Author Topic: Windy (Read 3513 times)

sadams714441 · « **on:** March 30, 2007, 10:01:08 AM »

Wheres windys web site gone

Garf · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2007, 10:26:09 AM »

Looks like his server/ISP went down.

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:43:14 PM »

I think he's done.

bob branch · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2007, 08:56:35 AM »

I heard he had a basement flood. Not conducive to most computers.

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2007, 10:12:02 AM »

HI All;

Speculation is a wonderful thing isn't it?

According to Walter Umland, You know him don't ya, he emailed "Windy" and this was his reply about the Web Site.

I'm not needing it any longer,we're retiring in a few months,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks love "Windy"

Now you know what everybody on SSW knows---------FWIW

"Billy G"

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2007, 05:01:33 PM »

Quote from: Bill Gruby on March 31, 2007, 10:12:02 AM

I'm not needing it any longer,we're retiring in a few months,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks love "Windy"

"Billy G"

Good for him! He deserves it. Maybe he can get some quality flying time in now....Lucky devil!

Garf · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2007, 08:37:57 PM »

Windy retiring? Somehow that doesn't sound right.

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2007, 08:41:08 PM »

Garf;

Ask Walter? Or better yet Email "Windy" I just brought it over from SSW.

"Billy G"

Rod Claus · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2007, 11:29:51 AM »

Windy sells some neat products.....Is he going to let someone else take over his business?
Rod Claus

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2007, 05:49:36 PM »

Might there be a chance that Windy's "retirement" is just an April Fools gag?

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2007, 06:39:44 PM »

LIKE I SAID ABOVE AIN'T SPECULATION A WONDERFUL THING

"THE ONE AND ONLY G-MAN"

peabody · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2007, 07:49:36 PM »

It's true, boys and girls.....he is retiring......I saw him Saturday morning....

builditright · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2007, 09:56:32 PM »

Quote from: Steve Fitton on April 01, 2007, 05:49:36 PM

Might there be a chance that Windy's "retirement" is just an April Fools gag?

I was not trying to be a source of gossip and it was not an April fools joke..
that was exactly what Windy replied in his email..

I too wish it wasn't so.

proparc · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2007, 11:05:35 PM »

My guess is that it would be Dave Midgely who is his long time protege to take over things for Windy.

sadams714441 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2007, 06:25:13 PM »

He's retiring from flying to is he?

Leester · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2007, 06:43:35 PM »

By his articles in CLW it didn't sound like it to me. Not having a buisness to mess with will probobly give him more time to fly .

sadams714441 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2007, 12:42:31 PM »

I hope not his videos are great to watch, even have the guys at fire house watching him

john e. holliday · « **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2007, 04:44:51 PM »

Hey fellows, I think after reading the latest CLW, Windy is now ready to start doing what he has been wanting to do for a couple of years. Fly when he wants to. His article in CLW about ARF/ARC is really an eyeopener. I still remember the statement he always used to the newbies: "Keep it simple". I have always liked the way he wrote his column in SN. If he really thinks he can retire, he is in for a big surprise. DOC Holliday

Mike Palko · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2007, 09:34:20 PM »

I just received this from Windy today.

"Hi,can you forward or post this from me explaining why site has been shut down?

I may not have been clear in saying I was RETIRING, Karyn is retiring June 1 2007 and were DOWNSIZING my hobby supply and video business. We will not be in the fuel dist business any longer but will continue all other products and videos. What will change is well be out of shop on more vacations, try to attend more away meets, and continue to develop more unique products for CONTROLINE STUNT. Its been 22 years and the website grew our business to where it was way too much for any one person, I'm going to be 62 this summer and need to slow down and spend less time in the shop. Our renovation is almost complete and its just beautiful, Ill post photos in about two weeks, only cabinet doors are still out having glass installed.

Everyones definition of RETIRING is a bit different, I got a lot of people contacting me wanting me to explain and I hope this does just that. Thanks for your patience and understanding over the years. Love Windy"

Mike

sadams714441 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2007, 08:53:15 AM »

Great to hear, good for him