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I see Bruce Condello and Ric Swaim have just made their one thousandth post. It's neck and neck! And ewest is coming up fast on the outside.
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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So I see has Theo the Great ! Your's, Bruce's & ewest posts have been great reading. I've really learned alot!
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If you can read this ... thank a teacher. Since it's in english ... thank our military! Ric
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Hey Ric, how'd you get three words to show up in italian?
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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Quite the milestone...congrats, gents! Now, looking back with admiration at your verbiage achievements, what percentage of your communication would you say was constructive...and what was just plain goofin' off? Yes, I think the pirate thing, tin foil lined houses, SMB elected officials, and fish wearing fez's will qualify as "goofin"........ maybe about 2 percent? :p edit: Is there a categorical label for this achievement? Does a Lunker become a Trophy Member?
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Brettski : Is it 2% goofin or 2% constructive ? If posting is all work and no play , it makes for a very dull poster, who will not stay. If the posts are all work and no play, the readers will soon get bored, and go away. :rolleyes: This post like many of the other posts seems to be "goofin" but often has a purpose. The point here is if its not fun it won't work well for very long. Even those of us who enjoy studies and longhaired thoughts and posts need to "go to goofin" to keep our sanity and to lighten up on the readers.
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The first 90% of the posts were serious, the second 90% were for fun.
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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Actually, every single post I've ever made was deadly serious...
Unfortunately 90% seem like I was goofing.
Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.
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100% inspirational! thanx for the constructive laffs!
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Welcome, ewest.
Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.
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And looks who's actually been able to spend enough time with us lately to be approaching 1000 next - our illustrious leader, the original Pond Boss, the Pondmeister with the Pond-mostest (I think I'm channeling Georgie Gessel), Bob Lusk!
When Bob makes his 1000th, he will have equaled the useful information content of everyone else's posts all added together.
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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Ewest, you've made an even bigger contribution that your 1k posts suggest.
Thanks and keep em coming.
P.S. Gotta admit I start out reading all of it and sometimes get lost.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Thanks guys . I am to busy having fun and learning to stop and count.
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The field is about to get lapped.
If there were a lifetime achievement Bill C. would get it.
Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.
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Bruce : If Bill only made 100 posts he would still get the lifetime achievement award based on their content. !!!!!
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"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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Welcome, Sunil! I'm glad you're not too busy with work to join us every once in a while.
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Who is this Mr. Sunil? I don't recall seeing any of his posts.
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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You know him . He is the guy with the smart SMB that beat the Hollywood crowd in a spelling bee. Welcome to Millennium Club. Keep us posted on the little guys progress. You need another fishing partner.
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3/4 acre pond
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Thank you, kind sirs.
Now when do the French Benefits kick in?
What....????
What do you mean we don't get French Benefits?
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:" "She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
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OK You Guys...don't make me go back and chart the ad-lib posts -vs- the informational ones ! (i.e. the whole Pirate thread!) Hopefully I will get a reply, and post again to boost my count !
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Point well made and taken but I don't think anyone who has posted a lot (say over 300 posts) cares how many posts they have made. It is about the learning and sharing, the fun and challenge of it all and of course the adapting it to our ponds. There are a number posters who have made only a few posts but each one is outstanding. I just wish they would post more often. The ad-lib posts are a needed way to lighten things up a bit - sometimes we (all 2600+ of us) get to serious about what we think and need to remind ourselves that life, like a pond ,is a journey to be enjoyed with laughter and levity. Eastland it would be a good thing if you were to add to your already high total post count (you have posted a lot) by adding one or more of your outstanding posts or even start a new thread so we can join in the fun.
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Originally posted by ewest: Point well made and taken but I don't think anyone who has posted a lot (say over 300 posts) cares how many posts they have made. Agreed, as long as I stay ahead of you, Eric! :p I've got to do it on quantity, though, 'cause the quality doesn't come close to matching you.
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I just looked at the directory and noticed that I am 1/2 the woman of several of you all.
Do fish actually kiss?
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