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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: smokester on January 11, 2017, 04:20:40 AM

Title: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: smokester on January 11, 2017, 04:20:40 AM
I really can't believe we've been up for 8 years. But, it's true. It's almost like we are in sync with Obama. Perhaps he could join now he has little better to do.

Anyhow, many thanks to everybody for being here, and special thanks to dweezil, XT, Skadi, Jackfrost, CMF and indie (and of course, binkles) for keeping us functioning.

HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY!!!
Title: Re: Happy 8th Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: brickbatz on January 11, 2017, 05:02:26 AM
\o/ Happy Anniversary. Thank you smokes.
Title: Re: Happy 8th Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: dweez on January 11, 2017, 07:00:46 AM
Wow, 8 years.  Thanks to everyone for making this a great, safe haven to come to and vent, chat, play forum games, or just ramble on.  Thanks to smokester for making this happen (oh, and footing the bill too).  It's been a great ride with only more highway to go.

This is officially my longest, non-family relationship now.  (I know...sad, right?)
Title: Re: Happy 8th Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: smokester on January 11, 2017, 08:55:41 AM
Wow, 8 years.  Thanks to everyone for making this a great, safe haven to come to and vent, chat, play forum games, or just ramble on.  Thanks to smokester for making this happen (oh, and footing the bill too).  It's been a great ride with only more highway to go.

This is officially my longest, non-family relationship now.  (I know...sad, right?)

We iz family, bro.

If I didn't have this place I doubt I'd be on the intarwebz at all. When there are no new posts I don't know what to do. Thankfully, I have other stuff to do in real life otherwise I'd just be overweight and balding......... No wait!
Title: Re: Happy 8th Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: 6pairsofshoes on January 13, 2017, 10:19:37 AM
Thanks, smokes!  Happy anniversary.
Title: Re: Happy 8th Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: goldshirt*9 on January 14, 2017, 12:24:56 AM
Wow 8 years. Congrats to all.
This is officially my longest, non-family relationship now.  (I know...sad, right?)
or lucky  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: smokester on January 14, 2020, 03:36:51 PM
Interestingly, a few days ago it was our 11th anniversary. I missed it again as I always plan to do something to mark the occasion but before I know it, it's whizzed past.

Maybe next year.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: 6pairsofshoes on January 14, 2020, 04:36:59 PM
Better late than never.  Happy anniversary!
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: 8ullfrog on January 15, 2020, 03:29:44 AM
Thank you for providing this space smokes, it's helped me a lot. I've said stuff here I can't tell my psychologist. It's an element of freedom and expression this facebook world does not provide.

As much as I miss the old Demo fora, this place has been an incredible haven, even if I've occasionally called it an airport lounge.

I'm happy to be here, and thankful for the privilege.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: dweez on January 15, 2020, 05:39:26 AM
Wow, hard to believe it. Great group of people here though so time has flew by.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: smokester on January 17, 2020, 01:12:56 AM
... and me - I'm still here!

Everywhere?

11 years is some stint. My daughter was 2 (nearly 3) and sweet and now she's 13 and... 13. My son was 6 and sweet and now he's 17 and... bearded.

Oh, and I had hair.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: smokester on January 17, 2020, 02:23:51 PM
On your head?

I'm still waiting on the chest.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: goldshirt*9 on January 19, 2020, 01:08:21 AM
WOW 2009 joined and its still going
Congratulations to all
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: smokester on January 19, 2020, 10:05:11 AM
You aren’t fooling anyone, we all know that you wax!

Only the tops of my ears and my earbrows.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: smokester on January 11, 2021, 04:28:48 AM
I cannot believe today marks our 12 year anniversary. That's not a bad innings for any forum, in my opinion.

Happy Anniversary everybody!
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: dweez on January 11, 2021, 05:44:54 AM
Happy Anniversary all! It's scary how time has flown by but it must me the good company we keep here.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: 8ullfrog on January 11, 2021, 07:12:58 AM
I thank you for this clean and happy home.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: 6pairsofshoes on January 11, 2021, 08:55:57 AM
That's pretty amazing.  Congrats.

I checked and see that I registered in 2012, so a little late to the party, but happy to still be here just the same.  I joined the Noid in 2006, and am surprised at the enduring friendships I have from that site, mostly because of fora such as this one that arose from downtimes on Noid.

Thanks again, smokes, for all that you do and have done to make sure we still have this place.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: dweez on January 11, 2021, 12:03:56 PM
* grumble grumble *

:tear: That so sweet!
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: smokester on January 11, 2021, 02:53:14 PM
* grumble grumble *

Technically, the oldest first non-staff member. Congrats!
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: goldshirt*9 on January 12, 2021, 01:08:27 AM
wow another year.
 8)
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: smokester on January 12, 2021, 03:28:20 PM
FNSMOD

That's right up there with FLOTUS!

Primus inter pares.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: smokester on January 13, 2021, 06:37:37 AM
A stove in brackets?

Hey, it's a living.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: 6pairsofshoes on January 13, 2021, 09:34:21 AM
And, you gotta eat.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, Diasfora!
Post by: smokester on January 13, 2021, 03:45:03 PM
And, you gotta eat.

Tell that to my ever increasing waistline.