Paddleducks....

[tonyh]

Sorry to hear of your departure Eddy, but fully understandable.

Thanks Ian and Harry - Good luck (or should I say 'Break a leg' as showbiz persons do).
Hope you don't mind my 'Seen on Ebay' posts.
Tony

[PeeWee]

Cheers All,

I will take a "break a leg" and any other good luck traditions i can. 

As Eddy has said Harry and I will be trying to live up to the high stand that he has set.  we do have a steep learning curve as i have been looking at the behind the seens and you suddenly reliase how much goes into a site like this.  I am extreamly greatfull to Talisman and Jim for continuing in their current role.
Long may Paddleducks continue 

[Bob Golder]

Many thanks Ian and Harry.  I know Eddy is very pleased that the site will continue.  All of us who appreciate the running costs must now "cough up" happily when the time comes to renew subscriptions.

[Tug--Kenny]

This is good news. Thank you both for stepping in.

I wish you success and will be supporting you from the interweb.

Well done

ken

[scotfriend]

First of all, thank you again Eddy,

you did a brilliant job for all of us.

Welcome to the bridge Ian and Harry , it is good to know there is someone who continues our site.

I wish you the best in your new Job and keep my fingers crossed for you.

Best regards Hans

[djcf]

Thanks to Ian and Harry for stepping up to take over the job Eddy has done so well.

Clark

[steamboatmodel]

I'm glad someone stepped up. I thought we would have had to go back to Yahoo
Regards,
Gerald.

[andy]

Fine!!

Andreas

[thewharfonline]

Eddy,

I wish to pass on my thanks for everything you've done and created, and the encouragement I received from you over the past few years here on Paddleducks.

What has been accomplished with this forum goes beyond modelling, or boats, it's a community that is actively preserving and discussing and keeping alive the history of these boats across the globe. It is a library, an archive, a guide, and a gallery of beautifully crafted pieces on all scales, from all corners of the globe.

While I may have been somewhat lying dormant as a contributing member of the forum for the last few years, (A helter skelter path has lead me from my home in suburban Australia to currently the big light's of New York City) I do find myself popping back and visiting and getting the lowdown on what's happening on my beloved river, because I can be sure to find the latest and most reliable information from right here.

Which is why I'm so glad people have stepped up to continue on with this website. This wealth of knowledge cannot be allowed to just disappear. So thank you Ian and Harry for picking up where Eddy will leave off.

I hope that this forum can continue to be the leading source and collection of paddle steamer documentation on the internet. Because I certainly believe it is.

Eddy, I wish you all the best in your endeavours, and thank you immensely for the time, effort and work you've put into paddleducks.

Sean

[Eddy Matthews]

Thank you for the very kind words Sean..... With everything I've been through in the last few years, it's good to know that all the effort is appreciated. After losing my dear wife just two weeks ago, I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes (again!). So your sentiments are greatly appreciated!

Regards
Eddy

[mjt60a]

Sorry everyone, I haven't been on here for more than a few minutes at a time in the last couple of weeks - can't believe how much has happened - going to have to think for a while and take it all in 

[mogogear]

As a new member I just read through this and will sign up today as a supporter of this site...!! Long Live the contributions of Eddy and Roz!

Come on all you new members !!! - Throw a couple of what ever you have to spare and not think about it too long...We all have wasted more money on the wrong jar of paint as opposed to keeping this resource funded!!!

See what fits you and click :

http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=profile;area=subscriptions

[Eddy Matthews]

Thanks Greg,

It's always nice to see a new member who immediately thinks we're doing something worthwhile and offers financial support. Sadly these things don't pay for themselves, the bills always come in every year

Kind regards
Eddy