Congrats to RIRockhound as today he was awarded his Doctrate from URI in the geosciences field. Bryan has put a lot into his pursuit of this and it couldn't have happened to a better person.
His family and friends are extremely proud of his accomplishments and dedication to his dream.
Good Luck, love Mom and Dad

:cheers:
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Excellent!

B - very deserving - you are one hell of a fine young (though getting older) man :btu:

CONGRATS to You!

Now how did those Rocks catch that girls pants on fire
everyone needs to get their rocks off ....I mean out of their pockets :)

until we discover what the dealio is on that.....

Congratulations Bryan. No one know how hard you worked for this. From bartending on the Queen to make ends meet, to the many many hours of extra work you put in Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays this is an awesome accomplishment. I am truly proud to have you as my friend.

congradulations. now that your a legit doc, perhaps you can get me some free viagra. or are you holding it for yourself..............

Congratulations! The best to you with you endeavors!

Congrats, that's quite an accomplishment!
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Kudos Dr. Oak.
Good to make parents happy

Congrats Bryan!

Congratulations!..:)

Congrats, Bryan! Very impressive...

that is truly big stuff...congratulations Bryan!

Congrats Bryan, nice work.
Can we call you doc now?
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Congrats Bryan!! I'm proud of ya.. Thou shalt now be known as "Dr. Rock"
:)
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Congratulations RIRH, great accomplishment. :btu:

I guess nobody can call you dummy anymore. It is now Dr. Dummy!
Congrats. That is a huige accomplishment. You have done your family proud. Now buy me something

Congrats Bryan!! I'm proud of ya.. Thou shalt now be known as "Dr. Rock"
:)
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nice tag...:uhuh:

Tremendous accomplishment. Congrats.

Congrats
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Congratulations

Excellent Bryan... just great.

Congrats
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Doctor!

Nice job.

Awesome congrats!
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Thanks guys!

Congrats Rick, from one PhD (1980 Biochem) to another.

Nice going, you should be proud :btu:
Congrats

Byran , awesome / congratulations on your super hard work paying off .Now for the big bucks :buds:

congrats

:cheers2:

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Awesome! At least you'll never take a gneiss schist for... Oh never mind. Way to go:)
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That is outstanding Congrats
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Congratulations.....:kewl:

Awesome! At least you'll never take a gneiss schist for... Oh never mind. Way to go:)
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You mean 'don't take schist for granite'...

I'm one of those no rock geologists.... I prefer my sediment unlithified...

Way to go , Bryan; earning a doctorate requires quite a commitment. Congratulations.

You mean 'don't take schist for granite'...

I'm one of those no rock geologists.... I prefer my sediment unlithified...

yeah, I would never take a gneiss schist for granite. I don't discriminate my geology. You seem to be a bit more Fickle. :rotf2::jump1::yak5:

Well done Dr. Rockhound, its a long road and difficult to see the end at times. What a relief eh?

Congrats and all the best to you!

Congratulations Dr. Oakley! :):wave:

Bryan, congratulations, it was a long time coming but you made it, raised a family and fished thru it, as well. Chuck

Great achievement.

Byran , awesome / congratulations on your super hard work paying off .Now for the big bucks :buds:

I can't wait for his political views to change once he has to pay a pile of taxes on those big bucks!

:D

Congrats bryan.

Way to go, PHD. Imagine how much more time you'll have to fish now.

Congratulations. That's a huge accomplishment.

I can't wait for his political views to change once he has to pay a pile of taxes on those big bucks!

:D

Congrats bryan.
Might depend if he stays in academia or goes to work for Exxon :hihi:

-spence

Congrats Bryan,