diff --git a/chat-threads.py b/chat-threads.py
index fcbde09..d9fe811 100644
--- a/chat-threads.py
+++ b/chat-threads.py
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ class ConnectionHandler(StreamRequestHandler):
         self.announce('you are %s' % (self.connection_id,))
         with active_connection_mutex:
             for c in active_connections:
+                self.announce('%s arrived' % (c.connection_id,))
                 c.announce('%s arrived' % (self.connection_id,))
             active_connections.add(self)