An interview with Ryan Dumlao (PokeAbode Man) from the classic Pokémon fansite, Pokémon Abode, which was online around October 1998–September 2001, covering news, official products, and fan works.
Yep, I was one of the most active members on the Pokemon Abode Message Boards. I was friends with many of the members of the boards, as well as active during the AoL Instant Messenger Chat rooms we did with the Dome Boards.
I didn't get to talk to him much directly, he did pop into the Dome/Abode chat sessions. But when I did it was fun to hang out with him.
Don't remember much about what we talked about. The only thing I remember was that back then those instant ramen noodles things that grocery stores offered being popular and talked about, and he mentioned something along the lines of "Meh, Ramen is so much better in Japan". I responded that he needs to hush unless he's going to import me some over here on the east coast of the United States lol.
That's a great story! If you're interested, we recently launched our own forum. Not sure how it holds up to Pokémon Abode, but you're welcome to join it:
This was such a fun read. Hope your doing well well PokeAbode Man! It's been years! ~BlueFlameCharizard
Oh, you know him? I'll be sure to pass on the message to him! If you wish to get in contact with me I would be happy to connect you both up too!
Yep, I was one of the most active members on the Pokemon Abode Message Boards. I was friends with many of the members of the boards, as well as active during the AoL Instant Messenger Chat rooms we did with the Dome Boards.
I didn't get to talk to him much directly, he did pop into the Dome/Abode chat sessions. But when I did it was fun to hang out with him.
Don't remember much about what we talked about. The only thing I remember was that back then those instant ramen noodles things that grocery stores offered being popular and talked about, and he mentioned something along the lines of "Meh, Ramen is so much better in Japan". I responded that he needs to hush unless he's going to import me some over here on the east coast of the United States lol.
That's a great story! If you're interested, we recently launched our own forum. Not sure how it holds up to Pokémon Abode, but you're welcome to join it:
https://forum.johtotimes.com
I gotta head to work now, but I'll check it out tomorrow =]