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Re: Perfect Storm
Reply #75 - May 29^th, 2020 at 2:07pm

Tom and all the Nerdz,

I'd like to thank all of you for providing tons of learning and support over the years, you all made a better me. I'll admit, I should have contributed more than I have, but I was always watching from the shadows. I wish everyone the best for the future, and hope that this forum can continue as long as possible.

Thanks.

Mike

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Reply #78 - Jun 26^th, 2020 at 6:34am

Oh What?? Looks like I'm late to this game.

Tom, you have taught me so much. Paul Danner brought me here, you sharpened me to the point I cut through diags like a hot knife through butter. I have become a god in my small field here, and it's all because of you. Plus I have met such fine men here, with wisdom that comes both with age and experience. It's a sober place.

I salute you, sir. You have run a good race. Now take your place amongst the automotive gods. You deserve it.

Cheers.

Denis.

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Re: Perfect Storm
Reply #79 - Jun 26^th, 2020 at 7:50am

K-Mech wrote on Jun 26^th, 2020 at 6:34am:

I salute you, sir. You have run a good race. Now take your place amongst the automotive gods.

https://youtu.be/vb5-LLQ3FjY

OK, not a god but just a learner like all of you. I have learned more from these forums and Group Therapy than anywhere else too.

It's been a great run over the last 20 years.

We had the biggest business numbers ever in the first quarter of 2020.

Not sure still what it means that no one wants to carry on what I do. It's really not all that scary Roll Eyes

Still feel like a doctor abandoning his patients. But I have been focusing on other things more now. Like getting back in shape and feeling so much better. Seeing results and keeping the ticker ticking better now too. Just got to keep it up...

Thanks for the validation. It's been a pleasure watching all of the technical growth our work here has facilitated. It's been a team effort.

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Re: Perfect Storm
Reply #80 - Jun 26^th, 2020 at 3:53pm

Tom Roberts wrote on Jun 26^th, 2020 at 7:50am:

K-Mech wrote on Jun 26^th, 2020 at 6:34am:

I salute you, sir. You have run a good race. Now take your place amongst the automotive gods.

https://youtu.be/vb5-LLQ3FjY

OK, not a god but just a learner like all of you. I have learned more from these forums and Group Therapy than anywhere else too.

It's been a great run over the last 20 years.

We had the biggest business numbers ever in the first quarter of 2020.

Not sure still what it means that no one wants to carry on what I do. It's really not all that scary Roll Eyes

Still feel like a doctor abandoning his patients. But I have been focusing on other things more now. Like getting back in shape and feeling so much better. Seeing results and keeping the ticker ticking better now too. Just got to keep it up...

Thanks for the validation. It's been a pleasure watching all of the technical growth our work here has facilitated. It's been a team effort.

I'm staggered and speechless .......Nerds is not a business, that is a sub set of Nerdz....Nerdz is an institution.

Very few people in life have achieved what you have achieved Tom, you have cause to be very proud.

I have a disposition to plead the case that you do not retire, that you reconsider, even if you do run it another way....but we must respect your wishes, if that is what you really do want to do......

FUCK IT....DON'T RETIRE TOM....NOT YET....WE NEED YOU....GET THE SHOP GOING AGAIN

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Re: Perfect Storm
Reply #81 - Jun 27^th, 2020 at 9:03am

Logic wrote on Jun 26^th, 2020 at 3:53pm:

'm staggered and speechless .......Nerds is not a business, that is a sub set of Nerdz....Nerdz is an institution.

Very few people in life have achieved what you have achieved Tom, you have cause to be very proud.

I have a disposition to plead the case that you do not retire, that you reconsider, even if you do run it another way....but we must respect your wishes, if that is what you really do want to do......

FUCK IT....DON'T RETIRE TOM....NOT YET....WE NEED YOU....GET THE SHOP GOING AGAIN

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What Ian said.........

There MUST be xHundreds

PS Tom: As discussed, Im saving for a USB tutorial

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Re: Perfect Storm
Reply #82 - Jun 28^th, 2020 at 11:37am

Logic wrote on Jun 26^th, 2020 at 3:53pm:

FUCK IT....DON'T RETIRE TOM....NOT YET....WE NEED YOU....

I hear you. I suppose you can call it semi-retired.

But the die is cast. Not going back to business the way it was. I'm sure I would not be able to do it anymore. But, the institution remains and the online resources continue as long as funds come in to support them.

The opportunity also still remains for someone to step up to the role of foolish leader... I mean fearless leader Grin

No reason the currently idling engine could not launch down the track once again in capable hands. The name, the global membership, and the largest PicoScope automotive knowledge base in the world would surely provide a head start.. Smiley

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Re: Perfect Storm
Reply #83 - Jul 8^th, 2020 at 1:12am

The world has changed and it's a shame not many other countries have managed to eliminate this virus like we have in New Zealand, as a nation we are financially broke but funny enough my health got better over 5 week lock down, less stress, more free time, more exercise time, better eating unfortunately it destroyed my relationship with someone I cared for.
Now the woman has gone I'm investing again.

I brought by scope here 10 years ago, and need to update all my worn gear, haven't been around recently as I've been trying to reduce my screen time, needless to say my training has suffered. The only place for me to buy a new scope even thou it's half way around the world was Autonerdz and I'm utterly shocked what's happened.

Holy frack!!

Tom your health and family come first, happy retirement, you, your team and fellow members here have taught me well and I thank you all, I really hope this site stays running

P.S. I might hold off buying a new scope just yet in case this shop opens up again

Alex

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Tom Roberts Autonerdz Administrator Picogroup Offline Autonerdz Founder Posts: 8,598 Olympia Washington USA Gender:	Re: Perfect Storm Reply #84 - Jul 8^th, 2020 at 7:16am autosparky wrote on Jul 8^th, 2020 at 1:12am: I might hold off buying a new scope just yet in case this shop opens up again Don't hold your breath but that is entirely possible under new ownership. We are currently working with another potential candidate.
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Logic LSD Guide Picogroup Offline Posts: 4,147 Bentleigh Victoria Australia	Re: Perfect Storm Reply #85 - Jul 8^th, 2020 at 1:30pm Well Alex......it is clear that you have a way with women
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autosparky Super Nerd Picogroup Offline blind worker Posts: 2,537 Porirua New Zealand Gender:	Re: Perfect Storm Reply #86 - Jul 20^th, 2020 at 1:20am Logic wrote on Jul 8^th, 2020 at 1:30pm: Well Alex......it is clear that you have a way with women At least I can trade in and replace in NZ without getting germy ones unlike OZ
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Logic LSD Guide Picogroup Offline Posts: 4,147 Bentleigh Victoria Australia	Re: Perfect Storm Reply #87 - Jul 20^th, 2020 at 7:35am autosparky wrote on Jul 20^th, 2020 at 1:20am: Logic wrote on Jul 8^th, 2020 at 1:30pm: Well Alex......it is clear that you have a way with women At least I can trade in and replace in NZ without getting germy ones unlike OZ You bitch
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