Bye for now

[huwevans]

Hi all.

This is to let everyone know that I have decided to leave the AP/WDC forum at long last. I don't wish my leaving to be misinterpreted, so I would like to make it clear that this is something I have been contemplating for about the last week or so, and the reasons behind it have nothing to do with the forum itself, or anyone on it, but are simply a matter of needing to free up time and avoid distractions. A small 'contretemps' with a respected friend and colleague yesterday may have hastened the decision a little, but it was really no more than that, and I don't want anyone to think that I am leaving because of it or anything else to do with the forum itself.

In fact, I have been planning - perhaps hoping is a better word - for some time now to restart my research career, which effectively stalled when I left DERA/QinetiQ several years ago. The years since then have certainly been 'interesting', but not always in the best sense of that word, and present economic circumstances mean that I need to try to go back to what I know best. Anyway, I expect a long and difficult uphill battle, if I am to get anywhere, and I cannot afford to continue to spend the time on the forums that I have spent in the last few years. Accordingly, I intend to make a clean break. I will probably still visit to keep up with news, maybe send pm's, and so on, but I shall not be posting or getting any more involved than that. Turning up at the occasional forum meet might be on the cards as well, so I shan't be completely severing my links with the site and its denizens.

Anyway, I'll still get pm's if anyone wants to contact me, and I will probably at least drop in and say 'hello' from time to time. Meantime, my best wishes and thanks to all here. It's been a laugh.

Cheers,
Huw.

[spinno]

sorry to see you go....if you change your mind you know where to find us

[Barney]

Huw, I can honestly say that you'll be missed. All the best with your plans and, with no bridges burned, there's always a path back.

[AGW]

Gosh Huw...thats a bit of shock. Hes going to have pick on someone else now! Hope you stick your head in regularly, we will miss your regular presence..
...and that the real work goes well.

Graeme

....can I borrow your daffodil?

[Mark101]

All the best for the future Huw

[geoid]

I'll be visiting your homeland tomorrow!( Wales). I hope your research goes well, and all the best.

[Photocracy]

All the best Huw. Wish you well with your plans.

[Mr_Geoff]

All the very best Huw. You will be missed.
I've always enjoyed your contributions here.

[snowqueen]

Huw, thanks for all your help with my postings in the MF room, im glad i had the chance to meet you....and yes the 80mm lens is being used....thanks again and hope to see you on an AP meet, good luck with all your plans xx

[BigWill]

I have to say that I'm genuinely shocked at this news. For me and for many on the forum Huw has been, and very much is, and I think always will be (such is his legacy of contribution to the place) absolutely of the essence and fabric of the AP forum. The gallery, firstview, an unparalleled knowledge of matters technical...........all these and more were Huw. To loose such a witty, genuine, intelligent, giving and downright nice guy is a terrible wrench to us all who have come to know and look forward to the inimitable style and unique contribution that Huw brought to the AP boards.

As ever, Huw has been straightforward and forthright and has explained to us his reasons for "moving on" and whilst I can understand and respect those reasons it still doesn't make it any easier for us, and not least me in particular, to accept Huw's going. He's been my buddy, my sparring partner, suffered the butt of my jokes and put up with my tantrums and bad moods in a way in which only a genuine friend could.....................and this is how I've come to regard Huw.................and is why I shall miss him so much up here. I've lost a pal and for me the forum is now a lesser place without him.........................good luck to you old buddy and lets hope it's not too long before circumstances dictate that you will be free once again to "slum it" with an old ejjit like me!

Big(Sad! )Will

[jchrisc]

Good luck Huw - I hope you are back soon.

[Benchista]

I have to say that I'm genuinely shocked at this news. For me and for many on the forum Huw has been, and very much is, and I think always will be (such is his legacy of contribution to the place) absolutely of the essence and fabric of the AP forum. The gallery, firstview, an unparalleled knowledge of matters technical...........all these and more were Huw. To loose such a witty, genuine, intelligent, giving and downright nice guy is a terrible wrench to us all who have come to know and look forward to the inimitable style and unique contribution that Huw brought to the AP boards.

As ever, Huw has been straightforward and forthright and has explained to us his reasons for "moving on" and whilst I can understand and respect those reasons it still doesn't make it any easier for us, and not least me in particular, to accept Huw's going. He's been my buddy, my sparring partner, suffered the butt of my jokes and put up with my tantrums and bad moods in a way in which only a genuine friend could.....................and this is how I've come to regard Huw.................and is why I shall miss him so much up here. I've lost a pal and for me the forum is now a lesser place without him.........................good luck to you old buddy and lets hope it's not too long before circumstances dictate that you will be free once again to "slum it" with an old ejjit like me!

Big(Sad! )Will

I couldn't put it better myself, so what he said, with knobs on.

[Barney]

I have to say that I'm genuinely shocked at this news. For me and for many on the forum Huw has been, and very much is, and I think always will be (such is his legacy of contribution to the place) absolutely of the essence and fabric of the AP forum. The gallery, firstview, an unparalleled knowledge of matters technical...........all these and more were Huw. To loose such a witty, genuine, intelligent, giving and downright nice guy is a terrible wrench to us all who have come to know and look forward to the inimitable style and unique contribution that Huw brought to the AP boards.

As ever, Huw has been straightforward and forthright and has explained to us his reasons for "moving on" and whilst I can understand and respect those reasons it still doesn't make it any easier for us, and not least me in particular, to accept Huw's going. He's been my buddy, my sparring partner, suffered the butt of my jokes and put up with my tantrums and bad moods in a way in which only a genuine friend could.....................and this is how I've come to regard Huw.................and is why I shall miss him so much up here. I've lost a pal and for me the forum is now a lesser place without him.........................good luck to you old buddy and lets hope it's not too long before circumstances dictate that you will be free once again to "slum it" with an old ejjit like me!

Big(Sad! )Will

I couldn't put it better myself, so what he said, with knobs on.

Yes, for an old soak Big Will can be an eloquent sod when he wants.

[Rhys]

Sad news

Good luck in all you do in the meantime - this place will always be open for when you decide to visit (at least while the forum hamster is running)

[Ian_A]

I'd like to wish you all the very best for the future, Huw.

"All the very best for the future, Huw"

There - I've done it







(I know, I know - you'll miss me least of all ... )

[sey]

I have to say that I'm genuinely shocked at this news. For me and for many on the forum Huw has been, and very much is, and I think always will be (such is his legacy of contribution to the place) absolutely of the essence and fabric of the AP forum. The gallery, firstview, an unparalleled knowledge of matters technical...........all these and more were Huw. To loose such a witty, genuine, intelligent, giving and downright nice guy is a terrible wrench to us all who have come to know and look forward to the inimitable style and unique contribution that Huw brought to the AP boards.

As ever, Huw has been straightforward and forthright and has explained to us his reasons for "moving on" and whilst I can understand and respect those reasons it still doesn't make it any easier for us, and not least me in particular, to accept Huw's going. He's been my buddy, my sparring partner, suffered the butt of my jokes and put up with my tantrums and bad moods in a way in which only a genuine friend could.....................and this is how I've come to regard Huw.................and is why I shall miss him so much up here. I've lost a pal and for me the forum is now a lesser place without him.........................good luck to you old buddy and lets hope it's not too long before circumstances dictate that you will be free once again to "slum it" with an old ejjit like me!

Big(Sad! )Will

The only thing BigWill left out is the aplomb and conviction with which Huw can 'discuss' both sides of the coin, explaining how black is not white and then subtly, without anyone noticing, making a complete u-turn to scientifically convince one and all that black is most definitely white and that's why it's called Mono.

Only THE VERY BEST for the future, Huw.

It truly has been great fun and an honour, your 'most of the time confused and in total awe at the rings you run round him/them/us' groupie

sey.

[Dave_Cox]

Sorry to see you go, but we all have lives to live outside of the forum; even outside of photography! If your's takes you in a different direction now then good luck in whatever you do.

As others have said, this place will still be here if you decide to return.

[Done_rundleCams]

Hi Huw,

Really sorry to hear your leaving but you have to do what is best for you and ....

Did we ever figure out who won the "most shutter actuations" race/
competition we were allegedly going to have

..... I suspect that, in time, you'll be back with daffadi ......whoops sorry
that was the other guy and, speaking of "that other guy" does this
departure pretty much rule out any chance of the 600/4 "ever" falling
into hands

Cheers and say hi to your mum

Jack

[Ephemeral]

shame to see you go Huw, hope it all works out for the best

Steve

[OneTen]

Hi Huw,

Best of luck with you undertake, you'll certainly be missed around these parts, I've always valued your opinion. I've been trying to reduce my forum time in order to 'get a life' so I understand where you're coming from. Let's hope we can meet up again on one of the AP gatherings.

All the best.