Man. PhillyT is in that thread, and it was when he still signed all his posts with "Phil". I had been playing Empire for six years by that time. I'm sure I lurked for months before I posted anything. I have gone back to mostly lurking, ogling Phil's Orks and wishing GW hadn't killed my favorite game.
That was a little flashback. Around when I really started joining in in the forum (and not just lurking), and some names I haven't seen in a while. Is Perambulator still around? One of the only WE members I've met in person -- a really nice person! I always figured I'd run into more WE members some day, but never quite managed it. And then the world got itself blowed up...
I regret not meeting up with you (CoD) when you were working in my neck of the woods. The Pleasant Surprises minis I made for you (x2) are still some of my favorite miniatures creations. I hope you and your family are doing well!