Laying it out.

[Dave Waits]

Wow! , I certainly hope it wasn't anything I said. I'm at the point where I keep my mouth shut so I don't unintentionally stick my foot in it! I consider you guys my friends and it does bother me when I'm misunderstood when I do say something.

I want everyone to feel welcome here because they are. This is the best forum I've ever had the honor to be a part of. People here truly care.

[Deleted]

What is saying is that when we all joined we was considered MIMBER LOVERS, And that hasn't applied to most new members, Due to the fact that most came from FCC and Mike invited you and because of that you weren't labeled as such but as COTEP MEMEBERS, which is a little bias if you ask me, and also some of was here for years before we got smilies and now puff you get one.

I say that no matter you invited you that you are a MIMBER LOVER until X amount of posts are made.

Also he has implied that this once felt like FAMILY, and he doesn't get that vibe, and to be honest most older members don't.

And we have some members that don't post at all, I may be wrong but if you have been here and don't post what are you doing here?

I'm not the type to get offended or hurt feelings but there have been some posts made that really got my goat, but I bit my lip. I'm known for speaking my mind and not caring if it offends any.

[Riverpigusmc]

Pretty pathetic showing for COTEP today, and a sorry way to treat new brothers and sisters

[AutoMag]

I am sure that I have had my share of getting on peoples nerves on here but I am the type that can get along with anyone. I have met some very nice friends on here since day one and have also just recently met new members whom I feel honored to call my friends. Most of the members on here I will probably never meet in person but that does not matter, I still think of them as part of my extended family.

I was off the forum for about 2 week recently due to some very serious medical problems that I am undergoing tests for. (sucks getting old) Coming back on the forum and talking to you all makes me forget about what is going on and makes it easier to go on with my life.

I just want to let the old members and the new members know that I am good with the forum and the members.

For those that chose to leave in the past all I can say is do not let the door hit you where the good Lord split you!! There have been a few that have not been on in a while, at least I have not seen them on or post but that is OK with me. Life does not revolve around them believe me!!

I have to frequent the other 1911 sites as I monitor the RIA forums as well as the Facebook page. This forum is by far the best with some of the best and most knowledgeable people on here unlike the other forum where some of the know-it-alls, or I should say THINK they know-it-all have the belief that what they say in regards to anything is the way it is. I do not find that on here. I know my fair share in regards to firearms but I really can say I have learned very much from old and new members alike.

Well, I have talked way more than I ever do so let me bow out now!!

We have a great group of guys and gals here and I for one am proud to be included here.