Happy 5th Birthday GWC!

[Julie]

I cannot say it better. Don’t think anyone could.

Keir, I also took a long break from GWC while I was going through a tough time. Coming back was like coming home. And it reinforced for me that while I might drop off the face of the earth for weeks on end with family and friends in town, I don’t want to stay away from GWC for that long again. You’re like my Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter, and if you don’t already know how I feel about Justin’s check out my twitter or ask GalaxyRising. Basically, it’s a whole lotta love.

om nom nom… looks up wha? oh… you wants some Justin’s? There’s a store, with whole bottles of it. just for you. Go find.
So glad that I found it and shared it with the world! (because yes, you are my world)

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So I joined the forum almost a year ago now. I was driving down to visit Mr. Lister, Sir and asked for something to listen to. He suggested GWC as something free that I could listen to instead of buying or renting books on tape. I remember that drive like it was yesterday… I happened in around the Geekdom 'cast time. It was the first podcast that I’d ever listened to. I didn’t get some of the inside jokes and didn’t know who everyone was calling in, etc. but I knew GWC was a place where I fit. I was laughing the whole way, making jokes at my iPod in response to the jokes that the Crue were making. I also understood the message of those 'casts. I have been certain of my geekery for a long time, but I never knew how to express it. None of my day-to-day aquaintences or friends have these same interests as me. Sure we have things in common, but I had never known a place or a group of people that could be an outlet for that and share these excited feelings with me.

I did not know then that GWC would become like my crazy extended family. Whenever I think about planning trips to anywhere now, I try to figure who the closest GWCers are so that I can try to meet them. I can barely remember a time before I had a forum to talk about things I wouldn’t talk about anywhere else. I would never have guessed that Twitter would get me through each day at work while my computer takes 5 minutes to restart or open a program or think about doing the simplest project in the longest time frame possible. I would also never have guessed that I would choose to stay in or come home a little early on Friday nights to Hangout with 10 (or 19 when Juan works his magic) of my closest friends (and never have to clean up their messes on Saturday morning… just have to put away my goggles, sonic screwdriver and tie and pick up my scattered bottles of whatever the drink of choice is that week). But I know now that all of this is not something I plan to give up and that you all are my best friends and extended family in a way that I could never have dreamed (and I have some pretty crazy dreams).

As I say one more Happy Birthday (!!!), I am so honored to be part of such a good group of fans and geeks. I couldn’t be happier that the Crue has stuck it out this long to provide a base for the amazing community that is GWC. The world is a better place for it, especially mine.

Love you guys and thank you for the kind words on the 'cast. I feel so special (but not short bus special, the good kind of special). Here’s to many more years of 'casting and many more friendships and memories to come!

So say we all.

!!! So Say We All !!!

So say we all!

So say we all!

[Starbuccaneer]

Long time listener and I have to admit the birthday episode finally got me saying “I should finally register.” Happy Birthday!

HOORAY!

baltar

[wolfbyte]

Happy Birthday GWC!

I came to the cast back-asswards. I was listening to a lot of technical (programming) podcasts and staying up late writing a book (also programming). It didn’t take long for my tired brain to rebel. I didn’t have time to re-watch Battlestar Galactica so I went looking for a podcast about it so I could watch vicariously during my train commute and I found GWC. Ironically this was just as the cast ran out of Battlestar and started branching out into other areas. I was hooked pretty quickly by the obvious friendship between the cast members and their love of all things remotely cool (even beyond sci-fi). I can’t really think of anything discussed that any of you had bad things to stay about.

The community that has formed around the cast(s) is a true testament to the spirit of the people that spend so much of their time to bring it to us. Here on the forum, on twitter and during the meetups, you guys really are the friendliest people in sci-fi.

Trying to write thoughts and listen to Modern Geek Weekly simultaneously is hard so that’ll do.

You guys are awesome!

[MysteryBrother]

Thanks everyone for the welcome =)

[ThotFullGuy]

(Late to post in this thread but better late then never).

Happy 5th Birthday GWC. Like Solai and Talos, I stumbled across GWC looking on iTunes for more BSG content and discussion. I really enjoyed the rapport of Chuck, Sean and Audra and I could tell they were onto something special here.

I’ll never forget the first time I stopped lurking and posted a comment on the GWC website (preforum days). Audra had just played here “Here in CIC” song on the 'cast, and I had to say how awesome it was. It was then that I realized that the spirit of GWC was fun, funny, clever, creative and good. GWCers are the friendliest yes, but they’re more than that. GWC --the Crue and the community have made be laugh and think and imagine more than …I dunno… more than infinity? (My words fail me).

It’s been nagging frustration (and occasional heartbreak) to me that I’m not able to participate in the GWC Community to the full degree that others can. But I’m just not in a place in my life where that’s possible. I’ve learned to get past that though I embrace the idea that some participation is better than none at all.

Can’t believe it’s been five years. I treasure the friendships I’ve formed in this Community. I especially love the one-to-one things I have in common this person or that—those commonalities defy any of the usual barriers of age, background, personality etc.

Thank you GWC. You’re the best.

[bkitty]

Thank you GWC. You’re the best.

I wasn’t looookiiiiin’
but somehow you fouund meeee
I tried to hiiide frooom yoouuurr coooooool, buuut-
like the heavens abooove meeee,
the geeks who loved meeee!
Are keepin’ all my geekdom saafe tooooniiiiight!!!

Baby, you’re the bestest!

[Topgun]

I cherish the friendships I’ve made here. I would never have met such amazing people from all over the world, shared their lives, cared, and laughed with them.

It’s been an honor.

Thanks Chuck, Audra and Sean.

And thanks to the many, many wonderful GWCers who’ve become part of my life over these past years.

Happy Birthday GWC.

[NothingButheRain]

Happy 5th Birthday GWC. Like Solai and Talos, I stumbled across GWC looking on iTunes for more BSG content and discussion. I really enjoyed the rapport of Chuck, Sean and Audra and I could tell they were onto something special here.

It’s been nagging frustration (and occasional heartbreak) to me that I’m not able to participate in the GWC Community to the full degree that others can. But I’m just not in a place in my life where that’s possible. I’ve learned to get past that though I embrace the idea that some participation is better than none at all.

Happy 5th GWC !!
What a gift the podcast has been. Thot took the words right out of my mouth. Thank you Chuck, Audra & Sean for 5 yrs of awesomeness. Thank you GWCers -I love you guys.

[coco]

Happy Very Belated 5th, GWC!

I can’t imagine the internet without you guys.