Handing in the keys to the shop

[Mike Poore]

Tomorrow, Monday 1 Feb 2010 I'm stepping down as an Owner and Moderator of this website. It's ~ 5 years since we assumed ownership, and it's time to move on. Since Barb's mom passed and we're both retired, there are too many activities on our calendar to do justice as a key member of the ownership team. Basically, I've become a full time trap competitor and grandma Barb's driver to Ohio for grandkid events.

Since there have been many allegations from various fronts, to include other websites, charging us owners, with about anything short of baby killing, I want to clear the air. Nine of us payed, up front, to buy the website from Logan, and since that time have donated countless hours serving the membership, and doing our best. During that time, not one of us has accepted nor taken compensation of any kind. No travel, no tickets, clothing, expenses, meals, hotel rooms...nothing.

We've made great and lasting friendships on MM.net, but I'm going to be 70 this year, and it's time to say goodbye....

[jgc61sr2002]

Mike - Sorry to see you step down.

My very best Wishes to you and Barb.

[bob6364]

I don't think I have ever met you sir,but I appreciate what you have done...

[SMOKE]

Mike -
Best wishes to you in organizing what is right and what takes precedence for you. I've had the pleasure of your acquaintance at Carlisle the last couple years so in addition to thanking you for your time and support of myself and all members at that event please let me also thank you for playing a part in delivering a quality website and a key part of my total enjoyment of my car. Since 2006 not much time has passed between glances at this site and/or my car. Four years solid. So awesome.

Be well,
Jonathan

[SC Cheesehead]

Mike,

Even though you're turning in the keys, I hope you still stop by every once and a while just to say hi.

You and Barb take care.

[Ms. Denmark]

This is sad news for us, Mike! Eric and I have enjoyed spending time with you and Barb. You are both extraordinary people and you will be greatly missed!! Thank you for running the best Marauder (and arguably the best car) site on the Internet. I'm sure it hasn't been easy, but it's been much appreciated. I hope this isn't good bye!! Please know you have our very best wishes. We'll see you down the road. And don't forget....I'm still your favorite! :D

[RoyLPita]

Mike,

Even though you're turning in the keys, I hope you still stop by every once and a while just to say hi.

You and Barb take care.

+1 on this. Don't be a stranger.

[Pat]

Hi Ho Mike;

It's has been a long and happy experience with you and the other owners of this site.

The grandkids, travel and other priorities now shape what we do in this stage of our life.
(ask me how I know)

While I hope you still Marauder with us at future events, we will remember the good times we had in this unique experience.

Happy highways and byways to you and Barb, drive slower and snack more often.

Highest Regards,

Pat and Patricia

[W4LTD]

Thank you, Mike, for your generous service to the Marauder community. :beer:

Enjoy your retirement and please continue to contribute now and then.

[Vortex]

We havent met but just wanted to say youve done on outstanding job on the website and I know I speak for many in thanking you for your time and efforts. As for the tough decisions youve made along the way, you should know it is very likely there is a "silent majority" here that has appreciated your leadership. Dont make a stranger of yourself.

[LIGHTNIN1]

Thank you for trying to keep the herd rounded up and to keep the website a fun place to be. I know it hasn't been easy and as you say it was not for the money. Most people would not have done it. Now I wish you and family the best in the next phase of your life.

[Glenn]

Thank you very much Mike for all your help with the net. A great job for several years. Good luck on your future enveavors.

Glenn Ford :burnout:

[justbob]

Wow, what to say? I think each and everyone of you owners have done great! Please stick around.

[DOOM]

Mike you will truly be missed. :bigcry:
I hope you and barb can still make a few local meets from time to time.

[Stoneblue]

Thank you for your efforts, it's always good to leave on a high note. Enjoy the trap competition. And of course, your family!

[Mike]

Tomorrow, Monday 1 Feb 2010 I'm stepping down as an Owner and Moderator of this website. It's ~ 5 years since we assumed ownership, and it's time to move on. Since Barb's mom passed and we're both retired, there are too many activities on our calendar to do justice as a key member of the ownership team. Basically, I've become a full time trap competitor and grandma Barb's driver to Ohio for grandkid events.

Since there have been many allegations from various fronts, to include other websites, charging us owners, with about anything short of baby killing, I want to clear the air. Nine of us payed, up front, to buy the website from Logan, and since that time have donated countless hours serving the membership, and doing our best. During that time, not one of us has accepted nor taken compensation of any kind. No travel, no tickets, clothing, expenses, meals, hotel rooms...nothing.

We've made great and lasting friendships on MM.net, but I'm going to be 70 this year, and it's time to say goodbye....

Sorry to see you "retire" from ownership, but enjoy the retirement :banana: You, as well as the other owners have done a GREAT job running this site and I thank you for being a gig part of that!!!

[1stMerc]

Yo Mike,
Glad you were along for the ride and a holder of the reins. Wish you luck in your future endeavors.

You and Barb take care of each other and be well...drop in from time to time and let us know how you are doing.

Waymon

[Marauderman]

Mike,

Even though you're turning in the keys, I hope you still stop by every once and a while just to say hi.

You and Barb take care.

+2 for sure Mike--Gee..for a moment there I thought you were turning in your Marauder keys for something else............take care and do stop in now and then ...Tom

[J-MAN]

Thanks Mike! Good luck on your shootin. Wood to wood!!!

[chapel1]

Mike and Barb I'm glad to be able to call you a friend. You will always be a Member here. Hope you the best in everything for your future.
THANKS for ALL You have contributed to this site.

[FordNut]

Thanks for all you've done for the MM community. Keep in touch, drop in as a member occasionally instead of an owner. Less pressure that way!

[Seneca]

We'll Miss you Mike! Hope to still see you around, Seneca and Emma

[Bluerauder]

Tomorrow, Monday 1 Feb 2010 I'm stepping down as an Owner and Moderator of this website. It's ~ 5 years since we assumed ownership, and it's time to move on. ....

Sorry to hear that you are stepping down, Mike but understand that your priorities have shifted over the years. I too am very appreciative of your efforts to keep the site up and running and to maintain some sense of order when things got out of hand. It is a difficult job and one that few can handle with such calm demeanor as yours.

Hope to see you around at some of the CAM meets and up at Carlisle.

Thanks for all you do for the MM.Net. :2thumbs:

[Krytin]

Sorry to see you stand down but I understand why. Thank you for your efforts to making this one of the best sites on the internet and enjoy your time - Job Well Done!!

[swordfish]

Thank you, for your generous service to the Marauder community.

[Da Dark Jedi]

Best wishes to you & Barb, thanks for your help in keeping this site going. Make sure you drop a line to us twice a month, even if it's just to say hi.

[Blackened300a]

So sorry to hear you are stepping down Mike. I hope you do stick around and continue being a active member of this community.
You have been a big help with Carlisle and have done a great job as owner/moderator of this forum.

I personally would like to thank you for all that you have done over these past years. :beer:

[martyo]

Thanks Mike for what you have done!!!!

Is your stock interest in MM.net for sale?

[TAKEDOWN]

Mike I have never met you Sir, but you're a stand up guy. I do hope you continue to hang out & hopefully I'll have an opportunity to meet & thank you personally!

[Ken]

Mike,

Sorry to see you step down. Hope that you still visit your friends.

Best wishes to you and Barb.

Ken

[Dennis Reinhart]

Well Mike, I know you have lots of things you want to do, you have been a invaluable, assert, and a close friend as well, as one of the owners of this site. If it were not for you and the others guidance, this site would not have survived, or risen as one one of the BEST Marauder sites in the United States, it is the most informative site of its kind out there, and as long as Mary Bob Dan and Mike and Big Dog are around this site will continue to thrive and grow, yes some of the older camaraderie has faded as many things do with the passing of time, but all that has transpired all the events, the times we all sat around and laughed and carried on, are still just a thought away. Yes the site has changed over the last few years, but many senior members here have been around from the beginning and we see the change but that is part of life, we have a much younger crowd, today, lets not forget we all started out this way looking for guidance and sound advice on improving this wonderful car.

I like to to think if you can't say some thing nice about a members car then do not say any thing at all.

Every one has there idea of ways to improve and make there car unique, that is there right, even if we do not agree with there choices, I wish you and your family the best of luck and hope there may be a day I can take off on join you. Doing what you love to do best Hunting.

Dennis and Sheila Reinhart.

[Gryphonzus]

I would also like to thank both of you for a fine job!!!! I enjoy this site and my car and the one meet I have been able to attend in Indy last year. It was truly an invigorating event. Like alot of others have said I hope you hang around and come to future events.

[Embassy]

Tomorrow, Monday 1 Feb 2010 I'm stepping down as an Owner and Moderator of this website. It's ~ 5 years since we assumed ownership, and it's time to move on. Since Barb's mom passed and we're both retired, there are too many activities on our calendar to do justice as a key member of the ownership team. Basically, I've become a full time trap competitor and grandma Barb's driver to Ohio for grandkid events.

We've made great and lasting friendships on MM.net, but I'm going to be 70 this year, and it's time to say goodbye....


Sad to see you two moving on. I've enjoyed hanging out with you two over the years, and Kelly and I really enjoying sharing a meal with you at the last Marauderville.

Thanks for all of the work you've put into the Marauder commuinity over the years and stay in touch.

Look me up if you two roll through Louisville.

[Pat]

Thanks Mike for what you have done!!!!

Is your stock interest in MM.net for sale?


This is an encouraging possibility.

[Darrin]

Mike,

Like everyoone else has said already, thanks for everything.

I am sure you aren't completely leaving, but take care and best wishes in whatever you choose to do and wherever life leads you. Hopefully that path will help keep you even closer to the friends you have made here through the years.

Darrin

[Paul T. Casey]

About time you got out of the way! Just kidding. Thanks for your time and efforts here, don't be a stranger.

[MarauderTJA]

Best of luck Mike. You were unquestionably and asset to this site.:up:

[fastblackmerc]

Good luck with your future endeavors.

[ckadiddle]

Thanks for all you've done over the years to make this a great place. Enjoy life !

[LordVader]

I don't think I have ever met you sir,but I appreciate what you have done...

Mike, these are my sentiments too. I can only wish you and Barb the best and that the remaining owners continue to do what they do for the rest of us! Good luck and stay in touch.

[Haggis]

For all those that would like I will give you Mike's cell number; for a price.

Mike I will not give out your cell number for a price. :eek:

[Paul T. Casey]

For all those that would like I will give you Mike's cell number; for a price.

Mike I will not give out your cell number for a price. :eek:

Never mind fooling around here. Get your better half (probably 3/4 in your case) to check her pms.

[Haggis]

Never mind fooling around here. Get your better half (probably 3/4 in your case) to check her pms.

It is more like 99.9999999999% better.

She is at work and can not check PM. I will have to do it. :razz:

[Motorhead350]

I'm a senior member and in the younger crowd. I think a few others are too.

Mike, I just wanted to say thanks for everything especially selling me that 1961 Gibson guitar. I play it every week and close to every other day. I cannot believe someone other than me doesn't like television and that someone is you, very cool in my book. There is one line you said that I'll never forget and still laugh at time to time "Guess who wasn't watching the bridge collapse?" Funny times.

Best of luck to you and thanks for everything.

Call anytime and you can hear that Gibson sing.

[LSp8]

Never met you but I really appreciate everything you and your team did to keep this site up and making my MM ownership experience even more cooler. I'm also on a couple other car sites but this is by far the best!

[Pops]

Good luck Mike!

[Leadfoot281]

Maybe now you've got some time to do a little shed hunting in Minnesota. ;) Better hurry though before my friend Brandon picks 'em all up though!

[baltimoremm]

Mike, thanks for all you've done for the Marauder community. It was great meeting you finally back in Nov. I hope you'll stick around to say hello and drop us a line.