Sick old man

[Titus-a-fishus]

Hey Blanik
Havn't been on the forum long enough to say a lot but can add these observations.
Old heads can't be put on young shoulders, your insight into distilling is a valid and worthwhile asset to this community.
Grumpy old bastards are only grumpy cause of others not listening to the first reply to a post, or not reading.

Not making any booze for some months isn't a problem... you still retain the knowledge of years of distilling.
So from one Aussie to another.

Your contribution to this forum will be missed if you go.

If you still intend leaving.... give yourself some breathing space before making the final decision.
There is at least 2 pages of people on this forum that feel you are worth listening too
Me included.

TAF

[Mud Mechanik]

I think you took that the wrong way there RD, it was meant as a compliment. It is always pleasing to read how you and Blanik keep people straight on here, I hate that he has decided to leave, but I only threw that out there to imply that more weight is gonna be on your shoulders, sorry if it sounded like I bashed you.

[likkerluvver]

despite our recent and very public disagreement I've always thought well of you, and even considered you a friend, I still do.
take care of yourself.

Classy posting VB

[rubber duck]

I got what you where saying Mud, I was just being a pain in the ass. You never need to worry about offending me, I dish it it out.

Now Blanik on the other hand is kinda scary, he's the kind of old fart that will scream at kids to get off his lawn when they're just trying to get the ball out of the bushes. Then he'll give the ball to his dog as the kids look on, laughing at the top of his lungs as he does it. Not the kinda of man you want to mess with.

[LWTCS]

Duck is bullit proof.....

Don't matter......Blanik can't leave......thats been settled already.

[CyberPirate]

Well i cant say anything that already hasn't been said, i will miss reading your posts, good luck in whatever you decide.

[Milkman]

Well I dont know you all that well but i seen a few of your posts since i been back. Seems like you have a lot to offer and who the hell is gonna fill in for you. Maybe you are tired of whipping newbies asses over stupid shit but there are a lot of new newbs, and there are a lot of respected people who appreciate how you do it. Hang around for a while maybe it is just time you took a new direction. One that is even more sarcastic and let some of the people that care about you really enjoy your wit. Whatever you do enjoy!

Milkman

[blanikdog]

Bugger me!!! I've just been made to feel very humble. Thanks so much guys.

As I said earlier, I'm seeing the doc soon and if the chest pains aren't a serious problem I'll reconsider. I've been talking with admin folk and we've agreed that I'll take a break from being a mod for a few weeks or so and see how I feel. Thanks again for your wishes and support.

[Mud Mechanik]

I hope it all works out for ya there Blanik, glad to hear that your gonna hang around a bit.

[guittarmaster]

"A man's character is like a tree and his reputation like its shadow; the shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. "
-----Abraham Lincoln

I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide. Hang in there and thanks for all the advice you gave. When you speak good advise at HD it stays around, so even though you respond to one post, you answer hundreds of questions. Thanks for the answers, and thanks for sharing your experience. Good luck. and stay safe yourself!

GM

[Ayay]

I wish you the best Blanik. All you have done here is good and if you need to take a break then do it. When a giver stops giving the receivers do grumble and it's the giver's right to say fukem and do whatever is best for you...specially with an 'ol-fart' license. You will be missed and that's not your problem. If your medical checks out then WELCOME BACK!

[Samohon]

Heres hoping everything checks out ok with the doc Blanik...

Keep yer chin up man, there are better days ahead...

[The Baker]

I feel that HD's headlights just dimmed... So ye aint goin no where, ye here...

Blanikdog, I wish you all the best that life has for you. Like most here on HD, you were won of the safest stepping stones to land on when making the transition from novice to shiner. Your expertise, patience, wit and straight from the hip comments shine through in your posts, even if some of the recipients were a little testy...

Take care my friend. But should you find yourself with the same feelings of loss that we are experiencing, then come home...

Three cheers for the Blanikdog, HIP HIP...

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[heynonny]

My man, try cutting back, but dont go away. "Raving"? You are entitled, leave that to us to deal with, , , -hey-

[HookLine]

Don't go, Mr Blanik. Just take some time off, get things right for yourself.

You earned your place here.

[Usge]

Blanik...you can't go. Need you here.

[blanikdog]

Blanik is going nowhere!!!!

They won't get rid of me that easily. It was a good try though.

[olddog]

Good onya Graham, glad to see you staying with us.


OD

[Manback]

Yeah, who cares.. I thought you were all old buggers except for us sprightly young NZers

[NcHooch]

Blanik is going nowhere!!!!

They won't get rid of me that easily. It was a good try though.

Well then, welcome back !

[The Baker]

All's right with the world again.

[Samohon]

Best news I've heard today Blanik...

This is your home man...

[blanikdog]

I've decided to have a holiday from being a worker in here for a few weeks or so and just post and sorta hang around like a bad smell. I've arranged with admin to give me some compassionate leave. My doc muttered something about telling my detracters something about 'having intercourse with their nose'.

This surprised my because it seemed rather difficult, but he's the medical man.

Thanks again for all the support guys.

[LWTCS]

Schedule'd the promo for the "come back" tour Graham.
Need you to sign off on one of two choices for the promotional T-shirt.
1-" Blaniks Back"
or
2- "Its Blaniks fault"

Rehersal starts when your ready.

Have your people call my people............hey,,,,,,,you are my people.

[Bushman]

This is great news, I am glad I revisited this thread take care of yourself and keep on keeping on! Three cheers

[flip]

Thanks man! For coming back.

[rtalbigr]

Schedule'd the promo for the "come back" tour Graham.
Need you to sign off on one of two choices for the promotional T-shirt.
1-" Blaniks Back"
or
2- "Its Blaniks fault"

LW - put me down for #2.

Blanik - Nothing wrong with bein' a crotchity old man. Young guy at work once accused me once a bein' a "hateful old A**H***. Told the SOB I wasn't old. S***in' thing is we got more life and livin' in our little finger than they got in their whole body. I would gladly listen to the wisdom you have accumulated any day/any time! We need you more, not less.

Big R

[bentstick]

Hey Blank good to see ya aren't leaving every one needs to step back but as I see it if anyone needs a kick in the ass or a dose of reality or just a plain common sense lesson you are there to set things straight hope all goes well a Docs and god speed to you.