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Spygirl
Moderator

04-23-2001

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 9:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spygirl a private message Print Post    
Neil,

My thanks, at the deepest, most heartfelt level would probably serve only to embarrass myself and show what a sap I really am. At the same time, I want to give you a glimpse of what the creation of this board has given me as my way of thanking you publicly.

This board helped to encourage me as I (thankfully!) didn't make it into the Big Brother 2 house in the spring of 2001. This board helped me make sense of the tragic events on September 11, 2001. Though I was thousands of miles away in Louisiana, I felt as though I was not alone. I made friends that I started vacationing with in Minnesota each summer, beginning in the summer of 2002. Those friendships have continued expanding ever since. Incidental meetings cropped up...then intentionally planned gatherings ensued. The friendships that started from a common interest about a reality TV show turned into much more.

I got through my entire Ph.D. program while here. People gave feedback regarding assignments, lending expertise on everything imaginable that I needed. Then came my dissertation. My entire dissertation topic came right off the pages of this board - Internet friendships and relationships. I recruited participants from this board. I still shake my head in amazement, wondering how in the world I would have recruited participants without this site. Without a doubt, they wouldn’t have been nearly as interesting or as helpful.

Over the last 4 (plus) years, I've celebrated graduations, birthdays, vacations, and even holidays with TVCHers. Members have helped me build a house and plan a wedding. They’ve met my family members, offline friends, and colleagues. And then nearly 3 dozen of them celebrated my wedding day with me in February. It defies explanation.

Neil, from the bottom of my heart...thank you. Thank you for allowing me to contribute to this board as a moderator and thank you for passing the torch on to ensure it continues in the lives of many more.

~SpyGirl


Moondance
Member

07-30-2000

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 9:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
Thanks for everything MrNeil!!! You are the best!
Much love to Lisa and your beautiful family

Love Always the original Neil's Angel

Enb
Member

07-07-2000

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 9:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enb a private message Print Post    
Yes, it's Orwell and I got nasty emails from Netscape saying we're using their Mozilla mascot without permission. I told them he was named Orwell and any resemblance to the Netscape mascot (which I don't think they use any longer) was purely coincidence.... I do however remember getting some ideas from their site......

But yes, Sage was a wonder God creating the logo and we had a lot fun emailing back and forth eh? I pretty much live in my TVCH t-shirts and my faded and worn BBFC one that remains intact.....thanks Sage.

Egbok
Member

07-13-2000

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 9:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Egbok a private message Print Post    
Sage, thanks for clearing that up!

A lizard, not a snake....

And for the life of me, I don't remember you guys naming him Orwell.
However, I find it a totally appropriate name for the little lizard you created! Good job Sage!!



Enb
Member

07-07-2000

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 9:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enb a private message Print Post    
Moondance, I'll always remember that whole Angel thing with fond memories, that was reality internet/tv or whatever you want to call it at its best!

Spygirl, I know we've always been a little at odds, but it's never been anything personal. When we've talked and chatted online I've always been amazed at how much sense you make and you've always found ways to get through to me when nobody else could. Keep doing that with the new admins.

Enb
Member

07-07-2000

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 9:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enb a private message Print Post    
Okay I lied, I have forged some friendships on here that I will keep forever. I was just trying to detach a little......

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 9:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    


Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 9:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    


Theowl
Member

09-28-2000

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 10:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Theowl a private message Print Post    
AH HA!!! Now YOU are ADDICTED!! See how much fun it is to be a regular poster!?!?

Legalboxer
Member

11-17-2003

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 10:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Legalboxer a private message Print Post    
Neil,

I know we havent had much contact in the 21 months I have been a member at TVCH but I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the very opportunity to be a member on this board - without your creation I wouldnt be at a place like this - I never was one to stay on a message board for more than a day, yet alone join one and stay for this long - but you have provided an outlet to connect with people at a time when i was unemployed and had way too much time on my hands - and what wonderful people they have been - and this board has even made me appreciate big brother more since i know many of my friends here joined for that reason - real life may not always allow me to be as active on the board as i want to be - but this is a staple of my life now - something that i look to every day to see how people i care about are doing and hear their thoughts - and so thank you for such a remarkable clubhouse that you established and inspired.



Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 10:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
We've all forged friendships here Neil and it's because of what you created. Because of what you created here I have made friends who have celebrated some of my greatest joys, supported me through some of my deepest griefs, vacationed with, laughed with, planned with, gotten advice from everything about the common kid illnesses to dealing with death.

What started out as a site for reality tv shows has turned into a place many of us share the big and small details of our lives with each other and it's because of your vision back in 2000. Thank you seems to little to say yet it's all I have. So thank you Neil, for everything you've done here and everything you made possible. I'm sending out very big, positive vibes that you get chosen for the reality show. That would be totally cool to see you on it!

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 10:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Neil, I want to thank you for creating this wonderful playground for me and a few hundred of the most interesting figments of my imagination to romp through. It is truly a wondrous place.

Uhhhhhhhh ... when will I find out it I am one of the new owners? I am thinking of kicking a bit of ass if it turns out I am a new owner.

Oh! And thanks for making the jujucooldawg an official icon.





Nino
Member

09-20-2004

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 11:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nino a private message Print Post    
Hi, Neil,

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating TVCH!! I have been a lurker since BB1, but didn't actually join until last year, but I've felt as if I've known all of you for 5 years!

Now that I'm an actual member, this board has become my lifesaver! I've made so many new friends in the past year, and to know I would have never met any of them if you hadn't started this place just blows me away!! I have friends here who will be in my life until I die! This place has made me feel more loved and accepted than my very own blood family has ever done! Who would have imagined a summer reality show website could have evolved into a thriving, close-knit, genuinely loving community like this board has done?

I haven't talked with you on the board, so you may not know this. I'm totally blind and when I joined the Clubhouse, I let everyone know about it right away. I explained to everyone that I'd need descriptions of gifs, pics, etc. Each and every poster who I've grown so close to has helped me out over and over on the board!! Many of them have gone way beyond the call of duty to insure that I'm included in everything, even the things that require sight!! Noone anywhere--outside of the school for the blind, has ever been this accepting and at ease with me!! I've never, ever posted on a website until I joined TVCH! I feel in my heart that God led me here!

Thank you so much for allowing TVCH to continue on as it has for 5 years! I know the new admins will take great care of all of us!!

Good luck to you and your wonderful family! I was already here when Star was born and it was really special to be a part of it, even just reading about it on the sidelines.

There's no way I can thank you enough for giving me a new home!!!

Juanita

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 3:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
I must be related to Eggie because I can hardly see for the tears.

Sometimes I take things for granted and I guess that I have been doing that with the Clubhouse. I love this place; it has literally been a lifesaver some days. I do not know what I would have done without the opportunity to be here.

So I join the others in thanking you, Enb, for following the vision in the first place and for knowing when the time was right to pass it along. And now I hope that you will continue the journey with us as a beloved member just as I urged Enbwife to do. This little oasis is a whole lot of fun.

Best wishes to you and your family and did I read that you want to be on a reality show and you want us to keep that in our thoughts? You sure now? Okay, then, consider it done.

Heyltslori
Moderator

09-15-2001

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 4:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Heyltslori a private message Print Post    
Dear Neil,

I want to echo everyone else and thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating the wonderful and amazing place that TVCH has become. TVCH is my home page. I never open a browser without seeing it. It's also my "home" page. A place where I can go, and relax, spend time and enjoy myself with my friends.

Like many other members here, TVCH has been more important to me than you probably know. Almost a year ago my father died. When that happened, the first person I turned to was someone who came into my life because of TVCH. I found out that my TVCH friends were the most caring and kind people in my life, outside of my immediate family. Literally. Here were people that I'd never met in person, who extended their love and compassion and friendship (and phone time!) to me when I needed it most. I received more heartfelt goodness from the folks here at TVCH than I did with ANY of my "so called real-life" friends. It helped me more than you could ever imagine. TVCH is so much more than a message board to me.

You've changed people's lives Neil. You will never be forgotten. Thank you, again, from the bottom of my heart.

Lori


Hussy
Member

08-06-2004

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 5:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hussy a private message Print Post    
I haven't met you or been modded by you Neil but I wanted to Thank you for this board. I guess I have been here since last summer but once I found it I have sent the link to all of my net friends. I also have you to thank for curing my chat room addiction. I no longer chat in a chat room I just come here and have a great time reading and leaving comments. Once again thank you and good luck to you and your family. Beautiful daughter btw....thanks Cin

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 5:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I lurked for a couple of BB seasons, then finally some reason joined and never left! This place is like no other. I even moderate a message board and I don't share some of the things that I have here. You created that and should feel very proud. Moving on to do the same 'magic' with your family is something to be very proud of too.
Thank you so much for all the years, tears, hours, heartaches and headaches you have put into the Clubhouse!

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 5:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
* Deep breath* Phew...changes are hard. Good thing you can't see me, I am one of those "ugly criers."

There are no words to express my gratitude to you. This site has meant so much to me. It's a lot a like "Cheers" the place you go where everybody knows your name. My place to hang out, keep up, learn something new, have some laughs, and meet friends.

What started innocently (well...maybe not so innocently...there was that cease and desist order afterall) as a gathering of folks watching a new concept in television that we considered a great social experiment has evolved to the point where we ourselves became the great social experiment. Folks coming together from all parts of the USA and Canada to enjoy each other's company, give support to one another, and have a few laughs along the way.

We shared much of lives, weddings, babies, the losses of friends and families, and the events of the world around us...and in the process became a true community. An we have you to thank for that. Not only for the software you provided, but also for the spirit of friendship, tolerance and respect which makes this place so special.

You only get one chance to be a parent. There are no do overs. You'll never regret a moment spent with your children. They grow fast, and time goes even faster as they get older. It's all so temporary. Enjoy it to the fullest. They will be your fondest memories when you grow older.

I wish you all the best of everything. Take care. I have always felt like you were my friend, even though I hardly knew you.

One of our finest hours was when we flew the banner that first summer, and in that spirit I would like to express the same sentiment..."Thank you for a wonderful five years."

Mary




Halfunit
Moderator

09-02-2001

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 6:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Halfunit a private message Print Post    
Thank you, Neil.

Cablejockey
Member

12-27-2001

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 6:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cablejockey a private message Print Post    
Thank you for creating this little harbour in the internet seas, where we can come into a safe place to meet. So many good things have come from your inspiration, we have all benefited and appreciate it.
I wish you the best of luck on all your further endeavors.

Grannyg
Member

05-28-2002

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 7:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grannyg a private message Print Post    
Oh wow. I just don't even know where to begin. This place has brought me more joy and happiness than I could of ever imagined. I had no idea an internet site could be like this. I've made and met lots of true real life friends here and they will always be in my heart. This site has carried me on days when I didn't think I could go anymore and let me be a part of babies being born and watching them grow up. Just like a real life family does. I remember how excited I was when ya'll were gonna have Nate and now Starr. Two beautiful babies who have the greatest parents in the world. I just want to thank you both for sharing your lives with us. You created a very special place and gave us the opportunity to be ourselves and enjoy the company of lots of folks that we would have never met any other way. While I am very very sad that you are leaving us as Admin, I truly hope you continue to share your life with us. You will always have a special place in my heart for creating TVCH. This will always be my home. Now I must go find the box of kleenex. I do wish the very best for you and your family. Just remember to keep us up on Nate and Starr.

Twiggyish
Member

08-14-2000

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 7:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
OMG. I am just in shock. I'm so happy our place will continue. I just am so glad to keep in touch with the wonderful people I have met here. ((HUGS))

Neil and Lisa,
Thank you so much for making this place for us. I'm glad you'll still be here even as members.
You guys are the best!!

Laney

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 7:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Looking for an appropriate term to describe my reaction to the news of your retirement as our fearless leader..... Gobsmacked!!! That's it!
I am gobsmacked, Neil. Although we haven't seen you around much at the Clubhouse, your wife has kept us updated on your kids' progress, and we knew that Neil was still there, somewhere in the background.

RL certainly has to be your priority and most of all your family. You have two wonderful children who will grow all too quickly. Catch every moment that you can.

Some time ago, I have told you what TVCH has come to mean to me, and that hasn't changed - quite the contrary. Thank you so very much for my little haven.

And thank you again for all your effort, time, patience and sacrificed sleep to provide so many of us with a very special home away from home!

Have a wonderful, happy, and healthy RL and don't forget to pop in to see us whenever you find yourself with a free minute or two!



Abby7
Member

07-17-2002

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 7:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
Neil: Thank you for creating the TVClubhouse. You will always be remembered for creating a site that has brought many wonderful memories to many people.

I wish continued happiness for you and your beautiful family.

Thank you,

Kathleen

Jan
Member

08-01-2000

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
Neil,

I have to admit to a tear or two myself. TVCH is such a large part of my life and has been since you formed it in summer 2000 - first as Jasper and now as Jan. It is my home and I come every day.

Mary said it perfectly for me :
<< It's a lot a like "Cheers" the place you go where everybody knows your name.>>

You should be so proud of your accomplishment here. You have a done a very good thing.

I really hope you stay on as a member because you will be sorely missed if you don't.

Thank you for this wonderful place. I wish you much happiness and joy in your life with your family (and a very happy birthday to Lisa today)


Jan


PS I guess we can no longer say this is a Canadian website :-(