I have been reading several threads lately that seem to slip into a sort of "negative" tone at times for many valid reasons and many more invalid reasons. We all here on WIX can admit that at times we all can find a reason to b*tch and complain, but I'm also sure we all really understand that if we didn't have a place like WIX we would never be able to pursue our passion for b*tching and complaining about most things that really are trivial to begin with. ... So this nonsense said, I propose, at least on this simple thread, that we list just a few of our WIX hero's ... (and NO, don't start getting glassy eyed either) and extend a simple thank you for allowing us to be here in the first place and to allow us to give praise and to b*tch at times. I'll start by saying I couldn't possibly list all of you "hero's" or what ever you want to be called ... hahaha ... Here's mine.
1. Anyone who spends hours and hours of time and hard work restoring anything that has to do with warbirds. ... you ALL know who you are and you may, just may, have a small idea of how most of us feel about your commitments, but in reality, you'll NEVER, EVER know just how greatful we really are. When you're banging up your hands with all your hard work everyday alone and feel frustrated, you have to just keep in mind how many hundreds of us are counting (and excited) on you to show us your talent and skills. None of you have ever disappointed us, and we all have photos to prove it ... even I couldn't possibly come up with the proper words that express ... "Thank You"
2. Anyone who owns and flys warbirds and allows the rest of us to enjoy our passion for warbirds at airshows and museums. You can always tell a passionate warbird person by the way they stand and watch warbirds fly-by at an airshow. You couldn't possibly fake that smile ....
3. Randy Haskin and his band of brothers ... no explanation needed ... just a great big "Thank You" ...and it truly means a lot for you to take the time to chat here with us.
4. Jack Cook ... priceless, simply priceless ... again, even I can't find the proper words
5. Bill Greenwood? .... lets skip this one ... hahaha ... kidding ... Thanks Bill for being, well Bill Greenwood.
6. All who have the balls to post anything at anytime, no matter what the subject, no matter how important or relevent or lack there of, no matter if you might feel intimidated, un-educated, too old, too young or simply afraid for fear of reprisal. .... "Thank You all as well"
7. Scott and his crew ... what more needs to be said? Well if more needs to be said, just keep reading the posts .... you'll understand ...
8. Sabredriver/HGUCSU/wixlova/wxlova/??? .... because I get a kick out of reading all the posts some of you guys throw at him ... have to admit it's kind of entertaining at times.
So lets see a few of you guys single out a few hero's here, I tried, I know I missed several, but I'll get them, they can't hide ... haha ... you can count on that.
I'd like to see 150 + posts on this thread .... I know you all can do it ...
And NO I'm not drunk ... yet!! .... maybe I should post a photo why I'm in such a good mood, but she may catch me peeking around the corner of the shower ... hehe
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