Julie,
Just hang in there...You have put a lot of effort into keeping the chat room going. Having started several chat rooms myself I know it can be slow going at times & a pain. Your idea of having scheduled chats with a "Theme" is the way to go.

As to...

"if anybody comes in the chat room whining"

His name would be Steve Bedo! Andy - Las Vegas

P.S. Sorry, Steve! But, it was just too easy.