Originally posted by iTim:U2 fans and the meet-ups take a gig and turn it into something even more memorable. While U2 themselves have faded into the background a little bit for me, U2start remains a constant in life.
Originally posted by LikeASong:Hey Alex Nice to see you back and in the mood for a reflective post like this. Has it really been that long though? It sure didn't feel like it, I thought we exchanged some posts around Xmas? Not sure though, could have been way before - time flies! Anyway it's always SO good to have you back
I obviously know and mirror what you mean about this site being like some kind of leitmotiv of our lives, a constant through the years... Almost like a second home of sorts. I joined in November 2006 when I was 16 years old so next year I will celebrate that I've been in U2start for literally half of my life. That's something! This site has seen us parting with friends, getting to know new friends, fleing the nest, burying loved ones, falling sick, breaking up, getting married... And it's always been there. Like a shelter. In my case interacting with people from all over the globe has allowed me to improve my English skills way more than I could have imagined, and I've learned more things than I can even think of from many of you. Thanks to this site I can visit Belfast, Amsterdam, Dortmund or Chicago without a worry because I know there'll be a friend there in case I need it. That's powerful.
I'm so glad you got your own studio, I'm quite jealous to read that! Please remember we have our Songs You've Written thread and it would be great if you dropped by and shared some of your stuff there.
Big hugs Alex!!
PS. You joined on 2007-05-12
Originally posted by iTim:Hey you! I remember you. Welcome back, Alex! Always good to see an old face pop in. Congratulations on the marriage!
I can only echo what Sergio says. U2start is more than just U2 chat, or downloading bootlegs, it’s the people too. I joined in 2008, after about 6 months of lurking. Never did I think I’d not only see the band so many times in the years that followed, that I would still even be here 13 years on, but I’d also meet so many fans from site. U2 fans and the meet-ups take a gig and turn it into something even more memorable. While U2 themselves have faded into the background a little bit for me, U2start remains a constant in life.
And as Sergio says, it doesn’t matter where you go, you can always guarantee that there will be a fan there who would happily meet up for a pint.
Originally posted by miryclay:Alex from Ottawa. Welcome back. I remember you from the U2Sound-forum days. I'm glad to hear you are still playing. Hopefully you are finding your individual voice on guitar as Edge has instructed us all to do. I don't think he wants us to copy him (but I could be wrong!)
Originally posted by germcevoy:A very familiar username. Great to see it back on the forums. Welcome back to the mad house.
Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:And we really have to get the ball rolling on that New Years Eve DVD one of these days!
Originally posted by LikeASong:[..]
I didn't wanna mention it, I left it to you Maybe for the 35th anniversary of the show in 2024 lol!