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Post by Wondermike » Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:46 pm

Sad to see Bill go, I can't believe it's been over ten years since this place started. One of few North American members still left here, so many have departed over the years.

I said when he showed us a few weeks ago, but the Jeep looks awesome. Enjoy it and the retirement from the forum :driving:

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Post by 2dogs » Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:49 pm

It doesn’t seem that long ago we met at Homecoming 08 8) Sorry to see you go,
All the best in the future :thumbsup:
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Post by pvr » Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:21 pm

yep, ashame it is an end of an era. Good luck, but don't stop dropping in. I occasionally drop in as well :D
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Post by Marlon » Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:17 pm

Part of the reason this forum is one of the best is because of the way its moderated, and you set the standard Bill - I'm sure your legacy will be carried forward for another decade. All the best :thumbsup:
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:21 pm

Sad news indeed Bill , guess the same will come to all of us at some point :roll: :D Jeep looks ace & the mountain hideaway sounds perfect . Best wishes :thumbsup:
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Post by mcbeee » Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:46 pm

Golden Retrievers and "Z"cars, I always loved your avatar, reminded me of my first Goldie. I'm glad you will be hiding in the background on the forum, your advice will always be welcome. I was always a Landcruiser guy, had an FJ45 for 14 years and know all about snowy roads.... enjoy the Jeep and the new direction.
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Post by WLH » Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:43 pm

Thanks to everyone for their kind comments:
Ducklakeview wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:28 pm Sorry to see you go m8..
Quite like that jeep, and loving the plate!
Thanks as I was allowed to move it from my M Roadster to my new Jeep.
firebobby wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:30 pm Sad that you are leaving and standing down as a mod, you are a calming factor on here, you don't have to own a Zed to be a mod you know :) .
I hope you don't regret selling your Zee, that was a long term friend I suspect.
That is a stunning Jeep, we have a Nissan 4x4 which is great in the snow and for towing duties.
Thanks you but change is good and a new mod every now and then I believe is a good thing. Anyway and after 10 years I was qualified for retirement and my mod pension does will not increase with additional years of service.
Grumpyowl wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:32 pm Times move on, but Very sad news for you and the forum . Your wrangler looks great fun enjoy :driving:
I knew exactly what options I wanted on the Jeep with the exception of the color. I had a lot of difficulty making that decision but I am liking the color (Rhino Clearcoat Gray) more every day.
idej_jedi wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:48 pm Sorry to hear you’re leaving. I didn’t think you had to own a Z to be on here, even as a moderator?
Jeep looks kick-ass! :thumbsup:
Does this mean the end of the photo competition and calendar???

Your correct you don't need to have a Z4 to be a member or to be a mod.
I am sure the photo contest will continue and I suspect one or more of the other mods will take on that task.
Smartbear wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:48 pm Must have been sad selling up after all that time, thanks for helping to run the forum for so long :thumbsup:
Ps, post some pics of your new jeep in the snow when the winter hits!
It was a hard decision to sell my Zed as they have been a part of my life since March of 2003. I knew that would be closing a chapter of my life so to speak. Yes, I will post up a few pictures and maybe even a video sometime this winter once I dedide on a new drive cam.
Bing wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 4:23 pm It’s been a pleasure being moderated by you over the last 6 years WLH - thank you for all of your patience and wise words :thumbsup:

srhutch has big boots to fill :D

Happy jeeping - hopefully no “help I’m stuck in a snowdrift” posts to come :lol:
Getting stuck is really easy. Getting unstuck not so much and really hard work!
I'm really careful as I am at an age where the work of getting unstuck is not for me.
Darren Slone wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 4:40 pm Sorry to hear that you’re stepping down as a mod but happy that you’ll still be popping in now and again, best of luck :thumbsup:
It will be a hard habit to stop checking in here every now and then and since it will be very hard I will not even try to stop.
metal licker wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 4:43 pm Many thanks and good luck :thumbsup:
Thank you...
maxman wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 4:54 pm Thank you and good luck for the future :thumbsup:
Thank you...
firebobby wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 5:15 pm When you look at that Jeep, you can still see a strong reference to the original Jeep. Pity Land Rover killed off the Defender and didn't just make it wider like a lot of modern vehicles are now. They had a well loved and recognized vehicle the world over.
I agree the Defender is one of the best off-road vehicles ever. It has a larger gasoline tank for better range, much more cargo space for extended trips into wilderness areas and the load capacity to carry that cargo. These are 3 of the noticable weekness of the Jeep brand. However I don't think there is any vehicle that has more aftermarket solution for making a Jeep more useful.
Lynchy wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 5:56 pm Thanks for all your hard work Bill and the very best of luck in the future :thumbsup:
Thank you...
RickRob wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 6:21 pm Sorry to see you go and thanks for keeping us in order and for running the photo competition.

Enjoy your retirement and the jeep. :)
Thank you...
Zoomer wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 6:29 pm Thanks for all the time that you have given to the forum and all the best for the future
Thank you and for recognizing that a lot of time is involved. I know I did not realize that until I became a mod.
Mr Tidy wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:14 pm I hope you can survive retirement without a Z4!
Mind you your Jeep looks pretty purposeful. :)
I'm a relative newbie, but thanks for all the time and effort you have put into what seems to be one of the best forums around. :thumbsup:
Thank you... I miss my Z4 already and next spring I know it will be difficult as I see all the events being planned and knowing that I will not be involved in them in many cases.
Wondermike wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:46 pm Sad to see Bill go, I can't believe it's been over ten years since this place started. One of few North American members still left here, so many have departed over the years.
I said when he showed us a few weeks ago, but the Jeep looks awesome. Enjoy it and the retirement from the forum :driving:
Thanks and most of the US members have moved to FaceBook which has it advantages but the big weakness is a “how to do it” post for example will get lost and after a short time and will be very difficult to find. Anything posted here can be found quickly using the search function.
2dogs wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:49 pm It doesn’t seem that long ago we met at Homecoming 08 8) Sorry to see you go,
All the best in the future :thumbsup:
Home coming 2008 was one of those event that I will never forget.
pvr wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:21 pm yep, ashame it is an end of an era. Good luck, but don't stop dropping in. I occasionally drop in as well :D
Thanks and I will be dropping in frequently.
Marlon wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:17 pm Part of the reason this forum is one of the best is because of the way its moderated, and you set the standard Bill - I'm sure your legacy will be carried forward for another decade. All the best :thumbsup:
Thanks and I believe the forum will continue to be very successful.
mr wilks wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:21 pm Sad news indeed Bill , guess the same will come to all of us at some point :roll: :D Jeep looks ace & the mountain hideaway sounds perfect . Best wishes :thumbsup:
I like getting away from the traffic, noise and especially the city lights. Without the city lights in the mountain I can actually see the stars in a dark sky at night.
mcbeee wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:46 pm Golden Retrievers and "Z"cars, I always loved your avatar, reminded me of my first Goldie. I'm glad you will be hiding in the background on the forum, your advice will always be welcome. I was always a Landcruiser guy, had an FJ45 for 14 years and know all about snowy roads.... enjoy the Jeep and the new direction.
Cheers,
Thanks and it is a shame that the FJ45 was discontinued as I really liked them as well.
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Post by Number5 » Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:31 pm

Thanks for all your contributions Bill. You will be greatlymissed.

Thank goodness SiRHutch will take on the Photo Comp though :wink:

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Post by pvr » Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:01 pm

Number5 wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:31 pm

Thank goodness SiRHutch will take on the Photo Comp though :wink:
He will start it, but never finish it ... :evil:
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Post by enzed4 » Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:47 am

Echoing the sentiments of others - thank you VERY much for your work on this forum. As a forum administrator myself for several years, I know the hard work that goes on 'behind the scenes' to keep the site looking and running great. Best of luck with the new Jeep - should be a hoot come winter and that 50mi trip :D
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Post by srhutch » Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:11 am

pvr wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:01 pm
Number5 wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:31 pm

Thank goodness SiRHutch will take on the Photo Comp though :wink:
He will start it, but never finish it ... :evil:
This is your first warning :ycard:
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Post by 2dogs » Tue Oct 24, 2017 4:55 pm

srhutch wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:11 am
pvr wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:01 pm
Number5 wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:31 pm

Thank goodness SiRHutch will take on the Photo Comp though :wink:
He will start it, but never finish it ... :evil:
This is your first warning :ycard:
Power mad already :evil: Kim Jong hutch.
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Post by BSVA » Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:42 pm

Wow, sorry to hear this. We, on this side of the water, are really a minority in this forum. Anyway, best of luck with your new ventures and keep us in mind from time to time.
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Post by MrPT » Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:54 pm

I also moderated a forum for a few years. It's not easy and the success/atmosphere of this place is very much a credit to yourself and the team.

Good luck for the future and make sure you drop back in the moment you decide that selling was a big mistake. :D
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Post by mmm-five » Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:39 pm

Enough already...just GTFO :fuelfire:




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