Now look, college has started, I get that everyone is settling in and getting busy with their lives at their colleges, but it's been far, FAR too quiet on these boards. So... I'm here to change that.

First off, the gnoming has begun, it's in the mail preparing to arrive to someone's home as I type this. So be looking in your mail for Dieter. And I swear if he comes back in multiple pieces....

Okay and to keep up with the insane tradition that I, Sam Thomas, your favorite Sam has started upon these BRILLIANT boards, I'm going to determine what 'Taco Bell Menu Item' you are. and I promise no one and I mean NO ONE will me called the gordita. Look it up, I promise I will not refer to you as that.

So WHO are you??? Reply and I'll tell you WHAT you are.

I know, lots of us are busy with Orientation, some of us are already in classes. We got fun stuff to think about. But I'm hoping that you'll have a sec to help out with something that's not campus cookouts or mandatory floor meetings and English 101.

Here's the deal. Some of you know, I'm Greek. Family's from there, I went back in July for a visit. Well, in the past two weeks, forest fires have engulfed the Peloponnese region of the country. Nearly a half-million acres of land have been burned, 1500 homes completely destroyed, dozens dead, and two billion dollars of destruction left behind. It's the worst natural disaster in Europe in the past twenty years. The Greek community in America is trying to raise money to help out, like after that tsunami or Katrina, and that's why I'm posting, not just to duck another floor meeting.

I own it, I'm outright asking for donations. A buck, two bucks, whatever. Clothes. Stuffed animals, I mean, some families, some towns lost everything. If you're in Stoneybrook, we have a collection jar/donation box in the lobby of the public library AND in the front office of SHS. You can also mail donations--just ask me for an address--and I will drive to you and pick stuff up, definately. I'm full service.

Anyway. The fires are getting contained, finally, and maybe we can start to rebuild. But until then, just keep Greece in your thoughts. Thanks, guys, I appreciate it.

This summer has seen a lot of birthdays--a lot of really great, fun birthdays. And there are a few days of summer left, but I'm pretty sure this is the last birthday of the summer out of everyone here... and I think that's because the best got saved for last.

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY, ERICA!

I love you, Erica. Have a wonderful day and an even more wonderful year--it's only going to keep getting better.

Alright, it's almost the end of Summer and I want to know. What did you PEOPLE DO ALL SUMMER? Shout it out, let me hear it, even you in the back there. How did you spend your summer?

And if any of your college profs ask you that question? Feel free to steal someone else's answer if they did anything cooler than you.

Sup. As most of you know-- I don't post here alot, unless I have something to say-- so listen up, I've got something to say. It's the end of summer. It's been a damn good summer and this SUNDAY, I'm going to throw a party to celebrate it. So if you're in the neighborhood-- if you're not. If you're a friend of mine or Dori's or hell-- even if you're not, come to my house around 7 on Sunday night. It'll be huge-- I'm inviting our entire class- a little kick off to college before we all split.

And if you're wondering WHAT three things I have to celebrate, here goes. Let me break it down for you.
1) We're done with high school and summer-- we gotta kick some ass and shout our au revoirs.
2) I HAVE MY PILOT'S LICENSE-- HELL YEAH. If you want a flight, let me know-- if I like you, I'll take you up. Those of you who knew I was going for it, I did it-- Yesterday.
3) This Sunday marks one year of the best friendship I've ever had. Love you Dori-- and you and I are going to celebrate in style.

So come, bring a friend--or don't. Come ot my house and let's kick off Fall in style.

Oh-- and if you didn't know. I live on Edgerstone-- big house. You'll find it.

Well I suppose it's my turn to post here again. And good people on my sister's board, I issue you a challenge. This next year is going to be filled with insanity and lots of being apart from one another and my advice to you is to make sure you cling to who you keep in touch with your friends.

Now, my second advice is always to play and play hard, so ... I'm going to issue you a challenge, a major one. But first may I introduce to you:
Noname Dieter the Gnome.

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Let the celebrations begin!

http://www.firstworldwar.com/source/us19thamendment.htm

Listen up people. Today-- 87 years ago, women were given the right to vote. I hope to damn sure that you took the time the DAY OF YOUR 18TH BIRTHDAY AND REGISTERED FOR YOUR RIGHT AS A HUMAN BEING AS A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO VOTE. YOU CAN'T LET IT GO BY WITHOUT IT. YOU CAN'T LET OTHERS MAKE THE DECISIONS FOR US. IT IS YOUR FIRST ACT OF ADULTHOOD. REGISTER.

And take some time to read about how women in history worked and labored for us to have the rights we have today. That's all. Thank you for your time.

I hate to be doing it this way, but this is probably the easiest way of getting the word out to everyone.

I just wanted everyone to know that I'm in New York now. I know that this is sudden and earlier than I was supposed to be leaving but things came up and I didn't really have a choice. I'm sorry to those who I would have wanted to see before I left, who I'm springing it on this way.

I can't wait to see those of you who will be here in a few weeks, and if you're here before then, give me a call. I'm in my dad's apartment and it's currently all to myself, and I'd love company.

Sorry for the vagueness, but I know I'll talk to some of you personally. Still the same phone number and email and all, so nothing's really changing.

Here is is good people of Stoneybrook, two minutes past the hour of seven o'clock and I have nothing to do. I literally have nothing to do. SO I ask, as your local friend and all around good guy, that you provide me with a little entertainment. And in the tradition of Thanksgiving Dinner, Chinese takeout, and pizza delivery, I issue YOU a new challenge.

You see, I'm currently eating a Hershey's chocolate bar. And frankly, they are hands down the best chocolate bar there is. But I'm sitting here going-- I'm not a Hershey's Bar, if anything-- if anything I'm a bag of M&Ms. And that got me thinking about you. Yes, good people, I think of you often.

So post, reply, shout out to me, let me know who you are and using my special and most talented skill-- I will tell you what kind of candy bar you all. It'll be sweet!

So tonight I ordered myself a Sam special for a pizza. It should be here soon by the way. And none of you are invited to come, it's mine and mine alone. Well except Anna-- and maybe Kristy since she lives here and all. But I got to thinking and pondering here as I stared at the menu that alot of y'all are very much like pizza toppings. And I think if any of you asked what kind you were-- I'd be able to tell you.

Like Kristy-- she's the sauce, cause what in the hell kind of fool gets a pizza without sauce. Some of you are teh cheese (yes, you-- I'm thinking of you) Some are the anchovies-- yeah. And some are the great pepperoni that everyone loves.

So tonight I'll wax poetic upon pizza topings. Anna-- you're pepperoni. A little spicey-- a little sweet-- and eveyrone wants a nibble.

Oh-- and in parting. What would YOU do for a Klondike Bar?

Ok, so I'm at my uncle's right now and he just showed me the coolest freaking website ever, we've been playing with it all afternoon, and I figured everyone here would get a good kick out of it too.

Simpsonize Me

You can make yourself into a Simpsons character. So freaking cool.

And for your enjoyment, I present to you Susie Q. Simpson...
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Hello everyone, and happy summer to one and all!

The time has come to paint my room. Until now, I've been taking an informal poll on what color I should make it, but a very bright girl suggested that I poll alllllll of you. And I thought, gee, why the heck not? So here are the three colors I've narrowed it down to:

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So listen. It's almost the end of July and the boards are dead. Not cool, people, not cool at ALL. I know these are good for more than birthdays and old student council announcements.

So people, what the hell have you been up to? What do you still have left this summer? Looking forward to fall plans?

Talk amongst yourselves.

Hey everyone, just thought I'd share the exciting news... She won't be able to see this or respond until she's back on the twenty-fourth, but today Barbara Hirsch took silver in the Pan American Games open water swimming event, representing the United States down in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

So congrats to Bee--way to go kicking some ass, and we can't wait to have you back home!

Listen up. I don't post here alot, so when I do it's because I have something important to say.

Dori Wallingford has one of the leads in a little production called "Once Upon a Mattress". And no it's not about an orgy or the story of someone's sexual encounters and yes, that pisses me off, but it'll be good anyway-- Dori's in it. The play is in Westport. So go and enjoy the show there. The play starts this weekend on Friday the 6th and the 7th. And the show's at 7:30. Then they'll be a show on the 8th @ 2:30. It's running through August 12th, but I don't know the other times, so ask her.

Everyone better come and show their support, Dori deserves it. Any questions, ask her or me and I'll get back to you.

Edit: Listen up, I know I give some of you hell-- but if you reply here with support for Dori, even if I hate you, I'm going to leave you be. Just know that ahead of time. Out of respect for Kristy and Dori, I will. Even if it kills me. This is about Dori, let her have her moment.

Attention Ladies and Gentlemen, I have an announcement:
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Ok, I know that most everyone here already has a car but I figured I'd take a chance. My parents got me a car for graduation so we're selling my old one. It's a 1986 Dodge Omni and it's in good condition not a bad car. The price is negotiable. So if anyone is looking for a car or knows anyone who is, just let me know, reply here or email me.

So, it's been two weeks since the last post here. Coincidentally, it's also been two weeks since we finished school. Okay, so we were on our trip for a week of that, but, my point is--

This board will NOT die just because we've graduated. Hell no, people. This is how we're going to stay in touch next year, got it? Come on. I've been trying so hard to stay calm about us all graduating and moving apart. Give me this ONE thing.

So, what's everyone been up to? How're your summers going? Talk amongst yourselves.