Having never had (nor at that time ever have been able to afford) a computer, I lucked out. I co-worker gave me her old computer.

It was April 6, 2002 and being so new to the computer world, I just was playing around. I decided to do a search on my favorite move, The Godfather. I found this site, signed up immediately and here I am, 7 years later. Random memories:

1. I really did feel welcome immediately. I remember being pleasantly surprised by how friendly everyone was.

2. If I recall, the first July I was here, I thought it'd be nice to schedule an "Anniversry Chat" in the chatroom. I PM'd Geoff to make sure it was ok. lol Silly me...NOW I know it wasn't necessary as he was very cool with it.

3. I really do wish I was here during the 911 thread. Not only because I would have gotten a first hand account, but I would have loved to be able to be there, even in a small way for the people who were to become my "best" on-line friends.

4.You mention DeathKiss. I remember her, and Mob and gosh so many others.

5. I have a book of photos of our BB meets and no matter what, they will always be a special to me. smile

6. It sure didn't take long to figure out that Turnbull really knew his stuff. wink

7. PLaw's death was a wake-up to me of just how much you can care about people you hardly know or even have never seen.

Yes, my best wishes to all. Oh and to all my friends here....You are all the best!


TIS

"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK

"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon