January 2007 LXOM: Ozzie

[DMAG]

written by Ozzie

LXOM

I must say that this award means a lot to me. Much more that I would have anticipated. So thank you very much to every one who nominated and voted for me. This whole experience brings a smile to my face every time I think about it. Too cool.

And to the other members who were so rightfully nominated, and those that need to be nominated, I'm going to work to make sure you all get your moment of "glory" as well.

I joined this forum in September 2005, after lurking for a number of months. Come to think of it, I had never been much of a "joiner". In fact, for most of my life I've dwelled at the outer fringe of polite society. Not that I ever was anti-social. Quite the contrary. I could always conduct myself appropriately in social settings. But from the earliest age I have been happier as an observer rather than a willing participant in any group endeavor.

But this LX Forums was something else. I could feel a real sense of kinship with people who were posting about their rides (or their dog, or their spouse, or their day at work, or the bump on their big toe, or a weird thought they just had). People that I had no "logical" inherent affinity with, nothing really in common with at all – apart from a certain nuttiness about our LX – were becoming REAL friends.

While not being given to mystical leanings, on many occasions I definitely sensed a real "brotherhood" as we all posted late into the night about the most innocuous topics. I most definitely did not get this sensation from any other activity I engaged in. Most odd. Quite puzzling. But very real, and totally enjoyable. Without doubt, participating in this forum and its associated activities, has made me a much happier human being.

So what on earth has the Oz done that's so doggone important, so vital to this community, so incredibly mind-blowing, that he was awarded LXOM of the month? Well, apart from being a proud member of the "Good Ol' Boy network", as one member so graciously put it, not a helleva lot – posted a helpful hint or two, lent a hand where I thought it was needed – stuff pretty much all the regulars here do. I would, however, offer the following little known, but historically valuable contributions for your consideration:


http://lxforums.com/images/LXOM/ozzie/1.gif

Jelly Beans

That's right folks, it was your humble LXOM who christened those little green dots that now trail off to the right of many posts. A little known fact. But essential knowledge in the LX lexicon. :)


http://lxforums.com/images/LXOM/ozzie/2.jpg

The Randy Award

A fitting tribute (named after a prolific early adopter of the technique) to those who cannot wait to tell all about their latest mod, and post a breathless "coming soon" teaser, but then fail to produce the results for all to see. I designed this starkly beautiful piece of artwork after being sucked into following one particularly egregious teaser campaign. Come to think of it, there's been a drop in the number of qualifying posts. Hmmmmmm.


http://lxforums.com/images/LXOM/ozzie/3.jpg

The M&G Motoring Madness Award (MAGMOMA)

The MAGMOMA is awarded to the member who drives their LX to the most Meet & Greets, in the most disparate geographical locations, in one year. Haven't heard of this one? Not surprising. I just came up with it. Since I came up with it, I'll award it to myself for the outrageous fun I had piling on the mileage by driving to, and participating in, the numerous get-togethers all over California, the meets in Arizona, and the insanely great SRT meet in Kansas that I drove cross-country to attend in 2006. I am truly privileged to have met so many of you, and made such good friends. I'll be happy to relinquish this award to any member who's LX Motoring Madness is worse than mine. The fun I've had doing this should be illegal. Oh, that's right, some of it was. :wink:

I wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2007. May you all experience the immense pleasure this forum has brought me.

Thanks again,

Oz

http://lxforums.com/images/LXOM/ozzie/4.jpg

[DMAG]

Congrats Ozzie !

(and any complaints about the plaque are falling on deaf ears...that's too damned funny!) :D

[cstubbs]

Congrats! and the plaque rocks! too damn funny..

[STAGE 3 R/T]

CONGRATS! Nice plaque!

[NC-SXT]

Congrats Ozzie. Well deserved.:thumbs_u:

[Cam]

Major congrats my friend. Your write up is truely perfect. :beerchug: :not_worth








Too bad this will be the first LXOM acceptance speech that gets abyssed.


Nice Randy award............................................. ...ROTFLMAO!!!. :hammer:

[Token]

Gratz Ozzie.

Great write-up

[STAGE 3 R/T]

sorry had to do this! in before the lockd.gif and once again CONGRATS!!!
Major congrats my friend. Your write up is truely perfect. :beerchug: :not_worth








Too bad this will be the first LXOM acceptance speech that gets abyssed.


Nice Randy award............................................. ...ROTFLMAO!!!. :hammer:

[fatchance]

The Oz Man livith, Congrats and well deserved.

[Obsidian]

Congrats Ozzie! :beerchug:

[ChargerGirl]

Yay Ozzie!! :pepper: :pepper: :pepper:

I want to add you got me to drive all the way down to Mojave for the Willow Springs track day. Thank you!!

Once I got over my ass being numb from the cold, it was a lot of fun. Next time I'll be sure and get more sleep beforehand though. :) :)

[Jaak]

Great write up, and welcome to the ranks of "We're just another of the LXforums members, but for some reason you guys got us this LXOM thing... THANKS!"

Great choice! You know it's going to take a lot to top January LXOM! :)

Let us know what you do with the HHP 50 Bucks!

[fnkychkn]

way to go Ozzie! great write-up. love the plaque. :thumbs_u:

[MAGNUM8R]

OZZZIE!!:rock:
About time is al I have to say!!
Well deserved, Man!!
Hanging with the Oz is always lots of fun.


Sorry, I didn't vote, been totally clueless since i got from our Holiday trip.


They call it DIF (Dreaded island Fever)

[Hazman]

Congrats Ozzie man!

[DeafCharger]

The plaque is hilarious!

Congrats, Ozzie! :thumbs_u:

[LadyNilla]

Ozzie! Enjoyed the write up. I don't think a meet-n-greet of anykind is complete without at least an apperance from you! Glad to have met you and look forward to the next time we get to hang out among some great cars.

[iRock]

Congrats to Ozzie. Your write up is befitting a worthy recipient. I hope to run into you at a M&G myself someday.

[GoofyTimL]

Ozzie... glad that from down under you finally came over! CONGRATS on a fine write-up (except for the plaque! LOL) and well-deserved recognition!

[da BoMM]

That Randy Award is too funny!
Congrats Ozzie!:beerchug:

[RobAGD]

Congrats ozzie !

Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie Oi Oi Oi !!!

-R

[1bad4dr]

written by Ozzie

LXOM

I must say that this award means a lot to me. Much more that I would have anticipated. So thank you very much to every one who nominated and voted for me. This whole experience brings a smile to my face every time I think about it. Too cool.

And to the other members who were so rightfully nominated, and those that need to be nominated, I'm going to work to make sure you all get your moment of "glory" as well.

I joined this forum in September 2005, after lurking for a number of months. Come to think of it, I had never been much of a "joiner". In fact, for most of my life I've dwelled at the outer fringe of polite society. Not that I ever was anti-social. Quite the contrary. I could always conduct myself appropriately in social settings. But from the earliest age I have been happier as an observer rather than a willing participant in any group endeavor.

But this LX Forums was something else. I could feel a real sense of kinship with people who were posting about their rides (or their dog, or their spouse, or their day at work, or the bump on their big toe, or a weird thought they just had). People that I had no "logical" inherent affinity with, nothing really in common with at all – apart from a certain nuttiness about our LX – were becoming REAL friends.

While not being given to mystical leanings, on many occasions I definitely sensed a real "brotherhood" as we all posted late into the night about the most innocuous topics. I most definitely did not get this sensation from any other activity I engaged in. Most odd. Quite puzzling. But very real, and totally enjoyable. Without doubt, participating in this forum and its associated activities, has made me a much happier human being.

So what on earth has the Oz done that's so doggone important, so vital to this community, so incredibly mind-blowing, that he was awarded LXOM of the month? Well, apart from being a proud member of the "Good Ol' Boy network", as one member so graciously put it, not a helleva lot – posted a helpful hint or two, lent a hand where I thought it was needed – stuff pretty much all the regulars here do. I would, however, offer the following little known, but historically valuable contributions for your consideration:


http://lxforums.com/images/LXOM/ozzie/1.gif

Jelly Beans

That's right folks, it was your humble LXOM who christened those little green dots that now trail off to the right of many posts. A little known fact. But essential knowledge in the LX lexicon. :)


http://lxforums.com/images/LXOM/ozzie/2.jpg

The Randy Award

A fitting tribute (named after a prolific early adopter of the technique) to those who cannot wait to tell all about their latest mod, and post a breathless "coming soon" teaser, but then fail to produce the results for all to see. I designed this starkly beautiful piece of artwork after being sucked into following one particularly egregious teaser campaign. Come to think of it, there's been a drop in the number of qualifying posts. Hmmmmmm.


http://lxforums.com/images/LXOM/ozzie/3.jpg

The M&G Motoring Madness Award (MAGMOMA)

The MAGMOMA is awarded to the member who drives their LX to the most Meet & Greets, in the most disparate geographical locations, in one year. Haven't heard of this one? Not surprising. I just came up with it. Since I came up with it, I'll award it to myself for the outrageous fun I had piling on the mileage by driving to, and participating in, the numerous get-togethers all over California, the meets in Arizona, and the insanely great SRT meet in Kansas that I drove cross-country to attend in 2006. I am truly privileged to have met so many of you, and made such good friends. I'll be happy to relinquish this award to any member who's LX Motoring Madness is worse than mine. The fun I've had doing this should be illegal. Oh, that's right, some of it was. :wink:

I wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2007. May you all experience the immense pleasure this forum has brought me.

Thanks again,

Oz


http://lxforums.com/images/LXOM/ozzie/4.jpg

Congrats Oz......... Very well deserved........ and the Randy Award. rotglmfao........... OMG...... ;)

Now lets get you one over at the "OC"........

[Fondy]

Congrats Ozzie I learned some things today about you that I didnt know.

I feel you on the meet and greet thing. I went to 7 in 2006 from MN,WI,IL they are a blast and I hope I get to do it all over again in 2007

Heres to ya.:beerchug:

[Aikidoka]

Congrats Ozzie :beerchug: Fantastic Write -up and the plaque just rules.

[Mighty Noid]

Oz... just wonderful write up... well deserve...

[BUTWEET]

A big congrats to you, Oz! I look forward to seeing you again this spring.
Cheers, mate! :beerchug:

[Batman]

Big Huge Sweaty Congrats my friend!!!!

[thewagon]

:rock:CONGRATS OZZIE:rock:

Loved the writeup, so we've got some new awards to shoot for. :beerchug:

[PowerWagon896]

Congratulations Ozzie!

I'm tickled to see you victorious after that "heart stopper race" in December.

I would like to add though that I am a bit disappointed that you did not see fit to award me the "Randy Plaque" for the "Engine Cover" thread that I posted in October.:sad:

[Cam]

Big Huge Sweaty Congrats my friend!!!!


Am I the only one feeling creepy reading this.................must be a hemisexual thing. :wink:
















hahahaha, got-ya!!. :hammer:

[Junior]

Congrats Ozzie! Oz was the first dude I saw at the first M&G Dad took me to - Scottsdale Pavillions last Spring or so - and since then it's been great to hang out with you at the last two GIFO/MoFOs - you're quality, brother!

See you at the next one -

Mike

[bipto]

Great write-up Oz! But you forgot to mention all the great work you did on the "StarScan Fund" ... Guess you're just trying to be humble, eh? :wink:

A hearty congratulations, my friend! :beerchug:

[redinorange]

Oz, you're one of a kind...
Congratulations!!!

[Tmagnum]

Congratulations Ozzie!

Definatley a well deserved honor!

I still say that one of your best write ups was on the Hotchkis TVS kit that you & put on our R/T's at the time. (You've moved upward SRT8 :not_worth ).

But the write up so well done that Hotckis actually linked it to there web site. Now thats representing LX !!!

Hope to see you soon my friend it's been way to long.... :beerchug:

[LowGo]

Congratulations Ozzie! :rock:

I think you underestimate your contributions here... but, I'm not surprised at that.

If you want to keep that MAGMOMA award, I think you better plan on making one of the PNW M&G's. Heck... you tell us when, and we'll plan one around you! :wink:

[ZMagnum]

Congrats Ozzie. It's about time.

BTW, I want to tell you about this bump on my big toe. At first I thought it was Gout but I found out later that it's Hallux Rigidus (http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=352&topcategory=Foot)

[CANDYAPPLE]

Congrats Ozzie....but why hold back? Tell us some more!!!! lol

Cheers CANDYAPPLE:beerchug:

[russ244]

Great write up OZZIE!!!!!!!! ( CONGRATULATIONS)

[COLORADOMAGNUM]

Congrats Ozzie. Great write-up, and love the plaque!!!

[Reppr]

Congrats on the win, Ozzie. Well deserved.

[sugar-tj]

congrats ozzie..

[Carfinish]

Congrats OZZ....:beerchug: here's to many more miles on that sweet ride

Stell

[Drew's RT]

Congrat's Ozzie, it's a well deserved honor!

[CoolVanilla]

Well earned my friend! And you certainly do contribute much more than you mention. But as has been stated earlier, that isn't surprising.

Congratulations Mate!!

[RTracer]

Congarts Ozzie, and a well deserved win indeed!
Thanks for all you contributions and the track tips ya gave me in Sacto

[Mighty Noid]

Oz... if you would have made "The Randy Award" earlier... you would have won this months ago... LOL

:)

[Ozzie]

Oz... if you would have made "The Randy Award" earlier... you would have won this months ago... Actually, the Randy Award was devised and awarded to one or two members in the earlier part of last year. I guess it's not the kind of award you boast about. :wink:

[MattRobertson]

Congratulations Oz. I expect nothing less than chaos and madness during the next month.

Loose the hounds!!!

[bipto]

LOL - and BTW, nice ride... Captain... :wink:

That one took me a minute... :roll:

[Netsrac]

Welcome to the LXOM club

Great write-up

[JonzMgnm]

Enjoyed the write up, Ozzie. Very humorous. :wink:

Thanks for your part in making this forum the great place that it is today!:not_worth

[SoCalRT]

Congrats man, and great write up.....

[MrHemi2U]

Congrats Ozzie

[gn300]

Congrats from Nova Scotia!

According to your president, Groege W bush ,we here in Nova Scotia,

wave with all 5 fingers!

Would that be the same as a plaque?

[Mosie]

It’s well deserved Ozzie! :rock:
:beerchug: Congratulations Mate!

[Charg-um@BMC Performance]

Cool write up !!

[DadsSRT8]

Congrats Oz...

KS

[BillyDsl]

Grats Oz,
And after reading the acceptance, I can only wonder if politics are in your future.. lol.. J/K

Great Job dude..
BillyD.. :beerchug:

[ASU_Magnum]

Congrats again Ozzie. It was great meeting you last night!

[Batman]

Am I the only one feeling creepy reading this.................must be a hemisexual thing. :wink:


Lovin' it Cam...HEMISEXUAL!!!! Just know I'm gonna barrow, no steal your phrase. Thanks!!

[ChargerChick]

Congrats Ozzie!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Love that Randy award!!! :mrgreen:

[xcelr8r]

I second the motion, Oz man de man! Have enjoyed every moment we have shared........see ya at the next M&G.........where was it again?

[ffd318]

congrats! nice write up!

OZZIE OZZIE OZZIE

[Magnum PI]

Great write up to a truly deserving LXF.com member! Keep on truckin', er LXin' or something like that...! Aloha, MPI

[MAGFX]

Great job Ozzie, hope to see you soon!

[Ozzie]

I want to thank everyone for all their kind words, and especially thank Randy for being such a good sport about the "Randy" Award. :not_worth

Happy Modding,

Oz