It's time

SirOtter · Apr 27, 2010

I hardly know what to say. I didn't even know your name was Rob.

Best of luck finding things to do in all that free time you're going to have now. I do hope you will hang around and say a few more nice things about my meagre bits of doggerel.

Magdalen · Apr 27, 2010

Hey PIAH, I take this to mean that you will now have more time to suffer your muse. Hope to see you posting again soon.

PS, I'll be giving you a liquor-drenched send-off (three fingers and rocks) later this pm so if I post an addled bit of verse 'round midnight, you are the reason why.

Stew21 · Apr 27, 2010

I'll have one or two with you, Mag.

SirOtter · Apr 27, 2010

Three fingers is a good start, with or without rocks. I'm thinking rye.

A. Hamilton · Apr 27, 2010

rocks for me.

thank you Rob, for all you did here. I don't think you have the foggiest what an influence you were. but like someone said..maybe now you'll be writing more

best wishes to you Trish as you take on the whole shebang. (and I have no doubts you will be phenomenal)

William Haskins · Apr 28, 2010

you did a great job, rob.

and you're right, the place will be in good hands.

Steppe · Apr 28, 2010

Did not know you well, or for long, but when you posted, either with a poem or a crit, their was the essence of warm authority behind them, a fatherly figure in words of advice, care for those new to posting. If it turns out that you will now be free to post more, we will be the winners, again.

Perks · Apr 28, 2010

Robert (now, you know I'm serious), I'm sorry to see you turn in your keys, but do remember I know where you live. If I don't see you here regularly, we're going to fight.

Thanks for your care of the poetry room and, Trish, we know it'll be in good hands.

Fallen · Apr 28, 2010

Been as there's no leaver's pot being passed around and I can't stick a few quid in for you, will a gentle 'thank you' be okay? (Please say it is -- I'm skint, and I've got kids -- hungry, really raggedy ones that need new clothes, and shoes (you seen the naked little blonde kid to the left -- he's one, and can you really take money from his mouth?))

You'll be missed as mod', hun. :Hug2:

And Stew... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm dumplings. We likes a bit of stew...

AnonymousWriter · Apr 28, 2010

PiaH, your poems and critiques always have a lot of thought and consideration behind them, which I've valued the whole time I've been here.

Your support in mine, and everyone else's poetry has been outstanding. For that, I thank you for.

Sad to see you step down and I hope you won't be a stranger to the forum. I'm hoping to see some more of your work. Best wishes.

LimeyDawg · Apr 28, 2010

wow, that's an unfortunate turn of events.

Kerlee · Apr 28, 2010

All the best Rob, ;-D
I'll add my thanks as you impressed me with your easy and considerate manner. I'm glad I joined in time to have that interaction, it was nice knowing someone like you was perusing things. it gives people a bit of confidence ( well this people ;-D)

b well

dobiwon · Apr 29, 2010

Rob,
You have been an outstanding mod, encourager, critter, poet, and friend to all who have posted here. You'll be missed as mod, but we hope to continue seeing you in all the other roles.

Trish,
You've been around for all of us too, so we know what you can do. So...stop crying--you're getting my keyboard all wet. And keep keeping david in line...

Brigitte · May 4, 2010

Honestly, I am sad. All the very best- I believe that you are.

Teena · May 17, 2010

Rob - AW was my first online participatory experience and you were the first to welcome me and offer a tour of how everything worked and where to find coffee. You truly were my mentor here and it was comforting to know you were there. Thanks ever so much & all the best.

It's time

SirOtter

Il Cavaliere Marino

Magdalen

Petulantly Penitent

Stew21

SirOtter

Il Cavaliere Marino

A. Hamilton

here for a minute...catch me?

William Haskins

poet

Steppe

...

Perks

delicate #!&@*#! flower

Fallen

Stood at the coalface

AnonymousWriter

LimeyDawg

Scars are poems too

Kerlee

It's all a big misunderstanding...

dobiwon

Planning to retire for the 5th time

Brigitte

Teena

Bennie's Mom