Rick - The REAL STORY

**sjj** · 02-06-2010, 04:20 AM

Since we are celebrating Rick's Birthday, I'd like to say that during my time on this forum, its my experience that he has provided consistently valuable information on a hugh variety of subjects.

**Pal334** · 02-06-2010, 05:25 AM

I second that and Happy Birthday!!!!

**Rick** · 02-06-2010, 05:47 AM

You should have seen the application for the job and the hiring interview!!!

Thanks.

**your_comforting_company** · 02-06-2010, 07:23 AM

Agreed. You do an excellent job Rick. and Happy Birthday!

**crashdive123** · 02-06-2010, 09:05 AM

Rick who?

Nah. Rick has always been the voice of reason and intelligence. Thanks Rick.

Now - what to do about all of the other voices???

**Camp10** · 02-06-2010, 09:32 AM

Well said sjj! Rick, thanks for what you bring to the forum and happy birthday!!

**2dumb2kwit** · 02-06-2010, 09:46 AM

Rick, I'll admit that I agree with what the others have said about you, if you promise to never show your thong picture, again. LOL

Happy birthday, Rick!

**pocomoonskyeyes** · 02-06-2010, 10:03 AM

Wellllll, He is the Minister of Science Isn't he??? I thought the Title said it all!

Yes he has steered me straight,and pointed me down lesser known paths in the quest for knowledge. It is rare for the MoS to say "I don't know". When he does, he usually goes immediately into "research mode", and shortly has some place to point you. I think in another life he was a master librarian!Either that or he has some secret search engine.

**gryffynklm** · 02-06-2010, 10:14 AM

No argument there, glad you are around and grateful for the informative and even the less then informative posts.

Do I have to say happy birthday again?

**Ted** · 02-06-2010, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by sjj

Since we are celebrating Rick's Birthday, I'd like to say that during my time on this forum, its my belief that Rick has excelled beyond all others at providing consistently valuable information on a huge variety of subjects. There is no doubt in my mind that he is the top overall forum contributor. He often brings sense and sanity to issues heading off the deep end. He seldom lets anyone's attempt at contributing to the forum go unacknowledged. I believe that Rick genuinely cares about the overall quality of this forum and does his best to praise good work and point out information he believes may be erroneous. He allows himself to be the target of good natured humor never taking offense or striking out. He has been able to do all this creating amazingly little friction - which is a skill and perhaps art form all into itself. We are lucky to have Rick as a major part of this forum. Did I say "Happy Birthday"?

I agee 1000% Rick is quite a guy! (He is a guy isn't he?,I mean a thong!)

**Old GI** · 02-08-2010, 10:22 AM

Lest we forget the wonderful job he does as a referee between 2d and Ken (Lord knows, they need it!). Happy Birthday!!

**BENESSE** · 02-08-2010, 11:24 AM

Happy belated B-Day Rick! You rock.

**hunter63** · 02-08-2010, 11:32 AM

Rick, from one Aquarius to another, Happy Birthday.
Seems to be a few of use around here.

Careful with the edge on the interweb..............and thanks for all the info.