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A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the Years - 2/24/2009 3:00:38 PM

cdbeck

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As my 1000th post, I just wanted to say "Thank you" to all of you guys, gals, and aliens that have given me such stunning conversations, helped me grow into my love for wargames, given me things to think about - whether gaming or in real life, discussed history (my passion) with me, and just been generally fun and funny people! As an American currently living abroad, it is nice to know that, no matter where I go, I have a kindred wargamer out there near me, probably planning bombing runs or leading a Napoleonic charge!

Its nice to know that so many people can, across the world, come together relatively cordially over such a great hobby! Its also great that Matrix provides us with a gathering spot where the devs and mods are friendly, listen to their fans, and join in the same spirit of camaraderie. We may not always agree, but when we disagree, we do it in style.

So here is to my first 1000 posts, and let Matrix be around for another 20,000 more!

Best,
SoM

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/24/2009 3:12:42 PM

JudgeDredd

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You are most welcome

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/24/2009 4:32:58 PM

PunkReaper

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1000 posts.... and an American living among the French. Joy to you. Hope your studying is going well. I'm afraid I'm still a Matrix baby with less than 500 posts to my name..

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/24/2009 5:17:51 PM

105mm Howitzer

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Way to go, Montfort, time to take out that Bordeaux you've been saving, cut a slice of Camembert, and celebrate.

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/24/2009 6:58:05 PM

Goblin

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Happy 1K, SoM.

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/24/2009 9:04:38 PM

Arctic Blast

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Congratulation on your milestone, SoM.

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/24/2009 10:38:56 PM

leastonh1

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Nice one SoM. Always good to talk to you. Lets enjoy the next 1000 posts as much

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/25/2009 2:28:44 AM

cdbeck

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I almost don't want to post to ruin it! Dang! I guess I just did!

Oh, I'm in the south, so the drink is Pastis (Anis flavored and considerably stronger than wine at 45%). You pour about 1 oz and then water it down to go from tan and clear to white and opalescent. It is almost a religious ceremony, doing that! You say "A votre sante!" or just "Sante!" (to your health) and take a nice drink. This is NOT a drink you can guzzle, you take nice measured sips. You REALLY have to like licorice or Anis (like Ouzo).

So, sante!

I would have had some wine, but the wife and I had a bit too much Blaquette de Limoux last night (a nice southern version of sparkling white wine) and want to stay away for a bit.

Best,
SoM

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/25/2009 5:43:53 AM

Grell

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Hi SoM, Nice to see you dinged a thousand. I'm pretty close to dinging myself hehe!

Regards,

Grell

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/25/2009 6:48:22 AM

ilovestrategy

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Happy 1,000!

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/25/2009 7:25:12 AM

Prince of Eckm�hl

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There are folks here that have 30,000+ posts.

What sets one apart from another is his willingness (or lack, thereof), to think outside of the box, to generate an original thought.

It's far less a regular occurrence than one might imagine.

PoE (aka ivanmoe)

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/25/2009 1:11:42 PM

sabre1

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Congratulations SOM! I always enjoy your responses/input, and avatars. Here's to the next thousand.

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RE: A Shout out to All the Great Conversations over the... - 2/25/2009 2:34:10 PM

Yogi the Great

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Well�there is so much brilliance on this forum we can't help but have good conversation.

All kidding aside, I think this forum does do a good job of staying reasonably �in line and respectful.� Some of the other forums I have tried now and then have a habit of turning everything into insults and very biased political discussions.

While I know that my opinions�on such matters are always the correct ones to have, I suspect that not everyone wants to hear it, and me having to read opinions of idiots can be very frustrating.