No Way, Jose -- Jose Angel "Retiring" from Nikon Forum Wednesday Threads

<p>Jose, thank you for being instrumental with the Wednesday pics to rekindle my interest in photography and Good Luck to Matt in continuing this most excellent endeavor</p>

<p>Thanks Jose!</p>

<p>...and thanks, Matt!</p>

<p><strong>Jose</strong> -how does one say thank you to someone who's so managed to bring the forum together. I simply don't know how.....<br>

In the middle of the night I got an e-mail from Rene' Villela saying you're not going to be starting the threads any more. I simply had no idea what was going on. My life has been a chaos since Tuesday morning when I realized my car had gotten broken into & the Sigmonster & my tripods had been stolen. But that's now all well & done with. All is back home due to the help I received.<br>

Jose - I have many times thought of the pressure you have to get the thread up every Wednesday morning. And that is pressure.<br>

Just know this - You've done a great thing. You've done a wondrous thing. Something we will always remember. And we do understand. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year - we'll all enjoy seeing your contributions to the forum for a long time I hope.<br>

And to<strong> Matt</strong> - thank you for taking on this responsibility - I'm sure the board appreciates it.<br>

<strong>Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year to the board.</strong></p>

<p>Jose... thank you. It's been a great addition to the PNET/Nikon experience. AND see you on Wednesdays?</p>

<p>Ben</p>

<p>Thank you Jose Angel. I've always loved the thread, however it was only since last month or so that I started participating and got really hooked to it.</p>

<p>I'm pretty sure Matt will do it good too. As he never seems to sleep I don't think he will start the thread too much after the usual nine o'clock here in Europe :-) First thing in the morning or last thing in the evening isn't that much apart, is it?</p>

<p>Os deseo muy feliz Navidad y un fantástico año nuevo.</p>

<p>Thank you, Jose! Thank you, Matt!</p>

<p>Though I don't always participate, it's always a very enjoyable scroll.</p>

<p>Thank You Jose Angel, and a <strong>Happy Holiday To All</strong> .</p>

<p>jose - thanks for starting it all - hope to see your contributions in 2010; matt - good luck and don't feel like you have to get up <em>too</em> early for us in europe.....and to every other contributor and those inspired to get out there and take some pictures for the next wednesday - have a great holiday.<br>

andyc</p>

<p>Thank you Jose, thank you Matt, this thread is became friendly forum for all of us.<br>

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to everybody.</p>

<p>Thank you <strong>Jose </strong> for coming up with <em><strong>one of the most brilliant ideas</strong> </em> in this forum and <strong><em>persistantly and punctually starting the thread</em> </strong> week after week. No need to mension the quality of the first of the photos which inspire and challenge all the users to go out, shoot and be a better photographer every week.<br>

I also want to thank <strong>Matt</strong> for accepting the challenge that comes with continuing this tradition.<br>

Happy new year to all members.<br>

Durukan<br>

Ankara, Turkey</p>

 

Thanks José. Whatever you do, all the best.

<p>reading this news from mexico city, where i'm spending the holidays...<br>

jose has been a true source of inspiration, since he's inspired so many of us to share and encourage each other in our photographic pursuits<br>

however, i have no doubts the wednesday thread will continue to be at a high level in matt's capable hands<br>

enough comisserating, how 'bout some images?<br>

here's one i shot earlier tonight at the basilica of the virgin of guadaloupe...</p>

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<p>(Better late than never.) Thank you José for this great idea, and thanks Matt for taking up the baton.</p>

<p>José,<br>

Mil gracias por tu aporte. ¡A vos y tus seres queridos, les deseo un feliz año nuevo!<br>

Tom</p>

<p>Thank you José for starting this wonderful tradition and thanks to Matt for volunteering to continue it. It's one thread I try to check every week (I have a secretary now and do not get as much time to puruse the forums - she's a slave driver!)</p>

<p>Being a relative "newbie" to the site for only a couple of weeks, I would like to thank Jose for his efforts and also kind words to many of us. Best wishes to him and to Matt as he assumes the role of "Chief bottle washer and moderator".<br>

And thanks to everyone for their contributions. You learn so much by viewing our peer's works.<br>

All the best for 2010!</p>

<p>Jose,</p>

<p>Thank you for all you've done. The WedNEsDAy photos are something I always enjoy, even if I'm not always able to contribute.</p>

<p>And thank you to Matt for taking over the job.</p>

<p>HaPPy NeW YEar to all!</p>

<p>A big thank you to Jose for starting and maintaining it for so long - and another one to Matt for taking over now...</p>

<p>Thank you very much again... you are so kind. It has been a very pleasant task. I`m grateful with Matt to continue with the thread. I`ll be there, somewhere below Matt`s post.</p>

<p>My best wishes to all of you... </p><div></div>

<p>Dear Jose,<br>

Many thanks for your unbeatable effort for creating and running this splendid thread. Take care and Happy New Year.<br>

Best Regards,<br>

Ertugrul</p>

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<p >I’m a retired school teacher who happened on the thread by accident about four months ago. I haven’t missed a week since. Jose, you have done something very special and words cannot convey how much the thread has opened my eyes to the joy of photography and increased my appreciation and admiration for you and all of those who contribute. The thread makes WedNEsDAys special! Thank you…. You’ve made a difference and you should hear it one more time.</p>

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<p>Thank you for the wonderful wednesdays</p>

<p>Jose, a big thank you for this wonderful weekly event!</p>

<p>Dear Jose... and for once the 'Dear' is heartfelt as you have enriched our lives through this wonderful thread you have founded and maintained. Thankyou for your hard work and for this point at which we all meet.</p>

<p>And to Matt, I cannot think of a better person to carry on the tradition. You gave me great advice when I started and you are one of the true champs of this site.</p>

<p>The geographic move of the thread to the US means that (like Rene) the Wednesday part of this thread will be the preparation, and 'posting-day' will in fact be Thursday morning Sydney time. But have no doubt that I'll be there each week, coffee in hand, and either linking a bit of my work or simply admirring what all of you contribute.</p>

<p>Three cheers for the Wednesday Pic!</p>

<p>The current plan is that Matt will start the Wednesday thread before he goes to bed (US Eastern time). Therefore, the thread will actually start a bit earlier than before (mid morning in Europe). But please be patient and let Matt figure out what works best for him as well as everybody else. He may change things a bit after a couple of weeks.</p>