Jukebox (Mike Peterson) contacted me today and asked to be relieved of his moderating duties here due to his huge workload producing the upcoming Northwoods Jam. As you probably know, Mike is adding a number of features to his Jam and the work load for that is all consuming.

Let me be the first to thank and commend Michael for his diligent hard work as a Moderator of Gretsch-Talk. As you can tell, he practically lived on the forums here since we've been open.

So, here's to Jukebox! Thanks tremendously and best of luck with your 2010 Northwoods Jam!!

Paul Green
PS. At present, I'll not be selecting a replacement Moderator for G-T. I'll be waiting for a couple of months to see how things develop here.

Thanks for all your hard work Mike.

Thanks Mike and good luck with Northwoods Jam!

Sweet! The mice can now play!



Thank's for all the time you've put in Mike. Sure wish I was able to experience the fruit of all the labor you're putting in towards Northwoods 2010.

Thanks JB !

Thanks Mike!

Your participation here has made me a loyal member.

Lee

From the first time I found this site, you've been part of the foundation of what makes this place so special, Mike.
Thank you, and if you stay away too much we're comin' after ya.

Thanks Mike! Hope you'll still drop in from time to time, or perhaps take up the position again after the Northwoods Jam. ;)

Good luck with the jam!
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Thanks Mike and good luck with the Northwoods Jam.

(You still gotta give people a bad time about posting picture though...):D

Mike, Thanks so much for your hard work... moderator is sometimes a thankless job.

Thanks Mike, you've been my favourite 'barman' at my favourite 'bar' - now it's time we pour you a drink! :D Good luck with the jam & don't be a stranger, y'hear? :D

Don't think for a minute that this will cut into his mindless drivel banter for a minute. He's just no longer the babysitter. We'll at least soon find out what comes after friend of Fred.




Thanks bud you did a good job!

Hmm, you don't have to set a good example for us anymore, so you can run wild too!

Good job you have done here Mike, sorry to see you go as one of the mod's here. Now you will also have more time to devote to the GAS relief.
Pop's

I guess there's such a thing as "moderation in all things", even being a moderator! Good moderating, Mike!

Jukebox, you are the best!!! Good luck with the jam. Great cause...

Mike you've done a GREAT job being the moderator. you've handled the job just right. relaxed at times and stern when you had to be. that takes alot of talent. thank you, Mike. brent

Thanks, Mike!

Regarding the Northwood's Jam - It didn't happen if you don't post pictures!

Jukebox, your 6,000+ posts is a testament to your hard work here. My hat's off to you...

Many thanks for your hours and hours of diligent work! I am certain that the 2010 Northwoods Jam will not only be a great success and memorable event due to your focus, but it will also be a springboard for good things to come.

Thanks Mike - all the best, Steve.

Thank you Mike for making me feel welcome. On the day I signed up here a few months ago you were the first to welcome me. I think you responded to every thread I posted. Enjoy the jam!!

He just didn't want to hit 10,000 posts and reach CELIBATE STALKER status.

P.S. he knows that in jackweed talk that means "thanks for all the hard work".

Reading further into this thread, I noticed the "similar threads" table at the bottom of the page and found this thread starter. I think it says it all. Here's a direct link to the thread and here’s the OP:

http://www.gretsch-talk.com/forum/freds-barcalounge/3800-who-jukebox-guy-what-ass.html#post21345

who is this "jukebox guy" What an ass!
I mean the nerve of the guy......

Now I know I've only been posting on this forum for less than a month. reading it longer but posting for a couple weeks...

I make my first post,,,, and this guy has the nerve to not only to welcome me to the forum but offer some advice while he is at it...... MAN THIS GUY MUST BE FULL OF HIMSELF...

Then I ask some more questions as I go along on my search and decide that modding a guitar to be "like" a gretsch is not the way to go,, buying a real gretsch is what I need to do.. and what person should show up.. that jukebox guy again. offering advice on models,, differnces, ect....

by this time i'm thinking.. wow.. what a wierdo.....

THEN.. I find out he not only has some wierd perversed obsession with guitars (and is even more annoying because he can play them) BUT.. he is helping out some under priveleged kids in another state with FREE INSTURMENTS!!!!!!

while doing this he is sending me private messages warning me about the hazzards of putting your email address in a post in case a spammer gets ahold of it....

I gotta tell you guys,, I'm new here.. heck i'm pretty new to guitars and still learning to play one.. (someday I hope to be able to play a whole song)... but I've gotta say......

I've been online since about 1990. I've ran websites, and belong to some pretty large message boards, I'm a network engineer by trade, and motorcycle builder for fun,, and i don't think I've ever met a friendlier guy than Mr Jukebox.

Some Times on other boards i've been on there is the rare guy like Jukebox that always seems to participate and help... and the regulars get so use to it that it just seems... well normal....

being new to the board I can tell you.......it's not normal.. It is REALLY KOOL!!!! it's guys like him that make online boards more than just a stupid web page. they participate "above and beyond".........

Jukebox.. thanks for making a new guy to the board and to guitars feel welcome......

Many thanks, Mike, for all your hard (and often thankless) work. Your sense of humor combined with your ability to make everyone feel welcome really make this forum unlike all others.

A job well done Mike !!!
What more can I say that hasn't been said already !


- Jay

Thanks:D, Mike!

Thank you all! When I do something, I like to put 110%, at this time I cannot do it here at the G-T! Sorry! I have the Northwoods Jam, Then the nonprofit (guitar Club international)and three bands that I am playing with now; plus the barber shop and the girlfriend. Something had to give. Unfortunately it had to be the G-T! I will around during the week, during the day. Once again THANK YOU!!!

You could always find a new woman! Priorities Bud!

She is very supportive and helpful, Just to much other stuff with the jam. I expect you all to be there in May! REMEMBER IT'S FOR THE KIDS!

KA-TISH!!! P-WHIPPED!

No just having fun at your expense! I understand fully!

We probably don't have a full understanding of just what all is involved in moderating a forum like this, but I appreciate your time and effort in doing it anyway, JB! Good luck with the Northwoods Jam.

Thanks Mike, I'm new here and you made me welcome.

Thanks for your hard work on the forum, Mike. Good luck with the jam!

Thanks Jukebox for your inputs and silent moderation.
We'll all keep an eye on the board for you.
Good luck with the other projects! Looks like you have plenty of work (and fun) there too.

May the best find it's way to you Mike. You are one of the neatest people that I have come across in my life. Thank you for enriching it.Many a person here will carry on with "where are the pics". The sheriff might be leaving , but the posse is still here. May you be blessed in all of your endeavors.--Alan

Thanks Mike, sorry I haven't replied sooner, I also have been very busy!! I know you are going crazy, with jam stuff and we are all grateful for your hard work! Keep the faith Brotha ,you'll make it!

Well I have just joined the forum but I have found your presence was a driving force on the thread. Thanks for you generosity and warm welcome. Good luck in all these endeavours of yours.

Not been a member for very long but its been a pleasure. Good (P) Luck for the future & I finally posted some pics LOL!

Yes, indeed. Thanks for all you hard work and commitment to this forum. You're the best!

Thanks for all your hard work, encouragement and don't forget to post those pictures!

Good luck with the jam Mike!!

A hearty "Well done!" to you sir and many, many thanks.

Cassady

Mike-

I appreciate all of your efforts here.

Ronnie

Thank you everyone! I hope to see you all at the Jam in May. I'm not leaving the forum, just spending time on the jam and getting guitars for the kids. I'll be around to harass everyone, But thank you for the kind words.

Oh, Juke! This probably means you won't be the very first to greet new members, anymore. We're all going to have to pick up some slack, now.

Three cheers to Jukebox!

Thanks for all you've done around here Mike. I'm fairly quiet on this board, but I do take notice of the goings on, and you've always got a kind or helping word. Good luck with the jam, and the charity. It's a great thing you're doing.

Good job moderating, Mike! I know the real reason you are stepping down due to time pressures...you finally realized that you need to actually TUNE all of them git fiddles!

Thanks for everything you've done here Mike.

The world needs more guys like you around,good luck with the jam,i'm sure it'll be a big success!

Thanks Mike, you´re efforts and knowlegeable input have been most valuable to many threads I´ve been going through. All the best of luck with your other offspring and let´s have us get back on you for not posting pictures from the Northwoods Jam! Hahaha:D

Thank you everyone! I hope to see you all at the Jam in May. I'm not leaving the forum, just spending time on the jam and getting guitars for the kids. I'll be around to harass everyone, But thank you for the kind words.

No. Thank YOU!

Thanks for welcoming me into the Forum and for making me feel at home right away and for putting me right when I needed it. Good luck with the Jam and above all - don't forget to post pictures!

Thanks Mike for such a great job and welcoming to the new community. Best of Luck with Northwoods 2010!:)

The friendliest forum on the net, in no small part due to Mike's hard work, thanks for welcoming me in and all your guidance and advice.
Don't be a stranger

Thanks Mike. So does this mean that there will now be a decline in picture posting? Or maybe an increase in picture attachments?;)

Great Job Juker!