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Post by beagle on Feb 25, 2013 15:23:28 GMT 12
The BIG 8 years. It doesn't seem that long, not to us, but longer for you.
Whats all happening around the place Dave.
You doing a nationwide tour in the forum private jet and have a drink with members then kicking the butts of those who haven't ordered a shirt.
So yes a big congratulations to all members and especially a massive thank you to Dave for all his un paid time and patience and hair pulling and pie eating and beer drinking for setting up the forum, organising forum meets, and being the forum constable dibble.
A big well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
clap clap clap clap cheers from the crowds clap clap clap
wonder if helen will sent you a congrats message.
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Post by ZacYates on Feb 25, 2013 17:43:03 GMT 12
To celebrate I plan on giving Dave a cake shaped like an Auster and a Fletcher ;-)
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Feb 25, 2013 18:19:26 GMT 12
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Feb 25, 2013 18:28:48 GMT 12
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Post by obiwan27 on Feb 25, 2013 20:18:36 GMT 12
Cheers and beers Dave. Life wouldn't be the same without the forum - well done.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Feb 25, 2013 20:22:56 GMT 12
Yep, well done Dave! This resource has us all the more entertained and informed. Thank you for your tireless and sometimes thankless efforts!
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Post by ZacYates on Feb 25, 2013 20:23:55 GMT 12
I forgot to add my thanks as well! This forum is a wonderful source not just of information but also entertainment and friendships.
Cheers, and here's to another happy and exciting eight years!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 25, 2013 20:27:13 GMT 12
Thanks everyone. I'll leave the national tour till at least the tenth anniversary beags.
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Post by TS on Feb 25, 2013 20:35:33 GMT 12
Here you go Mr President. Happy Birthday on a great eight years.
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Peter Lewis on Feb 25, 2013 20:52:14 GMT 12
Well done indeed.
A sterling effort (and not a Short one),
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Post by mumbles on Feb 25, 2013 21:24:57 GMT 12
Thanks everyone. I'll leave the national tour till at least the tenth anniversary beags. Congrats Dave and thanks for the continued effort. Thanks also to the posters who make this place what it is. I was slightly startled to ponder the 8 year mark and realise I have been here for 7 of them! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 25, 2013 22:36:53 GMT 12
What amazes me is I think all the people who joined up here at the beginning are still here - Bruce, TurboNZ, Damon, Hairy, and perhaps one or two others. For the first year or so it was really just us, and Corsair67 who came in a couple of months after we began, and Simon Gualt. Then it suddenly exploded.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Feb 26, 2013 3:30:56 GMT 12
I got enticed here by a news story of some mad bugger who was in the process of bringing a Bristol Freighter back to life.
I used Google to search for more information and was directed to this forum, which I promptly joined.
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Post by obiwan27 on Feb 26, 2013 6:00:46 GMT 12
Happy birthday today to the forum. Well done Dave you've done sterling work and we all appreciate having this resource available to feed our aviation habit.
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 26, 2013 7:26:31 GMT 12
Well done Dave, and everyone else who keeps things interesting. May there be many more years!
Sent via Proboards Android App
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Post by ngatimozart on Feb 26, 2013 11:51:37 GMT 12
A very well done to Dave. You have done a mganificent job and continue to do so.
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Post by baz62 on Feb 26, 2013 11:52:58 GMT 12
Yes well done and Many Happy Returns!!  |
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Post by pjw4118 on Feb 26, 2013 15:53:40 GMT 12
For my two bits worth , what a site , a daily must, and such a variety.
Dave you must be very pleased, and what will it look like in another five years ? Wouldnt it be nice to see it paying you a return for the mega hours you have devoted. When I look at what we pay for Sky every month , Id be happy to pay a subscription to WONZ.
Keep it up and i will find a few more Vildebeeste !!!! photos for you.
Well done that man
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Post by chinapilot on Feb 26, 2013 18:06:11 GMT 12
Great site - thanks Dave.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 26, 2013 18:38:35 GMT 12
May I also please take the opportunity to thank everyone who has been a great support along the way in building up the forum's great reputation and good graces. I'd especially like to thank Craig Brankin (Corsair67) and Don Simms (skyhawkdon) for their great efforts on the moderation team, often having to put up with me discussing the problem children of the forum with them. They always tackle every problem with clear heads and sound judgement and I respect their support they give.
Also thanks to Bruce Cooke (bruce) who is often called upon or roped in to assist whenever we have some sort of forum gathering. I think of Bruce as our third moderator actually, he's a real part of the team and has been here since the begining, always enthusiastically willing to get involved.
I'd also like to thank those who have willingly welcomed us and hosted us in groups at your hangars when we've had Forum Meets over the years, such as Don Subritzky, Brendon Deere, Noel Kruse, Denys Jones and others, and to the Fly Dakota crew who have also been awesome in the past.
There are so many more of you guys and girls out there who have been great in building up the forum too, with your photos, your sharing of information and research, and your general participation. Thanks to everyone.
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