DTF Official Newb Welcome Thread v. 2.0 (Introduce yourself here!)

[Prog Snob]

But that's what you normally do.   

[King Postwhore]

But every word?

[Prog Snob]

[Loop]

Wait.

Are New Yorkers always this oblique?

let me in on the joke or I'm siding with the Jersey boy

[Loop]

As a Jersey boy, I agree to blame the New Yorker 

Welcome, or welcome back!

Thanks!

Though I did not expect the Spanish (or NY) inquisition on arrival. 

[Prog Snob]

Wait.

Are New Yorkers always this oblique?

let me in on the joke or I'm siding with the Jersey boy

I flat out said you might be someone else. Does that sound oblique to you?   

[Loop]

I flat out said you might be someone else. Does that sound oblique to you?   

And I asked you why, and you said "wait"...

Tbh I was wondering why I came onto a previously friendly forum and someone jumped down my throat accusing me of being (presumably) a PBP, on the "welcome" thread no less. Can I have the actual welcome package now please? 

[jingle.boy]

Loop... There's a former well known female poster here who has a history of jumping in and out of the forum - sometimes to share or create her own personal drama.  I think that's what Prog Snob was referencing.

[Loop]

Loop... There's a former well known female poster here who has a history of jumping in and out of the forum - sometimes to share or create her own personal drama.  I think that's what Prog Snob was referencing.

Hey, yeah I thought it would be something like that. I'm drama-free, promise. Most exciting thing I've done all day is check out the DT set list for the European leg (although in fairness that's pretty exciting as I'm seeing them in a few days).

[Mr. Beale]

Hello people!

I'm not actually a newb, just a lurker that hasn't logged in since my college days half a decade ago! 

Figured I'd log in, maybe it'd encourage me to post some. (man i love that metal emoji)

[PB1]

So how bout that Donald trump guy? Jk 

[Prog Snob]

[The Silent Cody]

Well, maybe not so new but LOST forum member Hello again everyone, if anyone remembers me - good, if not - You will Cheers, my Freinds  

[hello_victoria]

It looks like this thread hasn't been active for a while, but I thought I would give it a try.

Hi there! I am a first semester college student in the American Midwest. I'm studying chemistry, but I also play violin in my school's orchestra. When I am not studying or practicing, I like to take long walks while listening to music. I haven't been a DT fan for long (only since July/August), but they are now an important fixture of my daily soundtrack. I'm a little nervous about making my first post, but it is very exciting to be here.

[Adami]

So glad to see you my friend.



Anyway, now that that has been taken care of, where in the mid-west are you?

[hello_victoria]

I am in Kansas.

[cramx3]

Welcome and no need to be nervous, a friendly bunch here 

[JayOctavarium]

So glad to see you my friend.



Anyway, now that that has been taken care of, where in the mid-west are you?

And this is why I love you

[cramx3]

Maybe too friendly here 

[Adami]

I am in Kansas.

Oh cool. Where abouts? I grew up in St. Louis and have driven through Kansas a few times. Not a fun drive.

[gmillerdrake]

It looks like this thread hasn't been active for a while, but I thought I would give it a try.

Hi there! I am a first semester college student in the American Midwest. I'm studying chemistry, but I also play violin in my school's orchestra. When I am not studying or practicing, I like to take long walks while listening to music. I haven't been a DT fan for long (only since July/August), but they are now an important fixture of my daily soundtrack. I'm a little nervous about making my first post, but it is very exciting to be here.

Welcome! 

[King Postwhore]

I second the welcome!

[The Walrus]

Welcome, hello_victoria!

[jingle.boy]

So glad to see you my friend.

[Chino]

I think we already scared her away

[jingle.boy]

I think we already scared her away

Apparently!  And apparently I missed Adami already making the moves on her.  :eyebrows. 

[Adami]

I think we already scared her away

Apparently!  And apparently I missed Adami already making the moves on her.  :eyebrows. 

She just decided to stay in Oz.


Also, having already dated someone I met on DTF, I am not going anywhere near that ever again.

[lealman83]

Hi Folks

My name is Steve and I am a Dream Theater fan from the UK, thank you for accepting me into the DT Community

Carpe Diem

[jingle.boy]

Welcome.  Have some bacon

Dear lord I need help if I can remember that emote code off the top of my head.   

[lonestar]

Welcome.  Have some bacon

Dear lord I need help if I can remember that emote code off the top of my head.   

Eh, I couldn't either...

Welcome dude.

[The Walrus]

Hi Folks

My name is Steve and I am a Dream Theater fan from the UK, thank you for accepting me into the DT Community

Carpe Diem

Welcome, Steve! 

[SweetDreams]

Hello everyone! I'm a Dream Theater fan from the Chicago-area. I grew up with Once in a LiveTime and Train of Thought playing regularly in my house, but I didn't become a full-on Dream Theater fan until November 2013, when I heard Dance of Eternity for the first time. I'm happy to be here!

[Scorpion]

Hello there! Welcome to DTF. We're a friendly bunch.

[DTinTX]

Hey everyone!  Sorry so late with this...  My name is Steve, I'm almost 52 and I live in Forney, TX, a little suburb of Dallas.  I'm an analyst for a huge power company headquartered in Irving, TX.  Yeah the commute is a beat down! 

Anyway, here's my Dream Theater story.  I was a drummer in high school (snare drum), and actually played on a drumline in Jr. College.  Back in '93 'ish I was hanging out with some other drummers from high school and my friend turned me on to Images and Words.  I was blown away.  I got back home and tried finding a copy in my local music shop to no avail.  As the story goes, I got married, had a couple of kids, moved to Dallas, lost track of the friends and completely forgot about this band.  Before you get any ideas, I'm pretty sure public lynching is illegal!   

Fast forward 23 years.  Wife is history, kids are grown and I'm starting to enjoy my chapter 2.  I was in a local music store desperately searching for some new music and there it was, "Falling Into Infinity".  Without hesitation I snagged it up for $5.99 and went on my way.  I was instantly hooked (again).  I honestly had no idea this band was still around and the incredible discography they had amassed.  Three years later I have every disk, every live video and was fortunate enough to catch them last year at the Music Factory in Irving.  I can't wait for DOT and barring some crazy event I will be at The Bomb Factory 4/29!  If you guys are planning a meet and greet let me know...

[cramx3]

Nice and welcome, I was also at that Music Factory show last year