# Hello, I Must Be Going . . . **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 12, 2004, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922 "2004-03-12T16:57:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/1 "2004-03-12T16:57:38Z")
Due to Personal Reasons\*, I have to be away for a week or two and will not have access to computers or e-mail, so I will be unreachable. I’ll check in when I get back. I’ll be glad to accept any good wishes or even (if you _must_) prayers, but I draw the line at {{{hugs}}}. - Which I prefer not to go into, because if anyone gives me bracketed {{{hugs}}} I will be forced to track them down and sock them in the beezer. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/2 "2004-03-12T16:59:55Z")
No prayers from me. Just good wishes. We don’t know each other (only _of_ eachother) but what the heck does that matter. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/3 "2004-03-12T17:10:07Z")
Hang in there, kiddo. **gruffly hits Eve on the shoulder, avoiding eye contact** ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/4 "2004-03-12T17:11:17Z")
_I came to say I cannot stay, I must be going. I’ll stay a week or two, I’ll stay the Summer through, But I am telling you, I must be going._ We don’t know each other either, but anyone who can quote Captain Spaulding is my pal, whether they want to be or not, so best wishes from me too, and I hope you get a light sentence, or whatever. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/5 "2004-03-12T17:12:35Z")
No hugs or mushy stuff - just good wishes and the hope that all goes well for you. ---
**Author:** ![Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/6 "2004-03-12T17:14:42Z")
{{{{shrugs}}}} ---
**Author:** ![Algernon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a183cd/32.png) [@Algernon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Algernon)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/7 "2004-03-12T17:26:23Z")
As you wish, “Good wishes.” And a big bouquet of virtual flowers from Algernon. ---
**Author:** ![gum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bbe5ce/32.png) [@gum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gum)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/8 "2004-03-12T17:29:01Z")
There’s been a lamp burning in the window for ya, honey. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Papermache\_Prince](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f05b48/32.png) [@Papermache\_Prince](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Papermache_Prince)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/9 "2004-03-12T17:31:58Z")
A “week or two” maybe - but not the “summer through,” please. ---
**Author:** ![MissBHaven](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missbhaven/32/7170_2.png) [@MissBHaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissBHaven)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/10 "2004-03-12T17:32:22Z")
Many good thoughts and wishes are heading your way… Don’t stay gone too long, people around here get CRAZY without you! ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/11 "2004-03-12T17:38:06Z")
{{{Hugs}}} Yeah, I’m just cruisin’ for a bruisin’ ---
**Author:** ![Cowgirl\_Jules](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@Cowgirl\_Jules](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cowgirl_Jules)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/12 "2004-03-12T17:49:20Z")
Well, I sincerely hope you’re getting a Pwincessectomy. That would be worth a week’s abstinence from the Dope. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/13 "2004-03-12T17:55:54Z")
How about a playful-yet-inappropriate swat on the behind? ---
**Author:** ![DeadlyAccurate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@DeadlyAccurate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeadlyAccurate)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/14 "2004-03-12T17:58:29Z")
Fortunately, I’m not the hugging type, so I’ll just give you a firm shake of the hand and wish you well. Hurry back. And here’s a mime in a box for you—\> [-:(-] ---
**Author:** ![Kallessa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7993a0/32.png) [@Kallessa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kallessa)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/15 "2004-03-12T18:03:04Z")
Um, so, um, take care of yourself, and, like, um, you know we’re be thinking of you and all and, um, throat clear, good thoughts, yeah, and um, gosh, come back soon and rushes in for a quick kiss on the cheek and rapidly retreats out of range. See ya. Well, you _didn’t_ say anything about a kiss! ---
**Author:** ![kung\_fu\_lola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f4b2a3/32.png) [@kung\_fu\_lola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kung_fu_lola)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/16 "2004-03-12T18:05:16Z")
May the outcome of the random machinations of the Universe be ultimately in your favour. Sincerely, The West End Lezzies and Admiration of Eve Society [sup] **My wife** : Can’t you just say “good luck”? Atheists believe in luck, don’t they?[/sup] ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/17 "2004-03-12T18:07:44Z")
You know some people would pay good money for someone like you Eve to punch them in the beezer. I hope the ‘thing’ works out well for you and that you will soon return from Amish country. ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/18 "2004-03-12T18:12:06Z")
Take care of yourself, dress warmly, eat your vegetables, and hurry back. This place ain’t the same without you. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/19 "2004-03-12T18:12:56Z")
Holy cow! I thought you meant you were, like, _leaving_. At least it’s only temporary. Good luck with your troubles, though. I’m sending positive vibes. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922/20 "2004-03-12T18:18:22Z")
Thanks, all (except \*\*ShibbOleth \*\*, whose beezer is due for a poking). With all the horrible horribleness that’s been going on amongst Dopers of late—deaths, cancer scares, divorce, firings, callings-up, etc.—I don’t want to bitch and moan about my problems. Let’s just say my life has turned into a _Lifetime Movie of the Week_ starring Lindsey Wagner. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-i-must-be-going/233922.md?page=2)