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Exitmat

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Hey there, everyone.

I can't believe it took me this long to find this place. An entire ACTIVE forum just for discussing Buffy/Angel? This is really awesome.

The first time I discovered Buffy/Angel was Buffy's season 6 finale, "Grave." I turned on the TV early to watch a show, and caught the last two acts of "Grave." The writing and acting quality of Xander's famous yellow crayon speech really caught my ears, so I turned away from my computer (I was working on a paper at the time) and watched.

I was hooked from that point on. Buying the boxsets, reading stuff online, discovering Angel over at the WB...

Since then I've remained a Buffy/Angel fanatic. I got my girlfriend hooked too. We just finished watching all of Buffy/Angel this weekend (took about a year to finish all 12 seasons of both shows). We finished off "Not Fade Away" Saturday night. We made big deals out of the series finales for both shows. Special dinners, gourmet icecream, and I even ordered her a cool "Chosen" shirt from cafepress.com and made her a Buffy/Angel soundtrack that I compiled myself. Today she had to stay home sick and she spent the whole day reading my Buffy comics.

I also have several Buffy/Angel books, all the comics, and quite a few collectibles. Most of it is Angel stuff. I love both shows, but I've always been just a little tad more drawn to Angel. I think I just like the darker edge the character and show as a whole has--both in tone and themes.

So that's me and my Buffy/Angel fandom. Other things about me: high school English teacher, magician, vegetarian, animal lover, writer. Love playing music and fitness.

I love the community you guys got going on here and I'm really enjoying the boards so far. I look forward to talking with all of you. My favorite stuff to discuss is usually the storytelling, character arcs, and themes. As a non-pro writer I really look to Buffy/Angel as a place to study my craft. And nothing is as well-written as Buffy and Angel. Nothing!

- Mat
 
Welcome to the BB!! Glad you found us, we're such an awesome place...not that I'm baised or anything!!

Let me know if you need any help with anything!!
:welcome:
 
Glad you found BB, Exitmat, it's basically awesome. Hope you like it here, welcome!
 
this place is fantastic for all things buffy...its helped me at least keep my favorite show ever ALIVE!!!! Welcome and happy posting! 🙂
 
Welcome to the Boards 😀

And yay, we so are an active bunch 😀 I have this theory, that sooner or later all the true Buffy fans that know English will show up here 😛
 
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Haha, I'm interested to see if that theory holds up!
Hey Mat, welcome to the boards! Took me ages to find this active gem too- it's a great find, really. And you're a high school English teacher and a magician? Your classes must be very interesting! Haha.
 
Wow! Thanks for all the very quick replies and welcomes. You guys are very inviting--much appreciated.

(My girlfriend is sitting on the couching reading Buffy S8 #12 and laughing her @$$ off right now.)
 
Hi Mat! Welcome to the boards! Great introduction. Took me ages to find this place too. But since my arrival I´ve been hooked. I´m sure you´ll have a great time here. It´s a big place and it can be hard to find your way around. Other people will be posting useful links, or you´ve already seen them in the welcome-pm, but let me push you in the direction of The Sorting Tome - Buffy-Boards if you haven´t been there already.
 
Hi Mat, welcome to the Buffy Boards! Your introduction was great - I'm a high school English teacher too (though I'm in the process of changing to librarian). This is a great place to talk about all things Buffy and Angel. Enjoy!!
 
Hi Mat and welcome to the BB :welcome:

If you haven't already, please refer to the FAQ to familiarize yourself with the Board's rules.

You may also want to try posting in our BAD EGGS Adoption Forum, where new members may go if they wish to be mentored by another member who will help guide them around the boards.

Just in case I forgot anything make sure you click on all the links in the welcome message you should have received by now...then you should get the most out of your BB experience 🙂
 
oh yes....this place is DEFINITELY active!
Glad you found us! Have a great time 😀
 
Welcome, Exitmat. Good to have you on board with us. :: tu ::

As you've already been referred to the FAQ and BAD EGGS sections, you may also want to try posting in our Slaying Times section: The Sorting Tome....where new members may go if they wish to be sorted into one of the Buffy Boards Dorms:

The Sorting Tome - Buffy-Boards :: tu ::


And also, please pay close heed to our board's disclaimer..............


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No offense should be taken and no hate mail generated as a result of these opinions.
Do not operate heavy machinery while reading things on these boards. Do not take if pregnant or under the influence of toxins. May induce loss of hearing, blurred vision, and tremendous nightmares.
Side effects may include rolling on the floor laughing, slight embarrassment, dizziness, gluttony, muscle spasms, excessive flirtation, runny nose, amnesia, dehydration, frostbite, loss of bladder control, Riverdancing, and earthquakes. Don't say you weren't warned.

Enjoy your stay on the Buffy-Boards! :: tu :: 😉 😛 😛
 
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