Thank You All, So Very Much - - -

Johnny Guest · December 31, 2002, 01:11 AM

As we wind down, in the waning hours of the year 2002, and the final day of The Firing Line, there are a lot of good-byes being said. It is only natural that a certain amount of sentiment be expressed. Well, this is mine - - -

It has been my very real pleasure to moderate the Handloading and Reloading Forum of TFL for the past three years. This is one of the more technically-oriented sections of TFL, so it is only natural that all here are soft spoken and of gentle demeanor. This is in no way anything against the avid participants in General discussion and in Legal & Political, nor the other areas where there is a lot of brand loyalty.

I like to think that H&R has been a place where serious questions are asked, and sincere efforts are made to share knowledge. I know that I have personally learned a vast amount by reading the writings of others. I won't risk insulting on-line friends and associates by trying to pick out whose who contributed most to my education. If I have been able to share any useful items from my own experience, I am most grateful for having had the chance.

I think it is a tribute to all participants in this forum to mention that, apart from a few spirited exchanges about the relative merits of certain powders and loading presses (all in good fun, certainly,) there has been about zero acrimony and aggravation in H&R. the vast majority of my "Moderating" has been in mildly admonishing members not to post super powerful load data without including proper cautions. The cooperative attitude of the members is reflected in the fact that I have never had occasion to ban anyone from TFL, nor to suspend posting privileges of any member. Only seldom have I needed to edit out over-the-top loads. Most of the members so edited have indicated, by e-mail or PMs, that they understood the safety concerns.

I am most proud that Richard Lucibella gave me the opportunity to participate as a TFL staffer. Any success I have had has been entirely due to the attitude and temperament of the board participants.
I hope that each of you finds fresh venues in which to participate, in H&R activities, and in preserving our rights to keep and bear arms. I am newly appointed as moderator of the H&R forum at thehighroad.org
and will look forward to seeing many of you there. If not, there are other fine RKBA and shooting sites, as detailed in Rich Lucibella's good-bye message.

Again - - -Thank you all. So Long. Hasta luego, amigos.

Johnny Guest
H&R Moderator, ret'd.

Proud Alumnus of The Firing Line

Stephen A. Camp · December 31, 2002, 08:55 AM

Hello, friend Johnny. You said it just right.

Best to all and see you all somewhere down the road.

PALongbow · December 31, 2002, 10:26 AM

Thank you all for your advise and never ending assistance with reloading. It was truely a pleasure to post on TFL.

Ron

**Mike Irwin** · December 31, 2002, 11:36 AM

Can we have one last discussion about duplexing just for old time's sake?

JohnK · December 31, 2002, 01:25 PM

Thank YOU for a job well done Johnny, you performed your duty as a moderator very well, and should be proud of the job.

TEXAS LAWMAN · December 31, 2002, 01:31 PM

Mr. Guest, your modesty is surpassed only by your great experience-based knowledge of the firearms arena. Thank you, Sir, for performing a thankless job with great dignity and professionalism.

Southla1 · December 31, 2002, 07:14 PM

Thank you Johnny! We will just take up where we left off down the "road" some.

Southla1 · December 31, 2002, 07:15 PM

Mike I got a better idea! Let's do one on a TRIPLEX load and MAGNUM primers!

JohnK · December 31, 2002, 07:17 PM

A dab of Bullseye, a dash of Unique and a dollop of 2400 topped off by a big chunk of lead - sounds like quite a cake!

**Mike Irwin** · December 31, 2002, 08:41 PM

MMMMmmmmm....

Boomalicious!

EchoFiveMike · December 31, 2002, 08:56 PM

Take care, good luck and watch six. Semper Fidelis...Ken M

spleenandideal · December 31, 2002, 09:54 PM

Thank you Johnny, thanks everyone else for keeping me from blowing up my reloading room!

God bless you all.

blades67 · December 31, 2002, 09:56 PM

Johnny, thank you. And you're welcome.

zanthope · December 31, 2002, 10:41 PM

Thank you, Johnny for the good teaching and good sense you passed out on this forum.

I'm glad you made the move over to THR!

Happy New Year, all ... and goodbye TFL.

December 31, 2002, 01:11 AM	#1
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	Thank You All, So Very Much - - - As we wind down, in the waning hours of the year 2002, and the final day of The Firing Line, there are a lot of good-byes being said. It is only natural that a certain amount of sentiment be expressed. Well, this is mine - - - It has been my very real pleasure to moderate the Handloading and Reloading Forum of TFL for the past three years. This is one of the more technically-oriented sections of TFL, so it is only natural that all here are soft spoken and of gentle demeanor. This is in no way anything against the avid participants in General discussion and in Legal & Political, nor the other areas where there is a lot of brand loyalty. I like to think that H&R has been a place where serious questions are asked, and sincere efforts are made to share knowledge. I know that I have personally learned a vast amount by reading the writings of others. I won't risk insulting on-line friends and associates by trying to pick out whose who contributed most to my education. If I have been able to share any useful items from my own experience, I am most grateful for having had the chance. I think it is a tribute to all participants in this forum to mention that, apart from a few spirited exchanges about the relative merits of certain powders and loading presses (all in good fun, certainly,) there has been about zero acrimony and aggravation in H&R. the vast majority of my "Moderating" has been in mildly admonishing members not to post super powerful load data without including proper cautions. The cooperative attitude of the members is reflected in the fact that I have never had occasion to ban anyone from TFL, nor to suspend posting privileges of any member. Only seldom have I needed to edit out over-the-top loads. Most of the members so edited have indicated, by e-mail or PMs, that they understood the safety concerns. I am most proud that Richard Lucibella gave me the opportunity to participate as a TFL staffer. Any success I have had has been entirely due to the attitude and temperament of the board participants. I hope that each of you finds fresh venues in which to participate, in H&R activities, and in preserving our rights to keep and bear arms. I am newly appointed as moderator of the H&R forum at thehighroad.org and will look forward to seeing many of you there. If not, there are other fine RKBA and shooting sites, as detailed in Rich Lucibella's good-bye message. Again - - -Thank you all. So Long. Hasta luego, amigos. Johnny Guest H&R Moderator, ret'd. Proud Alumnus of The Firing Line

December 31, 2002, 11:36 AM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	Can we have one last discussion about duplexing just for old time's sake? __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

December 31, 2002, 01:25 PM	#5
JohnK Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2001 Location: Duvall, Wa Posts: 552	Thank YOU for a job well done Johnny, you performed your duty as a moderator very well, and should be proud of the job. __________________ John http://www.handloads.com Molan Labe!

December 31, 2002, 01:31 PM	#6
TEXAS LAWMAN Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 1999 Posts: 304	Great Job, LT!! Mr. Guest, your modesty is surpassed only by your great experience-based knowledge of the firearms arena. Thank you, Sir, for performing a thankless job with great dignity and professionalism.

December 31, 2002, 07:17 PM	#9
JohnK Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2001 Location: Duvall, Wa Posts: 552	A dab of Bullseye, a dash of Unique and a dollop of 2400 topped off by a big chunk of lead - sounds like quite a cake! __________________ John http://www.handloads.com Molan Labe!

December 31, 2002, 08:55 AM	#2
Stephen A. Camp Staff In Memoriam Join Date: April 16, 1999 Posts: 2,570	Hello, friend Johnny. You said it just right. Best to all and see you all somewhere down the road.

December 31, 2002, 10:26 AM	#3
PALongbow Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2001 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 103	Thank you all for your advise and never ending assistance with reloading. It was truely a pleasure to post on TFL. Ron

December 31, 2002, 07:14 PM	#7
Southla1 Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 19, 2000 Location: Jeanerette, La. Near the Posts: 1,999	Thank you Johnny! We will just take up where we left off down the "road" some.

December 31, 2002, 07:15 PM	#8
Southla1 Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 19, 2000 Location: Jeanerette, La. Near the Posts: 1,999	Mike I got a better idea! Let's do one on a TRIPLEX load and MAGNUM primers!

December 31, 2002, 08:41 PM	#10
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	MMMMmmmmm.... Boomalicious! __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

December 31, 2002, 08:56 PM	#11
EchoFiveMike Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2000 Posts: 416	Take care, good luck and watch six. Semper Fidelis...Ken M

December 31, 2002, 09:54 PM	#12
spleenandideal Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 1998 Location: I-77, USA Posts: 522	Thank you Johnny, thanks everyone else for keeping me from blowing up my reloading room! God bless you all. __________________ "Be mindful of the living force" 'spleenandideal' here is 'agony' everywhere else....

December 31, 2002, 09:56 PM	#13
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	Johnny, thank you. And you're welcome. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

December 31, 2002, 10:41 PM	#14
zanthope Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 258	Thank you, Johnny for the good teaching and good sense you passed out on this forum. I'm glad you made the move over to THR! Happy New Year, all ... and goodbye TFL. __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then it gets worse.