OFC Retrospective
Slipkid
Posted 2007-12-28 7:19 PM (#68483)
Subject: OFC Retrospective



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At the start of yet another New Year, lets take a quick look back..... HERE

Note: That post is exactly 7 days B.C. (before Cliff)
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Northcountry
Posted 2007-12-28 7:46 PM (#68484 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective
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Perhaps someday you'll try and explain New Jersey to us Al.

:cool:
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Mr. Ovation
Posted 2007-12-28 7:49 PM (#68485 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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Here is another view down memory lane.. it took a time machine to dig this stuff up.

http://www.ovationfanclub.com/ooo/enter.htm

I find the "Research & Development" and "Rumor Mill" sections.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2007-12-28 8:28 PM (#68486 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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Boy, does that bring back memories. I remember the Ovation "Portal", where you had to answer a question about the 97 Collectors to get in. I was excited about it, then it didn't do anything, and finally, it disappeared. And there was nothing until the OFC showed up. Hard to believe it's been 6 years....
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MusicMishka
Posted 2007-12-28 8:29 PM (#68487 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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Enjoyed the journey guys...Rumor Mill was a nice concept...Ahh the good ol days before having to lock posts...wow, what a concept! Thanks for the site...thanks for the memories...Happy New Year Everyone!
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2007-12-28 8:47 PM (#68488 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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I've said it before, the archives are a GREAT place to spend an rainy weekend afternoon.....
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2007-12-28 9:25 PM (#68489 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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It never rains in California, Paul. Over 6000 members now. I printed something off an earlier Ovation fan club site in the 90s, before it died.
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fillhixx
Posted 2007-12-28 10:02 PM (#68490 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective



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Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
I've said it before, the archives are a GREAT place to spend an rainy weekend afternoon.....
Gee, I'm sorry Paul. I never thought of you as the "sad and lonely man" type. Now I'm afraid I shall never see you the same again....Less Magnum P.I. more "Monk" perhaps?

BTW: Happy New Year Everyone! It's an honour to be tolerated by all of you. Some more than others, I'm sure. ;)
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MWoody
Posted 2007-12-28 11:25 PM (#68491 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective



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Wow, you guy's are old...


"It's been a business doing pleasure with you!"

DP
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Waskel
Posted 2007-12-28 11:45 PM (#68492 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective



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Originally posted by Alpep:
I am hoping that you all find this place information fun and even a little edgy at times.
How many times Al must have regretted saying those words...
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fillhixx
Posted 2007-12-29 12:34 AM (#68493 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective



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The new year doth approach.
Prepare your appropriate pagan ritual!
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Nils
Posted 2007-12-29 3:07 AM (#68494 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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That was fun. Thanks for the links.
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Beal
Posted 2007-12-29 8:57 AM (#68495 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective



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Good thing there's the OFC to carry on next year..
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2007-12-29 11:10 AM (#68496 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective



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This site started in 2002? Wow. This one and the new Tak sites are the only on-line forums I ever visit. Thanks, Al and Miles, for your vision. I still consider myself a newbie and just a part-time contributor. I write all day long so these forums prodvide an opportunity to take a break and read stuff for fun. In addition, some of the members are not only knowledgeable and caring, there are also some seriously funny and clever contributors as well. Some of you could easily take the place of the writers on strike in Hollywood.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2007-12-29 11:32 AM (#68497 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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Hey, I just noticed that Al's cap key worked way back then. He must have worn it out by using it at the beginning of all those sentences.
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marenostrum
Posted 2007-12-29 12:33 PM (#68498 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective



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As you see I am a new comer here.
I'm a long time Ovation lover but I've had the chance to join this forum only mid of this year and I have to say I've lerned a lot from you guys.... a lot of Os history, technics and ..... humor.
Going through the forum has become a daily "must" for me.
Thanks
Have a peaceful 2008 !!
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an4340
Posted 2007-12-29 12:38 PM (#68499 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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Indeed, this is the best online forum.
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cliff
Posted 2007-12-29 12:53 PM (#68500 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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". . B.C. (before Cliff) . ."
Oddly enough, I've heard that term aLOT in my life (in numerous circumstances).

I think the biggest thing that I've come away with is the number (and level) of true FRIENDS that I've made here . . that in itself, is priceless.

Yeh, . . . we're often known t'get "off-track" . .
But if we adhered to strict guidelines, and the "straight & narrow", we'd be just like any of the OTHER snooze-fest guitar-forums out there that we find THIS place so "different" from (and keeps bringing us "back" to) . . .
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Jeff W.
Posted 2007-12-29 1:25 PM (#68501 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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Originally posted by cliff:
". . B.C. (before Cliff) . ."
Oddly enough, I've heard that term aLOT in my life...
... often followed by phrases like;
-"I never needed heavy medication"
-"I swear I had a coupla 20's"
-"I thought sigmoidoscopy was unpleasant"
-"Jersey had a decent reputation"
-"Jerry Garcia was my Hero"
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alpep
Posted 2007-12-29 2:33 PM (#68502 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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I wonder how many times I typed: but what the hell do I know? I am just an idiot that sells gear for a living???
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2007-12-29 2:44 PM (#68503 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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More times than I can remember......
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fillhixx
Posted 2007-12-29 3:15 PM (#68504 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective



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Once. Then it's just copy-n-paste.
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lanaki
Posted 2007-12-29 3:21 PM (#68505 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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thanks for the guardrails, al and miles. "edgy" is okay, but going "off the edge" is hazardous. i don't know why i have always leaned towards edginess...

this is indeed a great place and the most comfortable spot i have found in cyberworld. the tak forum is right up there too, but not enough of you guys have bought takamines yet. call al!
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Weaser P
Posted 2007-12-29 3:21 PM (#68506 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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Originally posted by alpep:
I wonder how many times I typed: but what the hell do I know? I am just an idiot that sells gear for a living???
Have to say that I fell apart the first time I read that Al and I still get a chuckle every time I see it.
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alpep
Posted 2007-12-30 6:22 AM (#68507 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective


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Originally posted by Weaser P:
Originally posted by alpep:
I wonder how many times I typed: but what the hell do I know? I am just an idiot that sells gear for a living???
Have to say that I fell apart the first time I read that Al and I still get a chuckle every time I see it.
there is always a little humor in the truth
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AussieJames
Posted 2007-12-30 6:32 AM (#68508 - in reply to #68483)
Subject: Re: OFC Retrospective



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And sometimes there is a lot.
:D
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