And a New Nation was born unto this land: The Mighty Fugawi Nation, whose chiefs, keepers of the faith, had been in a deep, deep slumber....

Denise McLain

DeniseMc wrote:
I'm note 100% sure, but I think the correct spelling is "Fugawi." Chief Burten will undoubtedly provide his wise council as to the proper spelling. And perhaps even share some of its lore, steeped in ancient traditions.

Baron Tayler

if thats the tribe doing all the rain dancing here in central texas please ask them to stop.i can send cheap fire water if bribery is needed.-gary

Cyber Farrier wrote:
The Red Baron is correct with regard to the spelling. However, I am not a Chief, merely a Warrior-Prince and Poet Laureate of the FIN. Also, Editor-in-Chief of the official publication of the FIN, "Hoofbeats in Signal Smoke".

When discussing the FIN, and referring/deferring to me, it is proper to use my super secret FIN name Wa-a-to-nahna-walla-tofu-usogumi-nohacohantum, which translates to "Two Dogs".........

Isn't it "Two Dogs Hungup?"

Same mob are breeders of the OOOMEGOOLIES bird
usually seem with big eyes hangin in barbed wire fences yeah he he h;)

DeniseMc wrote:
Not sure where you going with this?

Phil sometimes it is ok to just go with the flow.
Some things don't need explaining.

The Fugawi tribe is huge.... We have a lot of them up here.
My wife used to tell me about them here in Vermont in the old days.

Dont let "two dogs" kid you.... He is an ambassador of the greatest recognition all over the country.

HANG IN THERE Two Dogs. (no pun intended)

my two cents worth

So what your saying is we're the fuqawi?

Denise
Old farrier books keep selling because there is always a new batch of farriers/trimmers coming along every 8 to 12 weeks.

As the last group goes through all the discovery phase there is a new group coming in to take their place with the excitement of discovery.

It is the same with forums.....

The old experts/professionals ease back and watch the new experts/professionals come to the forefront.

Old discoveries become new ones to the folks coming along.

This forum has been a gateway for so many farriers who today have outstanding business or have achieved certification or have gained confidence from the encouragement of others on this board.

This forum has been a battle ground of hashing out the balonie and producing the beef.

It is time for the new battlers to come forward and take the place of their predicessors.

It is time for the folks with wisdom and desire to lead to come forward and take their place.

my 2 cents worth

What happened to my posts Baron???

Gary Hill wrote:
They're history. And that's what's going to happen to posts focused on "sighing" about missing the posts from a few people who've left of their own accord. If they want to return, the door is open. The rules are clear.

FYI, Patrick hasn't left, he's busy. Matter of fact he's one of the speakers making a presentation in the Online Conference.

As Bruce has opined above, new talent will emerge. Looking back isn't constructive. Looking forward is. Already I see new "talent" starting to emerge. An excellent example is Phillip Box (Box Forge). The knowledge and experience he's sharing is priceless. And he does it in a manner that is lauded by all, and offends none. A standard all should strive for.

I hope you've caught my drift here. Now lets move forward.

Baron Tayler

Cyber Farrier wrote:
I Agree, Phillip's posts are fantastic, full of good info for everyone, no matter where you are in the "learning curve"... Thanks Phil!

Have it your way but it sure seems the info isn't up to par anymore? The best reason to waste time on these threads was to walk away with your head spinning about what one misses on our own. The experiences shared are one thing, but when you get some juicey stuff that backs up and/ or confirms issues we deal with daily shoeing horses, it is a sad loss for all that it isn't there anymore. Kinda like killing the messenger but like the message? Backazzers?

Gary Hill wrote:
No one got killed, and I've never made any secret of the fact that I always thought the knowledge was good. Nothing but respect for the posters in that regard. Regardless, if not done civilly, it's outta here.

Give it time, Gary. Others will step up. It's an ongoing process. The forums were here long before the "absent" ones, and will be here long after they're gone. Anyone who misses them so much knows where to find them. One other thing you may have overlooked is that not everyone is looking for the "head spinning" type stuff you may miss. Matter of fact, most aren't. Personally, I like it occasionally. But good solid "non-head spinning" stuff is desirable as well. To each his own.

Your input has been noted and is appreciated Gary. Your participation has always been an asset. But this will be the last post on the subject of what may be "missing" from "the absent ones." Future posts on the subject will be removed without comment. Let's move on.

Baron Tayler