The first time I was here on PC (this is my second time around) the first member I sent a friend request to turned me down flat.

I've never sent another friend request since then. But I'm always pleased to accept requests I receive!
This might also be a good place to mention, in case it isn't already apparent, I'm a reclusive old goat... both in real life & on-line.

Consequently I don't subscribe to the threads I reply to. So if the OP, or another member, happens to comment on a reply I've written, I typically won't ever see it. Like I said... I'm a reclusive old goat...