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Fox5flyer
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:17 pm Post subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement

For those of you out there who aren't aware of it,  Don Pearsall and I have been the co-administrators for the kitfox for a lot of  years.  After long period of discussions between Don and I,  I'm posting this message to announce my retirement from the duties of  Kitfox List Administration.   Many years ago Don and I simultaneously  assumed the management of the list.  Previous to that Don hosted it and Jim  Crowder was the moderator.  It even goes much farther back than that, but  that's another story.  It's been a very rewarding job that has led us  through several challenges, including the complete loss of list functions due to  server problems, changes to hosting entities, and finally to where we made the  decision to move to Matt Dralle's Matronics where things have  been more automated and very stable.  It was a lot of work making the  changes, but the result was worth the effort. 

  

 It was a couple of years ago that Don and I  started talking about retiring.  Don sold his project a few years ago  and he no longer has a Kitfox and has been spending his time, money,  and effort as list admin out of the kindness of his heart.  I'm still  flying my Kitfox and have no immediate intention of changing that, but I've been  doing this for a very long time and we've both decided that the time has come  for us to gracefully bow out and leave the administrative functions to some new  blood.

  

 Shortly you'll be receiving an introduction  letter from long-time list members Guy Buchanan and Michael Gibbs as new list  administrators.  They're both very capable guys and I have no doubt that  they'll do an effective and fair job in the management process.   I have no doubt that you will all give them the full support that you've  given to Don and I. 

 Best Regards,

  

 Deke Morisse

 S5

 NE Michigan



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gofalke(at)sbcglobal.net
Guest

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:53 pm Post subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement

Deke, Thanks for all the effort!

  I hope you stay on the list.

  I always enjoyed your comments.

  Herb Gottelt, Mt Prospect, IL



fox5flyer <fox5flyer(at)idealwifi.net> wrote:

  [quote]          For those of you out there who aren't aware of it, Don Pearsall and I have been the co-administrators for the kitfox for a lot of years.  After long period of discussions between Don and I, I'm posting this message to announce my retirement from the duties of Kitfox List Administration.   Many years ago Don and I simultaneously assumed the management of the list.  Previous to that Don hosted it and Jim Crowder was the moderator.  It even goes much farther back than that, but that's another  story.  It's been a very rewarding job that has led us through several challenges, including the complete loss of list functions due to server problems, changes to hosting entities, and finally to where we made the decision to move to Matt Dralle's Matronics where things have been more automated and very stable.  It was a lot of work making the changes, but the result was worth the effort. 

   

  It was a couple of years ago that Don and I started talking about retiring.  Don sold his project a few years ago and he no longer has a Kitfox and has been spending his time, money, and effort as list admin out of the kindness of his heart.  I'm still flying my Kitfox and have no immediate intention of changing that, but I've been doing this for a very long time and we've both decided that the time has come for us to gracefully bow out and [quote][b]

asq(at)roadrunner.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:10 pm Post subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement

Deke and Don,

  I am a long time (mostly lurker) and am off and on the list from time  to time to see what is happening. I am happy I was on when you sent this post.  

   I understand that doing the job you have been doing for years is no  easy project. I ,for one, appreciate that this list was available when I built  my bird and is still there when there are problems. For this I thank you most  sincerely. You have done extremely well.

   For our incoming,you have big shoes to fill,Guy and Mike,but  considering your input in the past I feel sure you will grow into them. Thanks  for picking up the ball. Long live the Kitfox List!!!!!!!

               Larry  Huntley   1992 Kitfox  4-1200  EA-81 Soob AMAX redrive

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rjdaugh

Joined: 30 Aug 2006
Posts: 195

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement

Deke and Don,  

I think I have been on this list for 9 years.  It has been and is a great list!  A good part of its success is due to your efforts.  

   

Guy and Michael will no doubt get tested, but they are already well respected on the list.   

   

Thank you very much and enjoy your well deserved retirement.    

   

Randy  

     

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From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of fox5flyer

 Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 7:17 PM

 To: Kitfox List

 Subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement  

  

       

For those of you out there who aren't aware of it, Don Pearsall and I have been the co-administrators for the kitfox for a lot of years.  After long period of discussions between Don and I, I'm posting this message to announce my retirement from the duties of Kitfox List Administration.   Many years ago Don and I simultaneously assumed the management of the list.  Previous to that Don hosted it and Jim Crowder was the moderator.  It even goes much farther back than that, but that's another story.  It's been a very rewarding job that has led us through several challenges, including the complete loss of list functions due to server problems, changes to hosting entities, and finally to where we made the decision to move to Matt Dralle's Matronics where things have been more automated and very stable.  It was a lot of work making the changes, but the result was worth the effort.   

    

   

    

It was a couple of years ago that Don and I started talking about retiring.  Don sold his project a few years ago and he no longer has a Kitfox and has been spending his time, money, and effort as list admin out of the kindness of his heart.  I'm still flying my Kitfox and have no immediate intention of changing that, but I've been doing this for a very long time and we've both decided that the time has come for us to gracefully bow out and leave the administrative functions to some new blood.  

    

   

    

Shortly you'll be receiving an introduction letter from long-time list members Guy Buchanan and Michael Gibbs as new list administrators.  They're both very capable guys and I have no doubt that they'll do an effective and fair job in the management process.  I have no doubt that you will all give them the full support that you've given to Don and I.   

    

Best Regards,  

    

   

    

Deke Morisse  

    

S5  

    

NE Michigan  

  

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Kitfox 5/7 912S
Black Hills, South Dakota

Mdkitfox(at)aol.com
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:52 pm Post subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement

Deke and Don,

  

 Thank you for your many years of service.  Your leadership has proved  to be the unifying force that makes this list first class in every  respect.  Good luck in the future and I hope to see you at AirVenture or  Sun and Fun for many years to come.

  

 Rick  Weiss

Series V Speedster - N39RW

 DO NOT ARCHIVE



See what's free at AOL.com. 

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Mdkitfox(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:02 pm Post subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement

Guy and Michael,

  

 Welcome to your new tasks as List Administrator.  The time, and  everything else involved in doing the job, is daunting.  Your  volunteerism is appreciated.  I know first hand the help the folks on  the list provide to each other and with your leadership I'm sure it will  continue to be the excellent venue that it is. 

  

 You have tough shoes to fill , but as they say in the best aviation comedy  ever made, "We're all counting on you!"

  

 Rick  Weiss

Series V Speedster - N39RW

 DO NOT ARCHIVE



See what's free at AOL.com. 

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dosmythe(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:53 am Post subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement

Don and Deke,

     It's been a long and good  journey.  Don, I met you once at S-N-F (you don't remember that) and Deke,  I remember when your name used to be Darrel.  Thanks to both of you for all  your hard work.

  

 Don Smythe

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fredshiple(at)sbcglobal.n
Guest

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:34 am Post subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement

Deke and Don,

Thanks for your time and efforts over the years. You did good!

Fred



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Guy Buchanan

Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Posts: 1204
Location: Ramona, CA

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:26 am Post subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement

At 06:16 PM 4/12/2007, you wrote:

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 Wow. I guess the cat's out of the bag. I guess I'd better figure out how all this stuff works! I've got my uniform, boots, and billy; all that's left on order is the e-Tazer. After Michael and I come to agreement we'll be sending out the new list of rules, punishments and fines for you miscreants.



 Crack! Snap! <Hysterical laughter>



 

 Guy Buchanan

 San Diego, CA

 K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.



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Deceased K-IV 1200
A glider pilot too.

GONER752(at)aol.com
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement

Deke and Don,

  

  All too often it is the "behind the scenes" people that do the most  work and receive the least thanks. So, from me, thank you both. I hope you both  will continue to contribute to the list, as it has become (imho) the "go to"  place for all questions Kitfox. And then some. It is nice to know that no  matter what one comes across, from a mod.1 to a mod.7, someone on the list has  the answer. You can be proud of what you have accomplished here. Admittedly, I  receive far more from the list than I contribute, but that's because I'm  still wet behind the ears with my Kitfox. I wish you both the best of luck and  future success.

 Best Regards,

 Greg Gerace   

 375KL

Mod  2

582



  

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Float Flyr

Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Posts: 2704
Location: Campbellton, Newfoundland

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:42 pm Post subject: Kitfox List Admin Retirement

Thanks to you and  Don.

  

  

 

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