Hi All,
My name is Becky and I am a Dragonvaleaholic. I started playing in early November, 2011. I resisted the urge to spend "real money" for 5 full weeks. Until . . . I had some "real" world time constraints that threatened my ability to obtain a pair of Reindeer Dragons. Then it started . . . the late nights breeding dragons, harvesting treats, and tending dragon habitats. But, time was against me and it simply wasn't enough . . . I wasn't getting a Reindeer . . . and I needed one. . . . well two actually.
Finally, I broke . . . . after using all of the gems I had, including all I could beg . . . yes . . . beg . . . from friends. And 3 per day from my kid's abandonded accounts. (I'm so ashamed!!) I purchased gems! Only a bag of 130 . . . justified it by saying I was supporting the game developers. By now it feels like I'm supporting them, their current and future spouses and children, and possibly their In-laws!!
OK . . . I exaggerate . . . I've only purchased gems 5 or 6 times . . . but still . . . it's a "free" game. Of course, I also believe chocolate is good for me and I will die a horrible death if I don't eat some daily! (Still, so far, so good on that one

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I will admit to getting more than a bit excited about the leap year dragon idea!! But am trying to remain calm. I am thrilled to have the Reindeer and Love dragons safely bred and paired on my islands. And just hours ago placed a Sun in the nursery. It will officially complete my collection so I have at least one of all currently available dragons!! However, I am horrified . . . HORRIFIED . . . to have missed the Bone dragon! Apparently I started playing about a week too late.
Anyway, I decided I'd been stalking you all for long enough without introducing myself. I have been following this thread for a while and want to say thanks for all of the fabulous tips from everyone!!
Also, to Fletch (your maze is amazing), Birdmaestro (love, love, love the nursery), and GT500girl (what kind of champagne are you serving on that bubbly blue island? It's fabulous!) -- thank you all for friending me in GC!! There are many others who have island designs that sound intriguing who I hope to visit soon as well!
Oh, and I also can't believe I missed the ghost dragon . . . Oh wait . . . I think I just saw . . I mean . . . sensed one . . .

Must go check it out . . .
Becky