MeDave Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 It’s funny I was just thinking king of this place Friday as I was at the Calvin in Northampton ma seeing nada surf and that was where I first met other VCers in the wild in 03 or 04 before a Wilco show. Then I get drawn back here today. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, Gato said: Hey yeah... Where the hell IS Stardog? Somebody locate that boy! We have so many questions! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 griddled cheese ? NOT grilled ! 3 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandoz Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Hey there people! I can't believe VC has been around for 20 years. I joined this message board specifically to find a recording of the 7/31/2002 Wilco show at The Orpheum Madison. So I probably joined in August '02? Then ended up meeting so many of you in person over the years. And it took a global pandemic for that show @Orpheum surface (it showed up on nugs.net a couple months ago woot woot)! I've made so many wonderful long-lasting friendships on this old message board. So many funny memories. So many good people. Love you all. xxoo 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandoz Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 PS @lizish HI!!! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gato Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Doggie and I dm'ed insults (totally normal folks) a little over a year ago I think. Lemme see if I can find him. Maybe. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jcamp Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Happy birthday, Via Chicago !! Thanks for all the info and entertainment for these last 14 years. Congrats to Donna and all those who have kept this going. Joe 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 29 minutes ago, tongue-tied lightning said: griddled cheese ? NOT grilled ! Are we invoking the spirit of our resident dairytarian, Shiney McShine? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gato Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 No luck on Stardog. I forgot that I changed phones back in June and some things didn't seem to make it over. Could swear I had him friended on FB but can't find him. Possible that he did an FB freakout, like some other people (no names). I dunno. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcdoc Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Many thanks - I remember when there was a member number attached when you signed up. I think I was #141. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gato Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Donna I found him in my FB friends but it says his account has been deactivated. So I stand by FB freakout. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 There's pizza in the East Lounge, and BBQ beside the poolhouse. If anyone needs a funny party hat, lampshade, or feather boa, I think Stardog was in charge of those. Anybody need more sangria? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gato Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Wait a damn minute... There's sangria? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Gato said: Wait a damn minute... There's sangria? Over by the miniature golf course. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blueyedsoul Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I haven't been on here in so, so long, but when Donna sends a message and asks a girl to hop on and say hi, that's what you do. I was always on the quieter side back in the day and did more lurking (but not in a creep way; I promise) than interacting, but I made a handful of lifelong friends because of this place, and I always enjoyed knowing that I was among others who shared my love of Wilco with the same intensity. Logging back in and seeing everything is a giant blast from the past, and it gives me all the feels. Also, I have fun coincidental happening that will now always share the same day as VC's 20th birthday. Some of you may remember that I was the one who had a coffee shop named Being There. It closed its doors back in 2012, but I have always had a dream of reopening and that has been in the works for a few years now but just hasn't come to fruition. Yet. But I got a message today from my realtor that the offer I sent over to a property owner is being reviewed and all signs point to it being accepted. So, not to get ahead of myself, but thank you VC for the good vibes. Cake on the house from me. You can all have it with your sangria. Happy birthday, VC. Here's to 20 more! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
esel.the.reprise Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I'm friends withe the dog on Instagram. I'll send him a message there. I saw him in person last year when we were moving across the continent. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 Damn, it is so good to see all of you! Kara, what wonderful news on your coffeeshop! Maybe we can get Wilco to visit this incarnation. 😊 I'm excited for you & looking forward to a visit! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gato Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 ***erp*** found the sangria Played a round of goofy golf. More sangria please. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neuroglue Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 35 minutes ago, Gato said: Wait a damn minute... There's sangria? We were originally planning on a full bar actually. Turns out it's ridiculously difficult to store alcohol in the cloud (and the host usually isn't too happy about it). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 55 minutes ago, kidsmoke said: Are we invoking the spirit of our resident dairytarian, Shiney McShine? YES ! Shiney ! I couldn't think of who started the debate on the cheese 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
esel.the.reprise Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 sangria golf? Is it similar to beer bong? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 what's really scary is I looked at my sent messages, and saw that I send a message to FrOnk 18 years ago!! yes, he responded back. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neuroglue Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, esel.the.reprise said: sangria golf? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
esel.the.reprise Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 That's what I call Tuesday 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 So many of my favorite people are on this thread. I'm pretty sure I joined in late 2002/early 2003 (just before the show at the Great American Music Hall). I knew I had "arrived" as a VCer when I had a conversation with Brianne and Natalie. I wish I had archived all of Natalie's posts, I would love to read about the Sentient Action Figures again. And I miss Appreciation Threads! You don't get those on facebook. (Oh, and also, I wish I had access to the VC emoji on all platforms!) 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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