Good morning Ernie

I just read this morning that the forum is going to close at the end of this month. I have been following along with interest the happy lives of you and Kitty and Susan. I haven’t really contributed it all because I’m a quitter from way back but I fell by the way side and then had to come back here and quit again.

when I came back to quit I was embarrassed and didn’t want to admit that I had thrown away a very good quit so I made up a new name and didn’t admit who I was before. But now with the prospect of this forum closing down I thought I better jump in here and say a quick hello before everyone’s gone.

My old forum name was Platypus 22 and you and I used to chat quite often.  The forum is extremely quiet and I certainly understand why they’re shutting it down. There isn’t even any moderators is any more. But it is sad that it’s the end of an era.

Anyway I just wanted to say hello before it all ended. All the best

Good morning Kitty.  Cazza is right, see the post by Terry closing the forum on March 27th.

I couldn't believe it but I guess the forum has gone quiet, I really didn't know.  So just brfore

our 15th anniversary of gaining our lives back from the smoke.  At least we're still alive, I remember

many that didn't make it, especially John and Barb.

I'm friends with Susan on facebook, maybe I can find you on there.

I did get my tube amplifier working on transmit.  It never occurred to me that used commercially it

was like a PA and didn't receive, so I need to install a relay or maybe just a cable.  It's wired for regular

110 volt house current and it's output is about 500 watts.  I will rewire it for 220 volts which I already

have at my ham radio station, will go up to 700 watts or more.  Just wanted to let you know I will be

able to communicate with my brother even after the leaves grow on the trees soon. 

We have a last blast of Winter.  2 inches of snow today and 5 to 8 inches of snow Saturday.

You helped many by developing this Seniors blog Kitty.  Very proud to be a friend.  My Chantix blog died out

long ago with only a few posts a month.  I did see other Chantix blogs flare up and then die out.  I have so

many good memories of this forum and it's predecessor.  I will go over to facebook and send Susan a message

about the closing.  I remember the picture of you and John but not sure I saved it to this PC.

Glad Brian's tests went so well.

Ernie

Florida days

Good morning Cazza.  I remember the Platypus name.  Back in the day of Pancake and the others.

Glad you made it back and stopped smoking again.  Was probably time consuming for Terry to

keep this forum going.  I thought it was as busy as ever, lost in my own little world, I guess.

At least we're all not smoking.  I already missed many that only came back once a year or not

at all.  Wish you luck in your continued quit.

Ernie

it is a shame that this is closing....I am not sure I would have made it without it....in the beginning I was here most of the day...,being a mentor helped me so much and learned so much in the process......I am grateful that it has been here for our 15 years....would have posted a big post in July stay well and I am on FB.....if anyone else needs me that is where you can find me....so sad....

Good morning Kitty.  I sent Susan a message on FB so she should get that soon.  We got about 5

inches of snow yesterday.  I was just going to leave it to melt in the next two partly sunny 45 degree

days.  My granddaughter wants to come over to see the puppies again so better do some snow

removal before their car packs it down.  We're supposed to get another storm Saturday and forecast

says might be over 12 inches snow.

Going to miss you, Brian, Susan, and the forum.  I remember all the good you did for people on this

Senior blog here.  You did a great job of paying it forward Kitty.  And I still remember the shells, bear,

and such down south on the island.  I'm proud to have been a small part of it.

I mostly studied the schematic of the Henry amp, searched forums, and emailed some technicians

about the receive relay circuit from upstairs yesterday.  It's gotten cold in the basement and I'm getting

tired of the cold.  I did talk to my brother on the radio at the end of the eve when his signal was strong

enough to hear easily but I was very tired by then and afraid I wasn't very good company.

Hope Brian enjoys finishing your stone wall, I've never built one.

Enjoy the day Kitty.

Ernie

Our wedding day June 15, 1974, posting early.

love the picture....our world is so beautiful....every tree branch is covered with snow....hope the wind doesn't blow it off for awhile....the pine tree is so beautiful .....agenda...... Virtual Dr. appointment...just annual check up....weird I took my own blood pressure so I could tell him...also he is retiring....so will be my last visit with him...sad for me but happy for him...

Dear Platypus…..

Thank you so much. I do remember you from years ago.  We all were so connected, especially in the beginning years.  I also remember Pancake and others who reached out to newbies!  The Forum saved years to my life and I will be eternally grateful to the angels who watched over and guided us.  Keep on…..keepin on as maybe Charlie or another would say.   Susan

Dear Miss Kitty,

I am sad, as well.  In my early days, I was nonstop on the Forum~ literally hanging on to a thread.  I truthfully feel I would not be here if I would not have quit.  YOU have been such an important part of my journey~ especially welcoming me into the Sensational Senior group and I thank you for that!
 

We must all keep in touch…. Perhaps Facebook Messenger.  ??  Susan

A lovely picture of you and your bride.  Hm. 1974~ well, I had you beat by a few years….Joe and I married in 1969.  I gave birth to our daughter, Molly, in 1975.

I am, of course, saddened by the news of the Forum closing its doors after helping so many.

I am wondering why?  So few smoke any more?  Ex Smokers too busy to take the time??

Thank you for being part of this journey with Kitty and myself  I hope we can figure out how to all chat on FB Messenger!   ?? Susan

Thanks for your message susan

it is sad that the forum is coming to an end. I think I started reading about how to quit on this forum in about 2002.  It took me till 2008 to finally have a serious attempt at quitting and I would not have been able to without the help of all the people here.  Have a grand future

cheers