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Old 11-12-2008, 03:07 PM   #1
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Official Greeter For New Members

I think that the size of this forum may be intimidating to some newcomers and I suggest that we nominate a member per week to be the "Official Greeter" to say Hi to the newly registered victims and sort of give them a guided tour of the functions of this site.

Obviously, anyone who posts in this thread would be too biased to be chosen, so they would have to decline the honor, unless some primordial self preservation instincts kick in, in which case, they could be allowed the temporary badge of honor.

Any nominees?

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Old 11-12-2008, 03:18 PM   #2
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rbsremodeling....
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rbsremodeling....
Rory would make a perfectly fine choice, as long as he does not respond to this thread, eliminating his nomination from the pool.

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AtlanticWB seems to be the most prolific greeter already. I'll nominate him.

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AtlanticWB seems to be the most prolific greeter already. I'll nominate him.

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no way....Cole greets everyone.
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no way....Cole greets everyone.
They are both just Sociable Post Count Whores.

Look who's talking though, right?

Actually, if RBS doesn't reply within 24 hours of being nominated, he is ahead in the vote tabulations up to this point, the 1st Honor will be all his by defacto.

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Old 11-12-2008, 09:50 PM   #8
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Yeah, this is like the Boy Scout Committee!
The guy who doesn't come to the meeting
gets stuck with the job.


My greetings seem to take the form
of challenges lately....
"Who goes there?"
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Do we get something if we volunteer someone else to talk to the new guy? And while we are at it, I think the guy that is volunteered needs to have as title under their name, something real flashy, and maybe colourful…..say maybe Hi, I am a CT volunteered greeter.
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Welcome to walmart.
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Welcome to walmart.
Heheh, I swear that is along the lines of what I was thinking when I read the post just before this one.
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Welcome to walmart.
Well said, simple, to the point....proven track record...professional. I volunteer.... Ivinni
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It is my opinion that the more "Structured" an entity is, the Greater the chance for collapse and failure.

In a lesser "organized" situation, if something goes awry, it is no big deal because it is not going to upset the entire Applecart.

So yes, I DO agree with the WallyWorld comments.

POST SCRIPT: A TRUE Contractor Overcomes adversity EVERYDAY. Figures his/her way through one problem after another.

If one can not handle a Navigation of the site.............................
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Do we get something if we volunteer someone else to talk to the new guy? .
Do WE????
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It is my opinion that the more "Structured" an entity is, the Greater the chance for collapse and failure.

In a lesser "organized" situation, if something goes awry, it is no big deal because it is not going to upset the entire Applecart.

So yes, I DO agree with the WallyWorld comments.

POST SCRIPT: A TRUE Contractor Overcomes adversity EVERYDAY. Figures his/her way through one problem after another.

If one can not handle a Navigation of the site.............................
Well put, Malco. The allied invasion forces prevailed on D-Day on the Normandie beaches because the "organized" plan went right in the crapper as soon as we hit the sand and it was the adapt and overcome attitude that put our troops over the top. As Eisenhower once said: "A plan is only good until the first shot is fired."
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Well put, Malco. The allied invasion forces prevailed on D-Day on the Normandie beaches because the "organized" plan went right in the crapper as soon as we hit the sand and it was the adapt and overcome attitude that put our troops over the top. As Eisenhower once said: "A plan is only good until the first shot is fired."
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I nominate Bonesaw. He seems to be a real friendly fellow.
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Welcome to ContractorTalk.

Here's your smiley face sticker. Do you need a cart?
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Welcome to walmart.
ROTFLMAO

How friggin appropriate. Well said!!!

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Well said, simple, to the point....proven track record...professional. I volunteer.... Ivinni
Ivinni is now disqualified. He posted in this thread. Sorry.

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It is my opinion that the more "Structured" an entity is, the Greater the chance for collapse and failure.

In a lesser "organized" situation, if something goes awry, it is no big deal because it is not going to upset the entire Applecart.

So yes, I DO agree with the WallyWorld comments.

POST SCRIPT: A TRUE Contractor Overcomes adversity EVERYDAY. Figures his/her way through one problem after another.

If one can not handle a Navigation of the site.............................
Don't complicate things by making them so uncomplicated.

That sounds like another organization that has no leaders and no funding and no direction, yet continues on and expands continuously.

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I nominate Bonesaw. He seems to be a real friendly fellow.
Dang, thats a scary thought.

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Welcome to ContractorTalk.

Here's your smiley face sticker. Do you need a cart?
Another winning slogan maker. I think I know where you will be well received when the economy collapses, with only Wally World remaining in existence to rule the world.

Todays statistics for those that are looking for a job in the retail world.

Only one out of 45 will be accepted.

MD has what it take.....Do You?

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Don't complicate things by making them so uncomplicated.

That sounds like another organization that has no leaders and no funding and no direction, yet continues on and expands continuously.


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