Reading through this thread has reminded me why AAPK is a special place to be.
Thank you Bryan.
Mike
13 Years
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Well said my friend, well said.wazu013 wrote:Reading through this thread has reminded me why AAPK is a special place to be.
Thank you Bryan.
Mike
I hope life finds you well.
Regards, Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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Thanks Jerry.zp4ja wrote:Well said my friend, well said.wazu013 wrote:Reading through this thread has reminded me why AAPK is a special place to be.
Thank you Bryan.
Mike
I hope life finds you well.
Regards, Jerry
It's all good down here. Every day is a bonus.
Mike
Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez
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Thanks Mike. Good attitude my friend.
Not sure I have seen this posted thus far...
I have been a active member here over 5 years. Some members have more posts. Some 2005' members have few posts and stop in once in a while. That is cool in my opinion.
That said, there been a few times that due to upgrades or issues, we were unable to access the forum. We had an transition to no "photo bucket" type links were allowed and we lost all the pictures on the forum, direct post or not. 404 Internet error as I recall additionally. There have been upgrades done and some minor forum service interruption in my opinion.
When this occurred, some members including myself to some minor extent were posting subsequent posts when the forum came back online. Can't recall that I actually post a reply to theses posts or not but I have to tell you, some members were jonesing like a crack addict when we came back online.
They missed it plain and simple.
If a guy has financial issues, kids to raise, don't visit often, medications to buy, things or reason that they don't wish to share, etc, that is understandable and not my business. I do not look down on anyone for their choices whether I agree with them or not. Everyone is free to do what they wish. Only real impact I see to free members is they are limited to the Advertisement forum, nothing else.
I saw a comment early on in the discussion that used the word "ambivalent". Member has been here for years all on Bryan's dime and I guess no clue that there are associated costs. Then if said members start posting new pickups, we obviously know where there priorities lies. But hey, between them and God.
Here is my question, what if AAPK went dark tomorrow and never came back due to not having the funds to keep the lights on?
Jerry
Not sure I have seen this posted thus far...
I have been a active member here over 5 years. Some members have more posts. Some 2005' members have few posts and stop in once in a while. That is cool in my opinion.
That said, there been a few times that due to upgrades or issues, we were unable to access the forum. We had an transition to no "photo bucket" type links were allowed and we lost all the pictures on the forum, direct post or not. 404 Internet error as I recall additionally. There have been upgrades done and some minor forum service interruption in my opinion.
When this occurred, some members including myself to some minor extent were posting subsequent posts when the forum came back online. Can't recall that I actually post a reply to theses posts or not but I have to tell you, some members were jonesing like a crack addict when we came back online.
They missed it plain and simple.
If a guy has financial issues, kids to raise, don't visit often, medications to buy, things or reason that they don't wish to share, etc, that is understandable and not my business. I do not look down on anyone for their choices whether I agree with them or not. Everyone is free to do what they wish. Only real impact I see to free members is they are limited to the Advertisement forum, nothing else.
I saw a comment early on in the discussion that used the word "ambivalent". Member has been here for years all on Bryan's dime and I guess no clue that there are associated costs. Then if said members start posting new pickups, we obviously know where there priorities lies. But hey, between them and God.
Here is my question, what if AAPK went dark tomorrow and never came back due to not having the funds to keep the lights on?
Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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Jerry I for one would miss it, that said I've got one forum that is more or less dead I think mostly due to facebook, and although I miss it I guess could join it on facebook. Several sites I visited and took part in tied up with one or all of the facebook type things and if this one does I'll probably lose it to. 
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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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carrmillus
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.........what's facebook???.............. ..............
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WOW...and here I thought I was the only one left in the entire world that was NOT ON FACEBOOK (and never will be).
All my fellow kindred spirits are right here on AAPK....AND you also like pocketknives...DOUBLE JACKPOT BONUS!!!
You guys ROCK!
~Q~
All my fellow kindred spirits are right here on AAPK....AND you also like pocketknives...DOUBLE JACKPOT BONUS!!!
You guys ROCK!
~Q~
~Q~
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No Facebook for me either ---- don't text,tweeter,nor tooter*** --- it's all I can do to stay on this dang ""puter"" --- have a great day my friends,_____________________Monk 
--- have a great day my friends,_____________________Monk I'm not young enough,____to know everything !!!!!!!!!!!!
MONK****
MONK****
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No FB here either!! 
Don't need all that nonsense out there!!! 
John 
Don't need all that nonsense out there!!! John Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
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You and I and it appears others are cut from the same cloth. I do text out of necessity but dislike it. Resisted till about 5 years ago when Dad was dying and my 5 sisters choose texting as their primary form of communication. Never tweeted, been on Facebook or any other type of thing like that. Any app on my phone I have can pre-loaded and most of them got deleted.big monk wrote:No Facebook for me either ---- don't text,tweeter,not tooter*** --- it's all I can do to stay on this dang ""puter""
And I know this will shock everyone but I use cash 90% of the time and never have used my debit card for a single pack of gum for $1.49 at the convenience store.
I believe Monk and I did a knife deal awhile back if I recall. Price was 100 bucks shipped.
Whatever member it was, I received a crisp 100 dollar bill in an envelope. That's more my style.
Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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Quick Steel
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Years ago a sister persuaded me to join FB. Within 48 hours I received dozens of messages from strangers wanting me as a friend. I promptly cancelled and have never looked back. Leaving FB was a hassle. Their biggest threat was that I would not be allowed to rejoin at a later date. To which I replied, Hooray.
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I started a facebook page/whatever way back when thinking it might be a viable storage and share site for my Vietnam project pics. Then I read their policy and such on things posted on the site. Account was then deleted and haven't been back since. All the robo-requests were a PITA as well.jmh58 wrote:No FB here either!!
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That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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Jerry
It might have been a few weeks before I noticed this. I am so guilty, as to log on to this great place and just search for what I want not knowing how it reaches me. I know I just login now and then, but AAPK has been a good friend. To tell the truth I never knew Bryan or how he did it. Thank You Jerry! And All!
Thank You Bryan!!!!!
Craig
It might have been a few weeks before I noticed this. I am so guilty, as to log on to this great place and just search for what I want not knowing how it reaches me. I know I just login now and then, but AAPK has been a good friend. To tell the truth I never knew Bryan or how he did it. Thank You Jerry! And All!
Thank You Bryan!!!!!
Craig
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That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
Re: 13 Years
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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Re: 13 Years
What? Maybe an annual event, AAPK Auction Week (or Month)? An auction a day for a week or maybe two auctions a week for a month? Sign up to auction a knife similar to the monthly give-away?
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: 13 Years
Have no clue what you are getting at JerryD.jerryd6818 wrote:What? Maybe an annual event, AAPK Auction Week (or Month)? An auction a day for a week or maybe two auctions a week for a month? Sign up to auction a knife similar to the monthly give-away?
Care to explain the "What?" And the rest of your response for that matter?
Are you suggesting a format or schedule for member generosity to assist with forum operating expenses?
Regards, Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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I don't know how to explain the "What?". It works better in the spoken word with a very slight question mark in the voice.zp4ja wrote:Have no clue what you are getting at JerryD.jerryd6818 wrote:What? Maybe an annual event, AAPK Auction Week (or Month)? An auction a day for a week or maybe two auctions a week for a month? Sign up to auction a knife similar to the monthly give-away?
Care to explain the "What?" And the rest of your response for that matter?
Are you suggesting a format or schedule for member generosity to assist with forum operating expenses?
Regards, Jerry
And yes, I was throwing out there for consideration a suggestion that maybe the membership would be interested in an organized, more formal yearly "fund raiser".
Just a thought that leaked out of my fingers and on to the keyboard. Sorry I confused you. That's just one of my many useless talents. (confusing people)
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: 13 Years
Sounds great. Feel free to pursue that and set it up.jerryd6818 wrote:I don't know how to explain the "What?". It works better in the spoken word with a very slight question mark in the voice.zp4ja wrote:Have no clue what you are getting at JerryD.jerryd6818 wrote:What? Maybe an annual event, AAPK Auction Week (or Month)? An auction a day for a week or maybe two auctions a week for a month? Sign up to auction a knife similar to the monthly give-away?
Care to explain the "What?" And the rest of your response for that matter?
Are you suggesting a format or schedule for member generosity to assist with forum operating expenses?
Regards, Jerry
And yes, I was throwing out there for consideration a suggestion that maybe the membership would be interested in an organized, more formal yearly "fund raiser".
Just a thought that leaked out of my fingers and on to the keyboard. Sorry I confused you. That's just one of my many useless talents. (confusing people)
In the meantime, we will continue on as we have been doing. Random auctions to benefit AAPK as members see fit. Whatever timing, format, length, conditions and terms as they see fit.
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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Still need to move Waynes auction to where it can be found easier
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I just found this thread. I think Bryan’s wife must deserve a great amount of respect and admiration for who she is and the love she has shown towards Bryan.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
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To Bryan Sanders,
Thank you for AAPK. AAPK is an amazing forum, and in just a few months, I’ve learned so much. The members are so friendly and giving with their time and knowledge. Thank you so much for creating this site loved by so many. I, we, are in you debt. God bless you.
Priscilla
Thank you for AAPK. AAPK is an amazing forum, and in just a few months, I’ve learned so much. The members are so friendly and giving with their time and knowledge. Thank you so much for creating this site loved by so many. I, we, are in you debt. God bless you.
Priscilla