A personal announcement from Jamie (please read)

**JRB** · 9th December 09, 10:51 AM

Jamie, I've really enjoyed my time spent on this forum with you as head moderator. I'm sure X-Marks will continue to be a great kilt wearing resource and community in the future because of the standards you've set. Thanks for your service here.

**NewGuise** · 9th December 09, 11:17 AM

Many thanks, good sir.

Keep posting. Pictures, especially.

**Hamish** · 9th December 09, 11:26 AM

My dear friend Jamie, my apologies for allowing this thread to reach page 11 before I 'chime in', but I have only just tuned in to it today.

Well, this is something I thought would never come to pass - to my way of thinking, you and X Marks the Scot are practically synonymous - but your reasons for pulling back are totally valid and understandable. The family's gain is our loss but, at least, you will still be within reach (if needed) and you will still be able to contribute so much to the forum by your fine example and experience.

I join with the many contributors to this thread who have already expressed their gratitude and appreciation of all that you have done in recent years to keep the good ship X Marks on a true and safe bearing.

My love to you, Star, Sinbad and Xena - I am already looking forward to our next meet-up ....... in 2011!

Take care,
Ham.

**Tartan Tess** · 9th December 09, 11:40 AM

Thank you for all your time and energy.
I have been here a very short while but your posts where the ones I first noticed because of all the great fun and photos.
I hope you will keep posting those lovely classic photos. Jamie you and yours are very classy
Good luck to you and your lady

**CSCunningham** · 9th December 09, 03:08 PM

Thank for your time and energies, I am sure your good council will be appreciated.

**kiltedinUSMC** · 9th December 09, 07:01 PM

Jamie,
You are truly a Gentleman and Friend. I am glad to have met you and for your hard work here at XMTS. I wish you well and thank you again Cheers!

**MacBean** · 9th December 09, 08:02 PM

You take everything - the rose and the laurel too!
Go on, take them, but in spite of you
One thing goes with me now and tonight,
your love for kilts!

**jordanjm** · 9th December 09, 08:13 PM

Thanks for all of your hard work here. X-Marks is what it is in part because of your voice.

**Streetcar** · 10th December 09, 10:28 AM

WHAT?!?!?
I go away on my seasonal sabbatical, and this is what happens?

I can only echo the sentiments all ready expressed.

As sad as I am that you will no longer be a Moderator, I gladdened that you are not leaving the forum altogether, and look forward to your continued posts - as I always have.

It was a true joy meeting you and the family this summer, and I sincerely hope the trip will be repeated soon.

To you, good sir.
To your health, your happiness and your family!

**Panache** · 10th December 09, 11:23 AM

Everyone,

I have read all your comments and been overwhelmed by them. I kept wanting to write something but was just too choked up to. Everyone always hopes their efforts meant something. To read here all wonderful comments from friends and critics alike is a pretty amazing.

I will likely not be around that much till the New Year because of all the things going on with the Holidays and all, but I will be peeking in as best I can till then.

I really don't have adequate words to do justice to the feelings I have for all my friends here (both those I have and haven't had the pleasure of meeting in real life).

Let me say simply Thank You and offer my wishes to all for a Happy Holiday Season and a bright and prosperous New Year.

Sincerely

Jamie