This isn't Goodbye June 9, 2011 7:51 PM Subscribe
After a ridiculous amount of participation, my MetaFilter presence is going to fade a bit.
I have finally (after 34 months and 3 weeks) found employment. The drop in my FPPs and comments here will not mean I love MetaFilter any less. It will simply mean that I won't be sitting in front of my computer 24/7.
Thanks to everyone who helped entertain me during my lengthy unemployment, and who tolerated all my nonsense here on this electronic bulletin board (shows how old I am) during my idle time.
I look forward to finding threads already too lengthy for me to have meaningful input and huge numbers of FPPs which I end up skimming rather than actually reading for a long time to come.
MetaFilter rules. And the fact that I'm still sane after all this time is proof that you are truly the best thing online, ever.
I have finally (after 34 months and 3 weeks) found employment. The drop in my FPPs and comments here will not mean I love MetaFilter any less. It will simply mean that I won't be sitting in front of my computer 24/7.
Thanks to everyone who helped entertain me during my lengthy unemployment, and who tolerated all my nonsense here on this electronic bulletin board (shows how old I am) during my idle time.
I look forward to finding threads already too lengthy for me to have meaningful input and huge numbers of FPPs which I end up skimming rather than actually reading for a long time to come.
MetaFilter rules. And the fact that I'm still sane after all this time is proof that you are truly the best thing online, ever.
This post was deleted for the following reason: Poster's Request -- Brandon Blatcher
Congratulations! Finally found a quiddich team with an opening for you, eh?
posted by mumkin at 7:54 PM on June 9, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by mumkin at 7:54 PM on June 9, 2011 [2 favorites]
I will miss your omnipresence. You're a good egg, sir.
posted by chara at 7:54 PM on June 9, 2011 [7 favorites]
posted by chara at 7:54 PM on June 9, 2011 [7 favorites]
Congrats!
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 7:55 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 7:55 PM on June 9, 2011
(after 34 months and 3 weeks)
Wow! that's a long time. All the best with the new occupation.
posted by unliteral at 7:56 PM on June 9, 2011
Wow! that's a long time. All the best with the new occupation.
posted by unliteral at 7:56 PM on June 9, 2011
your participation will be missed... best wishes in the new job!
posted by tomswift at 8:00 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by tomswift at 8:00 PM on June 9, 2011
Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out. Seriously! I did that once, and it really hurt. I wouldn't want that happening to you. Congratulations, and good luck. And take my word for it - you'll be missed.
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 8:05 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 8:05 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
Congratulations and best of luck with the new job. I look forward to seeing you around from time to time, I've learned stuff from you.
posted by marxchivist at 8:13 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by marxchivist at 8:13 PM on June 9, 2011
Congratulations … but WTF?
posted by five fresh fish at 8:16 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by five fresh fish at 8:16 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
Rock on, Mr Bear!!!
Lots of threads on the green about new employees, dress codes, who to lunch with, how to use HR as your personal police and how to manage your boss. If you ARE the boss, be nice.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 8:20 PM on June 9, 2011
Lots of threads on the green about new employees, dress codes, who to lunch with, how to use HR as your personal police and how to manage your boss. If you ARE the boss, be nice.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 8:20 PM on June 9, 2011
Wow, it's neat that hippybear just got a job! Good for him.
[Add to favorites]
... hey, waitaminnit, he says he won't be on Metafilter as much. Hmph.
[Remove from favorites]
posted by koeselitz at 8:20 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
[Add to favorites]
... hey, waitaminnit, he says he won't be on Metafilter as much. Hmph.
[Remove from favorites]
posted by koeselitz at 8:20 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
I'll miss you babe, your voice has been a welcome and cherished addition!
posted by supermedusa at 8:25 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by supermedusa at 8:25 PM on June 9, 2011
Congratulations on the new job! If you have to slack off on your Metafilter time, that's a great reason.
posted by immlass at 8:39 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by immlass at 8:39 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
This is the very bestest flameout ever - congratulations! I hope it's a real job with health insurance and everything! You'll be missed around here but hey, we're open 24/7 so drop in whenever you get a chance.
I could use one of those job things, too ... sigh
posted by Quietgal at 8:53 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
I could use one of those job things, too ... sigh
posted by Quietgal at 8:53 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
at first I had no idea why you were posting this but then I saw how many posts you've made. Holy crap.
Best wishes with the new job. And ignroe the jokers - don't read MeFi at work like I do. It will kill you.
posted by GuyZero at 8:58 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
Best wishes with the new job. And ignroe the jokers - don't read MeFi at work like I do. It will kill you.
posted by GuyZero at 8:58 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
Holy shit, that's awesome. Best flameout of all time.
posted by unSane at 9:00 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by unSane at 9:00 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
Meh. Jobs is overrated. Huh? What's that? Sorry, my bad. Thought this was the Apple thread. Carry on.
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 9:02 PM on June 9, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 9:02 PM on June 9, 2011 [2 favorites]
Jobs? Sorry, wrong page. You want the third one on the left.
But, yeah, congrats. You'd like to think you'll be too busy, but you'll be back. Oh, you'll be back.
posted by Ghidorah at 9:04 PM on June 9, 2011
But, yeah, congrats. You'd like to think you'll be too busy, but you'll be back. Oh, you'll be back.
posted by Ghidorah at 9:04 PM on June 9, 2011
Congratulations! I hadn't realized that your participation was fueled by forced leisure; I hope you can stay around one way or another.
posted by Forktine at 9:13 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by Forktine at 9:13 PM on June 9, 2011
Wait, you're not supposed to spend all your time at work on Metafilter?
posted by octothorpe at 9:15 PM on June 9, 2011 [5 favorites]
posted by octothorpe at 9:15 PM on June 9, 2011 [5 favorites]
You sold out, man!
Kidding aside, best wished and congrats; I wish I could sell out.
Stupid buyer's market.
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 9:15 PM on June 9, 2011
Kidding aside, best wished and congrats; I wish I could sell out.
Stupid buyer's market.
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 9:15 PM on June 9, 2011
Yeah, I mean, LOL see you in one week once you figure out how to angle your desktop away from your boss.
I actually signed up for Metafilter BECAUSE I got a job and couldn't post or read any of my pic heavy other internet forums and the blue background was vaguely business looking.
Wait I just realized there are some jobs that don't involve a computer and unfettered internet access. In which case I am sorry for your loss.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 9:21 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
I actually signed up for Metafilter BECAUSE I got a job and couldn't post or read any of my pic heavy other internet forums and the blue background was vaguely business looking.
Wait I just realized there are some jobs that don't involve a computer and unfettered internet access. In which case I am sorry for your loss.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 9:21 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
Hooray for employment!!! Congratulations, hippybear! I'm sad I won't see your name popping up as much, but I'm super stoked about the reason for it.
posted by palomar at 9:26 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by palomar at 9:26 PM on June 9, 2011
Oh man, congratulations! And thanks for the glimmer of hope: I've got you matched to the week on the unemployed thing.
As a friend of mine told me, everything's easier with a paycheck. Thrive and be happy! And send your good luck my way!
Cheers, and a big ole' gay bear hug to you! Come back and check in on us when you get a chance.
posted by trip and a half at 9:36 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
As a friend of mine told me, everything's easier with a paycheck. Thrive and be happy! And send your good luck my way!
Cheers, and a big ole' gay bear hug to you! Come back and check in on us when you get a chance.
posted by trip and a half at 9:36 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
Sweet, congratulations!
posted by restless_nomad (staff) at 9:43 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by restless_nomad (staff) at 9:43 PM on June 9, 2011
Damn! It takes me a long time to notice and warm up to people here. I hope your new job is at least as inspirational as making ceramic art for that mime guy.
posted by StickyCarpet at 9:51 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by StickyCarpet at 9:51 PM on June 9, 2011
Maaaan you are selling out both hippies AND bears by getting a job. BOOOO!
[actually, congrats]
posted by not_on_display at 9:56 PM on June 9, 2011 [3 favorites]
[actually, congrats]
posted by not_on_display at 9:56 PM on June 9, 2011 [3 favorites]
Almost 35 months?! That fucking sucks. You definitely deserve a congratulations!
posted by deborah at 10:01 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by deborah at 10:01 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
So glad for you. We'll keep the fires burning.
posted by Devils Rancher at 10:03 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by Devils Rancher at 10:03 PM on June 9, 2011
Congratulations! Huzzah for employment!
No, I'm serious. I know what I said, that's not the point. Yeah, for someone else. Not for me. Sometimes jobs are good!
posted by pompomtom at 10:05 PM on June 9, 2011
No, I'm serious. I know what I said, that's not the point. Yeah, for someone else. Not for me. Sometimes jobs are good!
posted by pompomtom at 10:05 PM on June 9, 2011
Congrats HB.
You're a great contributor online, and I'm sure off-line.
I love your opinions about rock and rolling.
posted by kittensofthenight at 10:10 PM on June 9, 2011
You're a great contributor online, and I'm sure off-line.
I love your opinions about rock and rolling.
posted by kittensofthenight at 10:10 PM on June 9, 2011
I hope you get fired.
posted by philip-random at 10:51 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by philip-random at 10:51 PM on June 9, 2011
Congrats and best wishes, hippybear. I always enjoy your posts and comments.
posted by amyms at 10:56 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by amyms at 10:56 PM on June 9, 2011
After a ridiculous amount of participation, my MetaFilter presence is going to fade a bit.
I've had a long talk with the Meficabal board Mathowie and we can offer you two (2) ponies if you care to stay and maintain your participation level. You will also have access to Metafilter ONE (i.e. Matt's bike) for two weeks each year. Deal?
posted by babbyʼ); Drop table users; -- at 11:16 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
I've had a long talk with the Mefi
posted by babbyʼ); Drop table users; -- at 11:16 PM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]
BOOOOO!
I mean, wait, no, congratulations! YAY!
Agh, such conflict! BOORYAY!
posted by EatTheWeek at 11:18 PM on June 9, 2011
I mean, wait, no, congratulations! YAY!
Agh, such conflict! BOORYAY!
posted by EatTheWeek at 11:18 PM on June 9, 2011
Does this mean you'll be able to make a Seattle meetup sometime soon?
posted by grouse at 11:19 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by grouse at 11:19 PM on June 9, 2011
I'll miss you, hippybear. But I'm glad an employer finally recognizes your worth!
posted by cybercoitus interruptus at 11:28 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by cybercoitus interruptus at 11:28 PM on June 9, 2011
Yay! Congrats, hippybear! I'm a big fan of your contributions here, and I hope that employment won't interfere too much with it.
It certainly hasn't affected mine.
I probably shouldn't be bragging about that...
posted by brundlefly at 11:38 PM on June 9, 2011
It certainly hasn't affected mine.
I probably shouldn't be bragging about that...
posted by brundlefly at 11:38 PM on June 9, 2011
"After a ridiculous amount of participation, my MetaFilter presence is going to fade a bit."
oh no dude you just need to play johnny b goode at your parents prom
posted by klangklangston at 12:05 AM on June 10, 2011 [5 favorites]
oh no dude you just need to play johnny b goode at your parents prom
posted by klangklangston at 12:05 AM on June 10, 2011 [5 favorites]
Also, did you bring enough jobs for all of us?
posted by klangklangston at 12:06 AM on June 10, 2011 [6 favorites]
posted by klangklangston at 12:06 AM on June 10, 2011 [6 favorites]
What my overtired brain pictured hippybear's job as
posted by jtron at 12:25 AM on June 10, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by jtron at 12:25 AM on June 10, 2011 [2 favorites]
What hippy bear won't tell you is that his job is testing chocolate shakes and spa treatments at the roller coaster and fireworks factory.
posted by The Whelk at 1:02 AM on June 10, 2011 [6 favorites]
posted by The Whelk at 1:02 AM on June 10, 2011 [6 favorites]
Congratulations!
posted by harriet vane at 1:14 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by harriet vane at 1:14 AM on June 10, 2011
You can't leave us that easily. You might try not to think about it, and only spend a minute or two playing Minesweeper on the company terminal to pass away the occasional spate of idle tedium, but the siren call of the internet will beckon you. And you'll shuffle back here, haggard and dishevled, begging for your fix of Flash games, cat pictures, and music video retrospectives. Five dollars doesn't just buy you a one-shot fix, mmaaaaaan...
posted by Smart Dalek at 1:25 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by Smart Dalek at 1:25 AM on June 10, 2011
The drop in my FPPs and comments here will not mean I love MetaFilter any less. It will simply mean that I won't be sitting in front of my computer 24/7.
No problem, I'll MeMail you everyday with updates.
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 1:44 AM on June 10, 2011
No problem, I'll MeMail you everyday with updates.
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 1:44 AM on June 10, 2011
I am secretly pleased that Metafilter is becoming kinder and gentler and more like the (ironically named) MefightClub all the time. Or maybe we're just getting older, us all. Still:
GUARD YOUR REAR UNDERCARRIAGE AREA MATHOWIE! WE ARE IN YR BASE, GENTLING UP YR DUDES.
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 1:57 AM on June 10, 2011 [4 favorites]
GUARD YOUR REAR UNDERCARRIAGE AREA MATHOWIE! WE ARE IN YR BASE, GENTLING UP YR DUDES.
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 1:57 AM on June 10, 2011 [4 favorites]
Also: yay!
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 1:57 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 1:57 AM on June 10, 2011
electronic bulletin board
Curious how the word Bulletin has become old-fashioned to my ears - News Bulletin, from the time when getting information urgently was as special occasion, rather than the constant stream of irrelevant, but nonetheless up-to-the-minute-for-what-it's-worth data with occasional chunks of important stuff in it like nuts in a stool.
Bulletin is now filed away with Gramophone, Charabanc and Wireless in my imaginary book of words that sound nice but don't really mean anything any more.
As you were.
/odd aside
Oh, and congratulations, by the way.
posted by Grangousier at 2:07 AM on June 10, 2011
Curious how the word Bulletin has become old-fashioned to my ears - News Bulletin, from the time when getting information urgently was as special occasion, rather than the constant stream of irrelevant, but nonetheless up-to-the-minute-for-what-it's-worth data with occasional chunks of important stuff in it like nuts in a stool.
Bulletin is now filed away with Gramophone, Charabanc and Wireless in my imaginary book of words that sound nice but don't really mean anything any more.
As you were.
/odd aside
Oh, and congratulations, by the way.
posted by Grangousier at 2:07 AM on June 10, 2011
Metafilter: It gentles up the dudes!
posted by The Whelk at 2:14 AM on June 10, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by The Whelk at 2:14 AM on June 10, 2011 [1 favorite]
the blue background was vaguely business looking.
It's even better when you use the professional white background.
posted by OmieWise at 3:41 AM on June 10, 2011
It's even better when you use the professional white background.
posted by OmieWise at 3:41 AM on June 10, 2011
Oh, congratulations hippybear! Here's hoping this is one of the answers to "what about my dreams?" :)
posted by likeso at 3:50 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by likeso at 3:50 AM on June 10, 2011
"After a ridiculous amount of participation, my MetaFilter presence is going to fade a bit."
So that this thread isn't a total waste, kids, I'll explain that hippybear's statement is a textbook example of regression towards the mean. In other words, any outlier will cause subsequent data points to seem less impressive, when really, they're just average (and the outlier is the weird one). So when you have a ton of participation, it's inevitable that, at some point, it will slide back towards the average. Smart people have smart kids, yes, but brilliant people don't necessarily have brilliant offspring. It's also why, say, Frank Sinatra, Jr. was never as big a star as Frank Sinatra.
What's that? Tone-deaf aspie comments like these are why I'll never get (or "get") such an outpouring of sentiment directed towards me?
And "expalin" is a typo for "explain." Huh.
posted by Eideteker at 4:47 AM on June 10, 2011
So that this thread isn't a total waste, kids, I'll explain that hippybear's statement is a textbook example of regression towards the mean. In other words, any outlier will cause subsequent data points to seem less impressive, when really, they're just average (and the outlier is the weird one). So when you have a ton of participation, it's inevitable that, at some point, it will slide back towards the average. Smart people have smart kids, yes, but brilliant people don't necessarily have brilliant offspring. It's also why, say, Frank Sinatra, Jr. was never as big a star as Frank Sinatra.
What's that? Tone-deaf aspie comments like these are why I'll never get (or "get") such an outpouring of sentiment directed towards me?
And "expalin" is a typo for "explain." Huh.
posted by Eideteker at 4:47 AM on June 10, 2011
Good luck with your new job, and... don't be a stranger.
posted by flapjax at midnite at 5:17 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by flapjax at midnite at 5:17 AM on June 10, 2011
Congratulations and best wishes, man!
Is he gone? LET'S TALK ABOUT HIM NOW.
posted by jquinby at 5:48 AM on June 10, 2011
Is he gone? LET'S TALK ABOUT HIM NOW.
posted by jquinby at 5:48 AM on June 10, 2011
Guy still owes me 30 bucks...
posted by flapjax at midnite at 5:54 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by flapjax at midnite at 5:54 AM on June 10, 2011
and in a few weeks he'll be able to pay you back.
posted by Apoch at 6:01 AM on June 10, 2011 [3 favorites]
posted by Apoch at 6:01 AM on June 10, 2011 [3 favorites]
Congratulations hippybear! Good luck with the new job.
posted by arcticseal at 6:20 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by arcticseal at 6:20 AM on June 10, 2011
My job (which I've had for 2 years and 2 weeks, yay!) involves being in front of a computer continuously during work hours but I'm unable to access the internet while I'm there. I still manage to keep up with just about everything on Metafilter anyway (after hours, natch).
For the two years after I left my last job and before I got this job I was constantly reading this site but still didn't come anywhere close to your contributions. That's because I'm not as cool as you. You'll be here when you can, I know it, because it's a great place to be and you have lots to say.
Congratulations on being employed!
posted by h00py at 6:22 AM on June 10, 2011
For the two years after I left my last job and before I got this job I was constantly reading this site but still didn't come anywhere close to your contributions. That's because I'm not as cool as you. You'll be here when you can, I know it, because it's a great place to be and you have lots to say.
Congratulations on being employed!
posted by h00py at 6:22 AM on June 10, 2011
I don't think nangar was talking about you...
But yeah, congratulations. 3 years of unemployment would drive me insane. Fortunately you had all the insanity of mefi to prepare you for the demands of the workplace. Better peruse the "human relations" tag while you can.
posted by desjardins at 7:02 AM on June 10, 2011
But yeah, congratulations. 3 years of unemployment would drive me insane. Fortunately you had all the insanity of mefi to prepare you for the demands of the workplace. Better peruse the "human relations" tag while you can.
posted by desjardins at 7:02 AM on June 10, 2011
Congrats on the job!
Once you have enough cash in the bank, get yourself some sort of mobile device so that you can keep up - I'm pretty sure that's some kind of law. Also, what desjardins said.
posted by rtha at 7:23 AM on June 10, 2011
Once you have enough cash in the bank, get yourself some sort of mobile device so that you can keep up - I'm pretty sure that's some kind of law. Also, what desjardins said.
posted by rtha at 7:23 AM on June 10, 2011
Yay!
posted by ocherdraco at 7:33 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by ocherdraco at 7:33 AM on June 10, 2011
I always look forward to your input around here. Congratulations on the new job.
posted by Sailormom at 7:37 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by Sailormom at 7:37 AM on June 10, 2011
Best of luck to you sir, congratulations and I hope things work out better for than you ever could have imagined.
posted by Daddy-O at 7:55 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by Daddy-O at 7:55 AM on June 10, 2011
And don't forget to update your occupation on your profile!
posted by Daddy-O at 7:57 AM on June 10, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by Daddy-O at 7:57 AM on June 10, 2011 [1 favorite]
"And don't forget to update your occupation on your profile!"
This will of course aid in our attempts to find your job and come up with a harebrained scheme to get you fired that doesn't work but shows you that we love you just that much and convinces you that this whole job thing was just an unfortunate phase and that you need to return to full time.
ONE OF US, ONE OF US, ONE OF US
Yay! congrats
posted by Blasdelb at 11:02 AM on June 10, 2011
This will of course aid in our attempts to find your job and come up with a harebrained scheme to get you fired that doesn't work but shows you that we love you just that much and convinces you that this whole job thing was just an unfortunate phase and that you need to return to full time.
ONE OF US, ONE OF US, ONE OF US
Yay! congrats
posted by Blasdelb at 11:02 AM on June 10, 2011
Ahh put me down for boo-ray also. Do stop by now and again though! And good luck!
posted by Mister_A at 11:09 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by Mister_A at 11:09 AM on June 10, 2011
A RIDDLE:
Q: What do you get when you cross a hippie and a bear?
A: I don't know, but you better smoke it up or else it will maul you.
PS Hang your munchies from a branch beforehand.
posted by not_on_display at 11:35 AM on June 10, 2011 [2 favorites]
Q: What do you get when you cross a hippie and a bear?
A: I don't know, but you better smoke it up or else it will maul you.
PS Hang your munchies from a branch beforehand.
posted by not_on_display at 11:35 AM on June 10, 2011 [2 favorites]
I'm disinclined to cheer, because work is shit.
However, I will cheer, because on balance, no work is even more shit.
For a happy life, be sure to keep your work/shirk balance in harmony.
Metafilter can help with that.
posted by PeterMcDermott at 1:03 PM on June 10, 2011 [3 favorites]
However, I will cheer, because on balance, no work is even more shit.
For a happy life, be sure to keep your work/shirk balance in harmony.
Metafilter can help with that.
posted by PeterMcDermott at 1:03 PM on June 10, 2011 [3 favorites]
Congratulations and I hope it works out great for you hippybear. Though we've disagreed on numerous topics yours is a voice I'm always excited to see with a post or your comments. Maybe you should get an iphone so you can keep that high level of participation on the downlow.
posted by artof.mulata at 1:17 PM on June 10, 2011
posted by artof.mulata at 1:17 PM on June 10, 2011
Congrats on finding work, and thanks for the insane amount you've contributed to the site in your downtime!
posted by rollbiz at 1:29 PM on June 10, 2011
posted by rollbiz at 1:29 PM on June 10, 2011
Congratulations on the new gig, hippybear! Even if it's not quite as often, I'm eager to keep seeing you around.
posted by box at 7:02 PM on June 10, 2011
posted by box at 7:02 PM on June 10, 2011
Congratulations on the job - -
But don't forget to look in the the old gang here - you're one the names that I've learned to recognize, and I look forward to reading what you have to add.
posted by AsYouKnow Bob at 7:13 PM on June 10, 2011
But don't forget to look in the the old gang here - you're one the names that I've learned to recognize, and I look forward to reading what you have to add.
posted by AsYouKnow Bob at 7:13 PM on June 10, 2011
Congrats! Oh won't you spouse me before you go?
posted by a humble nudibranch at 8:19 PM on June 10, 2011
posted by a humble nudibranch at 8:19 PM on June 10, 2011
Always appreciate your contributions here, your comments always a voice of wisdom and sanity -- funny how it is that so much of the personality of a person can come across on a cold, bright screen; the screen stays just as bright on your comments but it seems to get warmer somehow...
Congrats on the new gig, and the (presumed) uptick of your $$ supply, may it ease any strains brought about by the time off.
Good luck! Don't be (too much of) a stranger!
posted by dancestoblue at 9:12 PM on June 10, 2011
Congrats on the new gig, and the (presumed) uptick of your $$ supply, may it ease any strains brought about by the time off.
Good luck! Don't be (too much of) a stranger!
posted by dancestoblue at 9:12 PM on June 10, 2011
Congrats! Just don't be a complete stranger--I enjoy your comments and posts far too much!
posted by smirkette at 10:24 PM on June 10, 2011
posted by smirkette at 10:24 PM on June 10, 2011
Wow, reading fail of comment above. ...It was so relevant I had to repeat it?
posted by smirkette at 10:24 PM on June 10, 2011
posted by smirkette at 10:24 PM on June 10, 2011
Congrats on the new gig.
Welcome to the Squares.
As a popular song of my youth informed me, it's hippybear square.
I'll just let myself out.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 7:39 AM on June 11, 2011
Welcome to the Squares.
As a popular song of my youth informed me, it's hippybear square.
I'll just let myself out.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 7:39 AM on June 11, 2011
I hope you get fired.
Ha!
Well done HB, you'll be missed.
posted by jokeefe at 11:59 AM on June 11, 2011
Ha!
Well done HB, you'll be missed.
posted by jokeefe at 11:59 AM on June 11, 2011
Well done, drive carefully!
posted by thinkpiece at 2:42 PM on June 11, 2011
posted by thinkpiece at 2:42 PM on June 11, 2011
Hey, y'all, hippybear's got a brand new FPP up.
Knew he wouldn't be gone for long.
posted by flapjax at midnite at 6:08 PM on June 11, 2011 [2 favorites]
Knew he wouldn't be gone for long.
posted by flapjax at midnite at 6:08 PM on June 11, 2011 [2 favorites]
Welcome back!
posted by Devils Rancher at 6:11 PM on June 11, 2011
posted by Devils Rancher at 6:11 PM on June 11, 2011
After a ridiculous amount of participation, my MetaFilter presence is going to fade a bit.
If only you were flabdablet and this was posted yesterday.
posted by y2karl at 7:32 PM on June 11, 2011
If only you were flabdablet and this was posted yesterday.
posted by y2karl at 7:32 PM on June 11, 2011
Sorry, the drinking has already started. It would be lovely if you would join us, though.
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 8:05 PM on June 11, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 8:05 PM on June 11, 2011 [1 favorite]
"The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated"
-Mark Twain hippybear
posted by flapjax at midnite at 8:53 PM on June 11, 2011
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posted by flapjax at midnite at 8:53 PM on June 11, 2011
How did I miss this? Grats on the job. Good luck. I'll be looking for your posts and comments, which are always appreciated.
posted by Splunge at 3:35 PM on June 12, 2011
posted by Splunge at 3:35 PM on June 12, 2011
...and he's always gone too long
anytime he goes away...
posted by trip and a half at 5:33 PM on June 12, 2011
anytime he goes away...
posted by trip and a half at 5:33 PM on June 12, 2011
Added trip-and-a-half-lazy-sunday-summer-afternoon-epiphany-bonanza: I just realized the song I posted above was written by my dog. Be well, happy summer, peoples!
posted by trip and a half at 5:40 PM on June 12, 2011
posted by trip and a half at 5:40 PM on June 12, 2011
Man, how great was that hippybear guy? What ever happened to him anyway?
posted by quin at 7:38 AM on June 13, 2011
posted by quin at 7:38 AM on June 13, 2011
i have found that nothing compliments long-term, highly cerebral mefing like a solid blue collar romance. just wait - he will return healthier and only more readily engaged. (#heavyliftingkeepsmyhandsbusy)
posted by JaiMahodara at 12:08 PM on June 13, 2011
posted by JaiMahodara at 12:08 PM on June 13, 2011
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Kidding. Congrats on the new gig!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 7:52 PM on June 9, 2011 [6 favorites]