Guest Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 (edited) I just wanted to say a big thank you to Paul and Ken for all the hard work they do to maintain and update this site. I visit conertina.net at least once a day, I have made many friends through this site, it's a constant source of information, and hey, I even bought my very first concertina through "Buy and Sell". Gentlemen, I salute you! With thanks Morgana [And thanks to everyone for making this a real community ] Edited April 12, 2004 by Morgana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Oh Morgana, What an absolutely wonderful idea. I, too, am eternally grateful to Ken and Paul for all of their hard work. This is just such a great meeting place filled with wonderful ideas and super people. Thanks. Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk van Aalten Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 I join you, my ladies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Yes, I have to say this site clearly takes a lot more work to keep ticking over than the Concertina FAQ, for which I am most grateful to all concerned. I often talk about this place, and indeed rather visualise it, in spatial rather than electronic terms, as if it were a good local pub where I can drop in any time for a pint and a chat with friends. It's great to have it. Now if only Paul and Ken could lay on a barrel of Wadworths 6X, a nice open fire and a dart board my contentment would be complete. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Where's the clap clap clap, roar of applause icon when you need it? Living in the concertina backwoods this has been an invaluable resource for me, too! Through it in the early days I heard of the first Southern Swedish Squeeze-in (which I attended when I had only been playing for about a year, meeting other anglo players for the first time), through it I, too, have bought a concertina (though not my first), found out about the Mick Bramich and Niall Vallely tutors (both brilliant!), and made lots of friends ... Rah Rah! Thank you Paul and Ken! Samantha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Where's the clap clap clap, roar of applause icon when you need it? For now, a link to the map, to show them that we know and appreciate what they've accomplished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 I often talk about this place, and indeed rather visualise it, in spatial rather than electronic terms, as if it were a good local pub where I can drop in any time for a pint and a chat with friends. It's great to have it. So let's have a toast to Paul and Ken - Cheers gentlemen, your very good health ! Now if only Paul and Ken could lay on a barrel of Wadworths 6X, a nice open fire and a dart board my contentment would be complete. (But could you lay on a barrel of Marston's Pedigree for me please ?) Slainte ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBits Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 ABSOLUTELY! Paul and Ken, you are AMAZING!! Hmmmmm. . . . maybe we should have a Cnet gathering someday and they could be the guests of honor. Kind of a cross between a Noel Hill week, the Northeast Squeeze in and a big Morris ale! Could be fun! I've never planned an event of this magnitude, but would be glad to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomylly Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Hear, hear! Paul and Ken, you ROCK, er, SQUEEZE! I've learned so much here I can't even begin to share it all. Break out the hard cider! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animaterra Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Let this relative newbie add her voice to the cheers! Thanks for a great site! Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellowbelle Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 ABSOLUTELY! Paul and Ken, you are AMAZING!! Hmmmmm. . . . maybe we should have a Cnet gathering someday and they could be the guests of honor. Kind of a cross between a Noel Hill week, the Northeast Squeeze in and a big Morris ale! Could be fun! I've never planned an event of this magnitude, but would be glad to try! That's a nice idea. Yes, I pop in here a lot, maybe more often than I really need to, but, sometimes it's a welcome change over whatever is on the news on television or whatever. I mean, these are very trying times, with the war and all. We don't want to mention it, but, we can't really NOT mention it. Just a few doors from us, a neighbor has a yellow ribbon around a tree and a symbol in the window indicating that someone of theirs is away at war. Regardless of my personal feelings, or anyone's, about the world scene -- I know that I need something else to dwell on, at times. So, like, the concertina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wild Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Being a shy retiring type, I tend not to start many topics, but seeing this thread has been started, I would like to add my congratulations and appreciation. Best wishes, John Wild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharron Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I am with you John on this one. I also am a shy and retiring type and prefer lurking in the woodwork. So I very much appreciate this site for the information that I can gather and the friends that I hope to one day meet. Cheers Sharron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Nixon Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Hi Friends, I would like to add my appreciation and thanks to Paul and Ken for their dedication and even handed way that they have created and maintained this very excellent tribute to our favourite musical instrument. They have set an example that most other organisations could do well to follow , particularly those that tend to put individual ambitions ahead of the majority. JOHN NIXON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I am very sorry, John Wild, but if are going to want to be shy and retiring, you are going to have to change your name to John Mild. Again, thanks to Ken and Paul for all the great people you have introduced us to and all the great musical ideas. Helen And hey, yes, let's all meet and have fun together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wild Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 I am very sorry, John Wild, but if are going to want to be shy and retiring, you are going to have to change your name to John Mild. Again, thanks to Ken and Paul for all the great people you have introduced us to and all the great musical ideas. Helen And hey, yes, let's all meet and have fun together. I was much more shy before taking up the concertina and meeting so many wonderful people. - John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 I am very sorry, John Wild, but if are going to want to be shy and retiring, you are going to have to change your name to John Mild. Helen, you'll never make it in politics. Your idea of how to manipulate people is completely wrong. The name "Mild" would tempt people to try to provoke him into behavior that belied his name. "Wild", on the other hand, inclines them to hesitate about approaching him, and that allows him to be "shy and retiring". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Hee hee hee Jim, maybe I WANT people to provoke him. And heavens, I have absolutely NO desire to make it in politics. Oh oh, sorry John, just a little provocation to get the blood moving. No real bad stuff. Glad concertina has made you (John) (Jim is already outgoing) more outgoing, so to speak. Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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