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| Just wanted to start a thread about new members who have never posted yet??? We have 4000 plus members and want to hear some stuff???? |
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Location: Avondale, AZ | You look like an old member (#131) that rarely posts. What's up with that? |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Simple. With Waskel, Tuppy, Woody, Paul, Moody, and the rest, who can get a word in edgewise?
Besides, that lot knows it all already - who needs to hear from anyone else? |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | FWIW, I am one of the very early members and I don't have a high number of posts, relatively speaking. I do read a lot of threads to which I don't respond. We know a lot of members lurk and read, but don't post. Some of what they read might even be helpful! |
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | I'm a (fairly) new member and read a lot of posts without responding. I don't have a lot of posts either. I learned many years ago that one can stay out of trouble by listening carefully to what is being said............I too, have learned a bit about Ovations here. Good forum. |
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Location: SoCal | Luthier444 is a highly respected member of the Ovation/Adamas team at the factory. No other way to say it - factory staff are actively discouraged by the company from posting here.
We value when he and a couple of others do give us their insight and opinion. |
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Location: Avondale, AZ | OOOhhh!!! |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | I joined the OFC roughly two years ago, so I guess I'll consider myself fairly new. I do read a lot of posts, and have learned a great deal from them. I usually don't respond often for the reasons that: (1) a fellow member already has/had clearly stated the information that it's unnecessary to "piggy-back" on it, and (2) I just might end up providing feedback that's misleading due to my limited amount of info. (or lack of it) on the subject matter, which could haunt me later.
Then again, it's always good to ask questions no matter how pointless it may be, as I always learn something new from the replies that I receive from it. :) |
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Location: SoCal | You know, it's interesting. When I first stumbled on this board, over 4 years ago, I was real hesitant to post. But I eventually decided to get into it. I had some information, and a whole lot of questions.
It's like playing guitar.... you can sit in your room and play, but you'll never really get good until you get out and play with other guitar players. This board becomes a whole lot more fun when you participate. |
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Location: Malvern, Pa. | Moody,
I agree with your last post, I'm new here, and after playing for 30 years, I found the OFC and it has lit a fire, I've found a couple of other players and its like starting all over again. I've also found out how little I actually know about guitars. |
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Location: SoCal | Mud, you don't have to know a lot. From what I'm told, being an expert is boring. It's the road that's fun! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I post a lot after a slow start. Lack of knowledge never slowed me down, obviously, but some would say that's a function of my occupation. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Sometimes posting is just for questions. Mostly it's to give Cliff a hard time and Moody too so he won't feel left out. And then there is Temp and Tony and..... |
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Location: the Netherlands | I read the topics a few times a week and sometimes post or react by myself. And I must say...it matters that 'the O'-fanclub'is to me typical American.. So , as a Dutch O'player it's not that easy to go into discussions....But, never mind, I enjoy the visits as much as my Purple Flame! Keep going! |
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Location: Avondale, AZ | What is a typical American? |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Lots of noise with little substance :D
Lots of bling with no purpose :cool: |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | There's a typical American?
I thought they all just talked funny! |
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Location: Avondale, AZ | Aren't Canadians also Americans? North Americans. |
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Location: NJ | ". . Aren't Canadians also Americans? . ."
Only if they change the name of their country to North Michigan . . . |
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Location: the Netherlands | Typical American...What I mean is that you all are American.You are more close to each other,speak your language,have your humour(which is mostly hard to follow for me), stand close to the American Ovation (for example:the factory-tour). I'm more an outsider. Nothing wrong whith that, but that's how it feels.I must always search for words, trying to explain what I want to say..or do you understand Dutch? In that case...here we go..!!! |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | Originally posted by purple flame:
Typical American...What I mean is that you all are American.You are more close to each other,speak your language,have your humour(which is mostly hard to follow for me), I'm more an outsider. Nothing wrong whith that, but that's how it feels.I must always search for words, trying to explain what I want to say.. I guess that makes me the Outside Insider. Been living in the U.S. for nearly 20 years; I was a teenager when I immigrated here; got educated here; became a naturalized American citizen (and very proud of doing so!); got married here; assimmilated into the American culture ... in fact, I not only chose to live close to the so-called "greatest city in the world" but it's also one of the most ethnically diverse. Despite all that, I still struggle with the American "lingo," humor, and the like. Oftentimes, my naivete still gets in the best of me, that I often end up asking stupid (if not meaningless) questions, or making non-sensical remarks.
In the recent OFC tour for example, I did have a wonderful time ... but I preferred mostly to stay by the sidelines and behind-the-scenes, while almost everyone else got to enjoy their exposure in the limelight. I had my share of chit-chat with other members, but otherwise remained silent as I was cautious that I just might end up saying something ridiculously stupid. You're not alone ... I too have to search for the words to explain what I want to say ... and I live here! |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Don't you Americans realize you're representing America to the rest of the world? Frankly, I'm shocked: Shocked to find non-O related posting going on here! Now, everybody, go out at once and play your guitars!
(If you get that reference, it doesn't matter where you're from, you are an American) |
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Location: the Netherlands | Originally posted by an4340:
Don't you Americans realize you're representing America to the rest of the world? Frankly, I'm shocked: Shocked to find non-O related posting going on here! Now, everybody, go out at once and play your guitars!
(If you get that reference, it doesn't matter where you're from, you are an American) ....typical American, haha!!! |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Mexicans also consider themselve North Americans, then there're the Central Americans, and South Americans.
Really, calling yourself an American isn't too specific. We know those who use the term 'American' are understood, though misinformed. ;) |
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Location: Avondale, AZ | If you get that reference, it doesn't matter where you're from, you are an American) I don't get it. Is it from 'Malcom in the Middle'? Maybe I am not typical enough or not American enough. |
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Location: Berkeley, CA | Originally posted by fillhixx:
Mexicans also consider themselve North Americans, then there're the Central Americans, and South Americans.
Really, calling yourself an American isn't too specific. We know those who use the term 'American' are understood, though misinformed. ;) I was watching some old Michael Jackson "we are the world" type of super bowl performance last year. At some point, they had this gigantic inflatable globe they were bouncing around. On the globe, the US and Canada were the same color, but Mexico was the same color as Central and South America.
... not to mention Michael Jackson in a discussion about Americans, though. ;) |
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Location: Madison, Wisconsin | That's 'cause they don't speak American. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | A reference to Casablanca and a conversation that took place in Rick's "Cafe Americaine."
A movie about an American and a little conflict with the Nazis. The American's had a small part in that war. And they call themselves Americans and people know what it means. ;) |
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| Purple Rain your not an outsider at all in my opinion.. I met some dutch guys at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas.. Coolest guys on earth. When we were away they watched are WODS of cash and cell phones and you name it.. More AMERICAN to me then people i meet in Hartford CT>>
Did I mention the pool at the Hard rock hotel is like a ocean front resort??? |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Originally posted by an4340:
...in Rick's "Cafe Americaine."
A movie about an American and a little conflict with the Nazis. The American's had a small part in that war. Sure. Last man in the fight, wants all the credit... :rolleyes:
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I call myself a feminist. It really pisses some women off......am I wrong, or them? Same diff.
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My only point of order in this instance is; if you use language and it is not accurate (does not communicate what is intended), you may as well be barking as trying to communicate. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Woof Woof! |
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Location: the Netherlands | Ik geloof dat ik dit topic wel behoorlijk grappig begin te vinden...Oops, sorry, you don't get this. It means: I think I'm gonna like this topic! |
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Location: Avondale, AZ | Ik ben bang ik Nederlands niet zeer goed begrijp. Ik weet dat het rhythem heeft. Laat me weten of hield ik steek. |
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Location: Avondale, AZ | Was that the sign of a typical American or not? |
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Location: CT | Mee am learn to speakee der goodly Anglish phor uar understandably. |
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| Who needs english when you can pop and click like the bushmen..!!!!! |
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Location: the Netherlands | Originally posted by OldLiverJones:
Ik ben bang ik Nederlands niet zeer goed begrijp. Ik weet dat het rhythem heeft. Laat me weten of hield ik steek. ...haha!! This is funny. Where did you learn this? This is the correct text:
Ik ben bang dat ik Nederlands niet zeer goed begrijp. Ik weet dat het ritme heeft. Laat me weten of ik een fout heb gemaakt.
You have my compliments! |
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| Speaking of typically American,I read in the newspaper, that they now have a spanish version of the National Anthem.(Is that American?) |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by matrix:
Speaking of typically American,I read in the newspaper, that they now have a spanish version of the National Anthem.(Is that American?) OK, let me guess ... with all due respect to my many mexican-americano friends (sung to the tune of our National Anthem):
"Jose can you see?
By the dawn's early light
As you're scaling the fence
To escape from your plight ..."
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Location: NJ | It's not even a Spanish-version National Anthem.
A bunch of hispanic recording artists did a "We Are the World"-type recording of various artists singing verses of lyrics completely different to the StarSpangledBanner and were singing to complete variations on the melody.
Basically, someone's idea to capitalize on that whole "Day Without Immigrants" thing a couple weeks ago. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by cliff:
Basically, someone's idea to capitalize on that whole "Day Without Immigrants" thing a couple weeks ago. In Phoneix it was more like a "Day Without Any Decent Place To Buy Lunch". Seriously, this part of the country is VERY dependent on legal and illegal immigrent labor. It's a tough sitiation with (in my opinion) no one right solution.
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Location: NW NJ | Purple Flame:
Regardless of your nationality or command of English, one thing that you do have that I don't believe any of the rest of us have is that gorgeous Purple Flame T model - that makes you an expert on the Purple T. Alot of us would give something pretty to add one like that to our stables. I have drooled over the pictures you have shared many times.
Don't ever feel stupid in commenting or asking questions. Even though we have a sense of humor that is hard for you to follow, we are really good at saying that we don't understand if you are unclear in English. "What do you mean?" in no way implies that we think you are stupid, only that we don't understand your question or comment, and need clarification. I believe we all applaud you for having a go at English in the first place.
What you REALLY need to do is save your Euros or Guilders (or whatever), and come to the factory tour next year. We have a significant number of members surrounding the greater NY area, and I for one, would be glad to pick you up at the airport, give you a place to stay for the night, and get you to the the tour and jams. You'll have the time of your life, get to see the place where your baby was born, and meet and play with some of the most extraordinary people in the world (literally).
The cost of all this kindness, of course, would be for you to bring your T with you so that we could get our hands on it and play it a little!
In "American", the monkey is on your back. Translated, the next move is yours! :cool: |
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Location: the Netherlands | Wow, I'm flattered. Thanx Robbie. And, yes, I am totally in love with my Purple Flame; she is in one word adorable.Coming to The States next year..well I'll think it over, thanks anyway for the invitation. |
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Location: Avondale, AZ | ...haha!! This is funny. Where did you learn this? This is the correct text:
I used the altra vista babble fish sight to translate. |
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