To All TPO Members,

We lost a great contributor tonight. Despite many attempts at reconciliation, Alain has retired from contribution to concentrate on his blog and his content production there. If it was a lesser member, I would let it go unnoticed, but I think a word should be said as his presence will be noted and certainly missed.

After a period of tension and growth, Alain felt it was best to go his own way and concentrate on his personal content venues.

I have to say this, Alain has been with us from the beginning and we owe him more then a thousand thank you's for his contributions. While I am sure I will remain friends with him, I will miss him here on TPO. However, I feel like Alain made the decision he felt he had to make to attempt to maintain his friendships with all.

No ill will from me, I will always think of him fondly, and can't wait until my next chance to fish with him.

Thank you for all you have done Alain, I hope one day you reconsider, I will be more than happy to reactivate your account any time.

Cheers good friend!

Justin