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GeneralFailure
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Joined: February 15, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 05:37 AM UTC
This is my 750 th post. I'll have a quick look at that silver leaf before I have to shed it and grow wings here (sniff).

I'd like to use this opportunity to thank you all. Thank you for your kind advice, for your kind spirit, for giving me the feeling that people of all continents can have nice clean fun, no matter what their colour, religion or favorite bed position. Thank you for helping out to make this site the most fun modeling web space in the universe as we know it today. Today, there's 1179 users (for the record, this is 27 August, 2002).
I never met any of you, but I have the feeling I know some people like Jim, Rob, Ralph, Maki, Paulo, Toni, Jack, Danny, Penny, Gunnie, Anders, and the many people I just forgot (and whom I just deeply hurt by overlooking them, sorry for that) as good as many other friends. Sometimes I dream it would be nice if we could all sit together and have a beer (or a coke or a cup of tea for those who don't share spirits). Then again, the attraction of this virtual friendship may be in the fact that we never meet. It's like being close friends with someone of the opposite gender. No matter what happens after you sleep together, you may be a lot of things, but the friendship will never be the same again.
Now that are two references to sex in one post. I think it's time I turn the PC off and go to bed. Tomorrow is another day. I look forward to reading you all again tomorrow.

Just one more word to all of you .... thank you for being you !

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Joined: March 07, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 05:41 AM UTC
Warming words Jan!

Nice to have you around!
G´night!

Toni
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Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 05:42 AM UTC
Jan,

Heir Heir.... since my Eagle is about to land on my shoulder too, I fully subscribe to your words....

Congrats Jan, you really deserve those Silver Birds !!
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Joined: May 12, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 07:00 AM UTC
From a lowly enlisted puke...

Congrats to you there Colonel-General! May the sheets be all warm and fuzzy for you too!

And I thank you for being there as well!

Thanks,
Kevin Keefe
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 07:17 AM UTC
Thanks Jan, I've had maybe 5 beers in the last 10 years, but I'd down one with you. Salute!
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Florida, United States
Joined: January 26, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 07:22 AM UTC
I found myself looking around for the champagne glass for the toast. Very kind words Jan. I think you've given twice as much to this site as you've received.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 07:24 AM UTC
Heir heir, Jan! :-)

You've done a good job summing up the qualities that make this site great!
I'm too young to take you up on that beer, but I'm old enough for this;


#:-)

YodaMan
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Joined: January 08, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 08:29 AM UTC
HI Jan - Congrat's on a well deserved promotion !
........and Thank you -----for being the person that you are, and
for your generous and helpful contributions that you have given us.
......like your wing's....your personal character soar's high !
ALL THE BEST TO YOU !

- ralph
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Joined: January 09, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 08:53 AM UTC
My fellow Jan!
Such nice words! You almost make me cry, cos sometimes I feel some the same feelings.
Congratulations, and keep up the good work....BTW, when we gonna see more of your job?
SALUTE
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Joined: January 12, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 09:23 AM UTC
Howdy Jan,

A big Congrat's! goes out to you on making 'full bird'. I don't doubt you'll wear 'em well!

And from one of those whom you "just hurt deeply"... , Those were very nice words. Obviously truly felt. Good to have you here Jan!


Tread.

BTW, here's a heart felt salute...
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Oklahoma, United States
Joined: March 01, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 09:47 AM UTC
Well I have had some Crown and coke for you so I hop ethat counts and may you continue to post with a fevor that has inspired me
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Virginia, United States
Joined: February 26, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 09:59 AM UTC
Congrats to ya Jan !!!! You hit the nail right on the head with that little speach.....
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Joined: December 15, 2001
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 10:12 AM UTC
Jan,
Congrats on 750 great posts! Here's to the next 750.

I have seen you through 3 or so avatars now, and I think that amazingly through this thing we call electronic communications, I have gotten to know you, your work, and your life just enough to say without doubt... you are one cool dude!

I am so glad you decided to pitch a cyber tent here and make Armorama a home away-from-home.

Sincerely,
Jim
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Joined: February 07, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 11:08 PM UTC
Jan,

I'm holding my cup of hot coffee high to ya! Kind words that express the feelings of all on this site. Too bad our politicians don't get along as well as we do. Yesterday I was in a deep melancoly when I got home due to the fact that everything is going into boxes and I can't start a model for another week or so. But thanks to Arawata, PAK40, Tin Can, Pipesmoker, Lambertjr and the other guys for joining in on an impromptu chat it cheered me up and I got a great nites sleep. Even ran 2 1/2 miles this morning. This site is excellent therapy for everyone. Thanks again Jan and to Jim for starting it all! :-)
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Virginia, United States
Joined: January 31, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:10 AM UTC
Congratulations on your eagle, Jan.
You have echoed my sentiments. I have had the distinct pleasure in meeting 3 of the inhabitants of this Armorama sub-culture, Jim, Bryan(Tin_Can) and Rob(Sabot) and missed Ralph(ScreamingEagle) several times at AMPS earlier this year. After talking here and meeting in person, it is just like running into an old friend. It would be great to all get together and hoist a container of your beverage of choice. Good Luck and Heath to us all!
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England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: March 13, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 02:54 AM UTC
Hey Jan ..when is part two of your post,part one was just getting interesting,congrats on the wings.
Arthur
Am Alba Mannich :-) :-)
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Joined: June 08, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 07:07 AM UTC
Hey General!

First off, congrats ont he promo! Being a young officer, I am sure I will join the higher ranks one of these days.

As for the beer, do not give an Irishman a chance! Unless there is an Ausi near-by. Of course, we can shimmy up to the bar and order a pitcher or two. But, being that I work for a brewer (Yoda, a 'real' brewery), I may be partial for my (American) beer!

Dave
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Joined: April 26, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 10:27 AM UTC
Look the general sprouted wings.. welll small ones any way. congrats general wait till you actually reach general then we'll throw you a bash :-) :-) :-)

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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 11:00 AM UTC
Way to go Jan Haven't seen you in the chatroom in awhile Miss talking with my fellow General But then again I haven't been stopping by much myself The life of a trucker
Chad #:-)
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Vatican City
Joined: May 13, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 11:29 AM UTC
Hi Jan, your words are deeply moving and summed nicely of how a lot of us here feel, congratulations for your well deserved promotion. So great to know a bunch of friends like you guys.

It's not just modelling, it's a way of life.
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:22 PM UTC
Congratulations, Jan. You're a good guy to have around on this site and, it appears, eloquent too

Nic
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Joined: March 17, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 05:53 PM UTC
Welcome Jan,

You are a fine person, which is even better than being a colonel! You've helped me, you've helped others. There is no greater gift, than to be there when needed. Thank you and welcome to the top of the field grade.

Your Friend,

Jack

Sorry couldn't get by without a larf! I'll drink to that !!!
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Singapore / 新加坡
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Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 02:17 AM UTC
Congratulations Sir! Keep all those posts coming in!!!
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Croatia Hrvatska
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Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 07:41 AM UTC
It seems I missed the champagne somehow, but I hope I'm not too late to say congrats to you, Jan... Its the guys like you that make this site so special; always ready to help a fellow modeler and always ready for a laugh.

I just hope to get really rich someday, so I can organize a nice ArmoraManiacs party in... lets see... Bahamas, Hawaii or something like that. Couple of days in sun, enjoying cocktails and surfing... Yep, everything will be on me... Ah, I just hope to get stinking rich someday..

Mario M.
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Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 06:41 PM UTC
Me too Jan, Me too. You are a fine person.

Jack
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