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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: LYNX on September 06, 2009, 12:58:13 AM
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Everyone at Hitech Creations. I’ve been playing since AOL Fighter Ops then Warbirbirds Fighter Ops and lastly renting space here in Aces High since January 2002. Guys, it’s been such a fun hobby you created. I’ve had a lot of laughs with team players and especially squadies. Enjoyed just about every aspect of the game and none more so than the strategic side but I must really be moving on now. Thanks for the game, the fun and the friendships. I hope I haven’t made too much of an “avocado” of myself. I wish you every success with expansion and further plane and game developments in the future. It’s been a blast …thank you all. :salute
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc288/lynx-AH/perkies.jpg)
With the fighter perkies I would like the 650-watt microwave in electric blue (black if those are out of stock). With the bomber perkies I would like the “Genuine” Stainless Steal 24 piece cutlery set in the simulated walnut veneer, velvet lined case. With the Vehicle perkies I know I’ll forfeit the remaining 2,000 vehicles perks but for old time sake I’d like a 2002 Aces High logo’ed T-shirt and matching baseball cap. :D
Friends
After 10 years of sim games, mostly here in AH, there’s just to many to mention individually. The guys from the League of Gentlemen, The 367th Dynamite Gang, The S.O.B’s (Sons of Bishes), The Blind Bats and lastly many rooks and other assorted players. Without you guys this game wouldn’t have been anywhere near the fun I’ve I had. I thank you for your kindred spirits, your team play and the bloody goods cracks we’ve pulled off. A big <S> to each and every one especially Lobo3. :aok :salute
Foes
There are two types of foes all of which have generously contributed to my perk bank above. Without the guys that learn this game. The ones that get into a fight without Ho’ing on the merge. The ones that stay in the fight until the bitter end. The ones that didn’t scweem on 200. Without these guys this game would have got old years ago. Win or loose these tenacious battles have kept me coming back for more. . I salute you and thank you for the fun. :salute
Then there’s, to use a horse racing term, the “also ran”. You know the types. The victims on 200. The paranoid. The accusers. The gamers. The phrase “how did he do that” is lost on these fellows. Take my advice and bank those perks. You might get a toaster from their scalps. :D
The reason
I’ve contemplated leaving for the last three months. I was going to leave at the end of tour 114 as number 1 over all. That’s why I went for it but HTC, the crafty so an so’s, released the updates just before the end of that tour. I suckered myself into staying a month longer than I should have.
I’m not leaving because my computer can’t take the upgrade. It’s not because there’s a small fault somewhere that screws around with my stick sensitivity from plane to plane or Gv to plane. It boils down to a combination of things. As the world draws ever closer to a new paradigm I find myself moving into another 15 year phase of my life. Don’t ask me why there’s a 15-year phase. There just is, This is hard to explain other than to say in my best hippy voice “you gotta be mellow with this stuff man”. Then there’s my illness. It’s dogged me for over three years now. It nearly made my wife, who I love so preciously, a widow back in January. It was heart braking watching her tears and it’s been very humbling to see her working steadfastly as the sole breadwinner. Our savings and all state benefits expired 2 years ago. Our financial state is dire. Talk about “above and beyond the call of duty”. Some other wives would have been long gone by now. Thankfully, Sunday 6th September I go into hospital to have and, this will tickle you, a Hartmann reversal. It’s an operation I need to resume a normal life. It’s going to be a bit of a tough one because of all the adhesions I have. Then there’s a 3 to 6 month recuperation period before I can do any manual work. Read that as start looking for a job.
As this new phase of my life begins I feel very positive. I have no clue to where it will lead but I know from within it’s going to be “groovy”. I want to concentrate on bringing my lovely wife some pleasantries.
I maybe back in the future but never again through the schools vacation. I’ll be hanging around these boards for a time when I get home in a couple of weeks.
As I’ve gotten older I’ve become more melancholy. I found these some time ago and thought them apt for my parting, especially the last 30 seconds of the last one. Please don’t read into this anymore than it is. Just some music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk8l8-bbSEw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSSVOEZDL74
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Well really didn't know you well but good luck mate! <S>
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I wish you a pleasant, quiet life.
Enjoy as best you can.
:salute
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:salute
TT
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<S> LYNX
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Was great to have you Lynx. <S> and very best of luck with everything in your future.
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:salute LYNX. It was almost a pleasure being your foe :O and definately a pleasure flying with you as a Rook these last couple of months. For the last 4 years that I have played the game, you have been one of the GENTLEMEN of the game. Do take care of your health as it is the most important thing in life. Hold on tight to the misses as she is one in a million. Good luck in life sir and I hope that you find your way back to the game as you can on your own terms. You will be missed. :salute :rock :salute
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Lynx, I was starting to enjoy your company towards the end of your tenure in AH. I felt you started viewing AH in a different light and I see I was right, although in this case I am unhappy I was correct.
Stop in and let us know how you are doing, and I hope to see you in AH again in the future. :)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk8l8-bbSEw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSSVOEZDL74
Hey you forgot one...
Everyone meet LYNX - "Aces of Aces High" (http://vimeo.com/866360?pg=embed&sec=866360)
Best of luck to you, and may you find your way back once in awhile :salute
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:salute was a pleasure being a moving target for ya! take care of RL and Maybe I will see ya in the toon skies on your terms!
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Lynx,
Not even sure I know what to say. :( In the past three and half years I have played AH, I have been your foe and friendly. Its truly been an honor to serve with you and against you. A formidable opponent.
I wish you well mate, may your future adventures be filled with clear skies and good health. :salute
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is that lindsey lohan squeezing her boobs together?
I'd hit it :O
take care LYNX <S>
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:salute sir,
have a good rest of your life.
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LYNX,
Only want to say one thing. If you ever want to come back and just enjoy some cartoon flyin' there is no shame in doing so. Many folks quit on a bad note and I am afraid that there is an element of pride that prevents them from returning b/c of what others may say. I think that I speak for the majority in saying that this is certainly not the case here. Just come back and enjoy for a bit and then fade away again when you want. We all will certainly miss you being online and enjoy when you are back. You have done all things well, inlcuding your departure.
<S> Sunbatt
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:salute Lynx
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<S> LYNX from all the 367th.
If you ever fancy a trip to the seaside to recouperate then get in touch.
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i wish you luck m8 we have had many fights was looking forward to flying with ya for a bit but hope evrything goes well :pray :salute
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<S> Lynx Hope all works out for you and the family.
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Wow, I don't know you that well but I know you as an Aces High legend. Good luck in your future, I wish I could shake your hand. I'll be thinking about you today. <S> sir, good luck.
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Best Wishes for you and yours LYNX. :salute
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<S> LYNX
Take care, health and family always comes first :salute
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Sorry to see you go, Lynx.
Take care, mate. All the best.
:salute
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Wow! It wont be the same without you mate.
I wish I didnt have to read this but I understand. Those months with the BBs were all good and of course my leaving had nothing to do with anything.
Wishya all the best Lynx. When life allows you to return we'll be here. :salute
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:salute LYNX
I wish you all the best for the operation. Rooks are a lesser team without it's REAR Admiral and who is going to be nice and patient with the noobies? I fear they will only get the Alt + F4 treatment from here on in.
By all means keep us updated.
I'm not listening to "we'll meet again" that one always makes me :cry
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Just get well not much else matters when you don't have your health.
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(http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/loki8.gif)
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<S> and best wishes on a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Hope you are able to get your situation all sorted out and return to the game again some day. Big <S> to the missus, also!
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<<S>>
Best of Luck with all your going through
your a class act..
Jimmy
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<S> Lynx!!
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<S> Lynx
Hope your surgery goes well and wish you a speedy recovery!
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I'll miss you online Lynx, always a fun fight with you. Best of luck with the surgery, get well soon.
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It was good fun fighting against and then with you Lynx.Best of luck with all your future endeavours <S>
Pipz
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<S> Lynx
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<<S>> Lynx
Always great fun and excellent fights against you
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LYNX, you've mowed me down so many times, and I've done the same to you-- and we've p!ssed each other off quite well :lol. Thank you for the insight into your real life troubles. Family is family, and apparently you've got a wounderful wife helping you. A big <<S>> to you, and I hope you press on for as long as you can.
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Take care LYNX
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LYNX, :salute to you sir!
i hope that maybe someday you will return.
you will be greatly missed
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Just a thought... we should set up a help fund for Lynx.
Paypal donations or something?
Are any of the UK boys able to set something up locally?
If anyone has set up this sort of thing before.... this seems like a good time to sling a few bucks to a comrade in need.
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:salute . If at times this game allows us to escape , then for me it has done it requirements Best of Luck SIR.... :salute
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whoops. still asleep. Never fought you LYNX, but wish you well.
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Best wishes, take care LYNX, you'll be missed for sure. :salute
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You'll be missed Lynx! :salute
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bye LYNX you were a fun foe to fight against :salute
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<S> LYNX I hope you will be healing fast and find a good job.
My prediction is that you will be back in a year with a big smile on your face, and we'll all have one too :)
god I hated the CV double turn, make sure you leave you don't transmit that skill to anyone :)
We had a lot of good fights, was great fun. :cry
See you mate :salute
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Been flying, driving and sailing with Lynx for nearly a decade....AH can't have enough folks like him. A loss to the community. :salute
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<S> Sir Lynx..Wishing the best for one of the BEST!
999000 <S>
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<S> LYNX
I was a pleasure to kill you on the rare occasions I did, otherwise it was a pleasure being your target.
<S>
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All the best to you LYNX ... prayers that the reversal is a success.
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LYNX,
I (and I am sure others) will miss the thrill of "wow, I just shot down LYNX"! Good luck and God Speed!
ttflier
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<S> LYNX I will miss flying with, and against you. Good luck with your health, and I hope to see you again in the future.
:salute
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You will be missed, but not forgotten one bit. A large <<S>> to you Lynx!
:salute SWkiljoy
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:salute
You were always one of the class acts in the game.
Much respect from the WidowMakers to you.
You will be in my prayers sir.
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Well I truly am sorry for your health problems I do hope all comes out well please come back to post at least.
That said where to start theres only a few of us left pacerr you ten and i all started in aol fops whats that been 14 yrs ago?
We learned together and then moved to warbirds where you and I set up 2 squads that were among the elite of the game.
leag of gents what a damn thorn in my side I couldve owned every map if it wasnt for you blokes:)
My respect for you is deep I will never forget in warbirds i had a ju52 gonna reset map for red <i was green> you being the foe let my goon
through for the reset to better the play for whole arena.Then we came to AH we flew together for a few months being the leader you are
you went setup BB's hence another thorn in my side:) much respect personally will miss you flying and will always hold you in high regards
your friend DH
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Happy Trails to you ....until we meet again ....happy trails to you (Roy Rogers)
you are a fine man ...you will be missed
Helm ...out
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I wish the best for you Lynx. You'll be missed around here man. Take care of yourself and good luck in the future. :salute
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Atleast ur keeping it real dude. Hope to see you on my 6 in the near future.
:pray :salute
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Take care Lynx, hope the op goes well and you can get back to normal life.
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Good luck and best wishes, Lynx. :salute
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Sad to see you go Lynx. You're one of the classiest players I've met in the genre and the community is the poorer for your leaving. Best of good luck with your surgery and all things in your future.
:salute
Cheers,
asw
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:salute Lynx you are a great player, best wishes for you and your family.
On another note in one of the videos you were wearing a leather motorcycle jacket, it looked like a Langlitz, if it is was you well know what I mean
if it wasn't never mind :-) <S>
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Salute Lynx...its been a fun 14yrs of growing up with you!! :)
projoe
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:salute LYNX
Get Well.
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:salute Lynx
Good luck and best wishes, I hope u get back when everything is fine.
<<S>> to The Admiral
chewie
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bye lynx, i hope your operation and recovery goes well.
:salute
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The community is less for your leaving Lynx. Great fights! Get well soon and get back :)
ReDhAwK
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Blue skies and happy landings, Lynx. :salute
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damn dude, AH is less now...
you are by far the name I loved to see come across the kill message the most,
know why? long time ago early 04, if my memory serves me correct, i upped to find a lone con at the fringes of our field so I attack, lol, you killed me 6 times in a row, I think you felt so bad for me you left the area :rofl
since that time I can only remember killing ya a few times, ( each time it was making up for those 6),
never have I seen you be a tard in all that time, or act in a tardlett way ( which is so prevalent now a days)
you have showed Honor (when many say that is not possible in a internet game :rolleyes:)
you will be missed.
wish you all the best bro take care of your self.
and that wife of your :salute
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Hang in there Lynx, I'll miss getting blown up by you also. :salute
Best of luck to you and the wif.
From the Journal of Minimal Access Surgery:
Despite the potential low postoperative morbidity and mortality, a short hospital stay, a reduced postoperative pain and an accelerated convalescence, this procedure is technically challenging and should therefore be reserved to experienced minimally invasive surgeons. Reason for that is a relatively long operating time as well as a significant higher conversion and intraoperative complication rate.
I always hate the "Technically Challenging" moniker on things....
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<S> Lynx, loved working with you with CV ops. You will be missed!
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Best luck in the future - hope the operation goes well sir. :salute
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<S> Lynx, best of luck to you sir, and hope to see you again sometime!
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:salute take care man, have had some fun sorties
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Take Care Lynx, lemme know if there is anything wife or I can do for you - and hope the Op goes well and is fully successful.
Had fun fighting both with and against ya (even if I never managed to kill ya lol...)
:salute
Wurzel
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LYNX, Sir, you are an Honorable Gentleman and a player to emulate.
If there is anything I, or my Family can do to help you and your Family, please let me know.
This is a very old saying, but one that I feel is appropriate: "In the Land of the Blind, the One-Eyed man is King".
<S> LYNX of "The Blind Bats".
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this means my chances of living during a whole sortie while ur on has doubles!! woot woot!
jk lynx! its been an honor to fly with u and against u....ur alot of fun and hope that everything works out ok for you and your wifey. if you ever get the itch to come back and join us let me know and i will be happy to give u ur first fight on your return!! tc lynx :salute
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With the fighter perkies I would like the 650-watt microwave in electric blue (black if those are out of stock). With the bomber perkies I would like the “Genuine” Stainless Steal 24 piece cutlery set in the simulated walnut veneer, velvet lined case. With the Vehicle perkies I know I’ll forfeit the remaining 2,000 vehicles perks but for old time sake I’d like a 2002 Aces High logo’ed T-shirt and matching baseball cap. :D
You greedy tosser!
Those priceless prizes are reserved for posthumous lifetime achievement.
I look forward to once again typing in GREEN ROOK TEXT: "wtg lynx"
(LYNX once explained to me the definition of "tosser".)
Regards, Airman T. E. Shaw
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:salute <S> Lynx wishing you all the Best
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Good luck buddy, we'll see you down the line. Keep in touch.
:salute
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Take care and good luck to you!
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I'll miss hearing your voice mate :aok
BTW, I think I got your cutlery set by mistake :D
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:salute Lynx.
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Best of luck Lynx. :salute
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Steve sorry was gone for a long while. I won't forget steve in his spity in fighter ops, nor in his spit in warbirds and lastly as a teammate in aces high. Steven if there is any thing you need. please email me or Ron dh367th or in fact any old 367th they will find me. or call Rod367th on skype and time i'm on computer. I myself as you know fought same battles and wa slucky to marry right woman too. and have been very lucky in life so if anything i mean any thing you need call. or send you skype name or email to me using bbs
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Sad to hear about your problems Lynx m8, I hope everything works out good luck! :salute
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:salute Lynx, I'm sure there is a Yak waiting for you should you return when you get better. And you WILL get better.
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Who is going to lead all the Aussies noww?? :noid <S>
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Well Lynx, we dam sure haven't always seen eye to eye on things. But I tell ya what, its really gonna be odd for me to log on and not hear ya voice on range. :)
After reading your post, it was almost sobering, and actually is about the same thing I've been thinking. Only difference between you and I, is you are ready to admit its time to move on, I'm not. :)
<S> my brother, good luck with everything and enjoy whatever you do!
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:salute Lynx
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You will be missed.
<S> Lynx
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Wish you the best LYNX...... May you be blessed. :salute
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<S> Lynx I drink my rum to you and Mrs Lynx this evening. I'll try and watch over your cv's when I can.
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Take care <S>
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Best of luck
<S> Lynx
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Who is Lynx again? :huh
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Oh teh noes! :confused: :cry miss ya lynx.. :salute
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Damn, I was initially bummed because one of the dearest people to me in this game won't be about anymore, and then I googled 'Hartmann reversal'...I'll be saying a prayer for Lynx :pray
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Salute
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Funny I've been feeling the same way lately...maybe it is the 15 year itch...mostly its the fact that my oldest is a high schooler now and I'm jealous of any time that takes me away from her and the rest of my kids....time moves quickly.
Best of luck and <S>
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Wow.
Sad.
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:salute LYNX, take care of yourself and see you in two weeks.
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:salute LYNX, will miss you. Everything was fun when you were in the area. :aok
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Lynx
I think you will be missed here more than you may know. You have always epitomized, to me, what the game here should be about.
More important though is what is ahead for you healthwise. For that you have my prayers.
I hope you will let us know how you are doing in the future, even if you choose not to come back to the game.
Best of luck to you!
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:salute Lynx , will have you in my prayers for a successful and speedy recovery. Remember the door is always open.
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Cheers & <S>
Your manners, modesty and skill are to be admired and will be missed.
All the best for the future.
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#S# LYNX! Been a pleasure!
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Good Luck Lynx.
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AHHH HA HA HA HAAAA!!!
Fifteen years of your meddling is over.
The MA is going to be mine now, all mine!!! :devil
Furzy
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Good luck LYNX.
Hope to see you return one day. :salute
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best of luck to ya Lynx :salute
(ps you dont fly like a girl really ;))
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Lynx <S>
It's been a real pleasure flying with and against you all of these years and I hope the best and a speedy recovery.
ack-ack
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<--- taking over Rook Fleet Ops.
Best of luck to you Lynx :salute
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Best Wishes :salute
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Never really had many chances to die or kill you in the arena but I know your a foe to be reckoned with. I hope all goes well for you. Sorry I didn't get to know you very well.
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:salute LYNX.
Been a pleasure flying with you for the last 5 yrs. You are a truly genuine person. You have shown us the honor, respect and sportsmanship that we all as an on-line community should strive for. I will miss seeing your name on the roster my friend. It has been an honor. :salute
Good luck and a speedy recovery.
DasChewy
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LYNX....
Best of luck to you
Regards
CHECKERS
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Lynx.
On behalf of the Lynchmob.. :salute.
You will be missed. There will be an empty feeling now when someone shouts NOE!!, and Lynx isnt there to dodge 50 HO attempts to shoot down the goons.
You were alot of fun to fly with, We all hope that make a speedy recovery and join us again.
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<S> and goodluck now at last someone else can be top dog and i can kill more rooks without knowing your behind me :aok
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Had a busy weekend or I would have seen this one sooner. All the best with your operation Lynx, I hope you can enjoy many more 15 year periods.
S!
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dam LYNX who am i going to have great F6F fights with now :cry
take care bud and let us know how everything goes when you get back home.
i know i will miss seeing you around as will most of this community :salute
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Good luck lynx.
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Sorry to hear Lynx...you were great to fly with, hell to fly against. Best wishes for your health Brother. :salute
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It's been an honor flying with you. A big <S> and the best of luck in whatever you decide to do.
~Trigger2
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:salute Stevex
You've always been a worthy adversary and a valued countyman. I know we had our go-rounds in WB, but luckily we moved on.
I will miss you and rooks have lost a great champion.
<S> lyxn god speed
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:salute Sir you were a great asset to the Rooks and who now will gather this ragtag bunch into action and out of thier furballs?
Good Luck and what's that Web Site you had posted before? Loved it.
:aok Slate
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S! LYNX. Was always a pleasure suh.
S!
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LYNX, you are one of those genuis, it was always a blast to fight with you, win od lose, doesen't matter, it was just a great time!
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Lynx,
You had I heck-of-a-good run here, mate.
Hope all your paths are straight as you begin a new chapter.
:salute to you, the player's player and the gentleman's gentleman.
Best Regards,
Sun
(Your friend in the colonies) :)
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Lynx... i didnt know you much. but you always stood out amongst the rooks. Your Leadership.
Good luck. <S> :salute
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Today, in Orange amongst the Rooks, there were many well wishers, myself among them.
<S> Lynx, at least let us know when you get better.
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<S> Lynx Respect and, be well.
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:salute LYNX, community will miss you, and I hope your health comes back to 100% soon. You have been one of the best assets in the main arena's and its always an honor to kill you or be killed by you!
Best of luck to you my friend.
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SIR
You are one of the biggest class acts that is or has ever been in this game. I have been on both ends of flying with you and against you and loved every min. YOU will be greatly missed
SALUTE
Frank Williams
ab8aac/ aka/dmdchief
The all american chicken man out
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:salute LYNX, its been a pleasure flying with and against you over the years. I wish you all the best for the future yet unwritten.
Cheers,
Camo
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And good luck
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I wish you well.I know how difficult health problems can be as I became disabled this year and have gone through 4 surgeries with more to come.Life is rough so take care my brother and cherish your time with your wife.I hope all works out for you.
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Good luck in your future Lynx Hope all goes well for you
CAT :aok
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:salute LYNX
Hope everything goes well with your health and family. Since flying with ya with the ATC 6 years ago, you have always been a great teacher and role model for friend and foe. One of the best in the game. Thanks for all you have contributed.
You will be missed.
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LYNX
You will be missed. I always enjoyed flying when you were around. (even the time I almost kill shot myself on you lol)
I learned a lot from you without you even knowing it. I hope when things get settled you are able to make it back. It is people like you that makes this game what it is.
:salute
badhorse
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Best of luck, LYNX. Great fights, always. :salute
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Lynx you are a great man, good luck sir <S> :salute
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Will miss you around, take care bud and good luck <S>
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:salute LYNX,it was nice flyin with ya,you were one of the few players that thought just because I was a kid I couldn't help as well as someone else.
I hope all your medical issues are settled with no problems,and that you can get back to normal life very soon!
gonna miss ya man :(
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Good luck and I hope everything works out for you in a positive way. :salute
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wishing you well Lynx.............
you gonna be at the Walsgrave or the C&W?
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Lynx,
I've been shot down by you many times. While I'm sad to hear you're leaving before I had a chance to get you at least once, my selfishness is tempered by empathy I feel for your personal struggle. Funny, how you didn't make it sound like a struggle.
I'll say a prayer for you and the wife and family that love you, that the work of God be done through those that will care for you, for you and those who love you.
Good luck and God speed.
Vinkman
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Take it easy Lynx :salute
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Salute Lynx, always enjoyed our clashes in the MA, good luck.
shamus
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Good luck and good speed lynx
<S> :salute
P.S
I re-dedicate this flypast to you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu21rM9ahkY
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Hey Lynx,
Mixed feelings; good to hear your going to get better - bad to see you go.
Will be great to see you back, if that ever happens. Good luck to you for now!
<S>
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The game won't be the same without you LYNX, good luck with the surgery!
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Gonna miss ya mate. Goodspeed! :salute
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I wish all the best, LYNX. May your life be filled with good health and happy times! :salute
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Hello Lynx,
I sincerely hope that it all improves for you and the family. Best of luck Sir!
:salute
Way
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He's not leaving!!!!
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I wish you well with your future and your health. :salute
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Ive been down this road a few times. But AH always wins in the end.
Just let it happen...no..shhhhhhhhh..ther e ya go..thats it.
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I'm with the other guys Lynx that wish you well and will say a prayer for you and your family.
I always knew when we were at the same base defending that the outcome was greatly in our favor. You will be missed as you had a huge knowledge of what needed to be done, where it needed to be done. I always enjoyed listening to you explain your reasoning for your actions or what others needed to do.
Besides all that, gonna miss your accent. :O :rofl
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Sad to see you go, LYNX. Best wishes and hope you eventually make the journey back into mauling the bishnits with CVs. :)
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Lynx,
Thanks for the "schoolin'".
Frod (Phrodd)
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Ello Guys
Firstly I find myself very humbled by the replies to this post. For me it was very touching to receive all the well wishes and positive posts to my leaving the game. Many of the replies are buy guys I know and some are by guys I barley recognise.
A chap by the name of aamack with just 1 post to his credit said
Lynx
I think you will be missed here more than you may know
He's dead right. To me I was just another geeky WWII wanna be. A 47 year old going on 12 (according to my Mrs we're all 9 year olds). OK! I understand I was a player with some experience of the game but 11 pages of good wishes makes the point for aamack, to which I was somewhat taken aback. I must stress I am very greatfull and humbled to the point of having a lump in me throat. I can't thank you enough for your good thoughts other than to express a heart felt :salute
I started this thread on the day I went to hospital Sunday 6th. My operation was scheduled for Tuesday 8th of September at the University Hospital Walsgrave in Coventry, my home town. Having checked in at reception I was meeted and greeted at my designated ward and lead to a 4 bedder side room. I noted I was the youngest. One of the beds had a curtain around it and didn't pay much attention until some nurses and porters came in and drew everyones curtains. Requesting patients and visitors to remain behind our curtains. This is polite hospital etiquette for removing a dead guy off the ward. The guy behind the original closed curtains. Charming omen I thought and the last thing I wanted Karen to see.
On the 8th at 5PM I was wheeled down to theater to be parked up in the waiting area. After 3/4 of an hour a guy in theater blues comes up to me and says "the guy before me has complications and they may not finish with me until gone 11PM. Would I mind if they canceled?" The last thing I wanted was my surgeon falling asleep at the scalpel. Bearing in mind I had seen him at 9AM for a pre op check and chat. Although slightly disappointed who was I to deny the guy before me. Who was I to kick off about it. The theater guy then goes on to tell me they would do me later in the week or the weekend. This was somewhat of a relief as I was thinking they wouldn't get back to me until January or February of 2010. I most defiantly didn't want a knackered surgeon working on me after a 14 or 15 hour day. I was put back on the ward where I spent a few days swapping ailments, life stories and thoughts on death with the other patients. Two of the guys were terminal :eek: I've been dead for 30 seconds when I was 12 but thats perhaps another thread for the officers club.
On Saturday 12th September I was in theater at 9AM prompt. The op had gone to plan and lasted close on 5 hours. Apart from the odd hour here and there I slept for 4 days straight. It's fair to say I didn't feel my best with all the tubes, vomiting, shoulder pain and bloody hiccups. Apparently hiccups is a common thing after the diaphragm has been moved about following abdominal surgery. Also, shoulder point pain is common because they sometimes tweak a nerve whose name I can't recall. Man! it felt like some bad arsed viking had buried his axe in me collar bone. Like I'd broken it again.
In the middle of the week over a two day period I had all the pipes and tubes taken out of me. One of the funny moments I'll relay to you, with a cheeky proud smile . It came to having my catheter tube taken out me knob. It's an embarrassing thing to have to go through. It's a strange sensation and it can be painfull as this plastic tube gets pulled out. You can feel it unfurling itself from ya sacks all the way up the one eyed tube. So there I am with me dressing gown tucked under me chin and me meat and two veg on display to this nurse. Good job my teenage years are long gone and the nurse was an old timer close on retiring. Having deflated the balloon that keeps it in place she grips the tube, looks me in the eyes and says "ready?" I grip the base of me flaccid member and give her the nod. Up comes her hand pulling the tube out as she does so. I felt the tube coming out me sacks and up me knob then she stops. She's still looking at me and I at her. I have to tell her to "keep going". Astonished she looks at me knob and pulls out the last couple or three inches of tube.
A proud moment :rock :aok :rofl
On Friday 18th my surgeon comes up to me and tells me all seems well and would I like to go home? I was like WTF :confused: I know they need the beds but this was taking the piss. I said "no" in a polite but serious manner. I had to remind him of my slow heart beat. Been MRI'ed at 43 beats per minute but it's usually around 53. If I'm over 70 beats per minute I'm stressing. The surgeon goes OK. We'll discharge you Sunday with some meds to take home. That's 1 week and a day after surgery.
So...here I am chaps. I spent all of last week at home cabaged on some pretty poky drugs. I find myself in minimal pain but very tired. I fall asleep at odd moments. I find it uncomfortable to sit in a chair preferring to be reclined or laying down. I've had to leave writting this a couple of times because of sitting at the PC :frown: I see my practice nurse every other day to have a dressing changed over a hole in me belly where me artificial arse used to be. I have a minor problem which should resolve itself in time. As for my arse...the real one. It doesn't quite know what to do. It can't make it's mind up weather to fart, dump or turn itself inside out. Man! when that happens its a tad painfull and really feels like it's trying to dump my insides out. :lol
As for the short term future I'm looking forward to e-baying and promoting a photo manipulation website. The wife is getting very good at that. I'm also going to have a go at writting. This is quite funny really because I'm lycdexis :lol but I think I can do it. Even if I don't get anywhere I want to give it a shot. It will be time consuming on all 3 fronts. As for the long term I'm hoping to get back in the job market early to middle of next year. :aok I'm afraid playing Aces High doesn't fit in any equation just yet but I'm not saying never....maybe this time next year....who knows.
Anyways! gone on long enough. I'll be about the boards from time to time and once again ...thank you all and especially me old squaddies for the "behind the scenes support" :salute
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Good to have you back Lynx.
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Thanks for the update Lynx - good to see you back on the boards, and hopefully 1 day back in the game as well.
Hope things go from good to better for you mate, keep yer chin up, and keep on with the updates too please.
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Wurzel
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:salute LYNX
Glad to hear your doing good!
DuHasst
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Glad to hear you're back in the land of the living. Hope everything keeps going well for ya. Will keep you in my prayers.
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:salute LYNX i hope you get to felling better and i hope you can get back playing soon
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that's the LYNX we know and love, always up to the task! Keep looking to better days bro, woot!
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glad you made it out LYNX,
heres for a healthy recovery :salute
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i wish you a very good recovery
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While they were in there.. did you get a rectomology? That is where they sever the cord that runs from your eyeballs to your ahole so you don't have such a sh*tty outlook on life. :D
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Good to hear your doing well.
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Tks for the update, best wishes for the recovery
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Good luck with the recovery. Will miss yr ki61 driving and general ballsyness
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:salute LYNX! I'm glad to hear that the surgery went well!
My Family and I wish you and your Wife the best in your future endeavors.
Good Luck, Sir!
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Great to hear you didnt have any major complications after your surgery.
I hope the pain meds are strong and plentiful,too bad you cant really enjoy them but hey it could be worst.
Whatever the future brings,stay busy,it really help keep your mind off negative aspects of life!!
If and when you return,check out the TA,as you'll just be another "Noob" then..... :rofl
{JK}
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three cheers, speedy recovery.
please come back rusty and let me have a few weeks easy kills :)
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Glad to hear it all went well. I was talking to Merlin01 the other day, he sends regards and well wishes.
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:rofl Man, I love listening to limeys tell stories.
Good to hear most-all's well, LYNX. Hope to see you on the bridge of Essex again soon.
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happy to hear from ya LYNX
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I was MIA from the BBs most of September and missed this post.
:salute Lynx. Glad to hear you're back home.
Gonna miss fighting with you on occasion. Take care of the missus, get back on your feet and we'll see you again when you're ready.
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Lynx
Did ya get the perkies exchanged for what you wanted ? :)
Good luck bloke , hope you heal quick
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Great to hear all went well. Looking forward to noticing a *LYNX landed X victories* in the text bar in the future :) <S> LYNX
:salute SWkiljoy
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Well I have to admit I rather miss your irritating presence in the MA. :D
I hope your back in the saddle soon. :salute
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Lynx
Did ya get the perkies exchanged for what you wanted ? :)
Good luck bloke , hope you heal quick
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I've stood guard at the window looking for the postman every morning and all the bleeders done is bring me more bills. I can't wait for the stuff to arrive because the cutlery set will be an early Christmas present for the wife and the 650watt microwave will see her tickled pink on Christmas's day. :x I'm going to frame the T-shirt and cap :lol
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Lynx, good to hear from you. Also very happy that all, so far, has seemed to go well. Please keep us posted.
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hap
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Welcome back my British sea pirate! Since you've been gone, all the rook CVs have run aground or floating upside down. Now get to the bridge and steer them into the wind. We got fightin' to do man!!!!
So glad to hear you're on the mend. Oh, and we're not buying the part in your post about the 3 extra inches of tube either. :lol :salute
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Hello LYNX.
I was wondering what happened to you. I had no idea. it's true, the guys at aces high really do miss you. Anyways, I hope you're feeling better and may the world be your oyster, my friend. Looking forward to seeing you back at aces high sometime soon :salute
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Good luck and good hunting, Lynx.
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Don't know if I've ever had the pleasure of getting a fight with you, but I do remember seeing the LYNX id in game.
Best wishes for a fast recovery, and for your return ingame so I also may have the pleasure of getting a fight or two with you! ;)
Take it easy and get well soon, then maybe you feel up to do a sortie every now and then in the near future. :aok :salute
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Hey lads thanks for thinking of me. As you can see I haunt the boards daily. Keeping in touch with developments, friends and squaddies. That new City looks great but it was a pity about Rodders. It's things like the frailty of life that put things into perspective. Glad he got a decent send off.
I'm getting alot better now. Spent most of September being very sleepy from drugs and couldn't sit up right for more than 10 min without feeling discomfort. I only get the odd tweak now and then just as a reminder. Should be fit for work by December but I'm already looking for work as of this week. Applied for Print Operaters job only a mile away from my home...it's address is Spitfire close....omen perhaps :rock Also applied for a recovery drivers job. Anything will do to get me back in the job market. Have bills and debts of honour to clear. Yer lads! I'm feeling very positive for the future...back to normality without the pain, without burdening my wife and getting money matters resolved once I'm earning again.
I bought a PC 11 years ago to help with my desire to write but I got distracted by flight sims and you know the rest :D So!.... I've been writing. I posted one such true life story in a BBC competition. Here's the link to the synopsis and short story. Critic welcome...good an bad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mystory/stories/tragedy/150177/
I have an urge to persue my writing....as a dyslexic I have something to prove to myself. If only to metaphorically stick the finger to my former teachers...who are probably dead by now.
As for AH I don't see me returning in the near future but then again I don't see me never returning. Maybe later next year. PC probelms, writing, quality time with me Mrs (she's been a real gem over the last 4 years) and just general everyday living. They all need to be caught up with.
Anyways lads ...thanks for thinking of me... it's very appreciated. I'll be on the boards from time to time.
Regards :salute
Lynx
Steve
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Thanks for the updates, Lynx.
Hearing all went well with you brightened my day. :cheers:
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Sun
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Glad all is looking up Lynx. :)
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I read that story Lynx, damned impressive writing style you have :aok Hope things continue looking up, my friend :salute
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Glad to hear from you LYNX.
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All the best to you and yours Lynx.
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Hope things go well for you in the future. <S> and miss those Yak9U dog fights with you and against you.
Take care of yourself & family. :salute
Magnus
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bj229r thanks...it gives me encouragement. MachFly.. I'll be emailing you shortly. Sundowner... PM me with what your up to. Been a long time since the SOB's.
Thanks everyone else for the good will and support.
To new readers of this post here's my quoted reply from page 13. Thanks everyone. :salute
Hey lads thanks for thinking of me. As you can see I haunt the boards daily. Keeping in touch with developments, friends and squaddies. That new City looks great but it was a pity about Rodders. It's things like the frailty of life that put things into perspective. Glad he got a decent send off.
I'm getting alot better now. Spent most of September being very sleepy from drugs and couldn't sit up right for more than 10 min without feeling discomfort. I only get the odd tweak now and then just as a reminder. Should be fit for work by December but I'm already looking for work as of this week. Applied for Print Operaters job only a mile away from my home...it's address is Spitfire close....omen perhaps :rock Also applied for a recovery drivers job. Anything will do to get me back in the job market. Have bills and debts of honour to clear. Yer lads! I'm feeling very positive for the future...back to normality without the pain, without burdening my wife and getting money matters resolved once I'm earning again.
I bought a PC 11 years ago to help with my desire to write but I got distracted by flight sims and you know the rest :D So!.... I've been writing. I posted one such true life story in a BBC competition. Here's the link to the synopsis and short story. Critic welcome...good an bad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mystory/stories/tragedy/150177/
I have an urge to persue my writing....as a dyslexic I have something to prove to myself. If only to metaphorically stick the finger to my former teachers...who are probably dead by now.
As for AH I don't see me returning in the near future but then again I don't see me never returning. Maybe later next year. PC probelms, writing, quality time with me Mrs (she's been a real gem over the last 4 years) and just general everyday living. They all need to be caught up with.
Anyways lads ...thanks for thinking of me... it's very appreciated. I'll be on the boards from time to time.
Regards :salute
Lynx
Steve
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I was wondering why IL2's werent killing my T34 anymore... its been fun, you were always such a good shot and I could always tell it was you I was up against.
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That was down to my CH gear + the CH calibration software that's do much better than windows calibrator. Makes for a much steadier stick :salute
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Good Story Lynx well told. The ending left me wanting to know more. Good writing will do that and make one think. :aok
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Also been MIA from boards, didnt see this either till today.
Lynx, nothing but the best for you. Was always a pleasure to run in to you, "good guys" or bad...and always a worthy opponent when things went that way. Hope your body heals up faster than its supposed to for us not-quite-50 guys!
Know what you're saying about "not now but not never." I've been away for almost a year myself, and here I am checking the AH boards now and again. Never know when the urge might come back, and if it does for the both of us I'll look forward to seeing you again!
Dave "Simaril"
PS Congratulations on the catheter success!
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Ive been spending some time in Yaks Lynx. With the new PT boat out were seeing a lot more and the Yak-9T is custom built for busting them. Were keeping a 9U fueled for when you come back and Ive been politicking for the Yak-3.
Cause when you have Yaks you dont need nothing else. :salute
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Peace be with you LYNX. :salute
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Good Story Lynx well told. The ending left me wanting to know more. Good writing will do that and make one think. :aok
Thanks mate :salute
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:salute LYNX...we'll cya on the next go 'round. ;)
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Just an update
I am taking my first step in gainfull employment tomorrow for the first time since 2007. I consider myself fit for certain types of work so I registered at an employment agency and they got me a weeks work as a machine operator. Funny thing is I used to do this in the 80's for more money back then lol.
Oh well! ...its work and I need work experience to get back into the market. There's not a lot available for the underskilled and under educated in dear old blighty :lol When I'm voted Prime Minister of the UK I'll ban agencies so's we can get real jobs :old:
Some of you may know I've taken up writing a bit. Here's a link to another story if anyones intersted.
http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,277481.msg3486035.html#msg3486035
Regards
Lynx
Steve
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hey lynx <S>
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good luck with the new "post" lynx,
If lady luck is with me i'll get a phonecall tomorrow for a new job (been 3 years here had enough) . I hate the not knowing part :mad:
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lynx ive been looking for work since feb as the job im in no is going to warrington by dec 6th (2nd job ive lost this year :cry ). the money at the min is a joke. most jobs are min wage or just above. just seen an area manager's job going for £7.50 ph.
good luck in ya new job m8ty
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Oh man! Did my first days work in over 2 years. I'm half crippled from it. Backs killing me and feet have blisters. All I done was stand all day operating presses. Talk about unfit.. I feel older than this geezer --> :old:
Hyster mate. I know exactly what you mean. On the up side it's closing on Christmas....plenty of casual to be had right now this month. I used these 3 web sites last week and got some work. Just put in Coventry and narrow the search to "this week & search all jobs". Good luck man.
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/index.html
http://www.myjobsearch.com/
http://www.fish4.co.uk/jobs/
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Lynx, it's been a pleasure to fight against you in these past years. I wish you the best luck and a speedy recovery. I hope you will be back one day.
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Gian! Nice to hear from ya!
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Lynx, it's been a pleasure to fight against you in these past years. I wish you the best luck and a speedy recovery. I hope you will be back one day.
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thanks man. Just done me first days work in 2 years...It was a bugger. I need time of to recover :lol
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thanks man. Just done me first days work in 2 years...It was a bugger. I need time of to recover :lol
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Eheheheheh, working's always hard, even when you're already used to it.... I hate Mondays! :)
Gian! Nice to hear from ya!
Hello, Banshee! Nice to be back after a long break.... and to find that B38 dweebs are still here to be shot down! :D
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you can type<still can play>. NEVER SAY "I QUIT"
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are you back yet lynx?
even just for scenarios on saturdays? :D
we await you.
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are you back yet lynx?
even just for scenarios on saturdays? :D
we await you.
I was just going to ask the same question.
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are you back yet lynx?
even just for scenarios on saturdays? :D
we await you.
Thanks for thinking of me but not yet. That illness I had robbed me of a few things. I'm catching up on life right now. Can't see me be back for some time. I need a job. Need to treat me Mrs and I wanna catch up on some writing.....oh and I need a week off after doing my first weeks work in 2 years ....nearly bleedin killed me :D
I'll be haunting the boards though. Keeping up with updates and chipping in where I'm not wanted :lol
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Oh man! Did my first days work in over 2 years. I'm half crippled from it. Backs killing me and feet have blisters. All I done was stand all day operating presses. Talk about unfit.. I feel older than this geezer --> :old:
Hyster mate. I know exactly what you mean. On the up side it's closing on Christmas....plenty of casual to be had right now this month. I used these 3 web sites last week and got some work. Just put in Coventry and narrow the search to "this week & search all jobs". Good luck man.
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/index.html
http://www.myjobsearch.com/
http://www.fish4.co.uk/jobs/
Good luck with the new job Lynx, work is work I'm in the same boat mate especially coming up to xmas :cheers: