Thats right, folks. The former Flare poster known as Elim Garak, not seen online since around June 21, 2000, has been located by yours truly. Turns out we attend the same university so I used the student email system to contact him. We're trying to fit a meeting into our schedules. This little mystery has bother a few people around here, myself included. Some of the newer members might not know him at all. I might be able to convince him to come back to Flare.
Upon my asking him why he left, he had this to say:
quote:Well... why did I leave so abruptly? My life got really hectic and scary for a while. I didn't find any time to go online; for a while, I forced myself to go to the TrekBBS, because I sort of had responsibilities there. By the time I did find time (months later), I just was unaccustomed to it (so it wasn't really worth it for me), and I figured it was little difference to anybody else, really. I felt guilty about not letting anyone know; for that I was wrong, no doubt (although I barely thought so at the time). Otherwise, since then, I've changed a lot. I don't think my views on anything are the same at all...
He still likes Trek, and is an avid Enterprise fan. Posted by Siegfried (Member # 29) on :
Also coming up on the 11 o'clock news hour, Flare poster Christopher "Topher" Martin was arrested today for violating the restraining order filed against him by fellow poster Christopher "Siegfried" Holly. Houston Police arrested Martin, a serial stalker from Canada, after Holly reported to 911 Dispatch that someone was hiding behind his garbage cans giggling. When asked to comment, Flare poster Jeff "Darth Jeep" Benson said, "I told Siggy to get a gun, but that damn fool never listens to me. He deserves what he gets."
Posted by O Captain Mike Captain (Member # 709) on :
quote:IN OTHER NEWS:
Dateline, Providence. Local art student and frequent nerdy Flare Poster "Captain" Michael Bartel was accepted into a diversion program resulting in the dismissal of all charges against him, pending the completion of a community service and counseling program. When asked how he quit marijuana after being a gram-a-week smoker, the geek had this to say: "I couldn't have done it without Elvis, Jesus my Gramma and gum. Actually, that's bullshit, I just drink a lot now." Upon passing his first two months of drug tests, Bartel will be remanded to putting up websites for 2.5 hours a week for non-profit organizations until he has completed 40 hours. He has not commented on whether he will include 'All Your Base' materials in the META tags of websites for local churches.
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Posted by TSN (Member # 31) on :
Siegfried's name is Holly? He's not going to turn into a woman after a couple of years, then turn back into a man after a few more, is he?
Posted by O Captain Mike Captain (Member # 709) on :
he didn't already?
Posted by Grokca (Member # 722) on :
Congrats on the dismissal Mike. Nobody should have a record for simple mj possession.
Posted by Siegfried (Member # 29) on :
I have no intentions of exchanging my penis and testicles for a vagino-uterus doohickey with optional breasts. I am quite happy with my low-maintenance standard equipment.
Posted by Snay (Member # 411) on :
I did not qive that quote! Siggy is a bad bad evil evil journalist!
Posted by Ritten (Member # 417) on :
I should make old jokes to you, eh, Buddy....
Yes, Mary Jane should never get anyone in to trouble... Well, unless you use at work and someone else has to pick up your slack.... But at home, WTFC!!!
Posted by Vogon Poet (Member # 393) on :
Bizarre. I was speaking with Adam Bauer, Ben's colleague over at TNO, and he said he'd just discovered he went to the same college as him. I was releieved to find out he's doing OK.
Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on :
WOO-HOO!
Finally!
Good news Topher, and thanks! Tell the little bugger to contact me at
There were a bunch of threads at Trekbbs, for a long time, wondering if anyone had any word of Elim. Glad to know he is still alive.
(Congrats captian mike captian)
Posted by Topher (Member # 71) on :
I just searched the UNB directory and there's no Adam Bauer in it... Posted by AndrewR (Member # 44) on :
List of missing Flare-ites...
Well, it was nice to hear from RW, a few weeks ago!
And now Elim Garak!
Who else haven't we seen around these parts for a while!?!
What happened to Baloo?
Who else was there... Is Daryus still around? (I had a curry tonight - Lamb Korma... I ate too much).
Hmmm, who were some other 'regulars'?
A few of the girls? The've only really been 2 here haven't there? LOA? and I've forgotten the other girl's name... she was Chinese - or was THAT LOA? What was/who is Charle's girlfriend? I must admit I don't hang out in the Officer's Lounge TOO much.
Andrew
Posted by TSN (Member # 31) on :
The Chinese girl == Tora Ziyal, now known as Tora [something else]. She's been around more, recently. CC's significant other has/had the name Jubilee McGann. I don't recall whether that's still current or not. And there are at least two other female posters. The one who disappeared was Jedi Weyoun. As far as I know, she vanished into "real life". Same w/ Baloo. And Daryus is still around, albeit not regularly.
Posted by Topher (Member # 71) on :
Guess I was mistaken. Adam Bauer does indeed attend UNB.
Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on :
I e-amiled Jedi Weyoun some time ago. She was still in school then, and doing well.
I mentioned that Elim had been found, over at Trekbbs, the responces were:
quote: T-Bonz said: Wow! He's a board legend!
quote: Temis the Vorta said: Ask him to come back! All is forgiven!
quote: Cirus said: was he at an all you can eat buffet in vegas?
quote: Susannah said: HOLY FUCKING SHIT! Tell him to email me. Immediately.
Please drop him another line Topher and tell him many people would like for him to stop by and say hello.
Posted by LOA (Member # 49) on :
I'm not missing.... I'm still here..... just no one has been talking about anything interesting to me lately, so I haven't been posting much
Plus, I'm busy IRL trying to catch me a boyfriend.... *grin*
~LOA
Posted by Snay (Member # 411) on :
Omega's off the market, hun. He found him a girl who likes PBJ sandwiches.
Posted by TSN (Member # 31) on :
No, that would be normal. The one he found uses honey instead of jelly. Ugh.
Posted by Siegfried (Member # 29) on :
I was trying to get a hook up from my roommate and his girlfriend. They both know a couple really cool ladies who just happen to be single and looking. As of yesterday, I had a couple alcoholic drinks and decided that women suck. So I'm off the market for now. Take that, fate!
Posted by AndrewR (Member # 44) on :
Well Siegfried, Vice-Admiral Michael T. Colorge might be interested in a call from you. Posted by Siegfried (Member # 29) on :
Not likely, Andrew. He once told me I wasn't man enough to handle him (or something to that effect). Besides, Jordan has first dibs on me, I think.
Posted by LOA (Member # 49) on :
I like PB&H.
~LOA
Posted by LOA (Member # 49) on :
Hey, wait a tick....
When did I become "Active Member" instead of "Queen of Pooty and Pleh?" I think the world should know of my greatness, should they not?
Pleh.
~LOA
Posted by O Captain Mike Captain (Member # 709) on :
nowadays you can change your member status right in your profile.
Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on :
quote: When did I become "Active Member" instead of "Queen of Pooty and Pleh?" I think the world should know of my greatness, should they not?
Pleh.
~LOA
No one who has seen the glory that is LOA, can doubt your greatness.
Posted by Vogon Poet (Member # 393) on :
Yes, see her leap tall locomotives with a single ladder!
Posted by LOA (Member # 49) on :
*LOL* Oh, boy.....
Posted by AndrewR (Member # 44) on :
LOA, what does LOA stand for anyway? Laugh Out Audibly? Posted by LOA (Member # 49) on :
LOA = Loud, Obnoxious, and Annoying, actually....
Back when I was young, it was a name coined for me by my friends at school Posted by The359 (Member # 37) on :
You're loud, obnoxious, and annoying? I wouldn't have guessed.
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