19 years

[Barlaorm]

Well all, with my current situation and with the new expansion coming out. I have decided it's time for me to retire from the game after 19 years non-stop playing. I just can not keep raiding and quite frankly I don't think I have another grind left in me. So tonight will be my final night of raiding. I will hang out with my fellowship until the new expansion launches and then I will be calling it quits.

To all my friends I have met and made over the years, know I love you all and very much enjoyed my time with you all.

I know this doesn't say nearly everything I would like it to, but it's the best I know how to do it. I will be on skype occasionally.

Take care all and best of luck to you all.

/Big war hug


Tim aka Barlaorm

[TheDarkKnight]

You do not know how sad this makes me.
I'm sorry to see you go, and understand-I can't even imagine man.
Thank you for doing all you did for us, when you weren't feeling that great.
You have no idea how much it meant to everyone. Your strength was everything to me.
Sorry to see you go. Hopefully, you stop in occassionally just to say hello.
Wish you well in anything you do-and hope your health gets better.

[Bianca]

We will miss you, Barl! And you're always welcome to come back. Or play for fun as long as you feel up to it. Hope your health is doing okay and please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Bianca

[Graeme]

So sorry to hear you are retiring Barl, but I totally understand.

[Kiiks]

Very sad to hear you are retiring. You will be missed. I wish you the very best and hope you this is not good bye. Take care of yourself and stop in when you feel like it to say hello.

[Rceelilie]

I will forever hear, "Rcee, seriously, how did I die on that? WTF!"
Love you Barl, been an honour to be your guild mate for this many years and FRIEND!
Love you, Rcee

[Jkaisi]

I will miss you, Barl. It's been fun playing with you. Take care and drop in occasionally to see us all.

[Aalerdare]

We WILL leave the light on... Keep at it... /hugs

[Yahsha]

Always a space at the table for you bud. Welcome back any time in any capacity.

[Hakir]

Be well my friend, hope you drop in some time and say hello.

[Jassper De'Nalou]

Well, you already know how I feel, Barl. I totally hate to see you go. I wish there was some damn thing I could do for you man. If you at all feel like it, please drop in and say hello from time to time. I wish you the very best in life possible Barl. Take care of yourself...

[Selket]

Barlaorm, I didn't get to know you well in the time in guild. I feel that is my loss.
19 years non-stop on EQ is a long time.
You will be missed by many.
Take the time to spend with friends and family.
Do what makes you happy.
Much respect from Tweedle and Selket.

[Crystilla]

Barl,
Hope things get better for you. There is life outside of raiding, trust me, I know :) Sometimes just being with friends can be enough and help with what you're going through.

/hugs
*sprinkles Ale around*

[Caeelar]

It's been a real pleasure bud, hope you make it back to game at some point! Let's see, I think Reso was formed in 2008... so we have been guilded for 12 of those 19 =p. Seems like yesterday LOL!.

[Flifo]

I, we will always remember the good times we had playing EQ together Barl. You are a good man & your moto of "Protector of Clerics" says allot about yourself. Your unselfish attitude towards playing your Warrior could always be counted on. Be well & enjoy your time with family & friends.

[Dakie]

A hello from Barlaorm!

He called me last night to chat a bit. What a man. He continues to work as he goes through his chemotherapy and faces more cancers in his body. Not one complaint or any feeling sorry for himself, he just "gets on with it" I miss him!

So saying Hi from him to you all.

Dakie

[Hakir]

Thank you for the update, if you talk to him again please say hello for me.

[Yahsha]

Thanks for the update - prayers for him and hope he pulls through.

[Rceelilie]

Tell him he is still my protector!!!
Rcee

[Jkaisi]

Didn't know about all the health issues, Barl. Didn't get to know you well in game but you were always willing to help where needed. You're missed.

[Dakie]

I received this message from Barlaorm (Tim) this morning. I pass it on to those of you who know him and who care.

"It's over. Just to let you know. I have entered hospice care. Take care of yourselfs"

[Flifo]

That's so sad. I hope he doesn't suffer & I will pray for him.

[Keniu]

You are a pain in the butt and well loved. I am very glad that I had a chance to meet and play with you. I am sad it has come to this, but you expected it sooner or later. Lots of hearts go out to you and your family.

See you on the flip side

[Yahsha]

So sad, no words....I hope you are surrounded by family.

[annastasya]

i don't know Barl's situation, but it obviously sounds rough. Don't know if Barl knew me, but i saw him around the server for years and respected his play. /salute buddy. i hope you are comfortable and swords up til the end. Keep mashing that disc key until the last hit.

[Hakir]

Will miss you my friend, I hope you are pain free and surrounded by your loved ones.

[Szintar]

So sorry to hear. I'm glad I had the honor to know you and to raid with you. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

[Rceelilie]

Please tell Barl, that Nerio loves him like a brother!
It was an honour being in his fellowship for so many years and having him yell at me for dying!
LOVE
Rcee and Nerio

[Selket]

From Tweedle and myself, I hope that you are surrounded by those that love you and that you can get the care you need.
You are in our thoughts.

[Caeelar]

I have no words to express my sadness at hearing this. I'll keep praying for a miracle because the world is better with him in it.

[Bluefrogy]

I'm beyond sad...Big froggy hugs your way Bar. :frog::grief:

[Kimer]

Very sad Barl, you will be and are remembered and had an influence and touched a lot of people, hugs

[Dinnagok]

Good evening PA, just heard from a friend of Barls via in game, he has very sadly passed away about two weeks ago. thought i would let all know so that wishes may be passed to his family if anyone knows them or has a way to contact them for condolences.


Rest Easy Barl, you will be missed.

[Wychwei]

Just heard this from Dinnagok at Discord. Sorry to hear this sad news, please pass my condolences on to his family.

[Jkaisi]

So sorry to hear about this.

[Selket]

Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to Barl's family (both in game and RL). I am sure he will be very much missed. :(

[Crystilla]

Very sorry to hear this. My heart and prayers go out to Barl's family and friends.

[Bluefrogy]

So sad, our deepest condolences to his family =(

[Jassper De'Nalou]

Sorry to hear this. Very sad news. Rest in peace Barl~

[Jkaisi]

I have no words to express my sadness at hearing this. I'll keep praying for a miracle because the world is better with him in it.
I just noticed I'm still set as a probie.

[Wilder]

If the value of one's life is determined by the impact they have on others, then Barl's was indeed full and rich. We were blessed to have been a part of it.

[Flifo]

Well said Wilder. God bless him & his family.