I first came across Louis back in July of 2008. I had no idea how social media 'worked' but something told me, he was a 'big player'. I subscribed to him across the board, he reciprocated, but because my feed back when I first started FriendFeeding was ALL fluff, he unsubscribed from me right away. And I admit, my feelings were hurt. I sent him a message on Facebook to tell him: I WILL regain credibility, to let you know I am worth subscribing to. Somehow, some way. Well, it worked. By just being myself. One day on PixelBits, among the silly posts of Star Wars, Lego, and gummi bears, I wrote about Goosh. A few minutes after I published, LG left me a comment, sent me an email that said: "Wow, you're a geek?" Me: "Um, yes?" Little did I know, something I wrote because I was interested in, garnered enough attention for him to extend an invitation to post on his site. And from there, Louis and I became more than Internet buddeis, we became real friends. :) - Mona Nomura

Happy Birthday Louis! - Zee. from IM

Louis- I do not know the ways to thank, appreciate, and articulate how much you mean to me, personally, as well as the community. You are humble, open, approachable, and a one of a kind man. Happy Birthday, to one of the greatest individuals, fathers, and a huge asset to the community! I am honored and grateful to call you my friend! - Mona Nomura

Happy birthday, Louis! - Rochelle

Louis, it's your birthday? Happy birthday, and to many, many more! - Chris Charabaruk

It's tomorrow, I'm six minutes early :) - Mona Nomura

Happy Birthday, Louis!!! - David Cook

Aww, beautiful sentiment. Happy womb escape day Louis :) - Mo Kargas

Happy Birthday Louis! Thanks for turning me onto this thing called friendfeed. - Robert Scoble

Happy Birthday, Louis! :) - Yolanda

Happy Birthday! - Johnny

Happy birthday Louis! - FFing Enigma

Happy birthday, Louis! - Mike Nayyar

I was under a lot of pressure, Scott. You should've seen what he wrote about me. *double sniff* - Mona Nomura from IM

Happy birthday! *jealous of the Google headwear* - Dean

Happy birthday Louis. ~xxxooo~ #spankings - Far

FAR LOL!! - Mona Nomura from IM

Happy birthday, Louis! - Michael McKean

Happy birthday! - dgw

Always great descriptive content, interest in people, ideas and a direction. That's what I love in his (your) blogging. My first real blogging habits coincided with having you as example, hope the kids go through life with filled needs. Keep 'em battles with the cleaning bot. ;p - Zu from AOD

Happy Birthday! - Jeff (Team マクダジ )

Happy Birthday, Louis! - Anne Bouey

Man - I almost missed this. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOUIS (The kids are growing fast!!!!!) - Charlie Anzman

Seriously, have a seriously happy birthday, Louis! :) - Micah

Happy Birthday. Was great to meet you to and talk geek for a few hours. - Nathan Chase

Louis is 32 today, in case anyone is asking. ;-) - Jesse Stay

Hope you have a stellar birthday Louis. Thanks for everything you do and the glorious noise you contribute to the Friendfeed river. - Brian Daniel Eisenberg

Feliz Cumpleaños Louis! - Alejandro

Happy Birthday Louis! Keep rocking. - Parth Awasthi

Go shorty it's your birfday. We gonna party like it's your birfday! - BEX

Happy Birthday :) - Leslie Poston

Happy Birthday, Louis! - Bret Taylor

Happy birthday. - Anika

Mona and all above, you rock. (Everybody except Jesse who gave away my exponential number) Appreciate it and loving this thread. - Louis Gray

LG - I trust you enough to give you my FF AND Gtalk log-ins to connect via IM to keep up with all the comments. But then again, I keep forgetting. You're Louis Gray. You *are* the Internet ;) - Mona Nomura from IM

happy birthday! - Erin @queenofspain

Happy birthday, Louis Gray! - ravi karandeekar

OMG happy birthday young'un! Hope you are having a good one! - Phil Glockner

Happy birthday! - joey

That post gave me the chance to setup lists as Mr. Gray suggested. In his name, I think we did him one great digital homage. FF rocks for this exact reason: the FriendFeedBack. Let's support each other 'till infinity gets a hold of us 'net adventurers. By his vision, I know this is an important factor to consider. I'm crying of joy just thinking of it. ;) #emozu - Zu from AOD

you've had a birthday, shout hurray! we want to sing to you today, one year older and wiser, too... happy birthday to you!! - Trish Haley

Happy Birthday Louis!!! - Bwana ☠

Louis I'm the only one who can give it away because giving away your age gives away mine. :-P - Jesse Stay

Although you are "officially" older than me now - Jesse Stay

What great faces :-) - that'll make for a happy birthday right there! - asiriusgeek

Happpy bday Louis. - Alp

Happy Birthday Louis. Keep elevating our minds in the next year. - Amani

Oh, and buy yourself a present too. - Amani

Happy Birthday!!! - Neya

I have 5 years on you... so why are so much smarter? ^______^ Have a great birthday, Louis! - Josh Haley

Happy Birthday, Louis! :-) - Kol Tregaskes

Happy Birthday enjoy - eric

“Happy Birthday, Louis Gray!! - Vicey

Happy Birthday - Dad of the Cutest Kids On the Internets! - Martha

OK, why did I not get the memo that today was Louis Gray Testimonial Day? Now I feel like a slacker cause I haven't written one yet. - Rob Diana

Happy Birthday =) - Praveen Vasudev

Happy Birthday Louis! - (jeff)isageek

Happy Birthday! - Lu Tao

happpy Birthdayyy Louis!!! - Thomas Hawk

Happy birthdayy! - Alemsah Ozturk

Louis, you haven't changed very much. - Ahmet Alp Balkan

Happy Birthday Louis!! (Mona - you made my eyes well up with big happy tears - your post honoring Louis on his Birthday is really sweet and so true!!! Louis is truly a gem, a one-of-a-kind guy - fabulously, amazing!!! <3 - Susan Beebe

Happy Birthday Louis! - Dobromir Hadzhiev

Totally appreciate Louis, so happy birthday, let me know when you are in seattle, I'll buy you a beer or drink of choice. r/dan - Dan owns Comicsforge.com

Happy Birthday Louis! I hope you've enjoyed your visit to Orlando. Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet up with you. Cheers! - Mike Reynolds

I will comment on every Happy Birthday Louis Gray post I see. And, happy birthday! - Derrick

Cool! Happy Birthday LG! I always enjoy reading your stream! - .LAG liked that

Happy Birthday, Louis! - WoH: Minding her Botts

Happy Birthday, Louis!!!! :-) - Stephen Moon

Happy Happy Birthday!!! - Sarah Perez

Happy Birthday! - Selma

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! - Tamar Weinberg

happy birthday! - andy brudtkuhl

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day, enjoy your family, enjoy your work. - John A. Taylor

happy birthday louis - آلیس

Happy Birthday Louis! - AJ Batac :)

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to Youuuu...okay, better not finish it, as I don't want to have to pay a royalty. But you get the idea. Enjoy! - Dawn

Louis: It's fitting and very sweet that this thread was at the top of the "best of day" collection on FF when I checked in. You've built a fantastic tribe on FF through your generosity and talent. Happy Birthday! - V Mary Abraham

You are a good HUMAN. Happy Birthday! - michael sean wright