**Danny, a true cornerstone of this community!  You've thanklessly devoted many countless hours to the betterment of this community.  You've devoted so many hours of your precious creative time to help others who need guidance. You've more than earned this honor many times over and yet it's just now we are honoring you.  A long time coming I must say!!!  Thanks for all your inspiration and your endless wealth of knowledge shared in which we've all learned so much about  birds & history and everything you post!  A  BIG HUGE CONGRATULATORY  hug to you!!!!!!!    Bravo & eshaku ! ! !    your friend, Akemi
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