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Title: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Trevor on May 24, 2010, 03:52:44 AM
This one is for our old friend Ronnie a.k.a Bela.

Great person, great guy who's been through a rough patch lately ~ he's part of the lifeblood of this family on here and I think we all should give him a group hug.  :smile:


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: joejoeherron on May 24, 2010, 05:15:10 AM
I await RC's return. I really enjoy his outlook on things


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Mr. DS on May 24, 2010, 05:52:49 AM
He's cantankerous to his enemies but a true gentlemen to his friends.  I'd say if one member has been a foundation on this board it is him.  To RC  :cheers:


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Doggett on May 24, 2010, 05:53:46 AM
The man is a pillar of this community !


 :cheers:


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: indianasmith on May 24, 2010, 06:14:53 AM
Here's to BMDO's ambassador from Michigan - the greatest Bela Lugosi fan of all time - and a true gentleman of bad movie fandom!  Hats off to RC!


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Jack on May 24, 2010, 06:40:53 AM
He's a lovable rascal all right  :teddyr:  It's always interesting to hear what he's up to, or gotten himself into. 


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: trekgeezer on May 24, 2010, 07:09:23 AM
RC is great guy with a lot of problems.  I worry about the man, especially when he's without a computer.

He is also a great artist.  He is greatly influenced by Robert Crumb.  He graced me with an original drawing of Spock  done in this style and though he hasn't mentioned it here, he has done drawings for his local paper, he sent me one of those too. 


I hope he gets a computer soon.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Newt on May 24, 2010, 08:25:48 AM
RC is a fount - a FOUNT I tell you! - of information about the older films, stars, comics - you name it.  He's our very own Forry Ackerman!  I hope he can come back soon.  He adds dimension to the community here.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 24, 2010, 12:30:32 PM
I love BELA.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: JaseSF on May 24, 2010, 04:35:07 PM
RC is amazingly well versed in the classics whether they be the best of the good, or the best of the bad, although he does seem to have a pronouced fondness for the so-called bad. He definitely knows his stuff and is one the most knowledgable fans I've come across on the web and I've stumbled across some great fans (themselves fountains of fandom experience, actually having grown up in the 50s & 60s and/or 60s & 70s) between here, Scifilm, the IMDB, Sinister Cinema and the Wormboard. I greatly miss RC's input here.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Allhallowsday on March 09, 2011, 04:44:30 PM
I'm reviving this old thread that TREVOR started nearly a year ago.  I don't think Ron Merchant ever saw it.  

BELA is a great guy who's got my back, especially when I am stumbling drunk. :wink: :thumbup:  


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Ed, Ego and Superego on March 09, 2011, 04:52:39 PM
Over the last year I have really started to appreciate Ronnie.  I enjoy his comments and company.
-Ed


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Olivia Bauer on March 09, 2011, 05:41:27 PM
I HATE RC! Oh wait! You mean the guy? I thought you meant the drink.

No, I LOVE RC!


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: venomx on March 09, 2011, 05:56:36 PM
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2q2h9hw.jpg)
... or he may just bite your jugular veins.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: retrorussell on March 09, 2011, 06:59:06 PM
RC is a good soda.  So since RC Merchant obviously sells this product he's tops in my book.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: ghouck on March 09, 2011, 09:46:44 PM
Great guy and a kick-ass artist.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Mofo Rising on March 10, 2011, 02:56:53 AM
RC Merchant really knows what he's talking about. He's been around this board for a very long time, and I hope he sticks around for more.

But, man, if you're looking for a living database on bad movies, RC is your guy.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Killer Bees on March 10, 2011, 06:39:45 AM
I have an image of RC as a loveable rogue who would do away with a woman's virtue and leave her breathless and begging for more but enough of a gentleman to oblige in spades.  :tongueout:

I"m sorry, did I just say that out loud?  :teddyr:

Here's to you RC, you incorrigible old bugger.  This Aussie gal loves you :cheers:


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Raffine on March 10, 2011, 09:25:49 AM
RC was the very first person I ever communicated with here. It was a conversation about the porno Bigfoot flick THE GEEK - and that pretty much sums up my great relationship with my fellow twisted MONSTER KID.

I've seen some of his artwork and it is FANTASTIC!

BELA RULES! BORIS DROOLS!  :teddyr:


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Mr. DS on March 10, 2011, 12:23:19 PM
RC is awesome, that kinds of covers it all.  :cheers:


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: macabre on March 10, 2011, 03:50:28 PM
hi
Although i am massive fan of Boris Karloff i have to concede and agre that RC is a cool guy.
I admire any person who is open and willing to discuss personal issues with clarity and honesty.
RC i hope you soon return and hopefully one day you and i may have a game of chess, just like the great Karloff and Lugosi of old.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: RCMerchant on March 10, 2011, 05:58:00 PM
Boy-for once I'm speachless.  :smile:


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: bob on March 10, 2011, 09:38:26 PM
To my fellow Bela fan.

 :cheers:

Cheers buddy!


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Allhallowsday on March 10, 2011, 10:28:56 PM
So, RON, had you seen this thread before?  I think last year when TREVOR started it, you did not have computer connection...??

We think you're cool.   :thumbup: :smile:

I'm EDITING EDITING EDITING!!!   :smile:
(http://browncardigan.com/imagesfarm/hq8TJkgCegiCSEP.gif)


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Rev. Powell on May 16, 2011, 09:13:19 PM
Did I forget to appreciate RC?  Let me correct that oversight right now!

Fun RC Merchant fact: RC has "Love Beer" tattooed on his knuckles.  He was going to get "Love Hate," like the guy in my avatar, but he just couldn't bring himself to endorse hate!  This guy hates hate! 

(Except when it comes to WyreWizard).   :wink:


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: retrorussell on May 16, 2011, 09:34:13 PM
Good guy, even if he won't take karma.  :smile:
Cheers!
(http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.198927400.jpg)


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Criswell on May 16, 2011, 10:16:54 PM
Great guy, One of the best posters on the forum and I always love reading what he has to say.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: indianasmith on May 16, 2011, 11:00:46 PM
RC is the heart and soul of this forum!  We love ya, guy!


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Psycho Circus on May 17, 2011, 02:03:08 PM
RC Merchant, what can I say. The guy is a freakin' legend on this forum, he's the heart and soul of the boards. I used to view him like a crazy 'ol uncle, but screw any generation gaps, he's just my buddy and we have a few things in common for sure. He's very modest and he's also very wise and cool as hell. I couldn't imagine posting on here without him around, he makes me laugh, he makes me cry and I love the guy. I feel I could always shoot the s**t with him about anything at all, and I hope that he'd always be there to converse with.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 17, 2011, 02:10:15 PM
RON is me pal. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cGAcqBb_tA


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: lester1/2jr on May 17, 2011, 04:39:54 PM
Quote
RC is the heart and soul of this forum!  We love ya, guy!


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Cthulhu on May 19, 2011, 04:57:48 PM
I appreciate ya, buddy!


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: RCMerchant on May 19, 2011, 05:16:27 PM
You guys do more for me than I could EVER repay....I love you all.


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Trevor on May 20, 2011, 05:22:44 AM
You guys do more for me than I could EVER repay....I love you all.

We all love you, Ronnie!  :cheers:


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Trevor on December 13, 2012, 08:19:03 AM
A little bump for this thread: get 100% well soon Ronny ~ we love you, brother!  :smile:


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: tracy on December 13, 2012, 12:39:00 PM
There are a lot of good things to say about RC....he's smart,he knows his movies and he's a blast to hang with. Plus he's never...NEVER...boring.

(((HUGS!!!)))


Title: Re: The RC Merchant Appreciation Thread
Post by: Rev. Powell on December 14, 2012, 03:28:22 PM
I think of RC Merchant for all my electrical component needs!

http://www.rcmerchant.com/