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Offline EVOC ONE

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Thank you to everyone
« on: December 15, 2006, 01:29:17 AM »
This is the time of the year when we are reminded to give thanks to those who have touched our lives throughout the year and to reflect upon our lives as we enter a new year.

The folks here at Graybeards produce a web site where all can come and be entertained, enlightened and educated.  Anyone who has visited any web site for any amount of time quickly learns that operating one must be demanding and requires a great deal of time, patience and dedication.  There needs to be a delicate balance of keeping the site on the proper path without discouraging members and encouraging others to particlipate and share what they know with others.

The Administartors and Moderators here at Graybeards do a fantastic job of tip-toeing the diplomatic fine line.  The results of their efforts are a web site where everyone, adults and young folks alike, can read, enjoy and participate but, most importantly share together.  The information that parents and their children take from this site and the enthusiasm they gain from reading about others experiance continues into the field.  It would not be a stretch to say that Graybeards contributes to an increased quality of life bewteen a parent and a child.  

I wish to thank the Administrators for offering a web site where all can come and feel free to contribute without being chastised for any lack of knowldge, personal views and opinions.  To the Moderators who devote their time to provide guidance and assistance and for monitoring the website to ensure that it doesn't take the dark path at the fork in the road.  Finally, to every member who has contributed, responded and taken it upon themselves to finance projects and share the results so that we can all learn.

I sincerely hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season and a prosperous and successful new year.

God Bless.

Joe

 

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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2006, 03:18:37 AM »


Thank You...and I agree...GBO is one of the greatest web sites for the outdoor community on the web...

Mac
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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2006, 04:11:57 AM »
I, too, agree 100%.

This is certainly a special place for me. My father passed away this week with the funeral taking place yesterday. My wonderful wife woke up this morning to find me in my reloading/computer room reading on GBO. I was single after my divorce for 11.5 years until we married in April. Though I have known her for over 6 years, I never fully realized how special she is until this week. Her words to me this morning were ... "this Graybeards ... do you enjoy reading and learning from it? Does it make you happy to spend time with them?" Of course, my answer was yes .....

Have a great Holiday GBO people ..... be safe .... shoot well ....
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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2006, 04:19:15 AM »
Well said, my thanks to all as well.  Everybody have a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year's.
Life is tough, it's tougher if you're stupid.  ~John Wayne

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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2006, 04:24:41 AM »
yes i agree to all thats been said in all the prev.post....thank you all....jb...merry CHRISTmas.....

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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2006, 05:00:47 AM »
Thanks Joe!

Your right on about this site, I don't think anybody could have said it better than you did.

I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year!
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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2006, 06:08:09 AM »
Very well said, Joe, thank you for putting into words what I think we all feel here. ;)



Bigjeepman, our condolences to you and your family, our prayers are with you.

Tim
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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2006, 06:47:28 AM »
EVOC ONE
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I wish to thank the Administrators for offering a web site where all can come and feel free to contribute without being chastised for any lack of knowldge, personal views and opinions.  To the Moderators who devote their time to provide guidance and assistance and for monitoring the website to ensure that it doesn't take the dark path at the fork in the road.  Finally, to every member who has contributed, responded and taken it upon themselves to finance projects and share the results so that we can all learn.

Well said.

We have had a couple of power outages due to weather in the last couple of weeks and one of the things I started getting twitchy about was being unable to get on the computer and this site! I love it here.

The very best to all.

Cheers
Kerry

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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2006, 07:39:29 AM »
Perfect :)

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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2006, 11:33:12 AM »
I would have to agree.  I go to many forums both motorcycle and firearm. (The two passions after my kids) After lurking for some time I posted a question concerning my new 357 barrel shooting low.  A few hours go by and I post some pics of the sight and you all come to the rescue.  In fact, quickdtoo says " That looks like a Hornet sight".  A call to H&R and the tech says "That must be a Hornet sight, we'll send the correct one right out."  All this takes less than one day including the call to H&R.
One of the things that stands out (to me) is the lack of the "Mine is bigger,better,faster,more expensive, etc. than yours"
Someone shows a pic of their rifle and the response from the group is "Man, that looks nice" or "How did you do that to the stock".  Kind of refreshing, don't you think?
There are a lot of helpful people on this sight and it is well managed with very little controversy. A big thanks to Graybeard and staff. 
We are all here sharing the same passion are we not?     - Don

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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2006, 12:18:52 PM »
all i can add would be  heres a toast to all involved with the site and  to all here as members!!!!!! ;)

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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2006, 07:23:29 PM »
Amen to that!  Nice work GB and I like the new look.

Merry Christmas to all that work this great site and Happy New Years.
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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2006, 11:34:16 PM »
Thanks all, I'm glad to be in good company.

Sincerely, Dave Weiss

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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2006, 12:40:10 AM »
Bigjeepman;  Condolences for the loss of you father.  Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers.

Joe

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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2006, 12:43:02 AM »
Have a Merry NEF Christmas everyone!  Thanks for your help and tolerance.

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Re: Thank you to everyone
« Reply #15 on: December 16, 2006, 01:16:06 PM »
quickdtoo ... EVOC ONE ....

Thank you for your kind words. They will never be forgotten. He is the reason I am both here on earth and GBO's. He taught us to shoot, respect firearm safety, and a thousand other things. I could never come close to him when it came to shooting ... so now, I am thinking maybe he held out on all the tips concerning good shooting practices. Hmmmm.....

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