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Passing the torch

49,665 5,114 September 21, 2011 at 05:55 AM in Travel & Vacations
Ok figured I'd better post this now while it's still early enough, lol.

I've had a Lot of fun doing the Secret Santa these past couple years. However last year it took a surprising amount of hours away from my family and I promised that I most likely wouldn't do it again this year. With Patrick out of town for a lot of October/November/December I know the kids would rather I spend more time with them than so much time doing this. I talked with them again and I really think I need to step down. Also some personal stuff going on that will take up some of my time. I feel kinda sad because I did enjoy running it and meeting new people and reconnecting with older members but I feel like this is what I need to do.

Whoever is chosen to run it this year, I'll be more than happy to help if they have any questions or anything. And I'll definitely participate...to be honest I kinda missed it, though I always thought it would be strange to pair myself up with someone laugh out loud Anyway I'm sorry I didn't post this sooner, I kept going back and forth about it and finally decided I just needed to bite the bullet and post this, lol.

Thank you for the past couple of years and for letting me run it. I had a lot of fun. Smilie

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09-21-2011 at 06:35 AM.
09-21-2011 at 06:35 AM.
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That sadwalk was because you were sad you thought I was leaving. Right? Annoyed
Puh. You know me better than that.
Again...the sadwalk was because you thought I was leaving, right? Annoyed

And you mean the "I didn't get my gifts yet." "You didn't sign up for SS, Tiger." "But still... I didn't get my gift yet!" talks?

Nuh uh. I'll tell whoever runs it this year to not lift the ban on you. Stick Out Tongue
Wot if I run it Evil
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09-21-2011 at 06:37 AM.
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Puh. You know me better than that.
Teehee
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09-21-2011 at 06:38 AM.
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I second the nomination

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09-21-2011 at 06:38 AM.
09-21-2011 at 06:38 AM.
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Wot if I run it Evil
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09-21-2011 at 07:08 AM.
09-21-2011 at 07:08 AM.
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09-21-2011 at 08:57 AM.
09-21-2011 at 08:57 AM.
hey autumn, i just wanna wish you the best in whatever's going on in your personal life, even if it's just spending more time with the family. hug
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09-21-2011 at 09:28 AM.
09-21-2011 at 09:28 AM.
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hey autumn, i just wanna wish you the best in whatever's going on in your personal life, even if it's just spending more time with the family. hug
Iagree


I feel for the kids.
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09-21-2011 at 09:31 AM.
09-21-2011 at 09:31 AM.
Autumn, you have done a great job in running this. Your hard work is appreciated by many here.

As for the next person to take over, I think maybe have people who are serious volunteer then have everyone vote on who they want to run it would be the most fair option. Since this is not a SD backed event though, it will be up to all of you to decide this.
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09-21-2011 at 09:34 AM.
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I feel for the kids.
agreed. the most important things in your life can be so easily neglected because you know they're there and they're around but i've heard people sadly telling *me* that i spend too much time on the computer.
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09-21-2011 at 09:38 AM.
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I second the nomination

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Thirded.
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09-21-2011 at 10:03 AM.
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Thirded.
Wot?? I thought you would nominate me!! Mad
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09-21-2011 at 10:05 AM.
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I feel for the kids.
If you are gona use Pedobear quotes have the decency to give him credit.
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09-21-2011 at 10:07 AM.
09-21-2011 at 10:07 AM.
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Wot?? I thought you would nominate me!! Mad
It's the hockey connection. laugh out loud
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09-21-2011 at 10:41 AM.
09-21-2011 at 10:41 AM.
I have a touchpad for whoever I get in SS this year. I hope I get vec.
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09-21-2011 at 10:49 AM.
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I have a touchpad for whoever I get in SS this year. I hope I get vec.
Only if whoever runs it accepts you as a participant.
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