Monster Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Seven years ago on Christmas Eve, which in 2014 coincides with the last day of Hanukkah, the first nations moved onto the Umbrella alliance affiliation in culmination of a carefully planned trajectory to set up an alliance that would be more professional and efficient after the destruction of their original home. The name was chosen because of the notion of the shelter it provided for dispersed former members of Genmay. The alliance believed it was under an existential threat in its early stages and avoided declaring its existence until well after its founding. With such concerns being on their mind, I do not believe the expectations of the founders were that the alliance would go onto achieve as much as it has and their aims were very modest. However, the effort they put in gathering the resources to build the alliance's foundation has been integral part of its success. The very first Umbrella member, threefingeredguy of Craggy Island, still remains with us and we owe him a great debt in terms of his contributions to the alliance’s founding and continuity. In spite of the initial doubts and growing pains in its first years, the alliance has reached great heights since 2007. Umbrella has shown an ability to survive and thrive despite hardships due to the steadfast resolve of our members especially those those who remain from its infancy. Even though some individuals may go above the call of duty in terms of service, striving for Umbrella’s standards requires a high level of compliance from each individual member and I am thankful to them. I am also thankful to our allies for their support for us, be they old or new as no alliance can truly thrive without a decent support base. That being said and while it is a time for celebration, there is always more work to do and we hope to make the following year as productive as possible for our alliance. When the sun shines, we’ll shine together Told you I'll be here forever Said I'll always be a friend Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end Now that it's raining more than ever Know that we'll still have each other You can stand under my umbrella You can stand under my umbrella (Ella ella eh eh eh) Under my umbrella (Ella ella eh eh eh) Under my umbrella (Ella ella eh eh eh) Under my umbrella (Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSlGAgggDkQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeology Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Congrats on 7 years :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Lord of Funk Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabcat Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgoods45 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) A most sincere congratulations on your longevity and Happy Holidays! Edited December 24, 2014 by Jgoods45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehmina Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 congrats Umbrella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerileous Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 It truly has been amazing! In a time where alliances were often rolled into disbandment, Umbrella was able to create something very special. I'd love to smugly say that I'm not surprised we've made this this far, but in truth I am. The talent and dedication shown by many members and leaders has been phenomenal and I am proud to share (and have shared) an AA with all of them. Special thanks as well to all allies current and former, alliance leaders from back in the day and today. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Stilicho Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I would wish you another 7 but I like you guys too much for that. Congratulations. o/ Umbrella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkin Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 inb4Moga- congratulations. Dammit Congratulations to our good friends and allies at Umbrella. Seven years is quite the achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucemania Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Congrats to you all :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnsworth Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 This is awful. Disband and try again, pl0x. jk. Good going, Umbrella. o7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartfw Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Yea but who have you bibo'd lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 TOP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Uruk Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 The correct answer was MI6. They BIBO'd MI6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxasm Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 o/ Umbrella Have a fun and productive eighth year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yerushalayim Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I dig the flag. Congrats on the birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musmahhu Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Congrats to all of our allies in Umbrella, and I hope for nothing but continued success! o/ Umbrella o/ 7 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pansy Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 All hail threefingeredguy, one of my favourite people to bash nations with. Congrats on your achievement Brolly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalap Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well happy birthday umbrella :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejack Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Mazeltov! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kiloist Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 It's been seven years already? Time flies by these days. Congrats on it Umbrella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dochartaigh Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Holy crap... it has been that long already. This makes me feel old. Gratz to Umb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Happy Anniversary. 7 years is quite impressive. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahenshah Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Congrats and happy birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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