The End. (final movie clips added)

[ukguy]

This time there is no going back, no repairs will be made, no more time will be spent/wasted.

I would like to say a big thankyou to all the guys/gals who have helped me and countless others in this hobby through this forum. Your knowledge was invaluable to me as I know it is to many others and I applaud the ease and sentiment with which you share it.

I will probably stop by now and then to see how you all are progressing and will check out the weekend photo fun to admire all of your work. But for me the end is now. I enjoyed my time here with you all immensly and thank you for the smiles (and everything else) that you gave me.

As always, have fun & be safe.
Karl.


I used a flash for once, as I didnt really care if the colour washed out or the realism of the scenery was lost in the bright colour.

[tstage]

Karl,

We'll miss having you around the forum. [:(] I sure appreciated both your help and your artistic inspiration. (I love the dock and water scene in your signature.) Karl, we hope you'll be able to return as a regular again at some point in the future. Do keep in touch...

Tom

[Anonymous]

Ummm, did I miss something? Why are you ending it?

Oh, man I sure do feel like a horses'****. [V]

For what it is worth I hope things work out, and I hope you do make it back. Sorry.

[selector]

Karl, this is most upsetting for me. I can't get over it! I know the vow was for better or for worse, but you never said you wouldn't try to make it better.

If it is the last thing you say to us for a long while, please say that you (the collective "you") are getting professional help. At least we would have hope for one of our own.

You must always retain that you are one of ours.

Hang in there,Buddy.

Fondest and best wishes for a good end,

-Crandell Overton

[chrismay]

Karl,

I am sorry that you feel that it is necessary to leave. If it were me (and it's not) I'd move somewhere that doesn't have a hurricane season.

Just my 2 cents.

You will be missed.

[egmurphy]

What happened?? How did you go from posting movie clips of your layout to demolishing it in one day??? Say it ain't so, Joe!

Whatever caused it, I hope the situation improves. You'll be missed.


Regards

Ed

[steveblackledge]

Hi Karl, the break will do you good with things the way they are, we will always be here, promise you will call in once in a while buddy[bow]

[tommyr]

You will be sorely missed by all of us. Your work is truly inspiring. You obviously have a great love for the hobby. I'm sure you have thought it, but could you not just put a lock on the door to protect your RR from hurricanes?
All the best--don't be a stranger. Tom[:(]

[Anonymous]

I'm very new to this my first and only Model RR forum and the image in your signature is one of the first that really wowed me. I have no idea what's going with you that have you quitting on your layout and the hobby but remember this man, true talent, sometimes go dormant but never away.
Later Karl

[ukguy]

Thanks for the support guys I really appreciate the kind words. Here are some final movie clips for you that I worked on this afternoon.

http://www.railimages.com/albums/karlallison/afy.avi
http://www.railimages.com/albums/karlallison/afz.avi
http://www.railimages.com/albums/karlallison/aga.avi
http://www.railimages.com/albums/karlallison/agb.avi
http://www.railimages.com/albums/karlallison/agc.avi
http://www.railimages.com/albums/karlallison/agd.avi
http://www.railimages.com/albums/karlallison/age.avi
http://www.railimages.com/albums/karlallison/agf.avi

And a pic of my "biggest" success.


Have fun & be safe, God bless you all.
Karl.

[cheese3]

sorry to hear you are leaving. I love the scenery work you have done and the videos really show it! Thanks for sharing your efforts and work. You are truely a great Model Railroader.

[tstage]

Karl,

You do pretty work. Your efforts are going to be sorely missed here. Where's Chip going to pick up his HO glasses perscription now?...

Tom

[dinwitty]

don't see all the sobbing about, as I have done many a layout, only to now have the best idea to boot to solve all my troubles.

Imagine me being in a club and that layout you had tons of fun had to be tore out.

You'll be back with something even better.

Cheers and drink down a good one.

[howmus]

Karl, You will really be missed here!!!! I can only hope that things will work out somehow for you and that you will find a way through this nightmare. Your work is splendid and an inspiration to all of us here. Very, very sad to see it swept away........

All the best to you!

[AggroJones]

To see work as good as your's get destroyed, [sigh] it hurts me.

Hope things get better.

[ereimer]

sorry to see you go . hope things work out and that one day you'll be back in the hobby .

[simon1966]

Dear Karl, A sad ending indeed. I can't imagine the deep sorrow you must be feeling to walk away from something you love so much. But what ever you do, you must do what is right for your family. I have had very low periods in my life, but prayed hard about it and made the right decisions, and life got a lot better.

Hope to see you back in the future.

[Anonymous]

Karl
I hope you find peace wherever life takes you. You and your talent will be sorely missed and I hope you will come back soon. You are truly talented, I l;ove the clips and pics.
Stay safe, good luck.
-Dave

[SpaceMouse]

Karl,

I don't know what to say. The issues here will not go away with the passing of your layout. When you decide to come back, you will be welcome. I haven't tried the glasses yet. It is true talent when you take a problem such as Harry Potter's glasses and do what everone says can't be done.

Bravo!

[grandeman]

Karl, hope to see you back soon. God bless you man.