GBB Ultimate Comeback

So I was thinking (yeah I do that sometimes)...how about a GBB comeback, calling all the old-timers back to the table?
I've only been here for a few days, but it's hard not to notice that the forum isn't as active as it used to be in the past. So many old-timers that I thought were here to stay are just....gone. MIA. I know I have no say about this since I'm probably more gone than most of them, but I thought maybe I could help by sending a message or two. I'm sure all those members who are no longer posting have their reasons...but sometimes ppl need a reminder...and one message asking to get their ass back here isn't going to hurt.

But I wanted to ask you guys first. If there's the option to send one private message to a number of ppl, then no problem, it only takes a minute and can't hurt. I could just make a list of all members with, let's say more than 500 posts who are no longer here and tell them about this comeback. I'm sure first you'll see many of them posting in the comback thread saying stuff like "OOO I'm here" and after a week or two they'll be gone again...but I'm sure that a few of them will stay...so I think it's worth it in the end.

Anyway, just thought I'll ask for your opinion first. I dont know if something like that was done before.

A "virtual" reunion?? Why not??

What a great idea my Brother. Go for it!!

Well I certainly fit in the category of "old". I'll be there.

I see some oldtimers (now and then) browsing the BB without posting. Perhaps a little "come back" request is all they need. You know, to feel welcome.
What a sweetheart you are Fame. Sure, why not. Give it a shot.



TIS

Take it easy, Fame...remember Apalachin?

Who? Was that one of our BBers?

You're right though. We have had a few member that we might prefer not come back. But.....the good outweigh the bad by far.

TIS

Great idea. Many are posting les because some members were becoming obnoxious and it was ruining the boards. Also its getting tough to come up with new angles on the Godfather movies. Great as they are how much can be said?

Thats why your back Fame cause i happend to send you a randon PM asking how you was....



Great idea though,be good to get some of the old timers back..

The GBB Ultimate Comeback is:

That's kinda boring now..

GBB Ultimate Comeback

Oh no, it's not gonna be a "come back" request to make them feel welcome, I'm not as sweet as you think I am. It's gonna be something like "Get your sorry miserable ass back in the forum, and I mean NOW, you bunch of lazy fucks!!!"

And on a more serious note, I humbly thank you for the compliment, TIS. I'm not even half the sweetheart you are

Don't remind me.....I told'em it was a bad idea to meet at a barber's house, but the fools wouldnt listen

Good to meet you, I'm Mark from Illinois.

I think he meant the 1957 apalachin meeting, one of the most embarassing moments in mafia history. It was raided by NY police...more than 50 were apprehended.

As for which members to write to...well, there are too many members to begin with, I doubt I'll write everyone. The limit is 20 recipients per PM, so maybe I'll send 3 or 4 PM's, we'll see.

If there is someone in particular that you guys remember who didnt have many posts, but is worthy of a comeback, please post the name and I'll add him/her to the list.

Indeed, 1957 Apalachin. As Sam Giancana (my avatar) said; "That would have never happened in Chicago. We control an entire county."

I digress...good luck to all with the reunion, Fame. I am a newbie and am in awe of all the cool people and subjects on this BB. Saute'!

Cool stuff, Mark, stick around the forums!

The thing to do would be too look at the user list and to send a pm to the users who havn't posted in say 6 months..

Turi
Chopper
Capo
Double J
Don Vercetti
DMC
Apple
Patrick
Goodfellaoggie
Partagas
LLC
Bogey
XDCX

theres a few for you to start on...

although, people would treat it with more importance had these been typed in upper case.

I've posted in six months.

I'd post more if my name was on the top of the list...

Fame, I don't know how many old timers you sent messages to, but so far I've gotten 11 bounced emails.

Maybe we need to just focus on recruiting more new timers.

Hey guys, anybody remember me from back in the day? I used to love this message board, and I'm not really sure why I quit coming to it. The email I got telling me to come post in this thread was quite a blast from the past though, and it's nice to be back.

And I know it's late, but rest in peace, plawrence.

Yeah, man, I remember you. And your photos. Mostly cuz I wasn't a Howard fan What are you up to these days? You still in radio?

hi Fella's! this is an exciting thread. how are you Don JG? nice to see you again. where's Consigliere SC?
keep'em coming!

GoodFella

Well after I graduated from college I got hired to produce a radio show at the station, then about a year ago I got laid off. Now I'm going back to school for a master's degree and still playing a lot of poker, but now making some money at it. So just going to school and playing poker semi-professionally.

Oh, and interestingly, I'm writing my "weekly controversial opinion article" again for the school newspaper. So I've basically gone full circle. I'm right back where I started.

Holy Shit, I'm done!

I dont think I'm gonna send another PM for the rest of my life!

But actually, thanks to the cool option of 20 ppl per PM, it wasnt too hard...I ended up sending 5 PM's but the last one only had 2 members, so in total I think I wrote to 75-80 members....I sure hope I didnt do it for nothing. But Howard is alreay here, so that's a good start! Hey Howard, good to see ya!

I went over the user list and picked some familiar names, and some less familiar that I seem to remember in a positive way...at least I hope so!

But yeah, I went over it pretty fast, so I'm sure I missed a few names here and there - it's nothing personal!

JG - I apologize, I didnt know you'd get those emails. Again, I'm truly sorry.

OGGIE!!! HSIG!!! Welcome back guys... what a pleasant surprise to see you both!

My computer crashed back in January and I lost ALL my pictures but still remember pix of both of you... oggie, you were holding a cigar and smiling. hsig, you were standing next to some REALLY hot babe (whom you had just interviewed).

I hope all is well with both of you.

Hey goodfella! welcome back!


DE NIRO - all the people in your list already got the PM, only it wouldnt let me send Partagas, which is a shame, he's a cool dude.

And I think I made a mistake writing to whisper instead of chopper, so it's up to you DE NIRO to write to chopper, like I said, I'm done sending PM'S

Hi Fame! Well, I've not been around for a while now, but I was asked to say hello or something, so here it is: Hello or something.

Howie, that's funny! haha I wish you all the best in your full circle!

Oggie! Great to see you, my friend! Please check back in more often!

Fame, thanks for doing all that!


Crap, I've been meaning to send you a CD with all the ones I have! Remind me... I gotta hit the sack now, tho... 'night!

Smartass

Just kiddin afs, great seein ya!

And of course, Afs... you've been around, but not often enough!

My pleasure

Oh, I meant to write I've been around for a while now. Can't believe I messed that up... I'm losing my mind.

Lovely idea, Fame, and very thoughtful of you!

Somehow I was involved in one of the comeback messages...haven't I been around enough?

I do hope this inspires our old-timers to return and remain!

Nice to know that I've been missed, gang! I missed you too!

I'm in the middle of a super-hectic time. Moved home three months ago and I'm not totally done with the unpacking process yet, which is making me rather mad. Lost two out of my three beloved cats, which broke my heart. Lost about 20 kilos, which made me very proud but very hungry as well. Experienced some setbacks at work lately, which annoyed me but I think I'm going to survive after all.

I'd love to remain. Just need to bring good habits back in my life.

Love,
Lavinia

Hello Lavinia! Good to see you around. Sorry about your cats, congratulations on you weight loss and new home.

Ciao Afs, my dear friend! How are you? Any news about you I should not miss?

I still post, but not as much as I used to. I would be interested to hear from Rocky, who has not posted much in the past few years. He's from my neck of the woods. Krela, too, but she's had her hands full with at least one little one...

Lavinia, how nice to see you back. I hope you are well.


Welcome back.

TIS

LAVINIA!! Welcome back! Hope to see more of you, even though there's less of you!!!

I thought posting here was a good habit.

Welcome back, Lavinia! It's REALLY good to "see" you.

I'm sorry about your cats... I know how you must feel and can only suggest that you remember that you gave them a good home, and that is something that many cats (unfortunately) don't get.

Congrats on the weight loss... that's 40 pounds!!! Not too shabby but I once lost 110 pounds of ugly fat - I divorced my first wife.

Fantastic idea, Fame! Great job and I commend you for all your hard work.

It's always great to see the old-timers. Welcome back everyone.

Hello People! And thank you Fame! I am one of those "old timer" who was missing over there... I can guess who of you people love me enough to miss me hahaha! Seriously, I have been busy studying hard so I hardly could get into the site. Yes, I can talk about an "comeback", or "The Return of Don Pappo Napolitano", or "The Revenge of Don Pappo Napolitano" or Rocky Balboa`s comeback style! Hahhaa! I remember some "old timers", but I don`t know if they are still coming or not...

Fame, I have a question for you... I read you are a new member here...So, we haven`t met each other because by the time you got into it I was missing. How did you get my nickname and my status as "old timer"? Who "stood up" for me to propose my name in the "Comeback list"? Were you the one who stood up for me or someone else did it?

It`s good to see you again people! Now I tell you that Maradona is our Coach! hahaha!

Hiya, DPN!! Welcome back!!!

Actually, Fame was a member here for a few years before you signed on.

Oh yeah, who is this Maradona guy you keep talking about?

Hello SC!!! It`s been so long! Oops! I have read he is since 2002! Hahaha! I made a mistake because he said "I`ve been here for a few days"...Hahaha! Now everything makes sense! However, my question is still working...Who "stood up" for me?

Sc, the guy I keep talking about is the one who will make us world champion next year! Haha

Wow, that's a step down from healing lepers and walking on water, huh DPN?

I'm posting at the request of Fame's PM. My posting is spotty. I have a job where I have to actually work and can't spend time on the BB like many of the slackers here . Free time is taken up by cooking, cleaning, doing the wash etc.

Hey Lav, are you still working by the Piazza Navona?

Lunch is over, back to work.

Good work Fame,good to see a few old timers logging back on..

I'll mail Chopper to see what he's up to..

I'm here too.
From time to time.

No, it´s a step up for you to regard him as the god he is and join me going to his Church and prey for Argentina to win the World Cup next year!

Just Me! I still remember your powerfull soviet beauty!

Never knew there's a special soviet version of that thing

Yes, there is....It´s called "Just me from Gangsterbb"!

dream on my friend..England will win it..

Yeah, England will win....Playing baby doll!

What's good everybody..

Tupac is alive.

No one pinged Mistersixer?

LOL Beth...According to TMZ , he still is.

Hope you all are doing well. I just wrapped up my junior year at West Chester. I finished this semester with a 3.5 GPA, my best yet. I am supposed to start interning next week at NBC 10 in Philadelphia.

I leave tonight for Myrtle Beach with a couple of my high school friends. It should be a good time. I didn't get a chance to go to the beach at all last year, so I am looking forward to it. I have never been to Myrtle.

Good too see you back on Patrick..

and the 2pac photos look alot like him..

Wow! Very impressive!

Nice to see you back here!

Great to see the old names reappearing

I didn't notice sorry

How's it goin' everybody...

1-2-3-4

I said see, see, see rider
Oh, see what you have done
I said see, see, see rider
Oh, see what you have done
Oh girl, you made me love you
Now, now, now your lovin' man has gone

Yes welcome back Pat. Glad all is well. You'll love Myrtle Beach. Went there last Summer, had a blast.

Nice hook, Fame! I always liked you, so couldn't resist the charming invitation!

I'll 'come back' momentarily to congratulate Donald Trump on two very wise decisions over the past few days:

1. Allowing the very brave, intelligent, and extremely classy Miss California to keep her crown.

2. Hiring Joan Rivers over that skank poker player as the new Celebrity Apprentice.

Enjoy the reunion, everybody !!!

Hello all,

Pop in from time to time mostly to read and see whats going on.
Don't post to much, but really never did.

See you down the road

This is like watching "The Night of the Living Dead" or "Pet Semetary", but only happier. Fame, this thread has impressed me. You may be canonized.

It's nice to see such a turnout.

DMF,

I remember you. You've been here forever. Nice to see you back.

Everybody remember Mob? Haven't seen him in ages either. Maybe some of these people browse and will show up again.


TIS

Wow, good to see some of the older members back. I can't believe I've been visting this site for about 7 years now. Heres to many more!

Ei Blake! good to see the Old Timers. Hi Beth E how are you my friend? Saladbar, TIS, appleonya and to all. . . .Hi ! ! ! ! !
wait . . . Where's Turi? haha
Happy Place! lol!

GoodFella

I lost my mom right before Spring. But I'm doing much better now after almost 2 months.

Good God, Afi dear, I'm SO sorry!!! You have all my feelings of support and condolescence there with you. That's really a terrible loss.

Thanks JM, hugs!

Oggie!

My God, Afs.....I'm terribly, terribly sorry for your loss. I totally understand how you feel.....Please, know that I'm here for you.

Hugs and love,
Lavi

Ciao TIS!!! I'm passably well, thanks. How are you?
Love,Lavinia

Ciao JM, my dear friend! How are you doing?

Sure it was!!! I meant I need to resume some good habits just like posting here!!!




Thank you SC, you are such a gentle-hearted person!!!

yes, it's less of me but it's the best!!

Ciao SB, nice to see you, how are you?

Thanks dear. Back at you.

Ciao MaryCas, so good to see you!! yes, I'm still there. I'll greet the Piazza for you.

Oh, how nice to see you all! Hope you guys stick around and post some more. We could use some livening up around here.

Oggie, you ole Son of a biatch. Where you been hiding? I'm doing good. Stop being such a stranger.

Blake(what are you now 25? You were just around 14/15 or so when you joined no?, Don Andrew, Just Me, Don Pappo how nice to see you all again. And, Goodfella...it's been forever. How are you? It's a cyber family reunion.

Nice to see you all.


TIS

hi Beth! haha. hey Capo!
i'm doing good TIS. Thanks!

GoodFella

Now if we could have a seeing everyone IN PERSON reunion.

It is so good to see all the MIA's back. I hope you can stick around.

Just Me, are you still nuts over Pacino? You still playing the piano?

Sorry to hear of your loss Afs

Great to see all these folks back again! Where's McCluskey's Veal--all-time best nom de board.

My vote for best name goes to AppleOnYa.

Well... Nothing new since my last e-mail. I'm getting on somehow. Hoping for a vacation in summer to rest finally.
And you?

Mig, isn't it all good, really?
Well, I'm too far away I guess, for a reunion in person. Pacino is charming. And I can't help playing the piano, that's the way I earn my bread...
And how are you doing?

Thanks to Fame for emailing me and I will try to stop by from time to time if I see an interesting thread. I've been going to facebook too much currently so I joined the gang here over there. Every so often I think about this place but I think I posted a lot of silly stuff.....possible annoying? anyway, thanks for the email/invite. ~ Angie

Thanks Gina!

Of course I got you involved in this - because I knew that if you post here, no one will hesitate to say hello

...yeah I used you, woman. Get over it. We men suck

The last I heard he changed Naval bases. That was about 4 years ago.

Yea I remember when McClusky's Veal said he was joining the military. Damn it's been 4 years? Yea his was a great board name (very original).

I'm enjoying seeing these people pop in. Angela Marie, how are you? Nice to see you back too. Stick around a while.

TIS

awww thanks TIS. You are always so nice to talk to here!! Glad you are still here! Angie PS Hope you are doing well!

Hi Lav, WB!

Sorry to hear about your cats. It's really painful to outlive our pets. Big hug from me and from Tigra (my dog), and all the best to the last remaining cat

And I understand that losing 20 kilos made you very hungry....so please feel free to ignore my posts in this forum....as I'm sure they only make you more hungry...and angry. (we both know what Fame means in italian...)

Great job Fame

Rocky and Krlea were both included in the PM's. The only question is will they get it. With the emergence of Gmail, most people changed their email address....and I'm pretty sure more than half of those 80 members I wrote to didnt even get the PM. That's of course not to mention all the members who chose not to receive an email notification for every new PM.

But considering the people who have already posted here...then I think it was all worth it in the end.

I've seen Krlea on Facebook. I believe she is living in Washington now. Her hubby is still in the Navy and she has 3 kids. I haven't talked to her in a while.

Thanks DS! I'm sorry I havent been to the sport section lately, but I will surely visit and post this week....lots of sport to talk about...MLB, NBA, Soccer, Snooker, Tennis and even the glorious Kentucky Derby if anyone remembers...."and down the stretch they come"...see ya there, DS!

Snooker??

It's good to have you back Fame, you've brought a little life along with you. A lot of these "old timers" I don't know, and I look forward to getting to know them if they decide to stick around for awhile.

What a joyous occasion this is!



To all of you that don't know me, I am Ian, (you can call me Santino)

Ian/Santino Brasi is also known as Duece because Sicilian Babe is the original "SB".

Indeed I am, you may also call me Deuce

Or Deucy, as in "I love Lucy".

Actually, Saladbar is the original SB, Sicilian Babe would be Deuce.... I guess that makes Santino #3.

Of course I've been called an SB sometimes but everyone always separates those two letters with an "O".

DAMMIT

so what, I am still Deuce, because... I don't know, I just am



SO SAYTH THE OFFICAL SOOTHSAYER

I guess that makes Santino "Tre" or "Trey" or however you spell it.

lol Don Pappo, no one "stood up" for nobody, I just went over the user list and picked some names I remember. Your funny posts are exactly why I called you back. Also, we need a few more soccer fans around here.

P.S- If Maradona is god, and Pele is king....then what is Messi?

So MaryCas IS a woman, after all!


(to all the women here: RELAX! I was only kidding!

Saladbar is one word. Saladbar is S.

We've covered this before.

SB2 is Deuce. Deuce is Santino Brasiface.

Stop it right there, Apple, I'm starting to blush here

But yeah, I always liked you too.

I always say that you and Fathersson are the salt and pepper of this forum. Whenever things get dry, tasteless and boring...you two are always there to spice things up!

P.S I'm not sure who's the salt and who's the pepper tho, I'll just let you guys decide for yourselves....

Paprika, anyone?

Hey there Daigo!

So how many times have you seen "Diner" this year?

What you need to say is: Fame, our last victory over Magic last night has impressed me. The Green Machine should be canonized!

Do you swear to tell the Paul Pierce, the whole Paul Pierce and nothing but Paul Pierce?

I totally do

Thanx for all the kind words, klyd

MobbingForMoney? wrote him too. You never know who may turn up in this thread.

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Afs - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I know how hard it must be for you. While people die....the love never does. If she's looking down, then I bet she's damn proud of you!

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Mig - thank you for the compliment!

De Niro - same thing!

Don Andrew, Patrick, AngelaMarie, Blake Peters - AWESOME seein you guys in here!

I'll go with "Can't do it Sally"...always loved that username.

Yeah, Snooker. Classy game. Superb combination of talent and tactics. Watching John Higgins play is a privilege.

I kinda like "J Geoff", but maybe I'm biased.

Thank you, Fame, and also thank you to all you ol' timers who've decided to drop in -- it's great seeing y'all!

It's great to see everyone back!

Afs - so sorry to hear about your loss. My family has also had a recent loss as well and know what you're going through. Great to see you around and I hope for continued strength for you and your family.

Oggie, Lavinia, Patrick, JustMe, Blake, AngelaMarie, Don Andrew, Apple... all the old timers... Great to see you all back!

LDV, where are you??

Wow, I usually try to watch it around Christmas time, how ever did not get around to it this year.

I did finally see "The Sweet Smell of Sucess" which every Diner fan should see.

Gosh, I need to spend more time outside of Sports if it's assumed that it's where people can find me (true, but still...).

Do I have to put on some SPF going into the other threads or what?

Thank you Fame!!! And Messi would be some kind of Maradona`s succesor.....
Thank you for taking me back to it...

Is Don Pappo included in those "old timers"???

Hmmmm... Maradona yes... DPN - maybe.

Did Zia get a PM Fame?

Zia, of course. She is always so perky and friendly. I'd love to talk to her again. She's only a little north of me. We had often talked about meeting halfway, but that never came about.

I swear there are so many members here, it's hard to remember all of them.


TIS

I checked a couple pages of the member list to refresh my memory.

Family Honour (one of my first friends here)
Pacino Princess
Don's Adviser (met him on my first trip to NY. Such a nice guy
Oh and remember Anton the Penguin?
Oh and of course Don Vercetti

I remember for quite a while we "all" thought Mary Cas was a woman...until he came out (so to speak).



TIS

I'd love to see Family Honour come back... she was a very sweet lady.

I keep in touch with pacino princess on Facebook.... she's another sweetie.

Beth should get her sister to make an appearance. She was an early member here and a holdover from the old-old boards (the black background).

Thanks for the PM Fame. Although I hadn't actually dissapeared. Granted I haven't been around all that often but I still popped my shiny little head in periodically. I'm alive and well, good looking and sexy as always and I've still retained my modesty.

I have no such powers. She barely even answers emails. She joined facebook and I think made one post there. She's just away from cyber world now it seems.

I appreciate the PM, Fame!

I haven't disappeared completely. I peak my head in every now and then. I read more posts than I write nowadays, but every now and then I'll sneak a post in. Time is money, nowadays, as I'm sure you all understand.

After waiting a year to become a resident here in California, I'm starting back to school this summer. Just taking one class, and then going back full time in the Fall. I plan on majoring in criminal justice, but I'm not entirely sure what field I'll enter. Maybe something on organized crime?

Me and the girlfriend are doing great. We've hit a few bumps in the road since moving in together, but I think we've finally hit our stride. We're truly happy living together.

Life surely is more exciting on the West Coast, if for no other reason than the earthquakes and wildfires!

Good for you XDCX,glad all is well and great to see you post ..

WOW I can't believe I actually remembered my password. Score! I only check my email once a week, and boy was I supprised to have recieved a message from someone NOT offering to help me make money from home! Thanks, Fame!

Great to see so many familiar names! (Beth I'll never forget you because everytime I'd see your name, I'd get that KISS song stuck in my head.)

I've abandoned other places over the years and check it out much later only to find it gone. Glad this board is still up and running! As for me, I've not done a damn thing with my life. But somehow, I've got a single grey hair...

... oh Beth what can I do?

i've been around, de niro knows that because i caught up with him on FB recently i believe, i still come in time to time but i do get a bit busy.

Don Sicilia and Fame, thank you very much. You guys are so kind.

It is really great to see most of the old timers are posting here in this thread. Hello to all friends, old and new.

Good to see you back mate..

Pasta Punk,

How nice to see you again. How are you? Don't tell me....you're married with 3 kids?

Anyway, stick around a while.

TIS

Wow it's great to see Pastapunk back. Sole grey hair? Don't worry about, I still remember the fiery red you had on you.

Nice to see some of the old faces, hope all is well with everyone.

Turi,we don't want to know where you have been popping your shiny, little head mate......

Wow! We can talk about a Family Reunion!

Tru dat!

While I wouldn't disagree, a bigger privilege:

Hellllooooooo

blah ..... blah ..... blah .....

Bogey, are you still down in Morgantown? Wish we saw more of you!

Welcome back..

Bogey, how are you? Nice to see you back.




TIS

WTF?

Peter!!

First Facebook and now here!

It's great to see everyone pop in - I hope y'all will check back in more often!

And what did you think of SSoS?

Haha, that reminds me how Plawrence used to kid around all the time that members who never visit the sport section have no idea who you are

I wrote her before starting this thread....but no sign of life. Is she on Facebook? any members on Facebook that are no longer here?

Turi you old nerd, you still owe me a game of chess

Bogz you old punk, how's your roommate doin?

XDCX you old log, still watching 24?

Pasta you young spirit...all the grey hair in the world cant make you old

Hello everyone.. my laptop is still currently broken.. so I only get to get online when I go to my friends house and use hers. And even then I only really have time to check my myspace, facebook, or email.. so that's the best way to get ahold of me til I fix my computer or get a new one. I'm gonna switch up my email on here so that it'll get sent to the email account I usually check, as opposed to the yahoo one.

Lots has happened recently. I got married in October, I have a step-daughter. She's beautiful. 2 days before Valentines day my husband told me he wanted a divorce. Could be a record, 4 months, I think. I'm still technically married because his broke ass can't afford to file the papers and everything that needs to be done, and I'm not paying for it cuz it wasn't my idea, dammit.

Anywho, its been 3 months since that happened and it was hard at first, but I'm way better now. Its weird, but I'm half-glad it was ONLY 4 months, ya know? Any longer and this would be way harder. I moved out of the house and into my own place back in Morgantown. I got a new job where I've met tons of new people. I've got guys actually drooling over me for once, which never happened before. I go out more. I feel like a new Bogey. haha. The worst part of the divorce is that I won't be a step-mom anymore. I love that kid.

Other than that not much has happened in my life. Married, divorced, new job, same town, new Bogz. All in all, I think I'm a better, more mature person now. I'll try and check in more often.

And Fame, I learned my lesson. No more roommates

Bogey, so sorry to hear about your marriage, but hopefully the divorce will be quick and painless.

As for keeping in touch with your stepdaughter, go for it. Unless he's a total ass, I doubt he'll mind if you want to take her to a movie or for ice cream for a few hours.

I am glad to hear that you're happier now that you have been, and wish you all the best. It's good to hear from you.

She's only 19 months, so unfortunately the only time I get to see her is if I go to his house, and then I have to hang out with him as well. And I have to plan it weeks ahead of time. I'd love to just have her even just for a day though, but her mom won't ever let that happen. Her dad's been an ass lately, so I doubt he would either. But I'm not gonna quit trying, that baby was my everything for 4 months.



That's us at Christmas.. she's grown up a lot even since then.

She's a beauty. I don't blame you for feeling the way you do. And you look wonderful, too. Please keep in touch.

I'm sorry to hear the bad news Bogey , but it sounds like it will work out for the best. That guy sounds like he turned out to be an idiot.

You got a bad break, bogey, but I'm really happy to see that you're picking yourself up, dusting yourself off and getting on with your life. Kudos to you and good luck!!!

Oh, bogey, I'm so sorry to hear about your marriage! I hope you move on as quickly as possible. But then remember that nothing ever stays the same. If only I could remember that.

Thanks guys.. like I said, it crushed me 3 months ago, but I've just been going out and enjoying life and I've grown a lot and I think I'm a better, more out-going, awesome person to be around now.

(S)He who spends time regretting the past loses the present and risks the future.

What a jackass, Well, good thing you're not stuck with him.

Bogey,

I'm sorry for your divorce, but happy to see you back. I am glad to see you are picking yourself up. Divorce can be very emotionally draining. In the end, I'm guessing you'll look back and see it as the right thing.

TIS

Bogey, it's so good to "see" you again - I missed you being around here! I'm sorry to hear about your difficult times, but it's great that things are picking up. Sounds like you have a good attitude about everything!

Hello.

I received a private message back on May 12/09 inviting me to post on this thread. I guess the forum administrators want to see if we "dormant" members of years gone by are still alive.

Well, four-and-a-half months later, and I finally got around to replying (anyone else procrastinate this much? ) I joined in 2005 and posted enthusiastically back then. I think I might have a subconscious tendency to take a sabbatical from discussion forums because when one returns to them after a long absence, they seem fresh and new.

I think I'll go post something in the Godfather Trilogy group now...

Cristina!! I am very, very happy to welcome you back. Your contributions to the different discussions here were a pleasure to read. Hope to see you around more often!

Welcome back to the BB. I hope you get to stay around.

I remember you,, welcome back

I wasn't invited for this thread, but still I think I partly belong to the people who posted frequently a long time ago...:P

* The reason why I posted less was very clear for me. The 'Real Life Mafia' thread was becoming boring, not much info, and the Godfather part was already known. Most questions started repeating themselves. Hope this changes with new (old) input...:)

Been busy and no time to go to GBB. Got a birthday greeting from the GBB and some members so thought I would pop on quickly.

Me -- busy with work and life

Son -- got married a year ago September

Daughter (my baby) started college

Wife -- still putting up with me

Grandfather???? Yep - in 5-6 weeks my first grandson will be arrive and I will be a grandpa!

Dogs -- Otis, Gus and Charlie are doing well. Gus has a tumor on his neck but not cancerous

Work -- still at American Stroke Foundation -- here are a couple of clips of our place and how we are making a difference in the lives of stroke survivors. I am in a couple of segments. As you will noticed gained weight since my last photos on GBB. BUT been losing since the bews segements in July and closer to my ideal weight.

Found a new coffee house to hang out at -- freshest coffee ever! They actually roast their own beans daily!

Sick on my birthday but gives me a legit excuse to take off early. GO MIZZOU and cardinals tonight!

Enjoy the clips and God Bless.

HaHa, what ever became of those two crazy love-birds Lavinia and Partagas!? Always dallying with each other all over the boards.

But that's a truly wonderful cause you help promote, Part. I'd like to offer assistance in my town but really can't afford to contribute financially right now. Anything I can do to help?

Cristina - lovely seeing ya in here

M.M. Floors - I actually did write you, and just checked the PM - it says "M.M Floors has removed himself from this topic". Date says September 12. Maybe you just forgot about it. But who cares as long as you're here. Welcome back!

Partagas - sure is good to see you're still alive and kickin. Now tell us a joke

Wow is there something in the water around here or what?

Turi, you're back. How are you feeling?



TIS

You did. I remember it, but I didn't read it, I pushed the 'remove' button and deleted it automatically....

No worries Floors, your secret is safe.

Anyways, back on topic...has any of the comeback royalties still around this palace....or was it all just a one big Hi-Bye ?

Guess I should rename this thread and call it "GBB's Ultimate one-night stand".

or "GBB's Night of the Living Dead".

I'm posting everyday for the last two weeks...:P...but I still find the subjects a bit boring.

Keep it coming...but I have to say that it's not the subjects which matter...it's the people. Surely we all want interesting topics to discuss, but many times even the worst possible topics turn out to be wonderful threads because of the people who posted. They know how to make them interesting, and for that I'll give credit to many members here. That's why I'm still around. If the people are good, then the rest is just extra. You know you can have a list of great topics posted on another forum, but that wouldnt make the place any brighter if the people are shit.

Luckily, I'd say this place has some of the most wonderful people one may hope to encounter on the internet. This forum is gold....regardless of what's being discussed at the mo.

Hope you'll stick around Floors

Friday will be the big day!

Because?

Well it better be today (Saturday) -- I am tired of waiting!

Well it ended up being on Sunday!

Introducing Partagas III
November 15, 2009
2:16 am
7 pounds 7 onces
20 1/2 inches long

baby, mom & dad are doing great. Grandparents are exhausted! If I ever figure how to post a pic I will show you the little delight!

Congrats mate!

Congrats, Part!

Wow, Grandpa Partagas!

Congratulations!!

Congratulations Part!! Geez, I swear your son was just a middle schooler a couple years ago. Best of luck to the happy family.


TIS

Congrats Part!! I am so happy for your family. Can't wait to see pic's of your Grandbaby.

now this thread is a blast from the past! TIS, turi, SC, MM Floors, Partagas, i remember these names!

hi all!

7+ years... Anything new? lol

Injektilo, I remember you. Gosh, you've been here way before me. How are you? Catch us up on the last 7 years. Nice to see you. I hope you stick around a while.


TIS

Gosh. It really does seem like yesterday we were discussing his son's teenage antics. Congrats to both Part and Mary Cas - two first-time grandfathers in the same month. What are the odds of that?!? (cue Don Sicilia)

...And welcome back to injektilo. Make yourself at home again, just don't open any closets or look under any rugs.

When I was new here, for some reason, I'd get Turi and Injektilo mixed up. Looking at both their taste in avators, I guess I can see why. They'd probably hit it off.



TIS

thanks guys!

what ever happened to camillus don? did he ever break his 5000 posts? i remember when he was closing in on it and he never posted again after his 5000th post. now i see irishman12 has 50k+ posts. wow!

and yes, i remember those days before TIS joined the forums. all 18 days of it.



nope, not really. i just checked and it was (almost) 2 years ago when i last checked in. then i said:

Got married
Bought and sold my first house
Bought my second house
Bought four cars (though not all at once!) - i sold my car, so we only have one car between us now.
Changed jobs four 5 times (Though all in the same company) i am at a new company now. different industry (it security)
Joined two three other forums and left one of them

not a lot else i guess. i've just celebrated 4 years of marriage, this new business we have started is going well, it's almost christmas!

i like the 'what we look like' forum. it was great to cruise through and check out the familiar faces!



actually i kept in contact with turi for a while after i left the forums as i recall. i've sent him (and la dolce vita) a pm to say hi!

Posted by Injektilo:

and yes, i remember those days before TIS joined the forums. all 18 days of it.

Ha ha...just 18 days hu? I was thinking you were here a year before me. See, now you're the older-timer than me, by 18 days.

Happy 4th anniversary. I sounds like you've had a lot of personal activity in your life. That's what it takes to find your niche in life---changes. It is nice to see you back.

TIS

Congratulations, partagas.

In a couple of years you can take the little guy on another "hobo ride" on the boxcars. I wish you a lot of happiness.

Congrats Part..

WELL HELLO- FAMILY!

missed you all so much. recently, my little brother watched the godfather trilogy- after years and years of hearing me talk about it and knowing that it was so embedded in my SOUL! he finally gets it, he even cried! just wanted to say, there's nothing in the world like sharing the experience of the GF films with someone and seeing their reaction- and it really reminded me of this board, where i used to come and hang out with people who loved it just as much as i do.


pp

Well if it isn't PP. How nice to see you back my dear. How are you? Now, don't tell me you're married with 3 kids???

Seriously, I am glad to see you back. Stick around, or at least check in from time time, a little more often. I do hope all is well with you.


TIS

Ahh, there's pp!

Hello pp! Somehow this topic is working very well!

Hope you stay around and put some interesting topics/posts on the forum. It's a bit boring. Maybe I have to see the movies again just to get some spirit for interesting posts.

my darling TIS. i missed you, too. i still have that cannoli recipe you emailed me once. no way do i have kids. i'm still going to school (got into American U, which was a big thing for me) and i'm working as a producer for the news,i'm still with my parentals and my little brother (who's now 19, so he's much closer in age to me, and my very BEST friend)just trying to be happy and healthy. how is everything with you?

-pp

hey MM!
i shall make an honest effort to be actively posting from now on

-pp

How on earth did he get closer in age to you?? lol

he growed.

-pp

I love cottage cheese

Wb, pp! I really like yur 'fashion blog', btw.
Suit seperates are definitely the future of men's wear! haha

oh my GOD, you read my blog!? haha, thanks ICE, you're awesome!

pp

PP,

You have a blog?????

Let's see.


TIS

hi TIS! yes, i do, it's my salvation.

homairajaan.tumblr.com



pp