Hello all. Bit of a veteran of news forums but not of those aimed at posters of a…errr… certain age. Glad to make your collective acquaintances, looking forward to some lively and friendly discussion. :0)
Hello Dave 
welcome. I look forward to chatting with you .
Welcome, Dave, I am sure you will enjoy chatting here:) Everyone is very friendly.
Hello Dave, a warm welcome to you! 
Thanks, all. How nice that people have gone to the trouble of looking at my profile and addressing me by my real name!
Hello dave and a very warm welcome to you.
Hi Dave, 
welcome.
Hello Dave, you are very welcome here, the more the merrier…
Hello Dave welcome to Off’ers
Nah chuck, we’re just nosy! 
Welcome to this lovely forum and don’t be shy. Just jump in because the water is very warm here. 
Hiya Dave, another North Westerner here!
Good morning Dave matey and welcome.