The Story of the Pad and Becoming a Polly

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    AnneofAlamo

    AnneofAlamo Slippers IN sunshine? Even better!

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    This is the 5th year of the MOC, and very historic to me.

    There are so many new people, I wanted to bring up an old blog post, that may give a better understanding of what being a Polly really is like.

    Read about the conception of the Pad and the coveted Polly spot:
    The Story of the-Lily Pad and the Pollys
    Although I "won" a coveted guest spot that first year, the MOC is not a competition. It is different, as many of you now on the 5th day can attest too. Encouragement and inspiration is the heart of it, and you are right in the midst of marvelous.
    Today, I wanted to add, that not everyone can win to become a Polly, because then the harmony of the Pad would not exist. There are many who are pillars of this great community, and their stories and heart complete this little digital world. They are not "chosen", but so very special to this Pad. There is a complete little world here, and without them, it would be a barren place. I am so grateful to the friends here that my heart overflows. :bkTo my amazement, a scrapper can post their very first "hello" thread here, and withing minutes they are family. I tell ya, if you are wavering on a place to scrap and laugh, waver no more, you have found your home.
     
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    NancyBeck

    NancyBeck Happy resident of Pollyville

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    Ahhhh, Anne, beautifully written!
     
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    EHStudios

    EHStudios I am more clever than I think

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    That's what I enjoy here. Every single person is welcoming & I've never felt excluded even when I get busy & come back. It's a great forum, filled with great people, sharing so much inspiration & warmth!
     
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    StefanieS

    StefanieS Think it over, think it under

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    I love that everyone bears each other's burdens, offers an understanding shoulder and builds one another up.
     
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    jk703

    jk703 CEO of Anything and Everything, Everywhere

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    I love the post, Anne! It's perfect! Such a wonderful community of people - true, caring, honest, friendly, and so much more. Every day you can come here for support, a hug, a giggle, and have a bevy of lovely layouts to look upon. :beat
     
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    klee73010

    klee73010 I might have a thing for drummers

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    lovely story, Anne! I smiled so many times reading it. :beat
     
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    wendyjc

    wendyjc Hoping to have Kate by the ocean

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    I have tried to become involved with other digital scrapbooking sites but this is the only one that I feel connected to. I don't post much, but when I do, I always feel appreciated!!
     
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    EllenT

    EllenT I live for that hourglass ...

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    It is home to so many wonderful people!
     
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    lmccandless

    lmccandless The Force is strong with this one. Boss of the Applesauce

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    My heart grew three sizes just reading it!! :heartslub
     
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    Sokee

    Sokee What we do in life echoes in eternity

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    Anne you ALWAYS bring a smile starting at my face and traveling to my soul!

    :bk
     
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    cfile

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    such a wonderful and heartfelt message Anne!
     
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    corsicar

    corsicar Dinner tonight? Something chocolate I'm sure!

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    Anne that's a darling story and so full of truth! It amazes me to see people caring so much about others and supporting each other.
     
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    Karen

    Karen Wiggle it, just a little bit!

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    Ha ha! I love that story Anne and whole-heartedly echo your words above! It takes every single person involved here to make this place the special oasis in digiland!
     
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    Natascha

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    Aww so very well said Anne!! Although I'm not much of a forum person...this is the place to be, people do not judge you and they are always nice and around to chit chat...for me the MOC isn't a competition, it's something...well it takes me out of my comfort zone...ohh well you know what I mean right hahahaha
     
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    elk2009

    elk2009 Hello, gorgeous

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    adorable story Anne! It truly shows your love for the pad! You were the first one who helped me when I first arrived here just about one year ago....your joy and enthusiasm showed right then. It also helped me to feel comfortable here.
     
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    aballen

    aballen Don't make me break out the milk

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    Thanks for sharing the story, Anne!!! :heartlub
     
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    bestcee

    bestcee In love with places I've never been to

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    Love the story!

    And I still hear @Peppermint saying The dash Lilypad in my head way too often!
     
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    IntenseMagic

    IntenseMagic Some grannies cuss a lot. I'm some grannies.

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    That was so well said, Anne!! Such a lovely story :heartlub
    I am still a relatively new Polly (still pinching myself) and I truly love this place and everyone here. No where else have I felt such a wonderful sense of community. Everyone here makes this place what it is! The support and caring is amazing. It was probably right after the first MOC I participated in that I really just wanted to stay here, to hang out here, and to spend time with the wonderful people here. :heartlub
     
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    sberkan

    sberkan Says "yes" to new adventures...

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    What a lovely story, Anne! :) I know that I haven't been consistent here but when I do pop in, there's always a smile and a friendly face that makes me glad I did!
     
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    BevG

    BevG If I can't remember it, it didn't happen

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    Ah, love it! Very nice story and so true.
     
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