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Hey, you guyyyyyyyys!!
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Hey, you guyyyyyyyys!!
Hey, you guyyyyyyyys!!
Yep, it's me. I'm back, but for how long I don't really know. (One might point out that I never really left, and they would be correct, but I would tell them to hush and let me give my speech.)
It's my CBversary! I can hardly believe it's been a year since I returned to this wonderful place and got to reconnect with old friends and make a ton of new ones. The coronavirus pandemic was really tough for a lot of people, myself included, and having a place to talk with all sorts of people about everything and anything was really great. I've been really busy recently, back at the community theater where I was performing before the pandemic began. In April we performed "All Shook Up" and this July we're performing "Carrie" (which I would love to tell you more about, but it sure as heck ain't appropriate for the Chatterbox)
It's disgraceful.
Orson, everyone. *sigh* Hold the applause.
There's no need to be so sarcastic. You're several paragraphs into this post and I haven't gotten a word in edgewise.
...because the post is about MY anniversary here.
Are you not going to mention how I have begun producing a new film?
No, I'm not!
Well then! I shall have to. I have begun producing a new film.
What's it called?
Good-bye.
Wait!! When you said— oh, never mind. Orson, everybody!
boast!
Oh, for sure, Lucinda. Say hi to everyone.
hello! itmoi!
How are you, Lucinda?
ookay! tired!
Have you been staying up late again?
heyim! ritin!
Wri- writing?
ubetr! beliv! itman!
Joy of joys. What's sparked this?
cofee!
I should have known it! Lucinda, everybody!
Okay. Now's the time of the post where I thank a couple people on here for their kindness and good humor.
Luminescence — I miss you so much! I remember when we used to talk on YWP almost daily and now I haven't heard from you in months. You're so awesome and clever and know how to deal with conflict without making it worse; a skill I wish I had!
Fidelity — I still have the half a stale plane blanket. If I'm lucky I won't need it soon, if you get what I mean. :) I also have the eerily-accurate-to-real-life drawing you made of me. You were one of the very first people I connected with when I returned to the CB. Thank you for making me feel so welcome, and bonding with me over Regina Spektor. (I'm listening to "Braille" right now, so pretty!)
Luna-Starr — you're grogeous. What else can I say? Your ski lodge is flawless in every way. PS1 Hagrid and Meryl Streep are smiling down on you right now, I'm sure, wherever they might be. You're a great friend and co-conspirator. Stay safe and sane at camp.
Sybill — oh, Sybill. There are no words. None at all. But there are images. Have this one, a drawing I made. Three guesses who it's of.
(insert some kind of brassy fanfare here- oh, well)
And I do believe that's everything! I'm sure there's someone I've missed— you guys have ALL been so kind and helpful and welcoming throughout this weird and wacky year, and I love you for it. I'll be here for the next couple of days, and hopefully longer if I can find the time. If I can't, know that you guys will always be in my mind and in my heart.
Ew.
Orson, I swear to— whatever. I won't let him spoil this moment. (And he's right, that was a little saccharine.)
Yours,
Bakerloo <3
submitted by Bakerloo, age 17, he/him
(June 18, 2021 - 8:02 am)
(June 18, 2021 - 8:02 am)
Happy CBversary!! *confetti* It's great to see you (Orson and Lucinda too)! I'm so glad I've gotten to know you, you're wonderful in every way. Have fun with your show, and have a great CBverary! *hugs*
(June 18, 2021 - 2:16 pm)
Oh, thank you Quill! I'm glad that I've gotten to know you as well. The realm of big boss misses you terribly. We'd love to see you again if you get the chance. :)
(June 19, 2021 - 7:35 am)
Hey Bakerloo, happy CBversary! I know we haven't ever really chatted, but I always enjoy reading your posts. They make me laugh and wish I knew you in person. Anyways, I hope you stick around for many more years to come!
(June 19, 2021 - 9:16 am)
Thank you, Peregrine! I've always kind of read your posts from afar and thought, "gosh, they are so cool". It's nice to finally meet (for lack of a better word) you.
And thank you for laughing! I do try my best to be funny, and sometimes I worry that I'm... not. :)
(June 20, 2021 - 6:43 am)
ayyy, happy CBversary Bakerloo!!! I always have so much fun talking to you and you're a great friend :D to many more!!
PS. that is a lovely drawing :)
PPS. I would love to see your new production, Orson! your work is just brilliant.
(June 19, 2021 - 10:52 am)
I spent all of ten minutes on that drawing and let me say—
At last! Another bright star on this desolate website that understands artistic originality and, dare I say, greatness? Yes, I do dare! This film is an interstellar adventure about the dashing crew of the first rocket to reach the mysterious Planet 9. It's called "THE MOON IS OUR DESTINATION". You'll love it, I'm sure. Thing is, I've had a lot of trouble organizing the special effects, so Lucinda's writing the script. She won't let me anywhere near the office she set up under the bed where she lives. It's an outrage! I simply must be allowed to make as many changes to the script as I see fit!
blahh! blahh! blahh! shush!
Enough, you two! Orson, take a walk. Lucinda, go back to your office.
finee!
I suppose.
Ugh. Thank you, Azalea. Love you <3
(June 20, 2021 - 6:50 am)
Welcome back? And Happy CBversersy, Bakerloo! (I've always loved your name, by the way.)
(June 19, 2021 - 11:22 am)
It is hello again, I suppose... I'm glad to be back, in any case. :)
I love my name too! I've noticed that the majority of CBers have names beginning in softer letter sounds, so I chose "Bakerloo" because of the hard letter sound at the beginning, which I thought made it stand out. It's also just incredibly fun to say.
Bakerloo.
Bakerloo.
Bakerloo.
Bakerloo.
Bakerloo.
Bakerloo.
Bakerloo.
Bakerloo.
Bakerloo.
ok, i'm done now, i promise
(June 20, 2021 - 6:53 am)
Oh hi Bakerloo! Welcome back!
(June 19, 2021 - 3:58 pm)
Hiya AW! Thanks for stopping by. Looking back on it, I do regret bumping you off "The Secret of Ellingham Manor" so quickly. If I could change it, I would... hm... heh, heh, heh >:)
(June 20, 2021 - 6:56 am)
Oh my goodness... you drew my hero... thank you Bakerloo. :) The Once-ler looks very handsome in your art style.
(June 19, 2021 - 6:01 pm)
He's GORGEOUS, isn't he? I had to look though a lot of reference photos for accuracy and I might not ever want to see that man's face again, but it was worth it all for you, man :)
(June 20, 2021 - 6:58 am)
Happy CBversary Bakey :DDD *confetti* I really enjoyed getting to know you on NaNo and I'm still always glad to see your comments. You're such a wonderful presence on the CB and I hope you stick around for quite a while more <3
(June 19, 2021 - 6:52 pm)
Hey Bakerloo!! Happy CBversary!
I dunno if you remember me, I joined the CB in 2016 when I was 12. I've been gone for a few years but just came back recently. Nice to see you again!
(June 19, 2021 - 7:57 pm)
Autumn!!! Of course I remember you! It's so good to see you again... I joined in 2016 as well, but if I remember correctly I was eleven? It feels like it was so long ago, even though it totally wasn't. Guess I'm just showing my (very young) age ;)
(June 20, 2021 - 7:09 am)