> So, Ross, are you saying YOU'RE the person gonna step up? :o)
Hell no. How do you think Chuck got the dubious distinction in the first
place. I might be convinced to "encourage" people to
"step-up"...especially if I can borrow Chuck's ClueBat (Clouisville
Slugger?) that he's leaving to our support guys...
-rwr
"There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an
idiot."
- Steven Wright
Get Blog... http://www.byte.org/blog
> -----Original Message-----
> From: POWERHOUSE [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 2:08 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Charles Daminato'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Time for a change :)
>
>
> LOL!
>
> So, Ross, are you saying YOU'RE the person gonna step up? :o)
>
> Good Day,
> Richard Jones
> http://www.firstratehosting.com http://register.firstratehosting.com
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ross Wm. Rader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "'POWERHOUSE'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
> "'Charles Daminato'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 1:00 PM
> Subject: RE: Time for a change :)
>
>
> >
> > > 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
> >
> > Get Blog... http://www.byte.org/blog
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----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
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
