It's time to quietly fade away...................

TerrapinWill · April 7, 2005 8:49AM

and return to lurking, which is where I am best suited. It's just not fun here........later!

ksteelheader · April 7, 2005 8:50AM

<< and return to lurking, which is where I am best suited. It's just not fun here........later! >>

ss350camaro · April 7, 2005 8:52AM

<< and return to lurking, which is where I am best suited. It's just not fun here........later! >>

Thin skinned ?

Russ · April 7, 2005 8:54AM

<< It's time to quietly fade away................... >>

I'd guess, than, that this thread is a figment of our imaginations?

Russ, NCNE

Petescorner · April 7, 2005 8:55AM

I will miss you, whoever you are.

cladking · April 7, 2005 8:56AM

ttt

You've had a lot of good posts.

A lot of us cut back once in a while. It would be a shame to see you stop.

...besides, you're well on your way to a title.

hamiltonjh · April 7, 2005 8:56AM

it's as fun as you make it

so, dont let the door hit ya on the way out....buhbye

wjd283 · April 7, 2005 8:58AM

The fun can be had in the open forum.

ksteelheader · April 7, 2005 9:00AM

<< The fun can be had in the open forum. >>

quattrocoins · April 7, 2005 9:01AM

Let my inspiration flow
in token lines suggesting rhythm
that will not forsake me
till my tale is told and done

While the firelights aglow
strange shadows in the flames will grow
till things we've never seen
will seem familiar

Shadows of a sailor forming
winds both foul and fair all swarm
down in Carlisle he loved a lady
many years ago

While the storyteller speaks
a door within the fire creaks
suddenly flies open
and a girl is standing there

Eyes alight with glowing hair
all that fancy paints as fair
she takes her fan and throws it
in the lion's den

"Which of you to gain me, tell
will risk uncertain pains of Hell?
I will not forgive you
if you will not take the chance"

The sailor gave at least a try
the soldier being much too wise
strategy was his strength
and not disaster

The sailor coming out again
the lady fairly lept at him
that's how it stands today
you decide if he was wise

The storyteller makes no choice
soon you will not hear his voice
his job is to shed light
and not to master

Since the end is never told
we pay the teller off in gold
in hopes he will come back
but he cannot be bought or sold

Inspiration move me brightly
light the song with sense and color,
hold away despair
More than this I will not ask
faced with mysteries dark and vast
statements just seem vain at last
some rise, some fall, some climb
to get to Terrapin

Counting stars by candlelight
all are dim but one is bright:
the spiral light of Venus
rising first and shining best,
From the northwest corner
of a brand new crescent moon
crickets and cicadas sing
a rare and different tune

Terrapin Station
in the shadow of the moon
Terrapin Station
and I know we'll be there soon

Terapin - I can't figure out
Terripin - if it's an end or the beginning
Terrapin - but the train's got its brakes on
and the whistle is screaming: TERRAPIN

AT A SIDING

While you were gone
these spaces filled with darkness
The obvious was hidden
With nothing to believe in
the compass always points to Terrapin

The sullen wings of fortune beat like rain
You're back in Terrapin for good or ill again
For good or ill again

mdwoods · April 7, 2005 9:02AM

<< The fun can be had in the open forum. >>

Yep, come and visit the OF. Great minds are there, or so I've heard.

Craton · April 7, 2005 9:06AM

If you like our show tell ev'ryone but...
If you think it stinks, keep your big mouth shut!
We're glad you came but we have to shout
Adios, au revoir, wiedersehen, ta-ta-ta
Goodbye...get lost...get out!!

relayer · April 7, 2005 9:07AM

It's better to burn out, then to fade away

If you crave attention you'll have to try and complete in the Open Forum where you'll find many with the same needs as you.

Maybe you can give xpipedreamer a run for the money, but At least he is honest about it

tlhoy · April 7, 2005 9:11AM

OT and

hamiltonjh · April 7, 2005 9:11AM

<< 

<< The fun can be had in the open forum. >>

Yep, come and visit the OF. Great minds are there, or so I've heard. >>

ss350camaro · April 7, 2005 9:11AM

<< 

<< It's time to quietly fade away................... >>

<< I'd guess, than, that this thread is a figment of our imaginations?

Russ, NCNE >>

Russ,

I'd be remiss in my payback duties if i let this one go

I'd guess then, that this thread is a figment of our imaginations?

DHeath · April 7, 2005 9:18AM

hmm...... I missed the spanking and I'm too lazy to go look.

ss350camaro · April 7, 2005 9:22AM

<< hmm...... I missed the spanking and I'm too lazy to go look. >>

Here ya go Don

oh, you mean the thread

Here ya go

But, I suppose it could have been this one also.

ziggy29 · April 7, 2005 9:25AM

If you have to announce it, it's not "quietly"...

DHeath · April 7, 2005 9:26AM

carl · April 7, 2005 9:33AM

If it's not fun here, then why keep on lurking? Is lurking more fun than doing for you? If so then thats why this is no fun. It's you.

Dave99B · April 7, 2005 9:35AM

Some people like to "watch"

Dave

ziggy29 · April 7, 2005 9:35AM

Personally, I've never understood lurking on an ongoing basis at a message board community. Sure, sometimes I need one specific answer and I google a link to a board discussing the topic I'm interested in, but I can't imagine reading something on an ongoing basis -- meaning the subject clearly interested me -- and NOT participating.

Bear · April 7, 2005 9:46AM

Hell, I been fading away for years now.

stujoe · April 7, 2005 9:49AM

<---------------- Lurker.

GAT · April 7, 2005 9:57AM

Fun? I am active on this board to share information, not for entertainment. Why announce your leaving? Just do it.

bgrice · April 7, 2005 9:58AM

Hang in there Will. Seems like a pretty decent group with lots of knowledge about coins.

BigGreek · April 7, 2005 10:04AM

Looks like he finally is getting the attention he deserved

xbob · April 7, 2005 10:06AM

Will, I've liked your posts for the most part. I don't know if you we're asking anyone, but it stinks to see someone get bummed out enough about the forums to announce they are going to "fade away". If the forums have got you down just take a break for a while. Have a snickers bar

Get excited again about the how the forum adds to enjoyment of the hobby and come back when you feel like it.

Better luck next year Terrapins! (Yea, I know you are a deadhead not a Terps fan. I am a Terps fan though!)

Now I am going to go read about coins. Bye.

islemangu · April 7, 2005 10:11AM

typical Terrapin....go Wolfpack

cladking · April 7, 2005 10:22AM

Well one thing's for sure, there ain't nothin' too high brow for the cesspool. While there's
a lot of nonsense and cheating on the open forum there are experts on just aboot every-
thing from ornithology to astrology.

The first time I opened the forum it was quite accidental and the thread titles were astounding.
There seemed little reason to ever go back but then it became obvious there were a lot of dia-
monds among the coal and that even the worst of it was often hilarious.

Keep in mind though, that the same thing goes on there that goes on everywhere else. Whet-
her a thread is worth opening or not is dependent on the title and the author. Just because
it's a good author doesn't mean that any of his threads are worth opening nor does it mean
that those with vague titles are worth opening. There's not time for everything and we must
pick and choose.

When you see people doing the backstroke in a cesspool, it can be bad form to suggest that
they are doing it poorly.

TWQG · April 7, 2005 10:40AM

Weaned a little early huh?

Myqqy · April 7, 2005 10:42AM

The fun can be had in the open forum.

I'm sorry, but only freaks thrive in the wasteland that is the open forum......

ER · April 7, 2005 10:44AM

Another stupid announcement.

ER · April 7, 2005 10:46AM

<< The fun can be had in the open forum.

I'm sorry, but only freaks thrive in the wasteland that is the open forum......

>>

clw54 · April 7, 2005 10:46AM

<< The fun can be had in the open forum.

I'm sorry, but only freaks thrive in the wasteland that is the open forum......

>>

Yes, that is a problem.

RYK · April 7, 2005 10:48AM

It's time to quietly fade away...................

If I only had a nickel every time someone announced their departure...

mirabela · April 7, 2005 10:48AM

GDTRFB?

Clankeye · April 7, 2005 10:57AM

<< It's time to quietly fade away................... >>

Would it not in fact be better to challenge everyone here to a fist fight?

topstuf · April 7, 2005 11:04AM

And, in the usual good-natured sensitive spirit of the forum and with a sense of the loss of a contributor...

......GOOD RIDDANCE, you pus-filled, scumbucket, sniveling, sadsack, rotten excuse for rat's vomit !!!!

ccr · April 7, 2005 11:05AM

<< 

<< The fun can be had in the open forum. >>

Yep, come and visit the OF. Great minds are there, or so I've heard. >>

Yeah, if you`re a troglodyte!

It`s about as interesting and stimulating as a 5 pound cow pie.

topstuf · April 7, 2005 11:12AM

The LEAST you could have done was post some "Guess the grade" threads.

Or maybe a "nice coin" or two.

You just didn't TRY.

ksteelheader · April 7, 2005 11:13AM

<< 

<< 

<< The fun can be had in the open forum. >>

Yep, come and visit the OF. Great minds are there, or so I've heard. >>

Yeah, if you`re a troglodyte!

It`s about as interesting and stimulating as a 5 pound cow pie. >>

Then you would fit right in!

ccr · April 7, 2005 11:15AM

<< 

<< 

<< 

<< The fun can be had in the open forum. >>

Yep, come and visit the OF. Great minds are there, or so I've heard. >>

Yeah, if you`re a troglodyte!

It`s about as interesting and stimulating as a 5 pound cow pie. >>

Then you would fit right in!

>>

XpipedreamR · April 7, 2005 11:17AM

Myqqy · April 7, 2005 11:27AM

It`s about as interesting and stimulating as a 5 pound cow pie.

Tootawl · April 7, 2005 11:52AM

TerrapinWill, one question - Who are you?
Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Tootawl · April 7, 2005 12:29PM

Did anyone else get a PM from TerrapinWill that left ya all warm & fuzzy???

LucyBop · April 7, 2005 12:31PM

your pm's get me warm and fuzzy!

ksteelheader · April 7, 2005 12:31PM

<< Did anyone else get a PM from TerrapinWill that left ya all warm & fuzzy??? >>

No, did you?

flaminio · April 7, 2005 12:33PM

Here's something you may need, should you choose to come back:

It's time to quietly fade away...................

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