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VALLEY of the SUN C C ( a look back at VOTSCC & WGT)

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pdb1

24,996 Posts

Wed, Oct 14 2020 7:42 PM

This is the new " TRAILBLAZER " pic and trophy page .

This is the new Derived from .

SidersBest Is this WGT's oldest active player?

and

TRIBUTES : TO TRAILBLAZERS & ORIGINALS WHERE TO BEGIN

Below the trophies are the TRAILBLAZER appreciations .

After that is the thread

I BUILT THE WALL .

Which explains how

THE NEW LONG WALL.

Came about . 9 years of wall posts .

P.S. this may be the longest page in WGT

pdb1

24,996 Posts

Sat, Oct 17 2020 8:17 AM

I have stopped gathering lists . Of anything here in WGT . I've done enough .

The wind has been taken from my sails .

This will end my efforts here in WGT .

But with the high sense of accomplishment that I have always felt in my efforts .

That would be showing my appreciation for the accomplishments and efforts and goodwill of those that effect so many all over WGT .

This was part of what I did as a CC owner for so many years . Recognizing every accomplishment , move up in tier , lowest score , in some cases highest score , personal bests , tournament wins , participation , helpfullness , availabilty , dedication , humor , knowledge , etc , etc .

I witnessed first hand the immense effect of happiness , motivation , appreciation . These would bring .

And over the years noticing and recognizing and awarding some of the WGT Universe for some of their contributions .

That's all I wanted to do in those efforts .

Of course besides enjoying the fight and climb and addiction of the journey of the game here in WGT .

The learning and knowledge and participation in the Forums . Has been an experience of a lifetime .

As an owner I loved the interaction , participation , competitiveness of not only all of the many formats and tourneys that WGT provided .

But for me even that wasn't enough . I created more events .

In CC match and stroke play titles . Where CC members challenged other members for the titles .

Embedded CHALLONGE Brackets on the weekends . Played in my website . Which drew not only CC members . But also players from all over WGT .

The Valley of the SUN CC vs CC interplay . Where we challenged and played some of the top and funnest CC's in WGT .

We had the coolest BLITZ event . That went on forever . All 25 Blitz courses . 5 per week . 5 weeks per season . I don't remember how many seasons . Maybe 50 .

I had even more ideas . But it wasn't practical . Players commitment to WGT was already a huge part of their life . To add too many more events and tournaments and another website . Was taking it too far . But it was fun for years for sure .

These are excerpts from the first page in the thread .

TRIBUTES : TO TRAILBLAZERS & ORIGINALS WHERE TO BEGIN

This is the final updated list of the mini trophy's for the 462 " TRAILBLAZERS "

now on the next page

Here are some of the random WGT GR8's awards through the years .WGT outstanding standouts . Various fun and incredible contributions to the WGT Universe.

now on the next page

WGT KICK ASS 1st POSTER awards. This to encourage and welcome new Forum posters . As it was at times a somewhat negative experience . I am happy to say that it seemed to work quite well .

now on the next page

Here is a small index to view various other lists .

" TRAILBLAZER " The full list of full size " TRAILBLAZER " trophys is on page 3. In SidersBest Is this WGT's oldest active player?

The full list of " TRAILBLAZER " is on page 2 . In this thread . TRIBUTES : TO TRAILBLAZERS & ORIGINALS WHERE TO BEGIN

The full list of " TRAILBLAZER " avatars is on page 6 . In the thread TRIBUTES : TO TRAILBLAZERS & ORIGINALS WHERE TO BEGIN .

The above page links are now on this page

A couple large lists of the GR8 CC from which many of the " TRAILBLAZER " were found in . Page 3 . of the thread . THANX TO THE GR8 CC's.

Another list is is the 7 years of wall posts I saved in my website . Not all but most are there . The list of WGTers that posted various comments and conversations is found in

I BUILT THE WALL . Along with a link to the wall .

The next list is a thank you post to all the friends i golfed with . GOLF WITH FRIENDS

This list I tried to capture the avatars and profile pics of just about everyone I encountered and helped to encourage me along the way . NOT FROM THE SHORT LIST.

On page 42 . In the thread MIA - Where are they?. I pay tribute to many that had disappeared , passed . got lost and came back , but was missed , etc , etc . By putting faces , avatars and profile pics to their names .

In my CC Corner thread .VALLEY of the SUN C C ( a look back at VOTSCC & WGT)

on page 35 . There is a list of 167 Main Forum Posts , Threads , Links , Videos . Of all sorts . That may or may not interest you at all .

And of course my website . Which has been many things for me over the years . For the many uses it has for me . It will remain open forever for the use and entertainment of anyone that happens by .

https://www.valleyofthesuncc.com/

All of this is for enjoyment , memories , appreciation , tributes , recognition , entertainment , etc , etc . And gratitude for my fond memories .

I wish the GR8 WGT Universe all the best in the future .

this is not my last post but my days are numbered

I wonder if I should just post all my lists here in this thread ? Sounds fun .

this is page 1 of that

pdb1

24,996 Posts

Sat, Oct 17 2020 12:31 PM

Rather than having to click back and forth to various pages in many different threads .

I am going to start compiling the lists to here . Which is as good as my homepage .

"TRAILBLAZER " Links , lists , trophy's , pics , avatars .

The stories and responder's to to these . Can be found in .

TRIBUTES : TO TRAILBLAZERS & ORIGINALS WHERE TO BEGIN

and

Is this WGT's oldest active player?

My latest project . Seeking out the players with pre 2010 start dates that are mostly still active . Not an easy task . I have looked at over 4000 profiles . And found about 462 players that fit the criteria . So far . I don't know how far or how many I will end up finding . I hope to reach 500 . But this will be my last major task here . . As of 10/6/2020 I have stopped looking .

Here are the 462 " TRAILBLAZERS " . As of 10/6/2020.

Now 500 as of 2/10/2023 .

RECENT ADDITIONS

The full list of full size trophy's will be in the next post .

pdb1

24,996 Posts

Sat, Oct 17 2020 12:38 PM

Here are the trophy's

...

Congrats guys .

pdb1

24,996 Posts

Sun, Oct 18 2020 10:26 AM

Appreciation from the TRAILBLAZERS .

I appreciate the appreciation .

dschom5

2,664 Posts

Sat, May 9 2020 9:08 AM

Thanks for the recognition everyone, been a long time and a lot of cash spent on balls and clubs. Thanks for the pictures from another life Deena, I was a stud back then, don't know what happened, and Paul, I was much better in the ring than I am at this game, just saying.Nice to know there are a few who have been here longer. My how this game has changed over the years. Still the best fake golf game online. Thanks WGT.

Dangerous Dan Schommer

topaz53

329 Posts

Mon, May 18 2020 2:31 AM

What a surprise to see my name in a wgt forum.

Back in Feb. 2012 someone said to me ,there is a golf game i think you might like.

My reply was , i have never,ever played real golf ,why would i want to play an online golf game . Three months later i decided to take a look and as they say the rest is history.

i have always played this game for fun and along the way i have met some great people that i can truly say they are my friends and always will be.

So thank you very much for the acknowledgement and well done to every other player that has stayed the course for many years ,are we all insane lol .

IRISHKING1916 wrote ":)"

22 May 2020 at 3:41 AM

Thank you for the kind aknowledgement Sir, Very kind of you!

Regards

Karl

giraldin wrote "Question reply"

18 May 2020 at 8:50 AM

Hello, his name is Karl, but lovingly in our CC Transgressional we call him KING KARL

mohaviegreen wrote "PDB1"

30 Jun 2020 at 11:09 PM

Hi there. You'll have to excuse for not knowin' what I did to get a trophy. Sure is a nice trophy though and I thank ya for it. mo

TaterNater wrote "award"

30 Jun 2020 at 5:39 AM

thanks for the acknowledgement like blue been here almost since the beginning .. cheers

claremoreblue wrote "Trail Blazer Award"

28 Jun 2020 at 11:27 PM

Thank you for the accalodes, been around here since almost the beginning lol. Much fun and made many friends from around the world!

Kalliste wrote "Kick Ass Dedication"

04 Jun 2020 at 3:59 PM

Many thanks Paul. Wonderful trophy....I am overwhelmed. Listee x

KnuckleWoods wrote "Thanks !"

03 Jul 2020 at 3:50 AM

Thank you very much for the recognition and the wall posts . Very much appreciated .

Kurtsbuford wrote "pdb1"

01 Jul 2020 at 8:55 AM

Thanks for the recognition and trophy, much appreciated, and yes, many years and still going!!!

headhacker

97 Posts

Fri, Jul 3 2020 4:00 PM

Thanks pdb1 - appreciate the effort and the recognition. Hope everyone is staying safe and active. Happy to have WGT during these times.

KennyPerry
8 Posts

Fri, Jul 3 2020 5:06 PM

Thanks for the fun round of golf today and the recognition!

My account started...

Member Since 18 Jan 2008

I got really good early and then they bumped me up so fast I couldn't even hit some of the fairways.

The better you got the farther back they moved your t-box.

I also have only ever played on a Mac, hence the high score.

The game looks terrible on my 5K iMac but looks very good on my iPad Pro.

Cheers!

olazabal

85 Posts

Fri, Jul 3 2020 1:21 AM

I'm welling up here. Thank you very much. Only took 12 years to get a trophy picture on my profile. Cheers :o)

bluey403

1,459 Posts

Sat, Jul 4 2020 7:53 PM

Cheers man, doing a great job compiling this list. Thanks for the trophy

I am probably here under false pretensis.Although I signed up in 2009, back then probably only played half a dozen CTTH games. Had never even played a golf game before and had no idea.

Actually got serious in June 2011. Remember playing the VUSO qualifier at Congressional and best score was 127, Royal St Georges qualifier was worse about 144. Played pretty much everyday since then. Played real golf with several other members, chatted and made friends on skype etc

Fair to say I am not as keen these days, but involved with a sensational group of people in a wonderful country club and without that would be no longer here

Pete.

mohaviegreen

390 Posts

Sun, Jul 5 2020 6:13 PM

Thank you for the award all. First I've ever gotten. Didn't know there were awards, didn't know what this was for either. Had to look up pdb1 to find out. Been a member since 11/6/2009, somewhere around there. WGT has been a great past time for me. Spent a few bucks here, but no complaints at all. Pretty good game for a game. I noticed a couple friends of mine here, Clairmoreblue and Woogster. Congrats fella's and Congrats to all. I think this is a pretty nice way to show recognition. Alrighty, hit em straight fella's and who knows, might see one of ya's out there on the course sometime. Take care and stay safe all.....mo

Redemporor

94 Posts

Tue, Jul 7 2020 5:02 PM

Thanks for that Paul. Was a bit of a buzz getting this. I must be honest, I thought it may have been a spam when it came to my messages but I did a bit of searching and came up with this forum. So once again, thanks mate and keep well.

Cheers,

Redemporor ( Peter )

TDHarvey

418 Posts

Wed, Jul 8 2020 8:36 PM

pretty cool thread....myself and pekk24 both joined the same week in 2009...have played thousands of rounds with Rich....youd think we would be better lol

bigcountry317

4,149 Posts

Sun, Jul 12 2020 12:56 PM

Very cool thread, Paul, thanks for including me and for the nice trophy you left on my wall!

Time does fly, but it has been a helluva fun ride! :-)

-bc-

Stip wrote "Kind Sir"

16 Jul 2020 at 4:13 PM

This "Trailblazer Award" is bitter-sweet. So much time has passed and I am still a Legend. Goes to show I am a slow learner...lol

More importantly, I thank you very much for your time & effort generating all these aforementioned awards, That, my good man, is much appreciated.

Take care.

vabighack wrote "award"

14 Jul 2020 at 6:04 PM

Thany you for the award. hard to believe I have been on here this long. Hit em straight.

Finks wrote "Award"

14 Jul 2020 at 12:27 PM

Thanks for the award, can't believe it's been so long but still enjoying the game

Trinbagoboy wrote "Thank you for the trophy it made my 64th birthday much more fun"

12 Jul 2020 at 9:46 AM

Very much appreciate all the hard work you did to compile the list

Best regards

Robert aka Trinbagoboy

Trinbagoboy

254 Posts

Sat, Jul 11 2020 11:31 AM

Thank you for the recognition WGT although I actually joined in 2007 but due to a glitch you guys had with the original beta release I had to rejoin in 2009. If I remember correctly it had something to do with Facebook logins.

Anyways it has been a joy to play the game even if it has cost me thousands, back when I could afford to do so, over the years.

I have met some really great people in that time and more recently have met many more through playing in The world Cup with my club Brookline CC.

Most of the people mentioned here would have started playing on the PC version and hopefully due to this exercise WGT might realize that although mobile arcade type games might be the future it is your core support who has allowed you to grow and become one of the most if not the most popular golf game on the planet.

I am trying to come to grips with the PCEA version that has been released. But after almost 19 years it is proving to be very difficult too change what is basically imprinted on my memory when it come to the greens and winds which seem to play vastly different on the App as opposed to the old flash version.

I turn 64 today so in effect have played this game in my 40''s 50's and 60's

Isn't it time there was a seniors tour Ha Ha

Thank you again for the award and recognition

Robert aka Trinbagoboy

simovoice wrote ":)"

12 Jul 2020 at 7:34 AM

tyvm for the trophy, appreciated it

Stay well,

Simo

PRIESTESS wrote "Award:)"

08 Jul 2020 at 4:46 AM

Very thoughtful. Thank You. Tried to walk away a few times but the special moments are hard to wipe off the drive:)

Kurtsburford has been here a long time also. He hangs on well :):)

smittji wrote "Trophy"

07 Jul 2020 at 7:03 PM

Thank you for the trophy ! Very good idea and huge endeavour, well done !!

Jim

Stevieg314 wrote "hi!"

07 Jul 2020 at 5:53 PM

that was nice of you to send that award! TY

Steffy

JJ656 wrote "Thanks"

06 Jul 2020 at 10:55 PM

Thank you for the kind words and trophy:) Sorry it took so long to respond, been away from any technology for the past week!

JJ.

Lgacord wrote "Wow"

06 Jul 2020 at 9:45 AM

Thank you for the award...I never get any awards haha so I'm stoked. Feeling special!!

Larry

BIGAL123 wrote "TROPHY"

05 Jul 2020 at 4:26 PM

Paul -

Thank you for the trophy !! Well done.

ThreeSpot wrote "Thanks!"

05 Jul 2020 at 12:59 PM

I really appreciate the post and trophy!

JrPapa wrote "Trailblazer"

04 Jul 2020 at 11:42 AM

Thank you, sir! It has been a long time and so many things have changed! Still such a great game! I took a long break but have been poking around as of late.

Cheers!

tseeqhim wrote "WGT Trailblazer"

03 Jul 2020 at 6:59 PM

Thank you very much for the award and all of your dedication in recognizing all of the long-time WGTers, Paul! :-)

Cotton949

376 Posts

Sat, Jul 18 2020 2:05 PM

Thanks pdb1, I appreciate it.

Jim

DaTurk

15 Posts

Sat, Jul 18 2020 6:34 AM

Thanks for the Award and making me feel really OLD! After coming to this game from another one that was dying at the time ( Jack Nicklaus Series) GBC the Golden Bear Challenge, I really didn’t like it at first! But hands down one of the best online games out here now!

flicklives

33 Posts

Mon, Jul 20 2020 9:46 PM

Thanks pdb1 for the award.

I'm not a computer gamer, and am a very beginner real golfer.

I found WGT by accident surfing the web in 2009 and got hooked.

Its a great game, with great players. I've enjoyed many hours of

great fun. Thanks for your efforts on this.

SteveOx

699 Posts

Mon, Jul 20 2020 8:10 PM

lol Wow this is awesome.. Been back for 3 days and already winning Trophy's!! Thanks pdb1 is really good to see you boys. Member since September 2009.

tramilleo wrote "BDAY"

30 Jul 2020 at 5:38 PM

Happy Birthday Young man

weylon

Golfspieler wrote "Trophy "

27 Jul 2020 at 6:34 PM

Thanks for the trophy ! Feel motivated to go out and play again now !

reddog1965 wrote "Thank you"

27 Jul 2020 at 5:46 AM

Thanks for the trophy not only for me but for all.

reddog

ozysouthpaw wrote "Thank you!"

26 Jul 2020 at 12:56 AM

Cheers for the trophy mate.

Not expected but appreciated just the same.

A great thing you are doing for all the "Old timers" :-)

Regards

Mike.

ozysouthpaw

2,054 Posts

Tue, Jul 21 2020 2:20 AM

Very cool thread. I played against both TDHarvey and pekk24 in this years World Cup, didn't realise until now I joined 12 months before they did , Feb 2008 :-)

reddog1965

1,184 Posts

Tue, Jul 21 2020 5:27 AM

Wow never knew how many long time players are still on beside me. June 2008 for me, keep it going.

Ironton wrote "Thanks!"

23 Jul 2020 at 9:46 PM

Thanks for the award. Very much appreciated. I see youve done a great many of these.... very nice of you.

kudos

Hit em straight!

DoctorLarry

3,901 Posts

Tue, Aug 4 2020 5:46 PM

Awesome post. pdb1 !

I don't know a lot of those players but I do recognize quite a number that are still active and that are worthy or recognition. Even as a relative "noob", I appreciate all they have done to help other players and I appreciate all you have done.

Congratulations and Thank You.

gavd999

2,619 Posts

Tue, Aug 4 2020 5:55 AM

Just noticed this on my profile, thanks for the recognition PDB1

Beryman

8,910 Posts

Mon, Aug 10 2020 8:41 AM

the recognition is greatly appreciated and very unexpected...gracias!!

leenyx

4 Posts

Sat, Aug 15 2020 9:58 AM

Thanks a lot, a happy clicker since Nov 2009.

cgiles wrote "Thanks"

16 Aug 2020 at 11:32 AM

Thanks for the "kickass recognition award"

Very thoughtful and much appreciated

RUSAVED wrote "Thanks..."

10 Aug 2020 at 9:11 PM

...For the Kickass recognition trophy. It's been a long haul and have seen many changes from the first course - Kiawah B9 to where we are now. Thanks again! Tracy.

PRIESTESS wrote "Wall Post."

07 Aug 2020 at 12:12 PM

I certainly have enjoyed kicking some of the big boys azzes over the years:)

Many thanks

gr8flbob

588 Posts

Tue, Aug 18 2020 2:36 PM

Thanks for the WGT geezer trophy! For me it should come with an ' * '; I joined in March 2009, but found the game so difficult to play I stopped for a year, after a few frustrating rounds.

A year later I gave it another go, determined to learn what worked and what didn't , and (being a retired engineer) began taking data on different spins, carry & roll for all my clubs, wind influence, etc etc..

I also combed the forums for useful nuggets of info, and contributed my results to the discussion if it seemed that would help. Since then it's been 2 - 4 games a day for the last 10 years, rain or shine.

AtlantaCoaster

627 Posts

Sat, Sep 12 2020 11:22 AM

Thanks for sending the award. My join date was February 2009...but in fact, I had actually played WGT for some months before that starting in late 2008 - though I did not "sign up" right away......quite frankly, I wasn't sure what I had found.

There were only TWO CTTH games available when I joined - Kiawah (Front 9) and Bali Hai. No stroke play and no other courses. No Pro Shop. No choice of balls - EVERYONE played with the silly putty starter "free" ball that still exists today. Everyone played with the same set of starter clubs as well.

Like I said - I was not sure exactly what WGT was supposed to be - I thought it was a promotion for Kiawah Golf at first.

Finally...eventually Stroke Play was rolled out.....Front 9 of Kiawah ONLY - the Back 9 of Kiawah got Stroke Play some months later.

In the meantime, I played. I got good at it - though it was tough to control the ball because it performed the same as the starter ball still does today.

At some point Tiers came along - but at first there were only 4 Tiers - Hack, Amateur, Pro, and Master. Levels did not exist at all - I think those came around 2014? (my best guess).

We played it in that very basic state for about a year.....and then Bethpage Black landed - a CTTH (Front 9) came first and then Stroke Play on all 18 holes became available.

There were distinct problems SUCH AS on Bethpage Hole #5, the driver (which I think had a Max distance of 225) could not drive the basic starter ball far enough to reach the fairway! All of us were raising holy hell about it in the forums....Everyone was fed up with playing WGT because we always knew we would be in the short/right side fairway bunkers on the drive on Bethpage #5. There were other sorrows, too. On Bethpage #7 the green was not reachable in 2 shots either - the hole was simply longer than anyone's firepower with the basic clubs and ball.

After a week or 2 of this, WGT rolled out the Pro Shop - everyone could now get longer clubs and there were some ball choices as well - a small variety BUT the available items cured the problems I identified above.

Those early days were some unique times. LOL

Thanks for the Memories, AtlantaCoaster

InterCad

7 Posts

Wed, Sep 16 2020 7:53 AM

Thank you, for the recognition, of being one of the few who began this journey some year's ago with tournaments sponoring St Jude Children Hospital. The game has come along way since then, to say the least.

seniorbruno
484 Posts

Wed, Sep 16 2020 4:46 PM

Thanks for the trophy, Paul ! I remember starter balls, fast meters and 220yd drivers. The Kiawah greens didn't seem so screwy then. Somehow we managed to master what we had and shoot decent scores. Appreciate what you're doing.

seniorbruno

491 Posts

Mon, Sep 14 2020 11:26 AM

Started Dec 2008. Been a long ride. Joined East Coast 2012.

mgk110001

24 Posts

Wed, Sep 16 2020 5:32 PM

Thx for the Trailblazer award. Still love this game! Where has the time gone?

thx for starting this forum string

MrEd

21 Posts

Sat, Sep 12 2020 7:04 PM

Thanks for the shout out... much appreciated.

Mr Ed

DuFussMcGoo

2,526 Posts

Sun, Sep 27 2020 8:57 PM

Thank you for the recognition. It is truly appreciated. Tomorrow is my 73rd birthday and you have given me a memorable present.

I've often thought about the WGT Trailblazers, but had no idea you had done major research in this...I DO MEAN MAJOR!!!!!

I feel there is a select few of "Distinguished Gentlemen" that do some outstanding work regarding the early days of WGT. You, along with your very creative awards, are among the class acts of WGT.

So I toast your health. May we drink one together in ten years time, and a few in between.

SaskGopher

142 Posts

Wed, Sep 30 2020 11:10 PM

Thank you sir. Has been fun. Bit concerned about the switch to the app.

Again - Good Job on the recognition for so many long term members of WGT.

Be Safe and take care

Gopher

goshov wrote "Recognition"

07 Oct 2020 at 12:26 AM

Thank you for the recognition award, hope to catch you for a game soon.

Cheers,

Goshov

popeye46 wrote "re congrats"

15 Sep 2020 at 10:15 PM

thank you for the recognition. I came aboard in 2009 after my previous golf game folded. And I do like it here.

Let me thank you for all of your hard work and effort to recognize all of the good people here. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world.

Stay safe and again thanks

steved1951 wrote "Trailblazer award "

13 Sep 2020 at 8:40 PM

Thanks for the nice thoughts. There are alot of more deserving people that could use the recognition.

ededed wrote "Thanks"

12 Sep 2020 at 7:04 PM

Thank you for the time you took looking up all of us. Can't believe it's been this long since WGT started! Cheers!

Upandatem wrote "Nobody does it better ..."

12 Sep 2020 at 11:20 AM

In the Valley of the Sun, you're still the one, having nearly all the fun!

Enjoy the day and thanks.

Lefty2004

98 Posts

Wed, Nov 18 2020 8:40 AM

I should check my wall more often! Thanks for the recognition! Been a player since June 2009. Took a few years off but am back strong since working from home became a thing. Had to relearn putting on the new WGT Launcher platform but I like the game more than ever and won't miss flash for a minute.

Thanks again!

Lefty2004

sombod wrote "Trophy"

24 Oct 2020 at 11:45 AM

I got real kick out of your trophy. Thanks. You did monumental reseach to come up with your list. Great PROPS to you! As I recall, "back in the day", the Island Course was the only available track. Played the heck out of it. New courses came with new fun. I updated my driver and a added a 3 wood but I still play with the same crappy stock iron set. As with my real game, I'm on this drinking a beer (or 6) which affects my swing and judgement, but it's all about the fun. Take care...

Dennis aka "sombod" Round Rock TX

morceau wrote "Trailblazer"

25 Nov 2020 at 4:39 AM

I've been playing in the standalone Windows app, so I hadn't noticed the Trailblazer Award from July until today! I appreciate the recognition... was just closest to the hole game when I started in February 2008, and I still play pretty much every day.

CEverett12 wrote "Thanks"

24 Nov 2020 at 5:07 PM

Thanks for the plague my friend

darek2 wrote "ty"

12 Jan 2021 at 8:01 AM

tvm for a link , i 'll enter there next month I toke little time of , o and Happy healthy and safe New Year

Jimbog1964 wrote "Your Post on My Wall"

22 Jan 2021 at 6:34 PM

Mate, much appreciated. Not been around for an age and just seen this. My best to you and those close to you and to all:)

alreno wrote "Trail Blazer Award"
30 Mar 2021 at 2:28 PM
Hey thanks for the award and recognition. Very nice.

gutzy555 wrote "First post;"
01 Apr 2021 at 11:51 PM
Tks for the first post...post. Keep up the good work, your advice and suggestions are invaluable.

daytonidiots

104 Posts

Tue, Apr 6 2021 1:42 AM

Pretty cool, thanks

hpurey wrote "Trailblazer award"
15 Apr 2021 at 5:31 AM
Love it man, thanks! The forum threads you post with it are spectacularly special.

Super cool my friend!
Hazen

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GoodyChamp
594 Posts

Mon, May 10 2021 1:33 PM

Tks :-)
Cheers, GC

TO SEE 9 YEARS OF WALL POSTS . GO TO

THE NEW LONG WALL

pdb1

24,996 Posts

Mon, Oct 19 2020 7:17 PM

This next list will be from the post . I BUILT THE WALL .

This wall list is the first big list I compiled .

I have copied and pasted enough to boggle ones mind . Just what I have saved here in WGT is enormous .

If you have ever seen my website . You know all that is nothing compared to what I put into that as I built it from scratch 5 , 6 , 7 years ago .

One of the coolest projects . Is one that I called " THANKS FOR A WALL OF A GOOD TIME " .

In 2013 I started saving my wall posts to a forum in my site . All of them . Or most anyway . Coulda missed a few . It was going real well . Until I decided to up the security in my website . By activating my SSL Certificate .

Basically

You can have a secure internet address (HTTPS) for free. Your community will be able to access your forum in an entirely secured way. In addition, sites secured via an SSL certificate benefit from a better SEO. A 301 redirection will be implemented as soon as it is activated (http to https).

As that might be a good idea for some . I decided , not so much for me .

One critically bad issue I had with it . Was that it corrupted the profile pics in all 5 years and 5 long pages of the WGT users in my wall posts .

All of them . Hundreds of them . Permanently . No changing back . And according to the " support " they don't believe the SSL Certificate was the culprit . Anyway above every post there was this .....

And no avatar . F... A DUCK !

Not going to let that ruin it . I vowed to restore " THANK YOU FOR A WALL OF A GOOD TIME ".

By deleting the bad code from every post . And reducing the dozens of new post entries to just a few .

I did that .

I found a couple of things . One was the posts all looked funny without their avatar .

Which was another cool thing about my original effort . Was that in my website . WGT profile pics don't change when you change them here . So I had a lot of posts that had various members old pics . I thought that was a bonus cool . But now all of them were gone .

Next I worked on restoring a profile pic to everyones post . That's over 300 WGTers . Some of them with multiple and dozens of posts . These will be all of their current pics .

The other problem I found was when I copied a group of wall posts . I often overlapped to be sure I didn't miss one . Well that added up to dozens of duplicates . Which had to go .

The other thing was that the WGT wall posts are dated from latest to earliest top to bottom . That had to change to earliest to latest top to bottom .

So rather than get too anal about it . Each month is a mixture .

IE . jan 12

jan 20

jan 5

jan 6

jan 27 etc , etc .

Alright . Now is when I emphasize that those years of wall posts had a GR8 amount of significance to me . And you . And to all almost 300 WGTers that posted to my wall for years .

I just want to thank you .

The following list is a fairly complete list of wall posters . If you find yourself on this list . Then you at some point posted on my wall .

I have also renamed the forum . It is now called . " THE NEW LONG WALL " .You can see those posts . By clicking below .

THE NEW LONG WALL.

Go ahead and check it out . It is now only 1 long page . I think you will enjoy it .

If anyone is interested in viewing more . Feel free . There is only one forum not accessible to non registered users . It is ...

I realize this isn't as big of a thing for anyone else . I like that I did it . And I like all the positive feedback . I even like the negative . But for the most part I love positive interaction .

There is more content in . I BUILT THE WALL .