# Taking a hiatus **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 7, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837 "2023-01-07T15:07:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/1 "2023-01-07T15:07:48Z")
Not sure if anyone will miss my contributions, but I’m gonna need some time away from posting on this board. It’s not really working out for me anymore. You may see my “last seen” status as being relatively current, as I do find this site to be a useful news aggregator and to follow breaking news, and there’s a couple posters I PM with from time to time. Not sure when, or if, I’ll be back. Take care and be well. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/2 "2023-01-07T15:12:01Z")
> [@k9bfriender](#): > > Take care and be well. You too. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/3 "2023-01-07T15:12:36Z")
It was me, right? I fucked up? I always do that. Good luck to you, seriously. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/4 "2023-01-07T15:23:39Z")
I hope you come back. I enjoy your posts and viewpoints. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/5 "2023-01-07T15:29:41Z")
> [@k9bfriender](#): > > I’m gonna need some time away from posting on this board. do what you have to for self care\* and come back when it feels right. \*so you then can defend K9s! ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/6 "2023-01-07T19:24:10Z")
Totally get it. Take care. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/7 "2023-01-07T19:25:23Z")
I will miss your contributions. I hope you find your way back, but taking occasional breaks is healthy if you feel you need them. My best to you. ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/8 "2023-01-07T19:27:59Z")
I hope you’ll come back. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/9 "2023-01-07T19:30:12Z")
> [@JackieLikesVariety](#): > > do what you have to for self care\* and come back when it feels right. Agreeing with this. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/10 "2023-01-07T19:33:56Z")
“May gods stand between you and harm in all the empty places where you must walk.” Hurry back. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/11 "2023-01-07T20:10:25Z")
Best wishes! ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/12 "2023-01-07T20:15:14Z")
May the fleas of a thousand camels invade the private regions of evil human beings, leaving all canines and other worthy pets free of them. Or something pithy. Do good by yourself, and return when it feels right, not out of a sense of obligation to us crazy peoples. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/13 "2023-01-07T20:18:07Z")
We’ll be glad to see you again. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/14 "2023-01-07T21:21:39Z")
Another well-wisher here. I’ve taken a Dopey sabbatical a time or three and always emerged better for leaving, and better again for returning much later. Enjoy your time off and we’ll see you again when your situation has changed. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/15 "2023-01-08T02:47:30Z")
I’m sorry to see you leave. I can assure you that you will be missed, by me and many others. Take care and I hope you return. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/16 "2023-01-08T02:53:33Z")
Happy trails, **k9b** , and hope to see you back here again before too long. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/17 "2023-01-08T03:25:30Z")
Enjoy your break. I think breaks are healthy. And i look forward to your eventual return. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/18 "2023-01-08T03:52:34Z")
Have a restorative ‘vacation’, and thanks for letting us know! > [@LSLGuy](#): > > I’ve taken a Dopey sabbatical a time or three and always emerged better for leaving, and better again for returning much later. I did that once for an extended period, and I couldn’t believe all the free time I had! Hope you’ve got books and hobbies, **k9bff** … and plenty of dog time! ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/19 "2023-01-08T11:08:19Z")
Yes, this board can get stressful at times. Best to step away and recharge. Enjoy your break. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837/20 "2023-01-08T15:43:53Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > I can assure you that you will be missed, by me and many others. Even those of us who are not k9s. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837.md?page=2)