I’ll be taking a break from posting on the SDMB for a while. Sorry if that leaves anyone hanging in the middle of a discussion, but it seems to me like a good time to step away for a bit. For those of you that find such news joyful, you’re welcome. 
Thanx for the special announcement. 
I’ll be a little more bored in the meantime. Enjoy the respite.
I’ll miss your posts.
Don’t join any gangs while you’re away!
Come back after the election, can’t wait to see your reaction.
it’s not a gang,
it’s a club.
Probably a good call.
Enjoy your time off, and my best to Mrs. Ditka and the impending little Ditka-ette.
Regards,
Shodan
Does this mean that he gets downgraded to a tropical storm?
No, that’s the forthcoming Ditka-ette!
Bro, I’ve taken a couple voluntary suspensions (being unable to post helps me fight the urge) and I strongly encourage it sometimes.
n i c e . . .
I’ve done half-breaks where I log out for a week. Then I can read, but not post. Saves a lot of time, and keeps the blood pressure down if I don’t feel a need to refute or educate the teeming millions…
Dang it! I was going to make a joke about resting up for Hurricane season!:mad:
There’s going to be a little Ditka?! Congrats on the new addition to the family and best wishes to you all.
Did the doctors tell you whether it’s going to be a conservative or a liberal… or do you want that to be a surprise?
Donkeys are easier to deliver, jes’ sayin’…
Does this mean we won? 
It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Or high hurdles? I get them confused.
Congratulations, and enjoy your rest. You’ll need it to prepare for little PerfectStorm.
Thanks for all the kind words. I told myself I’d take a month off, and I’ve done that. For those that are interested, yes, there’s a healthy little addition to our family and we’re delighted to have her. Babies are awesome!