Oldfart
897 posts
Mar 18, 2009
4:58 PM
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Hey All, I think I owe everyone an apology and a brief explanation. I left the list for sometime. I let myself be intimidated by a few. Details are not important, but the fact that I allowed it, is. My point,would be one of respect. I ran when I should have stood my ground. I let myself down and I let the board down. I will not do so again. I think that 99.99% of the people on this site are finest kind. Tony and Joni are hard working honest people and they are who I owe the apology. If I can help, I will, it is just that simple. Tony, thank you, second chances are seldom given, I will cherish mine.
Thom
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Velo99
2068 posts
Mar 18, 2009
5:12 PM
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Gee Thom,
Its just pigeons bro. It aint like you joined the Corp.
Head up troop!
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LittleJohn
41 posts
Mar 18, 2009
5:20 PM
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Heads up Bro, it's all good!
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jnyce
612 posts
Mar 18, 2009
5:28 PM
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A thom no worries man just glad to have you back dude !! you were one of rhe nice guys around you and val helped me out alot when i first became a member on this forum
jerry t
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Canspinners
304 posts
Mar 18, 2009
6:06 PM
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Hey Old fart iagree with the others you are one of the many best on the site .
I learned from you and your carpentry skills and love for the birds.
Hey old fart its not intimidation its a matter of what you like and dislike .Its about a difference of apinion, Most of all its about weather one cares to get into useless debates with others on the site.
This is a past time its not our life, I am sure you have stood up to many challenges in your life .This site is about pigeons a hobby,
My character and those of many others on this site go way beyond it being validated or judged by anyone on this site.
Lighten up everyone , some people are having a tough time was reading something here yesterday where a bunch of guys have recently lost their jobs after many years in the company ,my heart goes out to them. I cant imagine how they can even stay focused on the hobby
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Oldfart
898 posts
Mar 18, 2009
6:28 PM
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Hey All, Kenny, I was last of the 16 weeker's at P.I. after my bunch the push was on for Nam.The first day we were taken to mess. and shown the spot were four were lost to the gators in the Co. before, all were marched in, they came back without four. Congressmen were everywhere! The D.I.'s were bound to prove things would not change. Hard to believe, I was 4416 check for youself. Home again, I spent the next 30 years running into places most were running out of ( firefighter). I'm not all that,but I'm also not used to running away with my tail between my legs.I ran, not my proudest moment. It will not happen again.
"Semper Fi"
LittleJohn, you are right, thank you!
jnyce, as I remember, you are as good as Val, and that my friend means something!
To all, I made my apologies, not for what I said but for not having the convictions to stand and fight!I can not change the past but I will not repeat my mistake in the future. To end this soapbox adventure, weigh your words carefully, they will come back to haunt you.
Thom
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Oldfart
899 posts
Mar 18, 2009
6:36 PM
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Thanks Canspinners,You are exactly right, it goes way beyound just the birds. We need to stand together, it's all we have!
Thom
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Electric-man
2265 posts
Mar 18, 2009
8:43 PM
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Well Thom, if your coming back, I'll give it a shot myself! I have became very busy this year, but I can't help wanting to check in every night before bed! This ole forum is just part of me I guess!
Thanks Thom and jnyce for the kind words!
I had a long heart to heart with Ralph on the phone the other night and he swore if I didn't shape up, he was gonna come up and take me for one of those "one-way" rides of his! LOL
Thanks for the talk Ralph!
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Val
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cr250
225 posts
Mar 18, 2009
8:47 PM
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Glad to have you back Thom,always like to read the posts signed Oldfart.
Brian
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Snake Doctor
GOLD MEMBER
376 posts
Mar 18, 2009
8:55 PM
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Hey now! All is aright here on RPDC! Val and Thom back talkin rollers! Y'all were/are credits to the craft! You both have been encouragers to me and many others starting out.
Now let's get some serious Roller Talk going!
Y'all talk, I'll be listening and learning.
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"Semper Fi"
SD
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cr250
227 posts
Mar 18, 2009
8:58 PM
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I couldn't agree with you more SD.
Brian
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2711 posts
Mar 18, 2009
9:33 PM
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Thom welcome back no need to run away again if you fall I be right next to you to pick you up....so hang on in there..
Val thanks to you ...for it was good talking to you bro...you ain't never going to fall cause I won't let you..as tall as you are and as little as I am I will still hold you up..cause that's what friends are for..
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Ralph.
miss opportunity are the curse of potential well if opportunity is not knocking you build the door...
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nicksiders
GOLD MEMBER
3328 posts
Mar 18, 2009
9:43 PM
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Did I miss something?
Welcome back Oldfart!
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Just My Take On Things
Nick Siders
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gotspin7
2330 posts
Mar 19, 2009
2:48 AM
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Oldfart, you to good of a guy!
Val, you are all right!..hehehe!
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Sal Ortiz
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Ty Coleman
586 posts
Mar 19, 2009
4:16 AM
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Thom, Val, It happens to us all. Pigeons are a way of life for most of us and the pigeon forums and e-list are our best way to communicate. Opinions run wild in these places, and it took me along time to take them with a grain of salt and keep trucking. Keep your heads up.
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Ty
Vapor Trail Lofts
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Scott
1886 posts
Mar 19, 2009
5:46 AM
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I'm sure old Nick probably was at the root of the problem, just give me the word and I will break one of his fingers for you guys if it makes you feel better.
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Just my Opinion
Scott
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Oldfart
900 posts
Mar 19, 2009
9:38 AM
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Hey All, I'm just glad everyone will have an old mule head back! I want everyone to understand, I just got my pantie looms in a wedgie and had to go walkabout for awhile. Scott, I will keep your generous offer in the back of my mind! Seriously though, no one and certianly not Nick offended me personally. Nick makes me think and that is a good thing!
Val, that makes me happy! This site needs you and it's a better place when you are here!Listen to Ralph, he might be small but he is tenacious!
Thanks Brian, mostly I say a lot about very little but every once in awhile it makes sense.
Sal, who have you been talking too? Whoever it is, he's telling lies.
Ty, there is so much to learn. I would be lost without help from my friends. Thanks.
S.D., I agree one hundred percent, but you have things to teach, so speak up! Lets all talk rollers.
I would ask for everyone to let this thread go. It accomplished more then I dared dream! Let's just talk birds!
Thom
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