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Brokeback Mountain: Our Community's Common Bond => The Lighter Side => Topic started by: Phillip Dampier on May 13, 2006, 09:52:27 am

Title: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Phillip Dampier on May 13, 2006, 09:52:27 am: Congratulations to all of the Players and the moderator team of Will-ABC, Fran-E, Ann Marie and Memento as the ABCs game passed 10,000 views this morning. (I admit I actually was viewer #10,000 when I went to check on the thread this morning to see if it had made 10,000 yet.) Good work to all!
Title: Re: Congratulations!
Post by: Mary Twist on May 13, 2006, 07:00:40 pm: Oh, my! You know, at first I thought there was a mis-print and was meant 1,000. Oh, my goodness..... 10,000 looks. I must say that this smart game is a wonderful tribute to the true Brokeback Mountain story and my beloved son Jack and my son-in-law Ennis del Mar. I must express my appreciation to all of those stated who make this possible here at the forum. God bless all of you.

I'm sorry, but I don't have a Q as a good word. What I do have is some hot coffee with cream and sugar and some homemade sweet cherry cake.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Mary S. Twist
Title: Re: Congratulations!
Post by: Lumière on May 13, 2006, 07:06:47 pm: May I add my "Yeeehhaaaaaaaaawww" to Phillip's sentiment on this! ;D
Good job Will-ABC, Fran, AnnMarie, and Memento! ;)
Title: Re: Congratulations!
Post by: Toast on May 14, 2006, 12:02:55 am: Hurray for the ABCs
Kongratz to all of us

And God Bless us every one

But we are stuck, at U
I just posted about the ten-gallon hats
and I can never post the W or X that I have on file if we sit around congratulating each other.

Come on.

If we can't fix it, we have to stand it - for a while.
Title: Re: Congratulations!
Post by: serious crayons on May 14, 2006, 02:32:22 am: Beautiful pic, Toast.
Title: Re: Congratulations!
Post by: memento on May 14, 2006, 08:48:43 am: I just want to add that if it weren't for our founder and mayor, none of us would be here.

This game has given us all joy, frustration, and addiction as evidenced by one of our players pictured below.
Title: Re: Congratulations!
Post by: amh on May 14, 2006, 04:30:48 pm: Congrats to all the playerz, modz and of course Mayor Will, who without there wouldn't be one ABC view, let alone 10,000! What a testament to a wonderful movie and game.
Title: Re: Congratulations!
Post by: Ellemeno on May 14, 2006, 04:46:31 pm: And to you, AnnMarie, who got the game started here at BetterMost!
Title: Congratz "ABCs" for 10,000 posts!!!
Post by: Will-U on May 15, 2006, 01:18:53 am: CONGRATULATIONS to the game -- the "ABCs of Brokeback Mountain" -- that I 'courageously' created at the IMDB's real wild West at BBM! After the "ABCs" broke records -- and more -- there, I ultimately brought the popular game here to the BetterMost Forum, as greatly facilitated by Administrator Phillip and convincingly by co-Moderator Ann Marie and greatly aided in the "ABCs" kick-off by Fran-E. Becuse the game is so popular and busy, almost all of the time, I added Memento last month as a needed additional moderator. :)

As is well-known, the comprehensive "rulez" and "guidelinez" of the "ABCs" is the rudder and the key reason that the ship is not only still afloat but sailing full steam ahead. I humorously recall when one of the posters -- ironically, she's still around -- thought the game was "too rigid". Ha! Ha! Hmm! With well over 10,000 views and counting, it's hard to argue with success -- big time!! :laugh:

Thanx to ALL of the "ABCs" Players -- even those few who are sometimes a payne in the brayne. The people here have proven over and over again that the "ABCs" is much more than just a game! From my part, I am happy to bring so much discussion, fun, information and friendship to so many people. It emulates the real spirit of Ennis & Jack's BBM. ;D

And, Phillip D., U did a nice and effective gesture with the terrific banner of congratulations and appreciation for the "ABCs". ;)

Gamely,
Will-ABC
"ABCs" Creator
Title: Re: Congratulations on ABCs 10,000 views!
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 16, 2006, 10:16:25 am: Congratulations to all my fellow players and a humble thank-you to the moderators and mayor for creating and shepherding this game, keeping to the narrow and rocky, but rewarding path! And to Will-ABC, thank you for your absolute brokebacking character, courage, and creativity! Just like the movie, you've stayed dedicated to your vision. Though it can be brain boggling and maddening at times, ABCs is the foremost and bettermost game that can be found anywhere on a message board, hands-down!

Front-Ranger (Lee)

p.s. Oh by the way, Toast, you collect Ws and Xs? Good to know--I collect Zs.
Title: Re: Congratulations on ABCs 10,000 views!
Post by: DeeDee on May 16, 2006, 02:44:02 pm: Wow, this sure is a milestone. Congrats to all my fellow players and our brilliant moderators.

Good for you, Lee on your posts. Feels like we just started, didn't it?

And Will, if it wasn't for this game, you and I would not have met and formed this wonderful friendship, that I will always cherish.. :-*

Let's keep it going peeps!!!
Title: Re: Congratulations on ABCs 10,000 views!
Post by: dmmb_Mandy on May 16, 2006, 10:25:04 pm: Wow! This is amazing! Congrats to the creator, our dear Will, all the mods and of course, the players! ;D

Keep having fun at ABCs:

(http://kenpope.com/bluemoonflutie/bluemoonflutie.jpg)
Title: Re: Congratulations on ABCs 10,000 views!
Post by: vkm91941 on May 16, 2006, 10:52:23 pm: Totally cool congratulations to all the clever and erudite folks who play this game so well and to Will, Fran, Ann Marie and Sandy! You guys are terrific! :-*
Title: =comments=
Post by: Will-U on May 18, 2006, 01:52:40 am: =Mandee=
Those 3 pix of the three cats are luv-lee!! Meow! They are so happy and havin' much fun. That multi-tiered cat tree is nice and expensive, too. Meow! I have one cat now (I think U saw the pic of Quicksand) and AnDre has one cat (who annoys mine at least twice daily just as Dre annoys me at least twice daily). We lost one other cat less than two months ago, which is still upsetting to both of us, although Zebrina lived to be a happy and active 17 1/2 years old. Anyway, thanx for the congratz! Meow!
Will-C

=Penthesilea=
What great words from somewhere beyond the sea. I luv it! Your fireworks is a beautiful, moving and colorful tribute -- very BBM! Plus, the fireworks even enlarge.
Wilhelm II

=Mrs. Mary Twist=
It is such an honor to have U here at the BetterMost BBM Forum that I cannot even begin to say how much except that I must acknowledge the mesmerizing portrayal of your real-life scene with Ennis!
Mayor Will-BBM
Title: Re: Congratulations on the "ABCs" 10,000 views!
Post by: Penthesilea on May 18, 2006, 05:58:00 am: This celebration demands for fireworks. Click to enlarge.

More than 10 000 views and 100 pages - that's amazing.

Tell ya what: I have my own little private game, in conjunction with ABCs: I look through the listed answers and try to figure out, how a word is related to BBM. Often it's easy, like whiskey or laundromat, but some are really hard. Especially those words I never heard or read before :laugh:

Thanks to all moderators for watching so carefully, for taking the effort and for always keeping the played answers list up to date.
Title: Re: Congratulations on the "ABCs" 10,000 views!
Post by: JulietteMontague on May 18, 2006, 10:40:05 am: Congratulations to all for reaching this momentous milestone! Kudos to our Chief, Will, the Moderators, Phillip, and all the family members we’ve become! I’m so tickled to be a part of this ongoing party! Onward to more squiggly numbers! :D
Title: Re: Congratulations on the "ABCs" 10,000 views!
Post by: Becky on May 19, 2006, 07:11:41 pm: Oh my god! Sorry I have only just found this thread with all of Will's subtle hinting I felt guilty every time I did not have enough time to post here. So sorry, but I would like to congratulate all the regular players(and of course Mods) cause you are so imaginative and just pure briliance.
I of course would also like to thank my dear friends Will and Fran for creating this game and the answers list, also for being briliant game mentor. Keeping me on the straight and narrow and guiding me back to the golden path of righteousness that is the rules. ::) And of course our newest Mod Memento, although I have yet to speak to you or have any of my posts corrected by you(I must be getting better at this ABCs malarchy, or maybe I am just kidding myself) but you seem a really nice person and I would love to get to know you sometime soon.
Is it me or do you guys think it is time to bring back the Willies?

So this is to all, but especially our creator Will, you are a complete star! :-*

(http://www.art-man.freeserve.co.uk/pictures/congratulations-bluedrinks.gif)

Also a little thing to make you smile:
Title: Re: Congratulations on the "ABCs" 10,000 views!
Post by: ThePirateBride on May 29, 2006, 06:01:27 pm: I'm sitting somewhere between 10K and 15K views! Congratulations to our wonderful Moderators, our oh so clever players and the film that keeps us fueled with fun! :)
Title: Congratulations on the "ABCs" 15,000 views! and ROUND 100!!
Post by: vkm91941 on May 31, 2006, 04:22:10 am: WOW!!!! :o Over 15,000 views! ROUND 100!!!! All you clever "ABCs" players with your quick wits and huge vocabularies left me in the dust long ago. Job well done all :D I tip my hat to you, everyone!!

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/vkm91941/200410241015410.gif)

=compliment= Vicky Kay
That is the most fun animation I've seen at the "ABCs".
That cute and happy monkey reminds me a bit of Dre!
Yes, the wonderful BBM game is as strong as ever and
U are part of its longtime success. Thank U, too.
Will-VKM
Mayor-Mayor ;)
Title: Re: Congratulations on the "ABCs" 15,000 views and Now Round 100!
Post by: Phillip Dampier on June 01, 2006, 03:25:36 pm: We have lots to celebrate today. BetterMost hit 1,000,000 page views today since starting in February of this year, and now we have Round 100 for the ABC Game!

My congratulations to all of the moderator team and all of the great players!
Title: ABCs of BBM =milestone= 100 Roundz!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Will-U on June 01, 2006, 04:23:00 pm: The "ABCs of BBM"
milestones with.....
100 Roundz!!!!!!!!!!

That a group of people -- about 50 or more -- can successfully work and master and complete an endeavor like this is quite a proud feat, especially on the internet! What makes it all possible too is the multi-featured, orderly and safe space here at the BetterMost Forum.

Guiding, overseeing and helping the "ABCs of BBM" Playerz is our dedicated, smart and friendly team of Fran, Ann Marie and Sandy as moderators in addition to myself. Besides the "ABCs" game, also involved in moderating and inputting are the separate and accompanying files of the "ABCs Answerz List" (which gets updated five or six times per day) and the "ABCs Playerz" in addition to "Lines =U= Won't Hear in BBM" and several smaller files.

There have been many games of the "ABCs" of a movie, an event or an artist but none that come anywhere near the out-and-out record-breaking of the "ABCs of BBM". The others, typically mis-managed or un-managed, go astray and/or die out. This BBM "ABCs" is powerful besides very informative, entertaining and fun.

Gamely,
Will-ABC
Title: Re: Congratulations on the "ABCs of BBM" Round 100!
Post by: a_r2006 on June 01, 2006, 05:26:46 pm: congratulations and well done !
Title: Re: Congratulations on the "ABCs of BBM" 100 Rounds!
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 01, 2006, 07:53:06 pm: I am so pleased to be associated with this game. It has successfully taken my mind off of daily annoyances that were getting me down and turned around completely my frame of mind. Plus I have made friends for life, I feel! I hope to celebrate in person with at least some of you and recite the ABCs lovingly to others when you return from your ramblings (you know who you are!) Thank you especially to our ever-patient moderators Fran, Sandy and AnneMarie, for herding us cats so gently, and above all to Mayor Will who rules this game with shock and awe!!
Title: Re: Congratulations on the "ABCs of BBM" 100 Rounds!
Post by: dmmb_Mandy on June 02, 2006, 12:09:28 am: Oh WOW! Congrats to all the players and to all the mods of the ABCs, and of course to Will, its creator, for keeping the game lively and fun! xox
Title: Re: Congratulations on the "ABCs of BBM" 100 Rounds!
Post by: vkm91941 on June 02, 2006, 01:13:16 am: In honor of 16,000 views and 100 rounds!

A little magic bunny luv for the wonderful folks of the ABCs of Brokeback Mountain game!!!

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/vkm91941/200501131028580.gif)

Note to Vicky Kay: U are the best with these wonderful animations we luv! And, U're an ABC-er. Mayor Will-I
Title: CongratZ on 8,000 postZ to the "ABCZ of BBM"
Post by: Dre! on October 25, 2006, 08:38:51 pm: :D CONGRATULATIONZ to the endless love of the ABCz! :) Newest record for the ABCz of BBM is 8,000 postz! ;)

=idea= Modz
Time again to change the title of this changing heading.

=asides=
Becky - your cartoon is the Bx. bomb!
Juliette - good to see You back at game!
Mandy - You owe me a call/I owe You a pic!
Title: ABCz =congratulationz= 8,000+ postz
Post by: Will-X on October 29, 2006, 12:19:57 am: "They" said that anything near this record-breaking milestone could never be done but..............

8,000 postz
of the amazin'
ABCz of BBM

Gee, I remember vividly when there was 1 post: mine! ;D

And, then, two: mine and Ann Marie's!! ;D ;)

And, three: mine, Ann Marie's and Fran's!!! ;D ;) :)

And, now, over 8,000!!!!!!!! ;D ;) :) :laugh:

It's truly an internet incredibility for such teamwork! :o

Gamely,

Mayor Will
**ABCzville**

(http://toons.artie.com/gifs/arg-train-comple-3Opercent.gif)
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCz of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 29, 2006, 10:21:59 am: Yay! Congratz to us all! So nice to see you back again, Will, Mandy, and Victoria. Missed U--you too, Dre!
Title: ABCz of BBM =milestone= 300 Roundz!!!
Post by: Dre on November 06, 2006, 02:00:35 pm: Congratulationz!!!

ABCz of Brokeback Mountain

Will-ABC ---
who created and guided the ABCz game and wrote its constitution and bill of rights, which has kept the game, the modz and the playerz on the BBM game track!!

300 Roundz!!!

Gamin'
Dre! :P
Title: "ABCz" =milestone= 300 Roundz!!!
Post by: Will-X on November 16, 2006, 02:27:01 am: 300 Roundz

A

B

Cz

Gamely,

Will-ABC
ABCville Mayor
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCz of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Phillip Dampier on November 29, 2006, 01:52:03 pm: Major congratulations on 600 pages!
Title: "ABCz of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Dre on December 02, 2006, 10:06:06 pm: Major
congratulationz
ABCz of BBM game
70,000 viewz!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 18, 2007, 01:08:30 pm: Suddenly the idea of 5,000 rounds of the ABCz Game, as I dreamed it one time, doesn't seem so ridiculous!!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,543.msg41250.html#msg41250 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,543.msg41250.html#msg41250)
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 22, 2007, 11:48:24 am: When I wake up in the morning and I see you all cranking out the ABCz posts, I know all is right with the world.

:)
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 23, 2007, 11:16:00 am: Congrats on 100,000 views!!

J is for Juggernaut!!!

Special thanks to Fran and Sandy. You not only survived, you triumphed!!
Title: One Year Anniversary for BBM ABCs
Post by: Toast on April 03, 2007, 09:05:20 pm: Last year we had these posts to begin our Fabulous ABCs Game

One of our top posted/viewed threads, and still going strong.

"A" is Academy -- Will-U
"B" is Brokeback -- AnnMarie
"C" is Cassie -- Fran
"D" is del -- two_bloody_shirts
"E" is elk -- DeeDee
"F" is Farm -- Lynne
"G" is girls -- two_bloody_shirts
"H" is heaven -- littledarlin
"I" is invoices -- Fran
"J" is judge -- two_bloody_shirts
"K" is Kurt -- Will-U
"L" is loves -- Lynne
"M" is Monroe -- starboardlight
"N" is Newsome -- Fran
"O" is Oscars -- montferrat
"P" is Proulx -- JCinNYC2006
"Q" is quiet -- cmr107
"R" is Riverton -- Fran-60614
"S" is Signal -- Ray
"T" is turkey -- Will
"U" is up -- Ellemeno
"V" is virgin -- Ray
"W" is whoreson -- Will
"X" is xcuses -- Jj.U.d.E.
"Z" is zephyr -- vkm91941
"Y" is you -- Ellemeno

Congratulations to Everyone that added to our Game in the last year.

Ellemeno - did you ever post that "A" ?
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 29, 2007, 06:51:12 pm: A year ago, I posted "quandary":

In their last meeting, Jack pointed out that he and Ennis were in a quandary, or "a godamm bitch of an unsatisfactory situation."

Congratulations on a wonderful year full of words, you ABC maniacs!!

It's a quandary--NOT!!
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Ellemeno on October 26, 2007, 08:55:45 am: Quote from: Toast on April 03, 2007, 09:05:20 pm

Ellemeno - did you ever post that "A" ?

Toast, I'm sorry it's taken me six and a half months to see this. Danged if I can remember what you are referring to. Can you remember?
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 23, 2008, 03:27:37 pm: Are my eyes deceiving me? Round SIX HUNDRED AND NINETY SEVEN??!?!?!?!?!?!?

:o ;D
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Fran on June 23, 2008, 09:37:02 pm: Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 23, 2008, 03:27:37 pm
Are my eyes deceiving me? Round SIX HUNDRED AND NINETY SEVEN??!?!?!?!?!?!?

:o ;D

We've been busy. :)

Thanks for noticing, FRiend Lee.
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 24, 2008, 06:14:11 pm: You're welcome! Hay!! There's another dog on the forum. Yippeee! Come here and let me smell you!
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Penthesilea on May 06, 2009, 10:54:06 am: Quote from: Fran on May 02, 2009, 12:14:27 pm
Round 804!
WWHLD?
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/ffrraann/movies/ledgerAP_450x350.jpg)
What would Heath Ledger do?

I decided to pay the ABCs another visit today. And lo and behold, I chose the right day :). Love your current theme!

And Elle:

Quote from: Ellemeno on May 03, 2009, 06:12:26 pm
If Heath Ledger had made a first full-length film, it would have been The Queen's Gambit, based on the novel by Walter Tevis.

:'(

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/414CFVT7NSL_SL500_AA240_.jpg)

:'(
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Ellemeno on July 12, 2010, 02:02:01 pm: Quote from: Toast on April 03, 2007, 09:05:20 pm
Last year we had these posts to begin our Fabulous ABCs Game

One of our top posted/viewed threads, and still going strong.

"A" is Academy -- Will-U
"B" is Brokeback -- AnnMarie
"C" is Cassie -- Fran
"D" is del -- two_bloody_shirts
"E" is elk -- DeeDee
"F" is Farm -- Lynne
"G" is girls -- two_bloody_shirts
"H" is heaven -- littledarlin
"I" is invoices -- Fran
"J" is judge -- two_bloody_shirts
"K" is Kurt -- Will-U
"L" is loves -- Lynne
"M" is Monroe -- starboardlight
"N" is Newsome -- Fran
"O" is Oscars -- montferrat
"P" is Proulx -- JCinNYC2006
"Q" is quiet -- cmr107
"R" is Riverton -- Fran-60614
"S" is Signal -- Ray
"T" is turkey -- Will
"U" is up -- Ellemeno
"V" is virgin -- Ray
"W" is whoreson -- Will
"X" is xcuses -- Jj.U.d.E.
"Z" is zephyr -- vkm91941
"Y" is you -- Ellemeno

Congratulations to Everyone that added to our Game in the last year.

I just got caught up on the amazing ABCs thread. What a work of collaborative creativity! I love it! Thank you, Fran, Sandy, Paul, Meryl, Sonja, and all the other Brokies who have cycled into the game.

:-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 14, 2010, 05:28:55 pm: Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 18, 2007, 01:08:30 pm
Suddenly the idea of 5,000 rounds of the ABCz Game, as I dreamed it one time, doesn't seem so ridiculous!!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,543.msg41250.html#msg41250 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,543.msg41250.html#msg41250)

Round 885--wow!! 885 rounds times 26 letters equals . . . 23,010 posts!! I know you guys have retired some letters but, still, that's gotta be a lotta posts!!!!
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Penthesilea on January 13, 2011, 01:44:13 pm: Quote from: Meryl on January 13, 2011, 01:15:13 am
_{(http://www.animated-gifs.eu/alphabet-candles/0006.gif)}rom the look in Ennis's eye, it became crystal clear to Biker #1 that he was not going to leave the fireworks celebration undamaged.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/Brokeback/Ennisbeforekickingbiker.jpg)

This pic got me unawares. Still quite an impact, after all this time. Thanks for posting, Meryl.
Title: Re: Congratulations on "ABCs of BBM" =milestones=
Post by: Meryl on January 13, 2011, 02:54:19 pm: Thanks for noticing, Chrissi. And thanks to Striped Wall (http://www.stripedwall.com/gallery.php?page=movies/Brokeback) for the fabulous resource. 8)