╰☆╮ Ian Hill 3 K Badges , well done mate ! ╰☆╮

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Congratulations Ian Hill 3 K Badges

This is a happy moment for me , as it must be for all of you to be able to

congratulate one of our more talented and likeable members , and one that

works his socks off on our behalf trying to hedificate learners of English

as well those of us that are still vaingloriously struggling with Spanish .

I know what a proud Englishman he is so will dispense with the obligatory

jumping monkeys and glittering flowers to list some of the magical moments

For England over the past few years . Well done mate and may you keep it up .

Ian you are an equal champion to these guys to us . Bien hecho amigo

Olympic Games London2012

Andy Murray wins Australian open 2013

Bradley Wiggins wins Le Tour De France 2012

England wins the Ashes test under Captain Cook, 2013

Wow! Great post amigo. A lot of celebrations today on Sp. Dict :) - 00b5f6c6, Jan 18, 2014

Yes Lili we have " an embarrassment of riches " . Thanks mate. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

Well done, Ray:) - migelis, Jan 18, 2014

Very nice Ray!! - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

Yes, good job Mate. Ian is one of the superstars. - kirk1, Jan 18, 2014

You're having a laugh! Andy Murray English? British when he wins - Scottish if he loses! - Mardle, Jan 18, 2014

Mardie mate ,maaaaaate , when Ian and I were growing up there was only England which encompassed the whole , there was no distinction , so allow us ancients our day of triumphs , for we made it possible. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

What's the temperature down under today mate? Great job ray El Rey!!! - Jraider, Jan 18, 2014

@J R a chilly 24 mate , for the moment the high temperature is gone , it will be in the high twenties for a week now , but there is usually another few days above 40 before summer ends at the end of Feb. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

Super post for a really deserving member. - katydew, Jan 18, 2014

Great post Ray. He's a gem. - 0095ca4c, Jan 18, 2014

Good post Ray! - annierats, Jan 19, 2014

Answer 1

I thank Ray for posting this thread.

I thank all who have posted creative answers and had some fun doing so.

We often learn best when having fun.

Gracias a todos.

De nada amigo. xo - rac1, Jan 19, 2014

Thanks mate , I wish that i had said that for I have certainly felt it . - ray76, Jan 19, 2014

Oh, Ian, I'm so sorry I was out yesterday and didn't see this milestone. Well done! - annierats, Jan 19, 2014

Well I sort of "bumped" into it myself Annie. :) - ian-hill, Jan 19, 2014

Answer 2

Congratulations Sir Ian!!!!!!

wow - migelis, Jan 18, 2014

Ha ! I see you know our friend mate. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

Gracias preciosa :-)!!!! - Jraider, Jan 18, 2014

I don't want to be a stickler, but this is a family friendly site. If one of my younger brothers were looking over my shoulder, this would be very shocking. Again, not trying to be a killjoy, but this is a family friendly site. :) - 00ffada9, Jan 18, 2014

Wow ! - heliotropeman, Jan 18, 2014

I know that better than you do, Hca. There is nothing wrong with a girl in a bathing suit. Sorry if you were offended. - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

@ HCA ... Don't let your brothers look over you shoulder????? - Jraider, Jan 18, 2014

@Hca , 2 things , ( 1 ) be open and let him look without feeling guilty,( 2 ) Honi Soit qui Mal y Pense ! - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

I'm not complaining Princesa Annie x - gracias. - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

De nada guapo! xo - rac1, Jan 19, 2014

Is there some problem in you family Hca? Sex education is excellent! - annierats, Jan 19, 2014

@HCA...I think you might be underestimating your younger brother if he is internet savvy. - 0095ca4c, Jan 19, 2014

Answer 3

Ian Hill!!!

Congratulations on a feat of astounding magnitude!!!

Can you guess where this emblem comes from?

You probably have seen it around the UK.

Well done bloke!!!

What is it? jeje - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

It is the badge of an Austin Healey 3000 sportscar Annie. Once we had about 50 companies making cars in England. - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

How the mighty have fallen. - ian-hill, Jan 19, 2014

Gracias JR. - ian-hill, Jan 19, 2014

Answer 4

¡Te felicito, Ian-Hill ! ¡Bien hecho! Way to go!

Muchisimas gracias por todo tu trabajo y ayuda en este foro maravilloso.

He will love that , thanks old mate. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

:) - migelis, Jan 18, 2014

Where are you getting these? jeje - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

:)² - kirk1, Jan 18, 2014

Hola migelis!! - 0095ca4c, Jan 18, 2014

Gracias migelis. - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

A hot time in the old town tonight. - rac1, Jan 19, 2014

De nada, Ian:) - migelis, Jan 19, 2014

Answer 5

Congratulations Ian! Enjoy this awesome day and all these accolades.

I truly appreciate the time and effort you've put in.

Thanks again and C H E E R S baby!

Hola Margherite :) - migelis, Jan 18, 2014

I think that he may have wandered lonely like a cloud . Well this has brought you out of the frozen wastes , thanks Margy. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

"when all at once once I saw a crowd of great people" Gracias amiga x - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

Fantastic post, amiga! - rac1, Jan 19, 2014

I love first quote. Hola amiga :) - 00b5f6c6, Jan 19, 2014

Hola Margherite! Did you get my pm? If not message me. Good to hear from you :-) - Jraider, Jan 19, 2014

Answer 6

With great pleasure I Congratulate you.Ian .You have always been helpful to me(and all the other members).Wonderful witty posts ,honesty,and a genuine intention to help and lighten a moment.Awesome work my friend .See you out there.

He is a ray of sunshine! - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

Hi Helio - great to see that aliens really are here with us. :)) gracias. - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

Answer 7

??? Congrats Ian!!???

3,000 roars of applause for all you do to help SD to be friendly and growing.

You once wrote a note on one of my posts ages ago saying you thought I was a Brit until you heard my vocaroo. I took it as a compliment! ;o) Well done Ian. Many more to come I'm sure! Thanks for the games that stretch us. I've been in the dunce corner a time or 2 trying to figure out how to do them but you prodded me on. Great minds stretch those around them.

Very nice post! - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

Good one Katya. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

Gracias Katy amiga x - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

Answer 8

Congratulations Sir Ian. We appreciate all you do.

Thanks for joining the party O B . - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

Hola osas! - Jraider, Jan 18, 2014

Yes! - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

Gracias amiga baby. - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

Answer 9

Congratulations, Ian! I have so much fun playing your "Nine Letter Word Challenge" game. As a gift to you I will cast a spell so that no one ever posts another nine letter word without there first being ten answers ;] (okay so this would also be a gift for me, but hey--two birds with one stone!) =]

Thanks Alys i appreciate your gift to Ian , I may have an outside chance of winning now. - ray76, Jan 19, 2014

Just call me tweety! - rac1, Jan 19, 2014

:) gracias amiga. - ian-hill, Jan 19, 2014

Answer 10

Congratulations, Ian! I don't think I can possibly top Annie's post. Maybe one for refined English tastes?

I have never seen him looking so good mate. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

That was in my "black and white" period. Gracias noetel. - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

Lovely....."you are beautiful no matter what they say"....lalalala - rac1, Jan 19, 2014

Answer 11

¡Bien hecho, Ian, y gracias por sus contribuciones a SD!

Findyyyyyyy good to see you, amiga! - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

Fantastic fabulous Findy , so great to see you again , good on you mate. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

Great to see you here Findy - stick around a while please . Gracias x - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

Thanks! I'm here every day, but I don't always have time to make any coherent posts. It's been a crazy month or so here. :D - Findy, Jan 19, 2014

Answer 12

Let us pay tribute to one of the truly great SD members, Ian Hill !!

I recommend taking a look at his 3000 badges to appreciate the vast and remarkable

contributions he has selflessly made to this learning community. Always helpful, cheerful

and wise, we have all benefitted greatly from his presence here. Thank You Ian!

Love it! - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

That is some accolade - and what a trophy!! Muchas gracias. - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

De nada, mereces todo! - dennywells, Jan 19, 2014

Nice touch of personalization. - katydew, Jan 19, 2014

Answer 13

Blow me, that's a lot of badges. I am gobsmacked that a bloke can achieve so much. This tribute takes the biscuit and you must be so pleased that everything is hunky dory and you haven't screwed up. Am I taking the p***? Don't be daft of course I am!! Thanks for your help and entertaining posts from one Brit to another.

A brit cartoon for you

Good on you mate thanks. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

Cute cartoon. :) - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

"Extracting the Michael" is all part of language and banter Mardle. :) Gracias. - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

Answer 14

Congratulations Ian and thank you for the tremendous contribution you make to SD.

Thanks Kirk. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

He really does! - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

Gracias amigo. - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014

Answer 15

Yay! Go Ian! ))))

Ian, I really appreciate how you don't hesitate from sharing the fruits of 'knoll-edge' whether with newcomers or oldies, Whenever anyone has any 'quarry', you are the first person to pop up with an answer (well, when you are online, anyway).

A big hand for Ian, a mountain of a man!

Also, this is what I think of when I hear England.

"knowledge" , great post mate thanks. - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

Lol. Helado uses Mountain Pun! It missed! - Helado_eclectico, Jan 18, 2014

Edited to increase potency :) - Helado_eclectico, Jan 18, 2014

@Helado, right I did miss it, but I am looking for mistakes in English otherwise those learning English will think that is the correct way to spell the word , it was a good pun , good idea to bracket the word or quote marks perhaps , sorry I missed it - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

Una buena idea, como siempre, tío. Hé reescrito mi puesta. ¡Gracias! No debería decir lo siento cuando me intenta ayudar (con todas otras personas) :) - Helado_eclectico, Jan 18, 2014

Yummy! - rac1, Jan 18, 2014

@Helado, thanks mate , I appreciate that . - ray76, Jan 18, 2014

Gracias helado. - ian-hill, Jan 18, 2014