Arnel fans thank supporters on MelodicRock

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

Great AV, Linda!!!....envy...envy...deadly sin....

Thankee kindly... it was about 110 degrees, but a girl's gotta suffer for the cause, right?



So...Rip is over there talking to AP in his site's shoutbox right now...we will NEVER hear the end of this. Don may be a gonner...

yea he was posting alot of don schutt but i managed to schutt him up. for 30 seconds...... Rip shouted out some schutt with me.



lya rip!

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

Yes, for goodness sakes, please.... already had one less than polite person come in.

You put blood in the water by highlighting the site here and now there will be an influx of sharks trying to rock the boat. In about a month the regular posters on that site will no doubt have a very different view of MR regulars as they are patching up their war wounds and counting the dead. Tragic really.

I don't think anyone looking to cause trouble would be a MR regular. A great mix of people read these forums, but the regulars are mostly all great people.

we posted the front page link so expect visitors.

[Andrew]

Seriously, I was surprised to find out how POPULAR MelodicRock is over there, and how many people regularly read and enjoy the posts. They treat us MR peeps like celebrities, which is so undeserved, but really humbling. Some have asked me to extend special thanks to Saint John, Andrew, and all who regularly support Arnel. And a whack on the head with a coconut leaf broom to those who don't... LOL!

Really? Well....that's very nice. This is a complicated band with a complicated history and I think everyone is happy they are still on the road and Arnel seems to be a very humble and talened guy....so who wouldn't wish him all the best.

Thanks for the post Rip.

If you showed up Andrew...they would literally....dance in the streets...no lie...post a greeting from their SB and feel the love....

Let me know the next time you are having a pow-wow and I'll see if I'm online.

[Michigan Girl]

Since the return from Dallas, I got lost out in cyberspace and ended up on Arnel's official website and forum of all placesm and found the natives to be very friendly and welcoming! Plus, all the women there are HOT!!!

Seriously, I was surprised to find out how POPULAR MelodicRock is over there, and how many people regularly read and enjoy the posts. They treat us MR peeps like celebrities, which is so undeserved, but really humbling. Some have asked me to extend special thanks to Saint John, Andrew, and all who regularly support Arnel. And a whack on the head with a coconut leaf broom to those who don't... LOL!



They said they'd like to see more of us visit there, so if you would like to accept the invitation and can be civil...

http://arnelpineda.ning.com

Oh, I get it now ....I was wondering how you got in touch w/AP etc. This is so cool!!
Rip...you are something!!!

[Michigan Girl]

http://arnelpineda.ning.com/forum/topic ... pic%3A9866

Did you guys see this????......it is so sweet....why aren't these people here????

[YoungJRNY]

Full of wonderful people. You don't have to be there long until you feel right at home. Makin' friends in no-time. Good stuff!

[JH'sTXfan]

http://arnelpineda.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=2179031%3ATopic%3A9866

Did you guys see this????......it is so sweet....why aren't these people here????

That was entertaining, great post! Thanks Mmer.

[AlteredDNA]

http://arnelpineda.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=2179031%3ATopic%3A9866

Did you guys see this????......it is so sweet....why aren't these people here????

I'm honestly flattered to even be mentioned on that thread...

[DrFU]

The shoutbox on that site is hypnotizing...I looked up and an hour had gone by...I did NOT need this...

[Michigan Girl]

The shoutbox on that site is hypnotizing...I looked up and an hour had gone by...I did NOT need this...

You are not kidding....I can't keep up!!!
I gotta GO!!!!

[Rip Rokken]

Yes, for goodness sakes, please.... already had one less than polite person come in.

You put blood in the water by highlighting the site here and now there will be an influx of sharks trying to rock the boat. In about a month the regular posters on that site will no doubt have a very different view of MR regulars as they are patching up their war wounds and counting the dead. Tragic really.

Luckily, they've been extremely gracious and understanding. I even thought at one point it might be best if we'd stayed out, but they put that thought to rest quickly. Very kind people who have proven willing to take the less than good along with the good.

[Rip Rokken]

Really? Well....that's very nice. This is a complicated band with a complicated history and I think everyone is happy they are still on the road and Arnel seems to be a very humble and talened guy....so who wouldn't wish him all the best.

Thanks for the post Rip.

I do have to occasionally earn my keep around here.... LOL. You are welcome, bro!

I don't think anyone looking to cause trouble would be a MR regular. A great mix of people read these forums, but the regulars are mostly all great people.

We've been doing our best over there, on Journey Forum, and in our get togethers to really reach out and build bridges between the scattered fanbase -- this has been going on since Vegas with all Saint John's efforts, and it's working wonders.

There have been a lot of questions and some preconceptions about MR in all of these places, and we've been really trying to do what we can to let them know how effectively you are steering the ship these days.

[Rip Rokken]

Full of wonderful people. You don't have to be there long until you feel right at home. Makin' friends in no-time. Good stuff!

I'm getting a vision of YoungJRNY and crew + Rip Rokken and his amigos making a pilgrimage to the Philippines to rock out in true style with Journey and the nicest people on the face of the planet. Could it prove prophetic?

[Rip Rokken]

The shoutbox on that site is hypnotizing...I looked up and an hour had gone by...I did NOT need this...

So much so... that you forgot to join in?!? LOL!

Hey, got my tix to Cleveland, and THANKS!!!!

[DrFU]

The shoutbox on that site is hypnotizing...I looked up and an hour had gone by...I did NOT need this...

So much so... that you forgot to join in?!? LOL!

Hey, got my tix to Cleveland, and THANKS!!!!

You're very welcome on the tix assistance, Rip.

Lurked here at MR for years before Deb gave me a shove (and a humdinger of a screen name, lol); content to watch the show at Arnel's site for now. Very, very gracious members it seems.

[Rhiannon]

Those kids over there are such gems. I'm thrilled they're getting the chance to see Arnel do so well. He's earned it, and so have they.

[Maui Tom]

Those kids over there are such gems. I'm thrilled they're getting the chance to see Arnel do so well. He's earned it, and so have they.

It's really unreal....the pride they have you can feel in the posts...it's really humbling to see some of the messages I have received....

[Rip Rokken]

Lurked here at MR for years before Deb gave me a shove (and a humdinger of a screen name, lol); content to watch the show at Arnel's site for now. Very, very gracious members it seems.

Well, let me say.... you lurk great in that photo, and lurk even better in person!

[DrFU]

Lurked here at MR for years before Deb gave me a shove (and a humdinger of a screen name, lol); content to watch the show at Arnel's site for now. Very, very gracious members it seems.

Well, let me say.... you lurk great in that photo, and lurk even better in person!

Aww, you're a sweetheart, Rip....

I'm chopped liver compared to the Official MR Cutie; your new fans would have croaked if they'd seen you in that tux in Chicago.

Seriously, I hope we MRers will honor the culture of AP's site ... it's very different from some of our usual ways...

[ProgRocker53]

I really, REALLY appreciate the people I've talked with from the AP site..

Such classy individuals, they always manage to make me smile! And that chat is SO addicting, if I spend more than five minutes there I'm hooked for hours. It's a great time though, I can't believe how sweet they are!!

[Saint John]

Arnel and his Filipino fans in particular epitomize humbleness, respect, and are genuinely happy and thankful for the opportunity Arnel ahs been given. The more and more I talk to them the more I realize what a dream come true this really is for him as well as them. It couldn't have happened to better people.

[wednesday's child]

SJ, Prog and Rip have their own fan bases over there, LOL...

[Maui Tom]

Arnel and his Filipino fans in particular epitomize humbleness, respect, and are genuinely happy and thankful for the opportunity Arnel ahs been given. The more and more I talk to them the more I realize what a dream come true this really is for him as well as them. It couldn't have happened to better people.

No lie Dan....I love em all...hard to explain.

[Since 78]

Very cool and hospitable people. If you haven't checked it out you should.

[edcha]

Since the return from Dallas, I got lost out in cyberspace and ended up on Arnel's official website and forum of all placesm and found the natives to be very friendly and welcoming! Plus, all the women there are HOT!!!

Seriously, I was surprised to find out how POPULAR MelodicRock is over there, and how many people regularly read and enjoy the posts. They treat us MR peeps like celebrities, which is so undeserved, but really humbling. Some have asked me to extend special thanks to Saint John, Andrew, and all who regularly support Arnel. And a whack on the head with a coconut leaf broom to those who don't... LOL!



They said they'd like to see more of us visit there, so if you would like to accept the invitation and can be civil...

http://arnelpineda.ning.com

Congratulations for a great job, Rip! You showed your resourcefulness again! I just came back from a 2-day weekend trip and it's nice to see that you've sort of "bridged the gap" between MR and AP's official site members. I visited AP"s site more than a month ago (2 weeks after I became MR member) when it was still under construction; and tried to introduce it indirectly to MR at

http://forums.melodicrock.com/phpBB/vie ... hp?t=35686

I was then very excited when Tito responded!

I'm glad that the site is totally functional now!...and it's nice to know that the first few contacts of MR members with AP site members were very pleasant, to say the least!

[edcha]

Arnel and his Filipino fans in particular epitomize humbleness, respect, and are genuinely happy and thankful for the opportunity Arnel ahs been given. The more and more I talk to them the more I realize what a dream come true this really is for him as well as them. It couldn't have happened to better people.

Very well said, Saint John!

[Rhiannon]

Very cool and hospitable people. If you haven't checked it out you should.

I enjoyed chatting with the lot of them today. Very warm and welcoming persons. Though they should feel free to join us here on MR.

[Tito]

Working on some COOL things -- how would you like to see an interview with Arnel, done by THE FANS?

My Arnel interview request remains in limbo....not sure what happened to that.

You know what I think Andrew? I really, really think an Arnel Pineda Appreciation Thread would go a long way.

[Rip Rokken]

Aww, you're a sweetheart, Rip....

I'm chopped liver compared to the Official MR Cutie; your new fans would have croaked if they'd seen you in that tux in Chicago.

Oh, puh-leeeeeeeze..... haha! But... the mention of the tux reminds me, we never settled that "teeth or hands" question. LOL!

[stevew2]

I really, REALLY appreciate the people I've talked with from the AP site..

Such classy individuals, they always manage to make me smile! And that chat is SO addicting, if I spend more than five minutes there I'm hooked for hours. It's a great time though, I can't believe how sweet they are!!

You like the guys over there espeicially