Nine years ago, today...

**Mischka** · January 18, 2015

On a cold January afternoon, nine years ago on this very day, after months of planning and assembling all of the required components, I flipped the switch... and Tomatoville® went live on the Internet.

My appreciation to everyone, both old timers and newcomers, for building the community that we have become. I'm so very proud to have you all here.

Many other "tomato forums" have since come and gone, but we're still standing, taller and stronger than ever. My original intent was to create an ad-free site where people could share their knowledge, exchange ideas and opinions, while helping others. This has been fulfilled far beyond what I would have ever imagined.

Thank you all and hoping you'll continue to share in our success!

January 18, 2015	#1
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	Nine years ago, today... On a cold January afternoon, nine years ago on this very day, after months of planning and assembling all of the required components, I flipped the switch... and Tomatoville® went live on the Internet. My appreciation to everyone, both old timers and newcomers, for building the community that we have become. I'm so very proud to have you all here. Many other "tomato forums" have since come and gone, but we're still standing, taller and stronger than ever. My original intent was to create an ad-free site where people could share their knowledge, exchange ideas and opinions, while helping others. This has been fulfilled far beyond what I would have ever imagined. Thank you all and hoping you'll continue to share in our success! __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.