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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 06:29:32
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So, I just realized that I've been here for ten years. Gah. February was when I signed up and that took place back in 2004...
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Edited by - Kuje on 01 Apr 2014 06:30:08
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xaeyruudh
Master of Realmslore
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 06:48:04
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There should be a badge/medal/award/pin for that. But I guess you'll have to settle for being teased/idolized by a bunch of nerdy 'Keepers. Congrats!
All hail Kuje, king of the nerds! |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4211 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 07:20:27
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I hope a Kangaroo finds you... |
The Old Grey Box and AD&D for me! |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 07:30:59
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quote: Originally posted by xaeyruudh
There should be a badge/medal/award/pin for that. But I guess you'll have to settle for being teased/idolized by a bunch of nerdy 'Keepers. Congrats!
All hail Kuje, king of the nerds!
I know. My feeling is that we should get a badge or something. Geezers of Candlekeep. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 07:31:35
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quote: Originally posted by Dalor Darden
I hope a Kangaroo finds you...
Smirk. You and your plan over on FB... |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4211 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 08:21:18
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quote: Originally posted by Kuje
quote: Originally posted by Dalor Darden
I hope a Kangaroo finds you...
Smirk. You and your plan over on FB...
I deny your insinuation Sir! Shall we fireball spells at fifty paces? |
The Old Grey Box and AD&D for me! |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 11:36:34
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quote: Originally posted by Kuje
So, I just realized that I've been here for ten years. Gah. February was when I signed up and that took place back in 2004...
I didn't realize you and I had started at the same time! I signed up here only a month after you... Though I think it was a couple months after that when I became active over here. |
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Wolfhound75
Learned Scribe
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 13:51:05
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Since it appears everyone else forgot their manners [grin], I at least will wish you a happy birthday.....
Good Hunting. |
"Firepower - if it's not working, you're not using enough." ~ Military Proverb
"If at first you do succeed, you must've rolled a natural 20!" |
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xaeyruudh
Master of Realmslore
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 15:10:54
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On that note, Kuje, I think you have an airtight excuse to act like a 10 yr old for the next year, until you're 11. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 17:10:17
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Some of us don't need an excuse.
My wife sometimes refers to me as her "10 year old husband". |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 18:07:40
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quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote: Originally posted by Kuje
So, I just realized that I've been here for ten years. Gah. February was when I signed up and that took place back in 2004...
I didn't realize you and I had started at the same time! I signed up here only a month after you... Though I think it was a couple months after that when I became active over here.
Yea, I think we both drifted over here from the WOTC boards because of some actions that were taking place over there... |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 18:08:18
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quote: Originally posted by Wolfhound75
Since it appears everyone else forgot their manners [grin], I at least will wish you a happy birthday.....
Good Hunting.
Grins. Thanks! Looks around for a cake.... or at least a cupcake! LOL. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 18:09:15
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quote: Originally posted by xaeyruudh
On that note, Kuje, I think you have an airtight excuse to act like a 10 yr old for the next year, until you're 11.
Thanks. Hmmm. So that means I get to release the gremlins and play with them? Sage will get annoyed... |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
1714 Posts |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 19:25:04
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quote: Originally posted by Kuje
quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote: Originally posted by Kuje
So, I just realized that I've been here for ten years. Gah. February was when I signed up and that took place back in 2004...
I didn't realize you and I had started at the same time! I signed up here only a month after you... Though I think it was a couple months after that when I became active over here.
Yea, I think we both drifted over here from the WOTC boards because of some actions that were taking place over there...
I signed up here, first, but didn't do anything for at least a couple of months... What got my interest was the Edlore you were sharing on the WotC boards. I likely would have stayed active over there for a while longer, but the WizOs had other plans. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 20:18:04
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quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote: Originally posted by Kuje
quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote: Originally posted by Kuje
So, I just realized that I've been here for ten years. Gah. February was when I signed up and that took place back in 2004...
I didn't realize you and I had started at the same time! I signed up here only a month after you... Though I think it was a couple months after that when I became active over here.
Yea, I think we both drifted over here from the WOTC boards because of some actions that were taking place over there...
I signed up here, first, but didn't do anything for at least a couple of months... What got my interest was the Edlore you were sharing on the WotC boards. I likely would have stayed active over there for a while longer, but the WizOs had other plans.
Indeed, the great Novel Controversy. Laughs.
And @beast, Indeed it does... maybe... :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 21:38:41
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Happy tenth birthday, Kuje! |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7970 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2014 : 23:35:48
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Lol Iām the āyoungestā (er, newest) member of Candlekeepās top 10. Assassinating your way through the ranks really pays off if youāre persistent!
Alas, I have been holding back in recent months. My post count will soon overtake that of SiriusBlack, and that is something which gives me mixed feelings. The man knew his stuff and had a rapier wit. I know only trivial esoterica and have a wit which more closely resembles a bludgeon.
Congrats on surviving 10 years here, friend Kuje. You have appeased the great hamster, evaded Candlekeepās resident troll, outlived several D&D editions, and prevailed through several increasingly destructive RSEs ... yet still find time to speak well of the Realms. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2014 : 00:19:19
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quote: Originally posted by Ayrik
Alas, I have been holding back in recent months. My post count will soon overtake that of SiriusBlack, and that is something which gives me mixed feelings. The man knew his stuff and had a rapier wit. I know only trivial esoterica and have a wit which more closely resembles a bludgeon.
Congrats on surviving 10 years here, friend Kuje. You have appeased the great hamster, evaded Candlekeepās resident troll, outlived several D&D editions, and prevailed through several increasingly destructive RSEs ... yet still find time to speak well of the Realms.
Thanks. I do miss Sirius. :( Him and I used to have some nice conversations. Rino as well, is another that knew her stuff.
Grins, thanks also Dennis. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
3738 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2014 : 01:14:01
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-She's doing good. She doesn't lurk here anymore- I've tried nudging her to just "hang out post" even if she doesn't really care about the 4e Forgotten Realms a few times in the past before I checked out for a while myself, but she wasn't really interested. A "it'll remind me of the good times that are gone and make me sad" kind of thing. But, since she doesn't, I feel a little more comfortable saying I'm planning on asking the question this summer. With my luck, she'll decide to randomly visit tomorrow and my gig will be up.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2014 : 13:49:02
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Wow congrats Kuje! |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6647 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2014 : 15:11:27
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I joined on the exact same date as Kuje too. Ten years. Wow.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2014 : 15:26:59
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quote: Originally posted by Kuje
quote: Originally posted by Ayrik
Alas, I have been holding back in recent months. My post count will soon overtake that of SiriusBlack, and that is something which gives me mixed feelings. The man knew his stuff and had a rapier wit. I know only trivial esoterica and have a wit which more closely resembles a bludgeon.
Congrats on surviving 10 years here, friend Kuje. You have appeased the great hamster, evaded Candlekeepās resident troll, outlived several D&D editions, and prevailed through several increasingly destructive RSEs ... yet still find time to speak well of the Realms.
Thanks. I do miss Sirius. :( Him and I used to have some nice conversations. Rino as well, is another that knew her stuff.
Grins, thanks also Dennis. :)
Ah, my senile friend SB. I had a lot of fun with him, when he was active here. He's one of the people I most wish was still active here. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2014 : 15:29:26
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quote: Originally posted by Lord Karsus
-She's doing good. She doesn't lurk here anymore- I've tried nudging her to just "hang out post" even if she doesn't really care about the 4e Forgotten Realms a few times in the past before I checked out for a while myself, but she wasn't really interested. A "it'll remind me of the good times that are gone and make me sad" kind of thing. But, since she doesn't, I feel a little more comfortable saying I'm planning on asking the question this summer. With my luck, she'll decide to randomly visit tomorrow and my gig will be up.
The Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything? |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11701 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2014 : 23:15:38
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Lol, and here I am thinking back to remembering D&D on AOL and the realms-L list. I must admit though, I love Candlekeep way more. Its got a much better group of peeps and I love the active topics button. |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2014 : 23:43:35
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
I joined on the exact same date as Kuje too. Ten years. Wow.
-- George Krashos
Gratz to you as well then, George. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2014 : 23:44:45
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quote: Originally posted by sleyvas
Lol, and here I am thinking back to remembering D&D on AOL and the realms-L list. I must admit though, I love Candlekeep way more. Its got a much better group of peeps and I love the active topics button.
Don't feel too bad. I said something to my friend the other day about Prodigy, the online service, and she thought I was talking about the band by the same name. Youngin's don't know what they missed out during the 80's and 90's. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7970 Posts |
Posted - 03 Apr 2014 : 23:02:24
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Well, I certainly donāt miss AOL, WorldLink, Prodigy, and 56K modems, lol. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 04 Apr 2014 : 01:22:38
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quote: Originally posted by Ayrik
Well, I certainly donāt miss AOL, WorldLink, Prodigy, and 56K modems, lol.
56k... lucky. I originally had to use a 12k. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 04 Apr 2014 : 04:49:53
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There is an app for Android devices that does nothing but play the audio sequence of a dial-up modem doing its thing.
I had dial-up when I first ventured into these halls... I recall, in particular, how much of a pain it was getting thru all the active threads after the hurricanes of 2004 -- my connection was even slower than normal, and dropped so many times it wasn't funny. I got DSL shortly after that, and that was such a huge improvement...
My first computer came with a year's free AOL. I knew just enough about computers to know AOL wasn't all that, but hey, it was free for a year, so why not, right?
...Three weeks later I got a different ISP. Even for free, AOL wasn't worth the hassle. |
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