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09-19-2008, 04:57 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Aug 2008
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| A bunch of firsts. Well, I've been a member now for four weeks, and got a number of firsts. I first joined this forum site as a result of seeing a posting about 625 Sqn. R.A.F. It turned out that the guy concerned was the Grandson of the pilot of a Lancaster that featured in my first limited-edition print publication! Next, the first person I corrsponded with was Rochie, who, coincidentally, had been in the same unit as I had once been in! First of all the firsts, the day I joined the forum was the first day of being connected to the Internet! This is the first forum I have ever witnessed, let alone joined! It is the first time that I have been able to communicate directly to so many like-minded people, all over the World. It is the first time I have ever met such a bunch of nice people, and the first time I have been able to receive and exchange information so quickly. But, most importantly, it is the first time I have ever 'met' so many new friends! Thanks everyone!! Oh! And I've just done 200 posts! Wowza! Not bad in four weeks. Terry. |
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09-19-2008, 05:19 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx
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| We are glad you found us Terry.
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09-19-2008, 05:22 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland
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| Likewise Terry, likewise...! One in the family now...!
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09-19-2008, 05:26 PM
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| "World Traveller"   Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Royal Deeside/St Andrews, Scotland, UK
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  | I agree with all the above.  Glad you found us Terry.
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09-19-2008, 05:50 PM
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| "Shooter"   Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA
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 | Thanks for that Terry. We mods and admins occasionally get a drubbing from someone for what we didn't do, should do or whatever. Hearing success stories is a welcome thing. 
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09-19-2008, 07:50 PM
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| Older Than Dirt   Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
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| Thanks for the kind words, Terry. I know exactly how you feel. I have made a bunch of friends...... from Australia to Poland. And I wouldn't trade a one of them for all the mutton in Australia ! Charles
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09-19-2008, 08:05 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dordrecht
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| Good show Terry
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09-19-2008, 08:32 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust.
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| Well said mate! Certainly glad you found us Terry!
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09-19-2008, 09:18 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jacksonville, NC
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| Good deal. What did you do when you were in? I'm guessing airframer?
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09-19-2008, 09:34 PM
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| aka Dickcheese  Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State
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| Stick around Airframes. We need more contributors with your background. And if you get your feathers ruffled, just point it out to the member or PM a mod. It can usually get straightened out rather quickly with no harm to either party.
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09-19-2008, 09:40 PM
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| Der Crewchief  Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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| Good stuff. We always like to hear things like this.
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09-19-2008, 11:45 PM
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| The Pop-Tart Whisperer  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States
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| Glad to have you here!!
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09-20-2008, 04:50 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008
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| Thanks everyone! Mkloby, I was in Paras, and then the 'other lot' we don't mention! The 'airframes' comes from the name adpoted for my part-time aviation art thing; 'The Airframes Studio'. Had a sort of deal going with a high street framing franchise, (they've since gone bust due to losing a claim in an American court!) the name tied in nicely with the name of the company. Seemed like a good username, as I hadn't a clue what to do when I signed-up to the forum! |
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09-20-2008, 05:32 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Heyfield, Victoria
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Good on ya Terry, i feel exactly the same way. Didn't know what an online forum was til I googled something about aircraft and found this site! It does sound wierd but u do make good friends through this site! Oh, and congrats on the 200 posts too! Took me a lot longer than 4 weeks! Cheers Simon
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09-20-2008, 07:52 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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| You're a welcome addition mate! 
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