And now it's time to say goodbye...

Well, I think I’m going to rock out. This is not a piss and moan “This board sucks, kthxbye” deal as more of a “I’m moving on” thing. Most people at here are really cool, and I wish you the best. Sorry to anybody I ever pissed off. You guys have been great for the past 3 years, with the SDMB I wouldn’t have met one of my now greatest friends, Casey1505. Bye to misstee, duffer and torie. And much respect to everybody I met at the ATL dopefest a couple of summers ago, I enjoyed it.

With that, I’ll leave you with 4 threads I started that I thought were ok. Y’all have a good one.

Cell Phone

Cheap Toilet Paper

Blooming Onion

The Marathon

Could you hold the door? I’m right behind you (for pretty much the same reasons).

After 7 years and 17,100+ posts, I think I’ve gotten as much out of this board as I possibly can.

See you on the other side.

They’ll be back. They always come back.

Mwaaahaaahahaaahaaahaaa!

i’ll miss ya both.

But … but … but … what will we do in the song-title game threads without you??

Sayonara. You were kind of before my time, but the marathon post was funny as anything. Got to read the others now.

Enjoy the fresh air!

. . . to all our company. M-I-C . . .

Sorry. Couldn’t help myself.

It’s been fun, and you’ll be missed.

Best of luck with whatever’s next for you guys.

Sorry to see you guys go…hope you lurk by every once in awhile.

I do understand…years ago, when I first started here someone was leaving and I don’t recall the exact wording but he said, “after awhile, the same threads keep coming back over and over again in different variations”. That doesn’t bother me as it is sometimes interesting to see how trends vary over the years…and yes, sometimes it seems like all the threads are either fan-spam or re-hashed debates, there are still the occasional moments where I learn something, or laugh out loud or am fascinated by writing skills…enough reasons to keep me hanging around. Besides, for the paltry fee it is a cheaper, better thrill than paying for a movie ticket to see some lame-ass blockbuster movie.

Good luck at the SDMB rehab - I hear they serve pie at the meetings.

Sorry to see you go. I remember reading your posts on the music threads and you seemed like a cool guy. Best of luck in life!

Bruce, Blue Sky: I’m sorry to see you go. I liked you. I mean, I still like you, or I would if I knew you, but you get the drift.

Goddamn! I can’t believe I didn’t post in that marathon thread. Probably because I was distraught that it wasn’t actually about running. :stuck_out_tongue:

turns around

walks to window and looks outside

strolls back to the computer

Bruce_Daddy, I’m glad we met, too. Giraffe, it was real cool of you to eat that sandwich. Silenus, thanks for all the advice on cider brewing. Hal, thanks for the inclusion in your football pool. I’m still interested if theres room this season. Tripler, thanks for the flag, and continue to stay safe.

Thanks, everyone, for a fun three years. Take care of yourselves.

strolls away from the computer

What is this Real Life you refer too?
Moving on?
These people are clearly Type A’s.

Bruce and Mr. Blue Sky, Casey1505, I wish you joy, happiness, winning lottery tickets and all that kinda stuff.

Mr. Blue Sky, a special thank you for you know what you did for me! I think of you in you every time I use [thingee omited to protect the lesser mortals from pure jealousy] it.

Since the three of you are leaving…uh…can I have your staplers and parking spots?

Sure. Just don’t look in the bottom drawer of the file cabinet.

Seriously. :smiley:

See, I don’t get this.

Why does it have to be “goodbye”?

Why can’t it be “I’m gonna go get some fresh air and sunshine. Maybe I’ll check back in if/when I feel like it”?

Be sure to examine the pie before eating. If it has tentacles, best give it a pass.

Vaya con Oggus, all of you.

It like alcoholism to some people, once you’re addicted it’s either all or none. This board is great, but it’s not gonna ever keep me from enjoying a beautiful day. If it takes quitting altogether to really enjoy life, then more power to you.

Happy trails, gentlemen. Hope you come back to lurk a little bit.

I guess they can keep their stapler monkey then?

I hate to see the good ones leave on their own accord but life must go on. Vaya con lo qué.