Thanks RWO'ers

[Bunyip]

At the risk of turning things here on RWO into a total love-in, I wanted to express my thanks to everyone here for making the last week or so even more special. Sharing the experience with people via this forum has been a hoot.

I also wanted to commend people for what they have contributed to the success of 2005. One thing that has been a (minor) bummer this week have been the discussions, debates and finger-pointings in relation to the "real fan" versus bandwagoner. I implore everyone to enjoy the Swans' success however they want to.

[Mel]

I've loved the last few months. My family are Swans-nuts like myself and we're always talking about them, but it's been great to discuss the team, club, highs and lows here. I'm so glad RWO got a mention in the SMH herald back in July. I might never have found it.

I feel a group hug coming on.

[swansrule100]

group hug?

:eek:

you best keep your back against the wall i think

[Xie Shan]

Or we could all hug our monitors simultaneously :p
or not!

[NMWBloods]

No problem - to be honest it was pretty tough, but to my credit I put in 110% and accepted all the newbies and their tripe, and then dug deep to step up to the next level and at the end of the day it's all about the team.

[satchmopugdog]

Group hug......ditto Kel Knight.

[BayesysLeftBoot]

Well said, having so many great people on here to share the experience with has been fantastic and I'm sure RWO will give me my football fix during the off season.

In response to the bandwagon comment, I couldn't care less if someone has followed the swans for 1 year or 100 years, whether they're from Sydney, Melbourne or anywhere else in the world. As long as you support the red and white you're okay by me.

[Doctor J.]

Originally posted by BayseysLeftBoot
As long as you support the red and white you're okay by me.

What he/she said

[Lucky Knickers]

I joined when I lived in Singapore, hence the moniker (wish I could change). I love the encouragement of healthy debate.
My 2006 aim is to get to meet some of you swan-loving funsters!
I love that no-one has bagged me because I had a crush on Warwick Capper!!!!!!!!!

[punter257]

i love RWO :)

what a top site

[satchmopugdog]

Singapore... Meeting some of the others has been a highlight for me this year (but I do lead a sad and sorry life). I'm starting to get all teary.

[cruiser]

Originally posted by BayseysLeftBoot
Well said, having so many great people on here to share the experience with has been fantastic and I'm sure RWO will give me my football fix during the off season.

In response to the bandwagon comment, I couldn't care less if someone has followed the swans for 1 year or 100 years, whether they're from Sydney, Melbourne or anywhere else in the world. As long as you support the red and white you're okay by me.
Here here!

Its been an amazing journey shared with RWOers, family, friends and colleagues. Thanks eveyone ... yeah, even NMW and Charlie ;)

[punter257]

Originally posted by cruiser
Here here!

Its been an amazing journey shared with RWOers, family, friends and colleagues. Thanks eveyone ... yeah, even NMW and Charlie ;)

and footyhead! wish he was here to see us celebrating :D

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by cruiser
Its been an amazing journey shared with RWOers, family, friends and colleagues. Thanks eveyone ... yeah, even NMW and Charlie ;)
You're just an old softy!

[Bunyip]

I couldn't care less if someone has followed the swans for 1 year or 100 years, whether they're from Sydney, Melbourne or anywhere else in the world. As long as you support the red and white you're okay by me. [/B]

Nice one Bayseys.

And NMW...it wasn't easy writing the thread starter without using cliches you know:p Bring it on if you dare, but be warned, I helped write the Companion to Traditional and Modern Sporting Cliches, or, How to Sound Like you Care and Know What You're Talking About (Penguin, 2001).

[cruiser]

Originally posted by punter257
and footyhead! wish he was here to see us celebrating :D
I'm sure he/she is watching.

[BayesysLeftBoot]

One last thing I would like to add is that RWO has helped me understand the Sydney based fans a lot better and really given me the feeling that we are one big happy family (I've gone too far again haven't I?:D )

[BayesysLeftBoot]

Originally posted by singaporeswan
I joined when I lived in Singapore, hence the moniker (wish I could change I know how you feel, My impatience to join up and start posting caused me to miss the fact I had actually mis-spelled Bayes and I've been stuck with it ever since. Hey Mods, is there anything you can do to help?

[Plugger46]

Yeah great stuff from all involved.

Go Bloods.

[Ruda Wakening]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
You're just an old softy!

Is Cruiser old?

[cruiser]

Originally posted by Ruda Wakening
Is Cruiser old?
I chose to ignore that thanks Ruda, you should too. :p

[Lucky Knickers]

Originally posted by Bunyip
Companion to Traditional and Modern Sporting Cliches, or, How to Sound Like you Care and Know What You're Talking About (Penguin, 2001).

Highly recommend - Excellent read. A must have for every poster.
FIVE STARS!!!

[SwallowdaFonz]

Originally posted by BayseysLeftBoot
I know how you feel, My impatience to join up and start posting caused me to miss the fact I had actually mis-spelled Bayes and I've been stuck with it ever since. Hey Mods, is there anything you can do to help?

Yeah, I third that - how stupid is my moniker (it's a spoonerism, for anyone who was wondering)? But I don't want to seem like a newbie by registering a new one.

How about it Des?

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by Bunyip
And NMW...it wasn't easy writing the thread starter without using cliches you know:p Bring it on if you dare, but be warned, I helped write the Companion to Traditional and Modern Sporting Cliches, or, How to Sound Like you Care and Know What You're Talking About (Penguin, 2001).

Two of my favourites!

I just felt like writing like a footy person talks that's all! :)

[Jeffers1984]

Yes. We rule. Onya guys and girls.

[SimonH]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
No problem - to be honest it was pretty tough, but to my credit I put in 110% and accepted all the newbies and their tripe, and then dug deep to step up to the next level and at the end of the day it's all about the team. I just took it one post at a time.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by Doctor J.
What he/she said

Or in Parlaimentary speak...here here!!!

[Slick Swans]

Originally posted by SimonH
I just took it one post at a time.

And there was never talk of finals at any stage.;)

[Cher]

I'd like to thank all youse RWO people who came partying and drinking with me after the game
http://members.westnet.com.au/cherswan/grandfinal/Page2.html

[satchmopugdog]

Cher .....Thank you for those photos.. you have made me cry all over again.

My daughter just walked past saying,"Mum it's only football!"

Maybe it is but it is soooo good.

[dread and might]

Originally posted by SimonH
I just took it one post at a time.

Importantly I got my structures right, went back to basics and i just want to pay credit to the rest of the boys (and girls).

[dimelb]

It's great fun, and I enjoyed the chance to meet some of you (I mean I enjoyed meeting all the ones I met) on THE DAY. And having seen some of the alternatives, I will even express appreciation for all the work done by the mods.

[GoSouth33]

Really nice photos Cher. I liked the inner sanctum of the "banner making". Oh....and BTW, I thought the banner was terrific.

[BayesysLeftBoot]

Originally posted by BayesysLeftBoot
I know how you feel, My impatience to join up and start posting caused me to miss the fact I had actually mis-spelled Bayes and I've been stuck with it ever since. Hey Mods, is there anything you can do to help? A big thankyou goes out to whoever fixed it for me. :)

[Tuesday]

To echo the sentiments of (Captain) Kirk:
"I love the bloods and I love each and every one of yous".

Enough said. :)