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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Passion Membership Titles By Larry Chadwick I remember my first visit to this site, It was a discovery of pure delight. Right before my eyes, poetry galore, Happy, sad, Haiku, Senryu and more. But what was really a mystery to me, Is how they determined what I’d be. They didn’t ask me what I thought, Didn’t really care I might be distraught. I couldn’t believe at the age of fifty-one, That this was how it would be done. Apparently they didn’t care about my age, It said I was a Junior Member on every page. Even AARP thinks more then that of me, I can be a Senior member just for a fee. Maybe for a bribe done quite discreet, I could be crowned a Member Elite. But at Passions a person transcendent, Doesn’t qualify as a Member Ascendant. And even if they are quite terrific, It’s not enough for a Member Seraphic. What’s the problem I can create, Why can’t I be a Member Laureate. I’m really not meaning to be capricious, What in the world is a Member Patricius? And even in first grade I got gold stars, By now I should get at least two stars. You’d think they’d try at least to please us, I’ll settle for being a Member Rara Avis. But the administrators are not fools, They won’t tolerate breaking the rules. I gave Junior a title for being my son, Here I’m Junior because I’m number one. I remember my first visit to this site, It was a discovery of pure delight. Right before my eyes, poetry galore, Happy, sad, Haiku, Senryu and more. But what was really a mystery to me, Is how they determined what I’d be. They didn’t ask me what I thought, Didn’t really care I might be distraught. I couldn’t believe at the age of fifty-one, That this was how it would be done. Apparently they didn’t care about my age, It said I was a Junior Member on every page. Even AARP thinks more then that of me, I can be a Senior member just for a fee. Maybe for a bribe done quite discreet, I could be crowned a Member Elite. But at Passions a person transcendent, Doesn’t qualify as a Member Ascendant. And even if they are quite terrific, It’s not enough for a Member Seraphic. What’s the problem I can create, Why can’t I be a Member Laureate. I’m really not meaning to be capricious, What in the world is a Member Patricius? And even in first grade I got gold stars, By now I should get at least two stars. You’d think they’d try at least to please us, I’ll settle for being a Member Rara Avis. But the administrators are not fools, They won’t tolerate breaking the rules. I gave Junior a title for being my son, Here I’m Junior because I’m number one. Written and posted with total respect for all! Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c [This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 10-27-2001).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
I like the titles you've got, I'm sure that none are bought. Being a beginner in your 'hood, I shouldn't be bad, but good. But tho the titles I can't even define, I'm already longing to make them mine. Just poking fun at the things we do, Waiting for the day I get a title too. Is it too late for sucking UP?  |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a fun read ... and ...  Congratulations on your new title of "member" and no longer "junior" Larry, LOL! A while back, we had very few titles, and they were quite simple in nature. At a lot of posting boards, someone reaching 500 posts might be considered a huge number, and take a very long time to reach, but about a year ago, here at Passions, Ron added a whole new grouping of levels for fun and recognition of dedication, because so many of our members are soooooo enthusiastic and interactive ... many reach incredible numbers (hey ... I just congratulated Marge on 21,000 posts over in the Announcement Forum!)  Best wishes and thanks for the smiles Larry.  /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 10-26-2001).] |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
You're moving on up! Member! Yaaayyyy! Whoop Whoop! Hope you stick around for....ever. You clever guy! I wonder what the eldest most esteemed title is...."Oh Most Esteemed One" LOL! I love all members here and I'm sure they deserve their posting position ponderings. This place is so much fun. Thanks for adding to it! Sincerely, Regina |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
LOL....this is a very clever parody .... wonderful word play analogies wrapped up in well done rhyme, great cadence. Great writing POET MEMBER Larry C jm This distance has shown how the road remains alone |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* this one is so cute and so true....I have noticed such incredible numbers that it just amazes me that so many posts have been done. Everyone here is just so very dedicated and I love them dearly for it. *puff puff* I am working hard to get those titles. *giggling* not hard at all when you consider the great quality, like this poem, I am treated with daily. ***big hugs*** I love it. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
It looks like junior's passed you by You'll be but member lest you vie To be a senior just post more Then lots of titles are in store There are some even we don't know Rare birds ascent to heights they go Patriciusly we post and post Marge learns them first - she's got the most But only Ron knows what's in store He's humored by inventing more New member names - to see what's next We'll have to post a googolplex   [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 10-26-2001).] |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Big Grins! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Funny stuff here Larry! ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm grinning with Interloper. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Larry - Good writing - I have often wondered about the titles myself. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
Geesh.. I'm just glad I'm still a member and didn't get thrown out for lack of participation. giggle With perseverance even the snail reached the Ark. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hey Lucie... How ya been????...  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hey, you didn't like the title I gave you? You know your sneekaboo joustabout title? HAHA  This is good, Larry.I wondered about some of those titles myself. And I wanna be laureate too! Wonder what title you will have next month? I am now a senior. (No jokes, please.) |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
I am but a member simple a rare smile, just see my dimple no longer are you junior status but wait, what's that? a little pimple! Big smiles for a grand job! |
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MissMilli Junior Member
since 1999-08-31
Posts 24 |
I'm a JUNIOR...  I've been here forever, it seems But still a junior... gotta stay young somehow..  |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Cute Larry. So now we're all learning about these titles. And by the way, I was just down at the pub, and we're starting that club we were talking about for those of us that got rid of ex'es, but we're still trying to come up with a name. If you think of one, let me know!! If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
In time my dear friend you will grow to be more of a member than you know! Love this sweetie! I see you are now a 'member!' before you know it you will be a senior member like me! it doesn't take too long! believe me! I've only been here since june! good job! Love ya Cindi |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
What's the use of a title if you don't use it?!  Kit, Member Rara Avis, Thanks. Nothing better than a group willing to poke fun at themselves. Regina, Senior Member(also known as Oh Great One!), Yup, this place is a blast and you're partly to blame. Thanks for the nice words. Janet Marie, Member Patricius, I retitled this as a parody instead of satire, in light of your words of wisdom! Thanks for helping to educate me.  Startime, Senior Member, I'm with you. It isn't any effort at all to log the posts because we're too busy being blessed and having fun! Nan, Administrator(or is it Oh Mighty One), Member Patricius, Cute poem. I started late...so I'm trying hard to catch up! Thanks. Marge is a busy girl that's for sure! Interloper, Member Elite, Huge smirk. Enchantress, Senior Member, Hey thanks! Martie, Member Rara Avis, Big Group Smirk! Chris, Member, To my fellow member, what kind of bribe works, eh? LOL Lucie, Senior Member, I'm thinkin' it was a close call! Midnitesun, Senior Member, What?! Now there are restrictions on humor?  signed your everlovin',sneekaboo joustabout Lady In White, Senior Member, If you've got the dimple, I suppose I've got the pimple. I'm a Junior your a Senior Member, Are you rubbin it in, I can't remember? MissMilli, (STILL) Junior Member, Honey you must do alot of reading, 'cause you ain't postin'. Get a wiggle in that heiney! Show us what you got!  Tracey, Senior Member, Actually all that comes to mind is Hexes...for...Exes! Cindi, Senior Member, Yup, I still want what you got!  [This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 10-27-2001).] |
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