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#My Resignation

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#68340From: Richard Rae/SYSOPOct 5, 1989 3:24 PM
Beloved "All": You may recall that several months ago I posted a message warning that my 76703 account would shortly be rescinded, and asking everyone be aware that I would be continuing my sysop duties under my old PPN. That is no longer the case. My resignation as an AmigaForum sysop has just been requested and, as I see no alternative to honoring this request, this will in all likelyhood be my final message as a sysop and/or under my current PPN. As my finances are limited at this point, I will not be able to continue to participate at my current level. I expect I will be checking in occasionally in Arts, but more than that I cannot handle. Friends, it has been a wonderful several years, and I've enjoyed getting to know each and every one of you. The sysop work has taken a tremendous amount of time, but it's been worth it. I wish I could continue, but apparently that is not to be, and I must bow to the wishes of my superiors here on CIS. Effective immediately, I will be reverting to my original PPN of 72177,3516, and 76703,4253 will be reassigned to another user. Love ya all, Rick
#68377From: Betty Clay/SYSOPOct 5, 1989 6:59 PM
Rick, You will certainly be missed!! I do hope you will continue to drop in and share your expertise with us. Betty
#68518From: Richard RaeOct 6, 1989 6:01 PM
Thanks for the kind words, Betty. If it were up to me, I'd continue to be here as often as before. Unfortunately, it's up to the electric company, the phone company, the grocery store, the bank holding my mortgage… 8) I WILL try to pop in from time to time, but until I can stabilize my finances, I'm afraid I'll be a rare sight here. Love ya, Rick
#68700From: Terry CarrollOct 7, 1989 2:47 PM
You'll be missed, Richard. -tc
#68863From: Richard RaeOct 8, 1989 7:03 PM
Thanks, Terry. — Rick
#68773From: Christopher TolmieOct 8, 1989 12:58 AM
Rich, Sorry to hear that your leaving us! We all know that you'll be sorely missed around here. I've always enjoyed your quick responses to problems and fast answers to people needing help. I hope you stabilize things quickly and that you'll pop in here from time to time. Take care in whatever you do, chris
#68864From: Richard RaeOct 8, 1989 7:04 PM
Thanks, Chris. You bet I _want_ to be here, and certainly will be as much as is possible for me. We'll see how it goes. Rick
#69342From: Karl SparklinOct 11, 1989 8:34 PM
Rick, Here's hoping that whatever this mysterious new project is that you've been slaving over will make you so much money, you can be on CIS as much as you want, and that you'll have enough left over to pay my monthly bill too! (My guess is that it's a MIDI interface for a pipe organ) Karl
#69415From: Richard RaeOct 12, 1989 6:36 PM
Rats, who told you! 8) I never meant for it to be "mysterious". The thing was supposed to be revealed to the public in late spring, and I started mentioning it shortly before then, thinking that we'd all know what it was soon enough. Of course schedules slip and problems arise, and now we're looking at a year-end release (which means you should start seeing ads pretty soon). If I had known this was going to happen, I would NEVER have said anything; I feel like I'm teasing everyone. Oh well, at least we haven't announced-and-not-shipped. Let's hope it doesn't happen, either! Rick
#69422From: Karl SparklinOct 12, 1989 7:44 PM
Rick, <snicker> Rick Rae's Toaster! I can see it now. Er, no, I guess I can't. You said so little about the thing, I can't imagine that anyone would be peeved at the few remarks you made. When an ad has officially appeared (or even placed?), can you drop some pointed hints here, perhaps? Karl (An Amiga-controlled leaf-raker would be great about now.)
#69543From: Richard RaeOct 13, 1989 6:11 PM
Leaf-raker? Hmmm… 8)
#68406From: John DraperOct 5, 1989 9:51 PM
Rick, It has been fun… here's wishing you all the best in anything you go for. See you around the nets. -larry
#68466From: Barry NewmanOct 6, 1989 7:53 AM
Sorry to hear about this, Rich. I've enjoyed your Aniga-pertise here
#68520From: Richard RaeOct 6, 1989 6:02 PM
Thanks, Barry. Take care! — Rick
#68862From: BILL LEACHOct 8, 1989 6:58 PM
Rick; I must have missed the original posting but from the comments that you are receiving it sounds as though you are leaving us….. if so, then I also would like to say that you will be missed. Though it seems that we have not corresponded much since the forums split, I can certainly say that I have enjoyed our exchanges and have considered knowing you to be valuable experience. =>73<=, bill =>KB7LX @ KC4EWO<=
#68865From: Richard RaeOct 8, 1989 7:07 PM
Bill, Thanks very much for the kind words. I've grown from being here too. I know this'll sound corny, but there ya go: this is a special place, and you guys are special people. It was great just being a part of it. There's not much additional information there, but the original message was 68340 if you'd like to hunt it down. It should probably be here for a few more days. Best regards, Rick
#68947From: BILL LEACHOct 9, 1989 6:12 AM
Rick; No, it does not sound corny to those of us that have been around here for awhile and seen the extent to which most will go to help someone out. I probably missed it now (I was out of town for a couple of days). BTW, I got #68030 and forgot to Cheer about it! =>73<=, bill =>KB7LX @ KC4EWO<=
#68988From: Ethan SolomitaOct 9, 1989 3:56 PM
Rick, I look forward to your returns! I assume you'll stop by when 1.4 or Unix comes out! — Ethan
#69021From: Ray LewisOct 9, 1989 6:52 PM
Rick: Please get back as much as you can. I learned much on music, midi, the Amiga and technical stuff in general from you. Ray Lewis
#69319From: Richard RaeOct 11, 1989 6:59 PM
Although I think you're overstating the facts (no, I KNOW you're overstating them! 8), I appreciate the thought. Thanks! Rick
#69550From: Ray LewisOct 13, 1989 8:05 PM
Ick: I know what I learned. I wasn't overstating. I hope you manage to check in here on some kind of fairly regular basis. Ray Lewis
#68519From: Richard RaeOct 6, 1989 6:02 PM
Thanks, Larry. I've had a ball too. Wouldn't trade it for anything! Regards, Rick
#68866From: Richard RaeOct 8, 1989 7:10 PM
Thanks, Larry. It HAS been fun, and I'm sorry it has to come to an end. You can bet you'll be seeing me around… mostly here. Where else would I go? This is THE place to be. 😉 Rick
#68877From: Richard RaeOct 8, 1989 7:15 PM
Geez, two replies to the same message; two days out of the sysop seat and already I'm getting senile. 😉 Rick
#68423From: Richard S. Rose,M.D.Oct 5, 1989 11:32 PM
Rick, So Long and Good Luck. Hope to talk to on Arts from time to time. Non Illigitumus Carborundum (sic). Rich
#68453From: Vic WagnerOct 6, 1989 4:15 AM
Rick Sorry to see you leaving (who's going to do the formal COs now?). At any rate, best of luck in whatever you end up doing. Victor A. Wagner, Jr.
#68522From: Richard RaeOct 6, 1989 6:05 PM
Thanks for the kind words, Vic. I don't know who'll be doing the COs; Mom, I'd expect. Any of our sysops are more than capable of handling the job, though! Take care, Rick
#68684From: Richard S. Rose,M.D.Oct 7, 1989 11:50 AM
Vic, I'm sure you meant your message for Rick Rae. It got to me by mistake. BTW, Howdy neighbor. Rich
#68799From: Vic WagnerOct 8, 1989 11:09 AM
Richard, Yup, I thought I'd directed it the other way, but I'm not sure that this new program I'm testing didn't make an error. After I saw it go out (this 'batches' replies), I went and tested _thoroughly_ the option to reply to the sendEE rather than the sendOR of a message, and the tests worked perfectly, I guess I just pushed the wrong button (sorry for the inconvenience). Victor A. Wagner, Jr.
#68800From: Vic WagnerOct 8, 1989 11:10 AM
This is a test, should be addressed to Vic Wagner Victor A. Wagner, Jr.
#68801From: Vic WagnerOct 8, 1989 11:10 AM
This is another test, should be addressed to Vic Wagner Victor A. Wagner, Jr.
#68521From: Richard RaeOct 6, 1989 6:03 PM
Thanks, Richard. My Latin is very rusty, but if I read that right, I appreciate the thought. (And if I didn't, how dare you! 😉 Rick
#68618From: Jim VentolaOct 6, 1989 11:36 PM
BTW, I think it is: Illigitimati non carborundum est.
#68750From: Steven BennettOct 7, 1989 10:27 PM
Sorry to see you go, Rich… I hope you'll be able to drop in occationally, anyway… –>Steve Bennett
#68869From: Richard RaeOct 8, 1989 7:11 PM
I'll do what I can, Steve. Thanks! Rick