Happy 5th Anniversary

[hillvalley]

Five years ago this week Don created donrockwell.com.

Those of you who were around in the very early days began registering today. Why and how we got here no longer seems as important as it once did.

What remains important is that he created a community where all that matters is that you enjoy food. There are few places, virtual or otherwise, in this world where your race, age, job, and, especially in this town, political leanings don't matter. We are fortunate that he has created this space for us to talk about our passion and allowed us to create a community that is not just virtual. Dining experiences have been created just for us, friendships have been formed, a few have even fallen in love (we're still waiting on babies ).

So here's to the man behind it all, and to all of you for keeping the board alive.

Happy Anniversary

[zoramargolis]

HV--you speak my mind. Well said.

[sphere777]

What a wonderful world you have created and nurtured!

Happy Anniversary.

Rob

[Mrs. B]

Thanks Don, for everything.

[Rovers2000]

For your effort and insight, Thank you.

Happy Anniversary.

[wristband]

Another thanks from the peanut gallery for creating, nurturing and supervising this most valuable and interesting resource.

Appreciate all of your efforts and good cheer Don!

[schulju]

I'm a relative newcomer to this community that Don gave life to 5 years ago. But I am humbled by the grace, kindness and generosity of its members. Thank you for everything you do to foster this lovely world.

[bilrus]

I may not have been around much lately, but I still like to think I'm part of the community. A lot has changed in 5 years...

[Miami Danny]

Thanks for telling me to "take it to eGullet" but then welcoming me back home. Don, YOU are GOOD EGG!

[Banco]

What's with the virtual toasting! Let's all meet behind a dumpster and get nasty wasted on Ripple and Velveeta!

[Heather]

What's with the virtual toasting! Let's all meet behind a dumpster and get nasty wasted on Ripple and Velveeta!

I'm in.

I have met many great people and eaten a lot of great meals thanks to this board. Thank you, Don.

[DanielK]

My wallet is smaller, my pants are a little tighter, but even if the board went away today, I can count on a number of people that I've met through this board to be lifelong friends. And in the end, that's the best gift of all.

[Rhone1998]

Thanks to Don who created this board, and the generous people who populate it. It's a great place.

[shogun]

Happy Fifth, DR.com! Had some awesome times! Still can't believe some of the meals we've had. Really miss having such a dynamic, eclectic group to hang out with! It's boring up here in Connecticut! Thanks again, Don, and everybody who made (and makes) this community great!

[hm212]

To Rocks...

To the friends I have made over the years...

Thanks for both the memories we have and the memories that have yet to be made...

Happy Anniversary

[Saycheese]

Wow, 5 years! Thank you Don, and members of the DR.com community for keeping us well-informed, well-fed, and um well-wined (?). Keep up the good work!

[Billy DeLion]

5 years, wow. Thanks for all.....................the dinners, the posts, the knowledge, the laughs...........This community may be the greatest asset that welcomed me to DC.

[DonRocks]

Thanks everyone for all the kind words. The best thing anyone can do to thank me is to buy our forum hosts a drink next time you see them. Cheers, Rocks

[Scott Johnston]

a few have even fallen in love (we're still waiting on babies ).

now who the hell is that aimed at??????

In any event, even some of our kids have now formed friendships through our association with the board. Needless to say, I echo every everyone's comments and also offer my thanks!

[Pool Boy]

This is my foodie-home on the interwebs. Gladly so. Maybe one of these years I will make it to a DR event.

[MC Horoscope]

Essential reading! Thanks so much for the great work!