RAF_Louvert 101 Posted April 17, 2010 . Well folks, it's been over a year since I became a member of the OFF forums and commenced to inflict my odd sense of humor on you all, post my inane questions and comments, prattle on about things of interest only to myself, and generally contribute little of any consequence whatsoever to the community. It is time I said "Adieu", and I thank you for your tolerance in enduring yours truly. Fair winds, clear skies, and bright horizions everyone. Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+daddyairplanes 10,235 Posted April 17, 2010 this seems abit abrupt. where are you going to, if you dont mind me asking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumpjumper 3 Posted April 17, 2010 bye lou but the main question is why m8 pm me please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaghorn 10 Posted April 17, 2010 why that, old chap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winston DoRight 3 Posted April 17, 2010 Why leave? How does one depart from such a wonderful support forum for an equally wonderful simulation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duce Lewis 3 Posted April 17, 2010 "Say it ain't so Joe!" Lou, you're one of the Forum Aces here Hate to see you go, but if it must be, all the best M8! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scouseair68 0 Posted April 17, 2010 Don't go man. It can't be that bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ras 0 Posted April 17, 2010 Lou, you are just going to change your name, right? We need all those Minnesnowtans we can get. You're my squad leader, don't you remember? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Paulus 8 Posted April 17, 2010 Indeed, why Lou? You're gonna be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catch 81 Posted April 17, 2010 I can understand it from my own experience but whether that pertains to RAFL's situation I don't know. Sometimes you just burnout either with or without personal real life issues contributing to the malaise. Been there done that. And I've seen the same happen to many people over the years who just "drop out". It's a natural course of life for things not to go smoothly at times and it's those times when you refocus on important life concerns and perhaps change direction completely. I wish RAFL the best. He will return when he's ready. If he doesn't, that's his choice, and is to be respected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OvS 8 Posted April 17, 2010 . Well folks, it's been over a year since I became a member of the OFF forums and commenced to inflict my odd sense of humor on you all, post my inane questions and comments, prattle on about things of interest only to myself, and generally contribute little of any consequence whatsoever to the community. It is time I said "Adieu", and I thank you for your tolerance in enduring yours truly. Fair winds, clear skies, and bright horizions everyone. Cheers! Lou . Lou, any reason why? You were never banned, questioned, asked to leave... nothing... in fact, I don't remember anyone ever having any issue with anything you've ever posted. Sorry to see you go, please come back now and then and check in with the boys. And remember... P4 is out there, floating around. One never knows when it will come ashore. All the best to you. OvS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12oclockhigh 0 Posted April 17, 2010 (edited) @RAF_Louvert Good Luck! I hope the rides come often. It's a long way across the galaxy. Edited April 17, 2010 by 12oclockhigh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted April 17, 2010 Good luck and Best wishes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morris 2 Posted April 17, 2010 (edited) Lou, Are you going fishing? Take me with you. You will be missed. morris PS. don't give up trying to make OFF better. Edited April 17, 2010 by Morris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted April 17, 2010 Damn, we're going to miss you, Lou. The community will never feel the same without you. But we can't force you to stay here, now can we? Good luck with everything. I hope this is not the last we hear from you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyby PC 23 Posted April 17, 2010 Don't be a stranger Lou. Door's always open and it'll be good to see you drop in whenever you like. It's a pleasure to hear from somebody who actually knows what they're talking about. I understand completely how sometimes the time just feels right to move on. I left the CFS3 Sim Outhouse forum in the huff, and believe it or not I've never been back since. Pleasure to make your acquaintance in any event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 17, 2010 Lou, this announcement feels to me, as if a long time friend suddenly tells me, will move to Tibet, and that there won't be any connection, as there is not even the internet. I will not describe in detail how it feels now... If there are specific reasons, please send me a PM - I have been working very hard during the whole last week and may have missed something? If there aren't, and you just feel you want a total change, I respect that; I am a bit like that too, sometimes. Whenever you feel like coming back - maybe under another name? - don't hesitate. I will recognise you, I believe. For now, I say goodbye - with a 'non-military hug' to one of the forum members I always cherished most. I will miss you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted April 17, 2010 . Folks, I'm not going anywhere else, and I've never been able to be active in more than a single forum at any given time. There simply aren't enough hours in a day or days in a lifetime to do all that I want to get done. I will still fly OFF in my spare moments as it's the only sim that has my interest, but those moments are becoming few and far between. Ras, I've had the same online name since 2004 and I would never change it Sir. As to poor old Chappy, I'm afraid he ended up spending the duration in a German POW camp east of Berlin. uncleal, I did the Benedictine monk thing before, but the robes made me look chunky. catch, not burned out Sir. I just have nothing of worth to contribute here and many other things that need tending to. To those who note they will miss me it's nice of you to say, but in very little time I will be nothing more than an ever-so-minor blip on the outer edge of your TAC screens, and shortly after that will slip off the edge for good. Life's funny that way. Flyby PC, I'm not leaving in a huff. I tried that once but it didn't handle well and had poor acceleration. Left in a snit once too, but they're not much better. Olham, a big hug right back at you Sir. And I'm not moving to Tibet, (don't like earthquakes and the high altitude gives me nose bleeds). And, if I stop by sometime again in the future you'll be the first to know my friend. "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it." Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themightysrc 5 Posted April 17, 2010 See ya, Lou. This place will be the quieter for your leaving. Check back in sometime - you'll practically be the new guy by then, and you know what that means! All the best, Si Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ras 0 Posted April 17, 2010 Thanks, Lou and good luck. If you are in the Detroit Lakes area, give me a call, the drinks or coffee will be on me. A PM with my phone number and email will be arriving in a PM if you would please look for it sometime. Best of luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted April 17, 2010 (edited) Oh Man!...The Skies will be a lot more Cloudy without you Lou!.....Thank you so much for all you have contributed on the Forums...and I really hope this is not goodbye...but merely 'back soon' (Remember this?) Edited April 17, 2010 by UK_Widowmaker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OvS 8 Posted April 17, 2010 No problem Lou, we'll leave out the smudge pots until you come back. All the best, OvS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rabu 9 Posted April 17, 2010 . Folks, I'm not going anywhere else, and I've never been able to be active in more than a single forum at any given time. There simply aren't enough hours in a day or days in a lifetime to do all that I want to get done. I will still fly OFF in my spare moments as it's the only sim that has my interest, but those moments are becoming few and far between. ....snip........ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it." Lou OK, Lou, but you have to under stand that you are quite valuable here, you not only have a quite neat logo with a BHaH sign on the front and a funny text, but you also answer each one of us in turn, that's quite unusual and appreciated... hay guys, maybe if we keep saying things to him he won't leave! Any way, I understand and wish you the best, but do drop in from time to time, gives us all a reason to feel like we're a squad and it would be nice to hear from you. All the best, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Paulus 8 Posted April 17, 2010 To those who note they will miss me it's nice of you to say, but in very little time I will be nothing more than an ever-so-minor blip on the outer edge of your TAC screens, and shortly after that will slip off the edge for good. Life's funny that way. No way m8. It's not as easy as you put it. This is a small community. Every single member is special and cannot be replaced. At least this is the way I feel. I hope that you'll come back soon. Good-bye until then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 17, 2010 Nice one, Widowmaker - you Crumpets can't really be as bad as everybody says. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
