Hello everyone.My question for today is do you think Iam a average AB'er if I reach the level of "Maestro" within a period of 17 months & 1 week? Or should I have been at this point sooner than now? Remember now Iam no Pro at this stuff but maybe average.

I think it reflects more the amount of time and the quality you put in. Some have only 1-2 hours to spend and give it their best and yes, it will take longer. Some are in a hurry, spend hours here and do everything they can to get points.

But you are like the quality ones that just do their best when they can and makes dear friends along the way, talking with some as you can, and the points come, the levels rise, but you remain a good friend through it all. I wouldn't have you any other way:-)

Happy day to you and I am so glad you stayed here for this long and we got to know each other much better through all these months!!!

What I have noticed is that the more time you have to spend here, the more you participate, the more points you get..so, if you can spend 15 hours a day here you'll advance faster than someone who only spends 3 hours a day here. That's it..that's all it takes! Happy Wednesday, M.C.S. In my book you're way above-average anyway! :) ((hugs))

As far as an ABer goes, you ROCK...
But that is beside the point. My 1 year AB birthday will be on 25 Nov. I am at lvl 63. I think you are doing quite right. (I was an AB addict for the first few months I was here and leveled fairly quickly... I have since slowed down a bit)

M.C.S. - How could I ever say what you should be or think any less of you than I do? You are an amazing friend, a wonderful man, and a true pleasure to know here on AB. I have no idea what everyone is supposed to be doing, but I don't think points and levels matter. It only signifies moments, but the grand scheme is friendship, appreciation, and overall positive feeling!!!! You certainly radiate that warmth!

M.C.S your perfect just the way you are! and congratulations for reaching Maestro but as for the time it took each of us have our own style and our own pace, You always take the time to feel the question/answer out and talk to folks along the way so its perfect.
Only you know how much time you have to spend here, like me I sometimes am here for hrs one some days then may be away for 3-4 days so we each have our own way to do things and how it fits into our lifestyle.
But on a more personal level love talking to you and you made me feel welcome from day one.