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graywarrior

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33. I'm right behind you

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Mon Dec 30, 2013, 10:24 AM

Dec 2013

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I've decided to use HOF for my farewell thread. [View all] trumad Dec 2013 OP

Looking forward to your resurrection intaglio Dec 2013 #1

Trumad thank you for being who you are. boston bean Dec 2013 #2

I understand why you feel a need to leave BainsBane Dec 2013 #3

I think it's a real shame that someone can be alert stalked. boston bean Dec 2013 #9

Exactly... Skinner needs to address this very ugly and very real issue. hlthe2b Dec 2013 #69

I will miss you in sports. nt TBF Dec 2013 #4

I'm sorry you are paying the price for seeing our everyday struggle.... Little Star Dec 2013 #5

a huge +1000 boston bean Dec 2013 #6

I will miss your posts irisblue Dec 2013 #7

I'll miss you and will hope for your return. mountain grammy Dec 2013 #8

I had you on ignore for a couple years due to your profanity-laced closeupready Dec 2013 #10

A very classy farewell, Trumad. You must do what you must do...but CTyankee Dec 2013 #11

Well that's a helluva deal. I'm going to miss you being here, Trumad. loudsue Dec 2013 #12

we need you in the sports section wilt the stilt Dec 2013 #13

I second, third and fourth that Auggie Dec 2013 #20

I'll add a fifth to that - TBF Dec 2013 #30

You take care of the fifth. I'll bring the ice cubes and glasses. Auggie Dec 2013 #108

i am way ahead. yawl need to catch up, lol. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #109

straight up! TBF Dec 2013 #110

I will JustAnotherGen Dec 2013 #14

just back from a break myself. mackerel Dec 2013 #15

I understand your struggle .... marble falls Dec 2013 #28

well said, marble falls, my sentiments exactly.. mountain grammy Dec 2013 #31

You've made me a lot less dumb any number of times, granny. I'm very glad you post, too. marble falls Dec 2013 #40

I will miss you cally Dec 2013 #16

I had to take a double take, mistook you for someone else, lol. grantcart Dec 2013 #119

I will miss you trumad. Autumn Dec 2013 #17

Trumad, I hope your break, whether long or short Squinch Dec 2013 #18

I do hope you can find the balance that allows you the level of participation Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2013 #19

Be well, and be happy. riqster Dec 2013 #21

Bon Voyage Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2013 #22

I understand. redqueen Dec 2013 #23

ah - trumad. hurting my heart but, I (as much as anyone) understand. Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2013 #24

DU will not be the same without you, trumad... Take your break, but please don't let it be too long. hlthe2b Dec 2013 #25

I'm sorry to hear this ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #26

I hope this is temporary, my friend! Cooley Hurd Dec 2013 #27

Paste this cartoon to your computer screen thesquanderer Dec 2013 #29

good bye old friend.... madrchsod Dec 2013 #32

I'm right behind you graywarrior Dec 2013 #33

Don't you dare! Are you going too? Squinch Dec 2013 #53

Duct tape a duck or something... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2013 #103

Add me to the list of people who will miss your posts magical thyme Dec 2013 #34

There are MRA trolls on DU. yardwork Dec 2013 #35

Now the MRA is infiltrating?... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2013 #105

Wishing you all the best. niyad Dec 2013 #36

I don't come by this forum much because it's too close to my heart, actually. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2013 #37

You will be missed. redwitch Dec 2013 #38

Go Canes! Scurrilous Dec 2013 #39

I know the feeling. mstinamotorcity2 Dec 2013 #41

We will miss you. historylovr Dec 2013 #42

Come back before the 2014 elections panader0 Dec 2013 #43

As many have indicated ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2013 #44

Take care, Trumad. Enjoy your family :) xulamaude Dec 2013 #45

Be well, trumad. Hope those roses are sweet. nolabear Dec 2013 #46

The 2008 primaries... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2013 #106

You CAN'T GO! You're one of the few whose posts can't be dismissed as a bitter old lady's. PassingFair Dec 2013 #47

Oh noes! katsy Dec 2013 #59

Plus, Screeming Meemie always said he was a nice person. PassingFair Dec 2013 #61

^^This^^ Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2013 #92

screeing was his biggest defender to us women. i had forgotten that. ahhhhh. ya. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #99

I hope you will be back, revived and refreshed. Shrike47 Dec 2013 #48

So sorry to see you go,Trumad. sufrommich Dec 2013 #49

I've left and returned a couple times Omaha Steve Dec 2013 #50

Sometimes stepping away is for the best. PeaceNikki Dec 2013 #51

This makes me sad MuseRider Dec 2013 #52

fare thee well my friend mopinko Dec 2013 #54

Mostly I'm a lurker katsy Dec 2013 #55

Seconded! Euphoria Dec 2013 #66

Sorry to see you go. blackspade Dec 2013 #56

You've been on DU a very long time.. Tikki Dec 2013 #57

Happy New Year trumad... polichick Dec 2013 #58

You lasted longer than I did..... Uben Dec 2013 #60

Please don't stay away too long! Texasgal Dec 2013 #62

I'm sorry to wake up to read this post, trumad. NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #63

I'm sure this has nothing to do with Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #64

you felt snotty was the way to go? see, not gonna cut it in here. respect. or do not post. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #67

No, I'm just invoking a bit of gallows humor Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #70

itake it back... totally, k. hey, i am truly being the gatekeeper on this one, but ya... you too. seabeyond Dec 2013 #72

Go take a shit on some other thread. sufrommich Dec 2013 #68

ya. but... pretzel is there with the few others. trumad and me, included in the very small circle seabeyond Dec 2013 #73

I have a difficult time thinking he is here for anything other than to cause boston bean Dec 2013 #96

sittin right beside you woman. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #97

the only reason I posted in this group was trumad's GBCW thread Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #117

Actually, that helped explain what was going on. JimDandy Dec 2013 #75

Post removed Post removed Dec 2013 #116

You've got one coming yourself BainsBane Dec 2013 #148

Lol. I know I do. I just thought the GBCW Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #149

You know why. JTFrog Dec 2013 #159

I understand completely. MadrasT Dec 2013 #65

a discussion board hfojvt Dec 2013 #71

Damn. This gives me a sad :-( TDale313 Dec 2013 #74

This makes me sad:-( redstatebluegirl Dec 2013 #76

This is my fist post, I feel responsible that I didn't get here faster! expungebob Dec 2013 #77

i can understand but i would never link my rl fb with anyone on du. not a chance in hell. seabeyond Dec 2013 #78

Thanks! expungebob Dec 2013 #81

i have a star so that might be the reason, whatever you are talking about. i am the worst to ask seabeyond Dec 2013 #82

Seabeyond, I do not always agree with you, and once you and a few tblue37 Dec 2013 #85

thank you tblue. i do remember seabeyond Dec 2013 #86

and I would never fb. grantcart Dec 2013 #120

Take care of yourself. Rex Dec 2013 #79

Shit! Iggo Dec 2013 #80

Darkness falls over DU but I feel Trumad will shine somewhere. IADEMO2004 Dec 2013 #83

Trumad, this post is bound to get some negative replies. Please ignore them. Th1onein Dec 2013 #84

i think you will find EVERYONE, hands down, values, appreciates, loves trumad. seabeyond Dec 2013 #87

Long Live trumad, Long Live HoF... A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #88

I've taken breaks and come back again figuring out how to better use DU than for snarking and being uppityperson Dec 2013 #89

DU just took a bad hit sellitman Dec 2013 #90

LOL...almost 3,000 people have come for your funeral! PassingFair Dec 2013 #91

5000 now ...homage. Ellipsis Dec 2013 #150

I see no reason for this. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2013 #93

I'm only sorry kiva Dec 2013 #100

There's no reason you can't start a thread. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2013 #112

Hmmm, thought that since meta died kiva Dec 2013 #113

it is to prompt a flame war.... hence, you do it, not him nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #115

Hardly. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2013 #125

This message was self-deleted by its author seabeyond Dec 2013 #128

... cherokeeprogressive Dec 2013 #133

thank you. i will delete seabeyond Dec 2013 #134

Like I said... don't bother. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2013 #135

Because these threads turn ugly in GD ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #114

I'll miss you. In_The_Wind Dec 2013 #94

I'll miss you, too, trumad! calimary Dec 2013 #101

Best wishes Doctor_J Dec 2013 #95

enjoy your time off and if/when you come back come hang in the Lounge Kali Dec 2013 #98

Don't know what has happened... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2013 #102

Psh. Real farewells don't announce themselves. Aldo Leopold Dec 2013 #104

peace and happiness to you and your family heaven05 Dec 2013 #107

So long trumad BobbyBoring Dec 2013 #111

See you on January 21st. aikoaiko Dec 2013 #118

that is clever. probably true. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #121

There are many divisions at DU but one of the most significant is between those grantcart Dec 2013 #122

Ah Tru... Don't Go... Just Hang Out In Sports, Or Science... GD Has Gone Batshit Crazy, But... WillyT Dec 2013 #123

Dear Trumad, I've been here since 2001 as well. scarletwoman Dec 2013 #124

As to your last sentence... Blue_In_AK Dec 2013 #127

I wish you the best. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #126

We'll keep the coffee hot. DeSwiss Dec 2013 #129

You'll be missed Cali_Democrat Dec 2013 #130

Sorry to see you go. MH1 Dec 2013 #131

Hope it's just a break... Phentex Dec 2013 #132

If you go, neighbor, I've enjoyed reading your posts for 9 years steve2470 Dec 2013 #136

I see your position, trumad.. Cha Dec 2013 #137

Trumad - please make it just a break Matariki Dec 2013 #138

You're lurking now. I just know it. R. Daneel Olivaw Dec 2013 #139

Be well, trumad. Many, including me, will miss you. nt cry baby Dec 2013 #140

I get it obxhead Dec 2013 #141

Happy New Year Trumad! progressoid Dec 2013 #142

This place just... sucks now. Number23 Dec 2013 #143

+1 ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #153

Gahhhh! Ellipsis Dec 2013 #144

Gonna miss you. But until you come back, here's a song. MrScorpio Dec 2013 #145

So, so sorry to see you go, Trumad Samantha Dec 2013 #146

Come back in 9 months for the midterms OmahaBlueDog Dec 2013 #147

Obviously you're well liked. delrem Dec 2013 #151

Always a bit sad when I see people who, like me, have been here from nearly the beginning dpbrown Dec 2013 #152

Don't let the... countryjake Dec 2013 #154

NOOOO!!! Jeezus, who's left? lamp_shade Dec 2013 #155

Please reconsider. leveymg Dec 2013 #156

Meh, you'll be back. nt Javaman Dec 2013 #157

I'll miss you. I don't want you to go. Solly Mack Dec 2013 #158

do we have to beg? Warren Stupidity Dec 2013 #160

I will miss you. salin Dec 2013 #161

that was probably the hardest time for women on du. and ya, allowed. it was rough for so many. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #162

Amen, salin. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #163

Smell the roses is right -- enjoy, relax, regain perspective on Real Life Hekate Dec 2013 #164

All the best to you, trumad. Zorra Dec 2013 #165

take care trumad, hope your time away is short. bench scientist Dec 2013 #166

Happy New Year, trumad! countryjake Jan 2014 #167

trumad, where are you...... nt seabeyond Feb 2014 #168

Come Back, trumad ... Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #169

ha ha. that is funny. ya.... nt seabeyond Feb 2014 #170

I know how you feel... I'm restricted with my email, but do keep in touch with DUmail. Take care! freshwest Jul 2015 #171

Kicking just because it needs saying again..... AuntPatsy Jul 2015 #172