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ezman604
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Real Name: Dave - DEz
***It's Time***
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January 10, 2020, 11:22:26 PM »
I came here to GTA Forums in 2009. What brought me here was the same that brought most of you, a web search for airgun information. I’m a tinkerer and enjoy making things better if possible. Or modifying to make them uniquely mine. I’m fairly good with my hands. So when I saw some of the things Gene and others were doing, I was instantly hooked. Gene and I connected on many levels and exchanged project ideas.
Now, in the blink of an eye, over 10 years have flown by. I’ve learned a lot, met a lot of fantastic folks, shed many tears for the loss of some brothers and sisters, all while having the honor of representing the best gathering of folks in the world. And I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with some of the very best vendors in our airgun community. I have seen many great and a FEW bad members come and go, for various reasons. I know very well that interests and free time changes for us. And some we lost not by their choice. I’ve dealt with a LOT of issues during this time. These trials and tribulations have helped form me into what I am today. Be that good or bad, I do appreciate every minute I have been able to dedicate to GTA International Airgun Forums.
I took on the ownership and management of this forum through a promise I made to my great friend, Gene Curtis. I said I would manage the forum and do my best to keep his dream alive as long as I possibly could. I hope and pray I have fulfilled my promise by the changes we have initiated throughout the years. Gene lived to see many of the ideas I brought, all of which he approved. I hope everyone has enjoyed the changes and that the forum has benefited from my efforts. I always tried to keep our goal focused on making GTA the BEST airgun forum on the internet and the most concise library of airgun information available today. I’m sure it will continue to grow. I have always said this forum is what you the members make it. YOU bring your information, questions and discussions here for all to benefit from. I thank you for that. YOU are the ones that set the tone and mood. YOU helped build and enforce the rules that made and KEEPS this forum the absolute best place on the internet to be a part of!!!
Now, for the reason for this rambling post. It’s to announce a few changes to your forum. As the management of this forum took over more of my free time, I was pulled farther away from the very thing that brought me here. And that was the love and enjoyment of the sport/hobby of airguns. So it’s with mixed bitter & sweet emotions that I announce my stepping down from owning and managing this great forum. As Travis Whitney takes over as owner/administrator, I hope him the very best. I know you will give him and this forum the same fantastic support you have given me over the years. I’m not leaving, just getting back to my shop and the back yard to shoot my massive herd of airguns. I just won’t be spending 16 hours a day managing this great forum as before. GTA is and will always be my home. It, and all of you, are a very big part of my life.
Before I sign off this post I want to give one BIG shout out to your all volunteer staff. Managing this forum as we have grown is not and cannot be a one or two person job. It takes a team, and its one heck of a team you have here. NONE of us gained anything of material or financially from the time we dedicate to this forum. Not even me as the owner. And your all volunteer team has given up a LOT of personal time keeping the forum tidy and in order. And speaking of staff, I cannot praise my good friends and right hands David (Rocker1) and Richard (amb5500c) enough. Without this forum, I would not have met these two fine gentlemen and made such good friends. I hope we remain friends forever. As I hope I can remain good friends with ALL of the staff and members. Some of you I have had the honor and privilege of shaking hands with and some I have never met face to face, yet. But I appreciate each and every one of them and you. I cannot relay in words just how much I appreciate anyone that has in the past or still does give freely of their time for this forum. And for all of you that may volunteer in the future. The dedication is evident in the thousands of pages here. And also in the fact that we continue to grow by 10-20 new membership applications each and every day. That in itself says we are doing something right. THANK YOU each and every one for your friendship and support of me & Teresa personally and for making GTA “A Cut Above The Rest”. I hope to still see you around the community.
GOD Bless and as always….
SAFE & Happy Shooting!!!!
Dave
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Revelation 760 PumpMaster (Vintage 1967)
Powerline 1000S .177 (semi-tuned by me & innards by kiwi Pete)
Benjamin Super Streak .177/.22 (converted to NP & w/GRT-III)
Weihrauch HW97K .177
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Stoeger X-20 RAMmed by Gene and Tuna trigger
AF Condor SS .25cal "Ruby"
Winchester 1000B RAMmed by Gene
Crosman 1377 "Goldfinger"
FX Crown .22, .25, .30 & arrow set
Ain't this a great place to be
TF89
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Posts: 1016
Real Name: Dave
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #1 on:
January 10, 2020, 11:32:54 PM »
WOW!!!!! That is big news and thank you for all the hard work.
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mobilemail
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 4558
Real Name: Mark
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #2 on:
January 10, 2020, 11:34:27 PM »
Dez - you and the admins have done a great job, and GTA is something to be proud of. I’m glad you will start to get some shooting time back.
And just before the next paintball match, let me fix your sights for you.
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Greene County IL 62016
Hey Daystate, FX, Air Arms and BSA - we need those left handed rifles!!!
Earl
GTA Senior Contributor
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Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #3 on:
January 10, 2020, 11:41:31 PM »
Thank you Dave and Teresa!
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Lexington, KY, USA
Benjamin Marauder .177, Crosman Challenger .177, Umarex Gauntlet .177, Benjamin Discovery .177, Benjamin Maximus .177, Gamo Whisper Fusion .22, Crosman 2100B, Crosman 2300T, Browning Leverage .177, 2-CMP Daisy 853s, Daisy 880, Mrodair CP-1M .177, Mrodair CP2 .177, 10-Beeman P17s, 3-Crosman P1377s, Umarex Fusion .177, GameFace M4A1 airsoft, Crosman Vigilante, Umarex Peacemaker, 5-Bug-A-Salt, plus many others
Roadworthy
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Real Name: Thomas
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #4 on:
January 10, 2020, 11:42:06 PM »
DEz - You've given so much of yourself for so long it's high time you were able to step down and get a life. It's been a pleasure and a privilege interacting with you. I'd say you will be missed but I suspect you'll have your hand in the forum one way or another for a long time to come. Thanks for being here.
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Near the Southern Coast of Washington State
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DLP
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Real Name: Darrell
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #5 on:
January 10, 2020, 11:44:44 PM »
While we haven’t met, we have interacted several times. I want to thank you for your time and making MY favorite forum on the net. Good luck with your future and enjoy your time in the field! Darrell
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.25 Flashpup
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Real Name: Paul
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #6 on:
January 10, 2020, 11:49:05 PM »
This is big news! This certainly is the best place to hang out on the web and make friends! Sad to hear you are stepping down, but hope you will stick around and continue being an active member! And, how in the world is Travis going to find the time to run this place with all those Raptors he has to build?..
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Redneck Riviera, FL
PCP RIFLES:
Air Arms S510 XS .22 [England]
Benjamin Cayden .22 [Turkey]
Benjamin Marauder .22 [USA]
FX Crown Continuum
.177/
.22/.25 [Sweden]
FX Dreamline Classic .22/
.25
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FX Dream-Tac Compact .177/
.22
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FX DRS Classic .22 [Sweden]
FX Dynamic Compact .22 [Sweden]
FX Impact M4 Standard
.22
/.25/.30 [Sweden]
Hatsan Flash-R QE .177 [Turkey]
Huben K1 .22 [China]
LCS SK-19 .25 [USA]
Umarex Air Javelin Pro Arrow [China]
Umarex Notos .22 [China]
PCP PISTOLS:
Ataman AP16 .22 [Russia]
Benjamin Marauder Pistol .22 [USA]
Hatsan AT-P1 .177 [Turkey]
Hatsan Jet 1 .22 [Turkey]
Hatsan Jet 2 .25 [Turkey]
Huben GK1 .25 [China]
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Benjamin 90ci Buddy Tank [USA]
Hill EC-3000 [UK]
GX CS4 [China]
GX L3 [China]
superchikn
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 2484
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Real Name: Ray
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #7 on:
January 10, 2020, 11:56:04 PM »
WOW Dave! That is big news. Good for you! You have earned the free time.
Thank You for all you have done for the greatest forum on the internet. This place IS way above than any other!
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Schwenksville Pa.
Gear_Junkie
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 2539
Real Name: Zack
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #8 on:
January 10, 2020, 11:58:52 PM »
Dave,
Thank you SO MUCH for everything you do for the GTA. This forum wouldn't be what it is without generous people like you. Also, a big thanks to the volunteers who keep this forum on the up-and-up!
I wish you all the best and LOTS of shooting/tinkering time!!!
Thank you!
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Nevada City, CA
.177 RAW HM1000x & Ares BTR II 2.5-15x50
.22 RAW HM1000x & Ares BTR II 2.5-15x50
.177 HW50S & UTG 3-12x44
cobalt327
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 2418
Real Name: Mark
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #9 on:
January 11, 2020, 12:00:41 AM »
I wish you the best going forward and thank you for all you've done.
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GA, USA
Mudbugmitch
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Posts: 367
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Real Name: Mitch
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #10 on:
January 11, 2020, 12:04:21 AM »
You needed more to shoot anyway. Enjoy it. I’m sure you will check in from time to time.
Mitch
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Decatur, Mississippi
Crosman 2400KT .22 Oh Black Betty
Crosman 2400KT .22 Sowashee Sniper
Crosman 2240
Crosman 2260
Crosman 1322
Crosman 1377
Crosman 2289G Backpacker
Crosman Shortened Bottled Disco .22
DanD
Nod and smile.
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A solid maybe
Real Name: Dan
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #11 on:
January 11, 2020, 12:04:34 AM »
Thank you, Dave. Enjoy your retirement!
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Septicdeath
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Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #12 on:
January 11, 2020, 12:06:34 AM »
👍👍👍👍👍
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God help me!
Way to many to list here.
amb5500c
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Posts: 32765
Real Name: Richard
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #13 on:
January 11, 2020, 12:08:56 AM »
Dez, it truly has been an honor and blessing being able to call you my friend for all these years. That ain’t gonna change. I’m also proud of the work you (and us) have done here on the forum. I know for a fact that you have done your dead level best to maintain the integrity of this site by keeping the thoughts, hopes, dreams, and values of the original founders alive. By keeping this a (member run) forum and not a dictatorship, it HAS become the best on the net. Under your watch, we have continued to grow by leaps and bounds while others have come and gone. Most don’t realize just how much of your heart and time you have invested in this endeavor but there are a few of us that do. Thank you for that sacrifice. I wish Travis the best, and hope he’s ready for what he’s wading off into. But if he stays the course of the original intent of the founders and incorporates his own ideas into this framework, I believe he will continue with the success that has preceded him.
Richard
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A.A. Pro Sport, 22
FX-T12, 22
Sam Yang Recluse 357
CZ 200S, 177
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2 Benjamin Marauders 22, & 25
Benjamin Trail NPXL1100
Benjamin Pump mod. 397, 397, 397P, 310, 310, 312, 342, 392.
Crosman Pump Mod. 140, 22
B3,177
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Daisy 1894 BB
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Old School
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 7351
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Real Name: Dan
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #14 on:
January 11, 2020, 12:15:47 AM »
Thank, enjoy your freedom. I can sort of relate, but I knew I wanted to keep Airguns in the Hobby category. I was offered a job in Airgun repair and said no to someone I consider a great guy and a good friend because I didn't/don't want ruin something I enjoy by turning it into work. It was hard to say no to him because I would like to help him, but I like writing my own schedule since I retired from the job I had for 42 years.
I am glad you were here for me when I joined and I am looking forward to your posts of your airgun activities in the future.
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Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #15 on:
January 11, 2020, 12:21:08 AM »
Dave, I really hope you enjoy the sport again, relax, and have fun without all the worries that come with running the GTA. You out of everyone deserves it the MOST, because we know how hard you have worked for 10 years to make it the best air gun forum on the web. And I can say this with confidence since I 've been here almost 13 years and have seen all the changes and the transformation.
In the couple of years I worked with you side by side in the Admin team while Bob and Gene were retiring I could not keep up with you. No matter how hard I worked on the Forum, you always worked harder. Your dedication and personal time put into the forum is unsurpassed. You will always have my respect and admiration. I wish you the best and hope you stick around to tell us all about your air gun arsenal, your mods, and how you turned them into tack drivers.
Your friend,
Harry
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Hudson Valley, NY
Pro-tuned guns:
Condor .25 #1, Condor .25 #2
Condor .22, Marauder .25, Disco .22 camo
RWS Diana 350 .22, RWS Diana 48 .22,
Diana 34K .20 Premium #17 of 30 custom built by Diana
Diana 36 .177 (Gene & Bob tuned)
Factory stock & home tuned:
Benji Akela .22 bullpup
UX Gauntlet .22 and Notos .22
Disco .22 #2, Fortitude .22, Prod .22
Diana 350 .177, RWS 5G .177
Hammerli 850 .22, Crosman 2240KT
Remington NPSS .22, Umarex M&P 45
Crosman 66, Crosman 760, Beeman P17
Crosman Air17, Crosman 38T
Several other Umarex & Crosman CO2 pistols
bart the fart
GTA Senior Contributor
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...What, Me worry?......
Real Name: Bart "the" Fart
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #16 on:
January 11, 2020, 12:26:34 AM »
Big DeZ!
Love ya buddy.
You are the man. I have learned so much from you Gene and the FurrMan.
Although Gene and the Rocker1 always called at 4Am (pst) Bunch of Jokers.
Thanks for all the hard work and the behind the scenes magic that it takes to make this place hum and thrive
Bart
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Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #17 on:
January 11, 2020, 12:47:50 AM »
God bless Dave and enjoy your retirement
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22 Disco, Hammerli 850 22, Beeman RS3 22 ,Gamo viper express,Crosman 180 22 . One of many Dave's
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Fussell
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Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #18 on:
January 11, 2020, 12:48:36 AM »
Congratulations on your retirement Dave. Sad to see you step down. I guess all good things must come to an end sooner or later, dang it.
Hope you and Teresa make many wonderful memories on the retirement trail.
Fuss
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Burgaw , NC
Daisy Red Ryder...retirement gift...still in the box
Crosman 760 Pumpmaster
.177 FX Logun (20 FPE) w/ BSA 6-24X44
.177 Thomas (29 FPE) w/Sightron SIII 10-50x60
.22 Vulcan (28 FPE) w/ BSA 6-24X44
.22 Colibri (30 FPE) w/ BSA 6-24X44
.22 Cricket Pup (40 FPE) w/Mueller 8-32X44
.25 FX 500 (45 FPE) w/Sightron SIII 10-50x60
.30 FX Boss (77 FPE) w/Sightron SIII 10-50x60
6000 psi Nitrogen Tank rental from Arc3 Gases
Ayrtekk Booster to increase Nitrogen fills
Bought, sold, traded another 24 airguns since 2013
Had the Thomas, Colibri, & Cricket pup since 2016.
Before I wasn't, then I was, now I am, soon I'll not be, but that's life
HunterWhite
Hunter Whitebeard
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 4044
Bishop's Castle
Real Name: Hunter
Re: ***It's Time***
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Reply #19 on:
January 11, 2020, 12:51:57 AM »
Dave, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
I have been astounded by the work that you've done behind the scenes. I know that it's a constant battle to keep this gathering place civil. You have gone above and beyond the call of duty, you deserve a break.
Don't be a stranger, drop in often and show us what you're working on. Please provide several 8 by 10 color glossy photographs with circles and arrows explaining what each one was.
Hunter
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JSAR Mini Raptor, 25 cal, Condor 25, 2240, Umarex Colt, 177 FaTRod, M-Rod 25, Challenger 177😎 Plink responsibly!
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