Into the Sunset...

Discussion created by 1-3PL95X on Nov 30, 2018
Latest reply on Dec 4, 2018 by Ned Hutchinson

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Hi Everyone,

Some of you have heard, and some of you were privy to the fact that I am leaving SOLIDWORKS on December 14th. Someone will be taking over the moderation duties soon.

It's been a genuine pleasure interacting with you forum folks. I did my best to be a good moderator, and I hope you have been mostly satisfied with the work I've done. Please be as kind to my replacement as you have been to me.

I'm not sure what I will be doing in my "semi-retirement", but I will always be a part of the SOLIDWORKS Community, and I will be active in the forums - I just won't have that employee badge .

My best to all of you and cheers!

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Chris Scarlett Nov 30, 2018 12:49 PM
Good Luck and have fun with your semi-retirement, We will definitely miss you.

You were the common thread amongst all of our groups and with your hard work and enthusiasm you made being involved fun and engaging. I can’t imagine anyone that could fill your shoes right now, and be as effective as you were.

Have fun and stay in touch. CSS
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Rick McDonald Nov 30, 2018 12:51 PM
Richard,
It's been a pleasure working with you and I am glad you will remain part of the community.
You have been a great inspiration and moderator for the forums, user groups and SolidWorks as a whole.
Enjoy your Semi-retirement - you deserve it.
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Jim Steinmeyer Nov 30, 2018 12:51 PM
Boy, first Willke and now Richard. Will SolidWorks be able to continue operation?

It has been good Richard. We have appreciated your assistance. Enjoy the next stage of your life.

Maybe you need to suggest Todd Blacksher for your replacement.
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Danny Edwards Nov 30, 2018 12:55 PM
Richard,
It has been great to follow you and learning from all of your post and listening to all the other forum users of all what you have done. You will be missed and best of luck on your semi-retirement. Your shoes will be hard to fill but whoever it is we will have the upmost respect.
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Tony Tieuli Nov 30, 2018 12:59 PM
Richard Doyle wrote:

Hi Everyone,
Some of you have heard, and some of you were privy to the fact that I am leaving SOLIDWORKS on December 14th. Someone will be taking over the moderation duties soon.

It's been a genuine pleasure interacting with you forum folks. I did my best to be a good moderator, and I hope you have been mostly satisfied with the work I've done. Please be as kind to my replacement as you have been to me.

I'm not sure what I will be doing in my "semi-retirement", but I will always be a part of the SOLIDWORKS Community, and I will be active in the forums - I just won't have that employee badge .

My best to all of you and cheers!

Richard Doyle,
Congratulations on your Semi?-Retirement.
You will be missed.
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Dan Pihlaja Nov 30, 2018 1:02 PM
Richard.....it was great meeting you in Waltham this year! I hope to see you again soon.

In the meantime, stay in touch.....and congratulations on the retirement!
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Jason Edelman Nov 30, 2018 1:03 PM
Congratulations! Go live it up for us...!!!
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Rick Becker Nov 30, 2018 1:03 PM
Richard Doyle wrote:
...I'm not sure what I will be doing in my "semi-retirement"...

Professional Poker Player.
I'll see you at the tables.

The way you interact with people is truly unique. You go consistently and constantly well above and beyond the responsibilities of the position.
You will be missed.
I miss you already.

There is no doubt that you will be successful in whatever endeavor you pursue.
Spend more time with your family.Have fun. Be safe.

Until we meet again...
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S. Casale Nov 30, 2018 1:05 PM
Good Luck
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Ruben Balderrama Nov 30, 2018 1:13 PM
Really pal? try to have some rest of your time, enjoy your family, your hobbies....thanks for your support!
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Dennis Bacon Nov 30, 2018 1:59 PM
For sure you will be missed.. I suppose we all get to that point in life.. Let me warn you though.. Retirement is not all that it is cracked up to be.. I'm still going crazy and trying to cope. Not doing a very good job of it.

Edit:... I wanted to add that I will never forget the conversations we have had.. Particularly at SWW2017? and in Sacramento probably 8 years ago.. You are something special. Thank you for your hard work, and enthusiasm. You certainly have left a positive impression on all of us.
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Rick McDonald Nov 30, 2018 1:25 PM
As a retiree of SolidWorks Corp. do you get a Lifetime free full access to SW Worlds? I hope so. You wouldn't want to break your attendance streak.
Then we can all see you there also.
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Christian Chu Nov 30, 2018 1:30 PM
Richard Doyle wrote:

Hi Everyone,
Some of you have heard, and some of you were privy to the fact that I am leaving SOLIDWORKS on December 14th. Someone will be taking over the moderation duties soon.

It's been a genuine pleasure interacting with you forum folks. I did my best to be a good moderator, and I hope you have been mostly satisfied with the work I've done. Please be as kind to my replacement as you have been to me.

I'm not sure what I will be doing in my "semi-retirement", but I will always be a part of the SOLIDWORKS Community, and I will be active in the forums - I just won't have that employee badge .

My best to all of you and cheers!

Go fishing ....
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Chris Saller Nov 30, 2018 1:31 PM
I didn't know until this post.
Good luck to you Richard! I wish you and your family my best!
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Dwight Livingston Nov 30, 2018 1:40 PM
Richard

We may get a new forum monitor, but you will never be replaced. Thanks for all the help and do enjoy your new pursuits.

Dwight
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John Stoltzfus Nov 30, 2018 1:42 PM
Richard Doyle - It's been a pleasure having you being a part of SW and seeing your enthusiasm, you surely trained Rachel York well

A huge thanks in keeping the forum moderated, yeah there were times you had to delete mine as well and I appreciate your contribution...

Thank You
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Peter Fischer Nov 30, 2018 1:44 PM
Richard,

It has been a great pleasure working with you and for you and I have learned much from you. Your talents and comradery will be sorely missed, leaving a tough act to follow.
I can't imagine you retiring so wish you well in whatever you new pursuits happen to be.

All the best
Peter
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Bryan Ray Nov 30, 2018 1:55 PM
Congrats, Richard. You have been an inspiration to me with all the advice and knowledge that have been passed on.
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Glenn Schroeder Nov 30, 2018 1:55 PM
Congratulations on your retirement. Thank you for all you've done, and I'm happy to hear you'll still be part of the community.
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Steve Calvert Nov 30, 2018 2:05 PM
Good luck my friend

Steve C
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Tony Cantrell Nov 30, 2018 2:16 PM
Wow, I didn't know nor expect you would ever give this up. I will miss you my friend.
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David Mandl Nov 30, 2018 2:17 PM
Cheers to you, Richard Doyle. It's been good knowing you in these parts and elsewhere.

Best wishes to (presumably) Rachel York.
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J. Mather Nov 30, 2018 2:26 PM
First words from Richard when I met him, “I have a bone to pick with you.”

Hope I didn’t push you over the tipping point into retirement. ✌️
Good luck!
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John Stoltzfus Nov 30, 2018 3:02 PM
Richard Doyle - We would love to hear your best moments and worst moments when someone says...

"SW Forum"
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Jeff Mowry Nov 30, 2018 4:16 PM
Good luck and enjoyment in the new pursuits!
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