So long fron the !’s

[Cindy!]

We have a very busy year coming up!!!

We have a new high schooler, a cheerleader, two chorus participants, 1 band participant, 1 boy scout, 1 cub scout, one on student council, and then there are the clubs too numerous to mention.

PLUS….Steve! is making waves, advancing in the corporate world, and teaching at the university part-time, I am on the leadership team for my school, writing curriculum for a new writing course for my school, as well as a few other teams and clubs…plus starting a new honor society this coming year….as well as being parents to four very healthy, very active, and very involved kids.

Not to mention, the beginning of my masters degree program.

We may not be leaving permanently (whoever does that posts about it???), we just wanted to let those we care about on GS know that getting in touch with us through GS is going to be very difficult. Email would work much better. Our emails are in our profiles….and most of our friends have our cell numbers.

We would be less than honest if we did not admit that this decision was influenced , to a large degree, by some behavior here on “the spot”. We are very thankful, grateful, etc.. for those here who are honest, straightforward, and without agenda.

Steve! and I talked about it and we decided that after his 5000th post….we would be done for a while. Maybe for good.

In February or March, we will be going to Atlanta for the surgery I need so that we can have a baby. If you are in the area and want to meet up for dinner the night we arrive, please email either Steve or me. (though I prolly won’t be eating much, due to the surgery comin up!)

In March or April Steve and I will be taking our yearly trip to get away from the cold of Chicago…we’ll probably be going to Las Vegas…and would love to meet anyone in that area.

In the summer…we’re booking a houseboat for a week…we’re looking at Kentucky, North Carolina, Illinois, and Tennessee.

As I said…this break from the forums may not be permanent….but we didn’t want to leave for our hiatus without a word!

So long for now!!!

(this was composed by both Steve! and me)

[Tom Strange]

Sure!... you come to the cafe... find someone to hook up with... and there you go! I see how it is now! :D-->

...I'm sure we'll hear from you guys every now and then, take care of each other...

[karmicdebt]

I am so happy for both of you!

Salute!

[Raf]

Forget you two, when do I get to hear from that nurse again?

[Raf]

Hey, seriously, good thing to get priorities straight. Best of everything to you both, and you KNOW I'll be staying in touch.

Raf

[oldiesman]

[Ham]

Hope it wasn't because I have bad breath or something..

Anyway, I enjoyed your company. Hope you come back soon..

[act2]

Both of you will be missed. Check in when you can.

:)-->

[Sudo]

!'s,

Oh, you guys will be back. Sure you say there are more important things in life than posting at the Greasespot. Things like interaction with the kids, job performance and continuing education. But those of us who are HOOKED know that we have to get our Greasespot fix before any of that non-essential stuff :D-->.

Ya'll are big contributors here so I'm hoping you won't be gone for long!

sudo

[learning]

Steve!'s sense of humour will be missed as well from this board. Though there are a few who could fill in that gap :D-->

[learning]

OOPS! Sorry to both "!"'s

HAVE FUN, GOOD LUCK (eek) AND MAKE SURE YOU GRADUATE!

[WordWolf]

We'll miss you both, but you two focus on what really matters. You're already clear of

twi and have family to attend to.

[GeorgeStGeorge]

Maybe the next time I visit my family in the Chicago area we can ram a few beers. (If Cindy!'s not pregnant, that is!)

George

[ChattyKathy]

My best to you both in all you do.

[dmiller]

quote:

Steve! and I talked about it and we decided that after his 5000th post….we would be done for a while. Maybe for good.

Hmmmm. May he be slow to post! :)-->

Ummm -- how many more does he have before reaching *whoda thunk it?* -->

Good luck to y'a!!.

Here's hoping you'll at least visit from time to time.

David

[dmiller]

ps -- wow. Didn't realize how busy your lives were. Sounds like everyone is

*making waves*, not just Steve!. :)-->

[herbiejuan]

Later Cindy and Steve :)--> take care of yourself and hope everything works out n the next time we meet there is a new !

[Scout Finch]

Best of luck to you all. Will miss your posts. Look forward to seeing pictures of the baby in about a year.

[TheHighWay]

Your presence will be missed, but thanks for letting us know it is for very good reasons.

Wishing you all the best!!

THW

[Belle]

--> Aloha!

See you in September!!

[Raf]

Dave, Steve! hit 5,000 yesterday or the day before (see the Triple Movie links thread):

Steve!'s 5000th post:

quote:

Originally posted by Steve!:

Home Alone

Joe Pesci

My Cousin Vinnie

[Cindy!]

Yep, he hit 5000 a few days ago.

Thanks for all the kind words and good wishes!

See ya'll around!!!

[rascal]

Bye guys, will miss you both very much.

Glad that life is going so well for you all.

Having suffered so much, we tend to treasure the good times even more so.

I will miss reading of your triumphs.

If you end up vacationing anywhere near tenn, let me know...I`d love to get together.

[Oakspear]

we'll see you and the children formerly known as the chinettes in September

[def59]

see ya! !