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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 10 2009, 01:40 AM (1,117 Views) | |
| Andy | Jun 10 2009, 01:40 AM Post #1 |
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Hello all, Mark Baker and I were thinking that this place hasn't really been the same for a long time. We have a great respect for Judy and for everything that she had done for this place recently, but we believe that because this place is a shadow of its former self and we believe that we can take this forward, Mark and I would be the ideal admin team of Strawberry Fields and we could restore this forum to its former self. There has been a lot of water under the bridge and Mark and I are not only friends but live close to each other and have a personal relationship and so can tackle all of the problems that arise from the forum on a personal level. This was my forum, I created and nurtured it and would like it be returned to the person who had the original vision for this Beatles forum. If you would like to see Strawberry Fields returned to its former glory then please support Mark and I. Thank you. Andy (forum creator) Mark Baker |
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| beatlechick | Jun 10 2009, 01:45 AM Post #2 |
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Wow, I start printing out a bunch of bullsh*t papers to okay a sales offer on my mom's house and this happens! How does Judy feel about this?
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| Andy | Jun 10 2009, 01:49 AM Post #3 |
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Who knows? Judy was kind enough to take over this forum, but this place as always belonged to the members and Mark and I believe that we have the support and know-how to take Strawberry Fields forward. We still love Judy. |
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| Andy | Jun 10 2009, 01:56 AM Post #4 |
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We want action! |
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| retrollama | Jun 10 2009, 01:58 AM Post #5 |
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You have my support, Andy and Mark... (with no disrespect to Judy and the current team) |
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| Andy | Jun 10 2009, 02:00 AM Post #6 |
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Thank you Lisa, we appreciate it! We have a place in the moderating team if you want it.
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| Mark Stephen Baker | Jun 10 2009, 02:09 AM Post #7 |
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Andy talks the truth, (except the messiah bit, thats still up for grabs) so if you like, press your red buttons now. |
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| Mr.Mustard | Jun 10 2009, 05:41 AM Post #8 |
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I've never really noticed any difference since Judy took over.W/E! I hope you've talked to her about it befor posting this though! Or is this somekind of joke? Edited by Mr.Mustard, Jun 10 2009, 05:42 AM.
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| FamousGroupie | Jun 10 2009, 06:11 AM Post #9 |
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Who are you putting forward as the Mod team? What policies are you implementing to achieve your core promises? Will this be a hostile takeover or are you absorbing the current Admin team into your cabinet? |
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| Mark Stephen Baker | Jun 10 2009, 09:58 AM Post #10 |
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We don't know, we were drunk at the time. |
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| Andy | Jun 10 2009, 11:20 AM Post #11 |
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It's true - it was drunken shenanigans! We don't want to hurt Judy's feelings or do anything that people won't want. Basically, if you want us to be serious, we can be serious, but we're not. It was a bit of fun!
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| Mr.Mustard | Jun 10 2009, 12:29 PM Post #12 |
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Well I must say I am shocked! (that's meant to be jokey). Seriously though I'm suprised you've pulled a stunt like that. It seems a bit mean. I'm not judging, just commenting. |
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| Mark Stephen Baker | Jun 10 2009, 01:02 PM Post #13 |
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Yes it was a bit mean but we were drunk, that's not an excuse but it is a reason. I think we just hoped it would provoke a bit of conversation. |
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| Mr.Mustard | Jun 10 2009, 01:10 PM Post #14 |
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why didn't you just get your tits out? |
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| Mark Stephen Baker | Jun 10 2009, 01:14 PM Post #15 |
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We did. |
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| Kit_Kat | Jun 10 2009, 02:08 PM Post #16 |
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You never called me!!! I`m all for Andy and Mr Roast Potatoes taking the reins |
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| ohnotjimagain | Jun 10 2009, 04:19 PM Post #17 |
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I'm all for it as long as everyone else is. So, as Mark's avatar say's Train Drivers Rule lol |
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| Andy | Jun 10 2009, 04:27 PM Post #18 |
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Mine are bigger than Mark's.
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| Andy | Jun 10 2009, 04:34 PM Post #19 |
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Seriously, yes, it does seem a bit out of line, but we were very jolly after an evening of cider, wine, music and Dr. Who. Seemed like a bit of a lark at the time, so sorry if we've hurt any feelings.
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| Kit_Kat | Jun 10 2009, 04:51 PM Post #20 |
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Well me and Jim are for it, that`s a good start
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| scottycatt | Jun 10 2009, 11:02 PM Post #21 |
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I don't have any red buttons, just 5 little orange squares . . .
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| Bill | Jun 10 2009, 11:37 PM Post #22 |
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Yes, but has anyone else noticed that this happened the day "Billy Shears" came back? Coincidence? Sounds rather "convenient" to me....
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| billyshears | Jun 11 2009, 12:05 AM Post #23 |
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Nothing's a coincidence with Billy Shears.
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| DCBeatle64 | Jun 11 2009, 02:01 PM Post #24 |
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you say you want a revolution...
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I'm a BIGGER Beatles fan than you and I'm an even BIGGER Wings fan than that... 'You're a Paul McCartney fan? No you're a Wings fan'. 'Thankyou Scotland' Ho Hey Ho... ![]() I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob | |
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| Mark Stephen Baker | Jun 11 2009, 04:20 PM Post #25 |
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Yes, it seemed to grow out of a conversation in which we said that should the board move on at some point in the future then we'd like to take it on. I must admit that two drunken train drivers in a room with a computer was a bad idea, it wasn't the original idea to try and gain control in this way but the thought of doing it made us laugh so much at the time. |
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| Mark Stephen Baker | Jun 11 2009, 04:21 PM Post #26 |
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But mine are more shapley. |
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| scottycatt | Jun 11 2009, 07:30 PM Post #27 |
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Prove it.
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| Queenbee | Jun 11 2009, 08:26 PM Post #28 |
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Is it April Fool's Day again? I'm not going to post what I'm thinking right now.
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PEACE and love to my friends, Judy When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace. -Sri Chinmnoy Ghose Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind. | |
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| Kit_Kat | Jun 11 2009, 09:13 PM Post #29 |
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Nope it`s not April`s Fools Day, I think they are serious |
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| Queenbee | Jun 11 2009, 09:32 PM Post #30 |
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A nice PM would have been nice if they were serious. Same O Same O! |
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PEACE and love to my friends, Judy When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace. -Sri Chinmnoy Ghose Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind. | |
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| BlueMolly2009 | Jun 11 2009, 10:09 PM Post #31 |
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I think it would have been nice if you guys let Judy know about this before wanting to take this over. I think if you're serious, it WAS out of line. If it wasn't serious, both of you need to stop making up things like this when you're drunk. Shame on you. I leave this place and this happens. |
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| Aimee Wilbury | Jun 11 2009, 10:13 PM Post #32 |
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STOP CHANGING THIS ADMINS
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I honestly don't care who takes over the place, but it'd be nice to see it moving somewhere. |
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| Colin | Jun 12 2009, 12:09 AM Post #33 |
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I don't believe anyone can get drunk on cider, beer maybe
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There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on the earth http://www.myspace.com/colin_o_m http://www.flickr.com/photos/27864525@N08/ | |
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| Deleted User | Jun 12 2009, 04:04 PM Post #34 |
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You guys...it's like a big Italian family, full of drama and pasta
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| Queenbee | Jun 12 2009, 04:22 PM Post #35 |
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I like the pasta. How's life in the new city? |
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PEACE and love to my friends, Judy When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace. -Sri Chinmnoy Ghose Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind. | |
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| Deleted User | Jun 12 2009, 04:46 PM Post #36 |
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Pretty good. I feel more active and have more energy. I like to live in cities where I am near bars and markets. Where I lived in Texas, I needed a car to go places. Here I just walk. I am feeling healthier. When I have migraines is great. For some reason when I have migraine I need to walk for hours. :-s How's everything Judy? Where's the pasta? |
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| pood for paul | Jun 12 2009, 07:07 PM Post #37 |
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So, I'm wondering what exactly people here want Judy (or us) to do to liven up this place? Whenever a controversial subject comes up, it offends someone, somewhere, somehow. Then PM's start, action is taken, then someone else gets upset. I don't really care who is in charge here, or if I continue to be a Mod but what I do know is there are too many drama queens here-drunk or otherwise. All the p*ssing and moaning that went on, when Andy was shutting this place down, is still fresh in my mind. You want a more exciting SF? Then make it more exciting-but don't complain when you don't like the subjects posted. I'm going back to posting about Paul and his upcoming concerts that I'm attending.
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"Hey Jude, don't make it bad... Take a sad song, and make it better..." | |
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| Kit_Kat | Jun 12 2009, 07:49 PM Post #38 |
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The people who did most of the whinging hardly post on here anymore, says it all really |
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| billyshears | Jun 12 2009, 08:40 PM Post #39 |
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EXACTLY! The members that cause the problems are never the ones that stay here for long. Now's the time to move forward and make this place like it was for the first 2 years. |
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| ThirdHarmony | Jun 13 2009, 12:12 AM Post #40 |
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I really don't know why, but the following (part of a) sentence: "two drunken train drivers in a room with a computer" just seemed like so much fun to me somehow. As said, not sure why, but I just returned from a very good concert after slightly too much wine, having listened to the most gorgeous girl leading the band. I probably just wished the party would continue with good music and a laugh or two! Next time I'm in England, count me in...if I'm welcome |
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| Kit_Kat | Jun 13 2009, 12:23 AM Post #41 |
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I`m sure Mark and Andy will make you feel very welcome
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| wackadoo | Jun 13 2009, 12:29 AM Post #42 |
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It's all in good fun. Hey, it got us to post more for a minute. Face it, we are all each other's habit, good or bad. |
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| Bill | Jun 13 2009, 01:53 AM Post #43 |
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That is very wise and at the same time, slightly disturbing.
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| Bill | Jun 13 2009, 01:54 AM Post #44 |
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| scottycatt | Jun 13 2009, 01:56 AM Post #45 |
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Just hope I don't find a horse's head in my bed.
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| beatlespud | Jun 13 2009, 03:28 AM Post #46 |
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Hey wait... I hardly post here and I'm not whining ![]() LOL Dean |
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| Deleted User | Jun 13 2009, 07:49 PM Post #47 |
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You will find some polenta for sure, specially when Irene is angry. She just goes throwing polenta everywhere. |
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| scottycatt | Jun 13 2009, 08:34 PM Post #48 |
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Ooooooo, I think I'll try to p*ss her off. I LOVE polenta.
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