Mesklin.....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:49 am

When TalkingScot was first mooted as a replacement for the defunct Scotlands People Discussion Group, I had a vision that it could become something greater. Not just a chat page for genealogy, but a reflection of what it means to be 'of Scotland'.

The task was difficult, the obstacles immense. But with a little humour and the contribution of so many people, each in their own way, TalkingScot was born. It was a time to take risks, and a time for action. Not sitting and bemoaning loss.

It came to a time, in recent days, when it seemed that my vision diverged from that of others. Rather than cause dispute, it was better to go my own way. TalkingScot will adapt. And I will have the time to follow my own star.

It is again, a time to take risks, and a time for action. Not sitting and bemoaning loss.

I wish you well.

Mesklin.

Gone now. But davesloan is still a member. And with a guid Scots tongue in his heid!

StewL · Post by **StewL** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:54 am

Best wishes in which ever venture you undertake Dave

May the road rise to greet you (ok a bit Irish, but the sentiments the same)

sporran · Post by **sporran** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 2:57 pm

Hello Dave,

sorry to hear of your "artistic differences". To me, you represented the honest, fair, steady, and ever-present face of TS. You will be sadly missed.

"Thank heavens the ground broke my fall" - Spike Milligan, "Puckoon".

Regards,

John

CatrionaL · Post by **CatrionaL** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:50 pm

Sitting here in front of my computer, I feel like "havin' a guid greet".

A time for actiion? Yes, but all losses must be mourned, if the action envisaged is to succeed.

Bye bye, Mesklin. Welcome to TS, Dave Sloan.

Catriona

WilmaM · Post by **WilmaM** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:03 pm

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Keep that Scot's tongue well exercised on TS Dave.

Post by **Jean Jeanie** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:07 pm

Mesklin

I must say this was a bit of a shock. To me you were TalkingScot.

Your advice was always sound

Hope Dave Sloan hangs around

Jean

nelmit · Post by **nelmit** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:16 pm

A shock indeed Mesklin - the mainstay of Talking Scot.
Your post made me feel quite sad.

Annette M

Post by **Ina** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:23 pm

Dave,

I am so sorry to see you go. TS was your vision. You did a great job, and I hope you know how much we all appreciate the hard work you have put into building this site.

I really do wish you would reconsider and stay with us.

You will be missed.

Ina

Linda Malpass · Post by **Linda Malpass** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 5:00 pm

Mesklin I was sadden to hear that you are leaving us

... thank you for your vision in setting up this forum, I would think that most of us have had wonderful results from all the kind people and experts who contributed in helping others.

You will be missed, and I wish you much success in following your own star

Good Bye Mesklin

And a Welcome to Dave

AnnetteR · Post by **AnnetteR** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 5:28 pm

So sorry to hear about your departure Mesklin you will be sorely missed after all the great work you have done for this site. I am pleased to hear however that Dave Sloan will still be taking part in the discussion group. A huge thanks for everything and all the very best for your future.

Cheers

Annette R

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