Finally found it!

[timo]

Oh yes, I finally found myself down here where I think I should have started. Can't say I'm much of a messageboarder - I don't understand all this stuff going on around this box where I'm writing. But let me introduce myself:
Hi everybody! I'm Timo from Finland, 45 years of age, married, 2 chıldren, working as an operations assistant. Great big fan of golden oldies music like the Carpenters. I think the first album of theirs I heard was The Singles (1974?) but of course I was familiar with their music earlier on. There is just something magical about the songs, arrangements and yes: Karen. One of the only voices that sound happy and sad at the same time and just great all the time! How I (and we all) miss her!
We also make music of our own with my big brother, we've been at it from the 70's, for our own fun (so don't worry: I have nothing to sell!) , thought I just mention it.
This Avenue looks so broad from a newcomer's point of view, but there's so much to find too!
All the best to Everybody & keep on smiling (with/at me)!!

[ps11932]

Welcome timo; we are already enjoying your posts and it is always great to hear of Carpenters fans all over the world.

[Rick Henry]

Welcome again Timo... it is nice to have you on The Avenue!

The 70's was truly a golden era for music. It's one of my favorite time periods.

You are right Karen had a voice which exuded both happiness and sadness at the same time.

[carpentersgermany]

Hey Timo,
I totally understand what you're saying/writing. You say you're not "much of a messageboarder" - me neither. All I've done before on the Internet was checking my mails, spending some time on YouTube and doing some research for university, that was it basically.
But then I found the Richard and Karen Carpenter Avenue and today I can't remember how it was without this forum.
I never thought I would participate on such a board, interacting with people I never met in real life but it's great!
I'm sure you'll get along very well over here, you already do..

[Rick Henry]

Jun 13, 2008 17:47:57 GMT -5 carpentersgermany said:

Hey Timo,
I totally understand what you're saying/writing. You say you're not "much of a messageboarder" - me neither. All I've done before on the Internet was checking my mails, spending some time on YouTube and doing some research for university, that was it basically.
But then I found the Richard and Karen Carpenter Avenue and today I can't remember how it was without this forum.
I never thought I would participate on such a board, interacting with people I never met in real life but it's great!
I'm sure you'll get along very well over here, you already do..

I am very happy that you found this board CG... it has been a pleasure having you hear.

Timo, again, thanks for being a part of this forum... it's great to have such an international group here.

[timo]

Thank you all! It sure feels great to be here! Maybe I'll learn to use those decorations on my messages someday. Now you'll have to just imagine
- bling bling twinkle twinkle -

[Rick Henry]

Jun 14, 2008 0:47:48 GMT -5 timo said:

Thank you all! It sure feels great to be here! Maybe I'll learn to use those decorations on my messages someday. Now you'll have to just imagine
- bling bling twinkle twinkle -

I love it... "bling bling twinkle twinkle"

Here's a little hint Timo:

After you click on "reply" the open box will come up to type your post. Look directly to the left hand side of the page and you will see a small box that says "Select Smilie" with an arrow pointing down. Click on that arrow and you will see selections... such as "saturn", "spinning", "fishes", etc. Scroll down that box and click on the one you want and it will automatically be entered into your post.

Hope this helps.

[YesterdayOnceMore]

;D ;D

Timo - though I made an attempt to welcome you here in the Only Yesterday thread, I thought I'd take this chance to formally welcome you to this fine, interesting, educational, warm, fun and friendly forum. We have a wonderful group of people here, and we do like to discuss everything Carpenters. Go back through some of the threads, and if you see something you like, and want to comment on - bring it back round. We do that often. It's wonderful to get new viewpoints, and to "rediscover" things through another's eyes. CG has been a truly brilliant addition to our forum, and she has brought a whole new perspective to my thinking.

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome. Please let me know if I can help you with anything while you're here.

Best to you,
Tim
AKA YesterdayOnceMore

;D ;D

[timo]

Rick & Tim!
Thanks for the tips and help and all! Now let's try:

Yeah, that looks a lot like our band from the '70's - I'm the one on the right.
I can play some guitar but I'm no good at Guitar Hero either. And that got me thinking about Guitar Man. you must've 'threaded' about Bread sometime too - don't you think they're wonderful! As is Roy Orbison (he sent us a comment today in MySpace - how's that possible??)
My Train of Thought is off the tracks - better stop here

[carpentersgermany]

Thank you, Tim! I take that as a compliment!

[YesterdayOnceMore]

Jun 16, 2008 12:06:34 GMT -5 carpentersgermany said:

Thank you, Tim! I take that as a compliment!

;D ;D

Yep, yep - you should. It was meant to be that, most certainly!

;D ;D

[wisejester7]

Greetings again, timo. It's nice to learn a little more about you. I've enjoyed reading your comments on the different posts you have made. Keep 'em coming. : )