Oprano Ownership

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by cj

yep, I'm learning to grow up.

nice try, but you aren't dragging me into your argument!

I tried.

[cj]

Originally Posted by Anthony

I tried.

ya gotta do better than that to get me into a piss these days babe!

living in the present takes enough energy, without rehashing shit that can't be changed.

we all had some fun, learnt some lessons, made some friendships and lost some.

Rather than slamming each other for some page views, I'd rather know that when you guys head down under I can return your hospitality with a great dinner and a trip down memory lane ... without an APM vs VPM shoot out in the street.

I hope life is treating you well Ant. xx

[VooMan]

Originally Posted by cj

living in the present takes enough energy

It does, doesn't it...

Good to see you around, CJ. You too Bishop.

[cj]

Originally Posted by VooMan

It does, doesn't it...

Good to see you around, CJ. You too Bishop.

aaaah see, there's one of those special friends I was talking about.

*big hug*

[Bishop]

Originally Posted by cj

yep, I'm learning to grow up.

nice try, but you aren't dragging me into your argument!

Please don't leave again CJ. This place was always more interesting with your input. Your part of the charm of the place.. we could always use another womans touch.

[cj]

Originally Posted by Bishop

Please don't leave again CJ. This place was always more interesting with your input. Your part of the charm of the place.. we could always use another womans touch.

I'll always drop by and say Hi whenever I can because I have some great friends here and people I am very fond of, but honestly ... I'm so burnt out on this industry these days that the idea of having to sit at my computer and wait for responses makes me want to chop my hands off. LOL

These days I live at the beach. I live healthy. I spend my days doing basic design work where I can to get by. I work on my magazine. I shoot some content. All stuff I enjoy. I just needed a rest. My priorities have changed a lot!!

But Oprano will always be my board, no matter who owns it :-)

[Bishop]

Originally Posted by cj

I'll always drop by and say Hi whenever I can because I have some great friends here and people I am very fond of, but honestly ... I'm so burnt out on this industry these days that the idea of having to sit at my computer and wait for responses makes me want to chop my hands off. LOL

These days I live at the beach. I live healthy. I spend my days doing basic design work where I can to get by. I work on my magazine. I shoot some content. All stuff I enjoy. I just needed a rest. My priorities have changed a lot!!

But Oprano will always be my board, no matter who owns it :-)

Sounds like you are living life well CJ. I know exactly where you are coming from. I recently bought a place up in the mountains that I run away to every chance I get. I'm dealing with the adult world on my terms these days.. getting up in the morning five days a week and driving to a proper office gives me another way of turning the adult world on and off. As opposed to walking from my bedroom to my office and working for days on end. The drive is my on off switch right now. I had burn out a few years ago.. The time I spent back then was well spent but it also took its toll. I pace myself these days. I can't be in all places at all times.. I can only do so much quality work in any given day.

[sarettah]

Congrats Bishop

[cj]

Originally Posted by Bishop

Sounds like you are living life well CJ. I know exactly where you are coming from. I recently bought a place up in the mountains that I run away to every chance I get. I'm dealing with the adult world on my terms these days.. getting up in the morning five days a week and driving to a proper office gives me another way of turning the adult world on and off. As opposed to walking from my bedroom to my office and working for days on end. The drive is my on off switch right now. I had burn out a few years ago.. The time I spent back then was well spent but it also took its toll. I pace myself these days. I can't be in all places at all times.. I can only do so much quality work in any given day.

isn't it funny - 5 years ago we were so happy we got to work from home! Now, I look for contracts where I can work out of the clients office and its amazing how much more I enjoy being at home when I am. I hardly spend any time at my computer at home these days - although I do take the laptop to the deck and work with the sound of the ocean breaking. Sounds like you have your inland mountain version and I've got my coast version! Lets swap some time for a month!

Life is for living, not watching ;-)

[Dianna Vesta]

Originally Posted by cj

These days I live at the beach. I live healthy. I spend my days doing basic design work where I can to get by. I work on my magazine. I shoot some content. All stuff I enjoy. I just needed a rest. My priorities have changed a lot!!

But Oprano will always be my board, no matter who owns it :-)

I'm with you on that all the way. I decided to revamp my sites but I'm not interested in going hog wild. If they pay for themselves, make me a little extra gravy then I’m good with that. I enjoy my sites because I’m into that lifestyle. In fact I’m making them more community portals with upsells & some member stuff.



Once I get everything operating (whenever that happens) I’ll go back to working a few hours a day and when I want to. The rest of the time I’ll talk to the pigs, ride horses through the woods & grow my own damn food. Things change & eventually you can afford to do what you want emotionally and economically.



We’ve paid our dues.



BUT I wouldn’t mind working part time for AEBN – they are now only 2 ½ hours from me! Bishop when I’m in Charlotte visiting my sister & mom I want to come there.

Final note- I love Oprano but sometimes it bores the shit out of me & other times its great. I hope the people here, we know and love stay because its the people that make it worth coming to.

[Sin]

Originally Posted by Dianna Vesta

Final note- I love Oprano but sometimes it bores the shit out of me & other times its great. I hope the people here, we know and love stay because its the people that make it worth coming to.

[Rcourt64]

Originally Posted by Bishop

Looking back at the last year or so things have changed a lot around Oprano. It looks like that trend will continue..

Joe has a bunch of really exciting projects going and those are going to require all his attention. He has agreed to my taking on his stake in Oprano. This is very exciting news for Joe and for me!

Good luck on your new projects Joe! I know we will continue to work together on things.. I have no doubts!

From what I read, apparently your a very popular & respected person here on Oprano. "Congrats"
I don't know you and I'm new, So all I can say and offer is a "Welcome back Bishop."

[Inabon]

DAMN i hate this fucking drama crap...

here it goes:

we were both right on our move to split i never saw earlmiller as a money loosing opportunity but they saw the datacenter as a money loosing one they were wrong but only cause i am very good LOL despite what mike ai thinks jajaja


and any wrong moves made because of fear of me failing were just that wong moves.

we are strong stable and anthony rocks as a customer so do all my other customers

[JoesHO]

Originally Posted by Inabon

DAMN i hate this fucking drama crap...

here it goes:

we were both right on our move to split i never saw earlmiller as a money loosing opportunity but they saw the datacenter as a money loosing one they were wrong but only cause i am very good LOL despite what mike ai thinks jajaja


and any wrong moves made because of fear of me failing were just that wong moves.

we are strong stable and anthony rocks as a customer so do all my other customers

I am glad to hear you are doing well Pedro, and I wish you the best of good business in your future.

Oh and MikeAI does not think, he is pre programmed like many of the other republicans. so he can not help it .

[Bishop]

Dianna - Where are you located? I didn't realize you where in this area.

[Dianna Vesta]

Originally Posted by Bishop

Dianna - Where are you located? I didn't realize you where in this area.

I bought a 30 acre farm right over the border NC/VA. I looked all over NC outside Char where my mom and sister are. They live in Carmel area off Fairview. I even looked at a 40 acre place in SC right over the border. I kept driving and driving... I finally found this place.

I am 2 1/2 hours from Char. I am in Char a few times a month.

Do you guys shoot any content there or is it all nerd shit there? (editing, paperwork, you know)

DV

[Bishop]

All nerd stuff..

It is cool that you have a farm - that is a pretty area up there. I have a similar place here in the Charlotte area. Having that kind of land is nice. Next time your in town let me know and you can swing by the office to say hello. We are located between downtown and the southpark area.

[Dianna Vesta]

Originally Posted by Bishop

All nerd stuff..

It is cool that you have a farm - that is a pretty area up there. I have a similar place here in the Charlotte area. Having that kind of land is nice. Next time your in town let me know and you can swing by the office to say hello. We are located between downtown and the southpark area.

Ok I will.

You know the Dead Sea SCrolls are in Char. I'm going to see them Saturday

[sextoyking]

Bishop,

Congrats to you

CJ - Good to see you around - Sounds like things are going great for you....

Lots of Hugs and Loves...

[cj]

Originally Posted by sextoyking

Bishop,

Congrats to you

CJ - Good to see you around - Sounds like things are going great for you....

Lots of Hugs and Loves...

oh my god!!!!!! todd!!!!!!
great to see you!!

wow that's funny timing
I was just saying yesterday how I need to drop by STW and pick up some new toys. I've burned through a few lately!! ;-)

big hugs to you and fletch!!
xx

[fusionx]

Gonzo just offered to sell me his ownership for 8 dozen Krispy Cremes and an extra large tube of Preparation H.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by fusionx

Gonzo just offered to sell me his ownership for 8 dozen Krispy Cremes and an extra large tube of Preparation H.

And a lifetime pass to Ricks!!!!

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by fusionx

Gonzo just offered to sell me his ownership for 8 dozen Krispy Cremes and an extra large tube of Preparation H.

He's more after the preparation h than the doughnuts, he's been complaining about his ass being sore...

[domtheboy]

Not to self - stop turning my back, every time I do, some fucker changes everything

Anyway, nice to see some old faces back. Congrats to you Bishop, it'll be interesting to see what happens around here now. Things certainly seemed to be going a little, erm, "stale" shall we say for a while...

[Winetalk.com]

Sin, when was the last time you've had sex?

[Sin]

Uhm, can I answer that on Sunday? lol

[Winetalk.com]

Good answer, your teaser you!

Now...do you think we have a chance to bury this thread in the "swimming with the fishes" section?

[Sin]

Is this thread advertising anything?

[Winetalk.com]

uh-uh-uh!

maybe some curves

[Sin]

Alas but the curves seen in my avatar have been taken off the market

A thread this good shouldn't be buried by any means. Hijacked perhaps, but not buried

[Winetalk.com]

burried? you are right,
it should "swim with the fishes"

[Sin]

You are the one who queried if we could bury it lol

[Sin]

I think it should be made a permanent sticky announcement, and then whenever someone wishes to know who the current owners of this board are, they can simply check the most recent updates

[jaYMan]

can i buy in?

what a crowd =))))

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by jaYMan

can i buy in?

what a crowd =))))

Next we will have Headless over here wanted to base a radio show around calling some GFYer out at McDonalds.

[jaYMan]

Originally Posted by gonzo

Next we will have Headless over here wanted to base a radio show around calling some GFYer out at McDonalds.

are you comparing me to headless bozo?

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by jaYMan

are you comparing me to headless bozo?

You are Captain Caaaaaaaaaaaavvvvvvvvvvveman!

[Sabby]

Congrats Bishop!


Sabby

[Bishop]

Originally Posted by jaYMan

can i buy in?

what a crowd =))))

Thanks man.. if I ever decide to sell (not likely) you will be on the short list.

[softball]

Congrats.....I hope you get this board on track. It was trashed by the penultimate owners and the new guys did their best but need help. So far it is looking good.

[softball]

BTW, you might want to look at your advertising page. It is just a little out of date. All the trends are wrong.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

BTW, you might want to look at your advertising page. It is just a little out of date. All the trends are wrong.

We got some stuff to clean up still. Thank for the advice.

[softball]

Originally Posted by gonzo

We got some stuff to clean up still. Thank for the advice.

Good luck, G

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

Good luck, G

Thanks!

I dont think there will be much luck involved. A partnership is a very difficult thing. Bishop and I already work together doing marketing for at least 40 hours a week.

We are both in this business for the long haul and see Oprano as an important tool for all of us to use for the future. This is all business... the business of porn. Neither of us have any illusions to the contrary.

As they said tonight. The Family is back in business.
Oprano is porn again.