Goodbye...

@Justacommeman said:

@NoGold said:
He's gone, I come in...The circle of life.

Nicely done. Welcome. Put your big boy or big girl pants on and pull up a seat

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Thank you. I'm dressed now. Seriously I hate to see longtime members leave. Hopefully he will return after a short respite and continue to contribute.

@MFeld said:
Obviously, some posters don’t like the initiation of such threads or the style of the OP. I think he contributes considerably to the forum on a wide range of topics.

Ditto x10

He is articulate in his posts, and never gets emotional or angry. I like his contributions to these forums. I hope he returns sooner, rather than later.

I wish him luck, and hope he is not dealing with any serious issues.

Well glad it’s a hobby for me. Good luck, if it’s not fun a time-out is needed. Lucky for me I have 3 other hobbies I rotate through.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=F-t8PngHgWY

I would have a hard time leaving here...

I hear ya bro. I felt that way about statehood quarters in 2008.

At least he said "Time for a break". Which is understandable, and polite of him to let us know. At least we know he didn't die.

I vaguely remember past dramatic "good byes" from others who were crying the blues about the way they, or others, had been treated.

Just about all eventually came back, even though some threatened to never return to the forums.

Nobody can stay away from here long. At least voluntarily anyways. They usually have to be banned to be gone forever.

I know I would go nuts if I couldn't log on here many times every day.

I never need a break from here. Where else are you going to find an assemblage of like minded coin collectors like we have here?

I love coins, and I love these forums! I will never say goodbye.

@MFeld said:

@bombtech25 said:
Logged in as of 15min ago. Longest goodbye ever.

He hasn’t posted, has he? If not, I think that qualifies. It sounds like you miss him badly.

The attention seeking through arguing was too much for me. I’ll enjoy his absence while it lasts. Ebays bound to make some minuscule change that’ll bring him roaring back next week.

@CoinJunkie said:

@jmlanzaf said:
Time for a break.

edited to add:

If anyone wants to reach me, you can reach me at my business email: unpub@aol.com

If I log in here to read PMs, some of our adoring and adorable forum members think I'm lurking.

Just need a break. That's all I said. That's all I meant. Not sure why some of you apparently have chosen to read more into it. I didn't criticize anyone or call anyone out. I didn't complain about anything that happened here. I just need a break. I didn't say it was forever. I didn't leave in a huff. I didn't bother to explain because I thought none was needed. I just wanted to say "goodbye" to the few people who might care that I'm not around.

I've spent most of the summer dealing with my best friend's widow and trying to sell off his estate. It has been emotionally exhausting. He was a member here. He's the one who really got me back into coins in a big way. Every auction, every price move in PMs makes me think of him. His widow contacts me every day, mostly for emotional support and a connection to him. I just needed a break.

The forum can be very addicting and it is better to make a clean break. When and if I return, I'll remember not to say "hello again" cuz apparently "hello" and "goodbye" are bad etiquette. Well, at least when some of us do it.

In case anyone missed it.

I just don't understand the special announcement. There are plenty of posters here that have taken breaks over the years. Few of them see the need to start threads about it. Every time you receive a PM, and you can configure the settings to receive an email. If anyone needs to reach him, they can PM him. There is no need for pomp and pageantry.

Recharge and return when you are ready

...out of the blue....into the black...

@keets said:
if I return, I'll remember not to say "hello again" cuz apparently "hello" and "goodbye" are bad etiquette

You say yes, I say no, you say stop, and I say go, go, go
Oh no - You say goodbye, and I say hello
Hello, hello - I don't know why you say goodbye I say hello
Hello, hello - I don't know why you say goodbye I say hello!!!

When I saw the title of this thread, that very same Beetles song started playing in my head.

@keets said:
if I return, I'll remember not to say "hello again" cuz apparently "hello" and "goodbye" are bad etiquette

You say yes, I say no, you say stop, and I say go, go, go
Oh no - You say goodbye, and I say hello
Hello, hello - I don't know why you say goodbye I say hello
Hello, hello - I don't know why you say goodbye I say hello!!!

But you skipped the “hello again” part! Neil Diamond deserves some credit.

“Hello, again, hello
Just called to say hello
I couldn't sleep at all tonight
And I know it's late
I couldn't wait
Hello, my friend, hello
Just called to let you know
I think about you every night
When I'm here alone
And you're there at home
Hello
Maybe it's been crazy
And maybe I'm to blame
But I put my heart above my head
We've been through it all and you love me just the same
And when your not there
I just need to hear
Hello, my friend, hello
It's good to need you so
It's good to love you like I do
And I feel this way when I hear you say
Hello
Hello, my friend, hello
Just called to let you know
I think about you every night
And I know it's late but I could't wait
Hello”