BT3Central,
Though I am the founder and the original CEO, CFO, CIO and mailroom clerk for BT3Central, I am not and have never been the "owner" of the site. That title belongs to each and every one of BT3Central's members past, present and (hopefully) future.
Since I first began hosting a website about the Ryobi BT3x00 tablesaw (it was http://170.181.72.27, http://www.samconder.com, and http://www.bt3central.com over the years) I have been blessed with support from others...
Therefore, it is with much admiration, gratitude and humbleness that say one last "thank you" to the collective membership of BT3Central for the many years of trust and support while I was in charge of BT3Central. There is a list of individuals a mile long that deserve recognition and I will undoubtedly forget someone. Thom Logue, Hank Lee, Lee Styron, Mark Stripes, Loring Chien, "Crokett", David Hostetler all have my thanks and admiration for helping with the administation and moderation of the forum. Also to Tim Cottle for stepping in and helping with the transfer of the site. Also to all the "patrons" who supported the site financially over the years.
I no longer do any woodworking and my hobby interests have shifted. Adele says I have too many hobbies, I don't think so. These days I spend my free time mostly backpacking and cycling, and I just purchased a used touring frame that I am building up to give fully loaded touring a try.
So I'll spare you any more rambling and simply once again say "thanks" and tip my hat to BT3Central as we part ways. This place is very special.
Though I am the founder and the original CEO, CFO, CIO and mailroom clerk for BT3Central, I am not and have never been the "owner" of the site. That title belongs to each and every one of BT3Central's members past, present and (hopefully) future.
Since I first began hosting a website about the Ryobi BT3x00 tablesaw (it was http://170.181.72.27, http://www.samconder.com, and http://www.bt3central.com over the years) I have been blessed with support from others...
- When I decided to start the site, the members were there to create and share top quality content for my site.
- When Adele and I decided to become foster parents, the members were there with words of encouragement and support.
- When my father passed away in June 2004, the members were there with encouragement, love and support.
- In 2007 when a series of events led to Adele and I being down 1 car and in a bit of a financial crisis, the members responded with a spontaneous fund drive that resulted in the purchase of a vehicle for me.
- And now, as my zeal for the hobby of wood working has disappeared and I "let the weeds grow" here at BT3Central, the members have stepped up to take over the site and instantly begin making improvements.
Therefore, it is with much admiration, gratitude and humbleness that say one last "thank you" to the collective membership of BT3Central for the many years of trust and support while I was in charge of BT3Central. There is a list of individuals a mile long that deserve recognition and I will undoubtedly forget someone. Thom Logue, Hank Lee, Lee Styron, Mark Stripes, Loring Chien, "Crokett", David Hostetler all have my thanks and admiration for helping with the administation and moderation of the forum. Also to Tim Cottle for stepping in and helping with the transfer of the site. Also to all the "patrons" who supported the site financially over the years.
I no longer do any woodworking and my hobby interests have shifted. Adele says I have too many hobbies, I don't think so. These days I spend my free time mostly backpacking and cycling, and I just purchased a used touring frame that I am building up to give fully loaded touring a try.
So I'll spare you any more rambling and simply once again say "thanks" and tip my hat to BT3Central as we part ways. This place is very special.
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