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this is a sad day ADEY  I can tell that you mean what your saying.. but we hope (Ed & Vicki) that you at least come back and say hi from time to time. but we really wish that you would not leave at all  but we understand were your comeing from and wish the very best no matter what  the next ride will be for you  and the great memories we have..  keep it shiney side up and rubber side down thanks for being a good person and a good friend BIKER!!! Ed & Vicki
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yup... I really enjoyed meeting you at the NE, and like I said...anytime!
THE VOICE OF REASON
per: Stewart
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Yup its a sad day for BA.com. One of the first PM's I ever got was from Adey giving me some advice on handling a situation with a "I-know-jack$hit-head" before it got ugly. That other guy is no longer around, and now the other doo-dooheads have pushed out another senior member here....
sad day indeed!
Stewart
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"It's outside your field of expertise."
"Poppycock normally is."
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Too bad you feel this way, but I understand it. I am one of those that met you at the NE rally, and was very impressed that someone would swim across the pond to ride with us. Good luck.
Geoff
I never wanted to lead, and I never wanted to follow.
I just wanted to ride.
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Sorry to see you leave Adey.
Its been nice talking to you these past few years. Hope to see you back here again some day soon.
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
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You meet a lot of people in your lifetime, but very, very few make an impact on your life, these you call true friends.
It is a SAD DAY
Ray(UK)
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Yes it was a great pleasure meeting you Adey.
I understand your point of view.
feel free to contact me if you are ever in my
area of the states, I am sure I could
arange some 2 wheel transport for you.
Pete
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I have been worried without Ade's usual, insightful, witty posts. Now I am deeply saddened.
In Between the Dark and the Light..
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Though we've never met, Adey seems like an old acquantance. Thanks, good luck and happy trails.
"Despite all the amputation, you could dance to a rock 'n roll station..."
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Adey,
It was a pleasure meeting you at the Nor-East Rally. I totally understand your point of view. It's a real shame that these things happen and people just can't respect the site rules and get along. We're going to miss you.
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Ade -
Before you completely sign off, get my email, I know that you make it to this part of the world on occasion, and tho it was just a phone call last time you were thru town, I will still stand you a pint when you next make it to this side of the pond.
Becky
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Adey, Hope to see you at the farmyard mate.. Take care.. Dave
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I understand your feelings right now, Ade. I also enjoyed meeting and riding with you. As a moderator, you always kept a cool head in a tense situation. As a friend you were always supportive and informative. As you leave, know that you will be missed, remembered always kindly and thought highly of. And as others have said, if you ever decide to come back and hang out for a while, we will leave a light on for you! Carpe diem, brother and ....ride safe....Gordon
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WTF? I go to town for a couple hours and, when I get back, Adey's up and quit!  Crikeys, at least he could hang around as a regular member and just stop moderating. Here's virtual kick in the nickers for anyone responsible for this. *BOOT*
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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A sad day indeed! I'm glad I got to meet you and I will miss ya. You are one of the few who look and sound like I pictured. Please keep in touch with someone so that us who care can get an update on your life. It's not wasted site space to say goodbye to a friend. I hate to see ya go but I respect your decision. RIDE SAFE AND OFTEN MY FRIEND God Bless Ya
I've become comfortably numb
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Because it's my b'day today, and I don't want to get myself
all worked up, all I'm gonna say is: Adey, I'm truely sorry
to see you go.
This, however, won't be the last I have to say about this.
Regretably,
Uncle Charlie
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Sorry to hear the bad news as it is always sad to see the good guys go. I am just glad to get to meet you at last years NorEast Rally. Hopefully you will still make the trip from time to time. Always a pleasure meeting and seeing people that are that dedicated to fly across the pond just to ride with fellow Triumph riders.
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While it stinks to lose a key member of the comunity from what I can tell in the short time I've been here, I understand completely.
I'm a mod for a very busy football forum with over 50K members, and more often then not, it's a thankless job.
Good luck in everything you do, ride safe, and god bless.
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It truly is a sad day to lose one of the legends of this forum. This day in infamy ranks right up there with Robert's absence from posting. Ba.com is a lesser place now, and a Jaffa cake just won't taste the same.
Ton up Adey! May our paths cross again.
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Your wanting to quit being a Moderator I can understand, but why can't you pop in from time to time as a member? You're not getting rid of your bike are you?
Bob
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by the looks of it adey you have many many friends on here, that would like you to still hang around ,myself included . however your decision to leave is to be respected and with time who knows eh. .i raise my glass(a nice wee glenmorangie) to you adey. awe ra best big man........
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Adey, Thanks for your many fine contributions to the site.
Hope to see you again someday soon.
Speed safely Big Man.
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Take care Addy, keep the rubber down and bright horizons ahead. Come back at some point, at least for a post or two.
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Yup, old school is gonna miss you. You're one of the real ones....See ya on the road.........
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Hank
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Addy, enjoyed having diner with you at the Nor-East rally giving me a chance to get to know you a little. Hope you are seeing your dreams come true. Now get out and ride and enjoy your time online wherever it is spent.
2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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Don't know what to say. Can't be true. I'm very upset I will miss his posts all the many thousands of em. They all brought a smile to my face. Live long and well Ade.
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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Say it ain't so, Adey? But I have to admit you have not been posting as much, what with the weight loss, divorce, and hitting the gym. YOU LEFT US FOR SOME HUSSY DID'NT YOU??
Let's hope so!!
Best wishes
Larry
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WOW! I'm touched guys (though y'all knew that already   ) It's certainly going to be strange - imagine, say, going into your favourite local coffee shop several times a day and your buddies are always there when you drop in ... now imagine dropping in several times a day for 3 years or so ... now imagine NOT going there any more .... weird, eh?  Thanks for the kind words and .. well, I dunno how many PMs. I'll have to ask to be deleted more often .. er, forget that, it's a one time deal! I was particularly touched by the e-mails I received from many of the European heads of State. Also, the e-mail from George Dubya who has announced a National day of mourning across 25 states! No .. wait, my printer is playing up ... oh ... it's 25 streets!! What the hey, thanks guys, now be off with you for I have much to do! UK time is 0243 and I'm still working! I think I just realised what I'll be doing with my new-found 'free' time! Be well y'all.
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It was nice meeting you, Ade. I understand where you're coming from. I hope we can meet again.
Matt
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He's gone...
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...
09 America - It's very blue....
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Very Sad Indeed Soren
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Even his account now.
I cannot express how utterly devastated I am right now.
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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Yeah...I just sent a PM to someone else and in my inbox I've got "deleted user" next to ones he sent. The stupid bit is they're all daft ones like "Do you wanna meet for coffee" or that kind of thing, and I really should make room in there (I'm up to 174 messages...) but right now I can't delete them. Just ain't gonna be the same.
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel...
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...
09 America - It's very blue....
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You could copy the text of all of them into a word file and create your own Ade shrine
Benny
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Too many mods to list
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Ride safe friend..........  Photo croped from Gina's Gallery
THE VOICE OF REASON
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Nice meeting ya at the Noreast.
Is there a thread describing why he is leaving or something from him?
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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This is truly a sad day. Adey was the first to welcome me to this site and I have always enjoyed is wit and humor. I still laugh when I think of him buying that Buick Riv. in England no less. This makes me wonder where we are going.
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I will still hope for an opportunity to meet one day. Best to you Adey, and Thank You. later, Tom.
But, what do I know?
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Did anyone see this coming? I wasn't aware of any storm clouds brewing?
Al
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