This never started out to be
about my childhood name, but somehow it got
away from me. I spent alot of time with my
Grandpa Roy while I was growing up. He would
ask me what my name was, and somehow it came
out "Arbley." Of course it stuck,
but was known and used only by my immediate
family.
When I first got an internet
capable computer, I used AOL for my ISP. I
soon discovered that every conceivable
variation my name was already in use. That
was when I thought, "Surely there is not
another Arbley in the world." Funny
thing, I was actually right. Later, when I
first started looking for a bulletin board
service, I found one with forumcities (now
defunct). When I was signing up for their
service, I had to chose a name and a password.
Since I was already using Arbley, I just
chose that name. Well imagine my surprise
when they incorporated that name in my
bulletin board address ( I really did not
know any better back then ).
I did not give it much further
thought until some of the participants on
that board started referring to the board as
"Arbley" and to themselves as
"Arblies" or "Arbleyites."
I knew then that my Grandpa Roy was smiling.
I am honored and amused that
this has sort of taken on a life of its own.
The regulars on this site have grown into a
wonderful community of friends. The circle
continues to widen as newcomers to the forum
arrive. It just gets better and better.
