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Title: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: thndregg on July 21, 2011, 05:09:35 PM
The following I wrote on our bomb group's forum:

I have terminated my AH subscription. I simply do not have the time, and finances continue to be very tight despite working a full time job with occasional overtime. I have also been concentrating on my music endeavor as well as looking after the family.
 
So, I will say it is up to you, the 91st crew, to decide what you want to do with this outfit.
 
It's been fun creating & participating in a group that loves different aspects of the game, and it's great to know people that have a genuine interest in the living history represented in AH.
 
So, keep having fun. For now, I do not foresee a return to the game. Everything is too expensive, and other priorities have been brought to the forefront.
I will keep in touch on occasion through the forums & as always on Facebook.
 

thndrEGG


To the rest of the AH outfit: Thanks for making it a fun place to play. Thanks for helping me make bomb missions in B17's still a cool thing to do. :cool:
I wish I could come back, but with no time and extremely slim money, the possibility is very remote.

Fair skies & give 'em Hell. :aok

(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/672/thundah.jpg)
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: waystin2 on July 21, 2011, 05:10:36 PM
 :salute

Way
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Lusche on July 21, 2011, 05:12:08 PM
Bye thndr! Was always fun to meet you and your guys at 20K. I hope to see you back to AH one day... but until that time, all the best and good luck!  :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: thndregg on July 21, 2011, 05:13:16 PM
Bye thndr! Was always fun to meet you and your guys at 20K. I hope to see you back to AH one day... but until that time, mall the best and good luck!  :salute

Lusche, you've been one hell of a good sport. Always, always enjoyed that about the fights we waged. :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: SoonerMP on July 21, 2011, 05:16:17 PM
Darn it... Hate to see you leave Egg. Always had a blast flying with you!    :salute     :cheers:
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Wildcat1 on July 21, 2011, 05:21:35 PM
 :salute egg, i will never forget the times I had with you guys flying bombers at 25k. It was never boring.

I wish you the best of luck, and a hasty return. Because you can take the pilot from ah, but you can't take ah from the pilot :)
 
:cheers:
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Tr1gg22 on July 21, 2011, 05:37:26 PM
 :salute
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Post by: SEraider on July 21, 2011, 06:11:28 PM
You are one of the good guys of Aces High.  We will miss you sir!  :salute
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Post by: BushLT1 on July 21, 2011, 06:17:12 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: RTHolmes on July 21, 2011, 06:27:52 PM
 :salute thndrEGG
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: mbailey on July 21, 2011, 06:44:36 PM
Thunder, you and your crew gave me some of the best times in this game............Saturday night escort duty with my former squadies (82nd FG) Watching the formations of 17s from horizon to horizon formed up perfectly....... Good Times!!!!! This is truly the end of an era in this game

Best of luck with everything you do......Health and happiness to you and your family sir.

<S>
Mbailey

ps.....I promise to keep at least one 17 all washed and polished for you upon your return  :aok
 
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Post by: morfiend on July 21, 2011, 06:49:20 PM
 :salute
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Post by: M0nkey_Man on July 21, 2011, 06:51:09 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: crazyivan on July 21, 2011, 07:05:14 PM
Take it easy. :cheers:
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Tank-Ace on July 21, 2011, 07:11:06 PM
 :salute Thunder. You're a bad enemy to your enemies, and a good friend to your friends. I hope to see you make a return one day.



<S>,
      Jager
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: SWrokit on July 21, 2011, 07:12:09 PM
 :salute  Bro.  It has ALWAYS been a pleasure sir.

<S>
Rokit
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Barrett on July 21, 2011, 07:24:55 PM
 :salute - Best wishes
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Slash27 on July 21, 2011, 07:25:03 PM
 :salute
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Post by: SIK1 on July 21, 2011, 07:30:39 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: lyric1 on July 21, 2011, 07:38:30 PM
Sorry to see you go.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: bj229r on July 21, 2011, 08:21:50 PM
Bummer, you brought something to the game :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: infowars on July 21, 2011, 08:46:17 PM
Wow,  this is really sad

<S> Egg
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Sonicblu on July 21, 2011, 09:30:41 PM
 :salute.  Tell Jesus I said hello
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: grizz441 on July 21, 2011, 09:32:53 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Delirium on July 21, 2011, 09:53:46 PM
Good luck, ThndrEgg.

We'll be here in some shape or form when you get the itch again.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: tokenjo on July 21, 2011, 09:55:56 PM
Hate to see you go ThunderEGG,  enjoyed escorting and flyn the 17
with you & the 91st.  Hope to see you again sometime down the road.

 :salute.  Live long & prosper

Tokenjo
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: BaldEagl on July 21, 2011, 10:08:00 PM
 :salute Thunder.  Hate to see you go but hope to see you return.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: AAJagerX on July 21, 2011, 11:27:48 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Oddball-CAF on July 21, 2011, 11:39:28 PM
  I wish you the best, Thunder Egg.  :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Masherbrum on July 21, 2011, 11:41:40 PM
Thunder, the game has lost a good person and is that much weaker because of it.     I wish your family the best.     :rock
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Nutzoid on July 21, 2011, 11:49:45 PM
So long Egg. It's been a pleasure and all the best of luck to you!   :salute


Nutz
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Jayhawk on July 21, 2011, 11:53:14 PM
Good luck Boss!
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: MarineUS on July 22, 2011, 01:56:10 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: RELIC on July 22, 2011, 02:10:55 AM
Hate to see you leave.  AH won't be the same.   :salute from me and Death From Above.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: dhyran on July 22, 2011, 02:12:29 AM
Thunder,

all the best and good luck for the future, take care about your family, the most valuable you can have!

 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 22, 2011, 02:52:45 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: doc1kelley on July 22, 2011, 04:20:41 AM
 :salute Eggster.  I'm really sorry to hear this and hope you and yours the best of luck!  Will sure miss ya bro.

All the Best...

    Jay
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: StokesAk on July 22, 2011, 05:46:14 AM
 :salute Thndr!

Sad to see ya go, really enjoyed your missions, hope to see ya back sometime in the future.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: 321BAR on July 22, 2011, 06:42:09 AM
Thndr i rarely post in the farewell threads but i believe wholeheartedly from our past flights together that you deserve a <S> bud. The times the 91st and the 20th had together on weekly bomb runs and just blasting things apart together were amazing times and i say that we all hope to see you back in the skies of AH soon sir. A Big <S> and GOOD LUCK! :aok
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Dragon on July 22, 2011, 07:59:44 AM
Hate to hear it Egg.  Will miss the adventures.

Take care of yourself and family.

 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: jollyFE on July 22, 2011, 08:01:42 AM
Dang man.....a ton of memories flying with ya.

Take care

 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: 1ybuzz on July 22, 2011, 08:51:17 AM
Egg it was always a blast flyin with you and your squad , place wont be the same. I hope someone pics up were you left off and keeps the skies full of heavies. :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: rob53 on July 22, 2011, 10:58:57 AM
On behalf of The Flying Circus, we wish you well EGG!  It was always a hoot to fly escort for your bombing missions.  We always looked forward to it.  We'll see you when you come back. 

Take Care and the best of luck to ya!  :cheers:   :salute


Rob
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Vuokko on July 22, 2011, 11:04:02 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Soulyss on July 22, 2011, 11:05:54 AM
Hope to see you back at some point Thndregg, best of luck to you.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Shamus on July 22, 2011, 11:11:18 AM
<S> Egg, always enjoyed escorting you guys.

shamus
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: LLogann on July 22, 2011, 11:48:00 AM
thndrEGG
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Waldo on July 22, 2011, 12:44:18 PM
 Its sad to see you go Thunder. Your High alt missions were a blast for friends and foe alike. Hopefully someday in the future you will return to the skies of AH.
Until then take good care of your family.  :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: G0ALY on July 22, 2011, 01:33:41 PM
Take care EGG!
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: shiv on July 22, 2011, 01:48:15 PM
<<S>> and good luck Egg, you will be missed.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Frod on July 22, 2011, 02:39:46 PM
 :salute Thunder        ......and the band played on........good luck!
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: cohofly on July 22, 2011, 02:49:03 PM
Thunder , my wingwates and I of the 20th really enjoyed our escort missions with you and the 91st. Will be sad to see you go.
Fare thee well sir.
<S>
Carver
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: HawkerMKII on July 22, 2011, 05:52:06 PM
Gezz dude hate to see ya go, but RL has to be 1st  :salute :salute :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: mesen256 on July 22, 2011, 08:06:07 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Reschke on July 22, 2011, 11:25:33 PM
CYA Thunder....don't be a stranger to the boards. I always thought you were a heck of a good guy both as a friendly and as a bad guy.

 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: AceHavok on July 23, 2011, 12:19:42 AM
Take Care, Thndr!  :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: ttflier on July 23, 2011, 06:50:00 PM
Thunder, this is truly a sad day for me.  The 91st was my first squad and you my first CO.  You have personally been a mentor and a friend and I really hate to see you go! We all will miss the fun that was a "Thunderegg" epic bomber mission (I will not mention any chickens here if you know what I mean) and I think that I can speak for the entire squad in stating that you are a great person, a great CO and a great friend to us all.

Not sure what will happen to the squad, but we will certainly do our best to keep your seat warm!  Best of luck in all that you do and Godspeed to you and your family!

I WILL call you from time to time just to keep you up to date - LOL

 :salute

ttflier
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Dichotomy on July 23, 2011, 08:04:46 PM
thndregg

I've always respected your class, leadership, and the way you handle yourself both in game and on the forums.  I hope you come back at some point in time but regardless I wish you all the best and success in the future.

 :salute

Sir
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: steely07 on July 23, 2011, 08:16:05 PM
Sorry to see you go Egg, but I'm sure you'll make it back someday.

91'st, keep doing what you do best, and keep a '17 prepped for the Boss.

Salute

Steely
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: 4deck on July 23, 2011, 11:17:27 PM
Oh bummer man, hope you get back when you can.

Cheers  :salute

aka Floatsup
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Mus51 on July 24, 2011, 12:04:49 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: oneway on July 24, 2011, 12:10:30 AM
thndregg

I've always respected your class, leadership, and the way you handle yourself both in game and on the forums.  I hope you come back at some point in time but regardless I wish you all the best and success in the future.

 :salute

Sir

Thunder's greatest asset and contribution was in drawing out the qualities Dichotomy speak's of in the 'other' players who flew with him.

He set a tone and temper in his missions that cultivated the finest in game play amongst his crews, and the groups that escorted him

Thunder has the unique ability to make pilots and people better...energized...inspired ...dedicated to mission...team...squad

I was only briefly a member of the 91'st (3 months in the end)...yet that short time eclipsed years of flying with other squads

Pure class...nothing touches it

======

Your presence will be missed Boss; your contribution will never be forgotten

Catch you on the flip side

 :salute

Oneway
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Flayed on July 24, 2011, 02:17:32 AM
  Bahh just proof my brothers a sissy and cant hack it any more... :P
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: jollyFE on July 24, 2011, 05:31:04 AM
I think flayd is correct.....lol
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Vudu15 on July 24, 2011, 05:45:13 AM
Well we'll be here when you get back sir.  :aok

Vudu15
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: uptown on July 24, 2011, 06:25:10 AM
 :salute
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Post by: DaCoon on July 24, 2011, 07:10:49 AM
 :salute thundregg
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: truss51 on July 24, 2011, 08:23:59 AM
 :salute    Always enjoyed escorting ya. Good luck.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: 007Rusty on July 24, 2011, 11:54:46 AM
                            :salute bud.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Dadsguns on July 24, 2011, 08:46:25 PM
  :salute  Egg, Flown with you and against you,,always had a good time.... You know you can check out but you can never leave..... Take care and see you again when your real life things get worked out and your able to find the time to get back on, until then.  Good Luck.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Tank-Ace on July 24, 2011, 09:57:21 PM
Wow, we sure have a good many members when you look at how many pages a post from each fills up. And more are still coming. Not to be disrespectfull of the thread or anything, just comenting.


<S> again thundr. Already missing you sir.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: thndregg on July 24, 2011, 11:42:53 PM
Thanks again, guys. Don't know how things will go in the future, if I'll make it back or not. Too many real life "irons in the fire".

<<SALUTE>>
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Karnak on July 24, 2011, 11:55:34 PM
thndregg,

Good luck, whatever your future brings.  Hopefully someday you'll get the bug again and be in a situation where you have the time.

 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Wildcat1 on July 25, 2011, 01:03:14 AM
Gonna post again, just because.

Thndr was one of the inventors of the "bish horde" missions, but back then they were always a challenge and always fun. He always made each run unique, something that would always make the enemy say "wtf?" Whether it be taking a base from across the sea on the trinity map, or bombing a port with 30+ b5ns. He made 3 hour bomber runs exciting, something I would look forward to all week. If there was no action, I was always entertained by the humor and hospitality of him and the rest of the 91st. He was the one who turned me on to the B-17, ole' reliable who never quits. I was seriously considering joining the 91st until BAR contacted me about the 20th.

Phil, I will always consider you the best person this game has ever had, and you are without a doubt one of the most well-respected players on here. The comments in this thread are a testament to that. I hope you find happiness in your life and with your music ambitions, and if you need help with anything, shoot me a PM and I will be happy to lend a hand. By the way, I have an "I survived the A9 raid" t-shirt for you :)

Whether you return or not, thank you for 2 years of great memories
 :salute :salute :salute :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: 1sum41 on July 25, 2011, 01:46:26 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: remy1dog on July 25, 2011, 10:22:20 PM
Dang! Gone for a week and the whole poop house goes up in flames.
<S> egg. Great to fly with you enjoyed every flight with the 91st.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Vart69 on July 26, 2011, 07:07:01 AM
OH EGG!!!! You will be missed!!!!! I hope your music goes forward in a BIG way!!! Till we meet again  :cheers:

Don't be no stranger! :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Hap on July 26, 2011, 07:13:52 AM
take care egg.  was always great flying with you.

<S> hap
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: GreenEagle43 on July 26, 2011, 02:02:22 PM
GrnEagle CO. Of the DICKWEED HEAVY BOMBER GROUP. Wishes all the best to you Thunderegg. you will be missed by us. remembering our joint bombing runs in the with all those bombers. wow they sure looked awesome. you take care sir and remember you always have a family here in AH.  :salute :salute :salute
a dam good man you will be missed.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: chrishy on July 26, 2011, 05:41:01 PM
 :cry  <S> Thunderegg best to you in your future endeavors......

You will be sorely missed!

Chrish
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: MjTalon on July 26, 2011, 06:39:26 PM
Endless memories with ya Thndr, best of luck! I'm facing similar situations so I can understand your decision thoroughly.


 :salute
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: Donzo on July 26, 2011, 10:09:28 PM
 :salute
Farewell egg-a-legga....best of luck in all that comes your way.
Title: Re: Farewell & Thank You
Post by: TRIPOD333 on August 05, 2011, 12:49:13 AM
 :rock on to you Boss.
 I have been wanting to respond to your farewell thread for a while now Thunder and i figure this is as good a time as any.
Let me just say to start that i have lead and i have been lead. and i am old. but not at heart. You sir are a natural born leader. probably
the best i have ever seen when it comes to reading the plays before they happen. I was amazed to see your compassion when it came
down to squad defense. And your attention to detail on the most important factor of warfare the exit strategy. I always enjoyed knowing
that i was a part of the the famous 91st. and that no matter how hair brained the mission success was never in question. our return was
already foreseen and that after i got my hand pried off my joystick you were the reason i had high blood pressure. And that was the one
thing in my week that let me know i still had fun in this thing we all call life. I will truly miss you brother more than you will know. I wish
we could do it all again i wouldn't change a thing. So cheers my friend until we meet again. TT and The rest of us ragged ones will keep a
box of strawberry hill vintage 2011 a damn fine year in the seller for you thundr  ~~S~~ sir. RD forever
                              Your Friend Jeff  aka TRIPOD          Ohh by the way don't worry about your adversaries we will take good care
of them with precession accuracy.he he he  :devil