ToddP
10-29-2004, 04:42 PM
Tomorrow is the 1 Year Anniversary of opening the forum. I started it because of the concern that perhaps Norm's forum would be closing down. I put together a forum using some free software and cheap server space and asked Ron Awad to take a look on the October 29th. Well if you know Ron - He's got a pretty big mouth :D and on October 30th he posted on Norm's forum that this one was now up and running as a "backup" to Norm's in case his went under as he had warned it may.
I made the following post 26 days after the forum started:
Since the forum was opened on October 29th, 26 days ago, the members here have really worked to make this thing take off!
We currently have:
220 Members
1117 Posts
136 Topics
At this pace there will be over 15,000 posts after 1 year, and our membership continues to grow every day.
Well the math didn't hold up very well. Currently we're at:
920 Members
35,513 Posts
2,695 Topics
I've made alot of friends this past year and unfortunately lost a couple friends. I have had tremendous support from people through their efforts, kinds words and financial contributions. There are a few people whose efforts must be recognized.
Mike Gaspard - Mike offered his assistance right at the beginning and has been a tremendous asset working as a moderator and administrator. I have no doubt that Mike takes care of far more details than I'll ever know. When I leave town and won't be available for a few days, I never worry when Mike's around.
Phil Ruffin - When we decided to make forum t-shirts Phil e-mailed and offered his assistance immediately. He was great when we were designing the shirt and did a fantastic job printing them. Some of my favorite pictures on the forum are of people flying and socializing. I get a real kick out of it when I see one or two people wearing a forum t-shirt. :)
Ron Awad - How could I forget our number 1 poster. You may not agree with everything he says, but you'll usually read his posts to see what he'll come up with next. Ron has a been a terrific supporter and sounding board this past year. We talk on the phone 2-3 times a month usually a little about the forum, the people, the current discussions and always about flying.
Chuck Irby - People get very sentimental and offer all kinds of tributes when people pass away. I can very honestly say that if Chuck were still alive he would still be listed here. Chuck's support, encouraging e-mails, private messages and never ending offers of help and support this past year will be missed. Chuck was a great guy who didn't mind getting into an occasional online pissing match. I witnessed more than one this past year, but always saw them end with kind words of mutual respect. Chuck had a very strong point of view which he liked to share but more than anything he wanted to be your friend.
Like I said, there are many people who have contributed to this forum and to each and every one I say Thank You!
Remember what I said about my favorite pictures - I like this one :)
I made the following post 26 days after the forum started:
Since the forum was opened on October 29th, 26 days ago, the members here have really worked to make this thing take off!
We currently have:
220 Members
1117 Posts
136 Topics
At this pace there will be over 15,000 posts after 1 year, and our membership continues to grow every day.
Well the math didn't hold up very well. Currently we're at:
920 Members
35,513 Posts
2,695 Topics
I've made alot of friends this past year and unfortunately lost a couple friends. I have had tremendous support from people through their efforts, kinds words and financial contributions. There are a few people whose efforts must be recognized.
Mike Gaspard - Mike offered his assistance right at the beginning and has been a tremendous asset working as a moderator and administrator. I have no doubt that Mike takes care of far more details than I'll ever know. When I leave town and won't be available for a few days, I never worry when Mike's around.
Phil Ruffin - When we decided to make forum t-shirts Phil e-mailed and offered his assistance immediately. He was great when we were designing the shirt and did a fantastic job printing them. Some of my favorite pictures on the forum are of people flying and socializing. I get a real kick out of it when I see one or two people wearing a forum t-shirt. :)
Ron Awad - How could I forget our number 1 poster. You may not agree with everything he says, but you'll usually read his posts to see what he'll come up with next. Ron has a been a terrific supporter and sounding board this past year. We talk on the phone 2-3 times a month usually a little about the forum, the people, the current discussions and always about flying.
Chuck Irby - People get very sentimental and offer all kinds of tributes when people pass away. I can very honestly say that if Chuck were still alive he would still be listed here. Chuck's support, encouraging e-mails, private messages and never ending offers of help and support this past year will be missed. Chuck was a great guy who didn't mind getting into an occasional online pissing match. I witnessed more than one this past year, but always saw them end with kind words of mutual respect. Chuck had a very strong point of view which he liked to share but more than anything he wanted to be your friend.
Like I said, there are many people who have contributed to this forum and to each and every one I say Thank You!
Remember what I said about my favorite pictures - I like this one :)