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Title: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 10, 2009, 21:26:49: Hi Everyone.

This weekend, from Friday untill Sunday night, I will be away to Southern Germany. I'll be back on Monday.
After that, from Wednesday next week, till the Monday after that, I'll be away again, off to Terschelling for a week. I won't be able to come online much on both occasions.

If you wonder why I am not responding to messages, that will be why. ;D

And if you have any pressing matters or urgent questions, please direct them to one of the other staff members.

Thanks very much!!

Regards,
Fred
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Minime on June 10, 2009, 21:29:35: have a good trip there :thumbs:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 10, 2009, 21:30:37: Have fun!!
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: firestar12 on June 10, 2009, 21:40:55: Have fun, take pictures of ships! We will all miss you here! :) :'(
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Shipaddict on June 10, 2009, 21:42:34: Enoy Fred! :)
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: sadsid (â€ 2016) on June 10, 2009, 21:49:27: Go For IT
Have a good time don't forget the drum kit ;D :2thumbs:
Eric
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 10, 2009, 22:22:31: Many thanks everyone!! :2thumbs:

Indeed Eric, the kit is coming along for both trips, together with all the other band gear, as it's kinda a 'working vacation'. ;D

Fred.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 10, 2009, 22:26:59: Having just got back from Rotterdam, I'm off to Stockholm on Sunday.

Back to Selsey late Tuesday evening.

I'll be around most of the time. Perhaps not much on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: trains on June 10, 2009, 22:32:53: Have fun Fred. Enjoy your trip :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 10, 2009, 23:30:21: Quote from: trains on June 10, 2009, 22:32:53
Havoc fun

Now that sounds like real fun! :thumbs:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Captain Spencer on June 11, 2009, 00:43:50: Hope they go alright for you Fred, good luck mate ;)
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Kapn Jonah on June 11, 2009, 02:58:52: Yeah, I wish you luck in your travels ;)
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Master Captain on June 11, 2009, 04:25:57: Sounds good, enjoy your trips fred ;)
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: matt5674 on June 11, 2009, 06:28:23: Quote from: Mad_Fred on June 10, 2009, 21:26:49
Hi Everyone.

This weekend, from Friday untill Sunday night, I will be away to Southern Germany. I'll be back on Monday.
After that, from Wednesday next week, till the Monday after that, I'll be away again, off to Terschelling for a week. I won't be able to come online much on both occasions.

If you wonder why I am not responding to messages, that will be why. ;D

And if you have any pressing matters or urgent questions, please direct them to one of the other staff members.

Thanks very much!!

Regards,
Fred
Excellent. As they say in Germany for good bye: Auf Wiedersehen :2thumbs:
Quote from: TerryRussell on June 10, 2009, 22:26:59
Having just got back from Rotterdam, I'm off to Stockholm on Sunday.

Back to Selsey late Tuesday evening.

I'll be around most of the time. Perhaps not much on Tuesday.
As they say in Dutch for good bye: Vaarwel :2thumbs:
(Auf Wiedersehen and Vaarwel were babel fished)
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 11, 2009, 07:35:10: Enjoy Yourself Fred!

See you soon!

Jack ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 11, 2009, 15:37:31: Thanks everyone! I appreciate that a lot! :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: RMS Canada on June 11, 2009, 16:49:38: Have a good time, Fred ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Aad The Pirate on June 11, 2009, 21:58:58: Ahoy Fred,
SchÃ¶ne Reise und auf ein baldiges Wiedersehen.
Aad
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: trains on June 11, 2009, 23:43:09: Quote from: TerryRussell on June 10, 2009, 23:30:21
Now that sounds like real fun! :thumbs:
Woops, was working on something else, my mind was all over the place, ha ha ::)
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 12, 2009, 12:27:14: Thanks/Bedankt/Danke SchÃ¶n/Merci!! :thumbs:

I'm off for the first little trip now, so see you all in a few days!

Fred
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 12, 2009, 16:25:25: Fred has now left the building! ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: eviss on June 14, 2009, 16:10:11: Quote from: DIAMANT on June 12, 2009, 13:15:19
So, Fred, you're like on Germany tour, giving concerts? ;D

It could be; that would be a nice challange. ::)

I was thinking of the OEROL festival on Terschelling island in the second part of the trip, later that week. :o

Good luck Fred ! :2thumbs:

vr. gr. / kind regards, Erik
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 14, 2009, 20:09:11: Well.. I am back again, at least untill tuesday night. ;D

And yeah, that's correct Diamant, we were playing a few gigs this weekend over there.

We started with one gig in a specific venue. This year they wanted us at two spots. And there's allready a new one booked now, so three of them next year.. the start of an annual tour of the region, potentially. ;D

And Erik; Yes indeed.. we're playing a bunch of gigs on the Oerol festival aswell. And in between thouse we just enjoy the festival. Quite a unique event. :thumbs:

Fred
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 14, 2009, 23:59:25: Hi Fred.

Sounds like you're having a good time! That's what life is all about, or should be.

I must say, I enjoy your music very much. Haven't banged my head so much in years! ;D :long-haired head-banger icon:

Now you're back, I'm off (now in Stockholm). I'm back Tuesday evening, whereupon you leave. This Forum time-sharing scheme is really working well, isn't it? :evil:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 15, 2009, 01:24:06: Thanks very much Terry!! I'm pleased you like it!

Yep, the time-share method seems to work well! :thumbs:
;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: sadsid (â€ 2016) on June 15, 2009, 08:21:06: Hi Fred
Have you'r band any clips on u tube so we can see you in action
Eric
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 15, 2009, 13:53:37: Alas, Eric.. Not yet.

I'm hoping to get someone to record us a few times during gigs soon though. When we have some, I'll post it! :thumbs:

Fred
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 15, 2009, 16:36:04: That would be great if you had some Youtube Video's!

Jack ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 15, 2009, 16:43:04: Fred's music is well worth the trip to the Netherlands to see them in real life.

Who knows, Fred? How many times have you met me without knowing it? :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 15, 2009, 16:44:23: If I do go to Rotterdam soon, I might see if I can go visit ;D :lol:

Me and Fred can have a session then *Head banger accordion action style* :lol: :D :2thumbs:

Jack.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 15, 2009, 16:46:55: We had lovely weather there last week. Warm, sunny with a light breeze.

Unlike Stockholm last night and today. Wet, cold, windy. And I didn't pack a jacket. :doh:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 15, 2009, 16:48:17: Quote from: TerryRussell on June 15, 2009, 16:46:55
Unlike Stockholm last night and today. Wet, cold, windy. And I didn't pack a jacket. :doh:

Well, at least it wasn't the biggest shock-After all, you should be used to the British Weather :lol: :2thumbs:

Jack.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 15, 2009, 20:00:12: Thanks Terry, that means a lot! :thumbs:

And well.. If I'd met you, I probably would have remembered. Cause we probably would have had a memorable chat. ;D

Jack;

Silly Irishman, you.. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 15, 2009, 20:06:36: I wonder what it would sound like? Irish accordion mixed with Fred's amazing "Head banger" music :lol:

I tried listening to the Album, Fred. (When you sent me it), however, it tells me I need something else to open it, I'll have to have a closer look so I can listen! (I'm anxious to hear you!)

Jack ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 15, 2009, 20:09:22: Quote from: Mad_Fred on June 15, 2009, 20:00:12
Thanks Terry, that means a lot! :thumbs:

And well.. If I'd met you, I probably would have remembered. Cause we probably would have had a memorable chat. ;D

"Hey, I recognise you! You're that idiot who keeps......"
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Newtimes on June 15, 2009, 20:45:49: Quote from: TerryRussell on June 15, 2009, 16:46:55
Unlike Stockholm last night and today. Wet, cold, windy. And I didn't pack a jacket. :doh:

Welcome to Sweden, vÃ¤lkommen till Sverige :D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 15, 2009, 20:56:41: Thanks.

I come here a couple of times each year to ~~terrorise~~ visit clients in St. Goransgatan.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 15, 2009, 22:00:54: Quote from: TerryRussell on June 15, 2009, 20:09:22
"Hey, I recognise you! You're that idiot who keeps......"

:doh:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 16, 2009, 23:09:25: I'm off again as of now.

I'll be back next Monday, late in the evening most likely. :thumbs:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 17, 2009, 07:43:42: See you later Fred!...Have fun! ;D

*Evil Music* Now our plan of action to take over the world must begin :evil:

Jack :lol:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 17, 2009, 17:17:31: But I returned last night.

So, c'mon Jack. Ready and waiting for your take-over attempt. (need very evil grin icon) :evil:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 22, 2009, 13:45:50: Hi all, I'm back.

For those of you expecting answers to the PM's you sent me, I'd like to ask you to be a bit patient with me, I am swamped in email and messages and have tons of new posts to look at aswell, so I am taking it easy and will take the important ones first, obviously. But you'll all get your turn. ;D

But first I am going to slip into a coma for a bit,... traveling can be quite exhausting, specially after such an intense week. ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: sadsid (â€ 2016) on June 22, 2009, 14:01:11: Welcome back Fred
Come out of the coma slowly mate ;D
Eric
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Captain Spencer on June 22, 2009, 14:03:05: Yes welcome back mate. I bet your a bit exhausting after all that. I know I was when I return from a weeks tour in Holland a few years ago :)
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 22, 2009, 15:42:47: Quote from: DIAMANT on June 22, 2009, 14:21:25
Welcome back, Fred! EV1LJ4CK has already captured the world... :thumbs:

Mwahaha... :evil:

All evil earthlings are to bow down to the now, EV1LJ4CK :evil: :lol:

Welcome back Fred!

Jack.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 22, 2009, 16:28:56: ;D ;D ;D

Thanks everyone!!!! :thumbs:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Minime on June 22, 2009, 17:26:53: Welcome back ;)
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Shipaddict on June 22, 2009, 17:38:17: Welcome back Fred ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: firestar12 on June 22, 2009, 18:57:42: Yes Fred, I we missed you so much! Glad to have you back old friend! ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 22, 2009, 20:55:34: Fred,

all these well-wishers....

Did you almost die and come back to life again? Or were you gone for more than a couple of days and I blacked out in the interim? Have I missed something? :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 22, 2009, 21:08:42: Yes terry you never get this big a welcome when you come back...whats up with that anyway
WELCOME BACK FRED :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 22, 2009, 22:20:10: Heh.. Just 6 days or so Terry.. unless the ferry sailed through a weird bermuda triangle like situation enroute.. :P

Maybe they are just not used to me going on a vacation/business trip.. ;D

Anyway, many thanks me hearties!! I appreciate it a lot! :thumbs:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: firestar12 on June 22, 2009, 22:49:29: No Terry, the welcome back party always gets better! I rented out all of six flags over Holland for all of us and Fred! ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 22, 2009, 23:00:05: Quote from: Mad_Fred on June 22, 2009, 22:20:10
Heh.. Just 6 days or so Terry.. unless the ferry sailed through a weird bermuda triangle like situation enroute.. :P

Fred, URGENT! Check your diary. You were gone for 20 years and 6 days! We now have Ship Simulator Ultra-Super-Extremely-Supreme about to be released, containing all the latest interplanetary ships.

And Windows Oddball Beta (test it for us) is about to be released.

Of course, Bluejacket Linux is still going along.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: firestar12 on June 22, 2009, 23:19:25: ...and Terry's new operating system 'M4RM1T3' has sold for millions! ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 23, 2009, 07:43:43: Quote from: DIAMANT on June 22, 2009, 23:29:46
... and 5UP3REV1LJ4CK the XVI is ruling the entire Universe!

Mwahahah!!! :evil:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Captain Spencer on June 23, 2009, 18:23:00: Now look what you've done Terry.... ::)

Well Fred, I felt left out in everyone welcoming you home, so I thought I'd join in ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 23, 2009, 18:30:18: Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on June 23, 2009, 07:43:43
Mwahahah!!! :evil:

But I programmed you to say that, of course... :angel:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 23, 2009, 21:53:16: Hehehe... you people make me laugh. Cheers! ;D ;D

And ta very much, Adam! :thumbs:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Captain Spencer on June 24, 2009, 00:35:22: Quote from: Mad_Fred on June 23, 2009, 21:53:16
Hehehe... you people make me laugh. Cheers! ;D ;D

And ta very much, Adam! :thumbs:

Don't mention it :D

Just joking :)
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: The Captain on June 24, 2009, 16:39:55: Quote from: TerryRussell on June 23, 2009, 18:30:18
But I programmed you to say that, of course... :angel:

You've pulled that out so many times... How long has it been since my very first day? About a year now? And this still goes on ::).
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 24, 2009, 19:51:49: But I programmed you to say that, of course... :evil:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: The Captain on June 25, 2009, 03:52:02: And tell me this, sir, what would happen if someone just so happened to shoot that remark in your general direction?
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 25, 2009, 07:15:31: I'd know it was incorrect, because I'd programmed that person to think that.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Captain Spencer on June 25, 2009, 09:35:49: **sigh**

Whatever next...? ::)
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Captain Spencer on June 25, 2009, 13:31:16: Quote from: DIAMANT on June 25, 2009, 12:10:10
Can I start talk about the Marmite?

NO!! You'll set Terry off again :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 25, 2009, 15:06:58: ;D
Lets See how quick he finds this one ;)

Marmite tastes Wonderful. I LOVE IT :evil:

:lol:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 25, 2009, 16:21:48: marmiteviewer :lol: Marmiteviewer error report, send, dont send :doh:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 25, 2009, 16:28:10: Quote from: Capt. Matt on June 25, 2009, 15:06:58
Marmite tastes horrible :evil:

You're doomed for eternal life on earth now :evil:

Jack. :lol:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: The Captain on June 25, 2009, 16:33:32: I wish I could taste the terrible pleasure of marmite :-\ ;D.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 25, 2009, 20:02:24: The moving finger dips in Marmite and having dipped, moves on.

And not all your wisdom nor your wit shall undo a lick of it.

The words of Omar Marmite, ancient poet.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 25, 2009, 21:31:43: :lol:
Good One!!!!!! :lol: ;D

EDIT: He really did do that :doh: :lol: :lol: :lol: ;D
I thought that was the fine work of photoshop or paint :doh:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 25, 2009, 21:46:09: Quote from: Capt. Matt on June 25, 2009, 21:31:43
:lol:
Good One!!!!!! :lol: ;D

EDIT: He really did do that :doh: :lol: :lol: :lol: ;D
I thought that was the fine work of photoshop or paint :doh:

I programmed you to think that. Then I reprogrammed you to think I had really done it.
:evil: :evil: :marmiteicon:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: firestar12 on June 25, 2009, 21:46:30: You know, I really wish I had you guys' luck. I have NEVER tasted Marmite! How can I get it? Maybe Terry should mail me some. :evil:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 25, 2009, 21:49:11: Quote from: Firestar on June 25, 2009, 21:46:30
You know, I really wish I had you guys' luck. I have NEVER tasted Marmite! How can I get it? Maybe Terry should mail me some. :evil:

I did.

But you hated it so much that I reprogrammed you to forget about it. 'Cos I'm kind! ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: firestar12 on June 25, 2009, 21:57:17: Quote from: TerryRussell on June 25, 2009, 21:49:11
I did.

But you hated it so much that I reprogrammed you to forget about it. 'Cos I'm kind! ;D
Aw...I seriously wish I knew where to get some...
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 25, 2009, 21:58:49: Maybe the international food store
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: firestar12 on June 25, 2009, 22:01:47: We don't have one.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 25, 2009, 22:03:22: Try Ebay :doh:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Kapn Jonah on June 25, 2009, 23:03:14: Lol, i've never even heard of Marmite until i came to this forum and heard Terry rambling about it :P I guess its time i searched it up on Wikipedia.

And Terry, i programmed you to say that you programmed people to do things that they did :P
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Kapn Jonah on June 25, 2009, 23:11:48: And a long long time ago i programmed him to think he programmed me to say that today and not notice until i said it, and i also programmed you to say that Diamant! :P
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 25, 2009, 23:15:41: Aahhh... look at all my loyal minions fooling themselves... :evil:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Captain Darling on June 25, 2009, 23:16:04: And I'm the mastermind behind it all and programmed you Kapn to say that. :P :evil:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Kapn Jonah on June 25, 2009, 23:17:15: Wow...Now i just dont know :-\ :P
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 25, 2009, 23:17:40: ::) Ill just be like fred and watch you all programming eachother, wait who programmed me to say that :doh:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 25, 2009, 23:19:26: :doh: ::)
If guests see this they'll think that were all lunatics :doh: not that we arent :evil:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 25, 2009, 23:38:22: Quote from: Capt. Matt on June 25, 2009, 23:19:26
:doh: ::)
If guests see this they'll think that were all lunatics :doh: not that we arent :evil:

I know I'm not mad. My sunflowers told me so, only a few days ago.

Just before I wrote this poem:

Chickens are violet, oranges are pink.
The sky is bright yellow and so is my sink.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 25, 2009, 23:43:58: I should change the name of the topic into something like "short periods of insanity", I reckon.
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 26, 2009, 00:04:54: Great Idea maybe even a new topic called (Calling all lunatics **Terry and Diamant** ) kidding
;D :lol:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 26, 2009, 07:02:50: Quote from: Kapn Jonah on June 25, 2009, 23:03:14
Lol, i've never even heard of Marmite until i came to this forum and heard Terry rambling about it :P I guess its time i searched it up on Wikipedia.

*schhhhhhh*....One...small step for marmite...*schhhhhh*...One small...step for.....Marmite Kind *schhh*

Eh' Terry? :D

Jack ;D
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: sadsid (â€ 2016) on June 26, 2009, 12:29:17: Hello Supreme one :angel:
Can my geranium have a walk with you'r sunflower next time they let us out of the cells
:D :captain:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: TerryRussell on June 26, 2009, 15:33:38: Quote from: Captain Darling on June 25, 2009, 23:16:04
And I'm the mastermind behind it all and programmed you Kapn to say that. :P :evil:

I programmed you to say that.

PS I know that I am the supreme head of all this madness.

(a) I like Marmite

(b) I like Marmite

(c) I just got 18,098,200 in Chicken Invaders (the Msi version)

(d) I like Marmite
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: The Captain on June 26, 2009, 18:49:04: Professor... Be quiet ;) ;D.

As far as I can see, you are the reason why this has gone on for pages. Of course, that's as far as I can see. Who else can see farther ;D?
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 26, 2009, 18:56:34: I can see farther!!
Did you hear of the song by Jamie Foxx and T Pain Blame It?
It goes Blame it on the juice touch feel loose (I think lol) Blame it on the mar-ma-ma-mar-ma-marmiiiiiiiite, blame it on the mar-ma-ma-mar-ma-marmiiiiiiiite :lol: :doh:
Who here has heard the real version?
I think we should edit it and make this one for terry :evil:
Title: Re: Short periods of absence.
Post by: firestar12 on June 29, 2009, 14:40:04: Quote from: Mad_Fred on June 25, 2009, 23:43:58
I should change the name of the topic into something like "short periods of insanity", I reckon.
Never short periods, long periods. Remember who you are talking about Fred.