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Shipspotters all over the world => Site related news, functions and modules => Topic started by: DEREK SANDS on December 01, 2015, 09:01:31 PM

Title: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: DEREK SANDS on December 01, 2015, 09:01:31 PM

Hi Everyone,

Some may have noticed already that Ken has taken up my invitation to become Life President of the site.

Its a well deserved accolade for all of his hard work in the past.

Welcome back Ken.

best regards

Derek Sands

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: andrecas on December 01, 2015, 09:13:58 PM

Congratulations Ken! Great recognition. Wonderful appointment.

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: brian e cole on December 02, 2015, 04:37:19 AM

Congratulations, Ken. Enjoy the honour! Brian

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Keith Goldie on December 02, 2015, 08:20:46 AM

Always good to see a steady hand at the wheel,well done mate.

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: victor radio74 on December 02, 2015, 08:21:34 AM

Congratulations for Ken and congratulations for everyone,it is good that peace come to the site
Best regards

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ian Thomas on December 02, 2015, 08:37:54 AM

Congratulations Ken and well deserved.


Ian Thomas

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Aleksi Lindström on December 02, 2015, 01:14:17 PM

My sincere congratulations Ken, you are indeed the man who deserves this honour!

Kind regards,
Aleksi :)

Title: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Tomislav Raymondi on December 02, 2015, 02:59:40 PM

Ken

My most sinceres congratulations, you are the only one to deserve this position in the web page.

My most sinceres wishes for you

Tomi.

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: John Grace on December 02, 2015, 03:40:14 PM

Congratulations Ken and thanks for all your past efforts and hard work under difficult circumstances. I hope to see you around Queensborough at some point, though I myself rarely visit these days. John.

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: ventuari on December 02, 2015, 03:47:03 PM

Congratulations Ken and well deserved.
The best for you
MBregards
ventuari

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Brent on December 02, 2015, 05:08:08 PM

Congratulations Ken, you've always had a good word for me and good to see a reward to someone who is passionate and happily still active in his field.
Cheers
Brent

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 07:18:23 PM

Thank you Derek for considering me for this Honour, it is not something that I was expecting but it is much appreciated and I can only hope that I am able to continue my support for the Website, it has given me a lot of pleasure and also many problems over the years but on the whole I have enjoyed the experience.

Kind Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 07:20:38 PM

Thank you Andre for your kind words, they are much appreciate.
Kind Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 07:22:42 PM

Many thanks Brian for your kind words.
Kind Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 07:26:52 PM

Thank you Keith, I hope my hand remains steady.
Kind regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 07:30:12 PM

Hello Victor, thank you for your words, much appreciated
Kind Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 07:35:33 PM

Hi Ian,
Thank you for your kind words, I hope you are keeping well and that I can continue to catch a few Tankers for you.
Kind regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 07:43:50 PM

Hi Aleksi,
Thank you for your very kind words, you and I have had a few up and downs over many years but we got through them OK (I hope), I am sorry that I didn't get that preview screen for you but who knows what the future holds.
Kind Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 07:50:48 PM

Hi Tomi,
Thank you for your kind message, you and I have have had many discussions over
the years we have been members of the website, some good, some not so good but hopefully we are still friends.
Kind regards and my Best Wishes
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 07:57:16 PM

Hello John,
Thank you for your kind words of support, they are much appreciated, like yourself I do not get to Queenborough very much these days but when I do I sincerely hope that we can meet up again.
Best Wishes
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 08:00:34 PM

Thank you Vetuari for your kind words, it was nice to hear from you.
Kind Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: B.Clark on December 02, 2015, 08:05:16 PM

Hearty congratulations

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 08:21:54 PM

Hello Brent,
What can I say, you and I have been in contact almost since day one, thank you for your message, it is very much appreciated, as you will know it was a struggle and very difficult at times but it was worth it. I hope the handicap is holding up !!!
Kind Regards and my Best Wishes
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Adrian Ford on December 02, 2015, 08:39:19 PM

Congratulations Ken you deserved to be honoured. Enjoy your time on site.

Best Wishes
Adrian

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 08:41:26 PM

Hello Adrian,

Thank you for your kind words.

Best Wishes
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 02, 2015, 09:14:34 PM

Thank you B.Clark for your kind words
Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Phil English on December 03, 2015, 09:15:21 AM

Great news Ken. With all that you have done for shipspotting over the years, you thoroughly deserve it!

Brgds
Phil

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 03, 2015, 11:09:39 AM

Thank you Phil for your kind words, I hope in this Role I might be able to use my extensive knowledge of both sides of this Website in an advisory manner, the Website is facing a challenging time.
Kind Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Emmanuel.L on December 03, 2015, 06:29:12 PM

Congratulations Ken,you surely deserve it after all these years giving valuable service to the site and personally to members, a fitting and well deserved Christmas present Ken.
Incidentally may I take this opportunity to wish you all the best for the festive season for you and your family.
Emmanuel.L.

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 03, 2015, 09:37:19 PM

Hello Emmanuel,

Thank you for your kind message which is very much appreciated, you and I have had several messages exchanged between us over the years, I hope your health has improved.
I wish you and your Family all the best for Christmas.
Kind Regards
Ken
 

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: John Jones on December 04, 2015, 05:10:40 PM

Congratulations Ken, a well deserved accolade. I hope that you can now enjoy that and your time on the site to the full.
Best Regards
John

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 04, 2015, 07:20:05 PM

Many thanks John, hopefully the answer is yes, you and I have seen a few changes to the website over the years.
Kind Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: John Jones on December 04, 2015, 10:46:52 PM

Quote from: Ken Smith on December 04, 2015, 07:20:05 PM

Many thanks John, hopefully the answer is yes, you and I have seen a few changes to the website over the years.
Kind Regards
Ken

Yes indeed Ken. I remember some years back it was quite a task to even post a picture! But stalwarts like yourself kept true to the vision and have seen it through, even though there may have been a few misunderstandings between us along the way. And that's all they were.

Hopefully I will be crossing the 'water' to Gravesend soon and look forward to a catch up.

Best Regards
John

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: jdap on December 05, 2015, 12:11:42 PM

Congratulations, Ken!

A well-deserved recognition after the many hours, and all the energy, you have devoted to the smooth running of the website!

Best regards,

Jos

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 05, 2015, 12:26:45 PM

Thank you for your message Jose, your words are much appreciated.
Kind Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Pier Master on December 05, 2015, 01:36:36 PM

Hello Ken, congratulations indeed... does this mean we have to call you SIR from now on...

Best regards, Brian.

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Robert J Smith on December 05, 2015, 05:28:07 PM

Hi Ken

Congratulations, you deserve this honour for all the hard work you have put into this site.

Best regards

Bob

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 05, 2015, 05:58:02 PM

Thank you for your message Brian, very kind of you, you will probably have to dof you cap as well !!!!!!
Kind Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 05, 2015, 06:04:39 PM

Thank you Bob, your message is much appreciated, hope to see you on the south side at some point.
Kind Regards
Ken   

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Hannes van Rijn on December 14, 2015, 05:57:44 AM

Hi Ken

My sincere congratulations with this honorary title of President Emeritus. You are the man who deserves this honour,for all that you have done for Shipspotting over the years.

Best regards.
Hannes.

Title: Re: Ken Smith, President Emeritus
Post by: Ken Smith on December 14, 2015, 10:08:24 AM

Thank you Hannes for your kind words, I very much appreciate them.
Kind Regards
Ken