me? old guard? i kinda have to lol at that. (probably was the youngest guy here for a long time) so when people say "old" about me i chuckle a bit. JD was my first real attempt at the whole "internet forum" and i started of taking absolutely horrid shots. but people like Sonne, Ender, and yes, Outrider gave me alot of tips, and it felt good when they'd praise my pictures. JD has always been and always will be the joe sight for me. i may not be that much into the hobby anymore (funds and other things in my life, plus Legos. legos are addictive) but i still buy a figure here and there, as well as playing with them from time to time. only recently have we gotten a new camera, and i still need to get used to it before i go taking pictures.

as for the "cliques" thing, i noticed it slightly, but i couldn't tell who was in what or why it started, so i stayed out. i don't trade, don't collect much, most of my figures are used and abused because i play with them, and things get lost. but the people i meet here are always family to me (and that was some darn good sushi you pointed out to me and the family back in Florida Vader, i'll have to stop there again maybe.)

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