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Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Swager on January 23, 2001, 08:37:00 PM

Yes it is surely a strange feeling typing this post.  Swager will be leaving Aces High. I don't feel very good about it and my decision to do this has gone through a long thought process.

First of all let me explain that I am leaving with a great and positive feeling about this Sim and it's community. I've been here a long time and I consider many of you my on-line friends.  Friends who share in a major intrest of mine, and that is WWII aircraft.

It has been a pleasure to fly with and against each and every one of you.  There are some that I have not agreed with, but I respected your outlook because a different and fresh idea is always good. I had fun each time I mounted up and hit the "E" key. You, as fellow simmers helped make the happiness real and I thank you for that.

With all of your different thoughts and ideas remember to keep HTC on their toes. Do not let them become complacient.  This WWII Air Combat Simulation is the best because of it's community. You have the power to keep it that way!

As for JG2, my Executive Officer, Bigjoe will assume the duties as the Commanding Officer (Stafflekaptain) for 3./JG2.  JG2 has already been notified of my decision to leave. This was extremely hard for I have been with JG2 since October of 1999.  Being part of an elite squadron such as JG2 gave me a feel of belonging.  Salute JG2!

My reasons for leaving are simple.  I am trying to finish up my Bachelor's Degree as soon as possible.  This will take every effort on my part.  Flying AH was taking up too much of my time and I was not able to juggle the two.  Mainly because I do enjoy taking part in airborne jousting!!  This community made it addictive!!   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

The reason I need to finish up my schooling is my wife is now in her 2nd trimester with our first child.  I have to make a determined effort to ensure this will be as smooth as possible for her.  So finishing school will help out immensely.

Will I be back?  Probably! Hopefully! I will be a frequeny visitor to the BBS (forum). So I can see what is going on as AH continues to mature.

My last day of flying will be 31 Janurary.  That's when I will hit the cancel account button.  So for the next week you'll see me up there.  I may even fly Bishes and Rooks for a night. Thats if you'll have me!   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

This is an honest salute to all of you for making my on-line time pleasurable.  Also a salute to HTC for making this wonderful simulation possible!

Swager Out!!

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Jimdandy on January 23, 2001, 08:51:00 PM

Good luck Swager. I know how hard that Bachelors Degree can be and I didn't have a kid otw. I was so sick of school by the time I got mine I never want to go back.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) Congratulations on the baby. <S>

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Dago on January 23, 2001, 08:52:00 PM

Good luck and hurry back.
Dago

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: hblair on January 23, 2001, 09:30:00 PM

It's been a real blast swager. Hurry back man!

hblair

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Voss on January 23, 2001, 09:40:00 PM

See you soon!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

Voss 13th T.A.S.

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Citabria on January 23, 2001, 10:01:00 PM

i can quit any time i want
i can quit any time i want


(puts on several more AH patches)

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Kronos on January 23, 2001, 10:22:00 PM

<Salute> Swager!  Good Luck on ur Bachelors Degree, and finish up as soon as possible!
And Congrats on ur child!

Come back when u can,



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Kronos
CO No. 272 Squadron "Whispering Death"
---> http://members.home.net/wchiasson/no272/ (http://members.home.net/wchiasson/no272/)

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Sundog on January 23, 2001, 10:37:00 PM

Ahhh...You ain't quittin!!! Just goin' on Sabbatical!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
<S!>, Congrats! and Good Luck!

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Sundog
VMF-111 Devildogs (http://www.devildogs.com)
'Criticism is always easier then craftmanship.'

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Cobra on January 23, 2001, 10:39:00 PM

Simply and undoubtedly an honor to virtually know you.  <S>

Cobra

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: ah1g on January 23, 2001, 10:51:00 PM

Hate to see ya go, but I understand your reasons.  Best of luck on your degree (B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering ?  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif) ) and have fun with the wife and new one otw.  

Salute !

ah-1g

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: PakRat on January 23, 2001, 11:22:00 PM

Best wishes Swager! You are doing the right thing, sir. <Salute>

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Rape, pillage, then burn...

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: hazed- on January 23, 2001, 11:25:00 PM

so long swager and good luck <S>

btw dont forget when you feed the baby with a spoon, ALWAYS make aeroplane noises!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

cya swager Hazed

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Beegerite on January 23, 2001, 11:37:00 PM

Good luck Swager.  First Things First!  Shows that you've got your priorities straight.
<S>
Beeg

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Saintaw on January 24, 2001, 12:25:00 AM

ugh ! click click !


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Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Saintaw on January 24, 2001, 12:27:00 AM

Swaaagie ! Wish you all the best (hope you don't loose too much hair during the write up, hehehe ...I did !)

Always a free seat for you next to me <S!>



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MASS/SAW
click  HERE (http://eismeer.port5.com/) for info on III./JG 5 Eismeer
"kindergarden must be closed... all those little girls running around screaming..."
 -Fd ski

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: bloom25 on January 24, 2001, 12:58:00 AM

 (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)  It's always been great to fly with you Swager.  Hope to see you around.



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bloom25
THUNDERBIRDS

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: wolf37 on January 24, 2001, 01:02:00 AM

its been an honor Swager

woof woof



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wolf37
C.O.
THUNDER BIRDS

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Vulcan on January 24, 2001, 01:37:00 AM

Later Swager!

(you'll be back - cold turkey my ass)

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Oosik on January 24, 2001, 01:47:00 AM

<S> Best of luck - It took me 20 years to get my degree, boy am I glad I didn't know about AH till after.

See you in the skies again.   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: jarbo on January 24, 2001, 01:56:00 AM

Good Luck!............may we see you again soon <S>!

Jarbo
Operations Officer
The Buccaneers

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Duckwing6 on January 24, 2001, 04:14:00 AM

Later Swager .. and be aware this is a lifetime addiction  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: StSanta on January 24, 2001, 04:17:00 AM

You will be back, Swagstah  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

And JG2 will be as strong as ever. Well, as they can be without you  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

But they're LW types, they will fight on despite the harships. Unlike allied squds  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif).



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Baron Claus "StSanta" Von Ribbentroppen
9./JG 54 "Grünherz"
(http://us.st5.yimg.com/store4.yimg.com/I/demotivators_1619_4916770)
"I don't necessarily agree with everything I think." - A. Eldritch

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: tshred on January 24, 2001, 04:38:00 AM

<S> Swager, good luck with school and your 'new addition' to the family! Was great flying with and against ya, see ya in the virtual skies when you return  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

ts

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: funked on January 24, 2001, 05:14:00 AM

I'm in the same situation as you Swager, good luck!

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: RAM on January 24, 2001, 05:19:00 AM

 (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)

Good luck Swager! <S>

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Ripsnort on January 24, 2001, 07:31:00 AM

What can I say? My previous XO checking out?  Man, that hurts.  Understandable as real life always trumps out the fun side of life, as least temporarily...good luck Swager, you were a damn fine XO when we were both in JG2 and you're a damn fine CO of JG2.  You will not be forgotten and we all look forward to your return.

Good luck, Godspeed, and "Family First"!

Your friend, Ripsnort

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: popeye on January 24, 2001, 07:34:00 AM

Good luck, Swager.  Hope to fly with ya again soon.  <S!>

popeye

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: fd ski on January 24, 2001, 07:54:00 AM

 

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Originally posted by funked:
I'm in the same situation as you Swager, good luck!

You're having a baby Funk ? CONGRATS !!!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

Swager - good luck  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)


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Bartlomiej Rajewski
aka. Wing Commander fd-ski
Northolt Wing
1st Polish Fighter Wing
303 (Polish) Squadron "Kosciuszko" RAF
308 (Polish) Squadron "City of Cracow" RAF
315 (Polish) Squadron "City of Deblin" RAF

Turning 109s and 190s into scrap metal since 1998

Northolt Wing Headquarters (http://www.raf303.org/northolt/)

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Ghosth on January 24, 2001, 07:58:00 AM

Best of luck to you Swager!

Been an honor to share the sky's with you!

<S> from the 332nd Flying Mongrels

(and hurry back)

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: funked on January 24, 2001, 08:06:00 AM

No I mean with school, sorry.   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: gospel on January 24, 2001, 08:20:00 AM

Sounds like your priorities are in the right place!

(They do make those baby snuggly carrier things so you can fly while you "babysit")   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

S! Good Luck

gospel
332nd flying mongrels

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Eagler on January 24, 2001, 08:25:00 AM

<S>

Swager and Best of Luck with both.

Eagler

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Ice on January 24, 2001, 08:28:00 AM

Take care Swager...and enjoy that first born, it will change your life forever, in a good way of course (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

Cyas when you can return!<S>

Ice

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Westy on January 24, 2001, 08:30:00 AM

"I am trying to finish up my Bachelor's Degree as soon as possible.  "

 Wise decision Swager!  Go and finish that up. And after,  may you have much success in your profession and don't forget to come home soon as possible!!   But if you find the new born more fun I'll completely understand. Congradulations!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

  -Westy

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Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: bike killa on January 24, 2001, 08:31:00 AM

Goon Luck and hope to see you back here really soon!
<S>

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bikekil
308 (Polish) Squadron RAF "City of Cracow"
(http://www.raf303.org/308/308banner.gif)
....come and get it

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: NineZ on January 24, 2001, 11:16:00 AM

Take Care Swager!  I always had fun flying against you and Cobra in the early days of the sim.  Best of luck with both your college pursuits and the new addition to the family.

If you ever come down to Virginia, look me up. Im in the northern shenandoah valley area, Winchester.  

Peace

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Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Apache on January 24, 2001, 11:19:00 AM

'Till we meet again Swager, good luck and God Bless. <S>

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Hangtime on January 24, 2001, 11:45:00 AM

Dammo.. I INSIST that you come spend a few days in a bish cockpit and fly my wing. It would be an immense honor to have you amongst us.. if only for a day or so.

Yer the best, Swagger, In all the ways that count and your team and your squad will be that much poorer for your absence.

Hope it's a short sabbitical and that all goes well. Good luck; and god bless!]

Hang
1st/AG "Bishlanders"

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Wanker on January 24, 2001, 12:31:00 PM

<S> Swager, you're doing the right thing. And after baby comes, you'll be needing to re-open your account to reclaim your sanity!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

Maybe when you come back we can convince you to try wearing a Polish flight uniform.
 (http://www.raf303.org/308/308banner.gif)

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: prz on January 24, 2001, 12:37:00 PM

CONGRATS to the kid ... Ours will be here anytime now ;-)

Finish the bachelor thing, the couple of years in school will ease up the later stress in your life immensely. Not only on the financial side, you'll make more informed decisions and perceive things more clearly and less emotionally. Some people do fine without the higher education thing but my observation is there is a correlation between a happier life and more smarts in your brain. And as every process worth going through, it's painfull.

Let me know when you're back and out of AH-shape. I'm working on this score of mine, you know ;-)

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: iculus on January 24, 2001, 09:11:00 PM

<S>

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: AKDejaVu on January 24, 2001, 09:18:00 PM

<S> Good luck with your family and your education/career.

AKDejaVu

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: goat10 on January 25, 2001, 10:59:00 PM

Swagger, it has been an honor to fly with you for the past year, well over a year. We will miss you. Good luck to you and your new family  <S>

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I Hate It When That Happens!

Title: Sad As I Type This
Post by: Rocket on January 26, 2001, 09:31:00 AM

SSSWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGG GEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!

Gunna miss ya bro!  Gluck on that degree and congrads on the new baby on the way!

Come back soon bro!  

S!
Rocket