Make your 150th post here

[thepianist]

I find it quite ironic that the last post in this thread was by me, congratulating an iop Buddy of mine for making it to #150. Now here I am this very evening making my 150th post.... funny how things work out sometimes. They say a little irony is good for the blood or so I hear. One one hand it almost 6 months to get here seems like an eternity, on the other hand it seems like I just made my first post in the welcome thread. I genuinely appreciate all the help and guidance received along the way. I have been a member of many similar forums for many many years going back a looong time. However I can honestly say this current incarnation is the best moderated and most transparent forum I've ever seen. It is a privilege to be amongst some of the kindest and thoughtful members around. A special thanks to Charon whom I will always think of as River Styxx or simply River in the back of my mind. She has been a trusted and valued member Of countless forums and always given sound advice and shared priceless wisdom over the years. I find myself rambling a bit let me simply say thanks and best of luck to all~Bandit

Hey Bandit, congratulations!

I think something's wrong as I've been here longer than you and just made it here...

I will echo what you've said about this site and many of the members.  Especially Charon, G. Elias, IceWizard and many others.

Sound advice, absolutely.  We need to make sure we keep to our ways and preserve and help the language developing inside this site continue to evolve as to protect what we treasure most, our health and the health of others. - That's not directed at you, just throwing out ideas for the rest to read and hopefully some will grasp this ain't no g00g3 group and no one without any credentials is going to be given a golden key to the city...