Oh snap first birthday thread of FFRevival!

[All_That_Chaz]

The first birthday thread since FFR came up goes to HAMMYMCSQUIRREL!

Instead of the traditional attempt at humor in these threads, I want to share a very special story. No BS, this is all real.

About 20 months ago, I was lucky enough to be alongside my pal Hammy on his way down to school in Texas. For two years he had been my best friend while I lived in Wisconsin. He came to my door when I didn't know anyone or anything within a 100 mile radius of where I was. He helped me put together my first furniture. He took me sledding. We went out for wings about every week for those two years - even when the winter weather made the trips nearly impossible. He even taught me how to play spread =p.

Our trip down to Texas was full of laughs and good times, but also apprehension. I knew that this was going to be the last time I got to spend a significant amount of time with my buddy for a long time, maybe forever. When it finally came time to say goodbye, we didn't even really know what to say. I remember standing next to him and we couldn't make eye-contact. I muttered something along the lines of, "I'm going to miss you," and gave him a hug before heading to my hotel to sleep before my morning flight.

I did not sleep at all that night. I had never in my life had a friend like Hammy, and I doubt I ever will again. His trusting nature and kindheartedness were things I had never seen before and he was so nice to me even though he had never met me before. I cried as hard as I have ever cried in my life that night. The thought of not being able to meet Hammy for wings and Quaker Steak & Lube followed by hours of inside joke humor was absolutely unbearable. Even though I was in a new city where I knew nobody, I never felt alone until Hammy left.

I miss you so much Hammy. You're one of the best friends I've ever had. I hope one day soon we can meet up again.

So Happy Birthday, Hammy. Hope to see you soon.


Oh, and...
Spotted Dick
Bullwinkle, we need to advance the plot!
No-Ghost
Blue Faygo
Officer Oink
Doyouhaveanynuts?
Hob Nob!
Epidemic of Ahh, dammit.
Ariel's Coming?
Fullllll barrrrr
SO BIG
Oh God, Coraline? Really?
Don't eat the cord, Luther.
Hammy, the cat can wait...
AGNRY FAIC >8(
Filmin' ma foot
Arizona Ranch
Sledding + Chipotle


EDIT: JKFDLSJFKLDJ I totally started typing this before sprite's thread >8(