Time To Pass The Keys

[luvrbus]

You guys have told me I would know when it was time and that time has come for me .
I will 70 in a month and after Quartzsite I am going to sell my beloved Eagle and devote what time my maker has given me to live on this earth to my wife of over 40 years, my children and my grandkids what a joy the grandkids have been.
Bus people are the greatest people on earth I have many friends that I have met over the years since I started this in 1968 and remain friends to this day and besides that they are making the 12r tires a lot heavier now LOL.This maybe off topic but I did mention Eagle 


good luck

[gumpy]

You guys have told me I would know when it was time and that time has come for me .
I will 70 in a month and after Quartzsite I am going to sell my beloved Eagle and devote what time my maker has given me to live on this earth to my wife of over 40 years, my children and my grandkids what a joy the grandkids have been.
Bus people are the greatest people on earth I have many friends that I have met over the years since I started this in 1968 and remain friends to this day and besides that they are making the 12r tires a lot heavier now LOL.This maybe off topic but I did mention Eagle 


good luck

All I can say is, "Well, it's about time!"   

Seriously, I think the mark of a great mind is that the person knows his limitations, and I applaud you for coming to this decision on your own. I cannot imagine how I'll feel when that time comes for me.

Of course, like the song says, "... you can check out any time you like, but  you can never leave."  It applies to the this community and bulletin board as well as the famed hotel.

Good luck to you and your family.

craig

[trucktramp]

I have been a lurker on this board for about a year or so and in this time I have seen that you are one of the few 2 stroke gurus remaining.  I have been around diesels for many years but know only a little about the 2 strokes.  Your vast knowledge will be greatly missed by all of us here.  I can only hope that you will check in from time to time to continue to guide us along the path. 
Should you decide to return to bussing, remember that 70 is the new 40 so you are still young.  Good luck in your next adventure my friend.

[Busted Knuckle]

Well Clifford as usual I truly respect your judgement, and if you feel 70 is the time for you, then so be it!

I have truly enjoyed watching, reading and learning form you, and hope you'll continue to grace us with your presence and wisdom from time to time!

Enjoy the family, especially the young ones they are our future! Most of all enjoy what ever time you have left to the MAX! And try to keep Sonnie, Doyle, & Van inline!
  BK 

[Eagle Andy]

Well Clifford , when talked on sunday you mentioned it. and I truly understand . Iam still not going to leave you alone.   and that makes meeting you in Quartzite in Jan that much more speciel to me . You have been and still remain a hero in the Bus world ,your unselfessness  and willinness to help anyone anytime is what makes this insane world go around. THANK YOU  you are my bus hero.

 Andy

[rusty]

Clifford, I hope the only keys you give up are to the bus. I hope you still have a little time to pound on the computer keys and pass on some more of your knowledge. See you in Quartzsite and will miss you at our future Eagle rallys.

Good Luck Wayne

[HighTechRedneck]

I will just echo what has been said.  I highly respect you for knowing when to step away from the bus and for recognizing the priorities in life (family).  But as others have said, I hope you will still hang out here sharing your experience and bus wisdom in your spare time.

[Van]

Clifford,Sonja.Before I start getting teary eyed,and all emotional over this LOL,you should also know that you guy's will always be like Family to Mom,Cheryl and I ,you are like the Dad I never had and a true friend to me,well you know what I am saying(honey where's the tissue's ), any way there I got that of my chest (hope I'm not outta line by saying this but it is from the Heart buddy,really now! I mean it!)

YOU ARE THE BEST!

    VAN

[bevans6]

We never met but I value your conversation and advice.  And I very much respect your choice.  Thanks for all the fish...

Brian

[busdriver58]

Clifford, I don't drove to your place a few weeks ago because of time and now I know, that was a bad decision.

We never meet but your comments in the past months where very helpfull and I apprecciate a lot what you offered, just a few in this world offer his help for nothing.

If you decided to let it go your treasure to have time for the family I need to learn from you.

Julio

[Lin]

Wait, I thought 70 was the new 68 (had to skip a number to avoid confusion). 

[busshawg]

I too will echo what has been said, except for the father thing as we have never met. Plus that would make Van and I brothers. Never had a brother before, although I am adopted!  Anyway thanks for your wealth of info here. It really does help many of us to build the courage and have the self confidence to carry on with these nutty projects. When people such as yourself speak here, there are more listening that what you realize.

Grant

[akroyaleagle]

NO!

I've never even met you but you are near the top of my hope to list!

I do understand though. I too am getting older and slower. Frankie and I are nearing 43 years together.

I find it harder each time to do the bus projects now. I have been remodeling my Eagle all summer and still have to reinstall the rear service bay and the new dash.

Arthritis severely limits my bus work. Services are getting harder each time.

Please do not leave the Boards just because you sell the coach. If all the knowledgeable folks leave, where will the new nuts get their guidance? They aren't making any new two stroke guys!

Best of luck to you in whatever you decide to do.

[John Z]

Clifford, you are exactly what i think of when i think of this bus forum! When i broke down on the north TX border a few years ago, it was you that responded in about 10 minutes after i posted my predicament. You put me in touch with Sonny, and he and Mike saved my trip!!! I will never forget you guys.

I can understand the shift in priority from bus to family. God bless you and them, and i hope you all enjoy each other as much as is possible. You know you will always be welcome to drop in if you ever get up north, no matter what you are driving! Take care.

[Van]

They aren't making any new two stroke guys!


Joe yes they are ,right here on the boards,I ain't there yet,but hope to be  


 Van