What's a laurel?

[darthreader]

I notice one guy has 7 laurels, another has 3.  What does that mean? 

[sayndee]

Laurel...means to honor with distinction...achievements...awards, etc...

[CasperAZ]

So, what's a hardy?

I'm sorry.....I couldn't help myself.

[sayndee]

A big eater...

[darthreader]

LOL!  OK so no one knows so far but thanks for the morning chuckle. 

[sayndee]

I did answer your question...It means what I SAID  it means.

[DBStoerz]

There's an explanation here.

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Fantasy-Science-Fiction/Laurels/m-p/303161/highlight/true#M62...

[darthreader]

Thanks for trying Sandee, but I already know what laurel means literally. 

[darthreader]

Thanks DB!  I gave you a laurel for getting the right answer.