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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:39 am
Neil, thanks for the memories; past, present and future. OG
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:47 am
Well, now that you put that song in my head OG , I had to go Google the lyrics. So here they are: THANKS FOR THE MEMORY Thanks for the memory Of candlelight and wine, castles on the Rhine The Parthenon and moments on the Hudson River Line How lovely it was! Thanks for the memory Of rainy afternoons, swingy Harlem tunes And motor trips and burning lips and burning toast and prunes How lovely it was! Many's the time that we feasted And many's the time that we fasted Oh, well, it was swell while it lasted We did have fun and no harm done And thanks for the memory Of sunburns at the shore, nights in Singapore You might have been a headache but you never were a bore So thank you so much. Thanks for the memory Of sentimental verse, nothing in my purse And chuckles when the preacher said "For better or for worse" How lovely it was! Thanks for the memory Of lingerie with lace, Pilsner by the case And how I jumped the day you trumped my one-and-only ace How lovely it was! We said goodbye with a highball Then I got as "high" as a steeple But we were intelligent people No tears, no fuss, Hooray! For us So, thanks for the memory And strictly entre-nous, darling how are you? And how are all the little dreams that never did come true? Aw'flly glad I met you, cheerio, and toodle-oo And thank you so much.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:57 am
(((Neil)))
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 9:17 am
Neil....many thanks for starting a great site. I lurked since almost the first day, and was compelled to get a user name and post during one of the early trivia challenges. TVCH: Got me through recouping from Knee surgery during BB1 and Survivor 1. Got me through my dissertation with the support of the chat folks in general and Spy in particular! Got me lots of great new real life friends and happy travels. Got me lots of support when I was moving for a new job! Got lots of us lots of great memories! Thanks for all these memories, and all the best to you!
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 12:08 pm
Neil, as so many others have said, saying thank you just isn’t enough, yet it’s what we have to offer. I have been here at TVCH (previously Big Brother Fan Club) since just after the first day. I watched along with everyone else the counter on the board. I remember 32,000 hits—and everyone being excited for it to get to 50,000 times someone clicked on BBFC. I remember you having to scramble to find a new host—and Bomis helping out so all of us could continue being a part of something very special. I remember the LFP being the buzz of everyone—and how they we filled in all the time—no lags at all. Even in the middle of the night there were posts to indicate they were still sleeping. I remember the thread thanking the LFP was huge—lots of posts everyday giving praise to those who gave so much of their time. I remember that after BB1 was over so many people left—but there was game I. And you doing that game was something really huge. Lisa was great as the hostess—she gave a lot of herself those months—and a lot was taken from her. BB2 drew people back—literally thousands. And yet another Game. You hated the games—but you allowed it. Again, many left even though there was a greater number of topics to talk about. And with each successive BB, more topics were added by people, and more and more people stayed after each BB. You offered the position of moderator to me a couple months before BB2—and I knew that this was a way I could give back to something I’d already gotten so much from. I still look at this duty as just that—a way to give back to a community that has given so much to myself and so many others. It all started about Big Brother—a game show—a social experiment. As someone else pointed out, we are ourselves a social experiment. I don’t know if any other board community comes close to what we have here. You created something that will transcend any one person—any one idea. I think back to the various threads we have touching on what TVCH was, is and might be. Talk of how people heard about you and this place. About why they stayed and about what it is they like about this place. You allowed the people to mold what TVCH has become—you allowed everyone to be themselves. I remember conversations over email, in chat and on the board with you. After 5 years and not ever seeing you in person, (just as the way it’s been with others) I feel like I still know you as a person. What I’m not sure of is if you realize how many lives you have impacted over the 5 years. Every now and then people have posted in various places what this place has meant to them. The stories are inspiring—they are a testament to what people are capable of in a good way. People also write stories that show the bad things that can happen to people—but they come here, and are accepted with open arms by those already here. It is these stories that have provided the most amount of impact on my life. I’ve watched people come and go over the years. I’ve watched some of them stay from the very beginning—and I’ve watched a lot of people stay once they get here. That is a tribute to what you created Neil. I learn amazing things about people just about every day. For that I can only thank you, however please know that just thanking you in no way conveys how much you and your board mean to me. We all watched as you and Lisa talked about Nate being on his way—and how life was for the three of you after his birth. Then the news of yet another addition to the family. You and Lisa allowed us to follow all of you along on your family adventure—just as so many others have done. A new house—a big house and so much work to do. Lisa posted about you being very busy with your dad. So little time, so many things going on. While we can help TVCH to stay healthy and alive, we can’t do that for your family, your friends, and what you have going on in life. That one is for you—and you have been doing just that. I hope we see you around posting—the people will never forget you in any event—but it would be so much better if you and Lisa would continue to be a part of what you created. You have made an impact on so many lives—so many great people are here in one place because of you. I have so many friends in RL from TVCH because of you. I am a better person than I’d be without TVCH. For those things I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Best of luck with HGTV. It would be so fitting for you—the person who set the bar concerning a reality TV site to become a working part of reality TV!!!
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Marej
Member
09-20-2002
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 12:54 pm
Thanks, Neil!! Mary
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 1:40 pm
I have debated if I should post since we only spoke a few times over the years. But since I have very much enjoyed TVCH and hope to continue to do so I wanted to chime in my sincere thanks for starting this board. I have made some wonderful friends here (not to mention such a special time at one of the gatherings) and had you not started this joint then none of that would have happened! So figured I should give a heartfelt thanks. I've always felt this board was at it's best when it felt like a real community where the parts equalled the sum, and when folks treated each other with genuine respect. While that's not always the case, if often is, and I so hope that will continue. I know BB would not be near the fun it has been in good times/season or bad without this place. My biggest regret was lurking BB1 lol. But even then I still had a lot of fun reading here! So thanks for starting a place that has been such fun so often, and here's hoping all that's good remains!!!! And best always to you!
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Fizz
Member
07-24-2005
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 2:13 pm
Neil, I just recently became a member but I have read here since the beginning and this is one of my favourite sites on the internet. Your baby TVCH has grown up now into a wonderful entity. I have seen people come and go, felt their sadness at the loss of members. I shed a few tears over the loss of Flyonthewall. I have laughed until I have cried too. You let your baby grow to find its wings and now it is soaring high and you can sit back and say with pride "I created that and look where it is now" Beautiful baby girl you have their Neil. I hope you get your spot on the show. Anne - a proud Canadian
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Secretsmile
Member
08-19-2002
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 3:09 pm
Thank you for 5 wonderful years and best wishes always in everything you do.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 7:20 pm
Thanks for everything Neil! Good luck in your future.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 7:22 pm
Thank you Neil and best wishes in everything you do! 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 7:47 pm
Gonna sound like a copycat, but thank you Neil and the best of luck in your future!
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Jhonise
Member
07-10-2003
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:12 pm
Best wishes to you and your family Neil.
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Bgood
Member
10-02-2000
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:18 pm
Good Luck and Thank You Neil, You have created a comfortable place where I come to relax and enjoy. I wish you the best of Health and Happiness and lots of success. I would love to see you on HGTV.
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Enb
Member
07-07-2000
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:18 pm
Thank you so much everyone. I've read everything you have to say and I've shed a few tears myself, that is when I'm not grinning from ear to ear with a smile, remembering all the events you've recounted. Just seeing your names on the posts makes me feel good because I remember something or remember a post or event about each of you. Lance, you do have a way with words. I appreciate it. You're a great moderator, always an even keel and always supportive. Yes, I created this beast but it's you the members that have given it life. Moderators perform CPR when needed and I want to thank all of you for your dedicated contributions and persistent attitude towards me, so that even when I wanted to do something a certain way, you would convince me otherwise, almost always for the better. So really I've just been the figurehead of the TVCH the last few years while it grows and evolves with its own spirit. Am I explaining it correctly? I'm not sure if I can just be a regular member. I'm not sure if I can watch changes without prejudice or contempt or sorrow that I'm not the one behind the helm? I really don't know. My identity as admin has definitely inflated my ego for a long time, so can I live deflated? I can surely try anyway, but I don't know....I'm told the name 'admin' is being retired, I'm flattered. I love the 'Right now' thread. Right now I'm thinking back to my favourite TVCH moments, and here they are in no particular order. Lance made me remember the hit counter reaching 50,000 or whatever it was....that was a moment I've completely forgetten about until now...WOW! I remember my 15 minutes of fame and going to the CBC radio studio for an interview, I was on top of the world. I remember being on the front page of the Ottawa Sun and the Bank teller saying he saw me. The bank still treats me like a celebrity or something... I remember our first free discussion board when you could read every single post and keep up with everything, then all of a sudden it got so out of control that I had to spend hours a day to keep up, and even then I couldn't! I remember sending an airplane banner over the Big Brother House, I think it said "We love you all, bigbrotherfanclub.com" or something like that. I remember phoning Jimmy at Bomis in the middle of the night because the site had crashed and we just HAD to get it back up...he agreed and had to drive to the server location to reboot. I remember building up the site out of sheer necessity because manually retrieving passwords or answering emails with the same answers all the time became too much. I remember getting 100 emails a day from TVCH users...everything from "Help, I lost my password" to "You suck and your site sucks!" hahaha... I remember saying "I love the TVCH" and I remember saying "I hate the TVCH". I remember trying to explain to my friends what it's all about, but you only get it when you're here living it, and I remember Eli on the Fringe who still owes me money for building him his own website that he promptly stole and then laughed in my face about it. And I remember many many late nights typing like I'm doing now, as fast I can because I have so much to say and being so tired the next day but thinking "Oh well, I had a blast". You can't sum up TVCH in one message. I think this whole thread is doing a pretty good job though. I see the TV Clubhouse as more like a website for the TV Generation, which sort of means everyone that is computer literate! But then again, we spent many hours making sure WebTV users can see the site too...maybe not perfect, but they can get it. How do you see it if you're blind? I'm shocked. You may not know it, but this June I celebrated 20 years clean and sober. I spent 6 months in a drug rehab when I was 16. I was a down and out loser on drugs with a criminal record, headed for jail or worse. Through the grace of God I was given a second chance, and many people I know did not get that second chance. For years I've been active in AA and continue to visit the rehab I was in to try and give back some of what I was given. But I must say, it seems like I've helped more people around here than anywhere and I'm humbled by your graciousness and flattery. Who would have known? I was just trying to have fun and I needed you guys to flock here to have fun with me, or it would have been pretty lonely. I know there's other websites with similar stories, and some have folded up. Not just sites about TV, but sites about anything where people congregate and get to know each other. They all have admins or creators too and people bond and share themselves, but I question whether any of them have such a diverse yet loving membership as we have here. Be proud guys. I've rambled long enough.
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:37 pm
Neil, you were never a loser. You might have made some bad choices, but you weren't a loser. You weren't one then and you aren't one now. Neil is who you are--TVCH is what you can do. I hope you and Lisa do continue to post Neil--because what we become will be in part what you make of it--just like before. The Admin name--it is fitting it be retired. Eli--yes, I remember him--he punished you pretty bad--there are those folks in the world--not so many here though. Stick around Neil and Lisa--be a part of what TVCH becomes!
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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:43 pm
Neil, I believe you have helped more folks than you will ever know. 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:51 pm
I agree!!! and Neil is responsible for more friendships than any one person could ever be!! What a great accomplishment that is!!!!!
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Spygirl
Board Administrator
04-23-2001
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:54 pm
Neil, what an incredibly touching post...
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 9:00 pm
Neil, I've been off-line the past couple days and am just seeing this now. Add me to the list with tears pouring down. I'm not sure if they are tears of sadness or gratitude. Probably both. I found TVCH purely by accident, but at just the right time in my life. I was nearly 100% computer illiterate and was also bedridden following surgery. At first I just devoured anything and everything I could about BB1. It took four months for me to even discover there were other parts of the board. It took me four more months to get up the nerve to join. To say my first 18 months here were rocky ones would be a gross understatement, but I knew there was always great good at the core of TVCH and that was because there were such wonderful people here. Somehow, I became a chat op in early July of 2001 and spent that whole summer making friends whom I truly hold as dear to my heart as any I have. On my 9th wedding anniversary, TVCH was the first place I went when my husband told me a plane had hit the WTC. For 19 straight hours, I sat in chat, giving out information, comforting strangers and friends, listening to outrage and tears and the next day, 19 more hours of the same. People from all walks of life converged on this one place to vent, find solace, to cry with others who cared. In February of 2002, my sister died so suddenly that we didn't even know she was ill. Yes, you know it was to TVCH I turned immediately upon getting that phone call. Why? Because by then I'd grown to honestly love so many of the people I've met it person through TVCH and I knew they would understand exactly what I needed at the time. Five years ago if someone had told me I'd travel three days (one way) to attend a wedding of someone I met on the internet, I would have looked at them like they were from outer space. If they'd told me that a grandma in Texas knows what I'm feeling even before I do.....well crazy. Just crazy. How about a lady from Colorado who can see deep into my soul for better or worse and accepts me with every one of my faults? And to top all that? How many people have an imaginary dawg as one of their best friends? Sheer lunacy. But all true. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. The very tip. So I say thank you from the very depths of my heart for creating this wonderful community. I will forever be grateful to you for giving so much of yourself to us over the years and I wish you, Lisa, Nate and Starr a lifetime of joy, good health and prosperity. Love, Tess

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Glenn
Member
07-05-2003
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 9:01 pm
Lancecrossfire's post brought back a lot of memories. ENB said........I remember the first time I got moderated. I'm not sure who it was or what I said, but I was shocked! How could you moderate me!? I'm the bossman..you can't moderate me!? I could be wrong on this but I seem to remember you posted a picture that was adult oriented but I could be mistaken on that. However, I am sure I remember who moderated you. Since that person has now made it public that she is a moderator I suppose it is okay to give her name out. She is the new Owner/Administator. Isn't it funny how things turn out sometimes. Thanks Neil for all you have brought to pass
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 9:03 pm
Uh, btw, I remember the first time you were moderated and I remember who did it. How? Because you came to chat and were royally pissed. NO way am I reminding you who did it, but I gotta say, you did deserve it. Another one of my priceless TVCH memories. ETA: Glenn, get the heck outta my brain!! At least I wasn't going to tell who did it! Yep, it was that picture that got him modded though and you're sure right about who it was. I don't think I ever laughed so hard.
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Theowl
Member
09-28-2000
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 9:05 pm
And not ONE ax murderer!! ETA-That we know of...
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Spygirl
Board Administrator
04-23-2001
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 9:07 pm
Ah, Glenn...our resident secret teller. Karuuna is gonna start messin' with your login for just for fun now Geez, Tess. Your post needs a tear warning. See, Neil? Amazing!
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Glenn
Member
07-05-2003
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 9:07 pm
Well Tess, you know me. I just have to say it no matter how much trouble I get myself into.
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