8 Years Ago Today (May 2, 1999) -- Darkness, then not. ROLL CALL!!

TDPRI · May 2nd, 2007, 02:16 PM

Eight years ago today when I went to the (then) TDP website all that was there was a closed sign and a short statement about some of the reasons. Like most other posters here at that time I was dumbfounded. I was hurt, lost and mostly wandering around the internet trying to find my friends.

By the end of that day I had decided to start the TDPRI and did so the very next morning.

I had no idea what I would be getting into when I started down that path. I do remember I discussed it with my wife and she said, "You want to take our money and do what?" I told her it would only cost a couple hundred dollars and not take a lot of time. HA! Of course, today it costs much more than that per month and time? Probably 20 hours a week. It's like the part-time job you love (and sometimes hate) that you don't get paid for.

Anyway. Tomorrow, May 3rd is our 8th Anniversary. I want to thank everyone for their support, kindness, and help over the 8 years.

I especially want to thank the folks that are kind enough to periodically click on the "Make a Donation" button to help me pay the bills and keep the TDPRI going. You'll never know how much that helps when I go to my wife and say, "Honey, we need a bigger server (or more memory or to renew our software license) for the TDPRI."

So, HAPPY 8th B-DAY TDPRI and thanks to everyone here for their support and participation! If you where here back then... post your name in the ROLL CALL.

Paul Green
PS. If you'd like to support the TDPRI on our 8th Birthday you'll find the

button on the top of every page

Chris S. · May 2nd, 2007, 02:42 PM

I've told the story elsewhere, but I was there on that TERRIBLE day when the TDP disappeared.

I had actually emailed Noam about the possibility of taking over the job myself. (Ack!)

I CANNOT BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW GRATEFUL I AM EVERY SINGLE DAY THAT PAUL TOOK IT ON HIMSELF. And that he somehow made the TDP "magically" reappear a couple of days later.

THANK YOU, PAUL!!! Life (and the Telecaster world) would NOT be the same without you.

We are all forever in your debt. (And please, thank your wife for sticking with someone as obviously loony as you are... -LOL-)

Your biggest fan,
Chris S. :-)

guitarzan13 · May 2nd, 2007, 02:51 PM

Thanks Paul for all that you do!!! You too Chris!

62RI · May 2nd, 2007, 02:56 PM

New here but have found a ton of useful info. from the website itself and from the community here. Thanks for making this possible and Happy Anniversery

PraiseCaster · May 2nd, 2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris S.

THANK YOU, PAUL!!! Life (and the Telecaster world) would NOT be the same without you.

We are all forever in your debt. (And please, thank your wife for sticking with someone as obviously loony as you are... -LOL-)

My sentiments, exactly!

Wow, 8 years! Most forums dont make it too 3!

Congratulations Paul!

And Cris S., thank you for all your tireless work bro! It is appreaciated.

fakeocaster · May 2nd, 2007, 03:03 PM

I remember that day to

Thank you Paul(and Chris) for all the hard work since.Its greatly appreciated

nasonm · May 2nd, 2007, 03:04 PM

AS soon as I get a few bucks from selling a neck, body and pups, I'll be making a donation to the TDPRI.

And thanks Paul for keeping this place alive. It means so much to all of us.

Tim Armstrong · May 2nd, 2007, 03:22 PM

I just clicked, and now I want to thank you once again, Paul! I'm pretty sure I joined up the first month of the TDPRI, I know I was here for lots of the growing pains (probably helped cause a few!), and after eight years, I stll check in pretty much every day, and I've made a significant number of good friends through being a member here.

You've enriched my life!

Next time I'm in Texas, lunch is on me!

Cheers, Tim

furrfurrfurr · May 2nd, 2007, 03:27 PM

Paul and Chris, I'm relatively new here but I cannot tell you how much this site has meant to me over the last 9-10 months. I truly love this place and thoroughly enjoy spending waaaaay too much time here.

Thank you so much for all you do.

Furr

Big John · May 2nd, 2007, 03:31 PM

Happy Birthday and ...................

stevieboy · May 2nd, 2007, 03:42 PM

I was around then, had joined the old TDP well before that, as I recall it wasn't too long after I had joined that some of the members surprised Noam with a 52 RI for his work.

I'm certainly glad that Paul shouldered the load and kept it going--many thanks!!! I don't know just how long Noam had run it but I'm sure that Paul has well eclipsed that by now in terms of time AND effort.

txjonc · May 2nd, 2007, 03:43 PM

Thanks Paul, Chris and everyone else here at the TDPRI. Everyday this place makes life a little more enjoyable.

Dan R · May 2nd, 2007, 04:12 PM

Thanks Paul and Chris for all you do to keep things running. I ran across this forum in 2001. I sure am glad I found it. I never had ocassion to visit the original TDP. I've learned many things, had a few laughs and met some great people.

Dan R

markothefish · May 2nd, 2007, 04:27 PM

Here's to you Paul for all your hard work and time and money . It's people like you and Chris who keep the Internet civilized .This place seems more like a friendly neighborhood Bar than an internet site. CHEERS !!!

marc sosnoff · May 2nd, 2007, 04:42 PM

i glad there are people like you no words can say how enjoy the forum
and the things i learned
i hope my input has been helpful to
lets hope we are all here in 8 more

mellecaster · May 2nd, 2007, 04:47 PM

I Remember....I used to post under my Name...Tony Mellichampe...and did for years...(and still would)....but one of the updates wouldn't let me ???...but I remember when we had Dirt Streets, and didn't haff to be Quite so careful about what you posted...(not a complaint)....jest an Observation, mind you...

Bogo · May 2nd, 2007, 04:53 PM

Thanks.
The site is great and the efforts of the webmaster and administrators are much appreciated.

Telemarkman · May 2nd, 2007, 05:24 PM

Paul and Chris S. - I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

The TDPRI is an important part of my life!

Mark Davis · May 2nd, 2007, 05:24 PM

I was here then and at the original TDP before that for around 2 years or however long Noam ran it before Paul took over. My 1st day here was 2 weeks after Noam started the TDP there was only a handfull of users back then.

11 Gauge · May 2nd, 2007, 05:35 PM

I remember back then, too.

I got hooked on the TDP in the fall of '98, and just got more and more addicted as the months went on.

As internet access (at least for me) was a rare thing back then, I had to wait until every evening to get my TDP jones on.

I think that, at least at a few points, my marriage was in jeopardy, as I was sometimes on the computer from after dinner to about 2 a.m...

And then that fateful day in May of '99. I think I actually knocked off work a little early to get home and get my TDP fix flowing...

...My response was like getting kicked in the teeth. I felt lost...confused...what was I to do? A whole internet at my fingertips, but there was only one site that I wanted access to...

...But I kept coming back and checking, hoping that by some miracle that this terrible thing that had happened would be undone...

...And along came Mr. Paul Green. He was like a Coast Guard officer pulling me out of merciless waters.

But more than allowing me to keep up my Tele fix, Paul allowed me to stay in contact with the best virtual community that anyone could ever be a part of. And I really, really mean that.

ludwig · May 2nd, 2007, 05:41 PM

yeah,many thanks paul,i love this place and always check in a couple of times a day if i'm around.

cheers

shades · May 2nd, 2007, 05:42 PM

I haven't been around all that long but have come to love this place...great folks, lotsa laughs and an infinite amount of knowledge and experience willingly shared by the members. My heartfelt THANKS! to Paul and Chris for all of your work and dedication to the TDPRI family. My donation is on its way...

Lobstapickin · May 2nd, 2007, 05:51 PM

Thanks a million, guys! I wasn't here back then but stumbled in about a year later. Good luck!

Mike Aufrichtig · May 2nd, 2007, 06:38 PM

I remember the day well, and all the abuse poor Paul took initially from those who thought his way of running the website was not, shall we say, “historically accurate”. Don’t know how you’ve managed to keep your sanity all these years and miles, Paul, but very glad you have! As I’ve stated once or twice before, the TDP/TDPRI is responsible for my finding and falling in love with the Telecaster after spending more than 30 years focused on “the dark side”, greatly expanding my musical horizons, and most importantly, finding an incomparable group of fellow musicians and great friends who I get to hang with whenever Mike Rice (and Inertian) take it upon themselves to open their homes and their hearts to the crew I now refer to as the TDPRI Hudson Valley Jammers.

P.S. – Yes, I’ll hit that Make A Donation Button too.

russ · May 2nd, 2007, 06:45 PM

Yup, I remember the day!
Paul, I thank you for all you do.
Russ

Arlo · May 2nd, 2007, 07:55 PM

Paul and Chris thanks for all you do here!!

johnspierce · May 2nd, 2007, 08:59 PM

Been here since around 1997 I think? Anyway, thanks so much Paul!

JP

johnspierce · May 2nd, 2007, 09:42 PM

How about this for a blast from the past? I saved this post on how to bend the screws on your saddles for intonation way back in 1998:

Quote:

In Reply to: Bridge Intonation Questions posted by Nathan Burch on June 03, 1998 at 11:47:07:

: Hello All,

: When bending the intonation screws on a three saddle tele bridge, where is the best place to put the bend? As close to the saddle as possible?

: Also, what is the best tool for the job? Can you just grab the screw with a pair of needle nose pliers and give it a twist?

: Finally, I can't afford a real strobe tuner, and was wondering which hand held was best for bridge intonating. I have heard the Boss TU12 and TU12H are good. Is the TU12 more accurate than the TU12H for guitar?

: Thanks for any info you can give me!

: Nathan

Nathan,

I use needlenose as you suggested. Try to adjust the barrel as closely as is possible first (ie one string a little sharp, the other a little flat) then bend right in the middle soas to create an equal adjustment to both strings. Go REAL slow, very little adjustment is the norm in my experience.
The Hey Fuzzy, show 'em your pictures.........,
KEN

Nathan, this is where I put the bend.

kerc · May 2nd, 2007, 09:43 PM

So TDPRI shares its birthday with my son? Hehehe, cool

Congrats! By the way, my son is only two years older than TDPRI!

Ronkirn · May 2nd, 2007, 09:44 PM

Best People on the planet, best resource on the net... Paul, You're just too cool....Thanks,

Ron Kirn

dcaster · May 2nd, 2007, 09:52 PM

Great website...thanks Paul

dcaster

riggergreg · May 2nd, 2007, 10:39 PM

Well, I've been here for over 4 years and can't begin to tell you how much great info and entertainment I've gotten from this site.

I really appreciate the time and effort you've put in to it, Paul, and thanks to Chris for helping to keep us all in check.

getbent · May 2nd, 2007, 10:42 PM

Congrats Paul! Thanks to the whole TDPRI!

Donation sent.

Bill · May 2nd, 2007, 10:42 PM

Yes, I'd been reading the TDP for quite a while and then one day I went to log on, and there was no "there" there. It was kind of like heading over to your favorite guitar shop and finding a big hole in the ground.

How long was it between the time the TDP closed and the TDPRI opened?

I thought it was kind of a while. Maybe what happened is that I assumed the TDP was gone for good and didn't find the replacement until 2-3 months later.

Oh well, thanks for all the good work. Heck, thanks even for the bad work! And especially for the dirty work (throwing out the trollers, restoring the system from hackers, keeping an eye out for spammers, and dealing fairly with us when our brains went south and we posted something over the line).

jimfog · May 2nd, 2007, 11:59 PM

Happy Birthday TDPri....and mucho thanks, Paul!

I've never been a big poster here, but have been around pretty much since Noam started his version......it certainly was a shock and then relief when the TDP disappeared, then Paul swooped in to save the day.

Great site......I'm always glad it's here.

- Jim

stantheman · May 3rd, 2007, 12:21 AM

Paul congratulations on a noble undertaking.
And our deepest thanks to your wonderful Wife for letting You pick up the torch and keep it burning brightly.
Sending.
-stan

...so that's why I couldn't find my first posts!!!
...as light dawns on Marblehead

telejake · May 3rd, 2007, 12:28 AM

Thanks Paul and Chris....from a long time watcher and short time member.

Ignatius · May 3rd, 2007, 01:04 AM

This is one of my favorite places on the internet. Thank you Paul, I don't think you can begin to realize how much we all appreciate your hard work here.

BritishBluesBoy · May 3rd, 2007, 01:16 AM

I wasn't around in the early days, in fact I only found this place last year. I have to say though I quickly became absolutely hooked. I am very grateful to Paul and Chris for the great work they do in keeping this place as wonderful as it is. I really feel part of a very special community and that is in large part due to the wonderful job you guys do. So, Paul and Chris - thank you!!!

Many many happy returns TDPRI.

BBB.

bobthecanadian · May 3rd, 2007, 02:29 AM

Thanks Paul,

It's nice to have a place on the 'net to call home.

Cheers,

Bob

May 2nd, 2007, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 7,378 46 Photos	8 Years Ago Today (May 2, 1999) -- Darkness, then not. ROLL CALL!! Eight years ago today when I went to the (then) TDP website all that was there was a closed sign and a short statement about some of the reasons. Like most other posters here at that time I was dumbfounded. I was hurt, lost and mostly wandering around the internet trying to find my friends. By the end of that day I had decided to start the TDPRI and did so the very next morning. I had no idea what I would be getting into when I started down that path. I do remember I discussed it with my wife and she said, "You want to take our money and do what?" I told her it would only cost a couple hundred dollars and not take a lot of time. HA! Of course, today it costs much more than that per month and time? Probably 20 hours a week. It's like the part-time job you love (and sometimes hate) that you don't get paid for. Anyway. Tomorrow, May 3rd is our 8th Anniversary. I want to thank everyone for their support, kindness, and help over the 8 years. I especially want to thank the folks that are kind enough to periodically click on the "Make a Donation" button to help me pay the bills and keep the TDPRI going. You'll never know how much that helps when I go to my wife and say, "Honey, we need a bigger server (or more memory or to renew our software license) for the TDPRI." So, HAPPY 8th B-DAY TDPRI and thanks to everyone here for their support and participation! If you where here back then... post your name in the ROLL CALL. Paul Green PS. If you'd like to support the TDPRI on our 8th Birthday you'll find the button on the top of every page

May 2nd, 2007, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris S. Moderator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near TELE-Town (Wash. DC) Posts: 3,787 7 Photos	I've told the story elsewhere, but I was there on that TERRIBLE day when the TDP disappeared. I had actually emailed Noam about the possibility of taking over the job myself. (Ack!) I CANNOT BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW GRATEFUL I AM EVERY SINGLE DAY THAT PAUL TOOK IT ON HIMSELF. And that he somehow made the TDP "magically" reappear a couple of days later. THANK YOU, PAUL!!! Life (and the Telecaster world) would NOT be the same without you. We are all forever in your debt. (And please, thank your wife for sticking with someone as obviously loony as you are... -LOL-) Your biggest fan, Chris S. :-) __________________ "I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's depressing." – Tara, from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" "It was born at the junction of form and function." – Bill Kirchen, from "Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods"

May 2nd, 2007, 02:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
guitarzan13 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LaGrange, GA Age: 44 Posts: 1,898 10 Photos	Thanks Paul for all that you do!!! You too Chris! __________________ Practice make permanent!!!!....Perfect practice makes perfect!!! Chris B. www.neonjones.com

May 2nd, 2007, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
fakeocaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Enniscorthy, Ireland Age: 48 Posts: 842	I remember that day to Thank you Paul(and Chris) for all the hard work since.Its greatly appreciated __________________ cheers fakeocaster

May 2nd, 2007, 03:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
nasonm Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bangor, Maine Age: 32 Posts: 2,108 16 Photos	AS soon as I get a few bucks from selling a neck, body and pups, I'll be making a donation to the TDPRI. And thanks Paul for keeping this place alive. It means so much to all of us. __________________ "i have learned to just grit my teeth, change the subject, consider their deep total ignorance, fondle the thumb picks in my pocket and go on my way" - bender-freak It's been lonely in the saddle since my horse died

May 2nd, 2007, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
62RI TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 97	New here but have found a ton of useful info. from the website itself and from the community here. Thanks for making this possible and Happy Anniversery

May 2nd, 2007, 03:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,701	I just clicked, and now I want to thank you once again, Paul! I'm pretty sure I joined up the first month of the TDPRI, I know I was here for lots of the growing pains (probably helped cause a few!), and after eight years, I stll check in pretty much every day, and I've made a significant number of good friends through being a member here. You've enriched my life! Next time I'm in Texas, lunch is on me! Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

May 2nd, 2007, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
furrfurrfurr Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South of Heaven Posts: 3,154	Paul and Chris, I'm relatively new here but I cannot tell you how much this site has meant to me over the last 9-10 months. I truly love this place and thoroughly enjoy spending waaaaay too much time here. Thank you so much for all you do. Furr

May 2nd, 2007, 03:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Big John Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 6,973 39 Photos	Happy Birthday and ................... __________________ If you are going to be a bear, be a grizzly !!

May 2nd, 2007, 03:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
stevieboy Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: the valley Age: 58 Posts: 3,542 6 Photos	I was around then, had joined the old TDP well before that, as I recall it wasn't too long after I had joined that some of the members surprised Noam with a 52 RI for his work. I'm certainly glad that Paul shouldered the load and kept it going--many thanks!!! I don't know just how long Noam had run it but I'm sure that Paul has well eclipsed that by now in terms of time AND effort.

May 2nd, 2007, 03:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
txjonc Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 446 6 Photos	Thanks Paul, Chris and everyone else here at the TDPRI. Everyday this place makes life a little more enjoyable. __________________ Pick it Moon!

May 2nd, 2007, 04:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dan R Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 51 Posts: 983	Thanks Paul and Chris for all you do to keep things running. I ran across this forum in 2001. I sure am glad I found it. I never had ocassion to visit the original TDP. I've learned many things, had a few laughs and met some great people. Dan R

May 2nd, 2007, 04:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
markothefish Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Greenville, Rhode Island Age: 44 Posts: 2,557 7 Photos	Here's to you Paul for all your hard work and time and money . It's people like you and Chris who keep the Internet civilized .This place seems more like a friendly neighborhood Bar than an internet site. CHEERS !!! __________________ Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted. Groucho Marx

May 2nd, 2007, 04:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
marc sosnoff Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: new jersey Age: 57 Posts: 580 10 Photos	i glad there are people like you no words can say how enjoy the forum and the things i learned i hope my input has been helpful to lets hope we are all here in 8 more

May 2nd, 2007, 04:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
mellecaster VENDOR Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,359 17 Photos	I Remember....I used to post under my Name...Tony Mellichampe...and did for years...(and still would)....but one of the updates wouldn't let me ???...but I remember when we had Dirt Streets, and didn't haff to be Quite so careful about what you posted...(not a complaint)....jest an Observation, mind you... __________________ Expert Repair....ReCrafting...and Set-ups Making your World a Better Place...One Guitar at a time Contact Info

May 2nd, 2007, 04:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
Bogo Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 388	Thanks. The site is great and the efforts of the webmaster and administrators are much appreciated.

May 2nd, 2007, 05:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
Telemarkman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 63 Posts: 6,653	Paul and Chris S. - I thank you from the bottom of my heart! The TDPRI is an important part of my life!

May 2nd, 2007, 05:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 18,635	I was here then and at the original TDP before that for around 2 years or however long Noam ran it before Paul took over. My 1st day here was 2 weeks after Noam started the TDP there was only a handfull of users back then. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

May 2nd, 2007, 05:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
11 Gauge Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 6.2 miles northwest of BWI Posts: 4,180 16 Photos	I remember back then, too. I got hooked on the TDP in the fall of '98, and just got more and more addicted as the months went on. As internet access (at least for me) was a rare thing back then, I had to wait until every evening to get my TDP jones on. I think that, at least at a few points, my marriage was in jeopardy, as I was sometimes on the computer from after dinner to about 2 a.m... And then that fateful day in May of '99. I think I actually knocked off work a little early to get home and get my TDP fix flowing... ...My response was like getting kicked in the teeth. I felt lost...confused...what was I to do? A whole internet at my fingertips, but there was only one site that I wanted access to... ...But I kept coming back and checking, hoping that by some miracle that this terrible thing that had happened would be undone... ...And along came Mr. Paul Green. He was like a Coast Guard officer pulling me out of merciless waters. But more than allowing me to keep up my Tele fix, Paul allowed me to stay in contact with the best virtual community that anyone could ever be a part of. And I really, really mean that.

May 2nd, 2007, 05:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
ludwig Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: uk-london Age: 42 Posts: 657 26 Photos	yeah,many thanks paul,i love this place and always check in a couple of times a day if i'm around. cheers __________________ "hanging on in quiet desperation is the english way" paul

May 2nd, 2007, 05:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
shades Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa. Age: 52 Posts: 1,785 8 Photos	I haven't been around all that long but have come to love this place...great folks, lotsa laughs and an infinite amount of knowledge and experience willingly shared by the members. My heartfelt THANKS! to Paul and Chris for all of your work and dedication to the TDPRI family. My donation is on its way... __________________ It's 106 miles to Chicago,we've got a full tank of gas,half a pack of cigarettes,it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses...

May 2nd, 2007, 05:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
Lobstapickin Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maine Age: 52 Posts: 344	Thanks a million, guys! I wasn't here back then but stumbled in about a year later. Good luck! __________________ I wasn't born in Maine, but I got here as soon as I could. Hey, check out my OTHER passion; Reverend Guitars =R=

May 2nd, 2007, 06:38 PM	#24 (permalink)
Mike Aufrichtig Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: River Edge, NJ Posts: 180	I remember the day well, and all the abuse poor Paul took initially from those who thought his way of running the website was not, shall we say, “historically accurate”. Don’t know how you’ve managed to keep your sanity all these years and miles, Paul, but very glad you have! As I’ve stated once or twice before, the TDP/TDPRI is responsible for my finding and falling in love with the Telecaster after spending more than 30 years focused on “the dark side”, greatly expanding my musical horizons, and most importantly, finding an incomparable group of fellow musicians and great friends who I get to hang with whenever Mike Rice (and Inertian) take it upon themselves to open their homes and their hearts to the crew I now refer to as the TDPRI Hudson Valley Jammers. P.S. – Yes, I’ll hit that Make A Donation Button too.

May 2nd, 2007, 06:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
russ Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Westside Age: 53 Posts: 214	Yup, I remember the day! Paul, I thank you for all you do. Russ

May 2nd, 2007, 07:55 PM	#26 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Traded the van for 3000 sqft of Prime! Age: 51 Posts: 2,624	Paul and Chris thanks for all you do here!!

IMPORTANT:Treat everyone here with respect, no matter how difficult! No sex, drug, political, religion or hate discussion permitted here.

May 2nd, 2007, 08:59 PM	#27 (permalink)
johnspierce Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 487 17 Photos	Been here since around 1997 I think? Anyway, thanks so much Paul! JP

May 2nd, 2007, 09:43 PM	#29 (permalink)
kerc Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 38 Posts: 698	So TDPRI shares its birthday with my son? Hehehe, cool Congrats! By the way, my son is only two years older than TDPRI! __________________ Hey, try to play your guitar daily!

May 2nd, 2007, 09:44 PM	#30 (permalink)
Ronkirn VENDOR Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 63 Posts: 4,163	Best People on the planet, best resource on the net... Paul, You're just too cool....Thanks, Ron Kirn __________________ 'The true Soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because He loves what is behind him.' www.ronkirn.com

May 2nd, 2007, 09:52 PM	#31 (permalink)
dcaster TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 53	Great website...thanks Paul dcaster

May 2nd, 2007, 10:39 PM	#32 (permalink)
riggergreg Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Back in Texas, Again Age: 53 Posts: 1,086 29 Photos	Well, I've been here for over 4 years and can't begin to tell you how much great info and entertainment I've gotten from this site. I really appreciate the time and effort you've put in to it, Paul, and thanks to Chris for helping to keep us all in check. __________________ Another year older and deeper in debt

May 2nd, 2007, 10:42 PM	#33 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 14,484 37 Photos	Congrats Paul! Thanks to the whole TDPRI! Donation sent.

May 2nd, 2007, 10:42 PM	#34 (permalink)
Bill Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 3,298 67 Photos	Yes, I'd been reading the TDP for quite a while and then one day I went to log on, and there was no "there" there. It was kind of like heading over to your favorite guitar shop and finding a big hole in the ground. How long was it between the time the TDP closed and the TDPRI opened? I thought it was kind of a while. Maybe what happened is that I assumed the TDP was gone for good and didn't find the replacement until 2-3 months later. Oh well, thanks for all the good work. Heck, thanks even for the bad work! And especially for the dirty work (throwing out the trollers, restoring the system from hackers, keeping an eye out for spammers, and dealing fairly with us when our brains went south and we posted something over the line). __________________ B i l l B a e c k WilliamBaeck.com

May 2nd, 2007, 11:59 PM	#35 (permalink)
jimfog Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 235	Happy Birthday TDPri....and mucho thanks, Paul! I've never been a big poster here, but have been around pretty much since Noam started his version......it certainly was a shock and then relief when the TDP disappeared, then Paul swooped in to save the day. Great site......I'm always glad it's here. - Jim __________________ "Master of the Telecaster?!?!?!?.........Jim, you're more a BAST@RD of the Telecaster!!!!"

May 3rd, 2007, 12:21 AM	#36 (permalink)
stantheman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 6,316	Paul congratulations on a noble undertaking. And our deepest thanks to your wonderful Wife for letting You pick up the torch and keep it burning brightly. Sending. -stan ...so that's why I couldn't find my first posts!!! ...as light dawns on Marblehead __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

May 3rd, 2007, 12:28 AM	#37 (permalink)
telejake Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 8700 ft/Colorado Rockies Age: 63 Posts: 252	Thanks Paul and Chris....from a long time watcher and short time member.