Happy 1st Anniversary

Jeff D · 4th September 2009, 01:11 AM

I just realized that the European Forum has been up for one year! Did that go by fast. Congratulations to Lee, the moderators and of course Jim.

All the best
Jeff

Jim McDougall · 4th September 2009, 01:37 AM

WOW! Where did the time go!!! Thank you Jeff

It really has been a great year, thanks to you and all who contribute here.

Indeed all thanks to Lee, who graciously allowed this subforum to be added, and handles faithfully all the administration and coordination needed to keep this functional, and the moderators who keep things running smoothly.

Looking forward to many more years of fascinating topics, and as always,
learning together!!!

Thanks again Jeff, and everyone.

Jim

Gavin Nugent · 4th September 2009, 02:33 AM

Well Noted Jeff and congrats Jim, Lee and other who were involved in creating this forum.
Although I am not a contributor often, this aspect of the forum has added a wonderful dimension to the forum and I see members here who may not have joined the community if this was not present.

All the best

Gav

fearn · 4th September 2009, 06:51 AM

Yay! Party! Party!

I mean, congratulations Jim and Lee and all. Great first year!

Best,

F

fernando · 4th September 2009, 08:02 AM

Indeed this section of Vickingsword was the best thing that could ever hapenned to this community.
Congratulations and may this date repeat for long time ... with us all around

Fernando

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Jens Nordlunde · 4th September 2009, 02:47 PM

Congratulations to all involved, but especially to Jim who has done a brilliant job

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Jens

Marc · 4th September 2009, 07:20 PM

Indeed, a great forum, a no less great moderator and neither less great participants. Congratulations to all, and happy anniversary, surely the first of many!

TVV · 4th September 2009, 07:43 PM

For only a year, this forum has become a great resource where I have been able to learn a great deal about European arms.
Congratulations to Jim and everyone else involved in making this the great place that it is now.

fernando · 4th September 2009, 09:56 PM

408 threads and 5,241 posts in one year

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A remarkable performance; certainly envied by many communities out there

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Jim McDougall · 5th September 2009, 04:14 AM

I am very grateful for all the kind words here, and clearly, the success of this forum is owed to all of you who have participated and shared in all the great discussions over the past year.

If I may, I would like to extend a very special thank you to Michael, who we know as Matchlock, for all he has done in sharing magnificent photos and European artwork in constant arrays of breathtaking groupings.

It has been his life's work to collect, study and preserve the history of some of the very rarest European firearms in the world, and he has constantly shared these on personal tours that many of us would never experience, even if we could get to the museums that hold such items.

Along with all the amazing items all of you have shared here, helping us all learn, Michael has tirelessly continued to teach us more on these early firearms than I ever could have imagined.

Again my deepest gratitude to all of you guys, and Michael, thank you for opening the doors to understanding these very rare arms.

As always,
Jim

fernando · 5th September 2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

...I would like to extend a very special thank you to Michael, who we know as Matchlock, for all he has done in sharing magnificent photos and European artwork in constant arrays of breathtaking groupings ... and Michael, thank you for opening the doors to understanding these very rare arms...

Amen

Fernando

Norman McCormick · 6th September 2009, 04:23 PM

This has been a fantastic addition to the Forum, long may it continue.

Happy Birthday.

Regards to All,
Norman.

4th September 2009, 01:11 AM	#1
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Happy 1st Anniversary I just realized that the European Forum has been up for one year! Did that go by fast. Congratulations to Lee, the moderators and of course Jim. All the best Jeff

4th September 2009, 02:33 AM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Well noted Well Noted Jeff and congrats Jim, Lee and other who were involved in creating this forum. Although I am not a contributor often, this aspect of the forum has added a wonderful dimension to the forum and I see members here who may not have joined the community if this was not present. All the best Gav Last edited by freebooter; 4th September 2009 at 12:12 PM.

4th September 2009, 08:02 AM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Indeed this section of Vickingsword was the best thing that could ever hapenned to this community. Congratulations and may this date repeat for long time ... with us all around Fernando . Last edited by fernando; 4th September 2009 at 08:26 AM.

4th September 2009, 02:47 PM	#6
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Congratulations to all involved, but especially to Jim who has done a brilliant job. Jens

4th September 2009, 01:37 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,943	WOW! Where did the time go!!! Thank you Jeff It really has been a great year, thanks to you and all who contribute here. Indeed all thanks to Lee, who graciously allowed this subforum to be added, and handles faithfully all the administration and coordination needed to keep this functional, and the moderators who keep things running smoothly. Looking forward to many more years of fascinating topics, and as always, learning together!!! Thanks again Jeff, and everyone. Jim

4th September 2009, 06:51 AM	#4
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Yay! Party! Party! I mean, congratulations Jim and Lee and all. Great first year! Best, F

4th September 2009, 07:20 PM	#7
Marc Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madrid / Barcelona Posts: 256	Indeed, a great forum, a no less great moderator and neither less great participants. Congratulations to all, and happy anniversary, surely the first of many!

4th September 2009, 07:43 PM	#8
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,620	For only a year, this forum has become a great resource where I have been able to learn a great deal about European arms. Congratulations to Jim and everyone else involved in making this the great place that it is now.

4th September 2009, 09:56 PM	#9
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	408 threads and 5,241 posts in one year . A remarkable performance; certainly envied by many communities out there .

5th September 2009, 04:14 AM	#10
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,943	I am very grateful for all the kind words here, and clearly, the success of this forum is owed to all of you who have participated and shared in all the great discussions over the past year. If I may, I would like to extend a very special thank you to Michael, who we know as Matchlock, for all he has done in sharing magnificent photos and European artwork in constant arrays of breathtaking groupings. It has been his life's work to collect, study and preserve the history of some of the very rarest European firearms in the world, and he has constantly shared these on personal tours that many of us would never experience, even if we could get to the museums that hold such items. Along with all the amazing items all of you have shared here, helping us all learn, Michael has tirelessly continued to teach us more on these early firearms than I ever could have imagined. Again my deepest gratitude to all of you guys, and Michael, thank you for opening the doors to understanding these very rare arms. As always, Jim

6th September 2009, 04:23 PM	#12
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	This has been a fantastic addition to the Forum, long may it continue. Happy Birthday. Regards to All, Norman.