Let's do something positive

[Leon]

I really, really can't believe Barry surpassed me in # of posts.

[Leon]

I really, really, really can't believe Barry surpassed me in posts . (what, about 12 more and I should overtake him? ) all in good fun.

Thanks Barry...for being the voice of reason more often than not on the board. Though I don't always agree I always respect your opinion. Also, without the board I doubt we would have met in person and spent several nice days together. I am still appreciative of your and Judy's hospitality for taking in a poor guy from Texas for a few days. I felt very much at home when I was in NY. (except for all of the people of course. We are sort of spread out where I live)

[barrysloate]

Ugh...gratuitous posting. How demeaning!

It was great to meet you that time too, and if I weren't so reclusive I might have even come to a few of the National dinners. I really do appreciate the work you do to keep this board together, and often to prevent it from coming apart. It's a tough job and I know I couldn't do it.

[JP]

I would also venture to say that there is a HUGE unmeasured positive influence on the unregistered guests who read these boards. The insane amount of information available provides all of necessary incentive for future generations to join into the hobby and keep the spirit alive.

Despite recents "events" I also enjoy my time here on a regular basis...no better way to kill a few hours every day than talking about something you love!

[Abravefan11]

Along with what everyone else has mentioned, I love it when someone wanders onto the forum with a great find. When they turn out to be real it's great.

Example: Skydash and most recently Ptown.

[wrapperguy]

Leon,
I agree with everything you said in your last post except the part about you being a "poor" guy from Texas.

[Howe’s Hunter]

I'm not sure of the right word to use, so I'll try “camaraderie”. Before this board, I would never have imagined telling someone you are looking for something, and then hearing almost weekly from someone who has seen one, found one, bought one on your behalf, etc. It's almost like a fellowship of sorts. Just can't come up with the right word, but you know where I'm going.....

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by StuckInOmaha

I'm not sure of the right word to use, so I'll try “camaraderie”. Before this board, I would never have imagined telling someone you are looking for something, and then hearing almost weekly from someone who has seen one, found one, bought one on your behalf, etc. It's almost like a fellowship of sorts. Just can't come up with the right word, but you know where I'm going.....

Yeah, but we all like you, Ed. We're only "out to get" some people.