Allright, I'll try to spice this thread a bit so it wont be a complete boredom to read...it may not end up funny, but hopefully cute. And if not, then I guess I can live with the bad guy badge for a while

(there are some personal notes to some of you at the end of this post, but lemme begin with the "serious" stuff first...)

I dont even know what this thread is about, it's not your "Im back!who's first to welcome me" thread....I'm afraid I'm not really back, just paying a visit, but it was important for me to post this and say that even though I've been gone for a couple of years, I did not forget about this place, or the wonderful people in here. I will never forget. It might take a couple more years before I'll be back posting again like old days of glory, but it will happen in the end.

Life's been a mess the last couple of years, but I aint complaining. I've been working my ass with no spare time for fun - not that I'm trying to keep up with the Joneses...more like trying to keep up with the rent Poor dry, but happy nontheless

I'd like to thank those of you who've been asking about me and those who took the time to write me - sweet words of loyalty have no price. I cant thank you enough.

So I'll be here for a week, more or less. I'm down with a nasty fever, so bet your ass I'm gonna use some of that time to post around here.

One last thing...a few "personal" notes (make sure to read them all before you kill me...)

TIS....how I miss the way you always like to pick a fight with everyone. Swearing and flaming and what not. Always ready for battle. Never a nice word. Hell yeah!

Turnbull....how I do NOT miss your ignorant Godfather posts. Seriously man, ever thought about watching the movies a couple of times before you open your mouth? Your posts are the worst GF posts in this forum!

SC....how I miss your always-serious posts around here. Ever heard of wit? humor? you sure could use some!

JG...how I miss your "I'm king of the forum, bow down before me!" posts. Hell, imagine we had some Waldo-freak, tongue-sandwiches-lover, who keeps shaving his legs every monday and thursday, not to mention playing an imaginary game called "Peanus" with a certain DMC? the horror!!! Thank God we have YOU instead!

Capo....how I miss your "It's Sunday people, go to church!" posts. But take it easy will ya? just cause you're chief commander of all Jehovah's Witnesses doesnt mean you have to preach our asses all the time...

Mignon....how I miss your devotion to paganism.

Gina...I certainly do NOT miss you "Die Astros, Die!" posts. You're such a hooligan! show some respect for these baseball players! And Blues Brothers is NOT the worst movie ever. I love it lots. So eat your heart.

Lavinia....I do NOT miss your cat-torturing techniques, I cant believe you made those videos!
nor do I miss not knowing from which country you are...too bad you never mentioned it.

DeNiro...how I miss your lengthy posts, but you certainly need to cut down the size...just a bit. People cant read so much in one go, y'know...

Irishman and Ronnie...I certainly dont miss the two of you making out in the "movies you just watched" thread. Everytime I go there, it's playland. I realize you love each other to death, but please, find a room or something. This aint "Brokeback Gangsters" here..

Patrick....how I miss your Shakespeare classes. But alas, the people here have better things to do in their lives...like listening to 2pac.

DV...I miss your Pizza....but NOT your veiny ass!

Snake...I think I speak for everyone here saying that we all miss your INNOCENT avatar

Long lost Corleone....I miss not knowing when's your birthday. Seriously!

Bogey...I recently read your book "The benefits of living with roommates"....didnt know it was so much fun till I hit Chapter 16, aka "Toilet papers"...


Allright, that's enough for now. That's just half the list, but I gotta go now.

Fame,

It is so nice to see you back. I'm sorry you had a lousy last couple years, but I surely remember you as a regular poster and am glad you returned.

Now, you wanna fight? Meet me out back and I'll kick your a**!!! Hell yea, I'm here to chew bubble gum and kick ass....and I'm all out of bubblegum. (I love that quote)


TIS

Fame,

Sure I've heard of wit; but the guy who explained the concept to me was only three feet tall. I guess that makes me a half-wit.

Welcome back! I'm sorry that your real-life issues have you so consumed, but that happens to all of us at one time or another. Keep plugging away and think positively!

BTW - Great thread title!

It just makes me feel like singing, "I'm gonna live forever...I'm gonna learn how to fly."
TIS

Godfather movies? I don't gotta watch no stinkin' Godfather movies...

Good to you back Fame, i have tried to make my post shorter but it doesn't seem to be working ...

Fame, Glad to see that you popped back in, if only for a visit. Hope you'll make a habit of it.

Hope that things get better for you. Everyone gets there row to hoe. You take care and make sure to came back. Your posts were always such a pleasure to read.

Thanks! How TIS of you to repsond, you're such a TIS person and it sure is TIS to see you here as well

BTW - love that quote as well, I think it just might be the most popular quote from a video game. "Duke Nukem 3D" was the coolest video game when it came out back in the 90's. Things were really special back then. Now the market is flooded with such games.

Thanks SC! did you know that I think about you everytime I watch SportsCenter on ESPN? believe me, with that big logo, feels like you're always there.

Neither do I...leave the movies to those amateurs. You and I both know the Saga is the real treat.

"I shall never forget the weekend I first watched the Saga. The candles were burning through the credits like a bunch of magnifying glasses. It still is the hottest videotape in my collection."

Sharp and to-the-point as always, De Niro

You must definitely read the excellent poem "In a Station of the Metro",

You're gonna love it

SB...I'm not worthy of such praise. But say you love me more than Derek Jeter and I'll forgive you

So glad seeing you in here, Babe!

Derek who?? Ok, sorry, I can't even joke around about not loving Jeter!

Fame!! I'm sorry to hear you're feeling bad...but glad you're spending a week with us! Don't worry, we'll take care of you.

"Hooligan"...my friend uses that word, and I've always found it funny.

You're right, Fame. I really need to stop being so critical - give those Astros a chance. I mean, they're having a pretty good year so far. Aren't they? Let me see... Oh. 6-11 record, huh?

Die Astros, Die!!

Nah, I'll never talk about my boys like that. Even if they're losing, baseball is baseball.

Like I said, I hope things turn out better for you soon and that we get to have you back "for good" someday.

Hey Fame! You should come back someday to finish the game you and Debra started

"Careful! That videotape is priceless....ah, so you're a fan, too? How splendid! Hand me my robe!"

Thanx from the bottom of my heart!

And dont you worry bout them Astros! keep the faith! we Cubs fans have been waitin for more than 100 years now and still counting....but that love will never die! I know I'll be lucky to see another world series appearance. Soon....

Thanx again...GinaHooliganGirl

cant believe you remembered that!

And you're right...but we'll have to start it first. I'm already making you chief moderator of that game....and talkback thread manager as well

"Now now, don't force me to hand you that robe. I never have been and I never will be bound by anything I don't do of my own free will."

Fame, I'm glad to see you too. Even as late as now. Any news about Debra too? Welcome back, anyway.

Wow, I missed this thread! Good one!

JustMe- I'm glad to see you, too. And Debra is great, I'll let her know you asked

JG - Thanx, I'm glad you liked it

I'm not really an "Old School" member, But hey, how's it going, what's the good word and all that Jazz.

Hey whisper, doesn't matter how long ya been here...just keep on rockin!

Thanx for the good word, brother!