They told me I was such a loser, they would NEVER allow my rank to escalate past "member". I could have fifty million posts and never rise past the member rank.....Laughing HLaughing HLaughing HLaughing H
Dan what a riot!! Good to see ya around!! Clapping Happy2
Hey contact me if you still need the fiddle fixed! Be happy to take care of it for you. ;)
[quote=FFR428;254143]Ha!.... this reminded me to change my sig line. All in all it's been a blast to learn from everyone here.
Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums. /quote]
.....and old dusty drummers!
Glen-DrummerJOhn, et al,
I should clarify, I asked for this to occur as to not mislead anyone with a legitmate question, and wanted to place as minimal of an impact as possible on any half-cocked answer I may have given over the years.....lol. I guess the sarcasm font still isn't working yet....lol Also, Tommy and David never called me stupid or anything, at least not publicly!!LoLoLoLoLoLoLoLo
And yes Glen, I would love to get the Violin spruced up. I just have to make it back to Pittsburgh to do it! I am heading home over the 4th and will get hold of ya for the particulars around that time. Thanks for remembering!
Sounds good Dan whenever your ready just let me know. ;)
[quote=FFR428;254143]Ha!.... this reminded me to change my sig line. All in all it's been a blast to learn from everyone here.Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums. /quote].....and old dusty drummers!
True dat!! ;) I'm a bit crusty and dusty. :D
Hey, screw humility! I-earned- the title! After 50 years playing, (1963) and 25 years of restoring, or repairing an average of a half dozen kits a year, plus having owned and operated my own music store in New York City for 5 years, plus another 6 years of learning and sharing on internet drum forums, then yes, I feel like I earned the title, Drum Guru!
Sorry to go against the grain, but I really like seeing 'Drum Guru' under my name. It's not an ego thing, I just 'feel like' I am a drum Guru. You'd be surprised how many peeps here pm me almost daily with questions. I don't know it all, not by a long-shot, but what I have learned I have always been willing to share with anyone who asked. I'm a big believer in the concept; You can't keep it unless you give it away!
John - Grand High Exalted Mystic Ruler and Bona Fide VDF Drum Guru :D
It means nothing,, it is a participation trophy nothing more than that !!! If I know the answer I'll answer the question, if not I will not ! I have been restoring vintage drums for 20 + years. on wood and metal drums. I don't pretend to know it all and never will. I learn something new on a regular basis, I have been playing since I was 7 years old hope to be able to do so until I'm dust in the wind.
I just noticed that it says "vintage drum guru" under my name. I don't feel any different. I just checked the mirror and I'm still the same ugly cuss!So what's different? Well actually after several hundred posts and reading thousands and getting input, answers, comments, criticisms, info, I guess I have gotten a bit of an education over the past 4 years. I don't think I'm quite Guru status but I am very thankful for this forum. I've learned a great deal, and continue to learn, and I believe I've made some friends, gotten help, bought some nice pieces of gear, and have a place that I look forward to almost every day!Thanks VDF
When one reaches 500 posts, status changes to guru.
Got that!
Unlike Purdie, I just didn't feel like a "Guru" much.
I don't mind a distinction for loyalty to the forum or participation but I wouldn't want someone to think my opinion is anything more than it is, opinion! I don't think I'm clueless with regard to vintage drums, just not quite guru status. Maybe jr. guru!
It's all just for fun.
Drum Guru? Not a one of us should claim that title. We are all just students of the instrument and hopefully a bit humble and view ourselves as such. Anything more would be egocentric. Loudmouthed Fred Flintstones ... blowhards ... not a very likable individual, I would think.
