Hi, just thought I’d introduce myself before I hide in the corner…I’m quite shy 
Well you don’t have to be shy here, we are all very friendly. Welcome, I’m sure you will like it here.
Lovely name Elsbells; you’re very welcome and there’s no need to hide in the corner 
Hi and welcome, hope you enjoy the friendly forum!
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Welcome Elsbells - am sure you’ll like it here 
Thank you very much for the warm welcome 
I’ve just been wandering round the forums. It looks a lovely site 
Hi Elsbells, it’s lovely to have you here, I’m sure we can soon put you at your ease:-)
Please do join in any thread as you will be most welcome, we chat about anything!
Hi, warm welcome, good to meet you, we are all slightly mad, but quite harmless…
The chats range from serious to silly…but always interesting and fun. Glad you’ve come on board!
hello El welcome, good to have you here …
I was shy once, now I am a bossy boots
Hello Elsbells, . . welcome and don’t be shy, . . we’s all friendly here. 
Hello Ellsbells, Welcome to our forum, I hope you enjoy it here.
Welcome Elsbells to the Forum. You will enjoy it here and no need to be shy, you are amongst friends here.
Take care.
Hello Elsbells nice to meet you-am sure you’ll enjoy the forum-we are a friendly bunch on here
Hi and welcome. You’ll soon feel at ease and ready to pop in and join any conversation.
Hi and welcome aboard 