- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Skibur, that was powerfully good writing.
For 9 hours, on Nov 8th, my grandson and I experienced an online community in person. 2 city blocks were filled with people, some with tables, chairs, coffee, laptops galore and even small barbecues. Pocket protectors were everywhere. It was a 'Happening' for geeks. Families came, doctors, lawyers and Indian Chiefs and everyone was in the exact same mood, feeling good.
Vendors marched up and down the sidewalk, stopping and chatting with folks. As midnight drew near all the vendors, as if on cue, suddenly just gave all their wares to the crowd. There we were, eating hot Round Table peperoni and bacon at 11:00 pm. Hailed as hero's I'm sure each vendor remembers that night with fondness.
Finally the great moment came and when I grasped the case holding the jewel, we turned into Gollum's. I clutched the ring to my chest and ran for the car, oblivious to the rest of the universe. We drove home cautiously, lest we be delayed by cops.
We played all night and the next day and to this day we still play this game once in a while. Yeah, we remember.
[Edited on 08.18.2009 11:09 AM PDT]