It's been fun...

Darwin · Post by **Darwin** » Sat May 21, 2005 6:04 pm

For a variety of reasons, my wife's worsening condition and the need to work more and goof off here less, in particular, I figured I'd make my 2000th post my last for a while.

I've learned a lot here and come to know some cool and interesting folks--and lots of mighty nice ones, but I'm a bit burned out on the Pub side, and I already know more about whistles than I can possibly put into practice over the next five years, so I don't really mind going. I hope I've contributed a little bit to the whistle side of things, perhaps helping some newbies as I was helped.

I'll try to stay away completely, since I'm so weak-willed. However, if anyone ever feels the urge to send me an email or a pm, please do. I'll also pm those who have indicated an interest in trading a low D whistle for my Sweetheart maple flute.

Thanks to all for everything.

Later.

dubhlinn · Post by **dubhlinn** » Sat May 21, 2005 6:17 pm

Well that's very sad news Darwin.
I, as have many others, have taken great delight in your wise and witty postings and been awestruck by your first class photography.I hope that the future is kind to you and your family and that you will always remember that here in our little pub,there will always be a chair with your name on it.

Take care Bro, you will be greatly missed in these parts.

Congrats on the 2K as well

Slan,
D.

jsluder · Post by **jsluder** » Sat May 21, 2005 6:27 pm

We'll miss you 'round here, Mike, but you gotta do what's best for you and yours.

Take care,
John

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sat May 21, 2005 6:40 pm

Come back now, ya hear?

OnTheMoor · Post by **OnTheMoor** » Sat May 21, 2005 6:53 pm

All the best Darwin.

peeplj · Post by **peeplj** » Sat May 21, 2005 6:59 pm

Take care. I've enjoyed your posts!

You will be missed.

--James

FJohnSharp · Post by **FJohnSharp** » Sat May 21, 2005 7:45 pm

Best wishes.

jGilder · Post by **jGilder** » Sat May 21, 2005 8:46 pm

Best wishes, and I hope your wife's condition improves soon.

Redwolf · Post by **Redwolf** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:01 pm

Be well, a chara. Take care of what you need to do, and know you'll always be welcome back if and when you can.

Redwolf

susnfx · Post by **susnfx** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:47 pm

Good luck to you and yours, Mike.

Susan

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:50 pm

Are you sure you have to do this, Darwin? I'll twice as ignorant w/o your informative contributions. You might have a weak will, but consider this: it would be a sin for you to stop posting completely.

Have a good walk throughout life, and may you and yours be well.

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:55 pm

Couldn't you just come in once a week or so and give us your take on a few things?

Anyway, I'm with the others who said, you do what you feel is best.

The Weekenders · Post by **The Weekenders** » Sat May 21, 2005 10:39 pm

I'll say farewell, not goodbye. To those who only read his posts, I have had the pleasure to meet Darwin in the flesh. A sweet fellow, a good guy.
Best to ya, man!

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Sat May 21, 2005 10:55 pm

Check out pics of Darwin and wife on his web site:
http://www.coastalfog.net/personal/noself.html

1965...why if it isn't Bob Dylan!

carrie · Post by **carrie** » Sun May 22, 2005 1:08 am

You will be missed, Mike. All the best to you and your family.

Carol