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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 September 2010, 08:04:39
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Today is my last day, my account gets deleted tomorrow and its time to move onto pastures new.
Really enjoyed the community spirit here and will miss some good friends.
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Sorry to see you go although never met have read many of your posts. All the best. :y
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Sorry to hear that DTM :-[
All the best
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Huh? What did I miss when I was away? :o :o
Sorry to hear you're off Mark... Will we still see you at some of the meets?
Best of luck to you :y :y
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Sorry to see you leave :(
Enjoyed your posts...both technical and ad lib :yE
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If this is true (and I know many on here will be hoping it isn't), then thanks for all the help and support I have gained from you - and the laughs. I hope its because life goes on and you have other things to occupy you, and not because some wassack has upset you.
Good Luck, Pat
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I'm afraid I really don't know what to say. :( :(
You know your own mind nevertheless and must therefore do what's best for you.
I will miss your technical expertise and forthright view on the way of things and even though I never had the opportunity to meet you (or any other member for that matter - and most likely never will) I will miss your presence here.
Thank you for making my membership here both an imformative and pleasureable experience.
All the very best to both you and family. 8-) :y
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MARK.....
One question......WHY?
Always found you a decent bloke, not easily upset, and knowledgeable.
If this isn't some kind of wind-up. I sincerely wish you all the best possible.
Many Thanks for all your advice.
Warm Regards,
Mike. :y
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I'm sure with your knowledge it won't be long before you'll find some new friends really soon ::) ;)
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You don't get off that easy. I will hunt you down on other forums and tell them what a rotter you are.
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:o I`m perplexed and bemused.................and to be honest; speechless?!?!?!?! :'(
:'( :'( :'( You`ll be very-much missed!:'( :'( :'(
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All the best Mark, sad to see you go, you're the last line of defence against all our car problems!
Jon
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Today is my last day, my account gets deleted tomorrow and its time to move onto pastures new.
Really enjoyed the community spirit here and will miss some good friends.
Is this some kind of wind-up fella? :D
Can't believe this ............... :(
Whatever mate, sincere 'Valleys Thanks' for all your efforts :y
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I'm astonished to say the least. You have been the technical backbone of this forum since its inception.
I join others in wishing you well, but also in asking the question WHY?
:o :o :o
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You don't HAVE to delete your account to leave, so please feel free to "pop in" and say hello? Deletion is so final, so has someone p*ss*d you off sufficiently?
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When The Master leaves he will remain within the Force and more Powerful than you could possibly imagine.
I will one day hopefully join you there Master
Love Always
Your Padawan Learner
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x :-*
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:-? :-? :o :o :o :o :o
:'( :'( :'(
Mr DTM, I know as an admin you have many responsibilities and you spend long time here everyday.. but please stay, if possible.. :-/
we learned many things from you and want to learn more [selfish I am ;D]
and enjoyed the banter :) ..
I wish you stay here.. :) :) :y :y :y
and honestly I must say I feel bad now.. :(
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What the......?
I just hope you are doing it for the right reasons! I'd like to wish you all the very best for the future whatever it may bring. Please do stay in touch though as the wealth of knowledge you carry would be sorely missed throughout the forum.
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Sorry to hear your leaving mark, You will be sadly missed :'( but all the best.
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That really is a damn shame Mark! :'( :'( :'(
Didn't know you were planning to leave - none of my business at the end of the day, but any particular reason?
I really appreciate the help you've given me in the past and if you're ok with it, I'll give you a shout if I'm in the Nottingham area and we'll have a beer or ten........ again! ::) :y Otherwise, would be great to see you at one of the big meets i.e. Newent 2011 if you're up for it.
All the best mate :y
Bob
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You'll be greatly missed. It's not just the car knowledge, it's the general technological expertise we'll miss. You've helped me with my amplifier, dishwasher and PC as well as the car.
Before you go, can you help with my memory? :) :) :)
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You'll be greatly missed. It's not just the car knowledge, it's the general technological expertise we'll miss. You've helped me with my amplifier, dishwasher and PC as well as the car.
Before you go, can you help with my memory? :) :) :)
PMSL ;D ;D ;D
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I'm afraid I really don't know what to say. :( :(
You know your own mind nevertheless and must therefore do what's best for you.
I will miss your technical expertise and forthright view on the way of things and even though I never had the opportunity to meet you (or any other member for that matter - and most likely never will) I will miss your presence here.
Thank you for making my membership here both an imformative and pleasureable experience.
All the very best to both you and family. 8-) :y
This old cove (Zulu)......has such a way with words that I'll concur fully with him. All the very best Mark... :y :y :y
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I'm afraid I really don't know what to say. :( :(
You know your own mind nevertheless and must therefore do what's best for you.
I will miss your technical expertise and forthright view on the way of things and even though I never had the opportunity to meet you (or any other member for that matter - and most likely never will) I will miss your presence here.
Thank you for making my membership here both an imformative and pleasureable experience.
All the very best to both you and family. 8-) :y
This old cove (Zulu)......has such a way with words that I'll concur fully with him. All the very best Mark... :y :y :y
I don't suppose there's any chance that you might bugger off Opti? No? Oh well. :(
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I'm afraid I really don't know what to say. :( :(
You know your own mind nevertheless and must therefore do what's best for you.
I will miss your technical expertise and forthright view on the way of things and even though I never had the opportunity to meet you (or any other member for that matter - and most likely never will) I will miss your presence here.
Thank you for making my membership here both an imformative and pleasureable experience.
All the very best to both you and family. 8-) :y
This old cove (Zulu)......has such a way with words that I'll concur fully with him. All the very best Mark... :y :y :y
I don't suppose there's any chance that you might bugger off Opti? No? Oh well.
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If I thought that I might get a good OOF send off Mr Steve..... I'd be gone in a flash .......But nobody loves me..... :'( :'(so I may as well stay....... at least that way I get to piss off my good friends Nickbat and Albs..... ::) ::) ;)
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Today is my last day, my account gets deleted tomorrow and its time to move onto pastures new.
Really enjoyed the community spirit here and will miss some good friends.
This is a sad, sad day in OOF land :o :o :o
I am sure you have good reasons to move on, and I wish you well for the future and thank you for the help you have given me through the forum.
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I really hope this is another wind up ... as if it is not, it could well spell the end of OOF as we know it.
I'm worried .. seriously worried.
If it IS true .. then I wish you "god speed" and "good luck" in anything and everything you hope for the future, and many, many thanks for everything you've done for me and everyone else on OOF in the past.
Please tell me it's a spoof ???
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Thanks for all your help Mark, a very nice chap for sure, you will be greatly missed :(
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I am with entwood in hoping this is a wind up,if it isn't then good luck with your pastures new. You will be greatly missed around here :'(
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I would have to echo Entwood's comments, I would hope it's a spoof.
I only met Mark at Newent, and only had the chance to have a quick conversation with him. From all the comments from other members and from watching him in action at Newent I can certainly see why he's called 'The Master'.
''Mark, how do you build a nuclear reactor out of this old dustbin?''
Mark's response - ''Give me a second, I'm just finishing this 100% renewable energy source device and fitting these wishbones to another Omega, then I'll come and help you.''
If you do indeed leave, then I regret not having been able to get to know you, and I would wish you all the best.
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I hope you've organised a booze up to celebrate.
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Very sorry if you truly are going - wish you the very best Mark, with thanks for the help and the humour
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I too can only hope this some sort wind up, if not then it will be a sad day for OOF and its members.
I have always admired your knowledge of Omega's and other cars for that matter and your prized gift of knowledge in general (ok, so the electronics bit falls off the edge a bit but were not all perfect), you have helped endless members, including myself, within this Forum and not doubt others.
I have always considered you to be one of the main Pilots of advice on here which drives this Forum so successfully, Im sure other members will agree.
Mark, we have never met, but if you are leaving then you have your reasons, so I would like to say thank you.
Hopefully your leaving the Forum is not true, if it is then, be safe and God Speed Capt. Russell.
Chris.
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To be fair to Mark, the problems started two years ago and he made a difficult decision to stick at it; the past two years have meant him giving up a lot more of his free time than he would like.
The decision to leave now is not his, it has been forced on him, he does not have a choice to keep his account open...it will be deletd by others later today.
All the best Mark, for whatever you find to do in future.
I will join you later to indulge in a gallon or two of fluid.
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I really hope this is another wind up ... as if it is not, it could well spell the end of OOF as we know it.
I'm worried .. seriously worried.
If it IS true .. then I wish you "god speed" and "good luck" in anything and everything you hope for the future, and many, many thanks for everything you've done for me and everyone else on OOF in the past.
Please tell me it's a spoof ???
agreed in every bit.. now I'm waking up..(late I know)..
you give one shock in early morning ;D
this cant be real :( :(
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Thanks for all your help and work on all 3 of our Omegas, i've certainly learnt a huge amount in your presence, both in person and on the forum.
As mentioned earlier you formed a crucial part of technical advice under-pinning of this site, and your departure is going to leave some big shoes to fill.
All the best :y
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To be fair to Mark, the problems started two years ago and he made a difficult decision to stick at it; the past two years have meant him giving up a lot more of his free time than he would like.
The decision to leave now is not his, it has been forced on him, he does not have a choice to keep his account open...it will be deletd by others later today.
All the best Mark, for whatever you find to do in future.
I will join you later to indulge in a gallon or two of fluid.
TOLD to leave and booted out?? no, surely i'm getting the wrong end of the stick here? Yes, its well spoken about that there can be a "clique" within OOF, but...............???
Of course, if its for family reasons, I totally understand, have been there myself.....no choice or alternative, then.
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To be fair to Mark, the problems started two years ago and he made a difficult decision to stick at it; the past two years have meant him giving up a lot more of his free time than he would like.
The decision to leave now is not his, it has been forced on him, he does not have a choice to keep his account open...it will be deletd by others later today.
All the best Mark, for whatever you find to do in future.
I will join you later to indulge in a gallon or two of fluid.
TOLD to leave and booted out?? no, surely i'm getting the wrong end of the stick here? Yes, its well spoken about that there can be a "clique" within OOF, but...............???
Of course, if its for family reasons, I totally understand, have been there myself.....no choice or alternative, then.
I'm guessing that it is for family reasons... He already gives a huge amount of time to his "Train Set" and, sad as I am to say it, that is something more valuable than OOF :'(
Family must come first. I have recently had to make the decision to reduce my commitments to gain more family time too... Luckily OOF wasn't one of the main contenders ;) :y
Mark, yet again I say it: Thanks again for the help and advice. Best of luck with the future and we'll hopefully see you again at some point :y :y
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A terrible shame. Dont really know what to say. Mr DTM is in a class of his own with his technical knowledge on almost everything.
OOF will undoubtedly be much the worse for his leaving. One of a handful of people who are irreplaceable. :( :(
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I am really sad to hear that you are leaving Mark, and things for me will not be the same without you. :'( :'( :'( :'(
Will miss our chats about railway matters, amongst the many things you have posted on.
I hope you enjoy whatever you are doing next, and keep those deisels going!! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)
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You will be greatly missed for the contributions you made to OOF. Thanks for your help over the years.
Best wishes for the future.
PS couldn't you rejoin with a different low profile name, clean slate?
El Varche
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Ow, sorry for the missunderstanding.
Today I leave my Job, been there for 13+ years (900 of us redundant), not been back on since posting as I had to hand my company laptop in.
No chance of me leaving OOF, to many trouble makers to keep an eye on
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Sorry to hear about the redundancy .. but on the bright side, at least you know you're clearly loved around here on OOF ;)
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Ow, sorry for the missunderstanding.
Today I leave my Job, been there for 13+ years (of us redundant), not been back on since posting as I had to hand my company laptop in.
No chance of me leaving OOF, to many trouble makers to keep an eye on
You <censored> wind up merchant!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Not laughing at the redundancy - you'll get a job soon enough
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Sorry to hear about the redundancy .. but on the bright side, at least you know you're clearly loved around here on OOF ;)
or at least were :P :y :y
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Ow, sorry for the missunderstanding.
Today I leave my Job, been there for 13+ years (900 of us redundant), not been back on since posting as I had to hand my company laptop in.
No chance of me leaving OOF, to many trouble makers to keep an eye on
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
>:( >:(
:y
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Ow, sorry for the missunderstanding.
Today I leave my Job, been there for 13+ years (900 of us redundant), not been back on since posting as I had to hand my company laptop in.
No chance of me leaving OOF, to many trouble makers to keep an eye on
Doh.....you wind-up merchant!! Bet you just wanted to bask in a bit of praise!! ;D ;D ;D
Seriously though, bloody glad you're not leaving us. :y
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Mr DTM I can bet, soon you will end up with another job.. :y :y
and if your financial situation is suitable you can build a job of your own..Being your own boss is much better than anything..
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But after all these messages & promises of gallons of booze he`ll end up an alcoholic, what a crafty way to get a free drink or hundreds. ;D ;D
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;D ;D ;D Splendid prank 8-).
Sorry to hear of the redundancy all the same, pleased to hear that you're still here. :y :y
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Debs. OOF-today in emoticons:
:o........ :-/........ :-?........ [smiley=cry.gif]...... :(........ :-/......... :-?......... ::)......... >:(........ :-*........ :y
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Debs. OOF-today in emoticons:
:o........ :-/........ :-?........ [smiley=cry.gif]...... :(........ :-/......... :-?......... ::)......... >:(........ :-*........ :y
yep..similiar ;D ;D :y
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I'm astonished to say the least. You have been the technical backbone biggest wind-up merchant of this forum since its inception.
I join others in wishing you well would stop, but also in asking the question WHY? do you get some sort of perverse pleasure out of it?
:o :o :o
Mark, I just edited my earlier tribute to you. You bu**er! ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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So have you get the booze up sorted then?
We managed to blag the union into paying for ours. :y
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Can't believe I fell for it! :-[ :-[ :-[
I knew in the back of my mind that it was about that time too ::) ::) ::)
Nice one Mark... Was a good wind up! I even checked the date when I first saw it ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Ow, and I SO wanted to delete Mark's account here ;D ;D ;D. Drat. ;D ;D ;D
Hmmm, maybe I should [smiley=evil.gif]
Nah, I wouldn't do that, I think as everyone has said Marks DTM is a key part of the setup here, and was so before we launched. He was instrumental in getting me involved in assiting to run this site, the bastard ;D
Oh, and for the record, the rumours of a big bust up between Mark and I are a rumour (started by me) in order to make an earlier piece of mischief work ::). Your OOF Admin Team have no internal divisions/splits. I think. Then again....
Mark - good luck with the job hunting. You are a multi faceted person with so many skills, both technical and softer, I suspect you won't find it too difficult, even in the current climate. I know you were looking forward to a few weeks off, but know Mrs DTM boredom will find you a bathroom to retile, or another extension ;D. So you still won't have time for playing trains :P. Of course, if you're that bored, give me a tinkle, I have a pair of front hubs.... ;D. And a heart felt thankyou, for everything.
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Barstard << I've fallen foul of the barstard word censor again ;D
Thats odd, how come it comes up as 'blank' in my post above :-/
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Ow, sorry for the missunderstanding.
Today I leave my Job, been there for 13+ years (900 of us redundant), not been back on since posting as I had to hand my company laptop in.
No chance of me leaving OOF, to many trouble makers to keep an eye on
pmsl.
i bloody new it, and soooo nearly posted as much, just a tad too ambiguous, knowing the master as little as i do if he did leave he would never be far away.... ;D
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Barstard << I've fallen foul of the barstard word censor again ;D
Thats odd, how come it comes up as 'blank' in my post above :-/
It's not the first time that filter has been tested. ;D
EDIT: Hey website, if you're gonna censor me at least capitalise properly!! What's wrong with d a m n anyway? Hmmmmmmm experiment time... shit blank thingy bloody cocking rectum poo willy felch arse
Another member resurrected a 2006 thread you started about your MV6 over on the Gallery board, this formed part of a subsequent post on it. :y
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....although seriously, very best of luck job hunting, but i'm sure a clever bugger like you wont be out if work for long....?
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Well Mark, selfishly, good news your not leaving, but bad news about the job, but I'm sure your skills will see you in a better place soon.
However, watch out when my dad (STMO123) finds out you was winding him up!!!!! ::)
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Well Mark, selfishly, good news your not leaving, but bad news about the job, but I'm sure your skills will see you in a better place soon.
However, watch out when my dad (STMO123) finds out you was winding him up!!!!! ::)
I knew he wasn't leaving, he'd have nothing to do of an evening. I just hope, now that he has time on his hands, he doesn't stay up late into the night swapping soft porn with Skruntie.
PS. I told you the colour on your front door was fine, if a bit pinky ;D
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Glad to hear you are a true OOFer throuh and through, and sad news regards your work place as i do remember your earlier threads regards the millions invested to set your work place up and for it all to end like this is disgracefull.
All the best for the future I am sure you will have your pick of jobs before long.. :y :y :y
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Well Mark, selfishly, good news your not leaving, but bad news about the job, but I'm sure your skills will see you in a better place soon.
However, watch out when my dad (STMO123) finds out you was winding him up!!!!! ::)
OMG! I thought Mark leaving was the worst news possible!, but it seems not :o
STMO has offspring!!!! :D ::) ;) ;D
Seriously Mark, now I know why they call you the 'Master'! I signed in late today & browsed my way slowly through the forum to the "My last day today" post, & I can honestly say hand on heart, I haven't felt a sense of dread so strong since some overenthusiastic git in the NHS told me I had only a short time to put my 'Affairs in order'! You bloody Wind-Up Merchant, you nearly put my recovery back by at least an Hour!! ;D ;D ;D I'm so sorry to hear of your Redundancy, but if your Company can afford to lose a man of your Calibre, then it must be in Terminal Decline! I wont wish you luck for the future, you don't need it, you make plenty of your own :y
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I'm really sorry to hear your not leaving Mark :y ;D ;D...........
..you had them all going though ;D
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I personally would have been very sad to see Mark go.
You had me going there, you bugger ;D
He told me about his redundency a few weeks ago & as i said at the time i feel for you, because i know how it feels :( :( :( :(
I still have my ear to the ground for you Mark & if i find owt you'll be the first to know :y :y :y
I wish you all the very best in what ever path you go down & that comes from the heart (i'm not good at saying things like in person & blokes have a matcho image to uphold ;D).
If you need any help at any time with anything :y :y
Pete.
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looks like i missed the fun today but i must agree with everyone else. would be a sad loss to the forum technically and socially. :y :y
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Look, about my memory...
:) :) :)
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You rather '&£"£$^%*)(&$""£$%&*()_*&^%$££$%*)!£^*(_)*^£"£^&)*_(*&^^%% HOLE...yeah YOU >:(!!!! I read the first few posts in disbelief, then thought it was a WIND UP, then having met you at meets & having visited your home & seen you "Daddy" mode honestly thought OOF had intruded on your home life that little bit too far & was starting to sympathize & understand. ::) Despite one minor issue ages ago it's a relief to know you're still about.
I won't wish you well in your search for employment as with your skills i'm sure you'll no problem being head hunted! Guy.
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You had me going there, got rather worried ::) Sorry about the Job, but I am pleased you will still be oofing.. :y :y
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He He. ;D
All the best. Hope something new comes along soon. :y
I guess you've spent most of the day singing?
#So long and thanks for all the fish
#So sad that it should come to this
#We tried to warn you all but oh dear
#You may not share our intellect
#Which might explain your disrespect
#For all the natural wonders that grow (around you)
#So long so long and thanks for all the fish... ;)
Kevin
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erse........
;D
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Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Nice one though :y :y :y :y
You'll be working again soon enough :y :y :y
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Only just caught this thread and like everyone else was about to post a "miss you/thanks for all your help" message and then I read a bit further and its all a wind up you get! Seriously though, very sorry to hear about the redundancy and hope you find something very soon :y
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Mark ....why you little *** you had me going there.... ;D ;D ;D. Remember my cars 2nd home is on your driveway :y :y.
p.s Thanks for the help with the oill fillter, The oill change was easy...no copper washer on the sump plug ;) ;). :y
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Redundancy - been there , done that - use it as an opportunity to move forward Mark - in the short term apply yourself to your "new" job - that is finding another one. Good luck :y
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Just think it lucky we never held a collection ::)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I was one of the first migrants over to OOF when it started, and as stunned when I saw the thread title. Glad to hear it was a "wind up" as said in Life of Brian "your a very naughty boy" >:( good look with the job hunting I'm sure it won't be to long before you get fixed up.
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First the Tooth Fairy thing, then last year about Farther Christmas, This year its TB and the Caravan saga, Im already on those little red tablets in the morning since Easter and that Bunny wind up and now this!!!, cant stand much more.
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
My Psychiatrist is going to have a field day with me next week.
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.....My Psychiatrist is going to have a field day with me next week.
Just relaaaaax......[smiley=engel017.gif]
......so, tell me about your mother! ::)
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Well Debs it all started when the Wife asked me to drive Her to the Hospital to have a Baby. Then, seven years latter, would you believe it, She asked Me to drive the baby to school one day all because She had Flu that day!!!
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Can I add my voice in with everbody else Mark, very good to know you'll still be there when I'm stuck :y :y :y :y
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Well Debs it all started when the Wife asked me to drive Her to the Hospital to have a Baby. Then, seven years latter, would you believe it, She asked Me to drive the baby to school one day all because She had Flu that day!!!
And how did you feel about that?...... :D :D :D
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Oops! just caught up on this thread. Sorry to hear about the redundancy hope the future is bright for you :y
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My system is up and running again, and I have come back to the excellent news Mark is not leaving! :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
We say a week in Politics is a long time, but on the OOF it is 3 days that is a very long time!!! :D :D :D :D :D
What a Political wind-up Mark, but so pleased we will be able to talk trains again!! :D :D :D :D 8-) 8-)
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My system is up and running again, and I have come back to the excellent news Mark is leaving! :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
We say a week in Politics is a long time, but on the OOF it is 3 days that is a very long time!!! :D :D :D :D :D
What a Political wind-up Mark, but so pleased that I wont have to listen to the 'dangle berries' that you talk about trains again!! :D :D :D :D 8-) 8-)
:o :o :o
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My system is up and running again, and I have come back to the excellent news Mark is leaving! :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
We say a week in Politics is a long time, but on the OOF it is 3 days that is a very long time!!! :D :D :D :D :D
What a Political wind-up Mark, but so pleased that I wont have to listen to the 'dangle berries' that you talk about trains again!! :D :D :D :D 8-) 8-)
:o :o :o
Shit stirrer... ::) ::) ::) ;)
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My system is up and running again, and I have come back to the excellent news Mark is leaving! :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
We say a week in Politics is a long time, but on the OOF it is 3 days that is a very long time!!! :D :D :D :D :D
What a Political wind-up Mark, but so pleased that I wont have to listen to the 'dangle berries' that you talk about trains again!! :D :D :D :D 8-) 8-)
:o :o :o
Shit stirrer... ::) ::) ::) ;)
I dont mean to be Opti, it's just that my eyes are failing and I sometimes misread the odd post. :)
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My system is up and running again, and I have come back to the excellent news Mark is leaving! :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
We say a week in Politics is a long time, but on the OOF it is 3 days that is a very long time!!! :D :D :D :D :D
What a Political wind-up Mark, but so pleased that I wont have to listen to the 'dangle berries' that you talk about trains again!! :D :D :D :D 8-) 8-)
:o :o :o
Shit stirrer... ::) ::) ::) ;)
Isn't he just Optimist!! :o :o :o :o :o
Steve could get people into real trouble at tiimes! ::) ::) :D :D :D ;)
PLEASE WILL EVERYONE READ MY GENUINE TEXT IN MY ORIGINAL POST!! ;) ;)