It's not obvious - I have no permission from Florian to do anything but moderate the message board. When and if he gives me such permission I am not sure I would know what to do anyway. Even with instructions.
Char

It's not obvious - I have no permission from Florian to do anything but moderate the message board. When and if he gives me such permission I am not sure I would know what to do anyway. Even with instructions.
Char

I guess I never realized how loosely this forum was set-up and maintained. I guess you truly do not understand how forums work behind the scenes. That's okay. Nevermind.

Why do I get the feeling Watchman is not in the 'Diplomatic Service'

Another non registered poster, sorry.

I thought the only requirement would be a deep love of Gordon Lightfoot and his impressive body of work.

If you need an email, try docnmerle@aol.com

I also play guitar and admire Doc Watson & Merle Travis.

Why do I get the feeling Watchman is not in the 'Diplomatic Service'

Another non registered poster, sorry.

I thought the only requirement would be a deep love of Gordon Lightfoot and his impressive body of work.

If you need an email, try docnmerle@aol.com

I also play guitar and admire Doc Watson & Merle Travis.

i don't know loose from tight but I'm glad that Florian affords us this space to congegrate even if the site is not updated. he's a very generous but busy fellow and is missed dearly. one of the many highlights and surprises of the Massey 2001 convention here in Toronto was turning around in the aisle of Massey Hall and getting a huge bear hug and looking into his wonderful face for the first time. after i let out a very loud scream i noticed that most of the patrons in Massey that night were looking at us. it was quite a night!
I may have to take him up on his offer to come and visit him in Vienna!
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i don't know loose from tight but I'm glad that Florian affords us this space to congegrate even if the site is not updated. he's a very generous but busy fellow and is missed dearly. one of the many highlights and surprises of the Massey 2001 convention here in Toronto was turning around in the aisle of Massey Hall and getting a huge bear hug and looking into his wonderful face for the first time. after i let out a very loud scream i noticed that most of the patrons in Massey that night were looking at us. it was quite a night!
I may have to take him up on his offer to come and visit him in Vienna!
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Char-I have never heard much about the elusive Florian other than he is not around anymore. Can you give us new people the lowdown and the history of Florian and the forum?

Char-I have never heard much about the elusive Florian other than he is not around anymore. Can you give us new people the lowdown and the history of Florian and the forum?

Char,

I know you don't agree with my analogy that corfid is like an ocean liner without fuel. It's still a nice place to hang out but it's not going anyplace. I too appreciate the fact that Florian leaves it up and that the discussion forum is still alive and well. I remember the post that described his visit that was only up for a few hours - maybe now would be an appropriate time and season to describe our benefactor and host. Perhaps he still reads the posts now and then ? Ya Think?

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

quote:Originally posted by Char1:
i don't know loose from tight but I'm glad that Florian affords us this space to congegrate even if the site is not updated.


That was my point as I said earlier. Just trying to help save him some money. I think someday we will try and enter the forum and it will be gone. I have seen it happen before but I hope that will not be the case here.

People can take suggestions as critisism if they want. But don't take good advice and wash it down the drain because you have a problem with the person giving it. And this forum is run very loosely. That may be good or it may be bad. It doesn't matter to me, it's just an observation and not meant as a critisism. My forum is run loosely in many respects but in others it is not.

By the way, last year or the year before, I emailed him and offered to help pay for this site. I saw that he was no longer active and wanted to ensure that it remained in place for everybody to enjoy. Never got a response but the offer is still open.

Ahhh, my computer "intelligence" is going to show, I didn't know anybody had to pay for this. Nice offer Watchman, could we have Gordon Lightfoot forum dues?

Ahhh, my computer "intelligence" is going to show, I didn't know anybody had to pay for this. Nice offer Watchman, could we have Gordon Lightfoot forum dues?

Suggestions are fine if they are made to the person who can implement them or if they see them. No criticism taken - regardless of who gives the advice. I can't do anything about the running of this site. Don't make it more than that please.

Florian gives a bit of info in the section on the HOME page titled "About This Website."
I am not comfortable giving any personal info about him because I don't have permission and I know he is a very private man. My own personal opinion is that he is a generous, kind-hearted man who is a very successful businessman. At one time he did live in Toronto, hails from Germany and now resides in beautiful Vienna, Austria. I don't even have a pic of him! One of the few regrets I have about May 2001. I am sure if Florian were to decide to shut this site down for any reason it would not be without warning and a search to find some way to keep it running. I am sad that he is so busy as I always enjoyed his e-mails and humour. Many of us miss him and I hope when Gord gets back on satge at Massey taht the elusive Florian comes back for a big bear hug!
Char

Suggestions are fine if they are made to the person who can implement them or if they see them. No criticism taken - regardless of who gives the advice. I can't do anything about the running of this site. Don't make it more than that please.

Florian gives a bit of info in the section on the HOME page titled "About This Website."
I am not comfortable giving any personal info about him because I don't have permission and I know he is a very private man. My own personal opinion is that he is a generous, kind-hearted man who is a very successful businessman. At one time he did live in Toronto, hails from Germany and now resides in beautiful Vienna, Austria. I don't even have a pic of him! One of the few regrets I have about May 2001. I am sure if Florian were to decide to shut this site down for any reason it would not be without warning and a search to find some way to keep it running. I am sad that he is so busy as I always enjoyed his e-mails and humour. Many of us miss him and I hope when Gord gets back on satge at Massey taht the elusive Florian comes back for a big bear hug!
Char