share the less than warm and fuzzy. Never in my life did I ever consider becoming a "vegan", like my devout younger sibling. After several blogs of the factory farming, I'm seriously considering it. My moral sensibilities are becoming very insulted; I appreciate becoming enlightened.
Barbara A. Albright/New Hampshire June 25th, 2008 06:38:00 PM
Drat East Coast-West Coast time dif! I just caught the last coupla minutes. :(
Gina Spadafori June 25th, 2008 11:40:00 PM
Thank you for joining us Patty! We loved having you with us, you have such a great sense of humor and we would love to have you back again soon!
Cindy Rampacek June 25th, 2008 11:54:00 PM
so how did you like the experiance?
james June 26th, 2008 10:45:00 AM
Along with Cindy, I want to thank you for your time and efforts last night! Those who also hopped over to our regular 10 PM ET cat health chat after your chat were still buzzing. You did a great job. Don't fret the typoplexia... we all do it, and most of the time everyone reads what you meant, not what you actually typed!
PHAbymom aka Moira
Moira O'Connor June 26th, 2008 12:22:00 PM
I think I realized that I'm THE worst typist in the blogosphere. Apart from that comedown I enjoyed myself immensely. Thanks for the experience.
Dr. Patty Khuly June 26th, 2008 05:33:00 PM
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