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♩ ♬ ╰☆╮Congratulations Esteban 1 K Badges ,Brilliant ! ♪ ♫ ♩ ♬ ╰☆╮

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What an achievement Steven. 1, 1 K Badges.

Esteban 317

I wanted to list here all that you have achieved on SD since starting , but I do

not have the space to do so , you are phenomenal mate . The last time you were

given a congrats post by AnnRon you had *5 Million learning points , you now

have 6 million that is just incredible Steven , we are all so proud of you and are

so lucky to have such a wonderful guy here on SD , a true "spanishdictaholic

and a legend in your own time.It must be something in the air of 'Oregon' that

produces champions like you for we have another old member that has done

reasonably well in the learning points Area. But Steven you are more than a

brain and a man that loves languages and is willing to devote time and energy

in the pursuit of excellence in that field , no Steven what you are is far more

important and that is a "friend", someone that can be relied upon when needed,

that is the ultimate test of a human being and a great contributing member of SD

You have never shown anger or annoyance, you are always ready to give advice

and point a newbie in the right direction . You are the kind of guy that I would

love to have a drink with in an outback pub ,we could have a great old natter.

So thank you Steven for being a champion points scorer and all round great guy

Bien hecho mi amigo , y leyendo


A new Star was just found , but you are our Star.

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updated Jan 11, 2016
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Well done mate. :) - ian-hill, Jan 6, 2016
Hear, hear. ;) - jrschenk, Jan 6, 2016
Beautiful job, Raymon. xo - rac1, Jan 6, 2016
Ahh Ray - thanks for the very kind words of which you are the master. Gonna have to go some yet to get the full six million & to more fully earn those words. Yes, there's another Oregonian with more than "just a few" learning points...an SD legend indeed! - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
Ray, this is a wonderful post. - katydew, Jan 6, 2016
Great job mate :-)! - Jraider, Jan 6, 2016
Thanks guys . - ray76, Jan 7, 2016

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enter image description here mis amigos de SD por tus amables palabras.

Nadie gana una insignia sin la ayuda de los demás. enter image description here

¡Gracias a todos por su ayuda y estímulo!

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updated Jan 11, 2016
edited by Esteban_317
posted by Esteban_317
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Again, I'm reserving my spot. It's way past my bedtime, but I'll get this going first thing "mañana"

I'm Baa--ack!

¡Hola Esteban! ¡Enhorabuena! Yo misma acabo de ganar mis 1000 y espero que tu logro te agrade a ti tanto como cuando yo alcancé esta meta.

Cuando leí por primera vez, uno de tus "posts" pensaba, ¡Ah! ¡Otro hispanohablante nativo! (por tu buenísimo español.) Cuando aprendí que eres gringo, eso me sorprendió mucho. No sólo has logrado ganar 1000 insignias sino has aprendido la bellísima lengua española.

Se dice en inglés: If you want to soar to great heights with the eagles, ya gotta stay out of the barnyard with the "chickens." You have done this, amigo mío.

¡Enhorabuena!

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updated Jan 8, 2016
edited by Daniela2041
posted by Daniela2041
Sweet dreams mi amor , see you tomorrow . - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
:) - ian-hill, Jan 6, 2016
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios amables, humor, cita bien elegida e ilustración. - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
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Congratulations Esteban !

You are a very friendly companion and most helpful one. Thanks a lot.

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updated Jan 9, 2016
edited by Esteban_317
posted by porcupine7
Always first dear Kat, thank you . - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
Thanks for the bubbly, chocolates and fruit. The work you do here on SD is remarkable, especially since it's in two languages other than your native own. :-) ... - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
Ha - it sure is hard to keep that top picture posted in view ! - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
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Steve

Congratulations on now having reached milestones in every category.

I really am glad you are here, and enjoy very much interacting with you. Your position as number 1 on the all time points leader board clearly demonstrates that you are willing to put in the effort necessary to learn. And continues to impress me. Although that does not stop me from having the desire of some day making another run at trying to take the weekly top point earner badge from you again. All in good fun of course.

I really like seeing you on all the game threads- and always enjoy your posts. The way you comport yourself clearly shows that you are a true gentleman. Thanks so much for being an active part of the site.

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updated Jan 8, 2016
posted by bosquederoble
Some time near the start of spring, I will relinquish the streak voluntarily, but you are well able to take SOW as you have demonstrated. You are a Legend on SD, an officer, and a gentleman. - - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
Much thanks to you old friend , it is gratifying to know that members like you are here every day. . - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
Well most days anyway. I don't know that I posted much for a couple of days late last week. :) - bosquederoble, Jan 6, 2016
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Very well done Steve.

It is always a delight to see you on the English Word of the Day.

Enhorabuena amigo.

Congratulations!

updated Jan 6, 2016
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
Gracias mod mate. - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
Thank you, Ian. I very much appreciate your threads, posts and great service to SD as a Mod. - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
IT can't be done without the help of all of us especially members like you amigo. - ian-hill, Jan 6, 2016
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Cuando pienso en Oregon, pienso en Tillamook Cheese (queso), Silver Creek Falls, Coos Bay, y por supuesto, nuestro buen amigo Steve. Felicitaciones! Yo también creo espaldas musgo y los pies web, y 38 grados y la lluvia (es una cosa de Oregon—no lo entenderías, pero Steve va a entender).

When I think of Oregon, I think of Tillamook Cheese, Silver Creek Falls, Coos Bay, and of course, our good friend Steve. Congratulations! I also think moss backs and web feet, and 38 degrees and rain (it's an Oregon thing—you wouldn't understand, but Steve will).

Tillamook

Silver Creek Falls

Coos Bay

updated Jan 6, 2016
posted by jrschenk
Thanks mate , we do not hear much about Oregon , I had to look it all up , closest I have been is Washington State I went skiing there as a youngun. - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
Ray, I have been to all but two of the Fifty States, and I would place it in the top ten for beauty, climate, etc. West of the Rockies it is green and beautiful, and East of them it is a desert and beautiful. :) - jrschenk, Jan 6, 2016
Hola, JR. - Daniela2041, Jan 6, 2016
Thanks, Jeff. I've enjoyed the places you pictured and saw some of that moss out back this morning at sunrise. Really appreciate your interesting posts and excellent contributions to this site. - - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
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I am leaving this spot so I can write mine later when I get out of school. smile

Hey Esteban congrats mate, you have gotten 1k in badges my friend I hope you enjoy this attention you deserve every bit of it because you are helpful, friendly and not to mention a great man and role model , I hope you will be with us for a long time, But now it is time to party!

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updated Jan 9, 2016
edited by Nickelbackfan1
posted by Nickelbackfan1
What a good idea. - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
Steal my ideas, eh? You go, Nikki!! ♥ - Daniela2041, Jan 6, 2016
Imitation - a true form of flattery... - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
haha I was hoping you wouldn't notice. :) - Nickelbackfan1, Jan 6, 2016
Thanks very much Nickelbackfan1 : - ) ... - - Esteban_317, Jan 7, 2016
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Congratulations and thank you for all your help here. Everyone's cheering for you!!

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updated Jan 8, 2016
posted by Winkfish
Thanks - You can jump high from shock at just how cold the Pacific is here. (Love those smiles too: - ). ... - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
You got that right. I just about froze my "tushie" off trying to swim there. Brrrrrrrr! - Daniela2041, Jan 6, 2016
Oh dear Wnky someone will have to tell me what a flaming "tushie" is . Thanks mate. - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
It is a kind word for hind end Ray. :) - Nickelbackfan1, Jan 7, 2016
It's your "pompis" jejeje - Daniela2041, Jan 7, 2016
If I had a "flamin" tushie, I wouldn't have been so cold. :) - Daniela2041, Jan 7, 2016
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¡Muy bien hecho, amigo! ¡Gracias por tu presencia con nosotros!

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updated Jan 8, 2016
posted by Jubilado
Ha - Thanks Jubilado ! I delivered the Oregonian daily from age 12 for 7 yr. and three yr. later at college & beyond shared a Sunday only motor route for 6 yr. Excellent choice for picture, although the paper is far different then when it cost a nickel. - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
;) - jrschenk, Jan 6, 2016
Thank you jubilado , now the gang is all here. - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
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Enhorabuena, Esteban! I am so happy to be part of a community of learners like you. Congratulations also for living in the state of Oregon, which I love (I live in California).

updated Jan 8, 2016
posted by mstivers
:D - jrschenk, Jan 6, 2016
Brilliant! - Jubilado, Jan 6, 2016
lol - thanks ! My two sons and two step daughters live in California and an aunt and cousins live there along with some great participants in SD that I value. - - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
:) - Daniela2041, Jan 6, 2016
Clever post mate as always, thank you so much. - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
Very clever post Mstivers, I see you like 'keeping in shape' lol :) - FELIZ77, Jan 8, 2016
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Oh Esteban, I missed this, belated congratulations. ¡Enhorabuena! You deserve to sit back and enjoy yourself. I'm sending some notes, in case you have an exam soon..

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updated Jan 7, 2016
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
¿No pusiste foto, Annie? ¡Qué lástima! :( Me encantan tus fotos. - Daniela2041, Jan 6, 2016
Thanks Annie, but you were only 7 hr. after Ray posted... Thanks too, for all you've contributed to SD. I look forward to your 200K tribute in the not too distant future. - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
Sent him a useful present now, Dani, I didn't have time before, I'm greatly hampered by having a retired husband hanging around all day. - annierats, Jan 6, 2016
Thanks annie , I have not been so close to one of those in years . Equations I mean of course. - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
If you are able to read the, jiijijiji - rac1, Jan 6, 2016
Hmmm, how to cheat on the exam, because if the prof notices, you can get him for looking where he shouldn't be looking. :) - bosquederoble, Jan 7, 2016
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When I traveled through Oregon, I was astonished at how beautiful it was. I loved it! It is still the most beautiful state I have ever seen! smile

I salute you on 1K in badges, amigo! That is not an easy task. You know we love you here and look forward to your posts each day. You are always willing to help in any way you can. It's fun learning Spanish with you!! ?? God's Best!

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updated Jan 6, 2016
edited by rac1
posted by rac1
Multnomah falls and the Columbia Gorge was a favorite place for me to drive out to and ponder and wonder as a teenager. Thanks for all you do here to as a beloved Mod. - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
Hi mod mate , how are you ? - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
Thank you mis amigos. :):) - rac1, Jan 6, 2016
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Congratulation, Esteban! Great achievement! However, I am convinced that your stature as a gentleman is much higher than these badges and reputation points can ever measure. Thank you for being You, my friend!

updated Jan 6, 2016
posted by Raja-jani
Rajaji, I certainly agree with the sentiment you have expressed here. ;) - jrschenk, Jan 6, 2016
Thanks, 1Rajaji & jrschenk. Now, if I could more fully live up to what mom and dad modeled - I'd be more deserving of your kind accolades. - - Esteban_317, Jan 6, 2016
You are right-on there mate I agree también. - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
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Esteban, look at you go hombre!

Welcome to the 1000 club.

I sincerely want to congratulate you, but also give you a big "Thank You!" for all you do on SD.

You are always there for us, and I appreciate your involvement.

Enhorabuena mi amigogrin)!!!

updated Jan 8, 2016
edited by Jraider
posted by Jraider
Thank you J R , you are also always here for us for which I am very grateful. - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
De nada El Rey :-)! - Jraider, Jan 6, 2016
Hola, Jraider. (and thank you: - ) ... - - Esteban_317, Jan 7, 2016
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Congratulations, Esteban! You are a faithful SD participant and a good friend. I appreciate all you do here on this site. We are a better place for having you here, my friend.

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updated Jan 8, 2016
posted by sanlee
Sandy old mate , i hope that it was OK .Thank you . - ray76, Jan 6, 2016
Beautiful pictures Sandy and Beautiful words, I bet Esteban will love your post. :) - Nickelbackfan1, Jan 7, 2016
:) - Daniela2041, Jan 7, 2016
Thanks Sandy for the kind words and collage. - It's especially appreciated coming from you, who've done so much to make SD better. - Esteban_317, Jan 7, 2016
Ah shucks. It is so good to have you here, Steven. :) - sanlee, Jan 7, 2016