bizzel Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Thank you for all your hard work. Being part of this community is an absolute pleasure thanks to the effort put in by yourself and all the staff.
beeswax Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Thanks Tony. Never lectured, always led by example.
steve Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) Unlike the last Tony to retire, I hope this time we don't get some dower uninspiring scot forced upon us I've admired your informed and balanced contributions over the years, your insights into mangelment have been invaluable. It's been a pleasure to meet you on several occasions and chat at length on a whole range of topics. All the best Tony and hope to see you around in the future. Edited January 18, 2009 by steve spelling
russdev Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Unlike the last Tony to retire, I hope this time we don't get some dower uninspiring scot forced upon us I've admired your informed and balanced contributions over the years, your insights into mangelment have been invaluable. It's been a pleasure to meet you on several occasions and chat at length on a whole range of topics. All the best Tony and hope to see you around in the future. Nar we already have the scot on admin team... Russ
tom_newton Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Retirement present? I suggest: http://www.maplin.co.uk/images/150/hl62s.jpg
john Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Retirement present? I suggest: http://www.maplin.co.uk/images/150/hl62s.jpg I wonder if the 4 ways that were left on the stand were yours then Tom? I know that we seemed to have a deluge of them when we were breaking it up.
crc-ict Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Sorry to see you go, Tony, you've been an important part of EduGeek from the start. Hopefully you'll still be around to post sometimes. Good luck for the future.
Face-Man Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Day job..... now that's something to add to my to do list. Must only work in daylight. Well done with all your wisdom and hard work and have a nice time with the pipe and slippers (reading bsf paperwork) .
ninjabeaver Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Good Luck Tony. Thanks for keeping us on the straight and narrow. Take care and keep your presence on here. @SYSMAN - Loved the poster / card. Brilliant.
kingswood Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 After 3 1/2 years of EduGeek and discussion with the other admins, I am retiring as an EduAdmin to concentrate on my day job. It has been a fantastic time and Dos_Box is a brilliant boss. I look forward to being able to sit back and heckle, even coming down off the fence. Thanks for the support everyone has given over the last 3 1/2 years and it I am glad I am part of a thriving community. Job's a good one Tony. Enjoy your new post and thanks for all the help and support over the past few years. Paul
kmount Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 S'alright Paul, this just means we can beat him with a stick more often locally.
Domino Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 After 3 1/2 years of EduGeek and discussion with the other admins, that's a bloody long discussion......... sad to lose a great admin, but glad that a good friend has moved onto a role that allows him to show his skills to greater effect. and for those worried about giving him a gift - we'll post a video showing his pure, unbridled joy at the chocs Dos_box gave him soon....
kmount Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 a video showing his pure, unbridled joy at the chocs Dos_box gave him soon.... He has a serious muffin fetish too. EDIT: Just realised how many ways that could be taken. Further clarification (it's not even funny anymore) in chocolate muffins from Tesco's!
Dos_Box Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 We did get Tony at retirement watch (as is traditional) and we presented it on Tuesday evening. It was one of these: http://casio.co.uk/Controls/thumbnail.aspx?size=250&FileId=pXq8ZOhw1ZE%3d A top of the range Casio EQW-500DBE-1AVER Wave Ceptor. I wa s very reluctant to hand it ovr I can tell you! 1
kmount Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 We did get Tony at retirement watch (as is traditional) and we presented it on Tuesday evening. It was one of these: http://casio.co.uk/Controls/thumbnail.aspx?size=250&FileId=pXq8ZOhw1ZE%3d A top of the range Casio EQW-500DBE-1AVER Wave Ceptor. I wa s very reluctant to hand it ovr I can tell you! I'd have just given him a box of Quality Street and a pat on the back ... /me mumbles something about RMPs and wanders off...
elsiegee40 Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Tony, you will be much missed as an Admin... however, if you are still posting, I think you'll still be able to break up the squabbles with your well-reasoned common-sense posts! As they remove EduAdmin from your name... what will it be replaced with? member or edusupporter isn't enough... edufriend, eduknowledge... ?
Domino Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 I suggested EduPeon but no-one seemed very impressed....
MarkPower Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 You will be missed mate you have done a great job with Edugeek and it is a shame to see you hang up your cap, however enjoy the well deserved break. All the best Mark
MkII Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 I suggested EduPeon but no-one seemed very impressed.... eh?? EduPensioner EduGuru EduYoda EduSensei EduBoss EduI'llgetmyCoat
apoth0r Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Thanks so much Tony! Hope you enjoy your freetime!
TheScarfedOne Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Then end of an era! Make sure you come off that fence every now and then - its pointy up there! LOL All the best
bossman Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Hi Tony, You already know my thoughts on this but just to re-iterate "Thank You" and a fond "fare thee well" my friend "twill not be the same without you". Myself and webman thoroughly enjoyed our Bett trip but the best part was having free time on the night to enjoy a social gathering of Tech minds. "EDUGEEKs" very own "Band of Brothers" is how I would describe a very dedicated, loyal bunch of guys who put others before themselves. Tony you are a very lucky guy to have been in this "Band of Brothers" and you have worn the badge with honour. Please don't lose it!!! :)
GrumbleDook Posted January 19, 2009 Author Posted January 19, 2009 Evenin' Folks. Gotta say that I am grateful for your kind words (and the Obit from Russ!) Today has been interesting clearing out my PMs (damn ... got the same limit as you lot now!) and sending stuff on to the admins to deal with ... Gotta say thanks to Sysman_MK for the picture ... and to the other admins for my lovely pressie (I was sat in the hotel room having a serious case of RTFM with it during the week!) Now remember to place nice for the Mods and Admins ... you know I will be watching ... mwuhaha ... Mwuhahaha!!! MWUHAHAHAHA!!!!!! ahem ... sorry
Butuz Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Good luck in your new role as "peon" Grumbledook. It's a whole different world down here! Butuz
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