Author Topic: A personal note (Read 9420 times)

Mike Griffin · « **on:** May 05, 2016, 09:38:29 PM »

I am no longer active in the hobby. In the near future I will be listing items in the classifieds.

Kindest regards,

Mike

Brent Williams · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2016, 09:53:20 PM »

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #2 on:** May 06, 2016, 06:31:15 AM »

Hi Brent

There are a multitude of reasons. The only reason I posted this was because of my past involvement of providing kits and offering a building service which I thoroughly enjoyed in past years which I will no longer be doing. Otherwise , there was no significance in a post to mention it. I have some other interests that I wish to pursue also.

Mike

Jim Oliver · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2016, 07:34:32 AM »

Mike,

Hope your situation (mind) changes. If not, you will be missed.

Regards,
Jim

Bill Morell · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2016, 07:50:51 AM »

Quote from: Mike Griffin on May 05, 2016, 09:38:29 PM

I am no longer active in the hobby.

Kindest regards,

Mike

GEEEEZE Mike. This is getting old. Why do you insist in putting so much drama into this hobby? Go sand something and you'll feel better later.

Bill Morell · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2016, 08:03:55 AM »

Quote from: Rusty Pieper on May 06, 2016, 07:56:13 AM

"Go sand something"

Hey, that is Sparky's copyrighted phrase.

seemed like a damn good idea.

Motorman · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2016, 08:18:52 AM »

I've got like 4 major hobbies, I come and go in all of them. I understand about making choices for the time allowed but life is pretty good if your biggest problem is deciding how to have fun.

MM

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2016, 08:24:41 AM »

Quote from: Motorman on May 06, 2016, 08:18:52 AM

I've got like 4 major hobbies, I come and go in all of them. I understand about making choices for the time allowed but life is pretty good if your biggest problem is deciding how to have fun.

MM

Walter that is so true.

Mike

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2016, 08:26:21 AM »

Quote from: Jim Oliver on May 06, 2016, 07:34:32 AM

Mike,

Hope your situation (mind) changes. If not, you will be missed.

Regards,
Jim

Thank you Jim, but I am pretty burned out.

Mike

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2016, 08:31:48 AM »

Quote from: Rusty Pieper on May 06, 2016, 06:42:56 AM

You will be back. In the short time I have been around, I think you said that twice or maybe three times.

I don't believe you.

Hi Rusty,

You are correct, I have said it before, however since then there have been developments in my life I will not share on here that have led me to this decision.

Mike

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2016, 08:37:45 AM »

Quote from: Bill Morell on May 06, 2016, 07:50:51 AM

GEEEEZE Mike. This is getting old. Why do you insist in putting so much drama into this hobby? Go sand something and you'll feel better later.

Bill,

I was simply trying to be courteous since I had Offered a service to the hobby by producing kits and a building service. There was no drama intended. I guess I should have just kept my mouth shut and said nothing. My apologies to everyone for trying to be nice.

Mike

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2016, 08:40:07 AM »

Quote from: Rusty Pieper on May 06, 2016, 08:35:44 AM

Well, Mike I wish you the best. I have backed you up when the "internet mob" was on you, so you would stay longer. Whatever you decide enjoy what time you have.

(PS: Don't post your flash drive this time, so WWIII doesn't start again.)

Yeah, no kidding Rusty...LOL....I WONT do that again.....thank you for being a friend.

Mike

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #12 on:** May 06, 2016, 09:13:47 AM »

Quote from: Rusty Pieper on May 06, 2016, 09:03:06 AM

I stand by my original statement and offer this advice: Keep (1) hot rock handle and lines, (1) Fox 35, (1) set of plans for a Magician.

Rusty I fully intend to keep enough personal equipment and a couple of planes that I can take to the local park and fly if the notion strikes me. The rest I will probably list on here in classifieds to sell. I had rather do it here than on
eBay

Mike

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #13 on:** May 06, 2016, 09:30:54 AM »

The mystery deepens. Someday, we will get to the bottom of this.

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #14 on:** May 06, 2016, 09:54:12 AM »

Quote from: FLOYD CARTER on May 06, 2016, 09:30:54 AM

The mystery deepens. Someday, we will get to the bottom of this.

LOL...Floyd there really isn't any mystery here. As a fellow ditty bopper I can assure you of that.

Mike

john e. holliday · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2016, 11:06:07 AM »

Mike, how do we thank you for what you have contributed to this sport/hobby. We all get burned out a little and some times let others get to us. My out let is car racing, watching the locals trying to stay off the wall and not crash each other. Last night was two classes of sprint cars and B-mods. Any way go finish those fishing lures that have been waiting and go catch a mess of fish.

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #16 on:** May 06, 2016, 02:10:41 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on May 06, 2016, 11:06:07 AM

Mike, how do we thank you for what you have contributed to this sport/hobby. We all get burned out a little and some times let others get to us. My out let is car racing, watching the locals trying to stay off the wall and not crash each other. Last night was two classes of sprint cars and B-mods. Any way go finish those fishing lures that have been waiting and go catch a mess of fish.

Thank you Doc. What I have contributed was a drop in the bucket compared to the Giants of this hobby. There is one special person I want to acknowledge for making it possible for me to do what I did in the production of my kits. That person is Eric Rule at RSM. He was my sounding board and without his help and expertise in CAD and laser cutting, nothing I did would have been possible. Of course without you and all the others in the community who supported me, none of it would have ever happened.

I probably will not post much but will be reading how you guys are doing on here.

Mike

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2016, 02:14:43 PM »

Quote from: Ty Marcucci on May 06, 2016, 10:00:16 AM

You do realize you will be on here for three more days answering all the questions, right?

Yeah TY, I am going to buy that coconut stand I always wanted on Tahiti with the money I made. As far as the questions, I don't mind answering but there isn't much to tell.

I will probably drive over to Baton Rouge, if they find a place to have the contest so maybe I will see you there.

Mike

Joseph Patterson · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2016, 02:38:29 PM »

Mike thanks for offering the C/L world the great products you made. Come on up to Zachary, LA. in October. Only about 10 mi. Nth of B.R.
Doug

RC Storick · « **Reply #19 on:** May 06, 2016, 04:08:02 PM »

Mike grab a block of wood shape it into something, sand dope and rub it to perfection until it shines like a mirror. Set it down on the bench and admire it and that will ease you ailments. If not we'll be here when you get back.

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #20 on:** May 06, 2016, 04:12:21 PM »

Doug I plan to be there. Robert, I might just try that. Thank you.

Mike

Jim Carter · « **Reply #21 on:** May 06, 2016, 05:41:45 PM »

Quote from: Mike Griffin on May 06, 2016, 02:14:43 PM

".... I am going to buy that coconut stand I always wanted on Tahiti with the money I made."

Hey Mike, tell ya' what I'm gonna' do 'fer ya' ..... I'm gonna' let you have the stand I bought plus the 7 coconut trees, right on the beach, in Tahiti, for just 10% over cost

Whad'ya say?? (I jus' couldn't seem to save enough for the air fare and walkin' was outta' the question!)

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #22 on:** May 06, 2016, 05:42:27 PM »

Sounds like it TY. Are you coming this year?

Mike

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #23 on:** May 06, 2016, 05:44:35 PM »

Quote from: Jim Carter on May 06, 2016, 05:41:45 PM

Hey Mike, tell ya' what I'm gonna' do 'fer ya' ..... I'm gonna' let you have the stand I bought plus the 7 coconut trees, right on the beach, in Tahiti, for just 10% over cost Whad'ya say?? (I jus' couldn't seem to save enough for the air fare and walkin' was outta' the question!)

That sounds like a deal Jim. I'll take it....

Mike Bufkin · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2016, 07:28:34 PM »

Quote from: Mike Griffin on May 05, 2016, 09:38:29 PM

I am no longer active in the hobby. In the near future I will be listing items in the classifieds.

Kindest regards,

Mike

Terrible news,
Mike

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #25 on:** May 07, 2016, 09:23:38 AM »

Quote from: Mike Griffin on May 06, 2016, 09:54:12 AM

LOL...Floyd there really isn't any mystery here. As a fellow ditty bopper I can assure you of that.

Mike

I can still copy 25 WPM in my head, down from my record of 35 (on a mill). I'm still active on CW.

Floyd K6BSU

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #26 on:** May 07, 2016, 01:52:19 PM »

Floyd I don't think you ever Forget the code. I remember sitting rack, one earpiece on, the other on off, talking to the guy next to me, while drinking a cup of coffee and smoking a cigarette, all at the same time. You were always one group behind. Most of the Soviet simplex nets back then were using women operators. I still remember the call letters for control and the out stations . CQ CQ De UDI....QSA IMI....

Mike

wwwarbird · « **Reply #27 on:** May 07, 2016, 09:35:11 PM »

Quote from: Bill Morell on May 06, 2016, 07:50:51 AM

GEEEEZE Mike. This is getting old. Why do you insist in putting so much drama into this hobby? Go sand something and you'll feel better later.

No kidding, we've heard this claim multiple times now.

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #28 on:** May 08, 2016, 09:21:12 AM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on May 07, 2016, 09:35:11 PM

No kidding, we've heard this claim multiple times now.

Read reply #11 please.

Mike

George Albo · « **Reply #29 on:** May 08, 2016, 10:40:53 AM »

Quote from: Mike Griffin on May 06, 2016, 08:40:07 AM

Yeah, no kidding Rusty...LOL....I WONT do that again.....thank you for being a friend.

Mike

Mike what you did was great and a great idea to pass on knowledge and information that will soon disappear into the basement of time, most lilely never to be seen again. I am sorry you decided to allow the Pseudo lawyer wannabees get to you and cause you to pull out from posting your knowledge. PLEASE reconsider and ignore the beasties.... George ALbo

Carl Cisneros · « **Reply #30 on:** May 08, 2016, 10:56:32 AM »

mike
did you say ditty bop?

Someone must have gone to Keesler..............
right across the flight line from the triangle
If you were AF that is........

Carl

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #31 on:** May 08, 2016, 11:02:01 AM »

Not only that, but I was a member of the Keesler Model Airplane Club. Most of 1952. We flew on base, and combat on the beach at Gulfport. Landing in the sand didn't help those Fox 35s.

Floyd

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #32 on:** May 08, 2016, 11:37:34 AM »

Quote from: Carl Cisneros on May 08, 2016, 10:56:32 AM

mike
did you say ditty bop?

Someone must have gone to Keesler..............
right across the flight line from the triangle
If you were AF that is........

Carl

Hi Carl
I was inMorse Code school at Kessler in the fall of 1970. Yes I was Air Force Security Service.

Mike

Carl Cisneros · « **Reply #33 on:** May 08, 2016, 01:18:20 PM »

I was there in '73 at Alee then Dollan Hall.

We flew at the ball diamonds across from the railroad tracks if you will at the bottom of the triangle. (left end when viewed from the air)

We did not have a club but there were about 15-20 of us flying at any one meeting for the day.
We all had such a great time back then.
Also, as I recall., I broke in my Merco 35 in my dorm room one afternoon.

Carl

wwwarbird · « **Reply #34 on:** May 08, 2016, 07:39:01 PM »

Quote from: Mike Griffin on May 08, 2016, 09:21:12 AM

Read reply #11 please.

Mike

I already had.

Geoff Goodworth · « **Reply #35 on:** May 08, 2016, 08:37:08 PM »

As the one who completed the drawings for Mike to offer the Mo'Best kit, I'm over this pi$$ing contest!

My good mate Bob Kruger has just died!

Now that really pi$$es me off