open appreciation thread

[The Straight Story]

In the heat of the primary season I thought it might be nice to have an appreciation thread where we could give a kick to the many fine DU'ers we have come to know and enjoy.

Add your own, and here are some of mine.

CaliforniaPeggy - the den mother of the DU lounge, and a wonderful poet to boot.

JeffR and NanceGreggs - two folks who keep me coming back for more each day, and especially on Friday to see the Duzy's.

SwampRat - that guy can pull scary graphics out of his ass on a moments notice.

EmilyG - quiet and reserved, but on target. She does not post many OP's, but she pops up everywhere :)

OMC - all over the place and kicking threads with his own brand of arguing. A yin to the yang of many folks, and I find myself agreeing with him often.

kpete - 'nuff said. One helluva an activist and poster.

L. Coyote - Rarely a day goes by and you have not educated me on something.

Mythsaje - your best writing is not your fictional work, it is what you post here.

CatWoman - Who does not know her. She is a fixture here.

And of course....

AutumnMist - My wife (whose pic I keep as my sig). You don't post much, but you always put a smile on my face ;)

And so many others - from Donsu to Blackhatjack to babylonsister and so many more.

You have all kept me coming back here for more, and kept this a wonderful place to read and post.

I know I left off a lot of names of folks I appreciate here - which is where you come in.

Whom do you enjoy reading here?

[Jack Bone]

1. All of those + Babylonsister & Omaha Steve!!

Thanx for all of your input!! :yourock:

[Mythsaje]

2. All of those, definitely...n/t

[zabet]

3. The Stock Market Watch crew

needs a shout out!!
Ozymandius
UpInArms
Roland99
Ghost Dog
TalkingDog
AnneD
Prag
Warpy
And any I left out
and all the others who
contribute. I may not
comment often but, it is
ALWAYS the first thread I
read when I get on DU.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

4. You Should Most Definitely Be On That List, And I'd Also Put The Magistrate And Trumad.

You, because I thoroughly enjoy the plethora of articles you post from such a wide array of topics (plus you're just a downright good guy, period), The Magistrate cause I love his logic and tone, and Trumad cause though he irritates the living fuck out of me sometimes, consistently overall still cracks me the fuck up. He's a unique one for sure!

And on edit: SwampRat's a woman, no?

[The Straight Story]

5. Hello my friend

I hope this post finds you well.

And about swamprat - damn, how did I miss that :)

And the Magistrate - he and I can lock horns at times, but I always value his input.

How you doing BTW? If you want to call me sometime PM me. Would love to talk to you.

[Sugar Smack]

92. Swamp Rat? I got to see his reflection in a screen shot of one

of his photoshops. He's so heartbreakingly beautiful. He's a freaking rock-star.



I LOVE YOU SWAMP RAT! :cry: :loveya: It's incidental that he's a man and beautiful, but, oh...*kind of fades away*

[Mythsaje]

6. This kind of thing needs more attention...

I'm kicking it because so many great names are on it and I'm sure other folks can come up with a few to add.

This should definitely be on the Greatest Page.

[zabet]

7. #5

It is on the
Greatest page now.

[Laurab]

8. KUROVSKI who never fails to make me laugh

yet is serious about the right things, and smart as a whip. That's in addition to many of those you mentioned.

Also William Pitt for his thought-provoking writing, I wish he'd post more.

CorpGovtActivist & Ides of October for invaluable information, although they don't post enough, either.

Lots more, too, but those are a few of mine.

[IdesOfOctober]

11. Why Ms. Lori...

... you done gone and made me blush.

*kicks imaginary pepple*

Aw, tatercakes!

Ides

[IdesOfOctober]

14. Besides, all ya gotta do is sort by author.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=set_sort_key&forum=389¶m=author_name">I'm around.

My plant is still alive, too! :bounce:

Ides

[Laurab]

16. Oh I only like to stalk if it's important!

Besides you owe me a PM as usual! My puppies AND kitten are all alive and well, too!

[IdesOfOctober]

18. Oh, a stalker!

I have had more than my fair share of those.

:beer:

Ides

[Laurab]

21. Well, I imagine you have...

but I'm not one of them....unless, of course it's important! Oh, congratulations to the plant, and keep up the good work. I'll have coffee, thank you! I gave up that other stuff 22+ years ago.

[IdesOfOctober]

49. For you, I would hand grind each bean with loving care.

:loveya:

Ides

[Laurab]

106. Oh, now that is the sweetest thing anyone's ever said to me.

I take back the fickle, and anything else I've insulted you with, just for that one post. That's how much coffee means to me. Oh gosh, I meant what YOU mean to me. :hug:

[IdesOfOctober]

154. Ms. Lori, I'd swim to Hawaii and tend the slopes of Mauna Loa for your beans.

:loveya:

Ides

[Laurab]

157. Oh, that's very sweet, too, but...

I'm not all that picky, really - just a nice cup of plain old unflavored, normal coffee is good enough for me - preferably Masterblend - I'm a cheap date!

I read your thread in the DUzies yesterday - you are SO nuts, in the very best of ways, of course. I love that about you, it endears me to you, almost as much as your coffee bean promise. Almost, but not quite, being the simple person I am.

Your mere presence is such a gift, you must not abandon me completely. Not that you'll listen, but I thought I'd throw that in there...

:loveya:

[IdesOfOctober]

159. Forsooth, I shall not depart from thee.

However, life is much too short to drink plain coffee.

:hangover:

I'm quite fond of you, too, you know.

:grouphug:

I swear I was on nothing stronger than soda when I jammed with Leopold's Ghost. That was fun!

Ides

[Kurovski]

31. Hey, pal!

Thanks, Laurab! :hug:

There are many, many dozens of DUers I'm happy to see, Laurab is one such, and have gotten to know each other within the DU throng.

Favorite reads: autorank, lala_rawraw, NanceGreggs, Octafish, H2Oman, kpete, babylonsister, helderheid, William Pitt, The Magistrate, sfexpat2000 ( a tireless activist, sweet, and tough when she needs to be, and funny.) I always love to read zidzi's responses.

EarlG and his top ten list which made me want to sign up to DU, despite my fear as a shy l'il newbie to posting online. Other funny people Wetzelbill (my mighty President), JeffR, Swamp Rat, TahitiNut, underpants, matcom, jgraz, sniffa, SalmonChantedEvening, 11Bravo come immediately to mind.

My many lovers--including, but not restricted to; Viva_La_Revolution (of the BookTV thread), Laurab, scarletwoman, Binka and Howard Dean.

Election Reform folks Bleever, PatsyStone, Melisa G, MellisaB, althecat, BradBlog, kster, tbyg52, GuvWorld, rumpel, vickiss, nashville_brook, Land Shark, FogerRox, galloglas, and I'm sure I'm forgeting somebody. Forgive me.

EDIT: I remember now, KCabotDullesMarxIII! He reminds me of Gore Vidal.

Farmboxer has been a long time favorite, but I haven't seen him in a while.

I love you all. I love almost everyone, in fact I'm a bottomless pit of love, or hadn't you noticed?

[Laurab]

32. Hey, pal!

I noticed, and there you go - a great post AND you made me laugh again. I just wanted to make sure you saw the thread as it seemed to be sinking. Of course I forgot EarlG, who probably has no idea how many people come to DU through his Top 10.

You - SHY? I'm just always finding out new things about you! :loveya:

[bleever]

108. Go on with yer bad self!

And thanks for remembering Peace Patriot, prolific, perspicacious, and persistent.

:hug:

[Patsy Stone]

124. I think we need a slogan, like...

Election Reform -- Come for the spreadsheets. Stay for the arguments.

[Turn CO Blue]

9. The bears: Bluebear and BBJ BigBearJohn

[The Straight Story]

DOH! I forgot BlueBear

and so many others.

Thanks for reminding me.

[Turn CO Blue]

10. The KOEB!

[Patsy Stone]

75. I second that!

Hell, I'll make give it a third too.

To the KOEB and the Ties That Bind: :loveya:

:hi:

[Turn CO Blue]

12. WilliamPitt, H2O Man, and Octafish!

[Laurab]

13. How could I forget H20 Man?

ALWAYS a voice of reason no matter how heated a discussion gets - I second that one!

[orleans]

15. k&r (even tho i get bitchy i really do appreciate A TON of people

around here--)

[tekisui]

17. H2O Man, Babylonsister, seemslikeadream, N2doc, cali....

I appreciate you all.

And everybody else!

Thanks for making this place what it is.

[lovuian]

149. Ditto all of the wonderful DUERS

:woohoo:

[tekisui]

19. L.Cyote and bobthedrummer for staying on Impeachment.

[IsItJustMe]

185. I hear that!!!! Tenacious as hell, isn't he. If I ever need a pit bull on a issue, I know where he

can be found. Additionally, if you need some facts or straight talk about South America, he's your goto man.

[IsItJustMe]

186. L.Cyote, H2O man, and echo in the light. When I see these posters, the recommendation button is

pushed.

[BlackVelvet04]

20. I appreciate all of the

many who are not the stars. They donate to D.U., they recommend threads, they bring fresh arguments and insight to debates, support the Democratic candidates and yet remain relatively nameless.

[JackBeck]

22. Who do I enjoy reading?

CorpGovActivist, IdesOfOctober, lukery to name a few. Their tenacity for trying to bring our attention to the entrenched corruption is to be admired. Not to mention, their ability to have a deep understanding about many issues.

[CorpGovActivist]

79. Jinks!

Thanks!

:grouphug:

You're on my list downthread.

- Dave

[EFerrari]

23. Openly appreciating Du - "for the great relief of having you to talk to".

:hi:

[Laurab]

24. Thanks for this thread - I'm tired of arguing with people!

And, even though they were mentioned in the OP, I'd like to add Jeff, who cracks me up with the DUzies - I really appreciate the time it takes him, and Nance, who reminds me more and more of the late, great Molly Ivins!

[Mythsaje]

30. Nance will really appreciate that thought. n/t

[uppityperson]

25. I appreciate a whole lot of posters but prefer to not name names as someone always gets left out.

(like me) and I really just appreciate all who contribute positively to DU. Thanks all!

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

26. I'll Drink To That.

:toast:

[Horse with no Name]

34. You are a jewel uppityperson.

Here is to you as one of MY favorites.:toast:

[zippy890]

38. thats how I feel - many many posters

I appreciate them all!

:toast:

[Kurovski]

70. uppityperson: best hostess of a meta thread ever!

IMHO.

[Richard Steele]

87. Same here. If I started a list, I know I'd leave someone out unintentionally.

In my defense, it would be a REALLY long list!

[Horse with no Name]

134. How right you are

You are one of my most favorites and I left you off.
Forgive me?
:hug:

[Richard Steele]

144. I really can't forgive you...

...since I never took any offense in the first place, my friend. :hug:

Just so you know- I prefer to be left off of "lists". I'll take it as
a personal favor if you remember that.

I do my best work under heavily filtered light; occasionally
I have bursts of GENIUS in complete darkness.

If ya know what I mean.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

145. Now if that ain't a DUzy...

[Richard Steele]

146. It ain't.

You don't know what I mean.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

147. Sorry if I struck a nerve.

[Richard Steele]

148. You didn't. Kinda the OPPOSITE, actually.

You missed my POINT by about 12 thousand miles.

No matter- it wasn't an important point in the first place.

It's all good, BD12- forgetaboutit.

[SammyWinstonJack]

90. ...

:thumbsup:

[Sugar Smack]

102. You.

:hug: love.

[scarletwoman]

129. I truly regret that I left you off my list below . I KNEW I'd forget people, but I wanted

to at least mention as many as I could think of who weren't being mentioned by anyone else.

You DEFINITELY deserve to be called out!

:hi:
sw

[ismnotwasm]

27. Thomcat

bliss_eternal, lionesspriyanka,

Too many to mention really

[Laurab]

28. Looks like this needs a kick....

Oh and Sniffa - who used to piss me off until he started cracking me up, I just saw a post of his and was reminded of him.

[Staph]

29. I really appreciate . . .

Bjornsdotter, Lavenderdiva, CBHagman, Longhorn, and the rest of the gang in the Classic Films Group. When flame wars threaten, I retreat to the wonderful world of movies, and the good folk who congregate there.

[Hekate]

33. Hey -- peace -- and a toast to you all

:toast:

Hekate

[Horse with no Name]

36. Ahhh lest I forget

one of the first folks I saw here who inspired me with her wisdom. :toast: Hekate.

[Hekate]

39. Awww

:blush:

It's been kind of rough around here lately, hasn't it?

Hekate

[Horse with no Name]

40. It sure has

Almost time for a break.:hug:

[Kurovski]

35. DUer Peace Patriot! (nt)

[annabanana]

53. (seconded!). . . . n/t

[Kurovski]

67. Most of Peace Patriot's posts would make excellent OPs. (nt)

[Horse with no Name]

37. Crispini, Merh, sfexpat, proud2blib, stephanie, h20man,babylonsister,

NNNOLHI, WillPitt, Bluebear, Swamprat, sonias, leftchick, Hekate, Old Crusoe,AZDemdist6, eleny, warpy, w8liftinglady, cleita and the list goes on an on.

Of note, I don't always agree with all of the all the time, but I surely respect them.

[IdesOfOctober]

41. I reserve the balance of my time, and may extend and revise my remarks.

In totally no order at all:

kpete: She is so informative, I've almost let my subscription to ThumbTwiddlers' Weekly lapse.

babylonsister: She endangered my subscription to ToeJammers' Monthly, but then Dick Morris called, all weepy, and begged me to come back.

NanceGreggs: My momma warned me about people like you.

JeffR: I think he should hire PricewaterhouseCoopers to certify that the DUzies have a paper audit trail.

SwampRat: I'd love to sit for a portrait.

RadFringe: She could carry me across the threshhold as her houseboy any day of the week, and thrice on leap days. Plus, she is an artiste.

WillPitt: He's sharp, he's funny, he's a spot ahead of me on the liver transplant list.

helderheid: Witchy Woman, you make me wanna flyyyyy.

Bridgit: She got the voodoo mojo, she some funky ketchup.

Leopold's Ghost: Twinkle, twinkle, roaming gnome, you're quite welcome in my home.

CGA: May you never get lost, but if you do, I'll gladly be your http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_Friday">Man Friday, Saturday (double mitzvah), Sunday (dammit, even the Maker rested one day, you horndog), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Rinse and repeat.

LauraB: I think I'll miss you most of all.

Plus: ButtercupMcToots!!!! The Celtic Queen.

Hekate: How could I forget Hekate? Give me your downtrodden and weary, yearning for DU of yore!

Ides

[Laurab]

43. What do you mean you'll "miss me"?

Don't tell me you're pulling that disappearing act again? Of course, I CAN stalk, not that it would do me any good.....

[IdesOfOctober]

44. No, Tin Man.

But I will have to go back to my day job soon.

Ides

[Laurab]

45. Oh, fine - GO then!

That was a short vacation - I thought you meant a REAL vacation, but ]9 (my cat typed that), thank you for the lovely compliment even though you're more fickle than I thought! :loveya:

[IdesOfOctober]

54. Fickle?

Nay, nay, do not accuse me so!

Neither fickle, nor feckless, nor reckless, nor Pickles, be I, say I.

Ides

[Laurab]

103. Fickle!

As anyone who can read could see - and possibly feckless, but probably not reckless. You wanted a pickle, but this is all I could find, my dear. :popcorn: :donut:

[IdesOfOctober]

155. Now I really do want a pickle.

Damn you, vile varlet-lover!

Ides

[lame54]

46. uh um uh um...

[IdesOfOctober]

51. I claim "spontaneous combustion" of the brain cell responsible.

Blew a few the other night. Went to rec the grocery store recount thread, and it dawned on me.

:toast:

Ides

[IdesOfOctober]

50. Oh, by the power of YouTube! I forgot lame54 and his better half.

:spank:

Ides

[fascisthunter]

52. I Prefer Your Revision

thanks

[IdesOfOctober]

55. A great big shoutout to fascisthunter's fascisthunger, too!

:toast:

Ides

[fascisthunter]

56. .

:blush:

[IdesOfOctober]

57. Pals

:pals:

Ides

[IdesOfOctober]

59. BlackHatJack!

How could I forget him?!?

:hangover:

Ides

[blondeatlast]

42. Everybody, even if they piss me off. I know it's too easy to say that, but it's true.

You've helped me make sense of the last 5 years, even when you haven't.

Y'all keep me hopeful. Thanks. :thumbsup:

[Hekate]

47. Bookmarking this thread for a rainy day

:grouphug:

Hekate

[Kurovski]

48. Kick. Because it's a happy thread.

And to get a jump on that rainy day. :grouphug:

[bullwinkle428]

60. Happy threads? I thought Skinner banned those months ago!

:hide:








:rofl:

[Kurovski]

69. It is now beyond his control.

:D

[EFerrari]

58. Go, DU!

lol

:kick:

[shadowknows69]

61. I like my shit

Y'all are pretty fun to read too. B-)

[Kurovski]

62. We cannot love others, until we love ourselves first.

:rofl:

[Solly Mack]

63. Oh... well then...back in a minute

or two

[Kurovski]

64. Solly Mack!

Another favorite. I'm just cheap, I guess. :D Cheap and forgetful.

[Solly Mack]

68. and I'm easy

and together? we're broke but busy

[Horse with no Name]

135. And Solly Mack

I probably agree with you most. :loveya: One of the best DU'ers.

[Solly Mack]

153. ((((HwnN))))

back at ya!!!

:loveya:

[Sugar Smack]

83. Ooooh-oooh-oooh, same here!!!

I totally LOVE Solly Mack!:loveya:

[Kurovski]

93. More love from a lover!

It's Sugar Smack makin' it sweeter! :hug:

Hundreds of thousands of favorites! :D

[Sugar Smack]

101. NO WAY!

:wow: :loveya:

[Solly Mack]

94. Aww shucks...

:blush:






:yourock:

and Kurovski too!

[Sugar Smack]

99. That is the DAMNDEST damned thing I've ever seen!

Well, shit, maybe it isn't, but still it knocked me on my ass.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: You should be paid to EXIST.

[Kurovski]

66. TWO MINUTES?!!

Talk about getting the job done in record time.

[Solly Mack]

71. Everyone should have 911 on the speed dial

;)

[Kurovski]

74. They make those things with"speed dial" now?

Will womders never cease.

[IdesOfOctober]

77. Made by the fine people at Kumquick Kumquats, a Kiwi Kompany.

[Kurovski]

88. Not Sinsperations?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E0tSfRsMAU

[IdesOfOctober]

91. A wholly-owned subsidiary. Check their SEC filings.

[Kurovski]

96. Sinspirations also owns Halliburton, Blackwater, and Little Debbie.

[Solly Mack]

98. Sounds like S&M with a twist

[IdesOfOctober]

160. I like it when they're twisted.

[Laurab]

163. Hey, I named my kitten Kiwi!

I also call her a lot of other names, like "divebomber": "Kuckoo"; "StopBitingMyHandDammit", but I've stuck with Kiwi - and I have no idea why.

Now, after reading Kurovski's responses in this thread, do you see why I love him so much? :grouphug:

And, I'm glad you're Kwite fond of me, too! And I'm not sure I believe you weren't drinking, but maybe - are you taking pain medicine by any chance?

[IdesOfOctober]

173. Then? No drinks. Tonight? I'm bombed, sloshed, and toasty.

I see why you love Kurovski, yes.

If you leave me guardianship of the kitten, I shall call her Kumquat.

Ides

[Laurab]

174. As much as I love you my Kumquat, there is no way

that I would entrust ANY of my animals to you, besides Dave said he'd call PETA.

My life, yes, my pets - HELL NO!

[IdesOfOctober]

176. Kittens like me, for some reason.

:cry:

Fine.

I think they know I'm allergic.

Ides

[Laurab]

177. Oh, don't cry...please don't cry.

I can't take it. Okay, I WOULD give her to you, but only on the condition of my having daily visitation. With coffee. Maybe sleepovers, although I'm not sure if the spouse would go for that.

You should see my left hand (for some reason she prefers that one) - it is so scratched up that it looks like I have.....a new kitten or something. The right hand, one or two tiny scratches. And in another week, the pups will be doing the same thing - I can't WAIT!

[IdesOfOctober]

178. The tears in my beers are uncountable.

You cannot take it back. What has been said cannot be unsaid.

You call me strange?

Scratches without accompanying rewards are - very odd indeed.

: p

Ides

[Laurab]

181. Oh, you weren't supposed to see that I called you that....

It was between me and Dave - sheesh.

There ARE accompanying rewards, I figure playing with the kitty adds 7 years to my life. Now, imagine 7 years per scratch - and then 7 for each animal I have in my house right now...

I just sent you a PM.

[IdesOfOctober]

182. The right kind of scratches are worth 7 days.

:rofl:

I shall go check my PM now, right after I top this off.

Ides

[Sugar Smack]

183. I call my Sophie "the incredible flying squirrel",

"tater", "catloaf", "baybay" and "sweekee":blush:

[Laurab]

187. LOL - I forgot snookums

that's what my mom used to call my daughter when she was a baby. I think I need to :blush: again.

My husband calls her Mrs. Jingles - why, I have NO idea, but she doesn't pay him much attention, anyway.

[Kurovski]

65. HiddenStillness!

BerryBush, RevCheesehead, and the KOEB brilliant crazies! (But I warn you women, Patsy Stone is a TROLL!)

[IdesOfOctober]

78. I'd defend Patsy's honor, but I wanna watch her kick your ass.

:popcorn:

Ides

[Kurovski]

82. She's done it all ready. You missed it.

Patsy has a great sense of humor. She can kick my ass anytime. :-)

[IdesOfOctober]

85. Damn! Me likey the spanky!

[Laurab]

168. Oh, damn you!

Leave my kurovski ALONE - he's MINE - you answer his posts and not mine, and then you're all like...duh, me fickle? Was it because I thought you MIGHT have been pickled? In that poetic thread, I mean. Or that I accused you of taking painkillers just because I am? Well, I was, I'm all out now, until at least Tuesday.

Why I should....I should...


-
-
-
-
SEND YOU A PUPPY PICTURE!

[Laurab]

169. Oopsie....

I just realized that post was yesterday, and this is today...:blush:

[Patsy Stone]

117. Ohnoyoudi'int!

[Sugar Smack]

120. That shit makes me cackle.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Patsy Stone]

130. I know. Me, too.

It's the pants...and the little feet.

:rofl:

[Sugar Smack]

184. OMG- and the little paws, I just looked at it again!!!

OMG!:rofl:

[New Earth]

72. I appreciate ALL of DU

especially everyone the Election Reform forum...and the Lounge. When I'm feeling down and need some laughs, the DU Lounge is the best place to go on the internets. (Even though I usually just read their crazy threads and not post). :hi:

[CorpGovActivist]

73. Skinner and the Mods for Starters

I'm sure I forgot someone, but...

annabanana

antifaschits

AZBlue

babylonsister

BigBearJohn

Blackhatjack

blogslut

Blue State Native

BlueBear

bluestateguy

bobbolink

book_worm

bridgit

bushdespiser12

ButtercupMcToots

CabalPowered

cboy4

cherokeeprogressive

DemReadingDU

Elspeth

fascisthunter

FlyingSquirrel

H2OMan

helderheid

hekate

IanDB1

IdesOfOctober

JackBeck

K Gardner

kentuck

KoKo01

kpete

Labors of Hercules

lame54

laurab

leftchick

Leopolds Ghost

LucyParsons

Lugnut

malaise

marmar

mmonk

Mythsaje

NanceGreggs

NNN0LHI

Octafish

PatsyStone

PCIntern

Philosoraptor

ProSense

radfringe

Rex

sabra

sfexpat2000

smokey nj

spanone

spokane

SwampRat

tekisui

Tierra_y_Libertad

unapatriated

Virginia Dare

WilliamPitt

Yael

yurbud

- Dave

[SammyWinstonJack]

97. Wow! Thanks! Nice of you too say so.

:blush: I'm in good company here.

Definitely a first for me.

BTW, :yourock:

[CorpGovActivist]

190. Long Overdue!

:hug:

- Dave

[Sugar Smack]

123. Oh, blogslut *sigh*

It just doesn't get much better than that.

[tekisui]

166. Thank you very much, I always enjoy reading you, CorpGovActivist

I have been shamelessly checking back in with this thread to see if I get a mention.

Much appreciated!:toast:

[CorpGovActivist]

191. Likewise, and I Hope I Didn't Miss Anyone!

:toast:

- Dave

[Laurab]

171. Awwww thanks, Dave

:blush:

PS: Don't tell anyone I said this but that buddy of yours - rhymes with eyes of something, is a really strange one.......

[CorpGovActivist]

192. You Don't Know the Half of It, Though He's Plenty ...

... "nonplussed" right now.

- Dave

[Kurovski]

76. I'm forgeting about 30 people.

Please post here to remind me that you're my favorite.

[Sugar Smack]

104. OMG! LOLOLOL, OMG

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: OMG, ROFL *wipes tears* I love you.:loveya:

[Sugar Smack]

105. I'm kind of shrieking, here. Please post here to remind me

not to get the neighbors antsy.:rofl:

[Kurovski]

131. The neighbors aren't use to it?

I'm afraid they'll just have to "get over it". ;-)

[SalmonChantedEvening]

158. Oh ya crazy

Yannoze ya cracks me up :hug: :hi:

[Laurab]

172. Damn SugarSmack beats me everytime!

:rofl:

I love you MORE! :loveya: :hug:

[Sugar Smack]

80. B-R-I-D-G-I-T, and S-T-E-P-H-A-N-I-E

and SalmonChantedEvening, DS1, aesthmaticeog, and the lost ones like oneighty and alocorjon, beauties both. Also a friend and a wonderful gal (who seems to be doing really well, thank god) SallyMander. Mythsaje.

[Sugar Smack]

81. I forgot CatFreakingWoman.

and like 15 others.

[Sugar Smack]

86. And SwampFreakingRat, and ChovexFreakingani!

:loveya: My endless love.

[Sugar Smack]

95. RONNYK!

Another rock-star.

[Sugar Smack]

100. leveymg

and Kurovski. Did I say CatWoman? Bertha. MrScorpio.<--wow.

[Sugar Smack]

125. Babylonsister & blogslut.

:yourock:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

162. You are gemstone Sugz

:loveya: :smooooochify: :hug:

[Sugar Smack]

164. *Snugbugz*

with a little Karo!:P :loveya:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

165. And here I thought it impossible for Sugz Snugbugz

To get any sweeter ;)

My nephew may be staying over tonight, and I'll beg him to use that fancy cellf0ne cam thingie and finally get a pic of me and the hair :D

The Life of a Luddite :rofl:

[Nikki Stone1]

84. I appreciate Professor Mike!

:)

[Richard Steele]

89. The DU Moderators. 'Nuff said. nm

[Le Taz Hot]

107. *Sniff*

I'm going to go eat worms now. :hide:

[scarletwoman]

110. Non! Don't do that!

You are loved! You are not forgotten!

:hug:
sw

[scarletwoman]

109. Off the top of my head: BeHereNow, Desertrose, Jackpine Radical, Lydia Leftcoast, The Magistrate -

leftchick, Karenina, proud2Blib, Skittles, arendt, Plaid Adder, DemoTex, Blue_In_AK, ayeshahaqqiqa, Pastiche423, Tierra_y_Libertad, DemBones DemBones, noiretblu, hisownpetard, IdesOfOctober, Breeze54, ConsAreLiars, MuseRider, mmonk -- I'm giving these folks props because I haven't seen anyone else in this thread doing so.

I've left out of my list the many DUers whom I truly love, but who have already been named by others in this thread, because I specifically wanted to give recognition to those DUers who haven't been named by anyone else on this thread.

I'm sure I've left many good and deserving people out, whose posts have meant alot to me over the years. And I hope that my friends who have been listed by others on this thread, will understand why I haven't named them here.

sw

[Sugar Smack]

114. SKITTLES!

:bounce:

[scarletwoman]

115. Hell, yes! And any friend of Skittles is a friend of mine!

:hi:

[Sugar Smack]

118. OH, you kick ass!

:bounce: :D :toast: here's to Skittles.

[Skittles]

188. ABOUT TIME SOMEONE MENTIONED ME

I WAS FIXIN' TO KICK SOME MAJOR ASS :D

[Lydia Leftcoast]

138. Aw, gee, thanks!

:hi:

[scarletwoman]

139. I have always wished that more DUers recognized what an amazing mind you have.

Over the years you have written some of the most erudite and well-reasoned posts that I have ever seen on DU. It is a privilege to be in your company.

Live long and prosper! :loveya:
sw

[Lydia Leftcoast]

140. Now you're making me BLUSH!

See?

:blush:

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

143. I am humbled by your praise.

:blush:

[scarletwoman]

150. I feel like I've been remiss in expressing my appreciation for you, after all these years.

You have been a consistent voice for expanding consciousness. You very much deserve recognition.

:hug:
sw

[scarletwoman]

111. OMG! TahitiNut!!!! Has no one mentioned TahititNut? TN is ESSENTIAL!

Props to TahitiNut, my long time hopeless crush!

:loveya:
sw

[The Straight Story]

112. Yeah, well no on has mentioned me....

:rofl:

Seriously though - TN and Shadow were two I totally forgot and feel bad about. So many fine DU'er's - so little time.

[EFerrari]

113. We were just waiting until AutumnMist looked the other way.

((((((((((The Straight Story))))))))))))))))

:loveya: :toast: :loveya:

[Kurovski]

141. Eep.

It's a host's dilemma when the guests become drunk and careless.

:blush: Many recommended posts for you over the years!

This is an impossible task when even a casual, occasional poster can make a difference.

But really, you're the best DUer of all, TSS. :D

[Kurovski]

133. I mentioned TahitiNut. He's on my "funny list".

But most everyone has made me laugh at one time or another.

Good ol' DUers.

[libnnc]

116. I love you all equally

...no, really!

:hi:

[Sugar Smack]

119. OMG- I LOVE YOU TOO, and SUPERNOVA!

:hug:

[Patsy Stone]

121. Everyone's pretty much been mentioned

Or has posted in this thread.

DU: :yourock:

[libnnc]

126. Boli Stoli, sweetie?

Cheers, thanks a lot...

[Patsy Stone]

132. Bolli!

[graywarrior]

122. The silent stars...the ones never mentioned.

The ones who donate. The ones who never bitch or complain. The ones with so much humility, we never hear much from them except when they offer support. The ones who make me laugh or respond to my stupid posts. The ones who feel left out but come back and post anyhow. The ones who make no judgements and come here to feel part of an amazing group.

[Sugar Smack]

127. Wow.

Yes.

[Patsy Stone]

128. That was beautiful

:toast: I wish I could recommend it.

[KitchenWitch]

142. right on, graywarrior!

:thumbsup:

[Kajsa]

193. Thank you, Gray.

Thank you for mentioning them.

:hug:

[Kurovski]

136. Omega Minimo, who seems to be in a sabatical.

xultar, hisownpetard. All the DUzy folks, and every kind and thoughtful stranger.

[Patsy Stone]

137. Wait!

I cannot forget understandinglife.

The first person I ever knew in cyberworld, and I'm wiser and happier for it.

Here's to you, my friend: :toast:

[Hekate]

151. Good party with all my fave DUers. Get Opihimoimoi to bring laulaus, I'll bring chips, also popcorn

...and melted butter. Plenty drinks already here, I can tell. :toast: I have the coffee pot for later. :donut: Much later.

Good party, this. :party:

:popcorn:

Hekate

[countryjake]

152. I appreciate "NNN0LHI" for a consistent & timely attention to current events.

I always look for the news by scanning for NNN0LHI posts.

[warren pease]

156. Time for change, TahitiNut, TomInTib, sfexpat2000, DemoTex...

The GREAT activist kpete; my virtual cousin Warren Stupidity; Boloboffin because I've never met a more thoroughly indoctrinated supporter of the official 9/11 conspiracy theory; Tyler Durden for his escape plans; Symbolman for his talent with a video camera; paulthompson for continuing to pay attention; L Coyote for being effective while staying pissed off; lukery for bringing us Sibel updates and, occasionally, Sibel herself; Bryant69 for presenting the moderate point of view and for his numerous polls; the mods for keeping things mostly civil; and the admins for keeping this site up and running, continuing to build in new features and still managing to keep it the most easily navigable forum I've ever seen.

Best to all I missed, and there are probably dozens, if not hundreds.


wp

On edit: I forgot nadinbrzezinski, betherenow, annabanana, slad, solly mack, babylonsister, madfloridian, professorGAC and ... memory fails again.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

161. Oh too many

Swampy, ralps, smokey, merh, SugarSmack, kpete, TahitiNut, Kurovski, EarlG, JeffR, BBJ, Glenda, TSS, VivaLa, MsNovember, 11Bravo, TomInTib, Bluebear, ,babylonsister, helderheid, Cat Woman, and catwoman25, n2doc, Every Truthseeker Ever, lala_rawraw, H2O Man, NanceGreggs, Will Pitt, radfringe, anyone I've forgotten forgive me, hafta stop now my fingers hurt I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sugar Smack]

179. Oh, Superfly.

*sigh*:loveya: I freakin LOVES ya. Thanks again for the snail-mail card. It was received in good health.:loveya:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

189. Darling you.

So very welcome, this was the first year I sent DU hoho cards out :D :hug:

It made my Xmas all the more wonderful :loveya:

Shh - tell no one (baha) There's a Beck parody hiding up in the brain somewhere, gonna try and coax it out with chocolate and cawfee.

Big Love :)

[H2O Man]

167. I would thank

every democrat and progressive left member of DU, for not giving up in one of the strangest, darkest periods of our nation's history.

[Sugar Smack]

170. Oh, god.

Way too strange & dark.:hug: WAY too strange & dark.

[jmg257]

175. You, for having a BEAUTIFUL picture as your sig - you are a lucky man! nt

[DemReadingDU]

180. I appreciate all of you

Thank you for being here

:)

[Rex]

194. I could never think of all the people here I like to read and talk to.

This place is wonderful, even with all the fighting (which happens everytime) and even with some of the people here I disagree with, I love you guys and gals. I've had my eyes and mind opened by so many people here.

The list would be long, everyone here in DU GD that is here on most nights or weekends and everyone that just reads, to all, you all make this place better than it was before you joined.

And plus, I can't help but poke the trolls - they shouldn't have allowed us to do it so early on! We can't stop now!

:toast: to you all. DU.

[blondeatlast]

195. Hoof Hearted, elehhhhna, Husb2Sparkly, Sparkly, Jed dilligan, Hootin Holler, knitter4democracy,

and the rest of us sitting at the corner cafeteria table where we kind of disappear.

On the left, way, waaay in the back--see me waving? :hi::bounce: