A Very simple gift to a Very Special Person

[Rich T]

This is just a simple gift to someone who has done so much to help so many of us in our quest to understand our mutual endeavor and avocation, the appreciation of Nihonto and it's associated crafts. In this pursuit most often found described in a foreign tongue to most, Koichi has repeatedly and without reservation contributed tirelessly to our knowledge by his translations and explanations of the Japanese language.

 

In the spirit of the season and the hopes of the New Year we wish him thanks and only the best in all his endeavors. His are the deeds we all should emulate.

 

Thanks from

 

Peter Klein and Richard Turner

[sencho]

I second that... thanks Moriyama-san.... unbelievable patience for members like myself that constantly struggle through with the kanji...

 

I look forward to perhaps having a few glasses of Shochu with you when I am in town again!!

 

Cheers!

[Bugyotsuji]

Allow me to say I that I join in whole-heartedly in the above sentiments.

 

From my short time here I have come very quickly to respect Moriyama san for his learning, his tact, his insight, his help and his willing guidance.

[huntershooter]

Amen.

With deepest respect, thank you.

[Nobody]

Thank you for your kind words. I am also learning a lot of things from this board.

But please do not overestimate my posts, as I am only a begginer who happens to speak Japanese.

[Brian]

I can only echo what Rich, Pete and everyone else has already said so well.

Moriyama san, I know you are a humble man, but you take the time to help us all constantly. It is not about how much anyone knows, but how they use what they do know, and you are an inspiration to us all.

 

Regards,

Brian and the entire NMB

[Jean]

May I join Everybody to thank Nobody (I could not help it and rather do it before Milt- :lol: :lol: ) for his kindness and competency - I do not forget his humour.

 

As I stated before :

 

Do one's best and leave the rest to Providence.

 

I am sad to tell all NMB Members that Providence has just died from starvation.

 

Now, Could these Merry Christmas greetings ante diem be an attempt to shorten the Raffle Happening issue???

 

 

The suspicious Frog

[Ichi]

Congrats Koichi-san and thank you for your dedication thru out the year enlightening eveyone on this board. You deserve it. I am sure Mr. Chairman Brain will fix a special raffle prize for you :D . I will vote you as the NMB Person of the Year award, and of course, Dr. R. Stein as the Comeback Man of the Year. Wishing your health recover soon from my sincere end of my heart. Without you, I have not encountered with Nihonto and we have never known each others in this wonderful world of cyber space. By the way, Mr. Nobody is a semi-retired ex-Nuke engineer. He knows lots about "hard" metal

All the best,

[Wim V]

I would like to jump in and also pay my respect to Moriyama-san.

 

I have been struggling more than once with the Japanese language and everytime Koichi was able to give a satisfying answer to my questions.

 

But like Brian also mentioned, it's not only one's skill that is to be admired but how you use it. It's amazing to see how often Koichi is helping others, I can't imagine how many hours he must be spending on this board.

 

So, a big thanks again

[Jean]

Brian,

 

Ichi has written :

 

"You deserve it. I am sure Mr. Chairman Brain will fix a special raffle prize for you Very Happy"

 

I am not going to bet but I am sure that by some mischief (world is full of bad guys), some NMB members will call you :

 

"Brian the Brain" - Witty isn't it

[John A Stuart]

I second the sentiments expressed above. Kudo's. John

[Martin]

many thanks for your kind and always reliable help from me too

[remzy]

I would like to thank Koichi and everyone else around here for taking the time... to take the time

 

Thanks

[Mark C]

Same for me, I would like to thank Koichi and everyone else who has helped with my sometimes obvious questions

 

Many thanks all

 

Mark

[Brian Hancock]

Same for me too. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to all the board members.

[Carlo Giuseppe Tacchini]

I join the group.

Thanks Moriyama-san.

[Ronin 47]

I too would like to thank Mr.Moriyama for all his help.

 

Austin

[nagamaki - Franco]

I am only a begginer who happens to speak Japanese.

 

Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty, and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman or lady.

Thomas H. Huxley (1825 - 1895)

[IanB]

Moriyama San,

I too would like to thank you for all the effort you have put into your replies.

 

Ian Bottomley

[deskjet]

i to would like to thank Moriyama-san.for his help without it i would not have realised i had a Keith Austin tanto also thanks to all the other board members for there help .

Anthony :D

[Dino]

Moriyama San

 

I joined this forum less than a week ago and you have already helped me.

 

Thank you

Dino