Thanks to The Forum Moderators!

hallm · 01-12-2009, 11:12 PM

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to thank our moderators for the hard work they do on the site. They really deserve our thanks. It's not easy, and I'm usually juggling too many projects and don't give this forum the time or attention it deserves.

I know this is like a big family to a lot of you, but if it wasn't for the hard work of a few dedicated people, I would have to shut the forums down because I don't have the time to moderate and run it the way it should be! You guys have built one unbelievable online community. I installed the software, but you guys made this a forum unlike any other!

SO! Thanks to our original moderators:

Dixiedi and GracieLou ....

and our current moderators

JAC and MAXANDME

... and to our newest moderators

Raleighsmom
lindamarie

... and we'll probably be adding a couple of more shortly.

For those of you who don't know me (because I'm never around). I'm the owner of http://labradoodle-dogs.net/ , which is really two sites in one.

The first part is the breeder directory at http://labradoodle-dogs.net/
The second part is the forums here at http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums
The breeder directory pays the hosting bill and allows the forum to keep running.

The reason I don't come around as often as I should is because I spend my days running a small 3 person web design company called smallplanetonline.com that provides retail websites to Herbalife Independent Distributors at http://herbal-nutrition.net .... I'm also the father of 4 children (whom we homeschool) and constantly have TOO MANY IRONS in the fire.

Anyway, I wanted to hop in here and say THANKS to the moderators!

**lindamarie** · 01-12-2009, 11:20 PM

Mark,
I would like to show my appreciation for all that you do and have done to make this all possible.
We definitely have formed a community here where I have learned to trust people in an online situation, which is not always possible in this day and age.
All the members are wonderful. I mean, if ya own a Labradoodle...right there it says something GOOD and trustworthy about you.

This site brings me tremendous JOY and I am more than happy to help in any way I can.

You really are busy! I want to look at all yours sites you posted a bit later.

Thank YOU for everyhting and for the opportunity to help here.
Linda

hallm · 01-12-2009, 11:26 PM

Thanks! Actually, I'll probably be asking you all to help me with a fun project in six weeks or so...

It's centered around a new website we're working on. It will be a free community where you can connect with other people and go on a diet together in a "weight loss challenge" type of format. It should launch in around 8 weeks or so, and isn't centered around any specific diet or program. I'll announce it when we're ready for some "beta testers".

I guarantee it will be the most fun you can have while on a diet!

-Mark

**lindamarie** · 01-12-2009, 11:34 PM

Sounds super! Although I don't need weight loss at this point....size 2 bottom 8 top...haha......how much more personal should I get?
I'm always open to good things that are healthy. Diets are not always for weight loss. It's the nutrition!!

Raleighsmom · 01-13-2009, 07:45 AM

Thank you Mark for your warm welcome! When I joined this forum 2 years ago, I had no idea I would be making long lasting friendships with all the people here....the caring and sharing of info here is unprecedented...thank you for all your hard work in keeping this forum such a wonderful place to come too, to relax, laugh, even cry! And yes...I'm looking forward to a 'weight loss challenge'....

because I certainly could lose many pounds!!!!

blueteal · 01-13-2009, 10:39 AM

Denver, Ryder and I thank you all, if not for this forum and for me especially Jac who helped
me tremendously in the beginning when I first got Denver after not having a dog for so long....
I would have been lost ..............I have made great friendships here and have learned a ton............
This truly is an awesome breed and you truly are a wonderful group of people ...............
Group hug(((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Cinsmom · 01-13-2009, 05:10 PM

Thanks Mark!! You have no idea what you've started, but it's a good thing!!

Jac · 01-14-2009, 12:08 AM

Hey, Mark, so nice to hear from you! Thank you for your graciousness.
It isn't often that we get an opportunity to remember the "beginning" of someting good...but I do recall when I joined this forum and we had approximately 52 members! My how things have changed!
This forum has kept its wonderful friendly tone and dedication to helping and encouraging Doodle owners and I am so proud to have played a small role.
I, too, look forward to being a beta tester on the new weight loss forum!
Thank you, Mark, for giving us a place to call home.

gene · 01-14-2009, 08:25 AM

Thanks from me too Mark! I've been a member for over 2 years.....where did the time go!! This place is the best!! I consider you all friends.....I have to, you've always been there for me through the good and bad times. And I even get accepted for my shenanigans!! There are times when life gets to us all. It's so nice that we have a place to go where we can have a laugh, a cry and a joke at someone else's expense........sorry Annmarie!

A now to be considered to be a moderator here.....what an honor! Thanks you so much!!

dustt · 01-14-2009, 08:47 AM

Thanks to all of you!!! - You really have been a blessing to us

anny51 · 01-15-2009, 04:41 PM

Thank you to all of you who keep this forum running, and thank you also to those of you who extend your advice and friendship to those of us overseas. NZ doesn't seem to have the same sort of 'dog-owning fraternity' (dog parks, day care centres and even the large petshop/grooming facilities you talk about are very rare out here....and like the schoolgate, they're good places to meet similar people....or.....you have this forum

)and it is lovely to be able to talk on a regular basis to people who love dogs too. THANK YOU

**MaxandMe** · 01-15-2009, 06:33 PM

MARK i am so thankful to have found this site a little over 2 years ago....it's an awesome site that provides much more than just
doodle dog info. I too have meet members, formed friendships and have had much support in times of need.
I also get teased alot but i can handle it

I don't get mad, rarely do i get even but sometimes i do POLLS

thanks to all the moderators and you mark for keeping this site for us.

mtd885 · 01-15-2009, 06:42 PM

So Mark, you think we need a group diet? OK, EVERYONE WE ARE ALL GOING RAW

**MaxandMe** · 01-15-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtd885

So Mark, you think we need a group diet? OK, EVERYONE WE ARE ALL GOING RAW

michael.......what happened got sick of broccoli and alpo? or you toot too much

PS Mark are they any diets to GAIN WEIGHT? that's the one i need

(aka "eat you heart out!" hahhaaa)

gene · 01-15-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxandMe

PS Mark are they any diets to GAIN WEIGHT? that's the one i need

01-12-2009, 11:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
hallm Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 86	Thanks to The Forum Moderators! Hi Everyone, I wanted to thank our moderators for the hard work they do on the site. They really deserve our thanks. It's not easy, and I'm usually juggling too many projects and don't give this forum the time or attention it deserves. I know this is like a big family to a lot of you, but if it wasn't for the hard work of a few dedicated people, I would have to shut the forums down because I don't have the time to moderate and run it the way it should be! You guys have built one unbelievable online community. I installed the software, but you guys made this a forum unlike any other! SO! Thanks to our original moderators: Dixiedi and GracieLou .... and our current moderators JAC and MAXANDME ... and to our newest moderators Raleighsmom lindamarie ... and we'll probably be adding a couple of more shortly. For those of you who don't know me (because I'm never around). I'm the owner of http://labradoodle-dogs.net/ , which is really two sites in one. The first part is the breeder directory at http://labradoodle-dogs.net/ The second part is the forums here at http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums The breeder directory pays the hosting bill and allows the forum to keep running. The reason I don't come around as often as I should is because I spend my days running a small 3 person web design company called smallplanetonline.com that provides retail websites to Herbalife Independent Distributors at http://herbal-nutrition.net .... I'm also the father of 4 children (whom we homeschool) and constantly have TOO MANY IRONS in the fire. Anyway, I wanted to hop in here and say THANKS to the moderators! __________________ Mark Hall Site Webmaster http://labradoodle-dogs.net/ Looking for assistance with your website? http://smallplanetonline.com/web-site-maintenance.php

01-12-2009, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! Mark, I would like to show my appreciation for all that you do and have done to make this all possible. We definitely have formed a community here where I have learned to trust people in an online situation, which is not always possible in this day and age. All the members are wonderful. I mean, if ya own a Labradoodle...right there it says something GOOD and trustworthy about you. This site brings me tremendous JOY and I am more than happy to help in any way I can. You really are busy! I want to look at all yours sites you posted a bit later. Thank YOU for everyhting and for the opportunity to help here. Linda __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

01-12-2009, 11:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
hallm Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 86	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! Thanks! Actually, I'll probably be asking you all to help me with a fun project in six weeks or so... It's centered around a new website we're working on. It will be a free community where you can connect with other people and go on a diet together in a "weight loss challenge" type of format. It should launch in around 8 weeks or so, and isn't centered around any specific diet or program. I'll announce it when we're ready for some "beta testers". I guarantee it will be the most fun you can have while on a diet! -Mark __________________ Mark Hall Site Webmaster http://labradoodle-dogs.net/ Looking for assistance with your website? http://smallplanetonline.com/web-site-maintenance.php

01-12-2009, 11:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! Sounds super! Although I don't need weight loss at this point....size 2 bottom 8 top...haha......how much more personal should I get? I'm always open to good things that are healthy. Diets are not always for weight loss. It's the nutrition!! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

01-13-2009, 07:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! Thank you Mark for your warm welcome! When I joined this forum 2 years ago, I had no idea I would be making long lasting friendships with all the people here....the caring and sharing of info here is unprecedented...thank you for all your hard work in keeping this forum such a wonderful place to come too, to relax, laugh, even cry! And yes...I'm looking forward to a 'weight loss challenge'.... because I certainly could lose many pounds!!!! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

01-13-2009, 10:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! Denver, Ryder and I thank you all, if not for this forum and for me especially Jac who helped me tremendously in the beginning when I first got Denver after not having a dog for so long.... I would have been lost ..............I have made great friendships here and have learned a ton............ This truly is an awesome breed and you truly are a wonderful group of people ............... Group hug(((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))

01-13-2009, 05:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cinsmom Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KC area Posts: 2,499	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! Thanks Mark!! You have no idea what you've started, but it's a good thing!! __________________ Becky & Cinnamon http://safeharborprisondogs.com

01-14-2009, 12:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! Hey, Mark, so nice to hear from you! Thank you for your graciousness. It isn't often that we get an opportunity to remember the "beginning" of someting good...but I do recall when I joined this forum and we had approximately 52 members! My how things have changed! This forum has kept its wonderful friendly tone and dedication to helping and encouraging Doodle owners and I am so proud to have played a small role. I, too, look forward to being a beta tester on the new weight loss forum! Thank you, Mark, for giving us a place to call home.

01-14-2009, 08:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! Thanks from me too Mark! I've been a member for over 2 years.....where did the time go!! This place is the best!! I consider you all friends.....I have to, you've always been there for me through the good and bad times. And I even get accepted for my shenanigans!! There are times when life gets to us all. It's so nice that we have a place to go where we can have a laugh, a cry and a joke at someone else's expense........sorry Annmarie! A now to be considered to be a moderator here.....what an honor! Thanks you so much!! __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

01-14-2009, 08:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
dustt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 296	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! Thanks to all of you!!! - You really have been a blessing to us __________________ Tam & Hamish

01-15-2009, 04:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
anny51 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England/New Zealand Posts: 755	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! Thank you to all of you who keep this forum running, and thank you also to those of you who extend your advice and friendship to those of us overseas. NZ doesn't seem to have the same sort of 'dog-owning fraternity' (dog parks, day care centres and even the large petshop/grooming facilities you talk about are very rare out here....and like the schoolgate, they're good places to meet similar people....or.....you have this forum )and it is lovely to be able to talk on a regular basis to people who love dogs too. THANK YOU __________________ Ann and Charlie "Qui me amat, amet et canem meum." ("Love me, love my dog.") - St. Bernard, A.D. 1150, "Sermo Primus

01-15-2009, 06:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! MARK i am so thankful to have found this site a little over 2 years ago....it's an awesome site that provides much more than just doodle dog info. I too have meet members, formed friendships and have had much support in times of need. I also get teased alot but i can handle it I don't get mad, rarely do i get even but sometimes i do POLLS thanks to all the moderators and you mark for keeping this site for us. __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

01-15-2009, 06:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
mtd885 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FLORIDA/San Francisco Ca Posts: 1,358	Re: Thanks to The Forum Moderators! So Mark, you think we need a group diet? OK, EVERYONE WE ARE ALL GOING RAW __________________ mtd/renee/Abby Doodle Dandy CGC/dr spike katz DBS DOODLE ON! DOODLES OF AMERICA UNITE!

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