The Top 100 most influental people in VH message board history.

[yah]

Hyman Roth was a fucking pyschopath! lol

Yeah, he WAS!!! (holy fuck).....I haven't been on the Diamond Dave board for some time but we had a few battles going.
It was fun though, maybe he's continuing his warehouse job as usual....shuffling boxes around:tongue0011:

[WARF]

Blast from the past...

[Rikk]

Cool list.

Of course, I'm biased...

[Sensible Shoes]

WOOHOO Got my attention whore fix for the day - thanks Warf.

[Dan]

Number 105 On The List.

[SunisinuS]

Lol Gar.

[DiverDowninKy]

the good old days.

[hambon4lif]

89- hambon4lif- Finally got his mod dues at DDLR.com... and he deserves it... I've known him for years... he always appreciated my sense of humor.

I not only appreciate it, but I actually understand it.
Which pretty much gives you an idea of my blood/alcohol content.

[hain23x]

I'd like to think that my ranking would have been higher if he had posted this in early 2001. After that I burned out on pining for VH and me my wife

Great list and I recognized most of the names on there. I was always a Spock fan!

[njbill]

Is Mr. Walker still around? He hooked me up with some boots back in the day at DDLR.com

[Jagermeister]

Is Mr. Walker still around? He hooked me up with some boots back in the day at DDLR.com

Yeah he is still around. He's mellowed a bit since then.

[Seshmeister]

Less than before but yes and he's even been posting this week.

http://www.rotharmy.com/forums/member.php?66-Mr-Walker

[Seshmeister]

You are right Sesh... In a strange way this was not a bad thing. I had an ex attempt to use this place in a legal matter as some type of character profile of me.

Divorcing you on the grounds of desertion?

[Sensible Shoes]

My ex HATED me using DDLR and sent his new girlfriend there to spy on me. He didn't make it a legal issue but it sure was spooky.

[Catfish]

Yeah he is still around. He's mellowed a bit since then.

That fag Mr Walker???

[Hardrock69]

Nice old thread, but brought to mind a couple of peeps:

What happened to Rustoffa? Have not heard from him in awhile....

And where is Bueno Bob in all this ruckus that has been going on in the past few weeks?

[Dan]

Nice old thread, but brought to mind a couple of peeps:

What happened to Rustoffa? Have not heard from him in awhile....

And where is Bueno Bob in all this ruckus that has been going on in the past few weeks?

Hardrock69,I Sent Rustoffa A E-mail That Other day,Havent heard Back from Him.

Bob is Working On His New Death Star,He Will Be Back After That.

[Jagermeister]

That fag Mr Walker???

Don't you call my buddy Walker a fag. Um fag.

[Sensible Shoes]

Catfish!!!!!!

[hain23x]

I forgot about redfire and houseofpain! They were like the Rougeau Brothers!

Lou was good for some reunion tour downloads

I did party w Lead Synth my 1st year in Chicago on new years eve. then I refused to let her borrow my recording gear when she wanted to go take that Sam Halen reunion in 04.

I met Pabs at that Sam and Dave show-and I just saw him post a thread over at the links that was quickly shut down

[Angel]

102- Angel - My partner in the hunt for Anne Kuzma... I think she loves WARF... but can't stand that cunt Raven!!!

You're right, WARF - I do love you. That cunt Raven was hot!!!....


AND OH MY FUCKING GOD!!!! CATFISH!!!!!!!! I was wondering when you were gonna get here! Join the love fest.

[chefcraig]

And where is Bueno Bob in all this ruckus that has been going on in the past few weeks?

He's still around, simply not posting as much as he's been somewhat busy in the real world.

[Sarge]

Member number 1 checking in. ..
Pojo you bastard!

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Redfire's my friend on Facebook, I'll hit him up....

[njbill]

That fag Mr Walker???

You're the other dude I was trying to remember LOL.

[lance watts]

119-lance watt - Respected member of the VH community... runs the CRANK FARM... a kick ass collection of the Van Halen saga... claimed he was gonna run Daves site and nothing happened!

Nothing happened? Watchu talkin' 'bout WARF?

After a show in Portland, OR, I gave DLR a copy of Van Halen: Strange and Twisted Tales. A few months later, Dave called me. He then hired illustrator Garth Jones and myself to create a series of comic strips that appeared on his site over the course of several months. We were compensated fairly but more importantly, I had the opportunity to have several lengthy conversations with Dave. I asked him everything a VH fan would want to know and he answered openly and, I think, honestly.

Ultimately, I was unhappy with how our work was being integrated Dave's site. The problem, I argued to Dave's manager, was that Dave's site was a mess. Over the course of a couple months, I attempted to convince Dave's manager to allow Garth and I to completely redesign his site and take control of his web presence. My efforts were perhaps a bit aggressive and my relationship with his manager became increasingly strained. In all fairness though, I was extremely frustrated that Dave was not taking advantage of the internet.

I honestly don't remember how it ended, but I do recall suspecting that Dave's management was not interested in or capable of facilitating an effective, modern web presence. Ten years later, things haven't changed much. Nevertheless, it was a great experience and I was shocked at how normal and nice Dave was.

Here are some souvenirs from my brief but memorable stint in the employ of Diamond Dave Enterprises:

A funny voicemail from DLR:

http://www.wattsfilms.com/ondemand/DLR/DLRcalls.mp3

And some artwork:

[SFG]

Blast from the past...

you aren't kidding brother....I will take a top 20!!

[Von Halen]

Who the fuck revived this old thread?! A lot of very cool people on that list!

Warf was the first person I met from the boards. My wife (R.I.P.) was so fucking pissed off that I had arranged to meet him on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale! By the end of the day, she was extremely glad to have met him. That was at least 10 or so years ago. I still have a picture of me, Warf and my son sitting at a table eating italian ice. Great memories.

[SFG]

Who the fuck revived this old thread?! A lot of very cool people on that list!

Warf was the first person I met from the boards. My wife (R.I.P.) was so fucking pissed off that I had arranged to meet him on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale! By the end of the day, she was extremely glad to have met him. That was at least 10 or so years ago. I still have a picture of me, Warf and my son sitting at a table eating italian ice. Great memories.

how about AC brother with FLM......

[Unchainme]

Nothing happened? Watchu talkin' 'bout WARF?

After a show in Portland, OR, I gave DLR a copy of Van Halen: Strange and Twisted Tales. A few months later, Dave called me. He then hired illustrator Garth Jones and myself to create a series of comic strips that appeared on his site over the course of several months. We were compensated fairly but more importantly, I had the opportunity to have several lengthy conversations with Dave. I asked him everything a VH fan would want to know and he answered openly and, I think, honestly.

Ultimately, I was unhappy with how our work was being integrated Dave's site. The problem, I argued to Dave's manager, was that Dave's site was a mess. Over the course of a couple months, I attempted to convince Dave's manager to allow Garth and I to completely redesign his site and take control of his web presence. My efforts were perhaps a bit aggressive and my relationship with his manager became increasingly strained. In all fairness though, I was extremely frustrated that Dave was not taking advantage of the internet.

I honestly don't remember how it ended, but I do recall suspecting that Dave's management was not interested in or capable of facilitating an effective, modern web presence. Ten years later, things haven't changed much. Nevertheless, it was a great experience and I was shocked at how normal and nice Dave was.

Here are some souvenirs from my brief but memorable stint in the employ of Diamond Dave Enterprises:

A funny voicemail from DLR:

http://www.wattsfilms.com/ondemand/DLR/DLRcalls.mp3

And some artwork:

This is fucking awesome! I remember your stuff man, it was fucking grate! do you still have the parody songs?

[twonabomber]

Catfish!!!!!!

Fuckfish!

[Jagermeister]

Fuckfish!

Walker told me one time Catfish was a flatulent fucker. Not sure why or how he new that but I take him at his word.

[njbill]

Did that GAR dude ever get all the amp cabinets he was trying to acquire, or did he get robbed answering some shady Craigslist ad LOL.?

[Catfish]

Who the fuck revived this old thread?! A lot of very cool people on that list!

Warf was the first person I met from the boards. My wife (R.I.P.) was so fucking pissed off that I had arranged to meet him on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale!

BWAHAHAHA!!! What a couple of fags!

[The Mighty STR]

Wow... I kind of disappeared a few years ago and logged in today and found that I hadn't been forgotten. Thanks!

[Sensible Shoes]

Who the fuck revived this old thread?! A lot of very cool people on that list!

Warf was the first person I met from the boards. My wife (R.I.P.) was so fucking pissed off that I had arranged to meet him on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale! By the end of the day, she was extremely glad to have met him. That was at least 10 or so years ago. I still have a picture of me, Warf and my son sitting at a table eating italian ice. Great memories.

There's no way to get an "I'd fuck her" joke in here is there? Welcome back you old fucker you. Did you tell 'em you're a grandfather?

[The Mighty STR]

There's no way to get an "I'd fuck her" joke in here is there? Welcome back you old fucker you. Did you tell 'em you're a grandfather?

Who, Me??? 'Cause I am a PROUD grandpa, too.

[Sensible Shoes]

Well congratulations!

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Wow... I kind of disappeared a few years ago and logged in today and found that I hadn't been forgotten. Thanks!

Holy dog shit... South Texas Rocker....

Yet another oldtimer comes back....

How you been bro ??

[The Mighty STR]

Holy dog shit... South Texas Rocker....

Yet another oldtimer comes back....

How you been bro ??

I've been pretty good. in 2008, I lost my job due to downsizing and moved to Laredo. The new job was a great opportunity and I worked as Director of Education for 2.5 years there. The town sucked and I couldn't wait to get out of there. Seven months ago I got an opportunity to take a job (same position/different school) in Austin. I love this town. The Live Music Capital of the World.... what's not to love!

I've got great memories of Slawterhouse, DDLR.com, and RothArmy.com. Lot's of very cool, knowledgeable people here who really GET the wit and wisdom of Diamond Dave. Glad this place is going strong. Cheers!