Ha! Blew right by a milestone, didnt I?

Perks · Feb 24, 2010

I was trying to decide what clever or at least reverent thing to say to honor my 10,000th post, but a friend stopped by, we chatted, and I forgot all about it and wasted my big post on Dutch speed skater, Sven Kramer.

Ah hell.

Thank you, AW and its collection of goofballs, lunatics, assholes, brave souls, geniuses, wonderful human beings, and, above any combination of these labels that fit you, writers.

I was just saying to someone a few days ago that I always feel a twinge of regret, like I've betrayed you, when I make a distinction between this place and "real life". This is part of my real life and I very much cherish these boards and all the interactions I've had on it. Even the ones that were fiercer than too much caffeine.

It took me almost five years to amass 10,000 posts. I'm quite changed in that time. Neat.

scarletpeaches · Feb 24, 2010

God I'm such a post whore. 20k in a year and a half. Then again, I don't have a life away from the 'tubes.

And just think - AW brought us together! Ain't that grand?

Perks · Feb 24, 2010

It's excellent. I drank with you in an Edinburgh pub. We've been rained on together. I bought a knock-off authentic pashmina that smelled of petrol and funky old curry. All because of Absolute Write.

Paul · Feb 24, 2010

scarletpeaches said:
God I'm such a post whore. 20k in a year and a half. Then again, I don't have a life away from the 'tubes.

And just think - AW brought us together! Ain't that grand?

Hey - no self denouncement.
It's 'gregarious fun-lovin person'
not whore

Paul · Feb 24, 2010

Perks said:
I was trying to decide what clever or at least reverent thing to say to honor my 10,000th post, but a friend stopped by, we chatted, and I forgot all about it and wasted my big post on Dutch speed skater, Sven Kramer.

Ah hell.

Thank you, AW and its collection of goofballs, lunatics, assholes, brave souls, geniuses, wonderful human beings, and, above any combination of these labels that fit you, writers.

I was just saying to someone a few days ago that I always feel a twinge of regret, like I've betrayed you, when I make a distinction between this place and "real life". This is part of my real life and I really to cherish these boards.

It took me almost five years to amass 10,000 posts. I'm quite changed in that time. Neat.

ps - (it's geniuii, not geniuses)

(joke)

scarletpeaches · Feb 24, 2010

Perks said:
It's excellent. I drank with you in an Edinburgh pub. We've been rained on together. I bought a knock-off authentic pashmina that smelled of petrol and funky old curry. All because of Absolute Write.

And you saw me give myself a Smirnoff neti after your friends taunted me about my ex-boyfriend's cock ring.

Ah, those were the days.

poetinahat · Feb 24, 2010

Perks said:
It's excellent. I drank with you in an Edinburgh pub. We've been rained on together. I bought a knock-off authentic pashmina that smelled of petrol and funky old curry. All because of Absolute Write.

And you learned to say 'petrol'. Or maybe that's your Clarkson talking.

Here's to your next ten thousand, mate.

Perks · Feb 24, 2010

scarletpeaches said:
And you saw me give myself a Smirnoff neti after your friends taunted me about my ex-boyfriend's cock ring.

Why oh why did you whisper it there if you were going to blurt it out here? Have you been tippling again?

Perks · Feb 24, 2010

poetinahat said:
And you learned to say 'petrol'. Or maybe that's your Clarkson talking.

Here's to your next ten thousand, mate.

Definitely the Clarkson in Rome (or UK) talking. Next stop, Sydney. Look out, sir.

Deleted member 42 · Feb 24, 2010

So did I, Perks. Never even noticed until well past it and Max Morden mentioned it.

scarletpeaches · Feb 24, 2010

poetinahat said:
And you learned to say 'petrol'. Or maybe that's your Clarkson talking.

Here's to your next ten thousand, mate.

Did someone mention Clarkson?

Perks said:
Why oh why did you whisper it there if you were going to blurt it out here? Have you been tippling again?

Your offspring were present and I couldn't have them thinking Mother consorted with...you know...lesser types.

Random child last July said:
Dad! Why is there a machine selling inflatable pigs in the toilets?

Perks · Feb 24, 2010

Lol! Love it. You never did send me all those pictures from that day. I didn't have that one.

And it was an inflatable pig.

scarletpeaches · Feb 24, 2010

I love how Mr Perks looked at me and said, "Are ALL Scottish toilets like that?" as if I would be the expert.

Susie · Feb 24, 2010

Roses are red
Perks deserves a roast.
How in da hell
Did I miss her 10K posts!

That's super wonderful 'n we sure do lurves you! Here's :Cake:

mo'

('n ya made me say hell

)

ad_lucem · Feb 24, 2010

10K, impressive!

ETA: Beautiful family

Nice pic!

Perks · Feb 24, 2010

scarletpeaches said:
I love how Mr Perks looked at me and said, "Are ALL Scottish toilets like that?" as if I would be the expert.

You hold it until you're out of the country?

sadron · Feb 25, 2010

Congrazt, Perks! You rock!

Gretad08 · Feb 25, 2010

Congrats Perks! Quite an accomplishment

KTC · Feb 25, 2010

wow. you post a lot.

regdog · Feb 25, 2010

Congrats Perks :partyguy:

writerterri · Feb 25, 2010

you know which song comes to mind?

Too Much Time On My Hands...

*bops in my chair*

:tongue

Jcomp · Feb 25, 2010

What's the prize for 10k posts? Is there cake? If there's not, there should be...

Perks · Feb 25, 2010

Ah, but the prize is just knowing all you fine people. And except for all the times I was talking to myself, I have 10,000+ receipts for that prize.

Perks · Feb 25, 2010

Is there a prize for laying it on a bit thick?

cray · Feb 25, 2010

i just read all of your posts, perks.
i don't think you've changed all that much in your time here,....
you're still nice.

cray, not nice :e2moon:

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