02-08-2016, 08:38 PM
I haven't left this place in the lurch 
It's been an excruciatingly bad/busy couple of months, and what little free time I had left over was devoted to my son, and a bunch of urgent to-do's.
As many of you know, I pretty much have carte blanche with my schedule at my job from spring to fall - I only work 3 days per week - which allows me plenty of detecting time. But I'm only afforded that privilege because I make it up (and then some) in the winter. So...
From November to March, it's all about grinding it out. I DO check in here even when I'm bogged down, but just for the most important of tasks (troubleshooting, dealing with spam, handling technical issues, etc.).
I've literally lived, breathed & slept this site for 3+ years now, and it is part of me. You guys never have to worry about me abandoning it, ain't gonna happen. But...
As I've said hundreds of times over the years, this site is a COMMUNITY, it is ours. And as so, it cannot live & die based only upon me. As this is something I created, I am therefore responsible for maintaining & handling most of the heavy lifting, which I have zero issues with, and love doing. When it comes to the heart & soul though, the momentum, the action, and keeping the general spirit of the place thriving, it then becomes a team sport, and all of us, all of you, are vital to the growth of our village.
I know for most of you guys, this is your primary treasure hunting home, and for that, we are honored to have you here. Without key members like Ed, Scott Demont, Sven, Relic Medic, Zach, Updown and many others, I don't think doing all of this would be bearable.
Sorry for being long winded, but you guys need to understand 110%, NjNyDigger doesn't keep the community alive, YOU keep the community alive
Joe
It's been an excruciatingly bad/busy couple of months, and what little free time I had left over was devoted to my son, and a bunch of urgent to-do's.As many of you know, I pretty much have carte blanche with my schedule at my job from spring to fall - I only work 3 days per week - which allows me plenty of detecting time. But I'm only afforded that privilege because I make it up (and then some) in the winter. So...
From November to March, it's all about grinding it out. I DO check in here even when I'm bogged down, but just for the most important of tasks (troubleshooting, dealing with spam, handling technical issues, etc.).
I've literally lived, breathed & slept this site for 3+ years now, and it is part of me. You guys never have to worry about me abandoning it, ain't gonna happen. But...
As I've said hundreds of times over the years, this site is a COMMUNITY, it is ours. And as so, it cannot live & die based only upon me. As this is something I created, I am therefore responsible for maintaining & handling most of the heavy lifting, which I have zero issues with, and love doing. When it comes to the heart & soul though, the momentum, the action, and keeping the general spirit of the place thriving, it then becomes a team sport, and all of us, all of you, are vital to the growth of our village.
I know for most of you guys, this is your primary treasure hunting home, and for that, we are honored to have you here. Without key members like Ed, Scott Demont, Sven, Relic Medic, Zach, Updown and many others, I don't think doing all of this would be bearable.
Sorry for being long winded, but you guys need to understand 110%, NjNyDigger doesn't keep the community alive, YOU keep the community alive
Joe
