Now! Here! Vote for Mayor - The Run Off

[Mad Hatter]

Originally Posted by dogsplayinpoker

That's the better stage for you Moo.
Wider exposure, less work and if you move one state down, all you have to do is stay alive to keep your job.

The way I see it Dub founded a base and appealed to piping newcomers via Youtube while Dan failed to get the big money behind him and relied primarily on his base from CS/PUFF...... proven recipes for success and disaster. This senatorial thing... man, I don't know. Better run for an open seat. The national re-election rate of incumbents is mind boggling

[Blaylock]

I know I have a strong following, and that my supporters are probably holding off until the end, when they'll STORM the poll with votes for me... but with deep regret, I'm going to concede to the other two candidates!

Hell, I don't even know what my responsibilities would be if I were elected or what powers I'd have, that I don't have already.

To my supporters, all 7 of you, do not despair. When the dust settles and the election is over, perhaps we'll start a "Puffer Pipe Freedom Underground", and lobby to keep the goals and values of my platform (whatever they my be) alive.

Good luck Dub and Moo!

[dogsplayinpoker]

Originally Posted by Blaylock

I know I have a strong following, and that my supporters are probably holding off until the end, when they'll STORM the poll with votes for me... but with deep regret, I'm going to concede to the other two candidates!

Hell, I don't even know what my responsibilities would be if I were elected or what powers I'd have, that I don't have already.

To my supporters, all 7 of you, do not depair. When the dust settles and the election is over, perhaps we'll start a "Puffer Pipe Freedom Underground", and lobby to keep the goals and values of my platform (whatever they my be) alive.

Good luck Dub and Moo!

You gotta throw your supporters to Moo or Dub, whether they like it or not.
Where are all the PAC's? Who would PETA lean towards, Moo because of his obvious cattle worshipping? But then does that mean that the Hindu crowd would leave Dub in the hole?
How do ya'll feel on tampers made from spent bullet shells? Could the bullets have been used in a crime therefore tainting the tamper? Inquiring minds want to know.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by VFD421

I was thinking, shouldn't there be some kind of debate between the candidates ?

Hell no. This is not about what we say, it's about about what we've done.

What dub did was whip my butt so I'm figuring he is in line for the Mayors one-off solid brass Mr. C (beautifully) engraved tamper. His videos have obviously had a lot of impact on attracting and helping new (and probably a few older and confused) pipe smokers. In the end, our hobby is an individual pastime made of of nuances and peculiarities. Pearce has made the contribution of time, thought and originality that has helped a lot of folks understand the nuances and enjoy and perfect their interest in pipes.

I say, "Here here," and three huzzahs. At this time I concede the election and, in spite of the Irish accent trickery, feel like dub conducted himself in the best spirit and traditions of exceptional pipe smokers everywhere. Let me be congratulate the first Mayor of the Pipe Forum.

It will take a little more time than I thought to nail down the tamper engraver so there is time for dub supporters to let their actions speak louder than words. I will be mailing an international package to The Netherlands, seat of the new Mayor, in a couple of weeks. If you have anything you want included, please contact me for my addy. I already know that Dub likes a cob and can't find them over yonder; you can figure out for yourself what kind of tobak he favors. Oh yeah - and give him a ring gauge bump - he earned it.

Show the man you appreciate his contributions. Start a tradition of honoring the Mayor who helped foster one of our favorite things.

[Dedalus]

Well said, Moo.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Dedalus

Well said, Moo.

I had a moment of clarity. They don't last.

[DubintheDam]

I'm apparently no longer speaking to you as Mayor Elect..but as Mayor Dub. I accept and acknowledge defeat by Mr. Moo. It is easier this way. If we don't close the polls now it will just get very sad indeed...indeed. Please do not consider it too much of a liberty that I change my avatar with suitable image of Mayor like status showing....remember it is ALL of you I now represent.

Let this be by way of a inaugural speech. Mr. Moo is a brute and a scoundrel. However he is one of the nicest, funniest and general solid one's out there. I did my first baccy trade with Dan. I remember thinking, "What the hell am I doing? I'm sending €70 worth of baccy to a complete stranger, I've never met, and I'm gonna trust him to send some back!" Of course he went above and beyond...because Dan is that kinda guy.

The funny thing is I didn't even think of doing a video until Dan mentioned himself. But on a serious note Dan has shown despite changes over the past year as ex-CS and now Puff.com that we're still doing fine despite little or no moderators and a heap of Newbies...and Dan has seen it all.

I'm reminded by this thread as I have been recently on my own videos that there is far to much boring, serious stuff in the online pipe world...we need to have a little more fun. The newbies need to hear this too. It isn't just about pipe smoking it's also about pipe smokers having a good time.

Top Marks Mr. Moo...and where's my bloody tamper....made of bullets or leather it is of no worry to me....dub...I mean Mayor Dub

[DubintheDam]

PS...I couldn't actually let Mr. Moo win. It would have been unamerican, is was the very foundations of democracy at stake!

[morefifemusicanyone]

Nice speech Dub. A bit premature don't you think? What happens when Moo appeals to the courts and tries to get the absentee ballots recounted?

Either way, congrats!

[DeadFrog]

Congrats! It's been an interesting run to say the least!

[Blaylock]

Congrats Dub! Good race Dan!

When you two are ready, let me know and I'll close this up (before all my "peeps" flood the poll. )

[DubintheDam]

Originally Posted by morefifemusicanyone

Nice speech Dub. A bit premature don't you think? What happens when Moo appeals to the courts and tries to get the absentee ballots recounted?

Either way, congrats!

No problem, I'll just make another video, highlighting my military service and Mr. Moo's criminal record.....Mayor Dub.

[dmkerr]

Great race, great thread! Dub's video had me laughing out loud... at work! Lots of fun, guys. Congrats to the Mayor-Elect. I guess since he lives in Amsterdam where prostitution is legal, all we pipe and tobacco whores got some instant street cred. Nice!

Looking forward to the new regime. Er... what was the old regime like?

[DubintheDam]

Originally Posted by dmkerr

Looking forward to the new regime. Er... what was the old regime like?

Undisciplined, unfocused and not half as good as the new one which will basically be inspiring everyone to smoke more, trade more and post more funny stuff....Mayor Dub

("Oh my God, I'm getting to like this!")

[brianwalden]

Congratulations Dub, one of your first acts as mayor should be to get the mods (or whoever is in charge of such things) to make you a "Mayor of the Pipe Forum" icon.