Best Of 2000 - BB Style [Archive]

Jeb

Nov. 30, 2000, 12:17 PM

DISCLAIMER: My boredom is boundless today!

Well, Y2K is almost over and time for all of those insufferable "Best Of" lists to start emerging. Here's my contribution.

Ground rules: be nice, stay on topic (as if), no flaming and behave. Have fun! (Remember, its the holiday season!)

Participation is mandatory. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Best Thread (Overall):

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!):

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome):

Most Humorous Thread:

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here):

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread):

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities):

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.):

Best Motivational Member:

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!):

Most Humorous Member:

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego:

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!):

Best BB Duo:

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member):

Best Lurker-turned-Poster:

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation):

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything:

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along):

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail:

Member most likely to call you from jail:

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count):

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!):

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there):

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!)

Jeb

Nov. 30, 2000, 12:17 PM

Hephaistion

Nov. 30, 2000, 12:29 PM

Someone has a lot of time on their hands don't they? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

For starters (and I haven't had time to think TOO hard yet!)

Dead Horse Award: any Towerhead/KK topic
Hall of Shame Award: no contest - Chained Nosebands by dead VA Trainer
Sorely Missed Alter Ego - Kavu, Brenna, Young Amateur, Pewter
Best Bud From BB - Jeb
Most Humourous - toss up between Jeb and Moesha, with Heidi not far behind
BB Member Most Likely to be in Jail: Colin
BB Member I'd call if I were in Jail: Portia or Sea Urchin (as they're both lawyers)
Kumbaya Award: probably Erin's What Dog Are You[b] thread or any verions of [b]Let's Meet
Most Informative Member: Pwynn, Canter

Will think more... it should be fun to see what others think!!!

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Everythingbutwings

Nov. 30, 2000, 12:33 PM

Best Thread (Overall): Still waiting, the year isn't over yet /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): rule changes

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome): Middleburg Classic/AIDs benefit - Colin, you will ride on the laurels of that one a LOOOONG time!

Most Humorous Thread: Sea Urchin needs an A/A for next year

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): Anything Towerheads

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): It would seem that they all were deleted prior to my experience /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): Well, I was holding out for Rags but........

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): Snowbird is a wealth of knowledge but I think I learn more from Inverness for the really great questions she asks and being so upfront with what she has learned.

Best Motivational Member: Inverness again, although Kennett Square really should get credit!

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!): COLIN

Most Humorous Member: Why, ETBW, of course! I am a storehouse of trivia and my recipe file is as big as a tack trunk (Oops that's my booze cabinet)

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: Sea Urchin /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!): I have to put Paige in here. She (hopefully) doesn't remember me from Mosby's but she posts intelligent questions, only adds in supportive thoughts and appreciates her parents efforts to give her a wonderful life. I tried to trade my son for her but was unfortunately turned down.

Best BB Duo: b]Jeb/Jair Heidi/Slugger Colin/Sea Urchin seems there is a three way tie! [/b]

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): Sea Urchin!

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: ME, ME, ME!!!!!!

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Anyplace Farm!

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: PETF

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Thank you card for Erin

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: The Winglet, but I'd have to slip him my ATM card and really pray he returned!

Member most likely to call you from jail: Mr. Wings and he better already know I won't help.

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count): Kennett Square

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!): KS again. Entertaining yet tasteful. A scion of goodwill and diplomacy.

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): BB'rs at the Raleigh show (petting cotton bales?)

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!)

I have received so much good information and caring support since I posted about my orphan Maddie!

To find that KS knows some of the best people from my teen age years as well as knows one of my first horses very well surprised the heck out of me.

Going to the Middleburg Classic and meeting so many of the great people from this bb was the hit of my September. Great people, good information and a wonderful place to find out there are so many others in this world with, not only similar interests, but skewed senses of humor as well is fantastic.

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wadino

Nov. 30, 2000, 12:46 PM

I am deleting this post since it hurt some people. Sorry...

Ryan

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AHC

Nov. 30, 2000, 12:55 PM

Okay, I'll play....

Best Thread (Overall): Anything to do with Native American Warmbloods

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): Rule change proposals

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome): The one I posted on the horse care forum when my horse had a torn suspensory.

Most Humorous Thread: There have been so many.... recently, thongs and pantylines come to mind, but I'm sure I'm forgetting some good ones from earlier in the year. Horse show mom moments was pretty good too.

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): KK and Towerheads

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): chain nosebands

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): DMK

Most Humorous Member: You mean other than me? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif There are so many. The ones that come immediately to mind are Colin, Jeb, Moesha, Slugger, VTrider, Kennett Square, Anyplace Farm, Heidi, Canter...

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: Brenna, Yng Amateur

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!):
Vtrider

Best BB Duo: Colin and Sea Urchin, Inverness and Kennett Square

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): Sea Urchin

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Duffy

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: where to buy cheater harnesses

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Colin's collection for Equestrian AIDS Foundation for Middleburg Horse Show

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: Firm of Inverness, Portia & Sea Urchin

Member most likely to call you from jail: Colin

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): evening at Moseby's

Group Hug/Warm Moment: As one who appreciates both the horse-related, serious topics as well as more frivolous subjects, I find this bb to provide a great balance between useful and interesting information and plain old silliness all in one place!

Moesha

Nov. 30, 2000, 12:58 PM

Excuse me RagsRules, but kindly remove my name, from that comment, "hitting on other guys??" what is that about? Who did I ever hit on? I'm sorry but some coal miners daughter from PA needs to be careful what you post!

Jeb

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:05 PM

Gosh, 5 posts and it's already doomed!

Recap on Ground Rules: be nice, have fun, no flaming (of any sort!) - got my finger on the delete button.....

Interesting how people perceive the words of others, however harmless they may be.

YALL PLAY NICE!

Moesha

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:07 PM

I'm sorry Jeb, but blame Ms. Allentown Steel 1972!

Hephaistion

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:07 PM

That is down right insulting RagstoRules!! http://www.chronofhorse.com/ubb/mad.gif

Please refrain from casting aspersions on fellow BB members in the future.

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Regalmeans

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:07 PM

Best Thread (Overall): Either The Weight Issues ones b/c they were really constuctive and did alot of good or else the ones about AHSA rules changes b/c they may have a real impact on the horseworld....
ALSO SUFFERING PINE

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): Approved helmet thank you Dru!

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome): The one proposing a master's section for divisions like A/A etc.

Most Humorous Thread: I have to pick just one? Umm..... I know! The ones about 'favorite trainer sayings' and 'best replies to trainer sayings'

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): Anything to do with Towerheads & KK

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): CHAIN NOSEBANDS ALL THE WAY

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable
qualities): Kelsy?

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): Snowbird b/c of all the AHSA Stuff! Or Dru...Or Pwynnorman (SP?)

Best Motivational Member:

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!): COLIN

Most Humorous Member: Heidi

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: VA Trainer

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!): umm.... I've become friend with alot of people like Kelsy, Sandstone, Weatherford, CTT, Jane Ervin, etc.... I'd probably have to say CTT or Jane since I talk to them the most!

Best BB Duo: Colin/Sea Urchin

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: CTT - remeber the first thread about her 'Portia's Friend'? Where would we be without her?

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): DUFFY or BECCA

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: anything but the thongs

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Let's Meet

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: Weatherford

Member most likely to call you from jail: No one would call me!

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count): Many many many

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!): i'm sure thats' me sometimes ......

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): MOSBY'S!!!

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!)

Hey I NEVER make Erin's life miserable...right Erin? But seriously it's been great getting to know you all and I've learned so much....

Other things you should include
Junior Award (any junior who is just special)

In living color award (the person you really want to meet just to see if they are as insane as you image)

The Thread which strayed the most from orignal topic: (IE those TOWERHEAD ones which turned into save the baby carrots/quiche/m&ms etc rants.

Sarah

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DMK

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:15 PM

Jeb - great idea - and I swear to you that Duffy, Louise, SoEasy & I were discussing this very idea just a few weeks ago! I'm jealous that you beat me to it!

Best Thread (Overall):

Most Informative Thread: joint supp thread

Best Thread-into-Action: thread realting to how to get A/As tomove up - hey, my zone added a 3'3 A/A division - I'm sure it was because they read this BB!!

Most Humorous Thread: Underwear!!!

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): helmets - important, but overdone

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): Sex on Towerheads, or Ways to Treat Your Quiche - although, I would offer up Chain Nosebands, except that it wasn't deleted - can we delete it so it qualifies?

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): Kelsey - congrats!

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.):

Best Motivational Member: Welcome Wagon Duffy

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!): Snowbird... insisting on being responsible, being part of your organization, affecting change... pushy, pushy, pushy

Most Humorous Member: Kennett Square

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: VA Trainer!!!

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!): oh, the list is endless...Louise, SoEasy, Duffy, Hattie, VTRider, Becca... you are all great, guys!

Best BB Duo: Colin and Sea Urchin, especially when SU isn't speaking for himself /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): VA Trainer

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: CTT

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Jair

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: uhh... this would have to be any topic dealing with a certain other BB...

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Weatherford's topic on alternative lifestyles... can't remember the name... new levels of graciousness, intelligence and maturity were reached...

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: Duffy on general principle, but VT, 'cause she still OWES me!

Member most likely to call you from jail: is there any other choice BUT Colin? Unless Inverness goes through with her Chestnut-guided death threat...

Meriam Webster Trophy: Inverness - kudos to Jeb for pointing out the paragraph persona

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!):

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): Mosby's

Group Hug/Warm Moment: But, Jeb... you KNOW I can't be sappy - genetically impossible, I'm sure... but this BB has given me a chance to meet lots of new friends, all of whom had AMPLE opportunity to know exactly what kind of sarcastic, evil little personality they were tangling with in advance of actually making contact. I do refuse to take responsibility for any moments of evilness that Duffy might have picked up from me, though... /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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Colin

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:16 PM

Jeb - I must start by saying how IMPRESSED I am with this thread. It's simply brilliant!

Best Thread (Overall): Drugs & Medications

Most Informative Thread: KK stuff!

Best Thread-into-Action: Raising money for the Equestrian AIDS foundation for the Middleburg Classic Horse Show

Most Humorous Thread: Upperville Horse Show Tack Stall Decorations

Dead Horse Award: Towerhead/KK

Hall of Shame Award: Moesha & the Mexicans

Most Improved Poster: Jair

Most Informative Member: DMK

Best Motivational Member: Duffy

Most Annoying Member: The one from West Virginia

Most Humorous Member: Moesha

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: VA Trainer

Rodney Dangerfield Award: Sea Urchin'

Will write more later - lunch getting cold!

Colin

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:21 PM

Relax, Moesha...she's talking about the thread I started where you, SU, Jeb & Jair were all fighting over the MONSTER SIZED jock strap. That's all!

Moesha

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:27 PM

"and when Jair, Jeb, Moesha, and Sea Urchin are all hittinh on eachother and other guys."

This is a separate statement!!

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Everythingbutwings

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:30 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Colin:
Relax, Moesha...she's talking about the thread I started where you, SU, Jeb & Jair were all fighting over the MONSTER SIZED jock strap. That's all!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Uh, Colin, Rags is a boy. (Golly I have been waiting a long time to do that /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif )

He is almost 13 and frequently is on the bb when he ought to be in school or doing homework or mucking stalls or something else the wee ones are assigned.

Colin

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:34 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Everythingbutwings:
Uh, Colin, Rags is a boy. (Golly I have been waiting a long time to do that /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif )

He is almost 13 and frequently is on the bb when he ought to be in school or doing homework or mucking stalls or something else the wee ones are assigned.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well....I was just giving "it" the benefit of the doubt. No slamming my precious Jair and Moesha!! I won't stand for it!

Erin

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:34 PM

Hey, Moesha, watch the name-calling. I think you can make your point without using words like the one I just deleted.

Moesha

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:39 PM

Well, Kelsey is only 14 and she was slammed for her "insensitivety" sorry but in this day and age 13 needs to know better!

It's not the comment, but the way it was written.

Jeb

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:41 PM

Thanks for the replies! Better get mine end before it flatlines! (Did I mention to PLAY NICE?)

Best Thread (Overall): Suffering Pines

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): Approved helmet specs via Dru

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome):
Middleburg/AIDS, rules changes.

Most Humorous Thread: any that was deleted.

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): shirt colors!

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): ditto on Moesha and the Mexicans!

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): ditto on Kelsy!

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): Dru and KS. And Inverness for asking everything I was afraid too.

Best Motivational Member: Louise, Duffy - always compassionate and encouraging.

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!): Luv ya Colin!

Most Humorous Member: Colin, Moesha, Heidi.

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: KAVU, no Brenna, no Kavu!!

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!):
Haven't met anyone in person, but: Duffy, DMK, SU, Jair - I enjoy the emails/IMs!

Best BB Duo: Jair and Pacificsolo

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): Sea Urchin is odds-on, but I'm leaning towards Pacificsolo. I admire her convictions with her compassion for others.

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: CTT

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Duffy, I mean - anyone who hits the OnStar button in her car and Hadfield's answers...no brainer there.

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Various veggie plights.

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): can't remember one off hand!

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: Duffy, but can online spouses be made to testify?

Member most likely to call you from jail: We all know who she is.

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count): Inverness, in her quest for paragraphs.

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!):
Moesha - for being able to put Bigfoot, pygmies, Ralph Lauren, Siberia, and Xani all into once hilarious sentence.

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): Moseby's or Las Vegas World Cup.

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!)

I've learned so much, and laughed so much. Stay sweet and you'll go far in life. Don't forget to sign MY yearbook, too!

Moesha

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:44 PM

Someone posts a Homophobic comment and I get chided for calling them a bigot? This is not a funny subject or a joke about make believe events! Were posts attackign Kelsey deleted on the threads concerning the "Mexican's speaking English?"" Why because you take that seriously! If that is the attitude of Chronicle staff then maybe the Human rights Campaign here in D.C, needs to be made aware of the Chronicle's attitudes.

ErinB

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:45 PM

Oh, I feel for the poor moderators already. Can't we all just GET ALONG PLEASE ??? Thanks /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Okay, now to start nominating...

dublin

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:46 PM

Great topic! Here's my take on a few of them:

Most Humorous Thread: 'Most Embarassing Moments', both horse and non-horse related

Dead Horse Award: Towerheads/KK, Bush vs. Gore

Hall of Shame Award: Chain Nosebands, Moesha and the Mexicans

Most Informative Members: Pwynn, Snowbird, Weatherford, Portia, CTT

Best Motivational Member: CTT

Most Humorous Member: Heidi

Best Bud You Met From the BB: bumpkin, CWP and Shiloh

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: CTT again

Fashionplate Barbie Award: Duffy

Best Junior: Becca, wise beyond her years!

ErinB

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:55 PM

Best Thread (Overall): Probably the "Let's Meet" or... gosh, I don't know!

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): The National Horse Show one /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif *sniff*

Most Humorous Thread: Anything to do with quiches or carrots, Underwear!, or the one that poor dead VA Trainer started.

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): Ugh! HELMETS and Towerheads.

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): Chain Nosebands /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): Either Kelsey or Colin (no more alter egos, eh?)

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): Becca

Best Motivational Member: CTT

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!): Colin, I think it's going to be unanimous. This board wouldn't be the same without her!

Most Humorous Member: Colin again! Or possibly Sea Urchin (read: anyone TALKING about Sea Urchin).

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: VA Trainer!

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): Kelsey, Colin (she sure is popular), or any of the many alter-egos. No one seems to know anything about them.

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: Me /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Duffy or Becca

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Thongs and them dang quiches

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Let me think... um... um...

Member most likely to call you from jail: Colin AGAIN!

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!) I'll get back to this one!

Erin

Nov. 30, 2000, 01:55 PM

Moesha:

"Rule #1: Be nice, be respectful, be polite. Disagreement and discussion is fine; flaming and personal attacks are not."

Name-calling is not ever welcome. Please see Jair's post for an appropriate way to respond to an upsetting comment.

wadino

Nov. 30, 2000, 02:03 PM

Moesha,
I read your post again and calling me a coal miners daughter and Ms. Allentown Steel. Well first I am a boy. Second my dad is not a coal miner and neither is my mom. Also I don't even live close to Allentown, and they make steel in Pittsburg. You are very immature for your age.

Ryan

Erin

Nov. 30, 2000, 02:12 PM

Both of you... ENOUGH! Take it outside.

Moesha

Nov. 30, 2000, 02:14 PM

Someone who makes bigoted statements about others really has no place calling anyone immature.

Secondly, how do you know how old I am? So please don't make any wrong assumptions. In fact don't refer to me at all on this BB. I'll leave you alone and please stay away from me.

VTrider

Nov. 30, 2000, 02:14 PM

Best Thread (Overall): Drunken Brawl at Raleigh

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): Where to Get Tailored Sportmans Cheap

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an
idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome): Where to Get Tailored Sportmans Cheap

Most Humorous Thread: Drunken Brawl at Raleigh

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): definitely Towerheads!!

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): There haven't been to many that were deleted LOL!!!

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): TeriKessler

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): easy...DMK

Best Motivational Member: Kennett Square

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!): Sea Urchin b/c he never steps up to the plate to defend himself when we try to bring him out of his cave

Most Humorous Member: 3-way tie...Moesha, Jeb and Colin

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: VA Trainer

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!):
another easy one Duffy, AHC, DMK, Anyplace Farm, Kennett Square, Sea Urchin, Colin, BIG Hoof and Moesha

Best BB Duo: Colin and Sea Urchin....hand down

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): poor little Kelsy

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: MAZ

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): don't know what this means...Fashion sense would be Duffy...but I hear tell she is breaking out the rust breeches at the Barracks...check back with me in 2 weeks, may have to switch to someone else

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Let me see that thong th thong thong thong

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Any of the "Hi, I'm new" threads

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: DUFFY!!!!

Member most likely to call you from jail: DUFFY!!!!

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count): RagsRules

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!): Anyplace Farm...great girl!!

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): Drunken Brawl at Raleigh

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!) If not for this BB - I wouldn't have met one of the greatest people I have ever come to know...Ms. Duffy. She has been a world of help to me...as have DMK and Colin when it comes to riding tips. If not for the pals I have met on this BB, I would have a permanent imprint of my head on my desk where I sleep all day long!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Great thread Jeb!!!

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J. Turner

Nov. 30, 2000, 02:43 PM

Best Thread (Overall): How Colin smuggled a case into the indoor arena

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): Where to find rust britches on sale!

Best Thread-into-Action: Helmets. I bought an approved.

Most Humorous Thread: Sea Urchin needs an A/A (adult amateur or American Airlines or alcoholic?) horse

Dead Horse Award: [b]Definitely, KK and Towerheads. Let it BE, Let it Be, Let it Be, oh, Let it Be (let's all hold hands here). Speak no words of wisdom. Let it Be-EEEE (high note)

Also, the metal pole incident.

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): The chained noseband thread? I missed that all together. I must've been absent that day.

Best Motivational Member: Dru and is it coreene who had the bad head injury she's still fighting?

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!): Rags -- How many ways to bring up the helmet issue!

Most Humorous Member: The Quiche Gang

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: The many faces of Colin

Best Bud You Met from the BB: LucienCephus, but she moved away /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: Didn't George post once?

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Why Barbie herself!

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Quiche

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: PhotoEqus

Member most likely to call you from jail: Photoequs

Meriam Merriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count): Prepositions at the end of sentences is something up with which I will not put.
-- Wm. Churchill

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!): CTT

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): Middleburg. When are we going to have a get-together in the Northeast?

Best Junior: Becca

New Award
The Spock Award (awarded to the person, who in times of great chaos, arrives with supreme logic to clarify the whole mess):

Sleepy

Nov. 30, 2000, 02:46 PM

Best Thread (Overall): Weight Issues

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): Helmets (Dru), Rule Changes

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome): Middleburg/AIDS

Most Humorous Thread: Underwear

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): Bush/Gore

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): Moesha & the Mexicans

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): Kelsy

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): DMK, Dru

Best Motivational Member: CTT

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!): Colin

Most Humorous Member: Moesha

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: Yng Amateur

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!):

Best BB Duo: Colin and Sea Urchin

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): Pacificsolo

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: CTT

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Becca

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Towerheads

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): What Dog Are You?

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: Inverness

Member most likely to call you from jail: Colin

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count): Inverness, Portia (That's why they're lawyers, right? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!): Anyplace Farm

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): Mosby's

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!)

Where else could I get advice on helmets and blankets AND have someone want to buy my Pariani and Newmarket boots!

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Anyplace Farm

Nov. 30, 2000, 03:18 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Everythingbutwings:

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Anyplace Farm!

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Wow! Thank you!

Anyplace Farm

Nov. 30, 2000, 03:28 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sleepy:

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!): Anyplace Farm

[This message has been edited by Sleepy (edited 11-30-2000).][/B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Umm. Thank you? And you too VTRider! But hey, at least I use paragraphs!

Anyplace Farm

Nov. 30, 2000, 03:39 PM

Best Thread (Overall):

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): Where ETBW is going to be with her next tailgate set up.

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome): DMK's input on taking care of OTTB's.

Most Humorous Thread: Colin and her 'Horseshows, Utah style'.

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): I got soooooooo tired of hearing about meeting at Mosby's. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): Well, it didn't get deleted but the Kelsy/Mexican thread was a doozie (I know, Kels...we forgive you.)

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): Kelsy

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): DMK

Best Motivational Member: Jair has some ra-ra qualities.

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!):
Hands down, Colin, although Moesha runs a close second, as exhibited in this thread right now.

Most Humorous Member: Colin

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego:

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!):
Duffy and VTRider...awesome connections..

Best BB Duo: Colin and one of her harem.

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): Probably Moesha. I think he means to mean well.

Best Lurker-turned-Poster:

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Kennett Square for her tiara and ever-present smile.

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Underwear.

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Me, for creating the Pledge.

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: Colin, because she would raise money for me if need be.

Member most likely to call you from jail:
VTRider because she knows where I live now.

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count):
Jair writes beautifully.

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!):
OK, fine, I give this to me too. But at least I do paragraphs!!

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): Mosby's

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!) Erin's pleas to get us all reined in possessed me to write the COTH BBer's Pledge. I was so inspired that I heard angels sing.

Hephaistion

Nov. 30, 2000, 03:58 PM

Why thank you Anyplace! I'm glad to see that all of my English classes at University have served me well /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Although I dare say my professors would be horrified to see the medium in which I do most of my writing! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

wadino

Nov. 30, 2000, 04:01 PM

Aaaaw thanks VTRider. But why did you take out he I love that kid? http://www.chronofhorse.com/ubb/confused.gif

Ryan

Moesha

Nov. 30, 2000, 04:04 PM

Best Thread (Overall): None

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): None

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome): Middleburg Classic Aids fundraiser

Most Humorous Thread: Good to go and the shark club

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): thread complaing about silly threads, helmut rules, towerheads

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): Sea Urchins A/A horse quest

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): Kelsey

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): Snowbird, Weaherford, Pyrnomann??,

Best Motivational Member: Jair

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!):
Anyplace farm, Vtrider, Colin, Jeb, Duffy, Sea Urchin, Erin, etc. who found nothing wrong with a homophobes post!

Most Humorous Member:Good to Go, Iequit8, Slugger, HN73

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: Harris

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!):

Best BB Duo:Good to Go and Kennett Square's Hair!!

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): That thing from Utah!

Best Lurker-turned-Poster:None

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation):Northeast

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Self righteousness from people who really do not have a clue about showing hunters and jumpers.

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Middleburg Classic

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail:None

Member most likely to call you from jail:None

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count): UP&Coming

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!):Pinkpanther

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): Mosby's party

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!) None

[/B][/QUOTE]

B.G.M. heidi

Nov. 30, 2000, 04:29 PM

Oooh another opportunity to rant under the guise of filling out a survey....

Here goes:

Best Thread (Overall):
-Gore Vs. Bush - it was illuminating, most informative, occassionally funny and scared the bejesus out of me. Did provide, however, great insight into the American populace;

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!):
-The most recent posts by Pwynnorman and Snowbird on proposed rule changes;

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome):
-Colin's BB Aids' drive;

Most Humorous Thread:
-Oh no doubt about that one, Dog Park Etiquette; though Canter and Jair's nationalistic pride did provide many hours of amusement;

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here):
-Gore vs. Bush for all the reasons noted above;

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread):
-Grooms...

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities):
-Anyplace Farm and Kelsy;

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.):
-DMK, Weatherford, Snowbird, LCR Scott

Best Motivational Member:
-is 'motivational' a euphemism for 'incite to riot?'...Colin, Moesha, Anyplace Farm...this list could go on.

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!):
-hands down, the ever lovely and amusing Colin;

Most Humorous Member:
-Jeb, DMK, Anyplace Farm, Canter, Jair, Quinn, Slugger; again there are many on this BB who should be writing standup;

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego:
-havaklu;

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!):
-Canter, LCR Scott, and MAZ (in previous life);

Best BB Duo:
-our very own Peaches n Herb -- Colin and Sea Urchin, KS and Sea Urchin, Jeb and DMK, Anyplace Farm and it seems EVERYONE;

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member):
-Kelsy, Colin and, of course, Erin;

Best Lurker-turned-Poster:
-MAZ and Quinn;

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation):
-Kelsy

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything:
-the ever-so-memorable Thong thread in its various incarnations;

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along):
-80 days till Christmas;

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail:
-tie between Quinn and LCR Scott;

Member most likely to call you from jail:
-Snowbird and Canter

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count):
-Jeb and DMK;

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!):
-Moesha and Snowbird;

Group Hug/Warm Moment:
-This BB is uniquely nutty, informative, enraging, baffling and heartening. And sad to say but I prefer the virtual company of many of you to the in-your-face company of others in my 'real' life -- mostly my mother in law but Jair's gonna have a talk with her soon so we'll see /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif.

Everythingbutwings

Nov. 30, 2000, 05:00 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Moesha:

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail:None

Member most likely to call you from jail:None

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh Moesha, I would bail you out long before I would take a collect call from Mr. Wings! I even have an up and coming bay TB to set you upon. I am hurt. No one calls, no one sees beyond my picnic basket. (I would bake a cake with a file in it for you)

I can guarantee I would not disturb your night before the show slumber with a desperate call to rescue me! No male other than a horse has ever saved my a** yet /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Hephaistion

Nov. 30, 2000, 05:21 PM

I would rescue you Wings!! Especially if you drop your long hair down from the tower so I can climb up!

Inverness

Nov. 30, 2000, 05:39 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jeb:

I'll play too, since, regretably, I'm missing tonight's gathering at the Sharks' Club.

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome):

The "Let's Meet" thread that resulted in the Melee at Mosby's. I really enjoyed meeting so many of the lunatics in person.

Most Humorous Thread:

Favorite Trainer Sayings

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here):

Towerheads, Towerheads, and Towerheads

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread):

Chain Nosebands. Deleted but beloved.

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities):

I have to nominate Colin. From the descent into maelstrom w/chain nosebands to the heights of the Middleburg fundraiser - she's done the full spectrum. Naturally, I'm looking forward to another rapid descent in 2001.

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.):

Wow. This has to include several folks:
Jane Ervin
Snowbird
Portia
Kennett Square
ETBW
Kryswyn
Duffy
Elghund (!!!)
DMK
and a very helpful BB'er who must remain nameless on this thread. She's provided me so much helpful info via "real name" email, that I can't recall her user name!

Best Motivational Member:

Duffy. For periodically reminding us that we all have at least one wonderful, unifying thing in common.

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!):

Colin. I love being annoyed by Colin.

Most Humorous Member:

Very tough. I gotta go with ETBW and Kryswyn. Honorable mention to KC - only b/c she doesn't post enough! In the category of inane humor; Moesha and Kennett Square.

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego:

Bending Line

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!):

Duffy. The best part was finding out that we'd already met!

Best BB Duo:

Jair and Jeb

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member):

DevilDog

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation):

RagsRules - when clad only in his new deerskin harness.

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything:

Thongs

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along):

Thankyou card for Erin. Awwwwwww

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail:

Kennett Square. She's dated all the cops.

Member most likely to call you from jail:

Kennett Square. They didn't all like her.

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count):

Kryswyn

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!):

RagsRules

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there):

Bullriding in MSG

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!)

I feel that I've been sitting at the feet of the masters all year. My heartfelt thanks to all of you for responding to my many beginner's questions with such patience, encouragement, intelligence, and understanding.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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ErinB

Nov. 30, 2000, 08:15 PM

I can't wait to develop enough of a reputation on this board that I'm worth mentioning, lol. But hey, I just arrived and I behave myself, so there's not much to say. Well if the Chronicle board sticks around, then maybe someday! Or perhaps I should get an alter ego?

Regalmeans

Nov. 30, 2000, 08:16 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by ErinB:
I can't wait to develop enough of a reputation on this board that I'm worth mentioning, lol. But hey, I just arrived and I behave myself, so there's not much to say. Well if the Chronicle board sticks around, then maybe someday! Or perhaps I should get an alter ego?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I was just thinking that Erin - geez guys what do I have to do to get famous (or infamous) around here......is Becca really the only junior you love <G>? What about me, ErinB, and the rest of the gang who sit on the porch steps and steal the cidar from time to time? Huh? huh?

feeling *very* unloved....

Sarah
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Flash44

Nov. 30, 2000, 08:32 PM

Funniest Threads -

Mispronounced/Unpronounceable Show Names

Laughing in the Face of Death

Horse Show Moms

L Scott

Nov. 30, 2000, 08:52 PM

Regalmeans, Erinb, Becca and I know there are a few others so you'll have to excuse me - I am constantly impressed by your maturity and intelligence. I think this is a wonderful forum in which to get comfortable with yourself. Keep it up, the board wouldn't be the same without you.

Heidi, thank you for the nomination, I am touched that someone actually heard me. LOL.

Becca

Nov. 30, 2000, 08:58 PM

Regalmeans

Nov. 30, 2000, 08:59 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Becca:
SARRY!!!!!!! I love you!!!

I'm just infamous! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif And suck up the most. and Talk the LOUDEST!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

LOL BECCA! I feel loved now /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I bow before the master and take the advice - suck up and self promote - its the way to the top, huh?

Mazzy

Nov. 30, 2000, 09:05 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by heidi:

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!):
-Canter, LCR Scott, and MAZ (in previous life);<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Awww, I love ya too "Real Mom".....but "in previous life"....Am I dead?

P.S. When are you coming? The red carpet is rolled out and the Emmy for Most Sophisticated Humour is awaiting!!

Rocky Pony Rider

Nov. 30, 2000, 09:25 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by RagsRules:

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): DarkerHorse

[This message has been edited by RagsRules (edited 11-30-2000).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

haha i hope you are kidding haha no offense to mr. richard or anything /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[This message has been edited by Rocky Pony Rider (edited 11-30-2000).]

Rocky Pony Rider

Nov. 30, 2000, 09:32 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Moesha:
Someone who makes bigoted statements about others really has no place calling anyone immature.

Secondly, how do you know how old I am? So please don't make any wrong assumptions. In fact don't refer to me at all on this BB. I'll leave you alone and please stay away from me.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

do you know how ol dhe is? leave him alone already! if you stop provoking him i am sure he will stop.

Rocky Pony Rider

Nov. 30, 2000, 09:40 PM

Rocky Pony Rider

Nov. 30, 2000, 09:41 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by LCR Scott:
Regalmeans, Erinb, Becca and I know there are a few others so you'll have to excuse me - I am constantly impressed by your maturity and intelligence. I think this is a wonderful forum in which to get comfortable with yourself. Keep it up, the board wouldn't be the same without you.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

haha i guess that's why i am left off of all you lists! lol /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif i get it now~

Regalmeans

Nov. 30, 2000, 09:44 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rocky Pony Rider:
haha it's okay if yall don't like me...i understand..i have to go back to my hol ein the wall and continue crying...
/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey Rockyponyrider any one who says nice things about my horse (re photo thread) is okay by me /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I officially add you to my list of 'cool people ignored by this survey'...anyone else want to join? LOL

Rocky Pony Rider

Nov. 30, 2000, 09:46 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Regalmeans:
Hey Rockyponyrider any one who says nice things about my horse (re photo thread) is okay by me /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I officially add you to my list of 'cool people ignored by this survey'...anyone else want to join? LOL<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

haha thanks!

B.G.M. heidi

Nov. 30, 2000, 09:50 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by MAZ:
Awww, I love ya too "Real Mom".....but "in previous life"....Am I dead?

P.S. When are you coming? The red carpet is rolled out and the Emmy for Most Sophisticated Humour is awaiting!!
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Biblically speaking, BBB (Before Bulletin Board), I knew you whence MAZ; only to re-encounter you here, which biblically speaking would redefine our relationship as ABB (after BB).

Sweetness, they don't give out a Sophisticated Humour award at the Emmys - we're talking American television here.

Oddly enough, it seems I have become very popular over the holidays and our travel plans have been derailed /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif. I will assume you are venturing north of the border for the holidays, though, and let's just say, you'd better call or email me - there's a follically challenged mogul waiting with bated breath for your arrival.

Regalmeans

Nov. 30, 2000, 09:51 PM

Awwwww..... we're all bonding here....isn't it great?

Mazzy

Nov. 30, 2000, 10:00 PM

Heidi

Please remit in cash or check (or in your case cheque):

$150.00 for one new keyboard

Damage caused by Diet Coke forcibly ejected from users mouth in reaction to last post appears to be irreparable.

Payment may also be remitted in the form of one successful introduction to suitable follicly challenged individual. Definition of success to be determined, shall not include dimpled chad.

Reckoning

Nov. 30, 2000, 10:38 PM

Awwwwww, and I have to go to bed /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif . I cannot wait to have at this thread at work tomorrow!

Thanks for all the kind remarks, everyone! I'm so touched that so many of you think I'm humorous, I really don't know what to say. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif You guys have made my day!

Duffy

Nov. 30, 2000, 10:38 PM

I am sooooooo $(@#*&$)(!*)$#*^%(*!&#*@&)!$ PO'd!!!! (I'll bet some of you never thought that kind of language would come out of my keyboard!!!) I labored over my reply to all of the categories and it DIED at 38% transfer. . .sob. . .sob. . .sniff

Talk about a missed Kumbaya moment!!! GRRRRRR /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Oh well. Maybe some day, I'll tackle it yet again. For now, let me say a gracious thank you for my mentions!

Also, as far as sappy. . . (Ya'll really didn't think you were going to totally escape this, did you??) I hope you guys know how special you are to me. I truly would probably not have gotten through this past year from hell without you and this BB. Thank goodness for the humourous threads along with the serious ones. And thank goodness for horses. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message has been edited by Duffy (edited 11-30-2000).]

Mazzy

Nov. 30, 2000, 11:45 PM

Slightly off topic (for which the Anti Humour Brigade will probably flame me) but, what on earth does Kumbaya mean. Is it a Simba Lion King thing? Or was that more along the lines of Akunamata...."it means no worries, for the rest of your life da da da" Losing it now. Sorry for the off topic post but it was late.

Astraled

Dec. 1, 2000, 12:59 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by MAZ:
Slightly off topic (for which the Anti Humour Brigade will probably flame me) but, what on earth does Kumbaya mean. Is it a Simba Lion King thing? Or was that more along the lines of Akunamata...."it means no worries, for the rest of your life da da da" Losing it now. Sorry for the off topic post but it was late.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Canadians...<sigh>. It's a touchy-feely, warm'n'fuzzy, hippie love, camp song. You'll have to learn it for the veggie love-in protests. Peace. V<--- really those are my fingers making a peace sign. I mean that.

Astraled

Dec. 1, 2000, 01:03 AM

Kum Ba Ya
Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya.
Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya.
Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya.
Oh Lord, Kum ba ya.
Someone's crying, Lord, kum ba ya...

Someone's sleeping Lord, kum ba ya...

Someone's singing Lord, kum ba ya...

All together now!

I hope my Nyquil kicks in soon /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Anyplace Farm

Dec. 1, 2000, 07:03 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by astraled:
Kum Ba Ya
Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya.
Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya.
Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya.
Oh Lord, Kum ba ya.
Someone's crying, Lord, kum ba ya...

Someone's sleeping Lord, kum ba ya...

Someone's singing Lord, kum ba ya...

All together now!

I hope my Nyquil kicks in soon /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh, that was just beautiful...sing it again. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Everythingbutwings

Dec. 1, 2000, 07:04 AM

Blast you, now that song won't leave my head!

Oh Lord, Kumbaya /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

VTrider

Dec. 1, 2000, 07:41 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by RagsRules:
Aaaaw thanks VTRider. But why did you take out he I love that kid? http://www.chronofhorse.com/ubb/confused.gif

Ryan<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

B/c of some earlier complications in this thread...but I do think that you mean well most of the time. Your subjects like..."stirrups" are a nice change of pace though. Plus, It wasn't that long ago that I was 13, and I know that partaking in a situation where there is mainly adult participation can be hard...Kudos to you for trying.

Daphnes hair dresser

Dec. 1, 2000, 07:54 AM

My kids think I have lost my mind! I am walking around the kitchen singing,.... " Kum Ba Ya." Does anyone know what the words, " Kum Ba Ya" actually mean?

My daughter is now humming it! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Dec. 1, 2000, 07:58 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Inverness:
Most Humorous Member: <snip> . . .Honorable mention to KC - only b/c she doesn't post enough! . . .<snip <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ruh roh! My cover has been blown! All that Witness Protection Program training is for naught! Will I have to resort to Colin-esque alter-egos?

Kumbaya moment going out to all: I've learned a lot about horsemanship, horse sports and human nature. What more could I want in an addiction, er, hobby?

Enjoy 2001!

Jeb

Dec. 1, 2000, 08:36 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Daphnes hair dresser:
Does anyone know what the words, " Kum Ba Ya" actually mean?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Someone else might be able to verify this or correct me, but I was under the impression that Kumbya is an old African-American Spiritual song...I believe the older version was sung as "Come By Here, My Lord" as well.

Of course, I could be completely wrong!

Duffy

Dec. 1, 2000, 08:49 AM

Don't forget to sway back and forth to the tune - sort of trancelike is best, I think. . .Perhaps a look of wonder on ones face, while looking upward. . . /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Clarke County

Dec. 1, 2000, 08:56 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Duffy:
Don't forget to sway back and forth to the tune - sort of trancelike is best, I think. . .Perhaps a look of wonder on ones face, while looking upward. . . /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ha- now I know what you were doing on that long run to the single oxer at Duke - singing Kum Ba Ya!

Regalmeans

Dec. 1, 2000, 09:00 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jeb:
Someone else might be able to verify this or correct me, but I was under the impression that Kumbya is an old African-American Spiritual song...I believe the older version was sung as "Come By Here, My Lord" as well.

Of course, I could be completely wrong!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Jeb you are correct - KUMBYA = come by here my lord

Kumbya indeed!

Reckoning

Dec. 1, 2000, 09:05 AM

Best Thread (Overall): Will have to keep thinking. Too many to choose from.

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): Rule change proposals, Helouise Hints for the Horseperson.

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome): Middleburg Aids Benefit

Most Humorous Thread: Thongs, Mosby's, too many to list!

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): Helmet harnesses, helmets, surveys.

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread):

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): Teri Kessler

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): Portia, Jumphigh

Best Motivational Member: Doubleez

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!):
Colin

Most Humorous Member: Anyplace Farm, Heidi, Moesha, DMK

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: Pewter

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!):
AHC, Jair

Best BB Duo: Inverness/Kennett Square, Jeb/Moesha/Jair, Canter/Canter

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): Colin

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: Regalmeans

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Jair, Duffy

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Absolut

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Mosby's, Moonfarms

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: AHC

Member most likely to call you from jail:
Heidi

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count):Heidi, Moesha

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!): Canter, Pwynnnorman

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): Mosby's!

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!) Moesha's sincere attempts to find Sea Urchin a horse. I'll still looking and talking to folks, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Who wasn't moved by such generousity of spirit?

Reckoning

Dec. 1, 2000, 09:16 AM

Great thread, by the way!

Regalmeans

Dec. 1, 2000, 09:21 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by slugger:

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: Regalmeans

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Whoa Slugger I feel honored to be mentioned - especially as I think I lurked for all of 2 months and then signed on (thus gracing the world with my presence) last Jan and have since posted almost 800 times..... /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif LOL /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Thanks, and yeah this thread is certainly amusing isn't it....

Sarah

Daphnes hair dresser

Dec. 1, 2000, 09:21 AM

Thanks guys. Kum Ba Ya for sure!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Daphnes hair dresser

Dec. 1, 2000, 09:28 AM

I am such a moron. Sorry. Kumbya not Kum By Ya. Thanks again Reagalmeans and Jeb.

B.G.M. heidi

Dec. 1, 2000, 10:14 AM

Slugger, I'd be jailed only if they could catch me as I flee the scene of the crime on YOUR Big Wheels.

Portia

Dec. 1, 2000, 11:59 AM

Best Thread (Overall): Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking, etc. on the Circuit. It not only was important on its own, but led to the weight threads.

Most Informative Thread: Too many to pick just one. The rules change threads, the drugs and alchohol threads, the weight issues threads, the use of drugs on horses threads, and on and on...

Best Thread-into-Action:
Drugs and Alchohol, which led to the excellent article in the Junior Issue of the Chronicle;

the Weight Issue threads, that led to at least one of our members getting the help needed for an eating disorder;

the rules changes threads.

Most Humorous Thread: Dog Park Etiquette and Best Mispronounced Horse Names (I'll never forget the Lesbian Stallion)

Dead Horse Award: If I ever see the initials KK on this BB again, they had better be immediately followed by the words "snaffle bit" or "jointed stirrups."

Hall of Shame Award: Chain Nosebands

Most Improved Poster: Tin, for changing her name back to the one the E-search refugees can recognize

Most Informative Member: Way too many to pick just one:

Chrissy, for hard facts from on horse health and use of drugs on them;

Dru, for the same re helmets;

Snowbird and Pwynn on AHSA rules proposals and practices;

Laura, CTT, Lucky Duck, Weatherford, and others, on real issues that we don't want to talk about but lurk in the background of our sport and our lives;

JB, Nancey Phillips Fisher, LOUISE, Boss Hoss, Jane Ervin, and Heather, about a lot of different things on training and horses in general;

Kryswyn, on saddles and tack and where to shop;

Duffy and Becca, on fashion and style;

Becca, Regalmeans, Jo, and the other juniors who've informed me that kids can be OK;
the various breeders who've posted such good info on the breeding board;

and on, and on, and on

Best Motivational Member:
Laura and CTT, and the others who told their stories about drugs, eating disorders, and sex abuse, for sharing their stories so that others could be helped;

EBTW for her dedication to Little Orphan Maddie;

and Inverness, for coming back to the sport and sharing the learning experiences with us.

Best Annoying Member in a good way:
Each and every member of the VA Clique

Most Humorous Member: Jeb, for starting Dog Park Etiquette, and the others who have contributed to the Save the Baby Quiche campaigns

Best Bud You Met from the BB: Happily, again too many to name. All those who were so supportive when I needed them, and I hope they know who they are.

Fashionplate Barbie Award: Becca, Duffy, and Kelsy

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Baby Quiche, of course. Long may they live!

Kumbaya Award: Alternative Lifestyles

Meriam Webster Trophy: Jeb, who actually managed to mention the Trilateral Commission, the Masons, and the Junior League in a single sentence on a horse BB.

Shoulda Been There Award: OK, I'll admit it - Mosby's

Group Hug/Warm Moment: See all of the above /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message has been edited by Portia (edited 12-01-2000).]

OnyxThePony

Dec. 1, 2000, 12:10 PM

I made it on a list but not an Alter-Ego list???? Must try harder on this board!!!
I must say I value and appreciate each and every poster who comes here to post, each and every thread for the potential it contains, to improve, change, enlighten, amuse or otherwise affect my life, for the many and varied interrelationships of people and written word on this board. In a word, a sense of community, good and bad, ups and downs, humurous and serious, it's own little eco system I am very happy to be part of.

PS--Heidi?? quote: Biblically speaking, BBB (Before Bulletin Board), I knew you whence MAZ; only to re-encounter you here, which biblically speaking would redefine our relationship as ABB (after BB).
You mean to say your relationship with MAZ was, uh, biblical???? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.chronofhorse.com/ubb/tongue.gif

[This message has been edited by BossHoss (edited 12-01-2000).]

Canter

Dec. 1, 2000, 12:18 PM

Sorry to be the downer voice here - I have LOVED reading all these posts. I've laughed out loud, blushed, and completely smeared my mascara a la Tammy Fay by whiping away the tears.

But don't you guys think this is the kind of alienating, "cliquey" thread that some of the other BB members are complaining about?

Or is that the point?

Pretend for a moment that your name isn't mentioned on here ... and yet you post frequently. I worry that sometimes these kinds of threads hurt people's feelings.

I'm not looking for replies - just consider the thought OK?

Hephaistion

Dec. 1, 2000, 12:45 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Canter:
Pretend for a moment that your name isn't mentioned on here ... and yet you post frequently. I worry that sometimes these kinds of threads hurt people's feelings.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Point well taken. But my name was mentioned and look what that did - it made me feel pretty rotten there for awhile. So being mentioned isn't that important.

I don't think Jeb intended this to be cliquey at all. He is a very nice person with a great sense of humour, and I think he just wanted EVERYONE to vote on best threads etc. If you are worried, perhaps you should use some of Jeb's categories and start some extra threads - maybe "Best Informative Thread" etc.. Ones that are generic enough that they don't name usernames if you are worried about hurting peoples feelings.

[This message has been edited by Jair (edited 12-01-2000).]

Portia

Dec. 1, 2000, 12:50 PM

Yes, Canter, I thought about that too. But then I thought that if everyone posts their thoughts on the subejct, rather than just one group of people, then it becomes a way for everyone to join in and give their opinions/feelings, which I very much think is what Jeb intended in starting it. That expands it out beyond any particular group. (Notice my post did not contain the words "Colin" or "Moesha" /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif )

Becca

Dec. 1, 2000, 01:27 PM

First, let me say that while I don't KNOW Jeb, judging by the very nature of all of his posts, I highly doubt this was meant in any way but as fun, kind, and had no deep rooted evil schemes. I think this is fun, and can't wait to find time to put my own thoughts up!
A ground rule of this thread was that EVERYONE MUST PARTICIPATE! If everyone participates, adn adds their own thoughts and feelings, a very large majority of the people will be included in these, and hopefully we can take it as the fun that I personally feel it was intented to be.

I like Jair's idea of adding categories. If someone- ANYONE sticks out as having a good post somewhere, or a general good thing, or outstanding attribute in the "Bulletin Board Personality" make a category to fit it!! Take the parent categories, and expand them! Half of what makes some of the threads turn bad is people worrying about them turning bad, which brings on a whole new front of furies. Lets just have fun with it!! I certainly hope no feelings are hurt, but if we all use the good judgement I KNOW(!) we all have!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif (Yes, even Colin!) Then it can and will just be tons of fun!

Portia

Dec. 1, 2000, 01:39 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by BossHoss:
I made it on a list but not an Alter-Ego list???? Must try harder on this board!!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes, darlin', but your many alter-egos were on the E-search board. Here, you've thankfully confined yourself to one identity. That is, as far as I know...... /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by BossHoss:

PS--Heidi?? quote: Biblically speaking, BBB (Before Bulletin Board), I knew you whence MAZ; only to re-encounter you here, which biblically speaking would redefine our relationship as ABB (after BB).
You mean to say your relationship with MAZ was, uh, biblical????<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I had the same thought, but then realized I didn't want to know the details! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

B.G.M. heidi

Dec. 1, 2000, 02:02 PM

Bad, bad girls...haven't you heard, I'm a Canadianlinguist? Do the math /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

VTrider

Dec. 1, 2000, 02:13 PM

How about...Best "should be" couple...any thoughts? Possibly Moesha and Colin? Agree?...Disagree?...Discuss....

BIG Hoof

Dec. 1, 2000, 02:15 PM

That's so weird - everyone at the shows is talking about Colin and Moesha. I thought it was just a rumor! Best New Couple for 2000 - I vote for them!

Bambi

Dec. 1, 2000, 02:40 PM

Where did you hear that BIG Hoof? I disagree, everyone knows that Colin only goes for Cowboys /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Jeb

Dec. 1, 2000, 02:59 PM

Oh, Big Hoof, Bigger Hoof, what is next, Biggest Hoof or Hoof-n-mouth?

In response to alienating anyone, of course that was NOT my intent. I just thought of this thread as a way to recount all the good information, the laughs, the nice folks we've all come to know and love, the lessons we have learned, etc. ("I'd like to teach the world to sing...")

Just a way to thank everyone for the participation this year and sharing of views and ideas. ("Thanks for the memories...")

If you were not singled out by anyone, don't feel bad at all! Be very proud that you haven't gotten under anyone's skin, been called down by Erin, gotten flash-fried for posting your opinions, or sunk to the depth of silliness that alot of us have. ("Did you ever know that you're my hero...")

Can we feel the LOVE yet? ("Kumbaya, my Lord...")

BTW - would it scare anybody for me to tell you that I actually get paid to be a Facilitator for a very large corporation? I mean, I actually fly all over the country to spread my special kind of love! And lemme tell ya, it's a beautiful thing to be able to MAKE a group of executives sing Kumbaya, while swaying back and forth with their hands in the air! I've just scared myself, I think.

[This message has been edited by Jeb (edited 12-01-2000).]

Electric Chair

Dec. 1, 2000, 03:03 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jeb:
Oh, Big Hoof, Bigger Hoof, what is next, Biggest Hoof or Hoof-n-mouth?

Can we feel the LOVE yet? ("Kumbaya, my Lord...")<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hmm.....I smell Colin...

What time do they start drinking down there Mr. Jeb?

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Jeb

Dec. 1, 2000, 03:09 PM

Homer...of course. Now I know what the H stands for. LOL

Bambi

Dec. 1, 2000, 03:31 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Homer:

Hmm.....I smell Colin...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I wouldn't want to do that! http://www.chronofhorse.com/ubb/eek.gif

Inverness

Dec. 1, 2000, 03:40 PM

I'll take the bait and add a category or two or five:

(1) Person(s) most dedicated to promoting the good of the sport:

Snowbird, Pwynn, Weatherford, and Portia.

(2) Most highly evolved Junior:

Becca

(3) Uncommon Valor Award:

Paige - for facing and overcoming her doubts and fears in "moving up." -- And for daring to ride in zebra polo wraps in the presence of Kennett Square.

(4) Humanitarian Award:

Canter. For worrying about everyone else's feelings.

And lest I forget:

(5) Best Earthbound Dressage Queen

LOUISE

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Canter

Dec. 1, 2000, 04:12 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jair:
Point well taken. But my name was mentioned and look what that did - it made me feel pretty rotten there for awhile. So being mentioned isn't that important.

I don't think Jeb intended this to be cliquey at all. He is a very nice person with a great sense of humour, and I think he just wanted EVERYONE to vote on best threads etc. If you are worried, perhaps you should use some of Jeb's categories and start some extra threads - maybe "Best Informative Thread" etc.. Ones that are generic enough that they don't name usernames if you are worried about hurting peoples feelings.
[This message has been edited by Jair (edited 12-01-2000).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Jair and Jeb

I totally didn't mean my comment to be a criticism of this thread. I love this thread.

I think it's wonderful that Jeb started it.

I just wondered having read some of the nasty/wistful/jealous comments on some of the other topics currently going (canadian bashing comes to mind Jair) and thought that if there was a way to broaden this maybe we should at least recognise it.

That's why I wasn't expecting any replies to my post - but that's also why I haven't posted my own. All this nasty criticism about the EMG BB from some of my fellow compatriots on THAT OTHER THREAD has left a very nasty taste in my mouth.

Forgive my soul searching. If they complain, but don't join in, how can they expect to have fun?

horsenut

Dec. 1, 2000, 04:26 PM

I WAS going to play (it looked like fun), then I WASN'T (as a fairly frequent poster who falls into the "nobody knows me" category, Canter's thoughtful post hit home), and finally I've decided I WILL play since, after all, participation is "mandatory". /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Here goes ...

Best Thread (Overall): I have loved all the horsey-book threads!

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): Drugs & Our Equines, and the Weight threads

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome): The (many) helmet threads that have contributed to several people wearing approved.

Most Humorous Thread: So many (especially with the Canadians on the loose a week ago)! However my favorites were "Favorite Trainer Sayings" and "Mispronounced Horse Names".

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): Towerheads and the above-mentioned helmets.

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): Grooms ...

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): I always find Portia, Chrissy, and Weatherford to be truly well-informed, as well as good at communicating their knowledge. Ooh, and Erin, who always seems to have all the answers!

Best Motivational Member: Inverness for asking questions without fear of ridicule(!); CTT for her candor and empathy.

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!): OK, I was trying to do the whole survey without mentioning Colin ...

Most Humorous Member: There are so many ... I don't want to leave any out. I think that most of you are a riot.

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: Well, I can't say I miss ANY of them. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): Erin again.

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Duffy!

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Underwear ... but keep 'em coming, I need my daily laugh quotient.

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Alternate Lifestyles. I was so impressed with how mature that whole discussion remained despite VERY differing viewpoints. (Special kudos here to Jair and pacificsolo, who disagreed vehemently but did it (usually) so politely that it was a pleasure to read.)

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: Nobody, but I might call Portia to represent me.

Member most likely to call you from jail: Nobody again. Maybe this category should be "Member most likely to be IN jail" ... then, I could cast another vote for Colin.

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count): Inverness.

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): Mosby's.

Group Hug/Warm Moment: While I am decidedly "cliqueless", I am very grateful to (and was originally very surprised by) the many people who wrote to me when I lost my beloved dog recently. Not only did people post the warmest messages here on the board, but many people e-mailed me privately and I was struck by the feeling that if I ever really needed support from the people here, I'd get it, regardless of the fact that I'm not remotely in any kind of an "in-crowd". Thanks to everybody for making my days so entertaining and sometimes even educational!

ErinB

Dec. 1, 2000, 04:35 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Regalmeans:
I was just thinking that Erin - geez guys what do I have to do to get famous (or infamous) around here......is Becca really the only junior you love <G>? What about me, ErinB, and the rest of the gang who sit on the porch steps and steal the cidar from time to time? Huh? huh?

feeling *very* unloved....

Sarah
/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well Sarah, maybe we should start a clique. Rocky Pony Rider can join in. And there must be other step-sitters that never get mentioned. Whitney? Jax? Paige? C'mon, everyone who does indeed feel unloved, we're going to create UJUMP (Unloved Juniors Unanimously propose to Make Progress!). And as a founding member of UJUMP, I say our first mission should be to create a TON of alter-egos so we can get some recognition around here once Erin busts us, make Becca change that darn screen name so that she can start fresh and stop taking all of the credit around here /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif...

Paragraph break so I get credit by the Grammar Gurus

And then, we are going to all be really evil on every single thread for one month, and then proceed to gradually revert to our angelic selves and win the "most improved" award. Sound like a plan?
And thanks to the one person that mentioned my never-uttered name. It was appreciated!

Everythingbutwings

Dec. 1, 2000, 04:36 PM

And that, my friends, is worth it all.

Portia

Dec. 1, 2000, 06:14 PM

I just wanted to say thanks to those who mentioned me so kindly, and to apologize to those many folks whose names I didn't mention but deserved it.

Ever since I posted my version, I've been thinking of people who certainly deserve to be mentioned and kicking myself for forgetting them. Then I realized how many people that would end up being. You know -- "but Kachoo is such a good writer and so funny, how could I not mention her, and GoodToGo said this that was so insightful, and Cactuskate and horsenut were so nice about that, and Inverness did this, and TXJumper did that, and how could I not mention Cougar-2 and HSM and Sebastian" and so forth -- I guess that's why those people who win awards stand up there babbling and saying, "I want to thank...." everybody and their mother. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

So, for everybody out there, just because your name isn't mentioned, don't think it means anything bad or that you are forgotten or overlooked. Maybe it just means you're not a pain in the butt (or at least, you haven't been one lately)! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message has been edited by Portia (edited 12-01-2000).]

kris10rb

Dec. 1, 2000, 06:21 PM

Can I be a member of UJUMP? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif HAHA

Weatherford

Dec. 1, 2000, 06:55 PM

Gee, Sarah, you really think I'd bail YOU out of jail? (Or you just figure I've got deep enough pockets??hehe!) Actually, Portia can attest to the fact that it might be ME who needs the bailing (along with Erin) for letting you guys get SO wild over those poor mashed vegies. I mean, PETF is just HOUNDING us! Collections taken now.

And, Sarah, I promise to call you when I get there.... /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Oh, and if ANYONE can tell me how to fix the IE/Netscape that continually CRASHES when I go to this BB, please EMAIL ME! Also, warning DO NOT DOWNLOAD IE 5.5 - which, I believe is (was, as it is now deleted and I am still crashing) the source of the crashing.

ErinB

Dec. 1, 2000, 07:15 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by kris10rb:
Can I be a member of UJUMP? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif HAHA<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sure, join the club! As long as you're not popular. Are you popular? Anyone know this kid? No? Ok, sure, come on in /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Welcome to UJUMP!

SoEasy

Dec. 1, 2000, 10:07 PM

Well, since Jeb says it is MANDATORY!

Best Thread (Overall): OPEN DISCUSSION

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!):

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome): the original diet/anorexia threads

Most Humorous Thread: Mosbys

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): a tie Towerheads and the Ward family

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): Chain Nosebands and grooms

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): Kelsy

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.):

Best Motivational Member: Dru

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!): Colin in a landslide /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Most Humorous Member: DMK (see, I am trained!)

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: VA Trainer

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!): hmm a tie! The two I have met in person, Duffy and LOUISE /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif and the two I want to meet soon! DMK and Becca

Best BB Duo: Duffy and DMK

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member):

Best Lurker-turned-Poster:

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Duffy and Becca

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Frommage

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): OPEN DISCUSSION

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: Weatherford

Member most likely to call you from jail: Weatherford

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count): Inverness

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!): CTT

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there): Mosbys L

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!)

Regalmeans

Dec. 1, 2000, 10:14 PM

ErinB - UJUMP RULZ and of course I am a cofounder (right..........) /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif To all you unloved juniors - it's our new clique and we're cool but I don't think we can ever scare or profusely disturb as many people as the other cliques...and after all we are innocent little step sitters.......

Weatherford hey I trust ya.....and we are going to meet at a show this year right? When I show Briarwood in fall of 2001 for Drew you will have NO EXCUSE not to come see me LOL.

Sarah

ErinB

Dec. 2, 2000, 09:02 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Regalmeans:
ErinB - UJUMP RULZ and of course I am a cofounder (right..........) /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Of course you're a co-founder, dahling!
To all you unloved juniors - it's our new clique and we're cool but I don't think we can ever scare or profusely disturb as many people as the other cliques...and after all we are innocent little step sitters.......[
Sarah<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, any other takers? Regalmeans here has basically said it all. I hope we're deeply touching someone by starting UJUMP. Someone who forgot to mention it and will now spend the rest of her life shedding some tears for us every night! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif RIGHT?

Regalmeans

Dec. 2, 2000, 10:50 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by ErinB:
Well, any other takers? Regalmeans here has basically said it all. I hope we're deeply touching someone by starting UJUMP. Someone who forgot to mention it and will now spend the rest of her life shedding some tears for us every night! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif RIGHT?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Exactly....you know bow down and worship and ErinB and I will love you...... /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif It's really very easy to get on our good sides....
And rember UJUMP /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

ErinB

Dec. 2, 2000, 03:32 PM

Yes, yes, what could be simpler? Easier than devouring a baby quiche, I'd imagine!

Regalmeans

Dec. 2, 2000, 04:05 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by ErinB:
Yes, yes, what could be simpler? Easier than devouring a baby quiche, I'd imagine!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Exactly..... /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif And much easier then exploiting oh so innocent candy canes.....
(BTW ErinB do you have AIM? my IM is Regalmeans - we should talk sometime!)

J. Turner

Dec. 2, 2000, 04:13 PM

<sniff, sniff> No one mentioned my "how to do your hair under a helmet. I'm feeling totally jilted and certainly not part of the group hug! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

ErinB

Dec. 2, 2000, 04:38 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Regalmeans:
Exactly..... /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif And much easier then exploiting oh so innocent candy canes.....
(BTW ErinB do you have AIM? my IM is Regalmeans - we should talk sometime!)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yep, I've added you to my buddy list. Mine is PonyPrincess1485. Looking forward to talking lol!
And J. Turner- your post was great. It actually did give me some pointers although my hair is pretty much a hopeless case. I guess you're not a junior. Perhaps you could start JUMPU- Just stop Underestimating Mature, Polite Underdogs... or something (sorry, the best one I could come up with at the moment!)

Rocky Pony Rider

Dec. 2, 2000, 04:39 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by ErinB:
Sure, join the club! As long as you're not popular. Are you popular? Anyone know this kid? No? Ok, sure, come on in /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Welcome to UJUMP!

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

haha she is really good! ooh ooh UJUMP here i come!!! i am so unloved here

ErinB

Dec. 2, 2000, 04:44 PM

Rocky Pony Rider-
Not anymore! You have the honor of being one of the first official members.
And since this "clique" is made up of the poor little people that the mean BB rulers neglected, it's perfectly ok. I mean, it was their fault to begin with! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Hehehe...

justme2

Dec. 2, 2000, 04:45 PM

I haven't been around long enough to answer this very well, but since it is mandatory participation, I'll just say I am really enjoying all the fun and information here.

Regalmeans

Dec. 2, 2000, 04:46 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by ErinB:
Rocky Pony Rider-
Not anymore! You have the honor of being one of the first official members.
And since this "clique" is made up of the poor little people that the mean BB rulers neglected, it's perfectly ok. I mean, it was their fault to begin with! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Hehehe...
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Totally.....the real question is should we start our own thread now and take up yet more room? And you can't be unloved anymore if you are in UJUMP cause we're the clique that loves ya anyway /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif btw my other IM name is eggs025 and I'm on that ALOT /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Just saying.

Anyways....I love ya all!

ErinB

Dec. 2, 2000, 04:52 PM

Hmmmmm, you may be right. Well, if any UJUMP members want to start some totally pointless topic, we'll be sure to back you up and maybe even get you a little flame next to your post! Whopee! Haha! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Kelsy

Dec. 2, 2000, 06:48 PM

Best Thread (Overall): I like this one! This one is so cool because it says my name in it. Yay!

Most Informative Thread (horse related, of course!): Hm...Not sure!

Best Thread-into-Action (goes to an idea/recommendation/thought that actually proved to have a positive outcome): I suppose the Eating Disorder threads.

Most Humorous Thread: Marion's thread where we got to say "HONK" and "QUACK"

Dead Horse Award (goes to thread topic that was rehashed way too much, should be banished for next year and NOT to be reopened here): KK thread!

Hall of Shame Award (goes to best deleted thread): My Grooms topic... grr...

Most Improved Poster (goes to anyone who has improved deportment and exhibited redeemable qualities): Oh gosh, I can't put me but I'm so honored to be named one of the Most Improved!

Most Informative Member (horsemanship, training tips, etc.): Marion!

Best Motivational Member: Hm... VTRider

Best Annoying Member (meant in a GOOD WAY!): Oh, I would be mean to answer this one.

Most Humorous Member: Moesha

Most Sorely Missed Alter-ego: I'm not sure.

Best Bud You Met from the BB (objectionable content or seedy scenarios do not qualify!): Sarah (Regalmeans)- I think she's the only one who I really didn't talk to/know before I came here! But Sarah is just SO nice.

Best BB Duo: Sandstone and... ME!

Rodney Dangerfield Lifetime Achievement Award (goes to most maligned and misunderstood member): DUNNO

Best Lurker-turned-Poster: Hm... well...I don't know who once was a lurker!

Fashionplate Barbie Award (needs no explanation): Jax

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: The Quiche thing, I don't get it lol.

Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Hm... the Thank You Card to Erin

Member you would most likely call to bail you out of jail: MARION! (Sandstone)

Member most likely to call you from jail: MARION AGAIN!

Meriam Webster Trophy (goes to member who has proven a mastery of the English language - spelling still does NOT count): Inverness

William Faulkner Medal (goes to member who best uses stream-of-consciousness, rambling, disjointed posts...but in a GOOD WAY!): CTT

Shoulda Been There Award (goes to scenario that you missed, but was recounted in such wonderful detail, it made you sorry you weren't there):

Group Hug/Warm Moment: (Here's your chance to redeem yourself for making Erin's life miserable. Write something great about how much you've grown as a person/rider/horse owner by being allowed to participate in this forum. (Must be heartfelt and hella sappy!)
I have gotten to talk to some really great/nice people.

Everythingbutwings

Dec. 2, 2000, 06:52 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by J. Turner:
<sniff, sniff> No one mentioned my "how to do your hair under a helmet. I'm feeling totally jilted and certainly not part of the group hug! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Actually, the thread about how to properly do long hair (I hang upside down and loose braid mine from the top of my head towards the ground a la Dr. Seuss and then cram my helmet on just to hack) ran right around the same time as my "how to show in hand" and, when I found out the proper attire requirements for in-hand I cried out "That's me!" /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

That or driving. Either way, I don't have to deal with the hair problem.

Consider yourself hugged! My hair comes to well below my shoulders, I don't know why as it isn't a fashion statement. In fact, I noticed an unpleasant sensation rolling over in bed where my hair gets caught in my armpits so hence the who-ville style braid /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Besides, no one commented on my "Princess Leia Ears" remark so....

Snowbird

Dec. 2, 2000, 10:25 PM

Well since Portia is an attorney used to picking her words carefully I really don't mind bein a pain in the butt at all. My kids will vouch for the fact that I've always been a pain in the butt and it's really not new for me.

But, thank you for all those who think they learned something from my posts.
Here's My tentaive list:

Best Thread (Overall): Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking, etc. on the Circuit. And especially all of CTT input. She is a very caring person.

Most Informative Thread: Too many to pick just one. The rules change threads,because the results may even get something done.

The Weight Issue threads, that led to at least one of our members getting the
help needed for an eating disorder;

Dead Horse Award: If I ever see the anymore bashing of other another BB or person.

Hall of Shame Award: The metal pipe incident

Most Informative Member: Way too many to pick just one: but Pwynn and Doubleeez and Weatherford.

Laura, CTT, Lucky Duck, Weatherford, wtywmn, louise and others, on real issues that we don't want to talk about but lurk in the background of our sport and our lives;
Jane Ervin, and Heather, about a lot of different things on training and horses in general;

Best Motivational Member: Portia with her level head and tolerance.

Inverness, for coming back to the sport and sharing the learning experiences with us.

Best Bud You Met from the BB: Happily, again too many to name. All those who
have been so helpful with our projects by sharing their opinions and were there to keep me going when I thought there was no point to try any more. I hope they know who they are.

Best recurring annoying topic that has nothing to do with anything: Baby Quiche, of
course. Long may they live! May Peta learn that vegetables have feelings too!

[This message has been edited by Snowbird (edited 12-02-2000).]

BostonBanker

Dec. 2, 2000, 11:05 PM

Well, I'm an idiot and can't figure out how to cut and paste into this little white box, and it's just too late to actually type the whole survey, so let me just say...

I LOVE this board. Thanks to everyone (well, almost everyone /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif) who has participated. It gives me a great place to "hang out" when I'm too uninspired to do anything else, and an equally good place to post when I get overly excited by something horsey (please don't read too much into that comment!) I've learned a bunch!

The most recent thing I've learned is that I need to start my OWN clique. Anyone else at that awful age where you are too old to be a junior, but too young to be one of the adults? Nobody mentioned my name AND I can't join UJUMP /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif. Humph. I think I'll just go to bed.

Oh, okay. Everyone is forgiven. I'd miss this board too much if I left!

Regalmeans

Dec. 3, 2000, 08:40 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by BostonBanker:
Well, I'm an idiot and can't figure out how to cut and paste into this little white box, and it's just too late to actually type the whole survey, so let me just say...

I LOVE this board. Thanks to everyone (well, almost everyone /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif) who has participated. It gives me a great place to "hang out" when I'm too uninspired to do anything else, and an equally good place to post when I get overly excited by something horsey (please don't read too much into that comment!) I've learned a bunch!

The most recent thing I've learned is that I need to start my OWN clique. Anyone else at that awful age where you are too old to be a junior, but too young to be one of the adults? Nobody mentioned my name AND I can't join UJUMP /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif. Humph. I think I'll just go to bed.

Oh, okay. Everyone is forgiven. I'd miss this board too much if I left!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
oh Boston Dear I think you could join UJUMP, after all I am a cofounder and I love you /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif And we are the ones that love you anyway...

BostonBanker

Dec. 3, 2000, 09:43 AM

Awww, thanks Sarah! I went to bed so depressed last night that I couldn't even sleep (well, not really!). It's nice to know I'm still loved /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Inverness

Dec. 3, 2000, 08:45 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Portia:

Ever since I posted my version, I've been thinking of people who certainly deserve to be mentioned and kicking myself for forgetting them. Then I realized how many people that would end up being . . . I guess that's why those people who win awards stand up there babbling and saying, "I want to thank...." everybody and their mother. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[This message has been edited by Portia (edited 12-01-2000).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thank you Portia, for pointing out the principal difficulty in participating in this little survey.

As all of you who have tackled Jeb's mandatory assignment have undoubtedly discovered, it is damn near impossible to decide on "the best" when the entire pool of candidates represent the cream of the crop.

Being pressed for time, I tended to name those folks with whom I've had the most recent contact. If I were to really take this assignment seriously, it would take me the balance of this year and most of 2001 to go back and review the insightful and inane, the helpful and hilarious, the critical and the criminal, and the facetious and fashionable.

Suffice it to say, the year has been a hoot. I'm looking forward to sharing a thought-provoking (and, at times, infuriating) 2001 with all of you.

VTrider

Dec. 4, 2000, 08:20 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kelsy:
Best Motivational Member: Hm... VTRider
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am honored...I try...Bless you sweet child!!

ponykid

Dec. 4, 2000, 08:36 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Regalmeans:
-
Kumbaya Award (goes to thread where everyone actually got along): Let's Meet
]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yay! I never thought my topic would last THE ENTIRE YEAR! I started that way back in February (I think...) because I didn't know anybody and it kept getting updated /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif You guys are awesome. Hehe I have become mainly a lurker since then however...Do you guys remember the **old** BB from like 2 years ago, when there were 500 people on it and other things? It was so small...tight...different. sniff, I miss it!

CTT

Dec. 4, 2000, 11:32 PM

Warning Im typeing with one hand, Tired and heavely sedated from exhaustion. Too tired to do spell check so someone please correct it if you must(hint hint Weatherfod)

Ok I know I have been out of touch for the past fue weeks but reagelmeans told m about this thread and I sat there and read it and just the number of times I saw my name up there brought this big grin to my face. Its been a crazy month and I wish I had more time to do things but I wanted to say my little tib before putting this to reast this thread. Im to tired to realy think at the momen but I want to give my best list in m own words to the people who have touched me in so many ways.

Weatherford what can I say you are one of the deaest people to me. you ae a friend and a mentour to me and somehow manage to keep me calm when the wold seams to crazy and things are too much you are just as grate in person as you are here on the boards.

Snowbird you always have these words and wise wisdome to share You can make some of the most horable times seam so alive and poetic. You have become one of the easiet people for me to talk to and get the truth even if it slaps me in the face. Usualy when
that hapens I need it.

Majical I half to add you cause you have brought so much meaning to my life. you are this wonderfull woman that is slowly opening these magnificent doors to a bigger life. you have brought smiles and tears to my eyes cause you have helped me in so many ways as I have done the same for you. Who would have known that you were truly that magnificent if it wasn't for you being yourself to me.

Laura what can i say you are one of the most kind hearted people I know. Yes one of these days I will get the film done but thats on hold till I get a fue more tings dealt with. You have listend to me talk and have sat there helping me accomplish the imposible. Thanks sis for being so great.

Pwynn you are alway there makeingme wishfor the better. I think you and i make a good team when we put our heads together. you are so magnificent and have so much to offer. I wish more could experience your kind nature.

Portia if it wasn't for you I would have never came here and would never have experienced this world. It truly is you thatwe all need to thank cause you are what brought me here. Just remember that all of what i have done and said could not have been without you. Thanks.

Devildog what can I say. hey those breeches were a steel wern't they. I just half to rubb it in. Although you hae your militent side you are one of the most laid back and careing people I know. Or mabey its just I mellowed out with an E9 mother and a O6 father growing up. But this person everyone is one of the most inteligent and funest person to have a talk about anything and fo I finding someone who can actualy know more than me on things gets skairy. I hope your futre marage is wondefull. You deserve only the best

Amanda ( I only know you as Tex in my heart) to think of all of those funny talks we have ha in the past. Sometimes what you half to tell me is worth the gosip in gold. Hope charlie brings you so much joy cause you deserve it. He has come along way and you two always seam to amaze me when I get the newest set of pick to see which reminds me time for updates.

Pasificsolo I think you know what I think of you. Shuch a friend and always there to help me pick my head up when I needed it. threw the hard times this past september you gave me curage to hang in.

Olmos Heaven Everyone this is the funny one of them all as fare as proximity stories. I have classes 5 minuiets from where she works and somehow nither of us manage to have enough time to meet for lunch. I promise next year. But You ae one of the best people to talk to when I need the local edge Not to mention you helped me so many times I kow that this lunch when we do see each other will half to be on me. Actualy there is not enough money to repay you for what you have done for me. you are a good friend when I need someone to vent to when concerning local issues. Thanks Babe.

Reaglemeans...... Sarah you are such a survivor. If only everyo one could have read all of those emails you sent me. You and majical are my gratest achievement in life and to be able to stand up and say that my achievemet is not superficial but just talking about hings in life is the gratest gift I have ever been given. I have truly been blessed to know you and in time I wish to have the chanct to meet this butifull young lady I have heard so much about at the same time seen grow into this powerfull selfconfadent person. the truly majical part is sarah is reading your posts before ever knowing me and since you have known me. you are no longer afraid nomater how hard it is to speak up and say what you want. That in itself is a virtue and Im sure Majical can tell you how many times i have drilled that line into her head.

Hidi you make me laugh and smile and make things so special. Its the little things in the past you have done for me that means so much.

Collin well when I need to rollover and laugh you suply it in full force. So whens the next good deed for the year. I half to admit the chain noseband one was quite smooth.

JO in due time you will become as special to me as you see how special these people are to me

Louise you are THE BEST! always makeing things alittle better as the days go on. I hope for you that all that wondress guidence will bestowed on the genreations ahead of us that will wish to have know someone like you.

Erin you are the best person helping me reach goals and levals of confadence that only a ya ago I never knew I had in me.

Ok Im about to pass outzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz