The Band of the Red Hand

[shadow=red,left] WELCOME! ;D I'm meercatman, of the Archers regiment (the best one, (hint hint nudge nudge * coughs "choose it"*)), and welcome to the wonderful Org that is, the Band of the Red Hand! ;D I'm sure our trustworthy band leader Corki will be around in a moment with the Official Spiel! In the meantime, feel free to explore the Band, and tell us a little about yourself, like why you chose to be named after the most awsomest character in the WoT. Again, welcome, and to kick you off here are some Flamin' Shots, the drink of the Archers *Passes Newbie a row of flaming shots*

With the Age of iTunes well underway, I was thinking about how I listen to new music. It used to be that I would hear a song a few times on the radio, then after finally hearing the name of the band from the DJ, if I REALLY liked the song, I would go buy the CD. Usually I didn't know any other songs on the album at first, but then by over-listening to the CD, I would get to know them fairly well. Now in the age of iTunes, I rarely listen to the radio, though when I do, if I hear a song, I just go buy that individual song and not the whole album. Sometimes I will get the entire album, but only after I have gotten seriously addicted to the band. The result is that my p…

Welcome to the band Lord of 13. It is great to see you joining our Org this fine morning. I'm DJ, the UC of the Band and I'm in charge of helping you get settled in our Org. I'll be sending you a PM with what comes next. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. :)

I see Banders are slow on the uptake - so you are officially being welcomed by the top dog of the Band! ;D So welcome to the Band! I have just sent you an email with a load of useful information, and there will be more to come when I post the awesome Official Spiel! In the meantime, sit back and relax, and hopefully a few other Banders will be a long to meet and greet you!

So I thought I would see if I could spark some discussion. Recently Rebecca and I have started to plan a rather large vacation. We know it want happen for about two years as we are tied to some prior obligations. But this does give us an excellent opportunity to plan something really fun. Well we first place Paris and Rome on the table as she has not had the chance to do either but that is when the discussion skewed to going somewhere and doing something truly off the standard travel pamphlet. With my world travels, if it is costal in the Mediterranean I have likely been there. So here is what I ask and hope that my fellow bander will help me with. Where should…

Hey guys, just a general discussion about skiing, ski resorts, and the best places to go for skiing holidays! I love to ski, and our family will try to go skiing once a year. Has anyone been to any fantastic ski resorts? My favourite 3 would have to be: 1. Whistler/blackcomb - Long runs, lifts close to hotels, great snow, ski in ski out in a few resorts...really good. 2. Falls Creek - Probably the best skiing in Australia. The runs aren't so long, but there are some great black runs, and a real sense of community around the resort. 3 Perisher - Australia's biggest resort, with long runs, and our hotel was 5 m from the main lift. Snow can be a bit dodgy…

Since you have voted to create your dream band, the next task for us is to pick our bass player after Carlos Santana was picked as the guitarist. This thread allows you to nominate your bass players to go into the "It's A Knockout" contest to win the slot in the Band of the Red Hand's Dream Band. And below is what you need to do! Between now and SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2009, nominate the bass players you want to see try and take that spot. Follow the simple proforma below to get a nomination in. Name your bass playert, explain why you have nominated them, and provide a YouTube clip (or similar) of their skill. [u][b]Bass Player's Name:[/b][/u] [u][b]Reason for …

Hi Stevros! We're so glad you've decided to drop by the Band. I'm Jea of the Archers regiment and I've always got goodies for you :) *hands the new recruit a plate full of her extra special chocolate fudge brownies along with a nice large cup of Brew Tea to wash them down* I'm sure others will be along to greet you shortly. For now, relax, settle back and get to know people *whispers* It'd be best if ya find someone strong to hold on to through Corki's official spiel...he gets a little winded sometimes ;)

The title says it all. I am currently trying to scan my recent accountancy paper I have done (i've run out of ink so can't copy it). Anyway, my scanner seems to think it is fun scanning thin slithers and just parts of the paper I have done. JUST GIVE ME THE WHOLE DAMN PAGE I WANT SCANNING!!! So, I have managed 7 sides in an hour...just another 7 to go...

With the guitarist stage of the Band's Dream Band coming to an end, it is time to pick the next stage to focus on. Above is a poll of the main areas we still need to focus on. Please pick which area you want to decide next. Poll ends on Friday 6th November, when the guitarist "It's A Knockout" contest ends.

Welcome to Band my man. Whilst you wait for The MG or DJ, please make yourself at home. Feel free to post your mind away, vote away your sanity, or start new topics till your eyes bleed. Somebody will be along shortly to give you the Official Speil. Your gonna want something to hold on to. Without further ado, have fun and go nuts.

"It's A Knockout" returns this month after a break in September when we focused on Covers and Originals and which was the better. As you may have gathered by now, the Band is currently constructing its dream band, filling the positions of Guitarist, Bassist, Male and Female Vocals, Drummer and Keyboardist to begin with. Up first is the position of Guitarist. Nine (9) Guitarists got nominated to challenge for the honour, and a further seven (7) have been added by Corki to compete for the position in the Band's Dream Band. The guitarist that makes it into the Band's Dream Band is the one that wins this "It's A Knockout" contest. It is basically down to you to pick who…

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Well, firstly, welcome to the Band, angusrids! A great decision! Next, between now and me posting the Official Spiel, settle in and get used to the place. The Band has been through a transistional phase, but activity is picking up so just keep active and you won't put a foot wrong. ;) Don't hesitate to ask any questions if you get lost or confused! A few Banders will be around shortly to welcome you and load you up with various goodies! I have also asked you to be added to the Band's usergroup so you can see our private boards.

Well, firstly, welcome to the Band, Darien Anderas! A great choice! Next, between now and me posting the Official Spiel, just settle in and get used to the ORG. The Band has been through a transistional phase, but activity is on the way up so just keep active and you won't be going far wrong. ;) You will probably have quite a few questions, so just go ahead and ask them - we will help you out! A few Banders will be around shortly to welcome you and load you up with various goodies! I have also asked you to be added to the Band's usergroup so you can see our private boards.

I thought this might be interesting. I'm also bored. I also should be studying for a test tomorrow.

Well, firstly, welcome to the Band, meercatman! Great move! Secondly, there is no M-G Brew for the other Banders as they haven't welcomed you yet! That will cause an uproar, I am sure, but they haven't been doing their duty in welcoming new memebers. Between now and me posting the Official Spiel, settle in and get used to the place. The Band has been through a transistional phase, but activity is picking up so just keep active and you won't put a foot wrong. ;) I have also asked you to be added to the Band's usergroup so you can see our private boards.

So, I have been on a big tangent, lateral really, lately. Since I'm such a blues inspired musical archtype definitely different. Anyway, been on this for the last several months wondering if you guys like? Passion Pit: Little Secrets- studio- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxL9Hod_qCY Live- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUKB9SxMFpI Sleepyhead- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zherMkcXdo The Reeling- Empire of the Sun: Walking on a Dream- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMJjF4LHOkY We are the People- What do you all think?

Im a new member Iv'e read the books 6-7 times and Im reading dragon reborn again Its says in the books that someone who blows the horn of valere is linked to it and the only way for that link to be broken is from that person to die..but matt did die for like 2 mins in shadow rising does that mean that his is still or can anyone blow the horn of valere... that do you think?

we need more punching bags! come visit us at the barracks, Meercatman needs his training! ;D

It's a big festival that's held in washington at the gorge. I've been the last two years, and it has been definitely awesome.

They are everywhere, but it's time to share those classic clips of people dancing to music! Post Youtube clips or similar, and see if you can trump the person who posted before you!

Welcome to the Band Downplay! I'm DJ, the Under Commander and in charge of helping you get settled in here at the Band. I'll be sending you a PM very shortly with what comes next. I do hope that you enjoy your time with us here and if you have any questions please feel free to PM me or ask away here. :) Our other members should be by shortly to welcome you and our leader, the M-G, Corki, will be by later with the official spiel as well! So sit back and relax and enjoy this nice barrel of triple brew. *hands barrel of triple brew*

this is Divinations by Mastodon. Aside from the amazing music it is one of the coolest videos ever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxelXPg961M watch it and tell me what you think. post your own awesome videos to.

The music theme for September in the Band of the Red Hand is "Best Guitarist", which is part of our "Dream Band" season. There are a host of activities surrounding this theme, which you can find highlighted below. NOMINATE YOUR BEST GUITARISTS For the beginning of October, I am looking to you to nominate who you think are the best guitarists. Between 8 and 16 is what I am looking for, and those nominated will go into the "It's A Knockout" contest to decide who takes the role of Guitarist in the Band's Dream Band. Nominate your guitarists in this thread IT'S A KNOCKOUT Once we have our nominations, there will be a "It's A Knockout" thread to pick the …

Since you have voted to create your dream band, the first task for us is to pick our guitarist. This thread allows you to nominate your guitarists to go into the "It's A Knockout" contest to win the slot in the Band of the Red Hand's Dream Band. And below is what you need to do! Between now and SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2009, nominate the guitarists you want to see try and take that spot. Follow the simple proforma below to get a nomination in. Name your guitarist, explain why you have nominated them, and provide a YouTube clip (or similar) of their skill. [u][b]Guitarist's Name:[/b][/u] [u][b]Reason for Nomination:[/b][/u] [u][b]YouTube (or similar link):[/b][…

Welcome to the Band Locke! It is always good to see a new member joining the Band! I'm DJ, and I'm in charge of helping to get you set up here in the Band. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to shoot me a PM. I do hope you enjoy your time here and I'll be sending you a PM very shortly to let you know what happens next.

Right...I have stopped being lazy and finally gotten around to posting the poll to see what October's music theme should be. I have carried over the three losing ideas from September, as only one suggestion was put forth for October. Below are the options up I have picked with the best promoise for a music theme month. 1. Best Vocalist/Drummer/Bassist/Guitarist This is an option that will take us through at least 4 months as the Band creates its own supergroup. Each month would focus on one area, with Banders suggesting nominations in the first half of the month to go into a "It's A Knockout" thread (which takes place in the second half) as we whittle it down…

Follow the link below to get the news about the latest "Ask the Author" over at the Illuminators ORG. http://forums.dragonmount.com/index.php/topic,48058.0.html

Right...I have stopped being lazy and finally gotten around to posting the poll to see what October's travel theme should be. I have carried over the two losing ideas from September, and added the two great suggestions that were put forth for October. Below are the options up I have picked with the best promoise for a travel theme month. 1. Australia This can be linked with the idea of a "Beach Music" month. Oh, and it would give Corki a great amount of time to brag about the Ashes returning to England. Okay, that has nothing to do with travel, but who cares! Suggested by Zophiel (carried over from September) 2. National Parks A discussion on the nume…