A Positive Post - Thank yous! (long)
Sometimes I get tired of the negativity, the bashing, the flaming, the criticisms, the condescension, the accusations, etc....
So...I thought I would post something purely positive...nice things or thank yous about the people of AZB.
Hopefully some of you do the same
Thank you to everyone who has supported me personally over the years. Your kinds words and encouragement have given me energy and enthusiasm during the good times, and hope and endurance through the tougher times.
Thank you to the WPBA fans out there...for sticking by us through thick and thin. Things are looking up...and I think that there are good things in store for 2011...beginning with the new website!
Thank you to AZB...Mike Howerton especially. You have been a great friend to me these oh-so-many years...and I appreciate the service you give to this industry. AZB has grown into something truly special...a major factor in the industry. Congratulations.
Thanks to SJM – a wonderful human being and an even better friend. You have been on my side since I was an RT player…and I appreciate that more than you can ever know. Your support as a friend, a fellow Board member at one time, and as a pool guru is priceless.
Thank you to my girlz (who post on AZB)...Melissa Morris, Jennifer Barretta, Sarah Rousey, Melinda Bailey, Amanda Lampert. You all inspire me to achieve greater goals...and you help me remember that friendship is more important than winning or losing. As competitive women, your support and love for one another is inspirational and awesome. Nothing but love for each of you.
Thanks to the ones that make me laugh. I can't even think of you all at this moment, but there are some wickedly clever people that visit these forums…and I owe you all a big snort of laughter for all the times you’ve cracked me up.
Thanks to the ones that agree with me whenever I get into a “discussion” Whether I am right or wrong…I have to appreciate those who think like me…LOL.
Thanks to our pool-playing military friends. May you stay safe and get good rolls always.
Thanks to our old-school friends like Jay Helfert for providing us with stories that keep us linked to the history of the game. Hearing the tales of years gone by inspire new generations of players to go out and “write” their own stories.
Thanks to the Pros that contribute here. Some believe that Pros won’t share their information without getting something in return…and you Pros are helping to shatter that belief. I think it is terrific that there are players like John Schmidt and Sarah Rousey who consistently give their time to answering questions and communicating with the AZB members. You should be proud. I know I am proud to be your colleague.
And finally…a general thanks to anyone that has helped support a pool charity, helped to send a player to a tournament, donated pool supplies to schools or the military, etc. We are all here because we love the game so much…so I think that everyone who gives back to the support is a hero.
All my best to all of you,
Melissa
Sometimes I get tired of the negativity, the bashing, the flaming, the criticisms, the condescension, the accusations, etc....
So...I thought I would post something purely positive...nice things or thank yous about the people of AZB.
Hopefully some of you do the same
Thank you to everyone who has supported me personally over the years. Your kinds words and encouragement have given me energy and enthusiasm during the good times, and hope and endurance through the tougher times.
Thank you to the WPBA fans out there...for sticking by us through thick and thin. Things are looking up...and I think that there are good things in store for 2011...beginning with the new website!
Thank you to AZB...Mike Howerton especially. You have been a great friend to me these oh-so-many years...and I appreciate the service you give to this industry. AZB has grown into something truly special...a major factor in the industry. Congratulations.
Thanks to SJM – a wonderful human being and an even better friend. You have been on my side since I was an RT player…and I appreciate that more than you can ever know. Your support as a friend, a fellow Board member at one time, and as a pool guru is priceless.
Thank you to my girlz (who post on AZB)...Melissa Morris, Jennifer Barretta, Sarah Rousey, Melinda Bailey, Amanda Lampert. You all inspire me to achieve greater goals...and you help me remember that friendship is more important than winning or losing. As competitive women, your support and love for one another is inspirational and awesome. Nothing but love for each of you.
Thanks to the ones that make me laugh. I can't even think of you all at this moment, but there are some wickedly clever people that visit these forums…and I owe you all a big snort of laughter for all the times you’ve cracked me up.
Thanks to the ones that agree with me whenever I get into a “discussion”
Whether I am right or wrong…I have to appreciate those who think like me…LOL.Thanks to our pool-playing military friends. May you stay safe and get good rolls always.
Thanks to our old-school friends like Jay Helfert for providing us with stories that keep us linked to the history of the game. Hearing the tales of years gone by inspire new generations of players to go out and “write” their own stories.
Thanks to the Pros that contribute here. Some believe that Pros won’t share their information without getting something in return…and you Pros are helping to shatter that belief. I think it is terrific that there are players like John Schmidt and Sarah Rousey who consistently give their time to answering questions and communicating with the AZB members. You should be proud. I know I am proud to be your colleague.
And finally…a general thanks to anyone that has helped support a pool charity, helped to send a player to a tournament, donated pool supplies to schools or the military, etc. We are all here because we love the game so much…so I think that everyone who gives back to the support is a hero.
All my best to all of you,
Melissa
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