What? No intro police? Where's Rashy when ya need him? This isn't gonna be like Scribe getting fed up & quitting is it? Seriously, good job with the mag - you will be missed there.
Good luck with whatever you do & welcome, hope this doesn't mean R&C is going tits up....i kinda like that mag.
You will be missed, if not by the folks who bankroll the mag then by the ones that actually read it. I sure hope it doesn't turn into the Goldchainer's Digest Screw them, share some of that tech with us HAMBers!
Man Riz, I am glad to see another one of the good old boys getting out from under the thumb of that place. Seems like a lot of the old-school guys (guys who where there back when I worked there) are getting out before the wheels come completely off the train. Heck in the past couple years they have lost Cameron Evans, Randy Fish, Scribe, Shane Reichardt, Kevin Wilson, Dan Sanchez and those are just the people who QUIT that i can think of off the top of my head. That doesn't include all of the people that have been let go (like dumbass Jerry Dexter). Pretty soon there isn't going to be anybody over there who can say that they even remember Tom Mcmullen or Ken Yee-- except RF. Some day he'll end up owning that place some how.
Hi Riz. First off, good luck! Second, i think R/C and a LOT of other's are gonna miss your work. I know i will. Welcome to the HAMB and stick around.. I look forward to maybe BSing with you on here.. Tony...
Hope the move proves benificial to you. I'm sure there are going o be a lot of folks sorry your not there anymore. I've always believed that when you close one door another opens up. I'll be pulling for things to turn out OK for you. Frank
I've not been a subscriber for as long as some on here (only about 5 years) but the last couple years it seems every issue gets better and better. Sorry to see you leave. Now on to more important questions... where the hell have you been all this time and why are you just NOW joining up??
Thanks alot Court..! ...don't worry though...I might be right behind Riz in the exit line.. ..this used to be a pretty cool job...but it's lacking one thing...it rhymes with funny...and it starts with m... Scotch~!
Riz Hate to see ya go. I was just gettin' ready to drop you a note. On the other hand glad to see you're here. No intro necessary unless you aren't the real Rizzo. welcome friend, the Pknbner
.........OK all you asskissers.........make the bitch do an "Intro!" Fair's fair! Just KIDDING! Rod & Custom has been my favorite magazine since the late 50's. It has gone through many changes over the years as have most of us. I had stopped reading it for a long time. I just got back into it the past few years. Probably the only "newsstand" magazine I buy regularly. Never really thought about it, but I guess it IS owed a lot to the leadership?? I was sad when Rick Amado left, but the "quality" was still there. Looks like I won't have to hunt through the grocery stores anymore. Still got Kustoms Illustrated, Rolls & Pleats, Rev, Magneto and I hope......Wrench. Thanks for the memories and wishing you all the best! (from one more ass kisser!)
Hey Court, Hope all is well. Got your message, I'll give ya a shout soon. To all the rest of ya, thanks a bunch for the kind words it means a lot to me. I'd hoped to get R&C back to the way it was when I stood by the newsstand waitin' for the new issue to hit, but I finally realized after nearly nine years (I mis-calculated earlier) that it was like shovelin' shit against the tide. Anyway, not sure the new gig will allow me enough time to HAMB it up very often, but I will poke my head in once in a while -- maybe just enough so I don't keep forgetin' my damn log in! All my best to all of the best. riz
Well I just got my re-up notice from R&C..guess I dont have to send that one in now! Good Luck Riz
[ QUOTE ] Well I just got my re-up notice from R&C..guess I dont have to send that one in now! Good Luck Riz [/ QUOTE ] My thoughts good luck, with your talent luck is not needed!!!!
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Well I just got my re-up notice from R&C..guess I dont have to send that one in now! Good Luck Riz [/ QUOTE ] My thoughts good luck, with your talent luck is not needed!!!! [/ QUOTE ] YEAH, ME TOO!!! Wait a minute, I work there now! And so does Tim and Damon who've done the great work you have enjoyed for the last two years ass well. But I guess without David Lee Roth Van Halen never was the same either
Well you lasted longer than a lot of others Jim. A little scitzo-fraidaya - Riz and Ratso?? Guess we won't see you back east for Reinbeck/Burlington. Any hints on your next career? Gonna stay out there in lala land? Well glad I got to see you to say hi at Louisville. I'm sure our paths will cross again. Yell if you need anything for your freelancing endeavors. Dennis and Sue
Someone give me a job..I want to suck from the corporate teet...Oh wait..No I don't. Guess that means my Jalopy Showdown coverage won't make it in R&C. Oh well. So, Riz, whats the new gig? Spike
Oh well, there goes R&C. Riz, I gotta thank you for putting out a damn fine magazine. I looked forward to it every month whilst you were the editor, I'm sure it will turn to shit now. I'm hoping it doesn't because it's got a proud heritage. Say what you will about OSR and CKD, as of right they're the only rags that speak to the average shadetree yahoo, albeit in some foreign rockabilly tongue.
Oh, well - you will be happier away from the Primedia Monster... I know that Courtney was. You really made a differnece @ R&C... really cut down on the mass produced hot rod shit and turned the focus on the home built (real) rods... Thanks for good reading and pix... Let us know where you land. I might just have to let me subscription laps...
You had what I would consider an abbreviated stay there, too bad. Any ideas on who will be taking your place?
Good luck to you - you will be missed. I totally dig the RPU. I really miss the old Petersen Publishing. Have not talked to Damon since he was with Super Chevy. Maybe talk to the short guy that runs that other little publishing company. I always liked he and Ralph Panico(sp?).
Hi Dennis, It was good seeing you, as well. I'll make sure to stay in touch and I'm sure I'll take you up on your offer, I'm looking forward to being able to freelance for an array of titles. See ya on the road!
hey riz...you turned that rag into a mag, great job. welcome to the board and best of luck man, look forward to seeing you around here. later, mike
Sorry to hear about Primedia and R & C's loss. I guess we the readers will be the real losers on this one! Don't know ya...well, I sorta feel like I do, due to your high profile in the mag...but I gotta say I think it's gonna be a rough ride without you! Keep the faith!
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