goatboy - out of sheer valuable input
drew - out of attitude
but really knitted john fenna, he might give me his pot of gold.
drew - out of attitude
but really knitted john fenna, he might give me his pot of gold.
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I'd second Goatboy. Helpful, well-informed and quietly supportive when needed.
John Fenna and British Red both have their good points too
Elen Sentier
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Oh dear ... the list of my nominations is very long, I can't hold it to just one person. These are all people who have helped me over the past year-and-a-bit that I've been a member here, and there are more still who I could name.
Harvestman
Dreadhead
Eric Methven
Grey-array
John Fenna
Plastic-Ninja
Toddy
Woodspirits
Ivan
Mesquite
British Red
Harvestman
Dreadhead
Eric Methven
Grey-array
John Fenna
Plastic-Ninja
Toddy
Woodspirits
Ivan
Mesquite
British Red
Thank you for your nomination Elen but there's plenty of folk more deserving on here.
One problem with nominating multiple people is that a poll on this forum can only handle 20 options to vote on. If it goes above that then you have to look at separate polls to handle all the nominations then how do you do decide the overall winner?
It's going to be messy.
Im going to nominate Xylaria, 1. because I love her and 2. because she has been protecting you lot against bitey things.
There's a reason why there is no Member of the Year; why there really can't be just one. There are just so many really good people, too many really inspirational people, too many people who give time and effort in the background, quietly without any fuss or fanfare, just quietly helping others.
Yes, it's nice to know that others approve of what we do, but there's an awful lot of us, and an awful lot of good deeds going on, and there's no way to make those sort of things somehow 'votable', iimmc.
I'm not into the whole 'Thanksgiving' mind set; for some reason it seems a bit like an overexploited Christmas to me; kind of lost it's meaning in a rash of commercialisation and conspicuous consumption, sort of thing.
I am quite happy to see a Thankful thread though; one where we openly express our appreciation for the help and inspiration of others.
There's no way that we can pick just one person; so I'm of the mind to thank all those who contribute, not simply with the financial help that keeps the servers running, etc., but the people who take the time to write up their jaunts out, what they've made, grown, foraged, created, learned and even failed at. Those who genuinely offer help and advice and practical resources to others.
My list would be huge. From the folks like Shewie and Charles Scott River and their trips, to the folks who do the whole Scandinavian ice crew stuff, the Daniel Boone challenges, et al, to the likes of Justin (fishfish) and his really left us all feeling good about the world ramble of the lads and the big sleep out
People like Tom Ready, JohnC, British Red, Hamish, Everything Mac, Xylaria, John Fenna, Whittler Kev, Rancid Badger, Robbie, Decorum, HillBill, Squishy, Angst, .........do you have any idea of just how many skilled craftsfolks there are on the forum? and the rest, like Dave Budd and Robin, who all chip in with not only their work but their knowledge and their help. From Group Buys to the brantubs to the folks who organise meet ups and events.
The list is endless, and I mean no slight by exclusion of anyone; it's late, I'm finally sleepy, but this last squint through the forum brought this to mind.
I don't think we can have a vote; I don't think we should have a vote. I do think perhaps an appreciation, a thanks if you will, and then let's move along and see what folks are up to since Winter is really here, finally, maybe
And on that note ....
.....I'm off to bed atb,
Toddy
Well said Mary. I whole heartedly agree
I don't think we can have a vote; I don't think we should have a vote. I do think perhaps an appreciation, a thanks if you will, and then let's move along and see what folks are up to since Winter is really here, finally, maybe
And on that note ....
atb,
Toddy
Aww thanks for the mention Mary
My vote would obviously have to go to HillBill
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My vote would obviously have to go to HillBill
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Short list the names to a max 20 then we can get a poll sorted that's a better way
And remember it's only fun so there will not be tears before bedtime
And remember it's only fun so there will not be tears before bedtime
I think you know me by now! I sit at the keyboard the idea comes in my head, it comes straight down my arms into my fingers and on to the screen, half the time i don't even read what i have put! As it makes sense to me as i am typing it, so content,spelling and grammar can go a bit haywire.
I apologise if i have opened a can of worms here, i just thought it was a way of showing appreciation to some of the amazing people on this forum.
As with all other threads, if you don't like what you read, or don't think it is relevant to you, then you have the choice to pass it on by (there are one or two i should have left well alone) And as you all know all threads will eventually become tomorrows chip wrapper!
We have mods to dictate content,language etc etc, i know i have been told when i have stepped out of line!
So whatever anybody wants to do with this thread is fine by me.
Vote or no vote, appreciation thread, or nonsense talking until it either reaches a conclusion or a mod says thats enough.
I will be along with another thread soon enogh that will make one or two groan or sigh, but hey thats life.
It wouldn't do for us all to be the same.
Ivan...
I apologise if i have opened a can of worms here, i just thought it was a way of showing appreciation to some of the amazing people on this forum.
As with all other threads, if you don't like what you read, or don't think it is relevant to you, then you have the choice to pass it on by (there are one or two i should have left well alone) And as you all know all threads will eventually become tomorrows chip wrapper!
We have mods to dictate content,language etc etc, i know i have been told when i have stepped out of line!
So whatever anybody wants to do with this thread is fine by me.
Vote or no vote, appreciation thread, or nonsense talking until it either reaches a conclusion or a mod says thats enough.
I will be along with another thread soon enogh that will make one or two groan or sigh, but hey thats life.
It wouldn't do for us all to be the same.
Ivan...
This thread has been derailed enough by this subject.
Lets have no more on it here please.
Back on topic, I agree with Mary, there are simply too many brilliant and inspiring people to choose just one
I think we should all be congratulated for keeping this a happy and fun place to be - mostly
Cool - I have been nominated by some really nice folk
BUT
As with my Knighthood and OBE.
I would prefer not to receive such an honour so if it comes to a poll could I please not be included in the list
I thank all those who have put my name forward - and I thank, in advance, the person who makes the poll list without my name on.
Cheers
John
BUT
As with my Knighthood and OBE.
I would prefer not to receive such an honour so if it comes to a poll could I please not be included in the list
I thank all those who have put my name forward - and I thank, in advance, the person who makes the poll list without my name on.
Cheers
John
This thread has been derailed enough by this subject.
Lets have no more on it here please.
Back on topic, I agree with Mary, there are simply too many brilliant and inspiring people to choose just one
I think we should all be congratulated for keeping this a happy and fun place to be - mostly
I agree with Mark, and if there has to be one Member of the Year 2013, I'd choose Tony: we're still here after 10 years.
Elen Sentier
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I agree with that.
All in favour of Tony being Member of the Year 2013 raise your right hand and shout Aye
I agree with that.
All in favour of Tony being Member of the Year 2013 raise your right hand and shout Aye
Aye!
Along with Shelly that has to be the best nomination yet!
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Toddy's comment saved me the trouble of setting out my own position in full. I agree very much with her point of view on this. I try to add only positive comments, but I was frankly dismayed when I read the OP last night. It smacks of divisiveness. But then I'm one who cannot understand how a "man of the match" award can be given in a team game.
To me, the strength of the the forum is in the diversity of contributions from members. How can one set expert advice, moral support, sharing of experiences, reviews of kit, jokes and so on and so on against one another.
Please count me as one who would like to vote for ALL forum contributors as member of the year. The real accolades should go to the folk who set up and run the site from which we all benefit.
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