# God, I've missed you guys **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 15, 2002, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155 "2002-06-15T03:03:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![BoBettie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2002, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/21 "2002-06-15T15:44:32Z")
Congrats on your marriage! ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2002, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/22 "2002-06-15T16:21:30Z")
Hey **Chief**! Good to hear from you, and that things are going well. Just last week I had cause to bring up the holes in the Kiwi cans. ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2002, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/23 "2002-06-15T16:35:41Z")
Welcome back Chiefy! Congrats on the marriage and upcoming retirement. I bet your son can’t wait to have you there full time. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2002, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/24 "2002-06-15T16:41:03Z")
Welcome back, Chief. 🙂 Hehehe… ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2002, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/25 "2002-06-15T18:24:19Z")
Congrats on all of the above, **Chief**. It’s just not been the same around here without ya. No one to go monosyllabic with. I think I’m losing my skills. _resists every urge to smilie to a point where her chest heaves_ ---
**Author:** ![Sue\_Duhnym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@Sue\_Duhnym](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sue_Duhnym)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2002, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/26 "2002-06-15T20:27:48Z")
Welcome back Chief! And congratulations on the remarriage, what a cool thing to happen! PS You’re lucky, you just missed the big new smiley vote. It woulda killed you. You will, however, be happy to know that the choice of “no new smilies” got a few votes. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/27 "2002-06-16T00:11:21Z")
I voted for it. I think. [sub]Hey, if you had a chance to get on ChiefScott’s good side, and you weren’t SPOOFE, you’d take it![/sub] Hmm…I don’t think ChiefScott would really like a kiss from a guy … and I don’t salute much of anyone…and he would personally destroy me if I ran through this thread naked… Yay Scott! [sub]It took me a good minute to figure out what to do…[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Inky\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7feea3/32.png) [@Inky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inky_1)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/28 "2002-06-16T00:37:24Z")
Congrats Chief! I’m so pleased everything seems to be falling together for you! ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/29 "2002-06-16T04:11:33Z")
[smiley free zone} Welcome back and congratulations, ChiefScott! [/smiley free zone] ---
**Author:** ![Gozu\_Tashoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7993a0/32.png) [@Gozu\_Tashoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu_Tashoya)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 9:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/30 "2002-06-16T09:25:46Z")
Welcome back, Chief. Try and ignore the fact that the Powers That Be adopted a new smiley at the same time you came back. ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/31 "2002-06-16T11:00:30Z")
_Names come flooding back, inexorably stapled to each’s particular peccadillos_ Well, thanks all… I didn’t think you’d remember. **Sue** , you mean to tell me if I had shown up a bit earlier, I could have mobilized forces to get rid of these bastards once and for all?!! Hell, I would’ve opened my wallet and, in the best Taminy Hall fashion, bought votes. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/32 "2002-06-16T11:50:46Z")
Whew - you _have_ been a bit busy, haven’t you? Well, congrats and good luck with everything - especially getting the fambly back together! And special best wishes as you transition from khakis to civvies. A good friend of mine did that 2 years ago and he still hasn’t gotten a job… of course, in his case, it’s all ego - he can’t go from being the head honcho to being a newbie. Not to imply that you… aw, heck - just good luck to ya! ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_griffin-kentzel/32/14787_2.png) [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/33 "2002-06-16T12:05:17Z")
Good to have you back, **Chief**. . . and congratulations! ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/34 "2002-06-16T14:33:03Z")
Congrats, **Chief** , and best of luck to you with all that is in front of you! Oh, and happy Father’s Day! ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/35 "2002-06-16T14:53:32Z")
((((Chief))))) Glad you’re back! Really, really glad you’re back. Really. I’d love to use the huge grinning smiley here, but I won’t. Because I’m really glad you’re back. Really. ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/36 "2002-06-16T16:06:26Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ChiefScott \* > Well, guys, I’ve been quite busy. Much has happened. Among the most important developments… \ > All this, combined with the 7 hour trips to and from my family have severely limited my “on line” time. > > And **PB** , of courrse I felt your kiss. But if I’d mentioned that fact, I would have had to inforrm everyone _wherre_ I felt yourr kiss. (Extra “r’s” added in deference to **PB** ’s username.) Many congrats on your re-marriage. I pray that it works out as you hope, hon. I know how much you love your son, so this will be a good thing, I’m thinking. You retiring, and going to be around full time. Happy, Happy Father’s Day to you. Good luck with the job search, and wrapping up your time in the military. This country has been blessed to have such as you guarding our way of life. _chuckles softly and smiles_ I’m glad, I was beginning to think I’d lost my touch, both in flirting and in kissing. And as to wherre [sub]\*_wink_[/sub]\*… well, let’s just keep that between us, I agree. FYI, dear; the extra ‘r’ was added because of trying to get another email address as purplebear, only that was taken, I didn’t want to be # whatever, and I have been known to purr on _certain_ occasions. [sub] **sassy, sexy smile** [/sub] I was then informed by a couple of my dearest friends (dopers, also, natch), that purrplebear was a much more appropriate name for me and fit me better. Hence the change. ---
**Author:** ![Ruffian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/71e660/32.png) [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/37 "2002-06-16T16:43:48Z")
Wow, Chieffie, you’ve been busy in your time away! How long’s it been? A year or so? Congrats on the remarriage and good luck on the search for the Retirement Castle (not to be confused with the Springfield Retirement Castle, a much less desirous place)! This is where I feel inadequate. See, it’s where I’d like to be all cute and flirtatious and suggestive, but I’ve never been very good at that. How about I just flash yah? ( o Y o ) There, was that good for you? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2002, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/38 "2002-06-16T16:57:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ChiefScott \* > \*\* > 5. And finally, I’m actively seeking employment in the Monmouth/Ocean County-region of Jersey. > \*\* Cripes. And to think I may run into you someday . . . 🆒 Tripler Still in the frozen, barren, arctic north. ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2002, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/39 "2002-06-17T16:06:24Z")
I’m glad to see you back, Chief. I missed your posts. And **Bluesman** sends a crisp, blue salute your way. ---
**Author:** ![OldBroad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@OldBroad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldBroad)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2002, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155/40 "2002-06-17T16:24:45Z")
Count me among those who miss you when you’re not posting. Please don’t also retire from SDMB! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-ive-missed-you-guys/114155.md?page=1)