Stepping down

[rubber duck]

Well it's been a great run here on HD. I have a commitment that will keep me away from the forum for the next year or so. I'll try to stop in every now and then to answer a few question or just to say hello, but I'm just not going to have much time.

I've really enjoyed watching the forum and hobby grow over the past few. I've made a lot of friends and received a lot of support. We've got a great group of talented folks here that have been invaluable in my pursuit of the perfect vodka and distilling in general.

Thanks to everyone and I hope to be back soon.

Rubber Duck

[WalkingWolf]

Take care RubbaDuck -- You've were a big part of the support I received when I got my start and I'll always be grateful. Good luck on your endeavors and keep in touch.

[LWTCS]

Don't forget to duck at the best possible moment.
Talk to ya sooner than later.

[mash rookie]

Huh? Where the hell do you think you are going? I dont remember getting a say about this. Did management let you out of your contract? Leave of absence? Damn.

I have a commitment that will keep me away from the forum for the next year or so.

Are you saying you got committed? They have medications for that now.

Dont think it will be that easy fella! Once your in, Your in for life. Who the hell is going to teach me when I finally want to do an AG?

I think you need to go out and buy a few hundred small rubber ducks for us to keep in our booze kits. What would rubber duck do?

Seriously, I will miss your sense of humor and kindly offered informative posts. I will try to keep things stirred up while your gone.

I know you get up to Seattle once and awhile. Next time PM me and I will meet you somewhere and buy you a beer.

Good luck Amigo.
Mash Rookie

[Stilly]

Sorry to see you go RD. I have learned a bunch from your input!

cheers
stilly

[jake_leg]

Thanks RD, I have learned a lot from your posts.

[Fastill]

Very sorry to hear this
Your advise and wisdome, especially when it comes to brewing and allgrain mashing will be missed and all that you have given in the past is appreciated.
Over 50% of my stuff is allgrain and you were a big part in helping me, just by reading past posts of yours, and I hope that the search engine points to your posts anytime the subject comes up.
Thanks for all you brought and I hope to read from you in the future!!

[blind drunk]

Hey rubber duck, thanks for all your help over the years. You're a huge part of this home distillation endeavor ... All the best and hope you're back soon. Take care.

[Mud Mechanik]

Good luck on your endeavor RD, I look foreward to seeing your return. Damn, Blanik is gone and now Rubber Duck is taking a year off, who is gonna be the roost ruler....................Hellllllllllloooooooooo....Mulekicker........... Take care RD and hurry back.

[Prairiepiss]

Not you to? Damn two Dogs and now the Duck what the pluck? I have always liked reading your responses around here. They will be missed. You have been a great help around here for the AG stuff along with many other things. I was hopeing you would be around when I got into AG latter down the road. So I could pick your brain. But I guess not. Hope you have time now and again to jump in and say hi.

Good luck with your commitment and take care of yourself.

And Thank you for all you have done.

[Odin]

Good Luck RD! Wish you well, hope to see you back on HD as soon as can be. Loved reading your posts and looking forward to seeing them again in a year or so!

Odin.

[Husker]

Good luck in your upcoming adventures RD. Stop by as often as time allows. I think all here will miss you.

H.

[Horse_Shoe]

Wow, I'm just now getting the hang of this and your leaving. I wish you luck. Thanks for all of your help. I'm so hooked.

[kenfyoozed]

RD, I cant express much more than whats been said, as it all holds true. So I give a very sincere THANK YOU. Stay safe, and best wishes.

[rtalbigr]

Damn!! RD, I'll really miss ya!! Thanks for all the help you've given, both to me and others. Your depth of knowledge has been a great asset!

Thx!

Big R

[Braz]

Good luck RD, and thanks for the insight you've provided.

[mash rookie]

Oh, we so want to kick your ass.

Edit to add. Dogs rule ducks. Dont make me send my cocker spaniel after you.

[Bull Rider]

Rubber Duck:

Good Luck on your quest.

More than once you impressed me with your knowledge and experience.

More than once I watched you calm down a thread that was spinning out of control.

More than once I cut and pasted something you typed, some bit of wisdom that you shared with the group.

More than once I chuckled over some saying or expression that you interjected.

More than once I will miss all of the above.



no Bull.

[Tater]

Good luck tks for all you help on HD .

[Usge]

RD.., do stop back in when you can. Thanks for all your help, expertise and advise. You will be sorely missed.

[GreyGambler]

Good Luck Duck, hope all goes well. Thanks for all your input

[Bushman]

Thanks for all your help and suggestions you probably saved me thousands of dollars, and that fishing trip is on if you get up north!

[The Baker]

I wish you everything you wish for yourself.
Miss you.

[rad14701]

Work and other real life events tends to get in the way of this hobby at times... WTF is up with that...???

Good luck and enjoy the journey, rubber duck...

[mash rookie]

That is TOO funny!! Who made Rubber Duck's handle pink? Come on, fess up?????????

Can we speculate on what "Pink" designates?

[banter_king]

I was about to ask what the pink was . . . i hope its something good haha

[Husker]

That is TOO funny!! Who made Rubber Duck's handle pink? Come on, fess up?????????

Can we speculate on what "Pink" designates?

I did. I am not sure at this time, what the final color will be.

There will be a 'retired site management' group. People who have been asked to server, who have served, and then later stepped down, will be put into this group.

Some of the reason for it, is we have been asked a couple of times about 'normal' users that have posted to Q/A with mentors. What is seen, is that after a mentor has stepped down, but has posted to the Q/A, all of their posts were looking like a normal user had made the post. Thus, a new group is created to give color.

It will probably be some purple or something. I also think it's a little too pink, but it is funny for the short time it stays that color.

H.

[Husker]

There, now a little less pink (but the pink was sooooo cute), and now the group is listed in the front page 'legend'.

H.

[MuleKicker]

So, does this mean you will be taking the ostrige with you dammit.

And whats with this purple handle? Matches yer panties.

[mash rookie]

Shoulda left it pink........ Too damn funny. I am going to look for a pink duck pic for my avitar. "in Honor of"