The End of an Era but the Beginning of a New Age
Administrator / Severe Concussion Aficionado
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Home: Kaplan, LA - Pipelining In: Pecos, Tx
I'd like to second Hat's thoughts on not being afraid. IB deserves a fair shake and should be considered innocent until proven guilty.
It seems a little backhanded to me to thank Jack and Lary only to turn around and question their judgment selection of whom to assume the mantle of ownership for DTR. I say Jack and Lary deserve respect for their judgement at least as far as withholding judgement on IB until after having experienced the "phase 2 DTR".
It seems a little backhanded to me to thank Jack and Lary only to turn around and question their judgment selection of whom to assume the mantle of ownership for DTR. I say Jack and Lary deserve respect for their judgement at least as far as withholding judgement on IB until after having experienced the "phase 2 DTR".
Hohn has nailed this one!
So far the IB crew has been nothing but super to work with and I see no reason why anything will change.
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,564
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From: Cummins Technical Center, IN
On a more personal note, I'd like to add this:
The information I learned here (along with my own initiative) was instrumental in me landing the job I currently have at Cummins-- a job I truly enjoy and feel so blessed to have.
Without DTR, I don't think that I would have the life I have today, as hyperbolic as that may sound. I'm not wealthy-- just happy, and that means most to me.
Thank you not only to Jack and Lary, but to so many guys who took the time to teach, debate, show pictures, share data, and so forth.
Justin Hohn
The information I learned here (along with my own initiative) was instrumental in me landing the job I currently have at Cummins-- a job I truly enjoy and feel so blessed to have.
Without DTR, I don't think that I would have the life I have today, as hyperbolic as that may sound. I'm not wealthy-- just happy, and that means most to me.
Thank you not only to Jack and Lary, but to so many guys who took the time to teach, debate, show pictures, share data, and so forth.
Justin Hohn
DTR Founder
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 4,930
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From: Raleigh, NC
On a more personal note, I'd like to add this:
The information I learned here (along with my own initiative) was instrumental in me landing the job I currently have at Cummins-- a job I truly enjoy and feel so blessed to have.
Without DTR, I don't think that I would have the life I have today, as hyperbolic as that may sound. I'm not wealthy-- just happy, and that means most to me.
Thank you not only to Jack and Lary, but to so many guys who took the time to teach, debate, show pictures, share data, and so forth.
Justin Hohn
The information I learned here (along with my own initiative) was instrumental in me landing the job I currently have at Cummins-- a job I truly enjoy and feel so blessed to have.
Without DTR, I don't think that I would have the life I have today, as hyperbolic as that may sound. I'm not wealthy-- just happy, and that means most to me.
Thank you not only to Jack and Lary, but to so many guys who took the time to teach, debate, show pictures, share data, and so forth.
Justin Hohn
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 4,449
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From: Calgary, Alberta
Jack and Lary, I'm sure sad to see you guys go- you've built up a great place for us to spend our leisure time (and a bit of our work time too
). I remember what a big deal it was when the site hit a membership of 10,000. Now look at it with over 100,000! Thanks for letting us play here, and best wishes for the future. Hope to see you guys on here from time to time.
TF
). I remember what a big deal it was when the site hit a membership of 10,000. Now look at it with over 100,000! Thanks for letting us play here, and best wishes for the future. Hope to see you guys on here from time to time.TF
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Claxton, GA
Thanks to both of you.... Even though I haven't been on much here lately. I have enjoyed you both. I hope the new folks understand the atmosphere here.
This stinks,,,,,, I hate change!!!!!!! LOL
This stinks,,,,,, I hate change!!!!!!! LOL
Chapter President
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6,102
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From: Red Deer, Alberta Canada
I think that the point made by Justin hits the nail on the head. A lot of us here take this place pretty seriously as part of our lives, not just entertainment. This site has been part of mine for nearly 9 years. I only had a brief taste of the integral parts of the National Chapter, which proved too much for my time allowed. So I can only imagine the investment you guys put into this site.
Thanks again to Jack and Lary. You can have your life back!
Thanks again to Jack and Lary. You can have your life back!
Top's Younger Twin
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Thanks Don M!
Lots of good knowledge and good friends gathered for me over the years on here.
I have had the good fortune to meet several of you in person. I do believe I attended the very first event out east [Claremont] where I met Lary, my long lost older Twin.
Lil Dog and I have known each other for a decade? Maybe more.
Same as for Justin...Hohn. I met up with him over in Cheyenne and listened to him rip a few chords on his guitar.
This site has always been one where I feel at home. Thanks!
I have had the good fortune to meet several of you in person. I do believe I attended the very first event out east [Claremont] where I met Lary, my long lost older Twin.
Lil Dog and I have known each other for a decade? Maybe more.
Same as for Justin...Hohn. I met up with him over in Cheyenne and listened to him rip a few chords on his guitar.
This site has always been one where I feel at home. Thanks!
Chapter President
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6,102
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From: Red Deer, Alberta Canada
It's my pot and I'll stir it if I want to. If you're not careful, I'll stir your's as well!
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 3,256
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From: Central Mexico.
I need to add my thanks and appreciation to Jack and Lary for the way they built this site up, baby sat it and channeled it into the awesome site it evolved into. The technical info available here from so many knowledgeable folks is amazing, as is their willingness to share that info and help out wherever possible. In other words, somewhat akin to kinfolk - family.
Yes, as in all well adjusted families, tough love is involved and that tough love has played a big part in the development of this site into the respected family site that it is today. Some peoples toes have got trodden on, but I have to say, in every case I have seen this, they brought it on themselves and consequently deserved what they had coming to them.
As I look back on my years of association here, it is hard to believe that so much time has passed. So Jack and Lary, a huge thank you, hope to see you here often, but enjoy your long overdue break.
Yes, as in all well adjusted families, tough love is involved and that tough love has played a big part in the development of this site into the respected family site that it is today. Some peoples toes have got trodden on, but I have to say, in every case I have seen this, they brought it on themselves and consequently deserved what they had coming to them.
As I look back on my years of association here, it is hard to believe that so much time has passed. So Jack and Lary, a huge thank you, hope to see you here often, but enjoy your long overdue break.
DTR's Locomotive Superhero and the DTR Sweet Tea Specialist
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Valparaiso, IN
Jack or Top, you think since the site is going through some change maybe we could update the Janitor a little. Currently he's running Janitor version -1/2 ... you think we could have the new owners upgrade him to Janitor v2.0 and maybe give him a much needed hair cut?
Administrator
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,331
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From: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Jack or Top, you think since the site is going through some change maybe we could update the Janitor a little. Currently he's running Janitor version -1/2 ... you think we could have the new owners upgrade him to Janitor v2.0 and maybe give him a much needed hair cut?
Muted one day, Banned the next....... Ah the life of a DTR 1%'er
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,187
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From: Ohio: Home of the disappointing sports teams
Lots of good knowledge and good friends gathered for me over the years on here.
I have had the good fortune to meet several of you in person. I do believe I attended the very first event out east [Claremont] where I met Lary, my long lost older Twin.
Lil Dog and I have known each other for a decade? Maybe more.
Same as for Justin...Hohn. I met up with him over in Cheyenne and listened to him rip a few chords on his guitar.
This site has always been one where I feel at home. Thanks!
I have had the good fortune to meet several of you in person. I do believe I attended the very first event out east [Claremont] where I met Lary, my long lost older Twin.
Lil Dog and I have known each other for a decade? Maybe more.
Same as for Justin...Hohn. I met up with him over in Cheyenne and listened to him rip a few chords on his guitar.
This site has always been one where I feel at home. Thanks!
Agree buddy, I meet Rick (T-Rad) at a Waffle House here in Cincinnati and now I'm no longer allowed to meet anyone from DTR per my wife
