My Apologies...

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Thanks for your time here John.You have to do what you have to do.I don't know what post your talking about and don't care.You were man enough to apologize for it,that works for me.You should still contribute and have a good laugh with the rest of us.Something tells me you would be eager to see the "model building forum". Don't be a stranger.8)
 
I can imagine being a moderator is an added stress that you could do without. I`ll miss your quick wit and many entertaining colloquialisms. Check in from time to time. Best regards- John
 
John, as one of my most beloved, best-tipping customers (shhhh don't tell the others) and as one of my favorite moderators around here (better not tell the others that either), I'm very upset to read your post. Although I can certainly understand the reasoning behind it, I feel like a a big brother is moving far away and I won't be able to see him much anymore.

You've been a tremendous asset to this site and a major force behind all the good stuff that made it what it is today. You have no need to apologize for anything ... it's us who should all be apologizing to you for forcing this to happen.

We can be better. WE HAVE TO. Otherwise we'll be saying goodbye not only to a great moderator today, but soon to a beloved old friend too -- FABO as we know it.

I raise my glass and drink a toast to you ..... you've been great and I've enjoyed your company. Don't be a stranger! Keep in touch once in a while and give Amy a hug for me. You will be sorely missed around here.
 
Recently I used the 'ignore' feature for the first time, and I recommend it highly. A very easy way to avoid seeing posts you find offensive. Makes the site a pleasure to visit.
 
goldfish65 said:
Recently I used the 'ignore' feature for the first time, and I recommend it highly. A very easy way to avoid seeing posts you find offensive. Makes the site a pleasure to visit.
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Dude,where is that ignore button?lol...right next to my shotgun.Seriously though,I have to pm you about something.
 
I can understand the not having time, energy, or attitude but you have no need to apologize for anything. You've done nothing wrong and been here too long to let anyone run you off. You'll always have my support and friendship no matter what you decide.
 
I am sorry John, I know how much you have dedicated to the site and you will be missed until you start coming back again.
 
Good for you John! A man has to do certain things in order to keep his serenity.... even when he really doesn't want to.

As long as you're not leaving for good.... now we couldn't have that! LOL
 
John,

Thanks for all your work on the site. I hope you will reconsider staying on, don't think it would be the same without you! You probably don't remember but you helped me out of a mess one time on a brake issue. I greatly appreciate it.

Scott
 
John, and I have had a few talks about many things and he told me that one day this may come. His stepping down as MOD is only stepping down as a MOD but not as a member. He feels very strongly about this place.

His 2 cents is allways of value and his "Cuda Capers" threads are of great value of which I'm sure, are not at a end though I hope the problems are.
I beileve the title will change to "Cuda Caper Adventures" (,driving across America)

John, I'll be seeing you and Amy this season coming of course at the local and not so local digs. Until then, you know where I'm at and I do beileve you have my number.
 
John, for your service as a MOD I appreciate it and know you have your reasons. I can understand taking a step back from some things to concentrate on others. You have my prayers.
 
MtNemoMopar said:
The newbs don't understand what you have done for this site John. I remember,please stick around, you are one of the "elder statesmen" (was that an oldguy joke?).
The FABO sticker sweepstakes was way above and beyond(I wear mine proudly on the Swinger)
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Yep that's the kinda guy John is. Super generous person with a lot of character. I personally would like to thank John as well. He's done right by me. I even got some sweet gold Crane rockers from John and it was a pleasurable transaction. I fondly look back at the Cuda Capers for reference from time to time.

I can't wait to display my FABO stickers on my vert when it's totally finished.

Goodluck John and see ya around
 
John, you've been here a loooong time.

I've watched you rebuild that gorgeous turquoise cuda, and have enjoyed all of your input, comments, and sarcasm on untold threads.

I also have seen your demeanor slowly change as the toll of moderating set in. For those who commented about the "image", I am pretty sure that one was put up long before John volunteered for the job. Hey, relinquish the position with pride and a sense of a job well done.

But don't leave. I am aready missin yor NewYark perspective big guy!

Grant
 
FASTBACK340 said:
I haven't been on here too often lately except to hit the archives, but I found out that there was an issue with a picture I posted AGES ago that apparently offended some of our membership. Please accept my apologies. I posted that picture quite a while ago, way back when we were a smaller, tight-knit group of friends. Now that we've grown to such large numbers there's always going to be somebody saying or doing something that's going to offend someone somewhere. Human nature....


Now, someone from our membership has inquired why a Moderator can do it, but he couldn't. He's right. So this is what I'm going to do....

I've been a Moderator for a while now and I clearly don't have the time to help here anymore. I don't have the time (or desire....) to sort out all sorts of crap that's becoming increasingly more rampant on this site. Too many personality conflicts.... too much whinning about bad transactions.... Bullying... bad-mouthing....and know-it-all assholes whom want to do nothing more than stir the pot. I'm done.

Adam...Joey.... all my fellow Moderators, thank you and it's been fun. But I definitely don't have the attitude or temperament to deal with some of the stuff that's seeping in under the door these days. Curtis & Rob are your front line guys and they're starting to sound a little worn out too. I wish you guys luck.

Thank you to the FABO staff and membership. I'll be here.... just not as frequently. :yawinkle:
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I do understand John :read2: It's a bigger world here and I don't see how yall do it :read2: all the threads and some bad issues that just take me off the want to hang out here as much as I do.
You have been a pillar of strength here for me and many others.
I seen this thread and just wanted you to know you are so much fun to have here, I am sure there was some pictures I posted myself years ago here like you have :read2:
I sure hope to see you here and your knowledge and wit :cheers: I enjoy so much. Thank you for everything you have helped me with and made my days better :happy10:
I hope you are having a great day and will be here for some updates on the great times you have :cheers:
Your Arkansas friend Mike and Treva S.
 
Don't misunderstand me, it wasn't one person or situation that made me resign as a Mod. I just don't have the time or patience to handle my responsibilities as a Mod. And when I do have the time it's been spent putting out fires. It just hasn't been enjoyable for a while now. Plus I have some serious family related issues going on, a battle with City of N.Y., and a huge legal issue brewing between my mortgage company and the City (again.....) over a $11,000 tax screw-up that's grinding me up. How can I be fair and understanding to our membership when I feel like screaming and thumping someone on general principal?

Again, my priorities have changed. Maybe I'll be back in the saddle in the future. Joey indicated to let him know if I change my mind. Thanks for the kind words gang! I tried....
 
You will be missed John, but I understand. Best of luck with
the other stuff. Take care and check in on us from time to time.

Tony
 
abodyjoe said:
i say screw them. they joined by themselves. if they don't like it then they can un-join themselves. i so hope this place doesn't ruin itself by trying to please every tom,dick and harry that comes along..
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Especially the dicks!
 
FASTBACK340 said:
Don't misunderstand me, it wasn't one person or situation that made me resign as a Mod. I just don't have the time or patience to handle my responsibilities as a Mod. And when I do have the time it's been spent putting out fires. It just hasn't been enjoyable for a while now. Plus I have some serious family related issues going on, a battle with City of N.Y., and a huge legal issue brewing between my mortgage company and the City (again.....) over a $11,000 tax screw-up that's grinding me up. How can I be fair and understanding to our membership when I feel like screaming and thumping someone on general principal?

Again, my priorities have changed. Maybe I'll be back in the saddle in the future. Joey indicated to let him know if I change my mind. Thanks for the kind words gang! I tried....
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More time to drive that bad *** cuda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Sorry to hear your City,Tax issues John.I haven,t really gotten to know you well,other than your advise and help in some of my threads(much appreaciated)Stand your ground against the City and I hope you prevail.Thanks for all you,ve done and hope to see you here in the near future!:yawinkle:
 
This is exactly what I've been missing: signing on to chat with friends and not feel guilty for not policing the threads instead. Right now, here's what's keeping me cranked and on the edge of detrimental substance abuse:

My Father-in-Law ( he lives in Arizona) is recovering from a Cancer related surgery. Wife is stressed she can't run out to see him.
My Brother-in-Law (he lives in California) is in need of a Liver transplant and there's been a nightmare getting information from him as he's not being co-operative. Some bad blood between Mother-Father-Son-Doctors-etc.... Amy is in the middle of this and is trying her best to cope. And then...
I'm being raped by the City's water dept. whom are charging me for a YEARS worth of water every 3 months, and I've been in dispute with this since Oct. and then....
I find out from my lawyer recently that my mortgage company never paid back taxes I had put money in escrow for when we had the house signed over to us 3 yrs. ago. Plus my tax status was never re-adjusted. Technically, I'm behind just under $14K. I have half of that still in escrow that was never paid. After I pay what's owed, THEN I get to go sue the mortgage company & my lawyer for being F`up's. I have a Real Estate lawyer involved and will get it straightened out. BTW: Real Estate Lawyers cost more than a nice stroker kit I had my eye on.... And while this is going on.....
My Sister wants her share of the house, which I was about to do when the pooh hit the fan. Now I can't re-finance to buy out my Sister until the tax and water issues are resolved, but she needs the money by June when she graduates Med school and has to pay for licensing for her practice. I hate when the phone rings and I see the Florida area code.... She's getting concerned.

And the final kick in the nuts is our 16 yr. old dog is going senile and it's breaking our hearts. We're watching her go away a little bit each week.


Being an "Elder Member" (I love that reference...) I figured I owed you guys an explanation why my head is up my *** these days. Not looking for a pity-party, just explaining why I'm not in the best of mind sets these days. Fortunately, Amy & myself are physically OK, but emotionally it gets stressful, just about everything around us is upside down, broken, or on fire. Hard to be fair and understanding to our community when all you want to do is punch someone in the teeth....

Amy & me will be fine. We're just being tested right now, but we're in the game. Thank you all for your support and understanding. I'm not leaving, I'm just not allowing myself the chance to do any serious damage if I'm bent at that very moment when I shouldn't be. I like too many of you "mis-fits" to hurt.

I'm concerned with our family members health, our property, and our finances. We'll get through it all, but do you REALLY want to deal with someone being ground up on a daily basis? Am I being honest enough?
 
Damn, with all that on your plate you had better have a good appetite. But crap sandwiches arent that tasty. Good luck. We have no choice but to work things out. Life is better than the other option.
 
John, Your candid explanation is quite the plate full :shock:.

Make sure you keep us updated on the Cuda and check in when you can. Best to you and Amy during this difficult time. :angel4:
 
With all that going on you're handling it better than I would! I believe I would have been locked up by now!
 
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