bvibert: 5,000 Posts!

[Greg]

Nice job, Brian! Trailboss better get crackin'! I'm safe for a while...

Anyway, this is a good opportunity to also extend a big thank you to Brian as he has been instrumental in the evolution of AZ. In addition to being a very level-headed and fair moderator, Brian is always there to offer help and advice to AZers in terms of using the forums. Brian has also taken on a much larger role behind the scene of AZ. He rewrote the script used for the News Portal after we converted to vBulletin. Also during and following the vBulletin conversion, he helped figure out a lot of new features and again was there when anyone had questions. Brian quickly became proficient with the Google Maps API and was very helpful setting up our Northeast & New England Ski Resort and Ski Area Locator Map. He also put together the Demo Days list. Finally, he most recently helped develop the SugarCard request form which is part of our AZ member discounts.

I first met Brian in person at Sundown in January of 2005 and we've since become friends offline. We've skied together several times including Berkshire East, Hunter, Mount Snow and of course Sundown. We've had some great conversations and laughs on the lifts. Most people are surprised how soft-spoken he is in person given he's such a loud-mouth online. Seriously though, a super nice guy. Thanks so much for all you've done for AZ, Brian.

This is your AZ Life...

:beer:

 

[Grassi21]

True dat. Brian is good people. I look forward to many more turns with you at Sundown this season.

 

[2knees]

the heck with all this, i wanna drive that jeep he's got.

what say you brian?

seriously, it's been a pleasure skiing with you and look forward to some more at sundown and elsewhere.

 

[Grassi21]

the heck with all this, i wanna drive that jeep he's got.

Jeep? Please describe said Jeep. I just got my manhood back yesterday. I traded in my Mazda 6 Sports WAGON for an '04 Jeep Wrangler. I gave up my '99 with a 2" lift and 31x10.5 BF Goodrich ATs when we were talking about starting a family. Now the wife is prego and she is the one who talked me into going for the Jeep again. I love her!

 

[Greg]

Jeep? Please describe said Jeep. I just got my manhood back yesterday. I traded in my Mazda 6 Sports WAGON for an '04 Jeep Wrangler. I gave up my '99 with a 2" lift and 31x10.5 BF Goodrich ATs.

No. He means a JEEP. :-o I'll let Brian explain...

 

[JimG.]

Wow B, 5K!!! Get a life.

I should talk, I'm getting close to 4K.

 

[bvibert]

Thanks for the kind words Greg and Chris. It's nice to be even a small part of such a great community like this.

Jim, thanks I think...

As far as the Jeep goes, Pat you can drive it anytime you want. I'll even sell it to you for $400 if ya want it that bad... Seriously.

Chris, this is the Jeep they speak of. A real man's Jeep, not one of those girlie Wranglers.



It came stock with 31's and they still fit even with my super worn out OE leaf springs that have a negative arch to them.

This one is my summer, nice weather, or when the first one is broken down Jeep:

 

[Grassi21]

Thanks for the kind words Greg and Chris. It's nice to be even a small part of such a great community like this.

Jim, thanks I think...

As far as the Jeep goes, Pat you can drive it anytime you want. I'll even sell it to you for $400 if ya want it that bad... Seriously.

Chris, this is the Jeep they speak of. A real man's Jeep, not one of those girlie Wranglers.



It came stock with 31's and they still fit even with my super worn out OE leaf springs that have a negative arch to them.

This one is my summer, nice weather, or when the first one is broken down Jeep:

Good man. I love old iron! A few years back I was searching for an old Wagoneer to have restored. The investment of time and money made me opt for a Wrangler that I could add some toys to. After seeing what you drive, I have even more respect for you. Jeeps rule!

 

[Greg]

You should change your username to "Honcho"... :lol:

 

[2knees]

You should change your username to "Honcho"... :lol:

DO IT!!!

 

[Grassi21]

That Honcho would be a great project. B already said the leaf springs are on their way out.

 

[bvibert]

Good man. I love old iron! A few years back I was searching for an old Wagoneer to have restored. The investment of time and money made me opt for a Wrangler that I could add some toys to. After seeing what you drive, I have even more respect for you. Jeeps rule!

Thanks, unfortunately I don't have the time or money to fix it up as I always say I will when I get a new vehicle. I really wish I could restore both of my trucks (I always wanted to do it myself). It's more likely that I'll end up selling one or both of them in the near future to get something more reliable/practical...

They both get lots of looks, but the truck (83 J10) really is turning into a turd lately. I either need to dump a bunch of money into it or cut it loose...

You should change your username to "Honcho"... :lol:

:idea: ...uh... maybe not...

 

[Grassi21]

Thanks, unfortunately I don't have the time or money to fix it up as I always say I will when I get a new vehicle. I really wish I could restore both of my trucks (I always wanted to do it myself). It's more likely that I'll end up selling one or both of them in the near future to get something more reliable/practical...

They both get lots of looks, but the truck (83 J10) really is turning into a turd lately. I either need to dump a bunch of money into it or cut it loose...



:idea: ...uh... maybe not...

So you are saying you need to cut a turd loose. Very juvenile but I couldn't resist.

 

[bvibert]

That Honcho would be a great project. B already said the leaf springs are on their way out.

On their way out (great line BTW, my buddy and I use it all the time ) is a gross understatement. All the way out might be a better description...

 

[BeanoNYC]

Nice Job, Brian!!!! You're a good guy. Can't wait to finally make some turns with you this winter.

 

[andyzee]

Great job B! One suggestion for the next 5000, try adding some substance to your posts
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Seriously, it's been a pleasure chatting, meeting, and skiing with you. Keep it up. Oh, and how about letting your wife out of the house for a change.

 

[andyzee]

Nice Job, Brian!!!! You're a good guy. Can't wait to finally make some turns with you this winter.

Oh man, you haven't met Brian yet? Dude, when you do, DO NOT share a chair with him! Boy don't stop talking!

 

[Vortex]

About 1/5 of his posts are helping folks find something of helping with a tech question.:beer: :beer:

 

[Vortex]

Oh man, you haven't met Brian yet? Dude, when you do, DO NOT share a chair with him! Boy don't stop talking!

Funny post,:razz:

 

[severine]

the heck with all this, i wanna drive that jeep he's got.

PLEASE, take it!!!!!!

This one is my summer, nice weather, or when the first one is broken down Jeep:

Ummmm, that's really my Jeep. I just gave it to you because I'm nice like that.

Oh, and how about letting your wife out of the house for a change.

Yeah! He's such a slave driver!

At least I'm missing out on a not-so-stellar skiing season this year.

And BTW, Brian, how the heck did you find the time to get in 5000 posts? I don't think you even talk to me that much!

ETA: In spite of the other Jeep being a turd, ever since the picture popped up on the screen, all our daughter's been doing is chanting excitedly "Daddy's CAR!"