Hey Neighbor Osgood … It has been a while / hope you are doing well my friend! …
It’s nice to see that this village of ours still has elders that can remember back to the “golden years” of CRT. We shall soon be celebrating our 17-year anniversary of this forum created and embellished by some of the greatest orators, story writers, and field staff recognized in cyber world …
It all had its beginnings in late August 2003 by original Admin 1 and a few of his close associates T-man, Dallasman and SafaDino … That same month there would be other key players joining the group with the likes of – Jazz Musician, Polijo, LVSteve, Downanup, Zigmonger, Cygnus, SeaHawk, Might1, … Sept 2003 Easy, Nucknfuts and the honorable Circus joined in on the fun … October 2003 we had PacoLoco, Buzzfla, Express321 and Witling … November 2003 Koppite, Novice, SinCity, then there was You and myself joining in on the fun ….
The CRT site had its base now covered and from that point on (social dialog) history was made …. CRT was way before it’s time – 2 years before MySpace and YouTube were developed and 3 years before Facebook became what it is today…
Current CRT stats are 545,724 total post, with 45,665 total topics and a membership well over 41 thousand strong with new members joining still to this day ….
I must add that the CRT site is and always has been an adult online social community discussing relevant travel interest that highlights the absolute best of what is offered not only for the Costa Rica regions but for around the world … In No Way has the site represented anything more than a social community banter back and forth with sometimes relevant travel highlights that may highlight interest for likeminded people involved …
I am not an official of the site or never have been, but I do enjoy the relationships built over the many years that I’ve been a member of this social intercourse experiment …. /
Osgood … Oh yes, great memories from our Presidente - early morning gathers along the rail … Heck it took an early riser to get a good seat because early mornings would always seem to drift into afternoons then off to the Del Rey for our mid-afternoon cocktails … and who could forget our awesome host at the original Zona Blue.
Wanda was a charmer and a friendly host for many of the old crew… My fondest memory was our 2nd Year Anniversary shining the spotlight on Admin1 sitting in the center of the room in a chair being entertained by all the Zona Blue dancers. First time I ever seen him speechless – Awesome “wholesome” fun had by all.
With all the fond memories there still leaves a sad note for all that have moved on to another realm – something that is inevitable true but it doesn’t takeaway all the great memories we have enjoyed over the many years …. And it continues to this day with new feedback, backstories, token displays of encouragements and social networking at its finest …
A Sportsman Cheers to all that walk that way or maybe a La Amistad comfy meal or two and a wink and blessing for the Del Rey & Cocal friendlies that always seem to have their best of intentions for making a visit to Costa Rica most memorial of all – Prayers for Witling and others who may be suffering through some difficult times right now…
~Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained ~ …. Pura Vida - JB