Awesome post, Cindy! Very nice.

Here's a partial list of those whom I admire, and what for:

Z71: For teaching me and motivating me. For picking my skins apart and making sure I do it right. He has done more for me (from a skinning standpoint) than any other person to help me grow as a skinner.

WebGizmos: For his precision in making docks that match WB skins.

Messiah1: The one who motivated me most to begin skinning. I miss seeing his contributions to the galleries.

vStyler: For the constant push to go beyond my comfort zone, and for his detail eye.

essorant: For the speed at which he works.

Xiandi: For her creativity.

AVMan: For his creativity and willingness to help.

RedneckDude: For always being willing to help make complimentary skins for a theme.

woohoo! I'm first!...oh,you said in no special order...woohoo!...I'm #1 in no special order!

Not many skinners want to be like me...I'm honored...its easy tho...a partial lobotomy is sufficient.

Considering that I haven't made one skin kind of hard not to. 

I appreciate very much being included on your list Xiandi, thank you for those kind words.

I believe it's a given that without the fine, outstanding, talented and skilled skinners in the community the rest of us wouldn't be here.  Thank you folks.

Dang Xiandi, this is awesome! And a hard act to follow, as usual from you. I consider you a true friend as well, and I have also learned countless things from you, including how to make half a windowblind...lol.  (That sounds bad, but you know what I mean...).

I would actually have a similar list as you with a few additions. Also in no certain order....

Brainy, for pushing a green PDJ to do better. I dunno how many times I wanted to cuss you during the Knot Vista DX period when you kept making me redo things...lol. But you directly forced me to get better.

2of3, same as Brainy, always pushing for excellence. Nit picking the crap out of my DXes so they meet your standards, thank you.

Zubaz, for just always being there when I had problems, trying to fix things, and for helping to get a few of my skins preinstalled with DesktopX 4.0.

vStyler, for having faith in my work and always saying yes when I ask to do a DX for your skins, which are excellent.

Murex, you have taught me several things. I love the detail in your work. I cut my skinning teeth on Murex DX themes.

Mirsguy, for doing such awesome work, you inspire me to be better.

AVMAN, for pushing the envelope. Your work is on the cutting edge! You inspire me!

sViz, where do I start? You are the reason my DX themes are anywhere close to being good. I aspire to be like you. I think you are a scripting genius. I rely on you heavily, and you always do your best to help.

Wizard1956, for always being quick witted, and making me laugh. And for putting with me when testing for me. I am not the easiest to please. Wiz, you are one of my few true friends. I can't say enough.

Doc, you stay on my "list", as I do yours....

I too, am sure I've missed someone, but you all know I love ya!   As much as some like to complain about WC and it's site problems, this is THE place to be, and the friends we have here will always outweigh any forum issues, or site problems.

If I didn't have you guys to turn to when in need of a friend, I'd be screaming EGADS all day long!!!

Great lists  by all.
Here's mine: All you skinners past and present who have shared your time and talents with others.

I need to include  everyone else who is still aboard the good ship WinCustomize. It may be taking on a bit of water right now but smoother sailing must surely be ahead.

*just shut up and man the pumps

Everyone I've met here,I've helped or have helped me are also heros. Without members and visitors there wouldn't be a WC.

Several years ago in Oz there was a kitchen manufacturer who [legitimately] claimed to be "Number 1 in the industry.".....as they were.....they were number 1 in the ombudsman's report of shonky businesses in the kitchen manufacture Industry, with more complaints than anyone else....

Oh man there are so many,

Kitty ...... great wallpapers and blinds .icons pointers

skinhit..... awesome icons

Xiandi.....   blinds  are awesome and other works too

Doc.... for being  a great mate and a Doc

Boxxi,  everything he does is awesome

each and everyone of you have great talent's  and it is so hard to pick a favorite

. I love you all

DOH!!!! I knew I would forget someone, but hopefully he  had to take too many meds and forgot himself.

Po.....  everything he puts his  mind to is awesome

I do apologize  for missing out   a few others  just that there is way toooooooo many to remember at one time

Having been in the business for over a decade I've seen them come and go. Some only briefely light up the skinning-sky, some are just a quick 'blip' on the radar. Some stay in the sky as ever lasting suns, never fading away.

Three that I myself will forever remember are Mark Mcquillan (aka hippy), Ian Black (aka voo(doofreak)) and Chad Rumbut (aka crumbut).
Sadly none of them are publicly active anymore.

Thanks guys, for making skinning what it is today for me. None of the active skinners of today will ever reach your level.

Us cats just cannot get good staff anymore and then he forgets me

My heroes are all the fine people which make this the great site it is

And an extra special mention for the WC technical crew for putting up with all us whinging buggers...

Naaah..... I think your RB has given you the green eyes, mate.... read it again.  S L O W L Y.  

We know. WE know.

Jafo - (especially when he drops the F bomb. I giggle like a 12 year old whose heard his first dirty joke)

Doc- Cause he is a persistent pain in the ass and keeps emailing me and jumping my ass before messenger has even finished signing me in

Skinhit - because everyone needs a good nemesis

2of3 - for helping me work on my windowblinds skin and being patient.

Zubaz - because he still leaves me messages on Facebook after I made an ass out of myself on the phone. (Which is why I don't call YOU, Doc. Once is enough.)

Yrag - what can I say. Not only is he brilliant but he's just so fucking cool.

ANYONE who has reached out to me, c'ause I am such an ass and a prick.

vstyler - cause he's such an ass and a prick (Yup, I went there.) 

Fairyy - evil squiggle. nuff said.

Bandited4u - I MISS HIM. WTF HAPPENED THAT HE LEFT????? I SEE HIM ON DA BUT I MISS HIM IN THE FORUMS HERE.

If I left anyone out it's either cause you're on The List or my meds just kicked in.