The Carpenters Online: Celebrating Four Years

[Rick Henry]

Below is an email I have sent to several people on my email list:

Hello all...

I just wanted to send this message to announce that The Carpenters Online (the main web site at www.carponline.bravepages.com ) is celebrating it's fouth anniversary on November 16, 2006.

A few months ago the forum celebrated it's third anniversary.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all the people who have helped to make The Carpenters Online a storehouse of information and knowledge as well as a popular cyberspace social outlet.

Over the past four years we have developed quite a bit. We have a six person committee who works together to bring such wonderful insights such as our "Hall Of Fame" page. Carpenters Online has done numerous original interviews with many musicians who are connected with Carpenters such as Randy Sparks, Russell Javors, Liberty DeVitto, Rob Mounsey, Steve Eaton, Chris Christian and Palma Pascale. many times I looked at the name of Palma Pascale when I would listen to "Horizon" - never did I think I myself would one day have an affiliation with her. Truly truly a wonderful experience.

Now i would like to name those people who I thank for all their support and help:

Tim San Paolo
Kathy (Smoothie)
Cameron Longo
Enigma
Beth Mosior
Dave Hromanik
MaryAnn (beaner)
Moe
Ming
Wisejester7
Jim Hutchinson
GoodOldDreams
Rob Scala
Ken
Federico
Tom Boats
Will
Sammy
O.E.
Christian
Leo Tarring
PeterUk
JohnnyAngel
Dana (magiclamp)
Teresa (heartwave)
Phoenixfan4
Makapipi
CenturyCity (Aaron)
mrbillis4u
Karl
thecopey
Nessie
rmjoots
KCmusician
neverbeenalone (Chris)
Dave Rogash (D R Drummer)
Randy Schmidt
Russell Javors
Liberty DeVitto
Randy Sparks
Steve Eaton
Palma Pascale
Dee Long
Rob Mounsey
Chris Christian

and a great big THANK YOU to everyone who comes to visit the web site and the forum on a daily basis!

I have really enjoyed the past four years.

The Carpenters Online Web Site
www.carponline.bravepages.com

Celebrating Four Years of Community

[BethMosior]

Rick for starting this web site it's really been a blessing and a joy to me to have a place I can go to be able to share my of Karen & Richard it really is a uplifting and wonderful site thanx again Rick

[GoodOldDreams]

[yellow]Hip, Hip, Hurray!

Rick, thanks for providing us with a wonderful platform to build this music community! [/yellow]

[wisejester7]

Thank you, Rick, for creating the COL and providing us with a pleasant place to discuss the Carpenters, Karen, Richard, their music and their legacy.



As evidenced by the long list of names Rick mentioned, one can see it takes many to make a site a 'home'. Thanks to go each and every one of you who read and contribute to the COL and it's forum.

Celebration is in order!! Here's to future sharing and good times on COL!!!

[smoothie2]

Well A GREAT BIG THANK YOU ALSO RICK AND EVERYBODY WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS WONDERFUL SITE!!!!
Little did I know some yrs. ago, when I happened to just be browsing the web for sites about the Carpenters, that I would discover such an extraordinary fun, interesting, inspirational place and
immediately feel Right at Home!!!
...>>><<<<>>><<<
Everyone is so very honest, open, and supportive on the forum, real friends even though we're in Cyberspace!
So many folks have very little idea what a great place
such as this can be,
Everybody just keep up the wonderful in-put!!!!!!
We join hands and hearts here...
!

[makapipi]

Hurraaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!

[YesterdayOnceMore]

Yes, truly a time to celebrate Rick Henry, and all who contribute here.

This website has been, for me and for many, informative, fun, inspirational, encouraging, meaningful, powerful, pleasant, enlightening, and yes, even empowering.

The legacy of Karen and Richard Carpenter is far-reaching on many levels. There are so many who truly Cherish the incredible musical prowess of each of these individuals....the two "kids" from Downey. What an indelible impression they have left in American Music, and on the minds of those of us who actually experienced their rise to fame as it occurred, as well as those today who have just "heard of" or "learned about" them as they were growing up.

It's a wonderful cyber family we have here. All who participate add so greatly to the overall outcome of this forum, and website.

It has been a pleasure and a privilege for me to serve both as Commentator and as Global Moderator here on this site, and to make the acquaintance of some, and strong friendships of others.

Thanks friends for visiting and please continue to do so. This is the place where we can share hopes, dreams, visions, and in the lives of two quite special musicians, Karen and Richard Carpenter.

Rick, congratulations. Your vision has become quite an outstanding reality and has taken on a life all its own.

Tim

[beaner]

Hats off to you Rick and Tim too AND all the other great moderators who have made Carps Online a fine place to settle into. I made a great bunch of friends here and hope that they can only continue to grow.

Thanks so much for EVERYTHING!!!

[ps11932]

Thank you Rick, and everyone else here, for the thoughtful work and the great interaction. Being involved has been one of the highlights of this year and has become a natural and positive part of life.

[Ming]

Thank you for all the work Rick. You are the best!!!

Ming

[ThomB]

4 years online that is very good. I come by here almost everyday but only post a few times a year. I love this website.

Great job Rick thank you.