DonRocks Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Sorry for the shameless plug (you have to strike while the iron is hot, and Tom's chat today has a lot of people visiting here. So, that having been said ... Click --------> HERE! <-------- And as for you, Tom Sietsema, my friend, guardian angel and benefactor, lunch is on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 But what if he picks a restaurant in PARIS??? Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 But what if he picks a restaurant in PARIS??? Barbara Then, my dear Barbara ... When the cat's away, the shrimp will play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Then, my dear Barbara ...When the cat's away, the shrimp will play. Hell, I was thinking dr.com road trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 To all New Members, I'm trying to get a mass email sent out to you so that you can: 1) verify your email addresses 2) give me your first and last names 3) give me your city of residence (all of which to be kept private, always.) but I'm having trouble getting it to send. I'm working with the Invision technical support team now, and hopefully you'll get the confirmation email soon. Please reply to it when you can, and once I get that information, I'll approve you and you can join the fun. PLEASE consider using your real names in your signature file, and if you're in the biz, disclose that also. It lends a LOT more credibility to your postings when you use your real name. Cheers! Rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Hell, I was thinking dr.com road trip!  Now there's some ambition - the first DR.COM European tour sometime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 May I be the first Great White? If not I will be a Bull shark! Please upgrade me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Ok I will settle for Megalodon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I believe this may be the first time in my life that anyone has ever labeled me a shrimp. It's quite enjoyable. Nice to see everybody. Sorry I'm late. Is the bar still open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I believe this may be the first time in my life that anyone has ever labeled me a shrimp. It's quite enjoyable. Nice to see everybody. Sorry I'm late. Is the bar still open? For you? NO!!! welcome back man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 22, 2005 Author Share Posted April 22, 2005 [Everyone please note that we're validating a steady trickle of new users. Please feel free to PM them and make sure they're welcome and feel like part of the family. Cheers! Rocks] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I believe this may be the first time in my life that anyone has ever labeled me a shrimp. It's quite enjoyable. Nice to see everybody. Sorry I'm late. Is the bar still open? They have the internets in South Africa?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 They have the internets in South Africa?!? The Stretch probably has some super cool WIFI handheld device that he is using to post. How are things on the flip side of the planet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I believe this may be the first time in my life that anyone has ever labeled me a shrimp. It's quite enjoyable. Nice to see everybody. Sorry I'm late. Is the bar still open? Yeah, but it's cash only. Nice to see you here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcpolicywonk Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 So, we've got Chowhounds and eGulleteers - does this make us "Rockers?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Or Rockettes? Hey Stretch, don't worry, you're a jumbo shrimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripewriter Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Hey Stretch, don't worry, you're a jumbo shrimp Shouldn't that be BIZZARO jumbo shrimp? heh heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Am I still a Shrimp ? Can you make me a Skrimp? Please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 So, we've got Chowhounds and eGulleteers - does this make us "Rockers?" Given the member labeling scheme, we would have to be -- Rock Lobsters Do we all get matching towels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Given the member labeling scheme, we would have to be --Rock Lobsters Do we all get matching towels? Nope. Plastic bibs with a likeness of Rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Or Rockettes?Hey Stretch, don't worry, you're a jumbo shrimp Isn't "jumbo shrimp" an oxymoron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Nope. Plastic bibs with a likeness of Rocks! With images from his previous career Don Rockwell ("DonRocks") comes to food and wine writing after a failed acting career in adult films... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 With images from his previous career Now we are back to the shrimp talk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Given the member labeling scheme, we would have to be --Rock Lobsters Do we all get matching towels? Boys in bikinis Girls in surfboards Everybody's rockin' Everybody's fruggin' Twistin' 'round the fire Havin' fun Bakin' potatoes Bakin' in the sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 C'mon dudes, it will take you 20 seconds! And it'll make my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 C'mon dudes, it will take you 20 seconds! And it'll make my day. And then you can make my day by taking a minute to complete your membership instead of lingering in registration limbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 C'mon dudes, it will take you 20 seconds! And it'll make my day. Why is there such a flood of guests here right now? Can someone email me (donrocks@donrockwell.com) and tell me if there was some press somewhere? And guests, as long as you're here, why don't you take a couple minutes and register? I'll buy you a piece of bubble gum if you do. Thank you! Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 perhaps the Washingtonian article mention??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Or the link from dcist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganCircle Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I'd venture it's the link from yesterday's DCist: http://www.dcist.com/archives/2005/08/09/r..._and_losers.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Nah, I'm pretty sure it was the indirect reference to Nadya on Tom's chat. That is a very popular and powerful chat he runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganCircle Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Despite my being a relative newcomer (but a shrimp), I've enjoyed Nadya's posts and felt a wee bit protective at that point in the chat. I have no doubt that (i) the TS chat poster would probably never say those things face to face, and (ii) that Nadya could more than fend for herself in person or electronically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.R. Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Not a new member, just a new poster. What was the reference to Nadya on the chat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Not a new member, just a new poster. What was the reference to Nadya on the chat? Click here. The reference was to restaurant staff complaining about customers (not named mind you) in online chats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Ask, and ye shall receive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Welcome to all those who gave into Don's peer pressure I look forward to receiving your replies to my email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 22 guests, 48 members 3 anonymous members Lot of new traffic from the City Paper article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Lot of new traffic from the City Paper article. Most users ever online was 80 on Today, 02:56 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 (edited) Lot of new traffic from the City Paper article. Most users ever online was 80 on Today, 02:56 PM Michelin Man is quite a draw! Edited August 11, 2005 by Al Dente Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Doesn't count if they aren't registering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 (edited) [Everyone please note that we're validating a steady trickle of new users. Please feel free to PM them and make sure they're welcome and feel like part of the family. Cheers! Rocks] 400 members and counting! Time for a celebration picnic! Edited August 28, 2005 by crackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Happy Birthday, Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Whoo-hooo - 400 members and counting! Time for a celebration picnic! Next week I'll start the planning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Next week I'll start the planning A significant number of people have already informed Jacques that he can't come without bringing that smoked pork butt. He may, one day, decide that this is one of the inner circles of the Inferno. Too bad. His butt rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanabutler Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Happy late birthday, Señor Rockwell. How many more posts until I am the next thing up on the evolutionary ladder from a "shrimp"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Despite my being a relative newcomer (but a shrimp), I've enjoyed Nadya's posts and felt a wee bit protective at that point in the chat. I have no doubt that (i) the TS chat poster would probably never say those things face to face, and (ii) that Nadya could more than fend for herself in person or electronically. Awww. Go away for a few days and all hell breaks loose. Thank you, I appreciate the vote of confidence. Certainly can fend for myself but love being protected as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 Happy late birthday, Señor Rockwell. How many more posts until I am the next thing up on the evolutionary ladder from a "shrimp"? Why thank you, Tana. And you answered your own question, having evolved to a clam in recent times. Not that this is any sort of shameless post-bump in order to get our new guests to register by CLICKING HERE! or anything. Nope. Not a chance. No sir-ree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 We should also welcome our plethora of new members who completed their registration over the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 (edited) Whoa, Darren Vengroff, former DC DelMarVa forum host at eGullet. Did he move back from Seattle, or is he just a voyeur? edited to add: Looks like he' still in Seattle. Edited October 24, 2005 by Jacques Gastreaux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Sorry, Rocks -- there no "here" there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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