"Shine on you crazy Diamond"

I'll keep you abreast of wherever my new job finds me, and hopefully we can share a brace of pheasant and a glass of vino in the not too distant furure.

All my and the bird dogs best!!

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"I don't feel like Satan, but I am to them"
Neil Young

You know what? All you people replying to Dan are awesome.

I think our entire board family deserves a round of applause



Blame it on the devil Nice.

Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol...

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"Call a cop he robbed Delmore blind!!!"
Rick Jeanerette after Marty Biron's diving save back in 2000.

"I'm going to go to the spa and have a hot tub and massage and relax," Miller said. "That's it, and it's back to work tomorrow." Ryan Miller after clinching the North East division.

We are a family; but a smaller family without you, Sir. You have not let any of us down, because we respect you and your position as a forum member, and more importantly - as a human being. We look forward to reunion's, be they brief; or hopefully more extended.

You know where to find us!

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"I'll rap you with my cane; you pencil necked geek!!"

-Bowler, imitating Freddy Blassie, at the very first M & G.

as well as dans departure, phil and i just discussed eileens disappearance. come back, eileen

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who is eileen?

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Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.

Sneaky E

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mechaphil

Then start a thread for missing board members; cuz this one's all about my favorite Egyptian goaltender......

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"I'll rap you with my cane; you pencil necked geek!!"

-Bowler, imitating Freddy Blassie, at the very first M & G.

Ice,
I had hoped your letter provided you a way to vent some of your troubles with your “ junkie family”, and you would finally be returning once again to share your humor and vast knowledge on numerous topics. I am saddened to read that you would merely be dropping in from time to time. Clearly, I am not alone when I say, you are missed.

I am also saddened to read about your father. My prayers go out to you. May he rest in eternal peace and may you find comfort in your memories shared with him.

Selfishly, I will hold tightly in my hope to your return…..much more than on a whim.

With warmest regards and admiration, along with a heartfelt hug,
Terrie

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Miss you Schony!!
Women are Angels
And when someone breaks our wings....
We simply continue to fly.........on a broomstick...
We are flexible like that ....

Ice,
I already messaged you in private, so it would just be redundant here, so I'll keep it simple: again, my condolences on your father's passing. Losing a family member who brought you into the world is a very eviscerating experience; coupled with all of the peripheral b.s. going on in your life, it's not really a surprise (in hindsight) that you would wish to withdraw from toxic people/things which exacerbate your misery.

I wish you peace and some comfort knowing that you have a "safe place" to go if you need it.

Take care of yourself and heal up so you can put your best foot forward when you choose to venture out of your protective cocoon, wherever/whenever that may be.........

Know that people near and far are thinking of you and sending you some positive vibes. {{{Dan}}}

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"Sarcasm and cynicism: Just two of the many services I provide."
"Never make someone a priority when you are only an option for them."
"You can't polish a turd."

sorry to hear of your loss, dan.
it will be good to see your posts, when they do come around
good luck, and best wishes

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FIGHTER OF THE NIGHTMAN

"on the ice now for buffalo, looking for the pass, and gets it, afinogenov, couldnt get the shot away, now HE DOES, HE SCORES!!!! HOLY MACKEREL ROLE THE HIGH LIGHT FILM, MAXIM AFINOGENOV, WHAT A MOVE!!!!.... thats not fair... that was unbelievable"
-R.J. and Lorenz

Talk about doing whatever it takes...now I get why he came again.



Tasteless, but I bet it made ya laugh.

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Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.

Ice, I probably know you the least out of everyone here, but you/your posts have always garnished the most respect. You have been the cornerstone of this community and I thank you for all you have done. I'm sorry to hear about your father and I hope everything works out for you in a personal regard. Thank you for coming back on and letting us know because most, if not all, of us were very worried.

Icehound, my man, you are a true gentleman, a scholar, and a guru of hockey wisdom. If I had to make anyone on these boards the coach of a hockey team, you sir, would be that man. I'm glad you may be in out and about from time to time, as it will just make your posts mean alot more. Good things come in moderation, and believe me, its alot easier to appreciate a win once you've been on a losing streak (not the best metaphor, but I've been awake for only the time it's taken me to write this and I don't necessarily feel the need to figure out another hockey metaphor for posting on forums in moderation )

Ice, I truly wish you luck on all of your ventures in life. You're a good man.

Sorry, I just got all yearbook sentimental on you

Ice,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May he, and you, be at peace.

The wonderful heartfelt responses here are sufficient for expressing my thoughts. I suspect that an original composition would take me forever, and not be very original. Just go back and read your thread a gazillion times and soak it all in. Besides, there's a live GDT to peek in on as we speak. You know how it is, ay?

As I think you know, I'm a big fan. I have been in awe of your hockey knowledge, and more importantly, I greatly admire your civility, your fairness, and your eloquent communication, all of which I will miss dearly.

To repeat what has been well said . . . You are a gentleman and a scholar.

Thank you, for you.

All the best, til we meet again.

Hey Ice (Sorry bud, I don't know you well enough to go by first names),

First off, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your father. As with the rest of the junkies here, man, our thoughts are with you and yours during this time.

Secondly, again, much like the rest of us here, I hope you'll drop in more often to share your views & opinions on the state of our Sabres and some of the other craziness which happens to spread like wildfire over at ETC's Pub. Although we never had the chance to banter and get to know each other as I have with a lot of the other folks in this place, a lot of them, if not all, hold your views and personality in very high regard. By seeing that, let me say that a friend of theirs is a friend of mine any day of the week and twice on Sunday!

Hope everything works out for you as best it can with your life situations. When ever you feel the need to drop in from time to time even if it is as a guest, know that there are some suds going down and wings being consumed over at ETC' Pub in your honor!

Cheers, Ice!

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If it's a tight squeeze, spit on it! - NyI

He's a middling AHL player who had the good fortune of a drunk arbitrator. - The Squanto re: Tim Kennedy

Dan, my deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad.

I too had to step away from the board a few times due to personal reasons and I some how manage to sneak back in. If by chance you return for good, I know you'll be welcomed back warmly.
And if the comes a day where I'm kidnapped for a MnG, I hope you'll be kidnapped too

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The Lounge Rat

You have always been one of the most helpful contributors to this forum and its previous incarnation, and I wish you nothing but the best.

Live, Dan.

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Miles to go before I sleep

‎"Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation."
-Khalil Gibran

Ice,

Prayers and all the best. Take care of yourself. I'll be looking forward to you dropping by.

Cory

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Do you believe yet?

My deepest condolences Dan. Its never easy to see someone go. In life and on these boards. You will be missed Ice. I will remember the rockets playoff run where you Phil Skyline and Myself followed Myers' play intently. But the thing that makes me mad is that now we don't have anyone with a full understanding of the current cba. You always came out of nowhere to clear the air. So if u could check in and correct us cba illiterate that would be appreciated.

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Eh

Dan,

I am one of the many here who give their condolences for the loss of your father.

Thankfully as you have always respected our wishes, I for one respect yours in return.

You can think of this board as a hockey team. The great ones come in and the great ones go.

Please consider yourself one of the greats that have shared their thoughts and wisdom with the masses.

Thanks for everything and don't be a stranger Dan!

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