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CONGRATULATIONS BIRDDOG, on making 8,000 posts

Postby Glen on Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:13 pm

Congratulations Birddy, on the amazing acheivement of 8,000 posts. You now can have access to the bargains section. :lol:



Thanks for the friendship, information, advice and support in those posts.
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Postby gstark on Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:15 pm

A truly amazing week.

The AW, followed up one day later with forum membership hitting 1100, and now Birddog hits 8000 posts.

How many will he have by our 2nd AW ??
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Postby stubbsy on Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:28 pm

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Postby Greg B on Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:31 pm

An incredible effort Birdy - you are the Prince of Patrons.
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Postby ozimax on Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:42 pm

Birdie should be knighted "Sir Birddog" "Patron Saint of D70" "St Nikon" ??? :lol: BTW, congrat's Birdie, and I also noticed that Chris reached 4444 posts on Saturday!

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Postby Nnnnsic on Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:47 pm

I think by the end of next year, Birdy's going to have 20,000 posts... at least. :)

Congratulations Birdy. :)
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Postby ozimax on Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:05 pm

Nnnnsic wrote:I think by the end of next year, Birdy's going to have 20,000 posts... at least. :)

Congratulations Birdy. :)


He's going to need an awful lot of fencing wire... 8)

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Postby Oneputt on Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:44 pm

Well said Stubbsy. I think that you speak for all of us. :D
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Postby Heath Bennett on Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:01 pm

I would like to echo all sentiments stated here. Thank-you Than.
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Postby Yedrup on Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:08 pm

Congratulations Birddog on 8,000 posts :shock: :shock: :shock:

I better get my skates on, I thought I had a chance of catching you :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Postby johndec on Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:08 pm

When he gets to 9999 posts will it reset to 0001 like a D70 :lol:
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Postby birddog114 on Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:06 pm

johndec wrote:When he gets to 9999 posts will it reset to 0001 like a D70 :lol:



:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks all! I better slow down now :wink:
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Postby Killakoala on Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:21 pm

Yep, don't wear those fingers out Birdy.

I'd like to add that it is 8000 useful/helpful posts too.

Thanks for all the advice and support Than, that will be 16,000 by the 2nd AW.
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Postby christiand on Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:29 pm

awesome Birddog !!!

Xin chao Thanh,

I consider myself very very lucky to have met you.

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Tam biet,

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Postby marcotrov on Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:38 pm

Congratulations Birddog. You are a true gentleman and champion of our group. We all appreciate your efforts and selfless contributions.
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Postby BBJ on Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:40 pm

Congrats Birdy again another 1,000 on the clock and counting.
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Postby Mal on Tue Aug 09, 2005 9:25 pm

We now have 1111 memebers!!! I am sure that Birddog has said hello to everyone of them!!!
Thanks Birddog for you insight and knowlegde and support of this awesome forum that is DSLRUsers.com
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Postby phillipb on Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:18 pm

Congratulations from me too birdie.
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Postby Matt. K on Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:42 pm

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How many keyboards have you worn out? I bet you never have to cut your fingernails? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby Manta on Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:48 pm

Congratulations Thanh; an incredible feat.

(Hope it's not another 8000 before I actually get to meet you!)
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Postby Matt. K on Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:56 pm

Is that 22 posts per day? :shock: :shock:
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Postby Geoff on Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:44 pm

Birdy I have not read all the above posts, but how you manage to maintain a beautiful home and family, run a successful business and post as much as you do I will never know...it's impressive time management!! Well done, we're lucky to have you!!
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Postby sirhc55 on Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:46 pm

Congrats Birdie and say hallo to your doppleganger from me :wink: :lol: :lol:
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