manchester terrier Posted 27 April , 2008 Share Posted 27 April , 2008 Just to say a big thanks to you Chris for creating this forum. Whenever I chat to people about the Great War I always recommend they look in here. This forum has become a treasure trove of information and knowledge that is unique on the interweb, IMHO. Good luck with the new ventures, I'm sure they will be as successful as this. And, to the "new management", thanks for taking it on. cheers Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 27 April , 2008 Share Posted 27 April , 2008 I would like to thank Alison Arnold, Peter Beckett, Terry Denham, Matt Dixon, Andrew Hesketh, Terry Reeves and Kate Wills in agreeing to provide us all with the best WW1 family one could ask for. You have done us proud. But above all, I would like to thank Chris, not just for setting up the forum but coniue to guide us all through the Mother site - the most comprehensive guide to the Great War Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimSmithson Posted 27 April , 2008 Share Posted 27 April , 2008 Can I echo the last post. As a fairly new member I was scared silly that this fantastic example of how the internet can be such a powerful tool was to disappear almost as soon as I had discovered it. Many thanks to Chris for starting all of this and to all those making sure it continues. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadier Posted 27 April , 2008 Share Posted 27 April , 2008 I think that the number of posts on this thread shows the esteem in which Chris is held. A hard act to follow but I am sure the new team will fit well into Chris's shoes. Thank you Chris for giving birth to this superb baby. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcrtoye Posted 27 April , 2008 Share Posted 27 April , 2008 Thanks for creating the best WW1 site on the net. My send my good luck wishes to the new team, hope we have many more years of the friendliest forum on the web as we all want to share in its cntinued success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Favill Posted 27 April , 2008 Share Posted 27 April , 2008 Thank you Chris, for all the hard work that went into getting the forum to this point. That's a marvellous undertaking, and I am happy to see that things will continue as before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_hughes Posted 27 April , 2008 Share Posted 27 April , 2008 Many thanks to Chris for his idea and vision in driving it forward. We can all see what it has become - a preeminent site for sharing information on the subject of the Great War. I have had great fun since joining, contributed a bit, and learnt a lot. All the best to the Moderators who are now carrying the baton, as it were. LST_164 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyman Posted 27 April , 2008 Share Posted 27 April , 2008 Only came on this forum in January and now look at it every day; Thanks Chris it is an excellent achivement...............Bob Grundy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rice Posted 27 April , 2008 Share Posted 27 April , 2008 Hello Chris Thank you for all your hard work you have put into this website. You will be missed. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
985acoy Posted 27 April , 2008 Share Posted 27 April , 2008 chris, thanks for a great forum,spent many a hour reading posts and learn't a great deal.good luck on your next adventure& thanks again roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymatter Posted 27 April , 2008 Share Posted 27 April , 2008 So many people are so grateful that this site exists and I'm one of them. Reasearching my grandpa has been a task close to my heart. Wishing you well for the future, and all the best to the new team. I have enjoyed using the site and am constantly suprised by finding new material - just when I thought I'd found everything. All the best. Gramps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 Hi Chris Having been on the forum since the beginning I would just like to thank you for your efforts on the GWF over the years. It has been greatly appreciated and without this site it would have been impossible to have met so many like minded people in different countries. Good luck with your future ventures. Also thanks to the new ownesr for continuing with the website. Best of luck to them all. Cheers Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crunchy Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 Chris, Many thanks for all of the work and dedication you have given to make this the pre-eminent forum on the web. It has been a fantastic effort and I wish you every success for the future. Mods, Thank you for taking up the challenge to ensure Chris's creation continues in good hands. Much appreciated. Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procat Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 Chris, Just wish to add my thanks and good luck to the new owners. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribobs Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 firstly, congratulations to Chris for creating this wonderful forum, all the best for the future as well. secondly, good luck to the new management team!! chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swizz Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 I would like to add my thanks to Chris for all your work on the Forum - it is an extremely valuable resource and, perhaps more importantly, a community in the best sense of the word. Swizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilEvans Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 I maybe new, but thank you Chris. Neil Evans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 I've nothing to add that hasn't been said already except to record my thanks to Chris for having the foresight and wherewithal to launch and maintain what has become such an incredible and valued resource and to the 'new' team for taking up the mantle. Long may it prosper. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrieduncan Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 You should be extremely proud of yourself for putting together what is, undoubtedly, the best learning resource for the Great War on the internet. The forum has become for me, and no doubt many others, a daily part of life. Good luck Chris, and many thanks for all the hard work you have invested into this excellent online community. Good luck also to the Mods who have stepped up to the plate to carry on Chris' good work. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montbrehain Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 Just got back from France and switched the PC on. I wish you all the best Chris and thanks for your foresight in starting the forum. (make sure you pass that cheque I sent last week along to the new owners ) I will do all I can to support the new owners. Best wishes and thanks "MO" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyHollinger Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 As usual, late to the show. The fact that my membership number is low ... and that I have had many, many interchanges with the new command staff aside ... Chris you created an institution, novel in this very old world, where that institution became part of our daily lives .. changed and shaped us ... for many of us, helped maintain a link with our past among those who appreciated it. To change lives for the better is an accolade far above gold or silver. There has been history and mirth ... cultural exchange ... food porn and ... well ... community. I know my comments are way too far down on the thread to really count ... but you and your work are a wonder in the Internet age ... thank you. You new command staff have deep shoes to fill. There was a time when we had daily correspondence ... but the trust ... and yes ... perhaps love of this institution is in you as well ... I am delighted to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 I know MO's comment was tongue in cheek but just to reassure anyone in doubt.... Chris is passing all donations in hand or which are in the pipeline to the the new owners to carry on the Forum as before. No donated funds were used to set up The Great War Forum Ltd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montbrehain Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 Indeed it was meant in jest. I apologise if anybody thinks otherwise. And I repeat if there's anything I can do to help ? just ask "MO" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Nulty Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 Flippin' 'eck, Chris.... Reading this must be like reading your own obituary Did Mrs. B. see that comment you made about never working for anybody else again? Mmm. On a serious note..... You've made a difference. Would that we could all say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffsreg Posted 28 April , 2008 Share Posted 28 April , 2008 Chris thank you. new management thank you. I dont know what I would do without our community- something we tend to take for granted.... Its almost like a part of the furniture, something familiar and welcomed. Its more than a forum.. Long may she prosper. Ivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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