Stickman
584 posts
Dec 28, 2010
3:50 AM
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It has been a crazy year @ MBH. Epic battles, Blowing Heads Off, First ever Hill Country Harmonica gathering. A plethora of new fiends joining and the loss of others. I thought It would be fun to take a trip back across 2010 and nominate members for the honor of MotY. I wasn't thinking anything too official since trying to agree on one thing at MBH is like throwing ONE banana to TWO drunk monkeys. So lets just make nominations at this point and see where it goes from there. So here is how it works:
Nominate a member(s) who was influential or had a major impact at MBH, (good, bad or indifferent) be sure to tell why. You may even create a category such as, Most prolifac poster, most informative, most entertaining etc. Please be nice, as I am starting this thread in the spirit of community and to promote participation.
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Stickman
585 posts
Dec 28, 2010
3:54 AM
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I'll go first
My nomination For Member of the Year goes to Buddha for obvious reasons
I would also like to nominate Nacaron as the most patient member. I don't know how many times he, with a cool head, moderated arguments in a thoughtful, fair and humaine manner. Thanks Nate for all your hard work.
TNFrank and NOD as the most entertaining. If nothing else these two guys were passionate. maybe to a fault. As disruptive as they were their threads were like a burning school bus full of Amish children driving off a cliff...you couldn't help but watch in horror and any attempt to help took you with them. They added the action adventure to 2010
and Jonsparrow for the most AWOL. From most posts to least in one year. Where did he go? Did he: Get a Job? A girlfriend? a new didjeridoo? who knows?
and Tookatooka for the best Blow Your Brains Out challenge facilitator. Thanks Tooka your efforts go a long way to get people participating and make the forum more fun.
come on lets hear your nominations.
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Last Edited by on Dec 28, 2010 4:06 AM
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OzarkRich
308 posts
Dec 28, 2010
7:17 AM
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In the category of most disruptive non-member, as Adam has pointed out: The full moon! :)
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WestVirginiaTom
24 posts
Dec 28, 2010
7:28 AM
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I nominate Greyowlphotoart. He and I have similar styles/tastes. In 10 years or so, I hope to be creating similar videos from my little office studio.
Thanks for the inspiration Greyowl!
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tookatooka
1998 posts
Dec 28, 2010
7:33 AM
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I nominate Buzadero for his brilliant one liners.
Greg Heumann for always being ready with an answer to a technical problem.
All the regular posters, yes you know who you are.
And the mods for keeping things running smoothly.
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toddlgreene
2340 posts
Dec 28, 2010
7:44 AM
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I gotta categorize:
Most refreshing and stunningly talented newcomer:Heart2Harp-wow, this guy's got 'it'.
The coolest head in the room in a crisis:Nacoran
The pro bono award for organizing the BYBO madness-Tooka
The organizer of the most talked-about harmonica event that will surely become a tradition-Kudzurunner, with his Hill Country Harmonica, which has the potential to become the Woodstock of the harmonica world. I won't miss it this year, either.
Most incredible video-Boris_Plotnikov and his jam with Howard Levy-just plain awesome.
Most enigmatic and missed:Buddha
I second Tooka's nomination of Buzadero for his one-liners and delivery. Made me belly-laugh more than once.
Best stories:BBQ Bob and former member Walter Tore
Most helpful with technical info:GregH, BBqBob, 5F6H, RHarley
Trailblazer award:For his discovery and proliferation of the coolest new little not-made-for-harp amp:HarpNinja, and his ongoing trials with the VHT Special 6.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
Last Edited by on Dec 28, 2010 8:14 AM
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groyster1
626 posts
Dec 28, 2010
7:58 AM
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I nominate barbq bob as the most informative who has a way of making one look and take notice
Last Edited by on Dec 28, 2010 10:25 AM
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Harp boy in progress
43 posts
Dec 28, 2010
8:54 AM
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i nominate tookatooka as he looked after me the moment i got on this forum and has contrabuted to all of my topics. Well done sir!
Nick
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GermanHarpist
1929 posts
Dec 28, 2010
9:48 AM
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nacoran and tooka, you're awesome!
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The MBH thread-thread thread!
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Rift
34 posts
Dec 28, 2010
10:42 AM
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I have to say BBQ Bob. I don't post a lot but I read almost everyone. Now whenever i play I think i hear BBQ Bob saying "dont use so much force". Best advice and he is right. Thats just one of the hundreds of tips he has shared on here.
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Diggsblues
660 posts
Dec 28, 2010
11:52 AM
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Buddha the man the myth the legend
Myself for one liners.
How do I improve my sound.
Me- Stop playing. (That got me in trouble.)
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oda
407 posts
Dec 28, 2010
12:22 PM
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Germanharpist, for his contributions as a mod and an important part of the community. I've not met him, but I don't doubt that he is one of them jolly Germans.
Heart2harp, for smashing onto the scene.
And I nominate myself for sex appeal, I'm fairly certain I attract a few females here. Let's just say if there was a private message feature, my inbox would be fool -- bazing
Jim, for sharing the knowledge of harmonica modification.
Tooka; I find many of his posts humourus
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jim
607 posts
Dec 28, 2010
3:25 PM
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BBQbob and nacoran
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Buzadero
670 posts
Dec 28, 2010
3:48 PM
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I gotta go with GreyOwlFarts for sticking solidly to a serious regime of producing earnest efforts.
TookaSquared for the monumental showcase effort on BlowYourAssOff (or, whatever it was called).
ToddElVerde for a strong, out-of-the-gate show of sincerity in embracing the Moderator role. Don't stifle the free-range environment too much, its what kept me here in the first place.
And, that Fat Bastard the Late (Great) Chris Michalek. I remain teary-eyed over the loss of that guy. He managed to torment me from the grave. I received a very clever joke Christmas gift from him that arrived at my San Francisco office late on the 23rd. I had already left to make the long drive from SF to my house at noon that day. When I got in on Monday morning, I was late for a planning meeting for a Project I'll have coming up soon on a dam up in the mountains. As the meeting was breaking up, the Operations Manager for the company offhandedly mentioned that I had a package at the front desk. I went and retrieved it, then opened it up. I'll be damned if The Buddha hadn't fully holiday wrapped yet another installment of a very funny response to an ongoing inside joke. To describe it would be meaningless. But, it was spot-on and ruthlessly funny.
Fuck, I'm having a hard time getting through this post.
However, I digress.
Following these nominations, will someone be determining actual defined Categories?
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Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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Stickman
588 posts
Dec 28, 2010
3:53 PM
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"Following these nominations, will someone be determining actual defined Categories?"
We could, but does it matter? I think it is the thought that counts. Nominate somebody and they feel good! problem solved.
I'm open to other ideas however.
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Last Edited by on Dec 28, 2010 3:54 PM
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rbeetsme
352 posts
Dec 28, 2010
3:55 PM
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eharp, after all of those Chuck Norris comparisons, I dare not nominate anyone else!
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Stickman
590 posts
Dec 28, 2010
5:27 PM
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yeah I know rbeetsme. I heard that eharp was so fast, he could run around the world and punch himself in the back!
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LeonStagg
211 posts
Dec 28, 2010
6:02 PM
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they tell me that the boogeyman checks his closet for eharp before he goes to bed......
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Silvertone
64 posts
Dec 28, 2010
6:48 PM
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"Most Innovative 2010" Hakan. He's utilizing some kind of minor tuning Ive never heard of (which doesnt mean all that much)and his use of effects is, well, innovative.
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hohnerjones
19 posts
Dec 28, 2010
7:11 PM
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eharp, hands down! I heard that his Rice Krispies are afraid to Snap Crackle Pop before he has his coffee!
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MP
1197 posts
Dec 28, 2010
9:11 PM
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-TNfrank, hermonica, NOD,Sandy88, . but not necessarily in that order. well, okay, TNfrank at the top.---------
MP
hibachi cook for the yakuza
doctor of semiotics
superhero emeritus
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toddlgreene
2357 posts
Dec 29, 2010
11:28 AM
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bump
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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Buzadero
672 posts
Dec 29, 2010
11:37 AM
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There goes Mr Greene with his overbearing and draconian Moderator abuse of authority. Geez. Back off, dude.
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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toddlgreene
2358 posts
Dec 29, 2010
11:42 AM
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I had to go inspect the Quarter for you today, Buz...all is good. Everyone says hello. Everyone. It made for a very long lunch hour.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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harpdude61
580 posts
Dec 29, 2010
11:44 AM
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hvyj for all his help with positions, modes, and scales
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Buzadero
673 posts
Dec 29, 2010
11:53 AM
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Thanks, Todd. You are a Giver. Such sacrifice.
Hey, what is (was) the name of that harp guy that had (has) the little tourist deal going down in the Quatah? His name escapes me. Used to get buskers assembled in groups around the Square.
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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toddlgreene
2359 posts
Dec 29, 2010
11:58 AM
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Smokey Greenwell, possibly? He runs a stand in the French Market, and also has steady gigs at Cafe Negril on Frenchman in the Marigny and Balcony on Decatur. I can put you in touch with him if you like. To my knowledge, no harp-only buskers at the moment. Grampa Elliot plays a little, and there are a couple rack and geetar players. I think Jason R. and Dave Renson have busked in the Square, but I haven't seen them.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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Buzadero
674 posts
Dec 29, 2010
12:02 PM
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That's the guy. I know he'd remember me if he saw me.
Back in the mid-80's, he showed up quite a bit during informal group street jams. From what I can recall in focus, those were some good times back then.
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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GEEZER1
99 posts
Dec 29, 2010
12:06 PM
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Eharp who else can operate a snowblower in zero temp weather,and play "Scratch My Back". with a frozen moustache even. meanwhile pledging allegiance to BUSHMAN at the same time!!!!
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MP
1202 posts
Dec 29, 2010
12:32 PM
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stubbs, groyster,tookatooka, for most unassuming.
bluemoose, eharp, buz, for one liners.
EV630 for being the smartest guy in the room. if invited to debate with him, your best course of action is to decline.----
htown,kingley,5F6H,heumann,BBQBOB,and brendan power for most interesting informative posts.------
MP
hibachi cook for the yakuza
doctor of semiotics
superhero emeritus
Last Edited by on Dec 29, 2010 2:02 PM
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nacoran
3507 posts
Dec 29, 2010
2:18 PM
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I'd like to nominate *WOW GOLD* and FREE-GUCCI-HANDBAGS-GENUINE-ROLEX-WATCHES-GREAT-PRICES. I know they don't post as much as they used to, but I admire their tenacity.
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Greyowlphotoart
290 posts
Dec 29, 2010
2:48 PM
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@Nacoran SPAMTASTIC!!
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Sarge
50 posts
Dec 29, 2010
2:55 PM
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eharp of course
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bluemoose
444 posts
Dec 29, 2010
2:55 PM
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So if I roll over onto two lines will I still be in the running?
[edited for brevity...damn...now it's two lines! Crap.]
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Greyowlphotoart
291 posts
Dec 29, 2010
3:05 PM
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Ooops forgot to nominate. Diificult one this cos I like a lot of posters but if you held a harp to my head, Id have to say Nacoran, not only is he a moderately, moderate, moderator but he always try to be supportive of new posters and often comments on their threads.
@Buzadero first post........ "GreyOwlFarts"
I must say in a British understated sort of way, I did find that quite amusing. How did you know by the way? or did you just stumble across the secret of my overblows.
Tu-Whit! Tu-Whoo!
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Buzadero
676 posts
Dec 29, 2010
3:13 PM
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I'm an attentive listener. I guessed at the inspiration of your embouchure.
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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Hobostubs Ashlock
1314 posts
Dec 29, 2010
3:25 PM
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Buddha R.I.P
Nacoran for a tuff job done well.
Waltertore for the cool old foggie I miss him
TNFrank and NOD well you guys know;-)
and a little butt kissing here, for
Adam for staying calm and professional when everything was going crazy on here.and providing a place for it to happen;-)
and to everyone else. May all are harps play in tune all year long.;-)
Last Edited by on Dec 29, 2010 3:26 PM
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isaacullah
1316 posts
Dec 29, 2010
3:25 PM
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I nominate Ant138 for bein a cool dude and steadfast steady head on this forum.
Ditto for Stickman.
Heart2Harp 4 blowin' me away like 20 times this year.
MAL for blowin me away last year, and who is about to blow me away next year (when I get a chance to see his new looping skillz).
T2 for blowin my brains out. Twice.
The dearly departed Chris M. for everything.
The mods for not killin people, even when no jury in the world would have convicted them.
Hobostubs for being Hobostubs.
Dutchbones for his vigilance. Even if he doesn't post much anymore. He's around, and knowing that makes me feel good.
MrVLUN for liking rap music.
Mickl (aka Harmonica_Mick) for comin' back after a long hiatus. I missed ya man!
Zhin for extending the olive branch, which I heartily accepted.
Toddlgreene for being a good dude.
ToddParrott for being an awesome dude.
Other awesome dudes for being super awesome dudes (you know who you are).
And..... YOU :)
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MP
1204 posts
Dec 29, 2010
5:10 PM
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--moose just dont use any punctuation you can do two three and even four liners im-sure nobody would notice and cry foul
might be hard to read though, as my post illustrates.-
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MP
hibachi cook for the yakuza
doctor of semiotics
superhero emeritus
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captainbliss
364 posts
Dec 30, 2010
3:29 AM
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Commendations for the unsung heroes who dicuss harmonica in a quiet, unassuming and courteous way, and, without whom, no forum.
Medals and a 21 gun salute for kudzurunner and the moderators, who give us this forum and who have struggled tirelessly to lift us out of the grips of ego, posturing, thuggish idiocy, cliques and crass rudeness.
Darwin awards (for selflessly removing themselves from the gene pool) for some truly tenacious acts of self-destruction.
Snakes-in-the-grass marks of shame to lurkers who emerge only to find fault with a turn of phrase, a choice of word, to bite, to poison and then slither off.
Gold star to barbequebob, for wisdom, good manners and a willingness to share his treasure trove of harmonica know-how with us all, freely giving in spirit and in act.
xxx
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Honkin On Bobo
547 posts
Dec 30, 2010
8:49 AM
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Nate (nacoran)
I've never seen a moderator with more patience, even handedness, calmness, fairness etc. .... when dealing with members as a thread went bad.
Totally selfless dude whose only objective (presumably other than improving his harp playing) has been to keep this place civil and to help others in whatever their quest.
Kudos nate.
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captainbliss
373 posts
Dec 30, 2010
8:50 AM
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@Honkin On Bobo:
/Nate (nacoran)
I've never seen a moderator with more patience, even handedness, calmness, fairness etc. .... when dealing with members as a thread went bad.
Totally selfless dude whose only objective (presumably other than improving his harp playing) has been to keep this place civil and to help others in whatever their quest.
Kudos nate./
Well said.
EDIT: xxx
Last Edited by on Dec 30, 2010 8:50 AM
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tookatooka
2010 posts
Dec 30, 2010
9:36 AM
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Yeah. Ditto Nate.
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eharp
1041 posts
Dec 30, 2010
11:37 AM
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gotta start wondering about some one who edits in the "xxx"!
lol
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toddlgreene
2370 posts
Dec 30, 2010
11:43 AM
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xxx=is that kisses, or hugs? I forget. I do appreciate your overwhelming affection, but I'm cool with a handshake.;-)
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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MP
1206 posts
Dec 30, 2010
12:27 PM
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-nacoran for president!---------
MP
hibachi cook for the yakuza
doctor of semiotics
superhero emeritus
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tookatooka
2012 posts
Dec 30, 2010
12:33 PM
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nothing wrong with kisses on the bottom. Is there?
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toddlgreene
2372 posts
Dec 30, 2010
12:59 PM
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Hmmmm...based on CaptainBliss's trademark 'xxx' at the bottom of his posts, and that I'm pretty sure the 'X' denotes hugs, I will say he is the ultimate pacificist-willing to 'hug it out' before there's anything to 'hug out'
I gotta give him my vote. Now, let's all hug it out. Please put the cigar down, Buz. Mind the Gap, Tooka. Nac, is that a harmonica in your pocket, or...oh, never mind.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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Stickman
593 posts
Dec 30, 2010
6:40 PM
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So that what the "XXX" means. It's nairy a weekend I come home from work and get the old clay jug out from under the stoop, wherest I kep it cool. Often I watch the O'l sun goes down and sip at the O'l jug a time or two or twelves and wonder what in the gal dern does them exes on the the side of this here jug means? Well now I know. I done been drinkin' from the jug of love boys!
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Last Edited by on Dec 30, 2010 6:41 PM
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captainbliss
377 posts
Dec 31, 2010
3:07 AM
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@eharp, @toddlgreene, @Stickman:
Perhaps "xxx" celebrates a glorious tic-tac-toe victory?
Or...
Perhaps it looks pretty?
Or...
Just kisses?
EDIT:
@toddlgreene:
/I will say he is the ultimate pacificist-willing to 'hug it out' before there's anything to 'hug out'/
Yes! For most situations, hugs + conciliation > walking away > fighting.
xxx
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