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Old 17 February 2014, 09:11 AM   #1
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be seeing you guys down the road. taking indefinite leave of absence. Been fun last three years (mostly, don't get me started about the threat I once received a year or so ago). seasons change for some I guess.

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Old 17 February 2014, 09:16 AM   #2
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Old 17 February 2014, 09:19 AM   #3
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be seeing you guys down the road. taking indefinite leave of absence. Been fun last three years (mostly, don't get me started about the threat I once received a year or so ago). seasons change for some I guess.

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Old 17 February 2014, 09:21 AM   #4
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I completely understand your decision...be safe and thanks for your contribution to the forum through the years.
For what is it worth, I really enjoyed and respected your recent LEO thread.
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Old 17 February 2014, 09:26 AM   #5
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Be well Sir. Hope to see you again.
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Old 17 February 2014, 09:27 AM   #6
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All the best to you lavaman.
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Old 17 February 2014, 09:31 AM   #7
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Old 17 February 2014, 09:39 AM   #8
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Old 17 February 2014, 09:44 AM   #9
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Always enjoyed your posts but I understand. Best wishes.
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Old 17 February 2014, 09:54 AM   #10
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Sorry LM, feel free to PM me if you need. I understand, I sent you a PM this morning. Watch your 6 and God Bless.

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Old 17 February 2014, 09:54 AM   #11
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Old 17 February 2014, 10:19 AM   #12
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Old 17 February 2014, 10:25 AM   #13
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Even though you know I don't really care for lawyers I have nothing but the utmost respect for police fire emts. I can see why you are leaving as this place can be real "funny" at times but I'm sorry to see you leave. I wish you nothing but the best sir.
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Old 17 February 2014, 10:48 AM   #14
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I can understand where you are coming from! Gotta take some of these people on here and their opinions with a grain of salt.

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Old 17 February 2014, 11:04 AM   #15
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ill still be out there. just going to ground for a bit. a bit too much Monty Python lately

thanks guys

Bruno: yea we have had our disagreements, but it's all good.

Much respect and love to you guys and thanks so much for all the solid intel I have received over the years on this little bad habit we share.
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Old 17 February 2014, 11:12 AM   #16
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Old 17 February 2014, 11:30 AM   #17
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Old 17 February 2014, 11:37 AM   #18
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Best wishes Lavaman I have much respect for single dads like yourself
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Old 17 February 2014, 11:38 AM   #19
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Sorry to see you take a leave of absence, hope it doesn't last too long.

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Old 17 February 2014, 11:45 AM   #20
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Old 17 February 2014, 11:55 AM   #21
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Old 17 February 2014, 12:04 PM   #22
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Old 17 February 2014, 12:44 PM   #23
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I'm sorry to read that you're leaving Lavaman, I always enjoyed your great thought provoking posts. I wish you all the best.
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Old 17 February 2014, 12:53 PM   #24
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good luck. I wish I had gotten to know you better.
Be well..........
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Old 17 February 2014, 01:13 PM   #25
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Old 17 February 2014, 01:59 PM   #26
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I was wondering about the name "Lavaman"? Are you out the Cascades way by any chance. Used to live in Bend, OR myself. Happy trails.
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Old 17 February 2014, 02:21 PM   #27
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Old 17 February 2014, 02:21 PM   #28
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Old 17 February 2014, 02:31 PM   #29
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Old 17 February 2014, 02:49 PM   #30
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