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January 1st expiration date............
on: December 31, 2020, 06:51:35 AM
As my contract with Xfinity who supplies my computer and TV service is expiring on January 1st(tomorrow)and I am not renewing it due to some issues with them I will likely not be posting for awhile and maybe forever.
I am also in negotiations with a prospective buyer for my accumulation of edged tools and hopefully that will come to fruition soon.This is due to some rather hefty medical bills incurred by myself and my wife.
In case I do not return here I just want to say I have enjoyed posting here and conversing with other members over the years and I wish you all well in the coming year. Thank you for a great time.
                                                                 Sincerely   Ray Smith

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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #1 on: December 31, 2020, 08:02:47 AM
I hope all works out well for you and your family.

I also hope to see you back soon.
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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #2 on: December 31, 2020, 09:12:35 AM
I really enjoy reading your posts. I wish you the best and will add you and your wife to my prayer   I am confident things will turn out fine.

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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #3 on: December 31, 2020, 12:03:34 PM
Always a pleasure, Ray :hatsoff: I wish the best for you and hopefully you can find a way to visit us :salute: Sad to see aome of your collection being sold but it is for good reasons and I hope you get out of it what you want :tu:

Instead of goodbye,  let's make it a see you later :cheers:
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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #4 on: December 31, 2020, 01:49:33 PM
All the best to you and your family Ray, i hope 2021 deals a better hand 

Sad you will lose your collection, one of the best i have seen especially as it is such a broad range but when needs must, take care Sir and do pop in when you can  :salute:
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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #5 on: December 31, 2020, 01:56:05 PM
Quote from: Poncho65 on December 31, 2020, 12:03:34 PM
Always a pleasure, Ray :hatsoff: I wish the best for you and hopefully you can find a way to visit us :salute: Sad to see aome of your collection being sold but it is for good reasons and I hope you get out of it what you want :tu:

Instead of goodbye,  let's make it a see you later :cheers:

I agree with Poncho, whenever you find the time or a way to come and visit, or find a internet service provider that suits you better, don't be a stranger.

And than you for all the interesting collections you posted, I'm very glad you at least have it cataloged and categorized here on MTO for future generations with pictures saved in our own database so they will be here as long as there is MTO.

I always liked seeing your posts, and learning from you about not so common tools and knives, MTO will bot be the same without you so please find a way to join us at some point in the future. :salute:

And if you do sell your collection, I hope it's enough to cover the bills and you can relax after that. And your and your wife's health is no longer an issue you have to worry about.

It's been nice sharing this small part of the internet with you, Ray. :hatsoff: Hope we continue to do so. :tu:
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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #6 on: December 31, 2020, 02:05:21 PM
I have enjoyed your posts Ray and your extensive collection and knowledge of knives.  :hatsoff:    I really hope that you will be back to us before too long and all the best to you and your family in the future.

Take care and  hope to see you again soon   :cheers:
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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #7 on: December 31, 2020, 02:34:32 PM
Sorry to hear this Ray and I wish you and your family the best of luck and hope to see you back on here in the future when things are going better again

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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #8 on: December 31, 2020, 04:50:50 PM
Firstly Ray I am sending you and your wife prayers.  I do hope all works out and you and your wife find yourselves healthier in 2021. 

Your post will live on and benefit many thru generations.  I have always been so excited to see a new thread by you and have learned quite a lot.  Your collection is spectacular and your generosity has always been top shelf.  You sir epitomize the best of MTO and you will be sorely missed. 

I hope your buyer comes thru and you keep a gem or three for yourself. 

Ray, be well and I'll be thinking of you as we head into 2021 and beyond.  Send the wife my heartfelt well wishes. 

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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #9 on: December 31, 2020, 07:03:02 PM
Ray, it's been a pleasure.  I wish you and your wife all the best.

I hope you find a way to continue to log on here.  Though they may be somewhat limited right now, there are many places that are public or open to the public and offer free wifi.  If you have a data plan with your cell phone, that may be an option as well.
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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #10 on: December 31, 2020, 08:19:13 PM
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Best of luck Ray.  I've enjoyed your posts and admired your collections.  Please try to stay in touch.  You will be missed.
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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #11 on: January 03, 2021, 10:06:30 PM
Ray, I missed this post.  All of my prayers and wishes to you and your wife, and I really hope you can come back soon!
Barry
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Re: January 1st expiration date............
Reply #12 on: January 04, 2021, 04:51:35 PM
Wishing you and your beloved all the best Ray.
I hope all your problems will have solved itself soon.
Hang in there and pop in here whenever you want and can.
There's no requirement for any collection to be part at this great community.

See you later  :hatsoff:
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