No, not when Sgt Pepper taught the band to play, but when yours truly first posted here. I remember exactly where it was. We were in the Studio at College whilst doing the MSc, when a certain young Mr Brian Phillips said to me, “Marty, you really should join the discussion group at Golfclubatlas”. In those days we were mostly using aliases, so I chose the Fatbaldydrummer username and off we went!
Boy, that’s been a FAST twenty years. It’s been really great being a contributor here. I hope I’ve been okay at that. I’ve made a few lifelong friends (and a couple of enemies!) along the way. I’ve got to see and play at golf courses I never imagined I would have. I’ve learnt way more than I’ve taught. I’ve gained way more than I’ve given.
There’s been a lot of water under the bridge. We’ve lost some really great people. I’m sad about that, but very happy to have known them at least for a short while.
This isn’t a farewell speech. You don’t get rid of me that easily! I just wanted to mark the day. Here’s to another Twenty!
Love’n’peace,
F.