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Sorry this writer has left . . . .

posted by archiew on July 10, 2005 at 8:32 AM | link to this | reply

MayB, MayB Not?

posted by majroj on May 27, 2005 at 9:10 PM | link to this | reply

By By Bb.

I always enjoyed your comments and you decency.

Manboy

posted by man-boy on April 2, 2005 at 11:02 PM | link to this | reply

Thank you Whacky .. there are plenty of others still posting

posted by beachbelle on March 16, 2005 at 2:09 PM | link to this | reply

Well, it looks like I wandered in too late

Oh well hi and so long...wishing you good luck.

posted by Whacky on February 28, 2005 at 2:26 PM | link to this | reply

Beachbelle has moved on to greener fields....but she's still alive and

reading here, at times.  Writing elsewhere, that's all.  I wish her all the best in her new endeavors!   

posted by _Decshak on February 10, 2005 at 10:27 AM | link to this | reply

Hey you! I thought you were

long gone.  Very thoughtful of you to give to the tsunami relief, very beachbelle. What do the Irish say? May the wind always blow at your back, may the sun always shine on your face... I can't remember the rest.  I suppose the givers receive, receivers give, and then there are people like me.  Sitting around complaining.  Take care

posted by Flumpystalls3000 on February 9, 2005 at 10:58 AM | link to this | reply

BillyCargo

The only times I close doors are against driving rain or snow or in a dust storm. Often I go through a door and walk and walk and walk and then find I am in a new place or occasionally (very rarely) go back where I started. In a community such as this sometimes we over-value the noisy and undervalue the readers. By stepping away from the noise one can think. Sometimes less communication is more. I don't miss you at all because you are one of the ones I drop in to and read. My comments which I used to make to you unerringly are not required.

posted by beachbelle on February 9, 2005 at 10:38 AM | link to this | reply

Cripfemme

I do hope that you have found your feet but the main thing is that you enjoy it. Thank you for your farewell comment. I appreciate it.

posted by beachbelle on February 9, 2005 at 10:14 AM | link to this | reply

Decshak

I just looked in and discovered that you just commented. Thanks. I have young kids and sometimes stuff going on here made them look mature :-). But unlike with my own kids I can ignore that here although sometimes it is noisy. Of course I'll keep in touch.

posted by beachbelle on February 9, 2005 at 10:11 AM | link to this | reply

Very sorry to see you go. Keep in touch Bb.

              And I'm also glad to see SOMEBODY maturing around here, not that YOU needed to do that!  But all the same, "parting can be such sweet sorrow."

posted by _Decshak on February 9, 2005 at 9:36 AM | link to this | reply

My farewell

It's odd your leaving when I'm finding my footing.  This might actually be the month I earn my fee here.  You're one of the bloggers I admire and you will be missed.

posted by cripfemme on February 8, 2005 at 5:34 PM | link to this | reply

Billy, I like that saying -

(changing the subject a bit) I'm a bit of a one for storming out - will try to lean out the window more often!

posted by TheBattler on February 6, 2005 at 4:06 AM | link to this | reply

Sorry to see you go. Never close a door when all you need is to lean out

the window for a breath of fresh air.  You'll find other blog sites aren't as immediately satisfying in terms of readership.

posted by FreeManWalking on February 6, 2005 at 3:53 AM | link to this | reply

beachbelle

Farewell. Although I may not agree with the point of your leaving right now, I think you are the best judge for that. I would wish you all the best for your future endeavors. Good luck.

Ann.

posted by A-and-B on February 4, 2005 at 1:51 AM | link to this | reply

Rovesciato, I followed the link to your piece. I like it and the site

great concept. Pleae let me know about these things as and when they happen. Well I'd best plough on. And when I do have, notice I say when, when I do I'll let you know

posted by beachbelle on February 3, 2005 at 7:45 PM | link to this | reply

Kay-Ren

Thank you. Suddenly I am very busy and I feel optimistic but I will have to work harder than ever. Take care

posted by beachbelle on February 3, 2005 at 7:42 PM | link to this | reply

RachelAnna, Thanks for you kind remark. I know the truth of Blogi

It moves on constantly and life goes on within and without.

posted by beachbelle on February 3, 2005 at 7:40 PM | link to this | reply

good luck? i'm sure you don't need it. a good plow maybe to get the heavy work done. ol' gomedome will probably have his book out late this year, so follow it up, it will be a victory for all of us. i had a little 320 word victory of my own at a site called cafeirreal.com. if you decide to check it out you'll recognize my name immediately

posted by rovesciato on February 3, 2005 at 12:10 AM | link to this | reply

BB, I'm gonna miss you! Good luck in your writing and your life. I truly believe we'll see your name on the bookstore shelves.. hmmm, what is your real name? Maybe you can dedicate your next success to the fans of BB! Take care and the door's always open if you decide to come back.

posted by Kay-Ren on February 2, 2005 at 5:09 PM | link to this | reply

Woah!

Apparently, my not doing much reading for a couple days let this post go unnoticed.

I hope that maybe you'll just take a couple months off and let Bb take a rest and then come back?!  If not, I wish you only the best!

posted by RachelAnna on February 2, 2005 at 2:27 PM | link to this | reply

It's a pity if you have already made the decision. You have written some great stuff here. In any case, take care! All the best in your future undertakings!

posted by Amateur on February 2, 2005 at 12:23 AM | link to this | reply

I just hope we have enough interested parties to keep it together.

I may have to throw out invites again.

posted by word.smith on February 1, 2005 at 12:42 PM | link to this | reply

Tigerprincess

Thanks. Absolutely so that authentic writing can be just what trips off your tongue. Good luck

posted by beachbelle on February 1, 2005 at 8:32 AM | link to this | reply

I've enjoyed reading your stuff

Best of luck with whatever direction you decide to take from this point on!!!!!

posted by tigerprincess on February 1, 2005 at 7:14 AM | link to this | reply

In many ways so am I, but you must move on as Anthony and there are things I must do. Take care - sends flower

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 8:32 PM | link to this | reply

Beachbelle

I am truly sorry you are leaving.Ah you know I'm genuine anyway I'm sure. I do hope you;ll e-mail me now and then luv. Good fortunes to you my friend.

posted by WileyJohn on January 31, 2005 at 7:52 PM | link to this | reply

Mary X

Thank you. I'll write of course

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 6:34 PM | link to this | reply

Beachbelle

 You have been a voice of professionalism, the nexus of Blogit, as far as I'm concerned, and your blogs have been neutral zones.  I'll email you.  I hope you'll keep in touch, and I'll keep reading you up till you leave. 

posted by Blanche. on January 31, 2005 at 6:22 PM | link to this | reply

Moondawg

You are too kind but I must say for a moment there I really basked in that comment. Thank you so much

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 3:57 PM | link to this | reply

ARGUS

My attempts at irony are often not picked up.
Thank you for your kind remarks and I will be happy to answer your question by one of the means you suggest

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 3:55 PM | link to this | reply

Whammie

I replied but it bounced back - I'll try again

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 3:52 PM | link to this | reply

Bb my firmament is quaking;

first Klara and now you! I enjoyed reading your insightful posts. I shall miss your valuable comments on mine. Your mentioning of the "intellectual direction" blogit is taking leaves me in the dark;perhaps its my 'head in the sand' attitude. Could you possibly give me a hint as to what you mean, either publicly or by email? I wish you all the best if Bb goes.

posted by ARGUS on January 31, 2005 at 3:11 PM | link to this | reply

A box of kleenex beside

me and a pile of crumpled up damp ones littering the floor. I was afraid that you were going to make this decision, but it is out of my selfishness that I hate to see you leave, because I know that you will become that writer you adore and more. The moon is not full tonight, but I shall howl mornfully at it because just like it's light is diminished so will the light here at blogit be dimminished by your absence.

posted by Moondawg on January 31, 2005 at 3:03 PM | link to this | reply

You are nothing if not prepared Whammie

How could I lose touch with someone so unique as you?

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 2:55 PM | link to this | reply

WhooHoo! At the end of the new month I am going for the all out pampering!

I have a week in a condo, a 2BR!  One to F*CK in and send them on their merry ways and a clean bed to sleep in, and laundry facilities to wash the sheets from the former.

Please keep in touch, BB.

posted by WHAMENATOR on January 31, 2005 at 2:48 PM | link to this | reply

the-loanlady

I recommend you do the same. As for the painted nails you are absolutely correct. I have been foolish and spent too little time at the beach

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 2:44 PM | link to this | reply

Ariala: scratch, scratch ;-)

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 2:40 PM | link to this | reply

Go bravely forth into the realm of the marvelous and famous and good and happy. Use the time for your best work yet to come... And take some time to get your toenails painted they look better hotpink at the beach!

posted by the-loanlady on January 31, 2005 at 2:25 PM | link to this | reply

BB, wow...I know how you feel and I admire your steps in this direction.

I, too, may follow sometime...and for now, I wish you the best.  I will miss our "fights."   

posted by Ariala on January 31, 2005 at 1:22 PM | link to this | reply

ok good!  Thank you for the invite of mail.  i will do that.  Take care of yourself and good luck

posted by ladyofshalott on January 31, 2005 at 1:20 PM | link to this | reply

ladyofshalott

Wow. Thank you. Don't worry, I only plan to write. Good luck and mail me anytime

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 1:18 PM | link to this | reply

Word.smith

If we are into mutual admiration - the Blogit Review was a stroke of genius

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 1:08 PM | link to this | reply

beachbelle

I'm so sorry you're leaving.  You're one of the only people I admire on here.  And didn't the author you mention kill herself?  Because I don't know if you want to follow in her footsteps

posted by ladyofshalott on January 31, 2005 at 1:08 PM | link to this | reply

Whamenator

Every time I wrap a gift I'll think of you!

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 1:07 PM | link to this | reply

beachbelle,

I will miss you!

Feel free to keep in touch!

posted by WHAMENATOR on January 31, 2005 at 1:02 PM | link to this | reply

I really will miss your daily wisdom

and I definitely will keep in touch.

posted by word.smith on January 31, 2005 at 12:59 PM | link to this | reply

David1spirit. I wasn't at war but thanks!

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 11:27 AM | link to this | reply

beachbelle

Peace!

posted by David1Spirit on January 31, 2005 at 11:18 AM | link to this | reply

Scriber, thanks.

Sorry to hear about the hacker.

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 11:06 AM | link to this | reply

Word.smith

It's funny to be seen as the voice of reason and sanity. If only I could apply that more to real life. Mail me anytime you want a couple of thoughts about a piece

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 11:03 AM | link to this | reply

WildwomanLaloba

Glad you've sorted out the bugs. I will continue to read you with interest and of course will stay in touch

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 11:01 AM | link to this | reply

Symphony

I think all things change over time and so do we. You have changed in your writing and what you want from it. It is has been a pleasure to see you develop this but the key to it is your big heart. Keep at it and yes I want to stay in touch

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 10:57 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks LittleMsPickles

If I can get a few people to do that through February - it should be a reasonable amount even if I am not posting

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 10:52 AM | link to this | reply

writersjourney

I am doing what I want to do but I do unfortunately see some nasty and inane stuff which detracts from the experience. You write well and will over time attract the audience for that. I have found a great many like-minded people here - by that I mean people who can write interesting posts and discuss them no matter what there view is - and that is difficult thing to leave behind.

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 10:51 AM | link to this | reply

Justsouno

Thanks you. There are many better than me here. Some of the best don't talk about writing, they just do it. Identify those people and watch how they do it.

posted by beachbelle on January 31, 2005 at 10:40 AM | link to this | reply

BB, I'd be lying if I said I didn't know this day was coming.

Of course, you know you won't get rid of me that easily.    I'll miss Beachbelle's voice of reason/sanity when things go all haywire around here as they tend to do now and then, plus the great pointers. 

posted by word.smith on January 31, 2005 at 8:24 AM | link to this | reply

Beach, take care.

posted by scriber on January 31, 2005 at 8:15 AM | link to this | reply

Beach

I've had trojans, worms, and hackers infesting my computer. All is well, finally, today and this is what I find. I can't say that I don't understand, however. I'll keep you in my address book!

posted by Wildwoman_Laloba on January 31, 2005 at 8:07 AM | link to this | reply

to be honest beachbelle...I don't blame you

this place has changed....good luck with everything...I wish you all the best...and please stay in touch....take care

posted by _Symphony_ on January 31, 2005 at 7:48 AM | link to this | reply

here's a click to the tsunami appeal...

posted by littlemspickles on January 31, 2005 at 4:14 AM | link to this | reply

Seems like a lot of People are leaving......

beachbelle, sorry to see you go. I just joined this set and it seems like it is clearing out at an alarming rate. But it sounds like, from your post, this is not a reflection on Blogit?

posted by writersjourney on January 30, 2005 at 11:11 PM | link to this | reply

Beachbelle

I am so sorry, you are my standard. I aspire to know what writing is, how it is and why. You know those things you pen only a smathering daily. I think it would be selfish to want you to stay after you have stated your reasons for going; yet I selfishly want you to stay. I shall miss you very much. Do be blessed. 

posted by Justi on January 30, 2005 at 10:34 PM | link to this | reply

Ginnieb

Sniff, sniff.

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 10:05 PM | link to this | reply

Cassandra

Please stay in touch - thanks

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 10:05 PM | link to this | reply

Perhaps to our senses L.E ;-)

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 10:04 PM | link to this | reply

First, Klara, and the BB? What's the world coming to?

posted by L.E.Gant on January 30, 2005 at 10:03 PM | link to this | reply

You've got me all emotional here....

....let's not lose touch okay?

posted by ginnieb on January 30, 2005 at 10:01 PM | link to this | reply

Beachbelle you will be missed!

posted by Ca88andra on January 30, 2005 at 9:59 PM | link to this | reply

JohnMcNab

Yes they do. Thanks to you and to Ell for entertaining me so. I will watching the dune quietly

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 9:58 PM | link to this | reply

Strickgold

The need to have a voice and an outlet is very important - more important than anything else

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 9:55 PM | link to this | reply

Celeste

Thank you so much. It is a good suggestion though for me it can turn into afternoon and evening journaling as well ;-).

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 9:54 PM | link to this | reply

HolyGrail

Sometimes I am not good at being good to myself but I am working on it. You can write, you know.

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 9:52 PM | link to this | reply

Tapsel-T

Thank you. Your posts, like Ginnie's, offer wisdom. I take your remark as a very great compliment. Bb's passing will open the way for new things

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 9:51 PM | link to this | reply

Ginnieb

It is people like you who make it difficult for me to step away

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 9:49 PM | link to this | reply

Katray

Under a calm exterior ... well you know. Of course I will try and sell my work to bloggers but first I have to do some. Thank you

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 9:48 PM | link to this | reply

Telynor

You know I will stay in touch

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 9:47 PM | link to this | reply

Renigade3

The feeling is mutual

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 9:46 PM | link to this | reply

ThomasF. I should have done that more than a year ago.

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 9:46 PM | link to this | reply

So you're gonna change your name?

posted by ThomasFranklin on January 30, 2005 at 9:23 PM | link to this | reply

Beach--You are the kind of writer I admire...Hate to see you leave so soon

after my arrival.

posted by Renigade on January 30, 2005 at 9:03 PM | link to this | reply

I understand, but mourn. I rather like talking to BB, a very sane person. [sends up mournful howl at this]

posted by telynor on January 30, 2005 at 8:41 PM | link to this | reply

Oh no! I will miss BB; she brought sanity and reality at times when this place really needed it. And always in an excellent, helpful form. However, I do understand and wish you all the best - not that you need good luck wishes. Please let us know where we can continue to read you - newspapers, magazines, a book possibly?

posted by PoetRaye on January 30, 2005 at 8:13 PM | link to this | reply

Bb, I hate to see you go...

..but I understand. You must know that you have helped an awful lot of people on here...certainly me! I thank you wholeheartedly and I definitely hope we can stay in touch. I wish you all the best...I know you'll continue to do well. Go out there an WOW 'em all Bb!!!!!! :)

posted by ginnieb on January 30, 2005 at 8:03 PM | link to this | reply

I admire you, Beach.  (for whatever that is worth)   I have not always commented but I have read what you wrote.   I will miss Bb when she no longer writes on Blogit.

posted by TAPS. on January 30, 2005 at 7:34 PM | link to this | reply

bb

All the best - be good to yourself, and feel free to make "guest appearances" if you can.

posted by Holy_Grail on January 30, 2005 at 7:31 PM | link to this | reply

It is sad that your writing here can't continue as a kind of warm-up place for "Morning Pages"(I think the idea of morning pages is from 'The Artist's Way' but would have to look it up to be certain).

I wish you the best, and will miss you and pray that you may still write here on occasion

Take care of yourself!

posted by Celeste632 on January 30, 2005 at 7:19 PM | link to this | reply

I couldn't have said it better myself

I too came to Blogit at a time when my husband was very ill and I needed an outlet and a voice.  It has been great for me because I have made many on-line friends.  It has helped me to devote time to my writing and believe it or not improve my skills.  I look forward to hearing what is going on in others lives then my own doesn't sound so depressing or boring.  ha

posted by StrickGold on January 30, 2005 at 7:04 PM | link to this | reply

beachbelle

Your loyal readers already have a writer they admire, and they will understand and appreciate your desire.  Good Luck and God Bless, beach.

posted by johnmacnab on January 30, 2005 at 6:44 PM | link to this | reply