Taking My Leave

[Simmerdown☕️]

Duane, very sorry to hear this. Your perspective will be missed and I wish you and yours all the best. Take good care and thanks. ️

 

[trouttimes]

I am very sorry to see you go and I wish you the best in your trials.

 

[Goblin_Walrus]

So sorry to hear of this choice you must make, I always enjoy reading your posts, and you have been a wealth of knowledge and a delightful presence here in the forum. Thank you for everything, and I wish you nothing but the best. I do hope your situation improves, and I understand your decision 100%.
Cheers, I hope to hear from you again someday.

 

[jttnk]

Wishing you well, and thanking you for all your sage advice. I recall fondly my first taste of Black Frigate, and joining the crew. All the best to you.

 

[Scottmi]

Well, dammit. You've given us fair warning.
Thank you, Duane, for all you've shared here. I recall finding your YouTube vid (I believe it was you!) a while back in 2022 or so about loading/smoking a pipe when I was getting into this pastime for real. Your generosity and love has touched all of us, and I can say -you- have made my life happier for it, too.
Wishing the best for you and your family.

 

[LotusEater]

I’m still hoping you’ll be back in a few months with a better prognosis. All the best to you and your family.

 

[GardenStateoftheArtBriar]

Well, dammit. You've given us fair warning.
Thank you, Duane, for all you've shared here. I recall finding your YouTube vid (I believe it was you!) a while back in 2022 or so about loading/smoking a pipe when I was getting into this pastime for real. Your generosity and love has touched all of us, and I can say -you- have made my life happier for it, too.
Wishing the best for you and your family.

Yea man that video of the Halloween blend I think

 

[Steddy]

God only made one Chasing Embers, you are a true character. Your wit and knowledge will be missed. Your presence loomed large in a positive way. I wish you and your family nothing but the best going forward.

 

[woodsroad]

Duane,

Although you and I aren't friends, even in the two dimensional internet way, I will greatly miss your input and cynical positivism on this forum. You are unequivocally one of the major important influences here that helps to define the basic character of the forum. I will be saddened by your absence, but enlightened whenever I come across one of your posts in the future.

Duane may leave the building, but Chasing Embers will live on in perpetuity.

 

[WVOldFart]

Duane is a wealth of knowledge, but his true value is as a gentleman and human being. When things could get rude or petty on the forum, he always responded as a gentleman and a fine human being. Knowledge and wisdom are great, but if you can't be a fine person, you don, have much. I will miss you as a man of quality and that is missing so much in this world today. I wish for the best, but whatever happens you will do it as an outstanding human being. Thanks for everything.

 

[NookersTheCat]

We may have had a couple light oratory scuffles in the past (as well as positive exchanges too) but I hope you understand that's just how opinions clash sometimes. Alas, I hope you believe it true that many times the friction was me trying in good faith to counter what I know must seem an incredibly bleak outlook you've come to face. Always thought you a decent man and hope you are able to enjoy and focus on the love of your family and close friends going forward to your new chapter.

You will obviously be missed and even a relative newcomer like myself can appreciate the pillar to this little community you've made yourself over the years. Just pray you try not to underestimate the power of the positive mind over the body..
P.S. Sorry I never found that D&R London Dock recipe to scan and send like I promised years ago, but if I know you, you're probably still well stocked regardless lol
Wishing you all the best possible

 

[HammerandPipe]

With a fixed income, climbing medical bills, and health not really improving, I'm going down to strictly needs. When my monthly internet usage ends in the next few weeks I'll not be renewing it to keep outgoing finances as low as possible.

dang man. I was inspired to try BF because of you. I hope things in the coming future improve for you.

 

[philobeddoe]

Duane, it saddens me deeply to hear this, I was somewhat aware of your health situation by inference from your posts, but didn’t think it was so imminent. If there is anything I can do for you or your family, please contact me directly.

 

[Puff nstuff]

Godspeed, good Sir Embers. Thank you for all you have done for this community. I wish for you a most calm, loving, and easy transition, and the richest rewards, duly deserved, in your next destination. You will be missed greatly, but remembered fondly, and often.

 

[ThermionicScott]

Popped my first tin of Black Frigate in Duane's honor: Opening A Tin? Show Us! :: Pipe Tobacco Discussion - https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/opening-a-tin-show-us.98137/page-111#post-37283884

 

[shanez]

Well this is very saddening. I truly don't know what to say.

I've enjoyed your posts greatly and will miss them.

I wish you good will and the best of luck in the coming future.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Masy The Force be with You Duane, Thank You , I hope the day will come when I see you again posting here

 

[verporchting]

Duane, I will miss your presence and insights. Be well my friend.

 

[cshubhra]

I am so sorry to hear this! Hopefully things work out and we’ll see you again soon.

 

[pipenschmoeker123]

Very sad to here this. I wish you all the best and hope, we see you again here soon.