There's really no choice here. This doesn't seem like it's a sure thing....if it is why are you tempted by some fantasy? Even though this person may have strong feelings for you it's not fair for you to choose them if you don't love them in the same way. It sounds to me that you don't. If you did, you'd know it, there would be no guessing, no choice to be made. If you care at all for this person you won't play with their affections in this way. They deserve someone that will love them as deeply in return. How can they find that love if they are wasting their time and efforts on you? Your only option is the fantasy...go for it. It may not work out but at least you won't have any regrets or wonder later on what could of been.

@Spiritbro77 I understand where you're coming from. No offense taken. Sorry if I was being a bit touchy there. Have a great weekend!

There's a "Community" here? When did that happen? I thought this was a Poser store. I can't argue with you there on the "POSER STORE" comment but that doesn't mean that I should have to be content with the status quo. I'm not a poser user and I shouldn't have to be one to feel inclusive. I haven't bought anything from the marketplace and I prolly never will....if that means that my presence here is not wanted or welcomed than tell me now and I won't waste my time here.

Hey takezo3001 how did a yank like you end up living on the other side of the pond? I would love to be able to live abroad for a year or two. Maybe when you make your way to Norway I can have your place among the English.

I'm really excited to see the positive responses in this thread...I do hope it will materialize into something great. @SeanE As a person who loves to travel to new places and experience new sites and sounds having the convention in different places around the world would give me an excuse to travel more. I have always wanted to visit Australia! So if it was ever held there....I'd be there in a heartbeat. :)

Hi Carolly, Thanks for sharing the great pictures. All of you look like you had a fun time. I do so wish I live closer...well I suppose I should take up Poser first :)

@Takezo3001 RE:HEY! Hows about I give YOU My "Romantic Norwiegin package for Two" for You,and Your boyfriend? Thanks but the BF doesn't have a romantic bone in his body. Can I swap it for a trip for one to Aruba instead? RE: Michel Jackson is My father.... Did he dangle you from the balconey too when you were a baby? ..oh you poor thing. ~hugs~ @XENOPHONZ Here......have a cold one (Root Beer).......... Thank you I haven't had one in years. I propose a toast. Here's to the last OT thread we'll be able to have in here. No fights, no name calling. Thank you everyone for keeping it civil and fun....CHEERS! MMMmmm tastes just the way I remember.

It's a rather long drive from Sydney or London to the 48. Very true. No matter where it's held it's going to be far for a lot of people. Maybe if the idea takes off someday there can be simultaneous parties/conventions on different continents....and then each party can be televised to all the other locations...sorta like the new years celebrations or whatever. Or how about a live webcast from the convention. Attendees can if they want to go infront of the camera and say hi to everyone watching. Just a wishful thinking idea. And then when you meet them in real life -- you are put-off/disappointed by the fact that they don't look a thing like you imagined that they would....... Well that's a tough one. At some point we all have to decide if we want to live out lives out in virtual reality or take a chance with it in real life. Personally, I'd chose the latter. The sayings "how deep is your love" and "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" also come to mind. There are more to people than just looks. Life is short......sometimes you just gotta take a chance.

@Bobasaur
I would love to be able to meet Kozaburo, shake his hand, and say thanks (!!!!) for all he's given to the community.

I would love to meet him too. He sounds like such a nice guy. Hey I have an idea. I know it'd be expensive for any overseas member to travel here but for someone like Kozaburo, what if the community take up a collection (contribution is not mandatory) and offer to pay for his flight and/or lodging if there is enough money. For all that he's done for this community I would love to see us give something back to him and show him just how much we appreciate his efforts.

@Lillian

I guess won't be dusting off my bikini anytime soon...doesn't seem like Aruba is very realistic. Overall
the location doesn't really matter to me. But since it'll be the first one. I wouldn't mind having it in Nashville. Personally, I'd love to take a tour of the "renderosity" office(is there one?) and stand next to the servers and fully appreciate how fast and hard they work all day long to keep us all connected. (oh I see lots of photo ops)

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Thanks Lillian for your response. You can count me on the attendee list. Yes, a poll of some kind for the community to fill out would prove intersting. How about a volunteer committee of community members to help with some of the planning and organization of activities so that the staff wouldn't have to do everything? From the way most everyone gets along in here it'll be nothing but a big o fun party! :)

Better save up money for that new Apple laptop I've been wainting to buy.hehe. I volunteer to make everyone's name tags.

A "nekkid Vicky" custome ball is a great idea! I think Possette is kinda sexy in her own way...she's real and not high maintenance at all. I'm gonna dress up as her!

You're right the location would have to be somewhat centralized. I think it'll be cool to have printers available so you have high quality prints of your own creations or purchase other artists prints.

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LornaW....great topics...here's my two cents :) Bananas - I've always peeled it from the stemmed, never occured to me to peel it from the other end. Will try it though. Speaking of bananas ...got bananas going ripe but can't eat em up in time. Peel and stick em in the freezer. They're sweet and taste great when frozen. Toilets - My boyfriend is far from perfect but he leaves the seat down with me ever having to tell him once. Impressive isn't it? Brad and Angelina - Glad to see them together. I think they have similiar beliefs and passions it was only a matter of time before they came together. I only hope their relationship lasts. But I highly doubt it will...nothing does in Hollywood :( Michael Jackson - He's gonna get his due..I just wish they get the trial over with already. I for one am sick and tired of hearing about it being reported by the news channels. Gay marriages - I don't think it'll ever be accepted by the general public. I'm not against it...I think everyone deserves to be happy gay or not they should have to right to decide what's good for them. Chicken or egg? - I know the answer but I'm not telling. hehe Poor elephants - They prolly went stir crazy and just couldn't take being caged up anymore. Have you ever seen an elephant in the zoo? Ever watch them just pace back and forth on hard concrete with those dull dead look in their eyes...I feel so sorry for them. They should be set free. I know they are endangered in the wild. But how about a sanctuary where they can roam free and live as nature intended? ~sigh~

Yeah I gathered as much. I was just kidding.

That way, seeing an OT post wouldn't ruin anybody's day. I wonder how many people's days I would ruin than if I started a thread about the new Pope...