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Location: south east Michigan | 
From the start Paul Templeman has been a "Be There" kind of guy.
It seems a though he is always lurking... just waiting for a chance to pounce and be helpful with any techical question. And they are seldom short, quick answers.
A number of times over the last 3 tours I have seen Paul respond to a question by giving a virtual mini-lesson in alternate tunings or slide technique.
And needless to say, there is not a bigger promoter of the Ovation brand out there.
We had a little fun at the presentation. We made it seem as though Cliff had won. Cliff accepted the applause, got up to the podium, removed the ribbon covering the name plaque and said... "Hey.. this isn't my f%&$ing name on this thing!!!" |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Well deserved by Master Templeman.
I actually heard someone else at the tour use the term "Helmholtz Frequency", so I guess it really does exist. Not sure how the voting is done (maybe the pope is involved) but personally I would have given him the award just based on the fact that he's one of the most sick witted SOB's I've ever met.
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Location: NJ | the first time I ever saw him speechless!!!!!!!!!!!11 |
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Location: Upper Left USA | "he's one of the most sick witted SOB's I've ever met."
And, coming from Dave that means a lot!
Congrats Paul!
Or is it... "Second Fret"? |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | Congratulations to Paul. His contributions to this board can't be measured, and his support of the Ovation brand is unsurpassed. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Congratulations Paul. :cool: |
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | Congrats, Paul! Is that thing actually functional? If so, it is about the coolest trophy ever made!
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Location: NJ | I also have NO idea of how the whole voting procedure for this has been, but in the words of my TransAtlantic CosmicSibling, it’s (so far)been “spot-ON”.
Phil has always been VERY kind, VERY giving, and ALWAYS willing to rise to the occasion (oft-times, with camera in hand), and does so with good cheer and of good humour.
There was an instance Friday where we all were mustered out front of the Factory for the Group Photo. We were all assembled together behind the banner in the QUITE chilly breeze while a cold rain started to fall. It was then and ONLY then that Phil started to unpack his equipment for the shot and assemble it. For (what seemed like) MANY minutes we stood and shivered while Phil hurriedly tried to get everything together amidst MANY “comments” (all of course, at his expense). One woman standing near me (whom I assumed had never been to the Tour before) commented: “. . Boy! . . this guy must REALLY have a good sense of humour t’be taking all of this “abuse” with such a smile!! . .” I turned to her and said: “. . No. – he just doesn’t understand English . .”
THANKS, Phil!!
The very moment I met Paul Templeman, I felt that he and I both fell to Earth in the same SpacePod which split upon entry into the atmosphere and landed on opposite sides of the water (each possibly on the “wrong” side).
Paul’s Humour, Talent, Knowledge, Kindness, Candor, and Willingness to Share are equaled ONLY by his capacity (and fervour) for Food&Drink, and his incessant capability to make me laugh until I cry. Every time he comes to visit, the anticipation of his arrival increases (as is my sadness when he eventually goes Home).
When Brad asked if I’d be willing to be “in” on his little “scam” in the presentation of the award, I jumped on it willingly.
For those of you unable to attend, my sentiments were:
“. . The criteria for this year’s selection was undoubtedly based upon Paul’s willingness to share his vast wealth of knowledge (unfortunately, - sometimes – whether you Want It, or Not;-) Paul is one of those precious individuals who make our strange, cyberBrotherhood a place where we can learn, share, entertain, laugh, whilst espousing our Common Interest in Ovation Guitars.
On a Personal Note; he has improved My Life imMENSEly just by being able t’call him a Very Dear Friend . .”
Congratulations, Buddy!!!
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Location: Midland, MI | Having had the honor of meeting Mr. Templeman at the tour, I can honestly say that he is an absolute gas! ;)
The presentation was well done, Brad and Cliff. Congratulations, Paul! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Seperated at birth ... and appearently neither of them know how to use the fork.
After the award was presented, Susan (Paul's companion) asked me if I was surprised that he'd won it. "Surprised? I'm fooking devistated".
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Location: south east Michigan | Well said Cliff.
And thanks for the help. |
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Location: NJ | (btw: my above post was only made because he's currently in my home(unsupervised) while Jeanette and I are both a work. after he gets his flatulent arse on a plane, I'll tell you all how I REALLY fell about him . . .) |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Although just seeing Paul speechless was well worth the moment, the title of Member Of the Year, is well deserved. Thanks Paul for just being you!!!!! |
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Location: big island | "for he's a jolly good fellow..."
congratulations, paul! |
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Location: Thailand | Congratulations, Paul. |
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Location: NJ | btw, Dave;
you can't eat octopus with a fork, as it keeps trying to fight it away from you . . . |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Congrats Paul! I've never met you, but I hope to some day. |
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Location: Shotley Bridge, Northern England | As a relative newbie here, I would like to add my good wishes and congratulations to Paul. He's taken time and trouble to advise me, been generous in terms of practical help, and even gave me some OFC picks the last time I called in on him! Oh, and let's not forget (Schroeder, this means you...) he's from the North of England. So he speaks proper. Definately the right place (and side of the Atlantic) in my book. Congratulations Paul!
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Location: Stratford, Connecticut | To Paul! One heckuva guy! Hahahaha! Wait! Is this weird coming from me? Oh well.. so be it! All the best Paul! Even though you are a big dumb atheiest! hahahaa! Just kidding.. I've gotten past all that stupidity that happened. Hope you have as well. All the best! MJK |
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Location: So. Cal. | Congratulations to PT! He's indeed a great resource to anybody's desire to learn and better oneself, in music and otherwise. Not to mention his unworldly sense of humour. But above all, he's a great musician - Paul: stop buying and selling and go create some music! |
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Location: closely held secret | I've already expressed my congrats to Paul personally, but I'll do it here publicly -
Congratulations, Paul! Thanks for all your guitar-centered wisdom and excellent leads! |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Congratulation Paul. It was a pleasure to see you and Susan at the tour. I knew that you were going to be named the member of the year and I had to keep quiet. TRBoy (Mike) found out that I knew and he was trying very hard to get the answer from me but was unsucessful. I told him and his wife Marybeth that I keep Cristmas presents a secret from my kids for up to nine months. The best is when my oldest son Michael has actually signed for the UPS shipment that had his and his brother's presents. They had no idea. So TRBoy I will definetly be ready for you next year.
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Location: Bluffton, SC | Congrats, Paul. A well deserved honor. A true man among, well, fries, I guess. And I'll repeat what I said last year when Phil received it - it couldn't have been given to a fookin' better guy!
(Ok, well last year I may have said it a little differently...) Congrats. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Congrat's Paul!!!
Just watched your Fingerpicking lesson from last year's tour DVD. Lots of good stuff there, thanks!! |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Wow,First Phil and now Temp! Couple of hard acts to follow!
The bar keeps going higher!
Congrats Paul,You Da Man!
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Paul,
A pleasure...thanks for the music and the laughs...Congrats on the honor...and many thanks for the comments on my original "3 Going On 23"...I really appreciate it!
Blessings! |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Mike, I have twin 3-year old daughters, I loved that song. Could you PM me the lyrics so I can show my wife? |
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Location: Scotland | Myself and Susan have just got back to Cliff's from a day out in Manhattan. Had a great time trawling around book, DVD and guitar stores, drinking and eating (ate softshell crab for the 3rd time in 2 days) Had a chance meeting on Union Square with a personal hero of mine and just spent the last coupla hours laughing our asses off at a comedy club.
The whole "Member Of The Year" thing was totally unexpected, you guys really worked me over good. (Kinda Like A Waring Blender - 10 points for the first person to spot the Zevon reference) As Al said, I was totally speechless and whatever tumbled out of my mouth may have been crap, but I assure you it was sincere and heartfelt crap and I meant every word.
As far as internet guitar forums go, this one is truly unique. It is populated by such a bunch of very diverse, raggedy-assed individuals that any sensible person would expect any actual meeting to be a train-wreck. 5 years of OFC tours and countless other relationships off the board have proved that not to be the case. I am proud and honoured to part of the OFC and I thank all of you sincerely for your kind words.
It was great to see the regulars again and to put faces to new names. (Mike, that song is killer!) See you all next year.
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Location: ranson,wva | paul, it was good to see you and susan again. congrats on the award,had a great time jamming in the lobby and just shooting the shit after most of the others had all ready passed out or gone to bed....jason |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Thanks so much Paul...and DVD, the pm is on the way! I echo what Paul said about the club...diverse but functional...and still jammin!
Blessings... |
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Location: NJ | paul
I will come clean.
the only reason you got the award was to insure you come back next time to present it to the next person in line.
enjoy.
(just say no to townes van zandt) |
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| Maybe next year we could invite Townes van Zandt if he promises not to mention Paul jordibastid Templeman.
Congratulations Paul. Well deserved. |
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Location: Tennessee | I was kind of worried to look at the pictures attached to this "Member of the Year" award, but when I found it was Templeman who won I realised I had it all wrong. ;)
I can't think of a more deserving individual for the award. Fooking brilliant. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Paul,
Congratulations. I have much to thank you for.... |
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Location: closely held secret | Schroed and Jeff, glad to see you both made it home safely. Did you have any problems getting "Treb" home? |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Found our way just fine and even avoided police detention while hauling the Treb. I just returned from dropping Schroeder at the airport bound for Merry Ol'
Great seeing you again, John. The Hamer tried to sneak out last night and hitch a ride to the left coast but Breeze, gave her up before she was off the deck.... |
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Location: NJ | Before Temp and Susan winged their way Home (yesterday), they spent all day and goodly part of the night cavorting around Manhattan while Jeanette and I returned to work.
I tried "waiting up" for them, but I had a 6 a.m. meeting in theCity myself the next morning (and I had already been running on Lack O'Sleep). Before I "crashed", I switched on Letterman, as I was half-expecting t'see Paul sitting-in with the band . . . |
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Location: NJ | ". . . Had a chance meeting on Union Square with a personal hero of mine . . ."
Who WAS that, btw?? |
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Location: Scotland | Bob Smith. |
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Location: SoCal | Buffalo Bob Smith? |
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PAUL TEMPLEMAN - 2007 OFC Member of the Year