Thanks! After nine years you do get to know people pretty deeply.

Thank you! I'm sure helping to run this place can be very time-consuming. I've considered getting a node up and running. Maybe I'll look into that in the coming months.

Too quickly, man. I think it took a couple of weeks for my membership to be approved. I don't know if they were actually vetting potential members at that point or just controlling the amount of people

It's gone so quickly, hasn't it?! I think I do remember meeting you at the first SteemFest in Amsterdam. I presented at the Tobacco Theater and was only able to stay for two days (because I was still working)

Thank you! I wasn't aware you were on Steemit as well! I remember Steem Hunt.

Thank you Krisz! I think that 20k includes comments as well. My actual posts might be closer to between 2-3k if I'm doing the math correctly in my head. I'm glad our paths crossed too! How did you find

Thank you Luis! I'm so happy that you've stuck it out for nine years. Sometimes patience and consistency really pays off. You've done well! How about we stick around for another decade or so? Cheers to

Oh yeah, August of 2016! That was still super early and got to ride that initial wave (more like a tsunami). I don't think the platform saw its first real dip until after the first SteemFest in November.

Thank you!

Much appreciated! I'm glad you eventually found your way here. How did you discover Steemit/Hive?

Thank you very much!

Thank you Lizelle! I really appreciate the kind words. I'm blessed for having met people from all over the world, like you. I somethings try to envision what my life would be like without this place and

I appreciate that @owasco! You and I have had a lot of great discussions in the comment sections over the years. I always get a tinge of excitement when I see you've posted because I know that it'll make

I remember him! Getting the attention of the whales was the difference between success and obscurity in that first six months. There were account-holders working with the whales to actively scout out talent

Thank you!

Thank you!

I definitely believe in signs from beyond. For me it's not as much relatives as it is consciousness in general. Once we begin paying attention it's almost as if the entire universe begins speaking to,

Around the block and then some! Lol. Thank you my friend.

Thanks Tammy! Those years have gone by in a blink but so much change has happened.

Thank you man. I'm glad our paths crossed as well. Those early days were incredible. Sometimes, when I think about it, it still doesn't seem real. How did you find your way here?