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Offline micksimmonds

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Goodbye Florida
« on: July 28, 2015, 07:59:18 PM »
Well its getting close, we leave the good old USA on August 11th, its been an amazing time, just over a decade of fun, and the amount of great friends made along the way, especially in this hobby will last a lifetime, had a blast collecting, being part of a scene that was merely a few people from the start to what it is now, the community has grown, the number of collectors has just exploded, the shows have gone from strength to strength, been very honored to be part of Gamewarp, and Free Play, both shows were amazing, and along with the other shows in Florida, show that his hobby is only getting bigger and expanding further than just arcade and pinball. 

Big thanks to Jack, for all those years ago to dragging me into this damn hobby, and started with some POS MAME box :P and a cabinet, and before you know it, 300 + machines later, they are all gone, pleased to say the cool ones live on and will continue to go to shows, and people can enjoy them, of course thanks to everyone I have met, interacted with, helped over the years, the Free Play team, Gamewarp team, all like a big family, and so much more than just collectors, and that is what makes it special, that and a great community and who knows when we will be back, till then happy gaming :D

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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2015, 08:06:03 PM »
Good luck to you and your family. It's been a pleasure to know you and call you a friend. Take care and hopefully we will all see you soon.


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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2015, 08:08:35 PM »
Best of luck to you Mick, I hope all goes well for you, wife, and family. Hopefully you will return soon on your own terms. Safe travels.
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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2015, 08:54:44 PM »
Good luck Mick. Thanks for everything you've done for the community and Replay. Hope to see you back here some time.

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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2015, 09:11:46 PM »
No words, just love!!!
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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2015, 09:15:30 PM »
Best of luck Mick! Won't be the same around here without you. Was a pleasure to have known you.

Sincerely,

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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2015, 09:18:25 PM »
Thank you, Mick.

You will be missed in FL.  Wishing you and your family all the best.
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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2015, 09:19:56 PM »
There are no words for how i'm feeling right now.  I'm going to miss my friend terribly.

All the best to you and your family as you start this next portion of your journey of life. 

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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2015, 09:34:58 PM »
Everytime I needed help, you were the first to offer an answer and drop by to help. 
I wish you and yours all the best!  Please let me know if you want to make one last Disney trip, or if you need any gifts from there sent across the pond.

Pop in every once in awhile and say hi to us poor colonists! 
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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2015, 10:04:25 PM »
Good luck to you and safe travels.   Luis
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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2015, 10:09:00 PM »
Mick,

Godspeed to you and your family.  Don't let your departure from the state cause you to disappear from your family here.  You, sir, are a talent and an asset to the hobby.  The knowledge you impart to the rest of the users of the site is invaluable!
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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2015, 11:00:30 PM »

Can't even express how much you will be missed.   :'( :'(

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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2015, 11:14:00 PM »
Great quote from Brian,


All the best to you and your family as you start this next portion of your journey of life.

x2 from Big Al and Tina.

I like your signature line, "wherever life takes me".

We wish you the best buddy!!!

I'm not quite sure things will be the same without you.  You were always someone to help, someone to buy a quality machine from, or quite simply . . . someone to just simply have a nice chat with.

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Happy gaming,
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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2015, 11:18:25 PM »
Thanks everyone for the kind words  :)

and to clarify without going into too much detail, it is just me and my kids that an embarking on this chapter of our journey  :'( :'(
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Re: Goodbye Florida
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2015, 12:05:08 AM »
Until next time, my friend. You've helped me out so much in this hobby, and I will always remember the good times we've had. I hope the best for you and your kids on the next journey.