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Not disenchanted so much, but maybe a bit maudlin from the drink.

Definitely nostalgic, though... What a curious thing it is to have been on these collective LMBP message boards long enough to feel nostalgia for the heady days of 2001/2002!

[cue Auld Lang Syne]

There are a couple of old MB friends that I sometimes think about, and wonder what they're up to. BBC/Seahorse, Terence, Mart, OMEGA Matt, and a couple of others... I hope they're well, wherever they are and whatever they're doing.

Anyway, even if I'm no longer actively posting, doesn't mean I've left the boards. You can take the guy out of the LMBP, but you can't take the LMBP out of the guy.

When I was away from posting for about two years, I still had a number of great "board" experiences -- I had the chance to meet up with posters that I'd previously met in Dallas or Boston, and also to meet some other posters for the first time. San Diego was, of course, probably my favorite meet-up ever -- and that came on the heels of my longest hiatus ever.

So don't worry, Lardy -- I'm sure I'll be around.

Wow. Hoppy is much stronger than I thought he was!

:impressed:

Barkeep, I'll have a Hot Hoppy*, please.

Good night, all!

*Also known as a Hot Rocky, or a hot toddy in non-LW parlance.

You and I have been posting for about the same length of time. I joined the LMB in January 2001. (Seven years--Wow!)

Immediately prior to joining, I was posting on a rec.arts.legion group, which was occasionally fun for serious debating, but it lacked the sense of camaraderie we've acheived on LW. I would check in for days at a time, and there would be no new posts from anyone.

I was also a member of a few other groups. Two were dedicated to TV series: "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Babylon 5." The third was a mailing list for fans of Jefferson Airplane/Starship. The first two were fun, but my interest waned after the TV series were cancelled. The third had some cool posters but was also an unmoderated mess of in-fighting, condescension, and god-like reverence toward certain musicians. (Just try to offer an opposing view to someone who thinks Grace Slick's anti-Christian song "Easter?" is the final word on religion.)

I guess for all of these reasons, I've come to appreciate the camaraderie of Legion World even more. We go out of our way, it seems, to welcome new members. We don't belittle others. We even try to coax back members who haven't posted in awhile.

And inane thread posting is sometimes more challenging than it looks At the very least, inane threads give some of us a reason to stay connected until we find more Legion-related topics to talk about.

So, nostalgia is fine, but here's to the hear and now--however inane it may be.

[downs the last of his Black Russian and orders a glass of Chardonnay to see if what they say about mixed drinks is true in virtual reality.]

Is it?

You're right, HWW. The inane threads have their own challenges. They build community in their own way.

As I've said before, this place is great for my ego!

I'll let you know when I wake up.

Now that I'm nearing Time Trapper, I think I'll have a nightcap by the fireplace every evening until I reach the last post.

'Night, all...

I think I'll join you there, Stu. We can discuss not only old days to remember fondly, but new days to come and where we shall take the MMB going forward.

For surely change must come and we shall be its architects!

Alas, my posting days are limited... but I'll be there in spirit as you take the MMB forward into another glorious era!

[raises glass of Harp Lager in honor of Cobie]

One last drink, for old times' sake -- a Fearless Leader, please.

I've made a lot of great memories here. Thanks, Semi, for starting the original SHAKES thread -- and for making this place the best home-away-from-home a guy could ask for.

[Stu finishes half of his drink, and contemplates the glass for a moment. He decides to leave the half-full glass on the bar, next to a photo of STU Puppy, curled up and sleeping. He then leaves, with one last backward glance; the triple marine-varnished antique saloon doors swing behind him, and slowly come to rest.]

I'm confused...I hope STU isn't really going to stop posting! (If that's the case, PM me Stuey!)

I'm semi-out of the loop lately

Stu's been saying for weeks he would stop posting after achieving Time Trapper status. While he hasn't ruled out visiting down the road, he's been steadfast about the "retirement". Not entirely sure of his reasons, but he's alluded to some melancholy about LW now vs. LW a few years ago, particularly with regard to the MMB. Misses the more extensive roleplay, tag-teams, etc. versus the current fad for inane posting and post-padding. Can't say I entirely disagree.

So as far as being "out of the loop", there doesn't appear to be any loop, at least none I'm in on.

So, farewell to Stu, I guess.

To Stu!

<drinks a beer in Stu's honor>

(Raises a glass also)

To Stu!

And thank you to Stu for his St. Elsewhere-esque "This is the way the World ends".

As for the MMB, well, it's what we make of it. BTW, aren't we past due for an election?

* sniff * Well, at least the doors are back at Shakes, even though we've lost STU.

Barkeep, I'll take the strongest drink you've got...

<thinks about what happened at the Rookery and a thousand different emotions flood over him>

Thanks...

<drains the glass in record time>

...another please!

<finishes his fourth>

Keep 'em comin', barkeep!

Oh look... It's a fat drunk!

Yes, you'll make a fine LMBP Leader...

Concord, I suggest you leave...


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(Walk out or get carried out, makes no difference to me...)

Ahhh... The 'Resurected' Space Ranger...

You have a history of 'busting-up' SHAKES, don't you?

And you have a history of attacking people from behind... or when they're drunk or otherwise incapacitated.

So I'm safe looking you right in the eye...


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(Please try something, PLEASE!)

Yes you'd like me to try you, wouldn't you.

Unfortunately for you, I've had years of experience with a far better version of yourself, and I know my limitations.

And just for the record Spaced Ranger, Lardy and I have had our differences but there are a few things we see eye to eye on.

You would do well to stay out of our crosshairs.

Lardy, when you've sobered up contact me, we have a few things to discuss.

Whuh?!?! Yeah...see ya later...Lolita...

...nuther one, barkeep....

Well now Lardy... What say you and me go back to my place and have a little talk? Hmmm?

Load him in the van boys... and call Doc One for a Sober Up Pill...