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Title: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: James Gryphon on December 10, 2015, 05:20:14 AM
Curl up by the fire, share your thoughts on the season, and let Gonff know how much you appreciate his contributions over the past few months. :)

@Gonff: I already said this sort of thing privately, but I'll say it in public now. You had already made a name for yourself on the old forum, even before all this happened. But your actions during this crisis have made your selection a given. Congratulations, and keep up the good work.
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Delthion on December 10, 2015, 05:23:36 AM
What have his actions been? I haven't heard much of anything after they went down.

(I always love saying "After the Forums went down". Sounds like something happened that threatened the survival of the world. ;D)
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: James Gryphon on December 10, 2015, 05:24:34 AM
He's played a key role in communicating with the Redwall Abbey company and the hosting company, both giving us a clue what's going on and a hope that we might be able to help do something about it.
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Delthion on December 10, 2015, 05:24:54 AM
Ah, I see. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Banya on December 10, 2015, 05:26:15 AM
Gonff did a lot to attempt to restore the forum immediately after they went down, and he hasn't given up since.  He was also one of the ones who kept those of us on Skype in contact.  Jukka was instrumental in that case, too.

You've chosen a beautiful name for this winter, Gonff!  Congratulations again, and thanks for everything.
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Søren on December 10, 2015, 05:26:33 AM
Congratulations, my friend. You've earned it! :D
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Kitsune on December 10, 2015, 01:13:35 PM
Congratulations Gonff, and wonderful name. ^ ^
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Gonff the Mousethief on December 10, 2015, 01:48:51 PM
I never knew how hard it was to respond to things like this. It's always been a dream of mine to name a season, but I never thought it would be like this. Thank you again James for choosing me.

As for the name itself, I chose it based on many things. Firstly, this is what happens in my fantasy world of Evon. At wintertime, the trees grow a shell of ice to protect themselves. I have always liked that idea. The other reason is because a forest is a group of trees that do not move. When you freeze something, it cools and is less likely to move since its particles are slowed down. We here on the forum are like trees in a forest, never moving. Sometimes a few of us are chopped down and sent off, but for a better purpose. With the old forum being shut down, it proved that we are a frosted forest, cooled down and let in stone.
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Skyblade on December 11, 2015, 02:55:51 AM
I saw this coming! I really did! :D

Like the name and the meanings behind it. Kudos Gonff, and well deserved :)
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Delthion on December 11, 2015, 03:23:47 AM
Welcome Skye! ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Skyblade on December 12, 2015, 09:37:46 AM
Thank you, Del :)
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Lady Amber on December 12, 2015, 02:57:01 PM
Congratulations, Gonff! Wonderful name! :)
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Faiyloe on December 15, 2015, 03:47:07 PM
Beautiful name Gonff. I love the way you put it.  ;D
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: rachel25 on December 18, 2015, 11:45:17 AM
Quote from: Gonff the Mousethief on December 10, 2015, 01:48:51 PM
I never knew how hard it was to respond to things like this. It's always been a dream of mine to name a season, but I never thought it would be like this. Thank you again James for choosing me.

As for the name itself, I chose it based on many things. Firstly, this is what happens in my fantasy world of Evon. At wintertime, the trees grow a shell of ice to protect themselves. I have always liked that idea. The other reason is because a forest is a group of trees that do not move. When you freeze something, it cools and is less likely to move since its particles are slowed down. We here on the forum are like trees in a forest, never moving. Sometimes a few of us are chopped down and sent off, but for a better purpose. With the old forum being shut down, it proved that we are a frosted forest, cooled down and let in stone.
That's very poetic and beautiful. Congratulations.
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Jukka the Sling on December 21, 2015, 05:47:25 AM
Gonff, congratulations!  And lovely name! :)  You seriously deserved this.

Quote from: Banya on December 10, 2015, 05:26:15 AM
Gonff did a lot to attempt to restore the forum immediately after they went down, and he hasn't given up since.  He was also one of the ones who kept those of us on Skype in contact.  Jukka was instrumental in that case, too.
*looks at last sentence* Aww, thanks. :)
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Mhera on December 22, 2015, 04:36:14 AM
Gonff! YES! You're awesome! Congratulations!
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Gonff the Mousethief on December 22, 2015, 05:01:58 AM
Thanks everyone! Hey Mhera! Glad to see you finally here!
Title: Re: 2015 Winter Nameday Celebration
Post by: Delthion on December 22, 2015, 05:17:32 AM
MHERA!!!!!!!! YOU'RE HERE!!!! FINALLY SOMEONE TO SPAM PM'S WITH!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D