Say “Thanks” to JB as he turns 5,000!

[Admin5]

NEWS ALERT! JB, who lives at The Hideout in Whitt, Texas, and who is also known as the “Ancient Mariner”, has hit the unbelievable number of 5,000 posts in the iboats.com Forums! <br /> <br />What is even more impressive is that the quality of his posts and the tone of his support for the iboats’ Forums and the thousands of boating people who visit these Forums has just been extraordinary, especially given the fact that he has done all of this without monetary compensation. The management of iboats.com is absolutely convinced that without JB’s initial very hard work and then his continuing efforts that include literally thousands of hours that he has spent over the last almost two years, our Forums would not be what they are today, i.e. simply the biggest and best Forums online in the world that focus on boating and everything that is boating and water activities related. <br /><br />Everyone who has gotten so much help and support in our Forums to date, which numbers in the many thousands of people, and those that will receive great and specific help in the future, have JB in large measure to thank for that help, regardless of who then offers the specific information. The popularity of these Forums, thanks in large measure to JB, is what then has produced the wonderful input on thousands of questions that happens almost routinely today.<br /><br />We believe that of most value to JB will be the expressions of appreciation that will come from many of you to this post. So please take a few minutes and let JB know your thoughts regarding his contributions to these Forums and the thousands of people who have been and will be helped in the future because of what JB helped so much to start.<br /><br />From the whole staff at iboats.com, THANK YOU JB!!!

 

[gonfishn]

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What can you say about ole JB that hasn't been said before. He is the sun when you need a hand and a burr when we get outa line. As I said bfore he was the first to welcome myself as with many of you.<br /><br />Give him to much praise and there won't be a hat big enough in Texas to fit that greyyyy head of his. I hope Jb that this doesn't mean that I have to let you land the biggest hog on Leach this year if we meet. I must draw the line on that one. Good job old wise one.........

 

[DJ]

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JB,<br /><br />Wow, you are the man!<br /><br />I would like to personally thank you for the inspiration you have given me.<br /><br />Your selflessness in sharing your wisdom and experience is so much appreciated by all.<br /><br />Thanks again.

 

[ob]

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JB truly is a mentor that sets an admirable example of the embodiment of good natured sharing of his boating and lifes experiences.Although he's "been there,done that" he doesn't come across with a condescending approach but rather is able to express,assist,and direct forum topics in a "big brother" fashion.I liken JB to Confucius and we are his 'grasshoppers'.<br />That's pretty damn cool.

 

[Scoop]

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Jb, congratulations on the 5,000. Thanks for all the help. Keep up the good work.

 

[mellowyellow]

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thanks JB! you have helped me personally with<br />a few of them 5K for sure.<br />best wishes,<br />M.Y.

 

[flashback]

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I keep a rather low profile but you can bet ive read a bunch of that 5000 posts. there is always something worth learning, by the way, what title will admin5 give you when you do post the 5000th one........good luck JB..............

 

[NOSLEEP]

Re: Say “Thanks” to JB as he turns 5,000!

Congratulations 5000 posts. <br /><br />It is readily apparent, the contribution you <br />make to IBOATS and its forum. You are surrounded<br />by good will, and good freinds.

 

[11 footer]

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Congratulations JB,<br /><br />If it was not for you I would not even know about iboats. You put a huge amount of time into this forum. You are a great role modle.<br /><br />Thanks for being you,<br />11

 

[snapperbait]

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What can I say?... The Man is AWESOME... Must be some kin to Superman... <br /><br />Seriously though, I kind of think of JB as the Iboats forums "Father Figure"...

 

[FLATHEAD]

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Thanks JB, Your wisdom is not taken for granted. Way to go on the 5000<br /><br />-------------<br />Flathead

 

[Beaux]

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Congrats JB.

 

[sloopy]

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WOW HE KEEPS GETTING FASTER AND FASTER! GOSH IT WAS LIKE YESTERDAY WHEN HE HAD 2000 POST!!!<br /> <br /><br />THANKS J.B.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Not much else can be said that has not already been said.<br />I have read a lot of your post also JB, and wanted to say that although I don't have to much to ask, that don't mean I have not learned something.<br />Keep up the good work and keep posting.<br />OH yea, sloopy, whats this west virgina stuff?<br />Are you from the almost heaven?

 

[ebbtide176]

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i can't believe no one's brought it up yet......<br /><br />party at JB's again!!! <br /><br />congratulations on the great service of sharing your knowledge here!

 

[sloopy]

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I live in West Virginia

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Hey sloopy, where bouts in west virginia?<br />Oh yea ebb, let's party hardy at JB's.

 

[12Footer]

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JB is someone I must meet in person someday. I consider him a good, true friend,and have never shook his hand yet.<br />He is an inspiration to those of us who have grown to know him.<br />Thank you, JB

 

[gonfishn]

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Where the heck is PartyWood on this great occasion? Usually Ridge Runner Sloop starts things agoing.

 

[JB]

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Gooolly! (I started to write Holy ****!!, but then I deleted myself.)<br /><br />I am a bit overwhelmed. I have thought for many hours about what I want to say, and why I need to thank you, all of you, for my relationship with iboats and with our many thousands of members.<br /><br />Every new retiree is faced with the question, "Are you useful for anything any more?" Retired life can be pretty miserable if the answer is, "No."<br /><br />Iboats and my fellow members have allowed me to be useful. It is a rich reward for the time I spend here, which I enjoy (most of the time, anyway).<br /><br />For that, I thank you all, and for the opportunity to be even more useful as a resident ahhh, um, I think someone called it a "Hitler"( ), I thank Admin5 and the iboats team.<br /><br />