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ECW
05-22-2008, 10:39 PM
The real world decided a few months ago that it needed my immediate and total attention. Those issues now being resolved to my satisfaction and with the Cardinals having a night off, I decided to come back and re-introduce myself.

I am called ECW in honor of the most over-the-top entertainment company of the late 1990's. (The new ECW, unlike the old ECW, is a joke. Thanks, Vince.) For the most part, I am the most over-the-top Liberal here. I am interested in presidential politics, baseball, rock & roll but very little else.

Don't make the mistake of trying to categorize me or assume facts not in evidence when discussing issues since I pretty much say what I mean and I mean what I say. Alan Combes does not like my brand of Liberalism. Bring proof (citations from a reputable source) when making your assertions or consider them to be nothing more than opinions.

Thanks to Pookie, Lily, Elrathin, Buck, Kyi Yo and my other friends who hung with me over the past few months and to all the Neocons who have been running unrestrained since I left I just want to say one thing...

I'M BACK.
Muser
05-22-2008, 10:46 PM
Welcome back, ECW. It did seem quiet without you.
cronic
05-22-2008, 10:52 PM
I'm glad your back friend..
PatrickHenry
05-22-2008, 10:54 PM
Hey, buddy!

Good to see your ferocity again!

Is it over 100 degrees in Austin yet?
Buck Laser
05-22-2008, 10:57 PM
Welcome back, ECW! There's some serious ass-kicking that needs doing here.
Mia
05-22-2008, 10:58 PM
Hey there!

I was in Austin - and you didn't even invite me to meet you. Hm. :shame:

You and yours could have met us for Mexican Martinis at Trudy's, and we wouldn't have even subjected you to Ron Paul propaganda! :peace:
ECW
05-22-2008, 11:00 PM
I don't know about Austin but here in the Hill Country it's real close if you do not figure in the Heat Index. If you do, it hit 100 yesterday.

Thanks for the welcome back.
Buck Laser
05-22-2008, 11:28 PM
Hey there!

I was in Austin - and you didn't even invite me to meet you. Hm. :shame:

You and yours could have met us for Mexican Martinis at Trudy's, and we wouldn't have even subjected you to Ron Paul propaganda! :peace:
I'm in Austin, and you didn't call me either. :shame: I'd have taken you to the Alamo Drafthouse.
AlanC
05-22-2008, 11:36 PM
Good to have you back and I hope the real world will give you a break for awhile..:thumbsup:
Muser
05-22-2008, 11:45 PM
I don't know about Austin but here in the Hill Country it's real close if you do not figure in the Heat Index. If you do, it hit 100 yesterday.

That's why I enjoy living in the DFW area - generally cooler temps than Austin and Houston (where I've also lived).

'course, Austin has it all over DFW in the other coolness factor. Keep Austin weird, enjoy SXSW and say hi to 6th St. for me.
BoogyMan
05-22-2008, 11:48 PM
I thought I felt a disturbance in the force today! :D

Welcome back ECW. I hope things are well with you.
ECW
05-23-2008, 12:00 AM
They are... now.

Thanks.
Osborn F. Enready
05-23-2008, 12:08 AM
Welcome ECW, and I look forward to seeing you in the debates.
lily
05-23-2008, 02:37 AM
Arf, Arf, bark, bark, and woof woof!!!:lmao:

Boy am I glad to see you back!
NortheastCynic
05-23-2008, 03:08 AM
Welcome back Ey Cey Dubya, it's been a while.

-NC
ECW
05-23-2008, 03:22 AM
Barring other unforeseen circumstances, I'll be here for the duration.

(Arf, woof, woof back at you, Lil.)
Elrathin
05-23-2008, 04:02 AM
Glad to have you back :)
micfranklin
05-23-2008, 02:06 PM
ECW, you sure have missed a lot.
Buck Laser
05-23-2008, 03:11 PM
That's why I enjoy living in the DFW area - generally cooler temps than Austin and Houston (where I've also lived).

'course, Austin has it all over DFW in the other coolness factor. Keep Austin weird, enjoy SXSW and say hi to 6th St. for me.
I went to college in DFW a few centuries ago, and the hottest I've ever felt it was in Dallas. So I guess it's all in perception...But having lived in or near San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, El Paso and Austin, it's Austin hands down. But ECW's a San Antone guy, so cut him some slack.
Muser
05-23-2008, 03:28 PM
I went to college in DFW a few centuries ago, and the hottest I've ever felt it was in Dallas. So I guess it's all in perception...But having lived in or near San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, El Paso and Austin, it's Austin hands down. But ECW's a San Antone guy, so cut him some slack.

Only a Texan pronounces San Antone correctly. :thumbsup: Most of my life was spent in Houston, then a couple years in Austin - now I'm in Dallas, having just moved from Indy (really liked Indy, BTW - especially during the month of May). Austin is definitely awesome. I was there a few months ago for an Alice in Chains concert at Antone's (a whole 'nother story in itself); 1:00a we're standing outside the venue, when what randomness should occur but a flash-bicycle-mob rolling up Lavaca - literally hundreds of bike riders. It looked really cool.
ECW
05-23-2008, 08:26 PM
Well, those of us who frequent San Antonio NEVER call it San Antone. It's always San An-ton-ee-oh. We leave that mispronounciation stuff for the Yankees, the auslanders, hillbilly country people and the Touristas. But thanks for thinking of me anyway.
Muser
05-23-2008, 10:55 PM
Well, those of us who frequent San Antonio NEVER call it San Antone. It's always San An-ton-ee-oh. We leave that mispronounciation stuff for the Yankees, the auslanders, hillbilly country people and the Touristas. But thanks for thinking of me anyway.

Eh...it's one of those tomato/tomahto things, I s'pose - I've heard of plenty of Texans call it "San Antone" (i.e. George Strait).