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Celebrating 14 years on VDF!

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Hello my VDF friends! As I was posting some comments, I happened to noticed that my "join date" was June, 2006. Wow, 14 years ago! Time sure flies by! I love being in the VDF family and want to thank everyone for the support you have shown me these past 14 years! It's gratifying to know how many of you have been here for such a long time, too! Let's all keep up the good work by continuing to help everyone, including the many new members, with our vast knowledge of vintage drums. Sure, we get into heated debates from time to time, but that's what family does!

-Mark

Posted on 4 years ago
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A great "family" to be a part of, indeed! 11 years, myself. It's been wonderful to get to learn and pass around knowledge for all this time!

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 4 years ago
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Hey Mark

Happy Anniversary. I’ve enjoyed reading all your posts, really appreciate your input and expertise. Was hoping to get to meet you at one of the upcoming vintage drum shows. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed for 2021. Keep the post coming!

Michael

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 4 years ago
#3
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heh heh.....

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 4 years ago
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Congrats Mark !

Enjoy your posts - always so knowledgeable and positive.

VDF is lucky to have your participation.

Doug

Posted on 4 years ago
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Mark: I read your post with a sort of reverse surprise. When you indicated 14 years, my first thought was, "He was on before me and I've been watching VFD longer that 14 years."

Well, it must just have been the fun of it that made it seem longer than it has been. I've only been on 11 years. I was partly right, but mostly wrong.

Does beg the question: When did this forum start up?

As the others have said Mark, your input has always been valuable and you have shown great expertise coupled with high enthusiasm and a good measure of diplomacy in heated situations. :)

Posted on 4 years ago
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Congrats! Always enjoy your posts and positive attitude!

Mike

Posted on 4 years ago
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From Dan Boucher

Mark: I read your post with a sort of reverse surprise. When you indicated 14 years, my first thought was, "He was on before me and I've been watching VFD longer that 14 years."Well, it must just have been the fun of it that made it seem longer than it has been. I've only been on 11 years. I was partly right, but mostly wrong.Does beg the question: When did this forum start up?As the others have said Mark, your input has always been valuable and you have shown great expertise coupled with high enthusiasm and a good measure of diplomacy in heated situations. :)

Dan!

David and I started the VDF in 2005! So it’s been here for 15 years, as have I in the admin/mod capacity. Mark hooked on shortly thereafter. He is indeed, a great guy and a fine asset, as many of our members are of course, and that would include you! 😀

Tommyp

Posted on 4 years ago
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HA! Great topic... it made me check my join date too.

Looks like I'm ready to celebrate my 10th year next month.

Happy Anniversaries to the VD-Forumites.

Posted on 4 years ago
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I guess I'm one of the newer guys here, but I really appreciate all the help Ive gotten on this forum. I knew little about vintage drums when I got here, but you guys, and especially Mark, have made me a "vintage guru"!

Can't thank you enough!Bowing

Posted on 4 years ago
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