It was 20 years ago today...

[Bibs]

That someone pressed the 'on' switch on TLF, what was then LEF. 

20 years ago I was 30, I'm now 50 and so much positive has happened thanks to you merry folks and your obsession with lightweight, plastic cars. Running TLF has been a pleasure and it's been amazing to have been able to organise some brilliant events, make lifetime friends and travel across the globe to meet up with fellow Lotus owners and enthusiasts. Mainly ups, very few downs and we're still here, some of you have been here since the off too so thanks to you, and thanks to everyone else who makes TLF what it is today. 

From Matt Windle, Group VP and Managing Director, Lotus Cars.

"Congratulations to TLF and to its members for 20 years of contributions, discussions and chat about Lotus in one million forum posts.

We appreciate and are grateful to the members of the TLF for their enthusiasm and support for Lotus, our cars, the brand and heritage. Forums such as TLF are fantastic portals for sharing knowledge, organising meets and events and general chat about Lotus and help build and maintain the global fan-based community.

Thank you for your support over the years and here's to another 20 years and another million posts.”

 

 

[jep]

TLF is special, as is Lotus.

Congratulations Bibs. And thank you. 

Justin 

[TAR]

Congratulations on this milestone. I bet you can't wait to get to 40/70  😁

[mayevora]

And what was first subject and first post?

[tim_marra]

48 minutes ago, mayevora said:

And what was first subject and first post?

Porsche? Oh, no wait, that would be seloc 

[Escape]

Congratulations and thank you so much for making this possible Andy! I was on TLF before buying my first Esprit. Without TLF I would have never become so enthusiastic about Lotus. I feel privileged to be here and like you, I've made some good friends, both seen and unseen (working on that, hopefully I'll be able to add some new faces to names before the year ends). 

Onwards for the next 20 years! And let's not wait that long, 25 deserves a celebration as well. 😉 

Filip

 

[Chillidoggy]

There’s no doubt in my mind that congratulations are in order. TLF is the best forum for Lotus enthusiasts by far. Let no-one be in any doubt, Bibs very works hard in this respect.

All the best, Bibs!

[Mark Blanchard]

Congratulations Bibs!  Thank you for all your hard work providing TLF and supporting the Lotus community.  

[Kimbers]

Proud to have been a member for so long and have made so many lifelong friendships with so many members. Thanks Bibbo for such a great platform to enjoy our passion and friendships.

[Bling]

Well done @Bibsand all the TLF members. This is a very special community unlike other car forums.

[mcdonaa]

Thankyou Andy, and well done 🏆 - a great achievement to provide an invaluable community to so many owners, and also a place to organise meets etc. It's rare to have a forum these days without bickering, arguing and keyboard warriors - but this one seems to be thankfully mostly absent of them 👏

[Bibs]

Thanks for the kind words chaps, didn't I say you were all epic! 

Even fb gave us a blue thing next to our name to celebrate now we're a significant organisation or celebrity! 

[esp88]

Congratulations Bibs🍺 for 20 years and thank you Bibs👍

for fantastic community.

 

 

[Kimbers]

Big Christmas party this year then?

[esp88]

Ya , Any dato for the Christmas party this year  Bibs ?

 

 

[Bibs]

 

[MPx]

Well done Bibbo - a great place to have hung out for so long.   I blame you for introducing me to the nearest I get to social meedya - but I guess its not all bad!  😘