Some of my best friends are skinners....
Monday, December 9, 2002 by Larry Kuperman | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
For those old enough to remember that joke, I don't need to actually say the punchline. 
It is close to two years now that I have been hanging around the skinning scene. I am fortunate enough that I get to hang out with skinners pretty much all day long. Millions of people come here each month for the art, but never get the opportunity to meet the artists as I have. So let me say "thanks" and tell the folks a little of what they are missing:
BoXXi never has a harsh word or an unkind thought. Bryan, you are the "salt of the earth" and a Queen fan besides. Thanks!
Alexandrie and Treetog. I can't begin to count the number of times Johanne and Renato have helped me out of trouble.
! Truly great artists and great people.
PJPowell and GreenReaper. Phil and Laurence are among the nicest people anyone could hope to meet. I look forward to seeing them every day, even if they are on the other side of the Atlantic!
Mike Bryant is always willing to lend a helping hand. Mike is often the first person to answer a question on IRC.
Mormegil. How did Paul respond to the success of his wonderful Orion icons? He posted on WinCustomize asking what else people wanted that he could make for free.
MadIce. Always there to help. We recently compared the skinning world to the best parts of the '60s. Peace, my friend!
DavidK is one of the nicest people that I have ever met. I wish you all the best in the New Year.
David Adams is a remarkable guy. A priveledge to know you and boy! did Notre Dame give us some thrills or what!
Adni. How many people has Nikos helped on the boards? How many times has Adni been the first to say something nice about someone's skin?
Carlitus. We are all richer for your work and for just having you around.
Jafo. I respect you for who you are, and not just for your spelling.
Does everyone realize how hard Paul works?
Paxx. One of the most steady folks I know. A great skinner, a great moderator.
Jeff Schader (The Skins Factory). I am not going to embarass you by saying all the nice things that you do (when no one is looking!)
Starone. As nice a lady as one could hope to meet! Thank you, ma'am!
Voodoo_Freak. Ian, you are one of the finest young men out there. Not just for your skins or your walls, but for the beauty of your soul!
AlexG. Images, beauty and a heck of a basketball playa!
AJCrowley. Knowing you enriched my life, mate.
There are so many more! What great people live in this part of cyberspace!
It is close to two years now that I have been hanging around the skinning scene. I am fortunate enough that I get to hang out with skinners pretty much all day long. Millions of people come here each month for the art, but never get the opportunity to meet the artists as I have. So let me say "thanks" and tell the folks a little of what they are missing:
BoXXi never has a harsh word or an unkind thought. Bryan, you are the "salt of the earth" and a Queen fan besides. Thanks!
Alexandrie and Treetog. I can't begin to count the number of times Johanne and Renato have helped me out of trouble.
! Truly great artists and great people.PJPowell and GreenReaper. Phil and Laurence are among the nicest people anyone could hope to meet. I look forward to seeing them every day, even if they are on the other side of the Atlantic!
Mike Bryant is always willing to lend a helping hand. Mike is often the first person to answer a question on IRC.
Mormegil. How did Paul respond to the success of his wonderful Orion icons? He posted on WinCustomize asking what else people wanted that he could make for free.
MadIce. Always there to help. We recently compared the skinning world to the best parts of the '60s. Peace, my friend!
DavidK is one of the nicest people that I have ever met. I wish you all the best in the New Year.
David Adams is a remarkable guy. A priveledge to know you and boy! did Notre Dame give us some thrills or what!
Adni. How many people has Nikos helped on the boards? How many times has Adni been the first to say something nice about someone's skin?
Carlitus. We are all richer for your work and for just having you around.
Jafo. I respect you for who you are, and not just for your spelling.
Does everyone realize how hard Paul works?Paxx. One of the most steady folks I know. A great skinner, a great moderator.
Jeff Schader (The Skins Factory). I am not going to embarass you by saying all the nice things that you do (when no one is looking!)
Starone. As nice a lady as one could hope to meet! Thank you, ma'am!
Voodoo_Freak. Ian, you are one of the finest young men out there. Not just for your skins or your walls, but for the beauty of your soul!
AlexG. Images, beauty and a heck of a basketball playa!
AJCrowley. Knowing you enriched my life, mate.
There are so many more! What great people live in this part of cyberspace!
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tinkergaloot
Reply #4 Monday, December 9, 2002 9:06 PM
Reply #4 Monday, December 9, 2002 9:06 PM
I hope one Scott Scrote (sorry, "Sproat") reads this thread...
Jafo
Reply #5 Monday, December 9, 2002 9:15 PM
Reply #5 Monday, December 9, 2002 9:15 PM
And I have a friend called 'Larry'...
Actually, there's a lot that goes on in the skinning world...some of it not good, but most of it great.
Over the years there's been squillions of people...many have come and gone...some we miss, others we'd sooner not see sooner...and it'd be difficult to list 'em all...but some I'd particularly like to see around again [or more] would be D'mer, Doodle, Grimspoon, Chinacat, and Fathom, names a lot of you will know...
But...things change...the 'scene' evolves...
Ah, nostalgia just ain't what it used to be...
Actually, there's a lot that goes on in the skinning world...some of it not good, but most of it great.
Over the years there's been squillions of people...many have come and gone...some we miss, others we'd sooner not see sooner...and it'd be difficult to list 'em all...but some I'd particularly like to see around again [or more] would be D'mer, Doodle, Grimspoon, Chinacat, and Fathom, names a lot of you will know...
But...things change...the 'scene' evolves...
Ah, nostalgia just ain't what it used to be...
Larry Kuperman
Reply #6 Monday, December 9, 2002 9:35 PM
Reply #6 Monday, December 9, 2002 9:35 PM
Actually, nostalgia is EXACTLY what it used to be. We just remember it differently.
treetog
Reply #7 Monday, December 9, 2002 10:12 PM
Reply #7 Monday, December 9, 2002 10:12 PM
Thank you, Larry, it is allways a pleasure to talk to you and exchange experiences, you are a hell of a guy.
davad70
Reply #8 Monday, December 9, 2002 10:28 PM
Reply #8 Monday, December 9, 2002 10:28 PM
I was just thinking tonight that it had been too long since I've talked to you Larry. Thank you for the kind words. Hopefully you know that you mean a great deal to all of us.
When did Jeff start doing nice things? Sorry Jeff, I couldn't help myself.
Thank you for the kind words. Hopefully you know that you mean a great deal to all of us.When did Jeff start doing nice things?
Sorry Jeff, I couldn't help myself.
BoXXi
Reply #9 Monday, December 9, 2002 10:29 PM
Reply #9 Monday, December 9, 2002 10:29 PM
"BoXXi never has a harsh word or an unkind thought."
Larry, if you could see me at work you would change your mind!!
I spend my working life arguing with scumbags, and after 25 years of it, I can hold my corner in a fight. When I come here, it's to have fun and relax, and that's why you rarely see me entering the argumentative threads, unless it's to try and inject some humour.
And how could I not enjoy my conversations with you, always so patient when I'm rambling on about my latest project, (even though you are probably busy as hell!)
Always so generous, both with your praise and your material help.
I'm proud to be associated with you, and you will always be welcome at chez BoXXi should you ever make it to these shores. (But please, leave the short skirts at home!)
And remember......"I'm just an artist, dammit!" 
Larry, if you could see me at work you would change your mind!!
I spend my working life arguing with scumbags, and after 25 years of it, I can hold my corner in a fight. When I come here, it's to have fun and relax, and that's why you rarely see me entering the argumentative threads, unless it's to try and inject some humour.And how could I not enjoy my conversations with you, always so patient when I'm rambling on about my latest project, (even though you are probably busy as hell!)
Always so generous, both with your praise and your material help.
I'm proud to be associated with you, and you will always be welcome at chez BoXXi should you ever make it to these shores. (But please, leave the short skirts at home!)
And remember......"I'm just an artist, dammit!"
Aqua.
Reply #11 Monday, December 9, 2002 10:47 PM
Reply #11 Monday, December 9, 2002 10:47 PM
Paint your "Love's Dying Embers" and you might just make yourself a few franklins though
paxx
Reply #12 Monday, December 9, 2002 10:52 PM
Reply #12 Monday, December 9, 2002 10:52 PM
Thank you Larry.
But you forgot one line:
Koops: the most sensible, sensitive, intelligent and kind man I have met. You're one of a kind, koops! Cheers!
But you forgot one line:
Koops: the most sensible, sensitive, intelligent and kind man I have met. You're one of a kind, koops! Cheers!
starone
Reply #13 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 12:20 AM
Reply #13 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 12:20 AM
Blush. Actually, I think you are the nice one Mr. Kuperman. I believe paxx stated it aptly in his description of you. Thank you for being my friend. You were the first person I had conversed with 1 1/2 years ago and you made me feel very welcomed on this site. I hope your holidays are very merry. Thanks for your kind words.
Bangkokboy
Reply #14 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:33 AM
Reply #14 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:33 AM
even great organizations evolve, lose group focus, and deinvigorate unless there is an underlying core of people with special attributes. The energy of this site still amazes me.
c242
Reply #15 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:47 AM
Reply #15 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:47 AM
Larry Kuperman - Sends out nice mails when really needed. Thanks so much again for that. You will never know, how I apreciated that mail.
adni18
Reply #16 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 4:08 AM
Reply #16 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 4:08 AM
Threads like yours Larry and people like you, are making the level of skinning community higher and as it should be!
I have always admired all the comments and the threads that you have write, all this time, which I am taking part in WinCustomize.
Thank you for being among us.
As the earth needs water, we need your presence and your kind words
I have always admired all the comments and the threads that you have write, all this time, which I am taking part in WinCustomize.
Thank you for being among us.
As the earth needs water, we need your presence and your kind words
Crushy
Reply #18 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 5:12 AM
Reply #18 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 5:12 AM
'melts' man i dont know u guys from a bar of soap
but when i read this ! "Feels the LOVE ! *
Its refreshing to see friendships respected
Good for u Larry and ur friends
but when i read this ! "Feels the LOVE ! *
Its refreshing to see friendships respected
Good for u Larry and ur friends
Carlitus
Reply #19 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 8:20 AM
Reply #19 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 8:20 AM
Sincerely thanks, Larry.
Maybe our skins are bad or good, but any skinner you mentioned (and others not mentioned) spends a lot of time making their own skins.
Cooments as yours make me thing 'i'm not spending time when i make my skins, i'm just sharing them with my friends'
Nice regards
Maybe our skins are bad or good, but any skinner you mentioned (and others not mentioned) spends a lot of time making their own skins.
Cooments as yours make me thing 'i'm not spending time when i make my skins, i'm just sharing them with my friends'
Nice regards
MikeB314
Reply #20 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 8:39 AM
Reply #20 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 8:39 AM
MikeB314 wipes a tear from his cheek...
Gee, Larry, thank you. You were one of the first people to encourage me when I first started skinning, and you continue to be a great friend. I truly appreciate it.
Gee, Larry, thank you.
You were one of the first people to encourage me when I first started skinning, and you continue to be a great friend. I truly appreciate it.Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
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Reply #1 Monday, December 9, 2002 8:37 PM