T-Mar's 10,000th post
09-20-13, 02:56 PM
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Haven't been here that long but always have enjoyed his outstanding contributions. Best wishes for whatever T-mar decides to do!
09-20-13, 04:27 PM
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I just noticed T-Mar's join date and he's 'older' by a month. and 5X more participatory. and a millionXs more informative. Hey, sometimes we say things when we're just joshin... ya know... right T-Mar?
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09-20-13, 06:28 PM
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Thanks T-Mar! The Nishiki Serial Number Data Base is one of my favorite threads here. I love how the great unwashed masses (myself included
) bring forth their offerings to be judged by he who knows Nishiki, T-Mar! Sometimes, the judgement is not pretty, but its always spot on, and never mean. I've learned a lot from your posts and wish you all the best.
) bring forth their offerings to be judged by he who knows Nishiki, T-Mar! Sometimes, the judgement is not pretty, but its always spot on, and never mean. I've learned a lot from your posts and wish you all the best.
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09-20-13, 06:44 PM
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It's the internet and technology. You get to treat it how you decide to treat it.
I've gotten some guff from people I work with because I leave my phone in the kitchen when I work and have no internet access in my studio... I long ago decided work was an interruption free zone. If you want to work with me, you get to deal with it. It seems arbitrary to some folks, but I don't care. If T-mar wants to cut off at 10000 posts or some other arbitrary number, that's his decision and I'm fine with it.
I'm one of a very small handful of posters who have been here from the very first, even pre T-mar. When he arrived, the quality of responces on this board went up immeasurably, and they were already pretty good. More importantly, T-mar was one of the people who really helped set the tone for this board, which is friendly and informative. That's a rare combination on the internet.
I've gotten some guff from people I work with because I leave my phone in the kitchen when I work and have no internet access in my studio... I long ago decided work was an interruption free zone. If you want to work with me, you get to deal with it. It seems arbitrary to some folks, but I don't care. If T-mar wants to cut off at 10000 posts or some other arbitrary number, that's his decision and I'm fine with it.
I'm one of a very small handful of posters who have been here from the very first, even pre T-mar. When he arrived, the quality of responces on this board went up immeasurably, and they were already pretty good. More importantly, T-mar was one of the people who really helped set the tone for this board, which is friendly and informative. That's a rare combination on the internet.
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09-20-13, 09:56 PM
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hats off. THANK YOU SIR, T-Mar.
what really nerves me out is that he hasn't really replied a line on this thread.
he's really leaving?
what really nerves me out is that he hasn't really replied a line on this thread.
he's really leaving?
09-21-13, 02:02 PM
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I want to wish T-Mar all the best and to thank him for his insight and help in not only finding the year date of my Bianchi frame but the fact that it was made near the end of the year which explains why it was never built up.
Thanks again T-Mar this forum was enriched by your participation and I'm sure you'll be missed.
Thanks again T-Mar this forum was enriched by your participation and I'm sure you'll be missed.
09-22-13, 03:52 AM
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Nothing to add except my gratitude. Thanks, T-Mar!
(I'm still hoping we've all misunderstood, so we can delete this thread and get back to peering at cell phone pics of rusty lugs)
(I'm still hoping we've all misunderstood, so we can delete this thread and get back to peering at cell phone pics of rusty lugs)
09-22-13, 06:43 AM
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09-23-13, 07:08 AM
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The thing for me isn't so much quantity of posts, but quality (as stated before).
Out of his 10K posts T-Mar has significant and useful information in approx 9,950 (I haven't reread all
of them but I think the 50 are simple posts like 'You're Welcome' ......).
Out of his 10K posts T-Mar has significant and useful information in approx 9,950 (I haven't reread all
of them but I think the 50 are simple posts like 'You're Welcome' ......).
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09-23-13, 08:56 AM
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Heh, T-Mar painted himself into a corner by only leaving one post left to make! I hope this doesn't violate Forum rules or other confidentiality, but I believe he plans to check his PM box on occasion and maintain the serial number database thread(s) while he works on his Next Big Thing. 
09-23-13, 12:34 PM
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Don't want to disappoint T-Mar but responding to PM's will up post count....
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09-23-13, 02:15 PM
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I'll toss in my hat to say what a true gentlemen of cycling he is; positive, informative and always at the ready to lend a hand to those of us newbs in need. Thank you sir for you generosity!
09-23-13, 03:49 PM
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Always a sterling source; quick to note what others might have missed (and both friendly and helpful in doing so). Makes clear the distinction between a hypothesis and a guess, and digs up the real goods from those authoritative sources he has on hand (organic and hard copy alike).
T-mar's particular knowledge of Nishiki and of Miele, and of the Canadian bicycle market more generally, have especially struck close to my interests these past couple of years (and in my sifting through threads that pre-date my time here).
I do remember coming across this 10,000 post business in a thread a number of months ago. If he's got things to do, he's got things to do - but any possible absence will be noticed, and will be cause for lament.
T-mar's particular knowledge of Nishiki and of Miele, and of the Canadian bicycle market more generally, have especially struck close to my interests these past couple of years (and in my sifting through threads that pre-date my time here).
I do remember coming across this 10,000 post business in a thread a number of months ago. If he's got things to do, he's got things to do - but any possible absence will be noticed, and will be cause for lament.
09-23-13, 04:31 PM
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Always a sterling source; quick to note what others might have missed (and both friendly and helpful in doing so). Makes clear the distinction between a hypothesis and a guess, and digs up the real goods from those authoritative sources he has on hand (organic and hard copy alike).
T-mar's particular knowledge of Nishiki and of Miele, and of the Canadian bicycle market more generally, have especially struck close to my interests these past couple of years (and in my sifting through threads that pre-date my time here).
I do remember coming across this 10,000 post business in a thread a number of months ago. If he's got things to do, he's got things to do - but any possible absence will be noticed, and will be cause for lament.
T-mar's particular knowledge of Nishiki and of Miele, and of the Canadian bicycle market more generally, have especially struck close to my interests these past couple of years (and in my sifting through threads that pre-date my time here).
I do remember coming across this 10,000 post business in a thread a number of months ago. If he's got things to do, he's got things to do - but any possible absence will be noticed, and will be cause for lament.
09-30-13, 12:15 PM
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Bump because T-Mar is still at 9,999 posts. Have we seen the last of T-Mar?
09-30-13, 04:33 PM
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It's been a great ride T-man. I've learned so much from you about vintage bikes and you made this forum a special place to come to. Thanks so much!
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12-13-13, 07:00 PM
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I guess he was serious. He is still at 9,999 posts and holding.
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12-13-13, 08:00 PM
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If indeed he is adamant about walking away at 10k posts, it will be a sad day for so many of us who have benefited so much and so often from the knowledge he shared.
So DON'T TAKE A POWDER ON US, T-MAR!
So DON'T TAKE A POWDER ON US, T-MAR!
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