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August 16, 2005 at 11:42 pm #19440Jeff HesterKeymaster
July’s Member of the Month is Eagle_Kiwi. He’s a relative newcomer, but quickly made himself known and has done a great job of helping others and sharing his own knowledge and expertise.
So who is Eagle_Kiwi? Here’s what I’ve learned…
How did you find BigBlueBall? What keeps you coming back?
During one of many google searches for all sorts of stuff (probably relating to YM Beta) – and kinda liked what I saw.Early contacts, especially with amy_d_g and hatedjealousy, were informative AND very friendly, so I guess I hung around. The more I find, the more I like. ๐
How did you come up with Eagle_Kiwi as your username?
Prior to internet I used local BBSes, and “Eagle” seemed nice, and perhaps suitably paternalistic. But then I hit the internet, with a zillion “eagle”s, so I added the last part for distinction. National bird of USA, and likewise of New Zealand, seems kind of fitting. I’m 100% NZ, but kinda “like” the USA (well, the people, if not the politics!). Visited there 5 times now.How long have you been using computers?
1966 (when there were FIVE “computers” in this city, 100,000 population)How long have you been instant messaging?
About 7 years, 6 of those with voice too.What’s your preferred instant messenger? Why?
Having tried them all, clearly YM, these days. Good voice, widely used, and good range of associated facilities (games, photos, Y!360ยฐ etc).What’s your favorite BigBlueBall section, and why?
YM, and “see previous answer”.What do you do when you’re not online?
Well, since getting broadband recently my PC’s “online” 24/7, but me, sadly I sometimes must sleep, and also WORK (http://www.citilab.co.nz) 3 days a week. Eating can be done while online, so that’s the 4 parts of my life these days.) Who needs more ? (SHHHH, DON’T ANSWER THAT!)Anything else you’d like to add?
Like many other forums, BBB helps make the internet go round. As anywhere, there are the “idiots”, but mainly you people are 99% wonderful. It is a delight to be part of such a great community, spanning the globe, and hopefully helping bring all people together. __ยบยฟยบ__Ian, we’re glad you are part of this BigBlueBall, and appreciate your particiption. A BigBlueBall t-shirt is on it’s way to beautiful New Zealand!
August 16, 2005 at 11:48 pm #127781princeGParticipantVery much congratulations mate, you totally deserved this title ๐ Cheers!
August 17, 2005 at 12:00 am #127773MartinBradleyMemberCongratulations.
August 17, 2005 at 12:04 am #127777LucifinaMemberWhooHooo EK! Congrats to another huge helper on the forums…especially to me with yahoo! Keep up the greatest of work.:D
August 17, 2005 at 1:26 am #127779gossipingraeMembernice job
August 17, 2005 at 1:46 am #127780ToeBeeMemberCongrats Eagle ๐ I am glad to have you lending a helping hand in the YM section. I know when a question about using the voice function comes up you will most always know the answer. Keep up the great work ๐
August 17, 2005 at 1:47 am #127772OreoMemberA great example of what a MOTM should be! And so smart he KNOWS Yahoo! Rules! Thanks for being a great member, inspiration and example. Thanks for being a part of our community! ๐ Oh, and congrats…you certainly earned this!
August 17, 2005 at 2:13 am #127785NessaParticipantCongratulations and keep up the good work.
How did you find BigBlueBall? What keeps you coming back?
During one of many google searches for all sorts of stuff (probably relating to YM Beta) – and kinda liked what I saw.
Early contacts, especially with amy_d_g and hatedjealousy, were informative AND very friendly, so I guess I hung around. The more I find, the more I like. ๐
Glad i helped a bit in influencing your decision to keep hanging around. ๐
August 17, 2005 at 2:26 am #127769Jeff HesterKeymastercongratulations
August 17, 2005 at 2:37 am #127786MrOatsMemberCongratulations Eagle_Kiwi, You sure deserve it! ๐
August 17, 2005 at 6:06 am #127788Eagle_KiwiMemberI’m dazed. ๐ฎTo trudge wearily home, figuring “oh well, that’s another work day over, thank goodness”, then idly open up the usual places online to see what – if anything – is “new”, then stumble across THIS …… is almost too much! ๐ฎ
I feel there’s still only 2 or 3 folks on BBB that I kind of “know”, yet here are posts from many of you who I’ve sure “seen around” but have no feeling of individual rapport with – as yet, anyway.
Well, I guess it’s a vast place… and might take a lifetime to fully explore – I’ll keep working on it.
THANK YOU ALL for your best wishes and encouragement – and perhaps mainly, thank YOU Jeff, for running such a super ship, and for this honour. ๐
TTYL
(and for me that first “T” stands for Talk, as in Voice, rather than just “T” for Type ๐ )August 17, 2005 at 7:57 am #127776HasanMemberHey congrats man!
August 17, 2005 at 12:30 pm #127778sarahtownyMemberCongratulations Eagle, and a well deserved honour. I just hope Eagles like hedgehogs!! ๐
August 17, 2005 at 3:28 pm #127770Jeff HesterKeymasterCongrats Eagle_Kiwi! It’s about time you got recognized for your help around the forums. ๐ Keep up the good work!
August 18, 2005 at 9:30 am #127787miGsMemberCongratulations Eagle_Kiwi!!!
you deserved it, sir!
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