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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning

DO-28 Cancelled... And possible retirement...

Hi Tim - just got the news.

Thanks so much for all the great work. I love that you did a lot of unique models - your FS9 X-24A is hands down my favourite project of yours - though your A-1 would likely be among the finest in quality. So all in all, thanks so much for giving of yourself to our hobby.

Hopefully we'll see you again!

dl
 
Wow! This was a shock to read today!

Tim, like everyone else, I say thanks for all you have done for our hobby. I fly your planes on a regular basis and consider them some of my favorite models. I understand that going through PC troubles can be disheartening. Been there a few times and I backup my backups and I'm still nervous in trusting digital storage systems.

Personally and respectfully, I hope you reconsider retirement and just take a break after getting everything sorted out. You're an asset to the hobby and I like many would view your departure as a hard loss.

DFA
 
No no Tim
You are not allowed to give up !!
Who gave you permission ??
Listen, just take your time, relax, play tennis or whatever other hobby you have,
Repair your puter, and get to it again
We wait for you to come back to us with many other "peculiar" planes
Promise ??
Italo
 
italoc said:
No no Tim
You are not allowed to give up !!
Who gave you permission ??
Listen, just take your time, relax, play tennis or whatever other hobby you have,
Repair your puter, and get to it again
We wait for you to come back to us with many other "peculiar" planes
Promise ??
Italo
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Amen this.
Piglet, my man, been there. Spoil the dogs, fly a lot, have a couple boxes of cool ones and get back refreshed.

Hoink, grgunt, rrfffoiiinkk oinnnnk... (translation: we'll be there waiting for you)

:salute:
 
italoc said:
No no Tim
You are not allowed to give up !!
Who gave you permission ??
Listen, just take your time, relax, play tennis or whatever other hobby you have,
Repair your puter, and get to it again
We wait for you to come back to us with many other "peculiar" planes
Promise ??
Italo
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+2 - You're the man and if you need more dog treats, just ask!
Bob
 
falcon409 said:
Man, I hate to hear that Tim (mainly the loss of the puter). I've been there several times and it's no fun for sure. As you said, even with back-ups you got bit, so it isn't always a fail-safe system. I hope, in time, you get it all back, or at least most of it.

As for modeling, I can think of maybe a handful of people who could probably use some time off and few more deserving than you. In freeware circles, you have been a veritable machine, cranking out very high quality aircraft at an amazing rate at times. I, for one, am grateful for your talents and the beautiful birds I get to fly. We'd love to see you continue, of that I have no doubt, but if a long overdue vacation is in your future then I hope you enjoy the time away and move into something else that brings you satisfaction. Whatever that may be.

Thanks Tim!!:salute:
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Well said ... and ditto from me.
 
Tim,

While I also look forward to your return to the field, there often comes a time when the hobby starts controlling the hobbyist. When that happens it's no longer enjoyable, it becomes a task.

Best to just walk away and not look back. One day you'll look over the unfinished work and find a refreshed urge to complete it...and you'll be better then ever.

Good luck and ENJOY yourself.
 
Thanks for sharing your talent with us. I have enjoyed many of your creations and hope to enjoy some new ones in the future, but in the mean time, chill for awhile and may the 'Oink' be with you Master Piglet.:ernae:
 
My Piglet hanger in FSX currently has:
Z-50, PC-6, OV-10, OV-1, Meyer 200D, MAI-890, M-18, J-29, J-20 (It's a really big hanger!)
Just a few of the many I know, and our thanks to you for every single one! :applause::applause::applause:
 
warchild said:
Please, I hope this is a hiatus, and that you will return.Pam
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I hope that applies to you too dear Pam!

Tim, the itch will always be there, I hope it turns unbearable and come back soon LOL. If you need a new system, I know many of us here are willing to cash in to help. The best for you mate and thank you!

Jose.
 
Yes! Let´s buy Mr. Piglet a new super machine! He deserves it! I´m on the list for sure! :salute:
 
Hope this will be just a temporary (but still well deserved) vacation from FS plane developement. Also hope you will get your rig up and running to your desire and first of all enjoy FS! New planes for our joy will appear whenever you desire, and therefore you must enjoy your own environment first!
Thanks for all you have shared with us so far! :ernae::salute:
 
Pity! Though it seems as the sim ages, more and more people are dropping out in one way or another. Not just designers of a/c, but all interest groups from scenery to simple link databases. Inevitable I suppose. In my favorites, I have been clearing out this very day websites that no longer lead anywhere. There were quite a lot.
 
Piglet,

Very sorry to hear about your computer, but it is a sad day for all of us simmers...

I want to Thank you again for the oh so many aircraft and hours of fun you have given me in this hobby :salute: your willingness for giving is priceless.

You, Sir Piglet are going to be miss by all here a the outhouse,

enjoy :applause::applause::applause: but please don't be a stranger round here



"Yes! Let´s buy Mr. Piglet a new super machine! He deserves it! I´m on the list for sure! :salute:"

not a bad idea
 
A huge loss for the FS world, however all I have to say is a huge thankyou for the years of hard work delivering some of the finest and most unusual models made for our hobby, I really hope everything works out for you and we see another piglet production in the not too far distant future!
 
Well then, All I have to say to you is...

THANKS! (Yes, I'm yelling it)

It's a good time for a vacation (Airshow season!). I hope during that vacation SoH starts a fund to buy/build you a super PC, regardless of whether or not you build planes again. I'll be more than happy to contribute and everyone here knows you've earned it.

Take care, kick back, and enjoy the doggie treats!
 
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