• Update

    From Avon@21:1/101 to All on Sun May 12 11:36:13 2024
    Hi folks, have been busy with family (mostly) over last few weeks so activity levels in BBS have been low.

    Now back into it, and working to add new nodes over the coming days then will look to cull / update MIA nodes from NET 1 and 4 to start with.

    Solaris - I'll need to work with you to make sure we have NET 2 trimmed up if need be as well :)

    Thanks all.

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to All on Sun Nov 24 13:59:42 2024
    Hi folks

    I have not been very active over the last 6-8 weeks and my apologies for the lack of replies etc.

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    I plan to start to circle back to BBSing and catch up (slowly) on my network admin, echomail, netmail etc.

    If you're reading this and had emailed me to apply for a node number and not heard back in recent times, I'm sorry but it's family stuff that comes first and I hope you understand.

    Mum's death was not unexpected, she had been suffering from dementia for the last few years and it had been a long slow goodbye with an uncertain end date... nothing I'd wish on anyone.

    Any who that's the latest... I haven't completely dropped off the face of the earth but I have been juggling family and work a lot more these past few months.

    I hope this finds you well, and as always thanks for being part of the fsxNet community.

    Best, Paul

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Al@21:4/106 to Avon on Sat Nov 23 17:49:28 2024
    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    Sorry to hear that Avon, consolences and best wishes.

    Good vibes headed your way from this part of the world.

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  • From Nigel Reed@21:2/101 to All on Sat Nov 23 19:59:04 2024
    On Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:59:42 +1300
    "Avon" (21:1/101) <Avon@f101.n1.z21.fidonet> wrote:

    Hi folks

    I have not been very active over the last 6-8 weeks and my apologies
    for the lack of replies etc.

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been
    busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling
    a funeral etc.

    Sorry for your loss.
    --
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  • From apam@21:4/158.1 to Avon on Sun Nov 24 12:16:11 2024
    Hi Paul

    Any who that's the latest... I haven't completely dropped off the face of the earth but I have been juggling family and work a lot more these past few months.


    I'm sorry about your mum, that's tough.

    Hope you're doing ok, and glad to hear from you.

    Andrew

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  • From Gamgee@21:2/138 to Avon on Sat Nov 23 20:33:56 2024
    Avon wrote to All <=-

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been
    busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    Very sorry to hear that, Avon. My best thoughts and wishes to you and
    your family.



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  • From paulie420@21:2/150 to Avon on Sat Nov 23 19:34:23 2024
    I have not been very active over the last 6-8 weeks and my apologies for the lack of replies etc.

    Its ok, Avon - you are a champion of this community. You've done more for BBSing than I could ever hope to do... you touch so many new sysops over so many years. You're OK to take the time that you need.

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been
    busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    I'm sorry for your loss - these times show, like decades of BBS history, that time passes. That we all go through... life. I'm sorry that your current experience includes this... experience.

    I plan to start to circle back to BBSing and catch up (slowly) on my network admin, echomail, netmail etc.

    If you're reading this and had emailed me to apply for a node number and not heard back in recent times, I'm sorry but it's family stuff that
    comes first and I hope you understand.

    You take all the time you need. Screw those new sysops trying to get on fsx. They'll be there when you come back round... the important part is that you will, Paul.

    Mum's death was not unexpected, she had been suffering from dementia for the last few years and it had been a long slow goodbye with an uncertain end date... nothing I'd wish on anyone.

    Any who that's the latest... I haven't completely dropped off the face
    of the earth but I have been juggling family and work a lot more these past few months.

    Again, apologies and understanding for what yer going thru. Thank you for being who you are in this community. The newbies will understand - later. I hope you had a good service and that you are able to let go in the ways that best suite you... I'm sorry, Paul.

    I hope this finds you well, and as always thanks for being part of the fsxNet community.

    You always put community over self. While I understand, please take the moments that you deserve - and know that this community will be right here standing with you when you're able to come back and pay attention.

    Sorry, Paul. I feel you.



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  • From Zip@21:1/202 to Avon on Sun Nov 24 06:44:06 2024
    On 24 Nov 2024, Avon said the following...

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been
    busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    I'm very sorry to hear that, Paul. :(
    My deepest condolences to you.

    Kind regards,
    Björn

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  • From apam@21:4/158.1 to paulie420 on Sun Nov 24 15:41:11 2024
    You take all the time you need. Screw those new sysops trying to get on fsx. They'll be there when you come back round... the important part is that you will, Paul.


    I understand the vibe, but I am sure the new sysops didn't know, and I am sure they would be quiet understanding of the situation now that they do.

    Andrew

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  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to Avon on Sun Nov 24 10:04:40 2024

    Hello Avon,

    24 Nov 24 13:59, you wrote to all:

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been
    busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    Very sorry to hear that, my condolences and wishing you strength and comfort through these difficult times.

    Best,
    Floris


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  • From tenser@21:1/101 to Avon on Mon Nov 25 03:11:19 2024
    I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. My deepest
    condolences.

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  • From Codefenix@21:4/141 to Avon on Sun Nov 24 09:36:02 2024
    Re: Update
    By: Avon to All on Sun Nov 24 2024 01:59 pm

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    Very sorry for your loss.

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  • From poindexter FORTRAN@21:4/122 to Avon on Sun Nov 24 09:07:30 2024
    Avon wrote to All <=-

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been
    busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    My condolences on your loss. I figured as such when you said you'd be
    gone for a while and I hoped for the best. Moms can be hard, most
    families I know of were matriarchies where mom is the center of the
    family - mine, certainly.

    Mum's death was not unexpected, she had been suffering from dementia
    for the last few years and it had been a long slow goodbye with an uncertain end date... nothing I'd wish on anyone.

    I fear I'm going down the same road - my mother fell 5 weeks ago, broke
    her hip and elbow. She's in an inpatient rehab facility now and we're
    shopping for memory care facilities for her - she won't be able to go
    home and live alone any more. The fall was more of an accellerant - we
    were headed towards memory care for a while.

    I hope this finds you well, and as always thanks for being part of the fsxNet community.

    We're trying to keep the place tidy. So far, it's been pretty
    politics-free, which is impressive.




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  • From Roon@21:4/148 to Avon on Sun Nov 24 18:52:39 2024
    Hello Avon,

    24 Nov 24 13:59, you wrote to All:

    Hi folks

    I have not been very active over the last 6-8 weeks and my apologies
    for the lack of replies etc.

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been
    busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    I plan to start to circle back to BBSing and catch up (slowly) on my network admin, echomail, netmail etc.

    If you're reading this and had emailed me to apply for a node number
    and not heard back in recent times, I'm sorry but it's family stuff
    that comes first and I hope you understand.

    Mum's death was not unexpected, she had been suffering from dementia
    for the last few years and it had been a long slow goodbye with an uncertain end date... nothing I'd wish on anyone.

    Any who that's the latest... I haven't completely dropped off the face
    of the earth but I have been juggling family and work a lot more these
    past few months.

    I hope this finds you well, and as always thanks for being part of the fsxNet community.

    sorry for your loss Paul! take your time!

    Regards,
    --
    dp

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  • From Nightfox to Avon on Sun Nov 24 14:46:45 2024
    Re: Update
    By: Avon to All on Sun Nov 24 2024 01:59 pm

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    Mum's death was not unexpected, she had been suffering from dementia for the last few years and it had been a long slow goodbye with an uncertain end date... nothing I'd wish on anyone.

    I'm really sorry to hear that. Condolences to you and your family. :(

    Nightfox
  • From k9zw@21:1/224 to Avon on Sun Nov 24 03:58:22 2024
    On 24 Nov 2024, Avon said the following...

    I have not been very active over the last 6-8 weeks and my apologies for the lack of replies etc.

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been
    busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.


    Mum's death was not unexpected, she had been suffering from dementia for the last few years and it had been a long slow goodbye with an uncertain end date... nothing I'd wish on anyone.

    Prayers and thoughts with you all, Paul. Being there, dealing with supporting our surviving parents when it happens, and trying to do our best for the parent who has died is what we get left with as events do what they will do.

    We all are thinking of your family and of you, and much appreciate that you've shared with us.

    Condolences and Godbless,

    Steve
    K9ZW

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  • From Dumas Walker@21:1/175 to AVON on Mon Nov 25 10:38:00 2024
    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been
    busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    My condolences. Dementia is something we've not had to deal with yet but,
    as my parents are both around 80 I worry about it.


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  • From Satchmo@21:4/100 to Avon on Mon Nov 25 20:57:14 2024
    Hi Avon,

    I have not been very active over the last 6-8 weeks and my apologies for
    the lack of replies etc.

    My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been busy
    in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a funeral etc.

    Take your time. We'll all still be here when you return.
    Thanks for all you do.

    Louis


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  • From Matty@21:1/246 to Avon on Tue Nov 26 16:43:37 2024
    Avon,

    My prayers and thoughts to you and your family. My mother-in-law is in late stage dementia, I know what you've been going through.

    73, Matty

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to Al on Sat Dec 7 16:39:42 2024
    On 23 Nov 2024 at 05:49p, Al pondered and said...

    Sorry to hear that Avon, consolences and best wishes.
    Good vibes headed your way from this part of the world.

    Thanks Al, appreciate the kind thoughts :)

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to apam on Sat Dec 7 16:40:07 2024
    On 24 Nov 2024 at 12:16p, apam pondered and said...

    I'm sorry about your mum, that's tough.
    Hope you're doing ok, and glad to hear from you.

    Thanks Andrew, we're on the mend, starting to circle back to my hobbies now.

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to Gamgee on Sat Dec 7 16:40:24 2024
    On 23 Nov 2024 at 08:33p, Gamgee pondered and said...

    Very sorry to hear that, Avon. My best thoughts and wishes to you and your family.

    Thanks Gamgee, appreciate the kind thoughts.

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to paulie420 on Sat Dec 7 16:41:20 2024
    On 23 Nov 2024 at 07:34p, paulie420 pondered and said...

    You always put community over self. While I understand, please take the moments that you deserve - and know that this community will be right
    here standing with you when you're able to come back and pay attention. Sorry, Paul. I feel you.

    Thanks Paulie... appreciate the thoughts and best wishes, yep we're on the mend now and starting to re-engage with hobbies :)

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to Zip on Sat Dec 7 16:41:37 2024
    On 24 Nov 2024 at 06:44a, Zip pondered and said...

    I'm very sorry to hear that, Paul. :(
    My deepest condolences to you.

    You're a top bloke Zip :) Appreciate the kindness.

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to Floris van Unen on Sat Dec 7 16:41:59 2024
    On 24 Nov 2024 at 10:04a, Floris van Unen pondered and said...

    Very sorry to hear that, my condolences and wishing you strength and comfort through these difficult times.

    Thanks Floris for your kindness and for thinking of me.

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to tenser on Sat Dec 7 16:42:30 2024
    On 25 Nov 2024 at 03:11a, tenser pondered and said...

    I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. My deepest
    condolences.

    Thanks Tenser, I feel really supported by the community here... I'm a lucky lad.

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to Codefenix on Sat Dec 7 16:42:50 2024
    On 24 Nov 2024 at 09:36a, Codefenix pondered and said...

    Very sorry for your loss.

    Thanks Codefenix, really appreciate you taking the time to drop me a note.

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to poindexter FORTRAN on Sat Dec 7 16:43:31 2024
    On 24 Nov 2024 at 09:07a, poindexter FORTRAN pondered and said...

    My condolences on your loss. I figured as such when you said you'd be
    gone for a while and I hoped for the best. Moms can be hard, most

    Thanks poindexter... yep let's chat some more we do have a fair bit in common. I'll respond more fully at a later date.

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to Roon on Sat Dec 7 16:43:51 2024
    On 24 Nov 2024 at 06:52p, Roon pondered and said...

    sorry for your loss Paul! take your time!

    Thanks Roon, appreciate your kindness.

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to Nightfox on Sat Dec 7 16:44:10 2024
    On 24 Nov 2024 at 02:46p, Nightfox pondered and said...

    I'm really sorry to hear that. Condolences to you and your family. :(

    Thanks Nightfox, so very kind of you, thanks man...

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to k9zw on Sat Dec 7 16:44:39 2024
    On 24 Nov 2024 at 03:58a, k9zw pondered and said...

    Prayers and thoughts with you all, Paul. Being there, dealing with

    We all are thinking of your family and of you, and much appreciate that you've shared with us.

    Thanks k9zw, I feel really supported, appreciate your kind words.

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to Dumas Walker on Sat Dec 7 16:45:06 2024
    On 25 Nov 2024 at 10:38a, Dumas Walker pondered and said...

    My condolences. Dementia is something we've not had to deal with yet
    but, as my parents are both around 80 I worry about it.

    Yep as have I and more so now I guess, thanks Dumas I hope your folks are doing well :)

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to Satchmo on Sat Dec 7 16:45:26 2024
    On 25 Nov 2024 at 08:57p, Satchmo pondered and said...

    Take your time. We'll all still be here when you return.
    Thanks for all you do.

    Thanks Louis, appreciate you taking the time to drop me this note :)

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to Matty on Sat Dec 7 16:45:51 2024
    On 26 Nov 2024 at 04:43p, Matty pondered and said...

    My prayers and thoughts to you and your family. My mother-in-law is in late stage dementia, I know what you've been going through.

    Thanks Matty, I'm sending good vibes your way also... it's a long slow goodbye :(

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

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  • From apam@21:3/197 to Avon on Sat Dec 7 21:00:46 2024
    Thanks Andrew, we're on the mend, starting to circle back to my hobbies
    now.

    I'm glad you're on the mend. Feel free to disregard the message I sent
    you on Agency (I think I sent one anyway) but that was before I knew what
    was happening. Deon sorted me out.

    There is lots of support here for you if you need it, lots of people who
    care, and I don't think any body would be upset if it takes more time to
    get back to usual.

    Take care,
    Andrew

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  • From Avon@21:1/101 to All on Fri Jun 27 14:08:53 2025
    Hi all

    Where to begin.

    Life has been busy, I've been dealing with the loss of my mum who passed late last year and helping my dad with his efforts to de-clutter / prep my childhood home for upcoming sale. That's involved a lot of air travel and time away from home/work to help out. All of which I have been happy to do but it's also zapped any other energy I have had for hobbies.

    As I write this it's increasingly likely that I'll also have some fairly significant life changes of my own in the coming months and my family may well be moving houses.

    If/when this happens I expect to keep active in fsxNet and continue to run NET 1 HUB etc. as per usual but I am opting for the coming 12-18 months to simplify things for me in this regard.

    So I wanted to let you know a few changes coming up and my plans for the medium term.

    1) InterBBS games. I'm going to close this down for now, BRE, FH and GD. I think there is limited activity going on between just a few systems and want to reduce the systems I am running if/when a move to a new house occurs.

    The InterBBS league will be shut down on Friday 11 June 2025... that's two weeks from the date I write this. I think this should be enough notice.

    2) Usenet Gateway. Ditto for this service (sorry). I am going to shutter this one also and close down my Usenet news server. The gateway will also cease on Friday 11 June 2025 while the NNTP server will shutter at the end of July.

    I want to reinstate this down the track, but at this stage I'm signaling it will likely be 12-18 months after the close down.

    3) NET 1 + 4 HUBS my plan is to move to using an instance of Clrghouz to service these nodes. That change will take some more time for me to implement as I am time poor and likely juggling prepping a house for possible sale / moving home over the coming 6-9 months. But the goal will be to use Deon's great software to make my life easier as ZC of fsxNet.

    What else..

    I'm sorry for the lack of activity / service on my part over the last months. At times coming back and trying to do admin for a pile of mounting emails etc. felt too much and my energy levels where just not there.

    Today I am playing catch up and adding a bunch of nodes that may (or may not) be that active since the dates they emailed me to join but let's find out.

    Did you know on 8 November this year fsxNet will have been around for 10 years? That kind of does my head in :) When I set it up it was just me having fun and wanting to learn about FTN networking etc. Nick at Agoranet was always super kind/supportive with his time and knowledge (as were many others).

    I've been lucky to have met many super, kind and talented people through the BBS hobby/interest we collectively share... and I'm looking forward to continuing to do that into the years ahead...

    All of which to say is that I am not planning on leaving the scene or shuttering fsxNet any time soon. But I will be busy/tied up with matters of real life (sigh) as the rest of this year and into early next year unfolds.

    If you're an 'old timer' or just new to the network, thanks for your interest and involvement in it. It's great the between us all we're helping to keep the BBS scene / hobby etc. alive and well in 2025... who would have thought huh? :)

    Best, Paul aka Avon

    Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Linux/64)
    * Origin: Agency BBS | Dunedin, New Zealand | agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101)
  • From ogg@21:2/147 to Avon on Thu Jun 26 21:46:46 2025
    On 27 Jun 2025, Avon said the following...

    Hi all

    Where to begin.

    Life has been busy, ............cut............

    Paul,
    Let me say that most of us will understand that this is "just a hobby" and
    that family time and work certainly takes precedent. The time and effort
    that you have put into running this network is certainly recognized and appreciated. From your Mystic Guy YouTube videos to the personal help/support you have provided leaves a lasting legacy that I for one will never forget.


    Please take all the time you need to recharge your batteries. You have set
    up a network that will continue to grow, both in numbers and in spirit.
    Return when you are ready. We will be here.

    Thanks for all you do!

    Scott

    |11ogg
    |11SysOp, Altair IV BBS
    |11altairiv.ddns.net:2323

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Windows/64)
    * Origin: Altair IV BBS (21:2/147)
  • From Ferret@21:4/115 to Avon on Fri Jun 27 15:50:17 2025
    Hi Avon
    If you're an 'old timer' or just new to the network, thanks for your interest and involvement in it. It's great the between us all we're helping to keep the BBS scene / hobby etc. alive and well in 2025... who would have thought huh? :)

    Thank you for getting my node sorted, although I am new to the net, though I'm not new to the technology, so if you need a hand with any admin stuff feel free to reach out.

    I am more than happy to step up and help out. I was going to start playing with Deon's software and try and get it running on a server here as it looks like a really nice system.

    Take care and thanks again.

    73

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    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Linux/64)
    * Origin: Alcatraz -= Invercargill, New Zealand =- (21:4/115)