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Topic: Why is PA the friendliest place on the web?
Posted By: stonebeard
Subject: Why is PA the friendliest place on the web?
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 22:35
I don't know about everyone else, but I'm so happy to have such a place where I have so many friends/friendly acquaintances. Just think, how many other places foster such brotherly love (and even beyond that Wink)? What makes this place so different from all other places?

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Posted By: Cygnus X-2
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 22:39
Because everyone here that I've encountered is very similar in personality to me so I feel natural connection to some members.

And I see what you're getting at with the Wink... that wedding better be awesome. Wink


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Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 22:40
The pictures of Jimberly in a dress should be masterliness. Approve


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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 22:43
Hug's for all!!!

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Posted By: heyitsthatguy
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 22:44
The people on this site when I first came on were very nice, not all forums are like this...I am currently banned from the Ultimate-Guitar forums for calling The Used a "sh*t boy band", and every single thread on that page is ridden with either "you're gay" or "shut up metal suxxorz emo is teh rox" responded to by "metal is f**king amazing f**k f**k f**k metal up your f**king ass emo is gay fag gay fag (I know these words are wrong but I'm trying to make a point)" etc.

to PA : Hug


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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 22:47
I hate PA, I hate everyone here, you all suck!








































*insert smiley here*


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Posted By: The Lost Chord
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 23:08

i certainly dont feel the love all of the time, but i definitely have itHug



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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 23:10
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

I hate PA, I hate everyone here, you all suck!*insert smiley here*



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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 23:27
Quite right!


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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 03:38
In the three years I've been here, I've encountered some really nice people, made some genuine friends (OK they live thousands of miles away, but we are all to meet in summer ), learned to trade insults with new and exciting people, given and received advice, both musical and personal (although there are still those out there who consider 'The Sentinel' to be something other than a huge pile of rancid poo), tried (without success) to work out what's going on inside TLC's head , and accused perfect strangers of wearing everything on their heads from berets (hi Joren) to tea cosies (hi Stoney ).

Where else am I going to find anyone who actually cares who played sax in Zappa's band in '74, or whether Thjis Van Leer has spent the last 30 years eating pies?

In short, I hate you all - off!

Except for you, Stoney - off with brass ing knobs on, you !






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Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 03:46
Originally posted by Cygnus X-2 Cygnus X-2 wrote:

Because everyone here that I've encountered is very similar in personality to me so I feel natural connection to some members.

And I see what you're getting at with the Wink... that wedding better be awesome. Wink


Are you Neos talking to me, by chance?LOL Awesome doesn't even begin to describe it...Wink

Seriously, though, I've come to love this place for other reasons than the obvious oneWink. There are many people here who have similar ages and backgrounds to mine (one for all, Peter Rideout), and for this reason I find myself very much at ease when around them. Even the younger people, like the Velvet crew, are often much nicer and more mature than older ones (no names mentioned here, though I'd like to make a couple of examples.Tongue...).

I don't know whether it's really the friendliest place on the web, but my only previous experience as a longtime member of a forum was nowhere as positive as this one - though, in that case, the forum was based in Italy, so I got to meet many of the members (which led to a spectacular falling out at the end).


Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 04:56
Well I've gained some good friends here, discovered loads of great bands and spent lots of time discussing sheds. What more can you want?


Posted By: Paradox
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 05:12
Came for the music, stayed for the atmosphere

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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 05:19
Well Stonebeard, thanks to Prog Archives I have enjoyed two great Prog Archives meetings (in my hometown The Hague with Joren, Alucard, Syzygy, Sean, Dutch Tony and Oliverstoned) and in Paris with Oliverstoned and Alucard (I was allowed to use his appartment Thumbs%20Up). On the other hand I had some heavy disputes and big clashes with fellow collaborators, I got so frustrated about it,  I decided to leave Prog Archives two times. But Prog Archives is my 'Freudian sofa' and my psychological mirror Wink so in the end I came back because it's such a great place to meet fellow progheads, to join threads, to write reviews and to hail the Mellotron Clap And in fact every I learn as much on Prog Archives from myself as during my work as a psychiatric nurse LOL !


Posted By: salmacis
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 05:30
I must say, I have had a much nicer experience here than every other forum. That's not to say I haven't had good experiences on others- I have, save the Genesis one (has everybody else heard what's going to happen to that forum??)- but I find the atmosphere much more relaxed.


Posted By: JayDee
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 05:37
There's just something about this site.I don't know, maybe it's the mutual respect, the humor and the hospitality that most members have for each other. My love for prog grew here. I learned (and still continue to learn) alot  about prog from this site, thanks to the collabs, specialists and to the members as well. This site also helps me forget the real world. Here, I can just escape the hustle of real life, relax, learn, meet new prog heads and just focus on the music. Simply amazing!

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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 07:43
Originally posted by erik neuteboom erik neuteboom wrote:

I got so frustrated about it,  I decided to leave Prog Archives two times


Only twice?

Slacker!



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Posted By: Dalezilla
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 07:52
I came here for the music, but then I found the VR. The Velveteer's are awesome! Hug
 
The collaborators are doing a great job and the admins are friendly. I don't know this is a great website. Although it has gone a bit downhill recently and I'm not talking about band additions.
 
I have to admit that if it wasn't for the VR I might not be here anymore. Embarrassed


Posted By: Christine
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 08:51
I'm a newbie here.It's so cool to actually have the chance to meet people who don't say,"what?" when I mention the word polihphony.I'm only sixteen & have been a prog fan for about five years.Sorry if this post is lame(again,I am a newbie),but I live in the middle of nowhere.As a result, fellow prog fans are almost foreign to me. Nice to be acquainted with all of you

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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 09:05
At times I things can be a little heated, but I think that usually stems from a misunderstanding of words rather than actual malevolent behavoir. I think it's pretty amazing and hopeful to see so many people, from such different cultural backgrounds getting along Smile We're like a UN that actually gets something done.

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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 10:39
Originally posted by erik neuteboom erik neuteboom wrote:

I got so frustrated about it,  I decided to leave Prog Archives two times


"You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave" Wink


Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 10:41
My participation as of late has been sporadic, but we certainly do have a friendly group here and that's why I still like to check in from time to time (I find myself mostly in the non-music discussion room and checking out news on new releases).


Posted By: enteredwinter
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 11:09
Progarchives is great because prog-music aficionados tend to be very good people  ... mature, respectful, etc. (there are some exceptions, I know, but they are few and far between).

I assume the forums here are as good as they are for that reason and also because the admins get rid of the "doodz teh prog is teh suxxors, " type of people, assuming those people come here in the first place. I've never seen any example of it, but that probably just means the admins are very efficient with that sort of a thing.



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Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 11:17
I've been here for nearly 2 years now, and have only seen around 5 cases of severe trolling, and most anything else is just a regular forum member saying something controversial or getting drunk and coming online....Wink

Very nice admin job and all.


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Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 11:18
Originally posted by stonebeard stonebeard wrote:

I've been here for nearly 2 years now, and have only seen around 5 cases of severe trolling, and most anything else is just a regular forum member saying something controversial or getting drunk and coming online....Wink

Very nice admin job and all.
 
The secret was to promote the Head Troll to the Admin Team - a masterstroke....Wink


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 11:44
d00d, dis sit3 + dis pr0g muzak suxx0rz!!!11!11111!!!!!11!11 l0ll3rzsk8z!!!1!!!1!!

But seriously, P.A. apparently is the the bane of my existence.  I live here, I'm a part of the furniture and it's really difficult for me not to visit here daily.

I've met one member of P.A. (prog-chick) and I planning on meeting two others in April, so it's not just a forum, I have many good friends here and maybe one day I'll finally meet some of you for real.

If that happens, bring some ear defenders.


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Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:06
What started out as an experiment to enhance my hobby, has turned into something I never expected. I have never been a member of any forum, nor did I desire to be, but I had so many questions. So, almost a year ago, I joined up, and look at me now. This has been a great experience, and continues to be. The caliber of the people around here is exceptional. I have had many great exchanges here. Some of the most beneficial ones were arguments. That is how I met one of my best friends here (and wound up on the Symphonic Team ). There are also many others that I consider friends here. I didn't think it was possible to make real friends in cyberspace, but thank fully, I have been proven wrong.

To you all.

And

              

And a special one for Stonie, for starting this thread.

              

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Posted By: andu
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:13
Originally posted by Christine Christine wrote:

I live in the middle of nowhere.


Hey, I also live there! Smile


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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:14
I came here looking to find more about prog, and I did (and still I'm learning more), but I also found the Velvet Room and so many friends as well.

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Posted By: andu
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:16
Originally posted by sleeper sleeper wrote:

I came here looking to find more about prog, and I did (and still I'm learning more), but I also found the Velvet Room and so many friends as well.


Excellent 7000th post Wink


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Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:20
...such a wonderfully positive thread..Cry
 
 ClapHug
 
 


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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:23
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

I've met one member of P.A. (prog-chick) and I'm planning on meeting two others in April, so it's not just a forum; I have many good friends here and maybe one day I'll finally meet some of you for real.If that happens, bring some ear defenders.


Next time Vicky & I visit Heavyfreight in Toddington, we'll have to arrange a meet somewhere. Maybe he'll give you a ride on his loco...

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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:25
Originally posted by sleeper sleeper wrote:

I came here looking to find love and cute girls, and I did (and still I'm learning more about that strange species), but I also found the Velvet Room and so many friends as well.


Pardon?! WinkLOL


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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:27
Originally posted by Jim Garten Jim Garten wrote:

Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

I've met one member of P.A. (prog-chick) and I'm planning on meeting two others in April, so it's not just a forum; I have many good friends here and maybe one day I'll finally meet some of you for real.If that happens, bring some ear defenders.


Next time Vicky & I visit Heavyfreight in Toddington, we'll have to arrange a meet somewhere. Maybe he'll give you a ride on his loco...


Going Loco down in Toddington... sounds fun.  I used to go to The Watercress Line (aka The Midhants Railway) a lot when younger, but haven't been there for years.  I also once went to Blunsdon (which isn't far from me) and had a look at the choochoo trains there too. Wink

Maybe I can sit on his saddletank?


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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:34
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

Maybe I can sit on his saddletank?


No saddletank, I'm afraid... I think he actually has a tender behind

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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:36
Oh, he has one of those big boys does he?  Slender, lean and with a lot of puff?


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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:39
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:


Oh, he has one of those big boys does he?  Slender, lean and with a lot of puff?


He certainly used to have at Didcot; we used to work on his big boy together occasionally... so did Vicky! Sometimes there were anything up to 15 of us at it at the same time - once, we spent a whole week doing nothing but stripping down, ready for a bloody good service!

Neil's going to kill us, isn't he?

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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:41
He's only going to kill you, he'll tip hot coals on your most likely. Wink

As for me, I'm too useful.


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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:47
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

He's only going to kill you, he'll tip hot coals on your most likely. Wink

As for me, I'm too useful.

You can be replaced.Wink


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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:47
Ben has already replaced me. Wink

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Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 14:35
Originally posted by erik neuteboom erik neuteboom wrote:

Well Stonebeard, thanks to Prog Archives I have enjoyed two great Prog Archives meetings (in my hometown The Hague with Joren, Alucard, Syzygy, Sean, Dutch Tony and Oliverstoned) and in Paris with Oliverstoned and Alucard (I was allowed to use his appartment Thumbs%20Up). But Prog Archives is my 'Freudian sofa' and my psychological mirror Wink so in the end I came back because it's such a great place to meet fellow progheads, to join threads, to write reviews and to hail the Mellotron Clap And in fact every I learn as much on Prog Archives from myself as during my work as a psychiatric nurse LOL !
 
I'd say the same than Erik, meeting a few of you in London, DenHaag and Canterbury was awesome.Thumbs%20Up
 
I'd love to meet some more of the members around, like Bob, James (the two of them Gecko and Salmacisà) Tony (also two of theml) , our Baldies (two missed tries), Snowie, and so many more on this side of the Atlantic.
 
I'd also love to get together in a PA meeting across the Atlantic (somewhere in Vermont, to give equal chance to our Canadians and the BosNyWash metropolis to attend.
 
Generally the best bunch of virtual friends around, really.Hug
 
And Chris (Syz) and Martin (Alu) for our third meeting in a few weeks at the RIO festivalClap


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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 14:44
Thumbs%20UpSounds like a good idea Hugues!


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 14:46
Well I'm meeting Man-Erg and Postingismylife in April, at the VdGG gig at Barbican.  If anyone else is going to be in attendance, then there is a chance of meeting you there.

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Posted By: Dalezilla
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 14:48
I haven't met any PA members. Cry


Posted By: Chris H
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 14:54
Originally posted by Jim Garten Jim Garten wrote:



Where else am I going to find anyone who actually cares who played sax in Zappa's band in '74?
 
How about right here?WinkTongue
 
But regarding the post...
You guys and gals are awesome!Hug
 
Finally a place where some actual music knowledge gets traded instead of just hearing about Green DayTongue Plus on top of that, there is more than music. Been hanging around in the VR for a few months now, the discussions that happen there are awesome, plus I enjoy Mike's comments that keep my ego in checkWink
 
Stay cool peopleBig%20smile


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Posted By: Chris H
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 14:55
Oh, and I havent met any PA members either...Wassup with that??

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Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 15:28
Originally posted by Zappa88 Zappa88 wrote:

Oh, and I havent met any PA members either...Wassup with that??


The U.S. is pretty large. We progheads are few, and spread out. It's tough to get together. I have yet to find another member that even lives in the same state (Michigan anyone?). There is a festival in Pennsylvania this summer. Perhaps some of us could get together there?




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Posted By: Zac M
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 15:31
There are many great people here, many of which I talk to out of PA, we've definitely bonded, no doubt.

It would be fun to have a meet up of sorts, but like bhikku says the US is big, and I'm pretty far from most of the other American PA members (nearfest is a possibility i guess...). I may be in Germany next year though, taking some classes, so if anyone is interested in meeting up then...Wink


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Posted By: NutterAlert
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 15:55
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

Well I'm meeting Man-Erg and Postingismylife in April, at the VdGG gig at Barbican.  If anyone else is going to be in attendance, then there is a chance of meeting you there.


I'll be there, i'll be there, i will be there

I will be wearing my David Jacskon costume, sax around my neck, shouting ' let me on the stage you b*****ds'

oops, ignore the above..


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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 16:00
Your sig is scaring me, Nutter, who the hell is that?  Oh, it's Edgar Winter!

Ah, but can you play sax?  If you can, then please jump on stage!


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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 16:02
Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

Originally posted by Zappa88 Zappa88 wrote:

Oh, and I havent met any PA members either...Wassup with that??


The U.S. is pretty large. We progheads are few, and spread out. It's tough to get together. I have yet to find another member that even lives in the same state (Michigan anyone?). There is a festival in Pennsylvania this summer. Perhaps some of us could get together there?


 
I think that sounds like a great idea.I live in Maryland myself.


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Posted By: Chris H
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 16:04
Originally posted by TheProgtologist TheProgtologist wrote:

Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

Originally posted by Zappa88 Zappa88 wrote:

Oh, and I havent met any PA members either...Wassup with that??


The U.S. is pretty large. We progheads are few, and spread out. It's tough to get together. I have yet to find another member that even lives in the same state (Michigan anyone?). There is a festival in Pennsylvania this summer. Perhaps some of us could get together there?


 
I think that sounds like a great idea.I live in Maryland myself.
 
Darn you! I assume you will be seeing PT thenCry
 
But anyways, I live in Connecticut, a nice big huge prog-festival couldnt be a better excuse to meet up with anybodyTongue


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Posted By: NutterAlert
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 16:12
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

Your sig is scaring me, Nutter, who the hell is that?  Oh, it's Edgar Winter!

Ah, but can you play sax?  If you can, then please jump on stage!


I can't sadly.

See the attached for what we have in store for us when they tour next month. If you've not seen this before you'll either laugh or cry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcei0TyQrog - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcei0TyQrog

Reckon he's as pissed as a fart.


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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 16:25
I'll have to wait 'til 11, when Dick's show's finished... is it really that bad?  I'm scared to even click on it. LOL

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Posted By: darkmatter
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 16:33
I live in New Jersey, near Trenton.  I know other people here live in or near New Jersey.


Posted By: Neil
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 16:34
Originally posted by stonebeard stonebeard wrote:

The pictures of Jimberly in a dress should be masterliness. Approve
 
Ah, now just give me time to do some scanning of me old prints.Big%20smile


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Posted By: salmacis
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 16:35
Yeah I've seen that clip before...not his finest hour that song, imho, and is that nearly a mullet the great Peter Hammill is sporting??LOL


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 18:10
Originally posted by NutterAlert NutterAlert wrote:

Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

Your sig is scaring me, Nutter, who the hell is that?  Oh, it's Edgar Winter!

Ah, but can you play sax?  If you can, then please jump on stage!


I can't sadly.

See the attached for what we have in store for us when they tour next month. If you've not seen this before you'll either laugh or cry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcei0TyQrog - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcei0TyQrog

Reckon he's as pissed as a fart.


Oh wow! LOL

I think someone swapped him with Michael Palin!  He's definitely drunk.  I think I would be if I was singing that song. LOL


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Posted By: Mikerinos
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 18:19
Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

Originally posted by Zappa88 Zappa88 wrote:

Oh, and I havent met any PA members either...Wassup with that??


The U.S. is pretty large. We progheads are few, and spread out. It's tough to get together. I have yet to find another member that even lives in the same state (Michigan anyone?). There is a festival in Pennsylvania this summer. Perhaps some of us could get together there?



I probably won't be going to NEARfest this year.  I'd really like to, but I don't think I'll be able to because of lack of license/car.  Next year I will go for sure, though. Approve


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Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 18:29
This place is so wonderful... simply the most perfect retreat from the wounds of this broken world ever invented.

I actually live close to Siam(about 40 minutes away) and we should meet someday... And Cyg is pretty close as well, I might go to San Francisco just to get his autograph or something.


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Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 18:38
Originally posted by NutterAlert NutterAlert wrote:


See the attached for what we have in store for us when they tour next month. If you've not seen this before you'll either laugh or cry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcei0TyQrog - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcei0TyQrog

Reckon he's as pissed as a fart.
 
Ketamine??
 
Either he's on drugs or I am, that performance is surreal...especially the 'dancing' at the very end of the song.  I've watched it three times and I'm still having difficulties coming to terms with it.


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Posted By: Bern
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 18:44
Oh I arrive here late.

Anyways, this forum is the best I ever participated in. I think the reason this place stays sane is the big amount of adults that frequently post. Most forums are contaminated by 12 years old who only post nonsense. Even the youngsters here sound less stupid than everywhere else.

I made a lot of friends here that I regurlarly chat with out of PA. The half humorous / half serious nature of the forum is great. Most members are awesome and it's pretty peaceful.

Long live PA ! Hug


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Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 18:48
Sadly I don't have enough time to post and have as much fun as I want to, but this place is a really nice place to retreat from the hectic world outside and just chill and chat about whatever floats yer boat.

I still haven't met anyone either (Puerto Rico is only 35x100 miles), but I have two of my friends here at PA making reviews. ../Collaborators.asp?id=11771 - Invader Prog and ../Collaborators.asp?id=12125 - LeRomatikoliko are those two. Both were converted into prog by yours truly. Big%20smile



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Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 18:54
Oh, and *naturally* this is the greatest place for investigating greatest music. This site has cost me well over a thousand bucks by now

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Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 18:57
Originally posted by The Miracle The Miracle wrote:

Oh, and *naturally* this is the greatest place for investigating greatest music. This site has cost me well over a thousand bucks by now
 
and show off your talents as an animated gif designer!
 
Is your sig another Ansen original?Approve


Posted By: PROGMAN
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 19:07
Because PA has GREAT Admins, Collabs, Velveteers, Swelshes, Senior, Prog Reviewers, Groupies and Newbie members.CoolThumbs%20Up.

PA has the best forum too, nice atmosphere.


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Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 19:31
Originally posted by Tony R Tony R wrote:

Originally posted by The Miracle The Miracle wrote:

Oh, and *naturally* this is the greatest place for investigating greatest music. This site has cost me well over a thousand bucks by now
 
and show off your talents as an animated gif designer!
 
Is your sig another Ansen original?Approve


Avatar you mean? It isEmbarrassed I scanned the sig myself too.


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Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 19:33
Yeah, meant Avatar, I'm going puddled...Wacko


Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 19:57
It's nothing too special though. There are better recent works of mine:

member_profile.asp?PF=4418&FID=4 - Majestic_Mayhem
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Posted By: JayDee
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 20:00

Ansen rules.Thumbs%20Up



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Posted By: Chris H
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 20:04
Originally posted by Bern Bern wrote:

Even the youngsters here sound less stupid than everywhere else.

 
Gee thanks BernTongue
 
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Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 23:25
Originally posted by The Miracle The Miracle wrote:

Oh, and *naturally* this is the greatest place for investigating greatest music. This site has cost me well over a thousand bucks by now


Is that all?


Originally posted by Bluesaga Bluesaga wrote:


I probably won't be going to NEARfest this year.  I'd really like to, but I don't think I'll be able to because of lack of license/car.  Next year I will go for sure, though. Approve


I don't have a car, but I'm not going to that that stop me.

We should get serious about this. Tickets go on sale at the end of the month.



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Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 23:58
Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

 
I have yet to find another member that even lives in the same state (Michigan anyone?).
 
I was born and raised in Wyandotte. A stones throw from Detroit. Yeah, I'm still a Red Wings fan.
 
I go back to visit family now and then.
 
How close are you to Detroit?
 
Don't forget Discipline. Matthew Parmenter and Tiles are Detroit area Prog Rockers. Maybe Eyestrings too!
 
Don't give up on the big hand in the north, eh?
 
 
 
Oh yeah, The P.A. ROCKS!


Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 09:22
Originally posted by Dan Bobrowski Dan Bobrowski wrote:

Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

 I have yet to find another member that even lives in the same state (Michigan anyone?).

 

I was born and raised in Wyandotte. A stones throw from Detroit. Yeah, I'm still a Red Wings fan.

 

I go back to visit family now and then.

 

How close are you to Detroit?

 

Don't forget Discipline. Matthew Parmenter and Tiles are Detroit area Prog Rockers. Maybe Eyestrings too!

 

Don't give up on the big hand in the north, eh?

 

 

 

Oh yeah, The P.A. ROCKS!


Very close to Detroit Dan. I am in A2 (Ann Arbor to non Michiganders ). We get some good stuff through here, just not much prog. Although, I did get to see The Calfiornia Guitar Trio at The Ark last Year.



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Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 12:49
Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

Originally posted by Zappa88 Zappa88 wrote:

Oh, and I havent met any PA members either...Wassup with that??


The U.S. is pretty large. We progheads are few, and spread out. It's tough to get together. I have yet to find another member that even lives in the same state (Michigan anyone?). There is a festival in Pennsylvania this summer. Perhaps some of us could get together there?




You know, HT, I might even grace you with my august presence on that occasion... I'd really like to attend that, even if it would require some planning on my part. Of course, I wouldn't be alone thereWink...

We Italians are few and far between, though I've managed to meet Andrea C. last June, and hope to meet the irrepressible Mandy ASAP!LOL


Posted By: Dalezilla
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 12:52

Ilosaarirock would be a good place for the Finnish members to meet at.



Posted By: Neil
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 13:32
Originally posted by Heavyfreight Heavyfreight wrote:

Originally posted by stonebeard stonebeard wrote:

The pictures of Jimberly in a dress should be masterliness. Approve
 
Ah, now just give me time to do some scanning of me old prints.Big%20smile
 
As promised:
 
 
ScaryLOL


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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 13:33
Oh my days! LOL

That's almost as scary as a TLC anecdote about chatting up girls.


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Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 15:17

Jimbo! Shocked Lucky for you cross-dressing is fashionable in Newfoundland.

 
 
 
 
Now for something to celebrate the Friendliest Place on the Web:
 
 
 
 
A bit messy in spots, but I tried to do it quick.... Joren in a beret! How 'bout that?
 
 
 


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 15:20
Brilliant! LOL

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Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 15:21
Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

Originally posted by Dan Bobrowski Dan Bobrowski wrote:

Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

 I have yet to find another member that even lives in the same state (Michigan anyone?).

 

I was born and raised in Wyandotte. A stones throw from Detroit. Yeah, I'm still a Red Wings fan. I go back to visit family now and then.
How close are you to Detroit?


Very close to Detroit Dan. I am in A2 (Ann Arbor to non Michiganders ). We get some good stuff through here, just not much prog. Although, I did get to see The Calfiornia Guitar Trio at The Ark last Year.
 
Ann Arbor rocks! I have a sister who lives there. She's a U of Michigan alumni.
We'll have to have a beer next time I travel to the northern Midwest. Big%20smile


Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 15:58
[

 

 
 
 
 
Now for something to celebrate the Friendliest Place on the Web:
 
 
 
 
A bit messy in spots, but I tried to do it quick.... Joren in a beret! How 'bout that?
 
 


Posted By: progismylife
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 19:39
Hmmm, came here for Rush, ahem, music, stayed for anything besides Rush the rest of prog, the VR, and the overall hilarity of people i.e. best sarcasm in the world, oh and anything not VR the rest of the forum


Posted By: The T
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 21:30
OK people, let's be honest here...
 
You like PA because... where else would you find THE T???
 
Big%20smile
 
 


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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 21:37
Originally posted by Dan Bobrowski Dan Bobrowski wrote:

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Now for something to celebrate the Friendliest Place on the Web:

 

 


 

 

A bit messy in spots, but I tried to do it quick.... Joren in a beret! How 'bout that?

 

 



Love it ..but where's Geck0? Maybe I just don't see him...




Posted By: The Lost Chord
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 23:24
guess im not part of progarchives

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Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 23:26
^N00bs weren't allowed in the picture!

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Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: March 02 2007 at 23:36
I'm not there either. Cry

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Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 00:09
Now you are, Ruben



I also added Bern, Debby, Mickey, El Bothy, Kazansky, Aussie, Cyg, Ed the Dead, The Lost Cause and Tuzvihar.

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Posted By: kazansky
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 00:14
Originally posted by The T The T wrote:

OK people, let's be honest here...
 

You like PA because... where else would you find THE T???

 

Big%20smile

 

 

in a Dream Theater forum perhaps ?

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Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 08:43
Originally posted by The Miracle The Miracle wrote:

Now you are, Ruben



I also added Bern, Debby, Mickey, El Bothy, Kazansky, Aussie, Cyg, Ed the Dead, The Lost Cause and Tuzvihar.

Now thats more like it. Clap



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Posted By: progismylife
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 08:45
I don't see me in there Cry


Posted By: Dalezilla
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 09:16
I'm not there! Angry
 
Hug


Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 12:00
If you think I'm going to go through 90 pages of RG to find your pics, you're wrong

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Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 12:28
 
fixed it a bitTongue


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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 12:52
Originally posted by kazansky kazansky wrote:

Originally posted by The T The T wrote:

OK people, let's be honest here...
 

You like PA because... where else would you find THE T???

 

Big%20smile

 

 

in a Dream Theater forum perhaps ?
 
No! I'm NOT a fanboy, remember?
 
Big%20smile


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Posted By: Arrrghus
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 12:53
Where's my rock out face?

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Posted By: PROGMAN
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 13:04
That Sergeant Pepper PA picture is so GOOD, I have got that as my DESKTOP BACKGROUND.Cool

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Posted By: PROGMAN
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 13:28


Tongue ADDED ARE: Velvetclown, Max and the Terminator.


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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: March 05 2007 at 03:23
Originally posted by Heavyfreight Heavyfreight wrote:

Originally posted by Heavyfreight Heavyfreight wrote:

Originally posted by stonebeard stonebeard wrote:

The pictures of Jimberly in a dress should be masterliness. Approve

 

Ah, now just give me time to do some scanning of me old prints.Big%20smile

 

As promised:

 


 

ScaryLOL


Oh, Neil -

You are sooooooooooooooo dead!



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