> Your Shoe's are MONSTROUS, and I don't know if they're is
> another sole out there that can fit in it, as you did! :o)
You know, there is a big difference between his shoes and his ego. I
used to get them confused as well. :)
-rwr
"There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an
idiot."
- Steven Wright
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of POWERHOUSE
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 1:58 PM
> To: Charles Daminato; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Time for a change :)
>
>
> Well, Not that I don't believe you, it's just that you are
> the one that seems to make the MOST difference.
>
> I know that others there do take part at times, in what is
> going on in our minds, however, YOU are the man up there. No
> one has stepped up like you have, so, without you there to
> continue the process, it's just HARD to imagine someone who
> will step up on the same level you have.
>
> Thanks for the years of service you've done for us, we
> appreciate it more then you'll ever know!
>
> Geeze, I started with Tucows when we where just struggling
> along, I've re-designed our site 4 times in that period, and
> grown on our hosting side by leaps and bounds. Times are
> different, but Tucows has been the same just about the whole
> time (service wise), but what has been the same, is YOU. You
> have kept Tucows on a level that no other company can
> understand. So, with you going to be gone, it's no wonder
> that a lot of us will have doubts in our mind. I'm sure
> others will step up, but I have yet to see ANYONE that can or
> will step up the way you did.
>
> Your Shoe's are MONSTROUS, and I don't know if they're is
> another sole out there that can fit in it, as you did! :o)
>
> Good Day,
> Richard Jones
> http://www.firstratehosting.com http://register.firstratehosting.com
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charles Daminato" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "POWERHOUSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 12:31 PM
> Subject: RE: Time for a change :)
>
>
> > Thank you Richard,
> >
> > I will say - there will be people here who are listening,
> and you will
> > SEE them listen. Trust that the future will be good - I
> wouldn't have
> > been
> with
> > Tucows for this long had I not had people around who shared my
> > sentiments and views, and there are those that will step up :)
> >
> > --
> > Charles Daminato Life is not holding a good hand;
> > OpenSRS Product Manager Life is playing a poor hand well.
> > Tucows Inc. - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Danish proverb
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of POWERHOUSE
> > > Sent: January 24, 2003 12:42 PM
> > > To: Charles Daminato; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: Time for a change :)
> > > Importance: High
> > >
> > >
> > > WOW! Yeah, Tucows is a good company, but Chuck, I must admit, YOU
> > > are
> why
> > > it is a good company. I'm not sure how they will do WITHOUT YOU,
> > > since you've always been there! :o)
> > >
> > > Your the heart and sole of the "Middle" of Tucows. Often we don't
> > > feel like anyone listens,
> > > but YOU always do, at least that is WHO we see listening. Since
> > > you will not
> > > be here,
> > > who will we SEE listen?
> > >
> > > It's kind of like a company BOUGHT Tucows out, I'm hesitant about
> > > the future, how will it manage, how will it's customers(us RSP's)
> > > manage, how will the relationship
> > > between the two go...
> > >
> > > All questions, I hate to have.
> > >
> > > One thing is for sure, I'm very saddened by this news, and I hope
> > > all
> the
> > > best for you.
> > > If ever I can do something for you, don't hesitate to ask, you've
> > > been great, when we needed you, now it's our turn, should
> you ever
> > > need us.
> > >
> > > Thank you for the great times, and may GOD Bless your future with
> > > many wonderful dreams coming true.
> > >
> > > I don't believe in the God of luck, so I won't say good
> luck, but I
> > > do wish many
> > > good fortunes upon you.
> > >
> > > Take care, and I'm glad we have you at least until the
> last day of
> > > the month.
> > >
> > > Good Day,
> > > Richard Jones
> > > http://www.firstratehosting.com
> http://register.firstratehosting.com
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Charles Daminato" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 10:40 AM
> > > Subject: Time for a change :)
> > >
> > >
> > > > Ok, so this went out a little sooner than I expected (I
> was going
> > > > to do this on Monday)
> > > >
> > > > The time has come for me to turn the page and start a
> new chapter
> > > > in my life. As of January 31st, I will no longer be an employee
> > > > at Tucows. This was my decision, and I am doing the
> leaving. Just
> > > > so we're clear :)
> > > >
> > > > As for my plans... I'm taking a different direction.
> I'm heading
> > > > back to school with the intent of getting a degree
> (which I lack)
> > > > and ultimately becoming a teacher (which I think I'd love). Not
> > > > sure how it's exactly going to work out yet, but I'm looking
> > > > forward to the challenges ahead...
> > > >
> > > > A word about Tucows:
> > > >
> > > > This has been one of the most rewarding experiences in
> my life. I
> > > > learned a LOT about how to work within a growing and evolving
> > > > company, and about living and breathing within a larger
> community
> > > > (that's you guys). Tucows' ability to listen to the feedback
> > > > given by you, and not just HEAR what's being said, but
> to try (in
> > > > all reasonableness) to act upon it for the benefit of the
> > > > community, is unparalleled in this industry.
> > > >
> > > > Tucows is simply the best at what they do, even if at times it
> > > > your words seem to be futile (trust me, they aren't - Tucows is
> > > > always listening, and care deeply about what you say and think).
> > > > I truly believe this, and can't say enough about it.
> > > >
> > > > I believe in Tucows, where it's going, what it's trying to
> > > > accomplish, how it's accomplishing these things.
> Change is a GOOD
> > > > thing; at times it can be difficult and frustrating.
> My decision
> > > > is NOT a reflection on Tucows (or myself, per se), rather an
> > > > inevitable step in the growth process - both for myself, and the
> > > > company. I leave with no regrets, and wish only the best for
> > > > Tucows in the future.
> > > >
> > > > This company has challenged the odds time and time again. What
> > > > started out as a bright idea evolved into a kind of rebel
> > > > movement. We went against Goliath and won, broke
> ground that most
> > > > didn't even know existed, and surprised everyone (even
> ourselves).
> > > > The ride has been fun, and the journey continues. Don't let the
> > > > occasional bump in the road disturb what has been an exiting and
> > > > fruitful trip.
> > > >
> > > > So...
> > > >
> > > > I can't thank you enough for all the moments over the
> past several
> > > > years - 12,000+ messages on the mailing lists! It's
> been another
> > > > home (and you've all made it quite cozy indeed). I've learned a
> > > > lot about myself, communicating with others, the
> "community", and
> > > > even gotten into some of your personal lives (in a sense). It's
> > > > been great, and I hope to keep in touch.
> > > >
> > > > If you wish to keep in touch, drop me a line at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > (no spam or solicitations please *grin*)
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Charles Daminato Life is not holding a
> good hand;
> > > > OpenSRS Product Manager Life is playing a
> poor hand well.
> > > > Tucows Inc. - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Danish proverb
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
