Taking My Leave

[Singularis]

Sad to see you go Mr Embers. You are a national treasure. Hoping that circumstances change, most especially for the sake of your financial and psychological sanity and health, and that maybe you can stay around or come back. God bless you and all those close to you!

 

[wyfbane]

Bud, that is tough news! I thought you were here on your phone. Going to a life without a smart phone is crazy these days.

I hope things pick up for you. You have been one of the true constants here for many years. You were always quick to share great information.

If only you hadn't planted that Dunhill, you could have sold it for 6 more months of internet!

But seriously, I wish you better health, peace and prosperity this holiday season and beyond.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

That's a real shame, Duane. I hope your health problems improve and you come back to the forum at some point.

All the best, mate.

 

[edger]

Duane,
You will be missed. You are a mensch! (Yiddish term for a man of integrity and honor)
All the best to you.

 

[jaytex1969]

A salute, Cap'n!

 

[Derby]

Best of Luck.

 

[sablebrush52]

Hi Duane,

This news saddens me no end. From the response to your announcement it’s safe to say that you will be sorely missed. Your presence here is a major plus. Your helpfulness to many new pipe smokers has always been both thoughtful and generous.

You could sell a few of those gorgeous pipes and fund an internet connection for years, but not my circus, nor my monkeys.

In any event, I truly wish you all good things. Safe travels.

 

[LotusEater]

Best of luck.
I hope things turn around for you and you can come back and hang out here some more. This place will not be the same without you you.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Well damn. All the best thoughts and prayers we can generate are yours - have appreciated your guidance on occasion and contributions in general over a wide range of matters.

From Poe:

“Never to suffer would never to have been blessed”
- from Mesmeric Revelation, 1849

 

[username]

Sad to see you go.

 

[suamrai61]

Farewell, good hunter.

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

Good luck!

It's been one hell of a ride.

 

[hobie1dog]

I hope things improve for you. WE will definitely miss you. Smoke a bowl for me.

 

[B.Lew]

Chasing Embers. You’ve responded to a few PM’s over the years and obviously been a mainstay. Getting to “know” someone through words on a forum is difficult. You’re one hell of a genuine fellow. Much admiration for you and your drum beat!

Carry on.

 

[mingc]

I'm sorry to hear that you'll be leaving us. You'll be missed. I do hope things turn around for you and that you'll feel better soon.

 

[ophiuchus]

I hope this really isn’t ’good-bye,“ but thank you for keeping things alive and interesting and sharing as much as you have.

 

[HeavyLeadBelly]

Sorry man. That just sucks

 

[condorlover1]

It just gets worse! I am sorry to hear about your situation Duane. Everything seems to be going a bit 'pear shaped' at this moment in time. Maybe it is the planets, maybe it is that time of year, whatever it is I wish you well and hope that your health improves with the arrival of spring.

 

[MidnightPuff]

I'm sorry to hear you'll be leaving. We've never really interacted but I've read quite a few of your post on many different forums over the years. I've learned a lot, thanks.

 

[romaso]

Wishing the best for you, Embers.
FYI, check with local internet providers as you may qualify for some of the low cost programs out there.
Also, many libraries have free internet.