Topic: Keep it simple ...

Wow, here it is: number 1000. smile

I told George on the phone yesterday: If I tried to write down everything that Joe´s music and this forum has changed in my life, I would probably still sit here in front of my keyboard at Christmas Eve ... so I will try to keep it simple (stealing a quote from Van Morrison) and say the things I have to say as short and simple as I can...

When I joined this forum 1 1/2 years ago, I had NO idea that I would find a place full of the crazy, witty and warm-hearted musicfreaks and true friends that you all are. I always thought that internet-forums are for the people who have problems in finding friends in their real life and for those who have nothing else to do with their time ... but apparently I was wrong. wink
I have met quite a few of my Bonabuddies in reality now and no matter where they came from, what language they spoke or how old they were - there was always a connection right away. I don´t even want to start describing all the funny moments, the laughter and the magical music-moments we had together - and so I´ll just say that I really love you all and that I´m so thankful to have met all you wonderful people. Here´s the point where everyone can get their handkerchiefs ready, by the way .... big_smile

Now - Joe. No words possible and no words necessary. Thank you for playing my "soul-music".

There is just no Band on earth for me that could compare to our Fab4 smile

Thank you all for being my friends!!

Eva

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Congrats to our Liebling on her new status!!

Eva, your posts are always a pleasure and a delight to read. I've said it before and I'll probably keep saying it for a while longer - as a non-native speaker, your command of written English is simply awesome. It is astonishing. It is brilliant. cool

Please stick around for the next 1000 too! big_smile

RIP Iron Man

Rock On and keep the Faith

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Hi Eva and a big congratulations on reaching 1000 posts.  I always enjoy your posts and reading about your adventures in going to see Joe.

Music is good for the Soul...

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I agree George.....if you didn't know Eva was from Germany, you sure wouldn't be able to tell from the way she writes!

Congrats Eva!!  Your posts have always been informative, funny, and a pleasure to read.  You're a blessing to this forum, to Joe, and to all of us that have become your friends.....here's to the next 1000!!!

They're at home still runnin' for bells
Better San Juan
Than that blue collar hell

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WHAT????!!!!  That completely took me by surprise!!!!  I hadn't been watching your count my darling LIEBLING or I would have been chatting with you about it last night - in between our howling with laughter over your little English faux pas!!!!   (PACAT!!! LOL!!!)

CONGRATULATIONS on your BONAMETALHOOD Dear One!!!!  Yipppppppeeeeeee!!!!!  I am SO glad that YOU found Joe's Forum - first of all, because it means that I have been able to be the VERY LUCKY recipient of your FRIENDSHIP, and secondly because ALL the Forum members are able to delight in your every post.

I know for a fact that you feel MUCH the same way about this place and its incredible gifts (the PEOPLE, THE PEOPLE, THE MUSIC, THE MUSIC!!!) as I do.  You've seen the same magic unfold - and come to realize, as I have, that whatever we THOUGHT about things that went on in places like this, was wrong, and could NOT be further from the truth.  At least not for US.  smile

You are BRILLIANT, TALENTED, INCREDIBLY WELL VERSED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND MUSIC, WISE BEYOND YOUR YEARS, WARM, CARING, GIVING, AND HYSTERICALLY FUNNY. 

How LUCKY the whole Forum is to have you grace us with your FABULOUS presence.  How LUCKY Joe, Carmine, Rick and Bogie are to have such a dedicated and enthusiastic fan.  WE LOVE YOU EVA!!!  Joe and the boys love you Eva!!!!  And I LOVE my LIEBLING!!!

xoxoxoxo,

smile  Libby, lil' bit, Libbling, Sister Libby, etc.    big_smile

I know that Joe could play one of those kid's guitars with the plastic strings and make it sound good-
Bill S.

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Eva,
Congrats on reaching 1000....all quality posts, too!
Keep 'em coming, we all enjoy your writing.

"Rock ON & Keep the Faith"

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Thanks for all your wisdom, warmth and knowledge, my dear Eva!!  You have given me sooo much faith in the younger generation. I agree with all the previous accolades. We are all the better because of your presence here. I can't wait to hang out again!!! Until then, I will enjoy reading more gems from you! Love ya BUNCHES, Cathy

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Congrats Eva. Your postings are always warm hearted and worth reading. Keep on keeping on big_smile

Geoff

never give up, never slow down
never grow old, never ever die young

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Liebe Eva,

Herzlichen Glueckwunsch auch von mir!!

All they said before.......................................I agree completely.

Du bist sagenhaft, wunderbar, witzig, liebevoll, Musikfanatiker, Musikkenner , nett, sympatisch und jetzt einfach genug geschleimt...................................................
Ein Sterne fuers Forum!

Ich sage nur eins; Bleib wie du bist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thank you for all the joy  and CD's and DVD's and notes I get from you. I met you twice in person and it was just great to see that you are the same person on the forum as in reality.
Dennis  must  be  lucky with a woman like you. He is very nice too. Great couple, like G and C!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a present for your 1000 posts I invite you to the Blues for Schools in Winterswijk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just joking, did that before because you are very special for all of us, including Joe, band and crew.

Thanks again for all you do and all you are!
(By the way great parents too)

Andre Wittebroek

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Eva Congrats on reaching your Bonametal status , an excellent 1000 posts my friend , and all that was said before is so true , You my buddy bring a breath of fresh air to this forum , with your knowledgable taste in music and your true honest love for Joe Bogie Carmine Rick and passion for their music , you're a great friend and hope to see you soon bonanutter wink

........................................ Michael

Joe Bonamassa .......  His Greatest 3 Videos ... IMMHO   After Much Deliberation
3rd ...... Mountain Time / Rockpalast       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h01xa6NMsJo
2nd ...... Sloe Gin       /  Vienna            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRASS8O8ZnE           
1st ....... Blues Deluxe / The Borderline    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnl3E_KLxYg

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Eva, you are a star! congratulations on your 1000. we were so happy to meet wit you and your Mom when you came to Liverpool. Next time - no hotels for you, our house is yours, you will be made even more welcome, even if it is just for a visit to Liverpool. We love you yea yea yea!

Geoff & Sue

Geoff O

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Congratulations Eva on this milestone. You always bring a smile and positivity to the forum. Look forward to meeting you in person sometime.

Paul x cool

"Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman."
                                                                                                   Ludwig Van Beethoven

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Hi Eva,

Michael took the words right out of my mouth...a breath of fresh air...reading your posts are always fun because they always are of interest and the added bonus is your humor. There is one funny image I will always associate with you and its not bribing your boyfriend with chocolate cake, that's in 2nd place... lol  And this hits the nail on the head.  I likey..."There is just no Band on earth for me that could compare to our Fab4."  I always say Joe & Co. are the best thing to happen to my record collection since the British invasion!

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A classy way to get there and then accomplish 1000. Based on track record, your next 1000 posts are very welcome here.

Congrats!

“A friend is someone that will help you move............a TRUE friend will help you move the bodies." -- anon

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Muy Bien Mi Favorita and quite the student too, wink wink.

                                                                                            1,000 More Please,

                                                                                            J Dawg

What is success? Is it do yo' own thang, or is it to join the rest?   -Allen Toussaint

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Congratulations dear Eva!

Your posts are always a joy to read and I've enjoyed your company even more.   I agree with absolutely everything that has been written here ... and more. 

Keep them coming!

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Happy Bonnaday Eva! smile

Glückwünsche!

"The recently formed Edinburgh Blues Club has identified an appetite for the personal communication between musicians and audience that the blues long ago perfected." The Herald Newspaper (Scotland)
http://www.edinburgh-blues.uk

18 (edited by Geko 2008-09-24 09:47:23)

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hi Eva Herzlichen Glückwunsch !!!!!!! :::::bevore you were named Bonnymassa!!!but now i give you a new Name a incredible name a fastinated name a name that you cant imagion a name that hits the nail ..................tatatata !!!! BONNYMATAL.......smile wink
thank you for beying frind too ..........
Geko