Popular Post John Morris Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Why a Host? Since this board was created over 10 years ago the Veterans Forum has been a big part of our community. But, the activity on the board has long been mediocre, and I know exactly why! Because most veterans are fine just not talking about their service. Typically their service was long ago, maybe on some far off land, and it was a time of their lives they'd rather keep to themselves, or perhaps they just felt really modest about their service and never felt their service was much to write home about. There are so many more reasons why, if we went into them here I'd never finish this introduction. So I am hoping by having an official host for this forum, that we may interact more as a veteran, and with a veteran(s). We want this forum to be a good place for everyone, non veterans and veterans alike to get together and just talk about all kinds of things related to our veterans. Introduction So, I'd like to announce that @AndrewB will be taking over our Veterans Forum as our new host. Andrew volunteered. At first Andrew was thinking the "Free For All" would be a good fit for him. After he and I spoke a little more we both thought the Veterans Forum would be pretty danged cool for him to take over as well, so really we are getting a "two fer" from Andrew, he'll be hosting the Free For All and the Veterans. I'll let Andrew answer most of your questions if you have any regarding his background in service of our nation, and his experience on other software platforms for hosting and operations. But I can say this, Andrew served active duty Army from 2003 to 2006 and he did his time in the Sandbox (Baghdad from 2003 to 2004) and in 2006 he transitioned to the National Guard until 2015 for a total of 12 years in service to our great nation. See Staff Directory, our new host is listed. https://thepatriotwoodworker.com/staff/ Duties Andrew will be performing the basic duties of forum hosts, such as monitoring topics, looking for violators of our policies, foul language, distasteful posts, images or anything that is not family friendly. Andrew, you have chosen a job that is akin to the Maytag Repairman, since our folks here are the absolute best, the above listed violations are hardly ever seen. Among his basic forum duties Andrew will also be responsible for the following: Posting relevant topics to the community regarding Veterans Affairs. Posting changes in policy that effects our veterans from the House of Representatives to the Executive branch. Reporting on new laws that are passed by our congress. Reporting on laws in the pipeline that effect our veterans. Posting reminders of veterans related holidays, and anniversaries of historic battles and wars. And, if there are more items our members would like to see here, please let us know here in this topic. This job may turn out to be a pretty big job, we may have to solicit help from another veteran for Andrew! In Closing So let's give our friend AndrewB a nice welcome to the host circle, and as a part of our Patriot Woodworker Staff. We are very happy you are here Andrew. p_toad, Cal, FlGatorwood and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lew Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Welcome to the life of a Forum Host! Don't spend your first paycheck all in one place!! Cal, Artie, FlGatorwood and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JimM Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 At least he'll get to use the TPW jet and yacht! John Morris, Cal, p_toad and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted July 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 And they're off! p_toad, Larry Buskirk, FlGatorwood and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Welcome to the crew Andrew. p_toad, Cal, John Morris and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ron Dudelston Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Welcome to the team, Andrew. Be sure to give top billing to the Air Force! Cal, p_toad, Artie and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Larry Buskirk Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 38 minutes ago, Ron Dudelston said: Welcome to the team, Andrew. Be sure to give top billing to the Air Force! ...A new pilot for the TPW corporate jet! Gene Howe, p_toad, FlGatorwood and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Welcome, and thanks! Cal, FlGatorwood, Gunny and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) Welcome, Andrew. Edited July 3, 2020 by Gene Howe Cal, FlGatorwood, Gunny and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_toad Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 5 hours ago, John Morris said: And they're off! Aren't we all? Gunny, Gene Howe, Artie and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gunny Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 6 hours ago, JimM said: At least he'll get to use the TPW jet and yacht! Jet got sold, yacht sank. Insurance money and sale of Jet got used to buy this: Artie, p_toad, FlGatorwood and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Welcome Andrew, from the New England Chapter of the forums. Cal, Gunny, Artie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FlGatorwood Posted July 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Atta boy, Andrew. Glad to see this development. And, I want top coverage for Navy. Artie, Gene Howe, Gunny and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewB Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Thanks all Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Thank you Andrew for stepping up to give John a hand, appreciate your being here and taking on the responsibilities. Gunny, FlGatorwood and Artie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Moody Posted July 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Welcome aboard Andrew, excited to have you on the team. The condo Isn’t quite finished but you can still get on the list to use it. I think reservations are already out to 2030 when we celebrate 20 years. Have fun! if you need anything just ask the nice people in the white coats, they help us a lot. Gunny, FlGatorwood, Cal and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hatuffej Posted July 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Welcome aboard, Andrew. We're all vets, a large family of misfits that fit together. Army infantry! hat Gunny, FlGatorwood, Artie and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewB Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Thanks @John Moody sorry but condo?? *looks confused* John Moody, p_toad, FlGatorwood and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gunny Posted July 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 55 minutes ago, AndrewB said: Thanks @John Moody sorry but condo?? *looks confused* TPW headquarters.... AKA "The Condo" p_toad, Artie, steven newman and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Morris Posted July 4, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 They're just playing Andrew. The actual TPW Headquarters and condo. Drop in anytime John Moody, FlGatorwood, Artie and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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