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[onesweetworld]

Hello GKU! 

I've decided to separate this out from the "Restarting Old Weekly/Monthly Threads
" thread.  

I really liked the AMA threads and I'm excited that we are going to bring them back.  I have started a spreadsheet to keep track of the AMAs, so we are not overwhelmed with a bunch at the beginning and we can spread out our awesome knowledge.  I am only putting on dates Monday through Friday because more people tend to be around during the week.  Also, if no one signs up for a day, don't feel like you have to - we don't have to have an AMA every day, just sign up for the day that works best for you.  

AMAs and GTKY are a great way to get to know the board and each other! 

So please, share with us your specializations/hobbies etc. 

I will ETA the spreadsheet in a minute. 

ETA: SPREADSHEET HERE 

[samanthasays]

Feb 11, 2016 13:22:12 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

I just realized how completely uninteresting I am

Me too, the only things I can think of are Commercial real estate (which I am sure no one cares about) and dogs, cats, and animal fostering/adoption. But I don't know how many people want or need to know how to domesticate a feral cat, or integrate a new animal into the home.

I know a lot about very little. 

[samanthasays]

I am really excited for the travel AMA onesweetworld H and I need to prioritize a vacation this year.

[jubilantsquirrel]

Feb 11, 2016 13:22:12 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

I just realized how completely uninteresting I am

Yeah, I'm coming up blank over here too.

[thelittleredm]

Aw, I'm super boring. Can't wait to see other people's AMA's, though!

[Hooper88]

I am gonna play but I can't promise it will be interesting. I am more interested in seeing everyone else's since I am new and know nothing about anyone at this point.

[samanthasays]

Feb 11, 2016 13:40:55 GMT -5 Hooper88 said:

I am gonna play but I can't promise it will be interesting. I am more interested in seeing everyone else's since I am new and know nothing about anyone at this point.

What is hooping? Hula Hooping? Or a sewing thing? I am so curious. 

[ohinvrtedworld]

I feel I hold myself to a higher standard of excellence on TCF than in real life. People ask me for cooking/baking advice all the time but I don't feel confident enough to advise here hahaha.

[notagoddess]

samanthasays, I would be interested in an AMA on pet adoption. I know most people already have pets, but we rent and can't afford to pay a couple hundred more every month for an apartment that allows dogs. So when we finally get our own place, that will be one of the first things we do! But I'm clueless about the process and have a lot of questions.

[ladytiffany24]

I'm a borefest too. Boring job. For hobbies, I just like to watch TV and movies. Yawn. I don't really feel like in "expert mode" for much of anything. I mean, I'm obsessed with awards shows and I all Oscar nominated movies but I'm not sure how interesting that is to many.

[Deleted]

I picked a really awesome topic.

[ceejay]

I could do one on either foster parenting/adoption or my job (scientist) or my home city of Chicago. Let me know if there is any interest!

[Hooper88]

samanthasays, hula hooping

[ladytiffany24]

I just put "anything goes/movies/tv." No idea what that means or what anyone will ask me, but I'm just going with it until I can think of something better (if that will even happen).

[Deleted]

Feb 11, 2016 14:10:22 GMT -5 ****** said:

Is it my tech stupidity or can you NOT sign up mobile? It won't let me edit...?? Just me?

It's you.

[kleigh]

Feb 11, 2016 14:17:45 GMT -5 ****** said:

Feb 11, 2016 14:13:45 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

It's you.

figures. It's trying to make me download an app to edit it. Stoopid iPhone.

I couldn't either.. I think you have to have the "Sheets" app but I'm so past due on system updates that I can't download anything.

[penguin129]

Trying to think what I could contribute... Sewing and crafting maybe

[penguin129]

In signed up to go first. Be kind tomorrow

[daisy818]

I have a job that most people find super interesting, but sadly I would actually have to get permission to answer certain questions. And "Hey, is it okay if I spend the work day answering questions about my job in an online forum?" is not so much a question I want to ask.

The rest of me is very boring.

[PirateCat]

Feb 11, 2016 14:37:24 GMT -5 daisy818 said:

I have a job that most people find super interesting, but sadly I would actually have to get permission to answer certain questions. And "Hey, is it okay if I spend the work day answering questions about my job in an online forum?" is not so much a question I want to ask.

The rest of me is very boring.

Do you need permission to tell us what you do? So curious! Maybe we can do one over the weekend for you or does that still not work? 

I got nothin' but I'm looking forward to everyone else's!

[britta]

I want to sign up! But DNW to download the app. Can someone add me? Everything you ever wanted to know about being an ICU nurse, heart surgery, heart & lung transplants, craziest things I've seen, etc. Tuesdays usually work best for me. 

[ceejay]

I signed up! City of Chicago or foster parenting... I can't decide now so I'll make the decision when it gets closer to my day.


Thanks so much for organizing this, onesweetworld! Will you be reminding everyone of their AMA dates, or are we responsible for remembering what we signed up for?

[onesweetworld]

Feb 11, 2016 15:09:06 GMT -5 ceejay said:

I signed up! City of Chicago or foster parenting... I can't decide now so I'll make the decision when it gets closer to my day.


Thanks so much for organizing this, onesweetworld ! Will you be reminding everyone of their AMA dates, or are we responsible for remembering what we signed up for?

I'd love it if everyone can put them in their planners and start their own threads LOL. But I can do both. 

[ceejay]

Feb 11, 2016 15:15:13 GMT -5 onesweetworld said:

Feb 11, 2016 15:09:06 GMT -5 ceejay said:

I signed up! City of Chicago or foster parenting... I can't decide now so I'll make the decision when it gets closer to my day.


Thanks so much for organizing this, onesweetworld ! Will you be reminding everyone of their AMA dates, or are we responsible for remembering what we signed up for?

I'd love it if everyone can put them in their planners and start their own threads LOL. But I can do both. 

Haha, ok! I will put a note on my calendar. Just wondering.

[samanthasays]

Feb 11, 2016 13:59:06 GMT -5 Hooper88 said:

samanthasays , hula hooping

Awesome! I heard that is an amazing workout. 

[samanthasays]

Feb 11, 2016 13:49:40 GMT -5 notagoddess said:

samanthasays , I would be interested in an AMA on pet adoption. I know most people already have pets, but we rent and can't afford to pay a couple hundred more every month for an apartment that allows dogs. So when we finally get our own place, that will be one of the first things we do! But I'm clueless about the process and have a lot of questions.

Ok I signed up I can talk about Club W and the Real Housewives too

[pivot]

Feb 11, 2016 13:49:23 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

Feb 11, 2016 13:44:51 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

I feel I hold myself to a higher standard of excellence on TCF than in real life. People ask me for cooking/baking advice all the time but I don't feel confident enough to advise here hahaha.

Do you want to do a joint baking/cooking AMA? It's such a subjective topic that really anyone could answer questions but this way people can still ask about tips/tricks/recipes? And not as much pressure to make Martha Stewart proud

I'd be down for this! I am no baking/cooking professional, but I feel pretty knowledgeable in both areas/love them both!

[Hooper88]

Feb 11, 2016 15:17:37 GMT -5 samanthasays said:

Feb 11, 2016 13:59:06 GMT -5 Hooper88 said:

samanthasays , hula hooping

Awesome! I heard that is an amazing workout. 

Yeah it is! And it's a lot of fun  

[ohinvrtedworld]

Feb 11, 2016 15:41:40 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

ohinvrtedworld , pivot , and everyone else interested, I've signed up for a cooking/baking AMA next Wednesday. I'll start the thread that morning but will need y'alls help answering questions since I'm definitely not a trained professional

Haha me neither! Amateur chefs, unite!

[pivot]

Feb 11, 2016 15:41:40 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

ohinvrtedworld , pivot , and everyone else interested, I've signed up for a cooking/baking AMA next Wednesday. I'll start the thread that morning but will need y'alls help answering questions since I'm definitely not a trained professional

*dusts off old martha stewart books to be prepared*