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Offline Creech

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Bye for now...
« on: February 18, 2011, 11:42:43 AM »
Hi folks, the time has come for me to hang up my keyboard and leave the running of the site to Nick and Nino. It's been a fun ride with a lot of laughs (and hiccups) along the way.

Thanks to all our members who have made this site such a great one. I'm sure it will continue to be so and prosper in the safe hands of Nick and Nino.

So if you have any problems, don't come to me about them  %.%

I will continue to lurk around as I'm still interested in how this forum evolves. Good luck to all and remember, pinball is meant to be fun!

Cheers

Creech

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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2011, 11:52:36 AM »
Big thanks Tony with all th work you put into setting up the best pinball forum in the world.  Much appreciated

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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2011, 12:06:22 PM »

Absolutely no doubt that AP would not have existed without Tony's dedication, enthusiasm and technical expertise. Most of what we see today, is a direct result of his hard work. He leaves us on his own terms and in a very good position to see the forum continue to prosper.

Nick and I will have to fill some big shoes, but we look forward to the challenge.

Can not thank Tony enough, as Daniel has already stated, for setting up "the best pinball forum on the planet".

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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2011, 01:33:07 PM »
I was sad that Tony wanted to hand over the reigns, but can only thank him for the forum he created for our enjoyment.

Nino and I have modified Tony's position to Forum Founder in appreciation of his early work.

Tony, I hope you stick your head in from time to time!!   <..>
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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2011, 02:09:55 PM »
That was very kind of you guys. I'm honoured. Thank you!

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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2011, 03:24:33 PM »
it's a sad mile stone. thanks for all your input
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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2011, 06:49:42 PM »
Thanks for creating the best pinball forum Creech.
Best wishes for whatever it is you follow.
Cheers
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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2011, 07:52:35 PM »
Please do not go!

you know Nino will add 'Kiss' sub-forums as soon as your back is turned  %.%


Creech, thank you for all your work
I take my hat off to you sir

Pete

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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2011, 08:23:48 PM »
Thanks Pete. I appreciate your kind words. I wonder how long it will take before another "KISS on eBay" thread appears... :lol

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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2011, 08:58:09 PM »
Sad to hear mate, thanks for your time and effort setting up and maintaining the forum  ^^^

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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2011, 09:40:48 PM »
Thanks for everything

Cheers

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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2011, 10:00:19 PM »
Please do not go!

you know Nino will add 'Kiss' sub-forums as soon as your back is turned  %.%


Creech, thank you for all your work
I take my hat off to you sir

Pete

I'll pay that one Pete  %.%

I've worked out "how" to set up sub forums. How about a compomise  #@# I'll add an "eBay KISS section"  ^&^

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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2011, 11:24:48 PM »
Thanks for everything youve done Tony.. youve been here since conception and done a great job.

Good luck mate   ^^^

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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2011, 11:39:06 PM »
All the best Tony. Thanks for all your efforts with the site.

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Re: Bye for now...
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2011, 12:13:07 AM »
Thanks so much for your dedication and hard work that got the forum off the ground and allowed it to become the great resource and social networking site that it is.

All the best in whatever you pursue next!

Andrew.