DLO TURNS ONE!!

[shimmery]

oh Neski what a beautiful message!!!!!

I'm so thrilled to wish DLO a HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY

I can't even say how much I love the forum and everyone here, (my post count might give you a clue on that ) Thanks so much to Neski for starting this wonderful place for supporting Damien during Idol, and to Murf for inviting me. I can remember when there were fewer than 10 members and we were all rattling around in here excited about this amazing new singer we had seen!

Look how it's all evolved - in those early days we all hoped the best for Damien in the competition and shared the joy and celebrations (and some of the stress too, lol) each week as he kept progressing until those delirious final weeks with the touchdowns and then the Opera House and the spectacular victory to our beautiful Idol! Now he's out there living his dreams, a new baby brought home to his family this year, and his album of originals at #1 on debut!

We are so lucky to have Damien and his wonderful family here as members sharing all these amazing times. Thanks to him starting out on his journey, all the members here together started on a great journey as well, and so many great times shared - get-togethers, concerts, Huts, signings, and endless happy nights and days chirping away here on the forum where something is always going on and such a brilliant mix of vibrant members who all contribute so much, whether it be their graphics, their tech knowledge, their pretteh, their wit, their compassion - everyone has something to offer and this is a place where it's truly appreciated and beautiful to see so many contributing.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY DLO AND THERE BE MANY MORE!!!!

[SJ]

Awww...

A big thank you to Neski, Murf, all of the mods for all of your hard work!!

To all of the Damienites.. Thank you for making DLO what it is today - a wonderful place for hanging out, for advice and for having a great time! I've made so many good friends here, I don't know what I'd do without you! You've become like my second family!

And a special thank you to Damien and his family too!

Happy Birthday DLO!

[casper]

Thank you Neski & Murf for this wonderful place. You both must be so very proud of this wonderful "second home" you have set up for all of us.

I watched from afar for a long time but once I stepped in, wild horses could not drag me away now . I have enjoyed the banter, craic and many discussions that have taken place. Above all, I have made wonderful friends here, who have both guided and come to my assistance when I needed it. Thanks also to Carla, Roxy, Shims, Braffy & Winter for all the hard work they do

And its great to see that one terrific, fantabulous Irish Man brought us all together
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DLO

Love
Holly
xx

[Andy, the soccer Mum]

A big thank-you to Murp and Neski for creating this fantarstic forum where every Damien fan is welcome.
I never would have thought that I would spend so much time here. When I first found this place it was for information and links. but because I found it very warm , welcoming and friendly I started posting , slowly,and the rest is history. I have made so many friends of all ages , and have had such a great times with you all at the D-fest, concert and Robina appearance.
Thanks to all the mods for their tireless work and all the other posters for their links and pretteh. You're all champions. And thanks to Damien and his family for being so giving of his time for his fans.
WISHING ALL AT DLO A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Love
Andy

[Selestial]

A very happy First Birthday to DLO. I can't believe it is one year old. I am very glad to be here to celebrate. Thank you for the lovely Message Neski.

[Bahamagirl]

What a lovely message Neski. I know that I've said it before but thank you Neski and Murf for creating this wonderful Forum. I've made so many friends here from all over the country and in Ireland, too. I can't believe that it's a year old. I think that I discovered it when I followed the links from the Idol site in late September. What a lovely change from the unpleasantness over there. I felt like I had come home. It took me just over a month to get up the courage to join, but I was voraciously reading all the posts and felt like I already knew everyone when I finally did. Oh the excitement of those final weeks. The party when he won. Oh what a night!

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY, DLO!!!

[Di]

CONGRATULATIONS NESKI AND MURF.

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy being here, I have met so many wonderful people and made so many friends, a lot who I will be meeting at the concerts in November. I wish to thankyou so much for this and hope we will be friends for a long time.

[Mysterri]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DLO

Congratulations Neski and Murph on such a fantastic forum. It is like a home away from home. A very big thank you to all of the moderators for doing such a great job behind the scenes to keep DLO running smoothly.

A big thank you also to Damien for weaving his magic and bringing us all together.

[erinbella]

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY DLO

I am starting to get all teary ready through these messages.

Thank you for starting such a wonderful forum.

You can come on here when you are at your very lowest and the people on here can sense that and they offer you advice and seem to give you that much needed lift. I have never met such a wonderful bunch of people in my life.

And thank-you to the man responsible for it all and bringing us together. I am sure that the friendships formed on here will be life-long friendships.

Love
Bella.

[Womby]

A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DLO

Congratulations Neski and Murf for getting this wonderful Forum off the ground And thank you to all the admin/mods for your tireless efforts in keeping this place running so smoothly over the past year Thank you also to all the wonderful members who make this Forum such a warm and friendly place to hang out I love each and every one of you
And finally, a huge thank you to Damien for being the reason we all came together in the first place - you're a STAR

[aussieangel]

Happy 1st B'day DOL

congrats Neski on making this forum come to life...so proud of you..well done

luv Jess

[murfinator]

Wow this year has gone by so fast!! and what a year it has been! ;D

Big thanks to Neski for taking the lead in making this forum. haha I had no idea how to start one but I knew there was a big need for one, so we embarked on it together. ah so many memories. Jumping on here after every performance and going off at the judges for their harsh comments or going estatic when D got touchdowns or great praise. And then of course being completely nervous every Monday night hoping he'd be safe every week!

Thanks to all the members who have made this place what it is and also the various moderators we've had over the past year - Shims, Winter, Carla, Braffy, Roxy.

And thanks for your wonderful friendship Neski

[Trilly]

Firstly, I LOVE THIS PLACE!!

HAPPY, HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY, DLO


It took a little getting used to at first, because I had never been on a forum before, except the AI boards where I discovered the amazing Mr Leith, then lurked around here for a while, and finally plucked up the courage to join in early October. What an unbelievable experience it's been since then! The shared joys and excitement, anticipation and Tartiness have been just wonderful. The compassion and love for and from members around here is unbelievable in times of stress.
I am sooo grateful to Neski and Murf for beginning this community for us,which is what we are. I would go so far to say even a family.
and of course, Damien and family posting here is just the most wonderful thing. Look where he is now, and we can say we had a little to do with that. How fantastic!! Long may D's success and DLO continue!! *group ..*

[jenny]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DLO

Thanks to everyone especially the mods for creating and running this place.
I'm privileged to have been able to meet and talk to people about D without being constantly ridiculed
This is the first and only forum I have ever posted on.

WOO!! GO DLO...
FIRST BIRTHDAY OF MANY TO COME

xx

[Neski]

Hey guys, thanks for your messages, they're very heart warming. I'm really proud of DLO and that we've been able to give you lot your D fixes And a place for the tarts to run free (and occassionally clothed)