Well, there you have it, I have officially written myself into Tex Murphy community history as the biggest loudmouth! Although I am afraid I will most likely soon be overtaken by Mr Fred Buer (or should I say, Thread Booster!).
Anyway, all numbers aside I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the people who have made my experiences here truly memorable. I know our community is so large these days it would be impossible to try and thank each of you individually with a message without leaving some out... so to Jim, James, Jen, Fred, Baf, Paul, Freep, Thomas Malloy, Jerry, Sai, Alex, jcarnby, Michel, Rockefeller, Adnins, Vracar, Gary, David, Cyberpunk, Andy, Atomic Vegatable, Blair, Keck, Jane, Joel, Ryan, Frank, Netroam, Stu, SeuLunga, McDonie, Lotus, nondaj, Von,Heinz, Hammerhead, Chris & Chris, Nilo, Sam, Val and everyone else... thank you!!
James, 11 years ago I logged into your site, way back when you had the Tex's Office music playing in the background, and your knowledge of HTML and website development was constantly improving. It was the first Tex Murphy site I visited and I too was a lurker for a short time until one day I made my appearance on the forums. That was to be one of the most valuable choices I made, and thanks to you this place still has the soul, the warmth and the constantly improving technology that I latched onto years ago. Thanks for keeping the experience alive and consistent throughout all this time.
Jim... in terms of fond memories nothing tops that phone call a few months back. A few members were concerned with your lack of interactivity, and after pounding the virtual pavement looking for that one in many hundreds of names in your area I connected through to your wife, and after telling her I was a friend from Australia, hearing her say (as she handed the phone to you) "you think it's him?" had me in stitches! Then the rather awkward introduction that followed (some folks might get a kick out of this):
Jim: Hello?
Me: Hi, am I speaking with Jim?
Jim: Yes?
Me: ..... the old guy?
Jim: It's the old guy!
Anyway, those a few stories that I thought I would share...
After all this, and reaching 2,000 posts I have decided to go out on a high note and announce my retirement from the community. My lifestyle and commitments are starting to take more precedence over my time, but I may pop in every so often as a lurker, not a poster...
... I kid, I kid! As if I would be able to stay away from you guys!!
Love and peace for all!
-Cub. =o)
Anyway, all numbers aside I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the people who have made my experiences here truly memorable. I know our community is so large these days it would be impossible to try and thank each of you individually with a message without leaving some out... so to Jim, James, Jen, Fred, Baf, Paul, Freep, Thomas Malloy, Jerry, Sai, Alex, jcarnby, Michel, Rockefeller, Adnins, Vracar, Gary, David, Cyberpunk, Andy, Atomic Vegatable, Blair, Keck, Jane, Joel, Ryan, Frank, Netroam, Stu, SeuLunga, McDonie, Lotus, nondaj, Von,Heinz, Hammerhead, Chris & Chris, Nilo, Sam, Val and everyone else... thank you!!
James, 11 years ago I logged into your site, way back when you had the Tex's Office music playing in the background, and your knowledge of HTML and website development was constantly improving. It was the first Tex Murphy site I visited and I too was a lurker for a short time until one day I made my appearance on the forums. That was to be one of the most valuable choices I made, and thanks to you this place still has the soul, the warmth and the constantly improving technology that I latched onto years ago. Thanks for keeping the experience alive and consistent throughout all this time.
Jim... in terms of fond memories nothing tops that phone call a few months back. A few members were concerned with your lack of interactivity, and after pounding the virtual pavement looking for that one in many hundreds of names in your area I connected through to your wife, and after telling her I was a friend from Australia, hearing her say (as she handed the phone to you) "you think it's him?" had me in stitches! Then the rather awkward introduction that followed (some folks might get a kick out of this):
Jim: Hello?
Me: Hi, am I speaking with Jim?
Jim: Yes?
Me: ..... the old guy?
Jim: It's the old guy!
Anyway, those a few stories that I thought I would share...
After all this, and reaching 2,000 posts I have decided to go out on a high note and announce my retirement from the community. My lifestyle and commitments are starting to take more precedence over my time, but I may pop in every so often as a lurker, not a poster...
... I kid, I kid! As if I would be able to stay away from you guys!!
Love and peace for all!
-Cub. =o)
Sorry to hear you have to skip out on us, Cub. You'll be sorely missed around these parts.
Hopefully one day we'll be saying goodbye to your soon-to-be-persistent absence instead of saying goodbye to you. Until that day, and always, I wish you well on your endeavors!
A little fish in a big pond,
Hammerhead
Hopefully one day we'll be saying goodbye to your soon-to-be-persistent absence instead of saying goodbye to you. Until that day, and always, I wish you well on your endeavors!
A little fish in a big pond,
Hammerhead
I can just picture your aussie accent... "The oul' guy?" Priceless!
Happy 2000th buddy. And here's to the next 2000, eh?
We would be lost without ya Cub. You're part of the family here. Make no mistake.
Also, you quit posting, and I'll have to go Paul Hogan on your @$$!!
-Furedu
Happy 2000th buddy. And here's to the next 2000, eh?
We would be lost without ya Cub. You're part of the family here. Make no mistake.
Also, you quit posting, and I'll have to go Paul Hogan on your @$$!!
-Furedu
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2,000, Congrats... I look forward to 2,000 more....
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HE JOINED US!!! 
Cub, its always been a bunch of fun having your presence on the board. From your short film, your Freeze frame prank, to being the ONLY one to hear Chris's voice in a full fledged MOVIE THEATRE, it's been amazing to watch your antics.
Here's to another 11 years....and more!!
Love ya!!
Jen
Cub, its always been a bunch of fun having your presence on the board. From your short film, your Freeze frame prank, to being the ONLY one to hear Chris's voice in a full fledged MOVIE THEATRE, it's been amazing to watch your antics.
Here's to another 11 years....and more!!
Love ya!!
Jen
Back from the dead? That was a good one, Jerry!Jerry Dan wrote:Congrats, Cub!
Whoa, is that Comrade Bark, back from the dead?
But I am not "comrade". Comrades are commies. I am anti-Soviet kind of guy.
And I am not "Bark" anymore. My name is Alexander.
We are going to drink vodka with Cub. Join us, Jerry.
Truly yours,
Alexander.
(С уважением,
Александр).
Alexander.
(С уважением,
Александр).
Welcome back then, Alexander! I enjoy a good vodka. Slippery stuff! Yum!
*Pours another*
-Fred
*Pours another*
-Fred
Pirates, vampires, zombies, ninjas, ghouls, aliens, goblins, monsters, robots, sorcerers, undead, werewolves, demons, mutated dinosaur-cyborgs and those pesky phone salesmen! The shotgun is a one-size-fits-all solution!