Thank You

by phondonkey on Oct 10, 2009 1:59 PM MDT Comment 29 comments

Members of MHR periodically post comments about how thankful they are for the site, usually because it has served as a sanctuary over the last few tumultuous months. I know it has for me. I visit MHR almost every day. MHR now serves as my primary source of Broncos’ news or informs me about Broncos’ news posted elsewhere. From the comments others leave, it seems that many people feel the same way, and the growing membership reveals that the people who run and contribute to this site are doing something very right. I wanted to post a thank you to people who make MHR wonderful and to invite others who feel the same way to do the same thing.

I joined MHR in May, just after the draft and while the controversy over McDaniels and Cutler was still raging. It has been a wonderful place to get information about the Broncos that exhibits optimism filtered by reason. For me, MHR has been a teacher, a community, a resource, a friend, and an inspiration to become a more fervent and better informed Bronco fan. Thank you.

There have been so many posts and comments I have enjoyed that I cannot possibly give credit to everyone, but the people I can think of currently whom I want to thank are

John Bena for running the site, posting information quickly, and the radio program – I am especially thankful for how you keep the site respectful and positive

Broncobear for wonderfully written and insightful essays and posts that are a joy to read -- I always pay attention when bear has an opinion on a subject

Tedbartlet905 for his breakdowns and observations – I always learn something

Hosierteacher for chalk talk and insights into the subtle aspects of the game – I always learn something in these posts too

NYCbroncosfan for gathering the news so I don’t have to search myself -- I always look forward to coffee in the morning and clicking on the stories provided by NYC

Many others I also enjoy regularly, but by no means everyone – Boydy2669, Endzone, Bshrout, Californiajoe, Kaptainkirk, Zappa, Lebowskibronco, etc. Thank you all.

This is a Fan-Created Comment on MileHighReport.com. The opinion here is not necessarily shared by the editorial staff of MHR

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Hear-hear.

by bfree2bronc on Oct 10, 2009 2:31 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

I feel the same way

This site has been a safe haven of calm and stability. Each of the writers you mentioned add a great deal of clarity, stability, and rational thought, to effectively counter the baseless diatribe that has been dominating the airwaves in recent times.

I’d like to throw my hat in the ring and give my thanks as well. Rec’d, of course.

by Horsepower on Oct 10, 2009 2:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks phon...super nice of you mate! We have some great writers and members here. We are VERY lucky!

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.

by boydy2669 on Oct 10, 2009 3:10 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

Well thank you too sir.

I appreciate you as well!

John Clayton is the head Dean at Fail University (known as F.U. in short)

by Joe Medina on Oct 10, 2009 4:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

+1 Rec'd!

by azbroncomaniac on Oct 10, 2009 5:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Well done

You did a commendable job of expressing this writer’s thoughts and feelings. Thank you and them them for providing such service to the faithful.

by BroncoCUbuffs on Oct 10, 2009 6:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

We should also acknowledge Styg50

for his insights and reliably brilliant prose.

For me, this site is the saving grace of the entire internet.

"Remember, it's only a game."

by robswenson on Oct 10, 2009 6:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

an oversight

by phondonkey on Oct 10, 2009 9:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

no worries :)

I’m the invisible man right now and no one knows that better than me! I miss you guys!

Precision in thought, concision in style, decision in life.

by Jeremy Bolander on Oct 11, 2009 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thankyou for posting my thoughts also

While I have often expressed my thanks to the staff at MHR I would also like to add my thanks to all who post and comment. It has been a great learning experience for me as well.

I will add my “highly Rec’d of course” for this post. Great job.

by papasteven on Oct 10, 2009 6:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

PD - you deserve a word of thanks too,

for all that you add to MHR.

I agree with each and every one of you — MHR has some of the best people around, all of whom have contributed to my on-going enjoyment of all things Broncos. All of you have helped me deal with this off season — even the posters with whom I disagree. Every voice is valued.

"The best defense is a good offense. Or is it the other way around." Wolverine
Pray for the best, prepare for the worst, and know you will come down somewhere between the two.
Livin' in La La Land and Lovin' It

by BShrout on Oct 10, 2009 6:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Ditto, ditto and ditto

I feel like we have all become like a family here. This place has become like a home away from home. Everynight after work I come here to read the posts, articles and see what is up.

You all deserve a round of applause, kudos and a big thank you.

Now what do you do for an encore?

Make those miracles happen - Jon Keyworth

by IgorBStrange on Oct 10, 2009 6:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

We do have the best site on the internet

And it all because of the people you mentioned…….thanks so much.
Guru will need a big hug tomorrow though after Flying Elvis boots his rump to the couch for the week after we CRUSH the Patriots!

I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"

by dmitchell624 on Oct 10, 2009 8:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

i agree with you fully

these guys rock as does this site. It is the first thing I check when I get up in the morning. love it ,love it, love. Thanks to all who make this site wonderful.

For the love of the animals. 24

by Earthtiger24 on Oct 10, 2009 8:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I feel like Family too

I would share my Campfire with each one of you.

"You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough, in the second half you give what's left." – Yogi Berra
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing." -- George Bernard Shaw
Breaking jaws or the NFL in Oakland who cares? Fall on your pirate’s sword - Ponderosa

by KaptainKirk on Oct 10, 2009 10:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Can we skip singing Kumbaya?

by BShrout on Oct 10, 2009 10:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, Okay,

by KaptainKirk on Oct 10, 2009 10:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

sorry, knee-jerk reaction after years of leading youth retreats and camps. ;-p

by BShrout on Oct 10, 2009 10:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I may be addicted to MHR

i’m on this site like 20 times a day. I think I need counseling…where’s Lebowski at?

by T.Dot_Bronco on Oct 10, 2009 11:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I hear ya...

On this site all day.

Being up in Canada doesn’t give much access to the Broncos. This site covers it all and then some.

Many thanks to all the contributors.

by Matt In Canada on Oct 11, 2009 12:30 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ya we get punked up here in Canada

Unless you like the Bills or the AFC East or the CFL.

by T.Dot_Bronco on Oct 11, 2009 8:10 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lebowski had to leave

he is in counseling too.

I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"

by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 7:49 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best. Site. Ever.

-Comic Book Guy

by jayhawk bronco on Oct 11, 2009 12:12 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed...Best Site for Broncos Fans

Thanks to all!

by BroncoSense72 on Oct 11, 2009 5:10 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Even Kiszla mentioned MHR today in the Denver Post

although he found a negative quote here about Orton somehow….

I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"

by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 7:50 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Kiszla can find negativity when there is none, if not he invents it.

by BroncoCUbuffs on Oct 11, 2009 8:56 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice post, phon. Add my ditto to the chorus above.

BTW, I did a search for that MHR quote in Kiz’s article. Nothing came up…

Very interesting.

- Jason

by jubei on Oct 11, 2009 8:57 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Funny thing, too.

If Kiszla was looking for an anti-Orton quote, he needed look no further than the message boards of his own website.

- Jason

by jubei on Oct 11, 2009 8:58 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I remember the quote...

I think I can remember who said it as well.
The FUNNY thing was all the POSITIVE quotes that appeared on that thread also. It was a discussion after the game on that thread…..and the MAJORITY of posters were arguing for Orton, yet Kiszla takes a one of the few negative comments…..typical!

by boydy2669 on Oct 11, 2009 9:09 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs