100 members paying $50.00 a year. Not bad? I would do it just for tech support.

...only if Gerald will stay on at his current salary and benefits....

Yeah, I probably will stay on at current salary (nil) and benefits (entertainment) . . . . :D

How about the abuse? You're not even able to pay for the blood pressure medication.

Jan…That’s part of the perks & bonus :D

Today is a great day, I completed my 1st coat of paint & then to make it even sweeter, Garald has re-considered staying.

What a wonderful day!

Did I ever say that I wanted to leave? :confused:

You better not..I know where you live...:mad:

Maybe to clarify; I want to move away from carrying the responsibility for the MechMate project, the forum, its moderating and maintenance, the obligation to read every post, to check for spammers, to pay hosting company, etc., etc.

If this is the case I would be more than willing to help out.. Running a forum is tough and I totaly understand how you feel Gerald. Running this one.. www.dmaxcentral.com takes 5 of us... How you manage by yourself all this time I have no idea...

The site managment, updates , hosting and fighting spammers I can handle.. .The expertise in the machine is where I fall short. maybe a few moderators that have " The Right Stuff" is the answer.... Let me think about some things and I will see if I can come up with a plan....

Guys, I am not looking for any new moderators at this stage, because the new owner of the site/forum will appoint his/her/their own.

Ooops... must be the paint fume playing tricks with my already poor command of English...

Ken, I would bet big money that your command of English is far better than most others here of your language... :D

His command of English is better then mine, and it's the only language I speak.

I wonder if G. already got offers, I just curious about how much this forum is worth in terms of $$$ to an interested party.

Offers were received and are being considered. The $$$ is a private matter.

A transfer of ownership is currently in progress, and expected to be completely concluded in about a week or two.

LOL!!

We can know the new Boss?

Sad but still understandable.

Farewell to the king
le roi est mort vive le roi

The new owner will become known in due course. He has been a member here for a long time and I don't think that anyone will have any problems with the new management. I have committed myself to him for a changeover period and I really believe that there won't even be a ripple.

Congratulations and thank you Gerald.

If I were a betting man ;), I'd bet that the legacy you've started will continue for a long time and will touch many people.

Best regards always,

Jeff & Erick

It is my pleasure to announce that Mike (aka MetalHead) of Alabama has stepped in to pick up the reins. Thanks everyone for the support in the past, and I trust that Mike will continue to enjoy the same support in the future.

Mike,

Congratulations! Good luck.

Congrats Mike :)

Nice to see Gerland waving hands and taking rest for all the support he has given us over the past years.

Wish Gerald & Mike good luck for a bright future.

The Story of the Big Blue Beast continues (Part II Director:Mike).........:)

Congrats Mike :)

We hope the community will flourish further under your helm.

Gerald,
All the best wishes to you. Please do let us participate in your future projects.

Mike,

congrats, I think the community will be very happy with you as a lead.

Gerald, you have done an outstanding job building this site and plans and a lot of people all grateful for that.

Thanks!

Congrats Mike!
Eish, this is a sad day for us. Gerald I hope you will check in frequently, because who is going to k.. us out when you are gone. Hennie is always pointing fingers at me but he needs to be kept in line the most of the time. :D:D:D
Sorry ou Hennie.

Hi Mike very good of you to take over this great site ,wish you great time as new owner.

Gerald making gold with crap !