I'm sitting here drinking a glass of "Tears of the Moon" pre-release, waiting on dinner and was reflecting on the last year or so and how so much has changed.

I gotta tell you, this lounge (and the one before) was a big part of 03 for me. I've also noticed how some of the catch phrases have now been adopted into my everyday conversation with friends. The favorite so far is "but you fook one goat ..."

This has become much like the bar in Cheers for me ... a place where I can come in, everyone knows my name and it just feels comfortable ... like home.

So before I get all mushy and sentimental, thanks ... all of you. It's nice to see how we car for one another, protect one another and give each other a lot of good natured ribbing. I hope to be a part of this community for a long, long time.

DG

Norm!


I know I've only been here a little while but I enjoy being in the Lounge so much that I sometimes forget I have people to hang out with in my own town. I'm starting to find the bars a little boring because you people are far more entertaining.

That can't be good for the Phoenix economy.

Umm, at this bar that would be:

!noroM

I love this place.
Obviously.
Never seen anything like it in the
electronic ether.
And I can't believe how many
great people I've met in the Real
Life because of here.
And more on the way in April and
here in July.
Not to mention that other thingy
that's happened to me because
of this place.

I've said it before...

Hanging here is like spending time at you favorite bar.

It's supposed to be that way!

But ain't that way elsewhere.
This place is all magical and shit.

emphasis on the "...and shit" part

No shit.

I've been online since 1995 and I never once even looked at a message forum of any kind until I stumbled upon LFV and then the Lounge. And I am just about the last person to join in anything but I just couldn't help myself here.

My friends can hardly get me to go to a bar on the other side of town and yet I'm looking for a plane ticket to Seattle right now.

This place, well, you people, did me, Cros,
and Jethrow a world of good when we've
needed it.
I've never met someone from here or FV
in the Real Life who was a fuckup or a dick.
Says a lot.

When I started pulling the strings on
LCLF, I didn't think it would become as
big a deal as it has. And I'm glad it is.
July ain't that far off either.
I'm staying put no matter what curves
are thrown until after LF04 on a 'cuz I
promised I'd have it.
Remember, 3rd wkend, Sat-Tue.
Feel free to come Fri. night if need be.

I come here for the porn.

But ya think they call me Balzdeep the porn looker....

"But ya go to one Internet site called-
Farm Fucks..."

Ya cracklin' me up!

You'll see me in July.

We own that one too. It was originally designed to bring in the redneck crowd. It really began to grow on me after a while though.

And the free sheep-sex was great too!

What a bunch of fucking goofballs.

You promised not to tell.

And this bar even has emoticons.

[quote=lambchop,Feb 12 2004, 09:19 AM] [ [/QUOTE]
You promised not to tell. [/quote]

It's the first and only internet community I ever posted in. Besides sepulchritude.
Most of you remember my first post.
I was so exited to tell you my thoughts , and so proud to not talk about Thuzone.
I was so mad when you smacked me down. Especially at Sheepy.
Ironic that now he is on the top of my list as top drawer people.
I love you guys, I really do. Thanks for not beating me down as much as I deserve.

The resident X-machine gun toten flower child.

I deserved that!

So? I lied!

Besides, it isn't every day you get to brag about balling a sheep. And you were worth it too.








Now, we just have to make sure the Prof doesn't find out. . .

motherfucker'll get all kung fu on your ass, hesher!

You see this cat Doc is a bad mother--
(Shut your mouth)
But I'm talkin' about Doc
(Then we can dig it)

I don't need to break out the numchucks for a little perv like Lars. Anyway, I'm pretty sure that he is talking about actual sheep. The Scottish position, as it were.

But me? I love free sheep sex.

'Zactly!

Sheep knows wazzup.

!
I would PM you but I don't want to make the dial-up go kablooey.

Not a Peep outtah me...

I spend way too much time here.
Even now, when there are heavy demands on my time,
I find myself creeping in to see what's up every chance I get.

Why?

It's almost guaranteed that someone will have said something
that amuses me or provokes me in some way, and
I wouldn't want to miss anything real if it comes up.

Everyone I've — how do you say — "looked the fucker in the eye," so far, has made me positively grateful I've had the opportunity to meet him or her. Want to guess how often that happens in my regular routine?

Someone smart told me the other day that I've found my crowd.
He was right — just when I thought I despised all crowds.
You chumps are the best.

You're a sap.
( )

We didn't see you exit. You're still here.

[Yeah -- it's the night of the lame spelling puns, I know. At least they're only flints and not flames]

Yup, and I'm still here. Although, I spend most of my time lurking. (Why does that sound so dirty? )

Because it is?

DG

I deserved that.
How exigeant of you to notice my exigent state. I will try to keep my posts more exiguous in the future, to avoid possible exile.
Now I am excited!

You guys/girls do rock. I've never gotten into a forum on the internet and now I'm spending all my waking hours at the goddamn computer. I'll be wearing cokebottle glasses in no time because of you f!#$^@%^uckers. I hope to see as many of you as possible at the LF04. I don't think I'll make the LCLF but the LF04 is a definite possibility. I don't want to carve anything in stone because you never know what'll happen but, I think me and Greyboy could take a road trip to A'town. Hope to see a lot of you F@#^!#$^uckers there. Thanks for listenin'.

I can tell you what will happen ... you'll dull a knife blade down real quick.

DG
(wishing we had a rimshot icon)

As CG would say,


Badumdum. Or something like that.







Self-------------

Me.
Wishing we heard a gunshot.

LoogeyLicker,
Look at the LF03 scrapbook and realise
what a pouting dickhead you'd be if you
missed '04 which will be even more
heavily attended.
Or don't and then I'll say I told ya so
after.

I know I don't get to post here much any more and it probably doesn't really matter, but I do enjoy lurking around when I'm working. My business has been flying lately and I'm glad for that...not to mention the current engagement. My time is spent.
In addition, I've only met two people from FV and that was a year ago...both very cool and very generous. For that I'm obliged.

I do hope one day to make one of the fests that pop up so very often, but until then I will try to build my knowledge and continue to collect some good bottles...for when I have the time.
With some of the good stuff I have in the liquor cabinet, I'll have some nice contributions for any gathering.

Yea, I'm being fucking sappy, but I do want to thank everyone for your insight, insults, bashings, and munificence.

Tito, get me a tissue.

maybe dinky will lend you his

Having met (or just chatted with) a few of you so far makes me really want to go to LCLF & LF04 to meet the rest of the fine folks out there.

It makes me sad to think about going but know I can't afford it.


I'm so glad Peepers introduced me to Absinthe & the Lounge!

Absinthe is good. The Lounge is good. Its all very good. Except for running out of absinthe or getting off-line (not to confused with getting off online).

Xu-Xu

I can't afford it either. Just go and worry about how to pay for it later.
C'mon...

Peepers, bribe this woman some more please!

You two go there, dammit!

See how you'd be missed, Xu-Xu?

I can't afford it either, but I know I'll kick myself hard in the ass for at least 6 months if I don't go. I missed LF03 and regretted it.

I'm going to be looking for deals and I'll keep sharing any information I come across until you either tell me to shut the Hell up or that you'll be there.

Xu-Xu, Abby,
Come to the biggie in July.
More time to save up, and it won't cost
much more to get to. Newark (EWR)
airport is cheap to fly into and nearby.
And, the Official LF lasts 4 days.

I can get to LF04 free if I fly to my folks' place and then just borrow one of their cars and drive up. That's not my problem. It seems LF04 interferes with my busy season at work and my folks may not actually be at their place because of a family reunion in Minnesota (oofda!). I'm seeing if I can get them to come back early though. My extended family isn't really all that close-knit anyway.

Both of you (and anyone else who is thinking that they can't make it) need to keep in mind the fact that if you don't come, we will make fun of you for months afterward, and tell ribald stories about you in your absence.

Both of you (and anyone else who is thinking that they can't make it) need to keep in mind the fact that if you do come, everyone will make fun of you anyway!