Happy 7th Birthday TDPRI! - Page 2

Seanycaster · May 4th, 2006, 04:21 PM

Where else in the world can you get this much tele info and Chilli and burger recipes to boot? Happy birthday TDPRI and here's to the next 7.

Brutalblues · May 4th, 2006, 11:47 PM

Congratulations on a wonderful seven years. I've laughed my ass off, and cried some real tears.
Happy Birthday TDPRI!!

Robin Nahum · May 5th, 2006, 12:03 AM

I can't believe that it's seven years since the Flying Burrito Brothers played at the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, I introduced myself to John Beland, bemoaned the meltdown of the TDP and he told me about the TDPRI.

This site has given me a lot of pleasure and knowledge on my musical journey and I have met many wonderful people. It has been a real privilege to be a member.

Thank you Paul and fellow members and here's to another 7.

RN

Pro Reverb
Vintage Saddles
Charlton Johnson
USACG
StewMac
Warmoth
Harmonic Design
Lindy Fralin
Vibrolux
Deluxe Reverb
Eurotubes
Weber
Les Paul Special HB
Eminence Cannabis Rex
Not selling my ES345 and
Lots of encouragement and good humour

BLACKCAT69 · May 5th, 2006, 11:40 AM

Happy Birthday TDPRI. The finest website on the web. Thanks a million Paul for all your hard work. When I began building my first partscaster, this place provided more valuable info than anywhere else on the web. I've learned loads here and continue to. I am now Telecaster addicted. My wife may not think it's a good thing, but .....

Cheers to the TDPRI!

The String King · May 5th, 2006, 12:15 PM

Happy birthday!

If it was a day later it would be the same as me, but it's not...
It's my birthday tommorow.. :D

Five Finger Fender Fiend · May 5th, 2006, 01:01 PM

Happy birthday TDPRI. It is without doubt the number 1 site of it's type on the planet..i love it. :D :D

getbent · May 5th, 2006, 01:01 PM

Paul,

there are days when you take stock of things you've done and determine if they are 'good things'... What you've built here is a really good thing. I've not seen an online environment that has this good of a feel and filled with such a great tone... Your leadership and guidance and the folks you've chosen to help you have resulted in this... Folks vote with their feet and the number of visits are a great indication of the community you've built. Congrats! Long live tdpri!

Billy Claire · May 5th, 2006, 08:23 PM

Happy b-day forum!

Been posting, too, since the original Noam forum (and helped buy him that Tele we got for him). I haven't been as fanatical since I was at the beginning but poke my nose in from time to time. Still have Esquires and Teles as my main guitars, though.... but most of my time is spent moderating the Orange amps forum...

Billy

Val-tone · May 5th, 2006, 09:30 PM

Yeah, I'm self-employed now and have been for about a year and a half... whenever I'm at work the TDPRI is usually on in the background... Thanks Paul (and everyone else) for helping me not getting my work done!

trag-o-caster · May 5th, 2006, 10:44 PM

Thank you for everything Paul! God bless you and yours!

I've been here since the Noam days. I've told this before. My father died right before Paul took over. I returned home from his funeral in Arkansas only to find the old TDP GONE -

I was mortified to say the least. Very shortly after that it was back with Paul in charge, and Paul has always done a GREAT job keeping this board safe and civil for EVERYONE. I really appreciate that Paul because:

#1. I HATE arguing.
#2. My kids sometimes read over my shoulder, and my oldest (12) reads a lot of these posts.

I know that there's been toes stepped on. Some feelings hurt. Many old timers have left us behind because of differences of opinions on how things should be done here. But IMO - Paul has done with this board exactly what I would've done with it. Keep it safe, and keep it friendly.

God bless and be with those that we've lost over the years too.

R.I.P.

"Spyder"
"Spanky"
Steve Grant

... and whomever else that I may have left out.

Thanks again Paul!

May 4th, 2006, 04:21 PM	#41 (permalink)
Seanycaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 869	Where else in the world can you get this much tele info and Chilli and burger recipes to boot? Happy birthday TDPRI and here's to the next 7. __________________ (\__/) ( >.<) (")__(")

May 4th, 2006, 11:47 PM	#42 (permalink)
Brutalblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,121	Paul, thanks for all your hard work! Congratulations on a wonderful seven years. I've laughed my ass off, and cried some real tears. *Happy Birthday TDPRI!!*

May 5th, 2006, 12:03 AM	#43 (permalink)
Robin Nahum Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 57 Posts: 1,680 13 Photos	Huh!! I can't believe that it's seven years since the Flying Burrito Brothers played at the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, I introduced myself to John Beland, bemoaned the meltdown of the TDP and he told me about the TDPRI. This site has given me a lot of pleasure and knowledge on my musical journey and I have met many wonderful people. It has been a real privilege to be a member. Thank you Paul and fellow members and here's to another 7. RN Pro Reverb Vintage Saddles Charlton Johnson USACG StewMac Warmoth Harmonic Design Lindy Fralin Vibrolux Deluxe Reverb Eurotubes Weber Les Paul Special HB Eminence Cannabis Rex Not selling my ES345 and Lots of encouragement and good humour

May 5th, 2006, 11:40 AM	#44 (permalink)
BLACKCAT69 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada-Windsor-Ont. Age: 37 Posts: 2,633 5 Photos	Happy Birthday TDPRI. The finest website on the web. Thanks a million Paul for all your hard work. When I began building my first partscaster, this place provided more valuable info than anywhere else on the web. I've learned loads here and continue to. I am now Telecaster addicted. My wife may not think it's a good thing, but ..... Cheers to the TDPRI! __________________ http://www.lukefisher.com/blame.wav

May 5th, 2006, 12:15 PM	#45 (permalink)
The String King Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East Sussex, U.K. Age: 16 Posts: 1,064 22 Photos	Happy birthday! If it was a day later it would be the same as me, but it's not... It's my birthday tommorow.. :D __________________ I twang therefore I am

May 5th, 2006, 01:01 PM	#46 (permalink)
Five Finger Fender Fiend Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bron-Yr-Aur Posts: 667	Happy birthday TDPRI. It is without doubt the number 1 site of it's type on the planet..i love it. :D :D __________________ I'm on the road tonight with this old hillbilly band. We may not be good looking but we sure get outta hand. -Neil Young

May 5th, 2006, 01:01 PM	#47 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 10,019 37 Photos	Happy Bday Paul, there are days when you take stock of things you've done and determine if they are 'good things'... What you've built here is a really good thing. I've not seen an online environment that has this good of a feel and filled with such a great tone... Your leadership and guidance and the folks you've chosen to help you have resulted in this... Folks vote with their feet and the number of visits are a great indication of the community you've built. Congrats! Long live tdpri! __________________ 'never pet a burning dog'

May 5th, 2006, 08:23 PM	#48 (permalink)
Billy Claire Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marlborough MA Posts: 940	Happy b-day forum! Been posting, too, since the original Noam forum (and helped buy him that Tele we got for him). I haven't been as fanatical since I was at the beginning but poke my nose in from time to time. Still have Esquires and Teles as my main guitars, though.... but most of my time is spent moderating the Orange amps forum... Billy __________________ www.myspace.com/sherylamour www.theallens.theallens.com tear off my arms and beat me to death with them...

May 5th, 2006, 09:30 PM	#49 (permalink)
Val-tone Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 42 Posts: 621 5 Photos	Yeah, I'm self-employed now and have been for about a year and a half... whenever I'm at work the TDPRI is usually on in the background... Thanks Paul (and everyone else) for helping me not getting my work done! __________________ Is it raining, is it snowing Is a hurricane a-blowing Yes, the danger must be growing For the rowers keep on rowing And they're certainly not showing Any signs that they are slowing

May 5th, 2006, 10:44 PM	#50 (permalink)
trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,557	Thank you for everything Paul! God bless you and yours! I've been here since the Noam days. I've told this before. My father died right before Paul took over. I returned home from his funeral in Arkansas only to find the old TDP GONE - I was mortified to say the least. Very shortly after that it was back with Paul in charge, and Paul has always done a GREAT job keeping this board safe and civil for EVERYONE. I really appreciate that Paul because: #1. I HATE arguing. #2. My kids sometimes read over my shoulder, and my oldest (12) reads a lot of these posts. I know that there's been toes stepped on. Some feelings hurt. Many old timers have left us behind because of differences of opinions on how things should be done here. But IMO - Paul has done with this board exactly what I would've done with it. Keep it safe, and keep it friendly. God bless and be with those that we've lost over the years too. R.I.P. "Spyder" "Spanky" Steve Grant ... and whomever else that I may have left out. Thanks again Paul! __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb