What actually happened spiritually at that warehouse rave?

gogo said:Keith Phillips3,

I think I even spotted your username over by the entrance among the "unclaimed" guests—what kept you from showing up?

Ha 😲 ?
To be fair, I mentioned quite some time ago that I might attend—it seems that was taken as a definitive RSVP.
I simply couldn't make it, honestly (though I won't go so far as to say I'm heartbroken about missing out).

Paul Campbell3:
that sounds like a very diplomatic way of answering how the party actually went.
Kudos to the effort and the planning—after all, the members themselves are responsible for the atmosphere.
At the end of the day, you get what you make of it, right?

Look, diplomacy is paramount here. 😁
You have a point; while the members certainly drive the vibe, if we're being realistic, it's hard to expect some sort of massive, unified celebration involving everyone from various different forums (and the reasons for that are perfectly clear and understandable). One must admit there were certain organizational oversights. However, the first time is always the steepest learning curve—the next time (assuming there is one) will undoubtedly be smoother.

By the way, a round of applause for Simone and Paul Campbell3 (imagine me giving a respectful, deep bow). 🎉

🤔 😳

Can't think of anything smart or snappy right now. I'll probably figure it out once I process everything. 😁

But anyway, here's the quick version. Met Atlantis, who brought Gaga along, who then brought J. C.

As I was heading out, Paul Campbell3 had to say her handle twice just so I'd catch it—apparently, I didn't recognize it when she said it out loud! 😁

Oh, and my main partner in crime was paranoid Android, who rolled in all the way from Phoenix. His whole "forum legend" thing actually started about a year ago over at Rif, just under a different name.
Bottom line? rowdyhawk10 is the one really to blame... 😉

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Tulum was honestly a joke—the stage setup was pretty lame—but I didn't hate it myself.
Paul Campbell3, I thought about reaching out to you, but since we haven't actually met, it felt a little weird.
I only met two girls there, but next time I’m definitely going to track down some other forum members to hang out with.😁

Those lolobridge girls were awesome, and Drito was exactly like he is on the forums—the rest of them caught me off guard... they weren't quite what I expected.

Spiritualists, you gotta come out next time!

Why didn't you and Casey Palmer5 chime in?😁
Since you clearly knew exactly who I was, even if I had no clue who you two were.😉
Who knows if there'll ever be a next time...

Oh, it'll be better next time 🙂

Paul Campbell3 said:Simone wasn't even nervous!🙂

Spot on!

So I was just sitting there thinking, "Okay, time to check my messages," when suddenly—BAM! A total racket hits me out of nowhere! Like, seriously? What was that noise?! Pure chaos!
So, I had to rush a few things out the door via DoorDash... then I actually heard my own voice echoing back at me through the speakers! Wild, right?

Before that, trying to scramble up those narrow, steep stairs to the stage in pitch-black darkness was a total nightmare. Maybe I was just out of breath from the climb, which made everything feel like "stage fright." Or was it?

I basically dug up some old texts and photos and was like, "Okay, here we go." Now I just gotta figure out how to make sense of it all... Back then, the news anchor actually swiped the pear right from under my nose and plopped it on the stand!
I read it, lost my mind, and stormed out! The host practically had to chase me down just to hand me exactly what I came for. 😁

She gave me a kiss. Poor rowdyhawk10! 😁

Man, even heading down into the dark could’ve been an issue. The guys actually held me back near the exit just to be safe. Better safe than sorry, right?

Most people didn't even know who rowdyhawk10 or Simone were. Honestly, it’s like most folks don't even give a second thought to R. d. or F. either!
Why was everyone over at D&K staying dead silent when Gogin (and Paul Campbell3) brought up Simone’s massive win? Seriously? If they had just added a few more details to her bio, maybe people would actually remember! 😉😁

Just dropping this quick little blurb right here!

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I’ve been there myself.😁

Seriously, everything was moving way too fast. They practically shoved the mic in my face before I could even process what was happening. And honestly? I had zero intention of saying anything other than passing along a shout-out from Shaman, whose award I was picking up.

But since they were going to force the mic on me anyway, I just mumbled something like: "Well, look at us, religious folks taking the stage," basically poking fun at the whole idea that we don't have lives or ever go to parties.😁

Of course, that was a little jab at all those debates and threads that have dragged on here on this forum, but the crowd there just started heckling because they didn't get the reference. Honestly, I should've just kept my mouth shut.😁 Because let's be real—nobody there actually knows what's going on.

Like Simone said, most of the crew over at the factory have never even stepped foot in this corner of the internet.😉

Paul Campbell3 said:...so yeah, I probably should've just kept my mouth shut.😁

Oh, please! You should've just told them you were Pesica and you could've held your own for a good thirty minutes. 😁

I'm just curiousyyyy... 😉😛 😁

Over 550 reactions on such a tiny thread? 🙂

Listen, Pesica, the big shots at the White House didn't catch your handle, but some of us can definitely spot a setup when we see one. 😁

Come back anytime, you spiritual types!

For sure😁

Casey Palmer5 said:It’ll happen next time🙂

I'm with you on that.--Exactly.😁

Casey Palmer5;
Maybe next time though

Man, sadly...
there's never a next time😁

Oh, come on, we definitely do. Besides, nobody’s stopping us from just taking matters into our own hands and getting organized ourselves...

Once the church loses its grip on moral authority and finds itself utterly powerless to push back against the rise of witchcraft

Nah, we got it. I mean, nobody's stopping us from just doing our own thing anyway.

is that even a tiny bit of initiative I see there?😁

Once the church loses its grip and can't really step up against witchcraft anymore.

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