How long have you been posting to or reading RRMGJ?

oasysco

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Dec 21, 2009, 4:46:52 PM12/21/09

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I've been here since the Fall of 1997. 12 years of my life; geezsch I
had more hair back then, could still jog, my kids were (somewhat)
manageable and I had more faith in this old world than I do now.
Another 8 and I'll be retired.

How about the rest of you folks?

zepa

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Dec 21, 2009, 5:32:29 PM12/21/09

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I've been here since 01/16/1996 (!!!!!). Gosh !
This will complete 14 years in 3 weeks.

ZP

Greger Hoel

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Dec 21, 2009, 5:39:26 PM12/21/09

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Pï¿œ Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:32:29 +0100, skrev zepa <zepa....@gmail.com>:

> On 21 dez, 19:46, oasysco <oasy...@cox.net> wrote:
>> I've been here since the Fall of 1997. 12 years of my life; geezsch I
>> had more hair back then

I had less back hair then.

>> How about the rest of you folks?

Since the fall of '98

> I've been here since 01/16/1996 (!!!!!). Gosh !
> This will complete 14 years in 3 weeks.

Really? Have you been here under that name all the time?

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Always cross a vampire; never moon a werewolf

Joey Goldstein

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Dec 21, 2009, 5:56:17 PM12/21/09

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Too long.

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Joey Goldstein
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joegold AT primus DOT ca

Eddie Lastra

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Dec 21, 2009, 7:41:09 PM12/21/09

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Been a lurker much of the time, but I've been on board since the fall
of '98. I've always enjoyed the discussions here and have learned a
great deal from everyone.

paul

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Dec 21, 2009, 7:56:08 PM12/21/09

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On Dec 21, 4:46 pm, oasysco <oasy...@cox.net> wrote:

> How about the rest of you folks?

almost 15 years, fall of 1995, my freshman year in college. it's
pretty crazy how much has changed since then. I have gotten a lot out
of being a member of this group though, jammed with many people, made
friends, gotten lots of good life advice, etc.

--paul

Derek

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Dec 21, 2009, 9:15:07 PM12/21/09

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It has been 6 or 7 years for me. My how time flies.

pmfan57

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Dec 21, 2009, 10:11:09 PM12/21/09

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On Dec 21, 4:46 pm, oasysco <oasy...@cox.net> wrote:

December of 1998 I believe. Easy to check for sure, but too lazy.

pmfan57

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Dec 21, 2009, 10:11:59 PM12/21/09

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On Dec 21, 9:15 pm, Derek <de...@ycoaoffice.com> wrote:
> It has been 6 or 7 years for me. My how time flies.

Time's fun when you're having flies.

get...@gmail.com

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Dec 21, 2009, 10:12:06 PM12/21/09

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Long enough to know better!
Ken Willinger

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Bg

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Dec 22, 2009, 3:56:09 AM12/22/09

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Since the early 2000's methinks.
I was made aware of the site by the owner of Murch music, an Archtop
candy store in Ontario, Canada.
I learned a lot about gear, RE cabs, for example of which I own a
couple, and from Greg's constant purchases:-), and a lot of good info
from Skip, and got musical help from Joey , PMB and many others.

Season's greetings to all,
Bg

Five Sharp

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Dec 22, 2009, 5:31:32 AM12/22/09

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10 years, since 1999 I'd say.

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"oasysco" <oas...@cox.net> schreef in bericht
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hw

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Dec 22, 2009, 5:53:00 AM12/22/09

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"Five Sharp" <hjg.o...@onsbrabantnet.nl> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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> 10 years, since 1999 I'd say.
>
> #####

me too. august 1999

Graham

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Dec 22, 2009, 6:00:58 AM12/22/09

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10 years - mainly just lurking, but I've learned a lot from all the
knowledgeable folks here.

Graham

www.youtube.com/grahambop

oasysco

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Dec 22, 2009, 6:35:28 AM12/22/09

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Nice playing! If you mainly lurk, I should run 'n hide instead of
posting!

Greg

Graham

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Dec 22, 2009, 7:11:17 AM12/22/09

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Thanks Greg!

I think my playing has really turned a corner during the last 10 years
and a lot of things that helped me came from reading this group. 10
years ago I didn't know about things like 2-5-1 progressions for
example, and Jimmy Bruno's No-Nonsense DVD which a lot of people here
mentioned was a big help.

I can remember when I discovered this group it gave me an amazing
boost to realise there are a surprising number of other oddballs out
there like me who want to play jazz guitar!

Graham

www.youtube.com/grahambop

tom walls

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Dec 22, 2009, 8:32:24 AM12/22/09

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On Dec 21, 4:46 pm, oasysco <oasy...@cox.net> wrote:

I'm thinking mid-90s, but it seems like you were here already. I
lurked and tested the waters awhile before participating. At that time
I was active at rec.music.bluenote until it ultimately imploded. That
was quite a spectacle.

oasysco

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Dec 22, 2009, 9:52:47 AM12/22/09

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I might have been here in 1996, but mroe as a lurker

Greg

Joe Finn

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Dec 22, 2009, 10:27:43 AM12/22/09

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"oasysco" <oas...@cox.net> wrote in message
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Apparently I've been killing time here since 1996. It's generally a
congenial hang I suppose.

I still have faith in the world and I still jog. Good luck with the
retirement!!! .....joe

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Visit me on the web www.JoeFinn.net

zepa

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Dec 22, 2009, 12:18:41 PM12/22/09

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On 21 dez, 20:39, "Greger Hoel" <greg...@blowme.com> wrote:

> På Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:32:29 +0100, skrev zepa <zepa.pi...@gmail.com>:
>
> > On 21 dez, 19:46, oasysco <oasy...@cox.net> wrote:
> >> I've been here since the Fall of 1997. 12 years of my life; geezsch I
> >> had more hair back then
>
> I had less back hair then.
>
> >> How about the rest of you folks?
>
> Since the fall of '98
>
> > I've been here since 01/16/1996 (!!!!!). Gosh !
> > This will complete 14 years in 3 weeks.
>
> Really? Have you been here under that name all the time?

Nop. Actually for a long time I used my previous email alias
"jpaulo" (sometimes just JP).
Searching for jpaulo I found 1060 topics !
This was my very first message:

=====================================
Subject: Washburn J6
Newsgroups: rec.music.makers.guitar.jazz
Data: 1996/01/16 <====

It's a very good guitar. Excellent performance/price.
It was choosen by Guitar Player Magazine as a Hall of Fame, on
1995' Buyers Guide.

======================

ZP

Bill Williams

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Dec 23, 2009, 2:15:55 PM12/23/09

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Think my first post was circa 1996 also.
Been fun!

Bill Williams

Stan Fong

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Dec 23, 2009, 3:21:55 PM12/23/09

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It was 1997 when I bought my first computer using a dial up
connection.

Stan