Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11892929)

The mini-mini-mini DO was a resounding success. It was great to meet belynch and see CM again. Perhaps we should have a car bomb Box DO.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11892943)

I thought I saw car bombs being served behind you as I was looking down the bar.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11893457)

..... I think the Box's clique perception is on a nice downward trend...yes, we exclusively brunched on Sunday, but there were also successful Box recruiting efforts at the Do. I know I wasn't the only one who said "stop by The Box and say hi".

In any case, I agree that the perception is still there and probably shouldn't be, but large strides have been made.

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 11893673)

There is nothing cliqueish about us. I was welcomed openly when I came to the box. I have found the box a sense of calm and pure escapism from my life ;) Plus, I've gotten some great advice in here!!! ^

Originally Posted by OPFlyer (Post 11893772)

I'll be hoping for a bump tomorrow.

Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 11893880)

My crystal ball says that you look good for a bump on your first two flights. Good luck.

Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 11893906)

I love The Box. I did lurk for awhile until I felt comfortable with the entire CO forum before I posted in The Box but I have always felt welcomed. This place provides much comic relief to my life. ^

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 11894075)

My best friend just called; her husband is in the hospital. He was confused and having other issues. They are checking him for a stroke or heart attack. He's been a friend of mine for over 30 years. I'm feeling old. I just hope everything is A-OK.

Originally Posted by GTITAN (Post 11894201)

Good Evening Box:

Fairly long time FTer, first time poster to this most shall we say unique of threads!;)

Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 11894242)

..... We have alot of fun in The Box.

Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 11894250)

I'm one of those bright spots. :D I also work with some of the warts.

Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 11894237)

Keeping my fingers crossed that it's something simple and fixable.

Originally Posted by cheepneezy (Post 11894136)

Positive thoughts headed his way.

Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 11894145)

Oh, dear! That is very scary! It can happen to teenagers too, so not necessarily an age thing!;)
Positive healing thoughts & prayers to your friend.:)

Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 11894355)

^^

I give a nice tip when that happens. ;)

Originally Posted by Brituchenite (Post 11894373)

What exactly is a car bomb? And before any smarta$$ tells me about incendiary devices ........ :p

Originally Posted by Brituchenite (Post 11894373)

You made me feel very welcome. :)

Originally Posted by Brituchenite (Post 11894373)

Evening, Box. Back home from SAT, complete with VDB voucher:D




If it's a mini-mini-mini-DO, does that make it a micro-Do or a molecular-DO?





What exactly is a car bomb? And before any smarta$$ tells me about incendiary devices ........ :p



You made me feel very welcome. :)





Your husband! ^





Good luck! Hope it comes through for you.





I have found that your crystal ball can be quite accurate .... :D





Ditto! And, we love you for being in The Box!





Oh, goodness. I hope he's OK. Sending good thoughts your way.




Welcome, GTITAN. We are quite normal, in here, y'know!. OK, OK, I'm waiting for the artillery to start firing ....:D:D





We sure do!




Yes you are one of those bright spots. Sorry you have to work with the warts, but I hear Compound W works wonders ...:p

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 11892693)

My trip starts tomorrow afternoon ^ Pack away I don't care, I am at the front of the train.

Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 11893906)

I love The Box. I did lurk for awhile until I felt comfortable with the entire CO forum before I posted in The Box but I have always felt welcomed. This place provides much comic relief to my life. ^

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 11894389)

The guy who types on the computer across from me but is unable to speak.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11892892)

London Broil with Montreal Steak Rub....mmmmmm. I'm cheating on the side dish - supermarket potato wedges.

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 11894075)

My best friend just called; her husband is in the hospital. He was confused and having other issues. They are checking him for a stroke or heart attack. He's been a friend of mine for over 30 years. I'm feeling old. I just hope everything is A-OK.

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 11894389)

Plus1 thinks I am difficult and then he realizes I'm an amateur. Right, Plus1????

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11894112)

I need a dictionary.

Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 11894124)

I saw you were 'referred to' on another *wood AMEX thread a few days ago! You are 'legendary' to some people, eh?;)

Originally Posted by GTITAN (Post 11894201)

Good Evening Box:

Fairly long time FTer, first time poster to this most shall we say unique of threads!;)

Originally Posted by Steve GadFly (Post 11894325)

My ~15% success rate for the year says otherwise.

Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 11894355)

I give a nice tip when that happens. ;)

Originally Posted by Brituchenite (Post 11894373)

What exactly is a car bomb? And before any smarta$$ tells me about incendiary devices ........ :p

Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 11894471)

:(
I hope your friend is ok.

Originally Posted by Plus1 (Post 11894474)

I will once again post here publicly that you are the best thing that ever happened to me. Smart, sweet, sexy, able to build amazing routing and a double dipper par excellence. Though I have to say that the whole Presidential coin this was more than :rolleyes:.

And before somebody accuses me of padding my post count - what exactly would a padded post count get one? An upgrade? An extra scoop of ice cream? A "Get of Jail Free" card?

Originally Posted by Plus1 (Post 11894474)

And before somebody accuses me of padding my post count - what exactly would a padded post count get one? An upgrade? An extra scoop of ice cream? A "Get of Jail Free" card?

Originally Posted by Plus1 (Post 11894474)

And before somebody accuses me of padding my post count - what exactly would a padded post count get one? An upgrade? An extra scoop of ice cream? A "Get of Jail Free" card?

Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 11894501)

Just a different fun title under your name, one I never got to see under mine. :(

Post count is irrelevant. The ability to consistently and accurately answer questions posed is something that comes not with post count but with knowledge. Folks who actually depend on post count to determine anything other than amount of free time spent on the FT forums are missing the forest for the fleet of tanker trucks driving by on the highway (yeah, I don't understand that one either).