I was sittin 'ear asleep, and when I woke up someone 'ad built it around me!
But seriously, when Dave and Julie first formed LF they sent emails to a few people who might be interested. I tried to sign up at that time, in a half hearted sort of way, as I was already involved in another "All Breeds" forum, but a few weeks later, having fallen out with admin on the other forum I again tried to join LF, and this time was successful. At that time the membership was only just into single figures, and I managed to upset every one! Almost finished LF on my first day! But we went to PM's, explaining my thoughts and talked our differences away, and peace was restored.
John
PS. I put word of mouth, but nothing really fits. But thats the story of my life!!