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And so here it is, my 5,000th post. Jeez what a journey. I never imagined when I joined three years ago that this would become an obsession. It was not even on the radar that I would travel across the US to meet with fellow pond meisters and talk about one thing we all love, and all share in common, our ponds. And if you would have told me three years ago that I would have met some folks that would become my closest friends I probably wouldn't have believed it. I want to take a moment of seriousness to say thank you. Thank you one and all for putting up with my goofiness and thread hijacks and yes, as it has been pointed out to me lately, thread killing participation in this forum. This forum has been a huge part of helping me through some very difficult times over the past three years and once again that was something I never expected when I joined Pond Boss. I have probably been too much of an open book over the past years having exposed all of you to the tragedies that have befallen my family but I cannot begin to express the comfort that you have provided me during these events. And I sincerely thank you for that. The friendships forged here mean a great deal to me. It would be remiss of me to trying and name all of the people that have touched our lives. I know that I would leave someone out and I don't want to risk that. Hopefully through written and spoken word or time spent together you all know who you are. I don't have a lot to offer this forum in the way of knowledge or experience, so my tactic has been humor, or at least attempts there of, and welcoming of new members. I realize that at times I get in the way of, and even derail a discussion and for that I apologize. I have tried to cut back on that some lately as I don't want to become a nuisance on the forum. If I do post something in a thread that you want removed don't hesitate to PM me and I'll delete it, I certainly don't want to become a liability to this forum. Anyhoo, thanks you all for letting me play in this collective sandbox. Being a member of this family means more to me that you will ever know.
JHAP ~~~~~~~~~~ "My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." ...Hedley Lamarr (that's Hedley not Hedy)
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JHAP - Thread killing is an art form, be proud, young man.
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Jeff, it would have been dull with outcha ... All of this technical stuff gets boring sometimes and your humor is refreshing and apprecaited. I can't name all my friends on the forum less I miss some names, but your name is on top of my list.
N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds Original george #173 (22 June 2002)
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...... thanks you all for letting me play in this collective sandbox. Being a member of this family means more to me that you will ever know.
I think more than a few of us here know what this forum means to you and the kinship it fosters. How many people would have the guts to stand up in front of 200+ people and yell out while saluting, "All hail the Green Sunfish"? Sunil's one word answer should appear shortly.... Congrats on post number 5000! Let's see, it was about 500 welcome posts, 20 serious posts, 2 amazing rebukes, 4 legitimate questions, 6 GOOD answers, and the rest were some of the funniest stuff I've ever read. Feel free to Hyjack my threads anytime! On a serious note, you probably owe the forum readers about 10,000 keyboards!
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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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Congratulations Jeff! I think you and I joined about the same time. I guess I'm a real slacker, or . . .
How many keyboards have you worn out?
Anybody who doesn't enjoy your posts and your humor needs to go to the forum at curmudgeon.com
Keep up the great work.
Ken
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Congrats at the milestone JHAP!
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JHAP, congrats on hitting 5000! Your humor is much appreciated...
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Congrats big guy. You are definitely one of the reasons that this forum is so successful and enjoyable.
Just do it...
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jeff who? :P
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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Looking forward to another 5K wicha. It has been great fun. I take back most of what I've said about you.(for today only).
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I dont take back the bomb I put under your chair,not that anyone can prove I had anything to do with it in the first place.
I subscribe Some days you get the dog,and some days he gets you.Every dog has his day,and sometimes he has two!
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Congrats JAHP. You gotta get your butt in gear. CJ is set to pass you in 4 months if you continue to slack off!
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There's a guy named JHAP on this forum?
Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.
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Yeah...and word is he likes to slack off
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JHAP you are a friend to many of us here because of who you are - rather than who you’re not. Trying to be something your not is change we can live without. If all we had was a bunch of guys posting study results it would be awful boring and we would have about 25 forum members. Life is much more than that and should be lived to the fullest by sharing who we are with friends. I do have a suggestion. Why don't you take charge (that's scary thought)of improving the PB funnies thread. If you can captain the PB Big Cedar barge you can handle the funnies. There is a lot that needs to be done to improve it including finding some old and adding some newer material with context. I thought B'ski was going to do that but he decided it would be easier to build a house. So we have a need and an opening. I will help with the mechanics. Of course this would be in addition to your normal posting. After all Theo is way out in front and CJ was catching up quickly.
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Didn't JHAP pitch for the Phillies?
Just do it...
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And so here it is, my 5,000th post. ........ show off...... Didn't JHAP pitch for the Phillies? DWIED and I picked up on that one......JA Happ...
GSF are people too!
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I miss seeing JHAP on JHMC. "Jeff Has a Muscle Car" Now it's JHAP and not Pond, but Jeff has a Prius...sell out!!!
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Didn't JHAP pitch for the Phillies? Career record of 55-106 Lifetime ERA of 7.12
Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.
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Let's nominate and vote for arbitor of all things funny. I nominate JHAP, assuming he lost the re-election as 'Godfather' of the GSA.
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Didn't JHAP pitch for the Phillies? Career record of 55-106 Lifetime ERA of 7.12 ooh, ouch
GSF are people too!
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Didn't JHAP pitch for the Phillies? Career record of 55-106 Lifetime ERA of 7.12 ooh, ouch He was actually pretty good this year. But I know you're making fun of JHAP so I'll stop there...
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Jeffie, Life on PB wouldn't be the same without you. Hope you have another 5 grand.
In Dog Beers, I've had one.
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Didn't JHAP pitch for the Phillies? Career record of 55-106 Lifetime ERA of 7.12 He could have starred for the Senators.
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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