A very special day for Spanish Dict. Lazarus touches the sky and reaches 100k. Welcome to SD kingdom!!
Hello everybody:
Yes! We all know him, and have been waiting for this moment:
I 'm very happy to open this thread to announce that our dear guru, friend, Lazarus, has reached SD's kingdom!!! I'm sorry for starting the thread slightly before, 50 points before he reaches the 100,000, but I really could not miss this one, so...
Let's start the celebration!!
For all that you have done here, accept our sincere congratulations and biggest appreciation.
This video is for you, mate. I created it from my heart:
Laz, yo declaro (nótese pues, el uso del indicativo) que ha sido un placer conocerte y leerte durante todos estos meses. Has sido la primera persona que me contestó en el foro, la que me descubrió lo que era un PM, y también la causa principal de que este sitio me pareciese tan interesante. Me has dado mucho en que pensar.
Gracias por tu dedicación, por contagiar tu pasión a los lenguajes, por decir siempre lo que piensas, por tu entusiasmo en ayudar, y por convertir cada uno de tus posts en una valiosa fuente de información. Gracias por tu sentido del humor, tu honestidad y por esforzarte en templar tu carácter, pero sobre todo, sobre todo, gracias por tu amistad.
Eres una de las personas más queridas aquí y nos sentimos honrados de tenerte. Tu ayuda y tu consejo son un tesoro que no se puede encontrar en ningún otro lugar. Por favor, no cambies; y no te vayas nunca.
Felicidades y un enorme abrazo, amigo mío.
58 Answers
Congratulations, Lazarus!
Thank you for all of your generous help on the forum...I really appreciate your answers and lessons.
I don't think there's any way to top that wonderful tribute video (nor any reason for wanting to do so - it's perfect!), so I'll just keep it short and simple.
Un respetuoso y afectuoso saludo Lazarus, porque este lugar no sería ni remotamente lo mismo sin tu presencia, y porque aquí sigues, y sé que no siempre es fácil.
No creo que los 100K sean realmente la mejor razón para esta demostración de afecto y aprecio (tus aportes trascienden por mucho los números), pero sin duda son una buena ocasión para hacerlo.
Espero volver a participar activamente en algún momento, y entonces espero verte por aquí, igual que siempre: sarcástico, didáctico, y brillante.
¡Salud!
Wow, Lazarus, that's amazing! Congratulations on this great achievement. I can't thank you enough for your wonderful and insightful posts. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. We really appreciate it. You are the best! 
You are one of the few people that can 'explain' Spanish in a way like no other. I value your tremendous wisdom and knowledge, and your ability to 'smack it home'. Thanks so much for your contributions.
¡Gracias por la sabiduría y apoyo que nos ha dado!
Thanks for the wisdom and support you have given us!
Congratulations, Lazarus.
We all appreciate the great value of your achievement here!
You make learning Spanish a pleasure. Thank you.
You have now joined the 100K club, quite an accomplishment, and this also means that you have contributed soooo much to the SD community, and for that, I am very grateful!!
I don't think I'm saying anything that everyone here doesn't agree with, but your posts are always very good, very well thought out, and always very helpful!!
I know that I really appreciate your guidance and the lessons that you have given all of us (I have read your posts on the subjunctive like 100 times...lol)
Congratulations and thank you for all the help that we all have received along
the way . The knowledge that you have been able to impart to us has been
just astounding . SD would not be the site that it is without your strong
and intelligent guiding hand. You are a true champion and well deserve the position
you hold.
They say you reached 100 grand.... so you are either rich OOOORRRRR you are having a nice chocolate bar for yourself..
Either way I'm jealous
Lazarus,
Even though I don't comment on your posts (for fear of making myself look like a complete twit) I certainly do read everything you have to "say" and (try) to take it in - you are certainly one of the corner-stones of this site. 100k - simply amazing - well done.
Annie
I confess; my inept writing has impelled me to plagiarize:
How do I appreciate thee? Let me count the ways.
I appreciate thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I appreciate thee to the level of everyday's
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I appreciate thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I appreciate thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I appreciate thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
You have a rare talent Laz. All the best to you and your family. Many, many thanks.
