Top Five Victards 2009
The last year of the decade. And shumway better come back for this. I know where he works. And Steve, too. He's a weather guy. How many weather guys named STEVE can there be? You're toast, man, unless you come back to the board.
This is more difficult than in years past because Jack never sends me posts anymore. Well, rarely. But I've heard a few things through the grapevine so here they are, the 2009 winners of the Joe Mama Award.
Fifth place is always the hardest for me, because if you're in fifth place, it means I probably wish I could put in a higher spot. I'm thinking about all the Victards I've never had on my list and how they contribute to the board's intellect, culture, humor, and coolness. Ultimately, have I heard their name mentioned a lot in discussions involving board posts? Well, withnail meets all these criteria. He's the peacemaker. He's thoughtful and gives interesting responses. Culture.
#5 withnail
In considering these same factors, I decided that I've way overlooked Ed in my previous years' selections. Is there anything that Ed's not interested in? He single-handedly (well, almost) makes the board aware of a vast array of issues. He must never stop reading. Thanks, Ed. I mean it.
#4 Ed
Last year, over JM's objections, I gave the number 1 slot to Steve. Of course, as Joe Mama pointed out, this only worked because the award is named for Joe Mama. Otherwise, JM would always have to be #1. But I can't give Steve the grand prize this year because WHERE IS HE? You can't drop out of board life and get first prize. You just can't. But I can give him third place. (I don't know. Third place.)
#3 Steve: weatherman to the stars
Now there are only two more spots to fill. This is when it gets tough. This is when, in the academy awards, they bring out a *special* award. And this year's *special* award goes to... Randy. Why? Because when I asked Jack about whether he was around and posting, he said, "Every day." And when I said, "And is he funny?" he said, "He's Randy." 'Nuff said.
INTRODUCING THE FIRST ANNUAL RANDY *SPECIAL* AWARD. 2009.To Randy.
So, now it's down to two guys that are always on my short list. Just not sure which way to order them. Rabbit and jj. Rabbit is both smart and funny. So is jj. Rabbit has an ironic sense of humor. So does jj. Rabbit is a total liberal and so is jj... wait... Isn't jj some kind of Libertarian? jj, did I ever tell you about the discussion I had with a Libertarian candidate for city council who said, "if I want to work for five cents an hour, I should be able to." Now isn't that the logical end of that kind of 'no governmental regulation' argument. You know what my reply was to him? What if you don't want to work for five cents an hour?
#2 jj--cool but ... come to the dark side, jj. Come to the dark side.
Which leaves Rabbit as my number 1 pick. If you look in the dictionary under 'droll' you'll see Rabbit's picture. No, really.
#1- Rabbit: The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems.
This is more difficult than in years past because Jack never sends me posts anymore. Well, rarely. But I've heard a few things through the grapevine so here they are, the 2009 winners of the Joe Mama Award.
Fifth place is always the hardest for me, because if you're in fifth place, it means I probably wish I could put in a higher spot. I'm thinking about all the Victards I've never had on my list and how they contribute to the board's intellect, culture, humor, and coolness. Ultimately, have I heard their name mentioned a lot in discussions involving board posts? Well, withnail meets all these criteria. He's the peacemaker. He's thoughtful and gives interesting responses. Culture.
#5 withnail
In considering these same factors, I decided that I've way overlooked Ed in my previous years' selections. Is there anything that Ed's not interested in? He single-handedly (well, almost) makes the board aware of a vast array of issues. He must never stop reading. Thanks, Ed. I mean it.
#4 Ed
Last year, over JM's objections, I gave the number 1 slot to Steve. Of course, as Joe Mama pointed out, this only worked because the award is named for Joe Mama. Otherwise, JM would always have to be #1. But I can't give Steve the grand prize this year because WHERE IS HE? You can't drop out of board life and get first prize. You just can't. But I can give him third place. (I don't know. Third place.)
#3 Steve: weatherman to the stars
Now there are only two more spots to fill. This is when it gets tough. This is when, in the academy awards, they bring out a *special* award. And this year's *special* award goes to... Randy. Why? Because when I asked Jack about whether he was around and posting, he said, "Every day." And when I said, "And is he funny?" he said, "He's Randy." 'Nuff said.
INTRODUCING THE FIRST ANNUAL RANDY *SPECIAL* AWARD. 2009.To Randy.
So, now it's down to two guys that are always on my short list. Just not sure which way to order them. Rabbit and jj. Rabbit is both smart and funny. So is jj. Rabbit has an ironic sense of humor. So does jj. Rabbit is a total liberal and so is jj... wait... Isn't jj some kind of Libertarian? jj, did I ever tell you about the discussion I had with a Libertarian candidate for city council who said, "if I want to work for five cents an hour, I should be able to." Now isn't that the logical end of that kind of 'no governmental regulation' argument. You know what my reply was to him? What if you don't want to work for five cents an hour?
#2 jj--cool but ... come to the dark side, jj. Come to the dark side.
Which leaves Rabbit as my number 1 pick. If you look in the dictionary under 'droll' you'll see Rabbit's picture. No, really.
#1- Rabbit: The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems.
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