With the comment, "How 'bout now?" at 10:41pm on February 20, the Masi Guy himself, Timothy Andrew Jackson became the one thousandth commenter on little old hee haw. And, although his middle name is probably not actually Andrew, I will be handing him the keys to the haw with faith that he will make good of it. He's cool like that.
So, Tim, it's all yours, my friend. Do with it as you wish.
To every one of you who has commented over the past 7 or 8 months, I send much, much love.
And, here's a special wink to the first 5 commenters, without whom, I probably would have given this thing up a long time ago. You guys fucking rock lots.
1. Noah Kagan of OkDork, who has one of the friendliest blogs in the blogosphere (and needs a home).
2. Mack Collier (also known as Frank Burns) of the Viral Garden, the community guru from Alabama, who gets a special thanks for helping connect me with the BMA.
3. Ann Handley of Marketing Profs Daily Fix, a brilliant writer and someone I don't keep up with enough.
4. David Armano of Logic + Emotion, one of the most complete thinkers I've ever read, and someone who graciously allowed me to steal a graphic this week.
5. Karl Long of Experience Curve, who seems to be taking Nokia by storm.
But, seriously, all of you, first five or not, you guys are what makes the blog go. And, without CK, Gavin, Cam, Lewis, Sean, Vaspers, Roger, Jaynie, Drew, Katie, Lori, Matt, Clay, Ben, Scott, Marcus, Mario, JC and Brian, the whole thing just wouldn't be much fun. And, damnit, I really hope I didn't forget any regular commenters. Cause then I would feel like a huge asshole.
Damn that Jackson character! On his deathbed and he is still pumping out the cuss words!
I was foiled by Typepad and its policy of blocking my IP address! I almost made it! Almost ...
This is a great idea, my friend. I am sure Tim will provide a post of the quality we have come to expect from the great Haw.
Posted by: Gavin Heaton | February 21, 2007 at 03:44 PM
"The Great Haw" ... has commenters that have a special way with words.
Definitely a great idea. Can't wait to see what happens. I hope that Tim's greatness is laced with many F-Bombs.
Posted by: Clay Parker Jones | February 21, 2007 at 04:03 PM
Perhaps it is just as well. Every time I think about working up a great string of swear words in one of your comment boxes, I get a mental picture of the kid in "The Christmas Story" with the bar of soap in his mouth!
I can't wait to see what Tim comes up with!
Drew
Posted by: Drew McLellan | February 21, 2007 at 05:21 PM
Can I please live with you? I am a great spooner! I prefer little spoon;)
Posted by: noah kagan | February 21, 2007 at 06:12 PM
*sniff,
A tear. A tear just rolled down my cheek. Quick, say something nasty and snap me out of this!
Posted by: David Armano | February 21, 2007 at 06:27 PM
The entity that was Vaspers the Grate seems to express his thanks for the appreciation.
Posted by: V-+a%S(p#E*rsT=`hE..]gra_Te[ | February 21, 2007 at 07:46 PM
There's a whole lot of shucks-ing going on...this whole blogging thing wouldn't be nearly as much fun with out the kneeslapping, sweary shoutyness that you deliver. Noice won bruffa.
Posted by: Katie Chatfield | February 21, 2007 at 08:25 PM
MAHOGANY SMOCK SEXTANT CAPTCHA!
Oh, am I too late?
Posted by: Cam Beck | February 22, 2007 at 05:57 AM
Go Tim! Make us proud Man. You represent all of us players. Paul, you da Man!
Posted by: Lewis Green | February 22, 2007 at 08:58 AM
Gavin- Good to see you back in action! I don't know what the hell is going on with typepad. They're screwing with my captcha, too!
Clay- For sure, I think Tim will bring his A-game, which means plenty of foul language and jackassery. Or not, it's all up to him!
Drew- Thanks for coming on by! I think you should just lay out a string of curse words. It's good for the soul... :)
Noah- Bring it, man. We can go make fun of people's accents, starting with mine.
DA- Mother fuckin' Son of a bitch! Better?
VtG- The entity that is Hawlicious expresses his gratitude for the thanks paid for appreciation.
Shouty- Much love, sister. Keep bringin’ the noise, and whatnot.
Cam- Fuckin’ captcha man, fuckin captcha
Posted by: Paul McEnany | February 22, 2007 at 09:04 AM