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JuniorCrooks
JuniorCrooks
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Calling it Quits

It's been a pleasure...

May 14, 2011 5:48:21 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

I will try to keep this short and to the point. There have been a lot of changes in my life that have happened quickly. I have enjoyed my time at wincustomize and feel like I am only beginning to fit in with the crowd. I have met some really solid people here many of which have been a big help to me getting my feet wet in the world of skinning. I will be the first to admit that I am not that good but that is not whats important now. Because of my circumstances I will no longer be contributing to wincustomize. I can no longer devote any time to this great community. I have decided to pull all of my uploaded skins for a couple of reasons. I cannot continue to offer support, answer comments or update my skins so I felt the right thing to do was not allow people to upload them. I will however provide the skins to anyone that would like to upload them under your name. I will give you all the graphics which including layered and non layered psd files. The only stipulation is that you need to answer comments, offer support and update as necessary. These files will be given with full permission for you to do with them as you wish. I will not be disappointed if no one wants them. I only thought I should offer.

I will miss everyone here. I want to thank you all and especially those that have offered encouragement and kind words when I needed it. I will be visiting as often as I can to checkout and download new skins however as time goes on that will be less too.

 

Take good care everyone and God bless,

 

Ken

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JuniorCrooks
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Reply #1 May 14, 2011 5:53:38 PM
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Reply #2 May 14, 2011 5:58:30 PM
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ken, I'm sorry to see you go ... why not just take a break until you can get situated and organized. Once you pull your skins, that's seen in a different light.

Why not just take a needed sabbatical, and return when you wish? You'll always be welcome, you know.

If it's your final decision you no longer wish to be a member of this Community, what can I wish you more than good luck and good health?

I'm rather unhappy to see you take this step, though.

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Reply #3 May 14, 2011 6:20:34 PM
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Never say never. Just come back when you are ready.

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Reply #4 May 14, 2011 6:22:35 PM
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You will be missed but take the time you need to take care of whatever life has thrown your way. Hope to see you around in the future!

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Reply #5 May 14, 2011 6:27:13 PM
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We'll leave the light on.

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Reply #6 May 14, 2011 7:18:42 PM
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peace Ken, till we meet again.

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Reply #7 May 14, 2011 7:27:19 PM
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Gonna miss you something awful pal. Try to do as the others have said if you can. Take a breather, a break or whatever you need. As much time as you need. Just remember we're all here for you JC...Always!

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Reply #8 May 14, 2011 8:31:09 PM
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... Take care, JC

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Reply #9 May 14, 2011 8:40:12 PM
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Ken, we're sorry to see you leave, particularly if it's due to "circumstances".

Take care and good luck with whatever transpires.  We'll still be here should circumstances change once more....

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Reply #10 May 14, 2011 9:19:42 PM
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Damn, Ken. I will miss you sorely. I will continue to pray for your circumstance, as I know you will for mine.

 

Wiz will miss you too. Keep us posted.   [e digicons]:'([/e]

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Reply #11 May 14, 2011 9:37:45 PM
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Life and circumstances change from day to day and hopefully yours will change for the better soon, my friend. I won't say goodbye...just see ya later on, Ken.

Geez, a lot of doom and gloom on the forums lately...anyone have any "good" news for a change?!?!?  

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Reply #12 May 14, 2011 9:50:15 PM
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A little.....finally got a job, part time, better than nothing after a very long dry spell. Just waiting to hear from them. Background check and stuff.

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Reply #13 May 14, 2011 9:50:54 PM
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Ken take care my friend. It was a pleasure talking with you and seeing your work.

Quoting navigatsio,
reply 11
anyone have any "good" news for a change?!?!?

Rick at 66 I'm still alive and doing fine.

 

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Reply #14 May 14, 2011 9:53:33 PM
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Quoting navigatsio,
reply 11
anyone have any "good" news for a change?!?!?

I'm going to be a grandmother in October...and because of my impending home foreclosure, I'll be closer to my grandchild.  In the mean time, I'm saving tons on my grocery expenses because my husband's garden is kickin' it!

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Reply #15 May 14, 2011 11:57:13 PM
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so sorry to hear this news....  ... to borrow the words from one of your recent posts..... Never Give Up!....

 

I will be visiting as often as I can to checkout and download new skins however as time goes on that will be less too.

I hope you will allow the community here to be of support to you in the future... if you wish.....  

ps...  you always fitted in with the crowd....   ...wonderful work from a wonderful member.... I'm sorry you've stripped your gallery..  

I wish you all the best in dealing with the challenges that have landed on you... our door is always open.... 

 

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Reply #16 May 15, 2011 12:02:14 AM
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wow, very sorry to hear about this JC, i hope you do come back though! i will miss you so much

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Reply #17 May 15, 2011 12:34:03 AM
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 come back soon JC !!

In the meantime, will certainly miss your screenshots the most 

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Reply #18 May 15, 2011 1:10:37 AM
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As others have said, why not just leave your gallery up, and drop in when circumstances permit? You'll always be welcome back.

In the meantime, I hope that you can weather the storms.

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Reply #19 May 15, 2011 3:50:07 AM
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I'm sorry to see you go, JC. Take care my friend. 

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Reply #20 May 15, 2011 6:52:43 AM
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One thing I don't understand and I've seen similar actions from others here before is why you would remove all your stuff? Granted, circumstances are such that you won't be able to do any skinning now and I hope that situation is resolved soon, but there really is no reason to pull all your skins. Let people enjoy what you have created. That in itself will keep you here even if you are not here. Think about what a pain it'll be when you come back and have to upload everything again. I hope your situation improves. You'll be missed my friend. 

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Reply #21 May 15, 2011 7:24:53 AM
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Quoting Chasbo,
reply 20
Let people enjoy what you have created.

it's not just that.... I see a gallery of one's work rather like leaving footprints in the sand.... a record of your journey through WC.... an evolution of skills... a history of friendships made....

I often go back to the beginning of a skinner's gallery to see where they started from... it's really interesting to see how they've grown... it's always really disappointing when people wipe their work for whatever reason... even when they delete work because they think it is too out of date...... but I suppose that is up to the individual... they have their reasons...

 

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Reply #22 May 15, 2011 7:27:22 AM
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Happy trails JC... best of luck to ya, and one for the road..

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Reply #23 May 15, 2011 10:00:03 AM
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Take care JC, you will be missed.

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Reply #24 May 15, 2011 11:08:57 AM
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Not good news at all.   I'll miss you. Hang on to your work, store it somewhere safe so you can upload it again later. Don't make this a permanent goodbye, just come back when you can.

Take care of yourself, hun.  I'm praying for you.

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Reply #25 May 15, 2011 8:13:21 PM
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Thank you all for your kind words. I appreciate you all. For those that are bothered I deleted my stuff I want you to know that I am in the process of uploading again. I will not be uploading everything but will choose some of the better skins that people seemed to like best.

Take good care everyone and thanks again.

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