What dopers are you thankful for or appreciate even if they may not be aware of it?

[Ink_a_dink_a_dink]

I am thankful for ** Inigo Montoya** because he gets my weird perspective and listens to my odd stories and never berates me for them.

I’m a pass and go poster, and mostly am ignored - I guess I don’t add much or put things in the wrong place, but it’s nice to know that someone out there attaches value to my presence.

Popularity contests, which, sorry, this feels kinda like one, always make me nervous and uncomfortable, so I’ll just say I’ve learned much much more than I’ve contributed, and that is because of every single member here - even the ones that people speak of with such disdain, because they bring something to the table as well. Oddities, ain’t we all, in our own way.

So, no lists, except to mention Inigo by name because he was so kind to do so for me. And because he likes Diet Coke. And would let me eat Nachos. And may find me on his doorstep one day. (I keeeed, I keeeed!!)

Respectfully,

Inky

[Ink_a_dink_a_dink]

@Ink a dink a dink

I am thankful for ** Inigo Montoya** because he gets my weird perspective and listens to my odd stories and never berates me for them.

I’m a pass and go poster, and mostly am ignored - I guess I don’t add much or put things in the wrong place, but it’s nice to know that someone out there attaches value to my presence.

Popularity contests, which, sorry, this feels kinda like one, always make me nervous and uncomfortable, so I’ll just say I’ve learned much much more than I’ve contributed, and that is because of every single member here - even the ones that people speak of with such disdain, because they bring something to the table as well. Oddities, ain’t we all, in our own way.

So, no lists, except to mention Inigo by name because he was so kind to do so for me. And because he likes Diet Coke. And would let me eat Nachos. And may find me on his doorstep one day. (I keeeed, I keeeed!!)

Respectfully,

Inky

Sorry for the double post, but I meant a special mention to everyone who gave me suggestions when I went to Puerto Rico and Vieques. I truly did have the time of my life and wish I could’ve take some of you with me. I took suggestions to heart and tried everything I could. Thanks. Nice to know strangers could pass along kind, helpful words to another stranger.

Regards,

Inky

[Pixiesnix]

Most of the people on this list probably have no idea who I am, but they make my enjoyment of the SDMB richer.

Q.E.D., my steadfast and true board buddy.

Miller, the reason I joined the boards in the first place. (yep, all your fault)

Eve and Polycarp, both role models in different ways.

HPL, NoClueBoy and Qadgop for being huge nerds, just like me.

Sampiro for writing weird, funny, sad, great stuff.

[Enright3]

Tomndebb for indirectly getting me back into church.

[Qadgop_the_Mercotan]

@KCSuze

HPL, NoClueBoy and Qadgop for being huge nerds, just like me.

Hey, hey! Waitaminute! I’ve lost weight recently!!

[Inigo_Montoya]

@Ink a dink a dink

So, no lists, except to mention Inigo by name because he was so kind to do so for me. And because he likes Diet Coke. And would let me eat Nachos. And may find me on his doorstep one day. (I keeeed, I keeeed!!)

Blushes
wets pants
Blushes a bit more

Getting a bit presumptuous about the nachos aren’t you?

[Anaamika]

@Bricker

And lately, and specially, Anaamika, for warm and happy contributions to threads in general, for a playful spirit in truths and dares, and her appreciation of hard wooden chairs and hairbrushes.

See, now, **Bricker ** knows which way my tastes run.

I thought of a few others, which is why I’m back. I can never remember more than three things at a time, it seems. Anyway:

FinnAgain, for some of the best one-liners I’ve ever heard on these boards. Honestly, that boy is not appreciated enough.

All of the other Albany & Capital Area Dopers. In particular, taxi78cab. waves

All the people - I can’t remember them all - who took charge of the various exchanges we have going on the Dope, such as Secret Santas, Valentine’s Day, and stuff like that. That really is a lot of work, and I love those exchanges.

Homebrew, just because.

Swampbear, just because.

All the e-mail friends I’ve gotten off the boards.

[Ink_a_dink_a_dink]

@Inigo Montoya

Blushes
wets pants
Blushes a bit more

Getting a bit presumptuous about the nachos aren’t you?

Do I have to hide them from you? Nah, that would be baaaaaaad.

sigh Just the diet coke then. double sigh

pout
wastes away in corner
Inky

[tomndebb]

@Enright3

Tomndebb for indirectly getting me back into church.

Does this call for a “I’m gonna burn in hell for that.” type comment?

[World_Eater]

@Agent Foxtrot

Amazon Floozy Goddess, I’m so sorry for having been out of touch for so long! I’ll be calling soon! I swear!
Ginger of the North and Weirddave, for being such excellent Dope the Halls hosts. See you guys in December!
Another props to Scylla and Sampiro for well-written, thought-provoking, and hilarious anecdotes.
World Eater, always on the exact same political wavelength as I am and argues politics 10 times better than I do.
lonesome loser, flew in under the radar and alerted me to some of the antics of BushCo. that had escaped my attention.
Liberal, he sticks around and takes a beating from a lot of Dopers (a lot of it unwarranted, I feel), but never tucks his tail and runs.
UrbanChic and Stranger On A Train, thanks for being there when I needed you.
Mississippienne, because, well, I’m dating her.

Honorable mentions:
lieu
Larry Mudd
matt_mcl
Q.E.D.
Cervaise
Johnny L.A.
tomndebb

Adam

Thanks bro!

[World_Eater]

@Misnomer

Wow, thanks! What a nice, unexpected compliment … especially coming from someone in the “biz.”

The “biz” of failing to get resigned after blowing a record deal? I hope I didn’t give you the kiss of death in complimenting you!

[Misnomer]

@World Eater

The “biz” of failing to get resigned after blowing a record deal? I hope I didn’t give you the kiss of death in complimenting you!

I’ve never seen the ability to get signed (and/or keep a record deal) as a reflection of talent, or of the ability to judge same. I’m keepin’ the compliment.

[E.Thorp]

I’m arriving in the thread well past Thanksgiving and I’m generally pretty anonymous around here, but I have two shout-outs:

The Seattle trivia posse: Aguecheek, Interrobang!?, Cervaise, Saltire, amarinth, inkysplotchy…I enjoy your company.

And **Mangetout **for creating my favorite thread ever, Fun and games with Mr Austin Wemba

[joyfool]

There’s a Hermit around here that I’m especially fond of. And the many Dopers who’ve been around to help haul my butt out of the brink of the Land of Bad Oz.

Plus, if there’s still any of my Bob groupies out there. You know who you are.

[World_Eater]

@Misnomer

I’ve never seen the ability to get signed (and/or keep a record deal) as a reflection of talent, or of the ability to judge same. I’m keepin’ the compliment.

Sounds good. Don’t forget to keep us posted on any new stuff you do. I may have to take it and mash it up with a death metal riff, or even better, a polka beat!

[Pixiesnix]

Quadgop the Mercotan wrote:
Hey, hey! Waitaminute! I’ve lost weight recently!!

:o Er, I meant in scope, not in…er, um…

Is that a rabbit?

flees screaming into the night