Fernando is New Addition to Moderator Staff

[Jim McDougall]

I am pleased to announce that Fernando has now officially been appointed to moderators position here on the European Armoury. It had been decided that with the long absence of Ed, it would be a good measure to emplace another moderator to balance the administrative duties and overseeing here.

The forum's great success has been due to the keen participation of all of you, along with Fernando, who has shared his enthusiasm in personally fostering the friendly and learned demeanor we strive to maintain here.

I hope everyone will join me in congratulations to Fernando, and Im very glad to have him joining the staff here!!! :)

[Matchlock]

Hi Fernando,

My best congratulations on this important step in your career, you sure deserved it! Cheers!!! :cool: :eek: :)

Please do go on accepting at least some of my humble contributions, boss. Am I allowed to still call you amigo?: shrug: ;)

And, Jim: optimal choice, that one! :)

With all my very best wishes,
Michael

[TVV]

Congratualtions on a most deserved promotion, Fernando! Fortunately, the level of participation here tends to be such that moderating is rarely really necessary, but it is always nice to be recognized for your extraordinary contributions in both quantity and quality.

Regards,
Teodor

[kahnjar1]

Congratulations Fernando. Well overdue I believe. :) :)
Stu

[Chris Evans]

Congratulations Fernando. I am sure that we will all greatly benefit from your new position.

Best Regards
Chris

[Zwielicht]

Congratulations! :)

[fernando]

Thank you all, Gentlemen,
As Teodor well puts it, the discussions in this forum are generally so highly leveled that, the need for moderation is indeed rather remote … and so it should keep.
I sincerly hope that some of the tools i am now sharing with the EAAF moderators team will get rusty, due to their use not being needed.
This is a bit like the contribution that can be given by a referee to a match; the least you have to interfere, the better things are running.
So i sincerely expect to play the invisible role, my posts still being the usually thematic ones.
I can’t go, however, without saying that i am at everyone’s disposal for any questions you come across and are within my reach.
Fernando

[fernando]

... my humble contributions, boss.
Are you kidding me? Over here, you are the boss ... Master Michael :)


Am I allowed to still call you amigo?: shrug: ;) ...
Situation changed; now you have to call me amigo :eek:

Fernando

[Rick]

Of course Fernando, there is the matter of your initiation ceremony and the subsequent fraternity hazing ....

I believe it includes lots of beer and paddles ................. :eek: ;) :D

Welcome .

[Marc]

A bit late, but let me join to the general congratulations for your appointment to the position of Moderator, Fernando :).
In my experience (I moderate other fora) this tends to be kind of a mixed blessing, but this is definitely a fairly quiet place in terms of calls for attention. Hopefully, the stick won't be needed much... although is always good to have it there, anyway. Just in case. :p
In any event, I could hardly think in a better choice for Resident Staff. Way to go! :D

[celtan]

Felicidades, 'Nando...Ooops! that is, DOM Fernando.

: )

[fernando]

Of course Fernando, there is the matter of your initiation ceremony and the subsequent fraternity hazing ....

I believe it includes lots of beer and paddles ................. :eek: ;) :D

Welcome .

Thanks Rick,
Whine, more likely ;)
Later in the night, whisky and soda.
And probably a sacrifice to the Gods, like killing a goat ... to go roasted :eek:

[fernando]

A bit late, but let me join to the general congratulations for your appointment to the position of Moderator, Fernando :).
In my experience (I moderate other fora) this tends to be kind of a mixed blessing, but this is definitely a fairly quiet place in terms of calls for attention. Hopefully, the stick won't be needed much... although is always good to have it there, anyway. Just in case. :p
In any event, I could hardly think in a better choice for Resident Staff. Way to go! :D

You know you are never late, Marc.
Yes, a strong reason that took me to accept the invitation is that people here are cool and calm ... and wise.
Come to think i don't yet have a stick :eek: .
Thanks for your thoughts.
Fernando

[fernando]

Felicidades, 'Nando...Ooops! that is, DOM Fernando.

: )


Muchisimas gracias, Don Iravedra ;) .

[carlos]

Congratulations Fernado!! I´m sure you are going to make a very good job!!
best regards
Enhorabuena y muchas felicidades
Carlos

[kronckew]

congratulations, fernando. you were a wise choice.

[M ELEY]

Ahhh, my friend, now you are in the upper echelon of power and knowledge! Someday, you will be prepped to rule the world!!! :eek:

Sorry, got a little carried away! A thousand congrats, my friend! Hope you will still have time to contribute to our many questions...

[fernando]

Congratulations Fernado!! I´m sure you are going to make a very good job!!
best regards
Enhorabuena y muchas felicidades
Carlos

I hope so, Carlos

Moltes gràcies :)

[fernando]

congratulations, fernando. you were a wise choice.

Thank you Wayne,
I hope your'e right :o .
Fernando

[fernando]

Ahhh, my friend, now you are in the upper echelon of power and knowledge! Someday, you will be prepped to rule the world!!! :eek:
Sorry, got a little carried away!
Hey Mark, do you mean prepped or propped ... against the main mast, to be whiped for acts of piracy ;) .
...Sorry, carried away too :eek:

A thousand congrats, my friend! Hope you will still have time to contribute to our many questions...
Oh yes, within my profound limitations :o .

Fernando

[Atlantia]

Congratulations Nando :)

Will we be seeing a dedicated 'hand cannons' forum soon then :p

[fernando]

Thank you so much Gene :)


Congratulations Nando :)

Will we be seeing a dedicated 'hand cannons' forum soon then :p

Just you wait ;)

Fernando

[VANDOO]

I HAVE ENJOYED YOUR POSTS AND LEARNED FROM YOUR KNOWLEGE AND OPEN MINDED APPROACH TO OTHER POINTS OF VIEW. BASED ON THESE THINGS I AM SURE YOU WILL HAVE NO PROBLEMS BEING A VERY GOOD MODERATOR. BESIDES BEING A MODERATOR GIVES YOU A GOOD EXCUSE TO SPEND TIME ON THE FORUM READING AND POSTING. IF THE WIFE PROTESTS YOU SPEND TOO MUCH TIME YOU NOW HAVE THE "ITS MY RESPONSIBILITY" EXCUSE TO USE. :D
BEST OF LUCK

[David]

Congratualtions on a most deserved promotion, Fernando! Fortunately, the level of participation here tends to be such that moderating is rarely really necessary, but it is always nice to be recognized for your extraordinary contributions in both quantity and quality.

Regards,
Teodor
Teodor is correct, but i think that he is probably unaware of the other behind the scenes tasks assigned to new moderators.....
.....um, Nando, my dishes are beginning to pile up just a bit.... :rolleyes: :D

[fernando]

Thank you Barry for the kind words, as well as your reasoning, which shows great wisdom; surely the correct prescription for quitening the wife :cool: .
Fernando

[fernando]

Hi David,

Teodor is correct, but i think that he is probably unaware of the other behind the scenes tasks assigned to new moderators.....
.....um, Nando, my dishes are beginning to pile up just a bit.... :rolleyes: :D

If that is an atempt to frighten me, you have surely scored :o .
Do we have a smilie for panic? :eek:

[bluelake]

Belated congratulations! I mod on a couple other boards (one requires active moderation, while the other is fairly calm, like it is here), so I understand the ups and downs inherent to it. I'm sure you'll do fine :)

[fernando]

Thank you for the congrats and considerations, bluelake :)
Fernando

[Philip]

Muitas felicidades, meu amigo!
Filipe

[katana]

Been extremely busy.....not checked out the European Forum for a while :o ....to find out Fernando has graduated from pouco canhão to a canhão grande ;) :D Bravo Nando......a worthy candidate

All the Best

Kind Regards David

[fernando]

Muitas felicidades, meu amigo!
Filipe


Obrigadíssimo, my friend :)

Fernando

[fernando]

Thank you David, old chum :)

... from pouco canhão to a canhão grande ;) .l..

Or as well from canhãozinho to a canhãozão, as they say in Brazilian :cool:

[lionzden]

congratulations!!

[fernando]

congratulations!!


Thank you so much Taz :)

[Norman McCormick]

Hi Fernando,
First of all, many congratulations on your well deserved promotion. Secondly, sincere apologies for my belated response to the good news I have been a little indisposed of late. You do realise of course that this elevation brings with it great responsibility, indeed, none greater than the onerous duty to bring to the Forum at regular intervals new purchases of hand cannons, rapiers etc so that we may further our knowledge of these most important of subjects. I'm absolutely sure your lovely wife will have complete understanding of this very necessary function and duty of your new position :D :eek: :D Once again many congratulations.

With Kind Regards,
Norman.

[Jim McDougall]

Norman, welcome back my friend!!! You've been missed!!
Fernando has been doing a fantastic job here.......but he needs to get busy with more acquisitions !:) his keen finds are always looked forward to.

All the best,
Jim

PS you have an email

[fernando]

Hi Norman,
Long time no see :D
You are so much welcome back :) .
Thank you for your kind words. Indeed i don't know which is harder; moderating you 'peaceful' guys or finding new items ... for a reasonable price, i mean :eek: .
Lucky the wife is proud of one and tolerates the other :cool: . Guess which is which :eek: .

[fernando]

... Fernando has been doing a fantastic job here.......but he needs to get busy with more acquisitions !:) his keen finds are always looked forward to...

Trying hard ... both :cool: .

[Norman McCormick]

...Lucky the wife is proud of one and tolerates the other :cool: . Guess which is which :eek: .

Hi Fernando,
I know she will be proud of both sides of the coin but like every other woman on the planet she won't tell you, you are supposed to be like every other man on the planet when it comes to understanding women "psychic". :D :rolleyes: :D If she really gets fed up with all the 'clutter' you have my address, after all, what are friends for? :D :D :D

Warm Regards,
Norman.