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Lazarus is back!!!!

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Let me be the first to welcome back Lazarus, a true legend of SpanishDict!

Heidita told me via PM that she was going to email him and try to lure him back to participate in some of the grammar discussions we have been having and I was really hoping he would come back.

The name Lazarus reminds me of the man in the Bible who Jesus raised from the dead. smile

However, our Lazarus was never dead to us in spite of his lengthy absence. His prior posts are frequently quoted and linked to in order to resolve some grammar debate or enlighten someone about many things.

I have also googled like this many times:

any spanish grammar topic "lazarus1907" site:www.spanishdict.com/answers

Welcome back Lazarus. I hope you stick around awhile. smile


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updated Aug 6, 2017
edited by DilKen
posted by DilKen
Ken, you will be his biggest groupie, for sure!! - Echoline, Aug 3, 2017
Bl**y hell! That´s the book cover I used for my nickname, except it´s in Greek, rather than Spanish or English! - lazarus1907, Aug 3, 2017
Send me the book, and I promise I´ll read it even though I have to learn the language. - lazarus1907, Aug 3, 2017
Lazarus: I found one in English :) - DilKen, Aug 3, 2017
The Kindle version of this book is available for $4.99 in English. - Echoline, Aug 3, 2017
I think Lazarus1907 should be getting the best answer not Feliz77. - NKM1974, Aug 4, 2017
NKM: You're right. Thanks for the tip. :) - DilKen, Aug 4, 2017
I completely agree with you, Nkm! Ken only suggested it as a joke! ;) - FELIZ77, Aug 4, 2017

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Seriously, I don´t mind. Just thank Heidita: she's the one who made me come back. She is one of the kindest and most gracious people I´ve ever met.

updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by lazarus1907
Yes, she is...and we are happy you are here too! - rac1, Aug 3, 2017
Since Heidita has come back a lot of exicting things have happened because of her. I know she is a big legend on SD. - Sassette, Aug 3, 2017
Wow, seeing your avitar anew brought tears to my eyes! Hope everything is going great with you. - Echoline, Aug 3, 2017
muy bien dicho amigo. Vamos!! - billygoat, Aug 3, 2017
wow, gracious, lol, yeah, that's me, jejeje - 006595c6, Aug 4, 2017
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I couldn't agree more Ken. Lazarus is a legend! I can't believe he gives up his time to help us for free! I've told him in the past, with his knowledge he should be making a fortune.

I've cancelled the sports and movie channels on pay per view tv. Won't have time to watch them anymore........Lazarus is back grin

updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by billygoat
o m g, I am dying here...cancel the sports channels, yeah, that will be the day!!! lol - 006595c6, Aug 3, 2017
shhhhhhhh me quedo con la de fútbol jejeje ;) - billygoat, Aug 3, 2017
del fútbol ;) - billygoat, Aug 3, 2017
Ahh!!! Ahora si te creo =D jajajajaja!!! - 00376109, Aug 3, 2017
Y en lugar de irte de farra Te quedas en SD ;) - 00376109, Aug 3, 2017
hehehehe tal vez! ..................... tal vez no!!! jejeje ;-) - billygoat, Aug 4, 2017
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I am really happy that he answered my call. Nobody is as knowledgeable about grammar as Lazarus.

he once told me that he had so many grammar books , if he put them all on the floor, they would cover the whole living room floor wink

Me alegro mucho , laza, gracias por venir. Me recuerda el foro ahora mismo como cuando empezamos. Preguntas realmente complicadas , y hay unas pocas, nadie sabe contestarlas con razonamiento.

Es un placer verte de nuevo, empecemos a darle al foro otro aire smile

updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by 006595c6
Heidita, ¿ya Lazarus y tú habéis llegado a un acuerdo que él va a volver a SpanishDict pronto? - FELIZ77, Aug 3, 2017
¡Cuando Ken anunció esta buena noticia me casi parecía será verdad tanta belleza! (it seemed to me almost too good to be true!) - FELIZ77, Aug 3, 2017
I didn't know how to say It almost seemed too good to be true in Spanish :) - FELIZ77, Aug 3, 2017
"Demasiado bueno para ser verdad", Feliz :) - Shamelesspanish, Aug 4, 2017
Muchas gracias por tu corrección, shameleas:) - FELIZ77, Aug 4, 2017
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Absolutely fabulous!!! Can't wait to see him again. In my opinion, Laz, Heidi and Gekko were the heart, soul and brain-trust of the "old" SD and the return of the three of them will make this currently strong incarnation of SD even stronger!

updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by Echoline
Yes, I agree Echo, but in our natural and undestandable excitement to see all these friends of ours reunited here again, we must never stop - FELIZ77, Aug 3, 2017
showing appreciation for other kind natives (hispanohablantes) who have joined us more recently, notably: Dani, Polenta, Astoxtua, Raff , Luis and Shameless just to mention a few - FELIZ77, Aug 3, 2017
Yes, Feliz, that is why I noted that we currently have a strong incarnation of SD. i am not trying to take anything away from the great folks who are here. We have an embarassment of riches!! - Echoline, Aug 3, 2017
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Wow, that's really good news, Ken! Lazarus's knowledge and understanding of his native Spanish language is incredible!

¡Guau! ¡Qué buenas noticias, Ken! ¡El conocimiento y entendimiento de Lazarus de su idioma nativo es increíble!

Welcome back again, Lazarus! ¡Nos alegro de que hayas vuelto, Lazarus! smile

I was so excited about Lazarus's return that I have accidentally submitted this post three times! I was having internet connection problems too while submitting it! Well, at least people the people here can choose which one they vote for! lol If you can see two or more copies of this post, you are probably not drunk and you probably don't have double vision, so please do not replace your glasses/contact lenses! You will not need to visit Specsavers either! wink

¡Estaba tan entusiasmado acerca de la vuelta de Lazarus que, sin querer, he apretado tres veces el botón que dice: 'responder'! ¡También, tenía problemas con mi Internet al mismo tiempo!¡Bueno, por lo menos la gente aquí puede elegir para cuál quiere votar! ¡Si puedes ver dos copias o más de este post, es probable que no estés borracho y probablemente que no tienes doble visión, por eso por favor no repón tus gafas o lentillas! ¡Tambien, no vas a necesitar visitar Specsavers!

Seriously, it would be great to have Lazarus back on board if he were to chose to return!!! wink I am sure that we could enjoy many lively and interesting debates about various aspects of the Spanish language in the forum!

¡En serio, sería estupendo si Lazarus eligiera volver aquí de nuevo! wink Estoy seguro de que podríamos disfrutar muchas discusiones animadas y interesantes en el foro sobre varios aspectos del idioma español!

Corrijan mi español si es necesario, por favor smile

updated Aug 4, 2017
edited by FELIZ77
posted by FELIZ77
Aquí tienes otro voto. :) - DilKen, Aug 3, 2017
I can delete 2 of them Feliz - just give me the nod amigo. :)) - ian-hill, Aug 3, 2017
Ian: unless Feliz really wants them deleted I'd prefer that you leave them. The short ones might get some funny comments. I might even choose one of them as best answer :) - DilKen, Aug 3, 2017
That's fine with me, Ken, provided people read my proper post here, vote for it and take my serious comments seriously! :) - FELIZ77, Aug 3, 2017
Feliz: it's too late, they're gone. Maybe it is just a policy to always delete duplicate posts. If so, it doesn't bother me. - DilKen, Aug 3, 2017
Feliz - I didn't delete your threads amigo, Honest. - ian-hill, Aug 3, 2017
Neither did I old son. - ray76, Aug 4, 2017
Amber must have deleted them, in that case because I am fairly sure that I couldn't have done as I am not a mod. - FELIZ77, Aug 4, 2017
That's okay amigo, Ian :) - FELIZ77, Aug 4, 2017
Am I the only person that Heidita forgot to thank? sigh - FELIZ77, Aug 4, 2017
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Welcome back Lazarus! We are all happy you are here. Your contributions and your knowledge of Spanish is outstanding. Thank you!

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updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by rac1
thanks, rac - 006595c6, Aug 3, 2017
No problem...I am really happy about his return. :):) - rac1, Aug 4, 2017
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¡Saludos y bienvenido de vuelta! He extrañado las charlas y espero que podamos compartirlas de nuevo.

updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by 005faa61
Gracias Julian, un abrazo - 006595c6, Aug 4, 2017
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In my humble opinion Lazarus was the best most knowledgeable member on SD.

So "Welcome back Lazarus".

updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by ian-hill
Lol@ choose one as best answer! Hehehe :) - FELIZ77, Aug 3, 2017
Yes, I am happy to keep them all lol - FELIZ77, Aug 3, 2017
indeed, nobody like him - 006595c6, Aug 3, 2017
I didn't delete your threads amigo. - ian-hill, Aug 3, 2017
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I don't know Lazarus, but I do! I was here after Lazarus left so I don't know him. But when I'm doing research and I'm led to SD I see his contributions all over the place. Clearly, he has made an impact in people's lives to this day (and into the future as well). I'm glad to hear he's coming back.

updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by Sassette
Well said Sass! - billygoat, Aug 3, 2017
Thanks, billygoat. - Sassette, Aug 3, 2017
thanks sas - 006595c6, Aug 3, 2017
You're welcome, Heidita. Everyone who helps with questions has a lasting impact, especially people like Lazarus who have contributed so much. - Sassette, Aug 3, 2017
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This is the weirdest thing. Obviously I'm a relative newbie here, with only two and a half years under my belt, so I missed whatever occurred five years back, but I couldn't believe it has been that long since Lazarus was an active member!

So often I have sought an answer and found it explained by Lazarus' words that I would have sworn he has never stopped helping us, and I guess in that sense he hasn't. To have him back now on what will be an interactive level is indeed exciting news.

Welcome back Lazarus. Thanks for all your past help, and the help that no doubt is to come smile

updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by jellonz
Very well said mate! - billygoat, Aug 3, 2017
thanks jello, yes, ha contributed actively with tons of grammar lessons :) - 006595c6, Aug 3, 2017
thanks for your nice comment :) - 006595c6, Aug 3, 2017
I always referred members to an answer from Lazarus. He contributed so much and everyone learned from him. - rac1, Aug 4, 2017
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updated Aug 5, 2017
posted by porcupine7
thanks, porcu - 006595c6, Aug 4, 2017
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Welcome back Lazarus!!! Thanks for your contributions to this forum smile

updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by 00376109
Laz might be half decent at grammar, but I bet he can't make empanadas as good as you can ;-) - billygoat, Aug 4, 2017
you are the soul of the site, cafecita, as some wise guy said, jeje - 006595c6, Aug 4, 2017
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This is wonderful news! Welcome back, Lazarus!

updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by alba3
I am really excited :) - 006595c6, Aug 3, 2017
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For me, it is as if a demigod who departed on a long sojourn across the heavens before I was born (i.e., joined Spanishdict) has finally returned. Lazarus, I'm excited that you've come back to Spanisdict. I look forward to learning from you.

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updated Aug 4, 2017
posted by AnnRon
Well put! - Sassette, Aug 4, 2017
thanks, Ann - 006595c6, Aug 4, 2017
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Wow, that's fantastic news, Ken! Lazarus's knowledge of Spanish is incredible!

updated Aug 16, 2017
posted by FELIZ77
I opened them for you Ken and Feliz. - ray76, Aug 4, 2017
Why are you posting twice?? And why did you open them, Ray? - rac1, Aug 5, 2017