Earliest Forum Post contribution

Submitted: Friday, May 08, 2009 at 07:55
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Don't know why but I decided to see when I made my first post/follow-up contribution.

My research has taken me back to 12 June 2002.( all 70 pages and 100 views per page ) This is using the Search Function and typing in all the names I went under which I can remember....lol

I recognise quite a number of regulars posting even though their names have changed too over time. I cringe at some of the things I said in posts but I suppose everything to do with the internet is a great learning curve. I see that I raised the ire of a certain Bob Allan (not sure if he is still around?) about Landrovers on 29 August 2002.

But I have tempered my posts over the years and now cruise under guidance from time to time.

Anyway, I am going bush on 28th May and will be off-line until the beginning of September or thereabouts.


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Reply By: Gramps - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 07:58

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 07:58
"But I have tempered my posts over the years"

Sure .... LOL

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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 09:20

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 09:20
I actually agree with Willem on this one. I find him almost likeable now :)

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Follow Up By: Willem - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 15:31

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 15:31
Thanks Greg....Fame at last, and I am in your good books....LOL


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Follow Up By: Dasher Des - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 17:25

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 17:25
"Almost Likeable" Geez thats stretching the boundaries a bit.LOL
Have a good trip young fella
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Follow Up By: Miss Jo - Toad Keeper - Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 19:05

Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 19:05
Almost Likable... hahaha he'd be running up behind for a close second to you Dazzler!
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Reply By: Member - Lionel A (WA) - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:05

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:05
That got me wondering, so, I searched for the first thread on the forum. No go, wont open it.
Second thread and onwards ok.

Not lost any sleep over it but curious just the same.



Cheers.....Lionel.
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:07

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:07
The first one must have been moderated LOL
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Reply By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:06

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:06
'Anyway, I am going bush on 28th May and will be off-line until the beginning of September or thereabouts. '
You beat us by 8 days.We head off on June 5 and back September.May see you around on the road, where are you headen this time.
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Follow Up By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:23

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:23
Beat me again, my first post Dec 2002.
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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:06

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:06
I am sure that many have benefited from your postings and advice in some way.

Hope you have a safe and rewarding trip.

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Follow Up By: Gramps - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:09

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 08:09
Ah SOOTY, the undisputed champion LOL

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Reply By: Member - Matt M (ACT) - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 11:13

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 11:13
"I see that I raised the ire of a certain Bob Allan (not sure if he is still around?) about Landrovers on 29 August 2002."

He's still around, so you can't have done that god a job Willem.
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Reply By: Dean - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 13:04

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 13:04
Thought I might have a look as well.
First post 13th Feb 2002.
Was Dean then and have occassionally been a member. Cant believe Ive been at this for 7 years.
Hardly ever post unless I want to know something or can help others. What's that saying quality over quantity.
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Reply By: GoneTroppo Member (FNQ) - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 13:26

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 13:26
If the server gets the eeeby jeeebies and the site crashes because everyone is doing the same search we'll all know just who to blame. :-)
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Reply By: Madfisher - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 13:29

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 13:29
Have a good time Willem, the place will not be the same with out you.
Cheers Pete
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Reply By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 14:17

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 14:17
Ah yes, that may well have been your first FORUM contribution but I clearly recall emails from you dating back to 2000 - most notably one containing a list of typos you'd picked up that I'd made (whilst pregnant creating some of our very first pages). My how the years have rolled on... ExplorOz will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary next year which ties in nicely with our 2010 National Members Gathering in Wiluna. Be good to see the list of long-term site followers at this special celebration.

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Follow Up By: Willem - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 15:28

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 15:28
Hi Michelle

28 June is my wedding anniversary, what a coincidence..lol

We will have to be in Wiluna en route to warmer weather then.

Hmmmm...I don't recall sending a spelling mistake email but I will trust that your memory is better than mine. That was about the time I started surfing the www. Geez....9 years so far?




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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 16:16

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 16:16
Well now I feel like the new bloke,

My first reply was the 27th Feb 2003, my first question was 24 Mar 2003.

No doubt Willem when you get back from your wanderings you will have more to post about.

Keep safe on your travels.Wiluna.......might have to start planning now.

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Reply By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 17:48

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 17:48
Well fella, I did a search and found my first post in 2005. God it seems so long and so many dusty kilometres ago. I think I've become less verbose since then...possibly because I know more but you can be the judge of that lol.

Strangely enough, the first bloke who replied was.......Post 29249. Check it out!

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Follow Up By: Willem - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 19:45

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 19:45
Too much information......LOL


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Follow Up By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 22:58

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 22:58
Goodness, I even chimed into that one!

I didn't realise I'd been around that long!

Best I go looking for the beginning.

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Follow Up By: Gramps - Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 07:29

Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 07:29
Crikey, even I'm included in that post.

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Reply By: Bob of KAOS - Friday, May 08, 2009 at 22:31

Friday, May 08, 2009 at 22:31
Willem

I couldn't find the 29 Aug post you referred to. What is the post number. Maybe you were Collins (or Tony) :-)

Interesting to go back over those early posts.

My first post was Mar 02.

Thank goodness that loser (and all his aliases) with the Land rover complex has gone. I doubt he'd get away with posts like that today.

Anyway my D2 is still running strong, and the D3 has been acclaimed by all and has taken the world by storm. The word schadenfreude comes to mind.

There were so few members back then. Its hard to believe how much its grown. Congratulations to David Michelle et al. You can see why I was a bit antsy when someone started using this forum to promote a competitor.

Yep, as my neighbour Matt said, I'm still around.

Bob
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Follow Up By: Willem - Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 09:11

Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 09:11
Bob

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Reply By: Member - Howard (ACT) - Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 22:45

Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 22:45
Just did a search
My first post was on 10 feb 2002.
even posted under my full name
didnt fork out for menbership until june 02 however
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