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DanielLB
Immortal
Oct 9 2012, 9:14am
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Move up gramma and dernwyn! Room for one more!
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And with this post I ascend into immortality! Muahaha! So what added perks does posting 10000 times get me then? The password to the secret “immortal board” where all the cool people hang out? Part of the forum named after myself (DanielLB's Nonsense Board has a ring to it)? A special throne to sit on and zap NfB posts when they go astray? No? None of them? Hey, I’ll settle for free premiere tickets for all three Hobbit films. I’ll send you my address admins. (It’s worth a shot, isn’t it?!) Having now posted 10000 times, I can only imagine what some of you are thinking at the moment ... And I dread to think how many people roll their eyes when they check their e-mails in the morning to see: DanielLB has replied to your post in the .... *DELETE!* But really, I’d like to thank every single one of you. When I first joined TORn, I hardly ever posted – lurking in the shadows and occasionally popping my head out. The more time I spent on here, the more I realised what a special community this place is. Everyone should be proud of this place. Every single user, from the mods and admins, to the regulars, to the not so regulars, and to the people that have only just joined this week - you all make this place such a great place to “hang out”. Some people might wonder why I’m on here every day, and the simple reason is because I enjoy it. I enjoy it because of all you guys. It’s all of your views, opinions and speculation that keep me coming back everyday ... well ... and the spoilers of course. It sure is exciting speculating with everyone about the upcoming films, and of course, talking to you all about the one person we love, Tolkien. Hugs and handshakes to everyone. You’re all great, and thanks for getting me to immortality! So, I’d like to raise a glass of miruvor to TORn *cheers and claps*. I’d also like to raise a glass to all the volunteers across the site, especially the admins and mods of the forum *claps and cheers*. And obviously, I would like to raise a glass to myself, for reaching immortality *woop woop*! Now that I have your attention, I’d like to make a very special announcement.... I’m leaving the forum. Those that are cheering, you can stop now please. DanielLB was actually a disguise. I am, in fact, Peter Jackson, and this has all been an experiment. I have been posting on here to get all your views and opinions ..... Nah ... I’m only joking! Did I fool anyone though? I will be leaving the forums, but not quite yet, and only for a month or so! The reason ... I’m off to South Georgia! “Where?!” I hear you ask. No, I’m not going to that state in America, nor the country in the Middle East. I’m going to the remote and isolated island of South Georgia. As some of you already know, I’m currently studying for my PhD at the British Antarctic Survey in the UK. My research is looking at airflow over the island of South Georgia, and how increasing wind speeds in the Southern Ocean are leading to dramatic climate change on the island. Some of you may know South Georgia as the place where the Falkland’s War begun (in 1982), or from the BBC programme Frozen Planet. ---Boring bit---- As a very brief background of my research, wind speeds in the Southern Hemisphere (which blow around the Antarctic continent) have increased within the last 50 years or so. These increased wind speeds can then develop strong föhn winds, causing the island to warm. This has huge implications since the island is so ecologically important. It’s incredibly rich in life, and is one of the most biologically important islands in the entire Southern Hemisphere. This is because it plays a vital role in supporting vast colonies of both marine and terrestrial animals. Understanding the causes of regional climate change on the island is, therefore, of utmost importance. And I really hope my research can make a difference, and tell us something about regional scale climate change. ---End of boring bit--- That is a very, very, very brief summary of what I do, and why I am doing it (there’s a lot more to it, honest!) I’m super excited about my upcoming trip, so I just had to share. I’ll be going to South Georgia for a month or so in January 2013. And this is what I’ll be waking up to every morning: Penguins! Stunning scenery Snow and glaciers More stunning scenery Seals and penguins Icebergs I’ll will be keeping everyone up to date (if anyone’s interested, that is). There will a big push to get a lot of public attention, so we will be setting up a Twitter account (etc.) so you can watch us release weather balloons, fly UAVs, take observations, etc. on the island. I’ll be uploading plenty of pictures when I’m back, and I’m sure I’ll have plenty of stories to tell. So yes, exciting times! Sorry for the self-indulgent post, but I thought immortality and my upcmong trip deserved a joint celebration! Anyway, this thread was only supposed to be short (I'll be impressed if anyone has read to the bottom )! *Hands out free glasses of miruvor and honey-cake!* Let's celebrate!
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Move up gramma and dernwyn! Room for one more!
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 9:14am
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You'd better be impressed,
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Starling
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Oct 9 2012, 9:26am
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Woop! Another Antarctic geek!
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 10:01am
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We'll miss you
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sherlock
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Oct 9 2012, 9:44am
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Thank you sherlock :-)
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 10:03am
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Welcome, DanielLB!
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NottaSackville
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Oct 9 2012, 11:42am
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Here's to many more years of posting, Notta ;-P /
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DanielLB
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Oct 10 2012, 8:47am
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Congratulations, DanielLB. I knew it wouldn't be long!
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Patty
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Oct 9 2012, 12:12pm
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The key to the executive washroom?
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dernwyn
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Oct 9 2012, 12:31pm
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But I think only you and Gramma could have Eru status...
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Patty
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Oct 9 2012, 12:48pm
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Oh, yes! I think there should be more levels.
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 12:53pm
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I did have it as a goal ...
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Patty
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Oct 9 2012, 12:55pm
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I can provide some inspirational music!
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 1:11pm
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Or...
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Patty
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Oct 9 2012, 1:13pm
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If it helps you get to immortality, then it works for me! ;-)
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 1:23pm
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If there is an endless supply of K &C, then I'm on it./
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Patty
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Oct 9 2012, 1:24pm
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There's no limit on the Immortal credit card! Your drink(s) await you! /
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 1:28pm
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No, no more levels! The admins would probably...
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Patty
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Oct 9 2012, 1:36pm
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You'd be surprised!
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grammaboodawg
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Oct 9 2012, 2:23pm
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Thanks dernwyn :-)
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 12:51pm
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Ha!
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Ataahua
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Oct 9 2012, 6:35pm
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Thanks Ataahua! Here's to many more years of posting :-) /
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 7:57pm
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*whispers* uh... dernwyn
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grammaboodawg
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Oct 9 2012, 2:21pm
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*whispers back*
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dernwyn
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Oct 9 2012, 3:42pm
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Thank goodness. I'd hate to have to hold my
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Patty
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Oct 9 2012, 3:45pm
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The building
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Alassëa Eruvande
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Oct 9 2012, 6:33pm
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I see we are on the same page
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silneldor
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Oct 9 2012, 4:13pm
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Woot! Congratulations on both!
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Alassëa Eruvande
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Oct 9 2012, 2:03pm
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Thank you :-D
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 3:20pm
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*skootches over on bench* Wow!
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grammaboodawg
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Oct 9 2012, 2:09pm
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Fingers crossed it shouldn't be *too* cold
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 3:24pm
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Only the very dedicated, but also...
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Patty
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Oct 9 2012, 3:26pm
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Applause! Applause!
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Lily Fairbairn
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Oct 9 2012, 2:23pm
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Was that a deliberate pun, Lily Fairbairn?
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 3:27pm
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No, the pun wasn't deliberate
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Lily Fairbairn
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Oct 9 2012, 4:56pm
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How very cool! (literally)
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Annael
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Oct 9 2012, 3:46pm
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You must be one of a handful of people that know where South Georgia is when I mention it
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 4:21pm
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Hey PJ!
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Ardamírë
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Oct 9 2012, 4:01pm
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Yes ... wind isn't the most incredibly interesting thing to study
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 4:24pm
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*rues up best Don Rickles facial demeaner*
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silneldor
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Oct 9 2012, 4:01pm
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Thank you for such kind words silneldor :-)
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 4:30pm
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Sea survival
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Ardamírë
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Oct 9 2012, 4:58pm
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That's the bit I'm least looking forward to!
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 5:06pm
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Fish gutting
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Ardamírë
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Oct 9 2012, 5:42pm
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Such a waste!
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sador
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Oct 9 2012, 4:21pm
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I'd like to say through contributing to in-depth philosophical discussions on the works of Tolkien ...
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 4:48pm
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Congrats, Daniel!
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Arandiel
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Oct 9 2012, 6:12pm
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Thank you Arandiel :-)
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 6:43pm
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We could use a little more geek mode in this world of ours!//
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Arandiel
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Oct 11 2012, 4:07pm
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congrats on all of it
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Magpie
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Oct 9 2012, 7:32pm
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You might be able to pull my leg
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 8:00pm
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I will not admit...
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Magpie
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Oct 9 2012, 8:13pm
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I'm making up for all those missed years on TORn ;-)
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 8:22pm
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well, one thing to consider
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Magpie
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Oct 9 2012, 8:28pm
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You are full of wisdom Magpie
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DanielLB
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Oct 9 2012, 10:21pm
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Congratulations, Daniel!
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Kimi
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Oct 9 2012, 9:46pm
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Thank you Kimi :-)
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DanielLB
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Oct 10 2012, 8:49am
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I bow to your awsomness
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Reptile
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Oct 10 2012, 1:51am
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Thanks Reptile! /
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DanielLB
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Oct 10 2012, 8:50am
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good for you!
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weaver
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Oct 10 2012, 3:42am
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I hope I get some great data (and results)
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DanielLB
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Oct 10 2012, 8:51am
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A bit early for trimming the verge don't you think?
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SirDennisC
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Oct 10 2012, 4:56am
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My prediction was 1 day off!
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DanielLB
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Oct 10 2012, 8:56am
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Congratulations!
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Eledhwen
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Oct 10 2012, 7:00am
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Thank you Eledhwen :-)
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DanielLB
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Oct 10 2012, 8:57am
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Wheee! Look at you whooshing over the Sundering Seas!
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Earl
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Oct 10 2012, 7:12am
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Cheers Earl! :-D /
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DanielLB
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Oct 10 2012, 8:57am
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I'll congratulate you and wish you luck
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zarabia
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Oct 11 2012, 7:25am
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Thank you zarabia :-D
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DanielLB
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Oct 11 2012, 7:51am
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Happy and sad and excited all at once
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Loresilme
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Oct 11 2012, 1:00pm
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I'm going on an adventure!
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DanielLB
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Oct 11 2012, 3:07pm
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Even more good news :-D
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DanielLB
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Oct 11 2012, 7:17pm
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Congratulations! Extra funding is good.
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Patty
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Oct 11 2012, 7:35pm
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Do you think I can get away with spending a fraction of it on the London premiere tickets? ;-) /
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DanielLB
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Oct 11 2012, 7:37pm
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Depends on where it is coming from...
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Patty
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Oct 11 2012, 7:47pm
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