I've been here for six years and a co-admin for three years this December 16th and I have to say that I have been such a proud member of this forum. I was a lone wanderer whose former general discussion forum got sold and then that person sold it and then it just died. So I then searched for another general chat forum and here I am. To be honest, I didn't think I would still be here at this forum, much less a staff member. I had tended to drift from forum to forum. However, for some reason, TCH's atmosphere made me stay. I was graciously and warmly welcomed by the staff. I think Kyng and another former member were the first ones to welcome me. I then found myself fully dedicated to this place and soon became the Art Assistant and then Admin!

So here I am now, six years later. We've moved forums and we're still growing strong. I cannot express how much this means to me and of course what it means to CJ. I don't think we would have made it as far as we did without the wonderful and active member base we have right now. There has been some who have drifted out and some drift back in over time, but I am very thankful for each and every one of you who come here and stay and even the ones who come here and leave a positive impact on the board. Sure there have been countless ups and downs here on the board, but with everything that we get through, it brings us closer. 

I would just liked to hold CJ up here on a pedestal because honestly.. this place wouldn't exist if he weren't a little chess nerd, OK? Also, he is the most hardworking admin I have ever met. Seriously. Hands down the best. He is always thinking up of new ideas for content, themes, ect. This man works his butt off every day and then comes home and puts his effort into his forum. So aside from the members, I wanted to thank CJ. 

So here is to many more years with all of you! *toasts her glass of wine* Thash Grape!