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Ron.M

Posts: 7051
Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Scotland

The Forum

Hola Amigos,

Simon has asked me if I can cover for Admin on the Forum while he is sorting all his stuff out from his old home in Reading, England and going to Granada Province to live for good after giving up a highly paid job, while still in his 40's.

You can't fault the guy's courage..can you!

(Let's all take a moment to think about that!)

Thanks to Simon, and all the contributors this has turned out to be a great Forum for information, exchanges of ideas, discussion and a little bit of heated argument sometimes.

You just need to look at the above advice from Florian to Billyboy, or the great chord shapes that Ricardo has posted to realise how valuable this Forum is for everybody in every stage of learning and playing Flamenco Guitar.

Also the great contibutions from Estela (Zata).

And the fantastic uploads from ToddK, Ricardo, Henrik, Errol, Eddie.L, Jim, Grant, Jon (hey what's happened to Jon?), Ziryab.... too many to mention!
Plus posts from "celebrities" such as Grisha and Ramon Ruiz.

So I'm asking everybody not to let me down on my watch and let's keep this Forum a haven of great information and general Flamenco chat.

Finally, I'm sure we all wish the best of luck to Simon, thank him for starting the Forum, and wait with anticipation of his stories of his new life in Spain!

With Emilio Maya as his teacher, plus his regular visits to the peñas of Granada, it's only a matter of months before I'm gonna need lessons from him!

All the Best Simon!!

cheers

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 2 2005 20:45:30

sbarnard

Posts: 75
Joined: Jul. 6 2003
From: Marengo, IL, EE UU

RE: The Forum (in reply to Ron.M)

Simon-

I know it's been said probably 1000 times, but what's one more? Thanks again for creating a place where we can discuss (or like I've been doing latey - lurking around) this common bond we have . I am really envious of your move! Maybe someday I'll be able to do the same - but for now, I'm stuck here. Here's hoping that you move is smooth and that you have no major problems (we all have minor ones, no matter how big the move!). The next time I'm in Granada, you me and Kate (and don't forget Harold) will have to hook up.

Oh, and thanks to everyone that has contributed something to the forum. Big or small, we would not have a forum without your input!

Scott

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"The future ain't what it used to be." - George Carlin

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 2 2005 20:59:58

gerundino63

Posts: 1743
Joined: Jul. 11 2003
From: The Netherlands

RE: The Forum (in reply to Ron.M)

All the best Simon!!!!

If a frend makes a dream come true, he makes it true a bit for all of us!

Maybe, just maybe, I pick up my stone and hammer, and come join you over there someday!

And Ron, Do not leave yourself out in the list! above!

Petrer

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 2 2005 23:06:32

Miguel de Maria

Posts: 3532
Joined: Oct. 20 2003
From: Phoenix, AZ

RE: The Forum (in reply to Ron.M)

Yes, it's wonderful to hear Simon is making a dream come true. I can't wait to hear him play in a few years :)

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 3 2005 5:02:38

flyeogh

Posts: 729
Joined: Oct. 13 2004

RE: The Forum (in reply to Ron.M)

Simon, A new future, an adventure, what could be better (mucho celoso

). OK I know you will miss the rain but c'est la vie!! Buen suerte amigo.

Just one thing; leaving the foro in the hands of the northern raider?? I hope you know what you have done

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 3 2005 6:51:47

Escribano

Posts: 6415
Joined: Jul. 6 2003
From: England, living in Italy

RE: The Forum (in reply to Ron.M)

Thanks Ron. Without this forum and the contacts I have made through it I would not be going.

If you will humour me, I will write of my adventures, a few photos and maybe some video clips are in the plan.

I'll be back online soon after my arrival.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 3 2005 8:52:10

bailoro2000

Posts: 93
Joined: Jul. 7 2003

RE: The Forum (in reply to Escribano)

Best of luck amigo.

Though I don't post much here (mainly cos I can't tell an A minor from a Morris Minor,
a "sharp" is something that gives your car a "flat" and neighbours have moved because of my "playing) I do read the list from time to time. I am a great music lover and what would flamenco be without its guitarists?

Don't forget to visit the dancer site occasionally and keep us up to speck on your activities.

Buen suerte,

Jim.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 3 2005 9:22:16

Jim Opfer

Posts: 1876
Joined: Jul. 19 2003
From: Glasgow, Scotland.

RE: The Forum (in reply to Escribano)

My best wishes.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 16 2005 14:50:13

Florian

Posts: 9282
Joined: Jul. 14 2003
From: Adelaide/Australia

RE: The Forum (in reply to Ron.M)

See you soon I hope Simon, and log on and keep us posted everynow and then.
Your courage has inspired me, life is too short to be in a job you dont wanna be in or to not live where you wanna live or to not folow your dreams.
when you live like that even when you fail you've won.

Ron i couldnt think of more capable hands to take care of the forum while Simon is gonne i know you will do a great job.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 16 2005 16:08:14

ToddK

Posts: 2961
Joined: Dec. 6 2004

RE: The Forum (in reply to Ron.M)

Man, i'm extremely jealous!
I can only wish i had that kinda courage. To just take off, and go for it.

I'm blown away Simon.

TK

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 16 2005 16:21:22

duende

Posts: 3053
Joined: Dec. 15 2003
From: Sweden

RE: The Forum (in reply to ToddK)

ToddK
If you ever set up a studio in Andaluzia let me know, i´ll work for you.

Maybe we can bring Florian and Peter toooooooo..

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This is hard stuff!
Don't give up...
And don't make it a race.
Enjoy the ray of sunshine that comes with every new step in knowledge.

RON

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 16 2005 21:01:53