Introductions and Welcomes

[NorthDakota]

Islam can have it back... as soon as they drop off the keys to the Hagia Sophia.

No. They can't have it back. Under any circumstances.

 

[ACamp1900]

Fucking Flyers fans have no sense of humor... though in fairness getting your asses kicked for decades will do that to people.

 

[ELCID]

Be gentle its my first time.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Be gentle its my first time.

Wait a second... you're not the real El Cid, are you?

 

[Irish Joe]

Gotta get that initial post out of the way.....Hi everybody!

 

[zelezo vlk]

Hey dude, great to have you!

 

[ulukinatme]

Welcome, Irish Joe! Have some vBucks and a clover.

 

[BeauBenken]

Gotta get that initial post out of the way.....Hi everybody!

Welcome aboard!

 

[BobbyMac]

Gotta get that initial post out of the way.....Hi everybody!

Great... Someone else to argue with Koon and get picked on by Wolly.

Welcome and good luck.





(Italics mean sarcasm or poor attempts at humor)

 

[Irish#1]

Gotta get that initial post out of the way.....Hi everybody!

Welcome, care to share a little about yourself? We've pretty much bared our souls around here, so we need some dirt we can sling later. lol

 

[Irish Joe]

Welcome, care to share a little about yourself? We've pretty much bared our souls around here, so we need some dirt we can sling later. lol

Yea, I think I could pull that off.

Born in Indiana, grew up in So Cal. Serial mover in my adulthood, currently plant my flag in Colorado, by way of Arizona and Chicago.

Outside of ND football, lover of the World Champion Cubs & Bears, as well as a Colorado Rapids season ticket holder.

When asked the typical question, 'why are you a Notre Dame fan when you didn't even go there?' my stock answer is I'm an Irish Catholic from Indiana.

 

[BobbyMac]

Could have been my exact life if I liked weed... or soccer.

Now to the important stuff:

Where in Indiana? Where in SoCal? Where in AZ?

and the $64,000 question -->

If ND & IU play in basketball, who ya pullin' for and why?

 

[Irish Joe]

Not a weedie, so can't comment on that, but you're missing out on soccer. A lot like hockey, much more fun in person.

I'm from a large extended family out of Indy, that has mostly branched out to the rest of the country. We landed in Orange County, CA where I was until after college. Relocated to Scottsdale, AZ, killed some time in Anthem, AZ, before packing up and living in Chicago. Only left the greatest city on earth because of the fact that its hard to have a kid and live downtown. Didn't want to move to the 'burbs because (and no offense to anyone in here) we didn't want to just live in Illinois.

Can I abstain from the final question? I was raised to watch ND football in the fall and IU basketball in the winter. Came close to going to IU, toured the campus while in high school and went to a couple "meet & greets" they did for So Cal kids, before deciding to stay close to home. I hope for the day the National Championship game is ND vs IU, then maybe I'll pick a side.

 

[BobbyMac]

Not a weedie, so can't comment on that, but you're missing out on soccer. A lot like hockey, much more fun in person.

I'm from a large extended family out of Indy, that has mostly branched out to the rest of the country. We landed in Orange County, CA where I was until after college. Relocated to Scottsdale, AZ, killed some time in Anthem, AZ, before packing up and living in Chicago. Only left the greatest city on earth because of the fact that its hard to have a kid and live downtown. Didn't want to move to the 'burbs because (and no offense to anyone in here) we didn't want to just live in Illinois.

Can I abstain from the final question? I was raised to watch ND football in the fall and IU basketball in the winter. Came close to going to IU, toured the campus while in high school and went to a couple "meet & greets" they did for So Cal kids, before deciding to stay close to home. I hope for the day the National Championship game is ND vs IU, then maybe I'll pick a side.

Your attempt to abstain indicates you are in good hands here Joe.

My path is similar but jumbled, Gary/Michigan City, Hinsdale/Naperville, Scottsdale, OC (Aliso Viejo), back to Scottsdale last year... and ironically, heading to my buddy's in Anthem right now lol.

ND Football and IU Basketball here too and there are A LOT of like minded's here. Used to watch IU games (Mama's a grad) w/the alumni club in Laguna Woods at a bar called Players. I played basketball against ND and have never quite got over them being the enemy... though I'm working on it.

Used to watch ND Football games with the ND Club of OC at Silky Sullivan's in Fountain Valley. GREAT group of people there.

Irish#1 is our local Indy/Irish historian. He knows everything about both places as he was there when each property was purchased from the local Native American tribe.

No italics.

 

[Irish Joe]

My path is similar but jumbled, Gary/Michigan City, Hinsdale/Naperville, Scottsdale, OC (Aliso Viejo), back to Scottsdale last year... and ironically, heading to my buddy's in Anthem right now lol.

I know the south OC area quite well, Aliso Viejo included, having grown up in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Enjoy Anthem. One of the few things about living on the surface of the sun I enjoyed was being a little off the beaten path in Anthem.

 

[Irish#1]

Your attempt to abstain indicates you are in good hands here Joe.

My path is similar but jumbled, Gary/Michigan City, Hinsdale/Naperville, Scottsdale, OC (Aliso Viejo), back to Scottsdale last year... and ironically, heading to my buddy's in Anthem right now lol.

ND Football and IU Basketball here too and there are A LOT of like minded's here. Used to watch IU games (Mama's a grad) w/the alumni club in Laguna Woods at a bar called Players. I played basketball against ND and have never quite got over them being the enemy... though I'm working on it.

Used to watch ND Football games with the ND Club of OC at Silky Sullivan's in Fountain Valley. GREAT group of people there.

Irish#1 is our local Indy/Irish historian. He knows everything about both places as he was there when each property was purchased from the local Native American tribe.

No italics.

I still have the thank you note given to me by Father Sorin after brokering the deal. Hard to keep parchment paper that old from crumbling.

 

[IrishBoognish]

Hi everyone.

Been lurking for a while. I'd like to be a part of the community.

 

[Irish#1]

Welcome aboard. Always good to get new opinions.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Welcome!

 

[SonofOahu]

Funny, I never look too far down the list of sub-forums... didn't know this thread existed.

Hello, all. I am a long-time lurker, and recent poster. I think I've been reading stuff on here for almost 10 years.

Never paid much attention to ND as a youngster, in fact I hated ND. I hated that NBC always had their damn games on. I even had a high-school teammate play for ND, but it wasn't until I became a student, myself, that I learned to appreciate everything that ND is.

I am an alumnus; one of the best decisions I ever made. The campus is magical -- so much history. Even more important, however, are the people. You become a part of the family, no matter how different you are.

 

[GATTACA!]

Funny, I never look too far down the list of sub-forums... didn't know this thread existed.

Hello, all. I am a long-time lurker, and recent poster. I think I've been reading stuff on here for almost 10 years.

Never paid much attention to ND as a youngster, in fact I hated ND. I hated that NBC always had their damn games on. I even had a high-school teammate play for ND, but it wasn't until I became a student, myself, that I learned to appreciate everything that ND is.

I am an alumnus; one of the best decisions I ever made. The campus is magical -- so much history. Even more important, however, are the people. You become a part of the family, no matter how different you are.

Welcome aboard.

I always recommend new posters to make sure they have a profile pic so you stand out from the crowd. Lets us all get to know you better.

Great time to jump in. I think this is going to be a very interesting few months. Good or bad idk.

 

[SonofOahu]

Welcome aboard.

I always recommend new posters to make sure they have a profile pic so you stand out from the crowd. Lets us all get to know you better.

Great time to jump in. I think this is going to be a very interesting few months. Good or bad idk.

Thanks. I just uploaded one.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Never paid much attention to ND as a youngster, in fact I hated ND.

Oh, then you'll fit right in. We all hate ND. We love them, but we hate them at the same time. Soon you'll learn to lovate them just like we do. Welcome abooooarrrrdd.....

(In b4 I pass out from too many Rumchata/Fireballs)

 

[EastoftheBend]

Hey everyone! glad to be back on here. have not posted in a couple years (former handle was Domer_Nurse09) but have always followed the boards since probably 2010ish. By far the greatest Notre Dame message board online. We are very fortunate to have this as an avenue to talk ND athletics and really any sports in general.

 

[ulukinatme]

Hey everyone! glad to be back on here. have not posted in a couple years (former handle was Domer_Nurse09) but have always followed the boards since probably 2010ish. By far the greatest Notre Dame message board online. We are very fortunate to have this as an avenue to talk ND athletics and really any sports in general.

Welcome back to IE. Enjoy some vBucks and get to posting!

 

[EastoftheBend]

Welcome back to IE. Enjoy some vBucks and get to posting!

Much appreciated!!

 

[Irish#1]

Hey everyone! glad to be back on here. have not posted in a couple years (former handle was Domer_Nurse09) but have always followed the boards since probably 2010ish. By far the greatest Notre Dame message board online. We are very fortunate to have this as an avenue to talk ND athletics and really any sports in general.

Sabbatical go okay? lol

Welcome back.

 

[EastoftheBend]

Sabbatical go okay? lol

Welcome back.

lol lifes good. working long hours as a nurse and have a now 6 month old keeps things busy and interesting. I'm always dropping in to see what conversations are going on but found myself falling way behind. Hopefully be able to be more involved moving forward. you all are awesome. We reference the board quite a bit on the podcast I host. As I said on another thread I literally have no clue why it took me THIS long to drop back in with you all. thanks for the welcome.

 

[koonja]

lol lifes good. working long hours as a nurse and have a now 6 month old keeps things busy and interesting. I'm always dropping in to see what conversations are going on but found myself falling way behind. Hopefully be able to be more involved moving forward. you all are awesome. We reference the board quite a bit on the podcast I host. As I said on another thread I literally have no clue why it took me THIS long to drop back in with you all. thanks for the welcome.

Easy Focker, it's just a message board.

Welcome back - follow me for a good time.

 

[ulukinatme]

Easy Focker, it's just a message board.

Welcome back - follow me for a good time.

He's probably well aware of your antics by now and knows better