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Easy Livin 
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin
Joined: February 21 2004
Location: Scotland
Status: Offline
Points: 15585
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 Topic: Admin changes
Posted: April 25 2013 at 12:48 |
With apologies for the
belated nature of this announcement, Guigo (Atkingani) and Tony (Tony
R) have stepped down as admins, and rejoined the ranks of special
collaborators.
Guigo has been a member
of the site since 2005, and has been on the admin team for several
years. His calm and friendly demeanour has resulted in him making
many friends around the site. He was in many ways the perfect admin,
resolving issues through negotiation rather than confrontation. I had
the pleasure of meeting Guigo a few years ago with his lovely wife. I
can assure you he is even nicer in real life!
Tony joined the site as
“Reed Lover”in the very early days of the site. Many of us recall
his informed debating style, especially those epic debates with
Maani, and how he later reinvented himself as Tony R. In my personal
opinion, Tony has done more than anyone else to make the site what it
is today. When tempers got frayed Tony was always on hand to step in
and resolve matters, sometimes even resorting to telephone calls to
other members of the site. Much of what Tony has done for the site
has been transparent to the members, but please be assured, he has
dedicated an incredible amount of time and effort and we are all the
beneficiaries of his work.
I am sure you will join
me in wishing Guigo and Tony well, and thank them for their major
contribution to Progarchives. I am pleased to say that both remain
regular visitors and contributors to the site.
On the other hand, Andy
Webb joined the Admin team a few months ago, and has quickly
established himself as a fine member of the team. Andy brings with
him a youthful enthusiasm which bodes well for the future of the
site.
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sleeper
Prog Reviewer
Joined: October 09 2005
Location: Entropia
Status: Offline
Points: 16449
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 12:57 |
I hope Guigi and Tony enjoy their "retirement" as they've both earned it, two of the most important contributors to this site  .
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Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005
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aapatsos
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: November 11 2005
Location: Manchester, UK
Status: Offline
Points: 9226
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 13:15 |
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Youthful enthusiasm all the way! Great to see people dedicated to this site.
Guigo and Tony have my ultimate respect for their contributions and manners, I hope they continue contributing to the site in one way or another.
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The Doctor
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: June 23 2005
Location: The Tardis
Status: Offline
Points: 8543
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 13:36 |
 to Guigo and Tony. Enjoy your retirement.  do you guys get a pension?
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I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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lazland
Prog Reviewer
Joined: October 28 2008
Location: Wales
Status: Offline
Points: 13627
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 13:58 |
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Best wishes to both of you. I, for one, have very much appreciated Tony's calm, measured, diplomacy.
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Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org
Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time!
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Finnforest
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: February 03 2007
Location: The Heartland
Status: Offline
Points: 16913
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 14:16 |
Kudos gentlemen and best wishes going forward!!
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Gerinski
Prog Reviewer
Joined: February 10 2010
Location: Barcelona Spain
Status: Offline
Points: 5154
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 14:19 |
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My appreciation and best wishes to Guigo and Tony, and also kudos to Andy!
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Finnforest
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: February 03 2007
Location: The Heartland
Status: Offline
Points: 16913
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 14:40 |
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Triceratopsoil
Forum Senior Member
Joined: April 03 2010
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 18016
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 15:05 |
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Henry Plainview lead admin 2013?
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Padraic
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: February 16 2006
Location: Pennsylvania
Status: Offline
Points: 31169
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 15:12 |
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Two fine gentlemen that have made the site better. Enjoy retirement.
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akamaisondufromage
Forum Senior Member
VIP Member
Joined: May 16 2009
Location: Blighty
Status: Offline
Points: 6797
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 15:29 |
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Do they get any pension rights? Cheers to both of yous
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Help me I'm falling!
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DamoXt7942
Special Collaborator
Joined: October 15 2008
Location: Okayama, Japan
Status: Offline
Points: 17493
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 18:14 |
You two have done great Admin works for us all members, much appreciated.
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Atavachron
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: September 30 2006
Location: Pearland
Status: Online
Points: 65244
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 19:49 |
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Oh, so many great memories, and so glad they're both staying on the site. My affection for Guigo is only matched by my gratitude to Tony, and my respect for them is even greater.
And I'll be expecting a call from Tony soon. Collect.
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Atkingani
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin
Joined: October 21 2005
Location: Terra Brasilis
Status: Offline
Points: 12288
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Posted: April 25 2013 at 20:10 |
Thanks Bob for your kind words and also thanks my dear comrades for remembering me and wishing me well. 
Yes, I'm still here. I love this site and those great memories of some good moments will never be forgotten. 
Andy is doing a magnificent job: a huge asset for the Admin Team!!!
@ Bob: Ana sends her best regards for you and Carole. 
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Guigo
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Chris S
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: June 09 2004
Location: Front Range
Status: Offline
Points: 7028
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Posted: April 26 2013 at 02:07 |
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Both of you always diplomatic and yet so different :-) Best wishes....
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<font color=Brown>Music - The Sound Librarian
...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR]
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Jim Garten
Special Collaborator
Retired Admin & Razor Guru
Joined: February 02 2004
Location: South England
Status: Offline
Points: 14693
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Posted: April 26 2013 at 02:22 |
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A real shame to be losing you both from the team, but a well deserved retirement after years of fantastic service.
Now, about those pension rights...
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Jon Lord 1941 - 2012
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someone_else
Forum Senior Member
VIP Member
Joined: May 02 2008
Location: Going Bananas
Status: Offline
Points: 24294
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Posted: April 26 2013 at 03:08 |
Well, thanks and cheers !
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chopper
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: July 13 2005
Location: Essex, UK
Status: Offline
Points: 20029
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Posted: April 26 2013 at 06:10 |
ReedLover was before my time here, but judging by what others have told me the statement "Many of us recall his informed debating style" is quite funny.
Well done to both, a fully deserved retirement.
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Jim Garten
Special Collaborator
Retired Admin & Razor Guru
Joined: February 02 2004
Location: South England
Status: Offline
Points: 14693
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Posted: April 26 2013 at 07:07 |
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Reed was known for his strong views, vigorous debating style & full & frank exchanges of opinion. I'm restrained from saying more under the Official Secrets Act
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Jon Lord 1941 - 2012
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The Doctor
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: June 23 2005
Location: The Tardis
Status: Offline
Points: 8543
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Posted: April 26 2013 at 08:42 |
Er, since Tony is retiring who is taking on the role of the person the Doctor gives massive headaches? 
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I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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