toma_alimosh
Also known as "Myke Hunt"
Hi everyone,
Probably nobody here remembers me, I was not exactly the most active of the forum's members. And at these times where this forum became too alive for me to keep up with, I must beg my leave, gentlemen (&ladies).
I was away for some time from the forum ... well, more like 2 whole months, while I sneaked a peak back here and there. And while I was away I realized just how much time consuming reading this forum had become. Having new members is always a good thing, but I believe it became a bit too crowded for me. In the last days while I was on it used to take me like at least 2 hours to read only the threads that I was interested in, and now with 2 months of absence under my belt, I'm pretty sure I can't pull it off anymore.
While I was away I started spending that extra time from the forums into improving on myself, my personal life, my health, etc. And it really put in perpective just how much of my time this forum was taking. I guess I was kind of hooked on it, although I shouldn't have been; I should have had more things to do in the off-net world. I imagine quite a few others here feel the same, just as the former great members that have left.
Well, I guess there's always a time to say goodbye, and for me this is it. I must begin by saying that this forum was the harbor for many great discussions with people from different backgrounds which I enjoyed every minute I was here. Good times of making jokes with others, gathering automotive knowledge, laughing at the posts in the "I know who the STIG is" thread and sharing great videos between us ... I will take these good times with me and remember them every time I see another top gear video.
I must therefore excuse myself from becoming another "leecher" as many of us have called those who lack contribution to the network that has become the family of many fans of Fifth Gear and Top Gear. I thank all those that will contribute to bringing these awesome shows for the whole world to watch freely in advance, as I will not be around to thank them then. A post as a thank you from time to time will suffice, but I wouldn't feel right to just leave a thank you note at the beginning or end of each season, as it would not contribute much to the forum, and I tried to never post something unless it had a meaning or was usefull/fun, so I won't start now.
Well, this being said and done, I need not say more than: I had a great time while I was here, you've all helped me a lot and we've become quite good discussion friends I'd say. And even though many of you might not care at the parting of just another fellow member, I'll say that I'll miss our interactions and will remember them always.
Good Bye,
Vlad
PS: Let this thread go off topic in the all-good Final Gear spirit!!
I won't be here to read any of your replies, but I trust that you will have a good time turning this thread into something very random. 
Probably nobody here remembers me, I was not exactly the most active of the forum's members. And at these times where this forum became too alive for me to keep up with, I must beg my leave, gentlemen (&ladies).
I was away for some time from the forum ... well, more like 2 whole months, while I sneaked a peak back here and there. And while I was away I realized just how much time consuming reading this forum had become. Having new members is always a good thing, but I believe it became a bit too crowded for me. In the last days while I was on it used to take me like at least 2 hours to read only the threads that I was interested in, and now with 2 months of absence under my belt, I'm pretty sure I can't pull it off anymore.
While I was away I started spending that extra time from the forums into improving on myself, my personal life, my health, etc. And it really put in perpective just how much of my time this forum was taking. I guess I was kind of hooked on it, although I shouldn't have been; I should have had more things to do in the off-net world. I imagine quite a few others here feel the same, just as the former great members that have left.
Well, I guess there's always a time to say goodbye, and for me this is it. I must begin by saying that this forum was the harbor for many great discussions with people from different backgrounds which I enjoyed every minute I was here. Good times of making jokes with others, gathering automotive knowledge, laughing at the posts in the "I know who the STIG is" thread and sharing great videos between us ... I will take these good times with me and remember them every time I see another top gear video.
I must therefore excuse myself from becoming another "leecher" as many of us have called those who lack contribution to the network that has become the family of many fans of Fifth Gear and Top Gear. I thank all those that will contribute to bringing these awesome shows for the whole world to watch freely in advance, as I will not be around to thank them then. A post as a thank you from time to time will suffice, but I wouldn't feel right to just leave a thank you note at the beginning or end of each season, as it would not contribute much to the forum, and I tried to never post something unless it had a meaning or was usefull/fun, so I won't start now.
Well, this being said and done, I need not say more than: I had a great time while I was here, you've all helped me a lot and we've become quite good discussion friends I'd say. And even though many of you might not care at the parting of just another fellow member, I'll say that I'll miss our interactions and will remember them always.
Good Bye,
Vlad
PS: Let this thread go off topic in the all-good Final Gear spirit!!
I won't be here to read any of your replies, but I trust that you will have a good time turning this thread into something very random. 
