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   darcey | Dec 03, 2003 09:35am | #1

   WHW

   we'll be happy to have you home... (be prepared for a tongue-lashing! Well maybe not, you've probably been through enough!)

   Don't forget to check Quittin'Time, too.

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   GregGibson | Dec 03, 2003 09:17pm | #3

   ". . . check Quittin'Time, too ! "

   Shoot, he's still reading the thread here !

   Glad you made it, Richard, and almost safely, too !

   Greg. 

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   YesMaam27577 | Dec 03, 2003 11:09pm | #4

   Wet Head:

   Welcome to my (adopted) home state. Man! It's really nice here.

   Now you'll be able to laugh like he L L every time another one moves back from the land of enchantment.

   Vast projects should not be founded on half vast ideas.

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   kostello | Dec 03, 2003 11:26pm | #5

   really happy to hear that you made it!!!

   there have been loads of people worried about you here.

   i'mlooking forward to the story.

   maybe they could serialise it in 'great moments in building'

   its funny to think about how worried i was considering we've never met or spoken.

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   Theodora | Dec 03, 2003 07:51pm | #2

   Well, now, that is good to hear, except about the accident. Welcome Home, Wethead and all the Warrior Droplets!

   "Our whole American way of life is a great war of ideas, and librarians are the arms dealers selling weapons to both sides."
   -James Quinn
   

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   CapnMac | Dec 04, 2003 12:48am | #6

   Huzzah! (repeat 3x)

   No lashings here, you people!  Do you realize how long it will take to readr through 350 posts here, and the untold numbers of emails?  Sheesh, traveling like Okies, and you want him to spend aweek catching up on a week's worth of mail . . .

   Me, I'm happy he's safe.

   Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
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   Piffin | Dec 04, 2003 05:06am | #8

   ditto.

   Excellence is its own reward!

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   RichBeckman | Dec 04, 2003 02:32am | #7

   Bee,

   Well, that's good! Thanks for letting us know. I sure hope WHW has a better Christmas than Thanksgiving!

   Rich Beckman

   Another day, another tool.

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   Ruby | Dec 04, 2003 05:07am | #9

   No time for computer but had to check for any news, been so long...was wondering if the Bermuda triangle had expanded and swallowed them! Sounds like it tried to in Memphis.

   Good news that you made it to NC.

   Don't worry with telling alll the gory details until settled in good.

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   IMERC | Dec 04, 2003 05:29am | #10

   'bout time bud....

   Now go read your 7 trillion posting and scriot up your adventures.

   A bunch of inquiring minds got to know....

   And if there is a "but wait there's more"........ 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   andybuildz | Dec 04, 2003 08:46am | #19

   I think WHW is probably still wiping the sweat from his brow. I also think when he sees all the posts here and at QT it may even bring a smile to his face knowing about all the people that are thinking about him and care so much.....ya know?

   Pretty cool, huh? Never having met most of us and we care so much? We're a weird bunch aren't we?

   BE well

             andyMy life is my practice!

   http://CLIFFORDRENOVATIONS.COM

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   IMERC | Dec 04, 2003 09:00am | #20

   Yur up late...

   WH can still come in as a guest.

   There's QT but Luka won't let me come in and play... LOL AW make that a ROAR!!! 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   Phat | Dec 04, 2003 09:01am | #21

   Not weird at all.

   Be Blue CollarLiberal Arts Graduate

   Will Think for Food

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   ProBozo | Dec 04, 2003 05:43am | #11

   Shoot! that's what flew past me on I40 in Raleigh yesterday -- guess he couldn't stop at the bottom of the big hill at Asheville!

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   IMERC | Dec 04, 2003 06:11am | #12

   I couldn't post directly to Wet Head...

   Looking in members listings or using the others to post to him Prospero says he doesn't exist.

   What gives??? 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   darcey | Dec 04, 2003 06:44am | #13

   I had the same problem yesterday. You don't suppose they have blocked him in some way, do you?

   That would truely be a shame.

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   IMERC | Dec 04, 2003 07:09am | #14

   So many ifs and whats.

    

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

   Edited 12/3/2003 11:58:03 PM ET by IMERC

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   jimshome | Dec 04, 2003 07:47am | #15

    

   "I couldn't post directly to Wet Head...

   Looking in members listings or using the others to post to him Prospero says he doesn't exist.

   What gives???"

   It doeslook like Prospero has blocked WHW. I just ran a search on his posts and anything after the middle of November has been deleted (this discussion does not exist). Isn't that about the time he started having trouble?

   Its a fine thing when a guy can't even turn to his friends and let them know he is having trouble, isn't it?

   I guess thats what happens when someone thinks that a "rule" somewhere is a rule-is a rule-is a rule. Or should that be doesn't think???

   Still I'm glad to hear he and his family are all right. This above all, to thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, Thou cans't not then be false to any man      Hamlet

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   IMERC | Dec 04, 2003 08:01am | #16

   Luka can this thread be moved over to QT?

   BTW.. Couldn't get in over there 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   briankeith | Dec 04, 2003 08:04am | #17

   I just went to the classifieds and replied to one of wet's posts and it worked fine.

   Then went to another post and tried using the "others" feature with a user name that I knew was active and it did not work either. I really think that maybe the trouble with posting directly to him using the "others" button is a glitch in the forum.View Image

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   jimshome | Dec 04, 2003 08:30am | #18

   I just looked and I see what you mean. Still a little strange about the missing posts though.

   I could see a "glitch" maybe knocking a user name or two off of the "others" and maybe the member list as well (probably the same database). But it is a little "odd" about the threads especially since the missing ones are all after the thread you referred to in the classifieds. This above all, to thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, Thou cans't not then be false to any man      Hamlet

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   UncleDunc | Dec 04, 2003 09:07am | #22

   One limitation of the "others" feature is that you can't use a person's nickname, you have to enter his actual login ID. You can find it by ignoring that person using the options menu at the bottom of each message. (And then, presumably, un-ignoring him.)

   The reason for this limitation is that nicknames are not unique, while Login ID's are unique.

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   briankeith | Dec 04, 2003 09:21am | #23

   Thank you sir.

   That certainly sheds a little light on the subject.

   View Image

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   IMERC | Dec 04, 2003 08:10pm | #24

   I emailed Andy E and in his reply he says that WH is in good standing.

   Posting direct to WH shouldn't be a problem.

   Sounds like the perverbiale glitch thing...  

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   briankeith | Dec 04, 2003 08:29pm | #25

   read message 23 in this threadView Image

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   briankeith | Dec 04, 2003 09:02pm | #26

   Hey Richard,

   Just wanted to say first hand that I am very happy to know that you and your family are safe and sound in North Carolina.

   I, along with many others, have been anxious to hear some good news of your journey. I even went out and spoke to Arlin Hostetler, hoping for good news.

   Didn't get any, but did get some great Amish Style Sharp Ceddar from his store.

   Anyway, take your time, catch your breath, get settled in and then tell us your saga.

   Best regards,

   Brian and the rest of us BTersView Image

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   DougU | Dec 05, 2003 04:12am | #27

   IMERC

   WH wouldnt get any of the notices because his e-mail has had to change, all that is assuming he even has computer access, right?

   I know when I moved down here I forgot to change my e-mail on Prospero and couldnt finger out why I wasnt getting the notices. Dawned on me after about a month that something was wrong when I e-mailed Kevin and didnt get a reply.

   Doug

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   IMERC | Dec 05, 2003 04:17am | #28

   Ok... That makes sense...

    

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   Wet_Head | Dec 05, 2003 08:11am | #29

   I am deeply humbled by the love and support given here.  And that is without even reading "the thread"

   I have a lot going on right now but I will fill you all in on the details.  It won't be a poor me sob story.  Because that is not how I feel.  I do however, promise that it will be funny and sad all at the same time.

   Love to all of you...

   PS.  Did I ever learn some lessons through this experience!  I will share those with you.  I specifically speak of the experience with you here at BT.  I had my biases and judgements handed to me on a platter made bloody with my own blood. 

    

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   Phat | Dec 05, 2003 08:46am | #30

   Take your time - we'll be here.Liberal Arts Graduate

   Will Think for Food

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   IMERC | Dec 05, 2003 08:50am | #31

   Welcome home Rich..

   Glad you're in one piece and look foreward to hearing from ya'... 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   mitch | Dec 05, 2003 05:02pm | #32

   welcome to beautiful north carolina!

   m

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   heck22 | Dec 05, 2003 06:49pm | #33

   Glad to hear that you are OK.What a remarkable group of people frequent these forums.Gives me hope for humanity.

   jwwhat the heck was I thinking?

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   Ruby | Dec 05, 2003 10:38pm | #34

   ---"I have a lot going on right now ..."---

   Bet you do! Hopefully all good.

   Glad to hear from the one and only fellow that doesn't seem to be able to stay out of the rain.;-)

   Wishing you sunny days in NC.

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   Snort | Dec 05, 2003 11:07pm | #35

   Great to know you finally made it here. Go Heels! EliphIno!

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   CAGIV | Dec 06, 2003 12:54am | #40

   Go Heels!

   So that's the real root to the problem we had with each other a while back...

   you stole my coach. 

   ;)

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   Theodora | Dec 06, 2003 01:06am | #41

   NNononononono, Neil.

   You BORROWED our coach for a while, and gave him the additional perspective to long for the Ole North State.

   :)"Our whole American way of life is a great war of ideas, and librarians are the arms dealers selling weapons to both sides."-James Quinn

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   DougU | Dec 06, 2003 02:44am | #43

   What you talking about "stoled your coach" didnt I see that Kansas was #1 in the poles?

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   CAGIV | Dec 06, 2003 03:29am | #45

   yeah and?

   they still took roy

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   Snort | Dec 06, 2003 03:37am | #46

   Whoooah kiddo. My dad went to Carolina before me, I grew up a Tar Heel fan. But I do pull for Kansas when they aren't playing the Heels<G> I still think Matt got a shabby deal, but Roy really does have legitimate Carolina blue blood, and damn straight I'm glad he's here.

   Hey Dean Smith is a Jayhawk, we just know whose pockets to pick.

   Still, the only thing that really matters is to beat Dook! LOL

   EliphIno!

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   CAGIV | Dec 06, 2003 08:03am | #47

   Yeah matt did kind of get the shaft hard.

   I got nothing really against NC or Roy, there was a big up roar here cause he left, I say BS, the man made a career move and a personal move to boot, he gave KU a lot before he left and I can't blame him one bit for leaving, which actually got me into some "fights" with pissed off students on campus when they were bad mouthing him in classes and stuff.

   How can you love a guy one day and want to kill him the next because he made the best decesion for himself after giving you so much, same thing happened when Gooden decided to go pro, yeah like any other college kid is going to give up millions and the chance to fulfill a life long dream so he can finish his/her degree and give the school one more year, risking injury not to mention earning potential.

   Still though, sad to see Roy leave, he's a hell of a guy, at least Self seems to be working out quite well here.

   and there is no-one I hate more then duke.  well maybe nebraska, but that's for a different sport.

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   xMikeSmith | Dec 06, 2003 09:58pm | #48

   kinda reminds you of Pettino bouncing around.......Mike Smith   Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   kostello | Dec 12, 2003 09:59am | #49

   its funny

   i haven't thought about WHW for a few days then he suddenly popped into my thoughts.

   i haven't seen him posting for a few days i guess he's got loads to sort out.

   oh and he needs to unload his truck!!!!

   how you doin WHW

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   goldhiller | Dec 05, 2003 11:38pm | #36

   Glad to see you're back here all in one piece.

   Should be a good tale to listen to from the sounds of it. ;-)

   Knowledge is power, but only if applied in a timely fashion.

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   darcey | Dec 06, 2003 12:03am | #37

   Dear Richard,

   I am so happy to hear you and yours are safe. We look forward to reading about your adventures, and I'm glad I can stop worrying now.

   Take care,

   darcy

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   kostello | Dec 06, 2003 12:33am | #38

   glad to see you posting again.

   you were sorely missed and worried about.

   i'm looking forward to a great saga!!!!!!LOL

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   CapnMac | Dec 06, 2003 12:36am | #39

   So, chunk some knots & such into the pot bellied stove, fire up the laptop and do tell , , , weather on the coast looks to be more suited for a warm drink, a good plce to prop one's feet, and a story to tell at great leisure.Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)

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   andybuildz | Dec 06, 2003 02:16am | #42

   So glad you let us all know your issues.....brings it all back home cause most of us if not all of us have been through tough times beyond words but never shared it.

   Its the sharing that helps individuals grow. Its the sharing that helps us all grow as a community and world so thank you for sharing and being so out front.

   If more people were as honest and as fourthcoming as you we'd be in a better place.

   More room to learn, help, and grow and understand one another.

   Starts right here at home and I hope its contagious....Be well my brother and glad your adventure is turning into more of an adventure...lol....long as youre well and safe

   BE well bro

                   andyMy life is my practice!

   http://CLIFFORDRENOVATIONS.COM

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   DougU | Dec 06, 2003 02:54am | #44

   WHW

   Glad to see ya made it, all better for the wear I assume.

   Doug

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    aimless | Dec 12, 2003 06:18pm | #50

    WH,

    Lurker here, glad to see you made it. Sorry about the wreck and all your travails along the road.