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30-12-2006, 09:27 PM
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Chairman & Administrator
  
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: 1975
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Well it's that time again - AFF celebrates it's 2nd anniversary today.
In the last year .... We have seen membership grow from 12,540 to 27,332 - 118 % more. We have seen posts increase from 427,000 to 1,147,000 - 143 % more. We have gone from being unranked on Big Boards to being number 1085. Our BB activity ranking is 127 (out of 1800). Our BB page view ranking is an amazing 87. It's been a year where we have seen some great events in each State and I'd like to extend my thanks and that of the entire admin team to those people who dedicate their time and effort to making those events work. We've assisted a range of charities through some of these events and that's something I find personally rewarding and of which we can all be proud. We've had some technical issues but upgraded our server twice to deal with those issues and the efforts of the tech team have made this possible - our present bandwidth use (by the way) runs to over a terabyte per month! We have a great group of supporting sponsors many of whom have been first in line to assist with events and without whom this forum would not be able to sustain the growth it has. My thanks to them for their support and friendship. We have a great team of moderators both at the club and general forum level and I'd also like to extend my thanks to each and every one of them for their efforts this last year. Without them it would be impossible for the admin team to maintain this forum as a decent community for all. Almost last - but by no means least - I want to thank my fellow admins for their dedication, time, money and effort which keeps all of the wheels turning in a smooth manner. They are the core on which this forum was built and their wisdom, support and guidance have been invaluable - it has made the task of chairing this site much easier than it would have been otherwise. Finally to each of the members here. The forum cannot exist without the input of everyone who contributes their thoughts, views and opinions and works to build the community spirit here. To you all I wish a prosperous and joyful 2007 on behalf of the admin team. Best regards Russ Chairman AFF
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30-12-2006, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Has it been that long? who said it'd never work??
A big congrats to the guys that got this place of the ground. We owe you plenty.
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30-12-2006, 09:31 PM
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congratulations and thanks russ .
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30-12-2006, 09:34 PM
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TBA Customs
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: giving you what you need
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So does that mean your shout down the pub tonight Russ??
 :Well done to all
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30-12-2006, 09:46 PM
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not here much anymore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
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Well done Russ, I say well done to you for all the behind the scenes work that makes it all happen. Without it we'd be stuffed.
Glad to be a part of AFF and looking forward to seeing it grow even more.
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30-12-2006, 09:56 PM
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Hoon On The Rise
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Open Roads with Boost!
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Well done to the admins, lets see what 07 brings this place...
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30-12-2006, 10:12 PM
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Snoopping
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In front of the 'puter
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Two years? And to think it seems like yesterday we were starting to take over the original FF.com after leaving BON. My time has flown.
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30-12-2006, 10:18 PM
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Clevo Mafia Inc.
 
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Well done FF, my msn adddress book has a lot friends met through this place. :party3:
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30-12-2006, 10:21 PM
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Location: Geelong
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yep, well done to all that have made this place possible....
congrats on that huge milestone reached!!! |
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30-12-2006, 10:23 PM
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AFF's 1st DM.......
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Wha???... There is only 2 states 2 be in.. WA or Drunk..
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30-12-2006, 10:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: online - duh
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2 years and going from strength to strength
 Well done everyone and thanks for providing the above stats Russ, it really brings home (my second home) how well we're doing.
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30-12-2006, 10:32 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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well done guys hope there is manymore years to come
hope 2007 brings good fortune to you all jason
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30-12-2006, 10:35 PM
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Lookin forward to the future and many happy returns
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30-12-2006, 10:40 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: North Brisbane
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Congratulations AFF and a huge thankyou to the admin team.. Awesome job by you guys in keeping this the best forum to call home...
This is certainly a place that has helped me meet so many wonderful people (either in person or online) and I look forward to another year of reading some funny, informative etc posts... Here's hoping 2007 will bring more new members and some more awesome & exciting events in every State  : Well done
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30-12-2006, 10:41 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide
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Congratulations
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30-12-2006, 10:48 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cranbourne Victoria
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 HOORAY , GO FORDFORUMS !!!
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30-12-2006, 10:57 PM
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Hello
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mt Barker, SA
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Good stuff! Thats awesome, particularly the growth of the site.
I think this place means a lot to people. There are lots of friendships made and even relationships formed. Eamon and myself met on these forums as have many others, and we now have our unofficial AFF mascot, Toby, who was born this year and has attended quite a few forum events and has had his picture posted a few times!!! Hehehe. Thanks to all those people who do so much behind the scenes stuff (the real hard work) on this site to make it so effortless and fun to use for every one of its members. Lets hope we can increase the DM count as well! Cheers guys Jac and Eamon
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30-12-2006, 11:16 PM
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Solution Was Boost 4?, 6 & 8
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Aussie Ford Forum Yeah...
2 years thanks to our AFF founders..
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30-12-2006, 11:22 PM
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
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Well done! I wasn't here in the early days but I've certainly seen these forums grow since I joined!
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30-12-2006, 11:25 PM
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Location: Australia
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Great stuff 2yrs already !
Well done behind the scenes Russ Laminge and all......really appreciate it !
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30-12-2006, 11:30 PM
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Location: Central Coast NSW
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2 years & STILL running strong!!!!
Thanx for the ride so far - & lets hope it continues for many more to come. |
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31-12-2006, 12:38 AM
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Must be that time of year again to donate
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31-12-2006, 03:23 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Sitting on the Dunny , Contemplating "What to do Next".
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If you're a "Drug Addict , Alcoholic , Smoker " etc there is Help out there ! !
What have you done Russ , Admin & Mods , there is " Nowhere " for us AFF addicts to go ............except HERE .... Congrats Guys , for a "great site" and the work you've put into it . We ALL Thank You . Norm.
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31-12-2006, 07:04 AM
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FTF Club Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Driving my Tickford T3 Wagon in Sydney
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Well done to the whole AFF crew that make this site a great community.
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31-12-2006, 08:50 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Adelaide's south
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Thanks to the entire site team and all members. The site is invaluable.
Many thanks for providing such easily accessible information and opinions on a common interest, cars. :
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31-12-2006, 09:22 AM
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i agree with normxb you have developed a very addictive site. congrats guys and best of luck with it for the future.
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31-12-2006, 12:08 PM
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What's green is gold
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Great stuff, those stats were very interesting,
But can i make a suggestion? When some one signs up, there should be a warning about the addictiveness (its a word now) the hole in spare time and also the fact it may induce mods that will have an adverse affect on your savings....
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31-12-2006, 03:26 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Awesome stuff AFF.
I love this site, despite all the trouble I had late last year and early this year. (Which was my fault) |
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31-12-2006, 03:33 PM
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Congrats to the AFF team and all our Ford loving members! :nutsycuck
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