Thank you Sea Dogs, and goodbye.

[TonyOD]

Morning all.

 

For reasons that don't need to be aired here, I've decided to leave the Britmodeller forum, and I regret that as consequence I will no longer be involved in the Salty Sea Dog Group Build.

 

It's been a hoot, both on the Bunfight campaign trail and, latterly, during the GB itself. What a wonderful array of builds we have seen, and continue to see. Thank you, everyone who had shown even the slightest interest, and especially to Messrs. @Enzo the Magnificent, @Col. and @Bertie McBoatface for their support.

 

I will no longer be updating the Behemothic Build List, but it's likely that the HMS Salty Sea Dog will be able to chug along to its conclusion at the end of April under its own steam. 

 

Again, thank you, and happy modelling.

 

 

Best wishes,

 

Tony

[Bertie McBoatface]

Goodbye Tony, good luck with whatever you do next. 

[Rob Sutto]

Really sorry to hear that Tony. Thanks for all you've done to get HMS Salty Sea Dog afloat and cajoling this motley crew of aircraft, ship, armour, hovercraft, lighthouse and windfarm modellers all sailing under one flag. Best wishes, skipper. 

[PhantomBigStu]

Sorry to hear you are going Tony, best wishes for the future

[Faraway]

That’s a shame. 
I would imagine it’s a hard decision to leave the GB, but the whole forum even harder.

I wish you well for the future.

Jon

[flashlight]

Sorry to see that you leave, @TonyOD. Thank you so much for all you have done for this GB and I wish you all the best for your future!

 

Nick

[psdavidson]

Sorry to see you go. Wishing you all the best

[danbuoy]

Sorry to hear you are leaving Britmodeller @TonyOD. Thanks for steering us on a steady course in this GB.

[Ray S]

I echo the above sentiments Tony, all the best and thanks for being fabulous and for the hard work you have done on our behalf with this Group Build. Sail well.

 

Ray

[patmaquette]

Sorry to hear this, Tony. Thanks for everything that you've done.

Pat

[2996 Victor]

I'm so very sorry to hear this, Tony, but knowing why I can perfectly understand the reasons for your decision. It's such a shame that Traffic Warden mentality prevails in certain quarters.

 

I'll be in touch, and I'll catch up with you on WW2AIRCRAFT.net.

 

Take care and stay safe.

 

Cheers mate,

Mark

[Pappy]

G'day Tony,

 

Thanks for all the work you did leading ip to and during this and other GBs. Hopefully one day your circumstances will have changed and we will see you then, until then fair winds and following seas,

 

cheers,

 

Pappy

[AliGauld]

Sorry to hear this Tony, but wishing you all the best in the future.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Rabbit Leader]

Sorry to hear about this Tony, hopefully whatever salty taste has been left in your mouth can be easily washed away with a quick swig of rum. Chin up mate, time heals most things so hope you get back soon. 
 

Cheers.. Dave 

[John Laidlaw]

Damn. So sorry to hear this, but I hope all is well with you and yours. We'll be here should you want to make your way back again.

 

Cheers, John.

[stevehnz]

Sorry to read this Tony, you've been a shining light in the time you've been here, all the best & Take care, I would love to see you back if the time becomes right.  

Steve.

[CliffB]

You'll be sorely missed Tony. 

All the best for the future.

 

 

[Andwil]

Sorry to see you go Tony, your enthusiasm will be sorely missed.

 

AW

[Wings unlevel]

This incredible, and incredibly expansive, GB is testament to your energy and enthusiasm Tony. Thank you.

[stevej60]

Sorry to hear this news Tony but all the best for the future thank's for your comment's, encouragement and enthusiasm here on BM you'll be missed.

[theplasticsurgeon]

Really sad to hear that @TonyOD, good luck for the future.

Thanks for the enthusiasm you've added to this GB, and everything that you've participated in - BM will certainly miss you.

[Angus Tura]

14 hours ago, 2996 Victor said:

I'm so very sorry to hear this, Tony, but knowing why I can perfectly understand the reasons for your decision. It's such a shame that Traffic Warden mentality prevails in certain quarters.

 

Tony, I don't know to what this refers, but I'm sorry for it. I won't be alone in missing your enthusiasm. Take care, and preferably come back!

 

Alan 

[Luke1199]

Sorry to hear you're leaving Tony, you've done a fantastic job with this GB. I'll still follow your work on Instagram closely - all the best mate.

[JOCKNEY]

Oh my goodness,  Tony if your mind is made up then so be it.

But please, can I ask you to leave the door open to BM in case things ever change as we will all be here to welcome you back.

As legacies go the Salty Sea Dog will be a fitting tribute to your inexhaustible enthusiasm. 

 

Take care mate

 

Cheers Pat

[Torbjorn]

Sorry to hear that. Take care and cheers!