Blackjack said:Kevin,
Some of us aren't half as impressed with him as you are.
Sorry, but I think Russ enjoys all of the attention he's getting and there is nothing more to it. No harm in that. There is also no harm in the fun that has occurred in this thread - and there has been a lot of it. I hope mnorwood reconsiders his statement, he's great to have around. Russ is too, even if it is just for the entertainment value of his posts.
Some of us woof because its fun. Some of us woof because it stirs the pot. Some of us woof to puff our chest out. Some of us woof because we can back it up. My mouth has never outrun my talent, and yes, I can back that statement up any time - without needing 2 years to prepare for it.
We have been online a long time from r.s.b days, though my moniker has changed as failed hard drives and operating systems changed as well. I know you, you may know me by my posting tone. Never said I was impressed with him, just that I think I have some understanding and could perhaps find an interesting conversation with him away from the clamoring hordes looking to match up since he is now dubbed forever short bus russ in the minds of 85% that probably can't play with him, you and others excepted of course.
In fact, I merely see shades of myself 12 years ago on a.s.p and r.s.b on the way back when machine, thats all. Woofing has many levels as you say, but the post saying sorry dropped the fun points where you can still in fun bag on him, so now you are turning mean in my opinion, and not undeservedly totally but still not Christian-like in turning the other cheek, unless it is your mean-sided butt-cheek I see peeking out pink or brown there, not quite clearly seen yet. Uhm, don't take that as badly as it sounds on second read.
I thought you had turned a Christian streak, was it old testament or new?Actually, I was really thinking of a former revered poster on r.s.b that was older and just wanted everyone to get along... his name slips me, but his memory and spirit lives on in me at least, and methinks you wrote a eulogy to his family. He was a hell of a guy and a generous spirit, if you can find the kicking academy posts perhaps you can dredge up some his best of R.S.B posts as well. And I am not talking OHB Tom Ferry, this probably comes 5 years or more before him.
I only say Russ has 2 years to prepare, then he says he will back it up (or backup, god forbid sense should intervene in the midst of stupid war) and, despite his bravado efforts to keep the pot stirring, I find his apology note more likely characteristic of the person behind the name, and more likely interesting over a beer or 4 in quiet nook than WOOFDogs that had their fun day in the sun piling on. No doubt if that quiet discussion come, like you had with Danny Harriman, all the noise outside just blots out some information I for one don't mind listening to, not to say I take any or all as truth. FWIW.
And good day, David. Maybe in DCC this year we can meet.
