AX 365 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I had the pleasure of meeting HOLMES when I went to London a couple of years ago while my wife was there on business. As we share the same profession, I sent a note advising that I would be in England in April 2010 and offered an invitation to make our acquaintance. Long story short, we met at the RAF Museum at Cosford. It was a nice day trip from London for me and a short drive from home for HOLMES. We had a great day taking in the sights at the museum, talking shop, comparing notes on how things were on either side of 'The Pond' and then after that went for a tour around the area and had a quick visit to Telford. It was great meeting a fellow ARCer and spending the day with a new friend. I got an e-mail a week or so ago from HOLMES telling me to keep an eye out for the postman. Well the doorbell rings the other day and the mailman delivered a HUGE parcel. I open it up and I'm flabbergasted and speechless at the same time as I see what HOLMES has sent. I'm the beneficiary of a tremendous gift. I won't go into details publicly but let's just say it was amazing and completely out of the blue. I still can't believe the generousity bestowed on me. HOLMES...thank you doesn't even come close but that's all I have. I hope I'm able to do your gift justice. Ladies and gentlemen...to HOLMES! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Holmes is the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Holmes is the best. Agreed! HOLMES always has something positive and uplifting to say with every post. Hey HOLMES, my wife and I are coming to the UK in September. Wanna meet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 A LIVING LEGEND!! HOLMES will never pay to get into WDW!! I have gotten the ok to make sure that he will be given the Golden Ears Treatment!!!! Now to just get him here........................... Love ya to bits!!!! -jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Holmes is #1 in my book! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 May Holmes' tribe increase! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Wow, really really great seeing this type of post for a person that so deserves all of our thanks. There arent enough THANK YOUs to return everyting that HOLMSIE gives without ever asking anything in return. I know I could strive to be that type of person, but know I will fall extremely short of the bar that has been set by HOLMES. I hope someday to repay just a tiny bit of the kindness that has been shown to me......glad to hear props are not only for the propulsion of a once stationary object, stationary HOLMES is certainly not. And certainly well deserving of all of our "PROPer respect". :thumbsup: HERE, HERE!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 BTT.... For the overnight crew, or the day shift across the pond.... 14.7 posts per day, per HOLMES' profile, I am certain at least one of those is a positive one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Agreed! HOLMES always has something positive and uplifting to say with every post. Hey HOLMES, my wife and I are coming to the UK in September. Wanna meet? Big Daddy, BRING IT ON...when are you coming and where are you going to be? WOULD love TO MEET you BOTH..and maybe show you the sights of UK..... Let ME know... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 :wub: Hello Mike and Gentlemen, Well THANK YOU all... :blush: I am sppechless for once and overwhelmed by your generous words and thoughts and kindness... Mike YOU deserve that gift..and THANK YOU very much for your kindness .. :blush: LOVE YOU ALL.. HOLMES. :wub: :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) Speaking from experience...if we had just ten more each of our good Holmes and FlyingFortress...folks this world would be fifty fold better than it is presently. I can avow that without them things would be much harder to deal with, they bring a genuine goodness that is rarely if ever matched. Three cheers for each and a heartfelt toast. It is indeed and honor and pleasure to have both as friends in the truest sense of the word. Edited June 12, 2012 by #1 Greywolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aerofan Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Holmes is truly a one of a kind person with a big heart. I was only seeking replacement landing gears and instead he sent the complete kit without asking anything in return. I've tried to emulate his kindness by paying it forward to others when I can. Thank you, Holmesy, your actions are an inspiration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Speaking from experience...if we had just ten more each of our good Holmes and FlyingFortress...folks this world would be fifty fold better than it is presently. I can avow that without them things would be much harder to deal with, they bring a genuine goodness that is rarely if ever matched. Three cheers for each and a heartfelt toast. It is indeed and honor and pleasure to have both as friends in the truest sense of the word. Clif - that statement also applies to YOU!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Clif - that statement also applies to YOU!!! Patrick I AGREE with that too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Knowing Holmes, this doesn't surprise me ... ;) Holmes is the BEST and We All could be a bit more like him ... ~Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dkobayashi Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Never really have gotten the chance to chat with him yet, but he seems like one of the best natured guys around here! Always something positive to say! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Ladies and gentlemen...to HOLMES! Hi Mike, I'll drink to that I have to echo what everyone else has said. I, too, am fortunate to be the recipient of HOLMES's generosity. You would have to go a long way to find a better individual. HOLMES, here's to YOU Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viperguy Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I've been on the receiving end of his generosity and I don't even know what I did to deserve it. He's one of a kind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terrysumner Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 As another who was on the receiving end of Holmes' generosity I could not agree more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) geedubelyer, you are welcome ..It is nice to be able to treat others and make them feel happy..Thank you for the kind words. Viperguy Thank you too .I just wanted you to have that as you are a NICE person... :D TERRY, Thank you MY friend..I know YOU deserved that little something too .. THANK you all for your kind words and thoughts... HOLMES :wub: :wub: Edited June 14, 2012 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WymanV Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Yeah, he's alright He's probably gonna get in trouble if the wrong person sees this thread tho... Wings are on, Holmes, and it's front & center on the bench. And I won't tell if you don't ;) Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Yeah, he's alright He's probably gonna get in trouble if the wrong person sees this thread tho... Wings are on, Holmes, and it's front & center on the bench. And I won't tell if you don't ;) Ken Hello Ken, Thnak you..I think MY other friends will be just as happy to see that you have been treated as they were !!LOL!!! Oh you have the WINGS on ALREADY..WOW !! you will have to post it in the WIP soon ... ENJOY!!! HOLMES :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coaste2010 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Hi fellow ARC's This is always great to see. As a newbie to ARC its fantastic to see such great Camaraderie. Holmes, haven't spoken to you or even read posts (that's how new I am) but what an awesome and kind gesture. lovely to see :D cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) Hi fellow ARC's This is always great to see. As a newbie to ARC its fantastic to see such great Camaraderie. Holmes, haven't spoken to you or even read posts (that's how new I am) but what an awesome and kind gesture. lovely to see :D cheers Well that is very NICE and KIND of you Steve....THANK you. You will get to know that I am the weird one...LOL..if you believe that then you are doing just fine !! IF I can help you then I will....{may be when I come OVER there to See MY family in Cape Town and MY MOMS Sister in Jo'Burg I will look you up!} HOLMES Edited June 14, 2012 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coaste2010 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Well that is very NICE and KIND of you Steve.... You will get to know that I am the weird one...LOL..if you believe that then you are doing just fine !! IF I can help you then I will....{may be when I come OVER there to See MY family in Cape Town and MY MOMS Sister in Jo'Burg I will look you up!} HOLMES Always a pleasure Holmes, I try ;-) Well then you and I should get a long great then. Well then I guess I am off to a good start. That's great that you have a willingness to assist in any way possible. to that. That would be great. Nice to connect with people with similar interests, Please feel free to look me up. Have a good day further Steve :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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