Forum 4th Anniversary Celebration

Cornflower MM · June 21, 2015, 12:42:28 AM

Yay for this AMAZING forumand all its wonderful members! *Raises beaker of chilled mint tea*

Lutra · June 21, 2015, 04:54:37 PM

I think my ears heard the words "celebration party" and decided to come out of hiding to see what was up. Hard to believe its been 4 years, and I'm one of the ones still around from that time. This forum has grown astronomically since its creation, and has wonderful members.

*lifts a glass* Here's to another six years and then we can say we made it to double digits.

James Gryphon · June 21, 2015, 05:57:42 PM

I'm not feeling my muse, and I am feeling sick, so I'll be (relatively) brief.

It's hard to believe it's been this long since the forum began. Looking back, it seems like it was just a short time ago when those dear members who have departed were still here. What's even harder to believe is that I have now stayed here much longer than I did my first tenure. This June 23rd will be the fourth anniversary of my registration date, and will also mark one entire year of activity, from 2014 to 2015. I've been here with all of you over twice as long as I was "back in the day", but it seems like the days have flown by. I guess we have been having fun.

Things have changed over the last few years, but the essential warmth that has characterized the community from the beginning has remained the same. It's been a blast getting to spend time with y'all this past little while, and here's hoping we'll get to see another four years, together.

Russa Nodrey · June 22, 2015, 01:18:46 PM

Four more years! Four more years! *Eats pie*

Captain Tammo · June 24, 2015, 02:08:55 AM

Congrats to the good ole forum (and truly great speech, Matthias720. Nearly brought a tear to my eye)!

As a member who's been here for a while, it's been really wonderful to watch the forum grow. I still remember when general discussion still had only one page (registered when the forum was only 9 days old)! Matthias was right when he said that we've really built a community here. Friendships have been made by people from different areas of the world because of this place. It's just like the real abbey, always having its doors open to visitors and filled with inhabitants that are warm and welcoming. I can't wait to see how things grow over the next few years. Well done to the mods in charge of this place, and well done to the community!

To the forum! May she live forever! *raises tankard*

huh... I wonder if it's about time that I changed up my profile picture and signature...?

Jukka the Sling · June 24, 2015, 08:42:56 PM

Man, I'm late...

I would like to say a little something. This forum has changed my life in more ways than I'll probably ever know. Before I joined, I had never been a part of a forum before and had had very little online interaction with anyone I didn't know in real life. This forum has changed all that. It's made me step outside my comfort zone (man, I was so scared just before that first Skype call!) and introduced me to many different things I would never have been part of otherwise. I've been able to roleplay, debate, and just hang out with a bunch of the most awesome people ever. It was one of my first tastes of fandom, and through it I've been introduced to book series and websites I probably wouldn't have tried otherwise.

Thank you, everyone.

Here's to another four years! *Raises tankard*

Faiyloe · June 27, 2015, 03:11:27 AM

I just want to give a toast to all of those awesome people who made the forums what they are today and can't be here today.

Søren · June 27, 2015, 06:16:22 AM

Quote from: Jukka the Sling on June 24, 2015, 08:42:56 PM
Man, I'm late...

I would like to say a little something. This forum has changed my life in more ways than I'll probably ever know. Before I joined, I had never been a part of a forum before and had had very little online interaction with anyone I didn't know in real life. This forum has changed all that. It's made me step outside my comfort zone (man, I was so scared just before that first Skype call!) and introduced me to many different things I would never have been part of otherwise. I've been able to roleplay, debate, and just hang out with a bunch of the most awesome people ever. It was one of my first tastes of fandom, and through it I've been introduced to book series and websites I probably wouldn't have tried otherwise.

Thank you, everyone.

Wow Jukka, thanks for saying those things.

That was nice.

Jukka the Sling · June 28, 2015, 03:06:19 AM

Quote from: Soren the Warrior on June 27, 2015, 06:16:22 AM
Quote from: Jukka the Sling on June 24, 2015, 08:42:56 PM
Man, I'm late...

I would like to say a little something. This forum has changed my life in more ways than I'll probably ever know. Before I joined, I had never been a part of a forum before and had had very little online interaction with anyone I didn't know in real life. This forum has changed all that. It's made me step outside my comfort zone (man, I was so scared just before that first Skype call!) and introduced me to many different things I would never have been part of otherwise. I've been able to roleplay, debate, and just hang out with a bunch of the most awesome people ever. It was one of my first tastes of fandom, and through it I've been introduced to book series and websites I probably wouldn't have tried otherwise.

Thank you, everyone.

Wow Jukka, thanks for saying those things. That was nice.

...This forum has also been the source of the greatest trouble for me. Because of its awesomeness, many's the time I've sneaked on here or was on overtime and got in trouble as a result...

Not to mention that it's currently distracting me from working on my 39 Clues oneshot... >.<

BrookSkimmer · June 28, 2015, 06:09:13 PM

*raises glass*

I agree with all the praises that have gone on during this feast for our fine forum! Cheers to the one and only BJ for the wonderful world he created! Cheers to seeing his works come to life here at redwallabbey.com!

Hickory · June 28, 2015, 06:17:11 PM

If only Brian could see what the forum has come to. He might smile and congratulate us on the Redwall Discussion, or frown and look bemused at the Cellars.

Skyblade · June 29, 2015, 12:59:46 AM

Quote from: Sagetip, the hare on June 28, 2015, 06:17:11 PM
If only Brian could see what the forum has come to. He might smile and congratulate us on the Redwall Discussion, or frown and look bemused at the Cellars.

Yes.

Being on the forums has been wonderful. I have grown as a person, made lifelong friends, and improved my skills... Y'all are truly fantastic. I wish you all the best, and I'm here if anyone needs anything - just send me a PM!!

Kitsune · June 30, 2015, 12:18:54 AM

Quote from: Sagetip, the hare on June 19, 2015, 07:16:33 PM
Let's attempt to keep the peace for three or four pages, until we break out the nukes and flamethrowers.

I second that. *raises glass* For four years.

Feeling kind of.... bleh right now, or else eloquence would be abounding.

Delthion · July 01, 2015, 10:34:38 PM

Here's to Chaos and Cannibalism! May they never grow old!

Kitsune · July 02, 2015, 01:02:44 AM

Quote from: Delthion on July 01, 2015, 10:34:38 PM
Here's to Chaos and Cannibalism! May they never grow old!

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