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Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that made it out. It's been a great testament to the community appeal that newgrounds has and how unique our community is in comparison with other copycat sites like youtube etc.

i had wanted to make it my effort to go and atleast get a handshake in to everyone to personally thank them for coming over. I dont believe i got to everyone but know that i did intend to and will probably be more aggressive about meeting that goal next time around.

Its kind of humbling to think that this all started off as a simple flash regs lounge gathering 2 years ago, with just me and mogly in a hotel room and getting together with a handful of people over at namco. Fast forward two years and now we've got like 50+ users come out and show their support for the site. From well known personalities to lurkers and new users alike.

I'll be using this week to coordinate getting peoples photos and trying to make some sort of photo narative of the whole ordeal.

I do want to send out a special thanks to Tom and his staff for making the trip out. I have gotten nothing but praise and positive feedback for how awesome it was for users to have gotten a chance to meet you all. Well I missed my flight so I'm actually spending my birthday in this hotel room but oh well, if anything its a good opportunity to catch my breath from the whole thing. I'd be annoyed but in reality I feel like my birthday party spanned almost 5 days and for that I have nothing to be upset about.

'Cheers'

-Luisssss

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Jan. 19, 2009 | 11:05 PM JakBaronKing says:

One day...I'll start the first NG Luau.

LOL phhtt...like that will ever happen.
But who knows. It's in the back of my mind.

Happy Birthday Luis.

Jan. 19, 2009 | 11:06 PM boss30 says:

how old are u turning luis:')

Jan. 19, 2009 | 11:22 PM Luis responds:

im 29 nowwww

Jan. 19, 2009 | 11:18 PM Ansel says:

london is for squares, bro. I'm staying here with the polar bears thanks

Jan. 19, 2009 | 11:27 PM BoMToons says:

Congratz on making it all happen, looked like quite the event. Maybe I'll be able to afford the trip next year!

Jan. 19, 2009 | 11:48 PM knightsofthecircle says:

If Tom ever gets the money, could there a NG meat in space?

Jan. 20, 2009 | 6:02 AM TehSlapHappy says:

I heard you lost your phone in London.

<33

Jan. 20, 2009 | 8:12 AM Coop83 says:

Happy Birthday again, Luis. I hope that you get a good flight home soon and when you're back, I hope that the pictures will even show half of how awesome it really was.

Well, you managed to check me off your list for the handshake, but I've got to help sort out something to make the meeting and greeting easier for people - perhaps some sort of mini-competition to design meet and greet badges, you never know.

Awesome get together, and I'm looking forward to the 5th incarnation even more now :)

Jan. 20, 2009 | 5:20 PM Luis responds:

yea i think for starters having a backup phone number for people to call would be good. i definately learned a bitter lesson in losing my phone......

Jan. 20, 2009 | 12:20 PM Scuzzfest says:

"Love love looove, all we really need is love love looooooooove."
Good seeing you again pally, happy B-day.

Jan. 20, 2009 | 1:27 PM Mogly says:

Happy birthday. Didn't get to give you your present unfortunatly because I forgot too. Oh well, happy birthday anyway, we all sang it to you atleast.

I would say that was the best meet i've been to yet.

Jan. 20, 2009 | 7:59 PM ConAir says:

At least you're not 30, happy birthday luis!

Jan. 20, 2009 | 8:15 PM regulargabs says:

Happy birthday, Luis.

Jan. 21, 2009 | 3:17 AM HotDiggedyDemon says:

so when does that thing come out that I'm in?

Jan. 21, 2009 | 7:34 AM Luis responds:

end of the month hopefully

Jan. 21, 2009 | 12:02 PM DELUCA2400 says:

Glad you had fun and I'm glad you had a happy birthday. Sounds like you guys had an exciting time with bowling, drinking, and angry hobos. Wish I went, oh well there's always next year, or whenever you're planning the next one.

Jan. 21, 2009 | 12:42 PM jtm17 says:

This year was better than last year Luis it really wasss
well done on the meeet
Cheeeers
Joshhhh

Take a Break man you deserve it!

Jan. 21, 2009 | 3:19 PM AsthmaticHamster says:

I'm really sad I missed this one, seemed like a lot of fun...

Over here, I got reprimanded for doing too much overtime. As if it wasn't bad enough that I missed this cause I had too much work, now I'm being blamed for working too much! BLARGH.

On the up side, now I'll have an extra week of vacation this year!

By the way, did the shots money ever make its way to you? Did the people over there get to enjoy it?

Jan. 21, 2009 | 4:36 PM Luis responds:

nope. i had too limited of computer access .. so my guess is that its probably still sitting in my paypal account right now :x

Jan. 21, 2009 | 6:59 PM AsthmaticHamster says:

:O
COME ON!
Well, take good care of it and use it to spead some good into the world.
Either that or save it for Montreal and get shitfaced at beerfest :P

By the way, d'you think there's any chance NG staff would come up here in June?

Jan. 21, 2009 | 9:35 PM gman213456 says:

yes or no

Jan. 21, 2009 | 10:34 PM HotDiggedyDemon says:

Just in time for my birfday! :)

Jan. 22, 2009 | 10:33 PM Fawx says:

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view /479759

HELLO.

Jan. 23, 2009 | 12:35 AM Luis responds:

i favorited it... i liked your back to main menu button... finger

Jan. 23, 2009 | 2:07 PM paradox9 says:

you should so totally come to bristol

Jan. 23, 2009 | 3:41 PM super-sense says:

Woo, I got a handshake off you. Best day of my life.

When was your actual birthday?

Also, if you are doing it again in two years, do it on the 22nd of January. My birthday is the 21st, and it will not be funny if it's on the 15th and I'm still 17 >:(

Jan. 23, 2009 | 3:54 PM Spite says:

Whose in that in that photo?

Jan. 23, 2009 | 6:26 PM Luis responds:

swain me and barbiegoesbad

Updated: Jan. 24, 2009, 10:59 PM

Jan. 24, 2009 | 4:24 AM barbiegoesbad says:

barbieGOESbad :D nice picture...

Jan. 24, 2009 | 10:59 PM Luis responds:

fixed and thank you.

Jan. 24, 2009 | 4:46 AM HappyHarry says:

I find the 2:1 Male to Female ratio in that picture to be a poor representation of the epic sausage fest which was London IV. But lessthenone...

I loved it man, I made a post where I called you my knight in a shining poncho, I just wanted to tell you personally in case you didn't read it. Thanks a lot Luis.

Harpy

Jan. 24, 2009 | 1:27 PM MaestroRage says:

such classic Newgroundian behavior. You've got a fine woman beside you and instead you opt to plant your face onto Swain's.

Damn it Luis!

Jan. 24, 2009 | 4:09 PM LAVAGASM says:

Man, I wish I could meet TomFulp.

Jan. 25, 2009 | 4:31 PM SirMax says:

Meet you in London 2013 ;D

Jan. 25, 2009 | 8:03 PM TheBoogley says:

you, like, called me a noob... :(

Jan. 25, 2009 | 8:40 PM BostonClock says:

Nice. I might go to one (eventually.)