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hell, it can have WEED in most states...
21-Years ago today (6/17/00) I registered the domain patsfans.com, having no idea that the following year would be the start of what it's been for the team. It's just really cool that we've all been able to enjoy it together and I honestly can't believe it's been that long...what a crazy ride. Thank you to all of you who visit each day & for all the friends & people I've gotten to know over the years, as well as the ones who are no longer with us. Realizing that we've had so many who were a part of this community and that I played a part in that is incredibly humbling...I don't have words.
It's been far from perfect, especially from my standpoint. There have been plenty of times that I wish I could have done things differently and I'm aware of the fact I've also let many people down over the years...which I still have a hard time dealing with at times. As the majority of you know, there have been plenty of ups and downs here with everything that has gone on and it's safe to say I never would have been able to push through without all the support. Now that I'm older, you sort of look at things a lot differently but when those moments come where I do take time and reflect...I think of a lot of different situations and realize we have something really special and I promise to try and continue making it better. At the end of the day, it's all of you who have made this place what it is and I'm truly grateful to have been a part of it.
Looking forward to the next 21, and I'll keep pushing things forward and hope we can enjoy some good football along the way as well.
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Mate when you're the oldest, greatest country in the world you do what you want(Ah, you Americans -- always have to make it a competition!
Perhaps @jmt57 would do a look back on Patsfans' past. I still remember the NEM wars, "No way David Patten makes this team", Miguel being accused of being a secret Colts fan, but I'm sure there are a lot I've forgotten. But, if there's going to be a HOF, @jmt57 should be in it just for the history threads.
Get it sorted lad. Plus I gave @Ian the option of being King and ruling how he sees fit. Thought that would be right up your alley Sherlock?
Mate when you're the oldest, greatest country in the world you do what you want
I've heard of NEM brought up a few times but that was apparently before I graced the board with my presence. What kind of crazy was he/she? I'd to love hear some old war stories. Jeez you've been here since 2004 I'm sure you have a few good ones.
In all seriousness I think it's a nice way to remember some posters. It's crazy to think about but some have been here almost 20 years.
I only vaguely remember those Miguel accusations but I think they might be true. But that's OK- to each their own.(Ah, you Americans -- always have to make it a competition!
Perhaps @jmt57 would do a look back on Patsfans' past. I still remember the NEM wars, "No way David Patten makes this team", Miguel being accused of being a secret Colts fan, but I'm sure there are a lot I've forgotten. But, if there's going to be a HOF, @jmt57 should be in it just for the history threads.
Brilliant post, mate. I got "jolly" and "mad as a box of frogs" ... So cool.Effortless superiority, buddy, that's the jolly old ticket!
Anyway, old NEM (I think he's now the late NEM) was as mad as a box of frogs.
He loved the Pats beyond reason. In fact, everything he did was beyond reason and he was repeatedly getting banned, but Ian -- being the incredibly patient and kind man he is -- kept relenting and letting him back in because the Board meant so much to him, until the time he went too far for the last time and even Ian wouldn't let him back. I don't know what that was for, but it must have been something really bad to have even Ian say "enough is enough".
Of course, NEM got into flame wars time and again, but not because he was an internet tough guy who thought provoking people and contradicting them made him a real man (I name no names). It's just that he had no off switch. And once he got an idea into his head it would stay there come what may. His main calling card was that, back in the day (and, remember, this was a time when the Pats won 3 Super Bowls in 4 years) everything that went wrong was the fault of Charlie Weis.
I can't remember everything but I will say one thing that sticks in the memory. In 2005, early in the year, he was all in on the Pats drafting DeMarcus Ware (who played at a small school). Of course, in the months that followed Ware shot up the draft boards and ended up going to Dallas way before the Pats picked. Still, that was one obsession where he was dead right.
I trust you implicitly!
NEM was Stevenson on steroids.Mate when you're the oldest, greatest country in the world you do what you want
I've heard of NEM brought up a few times but that was apparently before I graced the board with my presence. What kind of crazy was he/she? I'd to love hear some old war stories. Jeez you've been here since 2004 I'm sure you have a few good ones.
In all seriousness I think it's a nice way to remember some posters. It's crazy to think about but some have been here almost 20 years.
