Jeremy, This a very dangerous question ,don't you think? I like it! It would be interesting to have Mike's opinion about some of the strange goings on around here sometimes...very interesting indeed.
grasshopper,TRUST ME!!! I would be the first person Mike would probably lay into. I was gearing this question more to his contract with Discovery Channel. And if their are questions he has been told not to comment on. If Mike answers, I'm expecting a simple "Yes or No" signed Mike.
Dangerous question,grasshopper......No way!!! Just stupidity on my part.
Hope you had a decent 4th of July,yesterday. It seems that the "Hammer is coming down" around here,lately. It is taking away from my "personal authenticity" and maybe yours......who knows. What use to be alright a month ago, is no longer exceptable today. I'm getting confused,Mike.I'm not a troublemaker....never have been. You know where I stand on "Your Message and Show".(I hold it in the "HIGHEST VALUE") So with that said,I wish you much more sucess in the future and will be looking forward to "your next BIG thing".
Peace-Out,Mike!!!
Jeremy,"The Heavy Equipment Mechanic". (That does'nt sound right......I wish I could signoff as "The Heavy______k Mechanic". One last time.)
BTW,Mike. I will be sending something to Pilgrim Films for you. Tell Barsky to be on the lookout. It's a small "Oakleaf Cluster" from my Grandfathers WWII "Air Medal". It means alot to me.......so accept it. We will call it even, cause your "message" is valuable for ALL.
Jeremy, Mike must mean alot for you to pass on a WWII Oak Leaf Cluster. If you had a son you could pass it on. My dad still has his medals and shirt from the military.
Just when I think Mike has become sooooo PC that I can't stand it anymore, he comes on and shakes things up for me.
It was my own perspective that was recently given a good hard shake. Mike answered me that certain words might appear in a different way to new posters coming on the board than he or I would understand those same words. Despite our past exchanges here giving us a history, new posters will not know or have read that history.
I might not be all that happy with the situation, but I respect Mike. And I know you do too. I also don't know half of what goes into having a hit TV show.
But I bet it entails being more careful with your words. I still intend to have a good conversation while on this board. But I am going to try to think about how my words might portray Dirty Jobs and Mike.
Do you understand my meaning? I don't think there is anyone here that would question how you feel about Dirty Jobs.
Kathy (The Oakleaf Cluster is an incredible gift, and hopefully Mike understands why you are giving it. I think he will.)
I am new to this board and one of those not familiar with the "history" most of you share. Some of the conversations had made me a bit uncomfortable because of that so I understand what kzang speaks of. Many of you seem to have known each other for years, so I just move to another thread.
I guess being new, I view this message board as Mike's (or Discovery Channel's) living room and will try to remember I am a guest here. I promise to be on my best behavior so I get invited back! I really like being able to visit with all of you from time to time.
Just have FUN here!!! Thats what I did, when I first became a member. I was so blind to the "goings on". We have tendency to create things....sometimes cindi1. I'm not going to bore you with my story,cindi1. If your going to follow anybody, PLEASE follow Kathy/Zangers lead.
K-Zanger,
I fully agree with the whole langauge thing. When I look back,my excitement got the best of me.......but thats ME. But when I can't even sign-off as "The Heavy J--k Mechanic" that bothers me.(I've been told I can't......TRUST me.) My supervisor in the Military coined that phrase. We work on JUNK sometimes......hence "Heavy J--k Mechanic". I NEVER meant it to be more than that. I LOVE this show and Mike's "message". But I FEEL, so "Gun Shy" in my words right now. I've been SOoooo strung along with this whole DJ's thing, it's not even FUNNY. Right now, I just want to be a fan of Mike's show and message. The thrill of taping a segment has long passed. I'd rather just shoot the breeze with Mike and Barsky at a O'Hare Airport bar, at this point. Cause that would be the REAL DEAL.......not T.V.
The "Oakleaf Cluster" will come Mike's way......he deserves it for spreading the message of the "Working Class". My Grandfather.....would'nt mind.
Take it Easy,ALL!!!
Jeremy
BTW,Kathy. Tell Diane, i'm really glad to see her BACK.......it really is refreshing. You IL. "Homegirls" are TOPS!!!
"And when you're out there Without care, Yeah, I was out of touch But it was'nt because I did'nt know enough I just knew too much". ~ Gnarls Barkley "CRAZY"
cindi1, I felt the same way when I first started lurking around here. Most people turned out to be friendly & helpful so I stuck around. There are several MB'ers who have had the good fortune to meet Mike & I think that sometimes, unintentionally, it may influence some of the posts. If you get a chance to read some of the archives, it helps to give you a better picture of the evolution of this MB. This room has been redecorated to reflect DJ's success.
Jeremy, I feel like I missed something. Since I'm not sure what happened, I would just like to say that I've never questioned your authenticity. What stands out for me with your posts is your passion & enthusiasm for your job, your family & for DJ & Mike & the crew. I hope your participation on this MB doesn't diminish any of those. I also remember some pretty poignant posts about your grandfather so I'm with Kathy about that incredible gift. You will forever be known as Jeremy THJM.
As for Mike's authenticity, not knowing him, I can only comment in regards to this MB & DJ. I don't think that's changed. He's been straightforward in stating the mission of his show & has been promoting it in various ways since it's premier. I would expect no less from someone whose name was in the title of a tv show & wanted it to be successful. He's just a guy doing his job.....
Jeremy and everyone, I feel confused and worried. Can someone please give me an idea what's going on? Have the rules changed here on the boards? Is there something I need to know? If you're saying that things are different than they were a month ago, then does that mean that looking back over old posts is no longer a good guide to how I should behave? I've always known (hehe, always, that's been a month for me) that I'm not going to be an inner-circle person who has met Mike and been part of a segment or any of that stuff, but I did think that the rest of us were still welcome to make jokes and act goofy as well as talk seriously about the show. All I can discern from this thread is that Jeremy got in trouble but I have no idea what for! And there's no one here who is more thoroughly behind the message and spirit of DJ than Jeremy! Help...
You just RELAX and have FUN!!! This has nothing to do with anybody but myself and Discovery. I've acted a certain way from day one. And now within the last month or so.....it is NO longer acceptiable. I'm not going to "Break Bad" on myself.
Jeremy, You are the epitome of what Mike is trying to spotlight on DJ. Not only are you a skilled trademan but you are articulate and thoughtful. You have asked some of the most complex and thought provoking questions asked on the MB. Your enthusiasm for Mike's Mission Statement is boundless and you really want the tide of public opinion about blue collar jobs to start to change. If everyone had your zeal, Mike could quit.
[quote]Jeremy, Mike must mean alot for you to pass on a WWII Oak Leaf Cluster. If you had a son you could pass it on. My dad still has his medals and shirt from the military.[/quote]
I don't understand, are you a friend of Mike's? How does your family feel about your giving away such a possession? I have all of my father's and grandfather's medals. Do you have any daughters? I am sure they would appreciate them at some point. A nephew perhaps?
I value (not to say that you don't) the medals very much and could not see parting with them to anyone outside of my family.
I think Pilgrim needs to take a good and long look at their Research. I don't get these people? They've been in the industry for a while and I've checked them out...(That's right Mike, I research everyone connected to this show)
Maybe they want to go ....green....like the network wants them or are they trying fpr more brown themes?
Jeremy, your daughters may mot understand war or what the oak clusters signify in the future...its your call to give away something that has meaning. I've given away what has meaning to me so someone will never forget me besides the gift.
As if I know how to bite my tounge... I've learned if you never speak up you may miss out. How many times in my life had I wished I had opened my mouth before my grandmother died and asked her all the questions I never thought to ask?
[quote]Jeremy, your daughters may mot understand war or what the oak clusters signify in the future...its your call to give away something that has meaning. I've given away what has meaning to me so someone will never forget me besides the gift.[/quote]
NOLA - are you saying that women don't value the sacrifice or are unable to understand it?
Or are you saying that in the future there will be no need to award medals as there will be no war? (A nice thought)
As a woman, I value the medals and clusters very much. The medals/clusters are Fry's so he is free to do what he wishes with them. It was just a bit jarring to me. To give them to a stranger, I could not imagine it. No matter how many I have left over after giving one away.
Jeremy sent me a message today (he's one of my friends and so is his wife Melissa) that his grandfather has more than just one oak cluster and can afford to give one up. His daughters may live to be in a world without war but they will have one even if the meaning of oak clusters are lost.
My father's medals mean nothing to me because he wasn't in combat. Only one person will be able to keep them in the family. I possess my grandmothers belongings and they have 10 times more meaning because I was close to her. More meaning than medals but her memory is what I want more.
And I don't read into what I stated ....Please because you do not know me well enough to know what "I" value versus another person.
We all value sacrifice for our country...even me...
But no one values war....
I personally see no value in war and hope that the future generations can settle disputes without needless death.
I think mothers need to settle the world problems because everyone would be punished and on time out until we would make up.
