And how was the most Irish of days? ;)

In reply to Alexis Taylor (msg # 277):

Can't speak for Dren but mine was magically delicious!

But nevermind that, where have YOU been, o fyxen virago?

Frequently forgetting to check in on RPoL, getting engaged, having an otherwise awful 2013. ;) But 2014 seems to be shaping up to be a bit better so far!

In reply to Alexis Taylor (msg # 279):

Yeah, same here.  I wrote a poem recently, or rather, i plagerized one; was going to post it ...but i forgot to log in and by the time i remembered to log in, i'd forgotten the poem.  I hate when that happens.  Damn, and i was in a particularly romantic mood at the time.

Agree again, 2013 was the pits for me also; it even came with a pendulum!  However, unlike you, 2014 isn't offering any improvement.

Anyway, you will make a more concerted effort to pop in with increased frequency, won't you?  I, for one, miss your charm.  And your increased attendence might even jar my memory ...and plageristic quill.  But no promises.

Meanwhile, welcome back, thanks for stopping by, and....

....wait  --did you say, ENGAGED!??

So I guess this is as good a moment as any to announce that this year I had my first child :)

A little girl, to be precise, born on February 26 :D
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In reply to Iain R. Short (msg # 281):

You know, they know what causes that nowadays.

Iain!  See what happens when we turn our backs?  You sneak off and do something good!  Permit me then to be the first to congratulate you!

It used to be the custom in this country to gift the new father with a fat cigar, don't ask me why.  Today they send you an insurance adjuster.  But you know me and my preference for the pre-modern.  So Iain, have a cigar!

(Pieran uploads a cheroot)

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Forgive the quality of the cigar; it's an AASCI Brand and i've never tried one before.  Just know that best wishes for you and yours sail from my heart.  Congratz, Iain!!

Yours,

Pier

p.s.  NO SMOKING near your girl!
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I hope everyone who celebrates it, had a happy Easter. It's nice to hear that you're all doing ok.

Alex, I wish you the best for your upcoming nuptials. Iain, congrats again on your new bundle of joy.

Pieran, at least ASCII cigars aren't as bad for your health, and a lot less prone to bother those near you.

It may be a bit late for St. Patrick's Day, but let me give all of you an Irish toast:
The health of the salmon to you; a long life, a full heart and a wet mouth!
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The ultimate E-cigar!

Alexis:  Congratulations! I wish you life long happiness!

Iain: Congratulations! I know you will be a great father!

Raven, Pieran and Dren: Health and happiness to you also!

*Hugs all around*  This Spring brings lots of joyful news and reasons to celebrate. It is good to hear from you all.

Another year has come and gone... Merry Christmas to those who are still around,

We started this game over 10 years ago -- how crazy is that? A decade later and it's still one of (if not the) best games I've ever been a part of. Thank you all for that. :)

I second that. This still remains... I'd say my favorite game ever, really, as far as tabletop rpgs are involved.

I just looked back over the posts and how weird is this? My son was born this year - on February 26. :)

How's your little one?

Well, talk about coincidences :)

My little girl is... Growing, yelling at mommy and daddy when they tell her not to break the house, getting sick, throwing stuff on the floor, yelling at mommy and daddy when they tell her not to throw stuff on he floor... Basically, being a fairly normal one-year-old :P

Not talking yet, but with three "native" languages that's pretty much expected. Plus, as long as she's not talking, she can kep pretending she doesn't understand what we tell her :P

And: congratulations :)
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This game will always have a warm place in my heart, too. We were very lucky with the group of players we had.

Alex, congrats! Hope you enjoy your first Mother's Day tomorrow.

Merry Christmas everyone, hope you are all doing well, and I wish you all a happy 2016.

Merry Xmas everyone... Can't believe how fast 2016 went, I fully expect to be here again in a subjective 20 minutes to wish everybody a happy 2018 :P

Merry Christmas everyone, and a happy 2018 to you and your families. Two more years, and we shall all have flying cars and robot maids. Or something :P

Merry Christmas, everyone, and a happy 2019.

I don't know if anybody is still around but... Merry Christmas, and a happy 2020.

Apparently I skipped this year's wishes.

Wel, last year was... A thing. That happened. Wish it didn't, but anyway.

Hope you are all well.

Happy 2022 everyone. Hope you are all well.

2023. I have a feeling some of us who were here back then may not be here anymore.

I was *hoping* 2022 would be a good year... And then Ukraine happened.

So, yeah, happy 2023 everyone. Hope you are all well.

Happy 2024, everyone. Hope you are all still alright.