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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 05:28 PM
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Checking in on Number Dummy?

I have not seen Number Dummy post for quite a while. Nor logged in. He is normally very active. I found a number on Google and called that, no answer. I left a message reaching out and asking if he was ok. Anybody know him personally enough to reach out and check on him? I made a "Gratitiude for Number Dummy" post to see if anyone might say something about his status. I think we owe him our attention and support for everything he has provided on this forum.

You can leave words of gratitude here...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ber-dummy.html
 
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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 06:53 PM
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He does seem to take a break now and then from the board, without warning.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 07:34 PM
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He does seem to take a break now and then from the board, without warning.
I think it is called frustration ...
 
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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 09:07 PM
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I can understand that. He is such a great contributor, but even it takes me a couple times to get things through my thick head!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 09:45 PM
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I sent him a PM a couple of weeks ago when I noticed a vacuum in The Force, but have not received a reply. Not that he's required to check in when he's off on another adventure of course, but his absence is definitely felt.
I hope he's on vacation and simply incommunicado on a beach somewhere with a dead cell-phone battery left back at the hotel and no computer.

Thought Lars might have his phone number from his trip here from Germany and could check.

Paul
 
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Old Jan 4, 2020 | 02:06 AM
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I noticed he has been receiving a lot of flack recently. Hopefully he just got frustrated and took a break. You guys are in big trouble if he doesn't come back.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 12:10 PM
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...and Mrpotatohead? Unless I've missed it, haven't seen him on here in a while either. Good info from him as well.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 07:52 AM
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Number Dummy

I spoke with Bill AKA Number Dummy last night. He's doing well and is enjoying his life. He does have a life outside of these forums.
Thanks to all concerned.
As with all of us, we need a break every once in awhile, myself included.
So rest assured, he's doing well.
Robert
 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 10:52 AM
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Thanks for doing that and letting us know. Lots of relieved folks around here now.

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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 11:05 AM
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Robert, Thank you for the update. We are all carefully working on our trucks together, and this same care extends out towards those we interact with here on the forum. NumberDummy, MrPotatoHead, etc... Those that are more active and have the key to information the rest of us seek, help so many of us. It's nice to leat them know they are appreciated, even if it takes awhile to understand the information they are generously offering.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2020 | 06:30 PM
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Many Thanx, Number Dummy, your experience and knowledge cannot be replaced, Ihave been a Ford Guy all of my life and still learn from your experience. It is much appreciated and am grateful.-No Brand X

 
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Old Jan 15, 2020 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 1TonBasecamp
Thought Lars might have his phone number from his trip here from Germany and could check.
Hello dear people
I just read that I was mentioned here in the thread.
Yes, I have Bill's number, but since we now know that he is fine, I will not call him for the time being, if he deliberately distances himself from the forum, then he will have his reasons. But hope that he will come back soon, he is very missing here in the forum .... Irreplaceable knowledge and information ... a great man ...

Greetings from Germany
Lars
 
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Old Jan 15, 2020 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by gangstakr
I spoke with Bill AKA Number Dummy last night. He's doing well and is enjoying his life. He does have a life outside of these forums.
Thanks to all concerned.
As with all of us, we need a break every once in awhile, myself included.
So rest assured, he's doing well.
Robert
Good to hear, he and many others have helped me tremendously since my purchase of American history. I value it all.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2020 | 01:35 AM
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Hi Guys
ND has been active in the forum for 2 days, I have looked from time to time and am now calmed down .... I hope he had a good break ....

@NumberDummy Nice to know that you are still there.

Best regards from Germany
Lars
 
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Old Feb 12, 2020 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by red-bulli-69
Hi Guys
ND has been active in the forum for 2 days, I have looked from time to time and am now calmed down .... I hope he had a good break ....

@NumberDummy Nice to know that you are still there.

Best regards from Germany
Lars
... ...
 
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