Tim and Wisejester7

[Rick Henry]

To honor my friends Tim (YesterdayOnceMore) and Wisejester7 I want to share a few words.

This forum is now in it's third set of moderators. Tim and WJ7 were part of the second set.

When I invited WJ7 to become a moderator. She had been on the forum for a little while. I was very impressed with her communication skills and her fancy for writing. I also liked the fact that she had some musical ability. I remember when she replied to the invite I was overjoyed that she accepted the offer. We never had such a literate moderator as WJ7. It was such an honor to me. Of course everyone accepted her immediately as she was already known by the gang. Over the years WJ7 introduced many topics and shared her viewpoints in an honest and intelligent manner. I always have respected her for that. I just want to say to you WJ7 thank very much for all that you've done to keep this forum going. I am truly appreciative for all you've done. I hope that you keep on with us and share in this online community. It would mean a whole lot to me and the others on this board.

Tim and I hit it off immediately. We became real internet friends.We'd email back and forth on a daily basis. he even has my personal email address. I don't think anybody else (except my everyday friends and family) has my email address. What I liked about Tim is that he was able to put together a very professional commentary on most any subject and he could do it in a short amount of time. Tim wrote several articles for the forum and the main web site. I have always loved Tim excitement over meeting people and jining in with their activities online and in person. Tim has brought many people together with his talent for becoming a friend and networking with others. Tim is truly a one of a kind.

Tim and WJ7 to me in my heart you are both Celebrities! I honor you both and I love you for all you've done for me and for the people on this forum and beyond. This place is a better place because of you.

The decision I made to bring in some new moderators was a choice I made to bring a new opportunity to someone new. I knew that after several years on the forum you were both cooling down a bit. WJ7 in looking for employment and starting a new job and Tim getting more and more involved with other internet projects. it was evident that the time was ripe to give this opportunity and experience to someone else. This time around I did it different I interviewed several people... about a dozen or more and I decided to bring in completely new people kind of shocking the system if you will. I've always been the type to shock the system... if you guys only knew me in person.

Anyhow, I wanted to share these thoughts because I am truly grateful to both of you Tim and WJ7 for you selfless commitment to me and to the people on this forum.

Thank You!

[enigma]

Just wanted to send my own kudos to both wj and yom I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy both members cotributions to the forum

Tim you know how I feel about you as a member and a person we almost met in person once but it was not to be I am sure I would have enjoyed meeting with you even for a brief time. I think very highly of you and hope to converse with you on the forum. Tim also has my e-mail adress which I do not give to too many people so that tells you the kind of person Tim is. I look forward to your future posts until then thank you for being a friend and a decent human being.

WJ I just wanted to thank you for your contributions and look forward to your future posts. I also think highly of you and consider you a cyberfirend as well as an important part of this forum as I do Tim.

Not to single two people out but if there are two that need special mention WJ and Tim are more than worth of this thread. Thanks again to both of you for making this forum a better place I could not imagine the forum without you and I do not even want to.

[wisejester7]

Thank you for the kind words, Rick and Enigma.

The time that I served as a moderator was one of growth for me. This particular group of people on this forum became a cyber family to me. We shared much and I knew my knowledge of the Carpenters grew everyday. Much credit is due to the sharing folks here. It was my pleasure to participate in whatever manner I could afford.

I look forward to the new incarnation of the forum and all the possibilities that await.

~wj7

[YesterdayOnceMore]

Like WJ7, I too wish to thank you for your kind words, Rick and Enigma. I'm humbled. Thank you.

The time that I've been a member of this forum has just flown by. I've learned a lot...much more than I ever would have anticipated....and I, too, feel as though I've grown personally in many ways. I have enjoyed whatever role I've had, and will now enjoy others taking the lead, and moving us forward to even more knowledge and greater heights.

I'm looking forward to new directions and new exciting times here at the Avenue.

Thanks again!
Tim

[beaner]

I agree, wholeheartedly, that you two have done a superb job as moderators and am very glad that I got to know you two.

It has been especially wonderful knowing you, Tim, and how much we've come to be friends. Maybe it was my friend, Mary who passed away or maybe it was through Palma, but I'm glad to call you Friend!

Thank you, thank you WJ7 and Tim!

Beaner