not just a persona created by the guy who owns this place.<br><br>Although, in case anybody hadn't noticed, neither one of 'em has been making too many get togethers. In fact, I'll bet nobody has ever seen both of them together at the same time. <br><br>OK, OK - I have met both of them - just give Jack a few years and he might start to resemble Top a little, though. (Not sure who I need to apologize to for that one.)<br><br>I had the opportunity to spend some down time with Top while he was in Raleigh this week (and yes, I did announce my presence and throw in some Twinkies before I got too close the first time). I survived, er, enjoyed, the encounter immensely. Just wish I didn't have so much homework due that I couldn't take time to quaff a few beverages-of-choice with him. We really missed a golden opportunity to kidnap Jack on his birthday and not bring him back until he was totally non-linear (maybe next time).<br><br>Even though you may have to occasionally butt heads with Top over some of the posting content I just want to take the chance to thank him (and Jack) (and the other moderators) for the care and consideration and dedication they show and for allowing all of us a home on the 'net where we can learn about our trucks (and have some fun from time to time).<br><br>Now - has anyone ever seen Hoss and Jack together?

 

I thought Hoss and Java are the same person?

 

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I thought Hoss and Java are the same person?
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That's interesting... I've met Java, but not Hoss.... [undecided] or did I? ???

 

[quote author=TPilaske link=board=10;threadid=12534;start=0#118511 date=1048196057]<br>[quote author=DieselDaze link=board=10;threadid=12534;start=0#118507 date=1048195184]<br>I thought Hoss and Java are the same person? <br>[/quote]<br><br>That's interesting... I've met Java, but not Hoss.... [undecided] or did I? ???<br>[/quote]<br><br>Maybe you really met Top, or was it Jack?

 

I'm not going to touch this one. Yep, I'm a chicken. ;D

 

redramnc: How much did TOP pay you to say those nice things about him? It's ok, he's not near you now, you can relax and tell us the truth. Does he really look like John Wayne or perhaps more like Audie Murphy?<br><br>~justcuriousdave

 

[quote author=NWDave link=board=10;threadid=12534;start=0#118576 date=1048207458]<br>redramnc: ..... Does he really look like John Wayne or perhaps more like Audie Murphy?<br><br>~justcuriousdave<br>[/quote]<br><br>Or maybe even Yoda? <br>&lt;I think I better go hide now&gt;<br>Rich

 

Redramnc, <br><br> I really enjoyed our get together! I just put a stamp on the payoff envelope and it will go out in tomorrows mail. I know I promised to pay for every nice word you said, but I really did not expect a novel <br><br> Next Time Jack is going to work shaky and bleary eyed

 

[quote author=NWDave link=board=10;threadid=12534;start=0#118576 date=1048207458]<br>redramnc: How much did TOP pay you to say those nice things about him? It's ok, he's not near you now, you can relax and tell us the truth. Does he really look like John Wayne or perhaps more like Audie Murphy?<br><br>~justcuriousdave<br>[/quote]<br>I think it's a ploy to steer us off. He was gonna spill the beans til Jack er... Top threatened to ban him.

 

[quote author=NWDave link=board=10;threadid=12534;start=0#118576 date=1048207458]<br> Does he really look like John Wayne or perhaps more like Audie Murphy?<br><br>~justcuriousdave<br>[/quote]<br><br>John Wayne, in a Oliver Hardy kinda way

 

<br>&quot;Now this is another fine mess you've gotten us into, Stan!&quot;<br>

 

Actually Top kinda reminds me of Will Gere from the movie &quot;Jeremiah Johnson&quot; (definitely NOT Richard Gere). (envisions Top tearing up the check)<br><br>I may get banned for this - but Jack/Hoss kinda reminds me of &quot;Max Headroom&quot; - that CG character from several years ago.<br><br>(remramnc goes off to call Peace Corps or military recruiter - safest place for him now may be overseas)<br><br>I'll poke some fun at myself to even things out a bit - I resemble &quot;Al&quot; from &quot;Home Improvement&quot; - except I have the &quot;Tim Taylor&quot; gene for MORE POWER ;D

 

Wow, you mean Top really exists?!? <br>Here all along I thought he was someone like Santy Claus.<br>Everyone says he is real, but no one has seen him except for some cheap imitation!!

 

[quote author=Huey link=board=10;threadid=12534;start=0#118806 date=1048269417]<br>Wow, you mean Top really exists?!? <br>Here all along I thought he was someone like Santy Claus.<br>Everyone says he is real, but no one has seen him except for some cheap imitation!! <br>[/quote]<br><br> Puts a mark next to Hueys name in the naughty box, looks like I will not be visiting his place in December

 

Now that you mention it all he needs is the beard and a jolly attitude to be a dead-ringer for Saint Nick. <br><br>Wonder if Santa ever had to pull iron on a thug during his rounds on Christmas Eve?