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Is it just me, or has anybody else noticed the marked increase of warm fuzzies we all seem to have for our fellow Inforoosters in the last year or two? I'm thinking of the "y'all mean the world to me/this is more than a festival message board/y'all are like my family" kind of warm fuzzies...not the hormonal/loins-stirring kind!
Maybe it's because the lineup is soon to drop & the excitement is palpable. But damn, this place just seems more visibly "caring" than we were when I started lurking in '07. Since then, we've had several collective low moments, but we seem to be stronger & tighter now as a group. Heck, we've even started gifting tickets to our own who might not be able to afford to come otherwise! We really take care of our own. This is amazing & it means the world to me.
Whatever the reason, it's all good. Y'all rock. Individually, collectively...y'all are the best & I'm proud to be a part of the family. I love all of y'all.
I guess I like you people, I must? I literally spend hours upon hours reading this board. Yeah I love the collection of people that make this boar what it is. I can't wait to meet the VIP members this year!!!
I guess I like you people, I must? I literally spend hours upon hours reading this board. Yeah I love the collection of people that make this boar what it is. I can't wait to meet the VIP members this year!!!
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
That's all. Just wanted to send some warm fuzzies your way. You deserve it, 'cause you are spectacularly amazing. Yes, YOU! And you don't hear it nearly enough. So there.
You may now return to your regularly scheduled programming, already in progress.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
1-1-12 Bassnectar NYE SHOW! 1-21-12 G. Love and Special Sauce 3-1-12 Radiohead 3-9-12 Experience Hendrix 5-15-12 Jack White @ The Ryman 6-7-12 Bonnaroo 6-19-12 Roger Waters presents "THE WALL" 7-7-12 Ringo Starr's 72nd Birthday Party Extravaganza at the Ryman
Post by LoveLuckLaughter on Aug 15, 2012 20:48:32 GMT -5
Shoot. I was going to start my own thread about this, but stumbled upon this one. Good call Bonz.
I've posted these on Facebook, but I feel like all of Inforoo needs to know how spectacular Inforooers are.
Shortly after I was carjacked I started getting CD's in the mail. First it started with a large CD case. The next day I received flowers and CD's and a Kansas State blanket. Then some more CD's And more, and more, and more. Along with them came some other goodies---a beautiful, handmade shoulder bag, some pampering tools, wonderful notes filled with well wishes, a Solid Sound wristband and an AMAZING LED hoop.
These tokens of love and joy, meant to replace items I had stolen with the car, symbolize so much more to me. They serve as reminders that life's unpropitious curve balls are easier to circumvent with a few helping hands. I'm rendered incapable of fully expressing my gratitude to you all. I simply don't have the words. I am touched. Truly.
Here are some pictures. I have close to 200 CD's of almost every genre. From Coltrane to Motley Crue. Some Jello Biafra and some Shins. Tool, Frank Ocean, DMB, GD, Spice Girls, MMJ, RHCP, Guided by Voices, M83, Ghostland Observatory, Sigur Ros, some of Nothingbutflowers' talented BF's OatmealSchnapps......The list is phenomenal. And the time people took to put artwork on the cases and CD's, the thought put into it all...
Zen, SFA, popsicle sarah, Mayo, dreamingtree, custeph, Cap'n Jack, sugarhigh, Mike D, Fawnmart, Quacker, Abra, Dave, Druid, JHo,Nothingbutflowers, Lowerdeck, Duddits and his friend Scott, Taco, aquariumdrunk, monkeymonkeyjoyjoy. I'm sure I am forgetting someone, or there are other people in there who have remained one of the anonymous "Karma Fairies". Also to all who have given me words of encouragement, your messages have been so uplifting for me. I <3 you all so hard!!
We're all a mess of paradoxes. Believing in things we know can't be true. We walk around carrying feelings too complicated and contradictory to express. But when it all becomes too big, and words aren't enough to help get it all out, there's always music.
Shoot. I was going to start my own thread about this, but stumbled upon this one. Good call Bonz.
I've posted these on Facebook, but I feel like all of Inforoo needs to know how spectacular Inforooers are.
Shortly after I was carjacked I started getting CD's in the mail. First it started with a large CD case. The next day I received flowers and CD's and a Kansas State blanket. Then some more CD's And more, and more, and more. Along with them came some other goodies---a beautiful, handmade shoulder bag, some pampering tools, wonderful notes filled with well wishes, a Solid Sound wristband and an AMAZING LED hoop.
These tokens of love and joy, meant to replace items I had stolen with the car, symbolize so much more to me. They serve as reminders that life's unpropitious curve balls are easier to circumvent with a few helping hands. I'm rendered incapable of fully expressing my gratitude to you all. I simply don't have the words. I am touched. Truly.
Here are some pictures. I have close to 200 CD's of almost every genre. From Coltrane to Motley Crue. Some Jello Biafra and some Shins. Tool, Frank Ocean, DMB, GD, Spice Girls, MMJ, RHCP, Guided by Voices, M83, Ghostland Observatory, Sigur Ros, some of Nothingbutflowers' talented BF's OatmealSchnapps......The list is phenomenal. And the time people took to put artwork on the cases and CD's, the thought put into it all...
Zen, SFA, popsicle sarah, Mayo, dreamingtree, custeph, Cap'n Jack, sugarhigh, Mike D, Fawnmart, Quacker, Abra, Dave, Nothingbutflowers, Lowerdeck, Duddits and his friend Scott, Taco, aquariumdrunk, monkeymonkeyjoyjoy. I'm sure I am forgetting someone, or there are other people in there who have remained one of the anonymous "Karma Fairies". Also to all who have given me words of encouragement, your messages have been so uplifting for me. I <3 you all so hard!!
Oh My God. This is the most beautiful thing I've seen in quite a while. You people are amazing. God bless every single one of you.
Post by monkybunney on Aug 15, 2012 22:15:45 GMT -5
My little thumbs up to your post is not sufficient. That's over the top awesome! The community spirit of Inforoo... just damn! Like nowhere else on the net that I've ever seen.
I've been thinking about our Inforoo family tonight (because I can't sleep) and this is what I've realized:
Some of you make me think. Some of you make me laugh until I cry. Some of you make me so drunk I fall out of chairs. Some of you make me really, reeeally frustrated. Some of you annoy the hell outta me when you say certain things (and sometimes when you don't say anything).
But you all bring something to my life, and that's what makes it worthwhile.
It all boils down to this: LIFE IS SHORT; SHOW LOVE.
Our Inforoo family has taken some hits lately. Most of these adverse situations have been met with an equally opposing show of love and support. We take care of each other. It's what WE do. It's how we show love.
Not to get on too much of an insomnia-induced metaphysical rant, but... we aren't guaranteed tomorrow. Shouldn't we be grateful for our lives today and all who are in it?
What good comes from holding a grudge? What is gained by being petty or passive-aggressive? Who benefits from a cold shoulder or negative word?
Let it go already.
We, as a family, are like 'Roo: we may not like every band on the lineup, but we all love music. It's our common thread. Please don't let your dislike of one act ruin the show for anyone else. We go to the Farm to enjoy the music we love with the friends who love it with us. We come here for the same reason.
The music can't sound as good as it should when guitar strings are out of tune. So let the tuning happen & let's get back to enjoying the music, both on the stages and in our lives. We never know how much time we have on this earth together.
That's all of my rambling thoughts for now. We're family. I'm grateful for each of you, and I love you all.
I've been thinking about our Inforoo family tonight (because I can't sleep) and this is what I've realized:
Some of you make me think. Some of you make me laugh until I cry. Some of you make me so drunk I fall out of chairs. Some of you make me really, reeeally frustrated. Some of you annoy the hell outta me when you say certain things (and sometimes when you don't say anything).
And now the question is... who is in what category?
Post by LoveLuckLaughter on Sept 4, 2012 22:08:35 GMT -5
Update on the awesomeness of Inforoo!!! Check out the memory box!! Holy Wow!!
And more Karma Fairies to thank! VectorViking, handgunhipster, Druid, SFA, Zen, cheeky, Bonzai, EAP, Airline, Lono. I know there are more of you that I am missing because I don't know yet.
We're all a mess of paradoxes. Believing in things we know can't be true. We walk around carrying feelings too complicated and contradictory to express. But when it all becomes too big, and words aren't enough to help get it all out, there's always music.
Update on the awesomeness of Inforoo!!! Check out the memory box!! Holy Wow!!
And more Karma Fairies to thank! VectorViking, handgunhipster, Druid, SFA, Zen, cheeky, Bonzai, EAP, Airline, Lono. I know there are more of you that I am missing because I don't know yet.
This really really made my day. What an incredibly kind thing to do. Great job guys...be careful, you might restore my faith in humanity or something ;D
We're all a mess of paradoxes. Believing in things we know can't be true. We walk around carrying feelings too complicated and contradictory to express. But when it all becomes too big, and words aren't enough to help get it all out, there's always music.
I have tried several times to write a posting in this thread. I have written/deleted so many times, and yet haven't yet found the right words. At the risk of sounding really trite and stupid vs. the risk of seeming like a total ingrate, I'm going with this:
I've recently had my world turned upside down. You guys have been there with me, holding me up and giving me strength. Whether it be Inforoo messages, Facebook messages, texts, cards or in-person hugs, they have each touched me and are close to my heart. Know that I love each of you individually and all of you collectively so much. To borrow from Meg, you are not my birth family, but you are my chosen family.
There. That still seems inadequate. I'm typically not one at a loss for words, but the brakes have been put on my pen and keyboard, it seems. (this is take 2 - and I already had to edit it because of poor sentence structure on take 1)
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In the GRRRRRRR THREAD within the past day or so, there have been amazing words of encouragement between members of our family. In addition, there have been some great <3 for Inforoo statements mixed in there as well. I figured a little quoting was in order!
Few weeks ago I gave a friend who was feeling hopeless in the love department a pep talk. It basically consisted of good things happen to good people and happen when it's supposed to happen, it's better to not dwell and not force things that could be bad in the long run. He then asked how I was, what did I do with his friend and finally when I became so optimistic. It got me thinking and I specifically pinpointed it to when I became a regular here. Let the good vibes roll and things will work out!
Jimmyroo & Bandeto: hugs to you both, my friends. You guys have been put through the ringer emotionally, but you're gonna get through this. Lean on your friends for comfort. Let them nurse your heart while it's recovering. That's what I experienced with this amazing Inforoo family when I was in your situation a few years ago. It's not easy, but IT DOES GET BETTER! Focus on that. And remember: you have lots of people here who love & care about you.
Still feel crazy and it's been 3 years man. If it weren't for inforoo, the need to move out, work and such hadn't distract me.. I really don't know what I would have done those first 3 months. (certainly somethings I'm not terribly proud of) I still don't know what I'm doing today
Yay to finding a place where I can post 1,000 messages about music, books, wine, and just about anything else I want.
Yay to a place with people like Bonzai, Holls, CKS, and GL who welcomed me right away and helped me get comfy in my little space on this island of misfit toys.
Yay to a place with people like Juggs and Flanzo who can be sharp with their words but make me think and form opinions smartly.
Yay to a place with people like NoD, GL, Dave M, Fuzzy, monster, Fear, Zapp, Bishop, glennron, patty, hoodoo, noage, and many others who keep me up to date on music and play such a great, wide variety of music that I'm constantly trying out new music and getting reminded of the good stuff I'd forgotten.
Yay to a place filled with tons of other good people who have formed this cool place into what it is and allow an old guy like me to hang out, stay young, and constantly think about, read about, talk about, and listen to my one, true passion - music.
I have a lot of friends in real life but none of them, outside Mrs. toml30 (and God bless her!), appreciate music the way I do. None of them listen to music with as much variety or with as much passion. I never realized how sad that made me until I started really getting involved here, and became a happier person because no matter how much I get made fun of for not wanting to only listen to whatever the Top 40 station says I should, I can come here later and you guys know who I'm talking about, have listened to it, and have an opinion on it. That counts for something in my life.
Yay for pondering all day on what to post for #1,000 and finally thinking of something worthwhile. Thank you all.
This place is family. When I joined, way back in 2007, it was different people and a different vibe. I've watched this place grow. I've often thought about not going to Bonnaroo but I could never leave this place.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
1-1-12 Bassnectar NYE SHOW! 1-21-12 G. Love and Special Sauce 3-1-12 Radiohead 3-9-12 Experience Hendrix 5-15-12 Jack White @ The Ryman 6-7-12 Bonnaroo 6-19-12 Roger Waters presents "THE WALL" 7-7-12 Ringo Starr's 72nd Birthday Party Extravaganza at the Ryman
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Some Jello Biafra and some Shins. Tool, Frank Ocean, DMB, GD, Spice Girls, MMJ, RHCP, Guided by Voices, M83, Ghostland Observatory, Sigur Ros, some of Nothingbutflowers' talented BF's OatmealSchnapps......The list is phenomenal. And the time people took to put artwork on the cases and CD's, the thought put into it all... 
