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Posted by Phillipa on April 25, 2007, at 11:50:07
In reply to Re: Well » Phillipa, posted by NikkiT2 on April 23, 2007, at 12:52:03
Nikki of course promise not to post it as I bet he's enjoying a family vacation. No Dr. Bob would not to my knowledge which is next to none ever leave babble. He will return soon I bet. Love Phillipa people please dont worry. Wasn't my intention to worry anyone . I apologize to anyone that was upset. Love Phillipa
Posted by zazenducke on April 26, 2007, at 8:07:34
In reply to What will happen to Babble..., posted by tofuemmy on April 22, 2007, at 12:48:49
> Of course, I don't give a flip about Babble -
>
> Emmy
Emmy how did you learn to do that?I would sincerely like to know
I think it would be a healthy skill to learn
Posted by Fallen4MyT on May 2, 2007, at 18:14:17
In reply to What will happen to Babble..., posted by tofuemmy on April 22, 2007, at 12:48:49
I remember when we did not have deputies. If I recall the board was just fine.
I think it would be the same of the deputies left...
Being some state they feel bad being deputies from my point of view, it would be best for them to leave then. Why do they want to be deputies anyhow if it hurts them so much?
Posted by Fallen4MyT on May 2, 2007, at 18:24:15
In reply to Thanks for the opening--I am taking a leave, posted by gardenergirl on April 22, 2007, at 17:29:58
I think it is good ....to take care of yourself. I support your taking a long break
> And the support, of course. To everyone who has expressed support for deputies or me, thank you. It helps a great deal.
>
> So this is what procrastination gets me... Last weekend I decided to take a leave from working as a deputy, since Babble has been taking time away from something quite important to me. I realized that the time I spent during the day was not inline with my goals, so I have to make a change. I wanted to let the other deputies and Dr. Bob know ahead of time, and I didn't get those messages written and sent before I wandered knee-deep into another conflict.
>
> So here's my official notification: I am taking a leave as a deputy as of tomorrow morning. I expect to this to last a minimum of two months. I'd like to say I'll still post for myself during that time, but I don't know how that will work out. I'm thinking at the moment it might be too distracting.
>
> I'm still available by Babblemail or by email, which for the moment is listed with the deputy info. I also have a gmail address with the same name as my yahoo. I hope anyone who wants to stay in touch will feel free to.
>
> To Dinah, Auntie Mel, Racer, 10derheart, Scratchpad, MarkH, and Dr. Bob (please Dog, don't let me have forgotten anyone...), I've learned a lot from you all, and I want to say thank you for that while I'm thinking about it so I don't forget.
>
> Namaste
>
> gg
Posted by gardenergirl on May 9, 2007, at 20:29:14
In reply to Re: Thanks for the opening--I am taking a leave » gardenergirl, posted by Fallen4MyT on May 2, 2007, at 18:24:15
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts on this.
gg
Posted by karen_kay on May 9, 2007, at 21:25:35
In reply to snort! » Fallen4MyT, posted by gardenergirl on May 9, 2007, at 20:29:14
you're saying exactly what you think gg.
i think i really missed the 'old' gg.
welcome back?
here's to a very long break, if you don't mind my saying...
Posted by gardenergirl on May 9, 2007, at 21:31:59
In reply to i'm glad » gardenergirl, posted by karen_kay on May 9, 2007, at 21:25:35
Thanks KK. I do feel a lot like the old gg. Glad at least one person thinks that's a good thing. Well, two counting me, I guess. :)
gg
Posted by karen_kay on May 9, 2007, at 21:43:52
In reply to Re: i'm glad » karen_kay, posted by gardenergirl on May 9, 2007, at 21:31:59
they just haven't read your posts yet dear.
you had me at snort. i thought the same thing when i first read it, but i fear poor fallen must think i pick on her enough as it is.
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 18, 2007, at 16:35:26
In reply to Please be civil » Aunt Virginia, posted by Racer on April 24, 2007, at 16:06:22
> Dr Bob may choose to adjust this deputy action.
You were asked to be civil under a different name, so I'm going to block this name, consider the length of your previous block tripled, and delete follow-ups to this post.
But please don't take this personally, this doesn't mean I don't like you or think you're a bad person.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, please first see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforceThanks,
Bob
Posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 14:42:13
In reply to Thanks for the opening--I am taking a leave, posted by gardenergirl on April 22, 2007, at 17:29:58
Hi everyone,
I've decided not to return from deputy leave, effective immediately. I've informed the other deputies and Dr. Bob already. I haven't decided what I want to do about continuing to post and whether I will keep the name gardenergirl or change to something else. If you don't see posts from gg again, please don't worry about me. It likely wouldn't mean that anything was wrong.You can still get in touch with me via babblemail or email: gardenergirl 88 at g mail dot com or at yahoo dot com.
Thanks
gg
If anyone wants to dance in celebration, please limit your parties to the hours of eight a.m. EDT until eleven p.m. EDT. I get cranky if noise keeps me up at night. ;)
Posted by Phillipa on June 24, 2007, at 21:04:14
In reply to Making leave permanent, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 14:42:13
GG sorry about the decision but understand fully. Love Phillipa
Posted by sunnydays on June 24, 2007, at 21:32:41
In reply to Making leave permanent, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 14:42:13
((((gg))))
Makes me sad that it came to this. But you have to do whatever you have to do to take care of yourself. If you don't continue to post, I'll miss you.
sunnydays
Posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 22:31:50
In reply to Re: Making leave permanent » gardenergirl, posted by sunnydays on June 24, 2007, at 21:32:41
If I ever want to finish school, I've got a couple big projects to get through. Which means I have to give up a few things that take up my time. Right now if it's not related to school or family, it's got to be back-burner.
I pretty much had already decided this when I first took leave. I guess I thought I could ease my way out, lol.
So it's all good. I just finally got around to actually taking the steps to "cut the cord".
Thanks,
gg
Posted by muffled on June 24, 2007, at 23:48:35
In reply to I should clarify, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 22:31:50
GG,
:-(
Bye.
Hope you visit as GG or I won't know who you are :-(
You been around a long time.
But I am glad you getting on with stuff IRL. babble can be so consuming.
Miss ya,
Best wishes to ya,
Muffled
Posted by scratchpad on June 25, 2007, at 6:55:00
In reply to I should clarify, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 22:31:50
Deputy GG, your wisdom and wit will be missed!
I was quite a blubbering mess when I decided to leave, as much of a relief as it was. I hope that yours is easier and the source of freedom and some happy dancing on your own end.
Personally, I'm sitting this one out.Scratchpad
:-(
Posted by Dinah on June 25, 2007, at 8:22:23
In reply to Making leave permanent, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 14:42:13
No celebration here at all.
I understand completely. Babble takes up far too much of my time and emotional capital as well.
But I am so sad to lose you. I'll so miss your wisdom and clear thinking. And I have *never* known anyone to be more thorough in comparing what was written to the FAQ's and what has historically been allowed and so scrupulous about not allowing your personal feelings to influence your administrative actions. I especially admire your willingness to make hard decisions when you have to, because I know that that's one of the hardest parts of being a deputy to me.
You have been a fine and just deputy, and I will miss you so much in that capacity.
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 25, 2007, at 8:55:57
In reply to Making leave permanent, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 14:42:13
> I've decided not to return from deputy leave, effective immediately.
As scratchpad said, I'm glad you're doing what's best for you. I very much appreciate all you've done as a deputy. You put a lot of time into it, and I've valued and will miss your voice in our discussions. I'm grateful especially that you took a leave from your leave when I disappeared.
I think Babble benefited from having you as a deputy. I definitely did.
Bob
Posted by muffled on June 25, 2007, at 9:40:17
In reply to Re: Making leave permanent » gardenergirl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 25, 2007, at 8:55:57
Well said Bob.
Good for you :-)
Good for you too GG :-)
Best wishes to both.
Muffled
Posted by Honore on June 25, 2007, at 10:17:57
In reply to WOW!!GG you got Bob to speak in a full sentence!!!, posted by muffled on June 25, 2007, at 9:40:17
I want to thank you again (see below) for being a deputy and also for having kept this site going, and going well.
I don't think I as a poster can really appreciate the fully quality of your contribution, especially because you haven't been as active as a deputy while I've been here--but I very much enjoyed reading Dinah's post.
I hope you stay around, as GG or as someone else-- because I feel as if I never got to know you as much as I would have liked.
Honore
Posted by 10derHeart on June 25, 2007, at 10:37:04
In reply to Re: Making leave permanent » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on June 25, 2007, at 8:22:23
gg,
Everything Dinah said.
Everything Bob said.
Everything nice anyone has said or will say.
Me, too.
I can't say any more for myself right now, it's too hard :-(
But you know how I feel. see ya' round
Posted by gardenergirl on June 25, 2007, at 15:19:48
In reply to Re: Making leave permanent, posted by 10derHeart on June 25, 2007, at 10:37:04
I'm moved and honored by your comments. Thank you all. This is a great community, and I've gained so much from being a part of it. Which means I'm probably not going anywhere as a member. It's too hard to give up the support and friendships. :) But I haven't decided about my name yet.
Thanks again. :)
gg
Posted by MidnightBlue on June 25, 2007, at 17:35:58
In reply to Making leave permanent, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 14:42:13
OH MY! So sad.......please take care and come and visit and post whenever you can. I will miss you.
MidnightBlue
Posted by tofuemmy on June 25, 2007, at 17:53:09
In reply to Thanks everyone!, posted by gardenergirl on June 25, 2007, at 15:19:48
Of course you know that I never wanted you to become a deputy in the first place cuz the pay sucks, the hours suck and the aggravation is unlimited. But, as most people do - you ignored my sage advice!! :-)
I'm glad you will have less stress in your life. I do so wish your reign had ended on a happier note. It's been so sad on Admin lately. Hopefully you can remember the good days...like when, you ask? Um,....I'll get back to you!
hugs, emmy
Posted by gardenergirl on June 26, 2007, at 9:35:54
In reply to I not good at endings :-( » gardenergirl, posted by muffled on June 24, 2007, at 23:48:35
Phillipa, thanks for your caring and understanding. Babble wouldn't be the same without your friendliness, and I've appreciated that. :)
Sunnydays, thanks for the hug, and your words mean a lot to me. For now, I'm not going anywhere, so you're stuck with me. :)
Muffy, endings are hard, aren't they? I'm a teeny bit sad about this ending (as deputy), too. I've appreciated all of your kind words.
But this one's not a total ending. I've decided I'm not going anywhere. And for now I have no plans to change my name. If I did, I would be inclined to change it to something that would still allow folks to know it's me. At least that's where my head's at right now.
Warmly,
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on June 26, 2007, at 9:40:40
In reply to Re: Making leave permanent » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on June 25, 2007, at 8:22:23
I'm so honored by your words. Thank you for posting them. You and I worked very well together, and that doesn't happen every day. I'll miss the camaraderie, the dialogs, your wisdom and input, and just knowing you were there for me. But the best part is that I gained a lovely friend who has all those qualities I appreciated as a deputy. And more.
Okay, not quite so speechless, but this is sort of short for me. :)
With great affection and respect,
gg
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