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PJK
Alien Abductee
USA
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 Posted - 07/16/2010 : 3:20:37 PM
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Just remembering how alive this message board once was, before the dawn of myspace, facebook, twitter, etc. While it feels like this place is full of cobwebs & dust, it's still haunted with wonderful memories . Since none of the above technology based socialization forums fit me or my style, I gave up on them, but I will never give up on this place.
A message board with a ghost town feel, but somehow, I still feel at home here. Maybe it's my old age or perhaps the fact that I never did do well with change, but I will always have a special love for this place. Thank you Jon, for carving out an Internet space in which those of us who loved the sound of a real guitar god, could have a place to gather and share the music, the love, the passion. A family once resided here.
Hello to all who called this home. Thanks for the memories!  |
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gnome44
Yak Addict
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Posted - 07/16/2010 : 7:16:10 PM
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What a nice post, Pam! I've often wondered why this place is so dead...and I suppose MySpace, Facebook, etc. all play a large part in it. I don't use any of those sites either...so I guess I never considered them responsible.
I think Tim's lack of solo-acoustic touring might have something to do with it to...
Regardless, I'm definitely not one of the "originals" around here...but I lurked long before I posted. I still check almost daily for posts. But those come pretty seldom lately. |
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GuitarGuy305
Fluffy-Esque
USA
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Posted - 07/16/2010 : 8:03:59 PM
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| I check the boards pretty regularly, but it's definitely very quiet lately. Hopefully we'll pick back up if he tours in 2011. |
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PJK
Alien Abductee
USA
4124 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2010 : 4:05:53 PM
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Sad to say this folder will never be resurrected. I think it also has to do with the fact that most of the active members were high school and college age and had time to comment. Now everyone is grown up and on to other things. It happens.
I think the friends folder is pretty much dead. I feel the same vibes here that I feel when I pass the house I grew up in. It still looks the same, but it feels weird because I can't go in since the family is long gone. But I have great memories and that will just have to do. 
Take care guys. |
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LizT
Fluffy-Esque
USA
1685 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2010 : 6:00:10 PM
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Hi Pam.
I made a few wonderful friends here and you are one of them!  |
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Arthen
Alien Abductee
USA
4837 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2010 : 12:59:41 PM
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Thanks to the wonderful power of the internet, despite what happens here in the future out past is archived! I fit into your description Pam. I started on here my third of fourth year in high school and kind of grew up with the board. No matter what happens, I know that every time I listen to Jeff Lang or Chris Whitley or Flaming Lips or any other number of artists I enjoy, I know that this is the space that I got turned onto them.
"...haunted with wonderful memories..." and lots of wonderful music... |
Steve Hackett: "I'm my own opening act, you see."
Tim (before "Faceoff"): "Peace, love....and SEX!"
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
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Posted - 07/23/2010 : 12:53:23 PM
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I'm not sure if I speak for all the other guys that went to FPR, but I know that when I got there and met the group from the message board for the first time, it was really weird (but cool) because it didn't feel like meeting people for the first time.
It was much more like when you have an old friend that you haven't spoken to in a while, but when you do talk you just pick right up where you left off. It was pretty unique and very cool. |
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enthuTIMsiast
Alien Abductee
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Posted - 07/31/2010 : 3:15:04 PM
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| Speaking of and remembering days gone by and all that.... I ran into none other than sir Silky The Pimp in ikea in Atlanta. Being from about 6-7 hours away you can imagine it was quite some surprise for the both of us... Nevermind that it's been about 9 years since we last (first) met. Weird random coincidences. |
Tim Reynolds Downloads
I am not the albatross of love, I am the human ellipsis. I am dot dot dot. - Leo Kottke
I hate beating people over the head with anything. We can all make up our own minds. What we don’t have is enough music. More music please. - Leo Kottke
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LizT
Fluffy-Esque
USA
1685 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2010 : 09:13:50 AM
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Speaking of memories, Hollywood House of Blues is one I will never forget. Fluffy's sister Teri took me in. She was wonderful! It was sweet meeting Kevin, Jason and Patrick in person. The show was fantastic too! I wonder if Fluffy still has the group picture we sent him? Good times...
I still check in from time to time. I have had huge changes in my life since then, even went back to school. I am a Registered Nurse First Assistant in the Operating Room. The human body is amazing, take care of it! |
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
3311 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2010 : 2:09:39 PM
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| It was great to see you the other day Jason... Definitely ranks up there as one of the most random chance meetings I can recall! |
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enthuTIMsiast
Alien Abductee
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Posted - 08/02/2010 : 6:46:55 PM
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Originally posted by Silky The Pimp
It was great to see you the other day Jason... Definitely ranks up there as one of the most random chance meetings I can recall!
For sure, at least on the "some one I really know" but... when I was in Munich Germany I ran into someone I know by sight. The in was in Baltimore once and ran into my old boss from a job I still work at (but w/ new boss). And her desk is about 15 feet from mine.
Crazy, small world.
Surprised you knew who I was -- I didn't expect you to for sure, I was about to tell you. Ie I wasn't trying to make you guess. Haha... |
Tim Reynolds Downloads
I am not the albatross of love, I am the human ellipsis. I am dot dot dot. - Leo Kottke
I hate beating people over the head with anything. We can all make up our own minds. What we don’t have is enough music. More music please. - Leo Kottke
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
3311 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 3:06:50 PM
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| Yeah it took me a sec to place you sans beard and long(er) hair. I was equally surprised that you'd recognize me... last time I saw you I was a good 50 pounds heavier with short hair and no beard. |
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Hopeful Rolling Waves
Alien Abductee
South Sandwich Islands
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therippa
Fluffy-Esque
Kazakhstan
1099 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2010 : 5:44:39 PM
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"Member since 08/27/2001"
I can't believe I've been on this board for 9 years (albeit inactive after tim stopped touring solo)
I remember when I first joined I was too young to go see any of Tim's shows because they were always 21+ |
Aspiring to Be Fluffy-Esque an Alien Abductee! |
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remembering people & days gone by
