Hallo!

VirtualStatesman · Post by **VirtualStatesman** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:34 pm

Heya folks.

Just thought I'd say a resounding "Allo!" here at Forumgarden.

I'm a drama teacher by trade, but my primary hobby is micronationalism, hence the "Virtual" in my name here.

Currently living in Savannah, GA.

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:52 pm

Hello and welcome to FG :-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:05 pm

Hello and welcome!

VirtualStatesman · Post by **VirtualStatesman** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:09 pm

Thanks for the welcome. How are things here at Forumgarden? I've tried a couple of other forum sites, but they just boiled down as a sort of hostile kind of thing that didn't really have an interest in talking to people.

:-5 Better than that here?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:13 pm

VirtualStatesman;1155542 wrote: Thanks for the welcome. How are things here at Forumgarden? I've tried a couple of other forum sites, but they just boiled down as a sort of hostile kind of thing that didn't really have an interest in talking to people.

:-5 Better than that here?

They are great here, everyone is friendly, so jump on in!

just avoid any hostile situations!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:37 pm

VirtualStatesman;1155529 wrote: Heya folks.

Just thought I'd say a resounding "Allo!" here at Forumgarden.

I'm a drama teacher by trade, but my primary hobby is micronationalism, hence the "Virtual" in my name here.

Currently living in Savannah, GA. Hi from Britain VS

Savannah eh?? I've done some reading on Savannah. Really beautiful place, you are so lucky. :-6:-6

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:21 am

VirtualStatesman;1155542 wrote: Thanks for the welcome. How are things here at Forumgarden? I've tried a couple of other forum sites, but they just boiled down as a sort of hostile kind of thing that didn't really have an interest in talking to people.

:-5 Better than that here?

we're just very unique here! :yh_hypno

welcome to the garden! :-6

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:45 am

VirtualStatesman;1155529 wrote: Heya folks.

Just thought I'd say a resounding "Allo!" here at Forumgarden.

I'm a drama teacher by trade, but my primary hobby is micronationalism, hence the "Virtual" in my name here.

Currently living in Savannah, GA.
Welcome, I'm afraid your drama teaching may not be needed in here.:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:06 am

VirtualStatesman;1155529 wrote: Heya folks.

Just thought I'd say a resounding "Allo!" here at Forumgarden.

I'm a drama teacher by trade, but my primary hobby is micronationalism, hence the "Virtual" in my name here.

Currently living in Savannah, GA.

I myself am a virtual micronationalist.

I have a little kingdom that lives in my head and I rule everyone with an iron fist. The minions dare not sneeze without my permission.

Im having a town meeting at 9.

Gotta go.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:50 am

Nomad;1155688 wrote: I myself am a virtual micronatationalist.

I have a little kingdom that lives in my head and I rule everyone with an iron fist. The minions dare not sneeze without my permission.

Im having a town meeting at 9.

Gotta go.

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:19 am

VirtualStatesman;1155529 wrote: Heya folks.

Just thought I'd say a resounding "Allo!" here at Forumgarden.

I'm a drama teacher by trade, but my primary hobby is micronationalism, hence the "Virtual" in my name here.

Currently living in Savannah, GA.

Welcome to FG, VS.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:28 am

Helloo and welcome to the Garden VS :-6

Just stick to the virtual fluffy threads and you'll be fine

:D

Swimming maggie · Post by **Swimming maggie** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:06 pm

VirtualStatesman;1155529 wrote: Heya folks.

Just thought I'd say a resounding "Allo!" here at Forumgarden.

I'm a drama teacher by trade, but my primary hobby is micronationalism, hence the "Virtual" in my name here.

Currently living in Savannah, GA.

Hi, and welcome to FG, I am sure you will enjoy it here. :wah:

Post by **spot** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:47 pm

VirtualStatesman;1155542 wrote: Thanks for the welcome. How are things here at Forumgarden? I've tried a couple of other forum sites, but they just boiled down as a sort of hostile kind of thing that didn't really have an interest in talking to people.If anyone's aggressive toward you you'll get protection. Welcome to ForumGarden.

Savannah, as best I understand these things, is an exciting and civilized place to live. Congratulations. Have you been there long?

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:57 pm

Hello Vs and welcome. As a returning member I have tried many forums and have to say that there are none as good as this

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:17 pm

Hi and welcome to FG

Have Fun:-6

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:19 pm

Hi there!

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:31 pm

Hello & welcome.

Have fun:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:42 pm

Hey, VS! I don't live too far from Savannah. Beautiful weather we've been having lately, eh? Are you going to celebrate St. Patricks Day in town?

Here's a welcome mat for you.

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Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:38 pm

[quote=spot;1155867]If anyone's aggressive toward you you'll get protection. Welcome to ForumGarden.

What ?

Youre a mobster now ?

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:44 pm

[QUOTE=Nomad;1155967][quote=spot;1155867]If anyone's aggressive toward you you'll get protection. Welcome to ForumGarden.

What ?

Youre a mobster now ?

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

VirtualStatesman · Post by **VirtualStatesman** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 5:59 am

spot;1155867 wrote: If anyone's aggressive toward you you'll get protection. Welcome to ForumGarden.

Savannah, as best I understand these things, is an exciting and civilized place to live. Congratulations. Have you been there long?

I've been living here for about 3 years. It is an interesting and civilized place to live. There are down sides though. There's some pretty major income disparity in this town that lends itself to a pretty high crime rate. I've had 2 break-ins since I moved here.

Post by **spot** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 6:14 am

VirtualStatesman;1159823 wrote: I've been living here for about 3 years. It is an interesting and civilized place to live. There are down sides though. There's some pretty major income disparity in this town that lends itself to a pretty high crime rate. I've had 2 break-ins since I moved here.

On the other hand you're legally entitled, as best I understand it, to gun down any mother who sets foot inside your domicile absent your permission or a warrant. Sadly we in England are legally obliged to stand aside during break-ins and warn the burglar if he unknowingly approaches any potential danger while he's ransacking the place.

In Savannah a major income disparity lends itself to the poor committing crimes like break-ins? You should move to Florida where major income disparity lends itself to Ponzi pyramids, bait-and-switch finance, offshore boiler room scams and even, I'm told, casinos. Mere burglary is unknown in those parts, the criminals are far more ambitious.

VirtualStatesman · Post by **VirtualStatesman** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:29 am

Yeah... but then I would have to live in Florida.

Despite the downside (which I have ameliorated through the use of improved locks on my windows) I really enjoy living here. Savannah is a city that is inherently interesting, just in its own peccadilloes and public figures.

We've got this fellow who walks up and down the main street, carrying a sign and preaching about the "Great Satan in Washington." Before people get up-in-arms about this fellow slamming Pres. Obama, it should be noted that he has been doing this since the Carter Administration... nonstop... every day. His name is Right-to-Life Jones, which he changed it to a couple years back.

There's another fellow who wears a pink Nehru jacket, Egyptian-style nemyss (Pharoah head dress), and curl-toed gold slippers. This is his clothing, and he wears it every day. I see him on the bus often.

Around St. Patrick's day we dye the fountains of the city green. There are something in the neighborhood of 40 in our various parks and squares.

Its an odd place, Savannah is. I kinda like it.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:00 am

Hi there VS. Enjoy your stay.

What is a micronationalist? A very short patriot?

VirtualStatesman · Post by **VirtualStatesman** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:47 am

I'll say for the record that FG is definitely a lot more pleasant than some of the other forum sites I've visited.

Clodhopper;1159883 wrote: Hi there VS. Enjoy your stay.

What is a micronationalist? A very short patriot?

Micronationalism is the idea that a group of people can get together in some way and simply form their own country. The level of activity ranges from full-blown secessionist movements (for the lunatic fringe) down to political simulations and community building. Many of them conduct the majority of their business via the web.

Essentially, I participate in one of these model nations, which makes me a micronationalist. In some ways, it is a chance for me to indulge the full scope of my nerddom.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:19 am

Micronationalism is the idea that a group of people can get together in some way and simply form their own country. The level of activity ranges from full-blown secessionist movements (for the lunatic fringe) down to political simulations and community building. Many of them conduct the majority of their business via the web.

Essentially, I participate in one of these model nations, which makes me a micronationalist. In some ways, it is a chance for me to indulge the full scope of my nerddom.

Aaaah. I see.

I must be a macronationalist then - I run a galaxy.:wah: (I satisfy my nerd side with a game called Federation Commander and run a campaign for my friends, which has been going for nearly two years now. Big bangs and primary colours! Yeah!).

VirtualStatesman · Post by **VirtualStatesman** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:22 am

One cannot argue with primary colours and things that go Bang.