Time to say goodbye

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited January 13, 2013 in Wildlife
Hi Y'all,

I started as the mod in the Wildlife Forum back in March, 2005 when DGrin had just over 1,000 members. Its been a great 7+ years but everything must end sooner or later. I will be stepping down as the mod here at the end of the year.

Its been a privilege to have played with y'all. I have met and shot with quite a few Dgrinners over the years and every time we got together it was a blast.

I will remain as Dgrin member and I will still be inflicting some of my work on y'all from time to time.

Be well and be careful, those damn squirrels are all over the place.

If you are ever on Florida's Space Coast give me a holler.
Harry
http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"

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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2012
    Sorry but this place won't be the same !!

    Thanks for all your time and Tutaledge (sp).
    Benjamin
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2012
    Harry, it seems so inadequate to just say thank you for helping me so much, so often, and so generously. I am sad, though relieved that you will still be around--I always forward to your photos and your sense of humor as well as your fine instruction. Be well, and stick around! Best, Pam
  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2012
    Harry you're going to missed.
    This place will probably become a haven for squirrels. :D

    BTW, She says she's going to hold her breath til you come back. (but I don't believe her)

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    dave.

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  • GraphyFotozGraphyFotoz Registered Users Posts: 2,267 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2012
    DAMN Harry your like an icon around here.
    Gonna seem odd not having ya as a Mod.
    Definitely been a inspiration for me with my Bird Photography.
    Who is the new Mod gonna be?
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2012
    bfjr wrote: »
    Sorry but this place won't be the same !!

    Thanks for all your time and Tutaledge (sp).

    It was my pleasure Ben. Having the opportunity to share with you was marvelous.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2012
    PGM wrote: »
    Harry, it seems so inadequate to just say thank you for helping me so much, so often, and so generously. I am sad, though relieved that you will still be around--I always forward to your photos and your sense of humor as well as your fine instruction. Be well, and stick around! Best, Pam

    Thank you Pam. Nothing is more energizing for a photographer/moderator than when a new member like you joins a forum. Your desire to to learn and improve was a sorely needed tonic. Thanks again.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,934 moderator
    edited December 26, 2012
    Thank you for everything Harry. You will definitely be missed.
    Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2012
    davev wrote: »
    Harry you're going to missed.
    This place will probably become a haven for squirrels. :D

    BTW, She says she's going to hold her breath til you come back. (but I don't believe her)

    Love that capture Dave. clap.gif

    I will still be around. As a non-moderator I won't have to be so diplomatic, so if anyone is thinking squirrel picture, watch out!!!! :rambo

    It was fantastic to meet you and shoot with you earlier this year. Thanks
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • ashruggedashrugged Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2012
    Harry: Thanks for all the time you have invested over the years , You have been helpful to so many. You will be missed.
    Robert

    http://rckimaging.smugmug.com/
  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,009 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2012
    Well Harry ,you will still be around thumb.gif I have bin around since 2004 when I got that first Nikon that did not work and I found dgrin with a frown . So we will now take a moment and say bless you Harry for the help and the fun we used to have and the fun YOU are now going to have clap.gifjjjjjjj
    Jeff W

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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2012
    You've been a good influence on many, and as long as you're still around the not being a mod thing really won't matter to me.

    Did someone say squirrel?

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    Always lurking, sometimes participating. :D
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,954 moderator
    edited December 27, 2012
    See what happens? The place is already going to hell.

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    (with apologies to asbimages)

    See ya around, I hope. wave.gif
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited December 27, 2012
    Richard, how did you do that? It's marvelous! What a special treat for Harry! Best, Pam
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 27, 2012
    GraphyFotoz wrote: »
    DAMN Harry your like an icon around here.
    Gonna seem odd not having ya as a Mod.
    Definitely been a inspiration for me with my Bird Photography.
    Who is the new Mod gonna be?

    I have no idea of who the new mod is gonna be.

    I still remember you from when you first joined the Sony Talk Forum on DPR. Gosh it has been a long time.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 27, 2012
    ian408 wrote: »
    Thank you for everything Harry. You will definitely be missed.

    Thanks much Ian its been a good time. Thanks also for bringing those Coronas to Parkfield. beer.gif
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,934 moderator
    edited December 27, 2012
    Harryb wrote: »
    Thanks much Ian its been a good time. Thanks also for bringing those Coronas to Parkfield. beer.gif

    No problem! It was awesome to sit on the porch and drink beer too. One of my favorite past times.
    Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2012
    ashrugged wrote: »
    Harry: Thanks for all the time you have invested over the years , You have been helpful to so many. You will be missed.

    Thanks Robert and I will be still posting here but as a member and not a mod.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2012
    jwear wrote: »
    Well Harry ,you will still be around thumb.gif I have bin around since 2004 when I got that first Nikon that did not work and I found dgrin with a frown . So we will now take a moment and say bless you Harry for the help and the fun we used to have and the fun YOU are now going to have clap.gifjjjjjjj

    Thaks so much Jeff. I will be forever in your debt for the help you gave me in getting the 200-400.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • SeamusSeamus Registered Users Posts: 1,573 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2012
    Thanks for being such a patient and helpful mod Harry. The success of the wildlife forum is due to you!

    I'm glad you are staying on as a member.

    Shay.
  • JohnDCJohnDC Registered Users Posts: 379 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2012
    Harry --- Thanks for your great job--patience, constructive reviews, advice, and leading with good examples. --- John
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2012
    Jeffro wrote: »
    You've been a good influence on many, and as long as you're still around the not being a mod thing really won't matter to me.

    Did someone say squirrel?

    Did someone say dead squirrel?
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2012
    Harry, did Santa come through on the .22? Best, Pam
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2012
    PGM wrote: »
    Harry, did Santa come through on the .22? Best, Pam

    Alas no so I guess I will have to keep on throwing those rocks.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2013
    Thanks, Harry.

    I'll look forward to your posts.
  • johncaroljohncarol Registered Users Posts: 11 Big grins
    edited January 8, 2013
    Harry, say it isnt so. I never posted much here but checked in frequently and enjoyed your work. Thanks for the good work. Will we still be able to catch up to you at Viera or are you giving up the camera too? :D:D
    john

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2013
    johncarol wrote: »
    Harry, say it isnt so. I never posted much here but checked in frequently and enjoyed your work. Thanks for the good work. Will we still be able to catch up to you at Viera or are you giving up the camera too? :D:D

    I'm still the same photographer. I just won't be moderating here anymore. I'm still shooting and hopefully will have some interesting mages to share when I return from Kenya sometime next month. Anytime you're visiting the Space Coast give me a holler.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2013
    Thanks for all your time and patience on the wildlife forum, Harry! deal.gif

    Maybe I'll come visit you one of these days at the wetlands.
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2013
    Don't get too much time to spend on dgrin these days, but a big thanks to you from me for being the amiable mod (tm H Behret :D) and always finding time to comment.

    Maybe we'll still be able to get together on a tour!
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