An open letter to the members of FlyerTalk
Nov 7, 2010 | 9:54 am
#16
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: ua mm, aa plat, starriott LTPP, ihg plat, hh gold.
Posts: 13,063
randy, we'll miss you around here. that said, thank you for creating an amazing website that changed so many people's lives for the better, congratulations on your impending retirement and best wishes for your next adventure--whatever you decide to do! ^
Nov 7, 2010 | 10:05 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: 30 minutes south of EWR
Programs: UA 1k MM;*A Lifetime Gold; Marriott Lifetime Platinum; HiltonHonors Gold. Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 7,817
Randy, I am so pleased that I was fortunate enough to be seated next to you on the SMD2 charter, and the news that you are stepping back from FT makes it all the more special (in a sad sort of way!)
It was my honor and pleasure to sit next to a man who has enriched so many lives.
God bless, Randy and enjoy your next endeavors!
It was my honor and pleasure to sit next to a man who has enriched so many lives.
God bless, Randy and enjoy your next endeavors!
Nov 7, 2010 | 10:12 am
#21
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 24,164
Thank you Randy for starting this community and source of knowledge.^
Nov 7, 2010 | 10:12 am
#22
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Long Island, NY
Programs: CoFounder and Chairman, FFOCUS (Frequent Flyers Organized and concerned about Unacceptable Service.
Posts: 1,341
Randy,
I don't think words can adequately express our gratitude to you for what you gave us here - your expertise, your guidance, and most importantly your friendship. You will certainly be missed, but this place will always be associated with Randy Petersen. I just hope you will keep in touch with us as you move forward.
Best wishes to you my friend.
Art
I don't think words can adequately express our gratitude to you for what you gave us here - your expertise, your guidance, and most importantly your friendship. You will certainly be missed, but this place will always be associated with Randy Petersen. I just hope you will keep in touch with us as you move forward.
Best wishes to you my friend.
Art
Nov 7, 2010 | 10:22 am
#23
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,399
Randy, thank you so much. You can be very proud of your accomplishments. I have been a member of FlyerTalk for nearly 10 years. FlyerTalk has changed my life. I have had the pleasure of meeting you, at a Las Vegas dinner several years ago, as well as hundreds of members of the FT Community. You have made it possible for me to attend DOs and make friends around the world, and to travel in the front of the plane instead of the back. May I offer my best wishes to you. :-:
Nov 7, 2010 | 10:40 am
#26
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DFW
Posts: 3,282
Randy, thank you for creating such a wonderful site that has branched out into an awesome community and an important resource for practically everything, expanding beyond travel-related topics. All the best wishes for whatever you do in the future. 
Nov 7, 2010 | 10:43 am
#27
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Delta 3MM, DM, AIA IR Shs and MLBabe
Programs: Prefer to stay where the herded cats are staying, IHG , Hyatt gold, bottom fish in other chains
Posts: 2,451
Randy, I have never met you but perhaps one day our paths will cross.
Thank you for FT and all the wonderful people and information this site has gathered. I have enjoyed and learned much here over the last 5 years.
Good luck in your future endeavors.
Dede
Thank you for FT and all the wonderful people and information this site has gathered. I have enjoyed and learned much here over the last 5 years.
Good luck in your future endeavors.
Dede
Nov 7, 2010 | 10:48 am
#28
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Greater DC
Programs: UA plus
Posts: 12,947
Randy -
I'm honored I've had the opportunity to meet you and benefit from this great community you've created and nurtured. I appreciate all you've done to make FT the soaring success it has become.
I hope you'll come visit a Do now and again, and now forget your FT roots!
Best of luck in whatever future endeavours garner your attention and focus!!
I'm honored I've had the opportunity to meet you and benefit from this great community you've created and nurtured. I appreciate all you've done to make FT the soaring success it has become.
I hope you'll come visit a Do now and again, and now forget your FT roots!
Best of luck in whatever future endeavours garner your attention and focus!!
Nov 7, 2010 | 10:55 am
#30
In Memoriam
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Easton, CT, USA
Programs: ua prem exec, Former hilton diamond
Posts: 31,801
I don't believe there has been a time in the last ten years when somebody has asked the standard interview question "name some things that have had a positive influence on your life" that I have not said Flyertalk. It would be totally impossible to list all the benefits and friends you have made possible, and all the other people's whose lives had been made better even though they will never see the inside of an airplane or a hotel room because of those relationships.
Things in life change, but Fluertalk was one of those things that I always wished stayed the same.
Total best of luck to you in whatever you do in life going forward. You have been a tremendous influence on my life.
Things in life change, but Fluertalk was one of those things that I always wished stayed the same.
Total best of luck to you in whatever you do in life going forward. You have been a tremendous influence on my life.