Scott Reynolds wrote:
> Many of the regulars on this group are long-termers. If it's only taken
> you seven years to discover fjlij I'd say you're off to a good start.
> Welcome to the group and settle in to enjoy the ride!

Thanks Scott. I had known of this group and the soc group for quite a
long time, but didn't have any real use for talking to foreigners. No
offense, but I was trying to understand Japanese for myself rather than
through the eyes of visitors or short termers.

It's difficult to discuss issues even with single long termers. The fun
is GREAT, and a good release, but I would also like to find those who
are planning to spend the rest of their life living here.