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pappillon · Dec 6th, 2006, 02:35 PM

SEE POST 16 BELOW

Paul - and everyone,

What do you think of the idea of having a small QQJ/Duckie logo permanently on the site header somewhere (Paul, do you remember you did that following Maxa's death for a while)? He has become an important symbol, not only for Maxa and Ruthie, but for a wide and large group of regular members here. Many runs and events organized through M2 by M2 communities all over the world feature Duckie - he reminds us of lost friends, and generates plenty of feel-good factor - and, to me anyway, he's become almost inseparable from M2 and MINIs. And I'm sure new members will wonder what it's doing here, and will hopefully ask and give us an opportunity to tell them about Maxa and Ruthie

It's an idea, anyway, and it would be good to get everyone's point of view

I've set up a simple pole too

Hat · Dec 6th, 2006, 02:38 PM

sounds good to me

NickyJ · Dec 6th, 2006, 02:41 PM

Yes, nice idea Pappi

sel · Dec 6th, 2006, 02:44 PM

fab idea

burns863 · Dec 6th, 2006, 03:18 PM

Great Idea! Maybe it could be a changing pic like the headers we have now (ie a different pic of QQJ each time the page is loaded). A little QQJ emoticon would be good too

:: Jon :: · Dec 6th, 2006, 03:39 PM

Bring home the duck

Paul · Dec 6th, 2006, 03:57 PM

Not likely to happen (in fact you can pretty much rule it out).

But you have given me an idea.

SoggyCornFlakes · Dec 6th, 2006, 04:49 PM

It's a lovely idea but we have 40,000 members and as much as Ruthie & Max were special to me there are others who we have lost too who we should also consider. It would not seem right IMO to make one persons passing more "special" than anothers. And as we continue to grow, and as , some of us, continue to age and pass away at what point do we stop

pappillon · Dec 6th, 2006, 07:57 PM

I understand what you're saying, Bob

, but to my mind, QQJ has come to represent the whole community and its spirit as well as Maxa and Ruthie

Carlos. · Dec 6th, 2006, 10:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by pappillon (original)

I understand what you're saying, Bob

, but to my mind, QQJ has come to represent the whole community and its spirit as well as Maxa and Ruthie

I think Angelina makes a fair point........QQJ has been to more charity balls than most M2'ers, and I know many folk still carry a duck in their car permanently.

I wouldn't see QQJ as a tribute to Ed or Ruthie - I'd see QQJ as a mascot of international friendship.

yellowmininy · Dec 7th, 2006, 12:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Carlos. (original)

I think Angelina makes a fair point........QQJ has been to more charity balls than most M2'ers, and I know many folk still carry a duck in their car permanently.

I wouldn't see QQJ as a tribute to Ed or Ruthie - I'd see QQJ as a mascot of international friendship.

What they said.

Though the duck symbol started with Ed, it certainly didn't end with Ed, or Ruthie or any of the rest of us mortals.

Mike Clarke · Dec 7th, 2006, 02:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes (original)

It's a lovely idea but we have 40,000 members and as much as Ruthie & Max were special to me there are others who we have lost too who we should also consider. It would not seem right IMO to make one persons passing more "special" than anothers. And as we continue to grow, and as , some of us, continue to age and pass away at what point do we stop

I have to agree with you Bob

Quote: Originally Posted by pappillon (original)

I understand what you're saying, Bob

, but to my mind, QQJ has come to represent the whole community and its spirit as well as Maxa and Ruthie

Yes, I tend to agree with you as well pappi

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

But you have given me an idea.

maybe a MINI2 virtual garden of remembrance

pappillon · Dec 7th, 2006, 04:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

But you have given me an idea.

Spill, my good man, spill...

SoggyCornFlakes · Dec 7th, 2006, 09:07 PM

patience is a virtue

Restyle · Dec 7th, 2006, 09:15 PM

I dare say a Yearly M2 virtual award for Best Thread, Community Spirit, Humour, etc - and called say something like "A Maxi" or "A Ruthie" would be out of the question ?

Paul · Dec 8th, 2006, 01:02 PM

Go here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/profile.php?do=editoptions if you like, and update under "Miscellaneous Options".

MINIAC · Dec 8th, 2006, 01:20 PM

Nicely done Paul

KPKalle · Dec 8th, 2006, 01:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Go here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/profile.php?do=editoptions if you like, and update under "Miscellaneous Options".

What's the difference? (I have changed the option to 'Yes'.)

MINIAC · Dec 8th, 2006, 01:23 PM

Look next to your Privilege Membership icon

NickyJ · Dec 8th, 2006, 01:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

Look next to your Privilege Membership icon

Changed mine, but not seeing anything yet Ron?

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Dec 6th, 2006, 02:35 PM	#1
pappillon I'm a lady, you know! Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 8,144 Offline	Have you met Quack Quack Jack? (Maxa and Ruthie Remembered) SEE POST 16 BELOW Paul - and everyone, What do you think of the idea of having a small QQJ/Duckie logo permanently on the site header somewhere (Paul, do you remember you did that following Maxa's death for a while)? He has become an important symbol, not only for Maxa and Ruthie, but for a wide and large group of regular members here. Many runs and events organized through M2 by M2 communities all over the world feature Duckie - he reminds us of lost friends, and generates plenty of feel-good factor - and, to me anyway, he's become almost inseparable from M2 and MINIs. And I'm sure new members will wonder what it's doing here, and will hopefully ask and give us an opportunity to tell them about Maxa and Ruthie It's an idea, anyway, and it would be good to get everyone's point of view I've set up a simple pole too Last edited by pappillon : Dec 12th, 2006 at 11:38 AM.

Dec 6th, 2006, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 4,304 Offline	fab idea Log on to www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

Dec 6th, 2006, 03:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 14,900 Offline	Bring home the duck EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Dec 6th, 2006, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Not likely to happen (in fact you can pretty much rule it out). But you have given me an idea. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Dec 6th, 2006, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 15,920 Offline	sounds good to me

Dec 6th, 2006, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
NickyJ Mostly topless Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 8,048 Offline	Yes, nice idea Pappi

Dec 6th, 2006, 03:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
burns863 The Muffin Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hadfield, Derbyshire Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 1,621 Offline	Great Idea! Maybe it could be a changing pic like the headers we have now (ie a different pic of QQJ each time the page is loaded). A little QQJ emoticon would be good too

Dec 6th, 2006, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	It's a lovely idea but we have 40,000 members and as much as Ruthie & Max were special to me there are others who we have lost too who we should also consider. It would not seem right IMO to make one persons passing more "special" than anothers. And as we continue to grow, and as , some of us, continue to age and pass away at what point do we stop Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Dec 6th, 2006, 07:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
pappillon I'm a lady, you know! Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 8,144 Offline	I understand what you're saying, Bob, but to my mind, QQJ has come to represent the whole community and its spirit as well as Maxa and Ruthie

Dec 6th, 2006, 10:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Carlos. Merry Prankster Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dahn sarf, innit! Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 19,435 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by pappillon (original) I understand what you're saying, Bob, but to my mind, QQJ has come to represent the whole community and its spirit as well as Maxa and Ruthie I think Angelina makes a fair point........QQJ has been to more charity balls than most M2'ers, and I know many folk still carry a duck in their car permanently. I wouldn't see QQJ as a tribute to Ed or Ruthie - I'd see QQJ as a mascot of international friendship. I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph Ken Kesey 1935-2001

Dec 7th, 2006, 12:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 7,203 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Carlos. (original) I think Angelina makes a fair point........QQJ has been to more charity balls than most M2'ers, and I know many folk still carry a duck in their car permanently. I wouldn't see QQJ as a tribute to Ed or Ruthie - I'd see QQJ as a mascot of international friendship. What they said. Though the duck symbol started with Ed, it certainly didn't end with Ed, or Ruthie or any of the rest of us mortals.

Dec 7th, 2006, 02:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes (original) It's a lovely idea but we have 40,000 members and as much as Ruthie & Max were special to me there are others who we have lost too who we should also consider. It would not seem right IMO to make one persons passing more "special" than anothers. And as we continue to grow, and as , some of us, continue to age and pass away at what point do we stop I have to agree with you Bob Quote: Originally Posted by pappillon (original) I understand what you're saying, Bob, but to my mind, QQJ has come to represent the whole community and its spirit as well as Maxa and Ruthie Yes, I tend to agree with you as well pappi Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett But you have given me an idea. maybe a MINI2 virtual garden of remembrance

Dec 7th, 2006, 04:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
pappillon I'm a lady, you know! Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 8,144 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) But you have given me an idea. Spill, my good man, spill...

Dec 7th, 2006, 09:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	patience is a virtue Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Dec 7th, 2006, 09:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 4,266 Offline	I dare say a Yearly M2 virtual award for Best Thread, Community Spirit, Humour, etc - and called say something like "A Maxi" or "A Ruthie" would be out of the question ? In da Wud

Dec 8th, 2006, 01:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Go here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/profile.php?do=editoptions if you like, and update under "Miscellaneous Options". Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Dec 8th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:59 PM Posts: 8,620 Offline	Nicely done Paul

Dec 8th, 2006, 01:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 21,580 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Go here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/profile.php?do=editoptions if you like, and update under "Miscellaneous Options". What's the difference? (I have changed the option to 'Yes'.) Global Moderator

Dec 8th, 2006, 01:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:59 PM Posts: 8,620 Offline	Look next to your Privilege Membership icon

Dec 8th, 2006, 01:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
NickyJ Mostly topless Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 8,048 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original) Look next to your Privilege Membership icon Changed mine, but not seeing anything yet Ron?

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