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skiprat

Passed Away Mar 22, 2022
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I'd like to thank all my friends, new and old that have contacted me about my absence from IAP. I won't go into the specifics of why, and I'm certainly not going to sling any mud at anyone. That's not my style.
I need(ed) to take a break because I was getting to the stage when my choice was either to respond harshly to some off air comments made to me, or leave. Up till that moment I had simply ignored idiot comments like those but eventually I let them get to me. Maybe, as I get older, I'm becoming less tolerant.

IAP has a vast and diverse membership. Sometimes personalities and egos are going to collide. I don't mind admitting that my ego is as 'healthy' as any, but I also know that no individual member is any more valuable than any other. It doesn't matter if you have made just one slimline as a gift or sold 10 000 Emperors or even polished up your own metalwork, we are all members of the same team.

I love this place, and you can be certain that I'll be back soon enough.:wink::tongue:

'Nuff said.

Thanks again
Steven
 
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That's the way to do it. Do your best to
ignore people that do things like that.
Just kick back and tell them May God Bless
you and let it go at that.
Al
 
Glad to hear from you Steven. Everybody need some time off, and who cares what idiots say?

A wise man one said "Stupid is as Stupid does"

Cant wait to see you polished bolts.......
 
I understand how my incredible skills scared you away Steve, but you know there's nothing wrong with being second best! I'm sure you had lots of practice while taking a breather to at least make it half way to my planet. :biggrin:
 
Glad to see you back, Steven! Your work has always been a great inspiration to me. Additionally, your methodology is always straight forward and easy to follow. I can't wait to see what you have been cooking up!

I hope that I have never offended you in any way, as I have nothing but admiration for both you and your posted works. If I ever do offend, just tell me to stop being a jack ass and I will! Welcome back!
 
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:smile-big: This is in honor of you my friend.

A nurse walks into a bank, preparing to endorse a check. She reaches in her pocket and pulls out a rectal thermometer and tries to write with it.

She looks up at the teller, pauses for a moment, then realizing her mistake, and says, "Well that's great. Some a$$hole's got my pen."
 
workinforwood said:
:smile-big: This is in honor of you my friend.

A nurse walks into a bank, preparing to endorse a check. She reaches in her pocket and pulls out a rectal thermometer and tries to write with it.

She looks up at the teller, pauses for a moment, then realizing her mistake, and says, "Well that's great. Some a$$hole's got my pen."
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ROFLMAO hope she diod not have a fountain pen or they will be really shocked

Welcome back Steven

Jerry
 
welcome back. I have not been on much lately either mostly just because I am busy. I love seeing your designs and I would love to be at your level one day.
 
Skippy,

I personally am glad you are back. Your innovation is motivation to me. I look forward to seeing your next masterpiece creation!!

I am sure I will look in awe not having a clue how it was constructed......

Bring it on!!
 
I, along with many others, are glad to see you are coming back! YIPEE!:party:
 
Steven,
Have a pint and enjoy life. You know what our old friend would have said to those that annoyed him! "Go forth and procreate alone!" Hope that brought a smile to you.
 
Welcome back, Skippy! That made my night seeing a post from you. You've been missed by many... :smile:

Now let's see pics of what you've done with your time off!! :wink::biggrin:
 
Thanks for coming back Skip, Seeing your work over the last year and half has really helped me with my pen turning skills. I have learned so many things while trying to figure out how you did something. So WELCOME Back.
 
Steve,

Two people much wiser than myself passed these words on to me; "God doesn't like ugly." and "There ain't no cure for stupid." Sometimes, as much as it pains myself, I just have to turn my back and let the crap slide off down the creek. You are wise for taking your self imposed time out. WELCOME BACK.
Charles
 
Skip, good to see you back, I wonder are you sure you weren't taking time off in Piccadilly's square and having some hot black beer in down under ground pubs?:biggrin: It's good to see that you let it all roll off your back.
 
Good post... Seeing a great pen maker who's been away.

Great post... That post being positive and hinting at a return..

Incredible post... That post includes a picture of some amazing one of a kind pen.

Almost made it to incredible!!! Please return soon and share. Your in my list of "masters" and since I didn't get to know eagle, i gotta try to know others while we can..

The cat and the rat both post again, that's a good week in my book!
 
Oh a breathe of fresh air. That would be great if you rejoin this group and bring along those creations. You have had some time to come up with some new ones so can't wait to see some.

I guess we all need to regroup at times.
 
Whew...


I thought someone put some rat poison out and didn't tell us or something. Dang glad to see you post. While i disagree about the value of members being equal (i am MUCH lower on the totem pole than you), I do agree that we all deserve to be here, and not have to put up with asshats. I have had my fair share of time wearing the hat of the ass, and because of this, i sincerely hope that it was not me, and if it was, I apologize.

You are an incredible asset to this site, and penmaking alltogether. You are the "Master's master". The teacher of fools, and wise men alike. The free sharer of knowledge. I guess you could say that i am glad to see ya back around!
 
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Steven,

You have been missed. IAP has been going thru some sad times seeing so many of the "creative minds" step aside for awhile. You bring alot of innovative ideas to the forefront. I wouldnt understand why some would think it is okay to treat others the way they have lately. I hope you come back and enjoy the time here and the nit picking and bickering stops. I've thought about going into lurking mode myself, due to some of the things going on. You've gone above and beyond helping us less talented individuals.

Sometimes I dont know exactly how to say some things. Brain goes faster than fingers. I may not have said it before but I appreciate the times you've helped me understand things you've done. For that I say THANKS!
 
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