Hello!
I've finally made it to the forum! I've been visiting Muppet Central for quite a while now, first drawn to it after seeing the group that had all been brought together at MuppetFest, but have just now become a member. I had some email account problems initially, but have finally gotten set up.
I was a huge Sesame Street fan when I was young, I was fortunate enough to have HBO and be able to see Fraggle Rock, I was known to catch the Muppet Babies every now and then, and I had even seen all of the Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and Emmet Otter. But I didn't truly appreciate what I was seeing until I was in high school, when I saw the Muppet Show being replayed on Nickelodeon. I just loved the wordplay and general absurdity, and I've been hooked ever since. I started reading the books that were available and started gaining a respect for the puppeteers and for the techincal aspects of the productions. And as I found out more about Jim, his character and beliefs became for me just as much of a fascination as his creations. I have to say that one of my biggest disappointments is that my interest didn't emerge sooner, because by the time I developed a true appreciation for him, Jim Henson had already passed away.
Anyway, I just wanted to say that I am here, and I'm happy to finally be joining all of you.
Murray