Hey gang (old and new), just thought I’d drop in. Been fairly busy with other activities these past months. Man, our little family has changed… and expanded! Glad to read posts by some of the old faithful, and to get acquainted with some of the “new blood”.
So, what’s the skinny?
Hey Omni-not! One of my old buddies! Woohoo! Hey, look at my post count! Are you impressed?
I learned how to do hyperlinks while you were gone! This thread should catch you up on the rest!
Glad you’re back! 
Welcome back, Artist Who Never Was Omnicient!
How’s life treating you?
Well, looks like the Cow stole my thunder:D. Talk about your coincidence… Guess I can’t expect the same treatment, Cow being like…you know…, somewhat of a God for many of the old habitués. (Not that I’m jealous or anything, mind you). I’ll probably, eventually, at some point, get over it if the red carpet has been stored for good once having been trodden by the sacred hooves.
I guess it’s only fitting that the person with whom I had forged a special, if intangible, bond borne out of musical affinities be the first to greet me. Great to hear from you (and to finally see you), Cristi!! Damn proud of you, both for the count and for the hyperlinks; you’re definitely one ahead of me in both respects. Many thanks for the link. Food for the brain for this evening:)
I missed you, Omni.
Can you stay for a while?
Oh, please!!
WhooHOO! The Artist Who Was Formerly NotOmniscient And Still Isn’t is back!
Welcome, welcome, the inmates are still wrapping their heads in tinfoil, bitch-slapping the crap outta the nurses and channeling Stephen Hawkings–who is still alive and has problems of his own.
You know–the usual.
Actually, the troll quality has declined sadly, and the flame/post parties/non-PC bashfests have gotten a bit thin.
But that will change now that you’re back.
Hmmmm. (satisfied hum in the back of the throat)
Welcome back, kiddo. Lotsa great new people here. Sink back and pour the beverage of your choice.
Veb
yup, and you know what else? A couple girls put me in the Crush thread and the favorite poster thread!!! Woo-Hoo!!! (not trying to rub anything in, of course)
Hello, omni-not. My name is purplebear. I don’t know you, but welcome back. Any friend of Wally, Christi, Veb and Seale has got to be okay in my book.
I am one of the resident flirts and resident hugaholics. Is there a connection? Draw your own conclusions. 
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Hey Sealemon, Wally, Veb: much appreciated howdies.
Wally, Canuck bud o’ mine, hope you’re feeling better. Didn’t know I meant that much to you:); I’ll definitely stick around, if only in a lurking mode.
Sea and Veb, is this “artist” sobriquet reflective of the artistry of my more-often-than-not-contorted-because-it’s-not-my-mother-tongue-prose, or due to some more obscure reason? (P.S.: Veb – nice wrap-up:D)!)
Purple: Not related to purplecrackwhore are you? Man, you’re not kidding with them hugs: SqrlCub - resident hugmeister til you came along - usually used just a few accolades, which would, I guess, translate into some kind of a mild squeeze. But with this kind of force exerted, a guy/gal could get crushed…
Which brings me to Cowgod: Crush AND favorite poster, eh? SHOW-OFF!! And to think it all started with that cutsy photo… Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy: HAH!
Oh, I almost forgot! I quit smoking too! Been six days now. And I’m buying a house! Yaay! We close on Thursday! And I’m going to Chicago to meet a bunch o’ Dopers, this weekend! Wheeeeee!
And purplebear is very nice. There’s lots of nice new people here. 