Thanks in advance for our 1st year

Skywalker · 10-05-2009, 08:31 PM

Thank you!!!

Without the vision and tenacity of the Eleven (TOE) to start this place we wouldn't have this home!!!

bruceolee · 10-05-2009, 08:49 PM

After years at CS and now after everything that's happened to me it has been awesome to find CA and reconnect with all my old BOTL friends again. THANK YOU ALL!!!

and by old I don't mean in terms of age although Dave is getting up there, but well aged.

pnoon · 10-05-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruceolee

After years at CS and now after everything that's happened to me it has been awesome to find CA and reconnect with all my old BOTL friends again. THANK YOU ALL!!!

and by old I don't mean in terms of age although Dave is getting up there, but well aged.

hahahahahaha

A joke about old farts and it's not me.

SmokeyJoe · 10-05-2009, 10:14 PM

Do you guys remember what it was like a year ago?

I was nearly despondent...
All the changes at our former home were frustrating at best... and infuriating at worst. I truly felt like something I had come to appreciate deeply had been irrevocably destroyed - and I was saddened by that. Accusations flew, friendships were strained... betrayals, and accusations of betrayals were rampant. My cherished little community was crumbling...

Then, all the mods left "en masse!" I wasn't sure what to think, but very soon I heard that 11 men that I trusted had decided the time had come to start a new forum. A difficut decision, I'm sure. Tons of work and criticism everywhere. But you 11 believed something of that incredible community could be salvaged.

You were right.

I probably sound foolish or melodramatic with my characterization of the Fall of 2008, but that is how I felt. I could say "thank you" for what you 11 men did, but truthfully? "Thank you" just doesn't begin to convey my gratitude.

I hope you all can derive some gratification and satisfaction from the number of folks who have made CA their on-line home. Not just CS expatriates, but the new folks who come here everyday and find the very best parts of what the jungle meant to us all.

Forgive the verbosity... I could have gone on for several more pages.

Please just know that you have made a huge positive impact in the life of a graying, chubby, novice cigar smoker in North Carolina - who thinks of you as family. Blessings on each of you.

Fishbeadtwo · 10-05-2009, 10:23 PM

A huge thanks to the TOE for the place they built and maintain! "And on the 14th day the TOE created The Asylum, and it was a good and just place" Apologies to whoever for the paraphrasing, just saying..........

Whee · 10-05-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

Do you guys remember what it was like a year ago?

I was nearly despondent...
All the changes at our former home were frustrating at best... and infuriating at worst. I truly felt like something I had come to appreciate deeply had been irrevocably destroyed - and I was saddened by that. Accusations flew, friendships were strained... betrayals, and accusations of betrayals were rampant. My cherished little community was crumbling...

Then, all the mods left "en masse!" I wasn't sure what to think, but very soon I heard that 11 men that I trusted had decided the time had come to start a new forum. A difficut decision, I'm sure. Tons of work and criticism everywhere. But you 11 believed something of that incredible community could be salvaged.

You were right.

I probably sound foolish or melodramatic with my characterization of the Fall of 2008, but that is how I felt. I could say "thank you" for what you 11 men did, but truthfully? "Thank you" just doesn't begin to convey my gratitude.

I hope you all can derive some gratification and satisfaction from the number of folks who have made CA their on-line home. Not just CS expatriates, but the new folks who come here everyday and find the very best parts of what the jungle meant to us all.

Forgive the verbosity... I could have gone on for several more pages.

Please just know that you have made a huge positive impact in the life of a graying, chubby, novice cigar smoker in North Carolina - who thinks of you as family. Blessings on each of you.

Not melodramatic at all. CS was such a a place that each of it's members felt like we owned it. When it sold, there were a lot of feelings on every side of the fence.

Then this place opened up, and we didn;t miss a beat.

And now, with one of our newest "old" members officially here, I think we are whole again.

Thanks to the TOE for Building the building, and thanks to every member for building the foundation.

colimo · 10-06-2009, 12:39 AM

Thanks to the TOE and to all the rest of the inmates who made me start spending way too many hours a day here...

10-05-2009, 08:31 PM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Thanks in advance for our 1st year Thank you!!! Without the vision and tenacity of the Eleven (TOE) to start this place we wouldn't have this home!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

10-05-2009, 08:49 PM	#2
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Re: Thanks in advance for our 1st year After years at CS and now after everything that's happened to me it has been awesome to find CA and reconnect with all my old BOTL friends again. THANK YOU ALL!!! and by old I don't mean in terms of age although Dave is getting up there, but well aged. __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

10-05-2009, 10:14 PM	#4
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,167 Trading: (28)	Re: Thanks in advance for our 1st year Do you guys remember what it was like a year ago? I was nearly despondent... All the changes at our former home were frustrating at best... and infuriating at worst. I truly felt like something I had come to appreciate deeply had been irrevocably destroyed - and I was saddened by that. Accusations flew, friendships were strained... betrayals, and accusations of betrayals were rampant. My cherished little community was crumbling... Then, all the mods left "en masse!" I wasn't sure what to think, but very soon I heard that 11 men that I trusted had decided the time had come to start a new forum. A difficut decision, I'm sure. Tons of work and criticism everywhere. But you 11 believed something of that incredible community could be salvaged. You were right. I probably sound foolish or melodramatic with my characterization of the Fall of 2008, but that is how I felt. I could say "thank you" for what you 11 men did, but truthfully? "Thank you" just doesn't begin to convey my gratitude. I hope you all can derive some gratification and satisfaction from the number of folks who have made CA their on-line home. Not just CS expatriates, but the new folks who come here everyday and find the very best parts of what the jungle meant to us all. Forgive the verbosity... I could have gone on for several more pages. Please just know that you have made a huge positive impact in the life of a graying, chubby, novice cigar smoker in North Carolina - who thinks of you as family. Blessings on each of you. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

10-05-2009, 10:23 PM	#5
Fishbeadtwo Another nut j0b Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: Washington, the state Posts: 1,175 Trading: (9)	Re: Thanks in advance for our 1st year A huge thanks to the TOE for the place they built and maintain! "And on the 14th day the TOE created The Asylum, and it was a good and just place" Apologies to whoever for the paraphrasing, just saying.......... __________________ This white coat is a little tight...?

10-06-2009, 12:39 AM	#7
colimo friend of Brother Maynard Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: doug Location: centennial, colorado Posts: 1,322 Trading: (41)	Re: Thanks in advance for our 1st year Thanks to the TOE and to all the rest of the inmates who made me start spending way too many hours a day here... __________________ Life is too short for cheap beer, cheap liguor and bad cigars...gimme a guinness, glenlivet and a good cigar on a golf course and its heaven on earth!!