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Posted by Michael Hyde (Member # 748) on December 31, 2006, 08:59 AM:

Hi to Everyone in and on the forum,and a very Happy New Year to each. I have been browsing this forum for years,just decided to jump in and join,nice to read all of your views and topics etc.A big hello to Gary Brocklehurst of Derann,and the rest of the staff there,i and many others owe them a lot,for their enthusiasm in the 8mm world,not forgetting our "father" the late Derek Simmonds, i owe him big time for his kindness and help over the years.

Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on December 31, 2006, 09:43 AM:

Hello Michael, nice to see you here.
Best Mark.

Posted by Michael Hyde (Member # 748) on December 31, 2006, 10:40 AM:

Hi Marc, Nice to speak to you again,by the way,nice Elmo CL,and the cheque for the lens will be on its way in the week Regards Mike

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on December 31, 2006, 12:24 PM:

Amazing!

A member who can drop by Derann and pick up a film whenever he feels like it!

Posted by Alan Rik (Member # 73) on December 31, 2006, 12:31 PM:

If we could do that Steve...we might all be in the poor house! I know I would!
Welcome Michael! This is a great group sharing information about our fabulous hobby.

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on December 31, 2006, 12:38 PM:

Michael,

Welcome to the Forum. Glad you decided to join in on the fun!

Doug

Posted by Keith Ashfield (Member # 741) on December 31, 2006, 01:25 PM:

Welcome Michael.
Nice to hear from someone from the "Black Country". I was born in Tipton and moved "North" in 1990. I too remember Derann in the halcyon days of the 80's. Jovial Derek and his "merry men". The hobby owes this great man more than it can ever repay.
Enjoy the forum.
Best regards.
Keith [Smile]

Posted by Michael Hyde (Member # 748) on December 31, 2006, 03:07 PM:

Thanks all for the welcome,by the way,picked up a copy of the 2006 Halliwells film and dvd guide today at a fantastic price of £5 yes a fiver at the local ASDA store...grab em while you can folks, beats the twenty odd pounds at WH Smith etc.

Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on December 31, 2006, 10:49 PM:

Welcome Michael. Ah yes, to be able to walk into a store and buy a new super 8. I am envious! [Smile]

Posted by Peter Richards (Member # 738) on January 01, 2007, 02:15 PM:

Welcome Mr.Hyde to the forum.

Very cool name [Cool]

Posted by Jean-Marc Toussaint (Member # 270) on January 02, 2007, 03:14 AM:

welcome to the forum. [Smile]

Posted by Gary Brocklehurst (Member # 606) on January 04, 2007, 10:05 AM:

Hello Michael

Welcome to the forum and thank you for the kind comments!

See you soon?

Best

Gary

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on January 04, 2007, 04:35 PM:

Welcome, Michael and please post your questions and have fun here, hope we all meet for a film-con in the US someday - Cheers, Shorty

Posted by David Pannell (Member # 300) on January 05, 2007, 01:13 AM:

Hi Michael,

May I just say welcome too! You don't have to be mad to be a member, - but it helps! [Big Grin]

ENJOY!!

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