22 Aug 11
Originally posted by MathurineGood Riddance!
I have decided to leave the site for an indefinite period. I have really not been terribly well of late, and have also had a change of job that doesn’t allow me free Internet access during the day. Rather than suffer the embarrassment of being timed out in all my games (or of losing them all by dint of inattention) I have simply resigned the lot (and for ...[text shortened]... ous community.
With my very best wishes to you all,
Mathurine
Kingston-upon-Thames
Well, someone had to, it's traditional.
All the best Mathurine!
Originally posted by HandyAndyAndy, why would you stomp grossly on Mathurine's thought process and misrepresent the openly stated reason for her departure?
This thread should mitigate any regrets Mathurine had about leaving.
She has always enjoyed lively give and take, brisk banter, clever rejoinder and slashing riposte. She's never exhibited the least timidity. She has a solid track record of launching delightfully nuanced and provocative threads, without the least concern as to who caught on and who didn't. She's always graciously given a wide berth to those (uncomplicated folks, innocent of Shakespeare and Aristophanes) who have sought their belly laughs from simplistic cartoons and stickfigures, pratfalls and humorless humor.
Please let me be among the first to suggest that this otherwise sad 'so long for now' thread (of Monday, August 22, 2011) stands as an understated and serendipitous tribute to this lady. May it also be known that this tasteful postcard as well my friendship with the lady herself shall long remain in a place in the library of my soul reserved for the most delicate, sturdy and fragrant of memories.
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23 Aug 11
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Originally posted by moon1969A warm welcome and big Texas howdy to you. Granddaughters continue doing well in Boston and Denver.
Gramps, welcome back. Is that your grandaughter standing next to you in your profile pic. Also, were you planning to play any RHP games. Again, welcome back. Glad you were able to make it back.
Profile pic... main squeeze I circumstantially left in CA. Comfortable as a spectator for awhile, as I know
I'm rusty as an old bolt. Opponent of your prowess, this early, would probably require the spot of a queen.
Maybe check out the little poem, Yard Sale, on page one of my gf thread "Ever Awaken One Fine Day".
😉
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23 Aug 11
Originally posted by divegeesterFacebook updates would be more like it. There is no need to announce "one is leaving" unless one intends to stir drama.
I guess this thread demonstrates (at least to some extent) that if you are going to leave, then just leave and PM your buddies if you have any.
Originally posted by kopatov23 August 2011
Facebook updates would be more like it. There is no need to announce "one is leaving" unless one intends to stir drama.
Dear Diary,
Dr. Kopat made his grand rounds early this morning (grapevine has it that he's suffering nocturnal headaches causing sleep
deprivation). Complaints of gloveless contamination and a festering stench have already been registered on several halls.
~just me
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