Andy
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It's 17 years since TAW started, although I've only been here 15, I already feel part of an extended family that goes around the (folk) world.
Many thanks to Colin (YABB Master) and everyone else who has kept this a (mostly) nice place.
Now, if only we can find the bucket of eecummingses that Jude left in the snug, we'd be all set for a celebration!
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I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion, C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate.
Lost in time like tears in the rain
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Will S
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2019, 07:43:10 PM » |
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You beat me - I joined in June 2005, so only 14 years. But I agree that this does feel like a family, and I enjoy meeting some of you at Cropredy (or occasionally elsewhere).
I echo the thanks to all who keep the ship sailing along calmly!
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All the diamonds in the world
That mean anything to me,
Are conjured up by wind and sunlight
Sparkling on the sea
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jude
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« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2019, 07:46:51 PM » |
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It's 17 years since TAW started, although I've only been here 15, I already feel part of an extended family that goes around the (folk) world.
Many thanks to Colin (YABB Master) and everyone else who has kept this a (mostly) nice place.
Now, if only we can find the bucket of eecummingses that Jude left in the snug, we'd be all set for a celebration!
It's in the corner.. by the Wormhole.. Might need putting back in the bucket by now...  |
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Lubiloo (Lorna)
Google that lot, Bob!
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Meminesse sed providere
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« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2019, 07:48:04 PM » |
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Yes, Happy Birthday TAW and thanks to everyone involved.
It’s been there through the worst and best of times, for me...I have been on here 10 years now.
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And radio waves kept me company...
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« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2019, 08:06:52 PM » |
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13.5 years, apparently. Cripes. Happy Birthday, TAW. Driving lessons?   |
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Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
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MarkV
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« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2019, 08:24:40 PM » |
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Happy birthday.. 15 years for me, though it feels like a lot less. Normally a nice calm space to visit and relax.
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O to 62 in sixtytwo years. Where does the time go?
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PaulT
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« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2019, 08:39:46 PM » |
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Blimeyheck - my profile tells me I registered on TAW on 10th June 2003!  and I've been logged in for 48 1/2 days! WKWTTG indeed?! Heartfelt thanks to YABB, to our esteemed moderators (even Dredd!), and to all who have ever contributed to this august (pun intended!) forum. I've met - "virtually" and in real life - some marvellous folk through TAW ! So a glass raised to TAW, and another to those who've been here over the years, but are no longer with us, for whatever reasons... |
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Said the straight man, to the late man...
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Glen S
and I do love a bit of Macca whimsy
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« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2019, 08:41:07 PM » |
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Thanks ever so much Colin and Happy Birthday TAW...   Just 13 years 8 months for me and never once been tempted to join Bookface or whatever it's called these days... |
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bassline (Mike)
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« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2019, 10:41:32 PM » |
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Om unny a babby, 11 years young. Cheers all...it's bin fabb Yabb. |
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Well I never did..
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YaBB Master (Colin)
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and mastery demands a certain style
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« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2019, 11:25:22 PM » |
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Thanks everybody. However it still leaves the question, why have over 45,000 Russians attempted to register on TAW? |
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but BEING PAID -- what will compare with it? |
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wayne stote
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« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2019, 12:09:23 AM » |
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I've been on board for five minutes but it's informative and friendly here.
Thanks everyone!
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Bridgwit (Bridget)
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« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2019, 01:21:19 AM » |
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15 years for me and I still feel like the new girl  Big thanks to Colin & the Mods (They’re on at the Fringe next year, I hear!). I spend far more time than is healthy on here but I do enjoy it (mostly) and a particular thanks to everyone for all the music recommendations over the years  Here’s to the next 17... that will be 2036 |
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Brian Green
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« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2019, 06:38:26 AM » |
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Happy birthday TAW! only been a member for a few months have been made very welcome. Always find interesting discussions on the forum. Thank you to everyone involved. |
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Malcolm
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« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2019, 08:26:41 AM » |
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Many thanks from me too. Re the Russians, I wonder if a part of our URL has a hidden meaning in Russian and they think it is some kind of dating site. |
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fat Billy(Bill)
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« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2019, 08:43:26 AM » |
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Gosh that long, I have met so many "interesting" folk on here.
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JJ (Joanna)
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nice McTell I'm wearin!
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« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2019, 09:10:20 AM » |
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I registered in 2004 but it's more the hours spent that are shocking!! Not wasted though! So glad we're still running, its a great community, informative and so good to recognise a face or two as I attend festivals and gigs around the country. Long to reign over us.... Thank you Colin and the Mods. (Benny and the jets sprung in to my head as I typed that for some reason! ) |
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....may my love be your protector; and walk with you 'til next we meet
R.McTell - An Irish Blessing.
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Swamp Donkey (Keith)
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« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2019, 09:49:53 AM » |
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I've been here 15 years.
Time well spent.
Well done and thank you Colin and the Mods for keeping it going.
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Well it's turned out nice again!
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Amethyst (Jenny)
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« Reply #17 on: December 03, 2019, 10:18:32 AM » |
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Huge thanks to Colin and everyone else that works hard to keep us happy here.
Through this board I have met so many like minded friends and many of them feel like real family.
Thank you all for keeping me sane.
❤️ 🎼 🥰 🎻 💕 🎻 💖 🎸
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Farnsfield Acoustic ... Notts
Thank you to everyone that has ever been to a FarnsAc gig, and to all our wonderful performers since 2005
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mikec
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« Reply #18 on: December 03, 2019, 10:37:18 AM » |
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January 2003!!!! Bloomin heck I'm not that old really I blame that Carey Hancock, he has soooooooo much to answer for. (cheers Ces). And thanks to Yabb for keeping the hamsters spinning those wheels. |
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I have gone to look for myself, if I return before I get back, keep me here.
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Jules Gray
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« Reply #19 on: December 03, 2019, 11:58:54 AM » |
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"Believe me when I say to you I hope the Russians love their folk rock too" Jules |
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Now be thankful for good things below
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