New improved goodbye form

Morlock · Post by **Morlock** » Sun Feb 10, 2002 1:33 pm

Sorry to hear that Aegis, and I say that as a sympathizer. Two of my freinds were killed in a terrorist attack in mid august (I took about a month off from my pc then) while waiting at a pizza store were I was suppose to meet them.

Rob-hin · Post by **Rob-hin** » Sun Feb 10, 2002 2:50 pm

Take care Aegis.

Drop in any time at the tavern.

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Sun Feb 10, 2002 4:33 pm

My condolances,
Take care!

Curdis · Post by **Curdis** » Mon Mar 25, 2002 8:58 pm

Originally posted by Waverly

Effective around 15 April 2002:
I, Curdis, being the sensitive and spiritual sort, am
2) taking an extended leave of absence, and
4) being drama queen
Because I can no longer put up with
3)annoying smilies.

I am telling you all this so that
1)you may feel damn guilty about what you may have done
2)you will start showering me with the attention and affection that I crave, and
3)(well I have no idea why I am telling you this).

While you all suck hobbit toes, I am particularly upset with (check all that apply):
_X_ SYM

for not voting me any awards.

Don't you know that
1)I am so much smarter than all of you?
2)I have been here so much longer than all of you?
3)I have feelings too? and,
4)may my gods smite you, eventually. (Hey they are very lazy and stoned gods O.K.)

In closing, please know that
1)I'd rather vote G W Bush for Miss Cuba than see any of your photos/avatars/sigs again, and
3)We can meet back here next week for my goodbye

part II.

Seriously,

I am about to embark on another one of those adventures which we can all have in life where you throw the dice up and see where they land. I have never been a happy city dweller and so I have 70 acres of forrest (we call it bush) up towards the hot wet part of the East coast of Australia (Hey I could give you the address and you STILL wouldn't find me/it/anything but trees).

I don't have grid power, running water.. up there so the chances of me maintaining contact with Game Banshee Forums are slight (In the extreme). I have had fun with you guys and gals but alas I have to turn the page. Apart from Game Banshee, I'm also giving up: Grid Power, Running water, a well paid job in the Australian Government, commuting in heavy traffic, the blissful ignorance of the operation of a chainsaw, a mortgage, my rose garden

.

Why should twenty or so people on an internet forum care about this or know that I care enough about them to share it with them? The best thing about small world technology is that we can get together and (despite evidence like Waverly and Weasel) demonstrate that we are very similar. I could have replied to Aegis's 'the decline of humanity' but rather than take one side or the other in a debate I'll just say what I think.

Life is an opportunity, we can't change everything in it, around us, or such, but with good health (etc.) you can do pretty much what ever you want. Grasp it and do something with it.

Unfortunately despite my words of wisdom above, my lasting legacy to gameBanshee:SYM will most likely be - Bunnies and 'Very unfluffy wuffy' - it is an immortallity (of sorts). - Curdis !

P.S. I may drop by to make sure that my history lesson stays near the top and that you are all being good boys and girls

*group hug*.

T'lainya · Post by **T'lainya** » Mon Mar 25, 2002 9:09 pm

Take care of yourself and be happy Curdis

And do try to check in once in a while

AbysmalNature · Post by **AbysmalNature** » Mon Mar 25, 2002 9:20 pm

Good luck Curdis I wish you all the best times you may have, wish to hell I could go with you you lucky bastard, going out escaping the irritating wilderness of the city, all the noise, the stress, I cry with envy, in any case check in from time to time here,

Hasta luego, adios, goodbye, auvore, etc., have a pleasant life.

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Mon Mar 25, 2002 10:55 pm

Damn, whos gonna wave the flag when I hit 3000????

Good luck Curdis, sounds like a very cool plan dude.

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 12:59 am

Originally posted by Curdis

Life is an opportunity, we can't change everything in it, around us, or such, but with good health (etc.) you can do pretty much what ever you want. Grasp it and do something with it.

Very wise words. (I could almost swear the lessons I teach here at GB are paying off.)

I wish you good fortune in life.

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 1:04 am

Áll the best of luck to you Curdis - and if ever in town, visit a net-cafe and give us a line about your new life.
May it be what you are seeking

Take Care

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 1:04 am

Originally posted by Weasel
Very wise words. (I could almost swear the lessons I teach here at GB are paying off.) I wish you good fortune in life.

They are Weasel, they are................. that is why all of us to the oppersite

Beldin · Post by **Beldin** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 1:05 am

Sorry to see you got....try to get online sometimes....

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR CREDO :

"NO WORRIES !!"

Beldin

Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 3:56 am

Take care Curdis, and good luck with your new life

While you all suck hobbit toes, I am particularly upset with (check all that apply):
_X_ SYM for not voting me any awards.

I did!

*hug*

Kayless · Post by **Kayless** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 4:15 am

Happy trails, Curdis.

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 5:31 am

Goodbye Curdis my friend, because of your passing i will give up smilies for a day. This is a difficult thing to do as i am sure you understand.

Enjoy your new life Curdis, i hope you stop by now and again.

Seeyah *resist the temptation to use smilies....i must resist....*

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 8:57 pm

I think it's quite fluffy of you Curdis to take this opportunity and change your life so dramatically

Good luck Bushman, I hope to see you here some day. *hugs!*

Curdis · Post by **Curdis** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 11:29 pm

Thank You all for your kind replies

@T'lainya, I'll drop by

*hug*
@AN, You can do it to.
@BS, Post faster.
@Weasel, *too shocked to speak :eek*
@Xandax, Thank you. Nice bit of Craigish too!
@Beldin, No Worries!
@Georgi, Many voted, well O.K. maybe it was just you, but I didn't WIN anything. You can see my problem here

.*hug*
@Kayless, Nice work with the smilies.
@Mr Sleep, I was only joking about the smilies. The good Dr Wu only allowed me a limited choice of reasons and it was the best one!
@C.E. Thanks, very fluffy indeed (esp. Eastern Spotted Quoll). *hug*

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 11:39 pm

Re: Thank You all for your kind replies

Originally posted by Curdis
@C.E. Thanks, very fluffy indeed (esp. Eastern Spotted Quoll). *hug*

They look very fluffy indeed, especially their fluffy wuffy spotted tail

Do you plan to breed them? They are endangered if I'm not recalling things incorrectly.

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Wed Mar 27, 2002 3:48 am

Re: Thank You all for your kind replies

Originally posted by Curdis
@Mr Sleep, I was only joking about the smilies. The good Dr Wu only allowed me a limited choice of reasons and it was the best one!

Well i did it anyway, a whole day without one smilie creeping into the fray, i feel like a new man!

Maharlika · Post by **Maharlika** » Wed Mar 27, 2002 3:58 am

SHEESHKEBAB!!! Hope I'm not yet late...

...to say goodbye.

Wish you all the luck and happiness, my friend.

Thread not where the path leads you... but thread where there is no path and lead the way...

Adios, amigo.

Curdis · Post by **Curdis** » Tue Apr 02, 2002 12:19 am

Re: Thank You all for your kind replies

Originally posted by Curdis
@C.E. Thanks, very fluffy indeed (esp. Eastern Spotted Quoll). *hug*

Never trust a biologist. There are many species of Quoll (it turns out). The one in my area is the Spot-Tail Quoll which is quite distinct from the Eastern Quoll.

The Eastern Quoll 'The Eastern Quoll (or native cat as it is sometimes called) has striking white spots and black or fawn fur. A graceful predator, Eastern Quolls are found in a variety of habitats including rainforest, heathland, alpine areas and scrub. This small marsupial feeds on insects, small birds and mammals and some berries. Like the bandicoot it helps farmers by acting as a natural control on many pasture and crop pests.

Noted in the 19th century as one of the most common of our native animals, Eastern Quolls are now considered extinct on the mainland. Tasmania, where the species is still common, is currently their last chance for survival. Habitat loss and the introduction of exotic predators and competitors such as foxes and cats have most likely resulted in the dramatic decline in quoll numbers. Efforts to replant native vegetation on farms and responsible pet ownership, specifically keeping cats in at night, as well as preventing foxes reaching Tasmania, will help the existing population to remain healthy as well as benefiting many other native animals. Recent unconfirmed sightings of the Eastern Quoll in northern NSW have caused some excitement that they may still survive on the mainland.'

Whereas the spot-tail Quoll (where I am)- Combination of habitat loss and fragmentation, possible disease at turn of century, competition with foxes and feral cats, predation by foxes and dogs and impact of widespread strychnine baiting for dingoes. Most recently non-target mortality from trapping and poisoning (use of 1080 poison without adequate protection of non-target species is of major concern in most States within range). Direct persecution is significant as they are attracted to caged birds and do not necessarily take flight when discovered.

Estimated forest loss as a result of clearing within its former range in south-east Queensland is over 70%, with the majority of loss occurring over the last 20 years.

The species uses a large number of den sites throughout the year and activities that impact on the number of den logs are likely to be significant. Spot-tailed Quolls are susceptible to 1080 poisoning and may be affected by fox control programs.

In Tas. this taxon is naturally rare, possibly as a result of competition with D. viverrinus, Sarcophilus harrisii and feral cats (Jones 1995). This renders it vulnerable to decline. Road mortality could be a significant factor where high speed roads and good habitat coincide, as quolls are attracted to feed on carcasses of road-killed animals.

Dasyurus maculatus maculatus (Kerr, 1792)'