On this day, seven years ago at precisely 7:17 PM Central time, c99 was born. Born of the orange and clad in blue. The labor was long, the birth was intense and the baby was initially very unruly. Some pondered on the future. Some fell out on the floor. Some nested in their new home.

The first year of life was a learning adventure. Then in year two great growing pains overwhelmed the newborn. Subsequent years saw a seesaw of ups and downs, but c99 still stands, in defiance of the status quo, with a middle finger in the air to all detractors. The light, it still shines.

Over the years I've poured my heart and soul into this project. I've been asked many times why I keep on keeping on. Well:

Thank you folks for making c99 what it is. It would be nothing without you all.