I can also remember the PFO as it was called when I registered.  I had been browsing the forums for a couple of months before deciding to register so I could ask for help in an "ambitious" render which by today's standards wouldn't even make it to the beginner's gallery :)

I do remember Virus who had the Props Club also being a member here and Fauve who was artist of the month or had picture of the month with an image of a violin player.  I would stare at it thinking if I'd ever be able to render something like that :)

Never was too vocal though as can be seen by the post count!