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Saying goodbye
Some sixteen years after conceiving and managing the forum on a daily basis, I am stepping away from responsibility for it, A member of the MMI family will hopefully inform you soon as to whether and how the forum will be supported in the future.
The forum began as an experiment. Little did we know how much knowledge and experience there was out there, waiting to be tapped and shared. One hundred and twenty thousand posts later (and I have read every single one), we have learned to be humble, I hope. Along the way, I have enjoyed pizza with forum members, steamed crabs, and broken bread at our own table with a forum member tied up at our dock, headed one way or the other, I forget which. I have posted a bunch of “Thanks!” ratings and received fewer, which I consider appropriate. I have received almost 500 PM’s and sent a similar number. I know many forum members by their nicknames, and I get a kick out of that. I know the weather in Newfoundland or Alaska. Or maybe France or Hawaii. What’s better than that? Anyway, it’s been a blessing. Keep your pointy end in front, and stay in touch with me at williambickley@gmail.com, if you wish, Bill |
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Sad and Thanx
Bill, WOW to say the least. You have been a tremendous asset to me and most likely any who frequented this forum. This forum is the best run I have encountered and makes any other pale with envy.
Bill you are the best. I wish you well in whatever is in your future. Dave Neptune Last edited by Dave Neptune; 08-08-2020 at 10:48 PM. Reason: wrong icon |
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What Dave said. I read this forum daily and have learned so much. And it is by far the most civil place on the internet. Robust discussion can be had here with no fear of it getting ugly. No doubt that is largely due to you Bill so THANKS.
As to why the future, please sort out how to make it continue. I am so hooked on this forum/engine it makes me laugh. I spend way more time here than all other sailing forums combined! And yet the best part of sailing is no engine noise. Although I do love it when the A4 fires up! Thank you very sincerely Bill for creating this forum and making it what it is! Sincerely Peter |
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Say it ain't so! I echo Peter's sentiment that this is by far the most civil place on the internet. Part of my daily routine in the morning.
I have tried, and failed, to run a successful forum, so I have the greatest respect for the amount of work that goes into it! We will miss you Bill!
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@(^.^)@ Ed 1977 Pearson P-323 "Dolce Vita" with rebuilt Atomic-4 |
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Nooooooooooo!!!!
Bill... you are certainly the soul and heartbeat of this forum and have been THE main reason for why this is such a great place for us all to meet up and discuss without any fear of getting "Flamed"! I know that time marches on regardless of our whims and wishes and our life's paths cross and re-cross with destiny. Hopefully, we will cross wakes or find ourselves in the same port once again in the future. You are appreciated and will certainly be missed here. Happy Trails! ”Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment”
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Bill, when I started on the forum I did not know what I did not know. I've had my A4 for 44yrs and previously relied on a little experimentation and trial and error and some drive way mechanic experiences from my half century ago teenage years. Now I am the A4 go to guy at our Chicago harbor and feel good about being able to save friends sailing weekend because they didn't have spark, overheats or fuel pressure etc which can usually be resolved in only about 30 min. of effort. I didn't harbor my boat this season due to covid issues but am constantly being asked to join in on other boats. The confidence and peace of mind I have sailing a 54yr old Morgan 34
all over Lake Michigan starting the engine and being able to help I owe all to this forum and to its many impressive contributors. I know all things, especially good things, must end but I hope this forum and your legacy continues. Sincere thank you for your work and efforts. Sam |
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Thanks a lot Bill. This forum has been a great place. Great job!
I wish you the best! |
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Thank you, Bill. I have said for years that this forum is the most valuable thing I've used on the entire internet, and it was your good stewardship that made it possible.
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Bill,
Thanks for all your efforts. Fair winds and following seas in your future. Al Schober |
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Don? ex TRUE GRIT |
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Bill: My A-4 would not be running without this forum. Thank you one gazillion times with some MMO sprinkled on top.
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As far as I know, they haven't made a decision yet. Bill |
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I cannot improve on the comments already posted. Thank you Bill.
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I am not sure how many of you were around in the dark days between the end of A4 production and the start of internet support, but it was not a good time to own an A4 powered boat. Local mechanics more or less universally decided "buy a new diesel" was the only solution they were offering and one was left to make do as best as you could. |
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I interpreted the comment as a decision regarding forum administration.
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Me too, but this forum is so valuable to the Moyer brand I can't imagine them just letting it fade away. "Moyer Engine", "Moyer Rebuild" and so on can be found in boat ads, so the name really means something!
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Sad to see you go
It is a excellent Forum for users and MMI to communicate hope it continues Many Thanks Best Art |
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Thank you Bill
I follow forums on lawn tractors, golf carts, and power boat engines, and your forum is the only one that increased my vocabulary.
Thanks, Jim
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Can I take credit for "ubiquitous"?
Bill |
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Bill, I still hope you will contact me when you are in Solomons again!!!!
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Words cannot express my sense of gratitude for this forum. My Atomic 4 is the beating heart of my daysailing business. Without Moyer Marine and this forum to show me how to care for the little beast, I might be trying to live on Social Security. Instead I can say I take people sailing for a living. Many thanks to you, Bill, and happy sailing!
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There is probably an entire fleet of boats that would not be sailing today absent Moyer and this Forum.
There are plenty of old diesels now with little to no support and you can buy an essentially new A4. * If my boat had come with a diesel, it would have been a wonderful smooth little 4 cylinder Westerbeake made from an MG Midget 1.2 liter engine. It would have been really nice until it broke, at which point I would be trawling antique tractor forums in the UK for parts Unlike the A4, that engine really was a tractor engine too! |
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Thank you so much Bill and all the best to you!
This forum has helped me immensely, I really dont know what I would have done without it. All your hard work is much appreciated. Cheers, Trevor
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