Farewell from Pete (2 Viewers)

[Peter Reuss]

I write to you now as the former owner of Treefrog Treasures.

. Shannon and I started Treefrog back in 1999, selling odds and ends from auctions on eBay. Under Shannon's watchful eye, Treefrog Treasures entered the toy soldier world and never looked back. It grew from a small, home base business (with bedrooms overflowing in boxes) to a full service shop with full time staff. Shannon excelled in relationships, building deep personal connections with manufacturers, dealers, and customers alike. I was always the 'behind the scenes' finance guy, working full time as a pastor while Shannon kept her hand on the tiller.

After Shannon's passing in 2015 I enjoyed keeping things going and Treefrog has remained strong. Now, 2 1/2 years later, I have realized that my passions lie outside the toy soldier world. Treefrog needs to be owned by someone with a deep commitment to this hobby. With that in mind, Julie and I have been in conversation for a while about having her take the reins. Today we finalized things, and Treefrog Treasures is now hers.

I entrust Treefrog (and this great forum) to Julie, who has done such a great job in managing Treefrog over these past years. Together with the Treefrog team (Aron and Jeff), they will continue this great Treefrog tradition.

It's been a pleasure to have met so many of you over the years. It's a bit bittersweet to say goodbye, but the time has come.

Thank you all for your support over the years. It's been a good run. Now it's Julie's turn.

Peace,

Pete Reuss

 

[mikemiller1955]

thanks for creating the forum...I wish you good luck...

 

[Larry Allen]

First, a hearty congratulations to Julie, who I AM SURE will continue in the best of traditions that you and Shannon have built the Treefrog reputation upon.

Second, Pete, I will not say goodbye, just ... "See you some other time and another place."

You know that you don't have to go away forever. Drop in every once in a while and just say hello and tell us how things are going.

Thank you for the Forum, a wonderful gift to all the T.S. collectors ... AROUND THE WORLD!!!

See you later, Pete!

--- LaRRy

 

[ccdc11]

Same here Pete,
Thanks for forum, and I also think you have left Tree frog in best hands you could have.
Chuck

 

[TomNT]

I wish you all the best Pete in your new endeavors and thanks for keeping the forum going after the sad period of Shannon's passing.

Congrat's to young Jules, the business and forum has gone to a lovely person. Jules, I'll congratulate you in person when I see you at the CTSS in September this year.

Tom

 

[Boyer PFC]

Pete - You and Shannon brought a lot of joy to us - 3,000 plus treefroggers. You two will not be forgotten, especially with nurse Shannon in so many WWII miniature toy soldier diarama’s around the world. May the good Lord bless you in your endeavors. Boyer, PFC

 

[blaster]

Peter, Shannon and Julie,

Your names will always be synonymous with treefrog treasures forum for me.

rgds

Victor

 

[villagehorse]

Pete, you are leaving behind a great legacy. Be sure to look in from time to time. You have left your business in very capable hands in Julie. Julie is on the ball and will keep the reputation of TF very much in tact. I wish you well in your future ventures and really appreciate this forum that you and Shannon implemented. :salute::, Robin.

 

[Northgate Woods]

Pete mate,
Sorry to see you go but we all must move on. I wish you and young Ben lots of happiness.
Cheers from the Land Down Under. Howard:salute::

 

[GICOP]

All the very best Pete. It was a pleasure meeting and chatting with you at the London Show back in December 2010 :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[theBaron]

Leb' wohl, Padre, and many blessings and much success in your new endeavors!

Prost!
Brad

 

[Warrior]

Adios Padre, a pleasure to have gotten to know you, Shannon and your son Ben, wishing you all the best along the journey we call life.

Best of luck to Ben too, he's a good kid, probably taller than you are now, they grow up so fast.

Thanks again for helping me hump all 900 of my boxes out of the hotel that one year at Chicago, if you did not pitch in I'd still be there..................................

 

[tdubel]

Pete!

Will miss you but thank you very much for the friendship over the years! Shannon really reintroduced the hobby to me in a big way and I have never looked back. Anyhow, will enjoy continuing to support Treefrog and Julie on the East Coast and good luck to you in your new endeavors!

Tom

 

[PolarBear]

Thank You Peter for all your contributions to Treefrog and our Hobby.
You and Shannon created a service from Toy Soldiers to a Forum that we will always be greatful for.
You could not have found a better person than Julie to carry on the tradition.
She is the Julie in the Crown
Randy

 

[REVWARBUFF]

Thank you Peter for all that you and Shannon have done for us in the hobby!!

I don't know where I'd be without this forum and I mean that! This is THE go-to place for all news and info regarding our hobby and we have you and Shannon to thank for it.

I sincerely wish you all the best as you move on and follow your passions.

Julie is more than capable of continuing the success of Treefrog and she'll have my support going forward.

Mark

 

[Go for Broke]

Pete, good luck on your new direction in life. The Forum is my favorite internet site, checking it 20-times a day. Julie, good luck as well taking over the reins.

 

[jazzeum]

Pete,

Good luck on your new life as you turn the page. It's been fun and interesting.

Best to you and your family.

Brad

 

[rossim1]

Good luck in whatever you decide to do cheers!

 

[Fullyautomatic]

Best of luck Pete. Thank-you to you and Shannon both for creating this forum and for all that you have done for the toy soldier world.
Some pretty big shoes to fill, but it sounds like Julie has it covered.
Take care.....

 

[4th Hussar]

Pete, thank you for all you and your family have contributed.