Post #434994 by Boo Loo on Wed, Feb 18, 2009 4:14 PM

For those of you keeping score at home, this brings my total post count to 5! I always joke that I am one step removed from even lurking on TC – I just lurk over Martin’s shoulder or, worse yet, just have him read me the “good stuff.”

I want to acknowledge how wonderful it has been to enjoy Forbidden Island with all of you. So many fond memories of Wednesday nights, lazy Sundays on the patio, events, and “quick drinks” in between. I don’t think most people could say “I’ll be hanging out at my husband’s work” with a huge, excited grin on their face.

While I had seen the build-out in progress, the first time Martin showed me the “finished product,” of Forbidden Island, with the décor in place and the lights on, I burst into tears. It was more than I had ever imagined it could be. Every time I saw Martin’s enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion convert a new tikiphile or rum junkie, or heard from someone about what an important place Forbidden Island is to them, it made me smile and filled my heart.

Your posts have made me cry on several occasions in the last 2 days, but also to reaffirm what was already a deep appreciation for this community and its support.

Before the Forbidden Island adventure began for us, tiki was a huge part of our lives, and so it shall remain. The best part of Forbidden Island has been getting to know so many more of you than would have been possible in the little ol’ Foggy Grotto or Novato Grotto, and I look forward to many future adventures with you.

Rebecca

[ Edited by: Boo Loo 2009-02-18 16:15 ]