Adios Amigos!

ScottT · Post by **ScottT** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:41 am

Time to move on down the line. It has been nice knowing you and I wish you all well in the upcoming year.

If you want to each me in the future, you will have to do so by e-mail.

Best regards,

Scott

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:50 am

Well Scott, I'm sorry to see you go. I'm sure you have your reasons.

Take care and enjoy all you do.

Joe

canonsix · Post by **canonsix** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:56 am

I am sorry to see you go,I learned a lot from you and enjoyed the short time I was here with you. Good luck to you. Doug

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:02 pm

deerwhacker444 · Post by **deerwhacker444** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:04 pm

What happened over the last 10 days? I've been off the net being sick and out of town for Christmas. Did someone get a case of Red-*** or what?

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:06 pm

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:14 pm

Scott must have his reason, which is good enough for me.

Take care brother. I have appreciated your insight, wit and wisdom. All the best in the future! I'll miss you posts...

Eric M. · Post by **Eric M.** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:16 pm

I'm out of here also Scott.
Too many personal attacks, and too many arguments around here for me.

Eric
ElyBoy

jengel · Post by **jengel** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:28 pm

Eric M. wrote:I'm out of here also Scott.
Too many personal attacks, and too many arguments around here for me.

Eric
ElyBoy

I have noticed that too. I don't know what the deal is though, used to be a little more friendly with your normal banter among friends. Maybe it's the stress of the Thanksgiving/Christmas season.

jazman · Post by **jazman** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:35 pm

It sure has gotten negative. Someone will post a OT topic and everyone will jump in on why they hate something too. People complaining about movie stars on a gun board, what's the point? Maybe it's time to do an OT section so everyone who wants to complain about something can post there, and everyone who wants to post and learn about lever guns can post on the main forum?
Scott, thanks for the knowledge I gained from you and have a great 2008.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:38 pm

I hadn't thought about that. I'm one of the guys who tends to post on a wide variety of topics, leverguns, guns in general, firearms rights, politics, family, humor, etc. I've also not been shy about throwing my two cents around. If my opinions or "OT" posts are driving away the regulars, it's time to vote me off the island (no, I've never see that show, but I understand the reference). I should go long before a lot of others here - first and foremost ScottT...

Mich Hunter · Post by **Mich Hunter** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:39 pm

There has been less gun discussions and a lot more political threads. Maybe we can blame it on election year???? I have been "attacked" on a few occasions, but take it with a grain of salt. I have had many differances of opinion, but it happens.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:40 pm

Sorry to see this Scott. I've enjoyed your posts.

Vaya con Dios!

Gotta agree with the others about the negativity. There's been some pretty rude stuff out there lately.

jengel · Post by **jengel** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:41 pm

Ysabel Kid wrote:I hadn't thought about that. I'm one of the guys who tends to post on a wide variety of topics, leverguns, guns in general, firearms rights, politics, family, humor, etc. I've also not been shy about throwing my two cents around. If my opinions or "OT" posts are driving away the regulars, it's time to vote me off the island (no, I've never see that show, but I understand the reference). I should go long before a lot of others here - first and foremost ScottT...

Not a problem with your stuff at all. I value your opinion and most of the others on the board. I usually live by the motto "If you can't say something nice, don't say it at all". There is the 1% of the time that I can't keep my mouth shut. It is usually something that I feel very strongly about.

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:46 pm

I'm out of here also Scott.
Too many personal attacks, and too many arguments around here for me.

Please note: this is not a personal attack.

I don't read every post here - I'm not interested in every topic, and I'm not interested in the opinion of certain individuals who occasionally drop in. Those folk don't seem to last long anyway. So all I can say is be selective about what you participate in, and if things warm up, chalk up ignorance as ignorance if it comes your way.

The closest thing I've seen here to a "personal attack" was a thread on immigration. People get sensitive, and start throwing rocks.
I say, so what! If someone acts like a jerk, guys here will let 'em know but quick, either directly or by ignoring them.

The quality of the participants and management here is head and shoulders above any other forum I've visited. No group is perfect, no person is perfect, and for the sake of our brotherhood, our values, and all of the good that comes through here I'll put up with occasional ignorance.

Sorry to see you go. I hope you reconsider.

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:48 pm

Sorry to see you go, was looking forward to the challenge!!

Please stay YK always enjoy your posts.

I enjoy it here but am selective about what I read

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:50 pm

I really enjoy your wisdom and posts. I wish you well and I hope to see you on the shiloh forum.

Bogie35 · Post by **Bogie35** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:05 pm

Sorry to see you go Scott. You have a lot of wisdom that we will miss. May your days be many and joyful!

Sincerely,
bogie

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:05 pm

Gents,

Scott has gone away before. He has even changed his handle, too. I cannot see him staying away for long. Scott T has not told any of us why he is going, so we do not know the reason for his departure. He has done likewise in the past.

I do not see any reason to get upset over some of the truly in-depth discussions on matters that may well affect us all. Unfortunately, guns & politics go together. Some people never make the connection, so the attempt to drive home a point can appear like a personal attack .

Shawn

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:06 pm

I come here for gun info . I don't read to many off topic post , unless the heading interest me. Too be honest I really don't have that much time to surf . I check in , look for things of interest and check out. Sorry to see you go Scott you have a lot to contribute.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:19 pm

Good huntin', Scott.........

cubrock · Post by **cubrock** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:36 pm

ScottT wrote:Time to move on down the line. It has been nice knowing you and I wish you all well in the upcoming year.

If you want to each me in the future, you will have to do so by e-mail.

Best regards,

Scott

Vaya con Dios, hermano.

LeverBob · Post by **LeverBob** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:38 pm

Fair Thee Well...to the both of you.

LeverBob

1886 · Post by **1886** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:39 pm

Good Luck. I do not know Scott but wish him well. I do not know many forum members for that matter but I have been blessed to meet a few. Those I have had the good fortune to get to know have been genuinely nice, sincere people. I hope to get know more of you in the future. Best Wishes to you all. 1886.

coyote nose · Post by **coyote nose** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:54 pm

So long, but I do hope you reconsider.
If anybody ever finds a forum where everybody agrees with everybody else , please post a link here so we all can check it out.
Ysabel, and other OT posters, a lot of us consider this forum kind of like sittin by the campfire and BS'ing. Last time I did that with a bunch of shooters we talked about guns, hunting, cars, work, medical bills, knives, casting, hunting, reloading, the weather......just like this forum. I love it the way it is, still....different strokes for different folks.

engravertom · Post by **engravertom** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:04 pm

Scott,

You have been an inspiration for good.

Ysabel, if you go, I should go too!

I think the maturity and restraint around here are a good bit above average, for the net, or anywhere!

I've seen a lot of self policing, and that is rare, but a very good thing.

I hope he comes back. I don't think I'll ever afford a Shiloh, so i can't really participate over there!

Take care,

Tom

Rexster · Post by **Rexster** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:58 pm

ScottT, I will miss your posts. Take good care, happy hunting, and Happy New Year!

Swampman · Post by **Swampman** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:00 pm

"Maybe it's time to do an OT section so everyone who wants to complain about something can post there"

yep!

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:08 pm

Scott, I've really enjoyed all your posts to do with shooting your Shilo. Whatever it is that you're up to, may 2008 be a very good year for you and yours.

ScottT · Post by **ScottT** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:18 pm

I got an e-mail stating that I needed to explain this.

Nothing to explain. I'm not mad at anybody, nothing is going on. Just need a break is all. Go on and have fun guys, nothing bad happened to me and I have not noticed anything that makes me want to go.

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:19 pm

Good luck Scott. Sorry to see you go. Best wishes to you and yours.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:20 pm

Take care Scott. I will miss your posts.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:26 pm

ScottT wrote:Time to move on down the line. It has been nice knowing you and I wish you all well in the upcoming year.

If you want to each me in the future, you will have to do so by e-mail.

Best regards,

Scott

Sorry to see it. Both you and Eric.

Savage99 · Post by **Savage99** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:34 pm

I've done the same thing before....nothing wrong with turning off the computer and living a real life..

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:39 pm

It's sad to see anyone you consider a friend leave. A lot of the OT stuff here is questions asked because we are friends and value each other's opinion. Paco has said before that he didn't want to break down the forum into different sections. Personally I don't think it would be good either. It's what gives this board a sense of of family.

Rusty <><

SmokeEater2 · Post by **SmokeEater2** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:49 pm

Well Heck! I hate to see you go ScottT. Your posts and the pics involving Big Nose Kate were the main thing that got me off my duff and finally buying the Sharps I'd wanted for years. Happy Trails.

Post by **AmBraCol** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:06 pm

Rusty wrote:It's sad to see anyone you consider a friend leave. A lot of the OT stuff here is questions asked because we are friends and value each other's opinion. Paco has said before that he didn't want to break down the forum into different sections. Personally I don't think it would be good either. It's what gives this board a sense of of family.

Rusty <><

Also, highly specialized forums die. If we were to cut out all the "Non-levergun" stuff here we'd end up with a dry, dull 1000 posts or so. Well, not completely dry and dull - but the sense of community would be much weaker.

I've seen the other forums where you've got a list kind of like the one following. Imagine what life on this forum would be like if we were to specialize the categories:

Winchester Model 1866
Winchester Model 1872
Winchester Model 1892
Winchester Model 1894
Winchester Model 1895
Winchester Model 9422

Marlin Model 39
Marlin Model 1893
Marlin Model 1894
Marlin Model 36
Marlin Model 336
Marlin Model 444

Savage Model 1899
Savage Model 99

etc, etc, etc....

Yes, sorting through the OT can take some effort, but this site is as much about relationships as it is about leverguns. And that is what keeps most of us around, it's fun to hang out with like minded folks. And when our minds are not alike, well that's when the fun starts. And I've noticed that folks tend to give as good as they receive - on both sides of the "political aisle". It WOULD behoove us all to double check before we post. "Speaking" in haste can mean saying things that were best left unsaid or better said in different ways. Personal attacks do not win over anyone.

And although ScottT left, we've had quite a few new members join today. Just like life, one friend leaves town and you meet a new one 'round the corner - and no telling when the old friend will drop in to say "Howdy!" or might even move back...

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:30 pm

AmBraCol wrote: ...Also, highly specialized forums die. If we were to cut out all the "Non-levergun" stuff here we'd end up with a dry, dull 1000 posts or so. Well, not completely dry and dull - but the sense of community would be much weaker.

I've seen the other forums where you've got a list kind of like the one following. Imagine what life on this forum would be like if we were to specialize the categories:

Winchester Model 1866
Winchester Model 1872
Winchester Model 1892
Winchester Model 1894
Winchester Model 1895
Winchester Model 9422

Marlin Model 39
Marlin Model 1893
Marlin Model 1894
Marlin Model 36
Marlin Model 336
Marlin Model 444

Savage Model 1899
Savage Model 99

etc, etc, etc....

You are SO right. I am an occasional poster on some of those boards, and have let memberships lapse on the others... mainly because there are only so many ways/times you can argue about sprues, patch thickness, BP granulation, Leather vs Lead on flint wrapping, etc.

Really, with no OT, there's very little Conversation. Each "Thread" would consist of a question and and 2 or 3 answers.

Now, there ARE some good reasons to avoid non-RKBA Politics - especially Theopolitics - but without RKBA and discussions about the Politics necessary to defeat those who would regulate us into near complete disarmament (not even the poor Soviet Proles were "completely" disarmed...) we, as shooters, will have a poorer time of facilitating that protection.

We certainly can't leave it to the "Professionals".

Anyway, You GO AmBraCol! Preach it!

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:36 pm

What about the challenge?! Oh well, hope you have a good one...

otteray · Post by **otteray** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:44 pm

I'm gonna miss those Big Nose Kate pics.
Best to ya, Scott.

Idahoser · Post by **Idahoser** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:08 pm

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:09 pm

otteray wrote:I'm gonna miss those Big Nose Kate pics.
Best to ya, Scott.

Likewise. Take care, and feel free to drop back by; I, among several, will relish your input.

model55 · Post by **model55** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:21 pm

It is a shame to see you go-you are one of the many positive people who post here and contribute so much to the rest of us-hope you change your mind.

SJPrice · Post by **SJPrice** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:31 pm

The beginning of the end on so many boards in the past. I sure hope this one moves past this kind of stuff. Leverguns is one of the best places I have found to relax and read about levers and using them.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:35 pm

Fellas, re-read Scott's 2nd post(pg. 2?). I too need to hit my knees, woods and range much more often, rather than surf, though that becomes impossible for me at times with these little ones crawling around

.

Leverdude · Post by **Leverdude** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:43 pm

ScottT,

See ya round, we'll still be here when your of a mind to swing by.
Least I will.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:10 pm

Sounds just fine to me Scott. Nothing wrong with a break, and nobody should try to read something into it. Adios!

ScottT · Post by **ScottT** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:56 pm

Boys, I have been living and breathing this stuff for a while and I posted some photos that give you an idea of what I have been up to. I need a little break. Look at the photos and you will see why.

I'll be back, but if somebody posted a question or something, I did not want them thinking I was ignoring them or being rude. Just need a recharge.

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:06 pm

Enjoy the vacation, see you when you get back!

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:48 pm

Well Scott its not the first time you have taken a vacation from us and I hope it wont be the last. Happy hunting dont stay gone to long.

Adios Amigos!

Adios Amigos!

I am sorry to see you go.

Re: Adios Amigos!

Re: Adios Amigos!

scott T