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Feels Like the Hotel California welcome back old members
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:48 am
by minks
"You can check-out any time you like,
But you can never leave! "
Hey look at that, so many "former" members popping in again.
Well I for one am happy to see you all, welcome back all of you. Lets breath some fun into this place again.
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:15 am
by Bryn Mawr
minks;1507198 wrote: "You can check-out any time you like,
But you can never leave! "
Hey look at that, so many "former" members popping in again.
Well I for one am happy to see you all, welcome back all of you. Lets breath some fun into this place again.
Amen
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:53 am
by minks
Yes just come in say hi, how are you, long time no see, and just come and visit with old friends.
To much seriousness. Politics and religion are safe to argue about, but hey this place used to be based on some great friend gatherings too, and some fun threads where you could just escape the dreary world out there and just hang out and chatter up a mindless storm. (oh don't get me wrong I am not starting a chat it up thread here I am just promoting participation lol)
I hope some of you renewed past members stick around, and sparkle up the place.
Remember the pub, (ok we don't have to all be dancing on the bar) but .... it was a place to just escape.
just hoping to spread a little joy to the old tired FG today

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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:59 am
by spot
You need to find Far.
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:09 am
by Bryn Mawr
spot;1507201 wrote: You need to find Far.
Now that would be fun

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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:21 am
by minks
lol Far, now there is a blast from the past, he was a funny guy.
I wonder what happened to him.
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:35 am
by spot
The rate the White House is going he might be the next Secretary of State.
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:40 am
by minks
LOL Spot, no kidding eh. I nearly spewed my coffee.
I have to guess that Far right now would be in his glory and over the top satisfied with the current US state of affairs. Such a redneck.
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 1:40 pm
by Bruv
Send an urgent call out for Far..........this site needs an injection of something right now.......and he might be the kiddie.
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:09 pm
by Saint_
chat it up! chat it up! WAAAAAY UP!
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:07 pm
by Omni_Skittles
spot;1507201 wrote: You need to find Far.
omgosh I just read an email from him when I was 16!!!

I was just thinking of him too!!
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:16 pm
by magentaflame
Gosh. How old are you now. .........(if thats not too rude a question?)
Wonderwendy and guppy will freak out seeing you back. Lol
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:17 pm
by spot
Omni_Skittles;1507236 wrote: omgosh I just read an email from him when I was 16!!!

I was just thinking of him too!!
I'm pleased you keep dropping by, you're a large part of the site's history.
I'm intrigued that you're attracted to Ireland and Scotland, it seems unexpected. They're cold places, they're wet, but they're both beautiful countries. I was on the Isle of Skye four years ago, it's unforgettable, I hope you get there.
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:24 pm
by Omni_Skittles
spot;1507241 wrote: I'm pleased you keep dropping by, you're a large part of the site's history.
I'm intrigued that you're attracted to Ireland and Scotland, it seems unexpected. They're cold places, they're wet, but they're both beautiful countries. I was on the Isle of Skye four years ago, it's unforgettable, I hope you get there.
Isle of Skye is where I want to get married

my heart is happy in the rain. My fiance is Scott Irish and is very interested in his heritage and I've grown to love it through documentaries and books and him talking about the history of Ireland and Scotland. And you're right through images alone I've been blown away. Cannot wait to start making my way there!
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:26 pm
by Omni_Skittles
magentaflame;1507240 wrote: Gosh. How old are you now. .........(if thats not too rude a question?)
Wonderwendy and guppy will freak out seeing you back. Lol
Who are you!!! Omgosh I miss everyone!!!
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:28 pm
by magentaflame
Fuzzywuzzy, fuzzybutt. Etc
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:31 pm
by Omni_Skittles
magentaflame;1507248 wrote: Fuzzywuzzy, fuzzybutt. Etc
Omgoshhh hiiiiiii

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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:32 pm
by magentaflame
Hang on ....wait..... fiancee?
Awwww....the forums'little girl is all grown up
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:34 pm
by Snooz
I'd like to see pantsonfire, we lost touch. That girl made me laugh and laugh.
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:47 pm
by Omni_Skittles
magentaflame;1507252 wrote: Hang on ....wait..... fiancee?
Awwww....the forums'little girl is all grown up
OMGOSH not so little girl

27 YESTERDAY! and yes for like a year now ive been engaged and its been a bat shiz crazy ride! planning to elope to scotland next october :-4
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:27 pm
by magentaflame
Omg! Im trying to get a group to head over to Britain next year. I intend to go next year.
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:38 pm
by Omni_Skittles
What defines Britain
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:55 am
by travelingjack
did some one say dancing on a bar

( o no dancing on a bar :-1)
must have been the beer blurring my vision :wah:
yes long time it is Minks :yh_hugs
sould this have not read 'old ' :yh_rotfl
Hey look at that, so many "former" members popping in again.
Attached files
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:57 am
by travelingjack
Omni_Skittles;1507264 wrote: What defines Britain
i would like to reply, but im holding back as i dont like swearing or rain and my reply would get deleted by admin lol

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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:23 am
by Bruv
Omni_Skittles;1507257 wrote: OMGOSH not so little girl

27 YESTERDAY! and yes for like a year now ive been engaged and its been a bat shiz crazy ride! planning to elope to scotland next october :-4
You have no need to 'elope' at 27. The place in the UK that is famous for eloping couples is Gretna Green in Scotland
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:39 am
by spot
Bruv;1507272 wrote: The place in the UK that is famous for eloping couples is Gretna Green in Scotland
I had no idea - that explains the four-poster I slept in. I thought it was odd at the time.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:50 am
by Omni_Skittles
Bruv;1507272 wrote: You have no need to 'elope' at 27. The place in the UK that is famous for eloping couples is Gretna Green in Scotland
omgosh the family drama! And I read about Gretna and it was meh to me
I want an outdoor wedding at loch coruisk

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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:14 am
by Bruv
spot;1507273 wrote: I had no idea - that explains the four-poster I slept in. I thought it was odd at the time.
You jest...................shirley
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:15 am
by Bruv
Omni_Skittles;1507274 wrote: omgosh the family drama! And I read about Gretna and it was meh to me
I want an outdoor wedding at loch coruisk
Hope it doesn't rain.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:40 am
by Saint_
Bruv;1507207 wrote: Send an urgent call out for Far..........this site needs an injection of something right now.......and he might be the kiddie.
I sent Farrider (Rob Farrider) an email that he was being chatted about here. Let's see if he still accesses his old gmail account.
"Dear Rob:
I don't know if you still check this account or not, but there is a reunion of sorts going on in ForumGarden and they're reminiscing about you."
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:56 am
by Omni_Skittles
Bruv;1507278 wrote: Hope it doesn't rain.
Are you kidding me I hope it does

that's part of the beauty!
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:38 am
by Bryn Mawr
Saint_;1507279 wrote: I sent Farrider (Rob Farrider) an email that he was being chatted about here. Let's see if he still accesses his old gmail account.
"Dear Rob:
I don't know if you still check this account or not, but there is a reunion of sorts going on in ForumGarden and they're reminiscing about you."
That would be a sight to see - especially if he brought his son Hoss with him :-6
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:26 am
by minks
Skittles dearest.... I am so thrilled with your announcement to us all about getting married.

that's so darn wonderful.
Snooz? the Snooze? The one and only? Past aside, I had no idea you were still about. It is cool to see you.
Travellin Jack, Hellooooo
Wow gang lets keep it going, lets all throw down some good news and catch up.
Me personally, I finally remarried 3 years ago and am very happy. Jr Minks married last year. And my oldest (not so junior Minks) is getting married this July.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:33 am
by Bruv
Saint_;1507279 wrote: I sent Farrider (Rob Farrider) an email that he was being chatted about here. Let's see if he still accesses his old gmail account.
"Dear Rob:
I don't know if you still check this account or not, but there is a reunion of sorts going on in ForumGarden and they're reminiscing about you."
I am rapidly becoming an onlooker..........as if I arrived here yesterday
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:36 am
by Bruv
Omni_Skittles;1507284 wrote: Are you kidding me I hope it does

that's part of the beauty!
It would keep your bouquet fresh of course, but might ruin your hair and makeup.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:57 am
by minks
well done Saint
Bruv no no do not feel that way.
FG has gone in "cycles" for lack of a better word. You are an important part of the whole experience. Posters in this thread are members who were heavily involved in the every early days of FG. It was a very different time and FG took off in a number of directions.
The "Farrider" era is well documented in the Pub scene. It was a forum of a different sort back then. A lot of silliness and less seriousness... I do believe we actually had 1 deeply buried by now post by Spot where he may have laughed lol
Every member has a special place in FG each for their own reasons and relations. Old, Middle aged, and new members all help form FG.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:48 pm
by YZGI
We did have a lot of fun back in the day, but there was also drama. thats "Life In The Fast Lane"
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:02 pm
by minks
YZ you are so right there. I can only speak for me, I have matured

Drama scares me now
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:31 pm
by travelingjack
minks;1507294 wrote: Skittles dearest.... I am so thrilled with your announcement to us all about getting married.

that's so darn wonderful.
Snooz? the Snooze? The one and only? Past aside, I had no idea you were still about. It is cool to see you.
Travellin Jack, Hellooooo
.
i even still got the avatar you gave me all them years ago :yh_hugs
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:38 pm
by Bruv
minks;1507300 wrote: Bruv no no do not feel that way.
I have what they call a dry sense of humour................it was only half serious.
Bring em all back, the more the merrier for healthy forum.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:52 pm
by minks
lol Bruv
2 things I am Canadian we understand ya well.
and I have known dear ole Spot for a number of years, Dry is his forte
it's all good.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:54 pm
by magentaflame
I liked the way wonderwendy and I delt with the drama....the "its all about me "thread. Humour is a good thing.....no really it is.!
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:59 pm
by magentaflame
Heres something funny...... i remember when persons began drama in a thread they were always told they were off topic and told to make a new thread for their drama. Quite a clever tactic to build up thread counts. Lol.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:02 pm
by Betty Boop
magentaflame;1507339 wrote: Heres something funny...... i remember when persons began drama in a thread they were always told they were off topic and told to make a new thread for their drama. Quite a clever tactic to build up thread counts. Lol.
Hmm, wish we'd thought of that!!
Sadly it really was because people would moan their thread had been taken off topic
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:10 pm
by Omni_Skittles
omgosh the drama

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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:10 pm
by minks
Wait a second, isn't this thread about a classic Eagles song lol
I say as long as nobody gets nasty, have fun with a mindless thread like this. Life is far to serious out there.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:18 pm
by Omni_Skittles
minks;1507346 wrote: Wait a second, isn't this thread about a classic Eagles song lol
I say as long as nobody gets nasty, have fun with a mindless thread like this. Life is far to serious out there.
You're so right! I miss the days when the most serious thing I did was falling asleep in class

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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:46 pm
by minks
Maybe we could push this thread to see "how many different members we can get to contribute here" before a brawl breaks loose lol.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:49 pm
by magentaflame
This isnt a mindless thread minksy.
Ive been reminicing whilst looking through it.
I do remember the far rider /hoss stuff...... scary ****.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:50 pm
by minks
would harmless be a better term ?