Thats right, nearly half a MEEEEELLION posts here on the greatest forum on the web. My goal is to rally the yard into posting a few times a day per dog and we will have a strong chance of making it by the end of the year, however there is no REAL deadline, but I know we can do it. Dan is open to suggestions as to how he would honor the special occasion. So PLEASE, post any suggestions here in this thread. LONG LIVE THE YARD!

How about a belt buckle? That's right, I live in Texas.

Let's do it!!

I've posted this before, but I would like to see a dog tag with a bottle opener opening in the center. The Scrap Yard Urban Survival Tool? Making it available for purchase in the store would be fine with me.

I like the idea of "dog tags" - the Yard logo with your forum name and JYD number if appropriate. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I like your idea, Tom!

I'd like a winner picked from this contest to celebrate it ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

http://www.scrapyardknives.com/ubbthread...part=1&vc=1

All of those are great ideas!

Free scapizashi for all dogs from Connecticut! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Along w/ the dog tags and belt buckles, I could use some new coasters aswell.

Oooh, coasters!

YEAH Daddy! I had "Dog Tags" for 20 years. I could use another set for the NEXT 20 years! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

AND in another 20 years I'll probably need them just so I'll remember my name!

I like this one as well! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

Get back up there! Looks like dog tags might be a favorite, keep em coming!

I agree that it can be done, look what we did the last time a rally cry was put out by Skunk and myself. All it takes is a few posts by everyone.

Dog Tags, would be neat, the Urban tool would be too. But, lets face it Dan provides us a great place to meet and have some good times and to me that is one of the greatest gifts.

A +1 for dog tags <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I VOTE FOR DOG TAGS! Like the Challenge coins but different! You know, Like DOG TAGS! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Oh and with our JYD number if we got one!

DOG TAGS DOG TAGS DOG TAGS!
DOG TAGS DOG TAGS DOG TAGS!
DOG TAGS DOG TAGS DOG TAGS!
DOG TAGS DOG TAGS DOG TAGS!
DOG TAGS DOG TAGS DOG TAGS!
COASTERS COASTERS COASTERS!

I think I forgot to mention DOG TAGS. Sorry!

We take Dan out for a beer

Or some Bourbon/Whiskey.

I like that idea too! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I second the motion.

How about special edition t-shirts that we can buy?

Great idea S/P!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

T-shirts I like too. I just got a black one this week and love it.

What ever the Big Dog decides I'm sure we'll all want it,but a dog tag makes sense to this dog.

Dog Tags and T-shirts! Every Rednecks dream! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Well MAYBE even some NON rednecks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

You might be a Redneck if.........................your idea of a great prize is a Tee-shirt and Dog tags"! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I stupidly missed out on the patch last time, being that it was FREE! I think some kind of limited production item available for purchase by us dogs that participate in the discussion forum would be perfect. No freebies this time. This could be OUR chance to show our appreciation.

^^^No freebies this time. This could be OUR chance to show our appreciation.

Yes sir, I agree!

Keeping it to the top.

Heyyyyy, wait a minute. I resemble that remark! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I can just imagine Jeff Foxworthy using that line! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

If you use a Desert Dogfather to put butter on yer toast in the morning.....You might me a SCRAPYARD JUNKIE! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

That would be a heckuva slice of toast!

Hehe, Ok, I gotta say it for all the TEX [censored] folks on here, TEXAS TOAST!

Doesn't everybody ????

Dan

Hmm, another use for the DF!

Hey Dan, SP wondered if "The Pot" might be sweetened by something. Something NOT expensive and NOT over the top to the person that makes the 500,000th post. Hey, maybe one of the ScrapYard T-shirts you already got made up. You could even have "I MADE THE 500,000th POST" put on it or something, or what ever you think.

Hey, the thread IS titled ....suggestions for Dan! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Just my 3 1/2 cents (inflation don't ya know)

I'm guessing that everyone is suggesting military dog tags, but what about a real dog tag. I think my dog would like to rock some Scrapyard gear.

wrx,
Good point.

How about a new release, some type of Magnum Dog Father?

Or maybe just an ashtray.

SP, it would have to be a VERY BIG ashtry for me to put my butt in it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

A mouse pad? Hey, we can use it to sharpen our Bussekin knives too.

Mouse PAD! Hey SP, a Mouse is nothing but a small rat. Hey wait, Small, as in small knife. Pad, as in soft and comfy, as in RES-C.

Shoot yeah, MOUSE PAD!

The "train of thought" here sure runs on some strange tracks! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Yeah and sometimes the have been known to get derailed. OH NO HERE COME THE WHITE COATS!!! AHHHHHHHHHH......

"They're coming to take you away, ha-ha,
"they're coming to take you away, he-he,
"to the funny farm..." <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Ya-Ya.............

Oh, Funny Farm. Ok, I like fun places. Anyone else going?

Sure, why not. We have a hospital here in OK that has a tire swing from a large Elm tree...........that tire swing has my name on it!

It says SUMOJ275! Bet that causes a lot of confusion!

I got put in a round room once and was told to stand in the corner. Did you know that round rooms don't have corners!

Really???!!?? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Well, I have to spend the day mowing grass, so I will catch you all later. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Mowing is cutting, and cutting is therapeutic..............so I guess you have it better than me today!

I'm glad that I got all the mowing done, though it was a beautiful day to be outside. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Sounds like you had a god day Tom.

Better than many! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Okay, a Scrapivore LE seems appropriate. Maybe special pricing for those dogs that actively post on this forum.

Sounds good to me, I still have my shop credit from the Sip and Talk hanging there. Hey, $25 off is good to me!

I do too Todd! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thought I'd bump this one up for a fresh look.

Like you STILL don't know what the back end of a Pig looks like! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

maybe he keeps shaking it hoping coins will fall out.

And hoping that something else doesn't!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />............. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

What a GREAT idea!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thats a sweet Idea except I am not a JYD yet.

You will get there!! Keep posting! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I'm sure you'll be there by the time we hit 500,000. Keep at it!

I'm all about Dawg Tags! Woof Woof!

Dog Tags would be neat, specially if they came in the form and size of oh say an SS4 or Bog Dog!

How about...FREE KNIVES FOR EVERYONE! YIPEEEEEEE!!!!!!

DT, You been up to long! Hey you gonna make a JYD run tonight? I'm thinking about making a run after I get to work tonight. But with me it would be more like a Waddle instead of a run. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thanks man. I'll probably pass tonight, but may be up for it on Saturday!

And yes....I have been up waaaaaaay too long. I never sleep on the road. Just can't do it for some reason.

Oh boy I need to get my posts up so I can have a jyd number <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Let's do it tonight Sar JYD run in one night! Yah! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Got the case of coke cold pizza, and a pee bottle, let's do it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

Alright game face time!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

Woa Steeley. You're gonna have some competition buddy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Last of the three to make it has to wear a pink tutu and POST PICS! The Yard has spoken! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Oh this could be fun.

Should be interesting!

DogTired You're almost there dude!

We're ready and waiting for another new Junk Yard Dog! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Dogtired is in there whenever he wants... I do believe he is relishing the approach... you go dude...

interesting

Keeping it alive.

Come on dogs, lets try and keep this one on the first page until we hit the big half mil!

It shouldn't be too long. We are almost there.

It's in the bag! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

lets do this tonight dogs. i'll be on putting my part in tonight!

I just might have to be here to keep an eye on things. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Okay, I'll be here tonight. Going to get the booze now....

That's the Spirit S/P! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

"Spirit", nice one Tom.

Drink it in! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'll give it a shot

Gonna stop for a hair cut too. I better make it a high and tight, it's gonna get THAT intense around here. SEMPER FI!

Good to the last drop! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Lets hope we don't get to that point, Tom.

Good point! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Let's see the knife at 500k!

I agree steeley, looks like you and me might have to make a run again <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hey I'm game man! Stuff that happens at the Yard are like holidays in-between others hahah!

Back up there!

Making the run for the border!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Runnin with the Pack

Ok I can run too <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Wait, Which border? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Its the border to FREEDOM!

Keep it up there near the Canadian border.

All this running is making me parched <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" />

Join us for a drink.

I'll buy a round

Now it's done

YES!

YES, Yes,Yes!!!

Ok Dan for 500,000 my and I would assume everyones suggestion right now would be to release the knife!

Ok maybe I am a little off here.
I did get one of the 300,000 post patch and for the life of me I cannot think of a more generous gesture done by the owners of any forum.
I don't know what it cost Dan and Patti when you include the wages, postage and cost of the patch its self, truth is I don't want to know, it is enough for me to know what good people own this site.

This place is my virtual coffee shop where I get to hang out with some really great people and talk about almost anything that comes to mind.

I think we should not be asking "What can Dan & Patti do for us, but rather what can we do for them."

What I suggest is that something for them. Here are a couple of my suggestions;
1) Each dog purchase a postcard from their hometown and mail it to Dan & Patti with a thank and the date and time of the 500,0000 post written on it.
2) Send a photo of yourself and/or your knives with a note it thanking them for their site.

Let me know what you think

I think that's a great idea, yote.

I don't think anyone here is asking for a handout. I'm sure everyone here would be fine with Dan coming up with something special to comemorate the special occasion and make it available for purchase. That's really all I had in mind when I started this thread.