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06-01-2007, 01:29 PM
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I have a feeling by the end of the story I'm going to need a towel and a cigarette.
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And a glass of good Scotch.
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06-01-2007, 01:41 PM
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So I lived with Brian Pumper's member.
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See this? This right here? This is why you have a permanent spot in CT4's handbasket.
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06-01-2007, 05:46 PM
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I have a feeling by the end of the story I'm going to need a towel and a cigarette.
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And a glass of good Scotch.
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And a shower.
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06-02-2007, 02:15 AM
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Best. Recruitment. Thread. Ever.
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AMEN!
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06-03-2007, 06:35 PM
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see what happens when you leave GC for a weekend? LMAO!!!!! man this is amazing.
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06-03-2007, 10:22 PM
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Can we PLEASE have an update soon? I love this thread!
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06-04-2007, 07:53 AM
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By the time I realized I had fallen in love with Brian Pumper, it was my senior year. Although pledging as a senior was possible, it wasn't a good idea for me. I had so many other responsibilities that I felt it would be selfish to put them off just for the chance to pledge as an undergrad. Plus, I wanted to be SURE this thing with Brian Pumper was for real.
I looked at all five NPHC fraternities and specific criteria to decide which was the best fit:
1) Does their history "speak" to me?
2) Can I identify with their roster of prominent members?
3) Do my values line up with their national programs.
4) Am I comfortable in a room full of them?
So let's start with Lexington Steele. They were the youngest founded, and to me, didn't have much of a history to be impressed by. I guess I thought it was nice that they were the youngest members of the NPHC, but that wasn't a selling point for me. I didn't want to have to explain what my fraternity was everywhere I went. I wanted to say "I am a ______" and have everyone know without explanation.
Their roster of prominent members included a weather man and actor. *shrug*
Their programs were okay.... but you know what? A lot of the rhetoric on their website and when I saw them in person was all about how they were building a tradition. Well that's great, but it's been over 30 years now.... ain't that joint built yet?
I had never seen more than one in a room...so again, there was no way to know if I would be comfortable with a room full of them.
Thus, Lexington Steele was off the list.
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06-04-2007, 08:13 AM
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You made me wait all weekend for just ONE installment. You'd better keep them coming throughout the day, LOL!!!! But seriously, I'm excited for the next tid bit.
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Originally Posted by Senusret I
By the time I realized I had fallen in love with Brian Pumper, it was my senior year. Although pledging as a senior was possible, it wasn't a good idea for me. I had so many other responsibilities that I felt it would be selfish to put them off just for the chance to pledge as an undergrad. Plus, I wanted to be SURE this thing with Brian Pumper was for real.
I looked at all five NPHC fraternities and specific criteria to decide which was the best fit:
1) Does their history "speak" to me?
2) Can I identify with their roster of prominent members?
3) Do my values line up with their national programs.
4) Am I comfortable in a room full of them?
So let's start with Lexington Steele. They were the youngest founded, and to me, didn't have much of a history to be impressed by. I guess I thought it was nice that they were the youngest members of the NPHC, but that wasn't a selling point for me. I didn't want to have to explain what my fraternity was everywhere I went. I wanted to say "I am a ______" and have everyone know without explanation.
Their roster of prominent members included a weather man and actor. *shrug*
Their programs were okay.... but you know what? A lot of the rhetoric on their website and when I saw them in person was all about how they were building a tradition. Well that's great, but it's been over 30 years now.... ain't that joint built yet?
I had never seen more than one in a room...so again, there was no way to know if I would be comfortable with a room full of them.
Thus, Lexington Steele was off the list.
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06-04-2007, 09:38 AM
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LMAO!!!!!! I am in tears!!!!
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06-04-2007, 09:51 AM
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I've read a lot of great threads on GC, but this one is the best to date.
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06-04-2007, 10:25 AM
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You made me wait all weekend for just ONE installment. You'd better keep them coming throughout the day, LOL!!!!
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SECOND!!
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06-04-2007, 10:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Senusret I
By the time I realized I had fallen in love with Brian Pumper, it was my senior year. Although pledging as a senior was possible, it wasn't a good idea for me. I had so many other responsibilities that I felt it would be selfish to put them off just for the chance to pledge as an undergrad. Plus, I wanted to be SURE this thing with Brian Pumper was for real.
I looked at all five NPHC fraternities and specific criteria to decide which was the best fit:
1) Does their history "speak" to me?
2) Can I identify with their roster of prominent members?
3) Do my values line up with their national programs.
4) Am I comfortable in a room full of them?
So let's start with Lexington Steele. They were the youngest founded, and to me, didn't have much of a history to be impressed by. I guess I thought it was nice that they were the youngest members of the NPHC, but that wasn't a selling point for me. I didn't want to have to explain what my fraternity was everywhere I went. I wanted to say "I am a ______" and have everyone know without explanation.
Their roster of prominent members included a weather man and actor. *shrug*
Their programs were okay.... but you know what? A lot of the rhetoric on their website and when I saw them in person was all about how they were building a tradition. Well that's great, but it's been over 30 years now.... ain't that joint built yet?
I had never seen more than one in a room...so again, there was no way to know if I would be comfortable with a room full of them.
Thus, Lexington Steele was off the list.
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Well I guess we know who Lexington Steele was!
We need another update!
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06-04-2007, 10:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Senusret I
Their programs were okay.... but you know what? A lot of the rhetoric on their website and when I saw them in person was all about how they were building a tradition. Well that's great, but it's been over 30 years now.... ain't that joint built yet?
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So wrong, but ha!
More, please.
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06-04-2007, 10:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Senusret I
By the time I realized I had fallen in love with Brian Pumper, it was my senior year. Although pledging as a senior was possible, it wasn't a good idea for me. I had so many other responsibilities that I felt it would be selfish to put them off just for the chance to pledge as an undergrad. Plus, I wanted to be SURE this thing with Brian Pumper was for real.
I looked at all five NPHC fraternities and specific criteria to decide which was the best fit:
1) Does their history "speak" to me?
2) Can I identify with their roster of prominent members?
3) Do my values line up with their national programs.
4) Am I comfortable in a room full of them?
So let's start with Lexington Steele. They were the youngest founded, and to me, didn't have much of a history to be impressed by. I guess I thought it was nice that they were the youngest members of the NPHC, but that wasn't a selling point for me. I didn't want to have to explain what my fraternity was everywhere I went. I wanted to say "I am a ______" and have everyone know without explanation.
Their roster of prominent members included a weather man and actor. *shrug*
Their programs were okay.... but you know what? A lot of the rhetoric on their website and when I saw them in person was all about how they were building a tradition. Well that's great, but it's been over 30 years now.... ain't that joint built yet?
I had never seen more than one in a room...so again, there was no way to know if I would be comfortable with a room full of them.
Thus, Lexington Steele was off the list.
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Oh, snappity-snap! LMAO! *passing around the popcorn*
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06-04-2007, 03:11 PM
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I've read a lot of great threads on GC, but this one is the best to date.
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I wonder if this one will be the most viewed thread ever in this forum? Love it!
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