Hello there!
I've been lurking in the Merchandise/Pony Corral forum for ages as an unregistered user and finally broke down and requested an account.
I've only been involved in the pony craze since this past February and am still a bit overwhelmed by how huge the newest generation is. I never paid the older generations much attention, but I have a friend who has been helping me get back up to speed in that regard!
Mostly, I've been collecting G4 merchandise and trying to get back into art as a hobby by drawing all sorts of MLP characters.
Good to meet you all!