Sep 30th, 2009 by alan
I’m known for being one of the last to leave a party. I call it staying power; others might refer to it as outstaying my welcome. It’s embarrassing really, but it’s my thing. I hang on for too long, and leave long after I’ve peaked.
A lot like with this blog, then.
I’ve made some great friends, some who I’ve actually met, and still hound every chance I get. Some who I haven’t met, but maybe will some day. All done through this crazy haze of blogging, and that was awesome. Never thought that would happen!
But I think the time has come to bring it to an end. Things, and life just seem to get in the way, and I’m never able to do with it what I set out to do. So I’m hanging up my hat, and letting the blog float away.
I’ll never say never again. But just not now. Or here. We’ve got lots of things planned; JJ (my certain someone) and I. We’re going to move ourselves out of this stop-over city at some point whenever crazy recessionata ends, and maybe I’ll yearn to over-share again.
Until then, adieu, and see you on your side!
Three words: Move To Dublin.
My blog is growing rather mouldy too - still debating what to do with it! Yours will be sadly missed m’dear x
Dublin is an option Catherine. Wherever it will be; it needs to be livelier than this “city” we’re in now. That’s for sure. Thanks for the kind words!
i second Catherine’s kind words.
MOVE TO DUBLIN!
or at least come visit, like.
I will really miss your writings because despite what you may think I really do believe you have a talent for it! But I really like the idea of exciting future plans
Rosie: I am due a vist. I can’t remember the last time I was in Dublin!
Conor: ah shucks. You’ll soon be off on your exciting world adventures, and we both know, the last thing you’ll be worried about is anyone’s blog! Except your own, of course!
all the best to you, sugar! i will miss you. xoxoxo
I will miss your blog, so, so, much! It’s been fun and a pleasure to read along, and your vlogs were the best thing ever. Am hoping to keep in touch, and will be so thrilled to learn you’ve move and started up somewhere else in the world, and/or on the internets.
Hugs to you both.
You’ll be missed!
thanks savannah. I’ll still be reading everyone else’s blogs. In fact, I might have more time to comment now!
Aw, Coastal, you’ve always had more faith in my blogging than I did. I’ll see you on Facebook!
Beth; My giving up blogging is all a ploy to get us two to meet up more often… ok not really… or IS it?
Well, so long and thanks for all the fish!
I must say that I’ve toyed with the idea of ceasing the blog too. Facebook and Twitter have a greater immediate reach as your material hits people who actively follow you. But every now and then, I think blogging is a more effective platform for going beyond those you know.
I’d leave your options open, Alan. I thought your forays into video blogging were particularly good (hint hint…)
Quitter.
Love you, love your blog, love the vlogs. Will miss your presence on t’internet, but am so pleased to count you and JJ amongst my friends, and I constantly thank blogging for bringing me into contact with so many crazy, ridiculous, fancy and funny people (you can choose which category you belong in there…).
Looking forward to seeing you in December - let’s set that date, right?
We’ll miss your meanderings….
TBNIL x
I was always only a lurker here, but always enjoyed your blog, Alan. Wishing all the best for you, your fella and your family in the near and far future
xxx
Oh no!!! I WILL MISS YOUR BLOG. Even though I kind of slipped in the past several months of writing myself, I still enjoyed your blog and your life. And I’m proud to call you my friend. Take care and all the best to you!
xoxo
You’ll be missed