Post #12,000

Car Wash Mike

I have met the most incredible community in the world. I love all of you and at times been in conflict.
I have learned, and hope I taught and helped. I am going to mention a few names and that scares me, because I know I will leave someone out.
AZRP and Lawn Ranger are 2 of the best friends I have ever had in my life. I do love you guys like brothers.
Max and Nature Boy helped me out when I was an infant. Woodoggies never saw a egger he didn't like to hug. Hatch is great. He is so bad in a good way. To the new ones. Pat, Steven, Poot, Sparky, Gene, Ron, Fidel (we should have met years ago), WessB, Kim, Todd, LC, Bubba Tim, Anna, Julie, Pete. I don't have the words.
Snoop and Brian, you gave me courage to challenge myself when I had no fight.
BBQ Beth is no longer around. She was the only egger that listened to my show when I cooked and won a huge contest on a radio show. Thanks Beth.
I met, fell in love with my soulmate. Due to health reasons I will never see her again.
The Filly, aren't you glad I talked you into IEC. Egret, Bruce and DOW, it was so close. Kari you and Jon have a place in my heart to.
Cookin Biker and Ripem, thanks for making my parents welcome at their first and maybe last fest.
Chubby, your just a mess. LOL. Tom, I hope to have you beat me in golf one day. KSU does own Texas.
Brian Marr, nice work on the videos. Even 3 years late.
Rebbeca, your skills are very good. Quit hiding them. Don't quit saving lives.
Dhuff, my spritual advisor. I should have listened more. It is hard to leave the only thing in the world that loves you or you love. Keep those rib painters in line.
Stike, I want to age a 72 old steak and watch you eat it. LOL And keep it down.
Spawn is so fun to cook with.
I will never be able to thank everyone with Kaleigh. I did she her the other day for a second. Things have not changed much.
I didn't forget Molly, Smokin Todd at my first eggfest.
This is getting long. Sorry.
I know I forgot people. Like Mickey, hornhook, ect.
This place is great for everything.
ILYMTYEK
OAILYSM
I need all the help in the world with my new endeavor.
Thanks for taking the time to read.

Mike

"Sparky"

Mike,you know that I love ya like a brother,and wish you all the best in your new endeavor ;)Very well said buddy This is a great post for your 12,000th :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: And I'm not just sayin that because you mentioned my name

"Sparky"

BTW: I meant to say thanks for all that you have done to contribute to the forum You're a legend in my mind

Boss Hogg

Mike, Congrats on number 12,000! I'm glad I got to meet you at Eggtoberfest. I'm especially glad you liked that Manhattan I gave you at the "afterparty" :evil:
GO CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian

CBBQ

Mike.
You know I'm there to help you any way I can.
Bill

Eggsakley

Go get em Mike. I will drive to Missou and anjoy your fares when ya open. Best of luck and thanks for all your imaginative and informative postings along the way. You are one of the reasons a lot of us check into the forums.

Desert Filly

Mike...yes..I am so glad you talked me into IEC. I didn't know it would be so much fun...especially with my infamous sous chefs.
Looking forward to sharing the judges table with you.

AZRP

The love is mutual brother! -RP

AnnaG

That is a great pic of Mike... He is always laughing about something!!! Good luck in your new endeavor Mike!!! If I come back your way, I will stop by, and it better be on the house... LOL... Just kidding...

FlaPoolman

Group hug Mike,,, but no kissing :woohoo:



Buddy It's always a pleasure to talk to you on the phone or forum, Good luck with the new business and be sure to let me know which night is the all you can eat. :ohmy:

Misippi Egger

Congrats on #12000, Mike.

Thanks for the help on cooking ribs and your endless contributions on the Forum.

Best of luck for your new business!

eenie meenie

Congratulations on your 12,000th post Mike!
Let's see, that would only be 12,000 - 705 = 11,295 post for me to catch up to you, lol.

Thank you for so generously sharing your expertise and humor. We are better eggers for it!

Salute!

SSN686

Morning Mike:

12,000 posts...just means you talk too much :laugh: :blink: :laugh:

Just kidding buddy...It has been our pleasure to know you!

hornhonk

You're going to make a killing with your business. It'll be fun to say "I knew him when..."

Little Steven

Mike,

Great post. We're not worthy :laugh:

Steve

cookn biker

Congrats Mike, on so many levels!!

Desert Oasis Woman

Hey Lil' Bro, love you too. Ku sends his congrats as well. BTW, Nancy has to come to another fest real soon :evil:

Humphrey Chimpden Earwicker

stike is dead...

anyway... 12,000 posts? i could rip that off in a weekend.

three of my personalities have 8k each, plus the 14k for "stike".

but 12k is a nice start!

(i'll split that 72 day steak with you, but only after we have some of bobby-Q'd room temp chicken. we can check the internal with the BGE dome thremo. it should be accurate enough

Bacchus

Great Post Mike. But, I still think you are weird for putting mustard on your ribs.
Glad to be on the friends list, and looking forward to pics of the Grand Opening.

Ron