Yes, its true. There are many of you, and your out there somewhere. Just lately they seem to get lost in the shuffle of negativity and nastiness. Somewhere along the way, DF has lost its fun and thrill for me, and for this and other reasons I am done.
I truly enjoy the many people I have talked to, and possibly helped out along the way, and wish them all the best.
You see, the nastiness and negativity I could probably deal with, but when I decide to actually attempt to play once in a while, it is nothing but a lag fest. So you see, the fun seems to be gone..
To all my good friends from GI, keep at it! You guys and gals are something to be proud of!

Perhaps I'll pop into WC now and then to say hi.....

Dr. Shoe, u are truly a great person and will be missed not just by me but everyone I'm sure. I'm sad to see u go, but u have to do what is right for u. And by all means, it wud be great for u to pop in wc. You will be missed dr.

I am very sorry to see you go. What you say is true however I will never leave because of that. The forum used to be a fun place, still is but you have to just stick with your squad thread. Take care and I hope to see you again.

Nooooooooooooooo! I'm sorry you feel that way. I, for one, think you are a really neat person who I have had the honor to fly with a time or two and cut up with a time or two as well. I have to admit you were part of what makes dogfight fun for me. I certainly hope (selfishly I admit) you get bored and reconsider. I am sure you are the type of person to pursue what makes you happy.

I would like to extend to you traditional Navy wishes... "Fair winds and following seas" (Means a lot to me to say that to anyone, and I don't say that to just anyone)

Jim

Shoe very sad to hear!!! Us here at GI will miss you brother and hope one day you come home!!

sir Curtis, I am sad to hear this news. You are one of the good ones. I hope you decide to return one day. Godspeed brother.

Really sorry to hear that you are leaving Doc. That means no more prescriptions for Kamakazi King and I...... I respect your your decision, although I selfishly wish you would reconcider. Even if you dont change your mind, I still respect you Doc. Dogfight has lost a fierce competitor and a incredible ally.

It's a sad day for dogfight.

Go in peace.

Don't be afraid to drop in from time to time, and don't be afraid to change your mind.

McFate

there goes a good man.....

That's a bummer dude...

Well I am sure you will have fun & present a positive aspect to whatever else catches your interest in the future.. but please do come back here from time to time & kill some of them pesky reds and say "Hi!" (I hope!)

Oww man... there goes a real pilot who never stand back although the difficult situations... man I'll miss ya and like everyone here said, hope you change your mind...

Join me in saluting Dr CurtisShoe!

Sad to see u go hope u stop in from time to time GREAT FLYING WITH YOU!!!

No shoe!!! I am so sad to see you go, you are a very nice person to everyone we need more people like you and not these negative nasty noobs, i hope you will come back soon,
All the best,
- war hawk1-5