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I agree with jj wilde--
I would miss you, spitfire, very much if you leave or significantly reduce your posts. Your are mature and insightful, and I always enjoy reading what you have to say. I feel the same about MayB. Of course in the end, it's what's best for you, not me or anyone else here. Hemlocker

posted by Hemlocker on August 17, 2005 at 11:04 AM | link to this | reply

Symph, it is a weird thing, isn't it?
But, I've decided to stay, but just not care as much about ranks. They don't mean anything to me. (Well, maybe a bit.) It's nice to have some extra pocket money in case I need a tank of gas when my bank account is empty. I can rely on my PayPal Master Card when I need it! Plus, I'd miss people like YOU so much, too. I've just decided to focus more on why I ever joined in the first place, the value of friends I've made here, and the fact that Blogitville is an outlet for me in a few ways rather than a burden.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 16, 2005 at 10:30 PM | link to this | reply

you know whats weird?...I didnt care about the ranking either
but then, now that I am lost in the 1000, I care a lot....I know I have been away though  - I hope your not going for good, cos I will miss you far too much....take care

posted by _Symphony_ on August 16, 2005 at 5:21 AM | link to this | reply

HolyG, how totally sweet of you.
I hope you're doing okay. I have been thinking about you every day since your loss.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 16, 2005 at 12:46 AM | link to this | reply

Passion, Of course I would be sad if I couldn't keep abreast of your
latest saga blog. I love it (not just cause I'm involved in it!) But, I have reconsidered my decision. It's not for sure yet, but for right now, as I've told others, I'm trying to remember why I ever joined this insane community in July of 2003 in the first place and I've realized that it really is more of an outlet to me than a burden. Besides, I also have to consider how much I'd miss so many of you. It's so weird, but I actually feel sad about how much I would miss reading you guys.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 16, 2005 at 12:40 AM | link to this | reply

Layla, I've been and will continue to offer any help to you that I can
offer. Whether I'm on Blogit or not.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 16, 2005 at 12:32 AM | link to this | reply

Sincerity,
Thanks for understanding. I'd miss you so much.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 16, 2005 at 12:31 AM | link to this | reply

muser, well, damn, this is a very thought provoking comment
and very, um, well, making me kinda teary eyed, which, as you know, is not common for me. Thank you so much for your words and for sharing your wisdom. It truly means so much to me.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 16, 2005 at 12:30 AM | link to this | reply

Taps,
You always make so much sense. So much sense of everything. Thank you so much.  

posted by SpitFire70 on August 16, 2005 at 12:18 AM | link to this | reply

OBP, JFC! I'm being forbidden to leave by many of you!
What's a girl to do?  

posted by SpitFire70 on August 16, 2005 at 12:05 AM | link to this | reply

LadyofS,
Well, damn, I didn't realize I was forbidden to leave. Well, with that in mind, I guess I have no choice but to reconsider. Sheesh. Being bullied is tough. Oh, and yeah, I have a daughter. Today was her first day of Kindergarten. Yikes!

posted by SpitFire70 on August 16, 2005 at 12:04 AM | link to this | reply

Well I think I said what I needed to in my email, but I STILL don't want you to go.  But if you need to, you need to.  You will be missed, but those of us whose lives you've touched will still be with you. 

posted by Holy_Grail on August 15, 2005 at 8:15 PM | link to this | reply

Hi, haven't heard from you lately...
Just wanted to stop by and see if you're doing okay.  STill thinking about quiting??? How will you find out what happens to those crazy women in the Road Trips Sagas???  BTW, Episode 19 is ready...don't have a link to it with me right now though...sorry.

posted by Passionflower on August 15, 2005 at 7:00 PM | link to this | reply

I hope this isn't too little too late...

I would HATE to see you go!  You have A LOT to say, and I'm thankful for the help you've given me, recently, too! 

~LB~   

posted by Anony_Miss on August 15, 2005 at 3:37 PM | link to this | reply

Spitfire,
I'd hate to see you go, but it would be totally understandable...

posted by SincerityAnna on August 15, 2005 at 12:31 PM | link to this | reply

Spitfire, Ask yourself this: Does one have to be #! here on Blogit to make
a difference? Of course we grow , and move onward and upward... As long as there are aspiring writers and only one top spot, or lets say ten spots,at some point they will be taken by the young lions aand lionesses...such is life. But if the experienced wise ones leave, who will the new go to for counsel? I know you listen to your heart...and if you decide it is time to leave there is every chance I will not "see" you again, but don't think that you did not leave an impresssion on some you may not have guessed.

posted by muser on August 15, 2005 at 3:40 AM | link to this | reply

Spitfire, I have read all the comments made so far and I think everything has pretty much been said already. I would like to say that for me Blogit is a small part of my life that has all of the components in the same proportions as the large part of my life. People come into my life and I learn to love them and depend on their being there and then suddenly for one reason or another they move on and are basically gone from my life. Things that are important to me seem to run in cycles, sometimes up and sometimes down, sometimes on top and sometimes all but disappearing from sight or awareness. One day something will make me feel very good about myself and another day I wonder where it went and why. Every part of my life has always been this way, work, friends, family, leisure, abilities, nothing ever stays the same for long. Every day I have to make decisions of what is priority in my life and what it is time to discard and move on. One day, I will make that decision about Blogit. If you do leave Blogit and all of us here that have gotten used to you being here, I know that it will be for something that is worth your while and your expenditure of your time, money, and personality.

posted by TAPS. on August 14, 2005 at 9:23 PM | link to this | reply

Spiffy
No. I am sorry it is out of the question, you can not leave. That simple. No, no and no!!

posted by Offy on August 14, 2005 at 8:47 PM | link to this | reply

Um No Spitfire
Ok I am officially caught up on your blogs.  Phew, you post a lot!  You are forbidden to leave.  There!  I said my piece.  If I have to I will beg, but I hope that works for now.  I didn't know you had a daughter

posted by ladyofshalott on August 14, 2005 at 6:11 PM | link to this | reply

Katray,

You sweet woman, you! Well, I'm sure we've all gotten to that point, like you said. But, I'm trying to avoid the negative crap and I have realized that Blogit has actually been an outlet for me rather than a burden or stress factor. I have a couple other reasons as to why the consideration of leaving that I chose to leave out of the post, but I think I can get past those reasons, too. We'll see. Thanks for your words. That means a lot to me.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 4:14 PM | link to this | reply

Oh, Wiley-Pops!!!!
Talk about GUILT! Very well done. You may have been successful, here. How sweet and touching. Me is all blushy n' stuff now.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 4:11 PM | link to this | reply

Spitfire70

I shall be very, very sad if you leave. You're like one of my daughters, and I am sorry to read this. Realy, really, sorry.

I haven't always kept up with all of your blogs but ya have to cut old guys that love you like a father some slack. Now I shall be

How about this sweetipie. How about ONE l'il blog? How about that?  Like Katray says, you  leave and the needle drops to negative.

Ya mught as well put me on a ice flow and push me out to sea like old Inuit

Hey I got it. How about this here from all of us? 

We LOVE Spitfire70
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posted by WileyJohn on August 14, 2005 at 3:55 PM | link to this | reply

I feel this way also Spitfire
I've gotten over the ranking games - mostly, lol - but lately I've become more easily disturbed and perhaps too affected by some of the things I read here. And wonder on some days why I keep on.....I just try to remember that it ain't all bad, there are enough good writers and people left to make it worthwhile. In other words, the good outweighs the bad at this point in time. If you leave, the scales will move towards the negative, so please stay! Pretty Please..  I highly enjoy your work as always; sorry I haven't commented recently to let you know.  If you continue to feel this way, maybe try a break first?

posted by Katray2 on August 14, 2005 at 3:31 PM | link to this | reply

Strat,
I'm not sure about the giant black hole of void thing if I left, but I do know I'd miss you tons. The competition thing? Yeah, I care much less about ranks lately. I'm trying to remember why I came here in the first place. I'd like to get back "there," ya know?

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 3:16 PM | link to this | reply

Don't go breakin' my heart, Young Miss!
You leave and a giant, whompin', black hole of a void will be here, fer sure!

And you know, it's odd, but for the life of me, I can't figure the competition thing out? What is this competition thing everyone's talking about? My keyboard can whip your keyboard's ass? Are we running virtual sack races through Blog It Town?

I don't understand how the idiotic rating system works anyway. I just know I try everything once, and go back to what I like.

I think whoever said things are cyclical are absolutely on the money. You may go down slightly, but you're never out, and consistently good will be consistently rewarded.

posted by strat on August 14, 2005 at 3:04 PM | link to this | reply

Reni,
Why is your ego bruised? You're awesome and everyone knows it!

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:31 PM | link to this | reply

blackcat,
You totally rock, my friend. I will try to stick around for a while and use it more as an outlet. You're right. And, screw my rankings. They're not that bad, it's just they seemed to sink within a week, like dramatically! There are so many awesome bloggers here and it's hard for all of us to keep up with all of them, ya know? Maybe Blogitville won't be rid of me immediately. I'll stick around and torment you guys a bit longer, mmm-k?

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:29 PM | link to this | reply

spitfire... thanks! that is so nice of you to say....
We love you no matter what number is next to your name!  But I think you hit the nail on the head there... use Blogit as an outlet.  Don't make it a burden!  It's alot more useful that way.  Don't you think?  or should I say, mmm-K? 

posted by -blackcat on August 14, 2005 at 2:23 PM | link to this | reply

Krisles, well damn, woman! You really laid it on the line there, didn't ya?
I suppose you're right. I mean, I'm glad I can be a comic relief here in some of my posts and I am glad I've been able to vent my P.I. opinions and stuff. I'd really miss reading you guys, too. I dunno. Maybe I'll reconsider. Like I just said to Quirky, maybe I was looking at Blogit as one of my burdens instead of seeing as an outlet. Thanks for the groveling and the kick in the keester.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:22 PM | link to this | reply

Quirks, I understand what you're saying.

And yeah, I do care about my ranks dropping a bit lately, of course. But that's actually a small part of it. I think maybe I'm just burning out a bit in life in general and maybe it made me feel like Blogit was a part of that. Maybe I have it backwards and Blogit is an outlet for me rather than a burden.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:18 PM | link to this | reply

Justsouno, those are very sweet things to say. Thank you.
And you're right. We don't need Blogit to find enemies. I never really "had it out" with anyone here, but it's not about me in that aspect. It's just that it's, well, it's even hard to put my finger on what the feeling is for me lately. I do appreciate having this little community to vent, read, learn, and especially to unleash my weird thoughts and wonders about life. You rock, Justsouno.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:15 PM | link to this | reply

blackcat, thanx for the Cheesy Poofs. They actually
do make me feel a little better. Glad I could give you the giggles with my posts. I totally love yours too. See, that's what makes it hard to figure out what to do! I would miss reading so many of you. 'Specially you!

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:11 PM | link to this | reply

Factor, It seems I give a lot of you the feeling of sanity
with many of my posts. And yes, you can pester me anytime! You can't get rid of me that easy!!

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:08 PM | link to this | reply

Scriber, I'm sure you would!!

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:06 PM | link to this | reply

Jems, Of course I'll keep in touch!
Some of you are stuck with me on the outside already!

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:06 PM | link to this | reply

I luv you too, JJ.
I got some thinkin to do, I guess. I don't think it would be easy to just leave all together but I dunno.

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:05 PM | link to this | reply

Spitfire
Don't leave....please......whine....sniffle.....grovel.....you're just too funny and unique and all of that.  Don't pay any attention to the rankings and all the horse hockey!! I mean, you seem to have fun when you are on here, and we have fun reading you.  I'm trying to figure out how to do this thing in terms of reading, writing and getting anything else done, too. Listen, I've been around this planet soooooo very much longer than you...seen it all come and go....I do not give a flyin' burrito about rankings and neither should you....trust me, when you are takin' your last breath, your rankings in this place are not gonna be somethin' you even remember...but whether you had a good time on Planet Earth and touched peoples' lives might be...stay here and do.

posted by Krisles on August 14, 2005 at 12:48 PM | link to this | reply

spitfire--
topics on Blogit are cyclical, as are the rankings. I think you made an interesting point by saying that although you don't care for the topic, your own rank slipping does bother you. Of course it does, because that decreased your opportunity to be read, which is why I think most of us are here. But if you leave, what does that solve? Isn't it like cutting off your nose to spite your face? Take a break if you must, but please don't leave for good.

posted by Julia. on August 14, 2005 at 11:43 AM | link to this | reply

Don't leave! We bruised egos need to prop each other up!

posted by Renigade on August 14, 2005 at 11:42 AM | link to this | reply

Spitfire you are not only a good writer, you offer new interest unlike any

other on here. Who gave us a dictionary? Seriously you have a very individual flavor to bring that is fresh, snappy and very to the point. I love your blogs. Sometimes I don't comment because all I could say would appear to be dumb. That does not mean I don't read and love you!!!

It does have a different feeling. I began to have to defend my positions and not just write and read. I have thought of the very same thing, not because of rating. I never had any. There are people who can disagree with you and turn others against you and turn your whole Blogit world upside down.They have a following and now you have new enemies and on and on. We find enemies without looking on Blogit. 

I love writing in this sort of manner but I am tiring of Blogit too.

posted by Justi on August 14, 2005 at 11:36 AM | link to this | reply

spitfire... you can't do that. You crack me up too much!

I haven't been here very long, but from what I can tell, it's all a cycle.  The hate will turn back to love and then hate again.  People come and go, but you're a staple.  I don't know how your ranking is low when it seems you get read a lot!   You can't leave.  Here... have some cheesy poofs. 

posted by -blackcat on August 14, 2005 at 10:43 AM | link to this | reply

Oh no!

Who will make me feel like I am still sane when something weird happens?  Yup, when it comes right down to it, it's all about me! What will I do if you leave?

But seriously, I would miss your writing and your warped sense of humor too. I mean that in a good way.

Keep us posted on what you decide. I am sure I will still pester you with an occasional email if you do have to go...but it won't be the same then

posted by FactorFiction on August 14, 2005 at 8:28 AM | link to this | reply

spitfire--rather than fly away, i would rather see u crawl away on hands
knees. 

posted by scriber on August 14, 2005 at 5:36 AM | link to this | reply

I'm hoping you don't leave
But if you do, please keep in touch!  Your friendship means a lot to me, and I will never forget all the support you gave me last September when I was in a very tough place.

posted by Jemmie211 on August 14, 2005 at 5:18 AM | link to this | reply

piffy,

This place will be just some 'nother dump if you leave.  I don't know about the rest of Blogit, but you're Numba One on my list.  I know that there are plenty of others who feel the same way.

You can just cut back your posting.  I know it's always hard to keep up with ten things at once.  Do one thing at a time and make it ten times better.  Your readers won't just poof away unless you quit altogether.  Cait (LOS) went for awhile then came back for awhile before leaving again.  She could do one post and make me look like a hog flopping around and oinking in the wallow.  She could even now.  So could you...any time.  I really hate to see competant women leave; they give this place life.  If it becomes a typical, male-dominated environment, I'll be bored out of here myself.  I know you're just considering it now, but selfish me likes to have you around.  Luv....

  JJ

posted by Jack_Flash on August 14, 2005 at 4:52 AM | link to this | reply

MayB,
I hope you stay. Especially if I stay!! hehe  

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 3:26 AM | link to this | reply

Spitfire, if I was wiser I'd do it now

posted by Azur on August 14, 2005 at 3:09 AM | link to this | reply

Me too, MayB. Me too.
 

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 3:08 AM | link to this | reply

I have concluded that there are some elements of my working life that I am going to eject, some I have already ejected. As for Blogit, the best conclusion for me would be to reduce my time here greatly and soon I will have no choice but to do so.

posted by Azur on August 14, 2005 at 3:07 AM | link to this | reply

MayB, so what have you concluded?

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:45 AM | link to this | reply

Spitfire, it's a question I ask myself about a lot of things and I am getting better at eliminating some of those things

posted by Azur on August 14, 2005 at 2:38 AM | link to this | reply

MayB,
I hear ya. It's really not about the ranks, but it just all seems different these days. Like, why are we all really here?

posted by SpitFire70 on August 14, 2005 at 2:32 AM | link to this | reply

I think there are times when there is something in the air and now is one of those times. I think too that because we have this crazy, stupid click system that it takes the emphasis from interaction. I know what you mean about your ranking. We are here because we want to be read. Maybe it's time for a break. I wasn't here for June and felt refreshed for the break but when I came back I did notice a lot of new competitive people as well as some new non-competitive people who are excellent writers.

posted by Azur on August 14, 2005 at 1:56 AM | link to this | reply