Gilbert Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 On 5/20/2018 at 5:19 PM, BigStewMan said: Hey Folks … I’ve been gone a month now and won’t be coming back. I’ve had some good conversations with many of you and realized that it would be a jerk move on my part to disappear forever without saying goodbye. Thank you for the friendship that many of you showed me. No use trying to explain, the “why” isn’t important to anyone but me -- it’s just a decision that I’ve made and a month later, still feel it was a necessary one. So, I wish you all good health and happiness. Peace! Steve No worries, he'll find his back...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pallpoul Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Best of wishes for you Steve, may you find joy in everything you do and happiness where ever your travel takes you,... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted May 22, 2018 Moderators Share Posted May 22, 2018 1 hour ago, BigStewMan said: There you have it ... the real story from the person that made this decision. It’s rather boring now, isn’t it? Thanks for letting me clear the air, and again best wishes to you all. Steve No not boring but I knew what was said is not the case, things change people go in different directions we all should do what's best for ourselves and sometimes a change is good. I know you have been through some big changes, retiring and moving to another city takes requires alot of adjusting from what you were use to for so many years, find what's best for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 3 hours ago, BigStewMan said: Fortunately, I became aware of a post in this thread and I want to set the record straight. I saw that post, too, and I was perplexed by it, to say the least. I don't remember any of your posts sounding suicidal, let alone off kilter. No doubt I missed the controversy, but I'm glad you set the record straight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Peace & good fortune to you on your travels oh...and.... uh.... don't stay a stranger??! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Peace and good luck to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zen Traveler Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 6 hours ago, BigStewMan said: … a while back there were a couple of posts that crossed a line with me and that made me reevaluate whether I wanted to continue participating on the forum. I decided that I didn’t want to continue posting ... a month later, I’m comfortable with that decision. As you can tell by the outpouring of wanting you to stay posts, you will be missed as opposed to some of us when we go. Good luck in life and sorry I missed the excitement on one of those political threads because those end up being some of the most interesting things discussed in this Forum. 6 hours ago, BigStewMan said: I ended up making some friends and sticking around for nearly 12 years; but, it isn’t my life. Oh, I get that completely! Once important topics were no longer allowed to be discussed the forum got less interesting (to me) but it's still fun to come back and stay in touch and hope you do the same Big Stew! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I for one will absolutely miss you Steve and your posts. You have a way of telling a story that always made me chuckle. I can wish you nothing but the best in your future and would consider myself fortunate if our paths crossed one day. Peace out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Ditto what Carl said! Blessings to you my friend and watch out for trucks... Bruce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 12 hours ago, BigStewMan said: Fortunately, I became aware of a post in this thread and I want to set the record straight. NO, I’m not suicidal, not even close. For the life of me, I can’t see how my original post could be interpreted as a suicide note. I didn’t want to cause a scene; but, to avoid further speculation … a while back there were a couple of posts that crossed a line with me and that made me reevaluate whether I wanted to continue participating on the forum. I decided that I didn’t want to continue posting ... a month later, I’m comfortable with that decision. Several forum members have my personal contact info and have told me that I have a lot of friends on the forum. Yesterday, I decided that I should post a formal goodbye so I didn’t insult those that I’ve talked to often over the years by just disappearing from the forum. That’s kinda like moving and not telling any of your friends that you left town. That’s all there is, so please no drama, and remember this is a public forum. The forum was a fun place to spend some lonely hours after my divorce. I ended up making some friends and sticking around for nearly 12 years; but, it isn’t my life. My life is fine, I have friends, I have family, I have enough money to live on, I have a wall full of guitars to play, trips planned, and other projects in the works. There you have it ... the real story from the person that made this decision. It’s rather boring now, isn’t it? Thanks for letting me clear the air, and again best wishes to you all. Steve Steve, I hear yea, and have been absent as well..... about a month or so..... I only came back to take a peek to see what's happening.... and it looks like the forum has lost another one. Wish more people were as strong as you, and resisted from "causing a scene". Catcha on the rebound brother, cheers and take care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 @BigStewMan Steve, if you are referring to my post earlier in this thread I'm sorry. I certainly did not mean it that way. That is an old Irish saying and has nothing to do with suicide. Again Best Wishes to you and yours. Eric 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 On 5/20/2018 at 3:19 PM, BigStewMan said: Hey Folks … I’ve been gone a month now and won’t be coming back. I’ve had some good conversations with many of you and realized that it would be a jerk move on my part to disappear forever without saying goodbye. Thank you for the friendship that many of you showed me. No use trying to explain, the “why” isn’t important to anyone but me -- it’s just a decision that I’ve made and a month later, still feel it was a necessary one. So, I wish you all good health and happiness. Peace! Steve Sorry to hear it Steve. But ya gotta do what ya gotta do, right? I hope everything is OK and I wish you the best of everything life has to offer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, babadono said: if you are referring to my post earlier in this thread No, not your post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I've apologized to Stew. It looks like a moderator took down my post. My apologies to everyone here too. WMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Well all I can say it's about time. Cheez I thought he'd never leave. Now we can open up the secret Forum sections to everyone. You know, the Awesome Porno Section, The Inside Info Dope on Horse Betting Section, the Free Drinks Section, and my personal Favorite, The How To Score a Marantz8b For $50 Section. Good luck my friend. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 2 hours ago, thebes said: Cheez I thought he'd never leave. Now we can open up the secret Forum sections to everyone. I'm in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I don't check in here enough but I'm sorry to hear of your departure and that I'll never know the story behind your forum name. Also, if you don't plan to use them, could I have all of your "likes"? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 2 hours ago, sputnik said: I don't check in here enough but I'm sorry to hear of your departure and that I'll never know the story behind your forum name. Also, if you don't plan to use them, could I have all of your "likes"? When Steve moves to Montana 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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