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Badwolf · Posted: Sun 07 Sep 2008 20:45 pm Post subject:

Dave,
The previous posts in this thread have said it far more eloquently than I could, all I can say is best wishes for your future plans, and a big thank you for creating this wonderful forum.

Congratulations Ratch, I'm sure you are the best person to take on the job of running the ATF now that Dave has stepped down.

Best wishes to you both,
John.
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ejsnotgrass · Yellow Star Joined: 04 May 2006 Posts: 135

Sad to see you standing down Dave but you have a good 2nd in command ready to take over.Do keep in touch especially when you come up North.

All the best to the future Dave.

Iain

Dave Andrews · Posted: Mon 08 Sep 2008 01:52 am Post subject:

Amen to all the above.Many thanks,Dave,and all the best to Ratch."The King is Dead(?) Long live the King. Dave A

Richard M · Gold Star Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 3246 Location: Cyprus

I, as well as the rest of the Admin and Mod team and the forum members, owe a debt of gratitude to Dave for setting up the ATF, maintaining it and devoting a great deal of his time and resources to it.

I'm sure the Admin and Mod team will continue their behind the scenes work to maintain the smooth running of the forum, and look forward to working with Ratch in his new role as Patrician .

Does this mean we'll be seeing more of the naughty nurse

Best
Rich
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Ratch · Posted: Mon 08 Sep 2008 17:25 pm Post subject:

On behalf of Dave, as well as me, can I say thanks for all the messages of support

All the Admin/Mod team have said it already, there'll be no change to the site, we're all like minds and things will go on as they have done since Dave launched this site

Spookycat · Posted: Mon 08 Sep 2008 21:54 pm Post subject:

Thanks Dave for starting the whole thing off. And Ratch, good luck! Cheers!

Mark
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peebeep · Posted: Mon 08 Sep 2008 21:56 pm Post subject:

dancho · Posted: Mon 08 Sep 2008 23:26 pm Post subject:

Well done, Dave. Good luck, Ratch!
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qball2510 · Posted: Mon 08 Sep 2008 23:40 pm Post subject:

Thank you for the forum Dave and all the best to Ratch.

Good luck mate.
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Heinkel51 · Posted: Tue 09 Sep 2008 02:12 am Post subject:

Dave,

I heartily endorse all the thanks and best wishes. I have enjoyed this site and am grateful for all your efforts.

Ratch - good luck and thank you for taking up the reins.

Hawk · Posted: Tue 09 Sep 2008 10:41 am Post subject:

Cheers Dave for starting it all off

and thankyou to Ratch for continuing it

Cheers,

Luke
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Tripehound · White Star Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 94

Is it just me or is this a bit like Dr Who regenerating?

Just me then.

Many thanks Dave for all the effort and time it must have taken.

Good luck Ratch, we're in safe hands I'm sure.

AFCBGeorge · Posted: Wed 10 Sep 2008 01:00 am Post subject:

thanks Dave.
Been here a couple of weeks & I'm already aware of your contribution. Thanks for making this place so incredibly useful.
George
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Paula & Dan · Posted: Wed 10 Sep 2008 08:43 am Post subject:

Well, a note to both of you, then!

First off, Dave, many thanks for your support to newbies and for establishing a website that has a friendly and fun atmosphere. It's a gem and a treasure trove. It's place where you feel as if you're amongst friends. It's a place to seek inspiration. So good on you and enjoy your new freedom. We all just hope that you'll still drop in from time to time. So a big Thank you.

Ratch, good luck in controlling the rabble and we all know you'll do a sterling job picking up where Dave left off. It's a new phase under new management and we're all looking forward to it. It's a huge undertaking on your part and, for sure, you can depend on all of our support as you get underway.

Cheers and all the best to the both of you,
Paula & Dan
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farmroad38 · Posted: Thu 11 Sep 2008 20:13 pm Post subject:

I'd like to add my thanks to Dave. I was a relative newcomer to the Airfix forum when it was closed down, but I was welcomed here like an old friend from the day I joined. I've had some good times both on- and off-line in the last couple of years, thanks to Dave and lots of other Jolly Boys!

Long may the forum's success continue under it's new owner!
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TopGun · Posted: Thu 11 Sep 2008 22:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the site Dave and good luck Ratch

ME163 · Posted: Sun 14 Sep 2008 03:13 am Post subject:

Dave,

Thank you for your calm support in those dark days after airfix collapsed. I was very depressed and this group helped me out. I often think of this group's social support system and I am thankful for support that exists in this forum as opposed to other " mainstream forums ". Thanks for everything.

Ratch...

I hope that you understand the feelings that I have about airfix and its well being.

I hope that you maintain the support system that I depend on for information on airfix and other UK based hobby companies.

Thanks

ME163
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Ratch · Posted: Sun 14 Sep 2008 15:17 pm Post subject:

davecov · Posted: Thu 25 Sep 2008 21:13 pm Post subject:

I would just to thank you all for your kind comments regarding my ATF "retirement", both in threads on the forum and via PM and email. Unfortunately, I haven't time to respond to everybody who has written privately so hopefully a thank you here will suffice!

Dave
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