Posted by JEFFREY on December 24, 1998 at 02:58:38:
So Robin, thespian, and man of words, as a mighty hectic year draws nigh, let us reflect upon some matters pertinent to you.
Why, I hear you say, well just because its nice,I say,to do so.
Here take this glass of finest vintage, allow me to drink to you, a toast I hear you cry, a toast indeed, To Simon and Kozue, to Valerie and you, I tip my hat in gracious recognition, my eyes are filling though I fear.
I toast you, To us all, and may we meet, I shall greet you, in the hall , with smile and warmth. Come in, I shall say, be at home, for this is where it is.
Was it February or March, it matters not, when you took off, with this site?
Do you recall making 1000 or even 5000, as the site grew from a drive in movie to a place, a place to be reckoned with, where many matters of great value were exchanged.
Of the discussions that took place betwixt you and I, of your vision and of mine, close encounters did we have, but all in one good cause, the site, the place, your declaration of intent .... like oil and and water did we mix, but look now what we did, so somehow, son, we made it work despite those early clashes, titanic as they were.
History is much of it as Doc fought on the mighty battle to keep up with the changing times, and the changing site, now far from a mirror image of those early days.
Not even one year old, that's all, this place has shown whom come to stay and those that go, and with your core of diehards on it marches proud and strong into nineteen ninety nine.
Exciting things I know you that you have planned, and for these I cannot wait to see.
It is a credit to you and your agents for you have covered much distance to please your followers, I prefer this word to fans.
So, as Father to his son, I say, Well Done.
Prepare yourself for next year, it will be a mighty one.
Love and a happy Christmas
DaDD
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