Big Thanks to Paul [1ponders] as he hangs up his moderator hammer :)

[seeker372011 (Narayan)]

Originally Posted by acropolite

Enjoy your retirement Herr Ponders.....

What he said

[beren]

thanks Paul for the service to the site, well done mate .

[RobF (Rob)]

Thanks so much for all the effort in the few small years I've been "about" Paul. I frequently wonder how the heck moderators find the time and energy to do such a largely thankless job. So, great to some "thanks" being thrown around. True gentleman online and off!!

(and it'd still take me over an hour to get polar aligned I think if I hadn't met you at Ron's all those years ago )

[h0ughy (David)]

Paul,
It has indeed been a pleasure learning the ropes from you and your friendship is valued. Many of the folk on here really don’t know what goes on in the engine room, but the ship keeps sailing along, thanks to your hard work and tutoring. You have held the helm at times by yourself, and at other times gone through the cyclone rocking and rolling with the rest of us. I hope that your imaging has indeed increased at the ponderosa and I look forward to catching up at Astrofest.

[Ric]

Job well done Paul.

You've earnt yourself a beer or two

Cheers

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Thanks everyone. I'll still be around Suzy and probably posting more. It'll be nice to be on the other side of the fence for a while.

[xstream (John)]

Paul,

It's been a pleasure mate, we've sure had a lot of laughs and plenty of hair pulling frustrations.
Enjoy the retirement as I only know to well, you deserve it!
See you when we head South.

[RB (Andrew)]

Paul, it's been my privilege to be working with you over the years here and to have you as a friend.
When I first became a moderator you helped me in so many ways and you taught me a very important truth that will stay with me forever, and I am so greatful you did.
I call it Paul 1:1 -
"It's none of my business what other people think of me"

I haven't been around much lately, as you know, due to health and other reasons but I was saddened to hear that you 'retired' from moderator.

It won't be the same without you in there but I'm glad you're still here.

Enjoy youself mate, clear skies and I look forward one day to see you again at the star parties my friend.

Andrew

[matt]

I don't post much at all these days, for various reasons.

I thought I'd come out of 'exile' to say best wishes and thanks to you Paul.

Websites and forums need more of the Ponders 'touch'.

[mozzie (Peter)]

a job well done paul......
are you coming to astrofest this year ?????????

and to mike and all the mods...keep up the great work !!!!!!!!!

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Look forward to it John, just remember to keep that straw handy

shucks RB twern't nothing.

Thanks Matt, appreciate the sentiments.

Not sure yet Mozzie. I plan to, but the best laid plans ..... I hope to be able to swing the last few nights.

[wavelandscott (Scott)]

Well Done Paul and Thanks for all of your work and dedication!

Now you can truly enjoy the forum!

[stringscope (Ian)]

Many thanks Paul . Your efforts have been most appreciated .

[Jen]

now your one of us again muahahahha look out POKE!!!!!

Congrats on your IIS retirement Paul

[acropolite (Phil)]

Just had a thought Mr Ponders, now you have spare time on your hands you'll be able to pour that concrete caravan slab for itinerant visitors....

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Its on the cards Phil


as long as you can get under the awning that is